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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1925

Page

2

Sunday School Faith and Pantomime Parables At Princeton

Princeton social notes describe ready attendance and zeal for Sunday school with plans for fifty new members. Sunshine Class meets at 7:30 p.m. in the church basement. The BY. 1. U. presents pantomime parables at First Baptist church tonight, with costume and music. Class meeting postponed to Friday at 7:30 in Baptist close room. Princeton personals list local visitors including G W Bell and J H Goad and notes hospital and farm events.

T. FE T. HE. 1 Johny Sunshine Clans of the Christian Church

Branch Wild Life League forms in West Virginia

A local branch of the Wild Life League of West Virginia was organized at a Monday night meeting with many sportmen hunters and supporters present. Officers include Hartley Sanders president W J Malcolm first vice president Sutcheon second vice president Dr W C Epling secretary and Dr Carl Smith treasurer. Committees cover fishing hunting game preserves membership and related duties with members named. Next meeting scheduled at the Virginian Hotel on Monday night.

Wild Life League of West Virginia Wild Life League Hartley Sanders W. J1. Malcolm Sutcheon W. C. Ep Ajax Smith C. S. Spangler R. WB. Jackson W. C. Fletcher A. P. Spangler Spangler John Reynolds Jim Osborne Nelson Black B. Whitt J. C. Lilly R. BE Jackson W. H. Wallingford J. 13 Lambert Carl Smith J. M. Belcher

Paul Pierce Acquitted Maiming Harve Lucas

In circuit court the state faced Jamie K ing ie indicted for house breaking and larceny. A confession led to a nine month sentence with credit for prior imprisonment. The maiming case against Harve Lucas proceeded with twelve jurors remaining. Witnesses testified Paul Pierce allegedly struck Lucas, who after the fight bore injuries described as resembling someone run through a threshing machine.

Jamie Kingie Priosner Patil Pan Meareo Harve Lutas Paul Price Harve Lucas Circuit Court Lucas Pierce

Not Guilty Verdict and Local Court Hearings

A jury returned a not guilty verdict in one case. Several hearings are set for this morning including Stewart F blackwell facing embezzlement charges and Essie Poole charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. Independents aim to defeat Morris Harvey with Dilaly Rhodes as high school coach and former star. The Princeton Independents boast a 25th straight win after a 28 to 17 victory over Mullens, with Rhodes Mahood Pendicton Rice Thorn likely starting tonight.

Stewart F. Blackwell Essie Poole Morris Harvey Dilaly Rhodes Princeton Independents Morris-Harvey Kades Orat Keyser Collegians Independents Mullens Quint Mullens

Business Men Back Huckster License Tax Plan

The Business Men's Club endorsed a proposed license tax on hucksters and street vendors, presented by the Merchants Association for council action at the next meeting. The club discussed securing a daily city newspaper, agreeing to fund Ed Bentley of Lebanon, Tennessee, for the effort. Four new members were admitted, and the group planned to boost membership.

Merchants Association Ed ‘Bentley Lebanon Tenn Bentley

Circuit Court Sits Through Busy Session

Judge Herndon led a lengthy circuit court session yesterday morning crowding the county court from its new adjoining courtroom. The county court took its time and issued no contempt findings against the Welch jurist. A few chancery matters were heard.

Herndon Clicuit

Dismissals Follow Docket Delays in Algonquin Securities Case

The Algonquin Coal Securities Company suit against the Algonquin Coal Company and others was debated at length. The court said a decree could not enter until the receiver gave an account of his stewardship, with attorneys to draft a comprehensive decree. Separate notes mention revivals, theater plans, school sports, an Americanism lecture, a drunken arrest, and local notices including theater ads and coal prices.

Algonquin Coal Securities Algonquin Coal Company Et Atl His &Twardship

Sensational Developments Expected in Cunningham Death Probe

Wheeling West Virginia January 20 sensational developments in the probe of the mysterious death of Miss Bertha Cunningham twenty four of Clarksburg at the North Wheeling hospital are promised by A G Schiffler Ohio county prosecutor at a formal inquest to be conducted by Coroner R G Hobbs Physicians who attended Miss Cunningham have been instructed to say nothing pending the inquest while the prosecutor and coroner refuse to divulge results of their investigations at present.

Wheeling W. Va Bertha Cunningham Clarksburg North Wheeling Hospital A. G. Schiffler Ohio County R. G. Hobbs Findlay Misa Cunningham

Lost Sunday pocket book recovered by reward

A Princeton note reports a lost Sunday pocket book found and to be returned for a reward to Mrs. B. L. Thomas in Valley View Addition Princeton. The county clerk issued a marriage license for Grover C. McComas and Emma K. Stepleton of Welch. County court only briefly met to appoint deputy sheriffs for Rock district as records will show their names. Essie Bailey's condition improved. her father Rev. Thomas Priddy returned to the coal fields. COATA New River stokeless eye cost and Pioneer Coal Co. price listed.

B. L. Thomas Valley View Addition Princeton County Clerk's Office Grover C. McComas Ite Emma K. Stepleton Welch Rock District Essie Bailey Thomas Priddy

Surprise party honors Mrs Herzbran in Welch home

Mrs Ti Kaizen and Mrs Lee Bilars hosted a surprise birthday party for their mother Mrs J Herzbran at Kaizen home. Guests arrived to find her already there. prizes awarded for bridge and word games. refreshments and a birthday cake served. Guilds and social groups hold Thursday meetings as Welch community notes flow with local visits and upcoming arrangements for crippled children care through Rotary and Shrine support.

TI. Kaizen Lee Bilars J. Herzbran Kaizen J. B. Holler Wiegand Tierzbrun The Methodist Church L. H. Woods

Boy Jumps From Moving Train Sparks Fearful Chase

A six year old boy on a Fairmont to Gary journey awoke during a stop at Mohawk and leaped from the moving coach. The child, dreaming of his mother, ran along the track as the train pulled away and was later found by officials in Welch. The incident prompted a search and involved Superintendent Jindleston of Mohawk mine. Local notices follow, including community updates from War Eagle and Welch, and memorial resolutions for Mrs Armanda Cartwright.

Dora McCorkle Fairmont Gary Mohawk Nother

Rotary aids crippled boy to attend business college

Edward W. Womack, chairman of the Welch Rotary Club crippled children's committee, helps a nineteen year old one-armed boy pursue education at a business college. The committee handles cases of crippled children aged fourteen or under, but this case was brought to the directors for consideration.

Edward W. Womack Welch Rotary Club Rotary Club Wader Womack Bowyd

Aspiroval Cold Remedy Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Aspiroval as superior to whiskey for colds and flu. It claims laboratories endorse the two minute relief, with a money back guarantee if symptoms do not fade. It urges purchase at drugstores and consumption by adults and children alike.

Everyody

District Governor to Address Welch Kiwanis Meeting

Welch Kiwanis Club hosts district governor Warren A. Wilson for the noon program at the Baptist church Wharaday. The meeting marks Kiwanis anniversary and Harding Memorial Week with plans to fund a Harding memorial in Stanley Park Vancouver. The project, international in scope, echoes President Harding on friendship between Canada and the United States and includes a pledge to uphold goodwill and fellowship.

Welch Kiwanis Club Warren A. Wilson Kiwanis Clubs Harding Kiwanis International Stanley Park Vancouver B. C Canada United States T Harding

Governor to Attend Kiwanis State Meeting in Sistersville

District Governor Warren A. Wilson departs Sunday for Sistersville to attend the state Kiwanis meeting with trustees and related events planned by the entertainment committee.

Goveror Warren A. Wilson Sistersville The Kiwanis Rustees

Miss Huth C Philpott Dies at 28 in Yukon

Miss Huth C Philpott aged twenty eight sister of Mrs D D Hatfield of Yukon died Monday night at 9 oclock at the Hattie home. Death was caused by heart failure. The body prepared for burial by J W Luther Welch and sent to Gassett Va for burial. Miss Philpott was a school teacher at Yukon and had many friends in the county since coming from Bassett. Names, dates, and places are given for context.

Huth C. Phinnott D. D. Hatfield Yukon Hattie J. W. Luther Welch Gassett

American Legion Drive Boosts Membership Effort

A heated court session ends with a 650 dollar sentence as the American Legion drive heats up announced at the Memorial Building. Captain Powell reports Red Sea and Blue team actions with Coach Bell Eubank guiding the Blues while Den nen rumors circulate. A large Memorial Building meeting is set for the evening with planned entertainment and a surprise for Red Collier, promising value for members.

American Legion Memorial Trai Bob Powell Red Sea Bell Eubank Blues Hie Chick Dennen

War Eagle News Business Trip Reports

Ken McCormick made a business trip to Williamson where Mandy Ceo was mentioned. W Coffey spent two days in Willison for business matters. Kark Cine and Vetle were noted, and Pred went to Laegur on Saturday to take up some tasks.

Charlie West Big Sandy War Eagle P. B. Moring Seaboard Aly Ling Railway Company Lurich Nettie Pannel Cambria Fred D. Price Lawrence Cole Williams Mstsey Clara Bessie Holbrook War Eagle Mines Te Dorine Wilson Lenoir Lvemnt H. A. Radford Williamson Fogieman Glen Alum Ken McCormick Williamson Mandy W. Coffey Willison Kark Cine Iui Laegur

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