Bluefield Business Notes and Local Notices
A mixed page item lists coal suppliers Pocahontas and Raven Red ash with weights and prices, a New Year event at the West Virginian, Bluefield awning and furnace details, and several notices. Also included are tax reminders, a Masonic funeral notice for Walter Woolwire, a police court bulletin, a garage fire incident, and staff changes at the Pocahontas division of Norfolk and Western railroad with George Woods named night chief dispatcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Lodge No
Masonic Temple
Walter J. Woolwire
Humphreys
John B. Ratcliffe
Dexter W. ¥Abor
Fred B. Mitchell
Reno D. Morgan
Roland FE. Dixon
Sidney B. Groseclose
Wn. E. Cash
Lester M. Carper
George Woods
Pocahonas
Norfolk and Western Railroad
H. H. Hale
Mr Woods
James Jones
Death comes suddenly to former Bluefield resident
J. L. Shepherd aged 67, former Bluefield resident and late of Sylvia, outside Beckley, died suddenly after visiting Beckley for Christmas with his brother. He had returned to Sylvia when notified of the death. Funeral arrangements followed the shocking event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. RR. Shepherd
Bluefeld Telephone Company
Beckley
J. L. Shepherd
Bluefield
Sylvia
Mr. Shepherd
Youth Loses Life in Fire at Eggleston
A sixteen year old, identified as Martin, died in a Pagies ton fire that destroyed the Martin residence and furnishings. The family barely escaped in night clothes as kerosene fueled an explosion during fire replenishment. His mother suffered severe burns and the church next door was saved by volunteers.
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Eggleston
Martin
Pagieston
Currou
Baptist Church
Economic Outlook Cautions Yet Bright Across Sectors
The 1925 outlook notes strong output in textiles and shoes and record automobile production. Coal rising, rail service improving, and electrification advancing. Finance shows rising savings and stock speculation risks, while foreign prospects improve and Locarno promises disarmament aided by better wages and activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York Stock Exchange
Oil giants expected to merge creating new firm
New York December 29 The New York Times reports another oil company merger is in the works. General Petroleum Company and Union 601 Company of California are poised to join, forming a new enterprise with total assets around 231000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Times
Cay
General Petroleum Company
Union 601 Company
California
Lions Invite Kiwanis Dance In Low Attendance Meeting
In a sparsely attended Lions Club gathering James Elmer Brown played piano while members sang. Bob Lowder reported four relief cases from the welfare committee prior to Christmas and the group was told to continue aid until funds run out. Jim Motes invited Lions and guests to a Kiwanis dance at the West Virginian Hotel during the officers installation and ladies night. January’s Carnation committee name was announced with Lawson as chairman and members Pop and Tom Johnson Marl Baker Harry Batley H. E. Shedd Lucky Rebell and Jim Motes listed as guests.
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Lions Club
James Elmer Brown
Charity Department
Welfare Committee
Bob Lowder
Jim Motes
Kiwanis Club
Carnation
Lawson
Pop
Tom Johson
Marl Baker
Asheville
Harry Batley
H. E. Shedd
Lucky “Rebell
Arbitration bone of contention in hard coal strike
The dispute centers on Markie’s arbitration plan versus the Roosevelt conciliation board model. Operators question public accountant reviews of company books, while miners leader John L. Lewis and operators chief Inglis press for continued negotiations to reach a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charman Markie
Conciliation Board
Roosevelt Commission
Markie
Theattke
John L. Lewis
W. W. Inglis
Man Charged With Carrying Matches in Coal Mine
Webb Moore of the Wolf Summit Coal Company was arrested in Clarksburg West Virginia for carrying matches in a mine under the closed light system. Magistrate C L Ford set a hearing after bond was posted. a fine of 10 to 100 dollars is provided by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Va
Webb Moore
Wolf Summit Coal Company
Thomas McCormick
C. L. Ford
Moore
Air pilots recover from cold on flight to Miami
Nashville report says pilots thawed faces and feet after a cold morning flight. The four all metal Southhord airplanes regrouped at Michigan Field, aiming to depart for Montgomery then on toward Miami, continuing the freighter airways route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Miami
Freert « Airways
Michigan Field
Air Fitv
Montgomery
Ala
Col Coolidge Shows Steady Improvement
Plymouth Vermont December 30 193 The condition of Col John C Coolidge father of the president showed continued improvement today He is still unable to use his legs the use of which he lost recently His heart action notably improved Dr Albert W Cram his physician reported tonight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
John C. Coolidge
Lbert W. Cram
How Doctors Treat Colds and Flu
Physicians and druggists now recommend Calotabs to break up a cold or grippe. One or two Calotabs at bedtime with water purify the system without salts or nausea, and next morning the cold vanishes with a hearty breakfast awaiting. Family package with directions available for 35 cents at any drug store.
Don't Scrap Church But Make It More Useful
Chicago reports at Evanston conference of graduates urge youth to keep church alive and useful. Speakers assert God is found beyond Bible, criticize church leadership, and call for a church that speaks to industrial crises and racial issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Evanston
Rh. W. Metcraft
Harvard
Jesus
Halford Lunecock
Methodist Episcopalian Publications
John Krox
Emory University
Georgia
Amer ‘Ca
Dorothy Gray
Phillipe Univversity
Enid
Okla
Enir
T of
Worsh'n
Greeley
Cole
Eliiott
University of Wichtean
Forty Two Bodies Taken From Mine In Mexico
Bogies Pass Texas reports forty two bodies recovered from a Mexican National Railway coal mine in Palan Coahuila after a Saturday explosion. A score of miners were seriously injured. many others may remain in the mine. The blast likely started when a miner's safety lane broke and ignited gas. Palan lies about 85 miles from Eagle Pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogies Pass
Texas
Mexican National Railway
Palan
Tuberculosis Hospital Opens in Monongalia County
Morvantown West Virginia December 30 funds and labor from civic groups and businesses enabled completion of the Monongalia county tuberculosis sanitarium. Dedication exercises are planned today with the hospital open for inspection and immediate admission of patients tomorrow. The sanatorium in the Cheat mountain range six miles from the city can care for twenty four patients and sponsors plan a second unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
W. Va
Monongalia County
Cheat Mountain Range
Lincoln Highway West of Pittsburg To Be Finished By 1926
Harrisburg officials say the Lincoln highway west of Pittsburg will be completed by end of 1926. The route will relocate from Pittsburg to Rochester and pass Crafton Frenkfort Springs then cross toward West Virginia near Hookstown.
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Harrisburg
W. H. Contell
Henry Tranvor
Good Roads Committee
Pittsburg
Police Court Handles Busy November Cases
Police court in November saw 101 cases with 25 traffic and 7 prohibition violations. Of those, 77 were convicted, 20 dismissed, 4 appealed, generating 2120 dollars in revenue from traffic, prohibition, and other offenses. The report notes personnel changes and details of offenses and assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd O. Bennett
O. A. Akers
H. G. Cooper
United States
Bluefield Water Works Ordered to Extend Service and Fire Hydrants
The court directs Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Co to lay 1200 feet of six inch distribution mains from Garden Drive and Oakhurst Avenue to Mountain View, install five five inch hydrants, and charge current city rates. City Manager Bennett questions the commission’s demand for city or third party deposits to finance the extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Water Works and Improvemnt Company
City of
Bluefield
Garden Drive
Oakhurst Avenue
Edgewood Road
Groveland Street
Mountain View
Mplnefid
Bennett
Public Service Commission
Buefield
Water improvements spark debate on municipal finance
In Bluefield a discussion centers on whether the city should finance water system improvements or support a private water company. Mr. Nett urges the city to create its own water utility, while Mr. Bennett warns charter limits and extra staff costs make city financing uneconomical. He argues ownership of the plant could reduce taxpayer exposure, especially in the Montvale Addition where water needs for homes and fire protection loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nett
Uefield
Watt Company
Bennett
Bluefield
Montvale
Senator Denies Being Suitor Edith Burton
New York December 30 A B Lewis former Utah state senator denied being a suitor of Edith Burton the stenographer and attacked a Cowan letter accusing blackmail He said Burton did not plot to gain 100000 and claimed he is land poor Cowan faces possible first degree murder indictment by District Attorney Dodd of Brooklyn over threats and alleged blackmail筋
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New York
A. B. Lewis
Utah
Ith Burton
Harry V. Cowan
Miss Burton
Lewis
Cowan
Mr. Lewis
Ste
Dodd
Brooklyn
Alabama Gridders Face Stiff Pasadena Workout
Alabama football players endured hard practices in Pasadena ahead of the January first showdown with Washington. Coach Wade plans lighter drills tomorrow as the Crimson Tide prepare for the New Year’s Day game and report no injuries. Washington's squad arrives with optimism despite Ear l Pape missing due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Cal
Dee
University of Alabama
University of Washington
Crimson
Ear
Pape
Gan
Miss Amelia Fulcher Visits Richmond Aunts
Personal note states Miss Amelia Fulcher of Richmond Virginia visiting her aunts Mrs. J. F. Fox of Oakhurst Avenue and Mrs. Thomas F. E. Peery of Ramsey Street.
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Amelia Fulcher
Richmond, Va
J. F. Fox
Oakhurst Avenue
Thomas FE. Peery
Ramsey Street
Escapes Death by Narrow Margin on Freight Run
L H Ball, a Pocahontas division brakeman, narrowly escaped death from gas fumes in a monkey house on a Norfolk and Western manifest freight. He was found unconscious in the head-end location between Alnwick and Vivian, later revived at Bluefield Sanitarium after several hours.
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Monkey House
L. H. Ball
Pocahontas Division
Williamson
Bluefield
Ball
Manifest Freight No
Norfolk and Western
Alnwick
Pali
Vivian
Pinefield Sanitarium
Campaign to boost reserve forces budget request
Washington reports a campaign by the reserve officers association to obtain from Congress an increase of 1,470,000 over budget estimates for organized reserve elements of the army. Of this, 760,000 would fund uniforms for second lieutenants newly commissioned in the reserve corps and training units. The current budget shows 3,667,400 for reserve forces, 7,000 less than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Reserve Officers’ Association
Congress
Hung Jury In Yapp And Helsel Case
A jury failed to reach a verdict in the Yapp and Helsel case after a trial starting at 2 pm. The defendants faced charges for sending two Princeton boys to obtain whiskey, with bonds set at 1000 dollars each for their January retrial before Squire Kitts. Helsel and Yapp also face unrelated federal prohibition charges in Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Helsel
Poly Bytole Lowing
Princeton
H. B
Squire Kitts
Helee
Yapp
United States District Court
Bluefield
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City Coal Company
Service Coal Company
Menta
New Service
Stewart Street
Toe Inn
Kirkwood Lynch
Bill Singletos
Virginia
Bluefield Awning & Furnace Co
Gearaston
Mike
Burton
Botspevain
Quaker
Pocahontas Building
Colonial Tre
Bie
Cruise Bros
West Virginian
Coal Co
John W. Haldren
The
Grateful Jones
Cumberland Road
Boy Scouts
Dr. J. B. Nelson
Community
A. D. Christian
George Vergos
Lillian Jones
Hagers
Bluefield Avenue
Central Fire Station
P. W. Bowman
Princeton Ave
WM. H. Carr
Osteopath
Coal & Coke
Rea
R. L. Morris
Bluefield, W. Va
Tecal
Aliff Transfer CO
Giuefield Ave
Thomas St
Bluefield Hardware Co
J. B. Eades
Osteopathic
Luefield
Harry L. Greenspot
N. Y
Jas. G. Litz, Agt
Suite
Commercial Bank
Telephone
P. D. Drawer
Altamont
LIONS
Charity Department of Welfare
Col. Coolidge
Black Pace
de Soto, Mo
Edith Burton
Alabama
National Bank
Our Christmas Club
Bluefield National
BuveFrie
U.d. W.va
William Rogers
Rogers
M. G. Whitlow Hardware Co
Princeton Avenue
Helsel Gage
Bellan Packater
Cerne
DR. J. S. Comrun
Biupfield, W. VA
Modykoontz Drug CO
East End
ACY
Fairview
Bland
South Streets
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