City repairs improve sunken street sections and drainage
The city plans brick lifting at Honaker avenue and Walker street to fix a sunken area and install underground drainage. Additional repairs on Mercer street Main street and Walker street aim to even surfaces. A notable problem exists at the Park avenue Center street Mercer street intersection with anticipated brick lifting and sand bed restoration.
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Walker
Honaker Avenue
Walker Street
Mercer Street
Main Street
Park Avenue
Center Street
Handkerchiefs for Missionaries in China
The Presbyterian girls' missionary society, led by Virginia and Ruth Roney, collected handkerchiefs for missionaries in China to use in hospitals and schools. Jessie Evans appointed to hold the items until enough are gathered. Mary Gwinn planned a lagoye program as a story read by Miss Gwinn. Hostesses and Blanche McClaugherty served refreshments. Officers for the year: Virginia Roney president, Lena Yopp vice president, Ruth Roney secretary, Mery Lourie Merrill treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Virginia
Ruth Roney
China
Jessie Evanes
Mary Gwinn
Blanche McClaugherty
Virginia Roney
Lena Yopp
Mery Lourie Merrill
Little Girl Death Suit Tops Bluefield Court Docket
J M Bourn administrator sues Princeton Power Company for 6000 damages over a girl killed by a high power line in Bluefield. Russell Ritz represents the plaintiff. Sanders Crockett Fox defend. Judge Herndon adjourned jury and remaining cases to tomorrow. Lilly Land Company advertises six new brick homes for sale on Circle Street near the fountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Bourn
Princeton Power Company
Bluefield
Russell
Ritz
Sanders, Crockett & Fox
Herndon
Lilly Land Company
Circle Street
Local Weddings And Social Events In Princeton Circle
Edgar C. Blevins and Virginia Winfrey wed quietly at Christian church on December 6, with plans to reside near Crescent after a short trip. Martha Tate and William Crockett Shrader married at the courthouse, with Rev. Baught officiating. couple from Nemours. Blanche Bower to Frank H. Morgan Jr. announced at Bluefield ceremony November 26 by Rev. J. T. Stinson. Mrs. Straley hosts a bridge club luncheon on College Avenue. Ewpha Alberta Luttrell marries William Luttrell in Bluefield with Rev. J Taylor Stinson presiding. groom works at Norfolk and Western in Eckman. Kitty Overstreet hosts a surprise birthday with gifts and a formal ice course, attended by friends from Princeton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blevins-Winfrey
Edgar C. Blevins
Virginia
Christian Church
R. M. Sims
W. P. Winfrey
Bluefield Road
Shrader-Tate
Martha Tate
William Crockett Shrader
Court House
B. Vaught
Fir Methodist Church
Nemours
Luttrell-Ridenour
Ridenour
Ewpha Alberta
Luttrell
Norfolk and Western
Eckman
Princeton
The
Daily Telegraph
Queen Mary Quilts and Royal Donations Highlight London Exhibit
The London Needlework display at the Imperial Institute showcased Queen Mary’s wool quilts among 42,206 garments donated to sick and poor children. Princess Mary knitted fawn jumpers, while a statue fountain memorial for naturalist W. Hudson was discussed by London social leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Longon
Imperial Institute
Princess Mary
W. H. Jfudson
England
John Burroughs
Mr. Hudson
John Galeworthy
Wamund Gosse
J. C. Squire
Lord Grey
Hudson
Mare's Mentha-Pepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
Salem New Jersey customer claims Mare s Mentha-Pepsin cures chronic stomach trouble after trying many remedies. Advertisement touts fast action within ten minutes for distress gas and bloating with a money back guarantee and a price of 92.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
N. J
Dave
Goodykoontz
Personal notes on town residents return and travels
Mise Bess Pasterfield has returned to the city after visiting Mullens with Mrs. William Rezgonico. Mrs. R. W. Hess recovers from an operation in Princeton. Blanche Bower Morgan visits Bluefield with Mr. Morgan's parents. T. P. Jones returns from a six weeks vacation, visiting New York and northern cities before going home to Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Bess Pasterfield
Mullens
William Rezgonico
R. W. Hess
Princeton
Blanche Bower Morgan Fe Vieting
Bluefield
Mr. Morgan
T. P. Jones
Vaicathon
New York
America Sets Europe Example
The article argues that America will regain investor confidence and influence European markets. It envisions renewed trust in government finance and national reputations to restore the stability essential for future growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
Mole and Ermine Muff Pattern Description
A Paris muff features three squares in varying sizes arranged so each square reveals the points of the one beneath it. Two squares are mole and one is ermine, forming a round af fering with interlocking visible points.
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Mole
Paris
Green plume cascades from black velvet hat
A long green plume trails along the front brim of a black panne velvet hat and hangs to the left shoulder, cascading down in a dramatic display.
Lilly Land Company Offers New Stucco Homes For Cash Installment Plan
Between Princeton and Bluefield on the inter urban car line and herd surface road Lilly Land Company advertises four new stucco homes for sale. They are not listed publicly and will be sold with full cash payment and small monthly installments for the balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Bluefield
Herd
Lilly Land Company
For Rent Four or Six-Room Flat
Rent notice for a four or six room flat. Apply Johnston Motor Co. Mercer Street. 12-3ts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston Motor Co
Mercer Street
Two Lady Boarder Rooms For Rent In Blusfield
Notice offers steam heated rooms for rent in Blusfield on Baril Street with low prices and flexible terms. Advertising lists a home office contact at Princeton W. alongside a partial phone directive and sale terms in plain terms.
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Bis
Novel Stunts Highlight Chapel Exercises At School
Coach Dunlap staged unexpected acts with a Pedophone demonstration by Alderson and a row of shoe soles as a musical keyboard. Barner Lee Har and Edward Thornteon performed rope walking and gymnastic hand springs while H Roberta and Lee Harlan boosted school spirit with athletic training tips and yells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap
Alderson
Barner Lee Har
Edward Thornteon
Roberta
Yong
Lea Byr Lee Harlan
Lilly Land Company Roanoke sales force works overtime
Lilly Land Company announces 600 choice lots in Roanoke East Gate Addition priced for fast sale with easy terms. Sales staff in Roanoke report overtime to handle many buyers as company touts 5 percent down and 2.5 percent monthly payments, with deeds to beneficiaries on death. Office listed at room 634 MacBain Building Roanoke. Also offers five seven and eight room stucco shunmesalow houses along the macedam road and street car line at Glenwood Park between Princeton and Bluefield. Home office Princeton West Virginia.
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East Gate
Roanoke City
Roanoke
MacBain
Anoke City
Princeton
W. Va
Macedam Road
Glenwood Park
Bluefield
Tally ‘Land Company
Local land and town site sale near Tasges West Virginia
Advertises choice lots for sale at Tasges West Virginia with low price and favorable terms. Mentions Teener as a prospective town on the N and W railroad and notes building street prospects and a representative Joseph Hunt of White Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasges
W. Va
Teener
Toseph Hunt
Aes
Metlellen
Marriage Licenses and Local Court Actions Noted
The County Court Clerk reported licenses issued for William Crockett Shrader and Martha Tate and for Edgar Clay Blevins and Virginia M. Winfrey. Cases including Duquasie v Saconin and Buefield Grocery Co. v Lee involve chancery and assumpsit with $600 damages. Community notices list meetings, theater showings, and school activities in Princeton and Mercer County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling
William Crockett Shrader
Martha Tate
Nemours
Edgar Clay Blevins
Virginia M. Winfrey
Princeton
Suite Eens
Browse
W. C. Fletcher
Jack Ranchic
Tomazina Ranchic
Uefield Grocery Company
W. E. Lee & Co
A. F. Kingdon
Church Social Elects Officers for Next Year
In the Wadeaver room at the church a social meeting elected officers for the coming year. G. E. Cheriton Jr. president, Mae Johnston vice president, Sally Meador secretary, Margaret Christie treasurer. Refreshments were served by Mary Crews, Mary Witten, Ruth Gott and Margaret Christie. Mrs. W D Burwell to host missionary society meeting at Center street home this afternoon at 3 o clock with Mrs. W Reid in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadeaver
G. E. Cheriton, Jr
Mae Johnston
Sally Meador
Margaret Christie
Mary Crews
Mary Witten
Ruth Gott
W. D. Burwell
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Center Street
W. &. Reid
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Martha Mitchell
Deblaze
Buthde
Schaff
George Woolfolk
B. M. Jenkins
College Avenue
G. V. Straley
Kitty Overstreet
Miss Overstreet
Garnett Gwinn
Maude Barnes
Eva Gwinn
Margaret Johnson
Mesere
Notts Perry
Bill Overstreet
Blake Nelson Norton Deverle
Milfard Lucas
Williams Brothers
Lord Wallavington
Lord Derby
Lord Astor
A. Taylor
H. S&s
Perses
R. C. Dawson
H. L. Cutthill
Steve Donoghue
C €. Elliot
Mr. Beary
G. Archibald
Anna Swynnerton
Megs Academy
Sargent
Academy
Swinnerton
Anakesananr
Angelica Kauffman
Babib Seceiel
United States
Alfonso
Cannes
Baril Street
Blusfield
Lovesee
Comeaus
Thomas Meighan
Royal Today
Bachelor
Pithy
Sunshine Girls
Withe Chees
Ruby Gadd
Jane
Royal Theater
Mr. Meighan
Canal
Presbyterian Christian War
Mise Virginia Roney
Mise Nash
Mise Kiser
Woodram
Miss Humphreys
Fast River High School
Miss Holroyd
Maternal and Infant Hygiene Association
Nurees
Crawford
Mercer County
Senior Endeavor of the Christian Church
Chitwood & Lucas
Pembroke
First National Bank
Mahi
Sefe
Victor Records
Princeton, W. VA
Voic
Nordyer & Marmon Company
Indianapolis
Morton Motor CO
Raleigh Street
Bluefield, W. Va
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