Schwamb Church Plans Celebration of 21st Year
Schwamb Church marks its 21st anniversary with a memorial service to honor the dead and homecoming events through September 26. Rev Reveal, longtime church school superintendent, will speak. Rev Sheriff and other clergy will lead services as the congregation recalls its origins and growth at the Bisley avenue and Spring Street location.
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Schwamb Morial Church
Reveal
StMereecue
Evansville
Sheriff
Gam Waxher
Mart
Ube
T. L. Barber
Ehat Ja
BF. Hope's
Ber
F. J. Martin Aktor
C. Lynn
Dirnest Reveal
Nathan Helmic
S¢nhwambd
Abé Church
Efforta
Fev
Sheri
Denver, Colo
Bisley Avenue
Spring Wirset
Nitro News Reports Water Sample Contamination Findings
State health department revealed a Nitro tre plant ice sample and raw water tested positive for gafé bacteria. Procedures for ice production were described, and tests continue to ensure water safety amid local officials and residents' concerns.
Boy Killed as Auto Plunges Over Embankment Near Giles
Special To The Gazette Giles September 17 Donald Harness three year old son of Mr and Mrs W H Harleas was instantly killed today when autos in which he rode plunged over an embankment near his home. Alfred an 18 year old brother who drove the car was uninjured. The boy's neck was broken as the car went over. The Dakotas and northwestern Montana contain immense brown deposits.
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Donald Harness
W. H. Harleas
Alfred
Obituary for Two West Virginia Residents and Infant
Obituary notices report the death of Billy Johnson, one month old, of Lewdale West Virginia, with funeral at Owen-Forth chapel and burial in Spring Hill cemetery. Also listed is the death of Mia Martha Linkenauger, killed in an auto accident near St Albans, with funeral at Bream Memorial church at 2:20 pm and burial in Spring Hill cemetery, officiated by Rev F C Brown.
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Lewdale
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French victory aids in standing among tribesmen
Paris dispatch reports Ribane ridge captured by French forces in Morroccan operations. Moors, led by Abd El Krim's high command, believed the position impregnable but French tri color was raised atop the peak. French gains extend north of Bibane, securing Atlas footholds and bombarding Moors as plans for a final push proceed, with winter expected to anchor current positions.
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Hat prices rise as Turks abandon fez in Constantinople
In September reports from Constantinople note a surge in hat demand as President Mustapha Kemal’s modern dress campaign gains ground. Hat shops sell out while officials and civilians greet him with lifted hats. prices rise 15 percent on ordinary hats and 25 percent on fancier ones.
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Miss Jessie Dell Receives U S Civil Service Appointment
Miss Jessie Dell of Georgia was named to the United States Civil Service Commission by President Coolidge, succeeding the late Mrs. Helen Gardener. Dell, a Democrat, served in the War Department 1889 to 1921 and had backing from budget director H. M. Lord and several senators. Some Democratic women opposed her due to ties with the National Woman's Party and 1917 White House picketing.
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State seeks survey on crippled children in West Virginia
Health officials urge teachers to cooperate in a statewide survey to identify crippled children for care and possible funding. A council for crippled children coordinates policy and efforts. responses from teachers will guide legislative appropriation.
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St. Louis
Federal Court Goes In Recess At Ingt on
Federal court in Ington recessed the September term after about 20 criminal cases disposed of Judge G W McClintic plans to travel to Richmond for an injunction hearing involving the Virginian Hallway and the Interstate Commerce Commission. Loyal Order of Stags investigation noted. trials set for September 25 and 28 for several defendants. Grand jury returned 24 indictments, 86 true bills for this session, many for alleged prohibition violations. Civil cases to be heard starting September 24.
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Police hunt for girl Edna Hosweil’s attacker
Cincinnati report says Edna Hosweil, 14, was found fatally injured in a ravine near her parents farm at Addyn ton Oregon. She died in a Cincinnati hospital from a fractured skull after two examinations showed she had been criminally attacked. Police questioned Samuel Pattieson, 1, of Anderson Ferry, who denied involvement. officers may release him unless new information links him to the crime.
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Hamilton County
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Weere
Anderson Ferry
Pattieson
Hin
Deal Closed for Coal Properties in Upshur County
FAIRMONT Sept 17 A major coal deal closed as W N Butterfield of Green Springs Virginia sold 1500 acres of coal and 104 acres of surface in the Mende street Upshur county W Va to A W Bigler of Stearfeld Ba and William Burns of Heatzdale Pa. The buyers plan a mine and modern facilities with mining houses to be constructed. price not disclosed and cash deal. This transaction excites coal speculators after a long gap.
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W. N. Butterfield
Green Springs
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Heatzdale
Mende
Will Argue Suits for Carnegie Bonds
In Pittsburgh the state banking department seeks to recover about 6,000 Carnegie Coal bonds pledged as security for deposits of the closed Carnegie Trust Co. John A. Bell, its president, is involved. The date September 30 was set for arguments by opposing counsel, with cases of Walter Christy and the Allegheny county poor home also noted.
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Veterans Bureau aids disabled men in progress report
The United States veterans' bureau shows major gains in caring for disabled World War I veterans and dependents, per the American Legion national rehabilitation committee. Decentralization, guardianship service, diagnostic centers, and a new rating schedule cut central appeals, with 118 cases pending June 30 from 2,000 a year earlier. Guardianship protects mentally incompetent veterans and minor children and widows, while two diagnostic centers observe puzzling cases. A third center is under consideration in San Francisco.
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Censure Pinchot Over Dismissals Sparks Pittsburgh Row
Pittsburgh chamber of commerce members censured Governor Pinchot for ousting James F Benn of Philadelphia and Hay Shelby of Uniontown from the public service commission. The action followed an invitation from the Philadelphia chamber to oppose the governor's move. James Francis Turke denounced the governor as wielding vengeance and likened him to a Russian czar. Burke, chamber adviser, was the lone speaker of the evening.
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Chamber backs joint college ownership plan in Charleston
A Charleston chamber proposes allowing two denominations to own and operate a joint educational institution. The plan envisions incorporation with a board of trustees appointed by denominational conferences, overseeing all property assets. The chamber offers its services to the joint commission to promote Christian education in West Virginia.
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Br. Stephenann
Chamber of Commerce
Old Man Moore Sees England In Red Riot Of Ruin
London reports warn that Old Moore Almanack predicts 1926 will bring unprecedented ruin for England. The forecast foresees famine, riots, murders, revolutions, and a world war, with a brutal December climax and a cheap four cent book to reveal the grim prophecies.
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Colorado Bird Dives Into Water to Feed on Weeds on the Bottom
MATION Ohio September 17 reports Fred W. Warner chairman of the state Republican central executive committee observes a bird that dives beneath a stream surface and walks on the creek bottom. He saw a sparrow sized bird three feet underwater push to the surface with its wings and fly away. Warner's party notes the bird lights on water then dives and traverses the bottom like land wildlife.
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Road Commission Probes Bus Fight Over Charter Rights
The state road commission reviewed charges against eight bus drivers from Mingo and Logan counties alleging violations of chartered bus line laws after hearings. If proven, their tax and operating licenses may be revoked. Drivers named include Swartz, Brown, Ellis, Mounts, Eliza, Pack, Kinzer, and OBrien for routes between Matawan Red Jacket and Logan Stirrat. Fines previously ranged from 10 to 25 dollars.
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Millard Ellis
Kyle Mounts
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