Princeton social life notes feature picnics and gatherings
A Princeton column highlights an enjoyable picnic at Mercer Healing Springs with guests including Lillian Shrewsberry Edith Oaks Goldie Clark Norman Forbes and others with chaperones. It also mentions Epworth Methodist outings and a duplicate bridge party hosted by Mrs Albert Reynolds Jr with prizes and a catered menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer Healing Springs
Lillian Shrewsberry
Rene Edith Oaks
Goldie Clark
Norman Forbes
Ben Powell
Dale Burton
John Wallace
Harry Seere
B. E. Rumburg
George Marrs
Albert Reynolds, Jr
Lovell Avenue
Helen Reynolds
Mary Keith Cawthorne
Ford Swetman
Laslie Jeffries
Carroll Beckwith
Boots and Buddies Daily Roundup of Travel and Tennis
Local notes report Mrs Halstead and companions returning from Norfolk by auto and several families visiting relatives in Roanoke White Sulphur and Lewisburg. The page also covers the American tennis team’s uphill task in tomorrow’s matches with Wills Mallory Goss and Browne facing McKane Fry Colyer in singles and doubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
B. Halstead
J. D. Castro
Stuart Garrett
B. H. Campbell
E. H. Campbell, Jr
Elizabeth Campbell
Carbon
W. Va
Campbell
May Sutton Bundy
Mrs. Mallory
Miss Wills
Eleanor Goss
Miss McKane
Miss Fry
Evelyn Colyer
Mary K. Browne
Miss Colyer
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Testimonial
Mrs Rosu Fullerton of Clearfield Pennsylvania reports relief from pains and nervous irritability after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says it improves appetite and overall health and offers to answer letters. The note invites others to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield
Lydia E. Pinkham
Rosu Fullerton
S. 2Nd Street
Ferraline Promises Perfect Digestion for All Users
Ferraline, a concentrated mineral water, claims to cure stomach disorders and enable any food without discomfort. It promises appetite improvements and better appearance with a ten day treatment priced at one dollar, with a refund guarantee if not delighted after the first bottle.
Creditors told to present claims against Wm. B. Lusk estate
Wm. B. Lusk estate creditors must file all claims for adjudication with Commissioner A. M. Sutton in Princeton West Virginia by September 19 1926. Notice date is October 14 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. B. Lusk
Princeton
West Virginia
A. M. Sutton
Great Britain Shows Strength in Wimbledon Cup Matches
At Forest Hills England gains early lead in the Wightman Cup defeating American rivals. Helen Willis beat Joan Fry 6-0 7-5 to save home hopes, while Kathleen McKane edged Molla Mallory 6-4 5-7 6-0. Chambers and Harvey secured a doubles victory for Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Hills
N. Y
Great Britain
West Side
Helen Willis
Joan Fry
England
Kathleen McKane
Molla Mallory
Lambert Chambers
EB. H. Harvey
Japan Takes Lead In Davis Cup Matches Over Spain
Takeichi Haida and Zenzo Shimizu defeated Jose Alonco in five sets at the Baltimore Country Club to give Japan a 1 0 lead on day two. Harada and Shimizu supported with steady play as Alonso carried Spain’s offense, setting up Japan to face Australia in the next round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Japan
Takeichi Haida
Zenzo Shimizu
Jose Alonco
Spain
Takeichi Harada
Eduardo Filaquer
Shimizu
Manuel Alonso
Princeton area church notices and local ads
Local church schedules for Kee Street Methodist Presbyterian and Baptist congregations include Sunday schools at 9:45, 9, or 9:30 and morning services at 11 with varying pastors. revival meetings listed. Also notices of marriages in county court, a Virginian Shop baseball schedule, parking fines for crowding fire plugs, August clearance sales, and multiple rental listings for rooms and apartments plus lost brown purse near Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kee Street
Presbyterian
H. Phipps
J. L. Jackson
Diehl
Martin A. Hopkins
Montreal
United States
Jackson
Baptist Church
Sutherland
Jim Vermillion
Princeton Plans to Improve Highway Link Despite Funds
The city of Princeton debates completing the Honaker avenue to Beckley state highway link amid no funds and several thousand dollars owed for intersection work. Council members promise public spirit to find a solution, with bond issues rumored but not certain as planners weigh bridging the break in highway connectivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honaker Avenue
Beckley State
Princeton
Florida
Great Lakes
Rural Schools Ready for Opening August 31 1924
East River district rural schools and city schools prepare for the 1924 1925 term starting August 31 Improvements include painted buildings new standard toilets and unusually pristine conditions praised by G J Wood supervisor of rural schools The Princeton Knob street and Mercer street grade schools have also been painted and await students two weeks from next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East River District
G. J. Wood
Ben
Princeton
Knob Street
Mercer Street
Power Cut Planned on Main Mercer Streets Sunday
Princeton Power Co announces a weather dependent outage on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The interruption will affect Main and Mercer streets and all streets north of Hun Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Mercer
Hun Street
Princeton Power CO
Bluefield Wins Smith Law Suit In City Court
Judge Mc Grath directed a verdict for the City of Bluefield in the Smith administration case. Plaintiff’s counsel moved to set aside the verdict, but the motion was overruled. The docket shows continued cases, including a Princeton Power Company injury suit involving William and Geneva Stokes. The divorce docket is scheduled for the 20th with about a dozen active cases and others quiescent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Smith
Bluefield
McGrath
William Stokes
Princeton Power Pany
Plaintff
Geneva Stokes
Princeton Avenue
Rotary and Kiwanis Club Baseball Clash in Welch
Local Rotary and Kiwanis clubs practice baseball as age and fitness strain players. Signals allegedly stolen as Kilwanis men watch from a hill, while proceeds from next Tuesday's game fund crippled children and Welch playgrounds. Officials expect support for Welch hosting the 1926 convention from Bluefield Mullins and Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Kiwanis
Rotary Club
Rotarians
Ry Club
Kiwanians
Jess Stultz
Russell Woody
Spot Gilmer
Crippled Childrens Committee
Welch
Legion Members Leave for State Convention
W B Lovett commander of Mc Dowell county post No 8 and delegates C M Whitaker Keiser Arnold and W C Freeman depart for Martinsburg to push Welch as next year’s convention site. He carries letters from Mayor Blakely Sheriff McGinnis Hatfield the Welch Rotary Club Kiwanis Club and the Chamber urging veterans to Welch in 1926. The auxiliary led by Mrs Gall Dudgeon and Mrs P A Early will also attend to advocate for Welch with Mrs Dudgeon speaking on the welcome program in Martinsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Lovett
McDowell County
American Legion
C. M. Whitaker
Keiser Arnold
W. C. Freeman
The
Martinsburg
Welch
Covett
John W. Blakely
McGinnis Hatfield
Welch Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce
Miner suffers broken back in slate fall at Powhatan mine
Newton Holcomb of Algoma, a Powhatan Coal and Coke Company miner, was crushed when a slate fall trapped him as he and coworkers entered the mine. He was taken to Grace Hospital where doctors worked to save him, but little hope remained. Several other men escaped injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Holcomb
Algoma
Powhatan Coal and Coke Company
Holcomb
Grace Hospital
Local residents', visitors' brief travels and hospital notes
Eugene H Lopinsky of Welch returned from a Baltimore business trip. Virgil Stowe spent hours in Pineville on business. Edna Downs left Grace Hospital for home. Mrs J B Tunnell of English admitted to Grace Hospital. Mrs P A Early and Mrs Gail T Dudgeon of Welch plan to attend the American Legion state convention in Martinsburg. Judge G L Counts returned home from Honaker. Gail T Carter and husband returned from Norton Virginia relatives visit. Mary Day of Coalwood spent time shopping in Welch. Dr G L Straub and Dr V Weatherby from Welch drove to Coalwood. Rev Ren R Rooler of Welch returned from a Charleston visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene H. Lopinsky
Welch
Baltimore
Virgil Stowe
Pineville
Edna Downs
Bert Downs
Grace Hospital
J. B. Tunnell
English
P. A. Early
Gail T. Dudgeon
Martinsburg
American Legion
G. L. Counts
Honaker
Gail T. Carter
Norton
Mary Day
Coalwood
Mail Carrier Confesses in City Mail Robbery Case
Joseph Jackson a local mail messenger confessed to conspiring with Harry Johnson and Philip Robinson to steal a mail pouch containing six registered units in Kewanee Illinois. Johnson and Robinson fled with the pouch after it was tossed into a car. Jackson said he served time in Wyoming for automobile theft and will be arraigned on conspiracy charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewanee
Ill
Joseph Jackson
Harry Johnson
Philip Robinson
Rock Island Chicago
Johnson
Robinson
Jackson
Wyoming Penitentiary
Casper
Wyo
Marriage Links Nick Papp and Helen Joseph in Filbert
County clerk records a marriage between Nick Papp 26 and Helen Joseph 17, both of Filbert. Sam Bane a miner for Algoma Coal and Coke Co was treated at Grace Hospital for a sprained ankle suffered at work. Ruth Williams fifteen month old daughter of Mr and Mrs J Williams of Gary died at Grace Hospital from a leg infection involving the bone. J W Lather undertaker prepared the burial arrangements not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scense
Nick Papp
Helen Joseph
Filbert
Sam Bane
Algoma Coal & Coke Co
Grace Hospital
Bane
Ruth Williams
J. ©. Williams
Gary
J. W. Lather
Gary doubles up Coalwood to force series decider
Gary edged Coalwood 124 to 0 in a one sided contest as Mechen Bourg pitched five scattered hits with no walks. Allen led Gary with five hits including two home runs and Kircher also homered. Coalwood protested Mecklenbourg being signed after August 10, while Gary maintained the pitcher was under contract before that date. Batteries Harrison Weaver Miller versus Mecklenbourg Witry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Coalwood
Mechienbourg
Allen
Kircher
Slim Harrigan
Weaver
Phil Douglass
Mecklenbourg
Harrison
Miller
Mechlenbourg
Witry
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Epworth
W. D. Pendleton
A. Overstreet
Bridge Party
W. W. Rixey
Ward Sowers
H. E. de Jarnette
H. C. Hadden
J. T. Tobin
Katherine Mahood
R. L Poindexter
Vae
J. W. Sasser
Raleigh
N. C
Mr. Sasser
H. M. Sasser
W. B. Caldwell
Matoaka
Matthew French
Daughters of the American Revolution
E. W. Barry
Center Street
Gordon L. Todd
Charlottesville
Richmond
Alice Johnson
Louisville
T. M. Johnson
College Avenue
J. K. Ball
Chillecothe
G. P. Hylton
Roanoke
Barner Lee Harlan
Medical College
R. R. Sage
Athens
J. K. Carbaugh
Clarence
Princeton-Bluefield
Berryville
J. H. Lilly
Beckley
Lilly
Ernest D. A. Vv. T. Lilly
G. E B. Bowling
Ada Mae Lally
Craig Healing Springs
J. W. McNutt
J. G. Barber
G. B. Sinclair
George Sinclair
Virginia
S. T. Bird
Memorial Hospital
Maude Hammond
L. H. Vermillion
Hale Avenue
Hugh Norton
Stone
Maryville
Tenn
Albert Eynolds
Lowell Avenue
Norfolk
Boots
By Martin
Just
Oxford
Maine Monument
Douglas Street
Z Boo
Archer of
County Court Clerks Office
John Henry Bird
Oakvale
Mary Margaret Caffee
Clinton Ray
Knoxville
Sadie Dalton
Virginian Shop
Vornia
Ee Pwe
J. B. Troxill
G. W. Booth
Joe Lisagor
New York
Santon Bros
Spangler’s Drug Store
L. Meron
Tilden H. Holt
Smith Law
the Collection Service CO
Mercer St
MME. Savver
Woolworth
Daily News Review
Welch Post
Mullins
Legion
Welch Personals
Edward O'Toole
Jennie B. Payne
Hobart
Ponce Springs
Payne
Hobart Payne
W. J. McClaren
Baileysville
Dave Cohen
Cincinnati
Mollie Justus
Salem
Marty Shelton
Christiansburg
Freeman
Wilkiamson
Busness
Ruby Covey
Snowsville
H. L. Freeman
Walter Waldron
Huntington
James Calfee
Eckman
Busi
Welch Briefs
Ane & ‘To
Gary Ball Park
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