Murder Trial Opens in Criminal Court with Bluefield Defendant
The term's first murder case is Tom Branch a colored man from Bluefield indicted for killing J A Alston last July on Peck Street Bluefield. Prosecution says shooting was without justification while defense claims self defense as witnesses begin to testify. The dying declaration aided the state stating Alston shot three times while back was turned. Judge Hugh G Woods defends Branch as Russell Ritz aids prosecutors. Additional cases include Henry Tinsley murder Sam Sizemore robbery moonshine case Will Williams and others set for today Frances Bradshaw house breaking and Mac Bradley maiming.
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Criminal Court
Tom Branch
Bluefield
Branch
J. A. Alston
Peck Street
Perry
Hugh GC. Woods
Russell 5S. Ritz
Pola Negri theatrical comeback story captivates city
The famed actress Pola Negri rises from a troubled period to capture public imagination as reports spotlight her resilient comeback. In vivid headlines the piece frames her as a dramatic symbol of revival in a metropolis eager for entertainment.
First Methodist Sunday School Makes Progress
The First Methodist church in this city reports rapid growth in its Sunday school, led by Rev Z B Randall. An adult department contest spurred interest as Judge Hugh G Woods and W D Pendleton taught Men’s Bible classes. A post contest banquet for 300 attendees highlighted the event with music and a festive menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Z. B. Randall
Hugh G. Woods
W. D. Pendleton
Hartley Sanders
I. T. Carr
Beding
W. R. Kidd
General Church News
Mullens Rooters Bring Hundreds to Princeton Tonight
A special train will carry about 200 Mullens supporters to Princeton to back the American Legion basketball team against the Princeton Independents on the high school court. Mullens adds strength from Charleston and Huntington with players Rollins Foresman Sexton Metcalf Slim Henry.
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Mullenites
Princeton
American Legion
Princeton Independents
Bears
Legion
Mullens
Charleston
Huntington
Rollins
Foresman
Ken Sexton
Metcalf
Slim Henry
Bluefield
Henry
Slats Thorn
Pendleton
Rice
Bock
Karnes
Woods
Mahood
Rhodes
Marshall
Stafford
Lisagor
Wood Oxley
Princeton marriage licenses and local notices
County court clerk issued licenses for Arno Cundiff to Gertha Thomas and B Kidd to Susie Haynes while Ioie McBride sues Arthur McBride in chancery. Mercer native Allen Gore dies at 72 after illness, with funeral in Hatcher family cemetery. Sabatini sea adventure film The Sea Hawk debuts at Royal Theatre. Legion Hall hosts a dance with Lou Harbord orchestra on February 5. Infant Lila Warren dies of pneumonia. funeral at Black Oak cemetery. Mrs M I Culbertson of Glen Rogers buried at Oakwood. East Princeton eyeing brick plant with 75 jobs. railroad siding site chosen. East River high School track candidates show promise. Jay League elected Arebhis Debating Club president. Mounting efforts to improve the club. Paramount Lily of the Dust ends at Royal Theatre with Pola Negri. Coal prices listed. rental rooms available.
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Arno W. Cundiff
Coopers
Gertha Thomas
Worth
B. Kidd
Dott
Susie Haynes
Corrinne
Leonard Davis
Fannie J. Harry
Bluefield
Allen T. Gore
Mercer County
Harry D. Gore
Oakvale
Gore
Princeton
Harry Hearn
Mather
Hatcher
Olive Tablets Offer Harmless Calomel Substitute
Thousands prefer Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild laxative that works quickly on the liver without harming teeth. Unlike calomel they avoid gum and tooth damage while easing constipation and dullness. Sold 15c and 30c.
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Dr. Edwards
Umbrellas Rise as Paris Factory Workers Strike
Hundreds of raincoat factory workers in Paris walked the streets with raised umbrellas after sudden payroll cuts. Banners read Why Buy Raincoats When Umbrellas Are So Cheap, expressing contempt for their employers.
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Paris
Public Buildings Rally Lobbies For Princeton Post Office
A nationwide push grows to pass a public buildings bill in the next Congress. Princeton seeks 150000 for a government building and post office, urging allied chambers of commerce to back an omnibus measure before December.
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Congress
Business Men's Club
Chambers of Commerce
Princeton
Chamber of Congress
United States
Postoffice
Postoffice Department
Washington
Bluefield
Boards of Trade
HADDEN'S DEPARTMENT STORE MOVES TO NEW QUARTERS
Hadden's Department Store opens in a new 10 000 square foot building beside the Walker structure after fourteen years in the old site. The store features skylights two display windows and a tile entrance with light oak interior finish. The main floor houses men's furnishings and dry goods while the balcony backs the women's apparel and millinery departments. The move signals progress for the community and marks another step in the store's long regional expansion across Midland.
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Hadden's Department
Walker
Hadden’s
Hadden
Hadden's
Masonic
Mercer Street
Hadden’'s
Midland
Engineer's Wife Praises Pepgen After Recovery
Mrs. Lucy F. Crowe of Alder Street Bluefield says her husband an N Building railroad engineer relishes food as never before after using Pepgen. She details improved appetite digestion and energy and cites thousands of similar testimonials from doctors nurses and druggists. Pepgen made from roots barks and herbs aims to boost digestion nerves and sleep and is sold by The Goodykoontz Drug Co in Bluefield West Virginia with counterfeit warnings.
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Goodykoontz Drug Co
Lucy F. Crowe
Alder St
Bluefield
Crowe
Mr. Crowe
West Virginia
Pepgen Endorsed By Local Resident Mrs Day
Mrs C C Day of 407 Park Street endorses Pepgen after years of nervous indigestion bloating and soreness. She reports relief and renewed strength with improved energy and mood, noting work is now a pleasure rather than a drudgery.
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Pepgen
C. C. Day
Park Street
Welch and McDowell County News Briefs
Welch Society Judge M O Litz leaves for Charleston to resume duties as state supreme judge. Local residents return from business in Charleston, Washington, and New York. A baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. S Cohen. both mother and child reported well. Funeral attendees list follows for Mrs. M K Murphy.
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M. O. Litz
Charleston
Samuel Solin
Welch
National Guard
Grace Payne
Margaret Miller
Pearisburg
W. C. Payne
S. Cohen
A. L. Godfrey
Patanjay Coal Co
Lex
Thomas J. Flanagan
J. W. English
McDowell
B. F. Williams
Riverside Drive
English
Allice May
B. N. Gay
Ford roadster stolen, recovered in Northfork hollow
Welch brief reports a Ford roadster stolen Sunday afternoon from Peerless Coal and Coke’s Welch store was recovered yesterday by Traffic Officer Hub Herndon in McDowell, Northfork hollow. No thief located. Six marriage licenses issued in county clerk’s office. Multiple couples listed with ages and hometowns. Other items cover a fatal illness, a shoe-company trip, a juvenile injury, arrests for drunkenness, and a city car theft warning.
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Peerless Coal and Coke Company
Hub Herndon
Eckman
McDowell
Northfork Hollow
P. E. Wells
Davy
Marytown
E. B. Martin
Wells
Dale Fields
Gilley
Ruth Gilley
Miss Gilley
Welch
Welch Fire Dept to Begin Weekly Drills
Chief Mitchell announced regular weekly drills for the Welch fire department starting this week. Firemen will be called out at unpredictable times to test readiness, with ladder work and other key exercises. Signals will shift to whistle codes, and the general fire alarm will be announced by a siren whistle.
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Mitchell
Welch’ Fire Department
City Fire Department
Hiram Sizemore Dead at Mullens
Hiram Sizemore former Wyoming County sheriff died suddenly at his Mullens home from heart failure. He was about 45, survived by a widow and one child, funeral at Pinnacle this afternoon.
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Welch
O. K. Sizemore
Hiram Sizemore
Mullens
Mr. Sizemore
Wyoming County
Sizemore
Mulliens
Justice Dealt Out By Magistrate And Mayor
Fred O Grady charged with wife beating was rearrested after fleeing to Roanoke and tried in police court, fined 25 dollars and given sixty days on the road, with bail set at 1000 dollars for next grand jury appearance. Mike Busky, 56, Hungary, Caples, fined 15 dollars and costs for theft from Watson store. Sam Maynard of War, fined 200 dollars and two months on county roads for two and a half pints of whiskey. Officers Watkins Taylor and Day made the arrests. Canary birds domesticated for four centuries are now imported into their native Canary Islands.
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Fred O. Grady
Roanoke
Keytone
Mike Busky
Caples
Watson
Sam Maynard
Squire Hufford
Watkins, Taylor and Day
Lambert Memorial Bible Class Explores John Fourteenth Chapter
The Lambert Memorial Bible Class discussed John fourteen with the theme Let not your heart be troubled. The teacher highlighted belief in God, heaven as a many mansion, and the one right way to eternal life. The class was well attended and praised as among the best recent lectures with plans for a visiting four minute speaker next Sunday.
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Lambert Memorial Bible
John
Jesus
God
Christ
Philip
Harrison Graham Killed in Slate Fall at Modoc Mine
Harrison Graham twenty two died Monday while being taken to Bluefield hospital from a slate fall at the Modoc mine. He was employed by Modoc Collieries Company and was the son of William Graham. Funeral services are set for Modoc on Wednesday. A white enamel and gold typewriter with ivory keys is in the possession of the queen of Spain.
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K. Sizemore
Graham-Bumgarner Shoe Company
Parkersburg
W. W. Wickline
Yerba
H. D. Bryant
Warrior Mines
Mr. Sizemore
Blanch Ellen Profitt
W. D. Profitt
Wilcoe
O. J. Duglass
Welch
Harrison Graham
Bluefield
Modoc
Graham
Modoc Collieries Company
William Graham
Spain
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Switchback
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