Local Notices and Classified Snippets in Bluefield Edition
A blend of business ads and notices including coal suppliers, shoe repair services, renting a seven room house, and local announcements. Death of Mrs Keeney prompts travel for O C Keeney. residents move to Florida. Ford desertion recovered in Princeton. police court fines and a creditors’ suit filed against H T Oliver. Cloud Mountain road update improves travel between Bluefield and Dublin.
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Bult
Ault
Circuit Court
J. M. Sanders
H. T. Oliver
Blusfeld
Hail Stones Reported Across Counties in Kentucky
Three counties in Kentucky reported hail stones as large as hen eggs today. The storm damaged 750 to 1,000 acres of tobacco, with losses under 100000 dollars. Other crops suffered minor harm. In Indianapolis a hail storm blanketed downtown streets, caused some homeward delays, and dropped 1.78 inches of rain while temperatures fell sharply.
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Texington
Agen
Aboynd
Indianapolis
Ind
Porsons
Atones
Ea Jarga Op
Shoota
Mercury
Ffty-Ealeht
Peruvian Representative Welcomed by Pershing in Arica
In Arica Chile on August 8 the Peruvian member of the Yacna Arica plebiscite commission Manuel Fyayroy Santander arrived by the transport Ucayali and was welcomed on the pier by General John J. Pershing head of the commission and Augua Hin Edwards head of the Chilean delegation. The three commissioners then met informally after calls on Pershing and Edwards and a return voyage on the Rochester by Rear Admiral Julian Ty Tahir.
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Arica
Chile
Yacna-Arica Plebiserta Commission
Ucayall
Manuel Fyayroy Santander
John J. Pershing
Augua- Hin Edwards
Senor Edwards
General Pershing
Julian Ty Tahir
Enjoin Enforcement of Anti Evolution Law in Tennessee
Jony and Neal, lawyers for John T. Scopes, say they will file a taxpayers petition in U S district court in Chattanooga to enjoin enforcement of the state anti evolution law. Neal plans to go to New York to confer with Dudley Field Malone Arthur G Hays and other defense attorneys.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Jony & Neal
John T. Scopes
Tennessee
United States District Court
Tomlarrow
Neal
New York
Dudley Field Malone
Arthur G. Hays
Bluefield Placed on Auto Tour Route to Florida
Bluefield gains national recognition from the American Automobile Association as a key tourist stop. Melvin J. Murphy visits from Washington to survey Bluefield and emphasize the value of automobile clubs in building good roads and attracting travelers. The Huntington to Bluefield route offers scenic views and well banked turns, underpinning Bluefield as a major southern terminal.
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Bluefield
American Automobile Association
Melvin J. Murphy
Washington, D. C
Murphy
Merida
Bluefold
Automobile Club
Huntington
Dinefield
Fiat
Five Men Indicted on Murder Charge in Roanoke
Charles Whitten, Howard Akern, CG Argenbright, Price Willett and John Willett were indicted yesterday in Roanoke on murder charges connected with the deaths of Officers Morgan and Terry during a raid on the Whitten house. The grand jury, active since July 6 in the corporation court, also notes a prior murder conviction and ongoing bootlegging probe as context. The defendants are to be tried this month.
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Charles Whitten
Howard Akern
A Argenbright
Price Willett
John
Willett
Morgan
Terry
Roanoke
Dndictmenta Wera
Synodal Grand
Corporation Court of
Grand
Roanoke Paliiamen
Morton
Angro
Whitten House
Robinson
Kary Denies Link to Bank Shortage, Arrested in Warren
Arthur J F Kary former treasurer of a savings and loan firm vanished April 2 amid an $80,000 shortage. He was arrested in Warren Ohio as officials say a warrant will be issued for general J Reguta, the company president. Kary denied any connection with the shortage.
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Warren
Ohio
Arthur JF. Kary
Clavaland Savings and Loan Company
Kegy
General J. Reguta
Winds Kill Woman In Hawaii Storms At Sea
A Hawaiian tragedy unfolded as high winds yesterday claimed a woman's life and endangered three men during violent seas and churning waters around the islands. The incidents occurred amid a storm that drove foam and rough surf across coastal areas, prompting warnings and emergency responses.
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Honolulu
Tawaiian Islands
Blanket aid rushed to Berline for refugees in Germany
Schonidomanl Germany Aug. 2 A large effort to ease evicted Germans from Poland is underway. Interior Minister Layering orders 8000 blankets and carpenters to rebuild wooden beds while Minister Severing orders fire safety measures and removal of flammable bedding. Sick are isolated and care staffed. efforts to place children in homes to prevent epidemics. Be vering hopes camp staffing drops to 2000 within three days as refugees receive temporary shelter in Berlin and surrounding areas.
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Schonidomanl
Germany
Poland
Berlin
Severing
Amulea
Bevering
Passanta
Barlin
Na- Monalusts
Iniraduasdau Fuetur
Remlaal
Bloodhounds Track Slayer After Roanoke Murder
Denver police chase leads to Mozir case as trail of a bandit who attacked a four person motor party, killed three women Marie McGormick Julia Stearns and Mrs Bankasr, wounded J R Perry. Edwin L Moir dies in Roanoke fire set by matches on third floor of Moir & Grout building. Reward posted as families affected return home from Roanoke with grim news.
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Denver
Cole
Aug
Prenis
Misa Marie McGormick
Julia Stearns
Slater
Bankasr
J. R. Perry
Ataila
Parry
Perry
Thair
Funkner
Virluuys Ta Daw
Michael Keller
Hdwin L. Moir
Moir
Trout Inn
Roanoks
Mra
John T. Wilson
North Street
Moir & Grout
Wilson
Lack of Bricklayers Strike Cripples Major NYC Projects
New York August 3 officials report no precise tally of bricklayers idled on 20 million dollars of work in New York Chicago and Washington amid a strike described as defensive and retaliatory by union leaders. Builders deny progress is blocked while Fuller Construction and other contractors fear delays though few figures are released.
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New York
Eno Thockingers
Chicago
Washington
Plasterers’ Organization
Building Trade Employers’ Association
Fuller Construction Company
Women restrained from leaping into river after barge collision
Terrified women with sickly children in arms were prevented from jumping into the East River when a barge carrying 1,468 mothers and children collided with the liner Van Dyck. Police rushed to the scene as the barge docked with minor damage and no injuries reported.
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New York
Hast
Mathers
van Dyck
Bt. John’s Quild Hospital Nursery
Marine Palice
Mnor
Brooklyn
Burges
Salvatore Garcia Shot. James Rizzo Sought in Ohio
In Breubenville Ohio on August 3 Salvatore Garcia twenty two is hospitalized with two bullet wounds. Police seek James Rizzo for questioning in a case in which Rizzo allegedly attacked Garcia’s daughter. Garcia was shot while fleeing after leaving the girl’s home and is under guard at the hospital.
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Salvatore Garcia
James Rizzo
Breubenville
Ohio
Garcia
Rizzo
Sunday editor of the Baltimore Sun dies suddenly
Howard Riddle Padgett, Sunday editor of the Baltimore Sun, died at his home from heart disease at forty three. He began in Cincinnati and edited the Cincinnati Inquirer and later led editions at the Detroit News, the Washington Star, the Baltimore American, and the Baltimore News. He is survived by a widow and one son. Cedar Point opens two checker tournaments with entrants including Harrah B. Raygards and T. J. Harrigan among masters and John Finley among tourists. events run under Cedar Point Checker Association.
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Baltimore
Howard Riddle Padgett
Baltimore Sun
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Inquirer
Detroit News
Washington Star
Baltimore American
Baltimore Run
Cedar Point
Ohio
Harrah B. Raygards
Huffalo
T. J. Harrigan
Pittsburg
Mike Lieber
Toledo
John Finley
Detroit
American Checker Association
Dan McQrae
Glencoe
Ontario
Plymale
Huntington
Cedar Point ‘Check
Er Association
Athletic Bowl 19 One State's Best in West Virginia
Bluefeld citizens and surrounding counties view a developing athletic program at the institution including a 22 acre plot shaped for recreation and courts, Mahood Hall with a five-laboratory complex, and a football and baseball program for colored students. The Waugh Construction Co. is finishing the field, 270 by 360 feet, with bleachers and tex, opening soon. A two-hour campus pageant on Wednesday features 200 participants, torchbearers, and national costume displays directed by Miss Truxie Warren with Watkin's Orchestra. Friday and Saturday host the open tennis tournament, drawing players from Ohio, Virginia, and beyond, as local officials promote a two-day event with committees listed. Funeral today for Lena Nance at Scott Street Church at 2 pm.
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Bluefeld
Mahood Hall
West
Waugh Construction Company
Amoothly
Truxie Warren
Watkin
Fan
Nis Dobbs Carter
Charleston
Bernice Haynes
Butranta
Ohio
Virginia
H. N. Jones
H. W. Lomax
D. F. Trigg
C. Kingslow
H. I. Dickason
H. D. Hazelwood
W. C. Matney
H. R. Jefferson
An Ra
Sima
Reducing Enlarged Veins Promises with Moon's Emerald Oil
Advertisement claims Moon's Emerald Oil reduces enlarged veins at home. It asserts rapid improvement and a refund for disappointment, with Bluefield and Fairview pharmacies selling the product nationwide. It reads as a general remedy pitch from a historic ad.
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Moone
Discoverija
Fitting Punishment for Drunken Driver
Indianapolis Indiana August 3 GP reports an arrest with discussion of a punishment that fits a drunken driver case. The article notes a morgue hour spent without the body of the deceased to reflect on the driver’s responsibility.
Punishment Idea Proposed for Reckless Drivers in Indianapolis
Officials propose a new penalty for motorists who cause death by careless or intoxicated driving. Chief of Police Erikhom and Deputy Coroner Dr. William Coppers frame the plan as a deterrent to recklessness and illegal operation of motor vehicles.
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Indianapolis
Po- Hee Erikhom
William Coppers
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Dr, J. B. Eades
Osteopathic
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Sisters of the Taitation
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News of Colored Folk Athletic Bowl
Bluefield Colored Institute
WG. Mitchell
Columbus
York Tite Masons
Robert G. Howard
Beckley
Cleo Dickerson
Misa Bernice Haynes
Lula P. Johnson
J. F. Stephens
Leo
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H. P. James
Scott Baptistit
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Appalachian Power Company
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Priday
Jud
Clydiq Cocke
United States
Mr. Cocke
National Business College
Guy Cae
Be By
Diss Sregenees
Ekasley-Perkins &Co
Bluchiside
A. F. Tinsley Manufacturing
Jewsler
Federal St
Goodtkoontz Dlug CO
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