Four Sent to State Prison in Philippi Robbery Case
In Judge Dent's absence due to illness, acting Judge John W. Brown sentenced Houston Dalton 25 of Chestnut Ridge to five years in the state prison for robbing Roe Bryan 55 farmer of Walnut street Philipps. Jethroe Mayle 24 and Alex Redcloud Mayle 27 received similar terms. George To acted as judge and was given a year for stealing wheat from the county infirmary. Harliss Long 17 was sent to reform school until 21. William Taylor George named special judge for future sessions.
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Philippi
Herbert W. Dent
Grafton
Barbour-Taylor It
Moratton
John W. Brown
Elkins
Houston Dalton
Chestnut Ridge
Roe Bryan
Farmer
Walnut Street
George
Howard Phillips
Fox Hall
Pleasant Creek
Harliss Long
South Philippi
Pruntytown
William Taylor George
Dent
Mail Now Is Plea To All For Early Christmas Mail
Officials of the United States Post Office department urge early mail for Christmas presents. Posters warn that despite efforts to prevent congestion, high volumes require public cooperation. Wrap carefully, mark fragile items, and provide complete addresses in clear handwriting. Dark envelopes and colored greeting cards are discouraged.
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United States Postoffice Department
Mrs Faye Wheeler of Rowlesburg Is Dead
Mrs Faye Wheeler of Rowlesburg died at her home Wednesday night after a long illness Her birth date was June 16 1883 in Bamtesbure She was the daughter of the late John H and Claddia Hooton Carned and married to Guy H Wheeler Survivors include Donald of Shelby NC and children Claudia Jane John Betty and Ann all at home and a patient in University Hospital Baltimore Md
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Rowlesburg
John H
Claddia Hooton
Bamtesbure
Guy H. Wheeler
Donald
Shelby
N. C
Claudia
University Hospital
Baltimore
Jane
John
Betty
Ann
Community Christmas Display Contest Urges Homemade Decor
The article promotes a December 27 display contest inviting outdoor and door decorations around homes. Emphasis on simple, homemade touches over big brand displays, with ideas like ground pine wreaths, window silhouettes, and beaver-board trees.
Christmas display tips and competition deadline
Poinsettias glow with holly tucked lights and a star over the door. The writing urges early decorating to enjoy Christmas and avoid last minute shopping, inviting entries to the Board of Trade competition and noting a deadline by December 15.
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Board of Trade
Baptist Youth Meeting Highlights Chinese, Seneca Speech
In New York State at the Seneca reservation, Mrs. Maidsen Yang Wang of China, Shanghai University graduate, will discuss two types of mission work. Ruth Turley of Parkersburg Alderson-Broaddus College Junior, among three youths chosen to respond, with Rev. Park Rushford leading opening devotional services at the First Baptist church in Morgantown.
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Gonumueu Stun Yage Vueus
New York State
Maidsen Yang Wang
China
Shanghai University
Ruth Turley
Parkersburg
Alderson-Broaddus College
Park Rushford
West Virginia University
First Baptist Church
Morgantown
Youth Killed Riding Coal Cars in West Virginia
Dewey Monk aged 13 died after falling between moving coal cars in Montcoal West Virginia police said the boy was riding the cars when he was fatally injured.
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Montcoal
W. Va
Dewey Monk
Two Vet Telegraphers Honored With Awards
Two veteran telegraph operators in Grafton, C. E. Hosler and C. F. Schroeder Sr, totaling 65 years in service, were honored with Order of Railway Telegraphers awards. Hosler received a gold life membership for 40 years. Schroeder earned a gold charm for 25 years. Complimentary letters accompanied both awards.
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Grafton
C. E. Hosler
C. F. Schroeder
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Hosler
ORT
Catawissa
Schroeder
Western Union and
Baltimore and Ohio Relay
Jury Excused After Two Day Deliberations
Fairmont December 6 Judge Shaw of the circuit court excused a jury that deliberated two days without agreement on the suit of Mrs. Alice C Moore against the Mannington Motor Corporation.
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Fairmont
Shaw
Circuit Court
Alice ‘C. Moore
Mannington Motor Corporation
Officer, His End Behind Flaming Car Crash
A police officer and his prisoner died after a pursuit vehicle crashed into a smaller car that caught fire. The owner of the smaller car, Nicholson of Washington, was detained for questioning but no charges were filed.
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Olson
Wilt
Nicholson
Washington
Bond Issue Wins in Charleston Bridge Vote
Charleston voters cast 17,873 ballots for issuing bonds to build a bridge across the Kanawha River and 284 against. Additional funding will come from the WHH.
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Charleston
Kanawha River
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