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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1928

Page

7

Former Local Woman Dies in Richmond Rites in Princeton

Mrs. Wiley Jackson Wyatt born 1862 in Prince George Virginia died in Richmond after paralysis struck her. Funeral at Willard Heights Baptist Church Richmond with burial elsewhere. she leaves daughter Dr. Ira Mason Smith of Princeton and three grandchildren.

Ira Mason Smith W. J. Wyatt Richmond Virginia Wiley Jackson Wyatt Juliette Sharp Prince George County Joseph Sharp Marion Edwards Sharp Washington, D. C Calvary Baptist Church Princeton Wyatt Bdlise Wyatt Smith Eileen Smith Doris Smith Willard Heights I. M. Smith First Baptist Church of

Usual prospecting stalls in mercury region

A Mer cer report notes a lull in prospecting activity for oil gas and minerals this season with no wells or fissures being worked and little visible effort described in the hills and valleys.

Mercer Plymouth

For Sale Duplex House and 102 Acre Farm Near Princeton

For sale one 8 room house with bath hot water heat and sleeping porch plus basement in good location in Princeton. Includes large lot garage and flexible payment terms. Also a 102 acre farm within 2 miles of Princeton well fenced in a top county neighborhood. Contact G. W. Bailey 708 Highland Ave Princeton WV for details.

Princeton County

Mines and clays eyed for local industrial push

The region may soon develop gold and silver mines along Christian's Fork and Twelve Mile Fork in East River, with platinum mines near Stoney Ridge. Fire brick clay, salt and silica sands in Crawfish Valley could also play a role in the local industrial scene before the season ends.

Christian's Fork Twelve Mile Fork East River Stoney Ridge Crawfish Valley

Administrators Named and Local Court Actions in Princeton

A fiduciary order appoints F. D. Hundley as administrator of Stella Clare Johnston Hundley estate with a $100 bond. Maude Taylor sues McKinley Taylor in chancery to July rules. Local moon observations spark weather anxiety as to shape and implications. Hale Gap man Bill Rader sentenced for drunkenness and threatening wife with knife. $10 fine and $500 peace bond. J J Brookman fined $20 and jailed 30 days for DUI after near collision on Mercer Street. City police enforce traffic laws with 14 fines for improper lights and ten more citations over the weekend for stopping violations and wrong parking.

F. D. Hundley Stella Clare Johnston Hundley Hale Gap Bill Rader C. I. Johnston Rader Squire C. O. Karnes J. J. Brookman E. B. King Brookman John Brown Mercer Street Brown

Moonshine Still Seized Near Matoaka and Lashmeet

Deputy Sheriff J. W. Mosby confiscated a twenty gallon moonshine outfit and sixty gallons of mash between Matoaka and Lashmeet on Saturday night. The operators were absent. The tally reaches 181 stills seized in roughly three and a half years.

Sherif J. W. Mosby Matoaka Lashmeet

Princeton Guarantors Prepare Redpath Chautauqua Week

Princeton guarantors gather at Presbyterian Church tonight at 7 30 to review ticket sales and finalize distribution plans for Redpath Chautauqua the first to be presented here. Advance agent distributes banners and materials to acquaint the public with the program next week.

Princeton Redpath

Two Officers Nab Liquor Suspects in McDowell County

State Police Sergeant Creasy and Jim Doss arrested eight traffic and women on liquor charges during a weekend in McDowell County. They seized a Dodge coupe and raided a still with Prohibition officers Taylor and Middlebran. Clay Vaught and John Smith, two Johnson City men, faced liquor possession and transport charges after a half gallon was found. Norman Gray Claude Denton and Rose Goings were linked to a 60 gallon still in Lawter Hollow near Wilcoe, with two mash barrels seized. All detained under $1000 federal bonds in Welch.

McDowell County W. W. Creasy Jim Doss Eighee Prohibition Taylor and Middlebrand Gary No. 4 Creasy Clay Vaught John Smith Johnson City Tenn Bluefield J. Hoagland French U. S Welch Norman Gray Claude Denton Rose Goings Lawter Hollow Wilcoe French

Princeton Society Announces Social Contact Details

RETURN FROM CONVENTION Mr and Mrs B L Pedneau Mrs George Masten and Mrs C E Stearts have returned from Memphis Tenn where they spent the past week while Mr Pedneau was a delegate to the 36th annual convention of the American Association of Railroad superintendents The association invited its next meeting to be held in Mexico City by about thirty Mexican delegates who attended the convention They had their own orchestra with them at this time.

B. L. Pedneau George Masten C. EB. Stearts Memphis Tenn Pedneau American Association of Railroad Superintendents Mexico City Mary Sue Shuffiebarger Harrison Street Mary Witten Jackson Mills State Day Richardson Princeton Georgetown College T. K. Tandy Princeton High School Fern Richardson Cincinnati Ohio G. M. Caldwell Ruth South Ninth Street Maben Charles Thuma Cleveland Caldwella Thuma W. M. Ritter Lumber Company Arvid Robertson Eugene Steorta Mullens George Martin Victoria Aimes Bluefield Eugene Stearts College Avenue Thelma Watson Roanoke William Campbell Detroit Mich Luther Hale Floyd Black Rob Reid Raleieh N. C J. E. O'Steen Vivian Lakewood Fla John Gates, Jr Yvon W. Va G. C. Smith Vincel Street M. E. Burleson C. L. Taylor John J. Bowman Dearborn Street Burley Houchins and Sons Marl and Garnett Bland J. Starks David Alley A. L. Deacon Nancy Ledgerwood Sig Fourth Street J. W. Gwaltney Inez Walker Haze Pearman Washington Donald Dinsmore Springfeld James Elmer Brown G. C. Wilburn H. G. Wilburn Williamson G. H. Parmer Radford C. G. Farmer James Street BE. H. Cole Jenken Crookham Mary Nearman Raymond Harry Baldock Charleston G. F. Larson Jimmy Larson R. H. Bowman Bowman P. Bowman Mabel Kerr Charlies F. Ballou Mincie Ind Charles Ballou Sfl H. L Stevens Jack Tanner Courtney Tanner F. 8 Pack Frances Pearia Arthur Dunken Mine Lucille Nelson Edward J. W. Tyree Elizabeth Martinsville Reess Louis Rothcchild Lam Greenspon Josephine Shumate Atlantic City H. C. Tyree Knoxville R. L. Burgess James Francis Page Lex James G. Kelly Luther Page William Greenspon St. Luke's Hospital J. P. Callahan Christ Episcopal Chu Fairmont Woman's Episcopal Church Ben B. Mata Chicago Clara Rosenthal E. B. Garnett Elizabethton Roy L. Garrett Alton Routh Kingsport G. A. Spangler Mise Pearl Young Young W. Young H. L. Black Virginia Jefferson

Revivalist Dr Virgil Wallace in serious Mayo Hospital

Dr Virgil Wallace who led a revival at a Christian church is hospitalized at Mayo Brothers Hospital with condition feared serious. Silver Springs Womans Missionary Union will meet at the church Wednesday at 2 30 instead of Mrs Wol ford home due to sickness. Mrs John Shuff named delegate to Valley Convention at Roanoke June 19 and 20. Delegates to Valley Woman's Missionary Union conference include Miss Anne Mae Woode Miss Ruth Meadow Amelia Ann Hylton Mesdames Charles Reid and J C Ridenour.

Virgil Wallace Christian Church Mayo Brothers Hospital Silver Springs W. M. UT Silver Springs Valley Woman's Missionary Union Conference Anne Mae Woode Ruth Meadow Amelia Ann Hylton Mesdames Charles Reid J. C. Ridenour Woman's Missionary

Garden Plants Price Cut At Reaves Nursery

Reaves at 825 North Walker Street cuts prices on cabbage early and late varieties and tomato plants, offering reduced cost per hundred plants with a focus on affordability for gardeners.

Reaves North Walker Street Princeton

Revival Success At Kee Street Methodist Church

Rev Thomas Priddy led a revival at Kee Street Methodist Church to great success. He will speak to Princeton shop men Wednesday and address the young people Tuesday evening at 8 o clock. Delegates left for Roanoke Monday for the Valley Woman's Missionary Union Conference.

Thomas Priddy Kee Street Methodist Church Princeton

East River Board Reappoints Two Teachers

The East River district board of education reappointed Mrs. Mary Rogers and Newton Harvey to the E School teaching staff at a Saturday night meeting. A Plymouth district Sees were to be appointed. Banks will close Wednesday June 20 for West Virginia Day with city banks observ ing the holiday.

East River District Board of Education Mary Rogers Newton Harvey Plymouth West Virginia

Sheriff Leads Coalfield Raids Arrests Fifteen on Liquor and Gambling

Sheriff G H Crumpecker sent four deputies to scour coalfield towns and arrest fifteen on gambling and liquor charges. In Glatto Cecil Shrewsberry faced a sixty day jail term and a $100 fine after a liquor sale case. At Pinnacle ten men were cited for gambling and four Negroes held on square charges with fines and jail time pending.

G. H. Crumpecker Glatto Cecil Shrewsberry Shrewsberry Squire O. C. Karnes Rash Hodges Jim Hodges Sam Harriston Rash Karnes

Bridal Set Featuring White Crepe and Ital ian Cut Work

A bridal set described in elegant white flat crepe showcases Ital ian cut work with delicate pink, orchid, green and yellow accents. The description emphasizes luxurious detail and color harmony for a wedding ensemble.

Welcome at the Fair Hotel and Princeton's Modern Clean Rooms

The notice advertises a hotel near Virginian Station offering modern rooms with conveniences at reasonable rates. It highlights proximity to local transit and aims to attract travelers seeking comfortable lodging in a convenient location.

Music club concert highlights young talents and prizes

SocIety news recounts a concert with Mrs Phillips guiding students Eve lyn Noel, Angela Craft, Pauline Wiley, and others performing Schubert Chopin and Gloria selections. Sacred Heart church choir earned praise for shading and enunciation while Noel received a prize. various locals are listed visiting, traveling, or ill with several town and region references.

Phillipa the Hudson Wilson Pauline Wiley Alpha Dawn Abehur Elizabeth Clifton Angelia Craft James Edwards Madge Troutman Evelene Spangler Virginia Lee Fisher Frances Stevens Katherine de Vault

City Improves Harrison and Trent Streets

The city street department is upgrading Harrison Street between Trent and Walnut. The road is being scraped and drained from the Trent Street intersection to Walnut Street. Trent Street also receives reshaping through scraping work.

Harrison and Trent Harrison Street Trent and Walnut City Street Department Trent Street Walnut Street

Welch Black Awaits Hearing In Fatal Shot Case

Walter Day, 21, of Deering, was shot and killed by Constable W M Black at Spear home in Black Wolf hollow after Day fired at the officer during an arrest attempt. Black, wounded by Day, says deputy sheriff Evans aided the pursuit. Day’s funeral set for today.

Walter Day Deering W. M. Black Adkin Robert Spear Day Black Welch Hospital No. 1 Spear Black Wolf Hollow Alao Telegraph McKinley Evans Sherif Young Day Spears Earl Day Evens Bor! Day Jenkin Jones McKinley Stacy Stacy Aope Josh Day Constable Black

Big Sandy Safety Club Holds Notable Session

The Big Sandy Safety club of Kingston Pocahontas Coal company held a meeting last Friday evening with eighty five percent of all employes in attendance. The mine has gone 47 days without an accident and the committee aims to beat their record of 105 days. Talks on safety were led by Price Fleenor, G. J. Arnold, Walter England, Theodore Beavers, Tesco Stillwell, C. G. Logan, Roscoe Thomas, Levi England, J. G. Jones, John Hildred, Vernie Hylton, Jim Jones and George Carrell, with short remarks by F. W. Price and G. BE. Daugherty.

Big Sandy Safety Club Kingston Pocahontas Coal Company Price Fleenor G. J. Arnold Walter England Theodore Beavers Tesco Stillwell C. G. Logan Roscoe Thomas Levi England J. G. Jones John Hildred Vernie Hylton Jim Jones George Carrell F. W. Price G. BE. Daugherty

Carnival chairplane death at Caretta

Frank Basso a 70 year old Italian coal loader from Caretta died after falling from a chairplane at the Gold Nugget carnival. Authorities suspect an open safety chain allowed departure from the seat. Witnesses noted he appeared sick before the fall. the operator known as red disappeared before police could locate him.

Frank Basso Caretta Basso Len T. E. Kelly Carnival Telegraph R. Burton Consolidation Coal Company Italy Grace Hospital

Fire boss examinations announced for July in West Virginia

West Virginia mines chief R M Lambie says two fire boss and mine foreman exams will be held within the next month. The first will be at Morgantown Mechanical Hall on Monday in July, the second at Thomas Selorean High School in Charleston on Monday. both begin at 9 o clock with candidates answering questions provided by the examining board.

R. M. Lambie West Virginia Department of Mines Morgantown Mechanical Hall Charleston Thomas Selorean High School

Plans for motorcade to be perfected at noon

Final plans for the motorcade to leave Welch tomorrow on a Goodwill tour and an exploration tour of the county in the interest of the opening of Coney Island.

Welch Coney Is

Welch Briefs Attendees At Nash Banquet

J Ed Blakely manager of the Welch Pay-is hosts to John er east A Johnston Ceci Star Hobart Payne and C E I left Welch for Cincinnati to attend the Nash Motor company banquet. The party will view 1929 models and return with new models. An accident occurred when acid splashed near Mrs Blakely tasting burns. Dr W C Hall treated burns. Eyewear specialist Dr BE Vermillion examined her eyes and found no injury.

Ed Blakely John Er East A. Johnston Ceci Star- Hobart Payne Cincinnati Nash Motor Company Na Company Welch W. C. Hall

Welch Fireworks Ordinance to Be Enforced Through July 4

Mayor John W. Blakely announced strict enforcement of Welch fireworks rules from now until July 4. The ordinance bans sale and use of fireworks in the city with merchants warned last year there will be no sales this year. Only organized societies holding supervised displays are exempt.

John W. Blakely Welch

W H Jones Dies At Berwind Home

W H Jones, 49, died at his Berwind home last Sunday after three weeks illness from a heart attack. He worked for New River Pocahontas Consolidated Coal and is survived by his family. Funeral arrangements will be announced.

W. H. Jones Berwind Jones New River Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Company

Mrs Blakely Burned Opening Bottle Of Medicine

Mrs John W Blakely sustained facial burns yesterday around noon when a small medicine bottle containing hydrochloric acid fractured. The incident occurred as he attempted to open the bottle.

John W. Blakely

Notable speakers heard by mechanics at annual meeting

One of the year’s notable meetings of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics drew a large turnout from local council No. 21. State counselors D L Anvil and H L Tutwiler attended, with the Galliett Entertainers providing music and several addresses given before refreshments followed the program.

Order of United American Mechanics D. L. Anvil H. L. Tutwiler Laeger Galliett Entertainers Assis J. M.iggine America Lodge Mr. Jennings Mr. Wiggins Galliett A. C Gearheart Kimball

Welch Society Invitations Sent Out

Invitations were sent for a dance honoring Miss Catherine Frances Rhodes. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Ira Jacob Rhodes and Mr and Mrs Warren A Wilson. The event is set for Tuesday July 3 from ten to two at the McDowell County Club. Please respond to Mrs Wilson.

Ira Jacob Rhodes Warren A. Wilson Catherine Frances Rhodes McDowell County County Club Wison

Welch Personal Features David F. Houston's City Visit

David F. Houston of Kimball spent several hours in Welch yesterday with friends. He plans a week in Cincinnati with his father Col. T. B. Houston, then returns to Welch for a few days before a motor trip.

David F. Houston Kimball Mr. Houston Cincinnati Col T. B. Houston Welch

Paris Tuck-In Pajamas Take Fashion Step

Paris designers unveil tuck-in style nightwear featuring striped trousers and plain tuck-in bodies. The collection blends bold pants with simple tops, aiming for structured yet comfortable sleepwear.

Paris

New Method Rinses Rust Stains Away

An article explains a home rust stain removal method using Red Seal Lye. Fill a basin with hot water, shake in Red Seal Lye, stand five minutes, reapply, rinse to remove stains. Claims fast whitening and purifying power with no back covering required.

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Cal Lk Es Nile Od J. W. Wyatt Latter G. WH. Bailey Highland Avenue Princeton, W. Va Maude Taylor McKinley Taylor Moon oerZe Hildebrand and Taylor Princeton Society Harriet Woolfolk DR. Wallace III Carl Beckwith Elizabeth Beckwith Kate Mahood Carol Beckwith, Jr Carl Crawford, Jr Elizabeth DeJarnette Blanche Elizabeth Bird Frances Mastin Fran Poston Gordon Ball Emma Jean Barbara Saddler Bobby Thorn Billy Pedneau Lewia Pedneau Jimmy Priddy Bailey Eileen Carl Smith Kathrine Wilson Mahood Nancy Spangler Dick Beard Margaret Betty Bodell H. E. DeJarnette Woman's Club Presbyterian Church Fanes—Hill Elizabeth Hill Walter G. Eanes Henry Street Perry J. Cook First Church of Christ A. B. Hill W. B. Eanes Hinton Mr. Eanes The Virginian Railroad Kinnie Sunter City East River Board Eline Hogan Princeton Road Bluefield, W. VA Lake Shawnee Oherife Virginian Station Society News Ical St. Luke's Ae Jack McKenzie Black Mountain, Co Leonard Call Constable Retail Merchants Welch Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce United States Canada Playground Association Toronto Can W. B. Stevens Eckman Helen Hanlin Bradford Jm. B. T. Beazely Woodlawn Court T. F. Henritze Harry Farmer Lynch, Ky L. J. Werness Louieville W. Reed Werness Roy Fulier Wayne County J. H. Barker Gary National A. G. Rutherford Welch Hospital Huntington Harry Humphries John Hunt Halsey Bailey John W. Luther Ripley Luther Joseph M. Sanders Jr Coalwood Jack Damron Lasses Damron Hares Ridges Eddyaeger F. K. Day I J W._ wien White Canoe Springs Safe Bankers Frgns Wright White Sulphur Springs Manny Shore Doc Cramer Buddy Shultz War Welch Briefs Mechanics Welch Society
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