Virginian Bridge Prospect Pleases Princeton Citizens
Residents cheer the Interstate Commerce Commission examiners report favoring the Virginian Railway's plan to build a bridge over the Kanawha River at Deepwater connecting with the Kana wha and Michigan Railway, subsidiary of New York Central, amid talk of rail consolidation and benefits to local industry. Twenty-two marriage licenses issued this county week, boosting December totals toward pre-Christmas demand.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Virginian Railway Company
Kanawha River
Deepwater
Kanawha and Michigan Railway
New York Central
Princeton
Virginian
Chesapeake and Ohio
Commission
Roads
van Swerpzen
Delaware, Lackawanna
Farmers Week Plans Made at Concord January 1924
Plans are underway for the second annual Farmers Week and extension school at Concord College January 1924. The event involves the College of Agriculture extension division state university and county agents with classes for men and women on livestock soil crops potatoes poultry and home management. Notable speakers include B F Creech W D Zinn KE 8S Humphries J Frank Marsh and Ross B Johnston. A banquet is planned for January 25 with musical programs and a Christmas-themed decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers
Concord
College of Agriculture, Extension Division
State University
County Agricultural Agents of
Southern
West Virginia
Concord College
B. F. Creech
West Virginia University
W. D. Zinn
Barber County
Humphries
West Virginia Farm Bureau
Wood County
J. Frank Marsh
Ross B. Johnston
Charleston
M. J. Abbey
F. C. Bibbee
Be.p. Bengert
Holroyd Hall
Gertrude Humphries
Gladys. Scrange
E. 8. Humphries
F. Waldo Craig
State Department of Agriculture
Mercer County Homes For Sale And Rent Summary
For sale in Mercer County a range of properties from eleven room houses on two acres with fruit trees and a cow barn to six room brick and four eight room frame homes. Prices vary from about two thousand to five thousand two hundred fifty dollars with terms to suit buyers and rental options available.
Fiduciary appoints guardian for four year old Londa Veneri
Lorenza Veneri was named guardian for four year old Londa Veneri in a county clerk order with bond of 500 and W H Malcolm as surety. A charity seal sale appeals for Christmas seals by Woman's club committee chaired by Mrs. W W Rogers to fund civic relief. Henry Poole surrendered after escaping a county road gang and served time for alleged thefts. Christmas Eve baskets for thirty local families will be prepared by Community Christmas club with help from C H Davis and others, delivering foodstuffs and clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenza Veneri
Londa Veneri
W. H. Malcolm
Woman's Club
W. W. Rogers
County Road
Henry Poole
J. Otis Bowling
Squire L. C. Damewood
E. C. Hager
Yuletid
C. H. Davis
City Mechanic
Santa Clara
Electrician Frank Henderson Killed In Radford Search
Frank Henderson, brother in law of Mrs. Sadie Henderson of this city, was killed at Radford Virginia when he fell from a scaffold while working as an electrician. A message about the death was received by Mrs. Henderson. Henderson's father died a month ago Friday December 20. Mrs. Henderson and other relatives left last night for Radford by way of Bluefield to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Henderson
Sadie Henderson
Radford
Henderson
Choral Club Presents Holiday Music Program
The Wednesday Morning Music Club choral department directed by T. M. Johnson offers a 45 minute Christmas program at the Presbyterian church tomorrow at 8 PM. Free to the public ministers to assist in the service. Soloists include Mrs. C. R. Reynolds Miss Nell Campbell George Taylor Mrs. E. L. Robertson and others. The cantata The Herald Angel s by Stutts based on St Luke s gospel features parts The Annunciation The Nativity and familiar hymns. The program ends with Hallelujah from Handel s Messiah and benediction.
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T. M. Johnson
Presbyterian Church
Ruby Gadd
Angela
Stutts
C. R. Reynolds
Nell Campbell
George Taylor
E. L. Robertson
G. B. Daniels
Reynolds
J. H. Counts
Counts
Mr. Robertson
Miss Riner
Miss Campbell
H. R. Harrison
Harrison
Robertson
Taylor
C. P. Sharpe
Handel
National Guardsmen Return From Funeral
Lieuts Otis J. Hylton and R J Windley and 15 enlisted men of Company FE 150th Infantry returned from Norfolk Va after attending the funeral of Capt Robert D McMichael commanding officer who died here last Tuesday A funeral service was held in a Norfolk chapel with interment at Elmwood cemetery The detachment served as guard of honor with Company K 183d Infantry Virginia National Guard providing firing squad and pallbearers Captain Chester B Koontz led the formation The Princeton men were hosted at the Norfolk armory with refreshments and lodging courtesy of Company K
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis J. Hylton
R. J. Windley
Company
150Th Infantry
National Guard
Norfolk
Robert D. McMichael
Elmwood Cemetery
183D Infantry
Virginia National Guard
Chester B. Koontz
Princeton
Norfolk Armory
Princeton Society Harried Woolfolk Christmas Party
The D. T. Carr Sunday School class of First Methodist church held a Christmas party Tuesday at the church hosted by the Blues in honor of teacher D. T. Carr. The evening featured a varied program, games, an intelligence contest, and a Santa surprise delivering a cake to Mr. Carr, followed by a festive plate service for sixty five attendees and guests. Watterson Lodge No. 472, L A to B R T, celebrated its seventeenth anniversary December 14 with a six o’clock banquet at the Trainmen’s building on Mercer Street.
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MOOSE
Princeton Lodge of Moose
Women of Mooseheart Legion
Secreary
H. F. Richards
D. T. Carr
First Methodist Church
Blues
Mise Loy Ee Crotty
Mrs. Croy
Little Town of Bethlehem
Mesdames PD
T. Carr
J. H. Perry
Mise Louise Crotty
G. H. Crumpecker
J. H. Neal
Anne Boggs
Santa
Carr
Mescames Turner
Thomason
Carton, Croy
Mise Anne Doges
Santa Slaue
John W. Brown
E- LA
TOKRT
Watterson Lodge
L. A
Mercer Street
Auxiliary
Club Produces Large Fruit Cakes in Mercer County Meetings
Mercer county farm women's clubs prepared fifty six pounds of fruit cake at recent gatherings. The Spanishburg club held an all day meeting on Friday December 20 during which they baked twenty one pounds of fruit cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County Farm Women's Clubs
Spanishburg
Treats in Eats for a Memorable Christmas Dinner
A seasonal feature highlights festive treats that will elevate a Christmas dinner. From savory arrivals to indulgent desserts, the selections promise flavor, warmth, and memorable centerpiece moments for gatherings.
Card of Thanks Acknowledging Bereavement Kindness
We express thanks for sympathetic acts and floral tributes after a bereavement. Special gratitude to Co. EK. 150th Infantry for kindness. Signed by Mrs. R. D. McMichael Ethel and Marguerite McMichael and Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. EK
150Th Infantry
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Examiner
J. Perry
Evelyn Clark
FAR Women's Club
Brueh Creek Farm
F. H. Hager
Albert Mooney
Little Town of
Bethlehem
J. Faulkner
Matthew
C. H. Wylie
Beacon Hill
G. E. Palmer
First Baptist Church
Miss Baker Pennington
North Street
Gladys Smith
McComas
Perry J. Cook
First Church of Christ
Beatrice Brown
F. W. Brown
Warney Spicer
Hughs. Spicer
Lotis Farley
J. W. Farley
Robie Mills
Hallie Maxwell
Athens Home Economiecs Club
Elgood Farm Women's Club
Brush Creek Hustlers’ Club
Wilbur Cross Robertson JR
W. C. Robertson
North Second Street
Wilbur Cross Jr
Irene Noonan
Salem
Paul Manning
Newport News, Va
L. C. Manning
Princeton Avenue
Paul
Bristol
Kingsport
Tenn
L. G. Powell
Tams
A. H. Via
Phillip Lesser
John Hun School
Princeton University
J. W. Sasser
Circle Drive
Nancy Sasser
University of Wisconsin
Robert Caperton
Hopewell
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Richmond
John Hampton Hoge
West Virginia Law School
Frances Sanford Hildreth
State College
Fort Wayne
Ind
N. Jenny Hare
Bill Brown
Princeton Hos
L. A. Pine
L. G. Bowling Jr
L. G
G. G. Anvil
Parsons
W. Va
Harry Brown
Langley Field
Virginia
Carl Brown
S. D. Terry
Gillman
Huntington
R. W. Hees
Melville Pickle
North
Walker Street
Thomas O'Rourke
Mary
Baltimore
Mercer County
Princeton Real Estate Agency
J.S. Chambers
Mgr. Downey
Princeton, W. VA
Vrinceton
Guardian
Seal Sale Appeal
Bluefield
Princeton Society
Harries Woolfolk
Turkey
Mercer St
Virginian Station
R. D. McMichael
Ethel and
Marguerite McMichael
Mrs
B. H. Evans
Owers
Piedmont
Piedmont Stores, Inc
Neetin, V. Ve
Fim
H. L. Susong & CO
Vw’. Va
Mercer Hotel
RADIO
McNutt Furniture CO
Victor
Victor Radio
Victor Engineering
A. C
Victor Radio Electrola
Princeton Radio Electric Co
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