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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1925
Page
8
Princeton high school seniors of the class of 1925 will gather at the Virginian Hotel Saturday at 8 p.m. Jay League leads the committee with Owens Heson assisting. about seventy members are invited to attend the banquet and urged to contact organizers.
Imposing free street parade opens the program at the Royal Theatre followed by a first part of the show. Audience urged to attend with the promise of a Magnificently staged act and a bright Friday night. Ticket prices range from 25 cents to 1 dollar.
City council orders 63 000 dollars to Municipal Paving for current year work and approves notices to abutting property owners that unpaid arrears must be paid by January 15 or legal action begins. They estimate 167 000 dollars owed to the city from owners to replenish the revolving fund for next year’s street projects.
County officers warn against a 1975 coupe found near Ceres with windshield and rear window decals of doves. Inside, a pretty girl and a young man with a Chaplin mustache were seen mimicking bird activity, prompting calls to stop such displays for public safety.
The notice announces Santa Claus visiting Hale Pharmacy, West Virginia’s largest drug store, on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. It mentions a winter scene with light snow and a desire for a white Christmas, and notes licenses were issued yesterday by the county court clerk’s office.
Out Our Way notes six marriage petitions in circuit court with lenders Bihlmer C Combs Ruthie Hildred Mills, William A White Autie Ester Mills Willie Turner Tina Compton James Franklin Anna Belle Shandley. Royal Theatre announces Girl of the Lumberlost and Black and White Revue with advance tickets and star cast. A bridge collision injures no one. City officials collect Lisagor donations for Christmas. First Baptist Church plans a children's program. Chamber of Commerce meets at Virginian Motel.
The Sceneca Trail Association president urges Chamber cooperation to mobilize members for road paving work. Committee moves and banquet plans are postponed for future action. Zeb Ellison leaves Lilly Land Co to run newly formed Mercer and Wyoming Land Co with offices in Princeton and Mullens. A Hudson speedster crashed near Princeton injuring no one. Paris high wage for first class mannegin is five dollars weekly.
Pursuant to authority vested by the referee in bankruptcy for the Southern District of West Virginia a private sale of all or part of the property and goods of H Coleman will be held at his former Mercer street business next to the Pressing Cues on December 22 23 and a. 2h.
Harry Barger was elected post commander of Princeton Post 4, American Legion, at the annual election. W W Creasy won vice commander after a two-poll vote. W M Anderson, adjutant finance officer. J L Hart, chaplain. George Williams, historian. Aubrey Dangerfield, sergeant at arms. The post aims to recruit World War veterans and plans an oyster supper for the next meeting January 4 when officers will be installed.
In McDowell County jail five Wilmore men, Muncy, Ol Se Mbeon, Cece erge Rore and rank stifte, are under heavy bonds after a January grand jury. they allegedly fired into Elden Martin's sleeping home, targeting colored workers of the Norfolk and Western Railroad amid local racial tension. One suspect remains unnamed. bonds range from 500 to 6,000 dollars as investigators pursue indictments.
A historical sketch notes Madrid’s rise from a Moorish outpost to the royal seat, its central location, climate extremes, and slow growth. Railroads boosted wealth and population, making Madrid a major Spanish city with 8 million residents and landmark boulevards and cultural sites, including the large bull ring.
D. J. F. Strother of Welch delivered a festive Christmas address at a Kimball Kiwanis Club ladies night meeting. Singer Mrs. W. B. Stevens performed two solos with pianist Mrs Lon Rich, as Dr. W. B. Stevens presided and praised the event's quality.
Robert Quarles colored was held for the January term of McDowell county grand jury by Squire Crider at Kimball after a Tuesday hearing. Bond set at 500 dollars he was remanded to Welch jail. He fired several shots at Joe Wright during a restaurant dispute. Wright is colored and not struck, an Italian bystander suffered a leg wound.
Wiles of Williamson spent Tuesday in War Eagle. Misses Holbrook teachers at War Eagle Mines left Friday for Huntington to visit family. Milby of Williamson inspected War Eagle interests. Radford and Mrs Howe shopped in Williamson. Goldie Cruise, War Eagle teacher, visited Wil. Hampson. Philips taken to hospital at Hurley Va. Cole master mechanic for War Eagle Coal spent Saturday in Williamson. Testers visited Matewan. Mrs Hall of Matewan visited her mother in Williamson. Philips went to Hurley to see his hospitalized wife. Depue shopped in Williams. Barnett family left for Lenoir NC for several weeks. Spencer returned from Louisa Ky to resume War Eagle duties. Estelle Tandy, Petersburg Va teacher, visiting Welch for Christmas with Miss Lepinsky. guest of many social events. Pollock of Bluefield spent hours in Welch on business. Reynolds of Keystone visited Welch. Earls of Kyle in Welch for business. Dr Woolwine of Davy in Welch on business. Mr and Mrs Payne plan Christmas in Glade Springs Va. Dr Cochran of Kimball in Welch for business. Mr and Mrs Dodson of Kyle shopped in Welch. S A Christy of Keystone in Welch on business. Dolly Colosomo of Northfork listed among visitors.
Grace Hospital treated a patient for a hand injury and Sophia Smith of Gary underwent an operation yesterday. Mrs J W Shirey of Coalwood visited the city calling on friends while D J F Strother and Julius Goodman were in Kimball on business. Mrs F K of Coalwood had a fire in the city Tuesday and M J Franklin, recently operated on at Grace Hospital, is progressing well.
The medical officer of health reports London's birth rate declined by 4800 annually for four years and has fallen steadily for fifty years. It notes a postwar drop and estimates the next census may show about 100000 fewer children under five.
Madrid has replaced its two year military directorate with a civilian government in a calm transition described as efficient as a business receivership. The city now features modern infrastructure, wide boulevards, subway lines, and a cosmopolitan style blending Madrid with Paris and Berlin. Visitors see motor cars, luxury shops, and a bustle resembling other European capitals.
Cairo police, while dragging for a missing man’s body, recovered several bombs at the Nile bottom. Investigators opened inquiries to assess if the devices were cached for later use.
For sale at $150.00 a complete Maxwell Coupe 1925 parts bundle including 5 balloon tires 30x525 5 tubes 5 rims and four wheels. Contact Mr Hallman Welch Telephone Exchange or write E S Fale Box 602 Bluefield West Virginia.
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