Trial in Matoaka murder case of Payne Boyd continues
Crowded courtroom hears witnesses for state in the Cleveland Boyd murder case tied to the 1918 Matoaka killing of Harry Cook. Defense presents Payne Boyd identity evidence from James Boyd Andrew Smith and Roanoke pawnbroker records corroborating Roanoke employment and 1918 pawn activity.
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Cleveland
Harry E. Cook
Matoaka
EB. L. Reynolds
Kh. W. Laxton
Philip Lambert
Jake Ho=. Thompson
Ailey
Reius Johnston
Noah Hawks
Hawks
John Ashby
Ashby
Cleveland Boyd
Ita
Mamie Pearl
Payne Boyd
James Boyd
Primitive Baptiste
East Virginia
Roanoke
Springton
Wits County
Andrew Smith
Elmer Farris
Hampton Hotel
Charlie Ford
Payne Hoyd
Roe
J. Kolach
Rotarians weigh events as Elks house opens
The Rotarians applauded a club conclusion and credited Elizabeth Carpenter for an oration. Few Rotarians could attend a revival at the Methodist church, while the Elks home opening and other activities drew attention. W H Witt invited participation in a booster trip on June 22 and Fourth of July plans, referred to the public affairs committee. J M Smith of Addison Bros. Smith was welcomed into the club.
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Elizabeth Carpenter
Methodist Church
Dr. Coale
Elks
W. Hi. Witt
Merchants Association
J. M Smith
Addison Bros. Smith
Big parade marks close of Princeton Boys Club week
More than 600 boys joined a Rotary Club sponsored parade through Princeton streets led by Harvey Rice grand marshal. The event ended with junior Olympic races postponed due to rain and a baseball game.
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Princeton
Rotary Club
Mercer Street
Court House
Walker Street
Center
Mercer Streets
Baseball Grounds
Harvey
Athens
East Princeton
Knob Street
High School
Merchants Association
Woman's Club
Chamber of Commerce
H. Clubs
Baptist Sunday School
Successful Revival at Methodist Church Ends Tonight
A two week revival at the Methodist church, led by evangelist Dr. D. L. Cole, closes tonight with a sermon on After Death What. The event drew large crowds, added 22 new members, and inspired many to join other city churches. Friday honored elderly parishioners with a service and transportation.
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Methodist Church
D. L. Cole
Christian Workers
Saving Souls
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Herbert Pearis
Dick Keeley
Chero-Cola
Chero Cola Sam
Edward Thornton
Sam Vans
Lutner Hale
Sam Evans
Kee Street
Coale
Lone
Hawaii
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Court House Square
Santon Bros
Charles Mosrie
Wm. L. Bourne
Georgta Patton
Tazewell
Elizabeth Mundy
Princeton Lawn Tennis Club
Beckley
G. M. Taylor
J. H. Kelley
Minneapolis
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Lodge of Moose
Chiet School
Mooseheart Melody Makers
William D. Upshaw
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Walter Gentry
Ed Tandy
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Swift
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Eee
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Greta
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