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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1926
Page
7
In Princeton near Willowton neighbors and county officials discuss a claimed baby birth and disappearance. Reputed parents deny birth while locals insist a child was born and unseen. no grave found, leaving questions on birth, life, and cause of death. The case provokes neighborhood and bureaucratic interest.
Sterl ing Grocery Company sues Emma Archer et al in chancery to July rules and G H Brown plus others in assumpsit with £1200 damages. Wild strawberries and dewberries enter town as harvest grows. First Baptist church plans a big Sunday with Rev L C Dickerson. County meetings on bovine tuberculosis eradication attract attention. McBride brothers arrested for liquor and held to the July grand jury. Virginian Shops workers get vacation from June 2 to July 6. East River High School grounds improved by W A Brown. Lincoln Finance Co offers loans on improved property in Princeton Bluefield Matoaka from $1000 to $2000 five year plan. Princeton W Va.
The Home Association of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen plans a three story store and office building on Mercer and Fifth streets under its building committee. The Straley building at Honaker avenue and north Walker street is due to be completed in about six weeks as a one story structure with future expansion. W. H. Rumbure nears completion of a new Main street filling station, set to open soon, while D. C. Roberts remodels the Mercer street storefront.
Swarthmore Chautauqua begins July 9 featuring Sir James M. Barrie’s The Little Minister with Broadway stars Allen Bunce and Ruth Nugent in leading roles. The event promises an unusually strong program with additional dramatic attractions.
Licenses issued for the marriage of Eric K Johnston age 27 to Julia H Sackett 24 both of Pitthetes William Harold 43 to Eva Heptinstall 41 both of Tazewell and B White 25 to Constance E Martin 21 both of Princeton. Salts were brought yesterday in
Reports from Princeton say A Noonkester and Lydia E Howell wed in Tazewell Virginia on Monday and honeymooning in Washington and Richmond. Noonkester, a long time power company motorman, enjoys strong goodwill among coworkers and patrons. They plan to reside at home in Princeton after the trip.
The Lords rejected a bid to admit peeresses on their own right by 125 to 80. Lord Banbury urged males to have a place where they can live in peace while Lord Newton doubted female seats would attract, suggesting chorus ladies to entice young bloods.
Roanoke resident Scott hosts Miss Virginia Shufflebarger of Harrison Street as a guest in a social event.
A voter message proclaims a candidacy for the county clerk position in Mercer County. The announcer pledges efficient service and asks for public support based on a presumed prior record and conditional on the upcoming primary election.
McDowell council notes Elkhorn Troop No 2 of Northfork district is first to register for a council camp week. Scoutmaster W W Creed plans to accompany the troop, pursue the Scout master’s school, and eight scouts will take the first class swimming test. The troop hiked 16 miles to Pocahontas last week, avoided lifts, and expects several new first class scouts next week.
The county clerk lists two marriage licenses in Welch from Litwar and Coalwood, plus George Tolliver held for grand jury on auto theft. Manuel Martins treated for knee injury. McDowell County Golfers prepare for matches at Peace Springs with local and out of county players. Dr. Hawkins plans a brick three story building in War to house a drug store and apartments starting July 1.
Bans Rouge Miss Rosalea Boone of Pine Bluff Arkansas was elected national president at the Delta Beta Sigma convention in her home city. She announced a campaign against excessive cosmetic use by high school girls.
Report on a Kiwanis International convention noting focus on aiding underprivileged children, with talks by Dr. George J. Fischer and Sir Henry Thornton. Addresses praised for vocational guidance and North American commerce insights. Guests included Myr.aint, Mrs. Burgard, Della Greer, and H. C. Harris.
The Hetty Sheppard versus Pocahontas Transportation Company trial opened in McDowell County Circuit Court before Judge I C Herndon. Sheppard alleges injuries from bus No 7 sliding over a steep embankment near Kimball in August 1924.
Several new brick buildings are under construction in the town, reflecting a push for modern redevelopment. The project includes multiple structures described as contemporary and durable, signaling a broader urban improvement effort.
Miss Virginia Godsey visited Welch this week as guest of Mrs. Maude E. Frazier. D. J. M. Cook of Kimball National Bank returns tonight from Huntington where he attended the West Virginia Bankers state meeting. Mrs. P. A. Early hosts her mother Mrs. Mary Morris and grandmother Mrs. S. J. Morris of Bluefield Virginia. Col. Harry Bank of Kimball and Sam Hermanson of Keystone were Welch visitors. Rev. and Mrs. B. T. Sells of Kimball called on friends. Miss Dolly Reynolds resumes duties at Grace Hospital after a vacation in Pennsylvania and Roanoke. Bert Hylton, superintendent of Lake Superior Coal and Coke Co., was in Welch. Mrs. F. E. B. Cunningham and
In Moundsville West Virginia on June 24 Acting under a mandamus from the state supreme court Judge P D Morris issued a stay of execution for Henry Jackson a Black convict on death row for the murder of prison guard Farl Lanett. Jackson's date moved from July 3 to September 10 as the case proceeds to appeal for a writ of error. Attorneys F W Rickey Jr and Chauncey Hinerman argued for the stay and notice of appeal.
Daughters Jane and Lucy visited Welch yesterday afternoon to see friends. Mr and Mrs Charles Smithey of Welch traveled to War. Frank Sama of Southern Refrigeration did business in War. Mrs C K Lowe of Kyle entered Grace hospital for treatment. Clyde Payne of Tug River Lumber Company visited War for business. Mrs J W Cawley of Arlington left Grace hospital for home after several days. Tom Nolan of Welch Motor Sales transacted business in War. Fr C Cook of Northfork visited Welch. B A Christy of Keystone was in Welch. Bernard K Bank of Kimball was in the city. B E B Carter of Fiat Iron Drug Company, long in Charleston on business, to return home tomorrow. Mrs J A French and two children returned from Princeton after visiting relatives.
Des Moines Iowa June 24 The defeat of the farm bill in the senate is not to deter farm interests from demanding satisfactory relief measures. Charles R Hearst president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation said the action is only the beginning of the fight and that business interests are now aiding the farmers.
John Long was arrested at 915 E. 17th Street in Kansas City while eating a freshly baked custard pie. The home of Mrs. Myrtle Wakefield had been ransacked during the incident.
Judge PF C Cook briefed Northfork Kiwanis Club on the Kiwanis International convention. He highlighted several benefits of attending, noting insights and opportunities shared by delegates at the regular meeting.
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