Various Local Advertisements and Notices in City Coalfield
A dense collection of late 19th or early 20th century classified items includes coal suppliers with prices and contact numbers, shoe repair and shoe shine services, rental listings for a seven room house, a villa sale offer with cash terms, an invitation to contact for a bargain Vorgaio investment, meal offerings at Grave Inn, a dental or chiropody notice, a real estate tract for sale near East End, and a church group planning cemetery work at Walnut Grove with volunteers needed, lunch provisions, and transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Eer
Battle Against Anti Evolution Law Simplified
Continued discussion on the anti evolution law case with references to multiple judges including Wrat Page and potential involvement of other circuit or district judges. The fragment hints at judicial debate and procedural considerations in the case.
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Wrat
Pero
Jude
Five Alienists Declare Scott Mentally Deficient
Testimony on the first page notes Scott was deemed mentally deficient by five alienists after the murder of Joseph Mayrer was excluded from the jury. A jailer testified Scott said he would not beg for mercy, claiming innocence, while another said he submitted to state alienist examination to avoid a psychological third degree.
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Scott
Joseph Mayrer
Marcy
Hecauas
Treasurer Johnson reports state funds overdrawn in July
Charleston August 4. For the first time since the new administration, the state general revenue fund was overdrawn on August 1 by 14,727.82. The cash balance stood at 8,679,789.98 with total balances including investments at 27,399,730.38. Investments included school fund 970,700 state interest and sinking fund 6,304,660 and workmen's compensation fund 11,499,000. Individual fund balances ranged from state road fund 6,322,030.08 to sinking fund Virginia debt 88.
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Charleston
W. Va
W. 8. Johnson
Atate
Workmen's
Btate
Virginia
George W. White Injured in Auto Accident at Sand Lick Road
George W. White, an employee of the Norfolk and Western Railroad at CH Yard, was badly injured Monday afternoon when his car left Sand Lick road. The steering rod broke, sending the vehicle over a small embankment. He suffered multiple rib fractures and chest injuries.
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George W. White
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Sand Lick Road
Mr. White
Montcalm
Sixty seven meters installed in Bluefield July report
J F P Gill manager of the Bluefield division of Appalachian Power Company states that about sixty seven meters were installed during July. The announcement notes several families are moving away and references a preceding death in the area while detailing the installation figure.
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Bluefield
J. F P. Gill
Appalachian Power Company
Ed Smith Knocked Out by Harry Greb in Kansas City Bout
Kansas City Aug 4 Cfar ty Oreb middleweight world champion knocked out Eid Smith of Neadesha Kansas in the fourth round of a ten round bout here tonight.
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ED Smith
Harry Greb
Kansas City
Kans
Cfarty Oreb
Eid Smith
Neadesha
Kansas
Personalities in Pocahontas coal field trade circle
New York financier Win C Atwater president of the Paralontas Operators Association spends days in the Pocahontas field returning home. Patterson of Bay ton Weysnake Coal and Coke Company visits on business preparing to contract a ny washer installation at Aeminos. Alexander of Pocahontas Fuel Company with New York headquarters has been in the field for several days, with wife W KH M Kooper secretary of the Pocahontas Operations Association leaving last night for Virginia Beach with family. Edwin M Merny former Powh titon Coal and Coke general manager heads to Florida. Eugene Powell Thomas operation superintendent vacations at Atlantic City. Tiny Stover of Chicago noted in city about business.
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Win. C. Atwater
New York
Paralontas Operators
Assoiation
Pocahonta Field
RK. Od. Patterson
Yayton
Weysnake Coal and Coke Company
Mr. Patterson
Aeminos
Alexander
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Flelt
Wits
W. KH. M. Kooper
Pocahontas Operations
Ansoctetlop
Virginia Meath
Edwin M.merny
Powhitton Coal and Coke Company
Florida
Eugene Powell
Religious meeting proposed for Bluefield in May
Bluefield Chamber of Commerce and allied groups push to bring the West Virginia Council of Regions Education regional convention to Bluefield next May. Organizers cite 2000 attendees from Southern West Virginia and praise new Municipal Auditorium for up to 800 delegates. If successful, aim to attract the state convention the following year.
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Chamber of Commerce
West Virginia
Council
Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
Oaline
West
Una City
Jinown Ag Southern
Virginia
Gliespis
Bluefield
National Jrakeroxe Company
Sumiay School
Hinatington
Hie
Hivefleld
Kiwanis
Lions, Rotary
Quota Clubs
Merchants Association
Autos Bsly
Tha Chhixber
Blysfield
Bivefeld
Iter
Undertakers Convention
Eusry
City board weighs damage claims and sidewalk talks
Directors discussed a $202 claim by George T. Stovall and James S. Kahle for damage to their east Princeton Avenue house during a heavy rain. City Manager Ridley said the city bears no fault for acts beyond its control and suggested no merit in the claim. Notices for north Commerce street sidewalks were read. owners will be contacted to learn why walks are not built. Applications were filed for auditorium use by St G Tats, Mansfield, Flat Ton Grocery, and National Brokerage, with Sept 21 to Oct 4 dates. Gate City Lodge No 35 1 B P O El was approved for an August 9 band concert. Langford’s religious services request was tabled. Budget action on M46 28 delayed. Directors to meet city officials later in the week to prepare for next meeting.
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Hiewan
George T. Stovall
James S. Kahle
Kahle
Princeton Avenue
Ridley
Kahla
Bo S. Morgison
Drucfeld Business Callows
Aida of Commerce
Tutlin Street
City Auditorium
St. G. Tats
W. C. Mansfield
Flat Ton Grocery Company
Natonal Brokerage Company
Gate City
B. P.O
Arthur Langford
Pasango
Mystery in death of Miss Stallman unsolved
Aug 4. Mystery surrounds the death of Miss Cora Stallman a 48 year old former Cincinnati schoolteacher found dead near her sister’s farm. State Attorney Fletcher notes it may be self destruction but causes remain unclear. Police questioned relatives as theories of poisoning or drowning in a cistern are explored. An inquest is delayed until Saturday.
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Matloon, I
Cora Stallman
Cincinnati
Jaat Saturay
Fletcher
Wietcher
Tom McNutt
Schilling
Thomas Seaman
Misa Stallman
Queath
Wut
Compromise Ends Thirty Year Parkersburg Tax Dispute
Parkersburg West Virginia and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reached a settlement ending a more than thirty year tax dispute. The city will drop back tax claims near forty thousand dollars but will levy taxes on railroad property in future years. The long running case traversed circuit court federal courts and the United States Supreme Court stages. The agreement accompanies rail improvements including a bridge over the Kanawha River and a new $20,000,000 Rayon Silk Mills plant in Parkerburg.
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Parkersburg
W. Val
Baltimora and Ohio Railroad
Ality
Cau
Kanawha River
Parker Burg
Rayon Silk Mills
Official Call Issued for Legion Convention at Omaha
Indianapolia Ind Aum 4 The official call for the seventh annual nations convertion of the American Legion at Omaha October 6 3 was issued today by James A Craly Nacional Commander All railroads will grant a open far a rate for the round rip to re gion end auxilary members and to widows of leginnalrroz the com mander announced.
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Indianapolia
Ind
Aum
American Legion
Omaha
James A. Craly
Nacional
Leginnalrroz
John Temple Graves Ill At Home In Washington
Washington, Aug. 4. John Temple Graves, noted journalist, publicist, author, and lecturer, is seriously ill at his home. The sparse dispatch mentions his condition and notes his prominence in journalism and letters.
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John Temple Graves
Washington
John Temata Graves
Nere
Enthusiasm Dampened by Return Bad Checks
New York August 4 A flood of worthless checks returned by banks dampened the enthusiasm of thousands of speculators in a Rockaway boardwalk boom. Banks employ extra clerks to trace paper as real estate contracts may be voided due to bounced payments. Early buyers accepted uncertified checks. prices earlier surged but critics warn capital may be insufficient to cover multi million dollar contracts.
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New York
Rockaway
Hankers
Brain of Mrs. Gardner to be sent to Cornell University
Washington, Aug. 4. The brain of Mrs. Helen H. Gardner, an eight service commissioner, was removed before cremation and will be sent to Cornell University under her will. Competing statements from physicians and executors emerged as to the brain’s disposition, with one executor declining to reveal the current location or timing of shipment. Gardner’s will directs sending the brain if uninjured and representing women who use their brains for the public welfare.
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Washington
Helen H. Gardner
Eigil Service
Cornell University
Partiva Bera
Casa
Guy Moffett
Carate
Moffett
Cornell
Thief Missed Cash From Roanoke Street Room He Robbed
A thief entered the room of 2 H Michael a fruit stand operator on Mercer Street and stole his coat with 72 dollars in a paper poke in a coat pocket. The cash was not found until the next morning. Clothing was later found on the roof of a coal house behind the home. Michael’s watch was not recovered.
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H. Michael
Roanoke Street
Mercer Street
Seagle
Michael
$200000 Pledged for Bryan Memorial University
New York reports about $200000 already raised for the proposed Bryan Memorial University at Dayton Tennessee. Altrad Fairbairn of Washington D C announced the campaign and plans for nationwide fundraising to begin instruction next spring for the fundamentalist institution.
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New York
Bryan Memorial University
Dayton
Tenn
Altrad
Fairbairn
Washington, D. C
Bodell Building Starts Remodeling on Federal Street
Work has started remodeling the Bodell building on Federal Street. The contract was awarded to C. W. Cray, a well known Walidey at Ukia City. A new front will be added and numerous improvements planned for the structure. The north store room will be occupied by Stockler's Men Shop upon completion.
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Bodell
Federal Street
C. W. Cray
Walidey
Ukia City
Stockler's
Water Too Cold for French Girl Swimmer
Dover August 4 Mile Sion the French girl swimmer failed to complete the English channel. She neared Dover within a mile and a quarter before giving up due to the cold water. She was taken aboard an escorting tug and began the return to France.
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Dover
Eng
Sion
English Channel
France
Bion
Lillian Harrison
Cape Gria-Neg Ta Dover
Mile
Mile Sion
Cape riy-Noz
Fila
Boulogne
Frages
P—Ar
Secretary Jardine Enters Hospital For Medical Exam
Washington reports Secretary Jardine Jay entered Walter Reed Hospital for a thorough medical examination of a stomach disorder. He has suffered digestive trouble for years and for months has followed medical advice and friends’ counsel.
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Washington
Jardine Jo Jay
Walter Heed Hospital
Illness concerns arise as he travels on western tour
The subject had followed a milk based Attint diet and weakened his constitution during a long western tour with many speeches and long travels. Upon returning to Washington he appeared tired and ill. His secretary and intimates grew worried and urged medical treatment.
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Washington
Madaight
Reverend Ward to Speak at John Stewart Memorial Church
News of Colored Folk reports Rev W W Ward pastor of Tazewell’s Methodist church will preach at John Stewart Memorial Methodist Church tonight at 8. Music by the John Stewart choir accompanies the service. Public is invited to attend this gospel sermon.
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John Stewart Church
W. W. Ward
Methodist Episcopal Church
Tazewell
Inworth League
Christian Workers Institutes
John Stewart Memorial Methodist Church
John Stewart
Terris Wins Decision Over Basil Galiano in New York
In New York tonight Bid Terris won a split decision over Basil Galiano of New Orleans after twelve rounds of fighting. Galiano nearly kayoed Terris in the eleventh round. a second bout result was reported from Lake Utah where William L. Stribling stopped Johnny Lee in the second round.
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Terris
Basil Galiano
New York
Dudicen
Lee Galt Lake
Utah
William L
Yous) Stribling
Atlanta
Johnny Lee
Chicago
Lee
Gain for Steck Conceded by Brookhart
Washington Aug A gain of 259 votes for Daniel I Breck the Democratic candidate was conceded tonight by the Brookhart supervisor after tabulation from 29 counties in Iowa. An earlier unofficial count showed 1,479 more votes than reported by the state auditor with Steck ahead by 49. Official totals: Steck 117,147 Brookhart 116,983 in contest votes. 474 Steck and 1,950 Brookhart ballots challenged.
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Washington
Aug
Daniel I Breck
Brookhart
Senate
Iowa
Foroe
Halieta
Thera
Audhitor
Steck
W L Britts Dead At North Tazewell Home
W L Britts aged sixty nine died yesterday at 1 o'clock at his North Tazewell home after months of illness. He was a native of Tazewell county and a member of the Christian church. Survived by three sons George of Chattaay Va Paul and Nye of Tazewell and one daughter Miss Cord of Tazewell. He was a brother of Joe Britts of this city. Also survived by sisters Mrs Mat Shawver Burke's Garden Mrs Angie Bowen and Mrs Natalie Reynolds Bluefield Md Mrs Lizzie Bailey Myde Md and Mrs Fannis Lowder Huntington.
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W. L. Britts
Tazewell
Mr. Britta
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Coalfield
Ferver Coal and Supply Co
Service Coal Company
Sity Coal Co
Raven Rea
Twin City Carl Co
Qhus
United Shoe Repairing Corp
Bradman
Carolina
Wentle
Janeing
Robin Rest
Chareday
Jhagers
Irchastra
Rene
Kel
Mia
Cara Daily Telansro
Dr. Morton
Square Nance
Glenwood Park
Marla
Hager Ros
East End
Mobbard Adjustment
Coal’ & Lokel Building
Bluefeld
We Wa
Sargent
West Vieginia
Firestone
Bluefield Vulcanizing Company
Bluefield Avenue
J. B. Eades
Harry L. Greenspon
Peery Building
N. Y
Jan. G. Witz
Agt
Commercial Bank
Duotlela
W. Vas
Mercer Funeral Home
Bland Street
R. L. Morris
WM. H
Carr Osteopath
Con & Coke
Pustofilee Myalinang
Phove
Johnson
Altamont
E. W. Horton
Bluefield Oil and Gas Company
Mayer
Hor- Ton
Flra
M. D. Lewis
Jones Girsc
Texas OW Company
Heanses
City Way
Texas
Old Board
Esse
Texas Company
Midley
Stewart
Quad
Middle Bridge
Frank P. Barry
B. Houching
Medford Straet
Biuell
Bagus Gada
Miss Stallman
Legion Convention
Britsu
Kricharz
Engilah
Enrique Tiraboerhi
Bryan Memorial U
Los Angeles
Floyd Mizsimmons
Jack Dempsey
Harry
Dempsey
New York Boxing Commission
Harry Wills
Chcago
Fitzsimmons
Paddy Mullins
Milling
Fitzsimmsons
Jardine
Foot Comfort Expert
DE Scholls
Mangus- Phillips Shoe CO
E Footwear
Princeton
BlusGeld
North Tazewell
Limoen
Pitteburg
America
Aysragu
Isadore Cohen CO
West Virginian Hotel
Than
J. S. Compton
Beers
Blorfield
Goodekoontz Drug CO
Three Good Drug Stores
Georgia Rose
Rexall Orderlies
Emma
Real
Goodykooniz Drug Co
East End Pharmacy
Fabt Obincoten
Avinas
Faiavi Phar Bland
South Riew Macy
Bluefield Pharmagy
Telepnenest
Volephone
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