VOBERLY MURDER TRIAL DETAILS REVEALED
Testimony from Mrs. Coberly and others paints a tense scene before the shooting as Frank Coberly threatened to rape Thurman Coberly’s daughter and place his sons in the penitentiary. Thurman and Frank clashed over a cow chain amid fear of violence, while witnesses recalled threats and cross-examinations continued. Court adjourned and resumed with further testimonies from witnesses about reputations and alleged election-related discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esa
sBiancre Coberly
Frank
Taurman
Bothshis
Coberly
iMra
Gladys Doherty
Thurman
Thurman Coberly
Gladys Coberly
Blanche Coberly
Frosh
O ‘Frank
C. Baker
John Z. Miller
Troy B. Wilmot
Frank Coberly
Davis Avenue
Strand
Spe Bhe
Rosencance
Grafton
A. Jarvis
High society June weddings in New York scene
New York society gathers for three upcoming weddings as Miss Katherine Bulkley and Miss Cathleene Vanderbilt are set to marry, with Miss Marie Thayer betrothed to Junius A. Richards. The broader article covers a Presbyterian assembly clash over evolution, prohibition, and church reform amid partisan rhetoric and factional disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Katherine Bulkley
W. Boulton Kelly
Baltimore
Cathleene Vanderbilt
Center
Harry Cushing
Ard
New York City
Marie Thayer
Junius A. Richards
Webster Woman, 62, Dies at Home in Morning
Amanda Atha, 62, collapsed at her Webster area residence from heart disease. Funeral arrangements were being finalized Wednesday morning. Survived by husband C. R. Shreve and son Ralph Atha, with J. R. Atha also listed as a survivor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebster
Amanda Atha
Webster
Shis
C. R. Shreve
Lam
Ralph Atha
J. R. Atha
Bryan Loses Bid to Bar Evolution Teaching in Churches
In Indianapolis on May 23 William Jennings Bryan's effort to bar teaching of evolution in schools using church funds failed. The Presbyterian General Assembly approved a substitute urged by John Willis Baer of Pasadena to withhold official approval from institutions teaching a materialistic evolutionary philosophy. The fight pitted Bryan against Baer with lively exchanges and personal clashes, Baer chairing the education committee which rejected Bryan's resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broer Baer
Baer
Ser
Bryan
Presbyterian
Indianapolis
Ind
William Jennings Bryan
U.S. A
John Willis Baer
Pasadena
Tech
Mr. Bryan
Charles Ames
Union Theological Seminary
Mr. Baer
California
Committee On Education
Pase
Jan
Woman with baby captured after five mile chase near Lost Creek
Clarksburg May 23 state police captured Hazel Custer of Morgantown after a five mile pursuit through hills and valleys near Lost Creek. She was photographed with a small baby in her arms when she eluded officers. Taken back to Morgantown to face charges as her husband remains hospitalized.
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Clarksburg
Lost Creek
Hazel Custer
Morgantown
Morgantown hospital treats bullet wound in abdomen
A patient at Morgantown hospital arrived with a bullet wound to the abdomen. Medical staff stabilized the man who is under observation with no further details released by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown Hospital
Juv Ellie concert opens May Festival at Grafton High
Virtually 1,100 people attended the High School auditorium for the juvenile concert opening a three day May Festival by the Grafton choral society. About 400 students performed under Mrs Florence Willirson with support from Dr A R Warden and Warren R Good. The program featured Hearts Base and Rue and a strong exhibit of manual arts from M V Singer under Mrs He cu K Summers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juvellie
Grafton Choral Society
Boem
M. V. Singer
Manual Arts
Domestic Arts
Hecu K. Summers
Teastight TC
Gratten
Florence Willirson
A. R. Warden
Warren R. Good
Mildred Hamilton
William Mantep
Hale Watkins
Vaughn Kerr
Joseph White
Jamer
School chorus and pageant features delight crowd
A school program with grade and high school groups showcased costumes and dances from Tulips to Milk Maids. Central and West Side schools presented memorable pieces, followed by a robust second part featuring junior choirs, glee clubs, solos, and an orchestra. Notable acts included the Jonney Jump-Ups, Daf fodils, and the Girls Glee Club with Ada Mae Beall. The Knights of Pythias Orchestra provided impressive music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
West Side School
South Side
West Side
Glee Club
Andrew
M. E. Shuren
A. R. Warden
Ada Mae Beall
Virginia Sampier
Gee Club
Andrews M. E. Church
Polacca Pris Fante
Helen Menear
Lessie Martin
Virginia
East Grafton
Barcarolle
Katharyn Miller
South Side School
Clelland
Voral
Bells of the Sea
Girls Glee Club of
Grafton High School
Jon
Knights of Pythias
High School
Trove
Day resigns as umpire in mixed claims commission
Washington May 21 William Day former associate Justice of the supreme court today presented to President Harding his resignation as umpire of the mixed claims commission He cites the enormous workload with claims totaling 1 479 064 000 and says a younger stronger man should lead the effort His resignation is effective immediately Edwin Parker of Texas the American member may be chosen to succeed him due to familiarity with settlement steps
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Washington
A.P
William Day
Supreme Court
Harding
Mixed Claims Commission
Day
Commission
Edwin Parker
Texas
Protest Over Tygarts Valley River Pollution Draws Action
Federal and state officers appealed to the Grafton Chamber of Commerce for aid in prosecuting the person or firm responsible for polluting the Tygarts Valley River last Saturday. Hundreds saw the river turn from blue to black likely due to waste vats from a tannery dumped into the Buckhannon. Judge Kittle told the grand jury that stream pollution endangers public health and urged investigation. The Chamber has written health and legal officials in West Virginia and the United States regarding the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafto Chamber of Commerce
Tygarts Valley
Grafton
Buckhannon
Kittle
Grand Jury
Chamber of Commerce
William T. Henshaw
B.T. England
W. Va
H. M. Daugherty
United States
Grant County's Unique Automobile Law Dead Letter
Morgantown's story recalls Grant County West Virginia once banned all automobiles on its roads with a $100 fine or imprisonment for first offenses. The 1904 law followed the arrival of an early Fredonia buck-board driven by T G Pownall, who became the first arrested under the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Grant County
West Virginia
T. G. Pownall
A. B. Glison
Cumberland
Colonel Pownall
Cost in lives for lack of preparedness wartime analysis
Washington May 22 army statisticians note postwar figures show higher casualties per thousand mobilized for central powers than allies. They attribute it to universal training of central powers versus hastier prep for allied forces, arguing training reduced losses but that exact impact is hard to quantify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Central Powers
War Department
Tronne
Bridgeport Tenders Win over Grafton in Baseball Tilt
Bridgeport defeated Grafton 8 to 4 as Grafton errors in the third inning granted Bridgeport a three run cushion. Hickman allowed nine hits. Bridgeport’s Shriver and Green starred with key hits as Grafton prepares to face Newburg. Dr C W Kidder resigns as Preston County health officer citing ill health. successor not named with funding details for county health services.
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Bridgeport High
Grafton
Preston
Reddick
Ee Henrye
P. Hefner
Hickman
Posten Cf
H. Hefner
Sanders
Shriver
Golden
Robinson
Green Gluck
Drepperd
Hefner
Graves
C. W. Kidder
Pra
Lor County
State Board
Kidder
State Board of Health
Taylor County
Board of Health
Rockerfeller Foundation
Chautauqua Comes Here Next Month Opens June 10
Chautauqua booster tags are being attached to Grafton car licenses by Advance Man Allen to stimulate interest in the five day program opening June 10. Two color orange and black tags display a readable date from a distance with local committee cooperation. Featured attractions include Henry Clark Play Ball lecturer Cappy Ricks Jane Goode Harp Novelty Company Montaville Flowers and Pallaria's Band. Adult season tickets are $2.00 with child rates also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Grafton
Allen
Jen
Chautauqua Committee
Henry Clark
Second Anniversary of United Brethren Church in Fairmont
Prominent speakers including Rev Waters of Grafton and Bishop Weekly of Parkersburg attended the second anniversary celebration of the United Brethren Church of Fairmont held Sunday. Weekly preached at 10 45 a.m. and 2 p.m. platform talks followed. he preached again at the evening service as the large church choir and a Fairmont male quartet supplied music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waters
Fairmont
Bisop W. M
Parkersburg
K. H. Waters
Grafton
United Brethren Church of
Bishop
The
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