Prins ton man found drunk on Bluefield road arouses sheriff
Deputy Sheriff Donagherty investigates a report of a dead man on the Princeton Bluefield road. Ernest Burton lay unconscious and drunk near Crescent, later taken to a county jail and released after paying a $5 fine. Burton admitted heavy drinking and missed a Bluefield-bound car, walking instead.
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Ernest Burton
Sherif Donagherty
Princeton
Bluefield
Crescent
Burton
Barton
Memorial Service for Division 785 and G I A 557
A memorial service for Division 785 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and G I A 557 was held at Walker Hall at 2 50 p m on Sunday June 20 An impressive sermon by Rev F Maybeury and organ prelude by Miss Inez Johnson opened the service Hymns quartet L J and Pauline Selvey KH R Clower and J Biggs duet Edward Rule and J K Lusk performed The divisions organized in Princeton dates given and seven and two deceased members noted The service reflected the strong brotherhood and remembrance of past members.
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L. E
Walker Hall
Princeton
G. IL. A
Division A
The
Brotherhood of Loco
Princeton Local Notes Mix Court, Travel, and Winter Sights
Marriage licenses issued for Carter Francis to Cleo Asbury and Walter Matheny to Janie Page along with other notices. Appalachian Electric Power plans massive steel towers from Glen Lyn toward the coal field affecting local poles. Summer signs emerge as June bug arrives and residents monitor weather, pests, and boating at Lake Shawnee. Miner Evert Browning dies from mine injuries. others arrested for liquor in a car and stop ordinance violations. Real estate ads and rental listings complete the scene.
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Carter Francis
Buffalo
Cleo Asbury
Bramwell
Walter E. Matheny
Boissevain
Janie P. Page
Kegley
Irmin T. Meyer
Pearle B. Spangir
Peterstown
Eugene Tucker
Mayberry
Lyda M. Watkins
Duhring
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Glen Lyn
Family troubles aired before Justice of the Peace
A hearing before Justice of the Peace O. O. Karnes addressed the disputes between Charles Warren and his son-in-law Asa Howell and Howell’s wife, outlining the troubling family relations in the case.
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Charles Warren
Asa Howell
Justice of the Peace
O. O. Karnes
Yves
Willing Workers Picnic and Social Circle News
The Willing Workers of the Christian church plan a Lake Shawnee picnic this afternoon with 3 pm church assembly, 6 pm men gathering, and supper at the lake. Social notes from Princeton cover missionary activities, visits by local residents, and weekend guest arrangements.
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The
Christian Church
Lake Shawnee
Man Slashing Charge Heard After Saturday Fight
Hearing held after a fight at the Warren home on the Princeton Beckley road. Asa Howell accused of slashing Warren's face with a knife and across his coat. Howell posted bond by sheriff on Saturday night. Warrens served with a warrant by state police Creasy. Saxophone note mentions inventor Adolphe Sax in 1840.
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Trever Carter
Forest Morrison
Bluefield
Justice of the Peace
C. Karnes
Athens-Princeton
W. W. Creasy
Warren
Princeton-Beckley Road
Princeton
Asa Howell
Howell
Laurie Barnes
Creasy
Hay and Wheat Harvest Beginnings in Mercer County
Harvest time starts this week in Mercer county with hay and wheat work available for able bodied young men. Nearby farms seek laborers to swing scythes and cradle binders, aiding in the seasonal harvest before corn plowing and hoeing tasks commence.
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Mercer County
Mercer's Bulletin of Social News and Local Elections
Mary Lawson of Arkansas City Kansas buys 24 pairs of shoes for her upcoming wedding to Allen B. White of Grove City Pennsylvania. They will depart for Talara Nightios in Peru where White will be stationed by the International Petroleum Company. The piece mentions local farm gossip, community meetings, and a public ice cream day at Mercer County Fair Grounds hosted by Pisgah Farm Women’s Club. It notes Mrs Cornelia Turner shopping in Princeton and reports on Mrs Thompson’s injuries from a fall. Also announced is A Bivens seeking the office of Clerk of the County Court in Mercer County, conditioned on the Democratic primary.
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Bowling
Spanishburg
Home Central
Grace
Jackson
Nat T. Prame
A. F. Phenix
W. L. Harmon
Princeton
Bluefield
Athens
Mercer County
A. BE. Bivens
Farm Women's Club entertains Mercer County group at fair grounds
The Farm Women's Club hosted the Mercer County group last Tuesday at the county fair grounds. Eleven members from Brush Creek Hustlers joined, five from Athens Home Economics Club, five from Spanishborg club, plus several visitors. The program featured an old style entertainment segment.
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Farm Women's Club
Mercer County
County Fair Grounds
Bruahfork Club
Brush Creek Hustlera
Athens Home Economics Club
Spanishborg Club
Welch Crumpler Scouts Take Second at Pocahontas Rally
Welch Crumpler troop placed second to Pocahontas in a scout rally and field day. They won two baseball games, both shutouts, beating Elkhorn 10 9 and Pocahontas 14 0, led by Scout Deacon Dean with sixteen points.
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Welch-Crumpler
WELCH
Pocahontas
Elkhorn
Scout Honaker
J. King
Crumpler
Ripp
Pocahontas High School
Bluefield College
Toney Lotito
Toney
Deacon
Dean
Nichols
Dugger
Scout Ramsey
Skinner" Renn
Gibson
Radiant buttermilk cream promises beauty results
An advertisement touts Howard's Buttermilk Cream as a simple, secret-free product for vanishable skin shine. It claims the cream remains non greasy even in heat and suggests asking at local drug or toilet goods counters, listing Bluefield and East End pharmacies and Princeton agents.
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Bluefield
East End
Fairview
Princeton Agente
War Eagle News Highlights Local Visits and Game Loss
J W Crofts of Barboursville spent weekend in War Eagle visiting friends and relatives. Burt Lee of Borderland moved to War Eagle as foreman for a new tipple. War Eagle ball team lost to Glen Alum by a wide margin, with many locals attending. J T Reynolds United States marshal from Devon was in town Sunday. Mrs H Hall of Williamson visited relatives, and Y Lester attended an Odd Fellows memorial in Glen Alum. Ge Barnett family and Mrs Coffey and son Russell toured Coalwood. Mrs Chloe Buchanan visited War Eagle mines relatives Sunday.
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M. Johnson
Roanoke
Woman's Missionary Union of the Baptist Church
W. H. Saan
Johnson
T. M. Tucker
Princeton
Arch Gillaspie
Ella Bruce
Sallie Graham
Blue
J. W. Crofts
Barboursville
War Eagle
Geo. C. Cole
Williamson
Burt Lee
Borderland
War Eagle Coal Company
Glen Alum
Glen Alum Boys
J. T. Reynolds
United States
Devon
Nidiffer Beats the Coal Diggers in Thrilling Nine
Nidiffer and the Robins edged the Coal Diggers with a late rally as Derringer and the Gary hurler were driven from the hill. Witry pulled the starter in the third as errors and wild plays bloomed, yet Gary fought back before Nidiffer widened the margin with late runs.
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Nidiffer
Gary Hurler
Derringer
Witty
Bob Powell
Robins
Witry
Robin
Lefty Settle
Gary
Bonehead
Gary Victors In Tight Baseball Duel
Gary rallied to beat Venice 7 to 4 as Roy Hall drove in runs with timely hits and Robins bitters delivered key blows. Vandenburg and Baxter sparked the offense while Hall starred at short, delivering solid defense and offense in a tense seventh inning scoring burst.
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Venice
Gary
Ircloth
Fisher
Roy Hall
Witty
Vandenburg
Baxter
Van
Kimball Railroaders Defeat Williamson at Welch Park
The Kimball Shop baseball nine won a Sunday game at Welch Park against Williamson. The Kimball players displayed speed and offense to secure the victory in a competitive contest.
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Kimball
Williamson
Kimball Shop
Welch Park
Baseball scores and standings from today’s games
Detriot beat St Louis 4 to 7 in ten innings while Philadelphia topped Boston 7 to 6 in eleven. Chicago defeated Washington 5 to 2 and New York not scheduled. St Louis travels to Detroit. Cleveland visits Chicago. Williamson’s railroad team won 9-0 with Kimball scattering 11 hits. Murphy and Waldron each had two safeties.
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St. Louis
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
Washington
New York
St. Is
Detroit
Cleveland
Williamson Whitewash Continues As Murphy Stars In Win
Williamson blanked the opposition as Murphy’s double play and solid pitching by Smith anchored a 6 hit, 0 walk performance. Waldron’s homer capped scoring while Newhart, Whitlock and McMillan contributed strong defense and offensive drives. Bremmitt and Hickman struggled on the mound, and fielding highlights included running catches by Newhart and Whitlock.
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Williamson
Newhart
Eresertee
McMillan
Waersaneeee
Whitlock
Eeewenee
Friedberg
Murphy
Smith
STONE
Dalton
Saveedsee
Mackey
Wome
W Ron
Bruminlt
Lovett
Belvin
Hieman
Srey
Y. Brummitt
Die Dalton
Walker
Colta
Bill Waldron
Feld Wall
Cruck
Austin Smith
Bremmitt
Hickman
Smithy
Brummit
Bue Hill
Elding
McMivan
Waldron
Mary
Hallment Ten
McMilam
Moundsville Boxer Is Awarded Verdict
In a ten round double wind up at Crystol Beach arena Robby Richardson of Portage won the decision over Teddy Welch of McKeesport while Chuck Riggs of Moundsville West Virginia was awarded the verdict over Jackie Fromme of Pittsburgh.
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Johbnstown
API— Robby Richardson
Portage
Teddy Welch
McKeesport
Chuck Riggs
Moundsville
W. Va
Jackie Fromme
Pittsburg
Crystol Beach Arena
Murder in the Street Probed After Night Incident
A man was murdered in the street last night in a robbery gone wrong. Police investigate motive and potential suspects as witnesses come forward about the victim’s lack of money at the time.
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Dorfbar
French Flop remembered for versatility in boxing debates
The piece notes the French fighter's versatility and finish against top opponents, citing over 30,000 spectators and references to Tommy Loughran and Battling Levinsky. It critiques media and boxing culture while praising the French man's skill and impact on American fight fans.
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Bacilli
Carp
Tommy Loughran
Philadelphia Loughrans
Orchid Man
America
Battling Levinsky
Presa
Lefty Grove Seeks Major League Strikeout Record Lead
Billy Evans notes Lefty Grove has overtaken Walter Johnson as the AL strikeout king while Johnson, aging and cautious, spaces out his work. Dazzy Vance leads NL contention but shows arm trouble. Waddell's 343 and Johnson's 313 in 1910 loom as distant records, with Grove favored to reach the mark given youth and workloads.
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Grove
Waddell
Baltimore
Lefty
Walter Johnson
Ampoiadi
Johnson
Walter
Dazzy Vance
Chance
Grove Or Vance
Vance
Brooklyn Star
Rube Waddell
Pitching Psychology: Handling Breaks and Morale On the Field
The article argues a pitcher faces constant pressure from game breaks and fluke hits, urging resilience and teamwork. It stresses not blaming teammates for errors, maintaining morale, and using each break to motivate performance rather than foster frustration.
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Whitehorne
Miami
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C. T. Snidow
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Dagey Karnes
Evert M. Browning
Alpeca
Maben
Hochkiss
Mason Martin
Howard Price
R. N. Holland
T. C. Hubbard
Price
Martin
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Hoge Woolwine
Piedmont Austin
Tony Marshall
P. Oormany
Crotty
Chariton
Hode White
R. Holland
King
Council On Ordinance
Sherif G. H. Crumpecker
Princeton-Athens
Matoaka
Princeton Real Estate Agency
Chambers
Breckenridge
Hale's
Oe Chambers
H. D. Karnes
Ethel Shelton
Fale
Missionary Meeting
John Robinson
First Methodist Church
Jesus
F. S. Tinder
Counts
Dennis Cook
J. H. Schuler
J. ©. Hollandsworth
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Flatonia
Texas
G. M. Hollandsworth
Reynolds Avenue
Edith Boothe
George Lucky
Matewan
W. E. Thompson
Straley Avenue
Fred Gott
Willie
Charleston
Hartley Sanders
Adolphe Sax
Mercer Cc
Pisgah News
Elkhorn and
Dean High
Meet
St. Low
Doc Cook
Nordles
Mons. Carpentier
San
Letty” Grove
Cincinnati Sceneksomden
Hb. Ans
Anemes Agency
WAR Eagle News
ABR
Steveeeeee
Hall
Clark
Wihitry
Setule
Abepe
Ae Bessenbach
Bessen H
Aleloth
Coalwood
Settle
Niter
Rei
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Wildpitet
Umptre
Sheritt Atfiel
Liamson Railroad
R.H. E. Miamson
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Hale
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