West Virginia laymen plan five district meetings
Five Points in West Virginia were chosen for district lay meetings to be led by bishops and noted speakers. The schedule lists Wheeling May 5, Parkersburg May 7, Charleston May 8, and Richwood May 9 with presiding officers Bishop Herbert Welch and speakers Edgar T. Welch Bert E. Smith and Signor Capelli. Leaders include C. W. Evans and local presidents from Buckhannon Charleston Elkins Philippi Parkersburg Wheeling.
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Newark
Wate
Elmer Lynn Williams
Ra ‘O
Lee Wer
Lightnin
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Maria Cappelli
Edgar T. Welch
Westfield
Net
George Nasbrouck Haigh
Charles W. Evans
PalBment
Virginia
Bert E. Smith
West Virnia
Wheeling
Thomson Treet
Larksburg
First
Tuesdy
May
Parkersburg
Erie
West Virginia
Richwood
C. W. Evans
Pairmont
Buckhannon
A. G. Young
Charleston
W. W. Wertz
Elkins
W. S. Kennedy
Philippi
Ralph S Beck
Robert Snedecker
Youngest Bishop Is Consecrated
Cincinnati May 1. The consecration of the Rev Henry Wise Hobson former rector of ASL Saints Episcopal Church Worcester Massachusetts as bishop coadjutor of the diocese of Southern Ohio created the youngest bishop of the Episcopal church in America. Bishop Boyd Vincent, oldest member of the Anglican communion, will consecrate Hobson who is 38. The ceremony drew bishops from Massachusetts New York New Hampshire West Virginia Kentucky Illinois Michigan and Ohio. The first sermon will be preached at St James church Zanesville Friday night.
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Cincinnati
Henry Wise Hobson
ASL
Saints Episcopal
Worchester
Mass
Ohio
Episcopal Church
America
Boyd. Vincent
Hobson
Massachusetts
New York
New Hampshire
West Virginia
Kentucky
Ilinois
Michigan
St. James Church
Zanesville
ORANGE ROOT TONIC PROMISED RELIEF FOR STOMACH AILMENTS
Mrs. John Bass of Clarksburg West Virginia lauds Orange Root Tonic and NuggetUgs for curing years of indigestion gas and nausea. She reports improved digestion, weight gain, restored appetite, and strength after six bottles, recommending the old fashioned stomach bitters to others. Sold locally by Grafton Drug and Chemical Company and at area drug stores.
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John Bass
Franklin | Ve
Clarksburg
W. Va
Jay
Tan
Grafton G and Chemical Company
Third Child Dies of Burns In Home Fire Near Princeton West Virginia
A third child, Landon Rogers age 4, died from burns after a house fire at the Rogers home in Lat Top near Princeton. Two other Rogers children, Pearl age 2 and Lowell age 2 months, perished in the blaze. Straley Richmond, 14, among those at the home, was badly burned. Officers said the fire started when Richmond and Landon Rogers tried to light a fire with kerosene. An unrelated line notes a statistic that one in about 34 automobiles in the United States has an accident annually.
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Princeton
W. Va
W. J. Rogers
Vlat Top
Landon Rogers
Pearl Rogers
Lowell Rogers
Straley Richmond
Rogers
Richmond
Lando Rogers
United States
Police Reserves Guard Ohio Prison Mutiny
Associated Press reports Columbus police reserves stand by at an Ohio state penitentiary as convicts march to breakfast. Guardsmen with machine guns quelled a prison mutiny, maintaining order during the morning routine.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio State
Insurance Plot Tied to Slaying in Bentonville Case
Retired dentist Dr. Andrew J. Bass of Columbia Missouri is linked to a Bentonville Arkansas murder in a $200000 life insurance swindle plot involving W R Pearman of Freeburg.
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Associated Prosa
Andrew J. Bass
den Tlat
Columbia
Bentonville
Ark
W. R. Pearman
Freeburgs
Tuberculosis Clinic Report From Salvation Army Headquarte
A Tuesday Tuberculosis clinic at Salvation Army headquarters examined 72 people due to over crowding. Of the 100 attendees, 50 came from schools and 6 were referred by physicians. 4 cases were positive for TB, 24 were suspicious, and 44 were non tuberculous. Recommendations include X ray exams for 10, tonsillectomy for 25, dental work for 20, and re examination for 24.
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Salvation Army
Edna Mason
Highway Prisoner Camp Provisions In State Contract
The road commission must pay 850 cents daily per prisoner plus all expenses for camps. Expenses cover transport, salaries, meals, tents, clothing, equipment, prisoner capture costs, and fuel. Sanitation, medical care, wholesome water, and proper camp maintenance are required, with limited prisoners and replacements after pardon or parole. Free workers must be of good character and avoid contact with prisoners unless necessary. Washington May 1. The House adopted a partial conference report on the Republican tariff bill.
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Road Commission
Memorial Day broadcast plans announced by American Legion
The American Legion Committee on Arrangements announced plans to broadcast Memorial Day services from the National Cemetery on May 30. They secured a large public address system for use at the cemetery so crowds can hear speakers and special music from any point. The broadcast aims to reach those unable to attend due to illness, age, or funds, including mothers and buddies outside the state. The schedule begins around 10 o clock with the parade nearing the cemetery and includes an afternoon service featuring band music and other features with several bands expected to participate.
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National Cemetery
Grafton Hosts 30th Day Celebration With Anna Storck
Mrs Anna K Storck Elyria Ohio first woman gubernatorial candidate attends as socialist labor nominee. City marks May 30 with grand events including National cemetery observance, Grafton Park opening, new bathhouse dance hall and flower beds as special features to showcase a big celebration.
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Associated Press
Anna K. Storck
Elyria
Ohio
Socialist Labor
Grafton
Grafton Park
Woman in Montana touts Kruschen fat loss method
A Montana woman reports losing 19 pounds in about four weeks using Kruschen Salts praising its fat burning. The ad claims a daily half teaspoon in hot water before breakfast promotes elimination of toxins and improves health and vitality. A bottle costs 85 cents with money back if not satisfied.
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Montana
Grant Declines Cincinnati City Manager Offer
Washington May 1 A. B. Grant III director of public buildings and parks for the District of Columbia announced he would not accept an offer to be city manager of Cincinnati. John K. Husson of New York City was present representing his firm.
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Washington
Grant
District of Columbia
Cincinnati
John K. Husson
New York City
Mayor Walker Sails for Bermuda to Rest After Illness
New York May 1 Mayor James J Walker sailed for Bermuda aboard the Arcadian accompanied only by his valet His quiet unannounced departure followed several days in bed and signs of a nervous breakdown The trip aims to restore his health and allow rest away from duties
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New York
James J. Walker
Bermuda
Walker
Walnut Street resident breaks arm in fall
Mrs. Earnest Mason of Walnut street fell yesterday and broke her arm. She is reported to be doing nicely today.
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Earnest Mason
Walnut Street
M Vicker and Parkhill Elected Carriers Delegates
The Grafton branch of the National Det er Carrier Association No 820 has elected Carrier Meec ker and Carrier James C Parkhill secretary as delegates to the state convention to be held May 30 in Parkesburg. Sherman L Reed vice president of the state society will also attend, giving the Grafton branch three votes. This marks the third straight year these men have been chosen. Reed is serving his second year as vice president. Delegates anticipate an interesting time at Parkersburg.
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Grafton
National Deter Carriers Association
Meecker
James C. Parkhill
Parkesburg
Sherman L. Reed
State Society
Reed
Parkersburg
Logan physician released on bond in Price death case
Logan West Virginia May 1 Dr C S White 18 released under 500 bond to await grand jury inquiry into death of Ailie Price 22 found in Guyandotte River April 15. Officers charge that the physician is involved.
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Logan
W. Va
Woman Accused of Accepting City Payments Jeopardizes NY DA Office
Mrs Marguerite Law Ler, linked to payments from New York and Buffalo, reportedly attempted to leap from a top floor window of the New York district attorney's office while awaiting questioning in a pressure photo case.
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City of
New York
Buffalo
Marguerite Lawler
New York District Attorney's Office
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