Inspiring Christian Woman’s Missionary Society Meeting
Mrs. R. M. Sims hosted the June Christian Woman’s Missionary Society gathering at her Highland avenue home. Mrs. Watson led an enlightening program, with devotional by Mrs. John Burch and varied contributions from Mrs. Cormany Gott Rice. Refreshments followed as members socialized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Sims
Martin
Christian Woman's Missionary Society
Highland Avenue
Watson
John Burch
Mother Ross
Cormany
Calotabs Promised Safe Liver Purifier For Calomel Fans
Ad touts Calotabs as modern replacement for calomel, claiming no nausea or danger. One tablet at bedtime with water, price ten or thirty five cents, money back if not delighted. Sold in trademarked packages.
Frazier chaperones teens to Rock View Pool outing
Mr and Mrs C W Frazier led a group to Rock View Pool for a swimming party with Misses Sarah Johnson Blanch Gooch Lena Bohn Alma Claytor Bill Vinson Peggy Hagaard Russell Queen Tom Wood Pat Carved and R W Davis Harold Runyan and G W Evans. They later had dinner at the city cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Frazier
Rock View Pool
Sarah Johnson
Blanch Gooch
Lena Bohn
Alma Claytor
Bill Vinson
Peggy Hagaard
Russell Queen
Tom Wood
Pat Carved
R. W. Davis
Harold Runyan
G.W. Evans
City Cafe
Local Visitors And Returns From Midwest Trips
Rode White and Swanson Pendle ton visited Concord College on a Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs H B Richards returned from a week with friends in Indianapolis. Mrs K L Scott and son Billy, Mrs J L Caldwell and Clyde Caldwell were mentioned among local social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Swanson Pendleton
Concord College
H. B. Richards
Indianapolis
K. L. Scott
Billy
Mra. J. L. Caldwell
Clyde Cald
Local families welcome new arrivals and visits across towns
The page lists numerous residents visiting relatives in Hinton Roanoke Pocahontas and Princeton. Highlights include Julius McGinley welcoming a baby girl and the Heiser couple's new son Gue Heiser, while others travel to Roanoke Greensboro and Mountain Lake. Several patients recover from illness and prepare for summer plans.
Wells Shot in Dispute at Greasy Ridge Near Princeton
Albert Wells is hospitalized with bullet wounds to shoulder and foot after a trouble at Greasy Ridge three miles from Princeton Sunday evening. Carl Stinson was arrested and released on bond of 600 dollars after appearing before a local justice. self defense cited as Stinson’s reason for the pistol use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert W. Wells
Princeton
Carl Stinson
Greasy Ridge
Wells
Stinson
G. H. Crumecker
Squire Karnes
New Remedy Banishes Bad Breath
Tens of thousands suffer bad breath and do not realize it. The remedy Kojene is four times stronger as an antiseptic than carbolic acid and safe to swallow. Get a six ounce bottle for 60 cents from local pharmacies and use one teaspoonful in water as a nightly and morning gargle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Bluefield
Fairview
Princeton
Hale Pharmacy
Moonshine Bust Hits Matoaka Family Court Session
A restless Matoaka night session of Squire W P Haller's court jailed an entire Lydell Nelms Smith family group after a moonshine raid. William Lydell and others faced fines up to 100 and days in jail for liquor sales, gun charges, wife beating, contempt, and related offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
Matoaka
Squire W. P. Haller
Bill Reynolds
B. L. Nokds
William Lydell
Dick Neme Late Smith
Anna Lydell
Lydele
Dick Nelms
Charlie
Lquor
Milam Lydell
William
Annie Lydell
Sallie Smith
Lydells
Lydell
Charlite Nelms
Dicle
Haller
Dixie Nelms
Billynolds
King Wins City Recorder Race by Twenty Three Votes
The city recount for the June 2 recorder election shows E. B. King Republican ahead of incumbent C. H. Shepherd Democrat by 23 votes. Final tally across wards: No 1 Shepherd 416 King 961, No 2 Shepherd 5607 King 483, No 4 Shepherd 172 King 284.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
nJne
E. B. King
C. H. Shepherd
King
Shepherd
W. A. Brown
J. W. Sasser
L. Bb. White
Wv. B. McClaugherty
J. H. Davidson
Davis Thorn
J. Chambers
Recorder
Connect
Alex Mahood
A. W. Reynolds
H. O. Woods
BK. B. King
Mr. Shep
Ward Vote Shifts Reported in Local Update
The report notes the herd gained six votes in the first ward, lost three in the second ward, and lost five in the third ward, outlining a mixed performance across wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herd
Routine County Court Begins June Terms
The county court opened routine June terms and adjourned for the month. Commissioners took up routine matters with one exception the tentative purchase of a drill compressor for Giotto-Arista road construction. The court aims to let a city limit to Bland county line contract before fall rains. An adjourned session will occur later this month to receive more road data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giotto-Arista
City
Bluefield
Bland County
Revival at Silver Springs Church Led by Rev T Haley
The Rev. T Haley of the Baptist state mission board is conducting revival services at Silver Springs church Thorntontown Richmond va assisted by Everett Dillon and L H Perkins The meeting began Sunday with morning service and will be held each evening this week inviting the public to hear Dr Haley preach and supporters hope for a strong response to continue next week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Haley
Baptist State Mission Board
Evangelistic Force
Richmond
Silver Syringe Church
Thorntontown
Everett Dillon
L. H. Perkins
Haley
Virginia
the Cross
Dr. Haley
Samuel Storey Funeral Follows His Drafted Plan
Sunderland England Samuel Storey newspaper owner received a funeral service conducted exactly as he had written in his posthumous draft. The ceremony reflected his wishes and location was Sunderland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunderland
Eng
Samuel Storey
Princeton Norfolk Train Schedule 1925 Fare Notice
PRINETON NOLFOLK schedule directs departure from Princeton at 4 30 p m with final Norfolk departure by 10 p m Friday June 1 1925. Children half fare and low fares from stations east of Princeton. Sleeper accommodations and baggage checks not available to ticket holders. R C Sutherland Princeton and W V L Woody Norfolk note authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Norfolk
R. C. Sutherland
W. V
Marriage licenses issued in Mercer County area
County court clerk records note marriages for Carl D. Shires and Bessie M. Brown of Lindside. Walter Scott Pack and Dorothy M. Harrison of Bramwell. William Carter of Keystone to Lillian Steptoe of Welch. Arnold Williams to Brelah Dillon of Bluefield. The Bluestone River will reopen to fishing to reduce carp ahead of bass restock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court Clerk's Office
Carl D. Shires
Bessie M. Brown
Lindside
Walter Scott Pack
Dorothy M. Harrison
Bramwell
William Carter
Keystone
Lillian Steptoe
Welch
Arnold Williams
Brelah Dillon
Bluefield
Death shocks Welch family as George Cassell dies at fifty four
George T. Cassell of Hemphill aged fifty four was found dead in bed Sunday night by his wife Mrs. Cassell who had visited their daughter in Welch. Dr. Camper cites heart failure as the likely cause after a day of work and such a long absence of illness. Survived by his widow and three children Mrs. Waldron Ernest Cassell and Daisy Cassell plus two brothers and a sister. Burial set at Cartwright cemetery with funeral by Reverends Cook and Belchee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Cassell
Cassell
Walter Waldron
Hemphill
Lawrence County
West Virginia
McDowell County Road Department
Welch
Ernest Cassell
Coalwood
Daisey Cassell
Tom Cassell
Borderland
Mike Cassell
Ohio
Ellis Compton
Corning
O. J. Douglas
Cartwright
F. J. Cook
J. B. Belchee
Smylie Bible Class elects Strother president for eighth time
The Smylie Bible Class held its annual election Sunday with D. J. F. Strother re elected president for the eighth time. Members praised Strother for valued service and noted that many city Sunday school teachers are former class members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smylie
D. J. F. Strother
Strother
C. C. Morfit
Supreme Court action and appointments mark Washington day
The Supreme Court upholds New York’s criminal anarchy law as William B. Mitchell begins duties as solicitor general. Belgium informs Washington of Ge debt commission appointment. Rehearings in several cases are denied. Court to scrutinize lawyer qualifications. jurisdiction on witness orders refined. Staff roles noted include Dr H L Kirkpatrick and B O Swope among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
New York
William B. Mitchell
Belgium
Washington
Coronado
Supreme O S
Wovernor
Chicago
Sanitary District
Lake Michigan
Welch Bible Class adopts visitor plan and new music director
The Smylie Bible Class plans to invite the Davy Bible Class to Welch next Sunday. Speakers Morrit and Dudgeon will discuss Our Neighbor as W. J. Hatfield reads. Hugh Sharp is elected director of music as the class aims to recruit new members and share services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smylie
Gary
B. O. Swope
Davy
Welch
Milton Burgess
D. J. F. Strothers
J. W. Edwards
Mrs J H Hammond Rites Held In Kimball
Mrs J H Hammond died Tuesday at a Welch hospital after a long illness. Mr and Mrs D L Anvil and family returned from Florida. Dr H L Twnetler and family on vacation touring southern cities. Coleman family visits Huntington and Williamson. Dave Garner from Huntington visits relatives here. Mrs I B Coleman and daughter Ethel spent Wednesday in Williamson. Miss May Sellards takes vacation. Ben Overbay moves here from War. Mrs S J Cage of War visits. Mr and Mrs C M Shadeed attend Mrs J H Hammond’s funeral in Kimball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Hospital
Gassaway
Edward Ayres
Peterstown
Mbmathwig
Fimbnog
Canley Snidow
Chestnutt
Princeton
Washington
R. H. May
Roanoke
Laura Evans
Glenwood Park
Chester Harmon
John Harmon
Welch
Joseph Hunt
Our City
Lilly Land Company
H. F. Stull
Jacksonville
Fla
North Walker Street
Ernest D. Lilly
Beckley
W. Va
J. H. Lilly
Main Street
P. L. Piper
Shenandoah
Miss Vivian
Memorial Hospital
Piper
Harry Hadden
University of West Virginia
Morgantown
Hale Avenue
Bessie Core
Chicago
Virginia
J. H. Hammond
D. L. Anvil
Florida
H. L. Twinetler
Coleman
Huntington
Dave Garner
Ethel
Williamson
Steinke
Matewan
May Sellards
Ben Overbay
War
J. Cage
C. M. Shadeed
J. H. Hammed
Kimball
Welch Personal News Chronicle Local Trips
Charlie B. Houston and Mayor John Blakely returned from business trips to Cincinnati. Doctors Hicks Straub and Hicks head to Bluefield for state medical convention. Henry Day admitted to Grace hospital for an operation. Harmon couple visited Bluefield friends. Rutherford and wife depart for Bluefield for the Virginia Medical Association annual meeting. OToole returns from Bluefield weekend visit. Franklin transacted business Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Charlies B
Big Four
Grace Hospital
Chester Harmon
Bluefield
A. G. Rutherford
Weal Virginia Medical Association
W. J. O'Toole
M. J. Franklin
Welch City Court Confirms Fines With Jail Sentences
The Welch city court convened yesterday at 2 PM and sentenced violators to fines and two jail terms. The proceedings highlighted enforcement of local ordinances and a push to curb repeat offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Court of
Welch
Mayors Court Proceedings Highlight Fines and Chain Gangs
The mayor presided over cases including Jess Meyers and Willie Brown for disturbing the peace with Meyers judged the aggressor and fined $10 plus costs and 15 days on the city chain gang while Brown faced dismissal after censure. Walter Miller, a cripple from Glen Alum, was jailed six months on the chain gang with a $100 fine for carrying a .45 pistol after night patrol found him intoxicated. Traffic violators, mostly strangers, were admonished on speed and parking rules. local citizens with tags paid $10 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Meyers
Willie Brown
Jess
Willie
Meyers
Walter Miller
Glen Alum
Miller
Charles C. Hutton
No Progress in Shepherd Jury Deliberations
Chicago June 8 A sixth special venire of 100 examined for the William Darling Shepherd murder trial but no progress was made. One juror was excused over bias. eight sworn jurors and one venireman tentatively passed by both sides were held until tomorrow morning. The note adds the patent office issues about a dozen radio invention patents weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Darling Shepherd
William Nelson McClintock
Welch Briefs. Evening Zenith Lab Meeting And Local Notices
The Zenith lab holds a regular meeting tonight at eight in Miss Louise Johnsons Solins apartments with a sketch Entr Acte led by Jetta Lundy featuring Romeo Lillian Bing ham Juliet Ruby Sledge and Carmen Ruth Bahar. Marriage licenses issued in the county clerk's office include Clarence Adams and Bessie Reynolds Harley Gross and Gertrude Shirley Robert Gullion and Alrlean Sells Pitt Bradley and Eva Parker. Ernest Coleman seven was brought to Grace hospital in critical condition after paralysis. Wyoming county bond election results show 338 for bonds to 23 against with road work planned from Pineville to McDowell county line and a survey ordered to connect Welch to the Wyoming line via Brown's Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenith Lab
Louise Johnson
Solins
Jetta Lundy
Romeo
Lillian Bingham
Juliet
Ruby Sledge
Carmen
Ruth Bahar
Clarence Adams
Bessie Reynolds
Gary
Harley Gross
Gertrude Shirley
Jaeger
Robert Gullion
Alrlean Sells
Switchback
Pitt Bradley
Eva Parker
Pocahontas
Wyoming County
Pineville
McDowell County
Welch
Brown's Creek
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J. K. Ball
Oonzu
G A
G. A
A. R. Christian
Reynolds Avenue
L. A
O. Aeek
Meee
W. B. Francis
Forum Department
Wallace Eason
Forum
The
Woman's Club
Walker Street
Episcopal
R. L. Scott
the First Methodist Church
R. L. King
Dublin
Sanny
Craig
Julius McGinley
Circle Drive
Ronald Meadows
Hinton
J. B. Guinn
Mies Pva
James
W. A. Johnson
Bee Street
Narrows
Nell Campbell
B. R. Crawford
Carl M. Bishop
Olive Avenue
Andrew Allen
Frances Callaway
Maxine Gorges
Irwin A. Downey
Core
Pea‘body Conservatory
Baltimore
B. F. Ricker
G. B .Coombe
M. B. McCauley
Miseesuline Baugess
Henry Wills
C. B. Connor
Susie Killian
Bristol
Mike Harrington
West Virginia University
Harrison Street
Earl
Mr. Ricker
Vance Weaver
Btotesbury
Raleigh County
Mrs. Ricker
Thorn Street
Albert Wells
Bond
Justice Court
Squire Haller
Silver Springs
Virginian Railway
J. K
State Game and Fish Commission
Bluestone
Hall
Stone River
Atlantic
Mississippi
Mercer
Robert T Hopkins
First National Bank Bldg
Princeton, W. Va
Mortgage Service & Real Estate CO
Bluefield, W. Va
Smith & Walker Civil and Mining Engineers
Viane
Geo. T. Cassell
Camper
K. G. Lawrence
Maybeury
Heads Smiley Bible Class
Iager News
Patent Office
Welch Briefs
Ernest Coleman
Lacker
Mike Wiser
Moses Hyman
Welch, W. Va
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