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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1925

Page

5

Dr J W Durden Dies By Own Hand In Herndon

Dr J W Durden the company physician at Uyan Lumber Co in Herndon died of a self inflicted gunshot wound found with a .32 revolver near his leg. Coroner's inquest rules death by his own actions. He leaves a widow and two children and was a Mason. Body to be sent to Stillwater Georgia for burial with Dr K E Thompson of Owens.

Guyan Lumber Co Herndon J. Durthe Theuyan Lumber Co Still- Bara Ga Durden KE. F. Thompson Ullens

Mercer Street Paving Delay Promised By City Council

In Princeton a forthcoming city program will address Mercer street repairs and widening of south Walker street. An authoritative source says the immediate focus is the hole and trench at Lynch Clothing Co store, to be sounded measured and evaluated for drainage filling or elevation before asphalt paving proceeds.

Rome New City Council Mercer Street Walker Street New Street Lynch Clothing Company Brown

Kiwanians Enjoy Chautauqua Talent at Virginian Hotel

Kiwanians heard Chautauqua entertainers and lectures at the weekly Virginian Hotel meeting. Dr. L. A. Downey and Dr. Martin P. Hardin spoke on education and service clubs. Ernest Topren performed violin pieces with Mrs. Toy at piano. gifts and prizes were awarded and a $50 donation to the Boy Scouts Camping Fund was approved.

Virginian Hotel Ll. A. Downey Martin P. Hardin N. L Reist Ernest Top Toy

Letter to Citizens From Retiring Mayor

Retiring Princeton mayor J. McConnell writes to residents thanking supporters during four years in office. He notes past labor strikes but a peaceful, progressive city and commends the police department for public safety. He defends his actions in defeat and urges loyal public support for the new officials and the city’s future prosperity.

J. McConnell Thety Princeton

Princeton Society Notes Reach Across Cities

J C McConnell signs off with society news from Princeton. Mentions James Cale planning Miami home, H A Cale and A B Copenhaver moving to join family, Eloise Barton and Bertha Graybear returning from Indian Mills, and Mrs John Douglass hosting with her son John.

James Cale Miami Fla H. A. Cale A. B. Copenhaver Ashboro N. C F. L. Pace Coreopolis Eloise Barton Straley Avenue Bertha Graybear Bluefield Indian Mills John Douglass John F. L

Radio Programming Summary From July 2 Listings

The compiled schedule lists multiple radio features and concerts across stations in Worcester Cincinnati Memphis Milwaukee Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Chicago. It highlights Atwater Kent Artists Silvertown Orchestra United States Marine Band and various broadcasts including baseball scores weather reports and orchestral performances from 6 PM to 10 PM with regional time notes and program names.

Atwater Kent Milwauker Storks Iften Acter Gaosuas Boilies Eevee Honnor Eareeaene Shih Herkoa Bt Jews Aan Seeen Pittsourgh Stockman Market

Riverside Chautauqua notes and local notices

Rural and town happenings include Miss Mary Margaret Eakin moved to grandparents home. Dr. W. L. Johnston returns to McDowell. Jess Pugh praised as clean comedian in Indiana tour. Dodge truck collision with McNutt Furniture truck causes no injuries. Early July store closures announced by Merchants Association. Rentals and real estate ads appear for Circle Drive and Santon Bros. clearance sale. Various local repairs and furnished rooms offered.

Pace Mercer Healing Springs Mary Margaret Eakin Princeton Hospital Hugh G. Woods College Hill A. V. Tappan Cincinnati Washington New York Buffalo Niagara Falls W. L. Johnston McDowell Carl Smith Indiana Jess Pugh Greensburg Ind Pugh Franklin Jeas Pugh

Courtroom Speed Up Could Save Legal Proceedings

A terse remark suggests the ladies will move on the court to complete the matter without delay. The comment implies swift action may prevent prolonging the court’s work and conserve judicial time.

Pirandello to star in German film at sixty

Rome reports that film and stage luminary Signor Luigi Pirandello, renowned Italian dramatist, plans to play the lead in a German film scenario he is currently writing, though he is now past sixty.

Rome Signor Luigi Pirandello

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