Delightful Princeton Bridge Parties At Hadden Home
News notes record Friday and Saturday bridge gatherings at the Hadden residence on Hale avenue. Hostesses Mrs. Hadden and Miss Mildred Hadden welcomed guests with assistance from Mrs. Smiths, enjoyments included high scores and gifts, refreshments featured ham and apricot ice, and a notable guest departure to Cuba. The boarding on Friday and Saturday attracted many locals from Princeton and nearby towns with prayers and socializing noted among attendees.
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Hadden
Hale Avenue
H. C. Hadden
Mildred Hadden
Kmith
Carl Smith
J. D. Castro
Cuba
Josephine Hadden
Beckwith
W. Straley
Castro
Nest of Honor
KE. W. Hale
Ward Sowers
E. S. McNeer
Pauline McIntosh
Caroll Beckwith
H. BE. DeJarnette
H. C. Hays
Katherine Mahood
Frank Linnell
J. T. Tobin
Fred Mole
Clarence Norris
Law docket meltdown in circuit court under Judge Herndon
The Bluefield circuit court moves swiftly as Judge Herndon splits trials with Judge McGrath to clear cases. Two long cases were postponed as parties reached agreements, with Vaughan versus the city of Bluefield slated to begin today and potentially run two to three days.
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Herndon
McGrath
Grand Jury
J. R. Vaughan
Bluefield
Burial plot prices rise in Princeton Oakwood Cemetery
The Princeton Cemetery raises burial plots in Oakwood Cemetery from 50 to 100 after September 1. Until then the cost remains 50. Unpaid contracts face sale of plots if payment is not completed by September 1, 1925. J. & Chambers, Manager, Princeton Cemetery Association.
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Princeton
Oakwood
Ona Association
J. &. Chambers
Princeton Cemetery Association
M. P. Byrne
Seth
Kentucky
Mercer County Teachers Institute Opens With 284 Enrollees
The Mercer County Teachers Institute began its week at the high school on Straley avenue with 284 enrolled. County Superintendent Clyde Maxey led the event and aims for the best institute yet. George West Deihl of Concord State Teachers College spoke on educational topics. L. T. Tustin discussed teacher duties, standardization, and reading circles. Ella Lively Holroyd, former Princeton music supervisor, will oversee music and entertainment. Dr. F. B. Northen of Bluefield is slated to speak at the general session tomorrow morning.
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Mercer County Teachers’ Institute
Straley Avenue
Clyde Maxey
Mercer County
Spea
George West Deihl
Concord State Teachers’ College
L. T. Tustin
Entertainment for Teachers Planned by Mercer County Clubs
A joint committee from the Princeton Chamber of Commerce Merchants' Association Rotary and Kiwanis clubs plans an informal public school teachers' entertainment at Mercer Corn Club. A watermelon feast and other activities are set for Wednesday evening or Thursday afternoon if the weather changes. Club members and wives are invited. unmarried members may bring a guest. Transportation arrangements require prompt club secretary confirmations.
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Princeton Chamber of Commerce
Merchants’ Association
Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs
Mercer County Teachers’ Institute
Mercer Corn Club
Rotary Club
H. B. Pearis
W. Anderson
Guy Ritter
Secreta
Mercer county citizens invited to meet education leaders in Princeton
Members of three clubs aside from the Rotary will join refreshments and entertainment with L H Swaim Wheley and R A Meadows to meet Dr William W Rixey and B K Ketron. The gathering aims to show cordial good will and respect for Mercer countians engaged in education work.
Reservation List for Ridley Dinner Closes Tonight
The testimonial dinner for Clarence Ridley at the West Virginian Hotel will close reservations at 6 pm tonight unless sold out earlier. Tickets are available at the hotel desk. An attractive menu and fine musical program are planned with three brief talks, dinner ending around 9 pm. Ridley is lauded for his role in Bluefield’s growth and progress.
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Clarence &. Ridley
West Virginian Hotel
Ridley
Bluefield
Licensing Blaze and Court Actions from Princeton Area
County court clerk issued marriage licenses for Kelly Nicewander and Juliette Damewood both of Bluefield Jess, and Buna Welburn and W B Salts of Bailey Virginia and Princeton respectively. Cir cuit court heard W B Jones vs Margaret Whitaker and A Bird vs Mamie Keffer in chancery to September rules. Hadden & Company department store on Merce Street was robbed Saturday night with about $200 in goods and cash taken after a window was broken.
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Kelly Nicewander
Juliette
Bluefield
Jess . Damewood
Princeton
Buna Welburn
Bailey, Va
W. B. Jones
Margaret J. Whittaker
A. Bird
Mamie Keffer
Als
H. C. Hadden & Company
Merce Street
Prison break suspects named as police seize one inmate
Police captured one of five young men said to have broken in and it is reported he disclosed the others involved. The arrested man’s name is being withheld until the remaining suspects are taken. The capture followed recovery of clothes and other wearing apparel. Jury commissioners Hale and Brown worked to fill the circuit court petit jury for the coming year, selecting four to five hundred jurors. J H Ally wife and Daniel Ally attended Primitive Baptist Church at Camp Creek, where a large crowd heard Elder Lee Hanks of Georgia. Zed Artington of Princeton died suddenly at his home. funeral arrangements and cause unknown.
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D. F. Hale
George H. Brown
Circuit Court
J. H. Ally
Daniel Ally
Primitive Baptist Church
Camp Creek
Lee Hanks
Georgia
Zed Artington
Princeton
One-Arm Wolfe Refused to Testify at Inquest
Muncie Ind August 24 Charlie One Arm Wolfe held in the Hance murders refused today on attorney advice to testify at the inquest into the deaths of Mr and Mrs Ben Hance Wolfe had signaled a wish to testify last week He said he and his wife were shot by George Dutch Anderson and he accompanied Anderson in the shooting
Funeral for Mrs. Sherman Scheduled at 2 30 This Afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs. B M Sherman who died Sunday morning at a local hospital will be held this afternoon at 2 30 at her late home on Princeton Avenue Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery Rev Thos B Priddy of Narrows will conduct the ceremonies Mrs Sherman survived by her husband E M Sherman two children Darrell and Mary and one sister in law Mrs T C Buskirk Pikeville The family has received many expressions of sympathy Also listed: two used violins for sale at 47 Ton Avenue Princeton Va and a good hickory stove for sale by Pioneer Coal Co.
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B. M. Sherman
Princeton Avenue
Oakwood
Thos. B. Priddy
Narrows
B. W. Mundy
Keystone
Grace Hospital
Woman Supposedly Steals Chevy Coupe Pots on Walker Street
Police hold a description of a woman and the license tag number after a theft on North Walker Street between 10 30 and 11 PM August 18. The thief took a potted plant display from the porch of J W McNutt and is being urged to return the plants and sardine jar at once to avoid arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McNutt
Walker Street
Drunken Driver Injures Welch Couple in River Crash
Ray Whitt and his wife of Hemphill are hospitalized in serious condition after a Ford driven by W J Keesee veered off a curb and plunged into the river near Summers apartments. Keesee was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and fined 100 dollars plus costs, with six months on county roads. another warrant for neglect was issued.
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Ray Whitt
Hemphill
Welch Hospital
Woodmont
Keesee
Welch
Whitt
Welch Telegraph Wires Removed as Underground System Nears Completion
Welch reports progress on converting to underground lines with most poles and overhead wires removed in the business district on McDowell street. A Ford coupe wreck near Big Four prompted bystander accounts of a miraculous escape. Hospitalized workers include D W Wolfe with neck steel splinter removed from a coal incident.
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Welch
Bluefield Telephone Company
Telephone Company
McDowell Street
Startling Shooting Triggers Hospitalization in Keystone
Tommy Taylor, a troubled youth, shot into a Reynolds home door with a .32 pistol injuring Mable Reynolds. He was arrested by Deputy Jim Zingale and jailed in Keystone as Mable fought for life at Welch Hospital. Several locals are noted in social更新.
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Tom Taylor
Tommy
Bey
Mable Reynolds
Cinder Bottom
Keystone
Reynolds
Mable
Jim Zingale
Zingale
Welch Hospital
Hub Herndon Death Threatens Traffic Violators
Traffic Officer Hub Herndon enforces laws and hauls alleged violators to court. Filip Johnson fled after sentencing for speeding. believed missing. John Sloviski, county steam roller operator, was arrested for drunken driving and sentenced to drive the county steam roller for thirty days.
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Herndon
Filp Johnson
S A
Johnson
Filip
John Sloviski
Squire Hufford
Ennis Man Jailed for Reckless Driving With Brass Knucks Found
Walter Testerman of Ennis jailed for reckless driving and operating a flivver while drunk after brass knucks found in his pocket. Squire Jones Lay of Northfork fined him eight months and 5 dollars. Peg Delp and a man named Fisher fined 10 dollars and costs for car without a license. Traffic officer vows to crack down on drunk driving countywide.
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Walter Testerman
Ennis
Testerman
Squire Jones Lay
Northfork
Peg Delp
Fisher
Waris
Squire Hut
Woman Accidentally Shot in Right Leg at Home
Mrs. W. J. Gallen was brought to Grace Hospital with a gunshot wound to the right leg from a .38 revolver. The injury is not serious, caused when her husband accidentally fired the weapon while handling it in their home. A son nearby was unharmed as the bullet struck furniture.
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W. J. Gallen
Jaeger
Grace Hospital
Gallens
Local residents make outreach during circus trip
Welch G. Wesley of Majestic Kentucky left Grage Hospital after several days admission and went home yesterday. Mrs. Thomas H. B. Curd and Mrs. B. O. Swope spent Monday evening in Bluefield to attend the circus. Dr. Hall and family returned from a pleasant visit to Bluefield. Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Altizer and twin daughters of Harlan Kentucky are...
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R. L. Eltia
Gilliam
Grace Hospital
Catherine
Elizabeth Rhodes
Louise Eppling
Princeton
A. E. Lewis
Jenkin Jones
Causbla Buchanan
Welch
Tom Edwards
John J. Greer
Bluefield
BE. Carter
Athens
Charles H. Smithey
Billy Williams
Warner Hutson
Floyd Waldron
Jane
J. J. Howard Anderson
Marytown
Sam Polan and Son
New York
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G. Wesley
Majestic
Grage Hospital
Thomas H
Curd
B. O. Swope
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Helen Stanelle
Floyd Black
G. E. Suth Wn
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W. E. Cunning
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F. Jys
Margie Garrett
Mattie Bowling
Margaret Ruth
Wil Neikirk
BE. W. Hale
Nell Oon
J. W. Sasser
J. R. Vermillion
Mary Overholt
Charles McIntosh
D. L. Beidler
Conley Snidow
Woman's Club
Beckley
J. Miller Quinn
G. W. Lively
Mona Ruth
O. H. Bowling
Jackson's Mills
Coalwood
W. L. Peck
T. C. Linkenhaker
R. W. Brown
O. B. Campbell
Ormand Campbell
Red Sulphur Springs
Campbell
Waney An Kidd
BiXefold
John Looney
Gordon Crawford
W. P
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Roanoke
Yesterd
Pearisburg Va
T. A. Pleshtha Gereen Teter
Carson Tabor
J. W. Murphy
Marlinton
Everett Shrewsbury
Malory
C. W. Peck
Walnut Street
J. H. Stafford
Oon
G. R Wright
Duane Wienan
Wright
J. O. Clark
Ruth Peters
Charles
Fay Peters
W. C. Reed
Norton Deverle
Shannondale
Pinnacle Rock
Rockview Pool
Frank Linne! Jr
W. Jl. Peck
Andrea Smith
Ora Smith
Glen Lyn
Edrie Stafford
Henry Street
Virginia Stephenson
J. H. Lilly
Main Street
Mountain Lake
J. M. McClaugherty
Carl McClaugherty
R. N. Bonham
Clarence Pruett
See Forge
Cleo Byrtho l McClaugherty Bessieras
A. Spangler
Callaway, and Co
John Malory
Vivian
Woodrow
Wm. Green
Lorain
W. R. Wimmer
Kirk Street
Marie Hearld
Cavell
Freda Wimmer
G. B. Bowling
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Gardner Junction
A. R. Christian
Elizabeth Christian
C. W. Beeue
Gene
Bailey
Robt. T. Hopkins
First National Bank
W. Va
LAW Docket Circuit Court
Daily Telegraph
Art Family
Princet
BET Institute
Wolfe
Sherman
Barnal Oe
Ton Avenue
Pioneer Coal Co
the Collection Service CO
Mercer St
MME. Savver
Mercer Street
Woolworth’s & and
10 Cent
Princeton School OF Music
Ella Holroyd
Helen Reynolds
Olga Pendleton
Mercer
Old Hale Pharmacy
Daily News Review
Mcdowell County
Ray Whit
W. J. Kessee
Welch Briefs
Brock
Big Four
D. W. Wolfe
Hayes
Clare Hudgins
Charleston
Charles C. Hutton
Hudgins
Kanawaha County
John Stuart
Arnold Lilly
Richmond
G. Tolliver
Powhatan
Tolliver
Stuart
Lisly
Antonio Verdna
Tace Hospital
Verdna
Kimball Kiwanis Club
Ethel May Meyers
Charley Meyers
E. ‘ Douglas
Fred Milsap
Squire A. C. Hufford
Mac-Dowell County
Milsap
Bandy
W. M. Hilton
Richlands
John Catron
Jesse James
Ed Waldron
Jesse
Friend
Waldron
Squire A
BE. M. Cook
Jaeger National Bank
Maurice Magrill
Pocahon
John Mundy
Bramwell, S
H. 8S. Gibbons
Atlanta
J Rhodes
Hub Herndon
Alahambra Hotel
Apply
S. V. Hyman
Kesanabane
Graham Sales
Welch, W. Va
Shivar
Bluefield Grocery Co
Telcom
Daceey
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Ssrcan
Parcola
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