Circuit court verdict in Lilly case boosts Bluefield Princeton ties
In Princeton West Virginia on December 4 the circuit court filed a $5,000 verdict for the plaintiffs in Lilly vs Norfolk and Western and the city of Bluefield. The De Witt case against Ashworth Leftwich and Dayne began with evidence and may finish tomorrow. Local talk centers on a possible Bluefield Princeton street car line and rising real estate prices. The community watches Virginian Railway work and local politics as A J Elearn’s supporters push for the collector ship. Open nights run to January 1 at Bluefield Mercantile Co with ads for Kodol and Rich Mountain Dairy Farm services.
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Princeton
W. Va
D. G. Lilly Et al
Norfolk and Western
Bluefield
J. T. de Witt
Ashworth
Leftwich
Dayne
Virginian Railway
King Coal Mine Explosion Cause Still Unconfirmed
Inspectors Stewart Williams and W C Easley examined the Norwood King mine after Thursday’s explosion. No definite cause found with dynamite ruled out, gas release from Tidewater workings disproved, and fire out quickly. Seven of eight men escaped or are recovering. two Negro workers near death.
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Stewart and Williams
W. C. Easley
King Coal Company
King
Norwood
Tidewater
Will Green
Postmaster Denham Remains at Clarksburg After Review
Shermin C. Denham, charged with pernicious political activity, will stay postmaster as Postmaster General Meyer accepts inspector findings. Denham participated in politics but did not interfere with duties. blame for office management lies with a former assistant postmaster who was dismissed. Denham’s duties were performed to the department’s satisfaction.
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Shermin C. Denham
Clarksburg
Meyer
Denham
The Cuff as a Marker of Cleanliness and Care
The article argues that cuffs reveal personal hygiene and orderliness, noting dirt or fraying signals slovenliness. It questions dismissal of bacteriological concerns in daily life while asserting cuff cleanliness reflects overall appearance.
The Cat’s Keen Aesthetic of Smell and Mood Laments
The passage notes a cat’s pleasure in smell, contrasting with a dog’s use of scent. It describes cats sniffing leaves and air, with strong scents causing pain, and mentions lavender affecting a tiger. It also includes a brief London Spectator remark and a drug advertisement for DeWitt’s Little Early Risers.
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London Spectator
Flat Top Yard Telegraph Office Abandoned
Norfolk and Western will abandon the Flat Top Yard telegraph and block office within days. Telephones linked to Bluefield replace operators who will be reduced to two. Federal nine hour rule prompted cost saving. trains still governed by dispatch wires, not phones. Masonic ceremony noted for Rev. Dr. Hawk's visit in Bluefield.
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Norfolk and Western
Flat Top
Bluefield
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Flattop Yard
North and Western
Pocahontas
Radford
Columbus
Cornerstone Laid for Princeton Masons Home
Princeton Lodge No. 134 A F and A M lays the cornerstone for a new home, marking a significant step for the Princeton Masons as they prepare a dedicated building site and facilities for their activities.
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Princeton Lodge
A. FL
A. M
Virginian Railway Daily Schedule Details and Connections
Daily and exceptional train times between Princeton Kegley Matoaka Herndon Mullens Maben Slab Fork Lester EHecles Herberton Page Deepwater and connections. Additional trains run daily except Mondays and Sundays with specific departure and arrival times. connections include Chesapeake & Ohio at Deepwater and Norfolk & Western at Matoaka. S. M. Adsit, General Passenger Agent, Norfolk, Va.
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Princeton
A. m
Kegley Ly
Matoaka Ly
P.m
Herndon, Ly
P.m. Ly
Mullens, Ly
Maben, Ly
Slab Fork
Lester
Ehecles
Herberton
Page
Deepwater
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Matoaka
Norfolk & Western Ry. S
Parlor honors as lodges join parade for cornerstone event
A journey by Athens and Talley lodges culminated in a county seat ceremony with a large parade led to the Mercer street cornerstone site. Students from Princeton Graded School and Princeton Collegiate Institute, plus Odd Fellows and Red Men, joined the march. John K. Peek of Athens attended as West Virginia Grand Lodge representative.
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Athens
Talley
Princeton Graded School
Princeton Collegiate Institute
Odd Fellows and Red Men
County Court House
Mercer
John K.peek
Grand Lodge of
West Virginia
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A. J. Elearn
Mr. Kearn
Bluefield Mercantile Co
Kinzer
Rich Mountain
Tazewell
Bluefield Ice Cream Co
ALL Drugeists
Everettt
Everett
Ford Music Company
Bland Street
Gluefield, W. VA
DeWitt
Food For
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Flat Top Yard
Ing
Dr. Hawk
Princeton Lodge of Masons
Owls
We& EL. Shufflesarger
Ang
Selm
Felenmeier Brew
West Vaginia Brewing Company
W. ©. Stewart
Keystone
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