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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1925

Page

7

West Side March League Postpones Baseball Contest

In West Side Ward a baseball game between Lydia Jean and Glentenod Presbyterian in the No. 2 division was not played due to the death of the younger son of William Steels, leading to the postponement with rescheduled action noted for next Monday at ten. Also reports cables from Fayettes Reel about Raymond Perry Jr arriving in Paris to study arts, and a Paris trip with Florence and London to follow.

Lydia Jeen Glentenod Presbyterian West Side Inrch Rescue Wttle Wiliam Steels Teher Lydia Robson Heain Tenwood T. B Perry Fayetts Raymond FE Perry Ing Patia Terry de Grasse New York Gosges Paria Florence Italy London

Umpire Williams Reputedly Offered League Presidency

Philadelphia Sept 11 Rumors say American League umpire William Beans known as Roly Beans was offered the presidency of the International Baseball League. Disagreement among clubs Baltimore Rochester Buffalo Toronto versus others stirred bids, with Evans named as potential successor to Toole. Reported salary offers rose from 10000 to 12500 dollars.

Philadelphia William “Roly Beans Jrin International Baseball League Bvvan Reakue Baltimore Rochester Buffalo Toronto Wid Mreidestrous Havite Evans John Cofway Toole Ree Evans Tt Is New York Evane Waa

Hundley Held for U S Court Arraignment Today

Arthur Chick Hundley, a former Inca s policeman, is held for action of the federal court at the next term after arraignment before Commissioner A V Fitwater. Bond set at 7001. federal and state officers with city police raided his west side home seizing a large quantity of Honor. Three others were held in U S court: Ed Mason, Irma Mason, and Floyd Jefferson, each charged with rolling whiskey and each bond set at 1000.

Arthur Chick” Hundley A. V. Fitwater Hendley U. S Fitzwater Ed “Maoes’ Mason Irma Mason Floyd Jecerson

Award Contract for Durbin Road Durbin-Bartow road

Pocahontas County and the state road commission awarded the Durbin-Bartow road contract to Dougher and Boone of Lewisburg after bids of 72,000 dollars. The 1.5 mile stretch will be hard surfaced with penetrating mix. payments to the county and road authorities are noted. The award was announced midweek.

Dougher & Boone Lewisburg Pocahontas County Durbin-Bartow Makinton State Road Commission Dougher and Boone Enate Branty Court Meedey

Commission Weighs Short Haul Rate Revisions for Elkins Shippers

State Public Service Commission held a hearing on Elkins shipping firm requests to revise short haul charges. The firm argues coal shippers near Fairmont and Clarksburg deserve reconsideration of rate treatment.

Registration for Baby Show at Fair Sets Record

The county baby show draws large crowds as registrations surge with entries read aloud from Wilker’s Dry Goods. Parents from South Charleston to Dunbar list newborns with mothers and addresses as final day approaches for entry prior to September show date.

Wilker'a Dry Goods Capitol Street Tartes Mae Michaux Trene Michaux Main Street John Wiii Mee Ly. Nealont Stockton Street Annabell Dawsiter Thten Butter Fora Barebara Helen M. Hodges Likow W. Vay Virginie Dave Mex James Tino Howsement Jit Laynugeux Henry Jarmayauk Wirth Avenue South Ghaveston Charles IL Childress South Charleston Roseline chUidren Joe Darke Mownemont Gwenfolyn James Hansen Nownemont Vas Tryin HA. Masten Monongsiin Street Robert II BB. Pitchford Charles Robert Avon Street Elizabeth Brown Ntormen Brown Katherine Orcutt Kaskell Gates Franklin Aveant Billy Castleberrs Thelma Candeberrs Searatt Paul Bailey Hya Bailey Sixth Street Weel Charleston Sat Willie W. Poolas Bibby Streat Prederick Livert J Fred Pearson Thomg Charleston Steet Mary Janh Jfirt Mra * Hurt Fin Brooks Ann Michauy Smile Michaux Clendenin Street Magilis Virheinin Cox Ruchox Bigley Avenue Thomas Richard Pord P. J. Ford Central Avenua Page Allen Mra A. P. Aten Jackson Street Albert Warren Meynelda Jane Amn Wensford Vaal Mametord Dorothy Ann Wheeler Fi. Wheeler Brassell Street Sre Igumisan Sim Lida. Jaasison Curry Etreat Betty Jane Heattis Joseph F. Beattie Curry Street Welty Jane Waltem Mfre. T Walton Ann Catherine W. Way Virelahn May Are Coin Zell South Charlenton Hulling Huth Wmg Appleby Ilongant Uth Sidg Dorothy Jean A. Lee Spring Mildred Les Mr and Mea Howard Cheiswy Iwd Crewcent Avenue Dorothy Jane Hearst D. HM. Hearst Guy Aurr Foster Mes W. G. Moster Sixte Atreety Camila Blien Bob Bord Burning Springs W. Vaellzabeth Brown Herman, Brown Station B Mugenr Bailey Tinley Dpocatalige Henry Gliss Thobert Culuta Themis Vivian Thomas West Side Ceft Ubia A. Miller Lugttax Radford Wisher Mtrost Sarah Ahn Ageten Tedukatreel Lewis Predetled Sutherland, Jr Frederick Sutherland Pennsylvania Avenue Chester Louis Tarkan San Stree Claudy Raymond Fry

Notable Visitors Arrive in City for Short Stay

Gohen C Arnold of Buethannon former state enactor and senate president arrives for a few days on business. Lieutenant Colonel W E Sutank and Captain J H Iturig join for a conference with Acting Adjutant General Burnwell. Philander C Knox Jr visits friends while staying at the Kinawha with a long list of registrants found at local hotels.

Gohen C. Arnold Buethannon Enacor Senate of 121 Arnold Hate Kanawha W. EB. Sutank National Guard Welch J. H. Iturig United States Army Binsor HB. Uurnwell G. L. Counts McDowell County Kinawha Philander C. Knox, Jr United States Pennsylvania Itulmer Holley T. B. Neuheuser Salina Kang W. C. Wilson Lronton J. F. and Son Washington C. Perkins Clendenin Tucker J. de Aud W. H. Spencer Aud Thomagh H. Davies Parkershore Air J. Smith Maent Hope Mr. and Mes T. Chantey Matewan Joseph Vlin Charles Marshall Beh Lopinsky Athens C. Hronks Slantsomerys Finith Lexington Traugatt Ianapolis C. WH. Wright B. Marker St. Louis Wotdardasn Chattanongiy Colunthues Patterson Hannah Loulaville

Dreamer Police Lieutenant Solves Whisky Trap Case

A Charleston police lieutenant, driven by a dream, uncovers 17 pints of whisky hidden under a store floorboard after surveillance by officers near Walker's dry goods and Cols dug store. The court appearance for Eva Shiriday and others follows as investigators connect a intricate scheme to store and distribute whiskey at a local confectionery.

Palace Confectionery Ror Jarrett Eva Shiriaday Charlestan Tieutenant Jarratt 1 A. Taylor Officer Taylor BR Walker Ora Wile Mac Dalteed Charleston Jnsephine Wayne Sire Thomas Warne Jackson Houston Carpenter Mary Lee Humey Saymond Humes Lewis Street Rus. Copomintyver Walker's Dry Goods M. J. Harris Cols Dug

19 Arrests by Dry Agents Reported in State

Prohibition agents arrested 19 people in various parts of the state between Wednesday and yesterday. Among the seized items was a still and mash. Hicks, a colored man, and North Raosheer were charged with the illegal possession. Mack Mee was arrested for possessing a still. Hicks received a $100 fine and 60 days in jail, with further action possible in United States court. Hearing dates were set by officials for September 1.

Mada Nerest Sat Charleston Norrh Raosheer Chareed With Me Tig Maonabte In Her Possession, Ath Mack Mee Havira Tully United States Court Firewater Mace Squire ‘Nutty Nisn Unite Shes Court Phazwater Wwe Re

City Enrollment Shatters Records in Public Schools

Enrollment for the new school term opens Wednesday and is $099, 340 above last year’s opening week. Breakdown by building lists High school 843 Roosevelt junior high 280 Central junior high 697 Gingola junior high 9168 Kanawha Binj Mercer 320 Union 750 Pern Bank 145 Elk 676 Bigley 272 Lin vin ’gtage Bia Glenwood 769 Tey relah 6F0 Watts 251 and all colored schools 1,004.

Itewaa Schavla SE. Weber Upwmi Roosevelt Junior High Central Junior High Gingola Kanawha Binj Mercer

Gum Gum Goes Good as Gift at Corner Stand

A street scene unfolds with crowds at Capitel and Querrier streets yesterday as a beauty gives out gum samples. Hundreds of passersby, including boys, merchants, bankers, and residents, accept the sample with smiles, while onlookers note the lively exchange and the quick pace of the crowd.

Capitel Querrier Sobont Suma Indy PeLtade

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