Bluefield area coal and trade notices and dances
Miscellaneous Bluefield notices list coal sellers with contact numbers, product lines, and prices for Red Ash Pocahontas coal plus lump and egg options. Also advertised are tailoring openings, a furniture and foods stock sale, a Legion dance with live orchestra, hotel exhibitions, rent notices, and a storage-yard sale. The piece notes a year end coal production drop but high annual output in the Pocahontas district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Coal Co
Pocahontas
Kahn Tailoring
Salta
Kahn
Indianapolis
Pedizo's
Gasoline Tests Ordered After City Manager's Recommendation
City directors approve manager recommendations following public input at the latest meeting. Lawrence avenue vacation and Hill avenue improvements advance with state financing for Hill avenue. Profiles of affected property to be sent to the state as tentative agreement. Gasoline testing apparatus purchased. future tests for water to be conducted under city laboratory supervision. November municipal report distributed. directors inspected progress at the new municipal building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Avenue
Bluefield Colored Institute
Hill Avenue
Bluefield
Ridley
City J Laboratory
Preaching at Zion Church Wilson Street This Week
There will be preaching at the A M E Zion church on Wilson street all this week led by Rev. S N Spruill of Gary West Virginia. Furnished rooms for rent, general location. Respectful inquiries. Wall phone 1083 L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. IM. E. “Zion Church
Wilson Street
S. N.spruill
Gary
W. Va
Huntington Justices Refuse Road Commission Tag Enforcement
In Huntington W Va magistrates G C Withrow and Levi Jones said road commission agents cannot arrest without warrants for cars with 1924 license plates. They noted 3600 tagged owners had applied for 1925 licenses and most were fined in court after verifying license compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuntington
W. Va
Jan
G.pj
Justices of the Peace
Huntington
State Road Commission
G. C. Withrow
L. R. Via
Withrow
Levi Jones
Guyandotte
Zenso Soap Promises Clear Skin In Easy Routine
An old advertisement touts Zenso Soap as a acne and blemish remover. It claims the product clears skin without day or night application and lists prices and the distributor details.
Tragic poisoning shocks Bluefield community
The Lambert home in Bluefield reports a fatal poison incident after three children fall ill from carbolic acid and rat poison. The mother died after bedside prayers with husband and seven children, while the four surviving children remain hospitalized. Local church sermons by Dr. J Layton Mauze offer spiritual reflections on life and faith, with services daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lambert
Lambert
Tilda Blackwell
Montrose Street
Virginia
Bluefield
Rev
Pierce Blackwell
Greenville
Graham Mattress
O. A. Metcalf
Metcalf
Mattie Blackwell
Lamberts
Norton
Wattress
Birefield
Norfolk and Western
J. Layton Mauze
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Dr. Mauze
Westminster
Lazarus
Jesus
Maize
Mary
Martha
Mauze
Joseph
Potiphar
Joseph of Old
Norfolk and Western sets 1924 car loadings record
Norfolk and Western Railway reports shattered all prior marks in 1924 with 1 64420 cars loaded surpassing 1917 peak. Coal and coke loadings hit 633 901 tons, up 50 611 from 1923, while Lambert's Point coal dumps reached 6 620 243 tons. Total line tonnage likely exceeds 1917, aided by larger freight cars replacing smaller ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western Railway
Norfolk and Western
Lambert's Point
Virginian and
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Virginian
Chesapeake and Ohio
Chesapeake Land Ohio
Commerce Street Receives Cleaner Appearance After Elevator Wreck
The elevator used by construction forces at the Law and Commerce building is wrecked and Commerce Street is being cleared. Contractor H. A. Lucas crews are tidying the site and expect to pave the adjacent unpaved section early next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avpmex
Law and Commerce
Commerce Street
H. A. Lucas
State traffic licenses urged by Buchanan in Bluefield
West Virginia drivers face state law on operators and chauffeur licenses. Officer Buchanan says 306000 motorists operate without state permits and a campaign will require all car or truck drivers to hold licenses. Beginning Thursday January 5 officials will check local territory. apply at 313 First National Bank building to obtain licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Bk. Buchanan
Buchanan
West Virginia
Virginia
State Road Commission
Meeting Chiropractors Attend West Virginia Association
The Southern West Virginia Chiropractors Association held its New Year meeting at Dr. J. P. Anderna’s offices in this city. Presiding was Dr. William Cassell with strong attendance. Speakers included Dr. A. C. Cachran Northfork Dr. Ward Martin Bluefield Va Dr. J. P. Andrews Bluefield Dr. G. A. Havachek Wer Dr. Georgia B. Smithson Princeton and Dr. William Cassell. The next meeting will be at Princeton with date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AML
B. M
B. A. Eubanks
Association of Fairs
West Virginia Association of Fairs
S. C. Denham
Kanawha Hotel
Charleston
W. Va
Southern
West Virginia
Chiro Practors Association
J. P. Anderna
William Cassell
A. C. Cachran
Northfork
Ward Nartin
Bluefield
J. P. Andrews
G. A. Havachek
Wer
Georgia B. Smithson
Princeton
William B. Cassel
Legion Dance Friday Night at the Dugout
The American Legion plans a big dance Friday from 9 to 2 at the dugout with Davidson’s Orchestra of Huntington providing music. The nine‑man ensemble is praised as one of the best in Huntington with strong crowd anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Morkc
Davidson
Florida Fruit Association
Sweet
Jose
George Williams
Patrick Count
Bluefield
Squire A
American Legion
Wuntington
Dantean orchestras expected to wow next Friday crowd
A townsfolk report notes the hz beat orchestras for the Dantes have incurred a large expense to secure Daidians. Audiences will hear them next Friday and likely agree it is among the best orchestras to have played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dantes
Pleht
Cltre
Preliminary hearing continued in Sproles murder case
The preliminary hearing for E F Sproles on a manslaughter charge in the death of Mabel Walker, a 15 year old girl crushed by a truck on Bland Avenue, was continued. Bond remained at 1000 with the hearing rescheduled for January 12 before Judge Henry B. Kitts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F.j 'Sproses
Mantlauchier
Mabel Walker
Sproljes
Fouive Henry BH. Kitts
Sproles
Bond
Automobile Fire Extinguished Before Damage to Car
City foreman answered alarm from box 21 at Federal and Nalitt streets Tuesday at 7 20 p m. An automobile owned by Henry Perkins caught fire but flames were beaten out before firemen arrived and before any damage to the machine occurred. It was the first fire call in several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal and Nalitt
Ten Traffic Violators Fined in Police Court Parade
Ten persons charged with speeding and running by street cars while discharging passengers were tried in police court last night. Each defendant received a minimum fine of 10 dollars with a warning that a second offense would draw the limit. It was the largest arraignment of traffic violators since the campaign began.
Town enforces 3/3 ordinance after publicity blitz
During the first week after enforcement started, observers noted cases of fast reckless driving near Jetter as publicity faded. Chief Tins said action would be taken by Rio department members as sufficient warnings had been given. Cocoa was introduced into the area long ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio
Pape's Cold Compound Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound rapidly relieves colds with the first dose providing relief and subsequent doses breaking up the cold. It emphasizes ease of use, no quinine, and domestic safety. The pill is pitched as affordable at thirty five cents and guaranteed by druggists.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bowers Coal Co
Cosh
Glenwood Park
J. F. Shrewsbury
BR. F. D
Hotel West Virginian
Watts Bros. Co
Lynchburg
Warry
Merrer Coal Company
Pocahontas Cos
Geo
Smith
Watts ‘Bros Co
Id Surceas Brands
Harry H. Cheatham
E. P. Ferrer
Kain Tailoring Co
Pedigo’s |Ec
Et Elecant Momes
South Bluefield
Oliver
Essex Coach
Blue Field Garage
Port Office
W. M. Ferguson
Kaba Tailoring
Kaba Tailoring Co
Pedigo Cao
E. B. Fer
Kitts
Williams
Aopkca
Sutur
Pralachian Tower Company
Fis of
Klaefelyd
Pew
Parahontas
Het Tone
Tthe Pocahontosa
Atkins
Princeton Ave
Harry F. Jones
Auditor Systems— Tax Service
Aud
Bredwann
DR. N. M
Hawaker
Bisg
WM. H
West
Virginis
Bland &F
Footie
N. E. Rierson
Fay Vasoana Bank
tSrinceton Avenue
DR. J. B. Eades
Mayer Balldrog
W. VL
Bes. Phese
James Stott
St Grand Piano Co
Bradmann Bidg
R. L. Morris
Altamont
THE
Henry Rodgin Company Jewelera
Mercer Funeral Home
Bland Street
Modern Funeral Establishment
Harry L. Greenspon
Gybertising
Idena
Bradmanno Hildy
B. C
Tags Road Commission
Hall Radio Supply Co
Bradmann
Kent
Cor
North and
Jefferson St
J. W. Wade
W.va
L. A. Pine
Bluefield Gas & Power Co
Bland St
Artholds
Norfolk & Western
Point
Scott
Mocmifle
WN. J
E. F. Sproles
Durden
Pape
Isadore Cohen Company Jewelers
Federal St. Ritz Bldg
West Virginian Hotel
Miss Sue
Isadore Cohen
Jewelers
Bluefield, W. VA
Goodykoonts Drug Company
Three Good Drug Stores
East End
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield Pharmacy
Bluefald Ave
Fairview Pharmacy
Bland and
South Streets
Lét
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