D A R Monument Plan In Princeton Cir cle
At Athens meeting the D A R adopted a plan to erect a Hugh Mercer monument in the College Hill circle. The project blends Revolutionary War Civil War and World War commemoration with a miniature multi plate monument to honor several patriotic causes. Committee members are named and social events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Matthew French Coaster
J. R. Rich
Hugh Mercer
College Avenue
General Mercer
Rich
United Daughters of the Confederacy
American Legion Poe
J. W. Sasser
E. W. Early
I. H. Fry
U. D.C
Walnut Street
H. Ball
Gen. Jackson
Gen
College Hill
Fry
C. E. Steorte
O. W. Sowers
Safe Attractive Investment 5% Certificates Offered
The Community Loan Co offers 5% certificates described as safe liquid investments. They are tax free and redeemable in cash on 80 days notice, with installment purchases starting as low as $1.00 per week. Address: 218 Bland Street, Ww. Netkirk, Sec-Treas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Loan CO
Bland Street
Netkirk, Sec-Treas
Street Pavings Bid Notice for Princeton WV
The Princeton West Virginia common council invites bids by 3 pm July 9 1925 for High land Ave from Seventh to Eighth Street improvement Plans and specs available at city engineer office City Hall A 5 percent certified bid bond to accompany each bid The council may reject all bids or accept any bid by order of the common council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County Fair
T. D. Gray
Mies Ma Ford
Farm Women's War
West Virginia
Marions. Brock
Mercer County
Princeton
Highland Ave
Seventh Street
Eighth Street
City Hall
W. Naty
Common Council
Grand Jury Delays Indictments As New Witnesses Arrive
Grand jury at the criminal court failed to finish its work due to new witnesses arriving yesterday. It will reconvene this morning to sign indictments and report to Judge Dillard. Several serious cases, including rape and murder, are expected to be reported for trial this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillard
Limelight on Lamented Gow At City Council
The lamented cow returns to attention at the city council led by Davis Thorn. Motions to loosen cow restrictions failed as Thorn claimed state law conflicts and Mayor Brown ruled amendments improper. The session ends with no change to the large city ordinance. Rev L C Hubbard to lead Baptists prayer meeting. East River district to build Gardner two room schoolhouse with Rock district funding one room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Thorn
Third Ward
Thorn
Bluefield Avenue
L. J. Chambers
W. A. Brown
East River District Board of Education
Gardner
Rock Dist
Keystone Cafe Shooting Ends Lewis Russell's Life
In Keystone a cafe cook Lewis Russell is shot dead by Skinner Rodgers, who claims accidental discharge after a spat over breakfast money. Police report Rodgers fired as Russell moved toward him. Rodgers detained without bond awaiting grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Russell
Wade & France
Keystone
Skinner Rodgers
Russell
Telegraph
Rodgers
John J. Stuart
Joe Finney
Zack Bolen
Jonah
Kimball In
McDowell County Court Deadlines Road Plan and Licenses
The McDowell county court approved a nine foot hard surfaced road from Ashland to the Mercer line and funded road changes around schools. Stuart Calhoun qualified to practice law locally. The court moved Rodefield camp workers to Spice Creek road for completion this year. Many licenses were issued and Sheriff tax reports approved. Constable William Collins withdrew a prior resignation after court inaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
Ashland
Mercer County
McComas
Princeton Road
Stuart Calhoun
Keystone
Rodefield
Spice Creek
Premier
Big Creek
Berwind
William Collins
Fayetteville
Welch City Council Boosts Police Salaries
The Welch city council voted to raise each police officer salary by 25 dollars a month. Chief P R Tyree goes from 200 to 225 and Night Officer Charles C Hutton from 175 to 200. The meeting also discussed hot dog stand licenses, tabling the issue for a thorough city investigation. Ed Waldron was named an assistant city officer and day officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch City
P. R. Tyree
Charles C. Hutton
Welch
C. P. Jones
Jones
Ed Waldron
Waldron
Sheriff's Office
Welch Briefs and Hospitalities Across Welch
Miner Tony Zimbalatta at Grace Hospital after slate fall. Shank found guilty of liquor transport and fined. Florence Prunty charged with unlawful wounding and jailed awaiting grand jury. Local residents visit, travel and hospital updates. several people admitted or discharged from Grace hospital. officials and guests noted in Welch community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Zimbalatta
McDowell Coal and Coke Company
McDowell
Grace Hospital
Dr. Shank
Nepetane
Shank
W. E. Stuart
McDowell County
Florence Prunty
Claude Hall
Gertrude Jones
Welch Personal Notes Mention Medical Operation
Miss Margaret Speery of Coalwood and Miss Georgia Clybourne of Bluefield are noted in Welch society items. Speery underwent an operation at Grace hospital yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Chicago
May Chafin
Matewan
Harry
Arthur Chafin
Welch
J. J. Rhodes
Warren A. Wilson
Catherine Rhodes
Wytheville
Bert E. Downs
Edna
Kentucky
Joe W. Slack
Ashland General Hosital
Ashland
Charles Boone Houston
Switchback
James Ellwood Jones
Bertie Downs
Grace Hospital
Robert Johnson
Grover Johnson
W. I. Peck
Coalwoods
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily Telegraph
Bluefield
W. Va
County Capitol
Virginian
Missionary Society
Hallie Riner
Southern Baptists
Seae
Ruth Meador
Susan Roles
Hartley Sanders
J. R. Vermillion
Girls’ Missionary Society the Young Girls’ Missionary of the Methodist Church
Miss Pendleton
Hale Nue
Yt Sasser
Nannie Sue Echols
Velma Hazlette
Bible Home
and Henry College
Dorothy Lazenby
Katherine Dangerfield
Gay Wright
Martha Hall
Wilma Hagzlette
Virginia Thompson
Jane Elia Robinette
Fan Oney
Irene Pendleton
Pauline Rogers
Mary
Bertha Viars
Florence Deyerle
B. K. Deyerle
Lillian Grady
de Elmore
Presbyterian Outing
Mercer Healing Springs
George West Dethl
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
G. W. Bowling
J. G. Burch
W. D. Burwell
J. C. Carter
W. O. Candier
L. C. Chambers
Farm Womens’ Building
Mrs. Brock
J. J. Clark
Williamson
J. Lovell Jeffries
Little m Bc
June Evelyn
Oeoneal C
City
Jerries Akia
Albert Reynolds
Lovell Avenue
D. H. Thornton
Straley Avenue
Roanoke
Chatham
W. Stanger
Billy
Pocahontas
Cooper
Garland Rogers
Emma O'Brien
Francis O'Brien
Bramwell
W. W. Hamilton
Lula Holland
Wallace Street
Roy Booker
H. L. Booker
Harrison Street
Ray Irwin
Lynch Clothing Company
Eakin
Radford
Home Ee
Stacy Coomes
New Hope
A. E. Moore
J. C. Morrin
Latha Bird
Marion
H. H. Wimmer
Thorntontown
Clifford Earl
W. E. Irwin
Mullens
J. W. Ferguson
M. M. Smith
BE. W. Bonham
Thorn Street
J. E. Woodson
Dorothy
Virginia
Rainelle
J. H. Plaster
Columbus, O
Billy Mabe
Mae Baudgaces
Lucas
Olin White
Henry Osborne
Abingdon
Bristol
Cecil
G. W. Blankenship
Princeton Hospital
Frank Holland
North Carolina
R. N. Holland
Princeton Avenue
L. R. Moore
W. H. Vaught
North Walker Street
Goodwill
Homer Ruble
Vance
Sidney Barksdale
H. C. Wells
Miss Thelman
Sarah Ell H Hospital
Norfolk
Erimett Johnston
Princetonpital
W. E. B. Johnston
Joe Lisagor
Maurice
Katie Lisagor
Robert Ruble
Mercer Insurance Agency
Bank of Princeton
Grand Jury
Gow
L. C. Hubbard
Brunington, Va
Baptis Church
the Bank of Princeton
Princeton, West
Daily News
Tories Keystone
Cook
Skinny Rodgers
Boston
Pickwick
Mass
Pickwick Club
Afhees
Dertaking Company
McDowell County Court
Uttire
Welch Briefs
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