Bridge party invitations mark Princeton social season
In Princeton social circles Mrs. Albert Reynolds Jr invites guests to a Friday afternoon and a Saturday afternoon bridge run in honor of her sister Mrs. Smith of Atlanta who is visiting. Rebecca Lodge No. 205 schedules a 7:00 PM meeting with a one hour social period after, requesting members to invite a friend. Local personals note several residents visiting, traveling, or visiting relatives, with scattered town business and social activities.
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Albert Reynolds, Jr
Rebecca Lodge
Wonderful Subject for Sunday Morning at First Baptist
The article invites readers to study John 14 1 81 on comforting Jesus messages to disciples. It notes the disciples’ fear after Jesus hinted at departure and resurrection, urging trust in God and in Jesus. It promotes Sunday school, asks for 200 women, and welcomes visitors to the First Baptist Church class.
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Risa
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1St Bantist Church
Princeton Paragraphs Recap of Local News Events
Local court actions appoint J I Caudill as administrator estate Monrow Sexton. Marriages licenses issued for Caldwell Phampson and Mender Cox. Princeton High School announces first football squad with Abe Mahon as coach building school pride. The stage, theatre and court cases feature Hannold Alden descendant actor Mohart Bosworth. Court actions seek damages 81000 in a household goods case. Community events include class meetings, basketball games against Beckley and Clarksburg, and street improvements on Mercer and Main streets.
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Abe Mahon
Usty Rhodesiy Comehit
Cormany
Krath Stull
Ralph Hale
Ed Thornton
Howard Baker
Newell Carver
Ashy Fletcher
Freeman Brook
Am Evans
Cheater Bailey
Ph Fry
Kenneth McCay
Day Leaghe
Ayineton
Huckster Tax License Rejected by City Council
In a regular meeting last night the Princeton city council rejected a proposed buck aster license tax ordinance after objections from many independent dealers and prominent citizens. The crowded chamber showed strong sentiment as committees from local organizations were informed funds would be used for city needs.
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Princeton
Harry Hale Arrested on a Whiskey Charge
Former Mercer county deputy sheriff Tiurry Tile, arrested in Princeton by State Prohibition Officer EB 1 Radford on Miss Roxie Beasley’s information. Hale, found with a pint bottle, was detained at the hotel and brought to Sheffield to appear before a United States commissioner.
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Tiurry Tile
Mercer County
Princeton
Radford
Teckley
Roxie Beasley
Muntington
Misa Hale
Hutel Princeton
November Court Ends With Appointments Of Special Receiver
The November session of the circuit court adjourned after accepting John Neal as special receiver of Algonquin Coal Securities Company and naming Roy T Wright to succeed him. Commissioner H M Tanner to convene creditors and report liens and priorities by April fifteenth. Prairie dogs’ diets noted as similar to cattle as they raid western grazed lands.
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John
Neal
Alcons Coat Company
Hiame
Algonquin Coal Securities Company
Algonquin Coal Company
Chats
Herndon
Roy T. Wright
Defendnunt
H. M. Tanner
Blackwell Guilty Jury Returns Verdict in Forgery Trial
A Raleigh county jury found S. Blackwell guilty after a day long trial for forgery and embezzlement. The defense asked to set aside the verdict, and Judge Dillon will decide. Blackwell’s mother fainted upon the verdict, and court adjourned with the case to resume later. Meanwhile I. H. Poule faces forgery charges in a separate note-forging scheme involving Tommy Cox and Floyd Worley. Cox testified against Poole after the alleged plot unraveled, and Cox became a state witness as the case proceeded.
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S. Flackwell
Dillon
Mackwell
Yesterlay
Ther Criminal Court
Blackwell
I. H. Poule
Lommy Cox
Floyd Worley
Raleigh County
Poole
Finyd Worley
Worley
Cox
Poots
Sun Oan Crlal
Missionary Society Meets in Welch Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal South met at the Welch church with about sixty members. Topics included "From family Cent Societies to a World Sisterhood," led by Mrs. Wenritue, with reports from Mrs. Rutherford, Mrs. Worley and Mrs. Reeves. Advisory board to meet February second Tuesday. Mrs. Howard as local chairman and committee named.
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Missionary Rooteey
Woman's Missionary Society
Methodist
Robert Reeves
Lawton
Wedgewood
Worley
Geo. W. Howard
Local Couples Married in County Clerk Office Yesterday
Several couples were married in the county clerk’s office yesterday including Jon Dary and Elizabeth Tinka of Premier, Robert Brown and Wat ford Simmons of Welch, L Waldwin and Poris Corfen of Sneger, plus the infant of Mr and Mrs Orat Rose of Wilcoo died Wednesday at their home and burial is today at Wilcos cemetery. A mine accident fatally injured Arthur Cole in Pinney, Va, and his body was shipped for burial. The Troubadour Mule Quartet will perform at Memorial tonight. Mary Lakon of Lewis Furniture Co is reported missing with sleeping sickness tests pending. Messages of sympathy were extended to G. Maloney on the death of his wife Mary June Maloney.
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Welcte
Warry Colossimo
Northfork
N. Durgesslave
Monteath
M. ‘T. Graham
Annwall
Welch
Sthuraday
Ft. Beach
War
Nesr
S.A. Christie
Jon Dary
Elizabeth Tinka
Robert Brown
Watford Simmons
Bot
L. Waldwin
Poriis Corfen
Sneger
Jes
Orat Rose
Wilcoo
Rose
Wilcos
Aspironal Promises Quick Cold Relief From Elixir
An advertisement touts Aspironal as a superior cold and cough remedy claiming it works twice as fast as whiskey, with guarantees of quick relief within two minutes. It urges readers to buy at druggists, try it, and even share with family, presenting bold claims of safety and effectiveness for all ages.
Kiwanis Club Holds Largest Welch Meeting Ever
Welch Kiwanis club enjoyed its biggest meeting to date with full attendance. Warren A. Wilson, district governor of West Virginia Kiwanis, spoke on the Harding Memorial planned for Stanley Park in Vancouver, B C, and North American good relations through cooperation. J A Osborne reported on the February 6 Indies social, while the Troubadour Male Quartet entertained as part of the Lycean course. Guests included John C Summers former Welch mayor and several regional figures.
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Kiwanis Club
Welch
Agp
Eucaly
Warren A. Wilson
Kiwanis Clubs of
West Virginia
Harding
Stanley Park
Vancouver
B.C
Cevada
North America
J. A. Osborne
Indies
Kiwnatlan
Jay Mace
Buiets
Troubadour
Gvests
John C. Summers
J. Mtg
Huntington
A. WW. Caummings
Clarksburg
HH. S. Henley
Bluntold
Frank Kneeland
New York
Coal Age
P. A. West
T. Connady
H. M. Goldwin
Andrew Leckie
B. W. Rarer
Ed Stultz
Sherli Tatald
Gasoline price up one cent a gallon in Pennsylvania
An Atlantic Refining Company announcement raises motor gasoline to nineteen cents per gallon and 68-70 grade to twenty two cents in Pennsylvania and Delaware effective tomorrow. The change follows broader crude oil price increases with no near supply relief in sight. A separate item notes a convict escaping under a truck hood through London's large gates.
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Pittsburg
Juu
Atlantic Refiring Company
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Uwo
New York
Mid-Continent
Tonkawa
Kentucky
Wortham
Jas
London
Eng
Tragic Fire Destroys Cheatham Family In Anawalt
A gasoline accident started a blaze at the Cheatham home in Anawalt killing a colored man and four young colored boys. John Johnson, nephew of the Cheathams, had gone for kerosene and grabbed gasoline by mistake. The explosion and flames engulfed the three room house in moments, trapping the victims as neighbors fought to save them with limited means.
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Anawalt
Himmett Cheatham
T. C. Cheatham
J. C. Johnson
Cheatham Bhoy
Johnson
Cheatham
Cheatham House
Denuity Cheatham
Deunty Cheatham
Pogahontis
Novel Stunts Highlight Legion Meeting Entertainment
The American Legion gathering featured shaying contests scooter antics and other pranks under Commander Lovell. An Ohio entertainment professional was invited to Welch for the upcoming Legion Minstrel in March. Red team led in membership growth while Blue team withheld counts. Ladies Auxiliary appointed as official dance chaperones. H. J. Ballinger won attendance honors. Entertainment committee named Browe Mitchell and Lafon for next meeting.
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American Legion
Tle
Lovell
John
Ohio
Welch
Legion
Jourft
The
H. J. Ballinger
Browe
Mitchell and Lafon
Dorothy Dwan Becomes Bride of Larry Semon
New York January 22 Larry Semon comedian and Dorotthy Dwan motion picture actress were married at Fordham Manor Reformed church The Rev Oliver Barnfull officiated Harl Hammond Lemons Picture Producing Company president was best man Dwan arrived from Hollywood and the couple planned to return to California soon.
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New York
Larry Semon
Dorotthy Dwan
Fordham Manor Reformed Church
Oliver Barnfull
Harl Hammond
Lemons Picture Producing Company
Semon
Hollywood
Lemon
California
Treasury Postoffice Bill Becomes a Law
Washington and Bordeaux report diverging notes as Congress passes a large treasury postoffice appropriation bill for peace time, while Bordeaux bans saxophones in two restaurants prompting return shipments from the United States.
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Treasury
Washington
Jax
Cooldge
HAR
Bordeaux
France
United States
Beauty doctors to have licenses proposed for beauty shops
Ewily Light, a famed beauty expert, argues beauty requires regulated practice. Miss Lloyd notes extreme obesity or leanness clash with beauty, urging self denial to reduce wrinkles. The American Cosmeticians Society backs licensing to protect patrons, predicting uniform state laws for beauty shops, with Louisiana as the lone state current example.
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Miss Lloyd
American Cosmeticians’ Society
Louisiana
Clever publicity stunt sparksWest Virginia mining dispute
Charleston declares Brookwood Labor College dessert aid a clever publicity stunt. John Laing of Kanawha Coal Operators Association questions 20000 striking miners in tents and cottages, argues miners prefer work in other industries, notes alleged evictions and union legal defense by attorneys.
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Charleston
W. Va
Brookwood Labor College
Katonah
N. C
West Virginia
John Laing
Kanawha Coal Operators’ Association
West Virgini
Pepgen touted as cure for post flu weakness and rheumatic ailments
The ad claims Pepgen restores health after influenza, citing cases where husbands and others regained strength, improved digestion, steadier nerves, and better sleep. It features testimonials from Merc J. J. Raley and P. G. DeShazo praising Pepgen and endorsing Goodykoontz Drug Co. as distributor.
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Merc
J. J. Raley
Greenbrier 8
Mluefeld
Jie
Vepgen
Waxe CO
P. G. DeShazo
Roger Sr
Bluetelt Taxi Co
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Memorial Hospital
Ada Koontz
Bluefield Sanitarium
Louis Lilly
Camp Creek
Mttle
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Daniel Lilly
Burnley Avenue
S.A. Taher
MeNomas
A. H. Shelton
Goodwill
Our City
John Birch
Grace Sawyer
Uinehell
A. L. Bowling
L. G. Bowling
Denny Shull
Tinefield
E. H. Bay
Mattie B. Thomas
T. M. Fry
Miss Allen
Tye
Memorial Hospice
Mercer Ostreet
J. I. Caudill
Monrow Sexton
Iim County
Thomas A. Caldwell
Rhodell
Maggie S. Phampson
Trinceton
Willie F. Mender
Igarnett St. Cox
Duns
Princeton High School
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Mohart Bosworth
Royal Theatre
Sojim Alden
Princia Milling
Caf
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Whaling Shige
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McKee- Rankin Stock Company
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MacBell
Mexico
Hermann
Augustin Daly Stock Company
New York City
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Th Duneat
Houehold
H. HL. Ball
G. W. Bruce
B. Ogle
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HW. Parking
W. K. Riner
G. ¥. Bruce
Princeton Fahboys
Beckley High
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Beethley
Lillyland Company
Loty
Heslrahe
Phot
Cowl
Travel Wat Coal
Moneur Coal Co
City Street
J. Kyle
Mercer Street
Second Street
Hoplist
Baptist Church
Wis
Hell In
Main
J. H. Lilly
Tilty Sain Regements
Cart Jrineeton
Nobseman
Corthhe
Griffith
Harry Hale
Constantinople
Jareq@ Agu
Constantainople
Cavise
Wikt
al Ge Pein
Mcdowell County
Social News
McDowell
Good Fellowship Club
Newman Community Hall
Traide Oier
Lie
Welch Briefs
Trier
Bueeld
Mary Leper
Capias
Arthur Cole
Naiver
Pond Creek
Porahong
Cole
Douglas, Welch Undertaker
Pinney
Mary Lakon
Lewis Murniture Company
Atti
Bluefield
Bro
Mary June Maloney
Mueh G. Maloney
Legion Meeting
Dorothy Dwan
Beauty
Pepgen
J. J. Bailey
Greenbrier Street
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Pepyen
DeShaze
Gauily
Koonty Drug Co
Fultie
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