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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

Page

2

Princeton Woman Mrs John Gott Dies at 79

Mercer county obituary notes the death of Mrs John Fy Gott 79 after months of illness at her grandson John J Fredeking s home Princeton born June 11 1873 in Carr home near Glenwood Park youngest daughter of John Carroll and Sarah Hoge Carr a pioneer family She married John R Gott in 1873 who died five years earlier Seven children survive including Mrs W M Palmer Hasson Md and Dr Fred Gott Charleston Seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Interment in Oakwood cemetery Funeral at First Methodist Church Princeton Friday at 2 40 pm conducted by Dr W M Morrell»

John Fy. Gott Grandison John J. Fredeking Center Street Gott Old Carr Glenwood Park John Carroll Sarah Hoge Carr Mercer County John R. Gatt W. M. Palmer Hasson, Md Fred Gatt Charleston Shea W. M. Morrell Oakwood Cemetery

Moonshiners Use Brush Creek Water Raid Confiscates Mash

State Troopers G F Parsons and Sergeant F C Crawford with county prohibition agent Leadle E Gadd confiscated a still and sixty gallons of mash on Brush Creek near Gardner Junction yesterday. The forenoon raid followed complaints about contamination from the city sewer outfall and drew attention to the creek and its trapetty owners.

Brust Gardner Junction G. F. Parsons F. C. Crawford Leadle E. Gadd Brush Creek

Believe It Or Not Father Of 48 Violinists

A Cleveland Leader item from April 19, 1071 discusses Daniel McCartney Menial Marvel memory feats. It describes his claim to remember all spoken details, verified by descendants, and notes a connection to Atocantney references and other curiosities.

Altlahadd Atocantney Daniel McCartney Cleveland McCartney Strandson Cass West Hiryenth Street

Coca Cola suits filed in circuit court over trespass

Suits were entered in circuit court yesterday against the Bluefeld Coca Cola Hatline company and the Northtorle Coca Cola Bottling company for trespass on the case. Henry G. Neal sues for 1000 dollars and Sam G. Neal claims 3000 dollars in damages.

Tthe Bluefeld Coca Cola Hattline Company Northtorle Coca Cola Bottling Pany Henry G. Neal Sam G. Neal

Postoffice to Remain in Present Quarters

Local bidders for temporary postoffice quarters were told the government will not lease temporary space. The postoffice will stay in the present building until the new facility is completed. W A Bront and Ralph Shrewsbury completed the survey of the Mercer street and Park avenue site and a Treasury engineer from Kingsport, Tennessee, will review it.

W. A. Bront Ralph Shrewsbury Mercer Street Park Avenue Treasury Department Kingsport Tenn Wold

Princeton Society and Local Club Notices

Princeton society and church notes list meetings at First Methodist and Watterson lodge plus Delphian and Presbyterian circles. Delyhian club, music club rehearsal, and a Reno divorce involving Margery Brown are also noted along with a probation violation arrest in Jumping Branch.

Princeton Paragraphs Updates From Washington To Athens

Princeton society notes list W M Poston and son Billy in Washington and Philadelphia, Grady and Ruby Johnston at Abingdon Young People assembly, Miss Ruby Houaker and Pauline Bailey visiting Beckley, and multiple locals visiting or traveling to Emory, UNC, Ohio, and Athens. Also Frost and ice reported, town road camp under Dikas Brothers, and several local officials and clubs active with paroled prisoners and guardianship notices.

W. M. Poston Billy Washington D. C Philadelphia Nancy Grady Ruby Johnston Young People’s Assembly Abingdon Ruby Houaker Pauline Bailey Beckley Auumer Ruth Shumate Bille Shumate Beryl Bird Rock W. H. Dickerson Bluefield Road J. J. Markell North Walker Street Athens Ohio Conley Marly North Carolina Center Street John Christie Suffolk Abe Borinsky West Virginia University B. Borinsky Mercer Street Perry J. Cook The Christian Church Hikins W. Va Meadeville

McDowell County appoints Welch official as assessor

T W Edwards of Welch was appointed to fill the unexpired term as McDowell County assessor. He previously served as police judge and city clerk at Welch and as deputy assessor. The appointment was made by the McDowell County Court yesterday. Edwards will be succeeded by a new Welch council member tonight. Delegates from the Presbyterian church left for Lewisburg for a three day conference. Also reported is the Lovely wedding of Miss Hazel Charlton Smith to Mr John Horace Henry at the Gary Methodists church with a ceremony conducted by Rev D Trigg. details include attendants, music, and reception plans.

T. W. Edwards Welch Gail T. Dudgeon McDowell County Edwards How Edwarde Viesto Presbyterian Church Lewisburg Betty Smith Ann Stellar Charlea Bright Milton Crisp Christian Tndeath Society James Bright Clara Sharrett Frank Wright E. W. Cullen W. C. Williame Young People's Conference Gary Methodlet Hazel Charlton Smith John Horace Henry Watch 4. M. Payne Mise Mabelle Durham Sins Payne Mise Durham Mise Helen Smith Imelda Ann Smith Kustame Broom Mac Gamble Trigg Mrs. Payne McDowell Mendelssohn Lenry Orrin Beck Ellenwood Kansas Janes Smith Bobby Duham Stuart Morgan Walch Henry Andrew J. Smith Martha Washington College Abingdon Gamma Chi Sorority Columbia University University of Colorado Glen Jean High School Glen Jean W. Va Weary Jans Henp Roanoke

North Foreman Believed Dead by Own Action

J A Brown a 45 year old shipping clerk for Wilson and company packers was found shot to death in the company's office about 3 o'clock this morning. A .38 caliber revolver fired through the heart led to the death ruled as self-inflicted by county coroner W C Hall. Gregory a truck driver heard the shot and found the chamber empty gun on the floor. Brown a longtime Northfork resident from Chilhowe Virginia left a widow and two children. A brother Nelson Brown also resides in Northfork. Brown had appeared in good health and reported for work at his regular time. The body will be shipped to Chilhowe for burial. In separate notes Dr Dewey Mitchell of Wyontington remains in serious condition at Grace hospital after swallowing a poison potion by mistake while under the impression he was using a dental fluid. He recovered some after treatment. The report also includes local notices of the McDowell county board of equalization meeting, Episcopal Guild luncheon, and various social updates and travels.

J. A. Brown Wilson and Company Packers B.C. Gregory W. C. Hall Gregory Growy Wilson and Company Northfork North Carolin Chilhowe Bunal Nelson Brown Algo Dent Lue Lots Mitchell McDowell County Board of Equalization and Review Assessos

Coffey Named Commander of West Virginia G A R

Huntington June 10 UP S W Coffey of Wheeling was named commander of the West Virginia department Grand Army of the Republic at the annual encampment. He succeeds Thomas Carder of Parkersburg. Other officers named include J A Bowen Proctorville Ohio Bailey post Huntington senior vice commander William H Morris Williamsburg junior vice commanders P Dunsmoore adjutant quartermaster general and John Suratt Charleston chaplain.

Huntington W. Va W. Coffey Wheeling West, Virginia Grand Army of the Republic Thomas Carder Parkersburg J. A. Bowen Proctorville Ohio Bailey Post William H. Morris Wil Hamstown P. Dunsmoore John Suratt Charleston

Officera to Face Murder Charges in Slayings

District court jury will determine the criminal responsibility of Deputy Sheriff W. E. Guees and Coell Crosby in the slaying of two Mexican college students after preliminary hearing. Bail set at 25,000 each. bodies sent to Mexico. Dominick Serratore dies from burns after bakery explosion. wife Rose injured.

Ardmore Oklo W. E. Guees Coell Crosby Champion Formrial Guess Nillio Cortes Rubio Rubio Maryet Burns Clarksburg W. Va Dominick Serratore Rose

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Princeton John A. Gott Grandson Ripley Luriene Bird Wellington Texas Holy Crags Pretoria Deray D.W. Hazen Portland , Ore Princeton Society Marry Karnes In. m D. T. Carr DR. T. Carr J. B. Perry J. B. Porterfield J. J. Pickle R. M. Pennington Misa Tra Pennington Virginia Parks Watterson Lodge Watterson Lodge No Walker Hall R. C Hele Watterson Lodge No. 472 Mulleng W. R. Turner Mek M. Cutler Musc Club Music Club Valley Waran Delyhian Club L. G. Porter Delphian Club E. W. Hale Williamsburg Virginia Woolfolk Andrew Jackson Mra W. C. Kane Lincoln G V Margery Brown Reno Sanford Brown Margery Ale New York Om Presbyterian Presbyterian Lehuren Aleete Moo McGrothin Fehairman Pruceton Hospital Ans. D. ©. Rice Wady Pletcher Thornton Ag Cirele No George McConnell McConnell Mre. Hopking Uessia Earl Snead Jumping Branch United States John Hunt George McClintic Bluefield Dikas Brothers Matonka-Kegley Lashmeet L. Hurst Regler B. B. King Princeton- Athens Kiwanis Club Matogka Matoaka Kiwanis Club Princeton Spellers Matoaka Kiwanians Best J Herclng Focal High School Victor Finas Lou Patton W. E L. Hunter Freeland Garland Shortridge J. B. Bass Clarence Allen Q Forthe Caplas Gochran John Carter Wilson Deftbaugh Mercer Garland Brock Is. W. Brock Bethany College Treatay Church of Christ Criminal George Dillard Bob Hamilton Jack York A. Kimball Guardian Co M. Puffenbarger Pearl Hopstock Andrew Fitzko Tue County J. B. Linkens Carl H. Nichola Bayo Eva Spencer W. Te Hunter Lake Shawnee Mark Geft Farm Woman's Club Serena Farm Woman's Club Leron Virginian Norfolk McDowell ‘County Gail Dudgeon Grandate Dunsmore Staunton Teller Moter Lin Wolchi Mony Qelier Gary Club Winatare Tethe Northforeman J. V. Brown Dewey Mitchell Wyontington Grace Episcopal Guild St. Luke's Church Guild Helen Roberta Stamper William and Mary College J. W. Engileh Branywell FP. Willams J. Hasvvey Williams O. E. Hood Hughes Kimball Jamies Strother Sue Fresch Mewie Cockill Pearlsburg A. E. Dinsmore Earl Eads Slaughter Betty Morgantown John Witt Hash Eads Misa Rosa Mae Cloud Robert Cloud Nashville, Tenn M. BE. Crisp Vireginia Avenue HW. L. Hearn Keystone J. H. Robinson Jaeger Moses L. Hyman Baltimore Lillian Pals Edward Beverley Broad Run Grace Hospital John Biter Ray Cloud Cincinnati H. P. Mitchell Dan Whittaker Crozier Wis G. C. Johnson Andrea Robert Madford Johnseon Frank Beckwich Charlestown Randolph Tucker Frank J. Geekwith H. P. Evans Kerstone Robert Johnson S. W. Coffee G. A Freckles Hector Nou Henry Nogoosey Rere Wnat MR. HI BY Blosser
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