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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1926
Page
8
Mercer County may field three natives in the upcoming legislature though no candidate has filed locally. The piece notes no entries in the county yet and describes pressures of political life and travel to Charleston for candidates. It suggests Mercer might defer to state totals and keep options open.
The Princeton curb market will open on Saturday July 3 with fresh farm produce for Viceton housewives. City and County Farm Bureau cooperate to arrange displays at City Hall. Farmers may rent stands. market started last year and was popular. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays this year.
J Hoge Compton thirty three formerly of this city died in a hospital at Atlanta Georgia at 11 o'clock Monday night from complications after a recent operation for appendicitis Lennie Compton of Keystone left Monday afternoon for Atlanta in response to the death notice
Response to news of his brother s critical condition reached his relatives in Princeton on Tuesday evening. J H Compton a longtime Princeton resident and World War II veteran worked as a meat cutter in Atlanta before appendicitis. Relatives E K Ketron Max Vermil yea C O McComas Welch await word from Lennie Compton on funeral plans.
Renowned Chautauqua speaker Dr Frank Bohn returns to the Swarthmore circuit for the season with a program titled An Old Law in the New Time. He traveled with the New York Times staff and accompanied President Obregon in Mexico during the rebellion. He will lecture in Princeton the week of July 9 15 and previously staged Mind of Germany and All the World and Ourselves.
Observations by Switzerland's topographical bureau report Mount Arbino at 5609 feet is moving about four inches annually. Forty years past the summit drifted one inch per year, suggesting the plateau on top may be dangerously undermined. Snoring is dangerous as it alerts burglars to sleep.
County court issued marriage licenses for John Traphone and Mary Ross of Bluefield and Haden Hale and Hattie Coburn of Narrows. Circuit suits included Charouhas and Lytle families. Local attractions featured T. Fred Brown’s chair-o-plane at Lake Shawnee opening tonight. A serious injury followed a traffic accident involving Priest Brown. Local musicians presented at Presbyterian church. Princeton youths form a Midgets club to support a radius baseball league. Chamber of Commerce planned picnic cooperation with Virginian Railroad. Wesley Brotherhood to conduct evening prayer service at Kee Street church. Kiwanis baseball team defeated Hinton 17 to 5 with late rally. McClaugherty started, Ma hood closed.
The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Order of Conductors held a semiannual capsule sister party on June 24 at Mrs. J. H. Kelley’s home. Prizes were awarded for the most questions answered and for service to a capsule sister. refreshments were served. The article also outlines efforts to form a Child Conservation League circle in Princeton with Amy L. Ridgely organizing and an initial organizational meeting held.
The Bible class of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church holds a 2 PM Thursday meeting with the home department social at 3 PM featuring speaker Mr. Vance. Circle No 3 of the Christian church hosted a tea at the Virginian hotel with Miss Sadie Henderson singing and a handkerchief shower for Mrs. R. M. St. A hospital menu and visiting members listed. Henry Shannon born to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cline, and several residents, including Iris Shumate and Margaret Cook, return from visits or trips. Reginald Downey undergoes appendicitis surgery in Princeton Hospital with favorable recovery.
The Senate rejected the Fess farm credits bill by a 26 to 54 vote and then approved the house cooperative bill. President Coolidge plans to resume ashore duties this summer after years away. Leaders seek agreement to dispose of the rivers and harbors bill at the next session. Shipping board assigns 27 vessels to the grain trade at Hoover and Jardine’s request. Charges of a North Dakota slush fund to defeat Senator Nye reach the Senate campaign committee. Prohibition supplemental funds pass the second deficiency bill in the House.
Washington June 29 The National Geographical Society verified Lt Commander Richard E Byrd's May 9 flight over the North Pole. The committee checked all computations and scrutinized his sextant. Byrd's nine hour two minute time differed from experts by less than a minute.
The Lincoln Finance Company through agent H D Karnes offers loans on improved property in Princeton Bluefield and Matoaka in amounts from 1000 pounds to 2000 dollars on a five year monthly payment plan. Loans made promptly. Call or write their agent in Princeton West Virginia.
W H Green of Spanishburg Mercer County announces his bid for the Rock District Board of Education in the Republican Primary on August 3 1926. He asks voters to support and influence the outcome. W V
Second Lieutenant Robert W Siika of the Camp Meade tank school arrives in Welch to plan a tank caravan to the Legion convention in September. The journey will use two drivers one with the tank and one with spare gear, ten days each way, with detours eliminated by then. A Whippet tank, gas and rations will travel by truck with personnel and a cook. A tragedy note reports a child burned in a tub incident and funeral services for the boy will be held at Gary No. 6 this afternoon.
A large Mohegan Scout program drew five to six hundred attendees, mainly Caretta residents with guests from Coalwood and Yukon. The event featured stories, stunts, music by the troop string orchestra, talks by leaders, and refreshments prepared by Caretta Girl Scouts. Programs for two upcoming community Good Turns were announced with visits planned to Davy and Filbert theater events.
Beulah Robinson told a Telegraph reporter she fired a pistol in self defense during a kitchen quarrel at the McDonald boarding house in Bartley. Elizabeth McDonald was wounded three times and hospitalized in good condition. Robinson, jailed for the shooting, claims she was attacked and beaten before arming herself.
Immie Samehely, three year old child of Mr and Mrs Denny Sam of Cary No 6, died yesterday in a local tragedy. Funeral arrangements are pending as relatives request privacy.
Eugene H Lepinsky and L A Osborne returned after noon from a brief business visit to War and Berwind. Squire R L Simpkins of War visited Jaeger and Welch. Mr and Mrs B K Bank Jack Caplan and Col and Mrs Harry Bank of Kimball called on friends in Welch. A A Sexton of Superior underwent an operation at Grace hospital. Reverend B T Sells of Kimball motored to Welch to visit friends. Mannie Shore of War was among Welch visitors yesterday. Squire Phil Kasdin of Anawalt conducted business with H T Hicks, local architect. Born to Mr and Mrs H T Sedinger of Coalwood a baby daughter. mother and daughter progressing in Welch hospital.
A marriage license was issued in Welch to Leroy Tucker aged 23 and Ethel Brooks aged 21, both of Northfork. Pageton employee Houston Crockett, of Page Coal and Coke Co, checked into Grace Hospital for a fractured shoulder from a coal fall. he soon may return home. Deputy Sheriff M W Austin arrested “Red” Dagar of War on a liquor possession charge.
A late night shooting in Kimball killed Peter Jenkins, described as a colored man, with authorities naming Valere Howard as the shooter. The incident occurred Monday night and details indicate Jenkins was shot in the body with Howard implicated.
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