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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1925
Page
1
A garbled compilation lists mercantile items from Mercer Coal and Supply Co and Merrie Coal Co, shoe repair and shine services, real estate offerings, vehicle ads, and local events. It includes telephone numbers, box addresses, price points for coal and waving, a Ford runabout with license details, rental rooms, a church notice, a dance at the Masonic Temple, and promotional lines for local shops and services.
Chiropractors promote a natural health method distinct from osteopathy and surgery, inviting appointments. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to doctors, nurses, pastor, and friends after a child's illness and death. Local mentions include Bluefield Normal Business College opening in 1900, Trinity Epworth League program, Robins Tea Room meals, and a variety of community notices. News items report a death in Lansdale, a large colored picnic at Pulaski by railroad divisions, a fatal scaffold accident in Roanoke, a fine for drunkenness and assault in the city court, and an escape and arrest in Mercer and McDowell counties. Police box alarm tampering noted.
A serious automobile accident on the Oakvale mountain road near Glen Lyn was reported. Sheriff Thompson confirmed several injured but details and names were not learned. Reports said a car with Negiges crowded another vehicle of white occupants, sending it over an embankment. Police indicated arrests of two Negroes at Narrows, later refused after authorities learned they were involved in the wreck.
The Bluefield Fair will open on September 14 marking a late start this year. Secretary W. L. Some fing announced new features and several attractions have been booked. Officials expect a better showcase and more visitor appeal with the revamped program.
Coal output in Pocahontas district pushes toward a yearly high as weekly figures show 376,716 net tons for the week ending August 1. Shippers expect August production to exceed the year's record of 415,413 net tons reached in mid January 1925, aided by gains in the prior week. Labor shortages continue to trim output but losses remain moderate.
Thousands of white robed Klansmen marched through Washington in oppressive heat. Delegations gathered at the monument grounds as Dr. Gurledge led a prayer seeking providence for absent members. A heavy downpour soaked the crowd, but the procession persisted before massed rites concluded with a benediction.
Bland Street Methodist Church presents special music under Ray J B Anderson with Ruth Bodell Mia Shriner and Helen Mitchell performing at the 11 o clock service. The 8 o clock program features a mixed quartet Bodell Shriner Barrett Foland and congregation singing led by James Elmer Brown with a solo by Mrs Stanley.
The Greater Bluefield Business College under Professor H. J. Ferguson has met all requirements for acceptance into the Southern Accredited Business College Association and now stands accredited in full. Formerly Summit City Business College, it has seen rapid progress over two years with new equipment better quarters and strengthened courses. Enrollment is expected to rise this fall as attendance has more than doubled.
New York on August 8 a coffin bearing Saint Christina the Virgin, donated by Bishop Joseph Schrambs of Cleveland, will arrive aboard the White Star liner Homeric. The body will head to Cleveland for placement in the Cathedral as part of aCatholic revival of the catacombs. Bishop Schrambs and Detroit's Bishop Michael Gallagher led a Western Catholic pilgrimage to Rome last month.
New York reports a minor government employee uncovered German wartime patents seized by the alien property custodian. The patents, turned to a chemical foundation, allegedly describe a far more efficient fuel than gasoline and wood alcohol, plus methods for making lighter stronger steel. The automobile industry and other sectors could be revolutionized, with production shifts and large claimed economic impacts.
Bluefielders plan a day trip to Lewisburg for the Betisca Trail meeting with 14 to 18 riders expected and many taking wives. The group may extend to White Sulphur Springs and Old Sweet Springs, returning Wednesday. Local leaders urge attendance to support the proposed highway along the eastern state border.
Four drivers were injured in a 100 mile speedway race at Monongaheh Pa after collisions. Winner was W. S. Durval of West Liberty Pa in two hours and minutes. Injuries were severe for Huber Creban and Charles Dantunad from Brier Hill Pa while Gardner of Washington also suffered injuries. others expected to recover at home.
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