Free Pictures Weekly for City Children during Summer
The Woman's Club offers free passes for children under twelve to weekly summer showings. Passes are available this afternoon and Monday morning from Mrs E B Kimble Reynolds Ave Mrs B B Lazenby Center Ave Mrs E B Lazenby Center St Mrs Herbert Pearis Main St and Mrs L C Porter Princeton Ave. Shows feature travel educational pictures and clean comedy starting next Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
E. B. Kimble
Reynolds Avenue
B. B. Lazenby
Center Avenue
E. B. Lazenby
Center Street
Herbert Pearis
Main Street
L. C. Porter
Princeton Avenue
Princeton Personal Notes From Residents and Visitors
Mrs. Harriet Adair arrived in Princeton from City Point to spend the summer with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Sweeney of Charleston visited here amid Concord College finals. A fishing party led by W. H. Malcolm traveled to Pocahontas County. Rev. A. B. Thorn of Graham Methodist mixed with locals yesterday. Families on Center Street hosted gatherings as Stratton Harlan visited New York. The Reed couple from Oklahoma arrived for an extended stay. J. H. Lilly returned from Lilly Land Co. business in Roanoke. Charles Tugele recovered from measles and pneumonia threat. J. H. Gadd, West Virginia prohibition director, arrived from Wheeling with family. Mrs. W. N. Surface and son Henry, from Norton, expected to arrive to visit Dr. and Mrs. B. W. Bird. Shepherd family members, ill for weeks, are improving. R. B. Crotty shows gradual recovery. Rev. S. B. Vaught leaves for White Gate to deliver high school sermon. Mrs. Emma Spangler of Petersburg visits her son A. P. Spangler on Walnut Street. Mrs. S. H. Frye, back from Charleston, joined by daughter Irene from Marshall College at Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Adair
Princeton
City Point
Wilbur Sweeney
Charleston
Concord College
W. H. Malcolm
Pocahontas County
Thorn
Graham
T. S. Harlan
Center Street
Stratton
New York
W. O. Reed
Oklahoma
J. H. Lilly
Lilly Land Co
Roanoke
Charles Tugele
R. B. Crotty
Rev
S. B. Vaught
White Gate
Emma Spangler
Peterstown
A. P. Spangler
Walnut Street
S. H. Frye
Irene
Marshall College
Huntington
Licenses granted and local notices at Princeton court
The county court clerk issued marriage licenses for George Brooks and Sibyl Walthall of Athens Hazel Loop to Charley Calloway of Bluefield and others. Grand jurors were drawn for July term. Community events include church services bridge gathering and pageant rehearsal. Real estate offerings from Lilly Land Company and a memorial service schedule are listed alongside pistol license grants totaling fifty two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marrie
George Brooks
Sibyl P. Walthall
Athens
Guy C. Calloway
Hazel V. Loop
Bluefield
Charley J. Cole
Bristolville
Etta White
Duhring
Russell B. Collison
Princeton
Vaughter Crouse
Beckley
The
Criminal Court
Rock District
George H. Perdue
F. A. Tilley
J. F. Thornton
Beaver Pond
L. A. Hooper
A. M. Belcher
Paul H. Bailey
J. F. Bailey
East River
J. K. Ball
J. W. Brown
M. A. Lowe
M. C. Rule
W. C. Wimmer
Jumping Branch
John Houchins
N. H. Moye
Plymouth
A. A. Hopkins
Z. R. Butler
Woman in Self-Defense Suspect in Gordon Killing
Chafe Gordon, a colored man, was shot by his wife Martha Gordon at their home and died next morning. A new murder warrant was issued but she surrendered to Justice Karnes and posted 2500 bail for felony charges at the July term. Witnesses say the case shows self-defense, and Martha, daughter of John Mitchell, a local colored citizen, has a three week old infant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chafe Gordon
Martha Gordon
Opie Karnes
Maynard
Criminal Court
John Mitchell
Richard Mitchell
Gordon
May Drive Bus and Taxi Lines Out of Business
The new road and automobile law, few copies of which have reached town, is said to threaten taxi and bus operators with extinction. Railways and trolley firms are blamed for quietly pushing legislation to curb smaller transport services, though observers await full law text to judge enforcement.
Real Estate Transfers Filed in County Court Clerk Office
Real estate transfers recorded list several deeds with Bluefield and Princeton entities. I L West and wife to Amanda Elvira Church seven acres on Crane Creek for 1000 dollars. W K E Ross and wife to Chas L Hume lot 20 section 855 Bluefield for 10 dollars. Artha C Hatliff and husband to W P Harman interest in lots 13 14 15 section 364 Bluefield for 300 dollars. Victoria C Bullion and husband to W P Harman same property interest for 300 dollars. I E K Ree and wife to Gae Fletcher lot 8 section 10 Bee addition Princeton for 400 dollars. Sarah F Walton and husband to Lucile Carter lot 7 section 896 Bluefield for 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. L. West
Amanda Elvira Church
Crane Creek
W. KE. Ross
Chas
L. Hume
Bluefield
Artha C. Hatliff
W. P. Harman
Victoria C. Bullion
1. EK. Ree
Gae Fletcher
Bee Addition
Princeton
Sarah F. Walton
Lucile Carter
Jersey cow information sought after theft
A reddish yellow Jersey cow with a brown face is missing or stolen. A reward of $5 is offered for information leading to recovery. Contact Jordan Ray at 909 Harrison Street, Princeton, Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan Ray
Harrison Street
Princeton
Flowing Gold and a Banker's Enmity in Dallas
Lee Calvin Gray arrives in Dallas to oppose Colonel Henry Nelson the banker. He befriends Jus Briskow and the Briskow family while pursuing a dangerous vendetta. Gray's schemes unfold with Roswell the banker questioning motives as Gray vows to topple Nelson and his ally Old Bell Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Gray
Dallas
Henry Nelson
Gray
Jus Briskow
Briskow
Allie
Barbara Parker
Bud Briskow
Adventuress
Bud
Cardus praised by nurse for relief of side pains
Mrs. Trevathan, an early War Town arrival in Hopewell Virginia, credits Cardus with reducing her side pains and restoring appetite after years of discomfort. She states she recommended Cardus to many patients with beneficial results and urges others to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
Dupont
Walter L. Trevathan
Vermount
Battle Ground Annex
Cardus
Vermont
Welch and McDowell County Boys Work Committee Meeting
The boys work committee reported two boys in need of aid and appointed J. Harvey Williams, J. N. Harman Jr., and L. E. Woods to assist Mr. Womack in investigation. The luncheon featured The Hills of West Virginia. Beckley Rotary Club sent song cards to the Welch Club. Mock trials from last week were dismissed on motion by H. K. Tice, prosecuting attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Downs
J. Harvey Williams
J. N. Harman, Jr
L. E. Woods
Womack
West Virginia
Welch Club
Beckley Rotary Club
H. K. Tice
Family tragedy after 225 foot plunge in McDowell county crash
Walter Johnson of Roderfield died after his Oakland sedan plunged 225 feet down a steep bank near Deegans. Eight Kochy children from Caples were injured with fractures and internal injuries. rescuers walked miles to reach the scene. Johnson leaves a wife and two children.
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McDowell County
Walter Johnson
Roderfield
Johnson
Oakland
Deegans
Welch Hospital
Kochy
Caples
Albert
Elizabeth
Louise
Pete
Helen
Earl
Rose
Edwin Mascusky
Kocy
Albert Bailey
Tot
Burial prepared by local undertaker in Roderfield
The body was prepared for burial by O. J. Douglass, a local undertaker, and taken to Roderfield last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Douglass
Roderfield
Colored man fatally shoots Sam Smith then surrenders
Frank Stone, a colored man, killed Sam Smith at Gary No 10 last evening after a personal dispute. Smith was struck twice in the head and once in the shoulder. Stone claimed self defense and said he fired only after Smith drew a gun. Deputy R H Powell arrested Stone and jailed him at Welch, placing the pistol over a hillside as Stone approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stone
Sam Smith
Gary No. 10
Smith
Stone
Hills
Welch
R. H. Powell
Cooperation urged to build hard road to Logan
C McD England of Logan urged Welch and Logan Rotary Clubs to cooperate on a hard surfaced road linking the counties. He said a road to Logan would cut fifty miles from the Charleston route and help handle expected tourist traffic. The Logan Club has a committee on the matter. Reports from committees were heard. E W Womack chaired the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Rotary Club
Logan Rotary Club
Logan
C. McD
England
Rotary
Charleston
Logan Club
E. W. Womack
Marytown and Welch clash in third meeting of season
Marytown Tigers aim to extend the series lead as Welch fields Akers Blakely and new players at short. Williams pitched well for Graham in a 2 1 win over Princeton and Roscoe McComas, on furlough from the army, works out at first base and may start today. Welch travels to Coalwood tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marytown
Welch
Marytown Tigers
Bacon
Tigers
Gearheart
Akers
Bill Blakely
Short
Williams
Moundsman
Graham
Princeton
Bill
Roscoe McComas
Aviation Corps
United States Army
Coalwood
Legion to stage Brent's concert at Memorial building
At McDowell Post No 8 meeting arrangements were made for a Brent entertainment in the Memorial building next Thursday night. Brent, a totally blind Dayton musician, will perform saxophone vocals piano and impersonations, with advertising by the legion and auxiliary. Tickets go on sale today through auxiliary or legion members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell Post No. 8
American Legion
Memorial Building
J. H. Brent
Dayton
Ohio
Legion Post
Auxiliary
Brent
Harry Lauder
Legion
Cooper Animal Circus
Hemphill
Welch Briefs: Death and Weddings in Welch
Stark Callahan aged forty one died at his home from endocarditis leaving a wife. Burial preparations were made by J W Luther and the body sent to Galax Virginia. County clerk Saetennee issued marriage licenses to Joe Riddley and Ruth Gibson Leah Rosey and Sindy Tabors. The Strangers Banquet film adaptation of Donn Byrne novel opens at Welch Theatre next Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark Callahan
Gary No. 6
J. W. Luther
Galax
Saetennee
Joe Riddley
Ruth Gibson
Northfork
Leah Rosey
Sindy Tabors
Davy
Donn Byrne
Welch Theatre
Yellow felt at showy trims with matching or white flowers
A description notes yellow felt items trimmed with flowers in the same tone or white, highlighting coordinated color and ornamentation.
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Pithy
Walter P. Wiley
Edgar Wiley
Lilly Land Company
Helen Reynolds
Bridge
Robin's Rest
Edith Perkins
Vancetl
Brazil
Baptist Church of the Historical
H. W. Straley, II
Cecil Johnson
Chicago
Lulek
Herndon
Episcopal
J. W. Hobson
J. G. Barber
Our Church
Presbyterian
L. W. Irwin
Tor
W. J. Nott
Harvey Rice
Christ
Church of the Open Door
First Baptist
W. H. Wrighton
Wrighton
First Methodist
Pullen
Anti-Saloon League
Epworth League
Vaught
R. M. Sims
B. of L. E
Lee
Bob
Old Bell
Bex Beace Metro O. Tan
Ceive
Roswell
Priskows
Bell Nelson
Fle
Nelson
Mm TN
Welch and
Marytown and
Marshall Neilan
Neilan
Welch Lumber Company
Lumber Company
Southern Refrigeration Lee Plant
Welch Lumber Company Ofce
Ray J. Carter
S. E. Carter
Court Street
J. F. Cook
the Baptist Church
Elks Lodge
Jack Ross
Silent Olsen
New Armory
Ross
Bernardi
Olsen
Tony Bernardi
Frank Lazar
Welch Briefs
Lena
Bill QA
All
Hot Foot
Isaac T. Mann
James Elwood Jones
Thomas F. Farrell
A. J. McBride
H. R Hawthorne
C. L. Alexander
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Pocahontas
Tidewater
Great Lakes
United States
Poocahontas Fuel Company Incorporated
E. Fewe
Hampton Roads
Ceet Ee Eee
Origa
Pocahontas Coalfield
Pocahontas Fuel Company, Incorporated
Broadway
Seapien
Boston
I Mass
Board of Trade
Cincinnati
Portland
Maine
Pocahontas Wharf
T of Moulton Bt
West Vis
New Bedford
Masb
Millman Street
Atlantic
Lambert's Point
Sewell’s Point
Norfolk
Newport News
Sandusky
Toledo
London
Hvans & Reid, Ltd
Leadenhall St
B. C
Italy
Henry Coe & CLI
RIC
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