Princeton Votes Spark Fierce Municipal Election Battle
Rival parties fought a tight mayoral and council race in Princeton with a Democrat and Republican gains expected. Early leads shifted as turnout rose, aided by vehicle mobilization and door to door campaigning. Final counts hinted at narrow margins and no landslide, with full results on page 1. A separate case involves C. H. Tabor estate claiming $10,000 against Blue & Gray Transit Co. for Phillip Tabor’s bus accident injuries in Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Tabor
Phillip Edward Tabor
Blue & Gray Transit Co
Phillip Tabor
Bluefield
Princeton Society Notes and Local Gatherings
Princeton society items report the Silver Springs Woman's Missionary Union meeting at 2:30 p m with Mrs K T Wynn in Thorntontown to study Psalms. Also class of 1926 reunion planned at Princeton high school and Teen Age Circle meeting at the Presbyterian church with lively program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Springs
Princeton High School
Dick Keeley
Princeton Paragrap hs and Local Notices Lead June Church Meet
The Caroline Hylton circle of the First Baptist held its June meeting at the church with Mary Baker Pennington leading. Talks on Youth and the Changing Age featured Ruth Woodson Gypsie Lee Pine and Mrs John Fredeking. A W M A symposium honored missionaries in South America Mexico Cuba China Japan and Africa. Special music by Bessie and Bertha Hale. The Rev Thomas Priddy will preach at First Methodist next Sunday as Dr W M Morrell leaves for Emory and Henry. The city council did not meet due to elections and will reconvene next Monday. Court suits filed in chancery include Ruth Straughan vs Donald Straughan and Clarence Coleman vs Blanche Coleman. The Broadway Melody screens at Royal Theatre. A fiduciary order appoints RE Golden Cawley guardian for Elizabeth Cawley with bond of 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bilger
Maybeury
8. T. Preston
North Walker Street
Beatrice
Ovelia Lambe
Main Street
Norfolk
Roanoke
Concord College
Ada Elliott
Lucy Mae
Ruth Elliott
S. T. Bird
Harry Karnes
W. E. Cunningham
Russell Yeage
H. L. Simpson
D. Rice
Dick Keeley
University of Illnois
Princeton
Nell Campbell
Erma Riner
Cincinnati
Ohio
Frank Raines
Campbell
E. Wilyoung
City
Memorial Hospital
Emily Poston
Mahood Avenue
Bluefield
T. Preston
John Lowry
Bank of Princeton
Bank of White Sulphur Springs
Caroline Hylton
First Baptist Church
Mary Baker Pennington
Sam Goode
Ruth Woodson
Gypsie Lee Pine
John Fredeking
T. M. Johnson
Eupha Luttrel
Alonzoffman
Tressie Williamson
Annie Mitchell
Eupha Bonham
Rose Pine
Gwendolin Woodson
Edna Perkins
South America
Mexico
Cuba
China
Japan
Africa
Bessie
Bertha Hale
I. M. Smith
Thomas Priddy
First Methodist Church
W. M. Morrell
Emory
Emory and Henry
M. W. Lewis
Wilmore
Virginian Bridge Hearing Set for June 24 1929
The Virginian Railway seeks authority to extend its line across the Kanawha river near Deepwater to connect with the Kanawha and Michigan branch of the New York Central. Hearing scheduled June 24 1929 at 10 AM before Examiner R R Molster in Washington DC. Local interest high among Princeton citizens and supporting commercial bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginian Railway Company
Kanawha River
Deepwater
Kanawha and
Michigan
New York Central
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, D. C
R. R. Molster
H. E B. DeJarnette
Chamber of Commerce
Princeton
Circuit Court Convenes After Election Amid Property Condemnation
The circuit court resumes after yesterday’s layoff following the Princeton election. Proceedings involve condemnation of three acres for the Princeton Glen Lynn line at Hale's Gap. Jury awarded A. D. Preston and associates $964 plus $1,200 previously agreed, with disputes over larger sums. Court diaries show ongoing docket activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
A. D. Preston
Princeton- Glen Lynn
Hale's Gap
Preston and Associates
Preston
Agencies urge private aid to be refused to begging children
Charity notice requests the public to withhold gifts of food clothes or money to begging children and to direct assistance through organized agencies for proper provision. The message emphasizes that professional agencies will ensure aid reaches those in need.
County Votes 5 Percent Bond Rate for Court House
At an adjourned county court meeting the 400000 bond issue for a new courthouse was amended to set interest at five percent instead of 4 3 4 percent. Attorney General H B Lee approved the issue and bonds will be issued and offered in the market. The higher rate reflects current market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
H. B. Lee
Revival Opens at Kee Street M E Church
A revival begins next Sunday night at Kee Street Methodist Church with opening sermon by Dr J R Brown Radford district elder. Rev M W Lewis will lead singing and Dr W M Morrell pastor of the First church will preach. Sunday school program by First M E church follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kee Street Methodist Church
J. R. Brown
Radford
M. W. Lewis
Flist
W. M. Morrell
First Church
M. E. Church
Car Crash in Hale's Gap Injures No One
On a return trip from Wythe county Virginia G M Hollandsworth of the city in a Dodge sedan collided with a Buick roadster driven by Joe Troitio u s of Hale's Gap No one was hurt but both cars were damaged considerably Troitous agreed to pay for repairs according to State Policeman Glenn Powera who investigated
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wythe County
Virginia
G. M. Hollandeworth
Joe Trioitfous
Hale
Gap
Glenn Powera
Troitious
Hollandsworth
New permanent waving machine demo at Mer cer Shoppe
A special demonstrator will be at 91114 Mer cer St over Radiola shop this Thursday Friday and Saturday. Demonstration price is 10 dollars, while others charge 15 dollars. Phone 552 for appointment.
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Mercer St
For Sale First Class Farm Near Spanishburg 506 Acres
Farm on Rich Creek near Spanishburg with 506 acres of which about 300 are cultivated and grazed. Includes a good residence with bath water and lights two first class barns and several out buildings. Will sell or trade for smaller farm or town property. Address.
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Rich Creek
Spanishburg
Boy 2 Hurt in Automobile Collision
Donald Gibson, two year old son of Boyd Gibson of Bluefield, was cut around the head and face after being knocked through the windshield of an auto owned by L. F. Gibson and driven by his son Scott Gilwon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Gibson
Boyd Gibson
Bluefield
L. F. Gibson
Scott Gilwon
Wisconsin record cow yields 882.8 pounds milk in a week
Madison report notes Douglas Pieterje a seven year old pure bred Holstein at the Southern Colony and Training School Union Grove establishes a Wisconsin all time record with 882.8 pounds of milk and 39 pounds of butter in seven days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Mercedes Douglas Pieterje
Union Grove
Wisconsin
Five room house for sale near court house
Quick sale offered for a five room house with bath near the court house. Buyer can start with a small car as first payment, apply at Ideal Barber shop, lost office block, Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Princeton
Welch Traffic Report Urges Road Widening and Steering Committee
Pittsburgh traffic engineer Burton W. Marsh submits a sixty page plan to Welch city officials outlining seventeen topics to curb congestion. He recommends forming a traffic committee with police chief, city engineer, council member, judge, attorney and business representatives to advise on enforcement and relief projects.
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Blakely
Burton W. Marsh
Pittsburgh
Marsh
Welch
Marek
Conmenes
Inita Ul
McDowell and
Wyroming
Pop
Welch News Briefs Include Accidents and Local Happenings
Hospital and workplace injuries appear in Welch items with three hospital cases early in the week. Mines and coal company workers suffer falls and crush injuries. several names and firms are named, including Consolidation Coal Kimball Tidewater Maitland. A Scout meeting is rescheduled, and Morris Moody dies of pneumonia at home. Colonel Lindbergh wedding cake plans are noted with a charity angle.
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Ing
Gameraindo Neovo
Consolidation Coal Company
Caretta
Neovo
Grace Hospital
James Price
Tidewater Coal Company
Kimball
Welch Hospital
Walter Crewey
Heutton Coal Company
Maitland
G Elso
Welee Hospital
Welch Briefs Marriage Licenses Decrease
May saw fewer marriage licenses issued by the county clerk than April. April issued sixty three licenses while May issued fifty nine. Probate filings include appraisers J. J. Rhodes T. A. Johnson and Coy I Nicholson for the estate of W. H. McCulloch. Warren A. Wilson named executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Rhodes
T. A. Johnson
I. Nicholson
W. H. McCulloch
Develome
Warren A. Wilson
W. H. McCul
Local Residents and Travelers Spend Time in Welch Area
Dr and Mrs A N Carson Jr of Thorpe head to New York for nursery and child hospital service. Dr J C Clark settles at Thorpe Green. Grundy visitors Mr Morgan and A J Mitchell tour Welch. N W Harrah and family visit Annwall. D Scott and family of Welch and Teane Alexander of Wilcoe go to Baltimore for Ida Alexander’s wedding. Excelsior resident has tonsil removed at Grace hospital. W W West of larger visits Welch. Tedford Walker, now in Florida, stops in Welch en route to Williamson to see parents. Elizabeth Beres of War shops in Welch. Mrs H M Foster of Berwind shops in Welch. Mrs Charles Beres visits Dr and Mrs J T Eoling. Jack Freeman of Baltimore visits Welch for business.
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A. N. Carson Jr
Thorpe
New York City
Carson
Nursery and Childs Hospital
J. C. Clark
Bluefield
Thorpe Green
Cherles
Morgan
A. J. Mitchell
Grundy
Welch
N. W. Harrah
Annwall
Mire
Scott
Teane Alexander
Wilcoe
Baltimore
Ida Alexander
Excelsior
Grace Hospital
W. W. West
Tedford Walker
Florida
Williamson
Elizabeth Beres
War
H. M. Foster
Berwind
Charles Beres
J. T. Eoling
Jack Freeman
Railroad to discontinue four agency stations
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad filed applications with the Public Service Commission to discontinue four agency stations. The stations named are Watson in Marion County Clifton in Mason County Kanawha in Wood County and Central in Doddridge County. Hearings were scheduled for June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Public Service Commisslon
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Watson
Marion County
Clifton
Mason County
Kanawha
Wood County
Central
Doddridge County
Raymond Steadman Welch Correspondent
Raymond Steadman Welch, correspondent for the Daily Telegraph, served with the Welch hours desk and filed reports from the Telegraph Phone 87 Al office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Daily ‘Telegraph
Chicago Triumphs 10 9 Over New York in Wild Finish
Chicago exploded for a 10 to 9 victory over New York in a high scoring affair. The lineup featured late runs and key defensive plays, with pitchers and fielding turning points noted as the game wore on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Tanner Is Ordered To Halt Arson Case Proceedings
Charleston June 4 state supreme court issued a rule of prohibition directing Judge H M Tanner and prosecutor D D Moran to appear on September 4 and show cause why they should not be prohibited from proceeding in the arson case against Robert L Dillon and Lon K Dillon. The order also stayed all further arson Proceedings in the Dillon case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
H. M. Tanner
Wyoming Bounty Circuit Court
D. D.moran
Wyoming County
State Supreme Court
Robert L. Dillon
Lon K. Dillon
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Princeton Society
Harriet Woolfolk
Silver Springs W, MU
Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church
Southern Highlanders
Virginia Jones
Miss Johnson
Violet Jones
Chloe Wohlford
Catherine Paxton
Dorothy
Virginia Woolwine
Misses Pearl Robinette
Buford
Lucy Mae Elliott
Margaret Rich
Naomi Mastin
Chloe Woolford
Lorraine Batley
Charlotte Lambert
Nancy Woolwine
Hortense League
Pauline Daling
Marjorie Merrill
Maidie McGlothin
Inez Johnson
Eather Hoge
Julia Brown
Methodist
Woman's Auxiliary
The
Methodist Church
C. C. Belcher
Plumber
Washington Avenue
W. H. Brown
J. FE. Lambert
Noms
BK. Deverle
W. D. Pendleton
Roy Basham
Hale Avenue
John Dangerfield
Park Avenue
Floyd Lankford
W. C. Epling
Honaker Avenue
W. M. Murphy
J.C. Morris
Walnut Street
J. 8. Overstreet
H. E. Spangler
Harrison Street
W. KE. Shumate
East Princeton
West Point
N. Y
Pam
United States Military Academy
C. H. Wright
Hazel
Northfork
Circle
Priddy
Ruth Straughan
Donald Straughan
Clarence Coleman
Blanche W. Coleman
Edmund Goulding
Anita Page
Bessie Love
Charlee King
Guardian
RE. Golden Cawley
Elizabeth Cawley
Chester A. Cawley
Don Alvarado
Dolores del Rio
Venile
Doores del Rio
Fox Films
Lou Tellgens
Granada Theatre
O'Kelly
Ben Bard
Alvarado
Biarritz
France
Braddock
Etta Braddock
A. G. Harris
Spencer
Harris
Edward Stubblefield
Lacy Harris
Hinton
EB Jackson
Jackson
Mississipi
Glenwood Park
Gibson
Sandlick Road
Glenn Powers
Circuit Court
W. A. Richardson
Sis Wercer
Princeton, W. Va
Kee Street
Hale’s Gap
O. H. Bowling
Spanishburg, W. VA
J.W
H.D. Brown
W. A. and
T. Fred Brown
ROYAL
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
Charles King
Roy
Presbyterian Church
Pocahontas
Jimmie French
J. A. French
Moody Child
Morris Moody
Nl. J. Moody
Mitchell Farm
Lindborgh
Los Angeles
Vera Corum
Crest
Mendrick
Inn
Alexander
Johnson
Moss
Koubal
Iy Johnson
Bell
Mowe
Koupal
Iied Aleaander
Mell
Moos
Wathh
Koupal, 5 In & Latt onhaven—St. Louis
Brooklyn
Winhte Koerr
McCormick
Kookte
BY Williams
Mister Edison
PRESS
Jane
Swetonic
Philadelphia
Pittsburch
P. Wanera
Comorosky
Thompson
Roan
Klein
Rf Hurst
Eel
Ef . Whitney
Traynor
Jrantham Ib
Norronk
Margreay
E* Weterils Steerer Eee
Trtols
Wena Sim
Pertell
Graeves
Tine
U Moran
Welch Briefs
Raymond Steadman
Guire
Taylor
Erhardt
Ford
Kelly
Boston
Hase
Balle
Oulaque
Laeverette
Ehrhardt
Ry Leverette
Mite
Ore Deve
Gudat
Dreessen
Sukeforth
Joce-Rigier
Meaughiinu
Mart Pelle
Haines
St. Louis
Cardinals
Pirates
Cubs
Jess Haines
Douthit
Bottomley
Clark
Nevied Haley
Hendrick
Frederick
Inwinme
Nein A Co
Mt. Jamie
Oh OS
Picinich
Wilwon
Piederick
Niar
Hresaler
Moore
Bancvet
Ry Bafey
Koettger
Arith ‘ Witeon
Herbert of “Lenamder
Ary Bell
P . Ve
Louis Teah
Man
Tomiey
Bial Se Hite
Herman
Ree Haley
Rune
Drieken Diey
Dojaine W Bea
Tanner
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