Princeton and Surrounding Coalfields News Roundup
News of Princeton and nearby coalfields covers rental notices on Mercer and Douglas avenues, traffic sign updates at Walker and Main junction, and street paving on North Walker. Local events include the Prince ton Business Men's Club banquet at Virginian Hotel, a colonial tea at First Baptist, and high school basketball with Princeton teams and Matoaka quintets. Also noted are a three hour Legion dance, city council work on Walnut and Second streets, an illustrated lecture by game warden A B Brooks, film at Royal theatre, and revival services led by Dr Trigg M Thomas with train plans from Mullens.
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North Walker
Main Streets
Center
Mercer Streets
Walker Street
College Street
Hale Avenue
Princeton Business Men's Club
Virginian Hotel
Princeton
Matoaka High
Princeton High
Matoaka
Legion Post
Legion Hall
Linderman
Bluefield
Muate
A. B. Brooks
Brooks
Wild Life League of
West Virginia
Reserved Seat Exchange Notice at Hale Pharmacy
Seat exchange opens January 17 with morning and afternoon intervals. Reserve seats from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Hale Pharmacy.
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Hale Pharmacy
Presbyterian Service At East Radford Church
The Presbyterian church led by Rev C H Phipps invites all to Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning sermon at 11 on The Possibilities and Dynamics of the Re Created Life The Lambs Wife and an evening service at 7 30 with Dr W E Gilbert of East Radford Va delivering a special address The day includes music and a post service dinner followed by a yearly canvass by church officers.
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Presbyterian
C. H. Phipps
Christian Endeavor
East Radford
Princeton Personalities and Local Movements
Miss Hazel Thompson and Bess Shannon came from Athens on a shopping trip. Mrs. W. L. Johnson of McDowell attends F. A. Bolin’s funeral. Mrs. R. H. Clatterbaugh, recently ill, shows marked improvement. John Fredeking returns from Philadelphia business trip. A. E. Caffee to spend days in New York. H. W. Straley attends Charleston legislature opening. Sheriff Crumpecker away in Putnam County on official business. Chas. T. Daniel of Bluefield visits friends there. R. Dodd of Alleghany Insurance Agency leaves for Huntington on business.
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Princeton
Hazel Thompson
Bess Shannon
Athens
W. L. Johnson
McDowell
F. A. Bolin
R. H. Clatterbaugh
John Fredeking
Philadelphia
A. E. Caffee
New York
H. W. Straley
Charleston
Sheriff Crumpecker
Putnam County
Chas. T. Daniel
Bluefield
R. Dodd
Alleghany Insurance Agency
Huntington
Princeton Rotary hears call for more industries needed
Wilford McCutcheon, secretary of the Princeton Merchants Association, urged the Rotary Club to attract more industries to Princeton. He cited 226 local concerns employing about 1,100 residents plus 1,800 Virginian Railway workers, totaling roughly 457,651 monthly income and $45 per capita. He argued for higher wages to $50 and for better water, sanitation, and sewerage to lure investment. The program also featured remarks on West Virginia’s tourism prospects and local historical notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford Mcrutcheon
Princeton Merchants’ Association
Rotary Club
Princeton
McCutcheon
Virginian Railroad
Rotarians Hear Song and Piano in Meeting
Brown spoke to the Rotary club and Merel Calloway, a Rotarian, played the piano. Dr Thornton presided. Near the end the unsanitary Mercer street was noted for slush mud and water.
Burial of Confederate Veteran F A Bolin in Lost Cause Flags
Funeral services for F A Bolin will be held at 10 AM at his daughter Mrs H H Ball's home on North Walker Street. Bolin left a letter detailing burial wishes, including dressing in his Confederate uniform and placing battle flags at his bier. Civil War veterans will participate as taps sounds mark the interment.
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F. A. Bolin
H. H. Ball
North Walker Street
Criminal Court Session Pauses Until Tuesday Morning
The criminal court adjourned briefly with cases heard yesterday. The jury found Frank Flynn guilty of maiming a colored woman at Giotto. Wilt’s moonshine case on Crane Creek was continued to January 26. A grand larceny case involved a colored man named Milt accused of stealing about twenty five ripe hens from Caswell Creek Coal and Coke Company, with feathers found around his home. He claimed the chickens followed him home.
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Criminal Court
Frank Flynn
Giotto
W. M. Jeffries
Crane Creek
Wilt
Blagman
Milt
Caswell Creek Coal and Coke Company
Oscar Bennett
New Owners Take Over The Princeton Pharmacy
The Princeton Pharmacy has new owners led by Alec Mahood Charles Mahood and Dr Litz with Dr James M 2 of Bluefield as manager They will keep the name and continue service while planning store room changes and a new fountain The Mahood brothers will continue their law practice locally and not manage the day to day operations The pharmacy was founded thirteen years ago by KE IL Bay and G H Crumpecker
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Princeton Pharmacy
James M. 2
Bluefield
Medical College of Virginia
White Pharmey
Alec Mahood
Charles Mahood
Princeton
Dr. Litz
Mahood Brothers
KE. IL. Bay
G. H. Crumpecker
Bid Notice for Hotel Princeton and Restaurant Fixtures
The trustee in bankruptcy of Hotel Princeton and Restaurant invites bids for the fixtures of the hotel and restaurant in bulk, with bids due by January 2, 1925. W. H. Baster, Trustee in Bankruptcy.
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Hotel
Princeton
W. H. Baster
Candy for Beauty Swamps Jones Street Shop
Arthur Mack’s confectionery kitchen on Jones street is flooded with women buying his beauty bane chocolate candy advertised to have beautifying properties. The item, described as a mystery aid to beauty, draws a steady stream of customers seeking the sought after effect.
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England
Candy
Arthur Mack
Jones Street
Aspirin Gargle Instructions from Bayer Tablets
A simple gargle for tonsillitis involves dissolving two Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in four tablespoonfuls of water and gargling the throat thoroughly. Repeat in two hours if necessary. Use only genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin marked with the Bayer Cross, available in tin boxes of twelve tablets for a few cents.
New Purchasing System Adopted by McDowell County Court
McDowell County Court adopted a new purchasing system with department heads issuing requisitions to the county clerk for approval by the court. Regular inventories will be taken every three months. The court authorized purchasing a steam pump for the road department and a carload of reinforced concrete pipe. Dr. J. E. Brown was named assistant health officer and assistant coroner, effective March 1. Salary ordinance set through June 30. C. C. Hale’s $15,000 bond as assessor approved. Road changes at Anvil Yard near Iseger approved with Norfolk and Western.
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McDowell County
Councourt
C. C. Hale
Geaser
Anvil Yard
Iseger
Norfolk and Western
Mrs G W Cartwright to Be Interred This Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. G W Cartwright who died Thursday night at her home will be held Sunday at 2 PM in Welch Baptist church. Born in McDowell County she was the daughter of Alec Beavers and wife of Ruth Mitchell before marrying Cartwright. Surviving children include Jeff Cartwright Julius Cartwright Bill Cartwright and J R Rutledge among others. The Eastern Star will conduct the burial at Cartwright cemetery with a long list of pallbearers and honored guests.
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G. W. Cartwright
McDowell County
Havaco
Alec Beavers
Ruth Mitchell
T .A. Lambert
Gail T. Carter
C. D. Brewster
J. H. Lockwood
Paul W. Jones
O. J. Hunter
C. H. Payne
Floyd Waldron
I. C. Turner
James French Strother
G. L. Counts
H. G. Camper
W. J. Hatfield
B. F. Williams
R. F. Waldron
George Lambert
I. ©. Herndon
8. A. Daniel
A. C. Hufford
Bronchuline Emulsion Promises Fast Cough Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Bronchuline Emulsion as a powerful cough conqueror. It claims rapid relief for stubborn coughs, advising readers to ask local druggists like Bluefield Pharmacy and East End Pharmacy for a bottle, and notes the medicine contains no chloroform or dope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Pharmacy
East End Pharmacy
Fairview Pharmacy
Narrow Escape as Car Plunges Over Embankment
P. S. Walker of Davy narrowly escaped death when his Ford roadster plunged off the road in heavy fog about 100 feet from the highway. The car rolled down a bank, caught in tree branches, and hung halfway down before a railroad worker nearby summoned help. Walker, employed by Welch Flour and Produce Co., was rushed home for treatment with bruises to the head and body but no serious injuries. The accident occurred about 7 a.m. near Gee's store at Shannon Branch.
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P. S. Walker
Davy
Walker
Welch Flour and Produce Company
Br. B. Martin
Gee
Shannon Branch
Welch Rotary Club Meets for Ladies Night Plans
The Welch Rotary Club met yesterday at noon in the Baptist church. Graham Sale presided in President Louise Woods absence who is at West Virginia. The program was well attended and an evening event in store. Plans for the coming ladies night were discussed and promised to be a wonderful affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Rotary Club
Keptist
Graham Sale
Louise Woods
West Virginia
Rotary Club develops plans and resignations noted in Charleston
The Charleston Rotary discussed attending the April district convention in Clarksburg and read a Charleston Club invitation for Welch members to attend a banquet the night before the convention. Frank Sams resigned after long service as scout master, with the board to consider a successor. Fred Elichert spoke on neglected Rotary duties, program led by Ben Curry, and visitors P D Woods Blutfield George Swope Welch Eddie O'Toole Welch H T Graham Anawalt attended.
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Charleston
Rotary
Clarksburg
Welch Club
Frank Sams
Sims
Sams
Fred Elichert
Ben Curry
P. D. Woods
Blutfield
George Swope
Welch
Eddie O'Toole
H. T. Graham
Anawalt
Local social notes from Welch and nearby towns
Jaeger businessman Y L Anvil visited Welch yesterday. Eva Ramey of Winchester is visiting brother John Ramey in the city. Dr. B B Downs returned from a Charleston business trip. Dr A G Rutherford came back from Bluefield after Mercer Medical Society banquet. Josephine Litz, after a minor hospital operation, rests well. she is Judge M O Lita’s daughter. Mrs McGinnis Hatfield visited Northfork yesterday. A W Stellar was a Bluefield business visitor. Mrs Daisy Early, ill, has resumed county road work duties. Karl Blevins Hemphill and Miss Ocie Mullins Welch left Welch hospital after tonsil and adenoid removals. C D Badger Gary underwent abdominal surgery at Welch Hospital No 1.
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Y L. Anvil
Jaeger
Welch Yesteday
Eva Ramey
Winchester
John Ramey
B. B. Downs
Charleston
A. G. Rutherford
Bluefield
Mercer Medical Society
Josephine Litz
Josephine
M. O. Lita
McGinnis Hatfield
Northfork
A. W. Stellar
Daisy Early
Karl Blevins
Hemphill
Ocie Mullins
Welch
Welch Hospital
C. D. Badger
Gary
Welch Hospital No. 1
London fashion shifts from somber to bright scarves
In London, the fad for somber ties fades quickly as Bond Street haberdashers showcase bright scarfs with exotic stripes and oriental effects. Fashion experts say noisy ties appear in winter and summer, signaling a shift in style tastes.
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London
Bond Street Haberdashers
Eay
City elects Tyree chief of police and Hutton night officer
At a special city hall meeting P R Tyree was named chief of police to replace resigning Robert E Yost. Charlie Hutton was appointed night policeman succeeding Burley McComas. Tyree received council support after ten applications were reviewed and promotion was based on service and proven ability.
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P. R. Tyree
Robert E. Yost
Squire A. C. Hufford
Charlie Hutton
Tyree
Blakely
Charlie Huton
Mr. Yost
Houston
Sam Solins
L. A. Osborne
Beech Street
Ben Howard
Safety First Banquet In Gary Saturday Night
The fifteenth annual safety boosting banquet of United States Coal and Coke Company will be held at the Gary House tonight. The event draws notable interest for its focus on workplace safety and recognition of safety efforts within the company.
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Gary
United States Coal and Coke Company
Gary House
Licenses to Wed Listed by County Clerk in Welch
The county clerk issued licenses to wed for Claud Abildna and Carlota L Villarre a both of Gary and Archie Labon to Leola Caloway of Big Sandy. Dr. A G Rutherford hospital official attended a Bluefield banquet for a Mercer and McDowell medical society meeting to plan for the West Virginia Medical Society in June 1925. Welch Chapter Eastern Star memorial services are set for 8 pm in the Masonic Temple honoring Mrs G W Cartwright.
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Claud Abildna
Carlota L. Villarrea
Gary
Archie Labon
Leola Caloway
Big Sandy
A. G. Rutherford
Welch Hospital No. 1
McDowell County Medical Society
West Virginian
Bluefield
Mercer County Medical Society
Mercer
McDowell County Medical Societies
West Virginia Medical Society
McDowell County
The
West Virginia Medical Association
Welch Chapter
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
G. W. Cartwright
Two enraged bulls battle in Madrid public square
Two bulls tied to carts collide in Madrid center, locking horns in a brutal fight that leaves both animals bloodied and exhausted in the street as bystanders watch. The pair rupture their harnesses and collapse after the clash.
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Madrid
Prize for a smell rose fragrance from old-fashioned roses
London reports the Royal Horticultural Society will award a prize for a rose with the delightful fragrance of the old-fashioned varieties. The award aims to honor outstanding aroma in a modern cultivar reflecting classic garden roses.
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London
The
Royal Horticultural Society
Senator Hoge proposes year tags with county clerks checks
Senator Robert L. Hoge of Point Pleasant proposes a plan to reform auto licensing by using state issued original tags with yearly small county tags to show year of issue. He opposes full transfer of license issuance to county clerks, citing value of Charleston records for tracing cars and criminals and urging a statewide solution.
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Robert L. Hoge
Point Peasant
Mason
Jackson
Roane
Hogg
Ohio
Charleston
State Road Commission
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Mercer St
Douglas Ave
W. F. Viers
Highland Avenue
Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
RK. KE. Thornton
Princeton Independents
Tazewell
Walnut
Second Streets
F. J. Kyle
Paramount
Arthur Stringer
Movis
Royal Theatre Today
United States
Agnes Ayres
Antonio Moreno
Presbyterian Church
Trigg M. Thomas
Dr. Thomas
Mullens
Thomas
Gladys Meredith
Bilurtis
Douglass Avenue
P. W
Center Street
Bath
Courthouse
Low Cas Y Rice
Asa KE. Davis
McGuire Barber Shop
Dillard
Mia
Crumpecker
Sherif
Bays
Baltic
John B Rogers
Racketts
Public Library
Paris
Aregaco
Secretary of
Merchants Association
Rotary Club of
Buckhannon
Fish and Game Commission
Rotarians
Mississippi River
Pendleton
First Methodist Church
Photoplay Magazine
Wasteland
Royal Today
J. E. Brown
Keystone
Welch Personall
Police
Gary Club House
Gil Cassell
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
Judge Cassell
Williamson Bureau of
Cincinnati
Welch Briefs
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