Princeton Social Circles and Local Jolly Party Notes
In Princeton social notes Mrs J R Rich and her daughters Miss Margaret and Miss Carrie plan a two month summer excursion with the first two weeks in Wayne county and visits to Max Meadows Virginia and Cassie West Virginia before joining Belisa and Anna Bob in Wytheville for the summer. A jolly party hosted by Mrs Harry Caws ler on Mercer street featured dancing music and games with guests including Margaret Rich and Josephine Roles among others. Local items report Burns Wornal visiting Roanoke, Howard Baker in Princeton Hospital for blood poisoning, and trips by A I Bratton J W Lowry to White Sulphur Springs Cave and Lewisburg. Kennon Peter staying with grandmother J W Thorn in Reynolds Avenue went to Sulter Virginia for the weekend. W M Fridley and children traveled from Bluefield to visit relatives. J Sivaley UI and Hoge Woin wine are in Washington working on municipal tennis. Born to Mr and Mrs W B Kanade, Lazenby Avenue, a baby girl. Turn to Page Thirteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Rich
Miss Margaret
Miss Carrie
Rich
Wayne County
Margaret
Ernest Robinson
Max Meadows
Carrie
Flem Rich
Cassie
W. W. Va
Belisa
Anna Bob
Wytheville
Princeton
Burns Wornal
Herday
Roanoke
Howard Baker
Princeton Hospital
A. I. Bratton
J. W. Lowry
White Sulphur Springs
Cave
Lewisburg
W. B. Kanade
Lazenby Avenue
Junior Chautauqua Opens With Election Results
The Jolly Juniors, ready for Chautauqua week, held a preparation meeting. Election of officers for Junior Town was postponed to Monday at 9 00 AM resulting in Harriett Woolfolk as mayor Catherine Paxton town clerk Peter Downey news reporter Frances Karnes Naomi Mastin Freck les Hutchinson service commissioners Mabel Burton Horace Booker Gordon Todd health commissioners Buford Tinder Calloway Spangler Donald Strong law and order commissioners. An entertaining story by Miss Knudson followed and an invitation was extended to all Juniors to join the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Woolfolk
Catherine Paxton
Peter Downey
Frances Karnes
Naomi Mastin
Freckles Hutchinson
Mabel Burton
Horace Booker
Gordon Todd
Buford Tinder
Calloway Spangler
Donald Strong
Law and Order
Jolly
Miss Knudson
Chautauqua
Street Pavings Princton WV Bid Notice
The common council of Princeton West Virginia will receive bids until 3 p m July 9 1925 for Highland Ave from Seventh to Eighth Street. Plans are at the city engineer's office city hall. A 5 percent certified check to the city treasurer accompanies each bid. The council may reject any or all bids. C H Shepherd Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Princeton
West Virginia
Highland Ave
Seventh Street
Eighth St
City Hall
Princeton Notices and Local Updates From County Court to City Hall
Licenses issued by the county court clerk include J G Stidhem and Janie Pettrey, Zeb Gestrey and Regina Davis, both couples of Rock, with other civil actions noted. The Cincinnati Red pitcher Rixey shines on the mound, visiting Princeton and drawing local praise as the season progresses. The Princeton city council holds a final session tonight before the new council takes office midnight, with officer elections and staff appointments likely. Pay day in the Virginian region prompts cheerful shopping, banking, and commerce. For sale a four room cottage with a good East Princeton lot offered by Lilly Land Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G Stidhem
Jackson
Janie Pettrey
Pettrey
Bara Zeb Gestrey
Regina Davis
Rock
On Rixey
Cincinnati Red
Cincinnati
Rixey
East
Princeton
Lilly Land Co
SPECIAL DISPLAY TODAY Of the Chrysler Four at the Chrys ler Sales Room
A Chrysler Four display is set for today at the Chrys ler Sales Room located at the corner of Main and Mercer street. Manager T. W. Kell oversees the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrysler
Main and
Mercer Street
T. .W.kell
Welch and McDowell Car Crash Claims Joan Lewis
John Lewis of Pocahontas died at Welch Hospital after a wreck on Tank Hill Sunday afternoon. Teammates Ray Harris and Audie Lilly were seriously injured and Charles Dawson is jailed on a drunk and disorderly charge. The car, driven at speed to elude officers, overturned, killing Lewis and injuring the others as it headed toward the Virginia line. Funeral plans for Lewis are pending, with burial expected in Pocahontas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Harris
Audie Lilly
Charles Dawson
John Lewis
Pocahontas
Welch Hospital
Tank Hill
Northfork
Elk
Horn
Lewis
Virginia Line
Harris
Lilly
W. H. Herndon
Walter Lowe
Herndon
Elknorn
Hood
Keystone
O. J. Douglas
Adlerika Promises Gas Relief From Stomach Discomfort
A Virginia reader reports lasting gas relief after Adlerika treatment. The testimonial claims the remedy stopped bloating and helped sleep, noting it as effective for constipation. Available at The White Pharmacy and Rice Drug Company in Princeton.
Welch Briefs on Coal Train Robbery and Local Court Actions
Report from Welch describes shifter crew robbing a coal train at Annawalt as it stopped for water at Leckie. Deputies Ruthedge and Waldron arrested Dave Waddell and H T Barrett. both fined five dollars and costs. Other Monday fines included cases for fighting, drunken driving, and traffic violations. A Baptist bake sale is planned, and Lois Harrah reported on Epworth League events in Abingdon. A ten year old injured by a washing machine was hospitalized, with amputation possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annawalt
Leckie
H. J. Ruthedge
Jenkin Jones
Dave Waddell
H. T. Barrett
Waddell
Barrett
Phil Kasdin
Lois Harrah
Holston
Epworth League
Abingdon
Welch Epworth League
Welch
Joe Pagano
Price Woods
Pagano
Costa
Woods
Ernest Bales
Vyner
John Redorovic
Welch Mayor Urges July 4 National Defense Program
John W Blakely mayor of Welch West Virginia calls all citizens to take part in the local National Defense Committee program on July 4 1925. He also asks men to volunteer for the National Guard for the parade period and urges merchants to close midmorning. The notice follows a sequence of endorsements by state officials and public figures connected to a film event in Dry Fork Theatre with George Washington casting. Dewey noted as 6 feet tall in a Washington portrait comparison by D W Griffiths team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
West Virginia
Welch
John W. Blakely
W. Va
National Defense Committee
National Guard
D. W. Griffith
George Washington
America
Dry Fork Theatre
Dewey
Washington
Washington, D. C
Griffith
Washinton
London
Tragic Toy Pistol Accident Injures Elk Lick Boy
Ten year old Andy Conley of Elk Lick was rushed to Grace Hospital after a toy pistol exploded while he attempted to pound a blank cartridge into the gun. Doctors say a paper wad cartridge entered his leg tearing skin and muscle, causing painful injuries. The accident occurred Saturday. Dr. W C Hall treated him near his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Conley
Lee Conley
Elk Lick
Grace Hospital
Conley
W. C. Hall
Actor Narrowly Identified as Washington After Nationwide Search
After a country-wide search reviewing thousands of photographs and interviewing over a hundred actors including Broadway stars, only one actor was found who resembled Washington. Arthur Dewey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arthur Dewey
Local residents keep summer travels in near home circles
Miss Grace Cook of Bismarck is guest of her aunt Mrs. E Vermillion. Mrs L J Singmago and her son Leo return today from Chattanooga. Miss Zelma Neal and Geo A Sutcliffe visited Bluefield Virginia at Miss Neal’s parents home. Mr and Mrs W C Cook and family returned to Elk Lick after a Sunday visit. Miss Ruby Burgess of Wayne, former Browns Creek teacher, spends the summer nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Cook
Bismarck
N. D
E. Vermillion
L. J. Singmago
Leo
Chattanooga
Tenn
Zelma Neal
Geo. A. Sutcliffe
Bluefield
Miss Neal
W. C. Cook
Elk Lick
Virginia Avenue
Ruby Burgess
Wayne
Browns Creek
Jus
William J. O'Toole
Norfolk
Lottie Lewey
Grace Hospital
Worth
Hobart Payne
Marvin Jnklin
Baileysville
Clear Fork
James French Strother
Charles Cochill
H. B&b. Wright
Washington
Ira J. Partlow
Williamson
Weichwuna
EK. Vermillion
Los Angeles
Daisy Earley
Gail T. Gidgeon
J. W. Strickler
Kingsport
Rosie Amos
Mc Coy Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promoted As Easy Health Gain
An advertisement touts Mc Coy's Cod Liver Oil Tablet s sugar coated as a convenient substitute for liquid cod liver oil claiming they build flesh and strength. It cites a case of a woman gaining 15 pounds in five weeks and offers a 60 cent price with a money back guarantee if no five pound gain occurs within 30 days. Public notice urges readers to choose the original Mc Coy brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodykoontz Drug Co
McCoy
Local Notes From Grace Hospital and Surroundings
Miss Lillian Brown underwent an operation for acute appendicitis in Grace Hospital yesterday. Rev. Ben Roller spent Monday in Bluefield. Mrs. 8. T. Spencer of Anawalt was admitted to Grace Hospital for an operation. Mrs. J. W. Strickler is visiting friends in Kingsport Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tice
Gilbert
Logan County
Williamson
Harry Chafin
Mathewan
Lillian Brown
Grace Serena
Rodgers
Grace Hospital
Ben Roller
Bluefield
Berman Shore
War
Herman Misrath
Louis Shore
T. Spencer
Anawalt
B. F. Wingfield
Mary Elizabeth
Anna Lee
Welch
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. R. Ball
Wyom! County
Old Wean
Mr. Rich
Nell Bonham
Harry Cawsler
Turday
Ies Lillian McGuire
Misa Linore Swaim
Misa Hortense Leagroe
Margaret Rich
Josephine Roles
Inez Ha
D. A
Daughters of the
R. R. Sage
Athens
Smith & Walker Civ
Princeton, W. Va
Mercer
Seventh ST
C. H. Shepherd
R. G. Harold
Western Union Telegraph Company
Nesco Perfect
Dupont Paints
Hartford
Winchester
Dugan Hardware CO
Mercer and
Eighth Street
Mcdowell County
Joan Lewis
Tanglepoot CO
Grand Rapits
Mich
Welch Briefs
Han Waldron
Baptist
Jones-Cornett Electric
Victor Packer
Lester Tuker
Maytag Washing Machine Company
Beckley
Ing
Tennessee
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