Local families share holiday visits and updates
Mrs Hatcher recently visited Mrs Gay. Mrs J H Caldwell is ill at her Princeton Ave home. Dolly Garking and brother Crangel from Radford Va visited sister Mrs Garland Ridenour and have returned home. Mr and Mrs B B Johnston returned home after Radford visit. King Thornton, Norfolk high school phys director, spent holidays with mother on Highland Ave and returned to work. Mrs Thornton and Edward Thornton accompanied by Ineze Hilshimer on a Greensboro NC motor trip. The little son of Mr and Mrs Ridenour on Princeton Ave has shown improvement. Carrie Bell Thompson and brother W L Thompson left for Abingdon Va after visiting Bernice Ballard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatcher
Gay
J. H. Caldwell
Princeton Avenue
Dolly Garking
Crangel Garking
Radford
Garland Ridenour
B. B. Johnston
King Thornton
Norfolk
R. B. Thornton
Highland Avenue
Mr. Thornton
Thornton
Edward Thornton
Ineze Hilshimer
Greensboro
N. C
Carrie Bell Thompson
W. L. Thompson
Bernice Ballard
Abiredon
Princeton
Ira Pennington
Retha Pennington
John R. Frederick
Mr. Frederick
Havre de Grace
Baltimore
Washington
Julia Austin
South Avenue
Ernest Morris
Ashland
Glenn Ratcliffe
Bluefield Avenue
C. W. Carner
Elmore
L. C. Porter
Detroit
Fordson Coal Company
Harry Gay
Honaker Avenue
Roanoke
Card Party at Princeton Avenue by Whittakers
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Whittaker entertained many friends at their Princeton avenue home on Wednesday evening with Yuledite season diversions followed by dainty refreshments. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Whittaker, Mrs. William Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Belcher, Mr. and Mrs. I. G. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Caldwell, James Caldwell, Marie Dangerfield and Essie Hatcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Whittaker
Princeton Avenue
J. O. Whittaker
William Caldwell
J. D. Belcher
I. G. Anderson
W. G. Anderson
J. B. Caldwell
James Caldwell
Marie Dangerfield
Essie Hatcher
Informal Dance Honors Caldwell Couple at Home
Mr and Mrs J B Caldwell hosted an informal dance Thursday for Mr and Mrs William Caldwell married December 25. Music and refreshments followed late. The Woman's Club did not hold a business session and appointed a nominating committee for next year s officers. The next regular meeting and officer election are set for January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Caldwell
William Caldwell
Woman's Club
Fudge Brothers and Covington Guests Share Family Ties
Mr. and Mrs. Alfonso Fudge of this city host as guests their brother and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Fudge from Covington Virginia. The two couples are linked as siblings by marriage and as brothers in the family partnership, with Alfonso described as six feet tall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfonso Fudge
C. A. Fudge
Covington
Alfonso
Notable Albemarle Brothers Taller Than Most in Virginia
The article notes two brothers once reputed as Virginia's tallest, with heights of four inches and six feet six inches respectively, gaining fame in Albemarle County. It also lists local club notices and Princeton personals including travels and illnesses among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A
Virginia
Albemarle
Correct Your Disordered Stomach
The advert promises quick relief from indigestion dyspepsia flatulence and heartburn with VPape's Diapepsia Tablets. It claims a large 60 cent package is kept by millions of families and is guaranteed by druggists for its digestives and antacid effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vpape
Hill
Mr. Hill
Court opens with new sheriff in prayer at crim inal court
Judge George L. Dillard presided as the grand jury was empaneled for the criminal court with new sheriff Gus H. Crumpecker opening proceedings. Prosecutor Walter Ross and A J Lubliner examined witnesses as the panel prepared to hear evidence, with trials not yet scheduled beyond October terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Dillard
Criminal Court
Gus H. Crumpecker
God Save
W. C. Kane
Dillard
Walter Ross
A. J. Lubliner
Grand Jury
Court Session Hours Set For Misdemeanors And Appeals
The document fixes court sessions for misdemeanors and appeals from 9:00 to noon and 1:00 to 4:56 during the day, aiming to avoid date confusion and prevent duplication of cases slated for the same day.
City Fines From Poker Raid Total 181 Dollars
A raid on a Mercer Street apartment led to fines and costs totaling 181.60 dollars for seven men caught playing poker. Scott White faced charges of gaming and keeping a gaming house. City officials had previously received unsigned letters accusing police of taking a bribe, prompting the seizure. Additional revenue came from a 12.70 dollar fine against J. J. Robinett for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott White
Mercer Street
L. 8
Fielder
John Newkirk
C. H. Shepherd
J. C. McConnell
J. J. Robinett
For Rent Furnished Light Housekeeping Rooms
Licenses were issued yesterday for marriages in the county court clerk's office. Oscar Brisentine aged 21 to Pearl Louise Royal 19 both of Mullens. Harry Peters Saunders 23 to Elsie Guyer Owen 22 both of Bluefield. Richard H. Shelton 30 to Daisy M. Smith 24 both of Bluefield. Funeral service for Henry Blankenship aged 45 was held at Kegley. He died of pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Brisentine
Pearl Louise Royal
Muljens
Harry Peters Saunders
Elsie Guyer Owen
Bluefield
Richard H. Shelton
Daisy M. Smith
Henry Blankenship
Kegley
Caffee
Blankenship
In the Palace of the King shines at Royal Theatre
A Royal Theatre screening tonight features the costume drama In the Palace of the King with Blanche Sweet Hobart Bosworth Sam De Grasse Pauline Starke Aileen Pringle Ena Gregory and William Mong in an admirable cast. Slim Rothwell’s quartet will perform popular numbers as a special attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Theatre
Palace of the King
Blanche Sweet
Hobart Bosworth
Sam DeGrasse
Pauline Starke
Aileen Pringle
Ena Gregory
William Mong
Slim” Rothwell
Court adjourns as judge hands down preholiday decisions
The circuit court's adjourned term met yesterday in the regular court room and then the county room, issuing decrees and orders. Attorneys filled the session briefly before cases were settled. Arguments over Algonquin Coal Securities Co versus Algonquin Coal Co addressed dissolving injunctions and dismissing the receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Herndon
Algonquin Coal Securities Company
Algonquin Coal Company Et Als
Doctors Recommendiodized Salt For Goiter Prevention
Medical authorities in Kentucky and other states endorse MULKEY'S IODINE SALT for goiter prevention. They urge every family to use iodized salt in all meals to prevent thyroid deficiency. MULKEY'S, the original iodine salt, is sold through grocery stores nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Virginia
Tennessee
Ohio
West Virginia
Michigan
Mulkey
Gotter
Mulkey's
Welch and McDowell County Social News Returns to School
The following sons and daughters of Welch have returned to school Frances Logan Hazel Leckie Tess Counts Frances Barbe Lucille Cook to Marshall College Huntington Miss Catherine Rhoden and Rummel Anderson Ohio State University Columbus John Barbe Berea College Berea Ky M A and Walter Patterson and Neil Flanagan Catholic University Washington William Bennett Barboursville College Barboursville Ky Misses Alice Ready Partlow and Sue Hial Morfit Randolph Macon Woman's College
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Frances Logan
Hazel Leckie
Tess Counts
Frances Barbe
Lucille Cook
Marshall Colege
Nuntington
Catherine Rhoden
Rummel Anderson
Ohio State University
Columbus
John Barbe
Berea College
Berea
M. A
Walter Patterson
Neil Flanagan
Catholic University
Washington
William Bennett
Barboursville College
Barboursville
Alice Ready Partlow
Sue Hial Morfit
Randolph-Macon Womans College
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promote Flesh and Health
An old style promotion extols McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a modern flesh and health builder. Claims include rapid weight gains for children and adults, with testimonials and list of colleges and individuals endorsing the product. Local notices cover missionary society meetings and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
McCoy
Goodvkoonts Drug Co
McCoy's
Welch Personal Notes Highlight Holiday Travels
Miss Bert Ofterdinger returned from Bridgeport Ohio after Christmas with her parents. Miss Grace Willock came back from Lexington Kentucky after holidays with her parents. Mrs Alcie Riddle returned from Tennessee to visit relatives. Miss Mabel Slack spent holidays in Louisville with relatives. Ben W Curry returned from Roanoke after business. Alex B Maheod architect Bluefield was a visiting professional yesterday. Miss Lois Robinson of Honaker Virginia was weekend guest of Miss TV to CH Pe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Jones
Bramwell
Ethel Bowen
New York
Europe
Maurice Watts
Bluefield
Welch
Floyd Cunningham
James Caffee
Eckman
Ben Barker
Carter Hotel
Frank Sams
J. A. Bays
D. D
Bland Street Methodist Church
Alex Mahood
L. B. Hoppe
Gary Methodist Church
Effie Beavers
Louisa
Dave Houston
Lois Robinson
Honaker
Rabbis Arrested in Ukraine for Bolshevik Conspiracy
In Riga several Jewish rabbis were detained by authorities in Ukraine on charges of conspiring against the Bolsheviks. The arrests highlight tensions between religious leaders and the ruling regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riga
Ukraine
Bulgarian Herb Tea claim of longevity from H H Von Schlick
In a 1920s style pitch, H H Von Schlick of Marvel Products promotes Bulgarian Herb Tea as a fountain of youth. He recounts meeting Boris Marokeff, claiming the tea rebuilds vitality, aids recovery from illnesses, and guards against influenza. He offers a five months’ treatment by mail for $1.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. von Sehnek
Marvel Products Co
Locust Street
Pittsburg
Boris Marokeff
Bulgaria
Mr. von Schlick
Mr. von Sehlick
Mr. von Schilick
H. H. von Schlick
Welch Briefs Local Marriage Licenses and Dance Plans
Marriage licenses issued for William Runion and Dorcas Church of Ashland and Onwill Ratcliff and Hazel Williams of Roderfield. Memorial Hall hosts a real dance with Paul Specht Carolina Club Boys, expected to draw a large out-of-town crowd and praised by press notices. Police arrest Newton Brawley on highway robbery charges linked to Wythe County VA. deputy to transfer him for trial. Charlie H Payne resigns as county traffic officer to run a Ford agency in Pineville Wyoming County. Mrs. J Rhodes suffers a slight leg fracture. resting at home after aiding a man with a dislocated shoulder at Eckman club house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Runion
Dorcas Church
Ashland
Onwill Ratcliff
Hazel Williams
Roderfield
Memorial Hall
Prince of Wales
Paul Specht
Carolina Club Boys
McDowell County
Newton Brawley
Boy Yost
Wythe County
Brawley
Virginia
Wythe
Charlie H. Payne
Pineville
Wyoming County
Ford Agency
Mr. Payne
William Thomas
City Council to Install New Street Lights on Business Streets
At yesterday's council meeting Mayor Blakely introduced B P Rouse of the Appalachian Power Company who outlined plans and figures for placing new street lights along the business streets after a brief discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakely
B. P. Rouse
Appalachian Power Company
Lighting Up the City Explained Steps
A detailed explanation was given outlining what would be required to illuminate the city. Key points covered included infrastructure upgrades, power sources, and timelines for implementation.
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Emma Peck
Episcopal Guild
L. J. Sheppard
Reynolds Avenue
Parent-Teacher Association
Harrison Street
al Negley
B. R. Cawthorne
Nomeka Cawthorne
First National Bank
Roy Beckett
Justice of the Peace
O. O. Karnes
Beckett
D. B. Price
L. N. Lambert
Concord Scrubs
Bluefield High
Hotel
Bankranpt
W. H. Easter
O. E. Susong
J. S. Chambers
R A Meadows
Lilly Land Company
Cascara
Bell CO. Srom
Algonquin Coal Securities Co
Algonquin Coal Co
Als
Meg
Sones
Sliws Quartet
Grocers
Mulkey Salt Company
Detrott, Mich
Social News
McDoweLl
Lynchburg
Wilson Anderson
Ohio Wesleyan
Delaware
Janice Vermillion
Burbridge Payne
Thomas Williams
Paul Mitchell
Maurice Herzburn
A. Strother, Jr
Ralph Kirchner
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Zeb Herndon
Hatfield Smith
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
James Rice
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Elizabeth and
Thelma Johnson
Virginia Intermont College
Bristol
Charles Mor
Missionary Society
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church, South
G. W. Howard
J. Harvey Williams
J. W. Luther
Williams
O. J. Hunter
T. F. Heuritse
L. Ek. Woods
Presbyterian Auxiliary
Mra. Badgett
A. W. Stellar
Virginia Avenue
Ooten
Graham Sale
Cooper
Harry Walker
Warner Hutson
Gail Carter
J. H. Lockwood
Lockwood
Marshall College
Huntington
Lester Logan
Cora Logan
Northfork
W. W. Logan
EB. Carter
Herbert Cooper
Jack
Bozie Thornton
Robert Olinger
Dot LeGalley
Alliance
W. A. Wilson
Ralph Counts
G. I. Counts
Richmond Medical College
Richmond
Col
James Elwood Jones
Welch Briefs
Mr. J. Rhodes
Simon Solins
W. Va
Dr. Ben
Tuldren
Dr. Bell
Paul Steece
Carolina Club
Lal
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