Santa Claus Visits Gratton Elks For Christmas Cheer
Santa Claus brought a large tree and plenty of decorations to the Gratton Elks for a Christmas party next Sunday. He spoke with Dad Haslup about preparations, promised to return Christmas night, and wished all the children happiness. The Elks have prepared the party, with a tree trimmed per his plan and gifts awaiting the kids.
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Elks
The
Santa
Dad
Haslup
Sundny
Gratton
Publisher Fitzhugh of Wilmore Dies at 88
Colonel Lawrence B. Fitzhugh, longtime editor and publisher of the Wilmore Enterprise in Kentucky, died at a hospital after a paralytic stroke suffered on Thursday. He was 88.
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Lexington
Lawrence
Fitzhugh
Wilmore
Enterprise
Check Artist Fakes Charity Chair Passes Bad Checks
A young man calling himself Paul Wilson, claimed to be the Christmas committee chairman of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, tried to buy candy with a worthless check at Bonafede’s confectionery. Miss Antoniette Forcello reported no church record of him, and no candy orders were found. Police were alerted as the man may still be in the city after also attempting an $18 rubber check at a downtown drug store.
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Paul Wilson
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Antoinette Forcello
Bonafede
Lutheran Church
Tandr
Die in Dwelling Blaze Claim Three Children
In Battle Creek Michigan on December 19, three children of Mr and Mrs Floyd Conine died in a fire that destroyed their home. The parents were also burned and later jailed for worthless checks. The children named Norman 7 Be nerville 3 and Roger 9 were reportedly asleep in the house when the blaze started. Mrs Mary Crane grandmother to one child was severely burned. The case ties to R H Morgan who signed the bank notes. Judge Warren B Kittle presided over the sentencing earlier this week.
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Battle Creek
Mich
H. Sommerville
State Penitentiary
Floyd Conine
First National Bank
R. H. Morgan
Sam
Norman
Benerville
Lad
Roger
Mary
Crane
Warren B. Kittle
the Noren
Conine
Jailers Take Two More Prisoners After Appeal Denied
State officers report added arrests in Taylor county as Gregg and Gracy surrendered to the sheriff. The two men faced fines of 100 dollars and contributed to the county after appealing a Taylor county verdict and Judge Warren B. Kitt’s sentence. The jail now holds 20 prisoners, not counting sleepers seeking nightly shelter from winter hardships.
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Taylor County Court
Warren B. Kitte
Gregg
Gracey
Ridenour and Jones Meet Tonight in Billiards Semi Finals
The opening semi final pits Peck Ridenour against Jones in the recreation billiards championship. Jones, once a dark horse, upset Ken Haught after a strong start, overcoming a 10 point half to win by 37 billiards and advance.
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Jones
Two Trespassers Get Holiday Dinner in County Custody
Harry Haller and Charles Workmen, both without residence, were picked up in railroad yards for trespassing. They expressed no regret at being given a warm room to sleep in for a few nights. Squire W EB Leach sentenced them to 10 days this morning after they could not pay a $10 fine and costs.
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Harry Haller
Charles
Squire W. EB. Leach
Tracey and Gregg Are Are Starting Jail Terms
Marshall signs Clarksburg case in which Tracey of Elkins and Meston of Charleston were convicted of liquor law violations as managers of the Clarksburg club. The men, linked to the Mid-Atlantic league baseball operation, face jail terms after their May term of court proceedings and arrest on Wickwire road.
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Marshall
Clarksburg
John
Moose) Marshall
Charl J.B. Tracey
Elkins
California breach suit filed by Wall against Thaw
Sues Harry Thaw Forest Hope Wall, 20, a former Los Angeles film extra, for 100000 alleging a California love affair in May 1928. The plaintiff says Thaw urged her to quit her job and met her at Laguna Beach, with later scenes near his Stephenson Virginia estate as family camped nearby.
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Forest Hope Wall
Los Angeles
Harry K. Thaw
Pacific Coast
Thaw
California
Stanford White
Pennsylvania State Hospital
Pittsburgh
Miss Wall
Laguna Beach
Cal
Stephenson, Va
Bank Messengers Shot In Hold Up But One Killed
In St Louis Missouri on December 19, John W. Hopgan assistant cashier and John G. McCool chief bookkeeper were robbed by five gunmen three blocks from Hodlamont Bank. Hopgan died from his wounds while McCool was injured as the robbers escaped with about $8,100 from the University City to Hodlamont Bank. Police investigated the sedan windows were shot out.
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St.Louis
John W. Hopgan
Hodlamont Bank
John G. McCool
Hopson
McCool
Bank of ‘University City
Hodiamout Bank
Baba Mxicee Satan
Miner Narrow Escape in Clarksburg Yards
Miraculously escaping death, Rownton miner Joe Koxlar stepped in front of engine 5123, second No.3, near the water tower in Clarksburg yards yesterday morning. He was admitted to St Marys hospital with nonfatal injuries, after confusion while a westbound passenger train approached and the engineer C M Leith attempted to avoid him.
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Clarksburg
Joe Koxlar
Brownton
St. Mary's Hospital
C. M. Leith
Railroad man stops intruder as engine halted
Leith in charge of the engine did not see the trespasser yet his fireman flagged the man stepping in front. Koxiar was picked up and rushed to the railroad station and then to St Marys hospital with two broken ribs bruises cuts and head injuries. He recovered enough to be out of danger and was later taken home by his physician and family from Brownton. RETURN HERO Mr and Mrs W E Leonard return from a Pacific coast trip noting a delightful vacation and benefits gained. An Ohio woman who killed her husband before a bridge party is praised for foresight.
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Koxiar
St. Mary's Hospital
C. R. Ogden
Ogden
Brownton
W. E. Leonard
Maple Avenue
Oine
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Washington State
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California
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