Princeton Area Personal News Highlights
Princeton residents report hospital stays and recoveries at the Princeton hospital. Mrs. Robert Spangler underwent surgery and is recovering well. Mrs. C. L. Blevens, Mrs. Nance Weikel, Mr. W. S. Reid, Mrs. G. N. Wright, and others are noted for recent operations, improvements, and home plans. Families and friends travel between Radford Roanoke Lexington Wahalla Clifton Forge and Pulaski for visits and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Spangler
Princeton Hospital
C. L. Blevens
Herndon
W. C. Barton
Nance Weikel
Henry Street
Claude Swim
W. 8
Reid
H. L. Glenn
Mahood Avenue
Radford
Roanoke
KE. E. Green
G. N. Wright
Honaker Avenue
Lexington
Virginia Military
City Recorder race contest filed after close vote
Democratic candidate A L Bowling claims 33 votes to 7 for incumbent FE B King and asks for a hearing. He alleges illegal ballots in wards one and three, including nonresidents voting, double votes, unregistered mail ballots, and miscounted ballots from a recount. Bowling seeks to overturn the result within ten days by order of the city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Recorder
FE. B. King
A. L. Bowling
King
Bowling
Callie Jones
Callie Miller
W. E. Oney
W. E
Oaix
Pendleton Enters John R Pendleton's Office
Roscoe H. Pendleton, a new West Virginia University Law School graduate and recent Mercer county bar admittee, was found in the office of John R. Pendleton, a widely known attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe H. Pendleton
West Virginia University Law School
Mercer County
John R. Pendleton
Local Marriage and Community Notes from Bramwell and Princeton
Mrss Mary Pauley and Mr. Jack Hicks of Bramwell wed at Mercer county courthouse with Rev. G. H. Phipps officiating. The couple will reside in Bramwell. Circle 1 of the Presbyterian Woman's auxiliary met at Mrs. W. W. Rogers with nine members. dues and supper plans for July discussed. Senior C E society held a meeting at the church with attendance contest updates. Cadet news from Military Institute Lexing ton highlights Buck Wright winning the Porter medal for athletic contributions. Eupha Bonham joins Concord College as English teacher this summer, replacing Miss Ruth Woodson. Mission Study Circle of the Baptist Woman's Missionary Union will meet at Mrs. G. N. Bell Wednesday at 3.00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pauley
Jack Hicks
Bramwell
Mercer County
H. Phipps
Princeton Presbyterian Church
Eileen Moser
Harry Karnes
Woman's Auxiliary
The
Presbyterian Church
W. W. Rogers
Highland Avenue
D. G. Woolridge
J. R. Rich
Concord College
Bonham
Concord
Ruth Woodson
Woman's Missionary Union of the Baptist Church
G. N. Bell
South Walker Street
Court of Review and Court of Honor Scheduled
The Princeton Athens district court of review and court of honor set for Thursday June 20 in the Athens high school. Court of review at 7 15 pm and court of honor at 8 00 pm. Troop No percent will provide ushers colors and buglers. Parents and friends urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton-Athens District Court of Review
Court of Honor
Athens
Court of Review
Princeton Scouts
Wirt Bailey and Hale Fry Save Drowning Man at Lake Shawnee
Wirt Wilson, life guard at Lake Shawnee, and Hale Fry rescued a bather who became water logged on Sunday afternoon. The man’s name was not learned. Onlookers thought he was fooling at first, and a second rescuer nearly went under. Resuscitation was successfully attempted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirt Wilson
Lake Shawnee
Hale Fry
Firet
Mercer county boards to review assessments in Princeton
Mercer county will hold a meeting Friday July 5 1929 in the assessor R C McClaugherty office Mercer county courthouse Princeton W Va to review and equalize the county assessment. Police Court imposed first speeding fine in some time as taxi driver Bill Mullens paid 15 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. B. King
Bill Mullens
Two Men Wanted on Car Theft Back in custody
Gilbert Langhorne and Walter Atkins, the two men sought in a automobile theft case, were brought from Goshen Indiana to Princeton by Sheriff J Otis Bowling and Deputy J Sam Lambert and will be held for the July grand jury. The arrests followed a major chase with Goshen police and citizens. Initial alias reports were Langhorne and Atkins giving false names before corrections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Langhorne
Walter Atkins
Princeton
Goshen
Ind
J. Otis Bowling
J. Sam Lambert
Langhorne
Atkins
Sam Lewis
Glasgow
Mon
Percy Hodges
Reidaville
N. C
Lewis
Hodes
Atkine
Troutville
Roanoke
Board of Equalization Meeting Set for July Sixth
The county board of review and equalization will meet Friday July 6 in the assessor offices at the court house to review and equalize the county assessment as returned by the county assessor. Members are L. BE. White Charles BE. Wheeler and BR. W. Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Review and Equalization
L. BE. White
Charles BE. Wheeler
BR. W. Dillon
Mack Martin Fined for Glass Breaking on Public Road
Mack Martin was fined ten dollars and costs after being charged with breaking glass on a public highway in Sauire 1. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Martin
Sauire 1. C
Arrests After Sunday Morning Incident Involving Kidwell Rumbure
Damewood Monday reports Joe Kidwell and Sam Rumbure arrested about 12 30 Sunday morning by State Trooper Glenn Powers. Kidwell and Rumbure were fined ten dollars plus costs for alleged intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damewood
Joe Kidwell
Sam Rumbure
Martin
Glenn Powers
Rumbure
Kidwell
Exploding rock injures Princeton man at campfire
Stanley Smith suffered a deep lip and chin wound and a broken tooth when a rock from the campfire exploded Sunday night at Camp Creek. Hal Harman was present. He required five stitches at a local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Smith
Camp Creek
Mr. Smith
Hal Harman
Judge Tanner Ends Court Term Today
The circuit court will be in session this morning as Judge H. M. Tanner closes the term after signing numerous chancery orders. The court is expected to confirm the school land commissioner’s sale held on June 8 and 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
H. M. Tanner
Paris Junkman Verdier Dufor Noted Wealthy Waste Dealer
Paris figure Verdier Dufor is described as France’s wealthiest junkman. For years his staff collect refuse from dustbins and gutters, sort and store it in a warehouse, then sell waste to manufacturers with material accepted without inspection. A pinkish grass covers a South American lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Verdier-Dufor
France
Stolen Heifer At El Centro Attracts Reward
A slightly brindled red yearling horned heifer strayed from the El Centro farm of Mrs. E. L. Day. A reward is offered for information leading to recovery of the animal.
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el Centro
Mre. E. L. Day
Dan Gillespie Dies After Train Struck in Tunnel
Dan Gillespie 19 of Marine died early Monday from injuries after being struck by a freight train in the Norfolk and Western tunnel east of Davy Sunday night. He celebrated his nineteenth birthday in Davy, was dragged along the track, and died at Welch Hospital. He leaves parents Mr. and Mrs Harman Gillespie and several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Gillespie
Marine
Norfolk and Western Tunnel
Davy
Gillespe
Welehospital
Tia
Gillespie
Harman Gillespie
Stevens Clinic Hospital Plans Discussed by Local Doctors
Dr. W. B. Stevens and colleagues met at the Bluefield Welch road site to review plans for a proposed 75 bed Stevens Clinic hospital. The facility will adjoin the Bluefield sanitarium and operate under Dr. Stevens with joint staff integration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens Clinic
W. B. Stevens
R. C. Rogers
W. H. St. Clair
Minefield
Robinsons Circus May Exhibit In This City
Robinsons circus announced a Welch visit on August 3 if Norfolk and Western handles the trainload of circus equipment. City council approved the project and issued a permit to L R Mitchell to perform within city limits at Blakely field if plans proceed. Rail traffic delays could jeopardize rail handling, though chamber of commerce supports the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Harold Paige Dies At Carswell Child
Harold Eugene Paige four year old son of Mr and Mrs Charley Paige of Carswell died Sunday at home. The cause is unknown and the child reportedly dropped dead while bathed by its mother. Interment will be on Bel Cher mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Eugene Paige
Montis
Charley Paige
Carswell
Belcher Mountain
Infant Daughter of Wilcoe Couple Dies in Sleep
Lorine Godfrey two months old died around 12 30 Monday morning while she and her parents Mr and Mrs T J Godfrey of Wilcoe slept. The infant’s death occurred peacefully in their home.
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Wilcoe
Lorine Godfrey
T. J. Godfrey
Death of Damascus child after sudden heart failure
A child in Damascus, Georgia, died suddenly yesterday morning. A doctor examined the body and determined the time of death. The child had been healthy with no prior illness. Burial will be held in Damascus, the former home of the Godfreys.
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Damascus
Godfreya
James McClanahan Dies After Long Illness in Welch
James McClanahan 63 died at 7 15 p m Sunday night at his Beech street home after a long illness. He lived in Welch seven years and is known across McDowell county. He is survived by his widow and two daughters Rosana McClanahan a Kimball school teacher and Mrs Anabell Craven of Welch. Funeral services are at 12 o clock today at St James Baptist church Welch with Rev W A Pittard officiating. Interment will be in Nuswood cemetery.
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James McClanahan
McDowell County
Beech Street
Welch
Rosana McClanahan
Kimball School
Anabell Craven
St. James Baptist Church
W. A. Pittard
Nuswood Cemetary
George Barnett Dies in Welch Hospital at Hemphill
George Barnett brother of Mrs. Charles Moore died in Welch hospital after a sudden illness in Hemphill. He leaves a widow four children and siblings Mrs. John Evans Robert Barnett and Orban Barnett. Funeral held Wednesday at Hemphill Methodist church. Card of Thanks and social notices follow including Pollyanna Sewing Club and Ree Square Club events with attendees and prizes listed.
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Charles Moore
Wilcoe
Hemphill
Welch Hospital
W. Va
George Barnett
John Evans
Inman
Robert Barnett
Beckley
Orban Barnett
Caretta
Paul Shelton
Ree Square
Pollyanna
Mesdames F. H. Martin
Claude Banner
8. A. Grubb
J. B. Phillipe
W. H. Spangler
C. V. Jackson
B. M. Gray
P. J. Long
N. G. Donner
M McGhee
George Loving
J. R. Brown
BK. B. Brammer
Curtis Blanchard
W. EF. Jamison
W. H. Basham
H. L. Laughter
A. Grubb
Geneva Thompson
Bluefield
F. S. Martin
H. Shanklin
A. H. Tabor
Laeger
Tabor
Leland Nash
Evans
Non
J. ¥. Phillipat
Wytheville
Virginia Donner
J. A. Donner
Max Meadows
Spectators from Indore visit Paris tennis matches
HM ex Maharajah of Indore and wife once Nancy Miller of Seattle created a stir as spectators at Garros stadium Paris. Misa Miller sparked international talk over a prior marriage that India forbade unless she renounced Christianity.
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Indore
Nancy Miller
Seattle
Washington
Garrose Stadium
Paris
Misa Miller
India
Marriages and a Whisky Case Reported in Welch
The county clerk issued several marriage licenses including Oscar E. Brown with Alberta McEwen and others from Keystone North Fork Litwar Maitland and War region. Fritz Thornhill faced a magistrate on a whiskey possession charge, pled guilty, and was fined 100 dollars plus 37.60 costs and 30 days on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar E. Brown
Alberta McEwen
Keystone
Edgar Price
Bobby Jones
Northfork
John Rowe
Grace Addair
Litwar
T. W. Christian
Lottie BK. Whittaker
Maitland
Taft Slusher
Hosa Shaw
Norman Thompson
Charlie May Jones
Capele
Samuel P. Mayberry
Elsie Vaughn
Elsie Warmer
Myrtle Haynes
Fritz Thornhill
Black Wolf
Gary Hollow
M. Burgess
N. B. Ash
Hobart and Cornell Hamilton Stand Trial For Colley Case
Hobart and Cornell Hamilton face trial before Judge J C Herndon this morning over the Colley death. They admit drowning but autopsy suggests strangling. Police reconstruct the day with Roscoe Hall assisting as Raymond Colley.
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Hobart
Cornell Hamilton
J. C. Herndon
Colley
W. T. Farley
W. Beavers
Roscoe Hall
Raymond Colley
Stations on Pocahontas division to be viewed
Annual inspection of stations on the Pocahontas division of the Norfolk and Western railway will be conducted today from Bluefield to Wilcoe and then Wilcoe to Williamson. A special train from Cincinnati will transport the inspection committee. Local society items note residents visiting family and seeking treatment in Grace hospital. Federal court in Elkins will open tomorrow for a regular term with numerous kr cases expected to be disposed of.
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Pocahontas Division
Pocahontas
Norfolk One Western Railway
Bluefield
Wilcoe
Williameon
Elkins
W. Va
Lquar
Welch Weekend Visit Noted by St. John Family
W R B St John of Landgraff spent the week end in Welch with his family. Mr and Mrs Isadore Katzen and son Emanuel returned yesterday.
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Cincinnati
Kaitren
Harry Goldstein
Cincinnati University
Clinton Webb
Norma Jean
Beckley
Welch
Paul Flint
W. H. McCulloch
Pikeville
Taylor
Betty Ellen
Thessalia
Grace Hospital
A. B. Peraldo
Jaegeria
W. RB. St. John of Landgraff
Isadore Katzen
Emanuel
Digestive Aromation with Shiver Minera Water and Ginger
A brief note promotes Pure Digestive Aromation with Shiver Minera Water and Ginger. It claims to assist internal organs in converting food into rich blood and sound flesh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minera Water
Roth
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A.L. Bowling
E. B. King
Freckles
BY Blosser
Iweve
OY Wea Semvce
D. D. Wright
A. L. Keyser
Mount Hope
Albert Barley
J. J. Clark
Forrest Street
Grace Roseberry
Pulaski
Wade Hughes
Gertrude
Katheryn
Wahalla
S. C
Charles Hetrick
Haleavehue
Hanna Stincke
Hale Avehue
Harry Strong
Harry
Donald
Billy
Virginia
Mr. Strong
Clifton Forge
W. H. Shaff
W. D. Shuff
Salem
T. H. Cooper
J. Evans
Mra
B.C. Clark
Huntington
Helen M. Fortune
Columbus
Ohio
A. L. Fortune
Straley Avenue
R. H. Pendleton
J. R. Pendleton
Princeton Society
Harriet Woolfolk
Em Senior
C. B
Margaret Rich
Christian Endeavor Society
Corps of Cadets
Military Institute
Lexington, Va
D. D
Buck”) Wright
Porter
Wright
Eupha Bonham
Baptist Mission Study
Wirt Bailey
Hale Fry Save
Drowning Man
Board of Review and Equalization of
R. C. McClaugherty
Lowery G. Bowling
Board OF Equalization and Review
Tanner
South America
Edwards Collegians
Henry Virkkula
International Falls
Minn
Robinson’s Circus
Raymond Steadman
Weley
Daily Telegraph
AU Hours
Carswell Child
James M’clanahan
Raymond Noel
W. M. Society
Woman's Missionary Society of the Wilcoe M. E. Church
W. T. Nunnally
W. A. Williams
Boissevain
H. H. Coleman
Lois Coleman
CG. L. Brown
Brown
Cecil Thompson
Rhita
Mary Louis T Tompson
George Brooks
Lynchburg
Hubert Brooks
T. B. Breen
Frank Taylor
C. H. Meade and Sons
Richlands
C. H. Moore
Moore
Paddy Long Jr
Main
Birefield
P. J. Lone
Long
Elizabeth Langford
Irwin Trent
University of Virginia
Okey Spangler
West Virginia University
M. McGhee
W. A. Dennison
Misa Geraldine Ashworth
J. H. Ashworth
Welch Briefs
English
the Carter Hotel
Carter Hotel
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