Delightful Birthday Party for Mattie Gilmore in Princeton
Mrs. G D Malcolm entertained twelve year old Mattie Gilmore and her playmates at a Thursday party on Kirk Street. Guests enjoyed games, music, cake, sandwiches, candy and fruit, with Misses Kath leen Johnston and Mary Malcolm assisting. Many presents were given to the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Malcolm
Mattie Gilmore
Kirk Street
Nosess
Kathleen Johnston
Mary Malcolm
Ruby
Reba Shrader
Margie Blankenship
Clara
Frances Wolford
Sara Kathrine
Walker couple celebrates thirty fifth wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs D M Walker entertained many friends last Saturday night to mark their thirty fifth wedding anniversary. The home featured pink and white decorations while Miss Ineza Yohnson and Messrs M M and L G Iker provided music as conversations filled the evening.
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D. M. Walker
Ineza Yohnson
Messrs
L. G
Iker
Local Residents and Visitors Reported in Princeton
Lee Bailey of Camp Creek and John Conley of Wyco visited Princeton yesterday on business. H L Hearld of Tralee transacted with Lilly Land Company, and Maggie Boyles with Fthe Snow of Elkhorn stayed with Mrs. E W Anderson. Mrs T Fred Mastin ill with neuritis at Kee Street home. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs H H Martin on December 30 at Bluefield Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Bailey
Camp Creek
H. L. Hearld
Tralee
Princeton
Lilly Land Company
John Conley
Wyco
Maggie Boyles
Fthe Snow
Elkhorn
E. W. Anderson
T. Fred Mastin
Kee Street
H. H. Martin
Bluefield Avenue
Webb divorce blamed on United States romance
Fareham England Mrs Hilda L Webb sues for divorce alleging her husband fell in love with a woman he met in the United States during a trip. The case rests on a foreign romance cited as the cause of the separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fareham, Eng
Hilda L. Webb
United States
Princeton Notes and Local Notices 1924 Highlights
A wristwatch is lost on Walnut street between Walnut and Hale avenues. W N Hurley is appointed East Princeton grade school teacher, succeeding A C Johnson as office assistant to the assessor. Cars with 1924 plates seen. motorists urged to secure 1925 licenses, three days remain. A row leads to Mrs. Lester’s $5 fine for assault in the Mosrie building. Christian Endeavor meets at the church basement. Woolworth Five and Ten opens February 1 in the Walker building. New Year celebrations included whistles and fireworks. banks closed New Year’s Day. Lenton Brothers January Clearance Sale starts today. Princeton Post No. 54 American Legion officers to be installed next Monday with a smoker. Vienna’s Hawaiians perform at the Royal theater alongside Six Cylinder Love and Ghost City. Rotary Club luncheons at the Virginian hotel. Lilly Land Company advertises Hale avenue home at $6,000–$7,000. Church officers elected: eight new members joining the board, plus sixteen continuing. Youths hold a watch party with games and late-night devotions welcoming 1925.
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W J. Barton
G. W. Eddy
B. Hensley
W. D. Burwell
S. W. Caf
Christian church annual business meeting held despite weather
The yearly business meeting of the Christian church was well attended despite rough weather. Every department was represented and financial reports were read detailing the year’s work. Reports showed all bills paid and a small balance in the treasury. The records show the-
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The
Christian Church
Death of Hastings chimney sweep after sixty seven years
Charles Morley of Hastings England, claimed as the oldest chimney sweep, died after a seventy year career in the trade. The report notes Chilean horses of Arab lineage are noted for high spirit.
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Hastings
Charles Morley
New Mer cer county officials take office after November vote
New Mer cer county officials assume duties with Sheriff Crumpecker and deputies Ned Hall and Don McClaugherty in charge of the sheriff's office and Clarence McClaugherty and A C Johnsor in the assessor's office. Judge Geo R Dillard becomes criminal court judge and Virgil Ross begins as prosecuting attorney. Deputies O P Griffith John W Haldran Beaver Pord district Will Reynolds Matoaka Chap Johnson W W Smith Fran Brammer W H Taylor take up various court and district duties.
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Mercer County
G. H. Crumpecker
Ned Hall
Crane Creek
Don McClaugherty
Princeton
Clarence McClaugherty
Bluefield
A.C. Johnsor
East Princeton
Geo. R. Dillard
Virgil Ross
Crumpecker
O. P. Griffith
Spanishburg Court
John W. Haldran
Beaver Pord
Will Reynolds
Matoaka
Rock District
Chap Johnson
Oakvale
East River
W. W. Smith
Athens
Plymouth
Fran Brammer
Barn
Jumping Branch
W. H. Taylor
Ease
Princeton Junior Cop and County Court Member
Wade Bailey of Beaver Pond district took his seat as member of the county court after serving as a Princeton junior officer. The event marks Bailey’s official transition into the county judiciary, with residents noting his prior law enforcement background.
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Princeton
Juior
D Simpson
Wade Bailey
Beaver Pond
City Council Session Briefs 1924 Budget Moves Economies
The city council met Wednesday night for the last session of 1924. Routine items dominated as a budget calling for strict economy over seven months was adopted. Building permits granted included Dr. L F Compton metal garage 200 dollars W E Tyler stucco garage 200 dollars two five room frame cottages Railroad street 1500 dollars each metal garage 148x100 3300 dollars Thorn street N F Worley and J Y Yates. Five hundred feet of new hose was ordered.
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L. F. Compton
W. E. Tyler
Railroad Street
J. M. Snider
Thorn Street
N. F. Worley
J. Y. Yates
Mauman Fined $100 for Restaurant Assault
Chicago man Karl Mauman was fined $100 after an assault incident in a restaurant. A waiter reportedly challenged him with a curt remark about his appearance, “Haircut or shave, sir?” as Mauman tied a napkin around his neck.
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Chicago
Karl Mauman
Mauman
North Sea Mine Threat Faces Ten-Year Shipping Risk
Copenhagen experts estimate about 20,000 war mines remain afloat in the North Sea, posing a hazard to shipping for the next decade. The finding highlights ongoing danger from wartime remnants and the need for continued clearance efforts to protect maritime routes.
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Copenhagen
North Sea
Social News of McDowell Honored guests at Payne dinner party
Social notes report a dinner party in Welch hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Payne in honor of visiting Miss Helen Pryor of Columbus. Attending were Miss Pryor, Miss Catherine Rhodes, W. Burbridge Payne, and Frank Counts. Other items note visits and returns from Raleigh and nearby towns, with several travels and guests in the area.
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Hobart Payne
Helen Pryor
Catherine Rhodes
Columbus
W. Burbridge Payne
Frank Counts
Berwind Social Notes Read: Local Moves and Visits
Mrs Cameron King travels to Harlan Ky to take cashier job at 4 W Bank while formerly Berwind bank clerk. Mrs C P Jamerson and sister Miss Alderson visit Chicago relatives. Mr and Mrs William Griffith return from Norfolk. Clinton Tanner goes Roanoke for short visit. J H Thornton family reunion with seven of eight children present. Mrs Martin of Vivian absent. Mrs P H Lawless and daughter Mildred shop in Huntington. Miss Ruby Collins visiting at Dan. Ruth and Cathryn Thornton visit Bluefield Princeton Vivian. Mr and Mrs FE Coffman return from Dayton Va. Berwind Sunday school seniors host party to ring out old year. Misses Pearl Kinzer Carrie Aker visit War. Young folks attend dance by Mr and Mrs W West Hartwell.
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Cameron King
Harlan, Ky
King
Berwind Bank
C. P. Jamerson
Miss Alderson
Chicago
William Griffith
Norfolk
Clinton Tanner
Roanoke
J. H. Thornton
Mrs. Martin
Vivian
P. H. Lawless
Mildred
Huntington
Ruby Collins
Dan
Ruth
Cathryn Thornton
Bluefield
Princeton
FE. O. Coffman
Dayton
Berwind Sunday
Pearl Kinzer
Carrie Aker
W. West
Hartwell
Arrangements for Lek Man Cotillion Dance Complete
Plans for a Lek man Cotillion Club dance at the Community building Heckman are finalized. Weidmeyer's Orchestra will arrive Friday morning from Huntington to play tonight, Clark cafe of Northfork handles refreshments, and past inquiries prompted continued interest in a repeat event. Invitations were not mailed due to timing. All previous invitees are welcome to attend.
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Lekman Cotillion Club
Heckman
Weidmeyer
Huntington
Clark Cafe
Northfork
Aspironal Promises Quick Cold Relief Prominent Ad Claims
The ad touts Aspironal as better than whiskey for colds and flu, claiming authorities endorse it and that it relieves distressing symptoms within two minutes. It urges readers to buy at drug stores, test the remedy, and demand a refund if not effective, extending its use to families and children.
Carroll A Woods assaulted in Welch West Virginia
Carroll R Woods president of Pocahontas Transportation Company and operator of Black Diamond buses in McDowell and Mercer counties West Virginia and Tazewell county Virginia was assaulted near the Hotel Carter restaurant in Welch. He says two taxi drivers Jack Craft and another man Blankenship blocked his entry and abused him, a third man struck him as he escaped into a pool hall. Police indicate arrests and a court appearance at Squire Hufford's court today. The incident is linked to a state road commission action delaying taxi driver permits pending a supreme court decision in Pocahontas Transport Co v McDowell taxi drivers.
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Carroll R. Woods
Pocahontas Transportation Company
Black Diamond
McDowell
Mercer Counties
W. Va
Tazewell County
Carter
Weych
Woods
Jack Craft
Blankenship
Carter Hotel
Welch
Daily Telegraph
Squire A. C. Hufford
Mr. Woods
State Road Commission
McDowell County
Supreme Court
Lovett Installed as Legion Commander in McDowell Post
McDowell County Post No 8 of the American Legion elected W. B. Lovett as Commander and installed officers including EB Mitchell as vice commander J L Collier as adjutant A V Dennen as finance officer. Installation was performed by J H McGinnis of Beckley, WV department commander, followed by a luncheon and smoker.
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McDowell County
American Legion
Memorial Building
W. B. Lovett
EB. M. Mitchell
J. L. Collier
A. V. Dennen
J. H. McGinnis
Beckley
West Virginia
Congress in recess as Borah backs intl conference plan
The Day in Washington reports a Senate House recess with government idle. Senator Borah of Idaho stated he would revive his bid for an international economic conference. The White House hosted a New Year reception, and the Postmaster General announced suspensions of six postal officials in as many cities plus the discharge and resignation of two congressional post office committee workers amid a money influence inquiry.
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Senate
House
Borah
Idaho
Coolidge
White House
New
Congressional Post Office Committee
Kiwanis Meeting Honors West Virginia Leader
Welch Kiwanis Club met as Billy Wilson handed the gavel to C. C. Morrit with thanks for his service. Wilson received a district governor badge from Walter Sugden and a retirement gift. guests included local officials, legion commander J H McGinnis, and Kiwanian Harry Cline.
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Welch Kiwanis Club
Billy Wilson
Kiwanis
West Virginia
C. C. Morrit
Welch Club
Wilson
Walter Sugden
Sistersville
W. A. Wilson
J. H. McGinnis
Beckley
American Legion
Harry Cline
Northfork
Neglect Case Highlighted By County Probation Official
W T Farley of the county probation department describes a severe neglect case in the Ross family near Lone Jack Hollow. The seven children and a grandchild live in a two room log hut with severe cold and minimal clothing while local churches arrange support and orphanages to take the youngest children. The oldest daughter, frail and undernourished, recounts an assault by a drunken man who tried to coerce her into immorality, then threatened her with a pistol before the mother returned home. The man faces potential prosecution, and several youths will be sent to reform school or Greenville Orphanage in coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Bureau
Bluefield Telegraph
W. T. Farley
County Probation Department
Farley
Mr. Farrington
Ross
Lone Jack Hollow
Jaeger
Greenville
Mr. Wysor
Laeager
Mr. Wyser
Holston
Bacome Boon
Clyde Collins
Ted Chambers
Cletus Spriggs
Sherie McCann
George McCann
Geneva McCann
Raymond Ross
Frank Ross
Ernest Ross
Jason Ross
Tenn
Coal mine casualties in Britain reach 212,903 in 1924
London reports total men killed and injured in British coal mines during 1924 climbed to 212,903. The figure underscores the high peril in the coal industry as workers faced dangerous conditions across the year.
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London
Four wedding permits on first day of year 1925
Carl Gray 23 and Chanie Hairston 22 of Gary led the first marriage license issuance of 1925. Others granted during the day include John Selgon 25 and Teast Andrago 16 of Gary, C. D Lawrence 24 and Pearl Kemp 20 of Northfork, Ray M. Halsey 22 and Gergia Denny Tuggle 21 of Gary.
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Carl Gray
Chanie Hairston
Gary
John Selgon
Teast Andrago
C. D Lawrence
Pearl Kemp
Northfork
Ray M. Halsey
Gergia Denny Tuggle
Miss Evelyn Dalton Nabbed for Bogus Lobster Checks
Chicago police captured Evelyn Dalton, famed as the prettiest woman here, after a spree of worthless checks for canned lobster. Detective Mark Lanning traced the swindle by tracking empty lobster cans to Dalton, who matched the suspect’s description and was identified in custody.
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Chicago
Evelyn Dalton
Mark Lanning
Goiter Operation Frequency Drops By Seventy Five Percent
The two year period saw a 75 percent reduction in goiter operations. In youths, goiter shrank slowly while older cases largely diminished. The bulletin states that Standard Sale will free Switzerland and other countries from goiter and cretinism.
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Switzerland
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E. Q. Walker
Harry Richards
Harland Gillion
Joe Stoval
Lloyd Roach
B. A. Walker
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East River Board of Education
A. C. Johnson
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Mosrie
Upper
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Charles Lester
Justice of the Peace C. O Karnes
Lester
Della Mann
Christian Endeavorersa of
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Hadden's
Lenton Brothers
Legion Hall
C.J. Woods
Herbert Holt
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Royal Theater
Ghost City
Rotary Club
Virginian Hotel
D. H. Thornton
Neptune
Father Neptune
Winthrop
Mass
Royal Theatre
Honolulu
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Hawaii
Social News
Louise Graham
Bilefield, Va
A. M. Robinson
Julia
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Sawyers Harmon
Yukon
Maud Strong
Raytford
J. H. Newton
Stone
T. A. Lambert
Berwind, W. VA
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Washington
Simon Solins
Br. H. Eggens
Red Cross “Sektion
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Appenzella
Mulkeys
Mulkey
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