Local Church Women Hold Meetings Across Princeton
Princeton social circles report Circle No. 6 of the Woman's Missionary Society meets at Mrs Hale's home with a large turnout. Other groups include College Hill Prayer Circle, Christian Aid Society, Maggie Shumate Group in Belts spring, and Presbyterian Auxiliary with multiple hostesses. Several local residents attend or host events as October activities unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Mra
BE. W. Hale
Mia
Fannie Hoke
Mrs. Cifne
College Hill
F Ss Tinder
Christian Ald Society
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
J. L. Hart
S. B. Hensley
Sadie Henderson
Harry Johnston
Fred Johnston
W. A. Johnston
Margie Shtumate Grotr
Maggie Shumate
The
Valley Women's Missionary Union
First Baptist Church
Belspring
Virginia
Presbyterian Auxiliary
Women's Auxiliary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Circle
Loney
Walnut Street
L. C. Porter
Jeader
Max Vermillion
Henry Street
J. H
Court Nets Drama as Richard Stewart Is Freed
In Squire Hubbard s court Richard Stewart a young colored man from Giallo was tried for carrying a razor. The case arose from a dispute with Grace Cecil and Besie Wright. State witnesses said he threatened Besie Wright but Stewart asserted a frame up. He proved the razor was a safe blade and was discharged. A colored witness taunted him as he left, and Stewart retorted with humor. The rest of the page notes upcoming indictments at Mercer court, local Hallowe en preparations, weather notes, and community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Chap Hubbard
Richard Stewart
Grace Cecil
Stewart
Besie Wright
Beste Wright
Princeton Classifieds and Marriage Licenses Notice
Rent apartments with hot and cold water available in each room. For sale four room cottage and furniture by phone numbers provided. Rooms for light housekeeping to party without children at 903 Highland avenue. Licenses issued for marriages of Carl Hodge to Gertie Hall and James Carr to Sylvia Hawks. Suits filed in circuit court including Horton v Horton and Bane v Bane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Avenue
Carl Hodge
Gertie Hall
Crystal
James Carr
Sylvia Hawks
Princeton
Conference Country Life on Friday Night
Interest centers on the county life conference at New Hope church from Friday October 9 to Sunday October 11. The Glenwood Park community aims to improve its score after last year’s 1999 marking. Rev R R Tudgon of Lewisboro leads the scoring team with support from Virginia Poulk of Cabell county and Miss Virginia Foulk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Life Conference
New Hope
Glenwood Park
Tudgon
Lewisbore
Mercer County
Lida Davie
Concord College
Athens
Virginia Foyl
Cabell County
Foulk
Ada M. Dette
Virginia Poulk Saurday
Virginia Poulk
R. B. Hudson
Geval
J. B. Hndson
George W. Diehl
Virginia Foulk
Germon
Rev
Hudson
Cities Teaching Folk Play Statistics Show
Ashville North Carolina October 6 The Playground and Recreation Association report to the National Recreation Congress shows Americans teach people to play In 1900 few cities provided recreation but now seven thousand communities have playground systems under direction The public recreation movement born in New England has reached all sections A quarter of American cities offering year round recreation are in the Southeast and the South is alive to a greater need
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashville
N. C
National Recreation Congress
New England
Feeding RA Costly to England Says Rat Experts
London reports rat experts estimate feeding England costs about 70 million pounds yearly. The figure reflects food charges but excludes additional damage caused by infestations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Courters Likely to Raise Big Howl at Parking Ban
City council discusses a two week trial ordinance banning parking on improved streets after midnight to keep streets clear for cleaning and to address narrow street issues. Also approved culvert permit rules, hydrant relays, paving overcharges review, and licensing actions. A new street department truck was ordered and street work planned on East Princeton streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
W. B. Honaker
D. F Hale
Hale Avenue
Ninth
Traley Avenue
Bluefield Avenue
Weat Vein Street
George Oxley
Brown
Harrison Street
Fifth
Seventh Streets
W Co. Pletcher
Ed Gott
Honaker Street
FEFE
Oliver Street
H. A Howen
Mercer Street
Smith's Poolroom
Sitest
Princeton
D T Spangler
Couple seeks loan and mortgage terms in Ridgefield
An offer appears for a couple in the Ridgefield area seeking a loan of 500 dollars with unspecified terms. The listing mentions a financial institution and potential collateral matters but details are unclear due to fragmented text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neeld
Mercer Country Club Seeks Support From Chamber
Wilford McCutcheon secretary treasurer of Mercer Country Club appealed to the Chamber of Commerce at the weekly luncheon for business leader backing. He noted the club has a $60 000 investment with $20 000 debt and urged purchase of ten percent gold bonds to sustain the club. A proposed motorcade to Asheville from Cleveland and Marietta was postponed indefinitely. The chamber discussed boosting year end activities including backing a newspaper ten paving Oakvale road and civic cooperation with city officials. W E Moore proposed a full time paid secretary and a possible merger with the Princeton Merchants Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford McCutcheon
Mercer Country Club
Chamber of Commerce
McCutcheon
Princeton
H. Ball
Cleveland
Marietta
Asheville
N.C
George Brown
Chamber
Oakvale
W. E. Moore Gested
Princeton Merchants’ Association
Beet Raising Supplant Sugar Cane In Louisiana
Ratton Rough La Oct 6 Sugar cane long a staple crop in Louisiana may lose its eminence as beet growing proves successful Cane crops have faced pests including the borer mosaic disease and root rot Sugar planters request use of the LSU sugar house for beet sugar refining as part of next year's experiment More than 100 acres of sugar beets will be planted in sections of the sugar belt next year The United States had 4 294 mea wees in action during the World war
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratton Rough
Louisiana
New Louisana State University
Louisiiana
Welch Hosts 22nd Annual West Virginia Grand Chapter Session
Welch welcomes the Eastern Star delegates for the 22nd annual Grand Chapter session. More than 500 attend a Tuesday banquet as Mrs. Margaret Blanchard greets guests, with Mrs. Catherine Mead replying. Officials register attendees, arrange sleeping quarters, and plan a full program including a Wednesday luncheon, an afternoon session, and a Thursday adjournment followed by an automobile tour and luncheon with Northfork Chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Bib
Tucker
Grand Chapter
West Virginia
Margaret Blanchard
Catherine Mead
Memorial
Officorg
Northfork
W. A. Heslip
Albans
Marguerite Lyand
Pennsboro
W. Va
Worthy
Birthday party honors McDowell man on twenty sixth birthday
Mrs. J. K. Blevins hosted a surprise birthday at her city home Monday evening for her husband, with many friends attending. Guests enjoyed fancy ice cream and cake after a lively evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Blevins
Jack Peters
Walter Waldron
George Henry
John Hunt
Gertrude Childress
Daisy Castle
Edna Short
Eugenia Hunt
Wallota Waldron
Wallota Waldron, Messrs
Joe Hart
Ernest Grady
Frank Parauka
Vance Lewis
Mrs. Blevins
Only Murder Indictment in McDowell Grand Jury
The McDowell County grand jury returned the fewest indictments in 25 years. The sole murder indictment was against Henry Jackson for the shooting of Charlie Hancock at Keystone. Twenty felony and seventeen misdemeanor indictments followed, many for whiskey. The grand jury was discharged and cases set to begin today. An official noted the reduced counts as a sign the world might be getting better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillard
Mercer
McDowell County Grand Jury
Henry Jackson
Charlie Hancock
Keystone
Tavolara Declared Small Republic in 1882
Form Republic Rome notes Tavolara the smallest republic, an island near Sardinia with about 50 residents. The government was proclaimed in 1882, with a 10 year presidential term and universal suffrage for men and women. London dirigibles charge passengers by weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Tavolara
Sardina
Mediterranean Sea
London
West Virginia unveils new safety service car for mines
Robert M. Jambie, chief of the West Virginia department of mines, introduced a new service car for safety directors to Maitland, Welch, and McDowell county. The Welch car, a Federal Knight vehicle, carries extensive safety equipment and can be converted into an ambulance for three, with regular inspections planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Jambie
West Virginia
Maitland
Matoaka
Williamson
Logan
Charleston
Pikins
Wheeling
Fairmont
Morgantown
Mt. Hope
Burrell
Lambie
Welch Briefs Report on Marriages Death and Local Events
The county clerk issued four marriage licenses including Lewis Brant to Frances Steele and William Nelson to Sidney Hicks. Mrs. Margaret Carver died at Grace hospital from puerperal infection, survived by her husband, mother, and three children. funeral arrangements set for Crane Ridge Cemetery. American Legion Auxiliary of McDowell County Post No 8 begins meals in Welch to support the next year’s state convention while promoting a memorial lyceum series at the Methodist church. The Tedley Opera Co will headline “The Chimes of Normandy” with English performances and scenic productions at the memorial building Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
G. L. Straub
Grace Hospital
Harry Totz
Northfork
Welch
Father Francis
Gary
Walher Hanley
FE. H. Cook
Bank of Saeger
J. H. Barker
Lewis Brant
Frances Steele
Saeger
William Nelson
Sidney Hicks
Lomax
Charlie Keene
Pearlie Goodman
Bradshaw
Margaret Carver
Big Sandy
The
American Legion Auxiliary
McDowell County Post No. 8
Appalachian Power Company
Auxa
Legion 1
American Legion
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Normandy
Tedley Opera Co
Chicago
New York
Inquest Verdict Links Mine Explosion to Arc and Gas
A Lake Superior Coal Company inquest returns that Dexter Saunders and William D. Smith died from gas explosion in No 2 mine. Verdict blames accumulated gas from a partly down check and an arc from cable nip. notes company compliance with mining laws and negligence by machine men for not checking before passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Superior Coal Company
Superior
Dexter Saunders
Willim D. Smith
William D. Smith
J. O. Smith
Maitland
R. Y. Muir
Havace
Sampolon
Welch
BE. Carter Welch
J. D. Green
W. H. Robertson
Robert M. Lambie
H G. Camper
Bert Hylton
H. C. Manns
W. F E. Gowin
Chris Saurez
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gypsie Lep Pine
Vines
John F. Vines
Roanoke
Palestine
Roy Waltz
Bluefield
Mr. Legand Stone
Hamilton
A. J. Bechyler
Susan Roles
James Roles
Roy Burgess
City
Bristol
Dick Beard
Piorida
Liby Kellen
Everette
Straley Avenue
Mary Bethel Ami Litttle
Madeline
A. R. Christian
Reynolds Avenue
J. H. Lilly
JL. H. Perkins
North Walker Street
E. C. Akers
Abingdon
Lilly Land Company
Owen Hutchinson
Blacksburg
Straley Ave
Charles Kessinger
da’ Ers
Union
E Rumberg
South Avenue
Henry Perkins
Bernard Hale
Memorial Hospital
Hedley Craft
Bramwell
L. EB. Hubbard
Camp Creek
Ernest Lilly
Beckley
ROYAL
DUN Barrymore
Royal Theatre Orchestra
Squire
Charles H.per
First National Bank of
Hallowe'en
Donald Strong
C. H. Shepherd
By Recorder
Dugan Hardware Company
R. J. Dugan
Princeton Motor Comy
Richard Mosrie
Therinceton Motor Company
Red Star
E. E. Rumburg
Red Star Garage Company
Presbyterian Church
Charles Parker
King’s Siding
Springton
Parker
Hope
Vesper Wright
W. T. Linkous
Rock
the Peace
F. D. Wagoner
Montcalm
H. H. Lucas
Wright
William J. Bryan
Columbia Record
McNutt Furniture Company
Santon Bros
Call
Cirucit
Hazel Horton
Wade Horton
Charles W. Bane
Sallie Bane
B. Joelson
Princeton, W. VA
Country Life
Renon
P. Rox
United States
Bank of Princeton
the Bank OF Princeton
Daily News Review
Mcdowell County
Eastern Star
Social News
McDowell
Bridge Club
D. J. F. Strother
Maple Avenue
T. L. Henritze
Middlesboro
W. W. Henritze
T. H. S. Curd
C. F
Yellowstone Park
Ogden
Colorado Canyons
Royal Gorge
Pike's Peak
Garden of the Gods
Glacier National Park
Seattle
Angelina Trapasso
Wilcoe
Andy Ricker
Rolfe
Franklin K. Day
Joseph M. Sanders, Jr
Coalwood
Ralph Osborne
Panama
L. A. Borne
R. C. Blake
Cincinnati
M. J. Franklin
Woodlawn Court Apartments
Welch Briefs
Whigley
Wrigley’s
Wrigleys
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