Welch and McDowell County Briefs of Local Events
Three fifty gallon mash barrels and a thirty gallon still were found tied to Caples residents Arthur Holley and A L Pearson and taken to Welch for a hearing before Edward W Womack. Bond posted for Jack Browning on worthless checks. Funeral held for Mrs Pat Burley in Gary Catholic Church. Bob Belcher posted bond on liquor charge. trial set for January 66 in Bluceld federal court. Bus driver Frank Baldwin released after near collision with Norfolk and Western train No 7. Welch school official W C CoCok to Charleston for state board meeting. First tests planned for 37 mm gun on Eckman range. West Virginia National Guard observers to attend. Welch Flour and Produce and Hi-Grade Oil and Gas wins in circuit court against Flanagan Coal. Dr J M Brown suit against Manley Piano Company began. Minor accidents include three men scratched on Arlington work train and Gary No 9 rail cars derailed. Eckman wrecking crew summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Holley
A. L. Pearson
Caples
Welch
Vaught
United States
Edward W. Womack
Bob Belcher
Edward W.womack
Bluceld
Welch Flour and Produce Company
Flanagan Coal Company
Arlington
Gary No. 9
Eckman
Child Drowns After Falling Into Scalding Tub
Two year old John Cunningham fell headfirst into a tub of boiling water left on the floor by his mother. He died within two hours at Welch hospital. Funeral held at home with burial in Hemphill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cunningham
John Cunningham
Welch Hospital
Hemphill
Two Momentous Dattles Mark Opening Session
The piece discusses debate within the 1924 Democratic platform on isolation, tariffs, freight rates, and cooperative marketing. It notes Baruch and Senator Glass as Wilson confidants who push for principles echoing the late president, with reservations about formal declarations. It also covers Taggart denying any McAdoo opposition and backing Senator Ralston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baruch
Senator Glass
Wilson
Glass
League of Nations
Pat Harrison
Storms and heat take death toll across river valleys
Storms and heat in the Mississippi and Ohio valleys over 24 hours killed around twenty and left many injured or prostrated. Ohio and Michigan reported fourteen heat deaths. Pittsburgh logged four heat deaths and a drowning. John Finnicum, a track foreman in Gallipolis, died from heat at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mississippi
Ohio River
Illinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Buckeye
Pittsburg
Gallipolis
John Finnicum
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Effort to Enroll All Former Service Men
At a regular American Legion meeting in the Memorial building an effort to enroll all ex-service men in the area was launched. Dues for the rest of the year would be limited to 3 dollars per man. Chairman Pat Floyd led the report from the membership committee. Henry Tice announced Fourth of July progress with Chamber of Commerce and VFW help. A large fireworks display is planned in front of the Memorial building. A late evening event will be held in the Memorial building from 9 pm to 2 am under the ladies auxiliary. The Legion baseball team, managed by Bob Carnes, will face the winner of the Rotary Kiwanis game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Memorial Building
Pat Floyd
Henry Tice
Chamber of Commerce
Welch to Host Athletic Club With Boxing Exhibitions
Local Welch plans a Welch Athletic club to promote boxing and gymnasium work under an athletic director. Promoters Dr. W C Hall W J Hatfield C J Corelli E H Lepinsky L A Osborne and A P Canepa push monthly exhibitions and a governing board will oversee membership. Enrollment starts soon as business leaders back the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Athletic Club
W. C. Hall
W. J. Hatfield
C. J. Corelli
E. H. Lepinsky
L. A. Osborne
A. P. Canepa
Welch
Fair Dates Changed for Huntington Tri-State Fair
Dates for the annual tri state fair and race meet in Huntington West Virginia were moved from late August to August 4 16. Ida Estes filed for divorce from Pete Estes in circuit court in Superior. Mrs Helen Morson visits a cat dentist twice yearly. Austrian Carl Maglein killed himself after slashing his wife’s head with a carving knife in Venice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Ida Estes
Pete Estes
Superior
Chicago
Helen Morson
Venice
Carl Maglein
Railroad Man E W Trippe Endorses Tanlac Health Restorer
E Walter Trippe of Atlanta, official in the Brotherhood Railway Trainmen and longtime railroad man, credits Tanlac with restoring his health after stomach upset and a prolonged illness. He says Tanlac rebuilt his weight and energy and calls it the railroad man’s best friend. Tanlac is advertised as sold by Arwegtets with over 40 million bottles sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Walter Trippe
Healey Bidg
Atlanta
Legislative Representative Brotherhood
Brotherhood
Ohio River
Trippe
Seaboard
W. & A. Southern
Internal Revenue Northern District
Georgia
Tanlac
Mr. Trippe
NEWS OF PRINCETON AND THE VIRGINIAN COAL FIELDS
In Princeton social notes Mrs W R Kidd reports Park Avenue activities. Miss Iva Brovies and Miss Beulah Humphreys dined with Mrs Billy Duncan. Milton Shumate visits uncle M V Shumate at Edgewood Farm near Athens. Mrs T H Lynch and Miss Mamie Appling call on friends. Peery Farmer family to move to Elkview Pa. Kathleen Kane returns home from Emory and Henry College with A B degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Humphreys
Braley Avenue
Iva Brovies
Beulah Humphreys
Billy Duncan
Milton Shumate
M. V. Shumate
Edgewood Farm
Athens
T. H. Lynch
Covel
Mamie Appling
Peery Farmer
Park Avenue
Elkview
Kathleen Kane
South Walker Street
Emory and Henry College
Pleasant social items and upcoming travels in town
Enjoyable picnic in Symondale Va. with Mrs J K Lusk and family plus others. A three brother Thornton and Mr Taylor plan an extended trip from Highland Ave to Chicago and then California. Christian church Sunday school officers and teachers hold a meeting with Mrs Barton serving brick cream. Misses Oney Pendleton Mills go to Abingdon Va to attend Holston Epworth League Assembly. Members discuss next meeting picnic style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Lusk
Irene
Opal
Highland Avenue
Hubert Richards
E. L. Smith
Shuler Smith
Symondale
Ray, King
Edward Thornton
R. E. Thornton
Mr. Taylor
Norfolk
Chicago
California
Christian Church
B. C. Barton
South Walker Street
League
Ruth Oney
Mabel Pendleton
Eula Mills
Bluefield
Abingdon
Methyust Church
Holston Epworth League Assembly
Mary's Millions a Successful Gleaners Play at Concord College
The Gleaners Sunday school presented Mary's Millions at Concord College auditorium to a fair sized Athens audience. Miss Nell Campbell led vocal solos, Miss Mattie Bowling played violin, and Mary Roles sang. Mrs J K Ball Mrs R E Thornton and King Thornton accompanied. Proceeds fund the class room over the pastor's study used by the Gleaners class. A Methodist Missionary society meeting followed with a program led by Mrs Sharpley including songs, prayers, solos, a paper, and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Concord College
Gleaners Sunday School
the Baptist Church
Athens
Nell Campbell
Mattie Bowling
J. K. Ball
R. E. Thornton
King Thornton
Sunde School Contest Sparks Hayride for Girls
The girls hosted a hayride for the boys from Kane and Cleighorn Sunde school classes of the Methodist church after a contest win. They gathered at seven, rode to New Hope for a picnic supper, then returned to the city smiling. Mrs. B. K. Deverle and Mr. Gillinwater, a summer ministerial student, accompanied and aided them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. K. Deverle
Gillinwater
Funeral for Charles M. Lilly Seeks Beckley Services
Mrs. E W Mitchell Mrs M C Mitchell and Mrs H C Bare left yesterday for Beckley to attend the funeral and burial of their cousin Charles M Lilly who was killed instantly by an electric shock on Thursday. Lilly was well known in Princeton and the community extends sympathy to his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Mitchell
M. C. Mitchell
H. C. Bare
Beckley
Charles M. Lilly
Lilly
Princeton
J. L. Barger
Barger
Charleston High School
Thornton
Thornton Brothers
Mary Mysrushia
Princeton Hospital
Bluefield
Powhatan
Ira Whitock
G. W. Blankenship
Cecil
Lara Johnson
Kathleen
T. W. Hott
Narrows
H. H. Richards
E. M. Walker
J. O Shelton
Bee Lusk
Iva Bell
Peterstown
Rector Grant resigns from Church of the Ascension
The Rev Percy Stickeny Grant, Episcopalian rector of the Church of the Ascension on Lower Fifth Avenue, resigns after disputes with Bishop Manning. His letter cites poor health, need for country life, and two years of delayed literary work as reasons. The vestry accepted the resignation with regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Percy Stickeny Grant
Episcopa
William T. Manning
Church of the Ascension
Lower Fifth Avenue
Grant
Rita de Acosta Lydig
Manning
West Virginia Day Observed by Rotary Club
West Virginia Day was observed at a Rotary luncheon with a program by Brison E. Kimble Webb Hale and Happy Thornton. Song was West Virginia Hills. Rotarians sent postcards by proxy and shared hobbies and goat themes to boost familiarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Rotary Club
Brison E. Kimble
Webb Hale
Happy Thornton
West Virginia Hills
Rotary
Tarney Sanders
Rotary Education Committee
Bob Dugan
Denny Shuff
J. R. Daly
H., . Marshall
No Action on County Projects and Health Officer Visit
The county court adjourned without decisions on county fair grounds or a full time health officer due to funding concerns after floods. Flood repairs, election costs, and building plans strain the levy, with critics arguing lawmakers shifted public money to counties, delaying major initiatives while pursuing an emergency fund. Francis Joyner to perform impersonations at Chautauqua with a program featuring notable actors.
Sunday church notices from First Baptist and others
Sunday services in multiple faith communities listed with pastors, classes, and evening programs. First Baptist features Rev S B Ogle, Bible class talk The Bible is the Hub of the Universe, and Sow and Leave to God the Results with hymns and trio leads. Also Episcopal Presbyterian Methodist notices and local moves. H E Martin of Athens visits Princeton Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
S. B. Ogle
R. C. Sutherland
J. R. Vermillion
Straley
Ruth Ogle
Shuff
Hartley Sanders
Mae Thornton
B. Ogle
Princeton Marriages and Local Notes Highlight County Events
Licenses issued for marriages in the county court office include Junior N Edwards and Annie Paul of Jenkin, and Daniel R Goodin and Mary G O’Neil of Bluefield. Kemp Morton visited the Princeton Elks, praising the lodge. The Chautauqua season tickets sale ends Monday at noon. Straley defeated Karl Crawford in a three set tennis match. Crawford challenges Mercer county and state tournaments. Fishing licenses urged as streams reopen, and penalties apply for unlicensed fishing. Church music at Methodist features Unseen City with Miss Helen Reynolds and solos by Miss Pauline Beverly. Rental notice for a three room apartment is listed, plus an ad for Whole Grain Wheat health food by Mrs. V. A. Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior N. Edwards
Bluefield
Annie Paul
Jenkin Jones
Daniel R. Goodin
Mary G. O'Neil
Straley
Princeton Lawn Tennis Club
Karl Crawford
Orlando
Fla
Florida
Princeton
Beckley
A. J.gore Straley
Mercer
Crawford
Wheeling
Sullivan Defeats Dundee For Junior Lightweight Title
In Brooklyn on June 20 Kid Sullivan of Brooklyn outpointed Johnny Dundee over ten rounds to win the world Junior lightweight championship before about 12,000 fans. Sullivan controlled much of the bout, staggered Dundee in round eight, and edged ahead in a tense final round to claim the title by a narrow margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
N. Y
Kid Sullivan
Johnny Dundee
the Nostrand A
Dundee
Sullivan
Johnny
Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Praised by Mrs Young
Mrs Annie Young of Charleston South Carolina reports regained energy and ability to do housework after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. A nationwide canvass found 98 of 100 women benefited from the product with druggists stocking it nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
8. C
Lydia E. Pinkham
Annie Young
Amherst St
S.C
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Mcdowell County
Welch Briefs
Jack Browning
Virginia
Welch Gun Club
Pat Burley
Gary
Wee Td
Norfolk and Western
Kimball
Frank Baldwin
Henry Richardson
W. CC. CoCok
Welch School
State Board of Education
Eckman Range
West Virginia National Guard
Democratic National Committee
Thomas Taggart
McAdoo
Ralston
Tansac
Virginian
W. RB
Kidd
Deyerle
Hays
Cassidy
Church OF Ascension
Percy Stickney Grant
Williams T. Manning
T. F. Kane
Front Street
H. B. Riner
John Hopkin’s Hospital
Baltimore
Fred Alvis
Memorial Hospital
Francis Joyner
Clatauqua
Mr. Joyner
Episcopal
J. W. Hobson
L. R. Oe
E. H. Cassidy
E. E. Bailey
Epworth League
Lowery Bowling
H. P. Harman
Christie Avenue
Andrew Nickle
Shumate
H. E. Martin
Kemp Morton
Princeton Elks
Morton
J. F E. Woodson
Methodiat
Unseen City
Helen Reynolds
Pauline Beverly Wil
Harrison
Hardy
Roy Snead
Bob Vermillion
V. A. Bell
Main Street
Blue-jay
Mrs. Young Enthusiast
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