Deliberations Illicit In Poindexter Cumby Suit Continue
In circuit court the Poindexter versus Cumby case for 25000 was started yesterday with the jury seated around five. By 545 pm no verdict. jurors were dismissed to reconvene today for further deliberation. Poindexter claims injuries from his car going over a bank near Bramwell after being forced off the road by Cumby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Poindexter
C. E. Cumby
Poindexter
Bramwell
Cumby
Eva Sheppard
J. E. Brown
Wrekiel Smith
William Sheppard
Smith
Brown
Hattie
Bluefield
Mercer Motor Company
BE. H. Kable
Florence
Erhel Morgan
G. C. Jackson
Samuel Turk
Tidewater Oil Sales Corporation
J. Tracy Walker
Local Notes On Residents Health and Visitations
Mrs. W. FE. Thompson has recovered enough from hospital treatment in Charleston to return home. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gatherum of Athens shopped in Princeton on Wednesday. Isiah Saunders of Blacksburg Va. is in town on business. Joseph T. Oliver remains ill at his home west of Princeton. Dangerfield, visiting his daughter Mrs R S Gatherum in Athens, has returned home on Highland avenue. Mary Louise Shumaker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shumaker, is ill at home on the Athens road with measles and bronchitis. Mrs. F. S. Tinder has returned home on North Walker street after weeks in Memorial hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Avenue
Mary Louise
Charles Shumaker
Athens Road
F. S. Tinder
North Walker Street
Memorial Hospital
Two Men Paroled by Edict of Judge Ross
Special Judge Walter V. Ross ordered parole for Robert McKay for twelve months after a 30 day sentence and $137 fine for a liquor charge. McKay had served 54 days. remaining fine suspended on magistrate W. W. McNeel’s recommendation in Bluefield. On Tuesday a parole was also entered for K. D. Swim conditional on supporting his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter V. Ross
Robert McKay
McKay
W. W. McNeel
Bluefield
K. D. Swim
Poppies to Honor Fallen on Memorial Day at Princeton
Memorial Day observances will bring French and Flemish poppies to Princeton for post 54 American Legion auxiliary. Poppies and peonies will be worn and sold to support disabled veterans and families of the dead, with proceeds aiding relief efforts.
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America
France
Belgium
Amercan Legion
Planders
Princeton
American Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
American, Legion Auxiliary Post 54
8. P. Kennedy
College Avenue
Special Judge to Hear Habeas Corpus Case in Eddie Wilson
Special Judge Rose will hear Eddie Wilson's habeas corpus petition at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. Wilson was released from Bluefield jail after posting a $1,000 bond with T. O. and Angie Wilson serving as sureties.
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Rose
Eddie Wilson
Bluefield
Wilson
T. O
Angie Wilson
Lafe William Champ Dies at Home of Kin
Lafe William Champ, 44, died at the home of his brother in law John Lambert on Bluefield avenue Thursday afternoon after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be in Hinton at 2 PM Saturday with burial there. Champ had lived with Lambert since January and leaves a wife and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafe William Champ
John Lambert
Bluefield Avenue
Hinton
Mr. Chama
Lambert
Local Democrat Bichier Announces County Commissioner Run
L. J. Bicher of Beaver Pond district filed formal declaration of intention to run for the Democratic nomination for county court long term. The filing occurred in the circuit court clerk's office yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Bicher
Beaver Pond
East River District Board Sets May 27 Contract Awards
On Tuesday night May 27 the East River district board of education will award contracts for district projects after reviewing bids and approving allocations. The meeting agenda lists key vendors and proposed work across multiple school sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East River District Board of Education
School additions planned at EKigood and Enoch Street sites
Construction plans call for an addition to EKigood school including a gymnasium auditorium and classrooms and completion of the Enoch Street school addition adding four classrooms. The district also notes Miss Ernes tine Priddy will oversee primary work at Lowman school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ekigood School
Enoch Street
Ernestine Priddy
Lowman
Bank of Princeton Sues Malcolm Defendants in Chancery
Suit filed in circuit court by the Bank of Princeton on behalf of itself and other lien creditors of W. H. Malcolm against W. H. Malcolm and others in chancery. Returnable to June rules. Also suit by A J Thomas and Wilson Thomas against India Thomas and T D Thomas in danger y returnable to June rules.
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Bank of Princeton
W. H. Malcolm
W. H. Malcom
A. J. Thomas
Wilson Thomas
India
Thomas
T. D. Thomas
Sleet and Hail Hit Flat Top Area Wednesday Night
Snow sleet and hail fell in the Flat Top section Wednesday night. It was reported here that the ground remained slick and footing was treacherous for travelers and residents.
Name Change Records For Graham Manu Facturing
A county clerk notice records the name change of Graham Manu facturing company to Bluefield Manufacturing company. The business operates shirt factories in this region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Manufacturing Company
Bluefield Manufacturing Company
Appointment shifts in precinct registrar posts
Declinations of nereons ap appointed as registrars led to new appointments across several precincts with changes dated accordingly.
Arista Shooting Case Before July Grand Jury
Three colored suspects held without bond face a July grand jury on murder charges in the Muse shooting in Arista. Lela Bradley Will Ray George Woody appear after preliminary hearings. A separate pistol charge left Lela Brady jailed. Scout troop No.5 plans an overnight hike from the Presbyterian church pending weather conditions.
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Jim Muse
Arista
Musee
John E. Bailey
Matoaka
George Woody
Will Ray
Lela Bradley
Lela Brady
Bailey
Muse
Richard Claytor
J. W. Mosby
Walter G. Burton
Mr. Burton
Arisia
Lela
Ray
Claytor House
Burton
Woody
Rav
Roanoke
Presbyterian Church
Ronald Woodrum
Princeton Society Activities Highlight Local Meetings
The G I A to B of L E held a Wednesday meeting in Walker hall with a brief business session and social hour. Members and guests enjoyed a plate served by Mrs. Wells and Mrs. Spotts before announcements of upcoming events across local clubs and associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. of L. E
Walker Hall
H. B. Wells
H. L. Spotts
Woman's Club
Presbyterian Church
I. H. Fry
Nelle Smith
Five Escaped Prisoners Walk Out Of McDowell Jail
McDowell County authorities pursued five inmates who escaped from the county jail Wednesday night. The escapees, Frank Colling Paul Nicewander Clell Cline Wil Gibson and Bill Jackson, reportedly walked out aided by a jail guard and a key forged from a knife. Gibson was jailed on Fayette County charges Nicewander Cline and Jackson were to be transferred to state prison.
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McDowell County
Frank Colling
Colling
Paul Nicewander
Clell Cline
Wil Gibson
Bill Jackson
Gibson
Fayette County
Nicewander
Cline
Jackson
Criminal Court
Collina
Anawa
Joy Bath Promises Relief From Corns and Calluses
Joy Bath claims to remove corns roots and all with one to four Radox baths. The ad pledges foot comfort, no more soreness, and durable relief, urging readers to buy from Goodykoontz Drug Company or other leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodykoontz Drug Company
Sightings Reported Across Counties in West Virginia and Virginia
Reports place two men seen at Northfork and then in Buchanan county Virginia. Later tips have the pair in Montcalm Mercer county. Collins, an accomplished musician, was to the McDowell county jail as a famed inmate known as the king of the ivories to the Missouri prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfork
Buchanan County
Virginia
Montcalm
Mercer County
Collins
McDowell County
Harry Snodgrass
Missouri
Four room cottage with fifteen acres near Beckley for sale
Parcel includes a four room cottage and fifteen acres facing State Highway close to Beckley and coal mines with a spring and branch. Good business location offered at a low price with favorable terms. Contact our representative or write for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Coalmines
Lilly Land Co. Home Office in Princeton W V
Local business listing notes Lilly Land Co with its home office in Princeton West Virginia. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilly Land CO
Prison inmates scene music as escape unfolds
The report recounts how Frank and Nicewander used music to lift prisoners’ spirits, with Frank escaping Wednesday night, leaving his guitar and banjo behind. Collins had crafted wooden heys and steel keys, and jailer Mitchell noted he makes keys quickly, while Nicewander faced solitary confinement after suspected involvement.
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Frank
Collins
Nieewander
Nicewander
Heys
Mitchell
Coney Island Park Opens Amid Cool Daycrowd
Coney Island amusement park opened with a good crowd despite cool weather. The swimming pool drew many children while adults stayed out. Welch junior high school held two cooking classes and a large crowd attended a dance with Booths West Virginians providing music.
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Coney Island
Welch Junior High
Booth
Welch Briefs and Rummage Sale Highlight Local News
W. E. Howard Jr. of Hampton Va. has joined First National Bank of Welch after serving as a bank examiner in Virginia’s fifth district. The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Juke's Episcopal church held its annual rummage sale in the Sudduth building Elkhorn street, with events continuing through today and Saturday. Thursday evening Edith and Francis Reyes hosted a dinner at The Loft honoring Jean Leckie and Sonny Leckie who will depart for camps after the school term ends. The table featured pink rose buds pink candles and a pink and green color scheme with guests including Virginia Lee Franklin Mildred Benton Alice May Gay Jimmy French and Miss Antonette Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Howard, Jr
Hampton, Va
First National Bank of
Welch
Howard
Fifth
Virginia
Woman's Auxiliary of
St. Juke’s Episcopal Church
Sudduth
Elkhorn Street
Edith
Francis Reyes
Loft
Jean Leckie
Sonny Leckie
Virginia Lee Franklin
Mildred Benton
Alice May Gay
Jimmy French
Antonette Morgan
Mrs L J Brindley Welch Attends Sunny Side Up
Mrs L J Brindley Welch from the Representative Daily Telegraph Sunset News went to the Poca hontas theater to view the film Sunny Side Up with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Daily Telegraph
Sunset News
Digner
Pocahontas Theater
Courtroom Renovation Nears Completion by Courthouse Decorators
Decorators working at the courthouse finish repainting and repairing the circuit and criminal court offices in the office of Hobart E. Payne, clerk of the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart E. Payne
Circuit and Criminal Court
Courtroom Refurbishment Advances Ahead of June Reopening
Walls repainted and furniture cleaned and refinished. Court room and corridors work progress rapidly and when court starts in June the whole place will present a new atmosphere.
Mrs Harman Hosts Bridge Club at Wyoming Court Apartments
Mrs Chester Harman entertained her bridge club Thursday evening at her Wyoming Court apartments home. Three tables were in play with guests including Mr and Mrs S H Shmson Dr and Mrs E M Wilkinson Mr and Mrs Coodrich Sale Mr and Mrs L L Drewry Mrs S M Burgess Mr and Mrs W C Payne and Mr Harman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Harman
Bridge Club
Wyoming Court Apartments
Mrs. Harman
S. H. Shmson
E. M. Wilkinson
Coodrich Sale
L. L. Drewry
W. C. Payne
Harman
Fairmont man sentenced to year in Atlanta prison
Mike Hood of Fairmont was sentenced by Judge William Baker in federal court to one year in Atlanta penitentiary for stealing automobiles and transporting them in violation of federal laws. Minutes later Miller Parish, Hood’s co defendant under indictment, was reported captured in New York City en route to Europe. Lawrence Baser of Weirton received two years in Atlanta penitentiary for Mann Act violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Mike Hood
Fairmont
Atlanta
William Baker
Hood
Miller Parish
New York City
Europe
Lawrence Baser
Weirton
Hershey Feed and Forage Crop Debuts in West Texas
A new feed and forage crop named Hershey is set to be introduced to west Texas st optoots in three days and will mature in sixty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Houston
West Texas
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin World’s Most Popular Laxative
Dr Caldwell created a harmless prescription in 1885 to treat constipation by addressing its cause. His Syrup Pepsin, a blend of herbs, became widely sold and praised for gentle relief without gripes, suitable for old and young alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
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Ross
Lafe
William Champ
R’rinceton
Belcher
BY Williams
Will Nes
WAR College the Unbeliever
Rwil Ami
NEA Service. Inc
John H. Price
Huntington
Columbia Record
Roy Harvey
McNutt Furniture Company
Algonquin
Tom C. Rosenbbaum
G. F. Parsons
L. E. Gadd
Rosenbaum
T. C. Hubberd
Tom Robinette
Black Oak Section
Robinette
W. J. Barton
J. M. Horton
East River Precinct
Robert Tuggle
7Ilearn
East River No
J. Sloan
John Lambert Ea
River No
Mack Mash
J. E. Blankenship
Rock No
Spanishburg
Rich-Beckwith Construction Company
Marion Steam Shovel Company
Marion
Ohio
Cemetery Association
Oakwood Cemetery
R.A
R. A
The
First Baptist Church
J. M. Bell
South Walker Street
Chancery
Arista Shooting Puzzles
Figerd
Princeton Society
G& LA
Ernest
J. D. Wipperman
LAU
Athens
Concord
American Association of University Women
Sam Holroyd
Lucy Prichard
Virginia Folk
Murch
Douglas Tomkies
Womans Club
Hazel Jones
Wallingford
Forum Club
H. C. Roney
Walnut Street
Gardens
J. H. Herring
C. R. Reynolds
Annie Laurie
Babylon
Okie Chambers
California
Maggie Blake
Perry Cook
Scotland
Randal
England
W. C. Fletcher
DéSoto
Central Motor Company
Princeton, W. Va
Alma Claytor
Vancial Credit Company
W. C. Pennington
Mdowell
Bastile
Easter G. Drew
Bradford
Drew
Senate
Eva Conner
J. W. Strickler
Henry Johnson
Walter Kiser
War
L. L. Ashworth
Charleston
Ida Doss
Annlie Moore
W. R. Atkins
Hemphill
D. J. F. Strother
Bell Strother
Ripplemeade
O. J. Douglas
Norfolk
Grand Order of Eastern Star of Virginia
Douglas
West Virginia
B. F. Williams
J. W English
Frank F. Shannon
Pigeville
G. D. Mitchell
J. Henderson Mitchell
George Litz
Washington
James French Strother
Ashland
Dodo
Thelma Evans
Washington, D. C
Dolores
Geraldine
Coney Island Park
Atlantic
Welch Briefs
L. J. Brindley
Fairmonter
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