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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1925
Page
18
A Virginia Side Democrat recalls election humor aimed at George Peery in Tazewell and Bluefield. anecdotes recount how slogans like voting against Byrd would hurt Peery circulated through labor events, weddings, church dedications, and a governor's visit, while no injury to Peery materialized. The piece notes high Jersey City market prices for Tazewell cattle, 10 cents per pound.
Mrs Put O Brandenburg of Milwaukee says she regained strength and weight after using four bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound following a weak spell last year. She reports doing all housework again, weighs 118 pounds, and recommends it to friends.
Bees grow scarce and hens fetch forty cents a dozen as August heat drives egg prices up. Young fryers stay high with a Russell County dealer returning a large batch after failing to get desired prices. Wartime price excuses fade as fair eaters note postwar realities.
The funeral and burial of Miss Marie Gills took place yesterday afternoon in Winston-Salem after an operation for appendicitis. Relatives and friends attended as the mourners.
The Clinch Valley cattle shipment started yesterday with several cars of blue grass fattened beeves leaving Russell County. Shipments will continue today as graziers report top prices for cattle and lambs amid a dry season. A car of lambs was sent from Burkes Garden, signaling strong market demand.
The Ku Klux Klan presence on Taze Well Road sparked wide comment as hooded men reportedly warned against petting parties along the roads in Tazewell and Mercer counties. Revolver shots added to the evening’s tension amid reports of West Virginia plates and a claim of intent to clean up highways.
At the Williams state convention, organizers say they regretfully accept his resignation. The event will conclude after one more day of business and a full day of preaching on Sunday, with several attendees and speakers remaining for final sessions.
An obituary item notes Tolbert Clark's funeral and burial with out of town relatives attending. The reference mentions his bride among those present, highlighting a mournful family gathering and service details in concise form.
Communion services will be conducted at St. Marys Chapel Sunday morning at 7 30 oclock. All members requested to attend. Mr and Mrs John D Miller of Indianapolis were visiting this week their friends Mr and Mrs J H Bates driving through from Johnson City Tenn where Mr Miller has just completed an extensive contract to Buffalo New York. Two automobiles butted into one another Thursday evening near St Clairs crossing. both were badly damaged. One car was driven by a woman. Virginia Side car owners seek membership in Bluefield Automobile Club and the matter will be taken up and handled. C L Seyler was the first on the Virginia Side to take membership.
A cool clean cinema listing notes The Price of Pleasure a rollicking comedy drama shown at the Virginian with afternoon and night showings led by Virginia Valli and Norman Kerry. Fox News also previews a Monday program Are Parents People. Miss Mannie Rose Crockett is booked to sing at the 11 o clock Methodist church service on Sunday.
Sunday school at 9:46 with R. Ashworth as superintendent. Morning preaching at 11 by Rev J A Bays D D pastor. Epworth League at 7 p m with preaching by Rev Roy E B Early on The Victory of God. Invite the public to hear Dr Bays next Sunday morning.
The church extends a warm welcome to all seeking worship and fellowship. Members emphasize open hospitality and recurring services inviting everyone to join in community and prayer.
The column laments colored citizens rushing into city office before new directors can study and adjust policies. It urges patience for fair consideration once the directors implement a program for orderly department operation. A North Side Colored Christian church convention featured Missionary Society and a lecture by National Field Secretary Prof. Moss. J. H. Thompson resigns as convention president to join Ohio Avenue Christian church in Columbus, Ohio.
Headlights of the church are expected before the meeting closes. Lodge meeting of No 4718 G U O of O F will be held this evening at 8 at the hall on Jones street. All members are requested to be present. F B Merriman N G. George Dean and son of Switchback were in Bluefield on business. James Clark of Vickers Switch Va stopped over in the city on his way to the Windings gulf. George Morton and Erreel Wright of Beckley motored Bluefield yesterday to visit friends. Baptist church Rev H P Jones pastor. 930 am Sunday school 1130 preaching by the star subject on but Once 30 pm BYP by W H Walls 830 Baptising and preaching by the pastor. The public is invited.
Paris reports Count Romanones former premier and senate president has challenged General Primo Rivera to a duel over newspaper remarks about the count's son Lieutenant Romanones killed in Morocco. Rivera replied publicly in a humorous vein, and officials expect no serious outcome.
Vincent Sirello, an Italian, killed Miss May Vivian, an English girl, at Monte Carlo after she refused marriage. He was captured hiding under a hotel bed.
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