Princeton ParagrapHs on veterans graves and local notices
Enthusiastic meeting discusses marking graves of Confederate veterans in Oakwood cemetery. Officers elected include Mrs. H. H. Ball and Miss Kate Barger. social hour follows. Princeton paragraphs report local engagements, personal notices, property listings, legal notices, and community events across Princeton and surrounding areas.
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Oakwood Cemetery
C. EB. Stearts
Clarksburg
Mies Nita Barger
Not Engaged Yet In Season Openers At Home And Away
The team trails after a narrow home loss and three away defeats. A next home game vs Welch is slated for October 24. Schloss Brothers provide tailoring at Haddon’s with Friday and Saturday county events, and the extension division sent a speaker on Four-H Club Work and whether a high school education pays.
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Womens’ Club
Beckley High School
Northfork High School
Northfork
Welch
County
Brush Creek Sets New Record At Life Conference
Brush Creek and Glenn communities raised their 1000 point goal by 42 points at the second annual country life conference at New Hope church. Rev. R B Hudson’s absence shortened sessions while Dr. George West Diehl of Concord College delivered the closing address.
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Pisgah
Pisgah Church
Virginia Foulk
Grace McCue
W. H. Roberts
R. B. Hudson
Brush Creek
Glenn
Country Life
New Hope Church
George West Diehl
Concord College
Sam Bratton
New Hope
Hearing on Norfolk and Western Virginian merger stirs local interest
Local citizens show strong interest in the Washington hearing on the proposed Norfolk and Western and Virginian Railways merger. Opponents fear loss of Virginian routing for coal eastbound and a shift of Virginian coal westward. Some officials indicate Virginian traffic may move east via Norfolk and Western while eastbound cargo originates in Virginian territory.
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Washington
Norfolk and Western
Virginian
Crane Creek
Mrs Muskrat’s Birthday Cake Narrowly Stolen
Mrs Muskrat plans to deliver a birthday cake to her sister across the creek when two Gazookumses attempt to steal it. Markie arrives in his homemade car to confront the thieves and protect the cake, prompting thanks from Mrs Muskrat.
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Markie
Mrs. Muskrat
Focus on Oakvale Road Dominates Chamber Luncheon
The Chamber of Commerce resolved to devote all efforts to improving the Princeton Oakvale road along the Seneca Trail, seeking county court action after state take over. A Princeton delegation to the Hinton Appalachian scenic highway meeting halted near Athens due to poor road conditions, and 10 members attended. The treasurer reported a surplus and sizable dues.
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Chamber of Commerce
Princeton
Oakvale
Mercer County
Hinton
Rotary
Kiwanis
Athens
Be Continued Reflective Drive Ends Quietly
A somber exchange accompanies a drive as Markie and Mrs Muskrat settle in for a journey. The mood hints at unspoken thoughts and shifting perspectives tied to their states of mind.
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Markie
Vultures Scent Carcasses Across Wide Distances
Washington readers note vultures have keen smell and can locate carcasses from long distances. A hog or calf carcass may attract a crowd after months without a butcher, according to the report. Also listed are a four room cottage for sale and a loan offer of 2500 with real estate improvements in Dinefield.
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Washington
Renee
Peet National Fork Bidg
Dinefield
Kiwanis Club Benefits Typhoid Fight Dance Next Friday
The Kimball Kiwanis Club plans a benefit dance in the new H Bank store room in Kimball to raise funds for typhoid fever relief. Proceeds go to the epidemic battle committee, with music and floor space provided. tickets are on sale through Kiwanis members.
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Kimball Kiwanis Club
H. Bank
Kimball
Kiwanis
Kiwanis Club
Welch Briefs John Jones Injured At Work
John Jones of McDowel Coal and Coke Co. suffered a fractured right arm after his arm contacted a chain block at work. He was treated at Grace Hospital and will stay a few days. Judge L Herndon reversed John Workman’s murder conviction and remanded for retrial.
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John Jones
McDowel Coal and Coke Company
Grace Hospital
Jones
L. (. Herndon
Circuit Court
John Workman
Sallie Ogle
Herndon
What Hand Man Had in Writing of Bible
The Smylie Bible Class discussed who wrote the Bible after inspiration. M C Hammond led the talk comparing Old Testament history to U S history and outlining canon formation, prophets, and wisdom literature with notes on authorship timelines and aims.
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M. C. Hammond
Smylie Bible
United States
B. C
Bera
Nehemiah
Isaiah
Jeremish
Ezekeil
Job
L Ecclesiastes
Solomon
Mgen
Man
God
M.C. Hammond
Kimball Considers Fire Truck After Blaze
Kimball civic leaders discussed purchasing a fire truck after yesterday morning’s blaze. Bernard Batt urged a Ford chassis truck like Keystone’s to reduce losses for Kimball and Norwood, with a demonstration planned soon. A new fire truck may arrive in Kimball shortly.
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Kimball
Bernard Batt
Kimball, Boosters
Keystone
Norwood
Bank
Ite
Ciizens
Kimall
Kimball Firemen Do Splendid Work
Firemen in Kimball responded quickly to a morning blaze at John Cooper's house. The frame residence, valued at around $5,000, was a total loss, while neighboring homes of William Sadler and E. W. Danne sustained minor damage. The fire, started by defective wiring in an unoccupied room, forced Cooper and his family to flee with only a few belongings as their home burned. Cooper had about $2,000 in insurance on the dwelling and contents.
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Kimball
John Cooper
Cooper
William Sadler
W. Danne
Kir Ball
Tal Cooper
Third Typhoid Victim in Kimball Area
Miizabell Cora Pryor a thirteen year old girl died after a prolonged typhoid illness. Her funeral is at 1 30 PM at the East Colored Baptist church. Pryor was the daughter of Rev J B Pryor of Kimball and a student at Kimball colored school. The death marks the third typhoid victim in two weeks with more expected as officials urge water boiling and children kept away from risk.
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Miizabell
Cora Pryor
Eet
Colored Baptist Church
J. BR. Pryor
Kimball
Kimball Colored School
Wimball
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