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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1920
Page
11
Lucille Vernoff alias Ruth Jones, a nineteen year old, is allegedly the leader of a burglary gang blamed for Hyde Park robberies totaling 100000 dollars. Chicago police pursue her as authorities in multiple cities connect her to the spree.
December 25 1910 Princeton Bureau reports extreme mail flow with heavy incoming and outgoing parcels. Deliveries rely on motorcycles drays and autos as offices struggle to prevent a mail blockade. County court records show several marriages licensed amid busy holiday period. A parcel post novelty arrives a steel case labeled eggs and fragile raising questions on security and handling.
Mrs. J Frank Watson died at her Big Vein home near Pocahontas aged about forty two and was interred in Pittsylvania county after a Baptist funeral led by Rev W R Rickman. Pocahontas Lodge No 240 A F and A M elected Lilburn B Ward worshipful master and other officers. L L Ashworth bought an interest in Pocahontas Motor Co. Read also local illness and visits among residents.
The Rector of St. Dunstan's calls for churches to close on Sunday and stay open on weekdays. He argues Sunday work releases restorations and frees clergy for district duties while many use Sunday for recreation. A West Central Africa conference also declares men may eat with their mother-in-law.
The regular annual meeting of Flat Top National Bank shareholders will be held at the bank in Bluefield West Virginia on Tuesday January 11 1921 at 10 oclock a m for election of directors and any other legal business. Signed E T Tyree cashier.
A grocery store advertises a major sale to reduce stock before inventory. It promises unmatched weekly prices in Bluefield with over a hundred bargains on high quality foods and ready service. Orders for Christmas goods are urged now.
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