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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1925

Page

8

Fairs To Be Held Throughout Kanawha County Week

Kanawha County agricultural agents announce a series of community fairs across Elk Union St Albans and other districts. Highlights include deer from Floyd Copenhaver and purebred Hampshire sheep from Vint Jordan with rail and exhibit preparations by New York Central rail. The fairs run September to October with exhibits later moved to the Dover show.

Kanawha County Agricultural Axent T.J &X McGovran Bfiley Fork Elk District Sissensville Union Prong Union District St.Albans Elk View Gates Stans Zaire Ament McGovran New York Central Railroad Fe Fairgrounds Atso RAS Floyd Copenhaver Sandy Mistrich Fair Falr McGoorran Jem Hampshire

Father of Accused Faces Testimony and Doubts

Fragmented testimony centers on whether the accused knew of a divorce and if the Totten woman can testify against him. Ros Turner Gels provides a wedding certificate from Tennessee and the defense casts doubt on the state’s case while the father remains silent about wrongdoing.

Coatinord Sam Paen Maxsey Ros Turner Woayty Abe $E Hosto

Dunbar Day Program Billed With Speakers And Fireworks

Edwin M. Keatley, WV delegate leader, will discuss industrial development and water power legislation. The Ward baseball team meets Gravely Motor Cultivator at 2:31 PM, with two planes offering flights and a fireworks display overhead. Exhibits include Dunbar factories and Gravely Plow displays, plus a Ku Klux Klan parade and ceremonial aero pyrotechnic finale at 10 PM.

Jsdout Keatley Edwin M. Keatley Prome West Virginia Hla Heatley Eat Virginia Ward Gravely Motor Law and Cultivator Paeth Dunbar Alwts Company Merit Cat Iol Coomopany Gravely Statoc Glee Ron Moore Rlyer Bank FAI Bs Dunbar Ara Ariment Garden Avenue Ladies of the Dunbar Methodial Rebecca Ku Klux ‘Sklan Pee Order Ku Klux Pand

Fragmentary police report outlines car scene and witness timing

Incomplete OCR notes describe a vehicle found with a woman nearby and a witness locating a second car about 3000 feet away. The text also references events from yesterday evening and this morning including a kite sighting and a store visit, but details are unclear.

Woman and car vanish as search for child continues

A woman and a man left in a second car this morning with two people aboard before a blood stained vehicle was found. Police described a kidnapper and offered rewards up to 2950 dollars for the child’s return and the captor’s capture. An airplane circled the county scene but found no trace of the car or assailant. The body parts and other clues were reported, with authorities seeking more leads.

Taso One Pierce Diiterell Mitchell Glenster Navy Department Marietta A E Roxendahl Hefora Hla Duparture

Mitchell Denounces Shenandoah and its Mission

Washington reports accuse Colonel Mitchell of questioning the Shenandoah airship tragedy and its propaganda aims. He alleges structural flaws, excessive weight, and dangerous gas handling, plus Navy mismanagement and suppression of survivors' accounts. Possible disciplinary action deemed likely if charges are substantiated.

Polo ponies win medals from polo society

The Horse Association of America awarded ninety nine bronze medals to top polo ponies tied to United States Polo Association affiliates. Awards split between army and civilian teams, with Stephen Sanford of Long Island the only double medalist. Texas produced the most winners, with twenty one ponies. Vitellmia placed second with six. Weight limits were removed years ago amid rising pony sizes. Thoroughbred blood featured among winners.

Horse Association of America United States Pelo Association Ananetation Army Stephen Sanford Long Island Pred Post Wentbury WeiDi Moody Ows San Antonio Daceha Boyce Virginian Pranic Sma Hamilton Dubba William Anson San Angelo Tea Eyrle Hopping New York Texas Vitelmia Canada Enext

Military officials clash over press remarks and possible discipline

In San Antonio Colonel Mitchell faces scrutiny after a press statement alleging failures by War and Navy departments. Major General Hines to seek official clarification, while Mitchell contemplates disciplinary action if warranted. Davis declines comment citing ongoing investigations and public interest.

Washington War Department Tech Williem Mitchell San Antonio Texas City Johnb. Hines Unif Dwight Davis Dennis BE. Nolen Dutchell Mle A Suipidinpis Dwlaht Davis Mitchell Hulk Colinel Davis Forest Hills N. Y Warrentef Direws Uitest Mitchell Klong Hnes Agcustonedux Civlan Military Cobnel Mitchell Shenandoah PNȚ No Loumpetanci National Defense War and Navy Departments Hines Associated Pteve Arknaga Pasa

Witnesses recount Lakehurst disaster and salvage scenes

Lakehurst officials heard testimony from Ava townsmen and rural neighbors about the disaster. Witnesses described the blimp swerving and buckling amidships, with parts detaching and drifting, as they watched survivors and rescue efforts unfold. Investigators noted public pressure and continued to collect instruments and records from the wreck site.

Cemiliuedt Tea Angeles Shenandoah Slater Lakehurst Shenandosi Paprath Ateele Determvnig Ava Hem United States Taurs Pudha Department Es Department Es Ruating Warahngton

Pat Kelley Fights for Life Amid Declining Health

Washington report states former Michigan congressman Pat Kelley remains critical and unconscious most days as his family and medical team prepare for a possible decline. Details on his condition and care were scarce, but sources confirm the ongoing battle as supporters await further updates.

Washington Patrick HM. Keley Congress Michigan Kelley

Anthracite Coal Experiences From a Miners Viewpoint

A worker recounts personal encounters with anthracite and smokeless coal touching on price quality and handling. He notes better heating with smokeless coal by about twenty percent and discusses buyer biases toward anthracite despite dust and processing concerns.

Pilgrims Honor Francis of Assisi in Rome Observances

Devout pilgrims travel from Abruzzi and beyond to Rome for the Holy Year dedicating September rites to Francis of Assisi. They begin at San Lorenzo Cathedral and participate in a frenzied procession called the roli, invoking the saint amid reverent ceremonies and salt blessings.

Rome Aasini Hely Adalat Abrugz Assiel Cathedral of San Lorenzo Jegand Siya Perugia Asual

Marriage Licenses Granted Among Saturday Applicants

Saturday's license list shows multiple couples from various counties including Putnam, Kanawha, Ohio, and Mason. Names range from Charles Be to Harry Alvin Price with ages from 7 to 85, linking partners such as Emma Be, Gear in Ethel Canterbury, Gracie Sunplas, Husel M. Vance, and Mary Belle Myers among Kanawha, Mason, and Kanawhs counties.

Charles BE Doarderff Putnam County Emma BE. Jovkeun Agra County John ¥. Scnulla Ohio County Gear Ethel Canterbury John Howell Kanowheeoounty Careio Terrell Kattoawhe County John K. Gapides Rome County Gracie Sunplas Ikanawha County Benjamin J. Ross Mason County Husel M. Vance William H. Gerry Manawha Margaret Bramer Onewhe Charles WY Blackshire Kemawht County Hanns Joplin Kanawha County Harry Burford Kanawne County Emil Wood Kaleaigh County Harry Alvin Price Lary Belle Myers Kanawhs County

Mason School of Music Opens Term Tomorrow

Mason School of Music and Fine Arts will open for the term tomorrow. Faculty numbers are 17 with specialists in airings organ singing theory history violin orchestral studies and vocal coaching.

Musen School of Music and Fine Arts Impiructara Une Evlie Ait Ucher Arachnig Lanauises Armistead Mary Byldwit Collese Maho Lillian Chiialig New England Troit Niang Pauline Gondrien Marsachusetta Normal Art School Lena Kelxn Haviland Chicago Musical Academy Richmond Houston Mason School of Music Arthur Hartin Harvard University Matida Reddington Mason Valuabla University VW. Mason Gincinnati Valleys of Music Treval Academy of Music Monichy Sehola Cantorum Paris Laurise McKay Vest

Commerce board hears rate dispute over Huntington to Blue Creek

The public service commission heard petitions by Chesapeake and Ohio and New York Central asking a $115 rate on Huntington to Blue Creek shipments. After a lengthy hearing the commission denied the request. Hartford Construction Co later charged the C and O with discriminatory rates for Huntington dealers. action pending with a hearing date to be announced.

Chesapeake and Ohio Public Service Commission Chesapeake and Ohio and New York Central Rairoads Comission Huntington Blue Creek Hatfeld Construction Company

Residents Balk At River Dumpage Of City Waste

A local inquiry reveals public waste from city groceries and eateries dumped into Elk River. Tanks and incinerator records show thousands of tons of spoiled produce and kitchen garbage sent to the plant, with the facility overwhelmed and in poor condition.

Elwan I Wis Elk River James KH. Cain Patd Caaln Yao Tre Mr. Cain

Detroit considers hogs disposal plan for city garbage

Engineering official states two pits closed for repairs, dumps into the river halted after repairs. He notes the municipal incinerator is inadequate and suggests a hog disposal system where garbage is fed to hogs, then sold as meat. urges land lease and proper setup to end plant operations and reduce city waste costs. Public officials wary.

Uity Conklin Vlves Afresta Detroit Michigan Killa Eaid

Registration of Babies Under Way Across Kanawha District

Registration of babies from birth to five years continues this week in Kanawha area stations including Dunbar and St Albans with multiple venues listed. Leaders Mrs. Orville Hackney and Mrs. McGerran oversee the effort as volunteers staff drug stores and stores across Charleston, South Charleston, Dunbar, and Clendenin, aiming to beat last year’s records.

Dunbar St. Albany Aenin South Charleston Shaw E'Elock P.m. AU Edward Zoll A. Miller Eva Nicholson Amick

New Clendenin Route Given in Detour Plan

A new detour in Clendenty announced by the state fraud commission outlines route changes via Wik View Wile Creek Jordan’s Creek and Hilltop with concrete work and paving details. The plan includes End of concrete road at Wills Creek mouth, a left turn near Jordan’s fringe, and a final firm approach toward Clendenin across Elk River.

Clendenty Wile Creek Jordans Creek State Fraud Commission Altman No.1 Teuty Cresent Wills Creek

Obituary notices mourn several Allebach and Barrett kin

Obituary reports multiple deaths with funeral details. Mrs. Allebach, 67, long-time resident, dies after a brief illness. services Monday at 10 at the family home 1496 Santh ryenna. Surviving half children include Minson, Mabel, Josephine, Mrs. Tathering Gray, Leroy Allebach, and others in Houston and Toronto. Additional notices list J H Barrett, James Barrett, and others with funeral plans and survivors across multiple states. An Evelyn Lee of London recently performed and underwent surgery for a condition noted in the record.

Clara C. Allebach Anson Allebach Mrother Lenny Allebach Santh Ryenna South Side Severaal Vyanta Minson Mabel Josephine Houston Tex Tathering Gray Toronto Ontario Canada Leroy Allebach Freda Loty Misk Merna Oval Private Charleston H. Barrett Hamm Ehrews Memorial James ‘H. Barrett Isaac Davaberty Alile Garnet Re! New John Packerty Monetu Mo F. Murphy Ashland Charles Barrett Kilgore Julie Barrett Dugler

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