Princeton Notes and Local Happenings in Rain and Reform
County court clerk issues license for Henry Sonex and Goldie Shrewsbury. A prolonged rain saves crops across the county. Judge McCVintic’s grand jury charge draws attendees from Bluefield. Payday boosts local merchants. city council issues election certificates for July takeovers. Sewer line contracts loom as old owner eyes extensions. Sandbank discovery on Clover Bottom lands promises road contractor supply. Chickens arrive in town. prices 60c live, 75c dressed. Three women fined for vagrancy. Infant John R. Speakman dies. funeral today at Speedway. Novelty dances announced for July 2 and 4 with West Virginia Ramblers.
Notice to Contractors for Princeton WV Sewer Extension
The City of Princeton West Virginia will receive bids by 3 p m June 18 1925 for about 4000 feet of 30 inch sewer line and appurtenances in the extension of the main outfall sewer. Plans may be seen at Freeman J Kyle city engineer office. Bid must include five percent certified check or bidder's bond. Bond about fifty percent of bid. The city may rebid and reserve right to accept any bid. By order City Council C H Shepherd Recorder. Freeman J Kyle City Engineer.
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Princeton
West Virginia
Freeman J. Kyle
City Rail
C. H. Shepherd
Treasrer
Princeton water wells exceed expected output in drought
Measurement of flow from Princeton Water Company wells Nos 2 and 3 shows 436 000 gallons daily. Including well No 1 at 70 000 gallons, the new unit delivers 500 000 gallons daily. With 240 000 gallons from the plant, total production reaches 740 000 gallons daily. Officials expect further testing and anticipate higher output with normal rainfall. Meanwhile England moves away from its music hall trend as Germany grows in popularity.
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Princeton Water Company
the Water Company
Water Company
Collection Service Co Recovers Bad Checks in Princeton
The Collection Service Co. pursues notes and open accounts in Princeton West Virginia, targeting bad checks and overdue payments at 897 Mercer Street. The effort emphasizes prompt collection and status updates for creditors and debtors.
Welch Chapter Officer Lineup and Visit Planned
The Welch Chapter No. 87 OES elected officers for the coming year led by Margaret L. Blanchard as worthy matron and Flora E. Martin as associate matron. They planned to entertain Miss Maude O. Curtis, West Virginia worthy grand matron, who will inspect Welch chapter on June 18. The Welch area social and personal notes list many residents visiting, hospital updates, and local business visits in Bluefield, Welch, and surrounding towns.
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Roy Hall
Bluefield
Priddy
Circle Ve
G. B. Halstead
D. C
Berte Goss
Mullens
J. W. Lyle
Jefferson Street
T. A. Babb
Princeton Hospital
Bula McManaway
Lottie Elmore
Martha Hail
Ruth Morgan
Nadine Thomas
Eva Spencer
Mildred Shaffer
Princeton
Concord College
J. R. Repaes
Glen Morrison
Bill Roberts
R.L. Dugan
Edna Perkine
Henry Perkine
Mildred Hummel
Lancaster
Ohio
P. A
Order OF Eastern Star
Welch
Order of the Eastern Star
Margaret L. Blanchard
Flora EB. Martin
Hattie Mitchell
Annie H. Katzen
Annie T. Grubb
Fannie L. Trenor
Marshal
May B. Lockwood
Etta T. Cooke
Adah
Citizens Party at Kimball Names Ticket
The Kimball Citizens Party gathered on June 12 to nominate a two year Town Council ticket after receiving a city charter. Henry Richards led the meeting with Carl Eddins as secretary. A nominating committee chaired by W M Shaw selected Gus Turner for mayor and J H Miles for recorder alongside council candidates including C R Hughes Garland Ashworth R C Beard and J W Moss.
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Citizen's Party of
Kimball
Henry Richards
Carl Eddins
W. M. Shaw
A. Freeman
L. K. Cruise
H. J. Craxen
J. H. Page
T. J. Graham
Geo.Brown
Jas
Mr Sella
Squire Samuel Crider
W. H. Iniat
W. H. Wooding
J. W. Moss
Gus. Turner
J. H. Miles
C. R. Hughes
A. Foreman
Garland Ashworth
R. C. Beard
Mayor of Kimrball Receives Strong Support
Citizens rally behind the mayor, praising his leadership as one of Kimrball’s most influential figures, signaling solid ongoing backing from residents and local groups.
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Kimrball
Homes Sought for a Number of Children
County probation officer W. T. Farley seeks foster homes for eight Stanfield children ages two to fourteen, plus two ten-year-old boys and three younger siblings. He appeals to families to contact him to arrange visits. many children recently placed in private homes or adopted, while these remain in need of homes at once.
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W. T. Farley
Felke
Mr. Farley
Stanfield
Gangsters Carry War Into State Attorney Office
The piece notes gang leaders involved in street warfare over the past weeks, with a claim of one body later denied. It reflects ongoing violence and clashes surrounding legal authorities and gang activity in the city.
Adventures of the Twins continue with Apple Tree jest
The tale resumes with a scene under the apple tree where Yellow-Cap Pinknose balances on her horn to tease and the narrator hopes the creature will be warm next winter. The story hints at ongoing adventures and ends with To Be Continued.
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Pinknose
Talk Of B16 Coal Deal Admits Uncertain Houston Sale
Reporters pursued rumors of Houston interests selling amid county speculation. David EK said there is no fact to confirm any deal and Houston himself noted no firm statement. The piece also mentions a Ford car found with bootleg liquor and J M Jordan of Hemphill being held in jail.
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Houston
David EK
Contim
C. Hutton
J. M. Jordan
Hemphill
McDowell County
Welch Briefs: Marriage Licenses Issued in County
Welch reports two marriage licenses issued yesterday in the county clerk's office. Prank Crager, 22, and Laura Kidwell, 19, both of Elnhorn BE. Morgan, 22, and Beatrice Kenny, 21, both of Davy. A heavy wind and rain freshened gardens then sweltered the city by afternoon. The Wetch Kiwanis Club Quartetle traveled to Kimball for a sample of plans for a St Paw broadcast in Welch.
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Welch
Prank Cragger
Laura Kidwell
Elnhorn
Morgan
Beatrice Kenny
Davy
Sel
Wetch Kiwanis Club
Kimball
St. Paw
Shepherd trial precursors in probate dispute over estate
Testimony described the Northern Trust custodian of a $600000 estate now in probate as Miss Pope claims Billy did not want to marry. McClintock, reaching twenty one, received the estate and ordered continued custody. Prosecution said seven more witnesses remain, aiming to close the case by Thursday evening.
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Miss Pope
Billy
Northern Trust
Mera
McClintock
Dorothy Perkins Fate With Jury By Thursday
New York July 14 The statement by Dorothy Perkins that she fired the shot killing Thomas Templeton a Jersey City war veteran dominated the trial of the seventeen year old girl The jury of twelve fathers would decide after summations and judicial instruction The defense opposed the admission of the deposition read into evidence as rebuttal testimony indicating the shooting occurred at a St Valentine party at her home Captain William T Jones pistol expert testified for the state.
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New York
Juno
Dorothy Perkins
Thomas Templeton
Jersey City
McIntyre
Dorothy
Tommy
William T. Jones
Pisto
Girl Recalls Father’s Defense in Fatal Shooting
Eyewitness account describes bullet hole and powder stains on coat and vest suggesting a raised arm at the moment of the shot. The girl contends her father was attempting to strike her when the fatal discharge occurred.
Dash over inland glaciers eyed in Spitzbergen air tests
Advent Bay, Spitzbergen reports icy east winds hindering two Norwegian government seaplanes used for Arctic exploration. Flyers discuss a possible dash from Advent Bay to Kings Bay, about thirty miles north, after trials suggested feasibility. Farm sails to Trondhjem and the Heimdall arrives for coal and spare parts.
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Advent Bay
Spitzbergen
East Spitsburgen
Kings Bay
Trondhjem
Norway
Heimdall
Ingore
Pittsburg Man Testifies Shooting Was Accidental
Albert J. Tilles Jr. testified in court that the fatal shooting of his son was accidental after a struggle over a revolver. He described his son’s conduct with a young woman and his attempted self infliction of a second shot. A friend testified Tilles admitted the shooting and asked for help to move the body to a hospital.
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Pittsburg
Albert J. Tilles
Albert J. Tilles, Jr
Tilles
Mary McCullough
Private funeral for Julius Kruttschnitt held in New York
Private funeral services for Julius Kruttschnitt retired chairman of the Southern Pacific Company were held at the family home. The body was placed on a train to New Orleans where services will be held at St. Pauls Episcopal Church. Southern Pacific trains will halt for one minute at 9 oclock Pacific time as a tribute. San Francisco offices will close from 9 to 10 this morning.
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New York
Juline Kruttschnitt
Southern Pacific Company
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
San Francisco
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W. C. Kane
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Baptist Woman's Missionary Society
R. C. Sutherland
Hickland Avenue
Bryant-Hafford
Z. B. Randall
First Methodist Church
Wil D. Bryant
Nellie Hafford
Matoaka
Hichland Avenue
Baptist Circle NO L
Baptist Circle No. 1
A. BE. Caffee
Circle Drive
Robert T. Howkins
Ethel French
J. L. Zeller
Blaker Avenue
Moundsville
M. R. French
Georgie Morris
Kyle
W. HM
Rumbure
Main Street
Athens
Allen Estep
Bovee
W. A. Bell
Tom Peek
Memorial Hospital
Stanley Smith
W. C. Sowers
George L. Carter
Roanoke
Frances Keeley
Walker Street
D. C. Rice
Charlotte Courthouse
Emily Rice
Mildred Hadden
Morgantown
University of West Virginia
J. HM. Craft
Mary Pearis
George Campbell
Charles Town
C. S. Steorts
College Avenue
Alice Steorts
Keyser
W. Va
George Helsheimer
Mon
Norris R. Perry
Redford
Eine Thornton
Maurw Hich School
Norfolk
Mary Margaret Eakin
East Radford
Judee
Hash G. Woods
Clarence Heldreth
Tazewell
W. FE. Tyler
Bobby Lee Strider
Charleston
J. F. Holroyd
Mabel
Violet Malcolm
Eloise Wood
Beckley
M. C. Mitchell
Ronceverte
Greenville
Andrew Mickle
Park Avenue
Mr. Mickle
A. B. Mickle
Ao Mickle
Winston-Salem
Katherine Mahood
Alex Mahood
Dusty Rhodes
Bill Curtis
Jimmy Lita
Fred Grant
Christiansbore
BE. L. Keight
Highland Avenue
A. J. Schuyler
Norom
the Bank of Princeton
Princeton, W. VA
Kohler
G. W. McAlister
Kohler Automati
Powerfligh
Robert T Hopkins
First National Bank Bldg
Mortgage Service & Real Estate CO
Bluefield, W. Va
Henry Sonex
Goldie Shrewsbury
George W. McCvintic
Conley T. Snidow
Here
C. HM. Shepherd
L. S. Fielder
Virginia Smith
Flossie Coburn
Susie Coburn
John R. Speakman
BE. M. Speakman
Speedway
Princeton Post No
Region Hall
West Virginia Ramblers
Page Eleven
Germany
England
the Collection Service CO
Oeare
Mercer Insurance Agency
Bank of Princeton
Social News
McDowell
Paul Jones
Ira J. Partlow
Williamson
Pat Flannigan
Isador Katzen
Frank Houston
Elkhorn
Lottie Lewie
Grace Hospital
A. J. Willis
Ashland
L. Anderson
Lee Taylor
Northfork
United States
John
Citizens Party
Kimball Names
Adventures OF the Twins
D .K. Houston
Houston Laso
Cincinnati
Henry Ford
Welch Briefs
A. J. Tilles
Julius Kruttschnitt
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