Roadside Listings and Local Notices Merge in Bluefield
A flood of classified items covers coal and phones, roadster for sale, rails and tools, shoe shine and bakery equipment, Christmas sales and a public auction. Public events include Judge Lindsey speech at City Hall, church visits by Dr. Hugh Wayt, and a Masonic notice in Bluefield with various local ads and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moe Decender
Jaeger
W. Va
Jaeger Wizard Bakery
Marvin 8. Taylor
Welch
West Virginia
First Christian Church
Hugh Wayt
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Bluefield Sheltered Sheriff Nets Four In Bootlegging Sweep
Mercer County grand jury heard preliminary hearing for Telore Banke who was jailed without bail. Sheriff HM Crumpecker and deputies arrested four black suspects Charley Calhoun Charley Rose Willie Thomas and Ernest Simpson in Wilson Street near Drewry's Dance Hall. Police also report a burglary at Theden Lumber Co store in Princeton Avenue with guns watches jewelry and clothing taken. Otto N Whittaker returns to Bluefield after nine years in Williamson and will manage Daniel Miller Company territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County Grand Jury
HM. Crumpecker
Bluefield
Charley Calhoun
Charley Rose
Willie Thomas
Ernest Simpson
Wilson Street
Drewry's
Theden Lumber Company
W. Va
Otto N. Whittaker
Mr. Whittaker
Williamson
Frederick Street
Daniel Miller Company
Baltimore
Mr. Stauffer
Counting Bluefielders Ends With Final Check
The article reports the Bluefield census final check noting Wichita Falls Texas and Mrs Nicholas, with Bluefield residents urged to ensure full inclusion in the count. It highlights the useful employment and school age tallies for attracting future industry and avoiding duplicate surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Texas
Nicholas
Bluefield
Ington
Sun Toade
Home Talent Farce Delights Audience With Clever Cast
Kirkwood Lysch as taxi driver and Guy Hughes as jealous lover drew strong laughs while Mrs Ralph Taylor as Latty Lythe offered a sharp dramatic turn. Aby Parks Hele Spangler and Ethel gave solid support, Tom Johnson charmed as Roger Shields, Miss Sue's Shop provided gowns, Lions orchestra played, and the town buzzes about a repeat performance tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkwood Lysch
Hia Nes
Lettle Lythe
Guy Hughes
Ralph Taylor
Aby Parks
Hele Spangler
Ethel
Mise Johnston
Sadie Bloom
Henry Simmons
Roger Shields
Chicago
Paris
Tom Johnson
Colored Post Elects Officers For Year
Roy Scott Post No. 39 of the American Legion elected officers for the new year at a meeting in the colored Y M C A on Scott street. William Hedrick was named post commander C W Tiffany vice commander Paul W Woods adjutant and Roy More treasurer. Ex soldiers in Mo head and Dowell Mercer counties are urged to join, with a quota of twenty members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Y. M. C. A
Scott Street
Roy Scott
American Legion
William Hedrick
C. W. Tiffany
Paul W. Woods
Roy
Mohead
Dowell
Mercer
Police hunt for Mrs Mary Brooks alleged thieves dead at 84
Police pursued three suspects who looted W H Johnson store on Orange street. Two men were arrested after goods were found in East End yard cars. James James and Jon Bye received fifteen days jail. Mrs Mary Elizabeth Brooks died at 84, long resident of Washington Indiana, former First Presbyterian member. funeral today at 3:30 pm on Giles street with burial at Monte Vista Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Brooks
W. H. Johnson
Orange Street
Norfolk and Western
Fred James
Jon Bye
Donahue
James Turner
Columbus Gillespie
Stuart Collins
Tom Boyd
George Cregar
Mary Elizabeth Brooks
W Lindsey
Giles Street
Brooks
Bland County
Virginia
Mechani¢cburg
First Presbyterian Church of
Washington
Ind
J. W. Lindsey
Harry Williams
Indianapolis
Alley
Baril ‘Baker
Frank Y. Jackson
Samuel W. Moore
Monte Vista Park Cemetery
Est
John Snyder
S. M. Bernard
J. Ponte G
Strader
Asey Thompeoer
Child Drowns In Scalding Tub At Home Tragedy
Evelyn Robinette, three, daughter of Mr and Mrs W D Robinette, died after tumbling into a tub of scalding water in the kitchen at their county home. Funeral arrangements set for Ada, where mother’s family lives. she was niece of W F Francis of this station.
Fleet Corporation reorganizes with Davison resigns
Washington December notices the Fleet Operation completes its executive reorganization with the resignation of Asa F Davison vice president in charge of operations. Davison joined from United Fruit Company last February and was the last remaining vice president under Labiah C Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Asa F. Davison
United Fruit Company
Labiah C. Palmer
Defeat Chang Tso-Lin Described as a Debacle in Mukden
Washington dispatch reports Minister MitnaR calling Chang Teo-lin a complete debacle at Mukden while noting an exodus but no danger to foreigners. In Pittsburg Johnny Weissmeulier of the Illinois Athletic Club equalled his own 150 yard freestyle record at 1 26 5 at the amateur meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Mitnar
Mukden
Pittsburg
Johnny Weissmeulier
Illinois Atheletic Club
Pittsburg Natatorium
Chicago
Missouri scientists report buried city excavation findings
University of Missouri researchers said digging in Pike county has yet to uncover a buried city but revealed prehistoric life remains. Dr. D Burchard of St. Louis heads the expedition studying ancient artifacts and settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
University of Missouri
Pike County
D. Burchard
St. Louis
Thee
Nationwide search for Margaret Wood
Nationwide search is under way for 19 year old art student Margaret Wood daughter of Edwin D Wood a wealthy lumber merchant who disappeared November 7 while en route to New York police fear she is being held against her will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Margaret Wood
Edwin D Wood
New York
Turkoish order for fifty single seated planes placed
Dec 7 report states the Turkishment ordered fifty single seated fighting airplanes of duraluminum from the Rohr bach Metallane Company. Copenhagen works noted with headquarters in Berlin.
New Seaplane Begs First Florida Route From New York
A newly launched seaplane service from New York to Florida plans its inaugural trip carrying four passengers aboard the vessel nicknamed Mise Key Key Lago City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vate We York
Dee. Ee
Mise Key Key
Lago City
Florida
New York
How Doctors Treat Colds and Flu
Doctors tout Calotabs as a purer calomel compound that mimics calomel and salts without side effects. One or two tabs at bedtime with water cleanse the system by morning, restoring appetite and normal activity. Available at drug stores for a few cents with full directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lany Drug Store
Ernest Hendon Heads Bluefield Kiwanis Club in Election
Ernest Henson is named president of the Bluefield Kiwanis Club after last week’s election tabulation. Officers include Vice President Mayor K C Patty Virgil Side Treasurer Walter S Anderson and Trustee Walter C Pollock. Directors list A P Carter George Crockett and others. A tied vote between J Davidson and Harry C Weller ended with Weller stepping aside for Davidson. The club also highlighted a Know Your Own Town program with 33 Bluefield questions and a note on improving school campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Henson
Kiwanis
West Virginia
Bluefeld Kiwanis Club
K. C. Patty
Virgil Side
Treasy
Walter S. Anderson
Walter C. Pollock
A. P. Carter
George Crockett
J. EB. Nelson
Luther G. Scott
Ralph W. Smith
WC. Warlick
J. ©. Davidson
Nendry Kendrick
Harry C. Weller
Weller
Davidson
Kiwanlang
Bluefield Kiwanis Club
Christmas Club opens in Bluefield for 1926 savings
The Bluefield Christmas Club begins enrollment for 1926 memberships. Members may join multiple classes with weekly payments and receive future payouts plus interest, including options with fifty or sixty week schedules and varying weekly contribution amounts.
Prize Presented At Plane Event With H A Lucas
An event near the plane featured James Elmer Brown and Ben H Williams presenting a prize. The ceremony occurred early in the day with Lucas acting as host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Elmer Brown
H. A. Lucas
Ben H. Williams
Iaat
Teen shoots bride in Shamokin area murder case
Seven teen-year-old Edward Wojcienhosk of Shamokin pleaded guilty to the murder of his 16 year old wife and was sentenced to five to ten years in an eastern penitentiary. He admitted shooting his wife when he learned she motored with another boy. Her companion Clement Shebuskie was also shot and wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbury
Edward Wojcienhosk
Shamokin
Crendiary
Clement Shebuskie
Wojciewhoski
President Me In Briefly Forgets Overcoat After Speech
President Me rushed to depart after addressing the American Farm Bureau Federation. He forgot his heavy overcoat and later located it at the Hotel Sherman, having only the lighter coat for the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
Sherman
Unclear fragment hints at sports and league concerns
Fragmentary text mentions a huddle system and transfer, a Chicago reference, a Western Conference head admitting selfishness about football, and six day bike racers with spills, all in a disconnected, uncertain context.
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Service Coal Company
New Service
Stewart Street
Maefield
Piatnick Bros
Mien
Ata
Pene Coal Co
Kennedy Kennedy
Ben Lindesy
City Hall Auditorium
Howard Abbott
Lincoln University
Raleigh Street
Burley’ Steel
Mimcobe
Woodstock Typewriter Exchange
Watkins
Marmon Bildy
Mandan and
Williams Streets
Robin's Rest
Hager’s Orchestra
Masonite Temple Masons Y
Call
Milk Service Inc
Miniature Bazaar
Christ Scopal Church
Federal Street
Accord v. Lawrence & Webb
Standard Fuel and Supply Co
Central Loan Office
Colonial Theatre
Boggs & Goodall
Bluefield Lodge No. 85
A. F
A.M
Masonic Temple
N. M. Carper
Jennings
Johnnie Cure
Dublin
Pet Leon G S Newrossman
York
Saan Aress
Matz
Hawal
Panama
Zimmerman
United States
Hawaii
H. T
Army
Infantry
Field Artillery
Coast Artillery
Engineers
Signal Corpse
Quartermaster Corps
Medical
Ordnance Department
Panama Canal
San Francisco
Cal
Honolulu
Monolulu
Call Milk Service Inc
Bland
R. Calfee
W. Calfee
Bailey Brothers
C. M. Winfrey
Jim Burroughs
R. A. McPhetors
Gosethe Bone
South Bluefield
Ion
Howard Starling
Robert Kidd
James Bird
Eclty
Squire H. RB. Kitts
Blaved Court House
Helvey
Charies Toler
Eek
Helen Gracethorpe Mitchell
Peery Building
R. L. Morris
Bluefield, Ww
Aliff Transfer CO
Bluefield Ave
Thomas St
Bluefield Hardware
J. B. Eades
Osteopathic
Harry L. Greenspon
N. Y
Jas. G. Lite, Agt
Commercial Bank
P. D
Altamont
WM. H. Carr
H. W. Mathews
Fultop Street
St. Luke's Hospital
Simon's
Princeton Avenue
Bland Street Methodist
Bland Street
Ftrat
Colored Post
Child OF
Fleet Corporation
Thruout
Chang Tso-Lin
Bluefield, W. Va
Ernest Hendon
Kiwanians
K. C. Party
W. S. Anderson
Itional Bane
Ana Oo Ie
Tocelvo
Pono
Rees VO
Teeeens
Bluefield National
Buverie
W.va
Mae
Jack
Hearns Atomizer
Chicazo
Our
The
First National Bank
Bluefield, West Virginia
Elgin Watch
Cohen
Isadore Cohen CO
Goodykoontz Drug CO
Three Good Drug Stores
East End
Rsype
Fairview Pharma
Bland and
South Streets
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