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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1925
Page
11
Princeton items include sale offers for a five room cottage near the courthouse and coal prices from Pioneer Coal Co. Rentals list furnished rooms and a housekeeping setup. A marriage license is recorded for C Thomas and Ethel Harrison of Boissevain. Local council and club meetings are noted along with a jail-delivery case and a missing ladies' pocket book reward.
Women turnout in rain reached eighty two as organizers plan to fill the main auditorium with a larger following. Captains are urged to assemble a lieutenant team and prepare for a significant Sunday morning program. Miss Kate Barger and Rose Pine will host the Gleaners class Thursday at 7 30 in the Baptist church classroom.
Dr. S. T. Bird returns to Charleston to attend the legislature session. Miss Goldie Allen arrives from Roanoke to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Lt. H. Perkins. Mrs. Essie Bailey ill but improving. Monica Kennedy had been ill and confined at home. Frank Ross and S. R. Cook of Hiawatha were in town for business with Lilly and Company. Mrs. Ray Hylton and family return from Crozet Virginia.
Old time remedy claims to stop chronic coughs and chest colds quickly. Praises Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as the genuine pine tar honey formula aiding congestion and irritation with safe use for children, selling through druggists.
The party has been visiting relatives for several days, spending time at nearby homes and sharing meals together while catching up on family news and local happenings.
The circuit court criminal court and county court will hold sessions today. Judge Herndon from Welch may discharge the receiver and order sale of Algonquin Coal properties after a referral to a commissioner to determine the companys indebtedness. The criminal court will hear felonies with continuous daily sessions. The county court resumes to appoint deputy sheriffs in Rock district and take oath of office.
Secretary Hughes denied obligations in the Paris pact while Senator Johnson noted abroad leaders disagreed. Attorney General Stone’s Supreme Court nomination cleared by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senate held memorial services for Lodge Brandee and Colt. A $71,595,123 appropriation bill for justice commerce labor and state agencies reported to the House. Senate rejected elevating 13 battleships to match British range. Supreme Court dismissed two soldiers bonus challenges. Hoover urged continued support for American relief organizations in the coming years.
Prof McCutcheon of the Merchants Association argues for more payrolls in Princeton to boost local prosperity. He cites outflow to mail order houses, calls for homegrown industries, and urges industrial circles to pursue ventures that create jobs and reduce unemployment.
The piece asserts that both issues can be resolved smoothly if addressed with earnest effort and a cooperative outlook, emphasizing a constructive approach. It stresses teamwork and a shared purpose as key to progress.
Marchmont Paying Man and Mrs. J H Clifton laud Pepgen as a tonic that restored appetite and sleep, boosted energy, and eased stomach trouble after years of discomfort. The ad cites claims from Bluefield residents, with Pepgen sold by local druggists and imitations warned.
The notice reports over a quarter of a million bottles sold since Pepren’s market entry and about five thousand statements from doctors nurses and druggists praising its ability to treat stomach kidney and liver diseases. It notes additional recommendations by word of mouth from numerous users.
Velvet in pastel shades dominates city social scenes in Welch and McDowell County gatherings. Outfits range from severely plain frocks to ones with ostrich fringe, reflecting smart function style.
Social notes report Marjorie Belcher hosting a Saturday surprise party at home for her mother Mrs L L Belcher with guests including Mrs G L Counts and several others. The piece also notes a McDowell American Legion Auxiliary membership drive led by Gail Dudgeon and a bridge luncheon hosted by Ollie Tye and Lorena Williams at Twin Branch with prizewinners named.
Marriage licenses issued for five couples in Welch area with ages and hometowns listed. A hospital death follows the illness of Mrs. Bessie Campbell age 35, wife of W M Campbell of New Hall, leaving six children. Senior high school principals prepare for a county athletic meet at Welch with literary contests. Real estate agent Robert Gaines fined for disorderly conduct after a pool room fight. A two ton truck from Keystone overturned on Lardgraff bridge flooding its cargo. Welch high beat Northfork by 29 to 1 in boys basketball. girls game Welch Northfork forfeited 2 0 to 0.
Miss Eleanor Armour will entertain the Virgil club tomorrow evening at her home on Hobart street. Several visitors including Paul Jones of Middleport Ohio and Keil Anderson of Bluefield are in town for the week, with updates on illness and school resumed for Miss Eloise Beavers. Princess Marie Louise plans Africa hunt in February.
Smiley Bible Class explored forgiveness from Luke and biblical examples. Speakers Chashk. Smithey and H. K. Barbe led discussion noting forgiveness as divine yet not a substitute for just punishment. A Welch case of alleged mistreatment illustrated differing male and female impulses toward forgiveness.
A sermon outline notes mercy over revenge from St Mark chapter four verse twenty four. Speakers Judge James A. Strother and A Hufferd present the coming Sunday subject.
The Lambert Memorial Bible Class studied The Lord's Supper from Luke twenty two. The lesson linked fellowship at meals to mutual love, warned about treachery, and urged thankfulness in communion. Large attendance from Hemphill and Big Four pledged to bring one new member next Sunday.
Neuritis may affect a single nerve or many nerves. Joint-Ease is advertised as a quick penetrating remedy to rub on affected parts for about one minute, leaving no residue. It claims to loosen stiff joints reduce swelling and relieve pain, with thousands of tubes sold daily at local pharmacies for 60 cents.
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