Bolliger in Jail Escape Sparks Local Jail Break
A prisoner named Bolliger serving a 40 day sentence for drunkenness and weapon possession escaped from the west side of the county jail Sunday night or Monday morning by knocking out bricks with improvised tools. He allegedly received a hammer and cold chisel from friends outside and vanished, prompting authorities to relocate prisoners to a new jail next year. Reports note prior escapes and uncertain pursuit as Mayor Cather contemplates disposition of Chism, another inmate, who faces possible release if warmer weather returns.
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Clarence
Big Dutch" Bolliger
Lauer
Bolliger
cormMddt
Christ‘magin
Herbert
Red
Cutlip
Squire W. B. Leach
Chism
Uncle Sam
Thomas H. Cather
Queer Negro Not Veteran in Local Jail Case
Albert Chista, a mysterious Black man in jail on vagrancy charges after suspicious actions at several local schemes over two weeks, is claimed not to be a war veteran by Prosecuting Attorney W. Merle Watkins. Police arrested him on information from C. T. Napper, a local colored school teacher, who says he is mentally unbalanced and should be locked up to protect others from possible sudden violence. Dayton authorities were contacted for verification.
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Albert Chista
Dayton
W. Merle Watkins
C. T. Napper
Berlin's Baby Son Succumbs
New York December 26 The death of Irving Berlin Jr two day old son of the famed songwriter followed a recent reconciliation between his parents and grandfather Clarence Mackay president of Postal Telegraph Company Mackay who had been estranged from Berlin's daughter called at the bereaved home to offer condolences after the infant died of a heart attack The infant's birth on December 1 followed hints that Mackay had softened his stance toward Mrs Revlin the childMary Ellen born two years earlier withheld further details
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New York
Irving Berlin, Jr
Clarence Mackay
Postal Telegraph Company
Mackay
Berlin
Ining, Jr
Hoover party blends charity with Christmas at Rio visit
Mrs. Hoover hosts a garden party and Christmas setting aboard a ship installation with multi color lanterns, Brazilian decor, and an open brick like fireplace. Gifts from Mrs. Hoover include native crafts bought in Rio. Ruth Messler and Allan Hoover distribute presents as Captain Train and officers join in the event. In Washington, Rep Tilson urges an extra session for farm relief while Longworth notes limited tariff revision possibilities. Dr. D B Johnson, 72, Winthrop College president, dies after lengthy illness in Rock Hill South Carolina.
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Santa Clauses
Ruth Messler
Tilson
Hoover
Longworth
Rock Hill
8. C
D. B. Johnson
Winthrop College For Women
Aged Lady Mrs Sarah Cather Dies in Berry’s Run
Mrs. Sarah McDonald Cather aged 68 longtime Flemington area resident and mother of Dennis L Cather president of the district school board died at her son's home in Berry's Run near Flemington after a long illness. Born November 22 1860 she spent most of her life near Flemington and was highly respected as a Methodist Protestant. Surviving children include Dr Jesse Cather Morgantown and Dr Ray H Cather Bar Verton with daughters Mrs Bertha C Wulverton West Union and Mrs Mary Fleming Terea Ritchie County and thirteen grandchildren.
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Sarah McDonald Cather
Flemington
Dennis L. Cather
Berry
Memington
Ae Cather
Cather
John
Jesse Cather
Morgantown
Dennis Cather
Ray H. Cather
Bar- Verton
Ohio
Bertha C. Wulverton
West Union
Mary. Fleming
Terea
Ritchie County
Leon Mas
Bertha Shields McDonial
Community churchwoman remembered with funeral details
A churchwoman active in community religious work was remembered fondly by many friends in her last days. Funeral services are set from the M. P. Church Friday at 11 o'clock conducted by Rev. H. Snyder. Interment follows in Simpson cemetery, with McGrumphly undertakers of Flemington directing.
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M. P
H. Snyder
Simpson Cemetery
McGrumphly
Flemington
Mrs Crites Laid to Rest in Blue Mont Cemetery
The body of Mrs Judith Crites widow of Elam Crites, long known locally, was laid to rest in Blue Mont cemetery near noon. She died in Parkersburg after a brief illness, after moving there about 25 years ago following her husband’s death. Her son Ophas Crites died last month in Tulsa and was brought back for burial. Another son Charles Crites survives. funeral services at the grave were attended by Grafton friends and distant relatives.
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Beas
Judith ‘Crites
Elam Crites
Well Dinginn
Bluemont Cemetery
Tulsa
Okla
Parkersburg
Charles Crites
Mrs Jennie Pryor of Pitsteu Dies in Pittsburgh
Mrs Jennie Pryor 76 widow of Wesley Pryor and former Gratton resident died in Pittsburgh this morning. Relatives received the news this afternoon and the body will be brought to Gratton tomorrow with funeral services set for Friday at a time to be announced. She was connected with local families including John Peacock William Carter and Charles Hannon and will be remembered by longtime residents. She moved to Pittsburgh about 25 years ago with her husband.
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Pittsburgh
Jennie Pryor
Wesley Pryor
Gratton
Hear the Marvelous Music and Thrilling Sound Effects
A vivid description of an audio storytelling experience that promises life like sound, music, and effects to immerse listeners in a compelling narrative. The piece emphasizes the auditory artistry and emotional impact of the production.
Man Arrested In Moonshine Moonshine Bust At Liberty Shoe Shop
Nick Idoni proprietor of the Liberty Shoe Shop on Main Street was jailed for 30 days and fined $100 after a raid found three pints of moonshine in a back room. Constable J Bolmer and Corporal Wooddell led the raid. Idoni pled guilty and posted bond for January court. Police noted other drunken driving and hit and run incidents nearby.
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Nick Idoni
Liberty Shoe
Main Street
Joe Bolmer
Ars J. W. Woodd
Idoni
Squire W. E. Leach
Nick
Jad W. Robinson
M.A. Brose
Lynch
Stephens
Clarksburg
Fetterman Bridge
Moonahiné
Ar‘restinesiste
Vicion Davis
Grafton
Christmas Day Gatherings Pop Up Across City
Mrs R L Newton and children William Richard and Virginia joined Mr and Mrs Irven Findlay in Webster for Christmas. Mr and Mrs Harry McAuley of Wendel were visitors. R L Newton of Warder avenue spent Christmas at Emery and Sarah Laymire's country home near Irontown. Evelyn Brock of New York arrived to spend the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs George A Brock. Mrs Lena Litzinger returned home from Baltimore.
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R. L. ‘Newton
William
Richard
Virginia
Irven Findlay
Webster
Harry McAuley
Wendel
R. L. Newton
Warder Avenue
Emery
Sarah Laymire
Irontown
Evelyn’ Brock
New York
George A. Brock
West Washington Street
Lena Litzinger
Baltimore
Mary Lowenstine
Wahio
Oakland
Harry Minedman
Maple Avenue
Frank’.Grimes
Morgantown
W. H. Grimes
Knottsville Road
Ralph Smith
Washington ‘Street
M. Tregellas
Washington Street
We. Roath
B.D. Long
Clarksburg
Charles T. Wilmott
West’ Virginia
University At
Charles Chagduck
Dlty
Lidays
Luther
KF Pypeaa
Domas
Vonia Vergallii
Warner
William F. Bartlett
Wheeling
Christmas relatives and illness fill Morgantown notes
Numerous brief notices report deaths, influenza cases, and holiday visits in Morgantown and surrounding areas. Mary Lowenstine’s death triggers a family obituary. others recoveries and guests from Clarksburg, Morgantown, and Wheeling are listed amid influenza concerns and holiday travel.
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