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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1925
Page
13
The T E L Class social committee chaired by Mrs. D K Callaway plans a Wedding Anniversary Party Friday from 7 30 to 10 o'clock noting a wedding of special interest and inviting all members. Lieutenant and captain relations urged to ensure ladies are present.
The Delphian Club met at Mrs. W. M. Poston’s home on Walker Street with strong attendance. New members welcomed include Mrs Bodell Mrs Garrett Mrs Harden of Kansas Mrs M H Poston Miss Annie L Hopkins and Mrs O E Susong. Mrs Woodson led a program on Marriage Laws and Child Labor Laws with talks by Mrs Dangerfield and Mrs Rich. Afterward a fruit salad sandwiches and coffee reception followed current events discussion. The club planned to meet April 14 at Mrs R L Dugan with E W Hale to lead on Land of the Midnight Sun. Watterson Lodge invited to Roanoke Va for a class initiation of 25 members. Attendees listed include Mrs I B Johnson Mrs R S Carney Mrs Fred Mastin and many others.
Co. O. Clemons, a Princeton Power Company lineman, was killed instantly when his left foot touched a transformer while hand on a 2200 volt line on the Bluefield road outside Princeton. Two co workers freed his body from the wire, doctors could not revive him after 45 minutes of effort, and funeral plans await his arrival from Meadowview Virginia. He leaves five children. his wife died last September. Funeral at Oakwood cemetery planned with family and church ties noted.
Mercer County Sheriff G. H. Crumpecker issues a formal statement denying any county law enforcement involvement in stopping, searching, or seizing vehicles without proper warrants. He warns residents that any such actions by others are unaffiliated with his office and cites the constitutional protection against unreasonable searches. Dated March 25, 1925.
Yesterday afternoon workmen began remodeling and renovating the biggest room of the old Princeton Hotel on Main Street for a new restaurant by Charlie Mosrie. It may take a week or ten days to fit the room with fixtures and appliances to Charlie’s taste, but it will be ready in time to be open.
Petersburg businessman A. J. McCoy visited town on business. W. T. Lilly and family passed through Princeton en route to Roanoke. Miss Margaret Jackson visits Bristol Tennessee for the weekend. Emma Peck visits Mrs. Craft in Bramwell. Mrs. H. H. Ball and Mrs. Dyer shop in Bluefield. Joe W. Diehl of Athens calls on Princeton friends. Circle No. 1 of the Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church holds a bake sale at the Princeton Meat Market Saturday at 10 30 a m for home cooked cakes and pies.
Local items report furnished rooms for rent in a large front room on Highland Avenue and a furnished bedroom on Park Avenue. A county court clerk issued a license for the marriage of Dock Pruitt and Maude Underwood. An administrator was appointed for the estate of Aaron Hamlet with bond set at 100 dollars.
The State Road Commission awarded road work in Pocahontas County to the W. Brown Company for about $70,000. Robert W. Brown, head of the firm, could not be reached for confirmation. Eleven miles from here to Wolf Creek have been let for macadamizing with work to begin, while the remaining eleven miles to Flat Top awaits letting. Local contractors hope for sub contracts on the initial section.
Local merchants provide many prizes for the second annual Princeton High School basketball tournament now underway. Finals are tonight with judges to award the prizes. Winners receive a loving cup donated by E. B.
Spangler & Co crowned winners with a Princeton Studio photo. Chero Cola Bottling Co. credited for two cases. Lynch Clothing Co. applauds best man for the tie. Rusmissell Electrico noted for valuable runner up. flash light showcased.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the M. E. Church South held its regular meeting at the Welch church with Mrs. G. C. Johnson presiding. Devotional by Mrs. John W. Blakely and talks by Mrs. B. I. Gray and Mrs. F. A. Lawton focused on Korea and missions in Manchuria.
Fixtures ordered for the new Piggly Wiggly set to open in Northfork in the storeroom of Austin and Shelton with L. C. Austin likely manager and doors to the public around April 1. Prohibition officers destroyed a fifty gallon still and mash near Premier. no one present and no arrests. Federal agents R J Taylor and L N Lambert along with state agents Bill Watkins and Dave Scarberry conducted the raid.
J H Gadd federal prohibition director visits city and lauds Sheriff Hatfield for aiding local and federal officers in eradicating moonshining and rum running. He notes county near to ridding law violators and introduces successor L N Lambert to replace M M Day.
Ben Rouse shot all twenty five targets at Welch Gun Club yesterday, achieving a perfect 25 of 25. Beginners joined by seasoned shooters attracted interest as several new members lined up, with coaching from veteran club members. Participants included I. J. Rhodes J. Lawrence Collier Floyd Waldron Rev B T Sells Walter Mitchell Dr W L Peck P D Woods C O Jones L E Gowin Mr deBarry and others.
Elkhorn High School Junior II class elects Elizabeth Burton president Clarence Hicks VP Kathleen Shepard secretary Eilen Hensley treasurer Eugene McDowell cheerleader Beatrice Miller pianist The chapel exercises featured speeches songs and a joke set by Ellenensley and Eugene McDowell with plans for other classes to lead chapel soon.
Disagreement over chiropractors fuels Senate debate as Joan Hall moves to table the Belknap motion. Similar tactics target another health department bill permitting a levy for full time health officers, moved to indefinitely post by Delegate Rine.
Hastings Nebraska rises from obscurity as a radio hub with the giant KDKA relay station anchoring fame. The National Geographic bulletin from Washington notes Hastings as a pivotal town for dial turners, once a 12 000 population community now famed nationwide.
H T Humphreys a Bluefield city fireman at Central Station testifies Pepgen improved his run down health. He reports better appetite sleep and energy after using Pepgen and recommends it to others. Goodykoontse Drug stores supply Pepgen in Bluefield with genuine packaging.
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