Frazier Bratton Re-elected President of Mercer Farm Bureau
Mercer Farm Bureau held its first annual meeting at the courthouse to urge farmers to grow enough food to feed Mercer county. 1,800 carloads of canned goods were shipped in last year, showing a need to increase local production and reduce reliance on stores. Friction over improved farming methods was noted as key to turning farming into a profitable, self-sustaining enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
Lrion
Princeton Chamber of Commerce
Mercer Farm Bureau
Nat T. Frame
West Virginia University Extension Department
W. J. Elliott
Farm Bureau
T. B. Peters
Athens
Bureau
Sheriff Elliott
Mercer
Worthington
Miss) Brown
Mr. Peters
Mercer County Farm Bureau
Frazier Pratton
G. J. Wood
W. P. Winfrel
East River Board Approves 24 of 37 Teachers for Next Year
The East River district board of education, meeting yesterday, approved twenty four of the thirty seven teachers to be employed next year. The tentative list includes A C Johnson H Carl Hall Blanche Straley Georgia Epling Hattie Caperton Carrie Stafford Oleta Maxwell Mary Thorn Camilla Barberie Bessie Dunn Edna Perkins Martha Harmon C G Maxwell J D Crews Alonzo Clark Hallie Martin Grace Pennington Lula Barger Ola Hoke Anna Parker R N Miller Goldie Peters Ellen Craft Mollie Mita Myers. Two extra teachers will be added in the grades and one in the high school to handle enrollment growth. The district envisions redistricting to include surrounding territory and collect pro rata taxes from patrons to support schools. Thornton town Silver Springs and east end are among areas affected.
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East River District Board of Education
J. T Elmore
A. C. Johnson
H. Carl Hall
Blanche Straley
Georgia Epling
Hattie Caperton
Carrie Stafford
Oleta Maxwell
Mary Thorn
Camilla Barberie
Bessie
Silver Springs
Thorntontown
Notice of Trustee Sale for Slaughter House Tract
Trustee J H George will sell at public auction at the front door of Mercer county courthouse on June 28 1917 at 11 oclock a m the property known as The Slaughter House Tract. The sale is to satisfy a deed of trust dated March 1917 by James Peery and wife to secure S M Muse and recorded in Mercer county clerk office.
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James Peery
J.H. George
S. M. Muse
Mercer County
West Virginia
iSlaughter House
J. H. George
Nationwide drive to recruit Marines begins in 112 cities
Washington announces a unique campaign to raise the United States Marine Corps from 17,000 to 30,000 with a week long push starting tomorrow. 112 cities will compete to recruit the most proportionally, aided by business leaders and civic groups to reach 4,000 enlistments by week's end.
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Washington, D. C
Naval Forces
United States
Marine Corps
Mrine Corps
Army
Navy
Continental Congress
Vera Cruz
Nicaragua
Cuba
Haiti
Santo Domingo
Miller's Antiseptic Oil Promoted for Wide Range of Ailments
Testimonials from Jonesboro Arkansas and Hartford Connecticut praise Miller's Antiseptic Oil for diphtheria relief neuralgia rheumatism and sore throat. Claims include immediate pain relief and rapid recovery with guarantees and refund policy. Distributed via mail prepaid 50 cents to 50 cents a bottle with drugstore availability.
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J. C. Gibson
Jonesboro
Ark
Gibson
Florence Meager
Whitney St
Hartford
Conn
the Goodykoontz Drug Co
Miss Gertrude Watts Presents Annual Pupils Recital at Bland Street Church
Miss Gertrude Watts will present a public annual pupils recital on Tuesday evening June 12 at 8 15 at Bland Street Methodist Church with free admission. The program features Fairy Echo Learning to Waltz Maskers Frolic In the Attic Slumber Boat Gypsy Life Who is Sylvia Twilight Idyll Gypsy Rondo Land of the Sky blue Water and Open the Gates among others performed by a long list of named pupils and instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Watts
Bland Street Methodist
Fairy Echo
Spaulding
Louise ‘Lambert
Louise Bloch
Ruth Itouch
Elsie Gibson
Elizabeth Ruff
Louise Ruff
Francis Hancock
Louise Bowen
Harriet French
Reba Keesee
Elizabeth Cornett
Dora Thornhill
Texie Reynolds
Louise Thornhill
Rae Matt Margaret Pankey
Martin—Yexie Reynolds
Frolic
Morster
Margaret Pankey
Daisy the Joker
Bughee Davis
Frances Hancock
Frances Cornett
Perigordino
Verdi
Rae Matz
Schnecker
Nancy Holland
Hayden
McDowell
Cadman
Mrs. Baxter
Fantasia
Mozart
Elizabeth Reynolds
Rachel
Sulter
Mrs Baxter
Moonshine
Agghazy
Ethel Greenspon
Schubert Liszt
Sarah Bowen
Knapp
Notice to Contractors for Bank Building in Princeton
The Virginian Bank of Commerce in Princeton West Virginia invites sealed bids by June 16 1917 for the erection of a bank and office building. Plans and specs are obtainable from architect A F Wysong of Princeton WV. By M D Pendleton President.
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Virginian Bank of Commerce
Princeton
W. Va
P.m
A. F. Wysong
M. D. Pendleton
Public Library Donation Acknowledges Hon. W. P. Hawley
The Public Library thanks Hon. W. P. Hawley for thirty one state and government reports including Acts of the Third Extraordinary Legislature Virginia Debt Case and the Legislative Manual. The books serve as valuable reference material frequently requested by patrons. The library urges donations to expand access for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Hawley
Virginia
Reading the Want Ads for Public Service
A newspaper clipping urges readers to use want ads to improve public services. It argues that placing items on shelves risks neglect while ads can drive practical provision. The tone highlights citizen input shaping library and librarian efficiency.
Open at Allegheny Mountains resort June 1
Yellow Sulphur Springs Virginia promotes a new season at the Vop Allegheny Mountains resort offering a 50 acre park, mineral water, dancing and amusements, a home like atmosphere, economical rates and easy access. Hazlewood proprietor advertising family friendly recreation for children and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Sulphur Springs
Allegheny Mountains
W. BE. Hazlewood
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Bluefield
Bluefield Normal & Business College
W. H. Cunningham
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Goodrich Tires
America
Belabor Goodrich
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Akron, Ohio
Silvertown
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Princeton and
Farvers
Frazier Bratton
W. P. Winfrey
Board of Education
Miller
Cleiges
Iford
Airfield
Linwood
Brooklands
Dartmoor
Paige-Detroit Motor Car Co
Detroit, Mich
Carter
J. Logan Hill
Carter Sales CO
Welch
Appalachian Power Company
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