Lausanne Conference Sides with Mosul Pact Nine Months
Lausanne June 23 The allies and Turks failed to resolve key issues in the near east conference. An agreement was reached on Mosul whereby Britain and Turkey must settle the dispute within nine months after peace, else arbitration by the League of Nations. The session ended with Turkey insisting on concessions and troop evacuation talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lausanne
Turkey
Namlng
Brysland
Mosul
England
League of Nations
John A Boone Purchases Lynwin Coal Company
Beckley dispatch corrects earlier report stating John A Boone of Beckley bought the Lynwin Coal Company rather than Justus Collins and Prince E Jilly. The Beckley Telegraph notes the purchaser is Boone and clarifies the earlier misreport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynwin Coal Company
John A. Boone
Beckley
Princeton
Justus Collins
Charleston
Prince E. Jilly
Umbrella Recovered After Nine Years In Rail Carriage
A London businessman rediscovered his gold-handled umbrella, left in a tube train nine years ago, found in a first-class carriage on a London to Colchester service. The finder did not remove a band bearing the owner's home, and Scotland Yard had been notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Scotland Yard
Colchester
Groom forgets wedding day delays ceremony in London
Bride waited at the church with registrar and priest ready when the groom failed to appear for his wedding. He arrived late in the afternoon offering profuse apologies. The couple cleared the mishap and were happy afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Boys Night entertainment planned by Bluefield community group
Community service announces an all boys show July 10 at the recreation hall with a small admission to raise funds. The event marks the season’s final entertainment as leaders urge pledges from citizens to support the movement.
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Recreation Hall
Bluefield
America
Denmark
Jones Street
Drewry's Hall
Lillian Allen
Maggie Walden
Annie Mae Nelson
Lucille Howard
Truelove Ferguson
Alice Watkins
Genevieve Lomax
Messrs
Hairston
W. Mack
Local Students Return Home for Summer Break
Miss Elizabeth Sinkford, a student at Oberlin College, returns home for the summer with her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Sinkford. KD. C. Johnson has come back from Petersburg, Va., where he attended the…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Sinkford
Oberlin Colege
G. H. Sinkord
C. Johnson
Petersbure
Lilly Land Company pushes 400 colored lots in Roanoke and Bluefield
Lilly Land Company advertises 400 Lincoln Court lots in Roanoke Virginia for colored buyers with five percent down and 2.5 percent monthly payments, no interest, plus insurance on death. Additional properties in Lincoln Addition Bluefield West Virginia and other towns are offered with the same plan. The firm promotes its role in helping colored people own property and offers to cover railroad fare up to seven dollars for prospective buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilly Land Company
Bluefield
G. H. Sinkford
E. Jomas
T. E
Roanoke
Virginia
MacBain Building
Lincoln Court
Lincoln Addition
W. Va
Coal & Coke Building
Andrew Gott
Princeton
Beckley
Montcalm
Annual Meeting of the R P Lodge Virginia
Mr and Mrs George Watkins and their family of Algoma with sister Mrs Carrie Brown and brother Richard halted in Birefield during a motor trip to Lynchburg for a brief family visit and rest.
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R. of P.lodge
Virginia
George Watkins
Algoma
Carrie Brown
Richard
Birefield
Relaee
Lynchburg
Geo Owens Arrested After Long Speech
Cincinnati police and B&O railroad officers capture George Owens thirty year old Chicago man in Huntington West Virginia after a six months manhunt. Owens allegedly forged payroll vouchers and obtained thousands from several railroads. He is known by several aliases and faces twenty one charges from Missouri Pacific and is wanted in Nebraska Chicago Pittsburgh Toledo Indianapolis and Louisville.
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Cincinnati
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
George Owens
Chicago
Huntington
W. Va
Edward D. Baker
Baker
Owens
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Nebraska
Chicaro
Pittsburg
Toledo
Youngstown
Ohio
Indianapolis
Louisville
Silk Scarfs Accentuate Sweater and Suit Costumes
Plain color silk scarfs and those with elaborate weaving or dye patterns complement knitted sweater costumes and sport suits, adding refined detail to the period attire.
State Commander of Legion to visit Pocahontas post Wednesday
Commander Bousch, newly elected state commander of the Virginia American Legion, will visit Pocahontas post on Wednesday, June 27, marking a SW Virginia tour milestone. The day also features a screening of The Man Without a Country, intended to raise funds for purchasing building tin for the local dugout, making it a red letter day for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bousch
Department of Virginia, American Legion
Pocahontas
Virginia
Southwest Virginia
Publication Orders In Mercer County West Virginia 1923
Public court notices list Ruth Katron infant plaintiff seeks annulment decree against James Katron non resident defendant with appearance required within a month. Additional chancery suit names Higgin Manufacturing Co and others to enforce mechanics lien against C F Linsenmeyer and resolve lien creditors priorities. Notices signed by Clerk IL Karnes and James S Kahle.
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West Virginia
Cirrcuit Court
Mercer
Ruth KR. Katron
J. B. Snyder
James I. Katron
Circuit
Tne
Joseph J. Corvin
In Chancery
Co. F. Linsenmeyer
Walter V
Ray Evans
Oak Hurst Saepney
Flest Nation Tank Bluefield
Barger
A. L
L. . Beot
Eureka Hardware Company
Economy House and Material Company
W. & D. Electric Appliance Company
Higaine Manufacturing Company
Corporation
Wm. F. Deitz, Fendants
Mechanics
C. F. Linsenmeyer
Circuit Court
Mercer County
IL D. Karnes
Kahle
West Virginia Divorce Suit Filed in 1923
Venus Huffman sues for a decree of divorce from bed and board against non resident Howard Huffman in the Circuit Court. The case seeks general relief and notes counsel orders the clerk to proceed with necessary actions. Attest: H. D. Karnes, Clerk. W. H. Malcolm, P. Q.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Circuit Court
Mercer
Venus Huffman
Howard Huffman
Consel
Mercer County
H. D. Karnes
W. H. Malcolm
P. Q
Jones Divorce Decree and Custody Suit in West Virginia
On June 4 1973 Lena Margaret Jones filed for divorce from Lawrence M Jones a non resident. The court grants a decree in favor of the plaintiff and awards custody of a child plus maintenance. An affidavit shows Lawrence M Jones is non resident and counsel is required to appear to protect his interests. McClaugherty Richardson P. Q.
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West Virginia
Circuit Court
Mercer
Lena Margaret Jones
Lawrence M. Jones
Mensa
Lawrence M Joness
State of All
Mercer County
H. D. Karnes
McClaugherty
Richardson
P. Q
Pugh Divorce Suit in Mercer Court
In Mercer Circuit Court on June 4 19 James E Pugh plaintiff seeks a decree of divorce from Nettle Pugh defendant a non-resident The filing notes affidavits and papers presented and orders to protect her interest in the suit proceedings continue in chancery court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
James E. Pugh
Court of the County Mercer June action in chancery
The court in Mercer on June 4 grants relief in a suit by M E Baird against James Carlton Forsyth a non resident. The pleadings indicate matrimony is involved and the defendant is ordered to appear and answer the bill. Clerk H D Karnes and A M Sutton are noted in the record.
Divorce Suit Between W R Kegley and Rhoda C Kegley
On June 1923 filing in West Virginia court, W R Kegley seeks divorce from Rhoda C Kegley, a non resident. Clerk’s order directs protective steps for Rhoda’s interests while case proceeds. Mention of Sugar at Liverpool University arises from unrelated text about carbolic acid light effects.
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Liverpool University
Divorce Granted to Ray Waller Against Nonresident Ethel Waller
On June 4 1922 a decree of divorce was awarded to Ray Waller from Ethel Waller. An affidavit shows Ethel Waller is a non resident of the state. counsel Dillard and Phillips sought to protect her interests in the suit.
Lost deed case in Mercer County West Virginia
In Mercer County on June 4 1923 W J Snider sues The Baltimore Land Company of West Virginia to confirm a deed dated February 25 1913 conveying Lot 15 Block 7 on 4th Street Princeton WV which the deed notes was never recorded and is lost. The non resident Baltimore Land Company is ordered to appear within one month to protect its interest.
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West Virginia
Circuit Court
County of
Mercer
W. J. Snider
Baltimore Land Company of West Aea Corporation
Baltimore Land Company of
Mercer County
Order of Publication in Mercer County Circuit Court
The Court orders publication for a case in the Mercer County Circuit Court. Plaintiff McClure seeks general relief against non resident defendant A McClure. The action proceeds by motion and affidavit indicating non residence in West Virginia. The order names A M Sutton as counsel and directs appearance at a specified time.
Tinsley v. Tinsley Non-Resident Defendant Ordered to Appear
On June 4 1923 Mary L Tinsley sues Roy Tinsley defendant a non resident of the state. The court orders the defendant to appear at the Clerk of the Circuit Court within one month and take necessary action to protect his interest in the suit. Clerk H B Karnes and M Malcolm are noted officials.
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James I Katron
West Virginia
Consel
Circuit Court
Mercer County
Om Clerk
Thillard & Sutherland, P
Pugh
Nettle Pugh
Cunsel
H. D. Karnes
W. H. Malcolm
P. Q
Mercer
Mary L. Tinsley
Roy Tinsley
Maintiff
Cansel
Circuit Court Office
H. B. Karnes
Malcolm
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News OF the Colored People
Emmaus
Abraham
Joseph
Moses
Ruth
Samuel
David
Elijah
Jeremiah
Gots
Artina Ople
Alhisi
Mt. Zion Baptist Chuch
Matilda Sheffield
Sheffield
Graham
I. J. Hall
Cornelia Ward
Dallas Hill
Pearl Penn
Mesdames Ballie Brown
Mattie Thomas
Hattie Jones
Young Street
Lena Jones
Worth
Catherine Compton
Jenkin Jones
Silvertown Cords
Silvertown
Bluefield Garage Inc
Bluefield, W. Va
Goodrich
Silvertown Corp Tire
Morton Motor Company
Dewey
Grandpa
Orville Dewey
Admiral Dewey
District Naval Reserve of
Washington, D. C
Home Office
Princeton, W. VA
Flatiron Building
Ukfield
W.vaimetr
Geo. Owens
Legion
M. E. Baird
A. M. Sutton
W. R. Kegley
Chancery
Rhoda C. Kegley
Rhoda
Ct Court
R. McNutt
Ray Waller
Agnuinet
Ethel Waller
Dillard & Phillips, P. Q
I. A. Downey
Golden Fef
McClure
W. A. McClure
A. McClure
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