Princeton Area News Roundup and Notices
Local items include skating at Glenwood Amusement Hall nightly and weekend hours, rentals and real estate offerings on Warner street, a marriage license for Dewey Pruitt and Gladys Robinette, and a fiduciary order appointing Alice O’Leary as administratrix of C. O’Leary estate. Virginia Railway layoffs affect 800 workers through August, hosiery orders from Honolulu and tax delinquencies alert. Community notices cover church activities, civic events, and multiple local travels and visits.
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Alice O'Leary
C. O'Leary
School Building Bids Sought by Two District Boards
Bids due by noon August 1 1925 for a two room school built jointly by East River District Board of Education and Rock district Board of Education near The Seven Rocks Mercer County. Plans or specs from G J Wood Princeton WV July 25 or July 28 between 1 and 4 PM at his office. O O R Zill Secretary Rock District.
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East River District Board of Education
Rock District Board of Education
Seven Rocks
Mercer County
G. J. Wood
Princeton
West Virginia
Board of Education
R. Zill
Rock District
Local social notes from Bluefield and surrounding towns
Mrs G W Eddy and Mrs H H Richards visited Bluefield on Thursday. J W McNutt and wife travel to High Point North Carolina for several days at the furniture market. Several residents attended a bridge party hosted by Mrs Walton Sudduth in Bluefield. A G Huff and Fred Thornton take a two week Florida automobile trip. Mrs W P Beam of Keystone heads toward Bedford Virginia to visit friends. Ned Hall and wife of McComas dined with Mr and Mrs Lowery GC in Bowling Thursday. Ada Broyles of Monroe visits sister Mrs Loran Shannon in Eighth street for weeks. J M Hines and children visited Bluefield. Emily Crotchin travels from Ballard to visit sister Mrs A E McClaugherty and brother Ernest Crotchin on Front street. Cesar Ronconi of Bluefield visited Thursday. Elizabeth Bird and Ben Bird escorted guest Miss Rebecca Ball of Roanoke to Rockview pool for a swim. Little Miss Arline Clemens recovering from paralysis after a fall, responding well to Dr Georgia B Smithson’s treatment.
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Ray, King
Harry Thornton
Little Rock
Ark
Latha Bird
MeComas
J. K. Ball
Tazewell
A. V. Tappan
L. E. Well Young
Roanoke
Luray
Eakin
H. G. Woods
Amen Woods
Muss Frances McClaugherty
Robert Woods
Fred Thornton
Myrtle Miller
New Hope
Scott White
Harrison Street
Bob
Muriel Kyle
Mahood Avenue
Memorial Hospital
Ada Mae Lilly
Virginia
Withilly
G. E. Bowling
J. W. Lesser
Frank and
John, Jr
North Carolina
Raleigh
Little Katherine
Helen White
Gardner
B. K. Deverle
Hale Avenue
College Street
H. Rumberg
West Main Street
G. W. Eddy
H. H. Richards
Bluefield
J. W. McNutt
High Point
N. C
Robert Caperton
Carroll Beckwith
Katherine Mahood
Princeton
Walton Sudduth
A. G. Huff
Florida
W. P. Beam
Keystone
Bedford
Ned Hall
McComas
Lowery
Ada Broyles
Monroe
Loran Shannon
Eighth Street
J. M. Hines
Emily Crotchin
Ballard
A. E. McClaugherty
Ernest Crotchin
Front Street
Esar Ronconi
Elizabeth Bird
Ben Bird
Rebecca Ball
Rockview Pool
Arline Clemens
Georgia B. Smithson
Princeton Churches Plan August Sunday Gatherings
Presbyterian services led by Rev. C. H. Phipps include a 9:45 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. sermon on The Whole Christ in the Whole Bible for the Whole World with an afternoon talk The Advantage of Disadvantages. Endeavor groups meet Sundays at 7:15 p.m. Juniors at 7 p.m. The pastor leaves for vacation after this Sunday. Episcopal Heavenly Rest on Mercer Street hosts morning service, Bible class at 9:45 a.m., and evening prayer at 8 p.m. Rental ad: four-room apartment with bath and steam heat on Walker Street via Amy Dietz Bros.
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First Baptist Church
Serge B. Ogle
Christ
Quablic
Mercer Street
Presbyterian
C. H. Phipps
Houston
Kimball
B. T. Sells
Presbyterian Pastor Takes August Vacation Tour
Rev. C. H. Phipps and his family depart Tuesday for a church granted vacation. They will travel by car through Asheville to Montreat during August for rest and travel.
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C. H. Phipps
Asheville
Montreat
Freckled Faced Girls Find Quick Freckle Cure
A playful ad promises Goodykoontz Drug Co. can deliver Flyte to erase freckles in four days. The cream reportedly dissolves brown spots, leaving skin clean and soft. Money back if freckles persist.
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Goodykoontz Drug Co
Singular crossword puzzle hints and word clues
A single, elaborate crossword puzzle with numerous clue examples. Entries include Sun god and rope through a block, with clues ranging from paid publicity to wading bird and two masted ships, plus words for existence and possession.
Phipps Party Plans Late Summer Northward Trip
A party travels from Princeton to Greeneville to visit Mrs. D. W. Cochrane and preach at the ad Presbyterian church on the first Sunday in August. They then go to Greensboro to visit Mr. Phipps’ old home and proceed via Martinsville and Waynesboro to Massanetta Springs for a Bible conference before returning to Princeton at month’s end.
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N. C
Greeneville
Berry picking at Beaver Pond yields chigger bites
A Beaver Pond district report notes a few blackberries found in the area while several families who visited Thursday and the previous day returned berryless. The outings left children itchy from chiggers lingering after the excursion.
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Beaver Pond
Mystery figure haunts East River precincts say locals
Residents describe a mysterious presence in East River precincts with traces found on victims. Eyewitnesses compare the figure to a large walnut in size and as active as a didapper, noting substantial mag nation and personality, with notable taste.
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East River
County Court Warned To Escape Wrath In Repair
A Telegraph story notes civic groups anger at the sunlit east side of the courthouse. It warns the county court to avoid wrath, suggesting a new trail for a self defense use and repairs including painting and trim of bronze guns.
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Court House
Digest of crossword style clues and word fragments
A jumble of clues and partial phrases covering colors actions measurements directions emotions and objects. It lists terms like whitish grey shank printer's measure correlative of either and many others with scattered fragments and odd spellings.
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Persia
Europe
Old French marriage superstition persists in Paris
In Paris a traditional custom holds that a bride must break and step on an egg before entering her home to ensure happiness in marriage.
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Paris
Welch Briefs Highlight Store Opening and Local News
The Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company will open a Welch store next month in the former Sanitary Meat and Grocery location after repairs and new features are added. Dr. C C Cochran of Kimball is critically ill in Atlantic City after an appendectomy. A McDowell County Automobile Association meeting is set for Monday at 7:30 PM in the court house. George Graves died of tuberculosis in Twin Branch. Nancy D Bell of Big Four also died of illness. Funeral arrangements and church services are noted for Kimball.
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The
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Welch
J. W. Hall
Sanitary Meat and Grocery Company
C. C. Cochran
Kimball
Atlantic City
Dr. Cochran
D. E. Houston
Philadelphia
Seriouce
Cochran
McDowell County Automobile Association
Court House
George Graves
Twin Branch
J. W. Lather
Bright
Nancy D. Bell
Big Four
Friday Proceedings in Criminal Court
In Wilcoe area criminal court, Sherman Dean was remanded for murder trial until July. Frank Wilson, found guilty of moonshine operations, received two years in prison and a $300 fine. Charley Smith and Johnnie Hunt faced highway robbery charges. Hunt was freed, Smith to be tried today. Frank Facello, acquitted of murder, drew six months on county road and a $60 pistol fine. Facello has until August to start his sentence.
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Sherman Dean
Bennie Houston
Wilcoe
Frank Wilson
Charley Smith
Johnnie Hunt
Hunt
Smith
Frank Facello
Tom Wagner
Facelic
Visitors and hospital notes fill Welch column
Eugene H. Howard visits Welch on business while guesting with Eugene Lopinsky. Mrs. 8. A. Troy funeral sends Mies Blinaben Vincent to Bramwell. George A. Swope arrives from Asheville to visit friends. Ruth O'Brien returns from vacation. Mrs. Mary Baldwin undergoes surgery in Grace Hospital for acute appendicitis and recovers. Miss Alma Hopkins visits with Mr. and Mrs. Julius Goodman.
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Eugene H. Howard
Louisvile
Welch
Howard
Eugene H. Lopinsky
Mies Blinaben Vincent
Grace Hospital
Bramwell
8. A. Troy
George A. Swope
Asheville
N. C
Ruth O’brien
Mary Baldwin
New Mall
Molly Craft
A. J. Smith
Maitland
Jasper Bailey
Crumpler
D. E. Eisel
Marytown
H. L. Freeman
Ironton
Ohio
Otto Toivonen
Caretta
Alma Hopkins
Richmond
Southern College of
Garden and Lawn Contest Delights Gary Area Readers
The second day of the United States Coal and Coke Company garden inspection showcased diverse gardens and lush lawns. Judges toured No 9 and No 10 works, noting high scores and many residents selling vegetables to company stores. One mule destroyed a garden just as judging began nearby, highlighting the contest’s challenges and community interest as prizes are awarded this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Coal and Coke Company
Guy C. Mace
Charlie Collins
R. B. Gibson
No. 9
Gary
Arm Amputated After Shifter Train Accident Near O'Toole
Carl Johnson sixteen-year-old son of Mr and Mrs I R Johnson of Leckie was seriously injured when he was thrown under a shifter coal car near O'Toole. He arrived at Grace Hospital with a severe scalp wound and his right arm amputated above the elbow. He was walking toward O'Toole seeking work when the incident occurred and had been warned against hopping trains. The arm was ground off by the wheels and hospital doctors reported a hopeful recovery amid other cuts and bruises.
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Carl Johnson
I. R. Johnson
Leckie
O'Toole
Young Johnson
Grace Hospital
Johnson
Two Former McDowell Officers to Face Trial
Two ex McDowell County officers Cal Houchins and A G Marsh face trial in the county criminal court at the October term. Houchins, a former deputy sheriff, has six indictments for extortion and embezzlement while Marsh, a former justice of the peace, is charged in three indictments with embezzling 2963.52 dollars of county funds and misapplying fines. Both pled not guilty as their cases were called for trial.
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McDowell County
G. L. Counts
Cal Houchins
A. G. Marsh
Big Creek
Houchins
Marsh
Indictments Set for Trial After Quash Rejection
Judges overruled motions to quash and set trial dates for October 29. Marsh indictments allege multiple offenses where fines were paid but not recorded or turned over to the county.
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Neys
Marsh
Gloria Gould Signs to Manage Theater
Gloria Gould daughter of prominent families signs to become managing director of the Huibassy Theatre set to open in New York next month. The Embassy Theatre will be an all women staff run venue with Miss Gould aiming for a small intimate theatre and exclusive presentation.
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New York
Gloria Gould
George J
Edith Kingdon Gould
Jay Gould
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Miss Gould
Henry A. Bishop
Moving Picture Theatre
Fair Sex
Edward Bowes
Capital Theatre
Metro Goldwyn-Myer Company
Major Bowles
Embassy Theatre
Tomb of Dante to be Restored and Beautified
Ravenna authorities plan to restore the tomb of Dante Alighieri and convert a nearby Dante mementoes museum into a temple to Italian literature. They also allocate funds with the 106000 lira annual government grant for reforestation of Garibaldi pine groves linked to 1849 pursuits.
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Dante
Ravenna
Italy
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Germany to Expel Friends of Poland
Berlin July 24. In reprisal against Poland’s plan to expel 30 000 people from former German territory who favored Germany. Germany aims to make a similar reprisal and hand over 10 000 residents in Germany who expressed preference for Poland to Polish authorities.
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Berlin
Jaly
Germany
Poland
Youth Living by Will Power Alone
Rody Marshall Jr. of Pittsburg shows improvement after a diving accident left his spine possibly severed and two vertebrae fractured. His parents rushed from Europe aboard the Aquitania to reach his bedside as doctors warned of likely crippling injuries, yet clung to hope for life.
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Rody Marshall, Jr
Aquitania
Raritan
New York
Grand Central Station
Rody
Will Power
Dr. Rawlings
Pittsburg
Ridy
John Singer Sargent Paintings Fetch High Prices At Christie
London July 24 At the Christie auction rooms dealers critics and collectors gathered for the sale of 240 paintings by the late John Singer Sargent who died in April in Chelsea. The day realized £145954 sterling about $730000 one of the largest one day sums for a single artist. Water color sketches from his holidays drew keen competition selling for £53000 roughly $257000. The highest price paid was 7000.
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London
Christie
John Singer Sergent
Chelsea
Sargent
Auction Returns Strong Bids for San Vigilo and Torre Galli
Guineas totals show San Vigilo selling for about 35000 for "A Boat with a Golden Sail" while the next highest, "Torre Galli," brought 6600 guineas. Numerous other lots sold in the 3000 to 4000 guineas range.
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San Vigilo
Abd El Krim Regulars in Full Flight Northward
Fez Morocco July 24 reports say Abd El Krim's regulars abandon tribes and move north in formation toward the general staff. French troops on the Taza and Ouezzan sectors appear to have struck terror to Moorish chiefs and tribesmen under duress join Red Sultan.
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Fez
Morocco
Abd-El-Krim
Taza
Ouezzan
Fire Ravages Odenz Harbor District
A major blaze broke out in Odenz Denmark's harbor district and raged tonight. Damage is estimated at 10 000 kroner with two ships burned and others at risk. Firefighters faced collapsing walls as a quay ignited and brigades from nearby towns joined the effort to control the flames.
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Odenz
Denmark
Washington's Masher Problem Takes New Turn
Washington's masher problem took a new turn when Lieutenant Mina Van Winkle, head of the women's bureau, denied deploying policewomen as decoys for arrests. Police Commissioner Fenning criticized the practice and opposed any officer encouraging law violations to stage arrests.
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Washington
Mina van Winkle
The
Police Department
Frederick A. Fenning
Flowers Defeats Bagosh In Ten Round Bout
Tiger Flowers of Atlanta won a newspaper decision over Lou Bagosh of Bridgeport in a ten round match in Aurora Illinois. Both fighters weighed 165 pounds and Flowers dominated each round.
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Flowers
Bagosh
Herman Floors Henry in Featherweight Bout
Babe Herman, a featherweight contender, knocked out Kid Henry the Canadian champion in the seventh round of a twelve round contest in New York.
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Herman Floors
Henry
New York
Babe Herman
Kid Henry
Nancy Howard Wins West Virginia State Tennis Title
White Sulphur Springs July 24 Nancy Howard defeated Heloise Beebe to claim the West Virginia women’s singles championship at the Greenbrier Country Club. Beebe won the first set 6-2, Howard took the second 6-3, and the decisive third 7-5. Mixed doubles saw Anne Ford and A. O. White prevail over Minard Hamilton and Mae Ogden.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
West Virginia
Hinton
Nancy Howard
Heloise Beebe
Baltimore
Greenbrier Country Club
Misa Beebe
Mina Howard
Bevins
Anne Ford
Charleston
A. O. White
Washin
Minard Hamilton
Richmond
Mae Ogden
Edward Jacobs
Miss Keller
L. J. Keller
Scranton
Hamilton
Miss Ogden
Miss Ford
White
Francis Johnson
Cornelia Weston
Elizabeth
N. J
Gel
Miss Howard
Hunter Tams
Beckley
Cohen
Ward
Hugus
Peder Ae
Wheeling
Mangan
Weeningiast
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Helen
Gladys Robinette
Yukon
Virginian Railway Company
Princeton Hosiery
Monolulu
Hawaiii
E. B. King
Rotary Club
Old Princeton
Alec Sutton
T. B. Beckwith
W. C. Warlick
Reeser
Huntington
J. F
Rell
Sandown County
A A. Sutton
Robert Martin
Oscar Glenn
Camp Creek
Dillard
Lady's Gold Watch
Post Office
Woolworth’s. Finder
J. M. Smith
Lilly Land Company
Honaker Avenue
Christian Church
A. L. Hall
Hame
Straley Avenue
R. M. Sims
Oakwood Cemetery
Hall
Henry Noble
A. L. Tall
Mercer Motor Company
Woman's Auxiliary
Girls Friendly Society
College Avenue
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Princeton Churches
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Bombay
the Collection Service CO
Mercer St
MME. Savver
Woolworth
Princeton, W. Va
Daily News Review
Welch Briefs
U. S. Coal and Coke Company
John Sargent
Fire Harbor
John Wheatley
England
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