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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1925

Page

3

Princeton Social Circles Circle Melting Meeting Report

Circle No. 1 of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Christian Church held its monthly gathering Thursday afternoon at Mrs J H Luck's home on Wigdau't avenue with fifteen members. Mrs Aer Barton presided. Mrs A J Broyles led devotions. Mrs Carl Martin and Mrs J M Barton provided a duet. Mrs A J Runyon delivered a talk on Cooperation Among Women. A plate of potato chips, pickles, mixed sandwiches, and coffee was served.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church J H. Luck Wigdau’t Avenue Aer Barton A .J. Broyles Carl Martin J. M. Barton A. J. Runyon

Princeton and Welch Teams Ready for Fray

Princeton high school football faces Welch high school this afternoon at McNutt field in what promises to be the season’s toughest game. Kickoff is 3 o clock with a large crowd expected. Welch aims to edge the home team, while Dusty Rhodes has sharpened the Princeton offense for a possible reversal.

Princeton High School Welch High School McNutt Field Welch Dusty Rhodes Weilch—Cook Rodochio Iry Marchitelli Sinecrope Calloway Quennon Line Barley Offa Richert Walker Princeton Stull Batley Bingham Bradley Peters Hale Carver Hall Jones Baker Cormany Backfield

New Wrought Iron Process Deployed By American Chain

A mechanical puddling method developed by American Chain Company enables large scale wrought iron production at low cost. The Terre Haute Indiana plant of Highland Iron and Steel Company is already applying the process commercially.

New York American Chain Company Terre Haute Ind Highland Iron and Steel Company

Princeton News Briefs: Legal, Civic and Sales Notes

A fiduciary order appoints Hester Lovern administratrix of BE J Lovern estate with $260 bond. Two felonies postponed due to missing witnesses. court adjourns to Monday. Cemetery committee to hold bake sale at Princeton meat market at 10 am with pies cakes and more. Ministerial Association backs Bible placement in hospital rooms with church input before final action. Union Thanksgiving service planned at Presbyterian church 10:30 to 11:30 am with Rev J E Thompson delivering sermon. Princeton Millard Feed Co purchased by W A Brown A W Brown and J F Spaneler and associates. operations soon. Special coat sale at Santonros with early selection advised. Miss Rachael T McClaugherty to open studio at West Room Princeton School of Music on Mercer Street Monday Nov 2. Wanted: furnished rooms for rent. Call 515.

Committee For the Princeton Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Choir J. E. Thompson Episcopal Church Rachael T. McClaugherty Princeton School of Music Mercer Street

Princeton Churches Church of the Heavenly Rest notice

Protestant Episcopal church on Mercer Street opposite the Mercer Street School announces services led by the Rev. J. Edmund Thompson for the Twentieth Sunday after Trinity.

Protestant Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest Mercer Street J. Edmund Thompson Trin

Sunday Church Schedules and Reform Day Sermon

The notice lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m services across multiple Methodist churches with no morning service at one, evening prayers and sermons at 7 30 p m, choir and instrument choices, and upcoming Reform Day remarks by Rev C H Phipps. It notes group meetings, choir plans, and Epworth League activities. Local readers are welcomed to all events.

First Methodist Z. B. Randall Achuler Epworth League Roe Street Methodist Ule A. F. Phenix A. C. Johnson T. C. Schuler

Monster Electric Motor Stuns Visitors At Virginia Railway

The Virginian Railway operates the largest electric motor in the world. It draws three coal trains daily into Princeton as part of the system’s standard output. A new unit motor is expected to join the existing giant soon.

Virginian Railway Princeton Virginian

Romanian Debt Funding Mission to Visit United States

Romania will send its debt funding mission to Washington to seek an identical settlement with the United States after agreeing with Great Britain on liquidation terms. Minister of Finance Vintila Bratianu announced the plan at a cabinet meeting, headed by Nicholas Titulescu, Romanian minister to Great Britain. The plan envisions a forty year arrangement with 3 1 2 percent annual payments covering interest and imprtization charges, with Romania owing about 816 million to the United States.

Bucharest Romania Great Britain United States Vintila Bra- Hane M. Bratiano Nicholas Titulescu Britain Washington United

Princeton Sees World’s Largest Locomotive Marvel

The first three unit railway motor in Princeton draws visitors from across the country. Locals and railway workers view the electrical marvel housed in the yards, marveling at its power and construction.

Ery Princeton

Charges of Possession of Liquor Dismissed for Herrman

St Louis October 23 United States Commissioner Atkins dismissed liquor possession charges against August Garry Herrman president of the Cincinnati National League team and five Loyal Red Rooters after ruling no possession was shown The raid on the Rooters quarters at Hotel Statler followed a prohibition agents search scene with guards at the dining room door and Beer barrels Roskop and Schwab held for grand jury action uncertain details remain in question

St. Louis Garry Herrman Cincinnati Red Rooters United States Atkins Statler Rooters Prohibition Herrmann John Roskopf Leonard Sci Roskopt Schwab

Lilly Land Company offers nine acre tract with four room house

Lilly Land Company advertises a nine acre tract with a four room house on Princeton Athena Highway. They will accept a good second-hand automobile as cash payment and the balance monthly without interest or taxes.

Lilly Land Company Princeton-Athena Highway

Rotary meeting covers dental history and electric industry

Rotary Club members heard Dr. Bird trace dentistry history noting 1846 Baltimore college and barber dentists origins. W D Shuff outlined electric light growth from 1907 Princeton power station to billions in value while a beauty contest closed the program. Garfield Dowling attended and a Puppy ad appears for sale from View Kennels Princeton W Va.

Rotary Club T. Bird W. D. Shaf W. H. Witt Carl Smith EB. K. Ketron Bird Baltimore W. D. Shuff United States Princeton Power Jibraham Sale Welch Rotary Club

Delp Faces Federal Warrant Over Moonshine in Welch

In Welch and McDowell County reports Crane notes Delp has caused repeated trouble with moonshine liquor. He has twice been convicted recently and is expected to answer a federal warrant in January at the Bluefield term of court.

Welch Delp Bluefield

Miner injured as blast goes off in face at Botton Creek coal

George Verandan Romanian miner for Botton Creek Coal and Coke Company was rushed to Grace Hospital after a blasting accident. A shot misfired when he lit a fuse and exploded as he checked it, blowing coal and slate into his face and chest. Doctors fear eye sight loss but expect not to prove fatal.

George Verandan Botton Creek Coal and Coke Company Grace Hospital Aris O ,Sicians

Licensed to Wed: Marriage Licenses Issued

The county clerk issued licenses yesterday for John Adams 21 and Winnie Holliway 21, both residents of the county, preparing for marriage.

John Adams Winnie Holliway

Impressive Boy Scout talks at Welch Rotary Club meeting

Cramack regional Scout executive from Louisville delivered a concise talk on trained leaders and Boy Scout organization needs. McDowell County Scout executive O E Roberts discussed growth of Scouting in the area. Brigadier David Main of the Salvation Army praised the club’s support for scouts and the Royal movement. A Boy Scout orchestra performed and guests included C O Stahlman of the Bluefield Ro.

Welch McDowell County David Main Salvation Army West Virginia Royal Movement C.O. Stahlman Bluefield

Former Gov E F Morgan May Be One Of Speakers

A meeting of the West Virginia Council of Religious Education is planned at the Memorial Building on Sunday at 10 oclock with former Governor E F Morgan a strong possibility as a speaker. Charleston leaders Arthur Koontz and C C Dickenson head a promon committee and promise a broad educational campaign during October to enlist influential citizens in support of religious education for youth.

Memorial Building Welch Chariesin West Virginia E.F. Morgan Morgan Promocon Committee Religious Coun Cil Tke Arthur Koontz C. C. Dickenson Charleston

Delp Sentenced for Transporting Whiskey in Dry Fork

Peg Delp, known to police as Peg Delp, and J. C. Berry were arrested in a Ford roadster by Officers Tom Maynard and Steve Hall. Delp received sixty days on the county road and a $200 fine plus costs. Berry was sentenced to thirty days and $100. Delp allegedly catered to moonshine customers in War city while Berry aided in sale and distribution.

C. B Delp Peg Delp Delp Tom Maynard Steve Hall Dry Fork J. C. Berry Squire R. L. Simpkins Berry Betry

McDowell County Boy Scouts Accept Charter at Gary Club House

Over 300 attend as McDowell County Council joins the national Boy Scouts of America. F C Cook of Northfork presented the charter through regional executive C B B Carmack, with speeches on character and the community by Bert Downs and others. A pro am featured each troop winning a prize for the entertaining stunts.

McDowell County Guy C. Mace Adkin Bob Wheeler Junius Goodman Bert E. Downs McDowell Scout Organization V. Us Speet Northfork No. 3 Ashland J. W. Brincefield

McDowell Social Roundup Highlights Local Guests and Visits

McDowell social notes show Mrs. E J Lytton entertaining the Night Bridge Club at Maple Avenue with Dr and Mrs G L Straub and others. Visitors arrive including Mathew Hatfield to be at Sheriff Hatfield’s bedside in Welch Hospital. Additional arrivals attend religious and business circles as residents travel to Louisville and Bluefield.

E. J. Lytton Maple Avenue Night Bridge Club G. L. Straub Andrew Leckie Jack Price Otis St. Clair William O'Toole Lytton Mathew Hatfield Rose Siding Welch Sheriff McGinnis Hatfield Welch Hospital No. 1 Rev B. T. Sells Kimball Tom Dale Sandy Huff Grace Hospital

Scout Troop Notes and Ceremony Echoed in Page Transcript

A fragmented press snippet lists Scout lessons and leaders for several troops including Welch No. 3 under Rev. EB Worley, Kimball Troop No. 1 with H H Nugen, Coalwood No. 1 D P postsen, Coalwood No. 2 FE S Goad, and Northfork No. 2 Phil Williamson. The meeting closed with a Scout prayer by Mr Wheeler and taps by A W Steller, followed by a harsh aside about a husband.

Welch Rev EB. B. Worley Kimball Superior H. H. Nugen Coalwood No Posten Coalwood Caretta S. Goad Northfork Elkhorn Phil Williamson Mr. Wheeler A. W. Steller

Moone's Emerald Oil Offers Quick Bunions Relief

Advertises Moone's Emerald Oil as a fast remedy for bunions and soft corns. Claims pain relief in minutes and swelling reduction with regular use. Promotes money back guarantee and wide pharmacy availability in a period tone.

Moone Sludeld ‘Pharmacy Fame Percvew Foatmec Gregan Emerald

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