The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-04-19

justice OF the Peace Shy on charge
of shooting with Intent 20 kill. Mrs.
Davis wound was superficial, hospital
authorities said, and her recovery -
expected.
Elkins-Citzens residing along the
route have obtained permission from
Randolph county court for the con-
struction of a telephone line from
Pickens 10 the Webster county line
II. b. Reilley has also obtained per
mission from the court 10 build a
telephone line from the Loop mine
20 Laurel station. Bonds have been
given for both projects.
Lewisburg-Rev. ]. p. Williams. OF
Montreal, n. c., has been appointed
president of Lewisburg Seminary 10
fill the vacancy caused by the recent
resignation of Rev. John l. Armstrong
Rev. Armstrong gave up the position
in order 10 become editor OF the sun
day School publication OF the Southern
Presbyterian church. which IS the
sponsor of the Seminary.
HuntingtOn-Chief of Police Niidkiff.
In letter addressed TO Ira +. Qulnby,
manager OF the Huntington automobile
club, suggested that every member
of the Kiwanis, Lions. Rotary and
Automobile clubs constitute themselves
a vigilance committee to aid in "ln-
structing the public, and correcting
infringements' Of the traffic laws,
during Safety First Week
Huntington - Arrangements have
been made by the Whistle Carbonat-
ing Company to erect a plant at West
Firth street near the BOldt glass fac
tory. The plant will cost approx.
mately $4,000, and new machinery
costing $4,000 will be installed. s.
r. Bishop, formerly manager and
treasurer Of the Huntington Coca-Cola
Company, will head this new business.
Bluefeld-Starting on a wild ram
page by running over a small boy az
Hemp Hill, Mcdowell county, Charles
Thompson, an alleged bOOtlegger and
desperado, ended up by mOrtally
woundlng Deputy Sheriff Claude
| Spangler and being fatally wounded
himself. Spangler died in the miners
hospital at welch, and Thompson sue
cumbed to his wounds shortly after
wards.
Huntington-Suit for $4,000 dam
ages has been instituted here against
| the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Company by Ezra f. Knight, employee
of its local shops for physical injuries
alleged TO have been received when
he was struck by a heavy spike while
at work In the company shops The
spike hit his eye and caused such SCI
we're injuries that sight Of the member
was lost.
Charleston-Cark Kyle. Of COS Capl-
tol street, employee In the state au-
ditor's office suffered painful cuts and
| bruises about the face when the auto
mobile which he vas driving cOliided
/ with the automobile OF George Camp
/ bell parked In Jackson street. Con
| siderable damage was done 20 both
vehicles. The binding lights OF an
| approaching automobile are said 20
/ have been the cause Of the collision.
Parkersburg Two hundred motor
/ truck owners OF the city met and or
/ ganized the Merchants Motor Vehicle
association here for the purpose OF
| Joining with similar organizations ell
over the state In fighting the proposed
new truck law which would decrease
! the tonnage OF trucks using sta:e
roads. A delegation from this city
/ will leave next week for Charleston.
| Joining a party from Wheeling and the
upper end Of the state. who viii make
/ me trip in a special train. Similar
/ organizations have been formed in
/ other sections Of the state 10 hght the
bills which are now before the senate
\ and house.
Clarksburg - Police Chief Laco ".
| Wolfe Of Clarksburg. has issued
warning to motorists against the prac-
/ tice OF driving around the left side
OF a street car.
MOrgantOwn-An ordinance passed
BY city council, which forbade children
roller skating on sidewalks and from
playing in public places, met opposi-
ton when a number Of parents filed
objections and the MOrgsntOwn Pa
rent-Teacher association lodged for
NAL protest. The ordinance ls to be
taken up for review.