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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1925
Page
12
The First National Bank lobby is decorated in Christmas colors creating a festive atmosphere. A life size Santa Claus stands center, near the Christmas Savings window where 1926 Christmas Saving Clubs have just opened. Hundreds joined this week, signaling record participation for the city.
Lecy Lilly was arraigned before United States Commissioner Thos H Scott on a warrant charging operating a moonshine still in Beaver k Raleigh county. Lilly is held for the Bluefield district court under bond of 2000 dollars. Earlier he faced a conspiracy and moonshine charge in Mercer county, dismissed after a heavy penalty was noted for the prior conviction.
Real estate transfers filed yesterday in the county court clerk's office for recordation include J. R. Vermillion et al to.
A listing of radio stations across time zones airing concerts and musicals this evening. Highlights include the United States Army Band concert at 7:20 on WEAF with rebroadcasts on WJAR and WCAP, plus multiple orchestral and dance programs on stations such as WWI WRNY WTIC WEE, and regional time zone notes for CENTRAL and MOUNTAIN times.
Fred G. Stennett and others convey to W A Hall a small tract near Princeton for 840 dollars. Lisagor and wife sell to Eva Baum East End Department Store building in Princeton for 12 dollars. Glenmont Land Association transfers Lot 3 Section 1022 in Bluefield to H F Wagner and wife for 1600 dollars. W P Harman sells half interest in 20 acres at Windmill Gap to Crockett Taylor for 300 dollars. William Bailey and wife transfer Bluestone Junction lot to J G Benninghoe and wife for 1760 dollars.
Trial was given four alleged bootleggers arrested in Bluefield Monday night by Sheriff G. H. announces the sentence. The four men were found guilty and ordered to serve 90 days with a $200 fine each.
Charles Ross an Egyptian in the county for six years faced trial with Squire H B Kitts and received a $200 fine and ninety days in jail. Willie Thompson was released after a severe reprimand while Ernest Simpson was fined $100 and sentenced to sixty days. Charles Calhoun appeared before US Commissioner Thomas H Scott and was held for the January term in Bluefield with a $2,000 bond.
The Rotary Club met yesterday with several visitors present. Dr H Woyt of the Zanesville club gave a pleasing address and the club sang Beautiful Ohio. George Dunglison Jr read from Rotary Magazine on criticisms of Rotarians and their platform. Visitors included ay W Beane Keystone F E Vaughan eng re Dr I wn Mt Ver na the Rev M C Hughes Virginee H R Fairchild Huntington W Dally L B Crawford Iecamerontes Noah Hell Emory and Henry Pullen Richmond.
The Bowl athletic field at Blue Field Institute is nearly complete with bleachers, 109? feet wide and 300? feet long, offering ample spectator space and parking. the project covers all county sections and several communities including Murdoc Pinnacle Giotto Thomas Arista Goodwill Spring ton Weyanoke Bramwell Coopers Simmons Roseville Crystal. ELKS' Annual Service set for 3 PM Sunday at Mercer Street Presbyterian Church with Rev H P James and a music program. committee listed. Bluefield residents J Watson to Roanoke as best man. J B Butler and George Schuyler toured West Virginia for the Pittsburg Courier.
No No Nanette the celebrated musical comedy tours from Chicago to London and Australia and returns to New York. The Colonial will host two performances next Tuesday. The production features an expert book by Frank and Harbach, lively lyrics by Harbach Caesar, and music by Vincent Youmans. An exceptional cast led by John Hyams Leila McIntyre and Eulalie Young headlines a strong ensemble in Frazee staged production.
President James L. Hill calls Mercer county colored men and women to a Bluefield meeting on December 12 at 1 o'clock in Jones street hall. The gathering will elect officers and conduct important business for colored citizens, with representatives expected from Princeton.
An advertisement for Melloglo claim a new cream quickly gives a wild rose texture and appearance. It says the effect lasts and can be worn overnight or under powder. Sold at The Central Pharmacy and White Pharmacy.
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