West Virginia candidates announce 1922 Republican bids
Diverse notices from Mercer and Raleigh counties show multiple Republicans and Democrats declaring candidacies for state senate House of Delegates and county offices. Figures include D P Griffith as Mercer County Commissioner candidate and Martha Harman seeking Mercer House of Delegates, with pledges for road, water power, economy, and fair governance.
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Mercer County
House of Delegates
Po Pd
Republican primary for Seventh District State Senator set
Notice seeks support for CHAS. L. LILL of Beckley Raleigh County West Virginia in the Republican nomination race for State Senator from the Seventh District with August 1 1922 primary date. Voter guidance and candidacy mention appear in a Sun to Aug 1 edition.
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Ated
Chas. L. Lill Beckley
Raleigh Co
W. Va
Sun-to-Aoug
Justice Announces Candidacy for County Superintendent
C R Justice announces run for county superintendent of schools on the Republican ticket with a primary scheduled August 1. He asks for support and signs as Spanish Geen Virginia.
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C. R. Justice
Edwards Endorsement Links Caldwell to Edwards Senate Bid
James L. Caldwell president of the First National Bank of Huntington endorsed C. F. Edwards for the Republican nomination to the U S Senate. Caldwell, a leading banker, said the Edwards candidacy is readilly commendable to all voters and noted his usual political reticence.
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James L. Caldwell
First National Bank
Huntington
C. F. Edwards
United States Senate
Caldwell
Mercer County Woman Seeks Republican Nomination for House
Miss Martha E. Harman of Prince announces a bid for the Republican nomination to the house of delegates. A former teacher, Harman stresses public welfare and community improvement, saying she runs as a citizen not a woman and pledges fairness, common sense, and dedication if elected.
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House of Delegates
Mercer
J. A. Meadows
Athens
W. Va
Mercer County
Martha E. Harman, Prince
Times
Miss Harman
Virginia
Tazewell County
Lashmeed
Owle
Aten
Edwards Favored for West Virginia Senate Seat
A Huntington banker and supporter asserts that Robert Edwards will be nominated and elected to the U.S. Senate, praising his business record and booster role for West Virginia while noting no prejudice against other candidates. The article also notes Mr. Farren as a Monroe native and longtime banker in Raleigh County and mentions eastern Poland’s vast forest fiber reserves.
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Edwards
West Virginia
Senate
Caldwell
Huntington
Farren
Monroe
Hinton
Summers Country
Raleigh County
Local political scramble as candidates emerge unevenly
In Spanishburg Wednesday candidate C R Justice enters the Republican race for superintendent of free schools after twelve years teaching in the county. Democrats field J O Griffith and John B Neal for county offices with Cyrus Thompson mentioned for the GOP. Legislative candidates include Bailey and Martha Harman, while Maxey seeks the Democratic nomination for superintendent. Ralph G Hess of the Raleigh Herald boasts diverse experience and community roles. Col Geo W Warren considers a statewide bid as Democratic state senate hopefuls remain uncertain.
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C. R. Justice
Spanishburg
Mr. Justice
Concord Normal
J. Griffith
John B. Neal
6Th
Rock
Cyrus Thompson
Bailey
Martha Harman
East River
Maxey
Col
Geo. W. Warren
Raleigh
Monroe Watchman
Local Church Revival and School Skit Notables
The community enjoyed a revival service on the Baptist church lawn with a 9:30 a.m. watermelon feast for the junior choir led by Mr. Lindsey now replaced by Mr. Johnson. Children attended the Athens performance of When Betsy Ross Made Old Glory staged by Misses Dunn and Straley. The Concord Normal summer session drew large crowds to a well staged spectacle. Margaret McDonald sang a solo. lunch and social hour followed.
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The
Baptist Church
Lindsey
Mr. Lindsey
Johnson
Dunn
Straley
Betsy Ross
Athens
Concord
Local social notes from Duhring area
Mrs Ewell Vaughn of Roanoke has returned home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs E L Owens. Miss Emily Scott of Bramwell spent Tuesday at her home. Mrs Dave King of Crane Creek spent Tuesday night with her mother Mrs Mary Shrewebury. Mrs C W Carper and Mrs Ella Mullin visited relatives at Graham. Miss Lila Arrington of Princeton visited here. The Missionary Society met with Mrs Ella Scott Thursday afternoon. After singing and prayer the mission study book on Africa was read and discussed.
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Margaret McDonald
Riverside Church
Fred Hurst
Graham
Andrew Scott
Kk. C. Hill
Bluefield
Ewell Vaughn
Roanoke
E. L. Owens
Emily Scott
Bramwell
Dave King
Crane Creek
Mary Shrewebury
C. W. Carper
Ella Mullin
Lila Arrington
Princeton
Missionary Society
Ella Scott
Africa
Delightful Tea Party Hosted by Mrs Davis
Mrs C B Davis and her mother Mrs Thomas gave a tea at Center Street yesterday at 4 30 honoring guests Miss Udalla and Mrs Robinson of Victoria. Helpers included Mrs T M Johnson and Mrs E W Early. The menu featured nut and olive sandwiches potato chips stuffed tomatoes cheese pears sliced ham coffee mint and nuts with pink roses as garnish. Several attendees from Princeton area joined the hosts and guests for the afternoon event.
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C. B. Davis
Mrs. Thomas
Center Street
Miss Udalla
Robinson
Victoria
T. M. Johnson
E. W. Early
Mra
R. D. Payne
Binefield
J. T. Tobin
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West Vic
West
State Senate
O. P. Griffith
D. P. Griffith
Wouney
House of Delegates of
Westoa
Martha E. Harman
Zane Pee
J. A. Douglas Bailey
West Va
Ercer County
Een Lyde Maxey
Tiateaka
CUT Rate Grocery Company
Opposite Baptist Church
A. A. Lilly
Republics
Flat Top Auto Supply Co
Bluefield, W. Va
Vulcan
Poland
Ralph G. Hess
Raleigh Herald
Sterling
Kansas
Albion College
Michigan
Alpha Tau Omega
Ohio
News-Advertiser
Washington
Morgantown
Duhring News
Jou DN Nto
Mrs. Davis
Princeton News
Grand Sotel
Maryland
NEW Grand Hotel & Restaurant
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