Road bond in East River district passes by wide margin
The East River district approved a $160,000 road bond with 85 percent of voters in favor. Precinct results show 2,639 for and 464 against districtwide, with Princeton precincts strongly approving and only Elgood and Ingleside voting against. Banks and stores closed for celebrations as the plan proceeds to hard surface roads toward Oakvale and the state line.
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East River District
Oakvale
Glen Lyn
Princeton
Elgood
Ingleside
East
Athens
Willowton
Bigood
Princeton Marriage Licenses and Chautauqua Opens Today
County court clerk issued licenses for Wm Perkins and Cora Knuckles of North fork and Sheridan Cairt to Ellen Burnett of Bluefield. A chancery suit against N D Clark et al proceeds with a July rule. Chautauqua week opens in Princeton with the Oliver Hunt Stewart Recital Company and a Rose Crane lecture on home furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. ©. Perkins
Cora E. Knuckles
Northfork
Sheridan D. Cairt
Holland
Texas
Ellen Burnett
Bluefield
Roanoke Dry Goods
Notion Ny, & Corporation
N. D. Clark
Chautauqua
Princeton
Oliver, Hunt, Stewart
Elizabeth Oliver
Ludovic Hunt
Dolly Stew
Art
Rose Crane
Art Institute of Chicago
Jacksonville Boye’ Brass Band
Captain T
Pocahontas Coal and Coke Company
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Tug Fork
McDowell County
Bessie JL. Price
Missouri Bady
Kimball
Tresia Jennings
Edna R. Eddins
Strother
Welch
J. E. Hardy
R. C. Lowe
Squire
State Police Drive to End Speeding in County
State police and traffic officers push to curb speeding and reckless driving with strict penalties. Cutting the right to drive for one or two years is urged as the harshest possible punishment by supporters.
Curb Market Set to Open Shortly
Shortly the curb market is planned to open, with local vendors ready to display fresh produce and goods for customers. Officials expect steady activity as pedestrians explore stalls and merchants prepare for traffic.
Aged Woman Fanny Streator Sets Out for Oregon Journey
Mrs. Fanny Streator, 81, longtime Princeton resident, left for Apple to visit daughter Mrs Wyde Keen following an earlier 18 month-ago trip. She recalled walking most routes, praising strangers who aided her as she traveled through Colorado and the West toward Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Streator
Associated Press
Chicago
Telegraph
Princeton
Appleto
Rs. Wyde Keen
Bluefield
Oregon
Mathena
Colorado
Christian Endeavor Union Entertained at Local Church
The Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church hosted the Endeavor union from Mercer and Tazewell counties. Delegations from Bluefield churches and local congregations attended. Speakers included Dr. George Weat Diehl and Rev Virgil Lowder. Dorothy Dillard sang, Oris Barton performed, and refreshments followed. Robert Hughes presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Endeavor Union
Mercer
Tazewell
Blue Presbyterian Churches
Christian Church
Bluefield
Bramwell
George Weat Diehl
Concord College
Virgil Lowder
Christian Church of
Dorothy Dillard
Oris Barton
Robert Hughes
Bluefeld
The
Mrs Winfrey Undergoes Operation in Princeton Hospital
Mrs LB. Winfrey of the Princeton-Bluefield road underwent an operation at Princeton hospital yesterday morning and is reported doing nicely. Mrs A. V. Mullens and children are mentioned in the notice as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LB. Winfrey
Princeton-Bluefield Road
Princeton Hospital
A. V. Mullens
Local residents return from extended visits and health update
Richwood residents return home after extended visits with relatives including Mrs. Buena V. Metcalf from Coffeyville Kansas visiting L. H. Taylor’s home and W Thorn in Princeton. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Taylor and children came back to Center street after trips to Martinsburg West Virginia and Baltimore Maryland where Mr. Taylor had an operation and is greatly improved in health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood
W. Va
Buena V. Metcalf
Coffeyville
Kas
L. H. Taylor
Bluefield
Princeton
W. Thorn
L. J. Taylor
Center Street
Martinsburg
Baltimore
Taylor
Captain punished for grounding Colorado in New York harbor
Navy courtmartial found Captain Franklin D. Karns negligent for the Colorado grounding on Diamond Reef April 20 and sentenced him to an eight‑step reduction in the promotion list. Navigator Lieutenant Commander D J Friedell also found negligent and reduced 25 steps. Secretary Wilbur approved the findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Franklin D. Karns
Colorado
Diamond Reef
New York Harbor
Navy
D. J. Friedell
Wilbur
Red's Auto Laundry Opens on Main Street
Gasoline delivered at regular price. Red's Auto Laundry now in operation across from Princeton Pharmacy on Main Street offering car baths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red
Main Street
Princeton
Gary road to close for widening work July fifth
County road supervisor Fred M. Stewart announced the Gary road from Welch to Thorpe will close July 5 for widening. Traffic will resume in limited morning and afternoon windows with a detour via Elkhorn Pageton for urgent business. The project progresses despite time and cost losses. enforcement will be strict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Stewart
Gary
Welch
Thorpe
Stewart
Funeral Today for Welch Native Angelos Economos
Funeral service for Angelos Economos, 55, will be held this afternoon at Gary No. 10. The Greek native and longtime hot dog stand operator died suddenly in his Liberty hotel room Monday evening from asthma after months of ill health. He was well known and liked in Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Economos
Angelos Economos
Gary No. 10
Angelos
Liberty Hotel
Greece
Local Residents in War Eagle and Surroundings
Mrs M K McCormick accompanied Mrs J K Coffey to Welch and returned on No 1. Coffey went to Welch for medical advice. Geo W Coffey returned from Huntington and Baltimore. Glen French and helper Jessie, mine engineers of Williamson, surveyed War Eagle Coal company mines. Thomas Cole of Isaban spent Friday in War Eagle with friends. Dr Geo W Easley was called to Richmond VA for sickness. Mrs H A Radford and family moved to Bluefield VA while Roy Grubb family also moved. Miss Versia Williams of Williamson spent Sunday with relatives in War Eagle. Geo W Coffey and L B Cot joined Henry Radford motor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. McCormick
J. K. Coffey
Welch
Geo. W. Coffey
Huntington
Baltimore
Glen French
Jessie
Williamson
War Eagle
War Eagle Coal Company
Thomas Cole
Isaban
McDowell County
Geo. W. Easley
Richmond
H. A. Radford
Bluefield
Roy Grubb
Versia Williams
War Hagle
Cot
Joh Belchéet Aia
Henry Radford Motor
Colored Deputy Held Without Bond in Beech Fork Shooting
William Pinnix, colored deputy, is jailed in McDowell County without bond after shooting Wiley Spaulding at Beech Fork park near War. Pinnix faced Squire Simpkins Monday. Spaulding was taken to Welch hospital No 1 with initially grave but later favorable condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War
William Pinnix
McDowell County
Wiley Spaulding
Beech Fork Park
Dry Fork
Pinnix
Squire Simpkins
Welch
Spaulding
Welch Hospital
No. 1
High School Boy Given Jail Term After Auto Crash
Sherman Gallimore Welch a high school student was brought before Squire Hufford and sentenced to twelve months on the road and fined 200 after an automobile accident Sunday He was arrested Monday evening at the request of his father B C Gallimore Traffic Officer Harry Franklin made the arrest The youth drove a Chevrolet into another car and after arraignment Hufford added another hundred dollar fine for his part in the wreck
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Gallimore Welch
Davy
Squire Hufford
B. C. Gallimore
Harry Franklin
Sherman Gallimore
Justice Hufford
World Service Sermon Highlights Allegheny District Conference
Dr J Kaylor of Meadaville Pa led the Wheel ing district conference in Mannington WV with a World Service address. Dr C H Howard chaired the morning session as Dr S C Jones spoke on The Evangelistic Emphasis and Dr J B Wagner discussed The Pension Plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moundsville
J. B. Wagener
Wheeling
C. W. Evans
Daniel Westfall
Pittsburgh
Advocate
M. EB. Church
L. J. Crissman
Buckhannon
Wesleyan College
Myron 8. Collins
Morgantown
Wesley Foundation
Pittsburgh Leader Francis J McConnell to Speak at Conference
Francis J. McConnell of Pittsburgh will deliver the main address at the conference tomorrow morning. The conference will close at noon tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis J. McConnell
Pittsburgh
French Chamber backs ministry in Daudet case vote
Paris June 28 The government wins a confidence vote 350 to 86 after socialists attempt an interpellation over Leon Daudet royalist leader released from Sante prison amid a hoax. The chamber votes to postpone the interpellation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Daudet
Leon Daudet
Sante
Chamber
More Marines Added as Chinese Advance Northward
The North China force totals 4 600 Americans as 1 100 marines plus an aviation detachment land near Tientsin. Aviation HQ to be set up between Tientsin and Taku. U S consular plans to move? Japanese tensions rise in Shantung with panic reports. US consul general aids education of eleven US Catholic missionaries in Hunan. Major General Lansdale warns forces more active than in 1914 and urges preparedness.
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Peking
China
Tenth Provisional Regiment
Ing
Tientsin
Hsigho
Taku
Shantung
Chiang Kai-Shek
Suchow
Feng Yu- Helang
Tsinanfu
Tsingtao
United States
Hankow
Hunan
Lansiter
Sixth Corps
Speelman to Supplant Old Treasury Official
Washington reports that H V Speelman will be replaced as registrar of the treasury August 1 by Walter C Woods of the war loan staff. President Coolidge named Woods earlier today. Speelman says he has not resigned and does not know if he will. Speelman, from Marietta Ohio, was appointed in 1922 by Harding. Woods is from Concordia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
H. V. Speelman
Registrar of the Treasury
Walter C. Woods
War Loan
Mellon
Coolidge
Woods
Treasury
Speelman
Wood
Harding
Marietta
Concordia
Hoover urges river control for future floods
New Orleans June 28 Secretary of Commerce Hoover told a luncheon audience that flood reconstruction must lead to food control and prevention of a recurrence. He urged river improvements and docks to support flood control and secure transportation, stressing public safety and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Association of Commerce
Army fliers depart as trip nears final leg
Read of the armed service air crew preparing provisions for a Fokker flight and the departure from Oakland. Maitland and family witnessed the takeoff while other officers reported the weather to the crew. General Mason Patrick offered final encouragement as the mission proceeded.
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Quicome
Oakvale Road
Sycamore Park
Kelleysville
Virginian Railroad
A. G. Harris -O
Bank of Princeton Uilding
Racalao Garage
District Board of Education
T. Fred Brown
C. B. Campbell
H. A. Barger
Co- Notor
Selden
Mercer Street
London Caperton
Eigood
Soereenel
Aered Princeton
Douglas Avenue
Lewis Stone
Doris Kenyon
Royal Theater
Stephen Whitman
Mr. Stene
Mias Kenyon
Cam Fund
Bluefield Telegraph
Sunset News
Princeton Press
Chamber of Ecommerce
G. W. Lazenby
W. D. Shuff
Mercer County
State Board of Control
Eites
Harper's Service Station
6Th and
Firestone
Wil
Peere Eee
Wittenta
Figood
Cease
Ésbeave
Virginia
Christian Endeavor Union
Blonic
With Lewis Stone
Gary Road
Pageton Road
Little George Combs, Jr
Coalwood
Welch Hospital No. 1
Rhoda Secarberry
Floyd Belcher
Big Four
J. Scarberry
Searberry
Jenkin Jones
Belcher Mountain
Belcher Burial Ground
Retail Merchants’ Bureau
Welch Chamber of Commerce
John McKinney
Ritchie Fuller
Superior
Ephriam Bord
Bessie Mounts
Big Sandy
Henry Johnson
Dosy Pxstep
Francesco Falcone
Katrina Ford
Sam Muncy
Eunice Harris
Lex
Golden Clark
Columbus L. Runyon
Whitman
Luther England
Anna Crabtree
Sam Harper
Hattie Flacks
Twin Branch
Tameliff
Jaeger
Johnnie Cake
Gilbert Creek
Viola Munsey
M. D. Phillips
Panther
Homeforke
M. J. Luster
Matewan
H. F. Bailiff
Lower
Laeger
Bertha Cline
War Eagle Mines
Welch Briefs
Raymond Smith
Riley Martin
Gus Davis
Arthur Jones
Blakley
Sam Herold
Houston Coal Company
Winnie Newman
Herry Newman
McDowell Street
WAR Eagle News
Helown
Grand Jury
Beech Fork Dance
Kaylor
Ela Eris
OL Maidig
Mannig
Trip
Maitland
J. W. Maitland
Burlingame
Cal
Jones
Itland
Hegenberger
Smith
Mattheid
Honolua
Boston
Louise Heégenberger
Pacific
Amarlier
Carribean
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