City Chamber Ekes Out Debt Warning At Luncheon
The chamber endorsed a report urging the city to limit expenditures to the basics as the year ends June 30 1927 with a debt forecast of about 2000 dollars more income than outgo and no improvements in the near term. A night school program was outlined and three ex presidents were named to prepare the next officer election report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
F. P. Clark
W. D. Shuff
A. R. Kyle
W. Gentry
Chamber
H. H. Ball
H. B. Pearis
D. H. Thornton
Night school opening at Straley avenue high school
A night school will open January 3 1927 in the high school building on Straley avenue to aid boys and girls who stopped school and adults working. Courses include reading writing arithmetic stenography typewriting and business English with a modest tuition and no supervision needed from the board of education. The local American Legion post plans to lease its Main street quarters for another year and host a dance next Friday with Watkins orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straley Avenue
W. Gen. Try
Board of Education
Gentry
Floyds Announce Marriage In Bristol Tenn To Hazel Martin
Mr and Mrs J E Floyd of Thorn street Princeton announce the marriage of their son Clarence to Miss Hazel Martin of Athens. The ceremony occurred December 3 in Bristol Tennessee. Circle No 56 of the First Methodist church held a Thursday meeting at Mrs J S Leach with hostesses Mrs Mattie Thomas and others. The Young People’s Missionary society planned a Christmas party for December 11. Circle No 6 met at the Santon apartments with a hymn, scripture, dues paid, and a musical program. Guests later shared a Yuletide dining room setting with gifts, refreshments, and a listed group of members receiving capsules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Floyd
Thorn Street
Princeton
Clarence
Hazel Martin
Athens
Bristol
Tenn
First Methodist Church
J. S&s. Leach
Mattie Thomas
Mary Sasser
Young People’s Missionary Society
Ethel Shelton
Prince Street
Circle
Circle No. 6
Methodist Missionary Society
J. J. Clark
Santon
Clark
Edgar White
H. E. Spangler
R. O. Secrest
Evelyn Clarke
Fire department plans laid over by solons
The city council did not discuss reorganizing the fire department at the Monday session, delaying action until the next meeting with a potential year start. Two property damage cases were assigned to a council committee for investigation and reporting at the next regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
W. B. Honaker
G. E. Martin
T. W. Bailey
Reed Weeby
H. A. Bowman
J. E. Johnston
Joe Clements
National Hotel
Local residents in Mercer County report
Harry Gott has graduated from an embalming program in Cincinnati and will join Mercer Funeral Home in Bluefield. Miss Roxie Dunn of Princeton hospital was called to Peterstown on duty. Mrs. A H Wimmer hosted two brothers and their wives plus friends on Thorn ton avenue. W B Moore improves after gallbladder surgery at Bluefield sanitarium. Miss Nellie Nash travels to Monroe county for public health outreach. Arthur Redmon injured his arm after a cat bite. Virgil Peters of Mullens visits Princeton with his mother on College Avenue.
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Harry Gott
Cincinnati School
Mercer Funeral Home
Bluefield
Roxie Dunn
Princeton Hospital
Peterstown
A. H. Wimmer
Thornton Avenue
E. Is Mills
R. C. Mills
Ivin Walker
Monroe County
Nash
Arthur Redmon
G. L. Redmon
Virgil Peters
Mullens
Princeton
C. C. Peters
College Avenue
Jury Returns Verdict in Lilly Brothers Case
The Lilly Brothers suit against Lipscomb yielded a general verdict of 1,140.46 for the plaintiffs as jurors and counsel worked to finalize figures due to offsets. The Overholt administratrix suit against the Virginian Railway seeks 50,000 for the death of Clarence Overholt, killed in the local yards by loaded railway ties. the case has drawn local attention and may go to the jury later today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilly Brothers
Lipscomb
W. H. Overholt
Virginian Railway
Clarence Overholt
Overholt
J. W. Conley
L. A. VonCourt
Eight Mountaineers Play In Every Game
A summary of the season shows Eddie Vacheresse Ed Patrick and Swede Hagberg played in seven contests while Ken Talbott and Wade Ballard appeared in six. Several others logged minutes in one or more games, keeping the old gold and blue active throughout the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Vacheresse
Ed Patrick
Brick stalls improve New York horses feel and health
Brick stalls outperform earth stalls for New York horses as investigators note fewer foot troubles in brick or concrete bedding. Army cavalry studies highlight the advantage of solid flooring over earth for improved hoof health and overall condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Army Cavalry Investigations
Athens Country Life Meeting Proves Huge Success
The third annual country life conference at Athens over the weekend drew strong participation and a 42 point score for Athens, though revised scoring lowers the year’s total by thirteen from 1925. Leaders foresee a county community council uniting local organizations, schools, churches, and lodges to plan improvements for next year.
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Athens
Country Life
Brush Creek
Real estate transfers and marriages listed in county records
Real estate transfers filed for record include James H McNeer and wife transferring to First National Bank of Pocahontas for 1.00, and others for 5.00 and 1.00. Licenses issued for marriages: Sam McKnight to Annie Hubbard and Emmett Nichols to Ruby Radford. Maud Williams appointed guardian of Mae Greeson. Landon T. Reynolds elected circuit clerk to take office New Year’s Day.
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James H. MecNeer
First National Bank of
Sam McKnight
Annie Hubbard
Bluefield
Emmett Nichols
Ruby Radford
Matoaka
Circuit Court Clerk
Maud Williams
Mae Greeson
Landon T. Reynolds
Reynolds
Man fined for hunting without a license in Mayberry West Virginia
Edward Walker of Mayberry West Virginia was fined 25 dollars plus 6 50 costs by Magistrate Swanson for hunting without a license. Game Protector J H Manderville enforced the case and warns of quail hunting out of season and license avoidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Walker
Mayberry
W. Va
Swanson
J. H. Manderville
Family gathers for festive year end store celebration
The Otton Laird company family hosted a large Christmas themed gathering at Edwin L Dillon’s Albermarle Street home. Guests enjoyed games and contests tied to a sales competition between Federals and Raleigh departments, with cash prizes awarded to the winning team led by Jessie Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
rnton-Laird Company
Edwin L. Dillon
Albermarle Street
Federals
Raleighs
Jessie Hudson
Henry Kendrick
T. Morrisette
D. H. Rector
Girlie Crockett
Margaret Eaton
Gordon Seal
Lucy Hill
Ruth Fox
Grace Harman
Mret Hager
Maybelle Rver
J. T. Inton
Personal notices from Vivian residents visit local events
Mrs E E Reyburn and Mrs J C Mutchamore of Vivian attended a Macedonia Court meeting at the Masonic Temple with Mr and Mrs ey on Avenue. C J Douglas of Welch joined the gathering. Several locals report visits, illnesses, and relocations including Pritchards, Grissoms, and Baileys, with hospital and treatment updates of Bluefield and St Luke's.
Peterman's Keystone Couple Welcome Baby Saturday
Mr and Mrs Allen Peterman of Keystone announce the birth of their child on Saturday December 4.
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Allen Peterman
Keystone
Om Gir
Woman's Guild of Christ Episcopal to meet at rectory
The Woman's Guild of Christ Episcopal Church will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the rectory. It is a strictly business meeting and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Guild of
Christ Episcopal Church
President's Tax Policy Message Draws Mixed Reactions
Republicans praised the message as a great document while Democrats faulted it for lacking concrete proposals on tax reform and farm relief. Senate leaders and House figures from both parties criticized various points, with bipartisan applause for enforcement of prohibition and opposition to tariff cuts.
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Curtis
Jones
Washington
Longworth
Tilson
House
Swanson
Virginia
Robinson
Arkansas
Garrett
Oldfield
Capper
Kansas
Congress
Madden
Appropriations Cou and
Tennedace
Senate to Probe Goulds Election
The Senate approved a resolution to investigate Goulds election with a bipartisan mix of Democrats and Republicans. Chairman Ernst scheduled a Senate elections committee meeting to examine the charges. Senator Reed defended Gould noting the seat was earned by election and the Senate cannot veto an electorate choice for pre election alleged offenses.
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Blease
South Carolina
Bingham
Connecticut
Moses
New Hampshire
Phipps
Colorado
Reed
Pennsylvania
Schall
Minnesota
Wadsworth
New York
Ernst
Senate Elections Committee
Gould
Maine
Senate
Dry Sleuth Tells of Experiences on Ram Schooner
Mathews reported the Arsene J entered Puerto Mexico and that the shipmaster allegedly avoided Tampico due to lack of a chart. After government officials boarded, all crew were disarmed, and Mathews noted the crew offered no resistance during seven days missing. He and Handley kept guard while captives were watched day and night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto
Mexico
Mathews
Tampico
Arsene J
Handley
Illness Strikes Barboursville Visitor in War Eagle
J. W. Crotts of Barboursville fell ill while visiting his daughter Mrs. J. K. Coffey in War Eagle and was taken to Kessler Hatfield hospital Huntington with George W. Coffey and Rome Crotts. P. B. Mosing of Huntington visited War Eagle for business Tuesday and Wednesday. Link Varney of McCreary Ky spent the weekend in War Eagle with friends. George W. Coffey traveled to Huntington Sunday for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Crotts
Barboursville
J. K. Coffey
Kessler-Hatfield Hospital
Huntington
George W. Coffey
Rome Crotts
P. B. Mosing
War Eagle
Link Varney
McCarr
Hunt
Verna Williams
Williamson
J. K. Cotey
J. W. Ts
George Barnett
George C. Cole
Sam Solomon
Jaeger
Rome Crofts
Barhboursyville
War Eagle Coal Company
Mies “Lanche Depue
War
Creston
Goldie Cruise
Willamoon
Edward Coffey
Gilbert
An Eagle
J. K. Cofey
George C. Johnston
Wyoming
Squire Burgoyne Cline
Gilbert Creek
Vengeance Vows Amid Prairie Du Chien Gossip
Prairie du Chien Wisconsin resident Christopher Olson vows vengeance for his daughter's murder, with a warrant issued for her sweetheart Erdman son. Nearby reports note Verna Williams visiting William son in War Eagle, and community updates include hospital visits, travels, and social visits by local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Olson
Prairie du Chein
Wis
Clara Olson
Erdman Son
Early Wife of Richlands Pastor Dead at Home
Mrs Bertie R Yett Early wife of Rev Roy E Early pastor of the Richlands Methodist Church died at home in Richlands Virginia Tuesday at 1 am She had been critically ill and leaves two sons Roy E Early a minister in the Holston conference and R E Early a New York attorney Funeral and burial are set for Eye Ory Virginia Thursday afternoon.
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Richland
Bluefield
Bertie R. Yett
Silverville Town
Holston
New York City
Early
Methodist Church of
Richlands
Roy E. Early
R. E. Early
Eye Ory
Madrid Reform Aims to End Horse Cruelty in Bullfighting
A Madrid report outlines a reform to bullfighting to remove horse torture. It requires horses to wear thick leather breastplates and be freed from further wounding after being thrown. Picadors would have to own their horses.
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Madrid
Play rooms and kitchen for dogs in London
Eight years tending fifty Pek dogs provide constant care in a London kennel near the house. The facility features heated play rooms and bedrooms and a special kitchen where meals of mutton and boiled rice are prepared. Each dog has a wicker bed cushion and blanket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mohair Velvets and Brocatelle Dominate Rich Upholstery Choices
The article discusses mohair velvets as long lasting high end upholstery with varieties such as frise and frisette offering brilliant light response. It notes brocatelle’s weight, ribbed texture, and use on reversible cushions and chairs, suited to Spanish Italian or early English interiors. It invites readers to write Marian Moore for home furnishing advice.
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Marian Moore
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DB. G. Johnson
T. C. Shuler
W. E. Thompson
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J. H. Davidson
J. H. Goodwin
T. A. Johnson
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Scott White
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R O. Secrest
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Fire Department
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Wallace
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W. H. Roberts
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Elgood
Dunne Club
Rock Club
Lerona
Speedway
Hunter
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J. C. Mutchamore
Vivian
City
Avenue
Macedonia Court
White Shrine of
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Masonic Temple
C. J. Douglas
Welch
P. C. Morrison and Son
Webster
Maryland Avenue
Charleston
Jack Ramace
W. A. Bennett
Allen Street
Margaret Repass
Olive
Jennie Johnston
Ra.t
O. M
James Bailey
Oscar
Canada
Garth Elliott
Johnson City
Frank Pruett
J. W. Pruett
East
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Tommy Grissom
Mercer Street
Sidney Burks
St. Luke's Hospital
J. T
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J. W. Borrer
Nora A. Craft
B. B. Craft
Hackensack
N. J
C. S. Cheyney
C. W. Hale
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WAR Eagle News
Buria
Emory
Welch Theatre
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HI Brown
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Gordon Hunt
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