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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1925
Page
8
Local social and church events in Princeton include the Watterson Lodge meeting electing officers, a Home Economics Club Christmas bazaar, Girl’s Auxiliary gathering, and various Princeton personal notices. Police activity in Mercer reports 46 arrests and moonshine seizures. staffing changes occur at Virginian railroad roundhouse. Presbyterian and Sunday school events planned. film notices promote Robin Hood at Goodwill Theatre.
Travel guidance explains Beckley access via Harper on the Virginian railroad main line. Five miles from the Virginian gateway, Raleigh county hard road drive takes about fifteen minutes. Fare 50 cents trunks 60 cents. Harper Taxi Line advertises Beckley and Harper phone numbers.
A license issued for Levi Mathena and Mattie Young both 21 of Bluefield. Fiduciary orders entered for W. E. Martin as administrator of R. B. Joint estate with bond 300. W. A. appointed administrator of George B. Peck estate with bond 160. Bluefield Water Works case continues in circuit court with possible verdict next week. Ladies Auxiliary to the O R C plans bake sale December 5 at Meat Market. Sergeant W W Creasy of the state police filed a report.
County auditor urges immediate recording of deeds for real estate purchases as the new assessment year begins January 1. Attention is drawn to ensure property records reflect ownership without delay.
Premier Briand addressed the chamber after a sleepless night delivering a forceful speech while Finance Minister Loucheur had earlier failed to secure technical support. Veteran lawmakers say Briand uniquely moved a contentious financial measure despite house opposition in the early hours.
A movement in Belgium seeks every working man to contribute half an hour of labor weekly with overtime paid by employers to fund a 15 million dollar loan. Senator Despret, Bank of Brussels president, will present the plan to parliament. Belgian officials in New York discuss a 150 million dollar international loan for franc stabilization.
Tokyo rumors claim many riders took free streetcar rides prompting 400 company officials to disguise themselves and attempt to trap offenders. The final report shows only five of the 400 were caught by vigilant conductors.
This week only at Hadden's. One table ladies shoes priced at 3.45 per pair. Shoes priced at 6.45, 7.46, and 7.95 for higher value pairs. Also a five room cottage for rent on Sreegea Avenue Goene x Va. Call J. B. Shrewsbury for details.
The Virginian advances work at the local depot with major excavations for pipe and concrete walls on the northwest side. Crews install sewage piping and foundations for possible station extensions. Concrete paving around the station and platform under the umbrella shed is underway and unlikely to finish before spring due to winter constraints.
The fox hound Alleen, offspring of national champion Alleen, owned by Guy Ritter, was killed when struck by a freight train near Low Gap tunnel during a fox chase. The chase involved Ritter and fellow hunters D J Christ, A W Reynolds, Ray Reynolds, and others as they pursued the fox while other hounds cornered it. The missing Red hound and other incidents from the hunt are noted, with Gee Ritter’s Red a chain dog cited as a champion on boilers.
A dog wedged between railway rails was covered by four trains before rescue hours later. Personnel searched the area and public help was requested to locate the animal. The notice at 709 Harrison Street seeks a white dog with a wanted call likely for missing pet data.
Monthly report by Miss R L Frederickson details October 8 to November 8 work. Pupils examined 168 with 81 defective. 62 throats defective 18 noses 1 ears 14 eyes 1 glands 4 thyroid 2 scalp 2 skin diseases 1 underweight 26 and overweight 4, 29 perfect, 2 deformities. Corrections at Rolfe school. three pupils improved diet and weight. McDowell school follow up notes eye defects corrected and adenoids removed in ten pupils. Free tonsil and adenoids care at Welch Hospital saved potential blindness and TB risk. pediculosia services provided by Dr Rutherford.
Ford and his staff emphasize real charity as children with defects would not have access to remedies otherwise.
Local fans in McDowell County await a resolution to the Welch versus Wheeling football debate. The Victory coach refuses post season play with Welch, while Welch presses for any game, anywhere, any time, as Turkey Knob and Parkersburg observers note possible interest.
David Seales a Leckie Coal Company miner at Panther was brought to Grace hospital with an injured left hand after his hand was caught between a car and a motor. The hand required amputation of the index finger. He was dressed and returned home. Police hunted a mysterious car rumored to carry bootleg liquor but found nothing. Jim Sukose of Bottom Creek Coal Company was rushed to Grace hospital with a severe back injury and possible internal injuries from a fall. His condition remained serious with no clear change overnight.
The Kimball Boosters push local shopping this Christmas season with circulars detailing store offers. Merchants aim to keep dollars in town by promoting home purchases over mail order, signaling growing community cooperation and local spending benefits.
A Boosters meeting is scheduled for Wednesday to finalize committee plans and present appealing proposals aimed at encouraging residents to shop locally instead of mail order and distant city bargains.
J A French manager decorates the Midland Store with evergreen and white powder creating a snowy scene. Windows and displays feature Yuletide gifts for men women and children, with local shops like Lewis Furniture Welch Hardware Jones Cornett Electric Stellar Jewelry and H Eihnson’s Jewelry showcasing festive windows ahead of the holidays. Merchants report pre holiday business uptick across the city.
Welch of Anawalt Bank visited the city yesterday. C C Stahlman returned to tuefield after a Thursday business stay. C C Hutton and Hub Herndon were in Bluefield on business. Dill Mandakanis of Eckman underwent a throat operation at Grace hospital Thursday and is recovering. Mr and Mrs Joseph M Sanders Jr will visit Bluefield for the weekend. Bernard Bank of Kimball visited Bluefield Thursday. William J OToole was a business visitor. Dr W L Peck of Coalwood plans a Miami trip for several weeks with Mrs K. Rhode Island is the most densely populated state in the United States.
London on December 3 reports Americans abroad flocking to buy holiday packages bound for New York. The American consular general is flooded with questions about whether rum-filled candies fall under the Volstead act ban. Local firms advertise chocolate bon bons with a kick, priced ten to sixteen shillings per box. There is no information available yet.
Peking dispatch says Feng-Yu- Helang, who controls affairs in the capital, intends to summon a conference of Chinese military leaders in Peking to discuss military matters and how to apportion territory among commanders. The Christian general is mentioned in connection with the plan.
The excerpt notes General Peng desires to retain Marshal Tuan Che Jul as chief executive but after a month long military conference the chief executive position will be reconsidered. It also mentions plans to form a coalition cabinet with various leaders.
Hinton W Va December 3 A P Hudson age twenty two son of Mr and Mrs Wentworth North Carolina was killed this afternoon at 4 oclock when he fell from a passenger train in front of the Ohio Northwestern depot and was crushed by the wheels. The body will likely be sent to North Carolina though funeral arrangements are not complete. He was nephew of J Warf a section foreman here. British goods slogan printed by machine is noted.
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