Local Classifieds and Notices From Bluefield Ad Columns
A dense mix of ads and notices includes coal suppliers and services, shoe repair, real estate for rent and sale, clothing promotions, a sale of accounts, a return-day refund offer, a dance event at the Masonic hall, and obituaries. The items mention Mercer and Bluefield businesses, a hospital and pharmacy listings, and a mining accident fatality with local names and addresses. The period tone reflects town commerce, housing, services, and community announcements.
Cruise Brothers Clean-Up Sale Draws Big Crowds
The Cruise Brothers annual clean-up sale drew thrifty shoppers last Friday with a wide stock and low prices. Manager says a dull season and better selection attract bargain seekers as Orula Brothers store clears away stock quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cruise Brothers
Nae Bros
Orulsa Bros
Yale Eerowda
Legion Seeks Quick Sale of Scott Street Property
The American Legion Post on Scott Street intends to sell its 40 by 160 foot income property, including a small steam heated residence, to avoid curtailing Post activities. Bought for 17000 a year ago, the site near the post office is valued at the same price with no down payment, as buyers will assume notes over seven years. Estimated monthly Dugout maintenance costs total 400, while nearby Logan property commands higher prices. Contact committee members Bob Sheffey, Herbert May, John Hollman, or Henry Parking for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
The
American Legion
Scatt Street
Vlow
Legion
A. Shaffey
Althar
Lin Altractive Aness Ae
Logan
Sity
Legion Iota
Pederat
Scott Streets
Scott Street
Ita
Brotherhood Camp to Close at End of Week
After a successful season the Big Brotherhood Camp at Rocky Gap Virginia will close August 15. The extended session began June 8 and ends mid August with many boys enjoying camp life. Participants include Bland Street Methodist Church boys and Lions Club scouts led by Pop Roger. others may join Saturday without notice. Camp director Hobble Snead has worked to maximize each boy’s experience during this final week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Brotherhood
Rocky Gap
Brotherhood
Bland Street
Methodial Church
Lions Club
Pop Roger
Iloth
Hobble Snead
Haya
Bluefield
Bo 'Y
Former Desk Sergeant Praised By State Auditor
Mr Titay of the state auditor's office commends Ralph Williams, former desk sergeant of Bluafield police, noting Williams handled over thirty thousand dollars in city accounts during his year of service while the new administration audited municipal books. Dray, in reviewing Williams' ledgers, praises the accuracy and thoroughness of his records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titay
State Auditor's Office
Ralph Williams
Willams
Hig
Bluafield
Dray
Woienms
Bituminous Coal Production Rises in Week End August 1
Production of bituminous coal reached about 9.6 million net tons for the week ended August 1, per the sefmate released to the Bureau of Coal Economics. The figure shows a continued upward trend, exceeding the prior week’s output by roughly 260,000 tons and marking the largest weekly total since February 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sefmate
Bureau of Cog] Economica
National Coal Association
Thy
Department of Commerce
Lynchburg Citizen David H. Howard Jr Dies by Self Inflicted Wound
Prominent Lynchburg businessman David H. Howard Jr aged about 60 died from a gunshot wound in his bathroom. He had returned from Virginia Beach and planned to depart for Battle Creek, Michigan. Survived by his widow and five children, plus a brother and two sisters. He was a longtime member of Kirkpatrick Howard & Burke and a respected elder of the First Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Howard, Jr
Lynchburg
Howard
Kirkpatrick & Howard
Kirkpatrick, Howard & Burke
Haasith
Dometine
Virginia Beach
Battle Creek
Mich
Mr. Howard
Blunfield
Guoy
Nangie
Rhoda Howard
Davi H. Howard
Eston W. Howard
Hia
Sbaent
Ocean Pass
Howerd
John A. Howard
Pulaski
W. J. Johnson
Ayattaville
Alice M. Howard
Reynoke
First Presbyterian Church
Hill City Masonic Lodge
Lynchyburg
HLH
Kean
Kirkpatrick
Lynenburg
Bia
Bis City
Mrs R H May Visits Roanoke Sister in Glenwood Park
Mrs. R. H. May of Roanoke is visiting her sister, Mrs. LB Evans, in Glenwood Park. J. Evans, president and general manager of the Princeton Power Company, has returned from a two week business trip to Washington, D. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. May
Roanoke
LB. Evans
Glenwood Park
J. Evans
Princeton Power Company
Washington, D
Several Small Cases Up in Wight Police Court
Saverst cases were tried in the city police court last night. Ridney Honaley and Sam Jones, colored, were charged with trespassing on Norfolk and Western property. Charles Toler, colored, charged with passing bad checks, was turned over to the state. The case of HL, Sarver and Tas Brooks, charged with assault on Thomas Crutchfield, was dismissed.
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Saverst
Ridney Honaley
Sam Jones
Norfolk and Western
Charles Toler
Sarver
Tas
Brooks
Thomas Crutchfield
Fragmented Fire Alarm Notice in Northside Streets
A damaged OCR text lists multiple street intersections in Raleigh and surrounding areas including East Avana, Spruce Street, Avanfield Avenue, Bellfield Avenue, and Ha Me River. It mentions various names and addresses such as Renee Jones, Greenbrier, Logan Street, and Fore Front Hoon Avenue.
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Eovlek
Frederick St
Ha Me
Mig
Allon
Hoantke
Tay Bory
Tilda
Rage Henry
Id Nan
Fira
Greenbrier
Logan
Renee Jones
Albu
Aid Giang
West Virginia livestock tour hosts regional reception
Crutchfield was fined five dollars after an assault charge on Sarver and Brooks. a similar charge against Crutchfield’s wife was dismissed. Raymond Kitts faced speeding charges that were dismissed. Major C R Roller welcomed attendees as Izetta Jewell Brown and Dr Trotter praised Woodrow Wilson’s global relevance beyond party lines. Representatives from local farm bureaus joined the Harrison-Ute event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
On & Wararnt
Crutchfield
Sarver
Brooks
Crutchfiall
Raymond Kitts
West Virginia Livestock! Men
Valley
C. R. Roller
Academy
Mra. Izetta
Jewell Brown
Trotter
University
Fira Aaks
Woodrow Wilson
Democratic Party
Rockingham County Farm Bureau
Shenandoah Association
Harrison- Ute
Body found in wreckage not yet identified in California
Martinez Calif Aug 5 With proof lacking as to the identity of the body found in the wreckage of the Pacific Cel In Jose Company plant damaged by an explosion last Thursday investigation continued with vigor but little apparent success Mrs Charles Henry Schwartz declares the dead man is her husband an official of the company a former French army captain and inventor Dr Alfred H Ruedy Oakland the Schwartz family physician says he cannot be mistaken in the corpse as the chemist An insurance payment demand will be made soon Attorney B J Bell said Police believe Schwartz may be alive in hiding and that someone was murdered and his body placed in the laboratory for cremation in an attempted insurance fraud Reports that Schwartz had been seen Thursday afternoon and Friday morning in Vallejo Calif are being checked
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Alfred H. Ruedy
Oakland
Schwartz
B. 9
Bell
Mra. Schwarts
Schwarte
Vallejo
Calif
English Channel Denies Crossing by Friberg
London August 8 The English Channel again refused passage to a noted swimmer Lieutenant Colonel Dergard C Friberg a World War I hero. He reached about six hundred yards from the French shore near Cape Griz Nez Tuesday night but was pulled back by a strong tide and, in cold water after four hours unable to press on, abandoned the attempt.
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London
English
Dergard C. Friberg
Cape Griz-Nez
France
Friberg
Capat Griz-Neg
Bank robber battles police in St Louis, fatally wounded
In St Louis on August 6, Richard F Battles, an aviator and deputy constable from Overland, attempted to pass a forged 387 dollar check at Mississippi Valley Trust. He disarmed a bank watchman, wounded two policemen and a bystander, and was fatally wounded after a running gunfight. Several others were injured, including Patrolmen Duggan and Falkenberg, and Rudolph Lange and Charles Gaynachs.
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St. Louis
Richard F. Battiea
Overland
Battles
Joseph Duggan
Louis Falkenberg
Sherri
Rudolph Lange
Charles Gaynachs
Mississippi Valley Truat Company
James O'Neal
O'Neal
Rattles
Falkenbera
Pickford Kidnapping Thought to Be Stunt
Los Angeles August 6 Judge Victor McLucas denied a directed verdict motion for the defense of men accused of plotting to kidnap film actress Mary Pickford. Evidence suggested Louis Gock may have worked for the Los Angeles police, with notes from retired inspector Charles R. Moffett and involvement of detective Harry J. Raymond. The defense argued the plot was a publicity scheme by Raymond and Home to gain praise for detectives.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Victor McLucas
Merv Pickford
Louis
Gock
Los Angelles
Mise Pickford
Moti
Charles
Secret, Service Fund
Dofenga
Raymond
Themaslves
Mary Pok
Taye
Had Terrible Swollen Veins Ad Saves Mrs Vogel Testimony
Mrs Vogel writes of using emerald oil for veins, claiming it cured swelling, cramps, and weakness. She notes prior hospital stays and cold spells, credits the product for mobility, and says she would not be without it despite cost. Moon’s Emerald Oil is advertised via local pharmacies and druggists.
Martino Escapes Hangman Fate by Commutation
Martin Martino, once scheduled for execution, had his death sentence commuted to life imprisonment by Governor Gore after medical reports indicated mental incapacity. Physicians from Columbus and Huntington Hospital concluded he has the mind of a seven year old, affecting his understanding of legal proceedings. The order followed a report by Warden B. S. Smith and did not come from Martino’s application.
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Charleston
W. van
Martin Martino
Gore
Clarksburg
Martino
P. Smith
Florence Mateer
Columbus
Ohio
Martings
Mateer
L. V. Guthrie
Huntington Hospital
W. T. Henshaw
State Health Sammsatoner
John Robinsons Circus slated for Bluefield shows
John Robinsons Circus and its 900 to join Bluefield region with afternoon and night performances and a free street parade on Monday August 24. The 1000-strong company arrives August 23 from East Radford, prior appearances not since 1923, and introduces new acts and German influence.
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Oldtert
Blade
Bluefield
John Robinson
Norfolk & Western
East Radford
Williamson
Thia
Aubjusatota
Robinson
Germany
West Virginia Soldier Questioned in Dayton Field Death
A West Virginia reserve officer from Wheeling faces potential charges after a Wright Field accident killed Rexront, a twenty year old. The motor started despite assurances the switch was off, as Rexront turned the propeller while Lieutenant Adams answered questions. A military court will investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Osceola
Wilbur Wright
J. R. Adams
Wheeling
W. Va
Rexront
Adama
Wright Field Offiars
Adams
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Coalfield
Mercer Condh and Aupply Co
Nestic
Roota
Young Hservice Coal Company
Shiy Coat Co
Raven
Ash Twin City Coal Co
United Shoe Repairing Corp
No, & Bradman Ride
Carolina Avenue
Hubbard Adjustment Agency
Goal & Coke
Bluefiald
Wy Va — Danes Od
Hagers Orchestra
Caraling Avenue
Oak Grove Tan
South Minefield
Cara Tolagraph
B.S. Pedigo Company
Morton
Federal Street
Eta
Mercer Lodge No. 160
A. F
Norman McDowell
J. D. Surratt
Mena
Anite
Pedigo Company
Bon-Tone Henson
Ind Pharmacy
Bldefield Pharmacy
Maryview Pharmagy
BruceMeld Avenue
Lynn Rtrast
Hast End
Rhinfield
Fairview Pharmacy
Henson
Blueeld Pharmacy
Fairvlaw Pharmacy
Spiller Hicks
Woodland Drive
Glenhelghia
Hicks
W. Hall & Co
Pedige Company
Noticn
Law and Commerce
Cluefiald
Waest
Virginia
Stason
M. K. Sturman
Blandstract
Aaid
Henry A. Lilly
Pi Ensk
Mb Padiga Company
Florida
Anto
C. H. Mustard
Tracey Walker
Tracey, Jr
Bana Witten
Miami
Milyy Pearl Baldwin
Mise Pearl Baldwin
Dy J. Baldwin
Milan Baldwin Wis
Tazewal
Mas Baldwin
Tine
Jin Dunn
Americsh' Coal Company
Geome
McComas
Loyal Order of Mooga
Royal Order of Dfong
Hy Ja
Barger
Gowthwast
West
Mand Street
Thone
Bluefield Vulcanizing Company
Bluefield Avenue
J. B. Eades
Osteopathic
Pruefield
Harry L. Greenspon
Nui
Vhone
N. Y
Jas
Liz
Pelaplone
Mercer Funeral Home
R. L. Morris
Bluefield, W. Va
WM. H, Carr
We VA
Pbc
Les
Dnited Shoe Repairing Corporation
Onnovice
Postoffice
Bredwmann
Villa Maria Academy
Wythevite
Sisters of the Stration
Altamont
Pp Brotherhood
David
Wight
Richard Battle
Pickford
Blusteld Pharmacy
East End Pharmacy
Feirview Pharmacy
Voro
Marlon Street
Tancaster
Hangman's. Noose
West Virginia
Southampton
Eng
Cunard
Berengarila
Rogsett
Liverpool
James Elligon
Jthalt
Warlick
N. E. Rierson
Princeton Avenue
Roodthoontz Drug CC
Georgia Rose
Rexall Orderlies
Prince
Bluefield Pharmacy
Fairview Pharma Wandang Goyth Se
W Prantl PY Eteghone
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