Marshall and Concord Set for Field Game
Marshall College arrives in Bluefield with about thirty players under coach Russ Meredith. Concord plans to train at the Matz Hotel and play at 3 o clock, hoping to exploit a wet field while relying on Crist’s passing to counter Marshall’s weight and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall College
Bluefield
West Virginian
Russ Meredith
Barnes
Spears
University of West Virginia
Concord
Matz
Marshall
Athens
Huntington
Crist
Duquesne Defeats Salem College 6–0 on Bluff Campus
Duquesne University defeated Salem College on Bluff Campus in Pittsburg 6 to 0. Benny Cohen, a brilliant halfback for Duquesne, scored the only touchdown after sparkling ground gains in the second period. Salem College failed to threaten the Duke goal line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Duquene University
Salem College
Bluff
Benny Cohen
Duquesne
West Virginians
Duke
Mother and Son Killed at Ohio Crossing
Mrs J F Holbrook twenty five and her year old son of Sell Ky were killed when Norfolk and Western passenger train No 15 struck their automobile at a Franklin Furyone Ohio crossing yesterday afternoon. Reports say Holbrook did not stop before the crossing though a signal was given by the train engineer. Holbrook was taken to a Portsmouth hospital with a skull fracture and other injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Holbrook
Ssell
Eek
Lena
Norfolk and Western
Franklin Furyone
Ohio
Railroad Company
Holbrook
Portsmouth
W T Owen Dies in Martinsville After Illness
W T Owen 55 a former Bluefield resident and contractor died in Martinsville Virginia after a three year illness. He moved there six weeks ago hoping to improve health and his funeral will be at Bland Street Methodist church Bluefield with interment at Walnut Grove cemetery. He leaves eight children and five grandchildren with several local relatives mourning his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Owen
Bluefield
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Martinsville
Mr. Owen
Halifax County
Ruby Owen
Arts
Fisies Ruth
Grace An Anne Owen
Teonard Owen
Riuefield
Hawkins Undertaking Parlor
Bland Street
Bland Street Methodist Church
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Harry Farley Dies After W. Va Railroad Yard Injury
Kenova West Virginia October 31 Harry Farley aged sixty seven died in a hospital from injuries suffered when struck by a switch engine in the Norfolk and Western Railroad yards He did not regain consciousness after the accident and apparently did not hear the engine approaching
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenova
W. Va
Harry Farley
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Farley
Society Continued From Page Three Headlines Ghosts Supremacy
Fragmentary society item notes factions favoring opposing powers and a crowd enjoying many happy moments. The readable portion hints at a social page discussion and light entertainment without clear names or places.
Fragmented OCR note on charm and efficiency appeal
An unreadable OCR fragment references charm and efficiency and urges awareness of comfort, likely a promotional or persuasive line. The text is garbled and lacks clear person, place, date, or organization details to form a fuller summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanias
Autumn Decorations and Refreshments Highlight Occasion
Corn stalks pumpkins and crest leaves decorated the event space while guests enjoyed tempting refreshments, creating a festive fall atmosphere.
Miss Hutchinson Hosts Halloween Party at 125 North Street
Miss Katherine Hutchinson entertained Wednesday evening at her home 125 North Street with a Halloween party. Guests included Misses Ruby Abshire Pearl Abshire Georgia Hutchinson Brooksie Jackson Amelia Austin Hattie Bend Messrs Razer Bolling Carl Laney Henry Glascow Queenie Grigsby Harold Brewer George Powell Harl Thompson Everett Harris. The house was decorated with Halloween motifs, games were played, Victrola provided music, and a salad course was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Hutchinson
North Street
Hallowe'en
Ruby
Pearl Abshire
Georgia Hutchinson
Brooksie Jackson
Amelia Austin
Hattie Bend
Razer Bolling
Carl Laney
Henry Glascow
Queenie Grigsby
Harold Brewer
George Powell
Harl Thompson
Everett Harris
Hallowe’en
Fine Boy Born to Kirkwood James Family
Mr and Mrs Kirkwood James welcome a son born at the home of Mrs James parents Mr and Mrs A T Crockett in Beckley. The mother before marriage was Virginia James and Mr James is a son of Mr and Mrs J F James of the city.
Luther League Reformation Program Set for Sunday
Luther League members are urged not to miss the Reformation program on Sunday November 2 at 6 30. Miss Pearl Weiser's Circle has charge of the meeting and all members should bring friends and be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Pearl Weiser
Junior Missionary Society Meeting At Bland Street Church
The Bland Street church Junior Missionary Society will meet this afternoon at 8 o clock in the church. A short but important meeting is planned and members are urged to be prompt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society
Bland Street Church
Travelers and Visitors Mentioned in Regional Notes
Hunter Hancock of Norton traveled through the city en route to Charlottesville to see the Washington and Lee Virginia game this afternoon. Ilion Johnson from this city also left for Charlottesville. J. W. Felty returned from Wytheville. Mrs. Sayety Harmon of Tazewell entered Bluefield sanitarium as a patient. M. D. Heath and three daughters of Bramwell went to New York for ten days. Miss Hassie Roles of Princeton was shopping here Friday. Raymond Peery of Tazewell was in Bluefield Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Nicewander of Wilkinsburg Pa and Mr. and Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter Hancock
Norton
Charlottesville
Ilion Johnson
J. W. Felty
Wytheville
Sayety Harmon
Tazewell
Bluefield Sanitarium
M. D. Heath
Bramwell
New York
Hassie Roles
Princeton
Raymond Peery
Bluefield
Guy Nicewander
Wilkinsburg
M. L. Wingfield
Nancy Wingfeld
Fourth Street
Roanoke
J. E. Kessling
H. B. Pabst
Issac T. Mann
Midhenenn
Bluefield Avenue
J. Wi Felty
Flat Top
W. Va
Della Ellison
A. H. Ellison
Ellison
Cora Underwood
Wenonah
Edward Ralston
G. W. Higgins
Cedar Bluff
Walter McGrady
Guy Rector
Galax
Garrett Walker
Bluefield College
L. V. Martin
Athens
C. B. Martin
S. L. Kegley
FE. N. Phelps
Johnnie Windell
Cleveland
J. & McMullin
Harry Barrett
Edna
Landgraff
Carl Blevins
Pageton
S. B. Bradshaw
Flood
J. M. Smith
Ira Smith
Newport
Thomas Lawson
Matoaka
H. Kirk
Devon
J. P. Peery
Bluestone
Mollie Craft
Kyle Wilkerson
West Bluefield
J. D. Smith
Assurance
Joe Bennett
Freeman
Lena Reed
Jewell Ridge
J. H. Harris
W. B. Looney
McAlpin
W. D. Conley
Kathleen Conley
Oceana
Claude Rothrock
Virginia
W. B. Ritter
Whitewood
Thomas Stockdale
S. G. Craft
Henry Craft
South Bluefield
Local residents visit, travel and medical updates in Bluefield
A long list of Bluefield area residents travel shopping and visiting relatives across Bluefield and neighboring towns. Many attend the sanitarium for treatments and recoveries while others return home after operations or hospital stays.
Coolidge Charged $250 for Memorial Address in Bridgeport
Mercer County Democratic Committee notes that on May 27, 1923 in Bridgeport Calvin Coolidge then Vice President gave the Memorial Day address for the United Patriotic Societies. It states a $250 fee plus expenses was collected from veterans including wounded and disabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Patriotic Societies of
Bridgeport
American Legion
Coolidge
Arthur C. Bennett
Society
United Patriotic Societies
Joseph J. Devine
17Th Field Artillery
Chateau Thierry
Catholic Choral Society
Congress
Publication Order in Mercer Circuit Court 1924
Virginia case State West Virginia sues numerous defendants including Beale Bee Akers Huddleston and Brownings in Mercer County to subject various Beaver Pond East River district properties to sale for the state teachers fund. several parties not served and process renewed as required. Affidavit notes many land parcels listed by tract, lot, and area across Princeton Bluefield and surrounding districts. The matter proceeds under the authority of the Mercer County circuit court with publication to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Virginia
Circuit Court
Mercer
West Virginia
Inchancery
Dea Akers
I. E. Bee
Kathleen Bee
Willis Cooper
J. A. Huddleston
J. W. Whyte
Karnes
Geo. L's Est
Lillie K. Sutton
Georgia Karnes
Beulah Karnes
Flora Karnes Bailey
Pearl Ka
Mabel Jane Cape
Carter
W. E. Ross
R. S. Hylton
H. B. Shetton
H. J. Phlegar
Charles J. Earley
Gertrude
Waugh
Alice Shepherd
Sherman Stevenson
J. R. McNutt
Home Construction Company
Sallie King
John Udy
J. H. Wright
Minnie Belcher
O. W. Butler
Charles Dalton
E. E. J. Hearn
C. H. Snider
Lilian W. Hearn
A. L. Worrell
P. A. Hil
EB. Eewis
Sallie White
R. E. L. Holt
Lee Barrett
W. B. Wade
Othia Barrett
Pattie Beavers
Maggie Blake
Gust Bratsis
Q. A. Goff
James H. Brumfield
Fred Bowling
E H. Ball
L. M. Lamb
Nora G. Lamb
W J. Brackenridge
Frances CC. Brackenridge
F. Wilboan
A. I. Bratton
T. H. Sowers
H. H. Ball
D. C. Rice
John Carr
Mollie D. Smothers
Maud A Chapman
Isaac Ash Chapman
Isaac Ash
Patrick Cole
S. L. Cottle
H. A Moye
L. F. Jennings
L. K. Jennings
J. M. Cratty
J. M. Crotty
T. F. Duncan
C. BE. Fry
T. Kyle Farley
H. A Shumate
G. Wh.balley
James Fitgwater
Hattie Farmer
Hallie Farmer
Emmett Ferrell
H. Fuhrer
Mary E Goff
Eugene M. Goff
Joe Hall
C. M. Harman
Lillian W. Hearn
Nannie Worrell
A. IL. Worrell
W. H. Hill
Will Harman
John Johnson
Lettie
Sallie Burke
Norma Farley Et al
P. W. Dove
Clyde Dove
Warnetta Dove
P. W. Dove, Jr
D. D. Dove
D. T. Dove
J. A. Pennington
Sarah N. Pennington
A. W. Craghead
Austin Brown
Nancy Carter
P. H. Hail
Karl Lilly
Mary K. Meaidows
Joe Mosrie
Joe Phillips
W. A. Rinehart
Ployd Mitchem
Mary Supon
James A. Thompson
Burwell Walker
Eugene Peck
J Lisagey
J. Lisager
Noah Payne
Wash R. Bailey
J. C. Scott
R. C. Ferguson
BE. K. Donley
Cosby Donley
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
cCorporation
J. BE
Second Avenue
Augusta
Beaver Pond
Winfrey
Brush Creek
George L. Karne
Fast River Mountain
Thomas P. Morgan
Wiliam B Smoot
Bluefield Col
H. Spencer
Winfrey Addition
J. A. Strother
Fourth Street
Mitchell Tucker
Pearl Street
Bluefield
Dora Akers
East
Graham
C. T. Benbow
Witten
Allen
BE. Carter
Brrefield
M. Gilliam
Bluetten
Graham Vand Co
City of
Rinoneta
Thos. J
Mineral Street
Bluefeld
W. T. Oliver
Cooper Street
8. M. Oliver
Liuefield
H. L. Phieger
Davidson Street
W. Pt
Carter Street
Raleigh Court Addition
East River District
Minnie Elder
Silver Springs
H. Snider
Princeton-Hearn
Princeton
W. H. Lewis
Round House
A. M. Meadows
R. Mt
Nettie and
Retta L. Perdue
Christian's Fork
8. J. Puckett
S. J. Puckett
Christians Fork
Sarah E. Hoseberry
Mary Suther
H. M. Shumate
Hales Fork
Mary BE. Thompson
Mary EF. Thompson
Davis and
Permelia Thea
Ingleside
B. Ht. West
Wo BR
Raleigh Court
A. L. Williams
Fast River District
Oakvale
J. R. Boyd
North Princeton
Princeon
John Allison
Rogers Street
City of Princeton
Lee
Lilly Land Co
Prince
Magete Blake
Hearn
Bluefield Avenue
H. H. Hall
Kurk Addition
Raleigh and
Grayson Turn
John ‘Arr
Lazenby Avenue
Section & Lilly Land Company
8. L. Cottle
Fairview
J. M. Cratly
J. M. Cratley
Princeton Land Co
James Fitzwater
Hattie Palmer
Lilly Lando
Emmett Ferrer
Fairview Addition
Mary J. Goff
Caperton
Lily Land Company
Tharn
Siman W. Hearn
Raleigh Road
Calmons Hall
John Johnan
Rock District
Holley
Bramwell
Eugene
Matonka
W. TM. de Masie
Matoaka
Namie Or Or] Payne
Hares Ridge
Wash R. Batley
Widemouth
J. Scott
Willis Cop
Geo. L
Flora Karnes Batley
William RB
Richard Smith
Spencer
C. H
James , Strother
Mitchel Tucker
TL. Benbow
H. S. ‘Witten
John Lee Browning
Mabel Jane Cope
H Gilliam
R. M. Gilliam
James Johnson
Karr
Mary W. Patrick
Sadie M. Meanows
Thbmaa
J. Miller
J. M. Oliver
Robert Petrey
Robert Perry
Hattie Perry
G. T. Porterfield
H. B. Shelton
AH. L. Phiegar
Charten Earley
Sheriman Stevenson
Minnie Bel Her
ELre + Hearn
Phillips
Rhiachare
Ere Mitchem
Upon
Amca Lempson
Eugene Ay
J. C Scott
EB. K. Donley
Cosby Beauty
Grant Anthony
Comme
Brown
Rebecca Brown
Mercer County
Se Court
West Rein
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Weather Man
Salem College Bowl
Duquesne University
Martinsville, VA
Walnut Grove
Humphrey
Bluefield Gas & Power Co
Miss Hutchinson
C. C. Nick
Wander
Littl
Sarah
Coopers
C. W. Smith
Ruth Collins
Breckinridge
Minn
Levi Sheets
Lealie Jameson
J. J. Johnson
Davis
Democratic Committee
Princeton Avenue
Wither
Aea
J. 2B
A. . Strafter
Mary F. Shrewsbury
Lilly Land Company
Mary
Shrewsbury
Dedridge Street
G. L. Smith
J. W. Wenegewood
W. M. Williams
Lilly Land Coe
Howard N Williams
P. L. Co
James Willoby
Oliver
L. EB. White
Broad Lane
L. D. Wyrick
Rich
Jumping Branch
John Karwood
Waters Bluestone
First National Bank of Princeton
Waters Camp Creek
H. GC. Ills
Rich Mt. & Camp Creek
Vomehontas Coal
Browns Ridge
Plymouth
Norma Farley
White Oak Branch
P. W W. Hall
Earl and
Sadiey
Roc District
Mary EK
Meadows
Aters Delashineet
Lettie Johnson
Sallie
D. J. Mix
A. J. Moore
Cit of
Mauries Ritz
Yoot
Seethan
Lily Land
W. & Dangerpield
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