Knight Dies at 73 in Fetterman Home
James M. Knight, 73, died at his home near Fetterman at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon after a four year illness. He had lived alone since his wife Marthe P. Knight died six years ago. Born in Virginia to Alexander and Susan Caroline Flythe Knight, he moved here at 18 to farm. A Baptist, he will be buried in Bluemont Cemetery after funeral services at 2:30 Tuesday at Bartlett Funeral Home with Rev. James E. Fidler officiating.
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James M. Knight
Fetterman
Mr. Knight
Marthe P. Knight
Asson
Alexander
Arrest Youth Accused of Peeping in Window
Trial of Richard Austin, a 22 year old messenger for Western Union, set for 9 o'clock Tuesday morning in mayor's court. A Washington Street resident reported a man loitering and attempting to peep in a window. Patrolman Sillman and DeMoss arrested Austin, who posted bond and had health set for Tuesday morning.
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Richard Austin
Western ‘Union Telegraph Company
Mayor's Court
Washington Street
Clarence Sillman
Earl DeMoss
Austin
Man Convicted for Drunken Driving in Clarksburg
W. H. McFarland of this city was found guilty in police court in Clarksburg today on a charge of driving an automobile while intoxicated. He was arrested by Clarksburg police on Washington avenue last night.
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W. H. McFarland
Clarksburg
McFarland
Washington Avenue
Funeral Services Held for Creed M. Lambert at Harmony Grove
Funeral services were conducted at Harmony Grove Baptist Church for Creed M. Lambert aged 72. He died after a lingering illness at his home belonging to his niece Mrs J C Withers on West Main Street. The Rev Kniceley officiated and interment followed in the church cemetery with Bartlett Funeral Company in charge.
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Creed M. Lambert
Harmony Grove Baptist Church
J. C. Withers
West Main Street
Kniceley
Bartlett Funeral Company
Office Affairs and Police Court Oversight
A concise report notes responsibilities in handling office affairs including police court matters, detailing coordination, records, and oversight procedures impacting local administrative actions.
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Ook
Police Court
Markets Quiet as Stocks Drift in Mixed Trading
New York August 27 financial markets were subdued with prices easing moderately. Bids fell across most stock categories while bonds showed irregular trading and grain markets lacked notable support. The dollar strengthened against European gold currencies.
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New York
Mayor King and Kunst depart for Fort Wayne visit
Mayor Charles O King and his family left yesterday by motor for Fort Wayne Indiana to visit relatives and likely end the trip with a stop at the Century of Progress. In the mayor's absence Finance Commissioner Fred V Kunst will serve as acting mayor and city administrator.
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Charles O. King
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Fred V. Kunst
Little money spent in primary campaigns across county
A dearth of campaign spending appears in reports filed with Clerk Frank M. Bennett as the Sept 7 deadline nears. Harvey A. Poe leads with 27.40 dollars for county commissioner, while S M Musgrove reports 2 dollars for justice of the peace in Grafton district. Several candidates show no expenditures to date.
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Harvey A. Poe
Thornton
S. M. Musgrove
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Grafton
Arthur G. Yates
John Musgrove
C. E. Cain
Fred H Carter
George Chidester
J. Lee Evans
Mrs Rainey Won't Run for Congress Vacancy
Springfield UL Aug 27 formal announcement states Mrs Henry T Rainey will seek the late speaker of the house seat in Illinois 20th district.
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Congress
Springfield
Henry T. Rainey
Ilinois
Local Candidates Report No Contributions or Expenses
Board of education reports filed show no contributions or expenses. Mabel Powell Smith a Democratic candidate for justice of the peace in Fet Term an district reported no contributions and no spending. Charles A. Litzinger a Democratic candidate for county commissioner also reported no contributions and no expenditure.
Three Men Fined In Police Court For Drinking
Three persons faced Acting Mayor Fred V. Kunst this morning on drink charges. Homer Ethridge paid a $5 fine for a plain drunk offense. Harold Pitzer pleaded guilty after a disturbance at a Baltimore & Ohio station area restaurant and was fined $10.
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Fred V. Kunst
Homer Ethridge
Harold Pitzer
Baltamore & Ohio
Clarence Silliman
John Moran
Gillespie Fined Five Dollars for Drunken Disorderly conduct
Charles Gillespie was fined five dollars for being drunk and disorderly in a local restaurant early Sunday morning. He will work off the fine by performing street labor as directed by authorities.
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Charles Gillespie
Reformatory Youths Build Bushel Crates for Winter Storage
Reform school youths are constructing about 6000 standard bushel crates to store vegetables such as potatoes beets and onions harvested on the state farm for next winter. Lumber from farm trees is milled on site and used in crate production under Superintendent R P Bell. Previously crops were piled on concrete floors causing losses from overheating and other causes.
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State Reform School
R. P. Bell
Hope to Get New Field House Finished September 14
The West Grafton school board aims to have the field house under roof by September 14 to open the grid season. They expect to request additional welfare workers for the project starting the first of the month. The field grounds are leveled tiled sodded with new concrete bleachers and wooden seats replaced, deemed among the state’s best high school athletic fields.
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Board of Education
West Grafton
Roosevelt suggests delaying decision on NRA issues
President Roosevelt seeks to soothe conferees by proposing a postponed vote while Johnson rests and travels to Europe. The reconciliation with Johnson was finalized just before Roosevelt left for Hyde Park. Johnson remains administrator and likely will later chair a board in control.
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Roosevelt
Johnson
Europe
Mr. Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Richberg to Remain NRA Counsel as Johnson Keeps the Reins
The talk in NRA circles says Richberg will stay as counsel, though Johnson will be the boss. Miss Perkins is expected to limit her activities more closely to the department, reducing outside involvement and influence.
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NRA
Richberg
Miss Perkins
Johnson
Attackers Escape as Couple Flees After Struggle
Mrs Herring freed herself and untied her husband during the attack. They escaped and later borrowed clothing at a nearby farm house.
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Tack
Bank Robber Willis Brought to Tyler Jail
Willis, a 19 year old with a wife and two sons from Chandler near Tyler, was convicted in Louisiana of robbing a New Orleans bank and sentenced to five to ten years. He served part of the term and was pardoned. Mrs. Herring, 18, identified him, and a large crowd gathered at the jail before the sheriff moved him to another facility.
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Willis
Louisiana
New Orleans
Chandler
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