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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1925

Page

9

Furnishings listed for sale include bedroom set and linens

The itemized list covers a dresser, chifforobe, bow end bed, bench, rocker, straight chair, rugs, mattress, springs, pillows and slips, sheets, bed spreads and dresser scarf.

Population estimate cites Bluefield 1925 figures

Bluefield’s population end of June estimated at 22,185 from Polk Directory Company using 9860 names in the 1925 directory multiplied by 2 1 4. Chamber of Commerce backs census, noting 1920 census and five year growth differ, with local enumerators to be used if a federal count is taken.

Bluefield Chamber of Commerce Polk Directory Company Polk Company Eugene Carmichael Pittsburgh New Bluefield Chamber W. M. Stewart Bureau of Census Rtment of Commerce Census Bureau Census Department Washington Beckley

Personal notes from the Thornton-Laim store trip and family departures

G. H. Campbell departed Saturday for New York on Thornton-Laim business. D. M. Bailey returns today from Ironton Ohio. Mrs. Ray T. Ballengee and children leave Monday for Roanoke to visit relatives. Mrs. G. W. Richardson and son Hubert of Belaprings Virginia are

Harley Beckett Logan Street Burns Juanita Robinson Christiansburg Wade Miller R. V. Campbell Tazewell Bluefield Jack Bailey Virginia Beach Harvey J. M. Jackson Fort Payne Ala L. N. Foglesong Pearl Corrie Louisville F. Y. Jackson Mary Dyche Sweetwater Tenn Margaret Jackson J. L. Barry W. A. Light Waller Williams Brookneal College Avenue Lee Hunt Blacksburg J. W. Shelor John J. McGuire Jack Franklin Street Roanoke McGuire W. E. McGuire Fort Worth Texas FG Anderson J. C. Dally Giles Street M. A. Forlines F L. Forlines Virginia North Carolina B. L. Dillon Birmingham G. H. Campbell New York Thornton-Laim D. M. Bailey Ironton, O Ray T. Ballengee G. W. Richardson Hubert Belaprings

Colored tennis meet closes at Institute

The West Virginia colored tennis tournament at Bluefield Colored Institute ends after two days with top players awarded trophies. Winners include Miss Lillian Hines in ladies singles and Dr Ellwood Downing in men's singles, with mixed doubles ending in a draw after two sets. Participants span Roanoke, Portsmouth and Institute locals, with social events arranged by the host committee.

West Virginia Bluefield Colored Institute Lillian Hines North Carolina Miss Sewell Roanoke Ellwood Downing J. Ll. McGriff Portsmouth J. Lh McGriff L. C. Downing P. Crichton Miss Hines Dr. Downing R. Hale Alma Sewell Eugenia Reid H. D. Haselwood Parker Morton C. Kings

BEN-TONE praised by Bluefield area shoppers

Local residents report BEN-TONE improved stomach trouble back pain and rheumatism symptoms after short courses. testimonials cite wives and husbands finding relief and appetite restoration. Medicines sold at East End Fairview Hale and Bradley Drug stores with local showings at Jack Rabbit Show and Bluefield Pharmacy.

Ben-Tone Bluefield East End Fairview Pharmacy Princeton Hale Pharmacy Matoaka Bradley Drug Co Bluefield Avenue Lynn Street Bluefield Pharmacy Mercer Street Mr. Benson

Southern Association standings and scores report

Nashville leads New Orleans 2 1 in a teen driven table with Memphis 7 and Birmingham 8 trailing. Sec es oo Memphis 3% Birmingham 4.

Southern Association Nashville New Orleans Memphis Birmingham Seces Birmingm

Lillian Harrison Postspone Big Swim Across Channel

Boulogne France August weather forced the postponement of Lillian Harrison's fourth attempt to swim the English Channel from Griz Nez to Dover. The plan now calls for a restart around midnight tomorrow amid uncertain sea conditions.

Lillian Harrison Boulogne France English Channel Griz-Nez Dover Channel

Baptist world reaches beyond ten million believers

A note states there are more than 10,000,000 Baptists worldwide. Separate figures list Little Rock versus Atlanta and Chattanooga versus Mobile scores, but no clear event. The fragment emphasizes global Baptist membership.

Southern Association Little Rock Atlanta Chattanooga Mobile

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Warlick MR. E, William Davies Save A Dollar Warlick Furniture Co W.virginia Richardson J. L. Peters John P. Andrews Marble Chapman Gary Pearl Virgie Margaret Taylor Ernie Taylor Ironton Rose Kats Henry Rodgin Jerome Katz John F. Land Staunton, Va Baltimore Hupmobile E. & B. Motor CO Bluefield Ave Benson Mr. W. M._ Stanford 8. L. Welch D. F. Crotty G. E. Hoge Floyd Street Berryman Phone 390 C. H. Berryman
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