Morning train push to Mullens from coalfield urged
The Business Men's Club discussed inducing the Virginian to extend the morning coalfield train to Mullens via Glen and Maben. A committee will be appointed by the club president to pursue the project, citing benefits for workers traveling to and from the city in a single day.
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Business Men's Club
Neeton
Moon
H. ©. Hadden
Glen
Maben
Mullens
W. R. Meplates
F. A. Mole
C. H
West Virginia
Shepherd-Towner
Petate
Misa Nash
L. G. Bowling
B. Vaught
J. W. Kinchloe
Rocky Mountain
N. C
H. H. Ball
Marriage license issued for Mickle and Martin
County Court Clerk recorded a license issued yesterday for Andrew Mickle 32 of Roanoke and Hallie Dean Martin 27 of Princeton to wed.
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Ween
Andrew Mickle
Roanoke
Hallie Dean Martin
Princeton
Bridge Party Tuesday Social Event Honors Local Ladies
A Tuesday bridge party at a Cen ter street home hosted by Miss Car oen Beckwith and Mrs. H. B. De Jar nette featured pink rose decor, punch, and a salad ice course. Four tables played with prizes including an incense burner to Mrs. Tobin and leather diary to Miss Mahood plus a vase to Mrs. Hawley.
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Lovely Bridge Ee
Katherine
Mahood R. Hawley
Caroen Beckwith
H. B. de Jarnette
Center Street
Denny Shuff
L. H. Vermillion
Miss Mahood
Awley
Mesdames Barter
McNeer
Hadden
Todd
Morannist
Cunningham
Norris
Woolfolk
Hardy
Sowers Tobin
Reynolds
Tobin
Hawley
Musical Contest And Recital Impresses At High School
A Monday evening event in the high school auditorium featured a musical contest with nine junior pupils. Pauline Overholt won the medal, while contenders included Dorothy Hale Isabelle Brown Lillian McGuire Marble Faun Woodrum Evelyn Bird Anna Glenn Caffee Louise Harper and Cara Dietz. Recital pupils Pennington Dietz and Karnes displayed notable ability in execution and interpretation.
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High Ool
Tal
Miss McClaugherty
Pauline Overholt
Dorothy Hale
Isabelle Brown
Lillian McGuire
Marble Faun Woodrum
Evelyn Bird
Anna Glenn Caffee
Louise Harper
Cara Dietz
Pennington
Dietz
Karnes
Left leg crushed by freight train in Kegley accident
Clyde Belcher, adopted son of Co L Belcher of Kegley, slipped under an eastbound freight train at the Virginian in Kegley while attempting to board. His left leg was crushed and had to be amputated below the knee at Memorial Hospital. he remains in the hospital resting as well as can be expected.
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Virginian
Kegley
Clyde Belcher
Co. L. Belcher
Memorial Hospital
Young Belcher
Memorial A
Candidate for Senate Hon Hugh A Dunn Visits Beckley
Beckley resident Hon Hugh A Dunn announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination to the state senate from the district. Dunn shook hands with supporters yesterday and is backed by Joseph M Sanders who is also known in county circles.
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Senate
Hugh A. Dunn
Beckley
Dunn
Sales Joseph M. Sanders
Ethen Dunn
Sonal
Concord Steel School
Prisoner Escapes Road Prison Break Near Ada
A road prison inmate escaped around noon yesterday while guarded on the road toward Ada. Several officers pursue him, but dense woodland complicates capture. The man, unnamed, was sentenced for a prohibition law violation at the last criminal court term.
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Ada
Criminal Court
Notice of sale of Lambert's Store interest
Notice states P. B. Lambert sold his interest in Lambert's Store to his son W. M. Lambert and will not be responsible for contracts made by him after the date. Public notice dated June 7.
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Lambert's
W. M. Lambert
P. B. Lambert
D. T. Carr
Carden & McNeer
Jesus Christ
Calvary
Gethsemane
Mt. Calvary
Jesus
Christ Jesus
Mrs J K Ball Society Reporter Details
Society notes feature J K Ball reporting on events with contact numbers for Mrs. J K Ball and staff in the Princeton Bank Building.
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W. Anderson
Leonard Hoke
Princeton Pank Building
J. K. Ball Society
Prospective Bride Hallie Martin and Andrew Mickle Fete Guests
Mr and Mrs L C Rogers hosted at 6 oclock Monday honoring Hallie Martin and Andrew Mickle whose marriage is set for today at noon in the Presbyterian church. Guests included Mrs A D Mickle of North Carolina and Bluefield residents Mrs Palmer Miss J G Snidow and Mrs Harve Johnston.
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L. C. Rogers
Hallie Martin
Andrew Mickle
Presbyterian Church
Mickle
A. D. Mickle
North Carolina
Palmer
J. G. Snidow
Harve Johnston
Bluefield
Mrs Cleghorn Hosts Six O'Clock Dinner
Mrs H F Cleghorn entertained at six o clock dinner Monday evening in honor of Mr Cleghorn's birthday. Attendees included Rev S B Vaught D T Carr R N Vermillion J D Gott and A I L Bratton. The Methodist church stewards later attended a business meeting and were served an ice course.
Evening Circle Meeting Enthusiastic Gathering
The Evening Circle met at Mrs Gillispies home on Monday at eight with Miss Mabel Humphreys present. Members, led by Rosa mond Dickenson and Gertrude Humphreys, discussed study on mission schools and enjoyed a vocal solo by Miss Dickerson. Refreshments included Lover's Delight. Next host is Miss Mildred Hadden.
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Mabel Humphreys
Claims against the estate of E W Bonham
Public notice urges all persons with bills against the estate of E W Bonham deceased to present them at once for payment. Bonham is named as executor.
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E. W. Bonham
Bonham
Princeton High Glee Club Invited to Sing at Concord
Local Princeton items note the Girls Glee Club will sing at Concord Normal baccalaureate in Athens. Various meetings, bake sale, theater plans, and social events fill the community calendar through June.
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Princeton High School Girls’ Glee Club
Athens
Concord Normal
Death of Miss Rice Shocks the Community
The community mourns May Rice who died at her home on Tuesday May 23 after a recent death in the family. The obituary notes her gentle character and Christian virtues and requests comfort for the bereaved family.
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Miss Rice
Miss May Rice
May
Harman Returns Healthful From Hospital Run for State Office
Miss Martha E. Harman, home from Steedly Hospital Spartanburg South Carolina, is praised for a long teaching career in Virginia schools where she holds a life certificate. Her strong convictions and family leadership are highlighted as she campaigns to serve her constituents in the state legislature.
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Martha E. Harman
Steedly
Spartanburg
Harman
Virginia
Final adjournment ordered in circuit court cases
Judge Herndon set final adjournment for the term after two months of May sessions. The session focused on counsel arguments and motions to set aside jury verdicts. The state case of Peter Austin, sentenced for forgery, was appealed via writ of error and supersedeas.
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Herndon
Argumen
Bessie Corvin
Gether
J. W. Robinett
R. G. Ox
West Virginia
Peter Austin
Criminal Court
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Daily Telegraph
Carrier Boys
Gillespie Drug Co
Belcher Confectionary
Hale Pharmacy
Handy” Corner Lanch
Pithy
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New York
Royal Theatre
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Virginian Hotel
Lilly Highway
Lilly Land Co
Wraperty
BE. W. Farley
Pickshin Coal and Coke Company
American Legion
Fred Wheby
L. R. West
Wheby
H. G. Woods
John Kee
West
John R. Pendleton
I. A. Downey
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Ethel Harless
Lady Canning
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News of the World
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Main Street
Princeton, W. Va
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Christ
Chicago
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