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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1925

Page

8

Forum Club Social Highlights Princeton Gathering

The Forum Club met at Mrs. WR. Kidden’s Park Avenue home for an evening of reviews on Gene Stratton Porter and Harold Bell Wright. Mrs. J. H. Fry chaired the business session and committees were named for the October 27 banquet.

Forum Club WR. Kidden R. N. Vermillion J. H. Fry M. G. Harper Gene Stratton Porter Harold Bell Wright W. H. Foster Wright J. H. Kelley Keeper of the Bees G. M. Hollandsworth

Local notices and court actions mixed with Florida travel tale

Nora Bailey dies as district news covers cremation plans and a 4:30 pm funeral at Mrs. J. B. Kirk’s home. In court, Judge Dillard dismisses the misdemeanor docket while a Layton Lilly dog case returns a not guilty verdict. Florida trips prompt warnings on costs, then Princeton football heads to Northfork for a two week away swing.

Dillard Layton Lilly Northfork Page Ten

Miss Nora Bailey Dies After Prolonged Illness

Miss Nora Marie Bailey aged nineteen died yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Kirk on Mercer street after several weeks of heart trouble. She was a Goshen, Virginia native and a member of the First Baptist church in Goshen. Survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Bailey, two brothers Paul and R L Bailey, and four sisters Olife Gladys and Mrs Thigman Paxton.

Nora Marie Bailey J. B. Kirk Mercer Street Miss Bailey R. H. Bailey Goshen First Baptist Church of Princeton Paul R. L. Bailey Covington, Ky Olife Gladys Thigman Paxton WELCH G. L. Counts Charleston Hub Herndon Huntington Ralph Osborne Panama L. A. Osborne Osborne W. T. Noel Vivian C. C. Cochran J. E. Avery Coalwood Joseph M. Sanders, Jr Jean H. B. Foy Davy G. W. Mullens Grace Hospital

Princeton Meeting On Seneca Trail Paving Effort

A mass meeting announced for this evening at 7 in Oakvale High School aims to back the Seneca Trail project. Property owners along the Princeton Glen Lyn road are urged to attend. the Princeton Chamber of Commerce road committee sponsors the event to press for paving or county state maintenance.

Princeton Oakvale Princeton-Glen Lyn Princeton Chamber of Commerce Eve Seneca Trail Association

Marriage license issued for Ellis and Kane

A marriage license was issued from the county court clerk’s office for John Wesley Ellis, 46, and Irene M. Kane, 44, both of Bluefield. A fiduciary order appointed Maude Reed as guardian of George, Willie, Harold, Nathan and Naomi Reed, with a bond of 8,000. Shortly afternoon yesterday Prosecuting Attorney Ross stated.

John Wesley Ellis Irene M. Kane Bluefield Maude Reed George Willie Harold Nathan Naomi Reed Ross

Princeton East River district to discuss road upgrade with county court

An 9 oclock meeting at the courthouse brings Princeton and East River residents together with county officials to plan improving the Princeton Oakvale road for state maintenance. The Princeton Chamber of Commerce sponsors, and fire alarm will sound at 8 45 to ensure turnout.

Princeton East River District Princeton- Oakvale Eclty

Welch Kiwanis Meet Moves to New Church Tonight

Welch KiwanisClub meets at Welch Presbyterian Church at six this Friday in place of the usual Baptist setting. Dr. Vermillion and W. C. Cook lead a novel program to be remembered. All members urged to attend the first meeting at the new location and time.

Welch Kiwanis Club Welch Presbyterian Church Baptist Church Dr. Vermillion W. C. Cook

Local golfers reach Berthellyn cup semi finals

Miss Louise Fordyce of Youngstown and Miss Edith Quier of Reading advance to the Berthellyn cup semi finals with wins in second round play. Philadelphia challengers Mrs Dorothy Campbell Hurd and Mrs Ronald Barlow also win to join the field.

Philadelphia Louise Fordyce Youngstown Edith Quier Reading Dorothy Campbell Hurd Ronald Barlow Fordyce Kelen Meehan Quier Pitate Stifel Wheeling W. Va Hurd E. H. Fitler W. Turnbull

Peck Is Called Before Landis In Tight Ballgame

Traynor's single after Barnhart grounded a binege ends a tense moment as Peck is called before Landis, a ruling that would have altered scoring if the decision had gone the other way.

Peck Landis Traynor Barnhart

Harvard Ends Long Delay and Adopts Player Numbering

Harvard finally numbers players for football games, starting with the 1925 opener against Rensselaer Polytechnic. The move aims to help spectators identify players, improve understanding of gains and tackles, and match college scoreboards in detail. The piece notes traditions in college games and contrasts with professional baseball’s more visible rosters.

Harvard Yale Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Crimson

Johnson Shadow Over Walter Johnson's Final Game

Fragmentary report notes Harris, Bucky, and Washington leader Johnson in a tense game. The piece hints Walter Johnson's shadow and a close finish, with mentions of a player named Johnson rising to the moment.

Giants Harris Johnson Roger Peckinpaugh Peckinpaugh Pittsburg Smith Bigbee Moore Carey Peck Bucky Washington

Woman Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder in West Virginia

In Elkins Randolph County, Peachy Green, 26, was found guilty of second degree murder for the August 28 killing of Con Stable C. H. Daniels at Valley Head. The state opened Ryder’s case next. Green testified she shot Daniels during a struggle with Ryder who she said urged her to shoot.

Elkins W. Va Peachy Green C. H Tom) Daniels Valley Head Randolph County Elmer Ryder Mrs. Green Ryder

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