Shooting at Kellysville ends in fatal duel with outsider
Carl Wilkinson a Narrows man aged about twenty five visits Kellysville for water then is shot by local Rufus Pennington after Wilkinson grabs for a pistol. Wilkinson dies soon after. Pennington aged about twenty five is jailed on bail set at 2500 with July term to answer for homicide. Authorities note Wilkinson recently returned from wartime service and was a stranger to Kellysville residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellyville
Carl Wilkinson
Narrows
Rufus Pennington
Kellysville
Wilkinson
Pennington
Ington
Bluefield
Opie Karnes
J. C. Akern
Kenyaville
Poennington
Citiens
Marriage Licenses Granted and Local Meetings Reported
County court issued licenses for M. Thomas Montgomery Jr to Annie B. Mills both of Bluefield and Walter Seifert of Lawrence Massachusetts to Jessie Ann Creswell of Bluefield. The session covered road orders reports and treasury claims as well as civic notices and upcoming Princeton events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Thomas Montgomery, Jr
Annie B. Mills
Bluefield
Walter Seifert
Lawrence
Mass
Jessie Ann Creswell
Lemon Cream for Skin Whitening and Freckle Reduction
A vintage beauty tip promotes mixing lemon juice with Orchard White to produce a skin softener and whitening cream. The recipe claims to brighten the face neck and hands, reduce freckles and sunburn, and enhance a rosy white complexion without irritation.
Clifton H Karnes Claimed By Death In Radford Virginia
The friends of Clifton H Karnes regret his death at Radford Virginia on Sunday due to Bright's disease. He had suffered for some time. His mother Esther F Karnes and sisters Pauline Poston O K Susong Lillie K Sutton of this city, and Home Bailey of Maryland attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Irwin
Princeton
Washington and Lee University
Henry Louis Smith
Clifton H. Karnes
Radford
Bright
Esther F. Karnes
Pauline Poston
O. K. Susong
Lillie K. Sutton
Home Bailey
Maryland
Radford Mercantile Leader Clifton Karnes Dies at 40
Clifton Karnes, son of former Sheriff George L. Karnes, passed away aged about forty. He married Miss Scott of Radford eight years ago and leaves a six year old son. Funeral at Radford Presbyterian Church at 10:30 with burial in Radford Cemetery. Highly regarded by the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Karnes
Miss Scott
Radford
Clifton Karnes
Fred Smith Survives Car Crash With Miraculous Jump
Fred Smith near New Hope escaped serious harm when his car skidded off Bluefield road and rolled down a twelve to fifteen foot bank. He leapt from the driver’s seat just before the vehicle overturned as an interurban car passed by. Witnesses, including his sister and friends, described the dramatic moment in Glenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Smith
New Hope
Bluefield
Glenwood
Two Moonshiners Jailed as Woman Held for Trial in Princeton Raid
Constable Elmer Crotty and Patrolman Lawrence Fielder raided the East Princeton home of John Udy and found John Udy, Mrs John Udy, and R C Craft with fifteen gallons of ripe mash. Justice Opie Karnes sentenced Udy and Craft to sixty days in jail and $100 fines, while Mrs Udy was held on $1,000 bail to face possible indictment. This follows sixteen moonshine captures in Princeton in sixty days, reflecting on local enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Crotty
Lawrence Fielder
John Udy
Princeton
John
R. C. Craft
Udy
Craft
Woman's Missionary Circle Entertained at Meeting
Circle No. 3 of the Presbyterian Auxiliary met Thursday afternoon with hostess Mrs. R. L. Stovall and leader Mrs. J. C. McConnell attending after an absence due to her mother's illness. Nine members and two visitors were present. The report recorded seventy five visits since the last meeting, including one member who made fifty hospital visits to see sick people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Auxiliary
R. L. Stovall
J. C. McConnell
Darby Fulton
Japan
W. S. Dangerfield
Kelly McClagherty
J H. McGlathlin
Circle No. 7
Woman’s Auxiliary
Presbyterian Church
T. J. Dawson
L. C. Porter
Elmer Crotty
The
Christian Church
R. M. Sims
L. K. Sutton
R. B. Slagle
J. M. Barton
E. C. Barton
C. A
Mission Circle Activities And Church Gatherings Noted
Members adopted a missionary for the year Mr Darby Fulton in Japan and planned visits and literature distribution to hospitals jails and rest rooms. The Womans Auxiliary held meetings with prayers ice cream treats and mission study plans while officers and hosts were named for upcoming gatherings.
Princeton Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits and Travel
Princeton residents host and visit relatives across Bluefield Pulaski Roanoke and Elkins. Notables include Mr and Mrs H C Crewe Miss Sallie Tuggle and B B Burton visiting, Clifton Karnes burial trip to Radford, and a charity music recital by blind musicians at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Crewe
Bluefield
C. C. Hall
Harrison Street
E. R. Robinette
S. B. Robinette
Pulaski
A. H. Dangerfield
Charleston
Harry Karnes
Dangerfield
Princeton
Richard Rodgers
Newcastle
J. C. McConnell
Memorial Services for Order Benefs Held at Churches
The O R C No 554 and B R T No 819 held memorials at First Baptist and the Christian church. Pastor Wrighton preached on The Suffering Conductor as members and crowds remembered departed brothers with carnations and duets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Christian
First Baptist Church
Wrighton
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Federal Coal Commission
Mercer County
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Elsie and
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Here
Bluefield Colege
East Princeton
Thorn Street
Shepherd
J. R. Rich
Delphian Literary Department
B. E. Kimble
College Avenue
Princeton School of Music
Mildred Snndow
Bevo
Anheuser-Busch, Inc
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Bluefield Grocery Co
W. Va
West Virginia
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Bramwell
Bramwell Auto Painting & Trimming Co
J. L. Gorman
Bramwell, W. VA
Miracle
Woman’s Missionary Circle Entertained
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Thelma Bowling
Jesus
Engineer Williams
Heaven
J. K. Lusk
Mr. Sims
Sims
Telegraph
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