Princeton Social Circles and Local Gatherings
Historical Princeton items note a Demigitful Children’s party hosted by Mr and Mrs G D Malcolm on Kirk Street for their twelve year old daughter Mattie Gilmore with games music and refreshments. Dinner party honors New Year’s guests and a thirty fifth wedding anniversary celebrates Mrs and Mrs J M Walker with music and china gift. Local personals list residents and travel notes, plus a divorce case citing a US trip as the cause.
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Mra
G. D. Malcolm
Mattie Gilmore
Kirk Street
Mosesa
Kathleen Johnston
Mary Malcolm
Ruby
Reba Shrader
Margie Blankenship
Clara
Frances Wolford
Sarna Kathrine
Louise Hastings
Frances Ramsey
Virginia Matcalm
Gladys Gilmore
Enols
Histe Joynea
Frances Tynes
Haymond Hastings
Marvin Martin
Robart Tynes
Princeton Notes Include School Appointment and License Warnings
Local items report Wark band at-Ladyaowhat-watch and Ruth Roney named to receive, with Flartey King appointed teacher at east Princeton grade school by the Iast River board of education. Assessor Clarence McClaurharty’s assistant took office yesterday amid new plate replacements and a rush for city auto licenses. Several arrests and a Mrs Charles Laster assault case drew a holiday crowd at the Moarte building on upper Mercer Street. Community groups plan meetings, store openings, and a January clearance sale as Princeton observes New Year with normal business and a large five and ten cent store opening in the Walker building. American Legion Post No. 54 plans installation next Monday night.
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Won
Flartey
Seon
East Princeton
Iast River Board of Education
A. C. Johnson
Clarence McClaurherty
State Road Commission
Moarte
Upper
Mercer Atreat
Mra
Charles Laster
Justice of the Peace
O. O. Karnes
Lester l
Della Mann
Woolworth
Walker
aWercer Street
Pebrusky 1
Hadden
Uni Ten Cent
Inte
Nondescript 1920s Norfolk items mix theater and Rotary
A stray note lists attendees and events including a meeting with a smoker, a song and dance act at the Royal theater featuring Six Cylinder and Ghost City, and the Hawaiians touring Princeton. The Rotary Club luncheon is set for the Virginian hotel with Dr Thorpton organizing. Lilly Land Co offers a Hale Avenue home at an attractive price.
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Vierna
Royal Theater
Don
Princeton
Rotary Cink
Virginian Hotel
D. H. Thorp+ton
C- Lilly Land Company
Hale Ayenue
Christian church holds yearly business meeting and election
The yearly business meeting of the Christian church was well attended despite rough weather. Reports show all bills paid with a small treasury balance and between 6000 and 7000 dollars paid into treasuries during the year, excluding the building fund. Elected eight officers from nineteen candidates for 1925 and merged with existing board. Also, a youth party with about forty attendees concluded with prayers at dawn. The rest of the text notes unrelated items about a long time chimney sweep and Utah horses.
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The
Christian Church
W. J. Barton
G. W. Lidy
B. Hensley
W. D. Burwell
S. W. Caffee
W. A Johnston
Shrewabury
PL Winfrey
Chirtatlan
New county officials take offices in Mercer election aftermath
New Mercer County officials were sworn in after November elections. Crampecker and deputies Nedall and Don McClaugherty assumed sheriff duties. Clarence McClaugherty became assessor with A C Johnson. Judge Geo R Dillard and Virgil Ross began roles in criminal court and prosecuting attorney respectively. Deputies named include Gruffith, Yaldran, Chay Johnson, W W Smith, Fran Drammer, and W H Taylor, serving multiple districts.
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Mercer County
Oil Crampecker
Nedall
Crane Creek
Don McClaugherty
Princeton
Ann Clarence McClaugherty
Bluefield
A.C. Johnson
East
Geo. R. Dillard
Junge
Criminal Court
Virgil Ross Starent
Crumpecker
Iites
PB. Gruffith
Spanishburg Court
John W. Yaldran
Binefield
Beaver Pond
Reynolds
Matoaka
Rock District
Chay Johnson
Oakvale
East River
W. W. Smith
Athens
Plymouth
Fran Drammer
Barn
Jumping Branch
W. H. Taylor
Ease
Beaver Pond district resident takes seat at county court
Jae Pnceinnn attended court as Wade Railey of Beaver Pond district sat as a member at the county court meeting.
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Pnceinnn
Jae
Te Be Ip SsAn
Night Jatler
Wade Railey
Beaver Pond District
Met Ber
City Council Briefly Sets Budget and Permits in 1924 Session
The city council met Wednesday night for a brief session focused on routine matters. A strict economy budget for the next six months was adopted, and several building and permit items were approved including metal garages and cottages. A restaurant waiter was threatened by Karl Mauman, who was fined 100 for assault. Copenhagen reports 20,000 war mines remain in the North Sea, posing shipping risks for ten years.
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L. FF. Campton
Tyler
Stutco
Railroad Street
J M. Snider
Thorn Street
N. F Worley
J. Yo Yates
Copenhagen
North Sea
Welch Socials and Guests From Nearby Cities
McDowell residents enjoyed a dinner party at the Hobart Payne home with Helen Pryor visiting Catherine Rhodes. Others present included Misses Julia and Elizabeth Robhiven, Sawyers Harmon of Yukon, and J H McGhenia of Rackley. Miss Maud Strong returns from holidays and Miss Louise Graham visits Bluefield relatives.
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Hobart Payne
Lower
Misa Helen Pryor
Catherine Rodes
Miss Helen Pryor
Cotunbus
Misa Catherine Rhodes
W. Burbridge Payne
Frank Counts
A. M'Robhiwen
Julia
Elzabeth
Thty City
Sawyers Harmon
Yukon
Welch
American Legion
J. H. McGhenia
Rackley
Welch Shursday
Maud Strong
Rom
J. FL. Newton
Stone
Louise Graham
Bluefield
PA. Lambort
Berwind Gossip Highlights Local Movements and Visits
Mrs Cameron King of Berwind has moved to Harlan Kentucky to take a cashier position at a bank. Mrs CG Jamerson and sister Miss Alderson head to Chicago for a short visit. Mr and Mrs William Griffith returned from Norfolk. Clinton Vanner visited Roanoke with friends. J H Thornton held a Christmas family reunion with seven of eight children present. Mrs Martin of Vivian was absent. Mrs P H Lawless and daughter Mildred shopped in Huntington. Miss Ruby Collins visited Danville. Ruth and Cathryn Thornton visited relatives in Blayfield Peigeton and Vivian. Mr and Mrs S Coffman returned from a Dayton Virginia visit. Berwind Sunday school girls hosted a party to see old year out and new year in. Pearl Winger and Carrie Aker visited relatives in War. Young folks attended a dance hosted by Mr and Mrs W West of Hurtwell.
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Cameron King Hag
Harlan, Ky
King
Kink
Berwind Bank
P. Jamerson
Miss Alderson
Chicago
William Griffith
Norfolk
Clinton” Vanner
Roanoke
J. H. Thornton
Martin
Vivian
P. H. Lawless
Miga Mildred
Huntington
Ruby Collins Ie
Dan, Wilnes
Ruth
Cathryn ‘Thornton
Blayfield
Peigceton
C. Coffman
Dayton
Berwin Sim Day School
Arrangements Set for Cotillion Club Dance at Community Building
The Cotillion Club at the Community building has completed plans for an evening event. Mekeian Wollmeyer's orchestra will arrive Friday morning from Huntington to provide music. Clark cafe of Northfork will handle refreshments. Members urged to join the first of a series and participate in the pledges for the evening.
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Lickman Cotillion
Mekeian
Wollmeyer
Huntington
He Clark
Northfork
Vance
Elixir Promoted as Fast Cold and Flu Remedy
An advertisement extols Aspiranol as a swift cure for colds and flu, claiming it to be ten times more effective than whiskey and rival remedies. It promises quick relief, money-back assurance, and broad use for adults and children, urging readers to buy and try the product immediately.
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AML
Carroll A Woods Assault Victim in West Virginia
Carroll A Woods president of the Pocahontas Transportation Company was assaulted near the Carter Motel in Welch McDowell County West Virginia as he entered a restaurant. He named two taxi drivers Jack Craft and Blanks Hempiship as initiators and said a third man joined as he fled to a pool room and then his hotel. Police reportedly arrested the men and the case was to be heard in Squire Hufford's court today amid a state good conduct inquiry delaying taxi driver permits in McDowell County.
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Carroll R. Woods
Pocahbutas ‘Transportation Company
McDowall
Merceremumius
W. Va
Aink Tasewell
Way
Carter
Weaych
Erly
Woods
Jack Craft
Hlankenship
Hoth
Mr. Woods
Acroga
Carter Hotel
Welch
Daily Telegraph
Patice
Squire AL CL Hufford
McDowell County
Pocahontas Transportation Company
Taxi Driv. Org
Weade
Lovett Installed As Legion Commander In County Post
The McDowall County Post No. 8 of the American Legion held elections and installed officers in the Memorial building Thursday night. Commander W. Lovett, vice commander J. M. Mitchell, adjutant Iza Collier, finance officer A. Jenten were chosen. installation conducted by J. H. McGinnis of Beckley, WV department commander. An enjoyable social followed the ceremonies.
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McDowall
American Legion
Memorial
W. Lovett
3. M. Mitchell
Ita. Collier
A. ¥. Jenten
J. H. McGinnis
Beckley
West Virginia Department of the American Legion
Washington Headlines and White House New Year Reception
The Day in Washington notes redress and standstill government activity. Senator Borwh of Dollata pledges to revive his plan for an international economic conference. President and Mrs Coolidge host the White House New Year’s reception. Postmaster General Newah ThoWwnheed orders suspension and two resignations amid an investigation into influence on legislation.
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Sdmate
Howe
Borwh
Congressional Postonice
Kiwanis Meeting Highlights West Virginia Leaders
A Waldh Kiwanis Club gathering featured Billy Wilson passing the gavel to CG. Morth Welch club president elect. Wilson received a district governor’s badge and Welch members presented a traveling bag and toilet set. Committee reports and several visitors attended, including Legion commander J H McGinnis Buckley and local officials.
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Waldh Kiwanis Club
Billy Wilson
Kiwanis
West Virginia
CG. Morth
Welch Club
Welch Kiwanis Club
Wilson
Walter Sugden
Sistersville
W. A. Wilson
J. H. McGinnis
Buckley
American Legion
Elwanian
Harry Clue
Northfork
Morfit
McGinnis Hatcheld
Charley Farrington
Neglect and Poverty Case Described in Tough Irish Valley Tale
A letter from W.T. Far Ivy recounts a harsh neglect case along the Green River hollow involving the Toys and Ross families. An undernourished fifteen year old girl endured assault by a man later suspected of planning marriage to conceal the crime. Four young children were placed with Greenville Orphanage and Holacon Orphanage. Several other juveniles will be sent to reform school in Greenville Tennessee. The report notes 212,903 British mine casualties in 1924.
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Welch Burenu
Bluefield
W.T. Far Ivy
Caunry
Varley
Farrington
Toys
Lone Jack Hollow
Sneger
Hevel
Havel
Hoss
Greenyville
Mr. Wysor
Tager
Lgeeer
Ross
Holacon
Aud
Sweara
He Tan
Lin Sin
Mao
Bacome Hoon
Clyde Collins
Ted Chambers
Cletus Spriggs
Shellie McCann
George McCann
Geneva McCann
Raymond Ross
Frank Ross
Ernest Fross
Jason Ross
Greenville
Tenn
Farley
Four wedding permits on first day of year
The first couple to obtain a marriage license in 1925 was Carl Gray, 23, and Chante Hairston, 22, both of Gary. Others issued during the day include John Selgon, 25, and Tesate Andrago, 16, both of Gary. BD Lawrence, 24, and Pearl Kemp, 20, both of Northfork. Ray M. Halsey, 22, and Gergia Donny Tuggle, 21, both of Gary.
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Carl Gray
Chante Hairston
Gary
John Selgon
Tesate Andrago
BD Lawrence
Pearl Kemp
Northfork
Ray M. Halsey
Gergia Donny Tuggle
Follows Lobster Trail To Nab Fair Swindler
Chicago Miss Evelyn Dalton praised as the prettiest ar ested for passing worthless checks in a lobster swindle. Detective Mark Lanning tracked the case by locating empty lobster cans and questioned locals leading to her apartment arrest and identification. Authorities report no further details on the alleged crime or punishment.
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Chicago
Evelyn Dalton
Mark Lanning
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