Fire losses blamed on neglect in annual report
The State Fire Marshal reports 989 fires in the year ending June 30 with 28 arson indictments and 13 convictions. Gas and kerosene explosions caused heavy losses while 407 fires were of unknown origin. Pendleton and Wood counties led in losses with sharp percentage increases, and a five room bungalow plan costing about $6,300 is showcased.
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Pendleton County
Wood County
Nicholas County
Wirt
Etzel
Taylor
Greenbrier
Grant
Wyoming
Harrison
Yette County
Fire loss by West Virginia counties reaches six million
The report lists county fire loss changes with percentages. Cabell and Marion show smaller yearly increases while Mineral Webster Clay Randolph Summers Hancock Barbour Mason Kanawha all post double digit decreases. McDowell falls 53 percent after a 438 900 loss. state total hits 6 585 529, up 1 326 828 or 25 percent.
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Mineral
Webster
Clay
Randolph
Summers
Hancock
Barbour
Mason
Kanawha
McDowell County
Notice of Salary Raise Received 30 Years Late
Edmonton notices that Sheriff Peter Gunn learns of a substantial salary raise from a 1896 letter that arrived belatedly. The North Country missive, written by Owen MacDonald, then manager for Hudson's Bay at Lesser Slave, reveals an increase Gunn will never enjoy due to the tardy delivery.
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Edmonton
Alta
Peter Gunn
North Country
Owen MacDonald
Peace River District
Hudson's Bay Company
Gunn
MesDeness
Magnificent English Pay Increase Awarded to Mr Gunn
A remark that his services were highly satisfactory led to a magnificent increase in English pounds sterling. The exact amount was not disclosed as Mr Gunn declined to dive, a decision that amused the sheriff.
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Gunn
Real Estate Transfers Reported in County Clerk Office
Real estate transfers filed yesterday for record include George Richardson as trustee conveying lot P Bg to Douglass Finance Corporation in Bluefield with consideration of 500 dollars. W H Carr and wife transfer lot 12 to J H Dowell in Bluefield for 7 thousand dollars. Additional transfers include A Thomas and wife to A F (incomplete).
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George Richardson
Douglass Finance Corporation
Bluefield
W. H. Carr
J. H. Dowell
Conan
A. Thomas
A. F
Plans Supplied For Home Plans In Daily Telegraph
Detailed plans and specifications of this home may be obtained at low cost by writing to the Home Plan Editor of the Daily Telegraph.
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Daily Telegraph
Real estate transfers in Bluefield and Princeton areas
Kingdon lot section 503 Bluefield with $5 consideration to be conveyed to N E White. John Peery and wife transfer lot 12 section 631 East Princeton for $1 305. J H Dowell and wife sell lot 18 section 314 and 1 26 acres Bluefield for $2 000. Charles P McClaugherty to Frederick M Ross and wife lot 6 section 8 North Princeton for $250.
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Kingdon
Bluefield
John Peery
N. E. White
East Princeton
J. H. Dowell
Wm. H Carr
Charles P. McClaugherty
Frederick M. Ross
North Princeton
Rotary Club hears talking points on Bluefield roads and tourism
The Rotary Club heard Mr Murphy of the American Automobile Association discuss a new route book to boost tourism via Bluefield on north south roads. Helen Mitchell played a refined violin piece, Dr A H Hoge shared Why I like to practice medicine, praising the city health department. Warner Du Bose praised Bluefield’s manpower and civic efforts to grow the city.
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Rotary Club
Murphy
American Automobile Association
Bluefield
Helen Mitchell
A. H. Hoge
Publc
Warner DuBose
John J. At
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Bluefield Building & Loan Association
Co. I. Cheyney
Geo. Donglinson, Jr
Bluefield, W. Va
Central Sales & Purchasing Co
Law & Commerce
Crease
Trier County
Morgan County
Monongalia County
Preston County
Ohio County
Jefferson County
Cabell County
Marion County
Arcola
Bluefield Supply Company
Roy L. Garrett
Bland St
and “Life Insurance
O. W. Hefner & CO
Roanoke Street
Taqulands
Bluefield Awning & Furnace Co
Bluefield Avenue
Institute
Econ
Limestone Products Co., Inc
East End Bridge
Home
W. A. Bodell Company
Johns-Manville
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