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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1925
Page
11
Bluefield notices advertise Pocahontas and Red Ash coal deliveries from City Coal Co and Mercer Coal Co with prompt service and weighed loads. Kahn Tailoring promotes spring openings and fit trials. Other items include store for sale, wooden cars, and a public notice from Local No. 10. Coal output figures note 1916 as a banner year for the Pocahontas district.
City manager recommendations on vacating Lawrence avenue and improving Hill avenue were approved. Profiles of affected property were prepared for state submission. State will bear Hill avenue improvement costs. Residents urged testing of all Bluefield gasoline. city to test for water under new lab supervision. November report distributed. directors toured the new municipal building.
Rev. H. Spruill of Gary West Virginia leads weeklong services at the A. M. E. Zion Church on Wilson Street with nightly sermons and emphasis on colored folk. Furnished rooms for rent in a respectful location are available. inquire by calling 1083-1.
In Huntington on January 6, justices G C Withrow and Levi Jones said they would not recognize road commission tags directing owners to court for 1924 license plate violations. Prosecutor L R Via supported the stance noting magistrates may arrest with warrants or escort violators to court. Of 300 tagged owners since January none were fined, all had applied for 1925 licenses.
The Lambert family faced a deadly crisis as Mrs Mattie Blackwell Lambert and three of her children were treated after exposure to rat poison belived to be in the home for years. The tragedy unfolds with a farewell note and lingering questions about the toxic substance.
The Norfolk and Western Railway set new records in 1924 with total car loadings reaching 944,726, surpassing the 1917 peak. Coal and coke loadings reached 633,901, up 50,611 from 1923, while total other loadings were 360,825. Lambert’s Point coal dumps totaled 6,626,243 tons, higher than Virginian and Chesapeake and Ohio figures.
The elevator serving the Law and Commerce building annex has been wrecked and Commerce street is being cleaned by H. A. Lucas’ forces. Early spring paving is planned for the section next to the building.
Shaded chiffon negligees showcased with dark toned hems in a fashion feature. The piece emphasizes rich color depth and elegant draping for evening wear.
Westminister Presbyterian hears Dr Mauze deliver afternoon and evening talks this week on Lazarus and Joseph. He compares biblical miracles to spiritual awakening and urges full surrender to Jesus. Services at 3 PM and 7 30 PM.
West Virginia motorists face state law on operators and chauffeur licenses. Officer G E Buchanan says 500000 drivers lack permits. A campaign starts January 9 with checks planned. apply at the First National Bank building for $13. Local motorists should note state versus Bluefield city licenses.
The Southern West Virginia Chiropractors Association opened its new year with a well attended meeting at Dr J P Andrews office in this city. Dr William Cassell presided and members heard talks on profession advancement and better service from Dr A C Cochran Dr Ward Martin Dr J P Andrews Dr G A Havachek Dr Georgia B Smithson and Dr William B Cassell. The next meeting will be in Princeton with date to be announced.
The American Legion plans a large dance at the dugout Friday from 9 to 2 with Davidson's Orchestra of Huntington providing nine skilled musicians. The Huntington quartet is hailed as one of the best orchestras to perform there, aiming to draw a big crowd.
The best orchestras for dances have spent a large sum to secure Dasidions, and they anticipate strong attendance next Friday night. City residents are urged to attend to hear one of the finest ensembles to have performed locally.
The manslaughter case against E F Sproles over the death of 15 year old Mabel Waller after she was crushed by a truck on Bland Street was adjourned. Sproles remains free on $2500 bond renewed Tuesday, with the hearing moved to January before Squire Henry B Kitts.
City foreman answered a call from Box 21 at Federal and Raleigh on Tuesday at 7 30 PM. An automobile owned by Henry Perkins caught fire but flames were put out before firemen arrived, causing no damage and marking the first call in several days.
Ten persons charged with speeding and passing streetcars while discharging passengers were tried in city police court. Each received a minimum fine of 10 dollars and a warning that a second offense would bring the limit. It was the largest arraignment under the traffic ordinance campaign to date.
A city traffic campaign previously publicized to enforce the ordinance yielded few instances of fast driving. After publicity stopped, motorist speeds reportedly increased, prompting Chief Dillon to announce further department action. Cocoa first entered Europe 400 years ago in 1709.
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