Woynovic's Body in Pauper Grave Near Stotesbury
Paul Woynovic a 67 year old Austrian born man known as Twenty Five was found dead by his roadside ditch near Stotesbury. A bullet wound and a pistol beside him indicate self inflicted death in peculiar circumstances. He had loaned large sums to locals some unpaid and believed to have hidden money at his home. He lived alone in a Ritter Lumber portable home and had shown signs of mental distress and fear of being watched. The body will rest in a pauper's grave with funeral expenses covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Woynovic
Austria-Hungary
Stotesbury
Woynovic
O. A. Light
Waynovie
Justice Light
Squire
Ritter Lumber Company
Four H Camp Opens Monday August 1 Raleigh Camp
The Raleigh county 4-H camp at Pinecrest opens Monday August 1 and runs through August 6. Bob Hawkins, county agent, sent notices detailing required supplies and enrollment blanks, with admission possible by reporting Monday if blanks aren’t returned. Activities include council circles vesper programs contests games swimming and classes in Bible first aid dramatics leadership hand craft and camp craft led by Esther Gilbertson Ruby Adair Steve Morton Hawkins Hashinger and Pinkey Smith. About 40 youths are expected to enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Pinecrest Camp
Bob” Hawkins
Esther Gilbertson
Ruby Adair
Steve Morton
Bob Hawkins
W. Roy Hashinger
Ackerman to Lead Two-Week Revival at Oak Grove Baptist
F J Ackerman of this city will start a two weeks revival at Oak Grove Baptist church Sunday July 31 services held each night except Saturday Sunday morning subject What it Takes to be a Christian Sunday evening topic Prayer Monday night sermon Some Folks Great- Great-Great Grand Daddys Might Have Hung by Their Tails But Mine Did Not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Ackerman
Oak Grove Baptist Church
Percy Tetlow Loses Arm After Wreck
Percy Tetlow president of district 17 United Mine Workers suffered a shoulder amputation after a July 17 car crash near Madison Boone county. Doctors at Mountain State hospital Charleston said his arm was badly shattered and could not be saved. Tetlow was en route to speak at a miners meeting when his steering failed and the vehicle veered into a hillside.
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Mountain State Hospital
Charleston
Percy Tetlow
District 17
United Mine Workers
Madison
Boone County
Tetlow
Grand Jury Called in Squire Murder in Kanawha County
A special grand jury is convened in Kanawha County to investigate the death of Justice W. O. Thumm after he remonstrated with four men causing a disturbance in the public highway. Prosecuting Attorney Frank Burdette urges quick action to avoid miscarriage of justice before the October term. Emory Davis and Lewis Edens are held for murder. CG. N. Fields and Bodie Tell are held as witnesses amid reported mob rumors and jail precautions in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha County
W. O. Thumm
Frank Burdette
Elk District
Charleston
Emory Davis
Lewis Edens
CG. N. Fields
Bodie Tell
Alumni Meet at Spinning Wheel Inn Tonight
The University Alumni Association meeting moves to the Spinning Wheel Inn in Beckley Hotel dining room this evening. President John Q. Hutchinson announced the event and Geo. Jackson, University representative, will speak after touring the state and addressing the Rotary Club tomorrow. Attendees listed include Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson, Piggy McGinnis, Bob Hawkins, Newton Dupuy, Mark Griffith, Robt. Campbell and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Alumni Association
Beckley Hotel
Spinning Wheel Inn
John Q. Hutchinson
Geo. Jackson
Jackson
Rotary Club
Piggy? McGinnis
Bob Hawkins
Newton Dupuy
Mark Griffith
Robt. Campbell
Floyd Sayre
Ethel
Eva Keyser
William Bardin
Matt Warren
Geo. Williams
George Colebank
Carl Saunders
Jim Edmundson
Jack Hatcher
Roy H. Johnson
Geo. Speicher
Ross Meadows
Steve Morton
Frisky” Stoner
Hettie Robertson
Harley Kilgore
Doug Bowers
Wendel Harvey
Ted Simpkins
New Book on Interest by G C Hedrick at Raleigh Bank
The Raleigh County Bank has acquired a new book by G C Hedrick. It presents in tabular form the answers to questions about installment payments, loan amortization, and fixed principal repayment. It covers monthly payment amounts, loan payoff duration, and outstanding balance at any point with a fixed interest rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Hedrick
Raleigh County Bank
Habitual criminals in New York hit with Baumes law
Sixteen persons have been adjudged habitual criminals in New York state and sentenced to life terms under the Baumes law. District Attorney J. H. Banton of New York City announced the law is one year old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
J. H. Banton
New York City
Streets-City Plan Talked by Fathers
City council discussed grading widening and repairing streets and laying out wards. A 4th street plan was proposed, a committee was formed to study street layouts, repairs were assigned, and permits issued for several residences and garages on local streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe L. Smith
Harry Anderson
E. S. Pugh
W. H. Bardin
4Th Street
R. V. Martin
J. A. Boone
W. H. File
J. W. Hope
City Avenue
J. S. Buttis
J. P. Washington
Allen Pack
Main Street
W. E. Griffiths
Virginia Street
A. Z. Lilly
Neville Street
Campbell
City
A. Ray Bailey
J. P. Maloney
Burgess Street
S. A. Brockman
Beaver Avenue
W. S. Honaker
Johnstown Road
James Thomas
South Fayette Street
Cecil Meador
Raleigh Road
J. L. Owler
Fourth Street
Pittsburgh Terminal Coal firms employs 6000 at work
Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corporation reports over 6,000 men at work in 19 former union mines across the Pittsburgh district. Monthly output and a modernization program push total production to about 8.5 million tons yearly, with June gains vs 1924 when labor troubles did not burden operations. Three of seven mines run non union amid ongoing reopenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corporation
Union
Pittsburgh
Landlady Receives 10000 Reward From Beggar's Estate
A hospitable landlady Mrs Ella W Sloane of New York City was awarded 10000 from the beggar John Armstrongs estate for years of care. Upon Armstrongs death the beggar estate was valued at about 65000, with the award noted in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Armstrong
Ella W. Sloane
New York City
One Woman Two Men in Non-Support Case
Ben Ward of Sprague sits in county jail awaiting trial on a non-support warrant issued by his wife Bertha Ward after Deputy Sarrett arrested him. Albert Phillips of Skelton also faces non-support charges on appeal bond. both warrants issued the same day, the first such case in the focal courts. Ward allegedly failed to support his wife while Phillips allegedly quit supporting the couple’s child from his first marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Ward
Sprague
Bertha Ward
Sherrie Calvin Sarrett
Ward
Albert Phillips
Skelton
Phillips
C. and C. Revenues Reach $12,000,000
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway reports June 1927 operating results with gross revenues of 11,185,632 and net income 2,424,288 after charges, plus six month totals showing gross 66,979,297 and net income 13,890,270. Operating ratio for June is 68.4 percent, up from 67.0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company
Hebb Case Before Judge Dunn at Two O'Clock
J A Hebb faces contempt of court charge over non payment of funds for family support. case set for 2 PM before Judge Dunn. Carol Acord probation violation case dismissed. Acord on two year probation after threats, drunkenness, and attempting to strike a boy while on horseback were cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hebb
Carol Acord
Clyde Scott
Acord
Criticism of Feminine Garments Remains Constant
A concise note observes that criticism surrounding feminine garments shows little change over time. It highlights enduring stylistic critiques while implying broader social expectations tied to women’s attire. No specific individuals or events are cited in the readable text.
No Arrests Made in Baby Maiming Case
Authorities report no arrests in the attack on a 13 month old girl in East Beckley. The infant suffered severe injuries from an axe at the home of Mrs. Mary Powers while her other children were away. Neighbors and local groups assist the distressed family as detectives weigh conflicting rumors about possible suspects and the missing father remains sought in Florida.
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Mary Powers
East Beckley
Florida
Typhoid Fatality For Stotesbury Resident J H Dalton
After several weeks with typhoid fever J H Dalton of Stotesbury died on Tuesday He left a wife Mrs Elsie A Dalton and a 13 year old daughter He was born in Floyd Court House Va and moved here Funeral services set for 2 20 tomorrow at Stotesbury then be brought to Beckley for burial Sunset Cemetery C C Rose and Company in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Dalton
Stotesbury
Elsie A. Dalton
Floyd Court House
Beckley
Sunset Cemetery
C. C. Rose and Company
Fireco Laddies Baby Harmon's Funeral in Wildwood
Roy Calvin Harmon ten months old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Harmon of Fireco died Monday funeral services were held Tuesday and remains laid to rest in Wildwood cemetery here. President Calles has extended policy of amnesty to hundreds of Catholic exiles banished from Mexico and they are now returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Calvin Harmon
Fred Harmon
Fireco
Wildwood Cemetery
Calles
Mexico
State Indebtedness Surges to 125 Million in 17 Years
West Virginia’s indebtedness has risen from near zero to 125 million, with bonded debt climbing annually while bonds retired lag behind. Highway and education expansion driven debt, 55.9 million current outstanding including Virginia portion, 7.9 million from Virginia, 47. The state’s debt load reflects bonds issued for roads and education, and past retirements of 7.6 million. Proposals for centralized tax and purchasing reforms were debated but not adopted, as officials say voters demand more services. (continued on Page Three)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Virginia
W. S. Johnson
State Tax Commission
Rail Heads Meet After Lake Rate Cut Revision
State board of public works altered rail valuations after carriers absorbed lake differential. Final assessments show Chesapeake and Ohio boosted to 82,600,000 over last year, Baltimore and Ohio to 98,000,000, Norfolk and Western to 50,900,000, and Virginian Railway at 416,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Public Works
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Virginian Railway
Mrs Sarah Lilly Sentenced to Ten Years in Summers County
In Summers County court at Hinton Judge J W Maxwell sentenced Mrs Sarah Lilly to ten years in the state penitentiary at Moundsville for complicity in an attack on a young girl. She lived with Henry Holdren on Madams Creek. Holdren was the assailant and received a life term. Lilly had previously had verdicts and motions considered at the April term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Lilly
Besoeo
J. W. Maxwell
Summers
Hinton
Moundsville
Lilly
Henry Holdren
Madams Creek
Summers County
Holdren
Bee keeping farmer haunted by drunken bees in Ohio
William Harper, a farmer near Middleport, Ohio, told prohibition officers that his bees, which leave for work each morning, return home intoxicated after feeding on mast thrown out by moonshiners. This strange claim highlights illegal moonshine activity and its unintended effects on agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harper
Middleport
Ohio
Prohibition
Death of Little Wanetha McCutcheon in Eccles
Six month old Wanetha McCutcheon died Monday in Eccles. Interment followed at Mt Tabor Cemetery with Rose and Company in charge of undertakers.
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McCutcheon
Wanetha McCutcheon
Eccles
Mt. Tabor
Rose and Company
Girl, 13, Drives Burglar From Room in Greensburg
Bernice Transcau of Greensburg Indiana confronted a burglar in her bedroom. She ordered him out, and when he refused she grabbed his hair and tried to drag him from the room. The incident highlights youthful courage in a home invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Transcau
Greensburg
Ind
German aviator Ernest Udet to visit America on study mission
Noted German aviator Ernest Udet is touring the United States on a scientific mission to examine American aircraft and aviation methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Udet
America
Coal Men Pledge Support to Roads
Local coal operators meeting in Bluefield pledged support to railroad rate cuts amid pending interstate commerce commission actions. They discussed the 20 cent cut by Chesapeake & Ohio Norfolk & Western and Louisville & Nashville and the likelihood of no commission interference, while expressing optimism about the move restoring the pre existing differential for northern shippers. The group noted possible commission suspensions in similar cases and prepared to meet any arising conditions.
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Joint Committee of Operators
Lake Cargo
Bluefield
Chesapeake & Ohio
Norfolk & Western
Louisville & Nashville
Interstate Commerce Commission
County Educators Hold Meeting Here
County boards of education from Raleigh county met at Woodrow Wilson High School yesterday afternoon with all but one district represented. Judge Hugh A. Dunn gave the welcome, and County Superintendent C. S. McKinney urged cooperation and a countywide view of schools. Attendees included W. E. Griffiths, D. W. Anderson, L. A. Shrewsbury, L. Jay Shady Spring’s John A. Oakes, M. D Purley, Owen P. Lilly, C. B. Farnsworth, Alfred Lucas, Albney Milem, Burne Osborne, G. S. Williams, J. H. Bennett, and J. H. Meador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Education
Raleigh County
Mnet
Woodrow Wilson High School
Marsh Fork
C.S. McKinney
Hugh A. Dunn
W. EE. Griffiths
D. W. Anderson
Slab Fork
L. A. Shrewsbury
L. Jay
Shady Spring
John A. Oakes
M. D Purley
Owen P. Lilly
Trap Hill
C. BR. Farnsworth
Alfred Lucas
Albeny
Bradford Seizes Stills in Raid. Mash Destruction Reported
Deputy O. W. Bradford of Birchton reports raiding a still with about 35 gallons capacity and 10 gallons of mash on July 24. No arrests were made as the location was deserted. Henry Walker and M. Allen assisted. the mash was poured out and the still destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Bradford
Birchton
Bradford
Henry Walker
M. Allen
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Ackerman
Oak Grove
Spinning Wheel
Hebb
Dunn
Board of Public Works
Maxwell
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