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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1925
Page
7
Miss Pansy Humphreys wed Harold M. Riffe in Princeton on June 20 with Rev. H. C. Phipps officiating. The couple, prominent Concord State Teachers College students, are active in Delta Sigma Sorority YWCA and Tri Delta Tau. The record also notes a Cooper family reunion at Mercer Healing Springs and various local society updates including library additions and club programs.
Mrs W R Kidd hosted a Park avenue birthday party Saturday afternoon for her son Billy Jr with many guests. Children enjoyed games and refreshments under a pink and green decor with a large oak tree, cake, flowers, and favors. Little Miss Tommie Wakin of East Radford Va attended as guest of honor.
Princeton to Norfolk rail excursion departs Princeton 4 30 p m and must not depart Norfolk after 10 09 p m Monday July 6 1925. Children half fare and low fares from stations east of Princeton. Sleeper accommodations not available to holders. baggage not checked. R C Sutherland ticket agent Princeton W Va L W Woody A G P A Norfolk Va.
A busy day sees residents visiting relatives and returning from trips to Beckley Roanoke Matoaka Athens Welch and Bristol. Guests include Mrs C H Sowers Mrs Louvella Rogers Mrs BE Terry and son E D Jr Miss Mamie Keaton and many others.
DC. R. Calloway was fined and costs for violating a Supreme Court of Appeals injunction prohibiting taxi drivers from soliciting passengers between Princeton and Bluefield. Judge Herndon noted he could raise penalties if violations recur and clarified that urging taxi to a trolley terminal also counts as solicitation. Three new injunction pending actions may broaden the ban.
Eight room brick house one block from the court house is for sale. Terms offered. Oak trim throughout. Stanley Smith is the contact listed at phone 88.
The county clerk issued licenses for marriages in Mullens and Mc Comas, naming F Teal and Pearl M Anderson, Merrilt Dudley and Sallie Crawford, W Richardson Branham and Ruby Lusk. A Ku Klux Klan gathering at Ceres drew about 600 with 260 robed men, as traffic was managed by state troopers. Princeton Boosters traveled through Giles, Monroe, Greenbrier and Summers counties with 35 autos and 150 boosters. A car fire on Princeton avenue damaged a Hup touring car, controlled by the fire department. A Mercer bar meeting to honor Judge Woods is planned for Bluefield. Deputy Sheriff Bill Reynolds left for Indianapolis to fetch Arthur Williams for alleged non-support. LaRue fined for drunkenness. Two Fords collided at Sand Lick with no injuries. For rent: four-room upstairs over Deitz Grocery. lost silver wrist watch with mesh band between Sanitary Grocery and Bakery. $10 reward offered. Suite for housekeeping and contact details listed.
Princeton boosters arrived at Ronceverte on Monday for a local gathering. They planned a meeting with Ronceverte business men that night and a resumed trip the following morning, with return to Princeton by 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Thousands of autos filled county streets on Sunday creating dense traffic jams from Mercer to Bluefield and Bramwell. Parking along roadways impeded passage and opposing convoys slowed joy rides, prompting some to delay Sunday drives.
An advertisement argues modern foods lack organic phosphate and claims Evans' Triple Phosphate will boost nerve force and weight. It promotes purchase through The Yokontz Drug Co. Prince ton agents Hale Pharmacy and local druggists in original packaging.
William J. Reed arrives to organize the seven day Chautauqua program to run June 27 to July 3. Dr Frederic Poole lectures on China with native costumes while Captain Dietrich speaks at the opening. Season tickets cost two dollars for adults and the Junior Chautauqua opens the first afternoon.
Welch mayor John W. Blakely and John Childs claim deputy sheriffs Hays Cook and Lee Anderson fired on a campers party along the Guyan river near Clear Fork while lanterns glowed. The incident led to fishing-licence charges for Blakely and Childs, who were acquitted, while three local boys were fined. The report notes Sunday court activity amid broader local policing tensions.
Edwin Pauley is recuperating from injuries after the truck he drove plunged over a bank. Mrs. John Garner returns from Muntington. Dr H L Tutwiler and family came back from a trip east. Local social and business visits include S M Hurley Grundy Va and J A Hatfield Williamson staying with relatives. Mildred Callahan ill.
Advertises Calotabs as the path to perfect health by cleansing the entire system. Recommends a course taken once or twice weekly for several weeks with full directions in a family package priced at 36 cents and a trial 10 cent package available at drug stores.
A. J. Baker, a miner for New River Pocahontas Coal at Havaco, was rushed to Grace Hospital with a severely lacerated left arm after it was torn in pump house gears. Doctor C. R. Hicks treated the wound. the injured man expected to return home today.
Mrs Mack Parker of Keystone visited the city to call on friends. J A Dickerson of Hemphill, recently hospitalised, is progressing well. R V Williams of Premier entered Grace hospital for treatment. Joe Hart and Campbell Corilla returned from Princeton after watching a tennis match. H Binnson the jeweller spent the day in Bluefield on business. William J O Toole paid a business visit to Bluefield Monday. D J F Strother Graham Sale and Thomas H S Curd spent Monday in Bluefield on professional business. Hugh Cunningham of Eckman left yesterday for Miami Florida.
H H Derrick of Waugh Construction traveled to Williamson by train Nos for business. Ken McCormick and Geo C Cole with W C Hartson made a Saturday Jaeger trip. A B Cole took son Oscar to Grace hospital Welch for arm redress after a ten day old accident. Charley Barnett W H Taylor and M J Lester drove to Williamson Sunday. Mr and Mrs M K McCormick visited Bluefield Sunday evening. S S Barnett returned with his car from Jaeger Friday evening.
In a Chicago court Tuesday William D. Shepherd and his wife confront a dispute over a foster-son’s affianced partner. Dr. Bundesen cites typhoid patterns amid a minor outbreak and links a suspect oyster shipment to the illness preceding the youth’s death.
Guards at the Kentucky state reformatory doubled this afternoon after 500 prisoners refused to return to work after lunch. An emergency whistle was sounded and guards moved in before Superintendent Bastin appeared and resolved the standoff. Bastin cited personnel changes and denied serious trouble.
A cautious screen star questions a dangerous stunt and proposes testing safety by imagining a rope breaking. The director approves the idea, exclaiming its usefulness in ensuring risk is managed.
Mrs. C. A. Love is described as an enthusiastic angler in York Pennsylvania at age 82, highlighting her active participation in local fishing culture.
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