McDowell County Grand Jury Returns Eighty-Two Indictments
The McDowell county grand jury discharged after returning eighty-two true bills. Murder indictments include Nota Valentine charged with two counts of murder in the death of her husband and brother-in-law at their home. Additional cases involve R A Skinner for the Wade and France Cafe death, and several other men charged with killings in Hemphill, Northfork Hollow, and Wesleyville. Multiple appeal cases sit for this term.
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McDowell
McDowell County
Nota Valentine
Wel Valentine
Willon Valentine
R. A Skinner
Skinner Rodgers
Keystone
Lewis Russell
Skinner
Sherman Dean
Bennie Houston
Hemphill
Ollie Montgomery
Bill Rice
James Smith
George Bassett
Northfork Hollow
Earlompson
Lee
Wesleyre
Ace
Thompson
Woman's Health Testimony in Norfolk Advert
Mrs J A Jones of 317 Boltey Avenue Norfolk Virginia reports life changing results from Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after years of poor health and hospital treatment. She recalls June 1904 illness and credits the remedy with restoring strength and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Virginia
Lydia E. Pinkham
J. A. Jones
Boltey Avenue
Enjoyable Sunday at Jenkinjones Day
Sunday, July 5, drew many children and adults to Jenkinjones for a well attended Sunday school session. The gathering featured one of the best and most interesting lessons of the period, sparking wide interest across the community.
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Jenkinjones
Pale Children Health Digestant Report
Fragment describes a health digestant called rosy cote Bee tea and its claimed benefits for children. Text is garbled and lacks clear events, names, dates, or organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosy Cote
Shivar Digestive Aromatics Sold By Bluefield Distributors
An ad touts Shivar Digestive Aromatics with mineral water and ginger claiming to build rich blood and solid flesh. It offers a money back guarantee on the first dozen and provides a telephone contact for Bluefield Grocery Co. wholesale distributors if local dealers cannot supply.
Notable Picnic and Church Program Draw Large Crowd
The year’s event saw the school and visitors retreat to a shaded outdoor spot for a picnic dinner with a wide array of dishes. Mrs. G. T. Jordan and Mrs. A. Murphy trained Sunday school children for a program at the church. The crowd filled the house as praise followed the children’s performance. Addresses were given by C. A. Murphy and J. A. Pancake of Anawalt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Jordan
A. Murphy
P. m
C. A.murphy
J. A. Pancake
Anawalt
Welch Briefs and Local Notices From War Area
Welch reports Squire and Mrs Simpkins returning from a two week motor trip to North Carolina and Tennessee and praises NC roads and Blowing Rock nights. County clerk issues marriage licenses for five couples. one couple involved in Gary baseball rumors. Miner John Cherry injured at Superior with fractures but not life threatening. Mine foreman and fire boss exams announced for Welch high school. Seven year old Laelle Childress faces possible finger amputations after a playground accident with wooden blocks.
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Squire
Robert Simpkins
War
North Carolina
Tennessee
Squire Simpkins
Blowing Rock
Laelle Childress
RB. Childress
Superior
Grace Hospital
WV News Briefs: Injured Child Surgery and Local Court Fines
A child suffered severe hand injuries after an object four inches square fell on it. doctors expect possible removal of multiple finger joints. In court, Eva Rose paid fines for disturbing the peace, and Carterson received a 50 dollar fine and ninety days on the chain gang for stealing a watch. Welch hosts a Memorial Hall subscription dance featuring Jeb Kelly and his nine Virginians, an all University of Virginia student ensemble with private ensemble connections.
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Eva Rose
Carterson
Otey Helmendollar
Rineeton
Welch
Memorial Hall
Jeb Kelly
University of Virginia
Child's fingers crushed as car wheel rolls near tracks
Four year old daughter of miner Frank Weskosky in Gary narrowly escaped a coal train on the tracks. Brakeman warned by shoving children off the rails. the girl’s fingers were crushed as the slow moving car passed.
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Frank Weskosky
Gary
Weskosky
Fire destroys two Kimball buildings owned by Sam Sutter
A morning blaze around 4 30 destroyed two adjacent Kimball structures near the Norfolk and Western railroad. One housed a restaurant and family residence, the other a pool room and soda stand run by Dominic Salabro. Firefighters battled the flames but could not save the properties, with insurance coverage reportedly partial.
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Kimball
Sam Sutter
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Dominic Salabro
Kimball Fire Department
Diago
Satter
Welch Gleanings of Personal News and Visitors
Household items parley with Mrs Sol Kanosky reporting a lost trunk of valuables and clothing. Local visits feature Mr and Mrs W E Cook of Laeger in the city, and numerous calling and hospital updates across Welch Grace Hospital and area towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Kanosky
Satter
Oxford Union Urges Old Members Save Library
Oxford, July 15. An appeal to old members for 30000 pounds to save the Union buildings, justified by an architect that the roof of the library cannot withstand another winter. the library has long been regarded as ill omen and bears Rossetti on its upper wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
England
Oxford Union
Union Library
Rosetti
Humpty Dumpty and the wooden circus in the Land of Wonders
The Twins wake among a wooden entourage in a surreal scene at the July Pole. Humpty Dumpty is teased for two spellings of his name and two kinds of manes and tails. The wooden animals debate spelling and noses as the camel laughs, ending with Humpty Dumpty finally happy at last.
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Nancy
Nick
Timbuctoo
Humpty Dumpty
Humpty
Aswan
Land of Wonders
Morris and Burne-Jones Wall Paintings Fade in England
The article notes that Burne Jones Morris and the young Pre-Raphaelites painted famous emac s from Arthurian legends in wall decorations that likely never lasted beyond ten years due to damp and rotting plaster. William Morris designed the high roof interior and first recognized his artistic ability there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burne-Jones
Morris
England
London to Reform Lunacy Laws by Royal Commission
English lunacy laws will be thoroughly overhauled by a Royal Commission. The move aims to modernize procedures and protection for patients and guardians under the reform effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal Commission
Berwind Socials Highlight Weekend Visits and Trips
A Berwind gathering at Mr. and Mrs. John Muttall’s home entertained a large crowd Saturday night. Local residents and visitors, including Mrs. Byron Thornton of Williamson and Mrs. Lester Belcher with daughter June, shared news of travels and family connections.
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John Muttall
Byron Thornton
Williamson
Lester Belcher
June
Louisville
Leonard Calavita
Sallie V. Bailey
Bowling Green
R. L. Page
J. L. McCarty
Kaymoor
McKendree
Tom Prentice
Ira Lawless
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
BE. D. Kissner
Cochocton
Ohio
P. H. Lawless
Mildred
Indianapolis
Mildred Kerley
Tazewell
R. V. Myers
Philadelphia
Royal Humane Society Awards 583 Medal for 536 Saves
The Royal Humane Society awarded medals to 583 people for saving 536 lives in 1928. The honours recognize acts of bravery across various rescues and emergencies throughout the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Royal Humane Society
How He Helps His Fellow Men
A reader describes healing effects from Peterson's Ointment and soap. The letter praises rapid relief of a leg sore, eczema, old sores, and chafing, and endorses buying through druggists for 25 cents. Peterson Ointment Co. of Buffalo, New York is cited.
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Peterson
Buffalo
John D. Rockefeller
Peterson Ointment Co
N. Y
Princeton Social Circles and Local Notices
The Porum Club meets with Mrs I H Fry on Walnut street to discuss See America First led by Spangler. Mrs Vermillion returns as chairman after touring western states with reports on Yellowstone Park and Colorado Canyon. Various auxiliary and mission groups meet this afternoon and notices cover local personal arrivals and departures.
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Forum Club
Porum Club
I. H. Fry
Walnut Street
America
Spangler
R. N. Vermillion
States
Vermillion
Take Phosphate and Grow Strong Demand for Evans' Triple Phosphates
Scientists warn modern foods lack phosphorus and urge Evans' Triple Phosphates to combat fatigue and nervous exhaustion. Drug stores stock the original package as a remedy to renew ambition and endurance, with Goodykoontz Drug and Hale Pharmacy listed as agents.
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America
Goodykoontz Drug
Hale Pharmacy
Mrs. W. M. Morris to Be Buried in Oakwood
The body of Mrs. W. M. Morris who died Sunday at her son Gardner's home in Paterson New Jersey arrived in Princeton. Funeral service will be held at 2 PM at First Baptist Church conducted by Rev. E. B. Ogle with interment in Oakwood cemetery. Pallbearers named. She leaves three children along with siblings and mother.
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Princeton
J. B. Burford
Lynchburg
Phillips
Bluefield
W. M. Morris
C. W. Shirey
Ann
Waynesboro
J. W. McNutt
Walker Street
Elizabeth Price
Roanoke
Eddie Stafford
Rs. C. E. Matthews
H. L. Price
Princeton Avenue
Steve France
Mullens
B. McClaugherty
Brooks Clark
Matoaka
Guy McPherson
T. H. Howe
Howe
Gardner
Paterson
N. J
Morris
Third Street
First Baptist Church
B. Ogle
Oakwood Cemetery
J. B. Harris
Fred Wheley
Harris Hale
Herbert Burkes
Cliff Walthall
C. B. Campbell
First
G Covers
Pre
J. E. Burford
Jail Delivery Frustrated as Saws Found in Wash Room
Sheriff and deputies halted a planned jail delivery after two or three saws were found in the wash room indicating inmates tried to cut their way out. Prisons yelled and rattled doors until quieted. leaders named as Mingo Farley and Clyde McBride, recently recaptured, were identified among those involved.
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Mingo Farley
Clyde McBride
Dillard
Criminal
C. R. Fink
Likely Shackled Until Trials For Two Men
The sheriffs office said yesterday evening that the two men would be kept in their cells in shackles until their trials occur.
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Sheriffs’ Office
New Storage Tank Hinges on Water Rate Increase
Princeton Water Company warns the addition of a Park avenue storage tank depends on a rate increase approved by the public service commission after Charleston hearings tomorrow. President H C Spiller says current supply is inadequate though production runs 750,000 gallons daily and the company has met Bluefield rate promises.
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Princeton Water Company
Public Service Commission
Charleston
Park Avenue
H. C. Spiller
Twday
Yesteray
Spiller
Stomach Remedy Sells Fast in New Jersey Town
Advert says Dave's Mentha Pepsin quickly relieves stomach distress and indigestion. It claims to conquer gastritis and related symptoms, with money back promise if a bottle fails. Readily available at Bluefield Pharmacy and other outlets, touted as a tonic improving energy and sleep.
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New Jersey
Bluefield Parmacy East End
Fairview Pharmacy
Princeton
Hale Pharmacy
Dare
Dave
Bluefield Armacy
East End
Rview Pharmacy
Princeton Eats
Arantee
Princeton Paragraphs and Local Notices Mix in Patchy Report
Local items mention water analysis by state health department, a sanitary engineer visit, and court dockets with confessions and hung juries. Community notices include church sermons, library carnival funding, a dance at Legion Hall, and missing bank checks with a reward.
Fund Aids Hospital Attendant Ernest Harnack
London reports efforts to raise a fund for Ernest Harnack the hospital attendant who lost both hands due to X ray burns with supporters rallying to provide needed aid and relief.
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London
Ernest Harnack
Kiwanis Support for Mercer County Boy Scout Council
At a weekly luncheon the Princeton Kiwanis Club unanimously endorsed and sponsored forming a Mercer county Boy Scout council similar to McDowell county. The club aims to actively assist the movement and push the plan forward, after Dr. George W. Diehl moved the measure following remarks by C. E. Carmack, regional Boy Scout executive for Kentucky Ohio and Virginia.
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Princeton Kiwanis Club
Mercer County
McDowell County
George W. Diehl
C. E. Carmack
Louisvile
Kentucky
Ohio
Stop Indigestion With Ferraline
Advertisement declares Ferraline relieves stomach disorders with a ten day treatment costing one dollar. It promises a money back refund if not convinced of improved digestion and appearance by the end of the course.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daily News Review
Negress
Shivar
Bluefield Grocery Co
Welch Briefs
Tony Cozzulo
Mary Stepomesky
John L. Lewis
Helen Chappell
Carl G. Kelly
Pthe Woods
Ooe
A. EB. Riley
Cincinnati
John Cherry
Lake Superior Coal and Coke Company
Welch High School
Weiah
W. E. Cook
Laeger
M. E
Nannie Rae Heffner
C. R. Woolwine
Davy
C. C. Hale
Tom Edwards
William Morgan
R. L. Simpkins
John W. Blakely
McGinnis Hatfield
W. C. Hall
Coalwood
G Jay
Northfork
George A. Swope
Asheville
N. C
M. K. Murphy
H. K. Art
Randolph Waldron
Billie Williams
Coalwood Yestern
Dave Isaacs
Elsie Wyatt
Wyoming
E. Carmack
Boy Scout Movement
Jess Easley
Bradshaw
Reford Walker
C. M. Lester
Jenkin Jones
J. E. Hoppe
Knoxville, Tenn
Hve Pe OO
Olive Roberts Barton
Wooden
William Morris
Berwind, W. VA
Kate Kull
Sigel
County Capitol
Virginian
Mesdames
J. C. Morris
Dennis Harrington
P. Kennedy
Irene
Alfreda
Eloise
Presbyterian Auxiliary
Woman's Auxiliary
Presbyterian Church
BY. P. U
I. M. Smith
Bessie
Bertha Hale
Bernice Ballard
Pearl
Erma
Hallie Riner
Latha Bird
Alfreda Frye
Guy Baker
Henry Ee Fast Austin
Gaylarder
Girls’ Friendly Society
Church of the Heaven-Rest
Mercer Street
Girls’ Friendly
Townsend
Wor
J. M. Belcher
Craig Healing Springs
Howard Baker
Poster
St. Louis
Globe Tailoring Co
Cincinnati, Ohio
Hadden
Princeton, W. VA
Oakwood
Dare’s Mentha Peps
Day
State Health Department
West Virginia Ramblers
M. H. Barton
Mgr
P. O
W. Va
Chris Edwards
Helen Hoge
Wilcoe
M. B. Clark
Knob Street
T. O. Huff
Elbert
Ogle
7 Baptist
Princeton Public Lbrary
J. W. Sasser
Sasser
Ublic
Library Association
Hal Taylor
Joe Sid
E. B. King
R. N. Holland
R. M. Griffin
Spanishburg
Griffin
Inceton Hospital
Legion Post
Legion Hall
Main Street
Concord Orchestra
T. E. L. Clues of the Baptist Church
W. Morris
First National Bank
C. G. Johnston
Kiwanians
BOY Scout Move
MME Suvver
Mercer St
Woolworth
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