Bold boy burglars nabbed after home burglary
Clarence Smith and Joan, about one year old, were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Vanner after a burglary at Lee Wheelock's home. The youths reportedly stole three guns, a .22 rifle, a Colt revolver, and a Smith and Wesson revolver, returning two to officers and the remaining weapon found at the scene. Both await magistrate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Smith
Joan Solder
Industrial
Lee Wheeler
Howe Poor
Sheri Clarenos Vannort
Wocoul
Toon Vrangl
Sherif Rose F. Stout
Iba House
Ofive
Vanner
Bla
Smith and Mulder
Wheelock
Calhoun Chronicle notes gas line for eastern cities
The Calhoun Chronicle reports that Weil Virginia fat will be piped to Baltimore Washington and other eastern cities with natural gas. The article outlines preparations by the Columbia Gnaami Rlvetele Company to supply, transport, and market gas through extensive field development in Stumptown and nearby areas, predicting field expansion and price trends.
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Weil Virginla
Baliliors
Calhoun Chronicle
Golinbla Gnaami Rlvetele Company
Baltimore
Washington
Wii Billan
Lindinge Waabington
Metzlet
Stumptown
Glass shatters at R E Gill’s Jewelry Store in theft attempt
A man driving a wagon backed into the plate glass window of R E Gill’s Jewelry Store on Third Street at midnight, breaking the south display. Jewelry in the window was damaged by shards but overall loss is limited to replacing the glass. W S Outright of Buckhannon conducted business here Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Gill
Bagengs
R. E. Gill's
Third Street
W. 5
Outright
Buckhannon
High Class Inside Residence Promises Fine Home Or Rental
A resale listing offers a high class inside residence property priced at 3200 dollars. The home could provide years of comfortable living or be rented for 35 dollars monthly, presenting a steady income option.
Watinee Dance Invites One For The Season
Invitations are for a grand agoual onlines dance to be held in the Masonic temple nuus orium by Sigma Gamma Cluny. It promises a brilliant season event, with dancing from 2:30 to 6 to tunes by the Cadenza orchestra. Patronesses include Mrs Henry Haymond, Mrs J Horner Davis, Mrs Virgil Highland, Mrs J Bucknor Winfield, Mrs Robert A Haynes, Mrs William A Gaylord, Mrs James J Duncan, Mrs George Leatherberry, Mrs Maytury Harson, Mrs David B Carper, Mrs Henry Alexander, and Mrs Joseph A Wetherell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Sigma Gamma Cluny
Henry Haymond
J. Horner Davis
Virgil L. “Highland
J. Bucknor Winfield
Robert A. Haynes
Willian A. Gaylord
James J. Duncan
George Leatherberry
Maytury Har ‘Son
SI Arrests Hit Busy Weekend for City Police
SI arrests Saturday night and early Sunday morning involved one violator of the automobile law, two men charged with disorderly conduct and fighting, and three drunks detained in the city lockup. M O Yerkey was arrested for leaving his motor running and paid $6.60. Harvey Bennett and John Japroy faced similar bonds for disorderly conduct and fighting. The three drunken suspects were held for Sunday trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.O. Yerkey
Booze Ban Sparks Rush to Ride C&O Line
In Huntington on December 18, widespread efforts to stop liquor transport on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad drew about 1,500 people to Catlettsburg and nearby points toward Want Virginia. An injunction against liquor carriage loomed, with petitions delaying enforcement past December 20. A special train carrying 351 passengers ran from Catlettsburg to Hinton. Also, Vincent mining resident Valence Vinson, recently declared insane, was moved from the county jail to the Weston asylum by attendant Atley Duncan.
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Huntington
Catlettsburg
Virginia
iKenawha
Chesapeake and Ohio
Gadettaburg
Rune
Hinton
Vonceno, Vakule
Vincent
Werton Plate Hospital
Atley Duncan
County Jail Population Record
Forty three prisoners are in the county jail. Of these, twenty nine are eligible for road work. Marriages cited include John Lalback and Gries K. Doug lats, Joseph T. Rotor, and ty Hickman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lalback
Gries K. Douglats
Joseph T. Rotor
Ty] Hickman
Ex-Soldier Believed Dead Sends Word From Far Away
Mr and Mrs Charley Wentfall of Adame ton receive a startling letter from Edward Cochran once thought dead. Edward, long listed as missing in action after serving in the United States Army at Sutton and Jefferans barracks Missouri, writes of a later life in San Francisco and plans to visit West Virginia to see his mother and kin. The letter confirms his survival and outlines his return hopes. Edward Cochran and brothers Leo and Joseph are named, with sister Mrs Georgin Harker noted in Atlsmston.
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Jefferans Barracks
Missouri
Wal
Warn
Went Virgina
Mrp
Wenttall
Coal Contract Sealed by Ta pprint Firms in Charleston
Quink Morton, general manager of the Ta pprint Coal and Coke Company and the Charleston Coliary Company, announced a contract with a Midwestern firm for 120000 tons of coal to be mined by ship companies and delivered within a year after April 1, 1916. This follows a prior order by the same concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Quink Morton
Tapprint Coal and Coke Company
Charleston Coliary Company
Waint Creak
Middle West
Alze Lukett
Compani
Supreme Court Vote Fails to Sustain City Injunction
The Kanawha County Supreme Court today voted to sustain an injunction against Mayor George D. Brusca of Charleston, barring interference with a motion picture showing after objections from citizens. Two members favored suspending the injunction.
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Chardeston
Supreme Court
Kanawha County
George D. Brusca
Charleston
Fake Officer Inmpersonating an Officer and Looting Whiskey
A young man in the city claimed to be a police officer and confronted four foreigners on train No. 4 Friday night. He allegedly seized 260 pints of whiskey, then vanished in an alley near Fifty Street as officers began an investigation.
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Arte Watt
Uniform Rules Adopted For WV Gas Contracts
West Virginia gas association uniform rules for contracts approved by the public service commission are being issued by member companies. Engineer Anderson noted the form favors consumer convenience and rural tapping allowances, predicting most companies will adopt the new terms to improve public producer relations and bond-rate handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Public
Thin Association
Comemidston
Changae
J. K. Amernon
Arevik
Rax Turisner
Anderson
Fatal Industrial Accidents Reported Across State Sites
A Crailston dispatch lists three deaths due to workplace incidents at industrial plants in the state. The report cites Mike Perdon Jr and others among workers killed in the latest industrial accidents, noting lack of safety measures and the ongoing workers compensation inquiry.
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Crailston
Tha Stats
Mike Perdhon
St. Aid
RTL
Brooksin
Bcal
River Stage Updates From December Reports
River stages show varied readings across towns including Wick at Dam 12. ara down and Matamores depart at 11330 a.m. Davie Tiland Dam records 202 feet, Sloubonvilis 20 feet rising, Morgantown 22 feet stationary, Oil City 6 feet stationary, and Warren with cloudy conditions.
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Riaing
Departuras
Liberty
Matamores
Pittsburg
Duc
Slaubonvilis
Cloudy
Morgantown
Oil City
Warren
Alattonncy
Safety in Schools Rarely In Schoola
A disturbed bulletin notes that a firm prevention approach is tested in schools. It urges administrators to act, citing concerns over inmate access and safety. The message emphasizes securing doorways and vigilant monitoring to prevent breaches and protect occupants.
Sermon Subjects at Local Episcopal and Methodist Churches
Fragmented OCR notes list sermon topics and service times across several churches. Mentions include morning and evening sessions at Trinity and other parishes, with references to World War II era religious discourse, Christian discipleship, and moral themes.
Short Line Yields Carton of Whiskey on Train
A Short Line passenger train carried a cargo of whiskey and other liquor into a town along the route, drawing a posse of officers from Clarksburg who boarded the train to arrest violators of the prohibition law. One signer reportedly fled at another stop, leaving behind a carton. The deputy state prohibition commissioner and sheriff’s deputies observed compliance as the train stopped at Muniz and Parkersburg.
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Aitough
Ehtye
Lath Yaroun
Darton
Clarksburg
Wallace
Iquor
Tiel6
John
Wenney
Stata
Prohibition
Shértita
Lato. Wolfe
Johm Ears
Maus
Muniz
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Calhoun
ELK Cash Grocery
Dike Steet
Dona Tchristmas
Snider
West Pike
Glenn& Waters
Pranty
Watinee
Sigma _Gamma Club
Switzer. Bros
Ieee
the Furniture Store OF Quality
Santa Claus
Edward
Cochran
BIG Coal
Court of Appeals On
Public Service Commission
Huffman
Schoola
Humman
Hirst
Shuren
Condinions
Worning
Rayea
Arnett
Adaminton
Dipincopil
Turia
Norlan Chuneb A.wrayior
Rayos Woods
Episcopal Church
Calor
Uber
pParkernburg
Boyd S. Fleming
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