Social and Personal News from Arenege Region
Hornton county residents prepare a reception for George W. Dawson in Clarksburg West Virginia July 22. Dawson, a Treasury Department employee in Washington, will arrive by evening train and be welcomed by many friends. His long service and loyalty are noted amid a social gathering at home of the Hamburgers on Dale Avenue with Dorotha’s engagement to Henry Skudowitz announced.
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Clarksburg
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Washington City
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J. E. Clingin
Corona Coal’ Company
Wioy Witth
Mra Roasie Pawson
Det. Kennedy
Salon
W. Va
Hiner
A. Hamburger
Dale Avenue
Mise Dorotha
Henry Skudowitz
New York
Kerber
Americans See Heavier Fighting Than Any Since Appomattox
Report from France on July 10 notes American troops facing intense German fire, marching into trenches with bayonet and bomb. Many are from Canada or enlisted near the border, some motivated by duty or scraps, others by joining allies. Officers and privates alike reveal grim resolve as they fight with Canadian forces at Observatory.
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France
Harley Nehting
Appomattox
Lrenches
Canada
Canadia
Park of Canada
Spokane
Manitoba
Ohl
Observatory
Great Dixie Highway plans discussed at convention
The piece outlines discussions on a north to south great Dixie Highway, noting the need for nationwide access and the role of Rotary clubs in the expo and convention. It cites the Cincinnati convention and future meetings to advance highway building and regional cooperation across states.
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Dixie Highway
Cinel
rsKt
Huth
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Eure
Chaetimatl
Kredit
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Rotary Clube
Cincinnati
Huntsville Prohibition Rivalry Leads To Political Upheaval
July 1 Huntsville Alabama reports a violent incident tied to long simmering factional battles between pro and anti prohibition factions. The probate judge W T Lawler was murdered in an unfolding crisis that also implicates Judge Robert Philips and Madison County figures. Sworn-in deputies and displaced officials mark a city overwhelmed by fear and political infighting.
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Ala
W. T. Lawinr
Shue
Robert Philips
Madison County
Ely
Huntsville
Chrurd
Huntaville
Autaide
Bry
le Muardar
Juze Lawler Petitier
Priinary Lawlor Waa
Majorigy
David D. Overton
Lawler election contest ends in murder on river
In Madison County a bitter countywide primary contest over Judge Lawler's victory escalated into violence. An anonymous note and threats preceded a night assault at the county courthouse. Lawler was slain after being dragged to the Tennessee River and weighted body found. Perry Brooks, ferryman on the Tennessee River, was arrested on murder charges as authorities pursued suspects amid widespread turmoil.
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Hidge Lawler
Hin Wift
Will
Hin
Mnet
Chon
Jinige Lawler
Tennexseo
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Todge Lawler
Perry Brooks
Tennessee
The girl with the perfect ribs captivates fashion
Chicago July 10 reports Minn Edwarda known as the girl with the perfect ribs explains why her figure draws world attention. She says nature set her ribs rightly and she preserves them, preferring lines and color.
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Chicago
Linton
Mins
Abrgaret Hawarda
Minn Edwarda
Notice to creditors for estate of Clarge W Swiker
All persons having claims or demands against the estate of Clarge W Swiker of Brown are notified to present them to the undersigned administrators at one time for settlement TAL SWIGHT of Clarksburg and ANDREW MOOR of Bloomington.
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Brown
Tal
Swight
Clarksburg
Andrew Moor
Bulnnnton
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