Princeton Social Circles Bridge Party Hosts Delight Guests
Mrs. Kate A Mahood and Miss Catherine Mahood hosted a Friday afternoon bridge party at Walker Street, welcoming Mrs. Carl Smith bride to reside in Princeton and honoring guests including Mrs. Robert Caperton and Mrs. Carroll Beckwith. Eight tables, refined refreshments, and music set a festive mood with prizes and perfumery tokens for top scorers. Invited players and tea guests numbered many local social figures, as a sequence of parties began with Mrs. Albert W. Arnolds Jr. and Miss Helen Reynolds planning a bridge for Lovell Avenue.
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Kate A. Mahood
Catherine Mahood
Walker Street
Princeton
Carl Smith
Robert Caperton
Carroll Beckwith
Jasee Mattie
Thelma
R. P. Beard
Jewell Perkins
Margie Garrett
Mattie
Thelma Bowling
H. EB. DeJarnette
Gordon L. Todd
L. R. Taylor
J. T. Tobin
Edna Perkins
E. 8. McNeer
G. W. Sinclair
Clarence Norris
Fred Mole
Emma Peck
H. C. Ae
C. Oe
A. Reynolds
G B Talsteed
Helen Jepieban
Stewart Garrett
L. H. Swarm
Herbert Pearts
J. G. Barbour
W. H. Roberts
Edward Carris
H. C Hays
Jewel Perkins
Mattie Bowling
S. T. Bird
W. W. Rixey
George Woolfolk
Stanley Smith
H. C. Ellett
Straley Mahood
Albert W. Nolds, Jr
Helen Reynolds
Evans' Triple Phosphates Promises Nerve and Energy Boost
Thin people and the nervous, run-down seek Evans' Triple Phosphates as a natural aid for nerve, blood, and bone nourishment. A druggist endorsement claims it increases energy, strength, and endurance, with Goodykoont Hale Pharmacy as Princeton agent and widespread druggist availability in the original package.
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Goodykoont
Drue Co
Princeton
Hale Pharmacy
Supper at Springs Hosted by Gott Family
Last Wednesday a picnic supper was enjoyed at Mercer Healing Springs by guests of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Gott of Center Street. The party included Fred Gott and family of Charleston, Mrs. W. N. Palmer and daughter Virginia of Easton Maryland, Edwin and Earl Gott of Philadelphia.
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Springs
Mercer Healing Springs
John R. Gott
Center Street
Gott
Fred Gott
Charleston
W. N. Palmer
Virginia
Easton
Edwin and
Earl Gott
Philadelphia
Josep Hetherington
Bluefield Road
Summer Bridge Party Honoring City Point Guests
Mrs H E DeJarnette hosted eight bridge tables and ten guests including Mrs Robert Caperton of City Point Virginia and Mrs C C Beck of Madisonville Kentucky with Mrs Lovell Jeffries of Washington DC visiting for the season. Hustlers Farm Woman's Club welcomed Miss Gertrude Humphreys former home demonstration agent at Mrs W R Harman home July 16. The group noted a July 16 meeting at 2 30 with Mrs S E Thornton and Marion Brock active in home demonstration efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. DeJarnette
Robert Caperton
City Point
C. C. Beckwith
Madisonville
Lovell Jeffries
Washington, D. C
Hustlers
Farm Woman's Club
Gertrude Humphreys
W. R. Harman
Brush Fork
Miss Humphreys
E. Thornton
Marion Brock
Farm Woman's Camp Set for August at Fair Grounds
A notice runs that the farm women's camp will be held at the fair grounds August 3 through 7. Refreshments were served after a recent business session of the missionary group. The Women's Missionary Society of New Hope plans a meeting tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. at Carr's School Van, with all members urged to attend.
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Fair Grounds
Death by own action at thirteen in Blackburn garage
A 13 year old named Robert Cottier from Blackburn died by his own action by hanging himself in his father's garage. The incident is reported with limited additional details available in the provided text.
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Blackburn
Eng
Robert Cottier
Lead price advanced by American Smelting in New York
The American Smelting and Refining Company today advanced the price of lead from to 8.10 cents a pound. A rental listing follows for a modern eight room house on North Walker Street with hardwood finish, hot water heat, and an electric Hot Point range. Call J. & Chambers for details.
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New York
American Smelting and Refining Company
Walker Street
J. & Chambers
Neeton
T. Peters
Princeton Notes Features and Local Events
Local notices describe furnished rooms for rent in Princeton, trade offers for a brick bungalow, and real estate inquiries. Reports cover a county court guardian appointment, a West Virginia chancery suit, traffic fines, police activity, a Ford car theft recovery in Narrows, and a Virginian Railway Band concert in Athens. Weekend recreation includes a Princeton Boy Scout trip, a county fair mood, and road travel observations amid a growing open-yard aesthetic.
Annual Picnic Splendid Success at Eggleston Springs
The Virginian Railway workers held their second annual picnic at Eggleston Springs Virginia drawing about 2600 attendees. The event featured band performances from Princeton and Victoria, good food, a group photo, moving pictures, and a day of swimming and dancing for employees and families from across the railroad system including a strong Norfolk presence.
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Virginian Railway
Eggleston Springs
Princeton
Victoria
Norfolk
Pineville girls left in Ford ride after phony names
Two Pineville girls, left in a missing Ford coupe after riding with two men from Welsh, told Welch police they were coerced into the outing. The car vanished Sunday as officers searched for the suspects, who used false identities at a local garage. The incident ended with the girls placed in a hotel and sent home. A separate crash near Welch injured Mr. and Mrs. Mobell and two children when a speeding car forced an embankment rollover.
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Jim Jones
Ralph Young
Crumper
Costes
Justice of the Peace
T. C. Hubbard
Oakvale Road
Creasy and Hawkes
Floyd County
Jones
Sher
Pineville
Charles C. Hutton
Welch
Floyd Evans
Albert Smith
Baileysville
Theys
Garrage
Hutton
Day
Henry Mobell
Lillian
Social News and Visits From Ashland and Nearby Towns
Mrs L T Davis rushed home to Ashland Ky due to sister’s serious illness. Will Kroll of Panhandle and Will Waldron of Ritter visited town. Mrs Dodgee and baby stayed with T Hatcher the week. Len Lowe dropped by Sunday as did S T Hatcher in Welch. Will McMurry of Portsmouth called on trade. Marie O Brien of Mohawk visited Mrs Cooper. Grace Sebastian visited sister Mrs Claude Garner in Kenova.
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L. T. Davis
Ashland
Will Kroll
Panen
Will Waldron
Ritter
Mills Marie O'Brian
Mohawk
Cooper
Grace Sebastian
Claude Garner
Kenova
Four Hurt As Car Plunges Over Embankment
Four persons were taken to Welch Hospital Sunday afternoon after the car they rode in plunged over a steep embankment between Davy and Baileysville. The most seriously hurt was Lillian Campbell with a fractured collar bone and other injuries.
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Welch Hospital
Davy
Baileysville
Lillian Campbell
The
John Brewster
Lambert & Mayhew Grocery Company
Court Street
Brewster
Grace Hospital
Welch News Highlights Health, Travel, and Local Events
Local notices report injuries and recoveries from Grace Hospital in Welch and surrounding towns, births at Grace Hospital, and a serious post operative case. Ward updates include hotel and road closures, a Kimball Bank Department Store sale, a late July postponed Methodist Missionary Society meeting, and residents visiting relatives in nearby counties.
Thirty Million Loan to Denmark Awarded in New York
New York officials announced today a $30,000,000 loan for the Kingdom of Denmark arranged by a banking syndicate led by the Guarantee Company of New York. The loan terms include an early evening delivery and a five and one half percent war era rate.
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New York
Kingdom of
Denmark
Guaranty Company of
New Freckle Cream Flyte Claims Rapid Results
A new inexpensive cream named Flyte promises to dissolve freckles in four days without staining. Sold at Goodykontz Drug Co and other up to date druggists with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. The product claims improved skin clarity and a more youthful look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodykontz Drug Co
Busy Criminal Court Session Delivers Mixed Outcomes
Judge James A. Strother presided as the city criminal court opened a busy first day of trial. Mrs. A R Harris, charged with speeding and driving without a license, was instructed to verdict for the defendant amid appeals from a prior conviction. Several cases were dismissed, while taxi driver S D Wilson was fined $15 plus costs for a drug charge. D Shank was acquitted of moonshine possesion as court adjourned to continue hearings.
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James A. Strother
A. R. Harris
War
Harrin
Squire R. Simpkins
Criminal Court
Bill Daniels
State Va
D. Wilson
D. Shank
Moonadine
Two Miners Injured In Auto Wreck Near Ashland Hollow
Al Bailey and Jasper Bailey of Crumpler were severely injured when their Overland plunged eighty feet down an embankment and crashed into the railroad below. Both were brought to Grace Hospital with back, chest, pelvis injuries and possible internal damage. doctors hold hope for recovery.
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A! Bailey
Jasper Bailey
Ashland Hollow
Crumpler
Grace Hospital
Jasper
Alay
Driver Near Miss After Jot of Play At Wheel
A report notes that a person had a jot of play at the steering wheel and apparently thought they had gotten away from the driver, suggesting a near miss or loss of control without further details.
Lecture to taxi drivers cites police court action and fines
A mayoral safety lecture for taxi drivers warned against soliciting passengers and parking near the Black Diamond Bus Company station. Bob Trivett was fined ten dollars and costs for drunk and disorderly conduct, with sixty days in jail suspended on plea. A reckless driving charge against J C Mabry and Leney Cochran was dismissed. Filip Johnson was fined one dollar and costs for blocking traffic.
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Black Diamond Bus Company
Bob Trivett
Meyor
J. C. Mabry
Leney Cochran
Filip Johnson
Costa
War Eagle Notes Busy Midweek Travel and Socials
Isaban resident W R L Coffey passed through War Eagle en route to Williamson for business. Mrs J K Coffey went to Grace Hospital Welch for an operation and returned next night. Residents and visitors from Gilberts Creek and nearby towns are noted for trips, outings, and court matters as Squires, attorneys and jurors move about for the term.
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R. L. Coffey
Isaban
War Eagle
Williamson
J. K. Coffey
Grace Hospital
Welch
Geo. W. Coffey
Oeene Thu
D. Anderson
Lurich
Samuel Solomon
L. Justice
Justice of Peace of
Matewan
War
Ponce
Webb
John G. Campbell
Thomas Cole
Are
A. G. Rhodes
Ve Wil- Hameon
Geo. C. Cole
W. O. Hartot Warne
Ve. Olt Civie
Gilbert Creek
Squire
Thomas Buchanan
Dewey Luster
Williams
Barnett
Burch Creek
Keen Brumfield
Fred D. Iee
Christiansburg
H. H. Derrick
Herbert Radford
Gilbert
T. W. Malba
Lenoir
N. C
War Eagle region diary notes a weekend of travel and visits
George Barnett and family returned by auto from North Carolina after weeks with relatives. George W Coffey, Dr B W Kewell and L S Cox toured Horsepen Creek. Thomas Cole drove a Lexington to Williams with young men, returning early Sunday. Local families visited, attended games, and held church appointments. One infant, 14 months old, died and was buried in Buchanan cemetery.
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George Barnett
War Eagle
George W. Coffey
Williams
North Carolina
M. J. Lester
Thomas Cole
Lexington
Edgar Williams
Bramwell
M. J. Williams
Bfe
Rush Cline
Buchanan Cemetery
Barnett
Jaeger
B. W. Kewell
Cox
Horsepen Creek
H. A.ford
Four-Pole Creek
Hardy
Buchanan
Squire Burgoyne Cline
Sunid Jones
Isaban
Fred D. Price
Lewis
Woman Says Varicose Veins Healed By Resinol Remedy
Mrs Gussie of Chicago writes that years of varicose veins caused pain preventing sleep. After using Resinol she reports relief in a little over a week and claims the trouble is entirely healed.
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Chicago
Ill
Scott
Ema
Aix
Resinol
Gussie
Qechard St
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