Defendants Win Verdict Of Jury In Fire Insurance Case
The defendant in a federal circuit court case against London Mat Assurance Co. was awarded a verdict after a four minute jury deliberation. Major Wright sued to collect on a fire policy for his Bluefield home, which burned in a blaze. The trial was the only jury case of the day, with other docket items including verdicts in separate suits and condemnation settlements for right of way on the Princeton Bluefield road totaling hundreds of dollars for various land parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major & Wright, Colered
London Assurances Corporation
Wright
Bluefield
EK. &, Anderson
Law Union
Rock Inaurance Company
Lizz
Ernest Ditton
Tulle
Olive G. Bergman
Besele Murphy
Kate A. Mahood
Nora Batley
W. T. Tyree
W. A. Richardson
C. Stone
Alex Mahood
L. BE Carabaugh
R. J
Louise Allen Laynd
Herman Wynn
Legion Plans Program of Community Activity
Prince ton Post No. 34 American Legion announces a 1995 program of community activity. medals will be awarded to outstanding students. schools to submit names. The post will sponsor a boys drum and bugle corps and provide uniforms, seeking parental support. Supplies such as writing paper and pencils will be donated to indigent children. Next summer a prize for best flower garden will be awarded to one boy and one girl, with weed funding planned. Cooperation with Red Cross and welfare groups is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Post
American Legion
Mack Lae
Post
Americanize
The
Goode
Red Cross and Welfare Organizatione
Lae
Widow Wanderwell testifies at Long Beach coroner inquest
Mrs Aloha Wanderwell widow of Captain Walter Wanderwell reveals details at the Long Beach coroner's inquest into his mysterious shooting. Edmund Zeranski cameraman aboard the yacht Carma and other witnesses identified a man in grey near the porthole shortly before Wanderwell was killed.
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NTRS
Aloha Wanderwell
Walter Wanderwell
Alain Adventurer
Ag Ahe
Husbind
Long Beach
Cal
Inset
Edmund Zeranski
Carma
Brother of local woman dies in West
News reaches of Clarence C. Fisher's death in an Aberdeen South Dakota hospital after an injury last Friday. Fisher, a Giles County native, was the brother of Mrs Bulns BH Smith of Reynolds Avenue and son of W J Fisher of Pembroke. Funeral services are set for Redfield South Dakota with brother in Huron and his wife Margaret Sawyer of Minneapolis among survivors including two children.
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Nowa
Clarence C. Fisher
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Mr. Fisher
Giles County
W. J. Fisher
Pembroke
O& Brother
Mra. Bulns BH. Smith
Reynolds Avenue
Redfield
M. D. Fisher
Huron , D
Margaret Sawyer
Minneapore
Otto Mayer
Berlin
Night prowler foiled at New River Pocahontas Store Berwind WV
Welch watchman Nars night prowler who attempted to rob the New River Pocahontas Store at Berwind early Thursday. Henry Griffith, night watchman, pursued the thief who dropped loot and fired. Suspect, described as Negro, was arrested and jailed. Another incident at Newhall estate saw a colored customer steal shoes and be jailed.
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New River Pocahontas
Berwind
Henry Griffith
Newhall
W. J. Foy
Injured woman verdict in damages case at Davy
A jury awarded Mary Payne 3200 dollars in a suit against W G Morgan over injuries from a building collapse at Davy. Plaintiff sought 30000 dollars, trial began Wednesday. Separate cases included Dan Henderson versus Cole Raking company and William Morrison versus Missouri State Life Insurance.
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Mary Payne
W. G. Morgan
Davy
Caae
Dan Henderson
Cole Raking Company
William Morrison
Missouri State Life Insurance Company
Palintiff
Bartley Man Killed in Mine Accident
Bartley resident dies from crushing injuries in a mine incident at No 1 works Pond Creek Pocahontas Coal Co Bartley W Va funeral to be held at Hilaville with burial there funeral proceeds to aid charity fund survivors include widow and five children and parents in Hilaville Va
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Bartley
Chris Goods
Wil
T Ming
Pond Creek Pocahontas Goal Company
Goode
Welch Personal News From Elkhorn and Surroundings
Local society notes report Mrs J Lincoln of Elkhorn visiting and others transacting in Blucfield. Mrs Pete Coxalle returns home from Grace Hospital after treatment. Midna Hylton, age seven, remains hospitalized with a fractured shoulder from a fall. Aul band concert and reception were held at Daw Moi Tow's home.
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J. 3
Lincoln
Elkhorn
Vax
Clity
iFather
J. J. Hanley
Barward
Pete Coxalle
Grace Hospital
Yester
Edwards
Blucteld
Harry Foust
Midna’ Hylton
Aris
Sue Tinace
Abe
Trom
Pearch
C. Milla
Daw
Moi Tows
Potantata
Visly Phere
I” Aul
Big Creek District Court of Honor Held
At a court of honor held Tuesday night at the Bartley school building, several boys earned advances in the Big Creek district. Second-class honorees include Harold Proffit Mike Vosclosky and Buddy Riley Naw hall Bob Jennings Bradford Nekeng Caretta Hoy Linkous Anbury Joe Meixner of Irwind First class John Nestor and others.
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Big Creek
Bartley
Harold Proffit
Mike Vosclosky
Buddy Riley
Naw+ hall
Bob Jennings
Bradford Nekeng
Caretta
Hoy Linkous
Anbury
Joe Meixner
Irwind
Fliatclass
John Nestor
Ard Nastor
Johnson Kink
Archer Michael
Berwind
Merit
Glen Mears
Herwind
Princeton Man Sustains Broken Arm In Sawing Accident
On the Princeton Oakvale road Thursday, J. L. Hall broke his right arm when snagged by the saw while sawing wood on his farm. He was treated at Princeton hospital and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton-Oakvale
J. L. Hall
Hall
Princeton Hospital
County road worker suffers broken hand in county truck incident
Comer of Malleyaville sustained a broken hand when the end rate on a county road department truck driven by Charles Kent fell on him. His hand was broken in several places and he was treated at Princeton hospital.
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Wut
Comer
Malleyaville
Charles Kent
Princeton Hospital
Princeton Society and Forum Club Enjoy Tuesday Meeting
The Forum Club met at Mrs H C Roney's Walnut street home with Mrs Cody Platcher presiding. Members and guests heard programs by Mrs Herbert Brown and others, welcomed new member Mrs Sam Props, and exchanged gifts as the retiring chairwoman received a vase. The Woman's Missionary Society held Harvest Day events with a noon salad plate, a program on Thy Kingdom Is Coming, and awards for circle attendance. Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs James Steorts of Mullens. The Princeton Music Club will meet this evening at 8 for a Mack Dowell anniversary tea with two guests per member.
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FORUM
H. C. Roney
Walnut Street
Cody Platcher
Sam Props
Bnantmanels
Forum Plat
Herbert Brown
J. H. Herring
Guy Ritter
Reading
Sam Prope
George McConnell
R. On
Margaret B. Sangeter
Mra. Fletcher
Mra
Fry
Wevenisen
Mesdame
Harry Barger
Bor Wu
F. C. Crawford
Cady Fletcher
H. Fry
Alfonso Fudge
Sadie Henderson
J. H. Harring
K. Ketron
Earl Marshart
J. H. Reynolds
R. N. Vermilion
Woman's Messionary Society
Flat Methodist
Cour
W. M. Morrall
Tinder
Cook
Kyle
Northfork
Jesus
Mark
C. R. Reynolds
Ll. L. Huffman
Secrest
H. K. Ketron
Earl Gott
All Circle
Victoria Carr
Bess Hoke
G.T. Matthews
J. L. Hart
Q. CG. Belcher
J. P. Bowman
W. H. Foster
M. G. Harper
Princeton Music Club
Strewsbury
Hae Avenue
Hach Men Ber
Princeton Personal Notes and Travel Distress
Princeton society brief notes recount Merrill Calloway and wife leaving for Dothan Alabama after Mrs Calloway's mother died. Mrs Henry Ernest Jordan passed after brief illness, two hours of struggle. Mrs W S Motley returns home to Bluefield after visiting Dr and Mrs Steele and Maud Langford family plans Miami trip with relatives. Mrs J W Marshall accompanied them to Jacksonville. Miss Florence Carpenter travels home after teaching at Princeton High School.
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Merrill Calloway
College Avenue
Dothan
Ala
Mrs. Calloway
Henry Ernest Jordan
Jordan
W. 8. Motley
Bluefield
Steele
Holiday plans noted for Mariette and Miss Kirby
Mariette will spend the Christmas holidays at an undisclosed location while Miss Janet Kirby, home economics teacher at the Princeton school, will leave this afternoon for her home in Charleston.
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Mariette
Janet Kirby
Princeton
Charleston
Community tree to be lit by Princeton Legion
A large evergreen tree financed by Mack Lee, commander of the Princeton American Legion, will be erected in front of the Memorial building. Gifts to about 400 children will be distributed around the tree next Friday evening. Tonight the community Christmas tree committee meets at the Memorial building to finalize gift arrangements. Fire damages cottage on Front Street owned by Mrs Launa Thornton. Damaged twice with 700 dollars insurance. G J Wood attends state school meet in Charenton. Hessian fly costs US 4,000,000 bushels of wheat annually. A telephone cable now links Argentina and China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Lee
Princetton
Front Street
Launa Thornton
County Sportsmen Form Laure Crack Club
County residents organize the Laure Crack club with first meeting at Cornwell Safety house. The group will stock 200 ring necked pheasants on Kopperd Cogt land on Belcher mountain in coming weeks. Officers include President J. C. Newman and Vice President Harley Duan.
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Laure
Cornwoell Safety House
Kopperd Cogt Company
Belcher Mountain
J. C. Newman
Aikhorn
Harley Duan
Carewell
End of dollar crude oil seen in midcontinent
Tulsa dispatch reports the end of dollar crude oil for the midcontinent in sight as New Jersey Standard Oil and Sinclair-Prarie Oil Marketing set top prices around 77 cents a barrel with 78 cents for Texas crude. Market volatility and refinery prices show day’s high at 1.12 dollars amid ongoing prohibition law violations cases and sentencing in Morgantown and Fairmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Tauight
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Sinclair-Prarie Oil Marketing Company
Consolidated Oil Corporation
Texas
Three Years Assigned in Theft of Auto Case
Elkins West Virginia Dee, 15, pled guilty to theft of an automobile after testimony. H Conrad Fritchie of Bellaire Ohio was sentenced to three years in the North oat penitentiary in federal court today. Joe Allen of Biking pleaded guilty to a second liquor law violation and will be sentenced later. Mike Deak of Fairport received
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Monongalia County
Marvin Kink
Fairmont
Parkersburg
Beulah Gray
John Lewis
James R. Miner
Morgantown
Cala Moore
Elkins
W. Va
Dee
H. Conrad Fritchie
Bellaire
Ohio
Joe Allen
Mike Deak
Fairotont
Rheumatism Cure Adples to John and Readers
A vintage drug ad touts a tonic called Allenra for rheumatic troubles and excess uric acid. It claims pain relief within 48 hours and uric acid reduction in 24 hours with a money back guarantee. The copy targets John and general readers, urging purchase from Goodykoontz Dear Co or any druggist.
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Goodykoontz Dear Co
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Fort DuPont
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Berwind School House
Ladies of the Catholic Church
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BIG Creek District Court OF Honor
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Salanzes
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Bill Cody
Andy Shuford
Nancy
Drexel
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Art Smith
Cody
Acroas
United States
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Thomasainst Roosevelt Thomas
American Bureau Company
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Io Criminal Court
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Cloyd Sadler
J. C. Mangus
Princeton Society
Harry Karnes
Phong
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W. C. Kane
W. EB. Francis
W. Mills
R. B. McNutt
J. K. Hinty
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J. B. Robertson
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C. Buchanan
BE. H. Bay
Lester Bowling
W. 0. Sowers
E. Kezce
R. L. George
L. M. Selway
B. L. Robertson
Ralph Shrewsbury
Business Girls
Mesdamen J. Brown
Clyde Caldwell
Mary Sutton
Myrtle Dickenson
Anice Ott
Trixie Peck
Ogilva Stafford
Janes Steorts
Mullens
Mre, Steorts
Pelice
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Schlidhauer
Austin High School
Chicago
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ROYAL
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Northwest Mounted Police
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Santon’ S Department Store
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