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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1925
Page
10
Squire McTeer Sanders of Tip Top was appointed land assessor for the Clear Fork district and began preparatory work in Bluefield. The piece urges fair and equitable real estate valuations to boost town revenue, fund improvements, and address underassessed properties on the Virginia side.
Katherine Strickland, Virginia singer and Graham high and Virginia Intermont alumna, signed with the Operetta Mikado and will join the New York company on April 11. She studied under New York masters and Bristol instructors and has gained local fame from her prominent voice and basketball achievements.
Mrs. H. T. Henderson was nominated Saturday by Buchanan and Russell county Democrats to stand for the house of delegates to succeed herself. Dale Stuart was nominated as the Russell County candidate. The meeting was well attended while Henderson was in New York on a Mountain School mission tied to her husband’s leadership.
The Highland Avenue Christian Church began a revival Sunday morning led by evangelist Rev. Arthur Wake of Roanoke. The speaker, noted for a strong voice, joined in singing and delivered an original message marking the start of the revival effort.
A preacher from England now living in Roanoke conducts evening sermons at the Christian church. The public is cordially invited to attend each service.
The Virginia Side reports W. E. George and family will move to Orlando Florida for health reasons. They plan to sell their local home and relocate within days. Mrs. George is active in the Presbyterian church and choir and will join a local circle there.
President Harnham of the Chesapeake and Ohio railway reviewed the new passenger station during a Pocahontas division passage yesterday morning. Local tours note the handsome station and overall layout as favorable. Mrs. J C Campbell and Miss Margaret Butler left for Staunton after southwestern county tours exploring a possible folk school site. Mrs Campbell’s husband once served as secretary of the Russell Sage Foundation southern highland division. A reminder urges dog owners to pay taxes to avoid seizure. Virginia Sidites attended a cantata at First Presbyterian Church across the line and enjoyed a fine musical program. The Virginia Side Billy Sunday club held three Tip Top revival services under Rev C H Logan. Sheb Gillespie of Thurmond has moved to Bluefield to start a brokerage business. his wife plans to join soon. Charley Gills Jr begins a dream house on Academy Street to be finished by midsummer. Denny Williams of Appalachian Power remains seriously ill, hospitalized and without visitors since November 17.
Virginia Side churches rehearse for Easter music and Presbyterians plan the annual Easter sermon by Rev. W. M. Lorimer for the Knight Templars lodge. Circle No. 1 meets Wednesday at 3 PM with Mrs. C. B. Bailey on Tazewell avenue.
Indianapolis reporters say Karl Klinck and Earl Gentry surrendered to the sheriff after being indicted with D. C. Stephenson on conspiracy to commit a felony in connection with the alleged attack on Miss Madge Oberholtzer. Each was released on bond of five thousand dollars. Klinck, a former Marion County deputy sheriff, and Gentry are said to have aided in Stephenson's circle and in the abduction of Miss Oberholtzer.
David W. Streich, sought by Ohio county authorities for embezzling 2500 from the United States Tire Company, was arrested in Reno Nevada today. Prosecutor A C Schiffler was informed by Reno police.
Federal reserve bank governors began their spring conference in Washington. President Coolidge spoke to the National Cotton Manufacturers Association. Secretary Jardine and officials debated a Morris and Armour packing consolidation. Internal Revenue collectors were ordered to keep returns confidential until further notice.
The fragment describes a manager named Wheeling, arrest after a six month search across multiple states, tied to alleged thefts of funds from a fire department official. The prosecutor notes the thefts extended over a year. The quote mentions concern about losses and time.
The DC grand jury adjourned without action as its term expired, with special oil counsel considering future steps. Witnesses in the Liberty bonds inquiry, including H M Slackmer and J E ONeill, refused to return from France. Officials may pursue new indictments or appeals regarding Fall Sinclair and the Doheny family.
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