Mercer County Fair Opens With Big Exhibits Planned
The 1925 Mercer County Fair begins Tuesday with strong crop prospects and a wide display plan. Spanishburg New Hope exhibits, a large agricultural hall and an expanded 4-H program await crowds, with livestock judging, 4-H contests, and a carload burros feature for children and adults.
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Mercer County
Spanishburg
New Hope
Mercerate
QD Auto Show
G. M. Bird
Athens
L. G. McKenzie
Pettrey
J. A
L. H. Swaim
W. C. Lincus Speedway
R. L. Brown
Pisgah
J. O. Knapp
Betty Eckhardt
Knapp
Marlinton
Lewisburg
Hinton
Beckley
J. P. Bolt
Bolt
Illinois
Charleston
Community groups to stage contests at Mercer County Fair
Brush work presents a dramatic contest at 3 pm followed by rural choir contests and a community singing event with prizes. Bread judging by Mrs Sackett and Miss Eckhardt at 2 30. Luncheon for city and farm women, welcome address by Mrs Bowling, response by Mrs Parker. Spanishburg entry “Sewing for the Heathen” at 2 30, butter judging by J C Knapp. Princeton Woman’s Club hosts a health clinic for babies six months to six years. County clubs plan stunt night to showcase talent at the fair.
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Mercer County
Farm Bureau
Mercer Street School
Princeton
Mercer Street
Athens
Concord College
Mercer County Co-operative Agricultural and Horticultural Association
Inceton
Questio
Fair Association
Owever
The
Farm Women
Farm Laureau
Fair Grounds
Kiwanis
Bluefield
Matoaka
Mercer County Fair
Farm Women's Clubs
Spanishburg
Old Concord
Brush Creek
Pisgah
Brush Fork
Brush Work
Justin Sackett
Betty Eckhardt
Mercer County Fair Grounds
C. H. Bowling
E. & Paker
Bramwell
J. C. Knapp
Woman's Club
For Sale Four Room Cottage and Rentals Notice
For Sale Four Room Cottage call 630. For Rent rooms with private bath and apartments with hot and cold water in every room. Apply San ton Bros. Wanted three furnished rooms light housekeeping Franklin 809 Straley avenue. For Rent five room house Prince street East Princeton. Big garden H Colman. Money to loan in amounts of 8 and up on improved Princeton real estate Fr Hancock room 210 Fleet National Bank Bldg Bluefield W Va.
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Santon Bros
Franklin
Straley Avenue
Prince Street
East Princeton
Biggarden
H. Colman
Princeton
FR. Hancock
Fieet National Bank Bidg
Bluefield, W. A
Money as a Civilizational Breakthrough in Early Banking
Fr P Clark explains how money as a medium of exchange spurred trade and civilization. He traces banking origins from benches to safekeeping by goldsmiths, the rise of deposits and lending, and how banks became central to community commerce. The discussion previews credit's growth in a subsequent paper.
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Bank
Goldsmiths
Italy
Mercer County notes and court actions at Princeton
The Mercer County court clerk issued a marriage license for John Irving Clingenpee and Winters Motne. Sheriff Crumpecker sold two Ford roadsters and a Ford truck forfeited to the state after moonshine seizures. County officials praised the sheriff’s finances after an audit. Coal deliveries to Princeton surge amid winter demand and possible strikes. An executor appointment and a squirrel shooting complaint were noted. The city budget for paving 7th street was set, plus Elks basketball plans and a sentencing for Clarence Smith. A Princeton High football schedule item and auto title rules were reviewed, with Still No. 31 found and a theft suspect held.
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John Irving Clingenpee
Winters Motne
Bluefield
Crumpecker
Farewell Party Honors Mrs Ball at First Baptist
The Gleners Sunday school class of First Baptist hosted a farewell party for Mrs. John K. Ball at R. C. Sutherland’s Highlands Avenue home. The event featured gifts including a Bible with Mrs Ball’s name and a fine china piece, along with songs, games, and a decorated setting with fall flowers.
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China
Cc. R. Clark
May Thornton
John K. Ball
Ss. Wyt
Eva Wornellly
Mary
Delphian Department to Host Woman's Club Meeting
Mrs. Ward Sowers of Horaker avenue will host the Delphian Department of the Woman's Club on Tuesday evening. Mrs. E. W. Early will lead as the discussion focuses on the topic Famous Jews.
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Err
Forum Club
the Forum Literary Club
E. K. Ketron
Wy7ant Avenue
Delphian Department
Ward
Princeton Area Personal Notes From Fort Wayne To Roanoke
Priscises show residents and visitors in town and nearby. Edythe Merrill visits Fort Wayne while Clarice and Ruth Johnston shop in Bluefield. Emmett Preston and Lucy Anderson stay with Mrs. L. C. Porter in Princeton.
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Princeton
Edythe P. Merrill
Wallace Street
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Clarice
Ruth Johnston
Key Street
Bluefield
Emmett Preston
Lucy Anderson
Roanoke
L. C. Porter
Princeton Ave
James Ageley
Christiansburg
L. A. Pine
Mercer Street
L. C. Kers
Princeton Avenue
Huntington
KE. G. Ayers
J. Ayers
Appalachian Power Company
Milton Cushman
Athens
H. G. Peery, Jr
Tazewell
John K. Ball
Peery
J. B. Woodson
Honaker Avenue
Sally Harrison
R. B. Meade
G. FE. Meade, Jr
8S. C. Darden
South Bend
Ind
G. V. Bruce
Walker Street
White couple plans winter studies and future careers
The notice states Mr. White will enter the University of Maryland law school while Mrs. White continues musical studies under Pasqual Tallerico and other instructors at Princeton, Pea Conserve.
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White
University of Maryland
Mrs. White
Pasqual Tallerico
Pea Conserve
Princeton News
Leg Sores and Ulcers Cure Promises
An ad claims leg sores and varicose ulcers are curable and offers a free famous book explaining a painless treatment. It urges readers to send name and address to Dr H J Whittier in Kansas City Missouri for details and results touted over five years.
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H. J. Whittier
Suke
Kansas City
Contested Account Notation by Sutton Commissioner
In a dated chancery note Commissioner of Accounts Sutton records a one against one adjudication. The entry mentions a writ or order held by B Lask and a case against William B. at Princeton dated August 1st.
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B. Lask
Ctatena
Wm. B
Princeton
A Sutton
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van Court
Peggy
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Bowling & Barton's
Hale Pharmacy
Ereer County Fair
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Tau
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Fr. P. Clark
Bank OF Princeton
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Gertrude Jestice
D. J. Jestice
Cecil H. Rice
Gannie R. Rice
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Mollis George
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Squire T. C. Hubbard
Smith
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G. H. Crumpecker
Bill Smith
Mash Fork
Camp Creek
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Lawrence Warren
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Harris
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Darden
L. J. Compton
Keystone
B. K. Ketron
Irvin A. Downey
Florida
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Mack
Roy Perlman
Arata
George Taylor
George, Jr
Fireco
O. T. Smith
Honaker White
Baltimore
Norfolk
Virginia Jan Railway
R. C. Sutherland
L. W. Woody
Nhe Bank of Princeton
the Bank OF Princeton
Princeton, W. VA
Georgette
Seventh and
Mercer Streets
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