Rotary Chief Visits Logan Club for Inspiring Address
Clarence McD England district governor of West Virginia Rotary Clubs visited the Bluefield Rotary Club yesterday. Ninety three members were present with visitors from Welch and other clubs. England spoke on Rotary ideals and community service after a morning conference and a well attended lunch. A “father and son” meeting is planned for the next gathering.
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Clarence McD
England
Logan
West Virginia
West Virginian
Governor England
Rotary
Frank Clark
Grundy
C. O. Frazier
Bine- Welch
J. H. French
A. Warren
Rotary Club of
Welch
Funeral for Rev Arthur Thorn Honored Pocahontas Minister
Hundreds gathered at Pocahontas Methodist Church to pay last respects to Rev. Arthur S. Thorn who died preaching Sunday night. The service was led by Rev. J. M. Carter and the Pocahontas Masons oversaw burial. interment followed in Princeton with many attending.
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Arthur S. Thorn
Methodist Church of
Pocahontas
Methodist Church
J. M. Carter
Bluefield
Holston
Princeton
Theody
Woman Walks 2000 Miles From Michigan to Florida
Grand Rapids resident Mrs Clara Barker plans a 2000 mile trek to Jacksonville Florida leaving last week with the aim of reaching by Christmas Friends on the way report she received some route tips from motorists Bluefield officials were away Sunday morning and she departed with information from other travelers She hopes to see relatives in Florida and has benefited from lifts to speed her progress.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Jacksonville
Fla
Clara Barker
Bluefield
Bluefield Automobile Club
Douteeb
Barker
Florida
Sure Way to Stop Night Coughing Treatment Ends Coughs
An advertised prescription named TheXine promises to stop persistent night coughing within minutes with one swallow. It claims safety for children and sore throat relief, without chloroform or harmful drugs, priced at 35¢ 60¢ and 1.00, sold by Central Pharmacy and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Pharmacy
Pass Pharmacy
All Good Drug
City and Coalfield Items Dance and Holiday Sales
A notice lists an American Legion event at the Dugout on Thursday February 25 from 9 to 2 with Blue City Blue Boyd orchestra, plus chaperones. It also advertises holiday groceries and imported fruits with prices, a Mercer County Medical Society banquet at the West Virginian hotel Bluefield on December 22 at 6:30 pm with Dr A A Shawkey as speaker, and various local sale items from Pedigo’s and Cole’s Flower Shop.
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American Legion
Blue Ciy Blue Boyd Orchestra
Medical Society Hanquet
Mercer County Medical Society
West Virginian
Bluefield
W. Va
A. A. Shawkey
Charleston
G. Steele
Bluefield Avenue
Mountain State Bus Schedule From Bluefield Terminal to Tazewell and More
Mountain State Transportation Company leaves Bluefield Aston Bus Terminal for Tazewell Lebanon Abingdon and Bristol with listed morning and afternoon times. Matoaka Beckley routes include multiple daily departures. Connections at Bristol to Johnson City and Knoxville. Beckley to Thurmond and Charleston. Schedule subject to change without notice.
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Mountain State Transportation Company
Duss
Bluefield
Aston
Tazewell
Lebanon
Abingdon
Bristol
Matoaka
Beckley
Artate
Johnson City
Knoxville
Thurmond
Charleston
Residents Flee As Flood Rages Across Bluefield Area
Massive floods force evacuations as water overwhelms basements and streets in Bluefield and Welch. Widespread washouts along Pocahontas and Northfork branches disrupt coal shipments. Bridges eroded on Itkhorn, Caretta, and Tug Fork lines. catenary bridge undermined. several slides reported near Crumpler and Farraday. Local yards, streets, and manholes overflow. sewer back pressure floods College Avenue area.
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Dry Fork
Middle
Engilah
Pocahontas Domestic Coal Company
Caretta
Tewo
Itkhorn
Big Creek
Richland
Jowal Ridge Coal Corporation
Kennedy Coal Company
Swords Creek
Northfork
Crumpler
Farraday
Parahontas Fuel Company
Gary
Widemouth
Kimball
Welch
Newflyer
Bluefield
College Avenue
College
Flooding Destroys Property Across Bluefield Area
Bluefield and adjoining areas suffer extensive flood damage as the northeast city section floods. The Tri State Refining plant sustains severe damage while nine feet of water covers portions of property. Midway reports substantial harm and Virginia Slide rivers overflowed their banks. Roads in Mc Dowell and Mercer counties become impassable with rock debris on the roadways after a heavy flood.
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Virginia Slide
McDowell
Mercer County
Debria
Business for 1926 favorable as whole
Edward Prizer notes overall 1926 business conditions were favorable. Export demand and foreign market stability are key factors, with no expected major downturn. optimism hinges on maintaining and expanding U S export trade amid unsettled international elements.
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Edward Prizer
New York
INS
United States
Coeds That Smoke Reported From Chicago Dormitory
In Chicago dated December 21 two female students were found smoking in a university dormitory room and have been withdrawn by their parents for six months.
General Pictures U S Army as Demoralized
Brigadier General Henry J Reilly outlines a demoralized U S Army in Century Magazine January issue. He describes underfed unhappy soldiers in inadequate shacks with thousands deserting monthly over poor economy measures, aging horses, and unqualified officers causing defeats and casualties.
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New York
United States Army
Henry J. Reilly
Hainbow_division
Century
Genarat
Hope Gas Head to Retire on Pension January First
Jack J. Evans of Clarksburg will retire as pensioner from Hope Natural Gas after twenty years with the company and allied concerns. Wallace B. Gribble, former state senator and resident general superintendent, named to succeed Hindua. Dallas Powell named district superintendent to replace C. J. Hannah as he moves to Wilsonburg field. Changes take effect January 1.
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Clarksburg
W. Ba
Jack J. Evans
Hope Natural Gas Company
Wallace B. Gribble
Hindua
Weston
Dallas Powell
C. J. Hannah
Wilsonburg
Fcc
Anan ii Wies
Acquit deposed U S day chief continued on page one
Report continues from page one noting actions that led to a deposed U S day chief and references to withdrawal of liquor supplies. The article centers on a misconduct or leadership change tied to control over alcoholic supplies and the resulting acquittal or reinstatement context.
Prohibition Chief Faces Attack Over Mentality Claim
The chief defense counsel said any man who would accept the post of prohibition administrator should be examined for his mentality, asserting no man in the role can remain untarnished. He called the Green investigation a conspiracy to oust him from office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition
Green
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Logal Club
Rev
Arthur Thorn
Masonic Lodge
Lakes
Judge Seager
Paris
Harry L. Greenspon
Completa Campaigns
Hox
Blufield
Chrysler
Belgium
Costa Rica
Smyrna
West Indies
Tunis
United Market
Atock
Daily Telegraph
Bland Street
Boya
Padigo’s
Tabio
John Hetzel
Jefferson Street
Unisely
Busy Bee
Clyde
Sarver
Kirn
Ottyer
Alandust
Isao
Podiga Co. i —A
Joan
Perry
Brig
Dixin Tailoring Company
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield Normal and Business College
Tyler Street
W. H. Cunningham
Dixie Tailoring Company
Wrinceton Avenue
Militnery Bargains
Padigo's
Derking
Nobert Pennington
Robert Pennington, Jr
Ada
Blofield
Thereboad
Anya
Ferguson's
Pocahontas Huel Company
Miorting
Joe Holwat
French Crawford's
West Frederick Street
G. W. Strum
Princeton Road
Norfolk and Western Railway
A. Chrysler
Ulg
Mercer Garage
Cole's
Federal Street
EB. &, Todigo Co
Sik Hoso Mako Ideal Presente
Pedigo'arte
Asalo Jrices
Pedigo's
Pol
Western Union
Cole’s
I Cp
Qwdantat
Home Jewelry
St. Luke's Building
The
Henry Rodgin Co . Jewelers
Franklin
Godsey & Son
Princeton Ave
Seth Thomas
J. W. Waters CO
the Reliable Jewelers
Bluefield, W. Vas
General
U. S. Army
Hope Gas Head
Acquit
U.S. Day
Nawest
Mangus
Phillips Shoe CO
Bluefield, W. Va
Prohibition Administrator's Office
Isadore Cohen Co Jewelers
Federal St. Bluefield
Wva
Spadaleta
Plato
Mare
Rogers
Big Boys
M. G. Whitlow Hardware CO
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