Mercer County 4-H Camp Opens On New Grounds
The eighth annual Mercer County 4-H Camp begins Monday on the Princeton Athens road at the new grounds with improved facilities including an oil hall assembly hall bunk house running water electric lights and tennis croquet volleyball and basketball courts. Instructors Gus Eckberg Trevor Holroyd and local leaders lead daily classes in basketry Swedish weaving sewing masonry electrical wiring and carpentry with health and sanitation oversight and a focus on four fold development. Visitors Day is Friday and attendance is expected to break records as all campers gather for meals and activities under county leaders and the extension division.
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Mercer County
Princeton-Athens
Oii
Indian Council
Vnte
Exer
Ford
Club
Mers
Council
Princeton Kiwanis
Rotary
Gus Eckberg
West Virginia University
Trevor Holroyd
Henrietta Sackett
Edna Perkins
Snowe Alford
Carrie Davidson
Clara Weeks
C. H. Archer
Millard French
James Twohig
Dollie Tabor Awarded 550 in Damages for Street Grading
The jury in Dollie Tabor vs City of Prineton awarded 550 damages for loss caused by street grading in front of her property. City counsel moved to set aside, grant new trial, or arrest judgment. ruling to come later.
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Dollie Tabor
Princeton
Susan Lilly
C. R. Calloway
Thorntontown
Herndon
Rotarians to Be Guests of 4-H Club Friday
The Rotarians will be guests of the 4-H Club next Friday at the fair grounds. The invitation was extended and accepted at the meeting.
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Rotarians
Fair Grounds
Rotary Club Plans Luncheon Entertainment for Teachers
A weekly luncheon at the Vi jan Hotel drew Rotarian Bill Chero Kola Swaim and Bill Roberts to form a committee with other groups. The event aims to entertain teachers arriving next week with a noon meal and music by Miss Thelma Bowling during lunch.
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Vi Jan
Rotary Club
Institute
Bill
Chero- Kola Swaim
Bill Roberts
Princeton Reports No Water Shortage Despite Drought Rumor
Citizens of Princeton report abundant clean water due to new wells and expanded system. City mains pressure remains strong, water hauled only by farmers in other areas, not in Princeton itself. The town emphasizes no shortage this season, attributing drought to lack of rain rather than supply.
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Princeton
City Depicts Cleaned Vacant Lots Warns Against Dumping
City crews cleared vacant lots lanes and alleys of trash leaving them debris free. Mayor Will Brown warns residents not to dump in streets and alleys and enforces a stricter ordinance with higher penalties.
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Will Brown
Company E Praised By WV National Guard Visit
W L Harmon of the Collection Service Company visited Camp Charnock with Company B 160th West Virginia National Guard. Harmon reports Company E as one of the regiment best and says Charleston citizens entertained them royally. They will arrive this afternoon on No 4 and will be welcomed by many locals. Upon de train in the company will form and march up Mercer Street with Mayor Brown and City Recorder E B King.
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W. L. Harmon
Charleston
Camp Charnock
160Th Regiment
West Virginia National Guard
Mercer Street
Brown
E. B. King
Procession to Armory Ends with Welcome Address
Chief of Police Mandeville leads a procession to the armory over Meadows Furniture Company. Wilford McCutch eon will deliver a short welcome address before the gathering is dismissed.
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Mandeville
Meadows Furniture Company
Wilford McCutcheon
East River District School Levy Falls Below Last Year
G. J. Wood writes from Princeton West Virginia objecting to a previous Telegraph article on school tax rates. He notes East River district outside Princeton shows 1.48 on valuation this year versus 1.60 last year and Princeton city levy at 1.68 versus 1.77 last year, a nine cent reduction.
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East River District
Princeton
W. Va
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield
Telegraph
Board of Education
Neeton
G. J. Wood
Mercer County Teachers Institute Sets Five Day Session
The Mercer County Teacher's Institute starts Monday in East River High School editorium. County Superintendent Clyde Maxey coordinates general and group sessions for high school, intermediate, primary, and rural teachers. About 300 teachers are expected, with Princeton hosting and inviting all to an engaging, productive week.
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Mercer County Teacher's Institute
East River High Hool
Clyde Maxey
Princeton
Tucker
Mayor Brown addresses merchants on improving city approaches
Mayor W A Brown spoke to the Merchants Association on easing highway approaches into the city. Discussion noted State maintenance ends at city limits and a plan to improve access was developed. W H Witt outlined actions from a recent Wisburg meeting as part of plans for a fall sales campaign beginning September 1 lasting two months.
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W. A. Brown
Merchant's Association
Pease
W. H. Witt
Seneca Train Association
Wisburg
Princeton Churches Schedule Includes Missionary Hopkins
Presbyterian Church offers Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Men and Women Bible Classes. Morning service at 11 and evening service at 8 led by Rev Martin A Hopkins returned missionary from China. Senior and Junior Christian Endeavor at the usual hour.
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Presbyterian Church
Martin A. Hopkins
China
Burial plot prices rise at Oakwood Cemetery after September
The Princeton Cemetery Association announces burial plots at Oakwood Cemetery will rise from 50 to 100 after September 1, 1925. Pre September 1 price remains 50 and unpaid contracts must be paid by September 1, 1925 or plots may be revoked. J. R. Chambers, Manager.
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Princeton Cemetery Association
Oakwood Cemetery
Cemetery Association
Chambers
I Cant Afford It Magic Formula of Financial Sense
A brief essay argues that saying I cant afford it reflects discipline and can lead to financial independence. It cites balance between necessities and discretionary spending, urging regular saving to build a growing cushion. It compares Franklin and Coolidge as examples of frugal finances.
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Benjamin Franklin
Calvin Coolidge
Princeton Notes and Local Developments Highlight Weekend
The Princeton column reports tennis entries for Mise Gipsy at Pikeville and Beckley, marriages licensed for Robert Mallory and Mollie Arnold and Richard Hall and Offie Krimmons, Ada Mae Lilly's mother ill in Hinton, Hale Pharmacy moving to a new Mercer street building, Princeton School of Music expanding with new quarters, Doctors Bird and Vermillion offices converting to a studio, and the Mercer-Tazewell County Convention at the Christian church with over 160 delegates and hospitality for visitors.
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Robert Mallory
Mollie Arnold
Gulf
Richard Hall
Offie Krimmons
McComas
Ada Mae Lilly
Hinton
Hale Pharmacy
Hale Macy
Mercer Street
Princeton School of Music
Doctors Bird and Vermillion
Dunn
Helen Reynolds
Olga Pendleton
Ella Lively Holroyd
Mercer-Tazewell County
The
Christian Church
For Rent Furnished Home in Best Location Princeton
For rent a modern furnished home marketed by the Daily Telegraph. Address Box 17 Princeton. Includes details on location and contact through the newspaper listing.
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Daily Telegraph
Princeton
W. Va
Opening Door to Opportunity and Prosperity
A persuasive passage likens a financial or social breakthrough to the magic phrase Open Sesame. It emphasizes the transformative potential of timely action and the promise of new chances, urging readers to seize favorable moments and move toward success.
Request for Return of Stolen Pots by Identified Chevrolet Driver
A notice seeks the identity of a woman driving a Chevrolet coupe who took potted plants from the porch of J W McNuit on North Wesker Street between 10 30 and 11 pm on August 18. Police hold a description of the woman and the car license. she is urged to return the items or face arrest.
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Notior
J W. McNuit
North Wesker Street
Jardine
Convention speakers and a death announced in telegraph
Mrs. George Oliver J R Clark and L Sadler spoke at the Beaver Society convention with Rev R M Sime learning of his sister’s death in Louisa Va. The Daily Telegraph notice caused correction about Princeton Beery Studio plans. Also notices list home for sale on Oakvale road and rental rooms at Santon Apartments with leasing details.
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George Oliver
J. R. Clark
West Virginia Missions
L. Sadler
Virginia Theatram
Beaver Society
R. M. Sime
The
Christian Church
Louisa
Fom No. 16
Local social notes from Flat Top and nearby towns
Miss Hazel Epperson visits Bluefield sister Mrs. H. M. Tabor. Alma Buth and Helen Page visiting Nemours. Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Shumate and family and Louis Bowman visiting Northern. Several families travel to Marion for a weekend. Mrs. L. H. Carter and sons and Mrs. Ethel Crawford spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Welch. Roy Bowman visits from Boissevain. Mrs. P. H. Goosby and Bernice in Bluefield. Mrs. Billbor and daughters return from North Tazewell. Zack Apshur and M. B. Bales host visitors. Fred Boby and son with her parents. Freda Shrader guest of Ethel and Alma Butt Friday night. L. C. Caldwell visits Falls Mills daughter Mrs. G. C. Wallace. Mrs. C. H. Jackson and Edward return from Clinch Valley trip.
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Hazel Epperson
H. M. Tabor
Bluefield
Alma Buth
Helen Page
Nemours
Wednesay
J. V. Shumate
Louis Bowman
B. M. Compton
L. H. Page
Maggie Sarver
Mr. Taylor
Marion
L. H. Carter
John
Thomas
Ethel Crawford
A. B. Welch
Bowman
Roy
Boissevain
P. H. Goosby
Bernice
Billbor
Tabor
North Tazewell
Edward
Robert Carter
Clinch Valley
Willowton News Births and Local Visits Highlight Week
Local notes report births for J T Whit taker Eldridge Vivian and L G Smith Richard Paul. Visitors include Mrs Janes Tilley and Mrs G S Creasy en route to Rainelle, Iris Thornton from Radford, and Hallie Keeler from Maryland. Willowton residents attended a Princeton Christian Church convention with L H Davis and others listed.
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J. T. Whittaker
Eldridge Vivian
Janes Tilley
Elsie
Creasy
Woodman
J. D. Meadows
Rainelle
C. C. Tilley
Iris Thornton
Radford
Re. L. G. Thornton
J. G. Meadows
Hallie Keeler
Maryland
L. G. Smith
Richard Paul
T. W. Simpkins
J. B Thomas
Ida Jones
St. Luke's Hospital
Hone
Aids France Officer Aids War Effort on Moroccan Front
Kesler and a list of local residents including Mrs C E Miller Miss Oakley Ora Thomas Orville Miler and others joined in community efforts to support the war against the Rif front. Families from Princeton Summers County and Ballongee visited relatives and returned home after a social outing.
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Sweeney
Escadrille
Kesler
C. E. Miller
Oakley
Ora Thomas
Orville Miler
J. D. Meadows
G. 8
Creasy
James Tilley
Elsie
EB. C. Meadows
J. C. Meadows
Ballongee
Summers County
Delightful Montcalm Party Honors Local Young People
A Mrs H D Wing hosted a community party at her Montcalm home with games and refreshments. Attendees included Dewese Levern Levern Herndon Purgess Sizemore Shillings Neal Morris Austin White and other local residents. Random notes list area visits and family news from Montcalm Clifton Forge Salome and Williamson with a brief aside on coral etymology.
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H. D. Wing
Montcalm
Bleka
Opal
Henrice Dewese
Ruth
Cecil
Eunice Levern
Viola Herndon
Beulah
Myrtle
Kathleen Purgess
Guy Powell
Thomas and
Collie
Burnette
Fred Stevenson
Carl Bargie
Bar
Mill Size
Wisconsin janitor tones down dandelions with golf
In Madison a courthouse janitor devised a quirky method to curb dandelions by whacking them with a golf club. The town followed, ripping up flowers and damaging turf, all while reflecting on the metaphor of power from a single flash of lightning.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
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Legion
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Princeton, W. Va
Teachers Institute
Princeton Churches
Pikeville
Mise Gipsy
Kley
Wheeling
Mies Pine
Norfolk
Virginian Railway
R, CC, Sutherland
L W. Woody
A. G. BP
Peery
Woman's Club
Japan
E W
Oakvaile Road
Princeton Railroad Station
J. B. Farmer
Lilly Land Company
Princeton-Bluefield Road
Walker Street
Santon Apartments
Flat Top
Willowton News
Aids
France
John Arnoldse Abrey Meads
Lower Pik
Kentucky
BE. M. Meadows
D. H. Robertson
N. Reed
Montcalm News
H. T. Montgomery
Julia Virginia
Clifton Forge
Thomas Lowe
Bertha
Virginia
North Carolina
H. L. Dean
Salome
Claude Pigg
A. M. Jessup
Robt. T. Hopkins
First National Bank
Fisher
Flint, Mich
Chevrolet
Duco
Pinnacle Chevrolet Sales Co
Court House Square
West VA
Santon Bros
Seventh and
Mercer Streets
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