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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1925

Page

2

Commission to Set Values on Road Way Rights

Kanawha county court and the state road commission appointed two sets of commissioners to determine values for 15 parcels taken for road extensions. Defendants include Malcolm and others. commissioners will hear evidence and report fair compensation with appeals to circuit court available for dissatisfied parties.

Kanawha County Court State Road Commission Arthur, Hudson Circuit Court Kanas Ha County Uia Dunbar Institute Union District Malcolm Nannia C. Cailign Kathleen C. Ridenour Fhuthrie Ben Hedrick Annie Thomas Hella Bryant Satan Hedrick Virginia Oliver John Oliver Clarence Davis Dan‘Bridge Burrell Superion P. W. Pierson J. F. Bedell A. B.ender Vernon Jarrett F. W. ‘Quick. Ay Mame Virginia Koonts Glenn M Colby Cecily M. A. Cobb Kanawha Junty Court Vv. Jordan A. P. Kilburn C. Pik W. T. Moore Charles

Musical voice wins British town criers title

London reports J Anderson, town criers' champion from Abertrider Wales, wins the British title despite a weak far reach. At Powsey Wiltshire judges favor quality over distance, noting his voice as clear as glass amplified many times. He earns a half crown for each cry during the competition.

London J. Anderson Abertrider Glamorwanshire Wales Powsey Wil Wiltanire England Hut Anderson

Why Do Some Men Fail Even When They Try

Dorothy Dix argues success depends on luck, temperament, and fit between person and work. Some rise from poverty due to drive, skill, and the right opportunities, while others fail from poor choices, temper, or burdens at home. Luck and personal alignment shape outcomes more than effort alone.

Aman Jackley

Receiver Sought for Washington Heights Land Co.

Samuel H. Myers filed in circuit court on September 14 seeking the appointment of a receiver for the Washington Heights Land Company, developer of a large Charleston area residential subdivision. The suit cites management disagreements and requests a hearing set for tomorrow to determine the receiver. The firm had bought land east of Elk River, promising a model community with boulevards, utilities, schools, churches, and leisure amenities.

Samuel H. Myers Washington Heights Land Company Malden Road Charleston Chraleston Elk River Kanawha Valley Kanawha River Kanawha City

Home Building Surges as Mortgage Money Grows

Charleston real estate leaders report a boom in home building driven by cheap mortgage money. J D Woodree cites 919 million in loans this year boosting Dunbar demand and attracting workers to new plants. The board warns against buying Florida property sight unseen as market activity expands citywide.

Narleston J. D. Woodree Charleston Real Estate Board West Virginia Real Estate Association Wheeling Woodroe Dunbar West Charleston Hugh May D. EB. Good Florida

City restrained in alley battle in Charlestown

Judge Arthur Hudson sustained an injunction against Charlestown to halt city actions affecting Willie's alley or O'Dell Street in Upper Glen Ells addition. A. Bery, the property owner, claimed damage from the proposed change and the city was barred from moving fences or digging, or altering the street's location.

Arthur Hudson Circuit Court Charleston Willie Crescent Toad

Marriage Licenses Listed for Multiple Couples in Local Notices

Burt Meles aged 24 wed Alma Lemaster aged 1 Noah and Cantry 26 with Margie E Woodrum 12 James O Neil 23 with Inez Ah teins 21 James Murphy 20 and Trance Wil gon 17 are noted in the marriage licenses section.

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