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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1925
Page
7
Princeton social page notes the Evening Circle of the Presbyterian Church will gather at 8 o'clock tonight with Mrs. L. H. Swaim on Circle Drive. All members urged to attend the important meeting.
Overworked and rundown readers are urged to regain nerve health and vigor in a short treatment of Evans' Triple Phosphates. The ad promises relief from trembling, forgetfulness, and low vitality with a money back guarantee and lists Goody Koontz Drug Co Princeton Hale Pharmacy and other druggists as suppliers.
A large crowd attended yesterday as misdemeanor indictments and appeals dominated the docket. Judge Dillard cleared the deck after many sought continuances or pled guilty, with several cases dismissed or postponed and witnesses unavailable. Two felonies, Moonshine operation by Mineo Farley and rape by Clyde McBride, were scheduled for later trial dates.
Heavy rain made Oakvale road dangerous for hours as six cars slipped off the mountain side. No serious injuries were reported despite the incidents.
An Oakland coach driven by H. Lefler of Bluefield Va slipped off a mountain road and fell about thirty feet before a tree halted it. Occupants escaped with a shaking up. A Nash car near Oakvale went over the bank for about four hundred feet. driver jumped, presumed dead, and others’ vehicles left the road.
The July term of Mercer County Court handled routine matters with a request from the Mercer County Bar Association for a modern index system in the clerk’s office. They favor the Tazewell county method, arguing it is simple and improved though costly.
In county court a two foot in front rail hinders attendees as the lower rail sits above knee level, raising debate on its purpose. The piece notes the railing’s design and mocks it, then advertises Lilly Land Co home on Circle Drive offered at a bargain.
For Sale Eight room brick house one block from court house on West Main street. Bargain for quick sale with excellent terms. Contact Stanley N. Smith. Wanted Two furnished rooms for light housekeeping, Phone 515.
A Princeton county clerk issued a marriage license yesterday for Elliot Kemp 35 of Princeton and Ruth Grubb 26 of Cambria Virginia. The report notes a circuit court suit in chancery by Ova Lawson versus James Lawson and mentions local civic updates including the water rate discussion at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon and a misprint correction about the Princeton Public Library carnival sponsorship.
W Gentry announces faculty, listing teachers for high school junior high and elementary grades, and noting schedules ahead of the Christmas holidays. Includes principals, department heads, and subject assignments across Knob Street and Mercer Street schools. Modern Woodmen Camp 16147 to meet tomorrow night. For rent furnished rooms.
Dr Lia M Smith city health officer issued a boil water warning after state health department tests showed bacteria in local samples. The notice orders boiling water for drinking and outlines upcoming hearings on water rate changes amid debates over supply and service quality.
The city council will hold a special meeting tomorrow night to discuss the water situation and related measures. Residents are urged to attend for input and updates on supply plans and conservation steps.
The interstate commerce mission refused to revise rail rates from California as tensions rose over transportation costs and maritime movements. Officials noted strategic movements near the rum fleet off New England and debated policy adjustments.
Clarence McCoy twenty five was fatally shot Sunday afternoon at his home across the river from Glen Alum on the Kentucky side. John Prater thirty two is charged with the shooting and has not yet been apprehended. The corpse was prepared for burial and shipped to Glen Alum for interment. McCoy left a widow and two children. The slaying occurred as the victim rested on a couch. reports place the weapon on the porch during an argument said to involve a woman.
The Kimball National Bank announces completion of a new 15,000 pound vault door by Mosier Safe Co of Hamilton Ohio. The seven inch thick door features five steel grades and heat resistance with a time lock alarm system making tampering detectable. A second vault was added in the basement for five years of records and future safety deposit boxes planned.
Public notice announces the fourth annual medical and surgical clinic for Wyoming and Raleigh counties at Wyco near Mullens. Hours are 9 am to noon and 1 to 4 pm on Wednesday. The clinic aims to provide medical and surgical services to the local community.
A bold daylight robbery was committed Sunday between 2 and 7 pm at the Kimball Drug Store. Proceeds of about 285 dollars in cash and 100 dollars in checks were taken while clerks and owner Nathan Spector were busy. A ladder was placed before the safe to aid entry, with two diamond rings left untouched. Police chief Harry Hamner pursued clues but no arrest was made.
Regular Kimball Kiwanis meeting at Houston M. E. Church with a Boy Scout program planned. County clerk records note several marriages including Walker Jarrett to Dina Hardy and Frank Pulliam to Rosa Lee Wilson. A tetanus case from a Fourth of July firecracker injures Lena Rameo in Superior. Criminal court convened with many witnesses and indictments.
The Smylie Bible Class voted Sunday to adjourn after next Sunday to the first Sunday in September. Speakers next Sunday include H. K. Barbe rall, T. Dudgeon, and reader W. J. Hatfield. Attendance has been strong despite heat, with a six week suspension planned. The class discussed Sampon as son of Monoah and related biblical notes.
At an adjourned meeting the council approved licenses for hot dog stands with one exception. An order directed the health officer to conduct weekly sanitary inspections of hot dog stands and other eateries. An ordinance creating an electrical inspector was approved to be appointed next meeting. Fees were set for inspections based on building openings. Other matters were addressed and disposed of.
A. E. B. Riley, Gary manager, departed on a business trip to Cincinnati. Paul Corkins of Corkin Chemical Company has been visiting Welch and heads to Princeton for a Mercer county court meeting. J. M. Cook of Kimball called on Mrs. Cook, a Grace Hospital patient with their baby. Mrs. Dave Isaacs admitted to Grace Hospital. J. B. Harmon of Bandy, Virginia, called on Mrs. Harmon at Grace Hospital. Mrs. Bert Hytton of Superior visited her mother. Mrs. S. B. Bell is a Grace Hospital patient. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Sanders Jr. returned from a weekend in Bluefield.
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