Society Notes and Birth Announcements Across Town
Mr and Mrs John HE Norvell Jr motoring to Huntington to visit his parents. Mrs B J Black of Bluefield, newly elected first vice president of the West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs, attends Episcopal convention in New Orleans. Mr and Mrs QO A Gillispie and child return from Bluefield after a relative’s death. Mrs Steve Finglas and daughter Anna guest of Mrs William Raike of Point Pleasant. Arthur S Dayton returns from Fairmont on business. J D Thomson spends days in Fairmont on business. W Cash Conk of Weltevite attends state board of education meeting. Conk is president of the state teachers association. William Sweet visits daughter Mrs Lucian Ball of Milton. Ball visits Audrey Gunne of this town. Mrs F Wilson and Mrs C G Butler of Hinton shop here. Mr G C Gilly and Tiis Ning Ty return from Fairmont. Mr and Mrs Charles Thompson return to Hinton after visiting here. Birth announcements include Mr and Mrs Newcomer’s newborn in Keindak, Tuesday October with Newcomer formerly Ruby Wilks. Mr and Mrs Frank Feras announce birth of daughter to Mrs Merrett before marriage Miss Plane Taylor. Mr and Mrs Winfree announce birth of daughter in Pan a Wave area. Anna Snead prior to marriage. Mr and Mrs Wolf Beotener announce birth of son at Cran Street. Gerrard Hale Whong announce birth of son Bernard Hale Young born October. The donkey Newark Nottingham case ends with $40 fine for Brisk donkey disturbing townspeople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John HE. Norvell, Jr
Huntington
Mr. Norvell
B. J. Black
Bluefield
Weat
Virginia Federation of Women Clubs
Elkins
Rone
New Orleans
Arthur S. Dayton
Fairmont
J. D. Thomson
W. Cash Conk
Welvite
State Board of Education
Conk
State Teachers’ Association
Puzzle Across and Down in a Nonsense Word Parade
A shuffled crossword style puzzle longs for readers to solve by matching numbered clues to across and down entries. The garbled definitions hint at playful wordplay, with many clues referencing common phrases, objects, and personalities, all in a vintage newspaper tone.
Local board of education guests and many visitors in city
W C Cook Welch and Bernard of Claugherty WV attended the quarterly state board of education meeting. Federal agent J Walter Bee registered at the Ruleter hotel, and Wallace Gribble of Clarksburg connected with Hope Natural Gas was among Kanawha guests. Numerous individuals including Ralfiner Tsaae Ades Thomas Owens and many others from New York Ohio Kentucky and beyond registered at local hotels. A 14 year old named Eug Walter Young was arrested for holding up a teacher with a revolver and taking his watch. Baseball was introduced by Calenthia Boys in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Cook
Welch
Bernard All Claugherty
Bluefield
State Board of Education
Holley
J. Walter Bee
Prohibition
Darkeburg
Kanawha
Wallace B. Gribble
Clarksburg
Hope Natural Gas Company
Ornera
Ralfiner Tsaae Ades
New York
Thomas D. Owens
Manchester
Ohio
Fark
Youngstown
Hid
Moylands
Br. X
AL Logan
Bersois Gaines
Payetter
Fred C. Kime
Meter
Mra. Hares
Dorr
Cincinnati
Coteman
Lexington
I. Co. Kaiser
Shiland
Gameridge
Sy.od
Prichett
Loulaville
Kelley
Roane
Ho Kaufman
Chicago
M.A. Spurlock
A. Wishbaugh
Loydon
Thomas Ti. Doyle
J. & Wish
Parkersburg
I. A. Arnold Clay
Chauncey
Matewan
Theodore Ts
Bethea
Morgomery
Ala
C. Muphet
W. A. Whittaker
Beattie
Robert Gass
Mr. Wagner
Philadelphia
Charles B. English
Rocky Gap
Vai A
Ly Anderson
B. F. Lambert
Claveland
B.c.lock
Middleport
T. Hackney
Cannaday
W. Va
J. J. Grubb
Beckley
Maui Fon Peters
Maui Fon Peters, Keeryyerry, W. V. M. Cook, Richmond; Roy, Duddridge
Malton
Ind
J. W. Swain
Dora Bond
Christy Bayout
C. Moora
J. Ingergalt
L. D. Wislip
Sot O'Briant
Charles Muler
A. Burns
J. F. Sexton
Milton Goldman
Huntington
H. Style
H. Kramer
R. Thumann
A. A. Keller
Ur Thacher Grantham
Walter Young
Prohibition Arrests Reported By Brown In September
W G Brown state prohibition commissioner released September figures showing 173 arrests, 174 forests seized, 40 stills, six cars, and various alcohol quantities destroyed. Counties with arrests include Kanawha, Marion, Mercer, Harrison, Wayne, Wood, and others. several individuals faced fines and jail terms, with many named and pending U S court actions. Boundary counties and specific personal names are cited among the monthly totals and confiscations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition
W. G Brown
This County
Kanawha
Dmcbowell
Mercer
Harrison
Glykt
Marion
Mineral
Ralleh
Wayne
Ave
Wood
Dh Payette
Marshal
Mason
Harbour
Clay
Purnein
Wyeoning
Lewis, Nicholas
Tyler
Wirtwountte
Marion County
Kanawh
Lewis
Ohio
Prohibition Department
Bill Quarter
Charles
Willisple
Gary
Andy Mrvie
Georges Loto Renwood
Doin Gnin
Ashley
United States
Mary Farrell
Kate Smith
Ay Nellanherie Guang Giensan
Lotta Harper
Charlestan
Gilbert Shims
Samelk
Charleston
Pred Whittecotton
Wheeling
Real estate transfers and streetcar notes in local towns
Real estate transfers show Wicbur Stump selling to Tulsa Ruston in Lincoln Jefferson district for various sums. Margaret Newcomer transfers to Callie and Maud Bailey and Donald Newcomer with a life tenancy to Callie and remainder to Maud, then Donald. Other deeds include Leages to Salisbury and Twewenstein heirs division among Abe, Igane, and Joe with mother’s death triggering equal shares. A two parcel and coal rights transfer to Jone Lewensten, Abe Loewenstein residence on Quarrier Street, and a Bradford Quarrier street corner sale for $40,000. A streetcar note details a line between two towns. a prior car was found, repaired, and resumed service. Bethany relies on citizen lawfulness. a deputy will monitor future streetcar operations. Wellsburg lines faced tax issues leading to track removal. service now limited to city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicbur Stump
Tulsa Ruston
Lincoln
Jefferson District
Margaret Newcomer
Callie
Maud Bailey
Donald Iddward Newcomer
Davis Creek
Callie Bailey
Donald Lgeaward Sewcomer
Salisbury
St. Albany
M. Twewenstein
Abe
Igane
Joe
Bradford
Robert M. Lewe
Enell
Bethany
Tina
Wellsbury
Eastern Star elects officers at West Virginia grand chapter
The 1928 Grand Chapter meeting in West Virginia elected Catherine Merd Parkersburg as worthy matron and H Miller Ganley Bridge as grand patron. Other officers named include William J. Millen Wheeling as grand matron Anna Huffman Middlebourne secretary Blanche Smith Weston treasurer Canning Fairmont Kate Gates Charleston and J Douglass Welch as grand trustees. The session also noted electees Welch and others with Fairmont chosen for the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Eastern Star
Catherine Merd
Parkersburg
Dobsert H. Miller
Ganley Bridge
William J. Millen
Wheeling
Anna &. Huffman
Middlebourne
Blanche C. Smith
Weston
Canning
Fairmont
Kate B. Gates
Charleston
QO. J. Douglass
Welth
Street Car 15 Found Hidden Behind Barn
Wellsburg Bethany street car schedule resumed after a brief pause due to a theft incident. A street car numbered 15 was found hidden behind a barn, prompting police to investigate possible involvement and restore service.
Paistan Sage hair and scalp remedy promoted
A damaged ad-like note touts a hair and scalp treatment by Scott Bros and local druggists. It promises hair regrowth and relief from itching, claiming money back if not satisfied. The ad urges remembering Paistan Sage as the solution for baldness and scalp issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhinnayrea
Onca An
Scott Bros
Arl Drugeists
Also Mentioned on This Page
Society
QO. A. Gillispie
Child Rave
Hilefield
Steve Finglas
Anna
Williem Raike
Point Pleasant
William Sweet
Lucian Ball
Milton
Awdrey Gunne
F. Wilson
CG. A
Butler
Hinton
Gilly
Tiis Ning Ty
Fintan
Terniey
Mrs. Lilly
RB. W. Rosson
Russ Fonda Rosson
Irace Pollock
Charles Thompson
Mr and Airs
Ane
In Keindak
Tuenday
Getabori
Mr Newcomer
Mins
Ruby Wilks
Frank Fer
Merrett
Plane Taylor
Atetalot Winfree
Winfree
Anna Snead
Wolf Beotener
Cran Strest
Gerrard Hale
Bernard Hale Young
Young
Grave Teslis
Nottingham
Mupfyi
Victor Records
Manhattan
Paul Whiteman
Sal
Waving
Dornberger
Aileen Stanley
Aileen
Pearl of Mawaii
Xyto-Renba Orchestra
Rossy Gorman
Cecilia
Sam Lanin
Twilight
Leo Reisman
Wame
Galperin Music Shop
Capitol ST
Dunuseniett
Oisenius
Johnny
Noah
Tidliard Phiyers
Lye Fia
George Lahusen Dawson
Paul ¢. Hardman
Quay J
Calenthia
Hana
Tlrkangiitia
Finty Ave
MAVIS
Baltimore
BROWN
Kanawha County
London
Leistershire
Washington Irving
Get
Bethany, Oct
Wellsburg- Bethany
Queen Bess Design
Tudor
Kinife
Bess
Noasart Knivew
Hiner Frovice Witer Epivadore Ihbert
Enge
Bpoons
Noert Forka
Nes
Ally Berver
Barry
Smalle
Choaice
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