Local Coal and Goods Advertised in Pocahontas Area News
Bluefield and Pocahontas merchants offer Raven Red Ash and Mohawk coal with door delivery and special Xmas prices. Kalin Tailoring and Pedigo's feature spring openings and fittings. Used cars, bricklayers, and a Charleston fair association annual meeting are announced. Williams pleads guilty to liquor possession. Bluefield storage yard sale planned. Pocahontas coal output for December tallies reach 16.46 million net tons for 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Coal Co
Pocahontas
Kahn
Indianapolis
Pedrigo's
City managers plan tested gasoline and street moves
Bluefield officials approved recommendations from City Manager Ridley at the regular board meeting. Plans include testing all gasoline sold in Bluefield after complaints of poor quality, evaluating Lawrence avenue abandonment and FBI avenue improvements, and state-borne Huntpraving Hill avenue costs. November city report distributed. directors toured the new municipal building after adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Avenue
Bluefeld Colored Institute
FBI Avenue
Huntpraving Hill Avenue
Eity
Stromg
Bluuefield
Bluefield
Ridley
IgasoHnea
News of Colored Folk Preaching at A. M. E. Church
A notice announces preaching at the A. M. E. church on Wilson street during the week led by Rev Spruill of Gary West Virginia. Also advertising furnished rooms for rent with inquire René reader preferred location call 1083 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Street
Spruill
Gary
W. Va
Rene Leer
Huntington Justices Refuse to Recognize 1924 Plate Tags
Huntington officials will not recognize road commission tags used to summon owners for 1924 license plate violations. Magistrate G C Withrow said warrants or escorted arrests are required, challenging the tagging practice amid 300 tagged owners with few fines already imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Justices of the Peace
State Gvoad Commission
G. C. Withrow
L. R. Vin
State Road Commission
Lim
Withrow
Pone
Levi Jonco
Guyandotte
Salt
Tragedy and sermons mark Bluefield church scene
A family tragedy in Bluefield Va layers sorrow as a mother dies from poison while three children remain in hospital. The story notes the husband, Mattie Clackwell Lambert, employed at a mattress factory, and relatives in Bluefield and nearby states. Dr. J Layton Mauze delivers afternoon and evening sermons at Westminster Church, reflecting on Lazarus and spiritual life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lambert
Lambert
Tilda Blackwell
Montrose Street
Virginia
Bluefield
Pierce Blackwell
Greenville
Greenville, Fenn
Stuart Blackwell
Roanoke
John and Pierce Blackwell
Truby Lambert
Thelma
Elmo
Billy
King
Walter
Christian Church
Graham Mattress
O. A. Metcalf
Norfolk and Western
J. Layton Mauze
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Dr. Mauze
Westminster
Lazarus
Jesus
Maune
Mary
Martha
Lazarus Jesus
Mauze
Joseph
Potiphar
Joseph of Old
Record Car Loadings Break All Time Norfolk and Western Year 1924
Norfolk and Western Railway shattered all earlier records in 1924 with total car loadings exceeding 1. y4d,720 and coal and coke loadings at 633,901, up 50,611 from 1922. Coal dumpings at Lambert's Point reached 6,626,243 tons, surpassing Virginian and Chesapeake and Ohio figures, as overall tonnage climbed and larger cars replaced smaller ones. December totals were Norfolk and Western 42,573 tons and 16,654 cars. Virginian 424,204 tons. Chesapeake and Ohio 9,743 tons.
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Norfolk and Western Railway
Norfolk and Western
Lambert's Point
Chesaupeake
Ohio Trailway
Virginian
Chesnpeake
Ohio
Chesapeake and Ohio
Commerce Street Progress After Elevator Demolition
The elevator serving the Law and Commerce building annex was wrecked, and Commerce Street begins a neater appearance. Contractor H. A. Lucas crews are cleaning the area, with paving planned next spring for the section adjacent to the building.
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Law and Commerce
Commercal Street
H. A. Lucas
Must Have License If You Drive Auto
West Virginia motorists face state law requiring an operators license for drivers of cars and a chauffeur license for hired drivers. Officer G I Buchanan says 300,000 residents operate without permits and a statewide campaign will verify licenses. Beginning January 9 he will check locally from 818 First National Bank building. apply to avoid court action.
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Saita Atute
G. I. Buchanan
Buchanan
West Virginia
Virginia
State Road Commission
Huchanan
National Bank
Bluefield
Meeting of Southern West Virginia Chiropractors Attended
The Southern West Virginia Chiropractors Association held the first meeting of the year at Dr J P Andersons offices in this city. Dr William Cassell presided as chair. Speakers included Dr A C Cochran Northfork Dr Ward Martin Bluefield Va Dr J P Andrews Bluefield Dr G A Havachek War Dr Georgia B Smithson Princeton and Dr William B Cassell who spoke on advancing the profession for better service. The next meeting will be in Princeton with date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern West Virginia Chiropractora Association
J. P. Anderwa
William Cassell
A. C. Cochran
Northfork
Ward Martin
Bluefield
J. P. Andrews
G. A. Ha
Legion Dance Friday Night At the Dugout
The American Legion plans a big dance Friday from 8 to 2 at the dugout with Huntington's Davidson's Orchestra providing music. The nine man group, based in Huntington, is hailed as one of the area’s best orchestras, expected to draw a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Ynnece
George Williams
Patrick Conny
Bluefield
American Legion
Huntington
Luntington
The
Legion Dance Committee
Nony
Local Orchestra Hailed as Premier Dance Night
The community orchestra has spent heavily to secure Davidsons for next Friday night. Audiences are assured the performance will be among the best orchestras to have played in the city, with strong expectations for a memorable dance event.
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B. M
Be. A. Eubanks
Bunt
Preliminary hearing in Sproles case continued
The preliminary hearing of E F Sproles for manslaughter in the death of 15 year old Mabel Waller, crushed by a truck on Bland Street, was continued. Sproles remains free on $2500 bond. hearing reset for January 3 before Squire Henry H. Kitts.
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E. F. Sproles
Mabel Waller
Bland Street
Sproles
Squire Henry H. Kitts
Automobile Fire Stops Before Damage at West Street Lot
An automobile owned by Henry Perking caught fire at box 21 near Federal and Ratelzh streets Tuesday evening about 7 10 o clock. Firemen arrived after flames were extinguished and no damage occurred to the machine. It was the first call firemen had received in several days. City foreman answered on man.
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Federal and
Ratelzh Streets
Henry Perking
Ten Traffic Violators Fined In City Court Showdown
Ten persons charged with speeding and running by street cars while discharging passengers appeared in city police court last night. Each faced a minimum fine of 10 dollars and a warning that a second offense would hit harder. It was the largest arraignment in the city under the traffic ordinance during the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warnis
Ths
Traffic campaign ends as speeders rise in Cocoa
A week after authorities publicized a traffic enforcement campaign, few reckless drivers were found, but once publicity ceased, motorist speed increased. Chief Dillon warned that from now on officers would actively enforce the ordinance, noting the shift in Cocoa’s streets.
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Dillon
Europe
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Bowers Coal Co
Rt. O. M
Glenwood Park
J. F. Shrewsbury
H. FL
West Virginian
Watta Bros. Co
Tynehburg
Harry J. Creatham
Axsarea
Kalin Tatloring
Mr. Ferrer
Pedigo
Mercer Coal Company
Gee, I
Smith
Thotels
Wmitcheld
Sampes
Kaya Tought
Watts Bros .O
Harry Fh Cheatham
Espb. Werrel
Kalin Tailoring Co
Vedigo
Riday
Frogant Homes
South Bluefield
Oliver
Blue Field
Fort
West Virginia Association of Fairs Haseen
5S. C. Denham
Kanawha Hotel
Charleston
Scottish Tite Cathedral
Call W. M. Ferguson
Els
Pedigo Co
Ferrell
Florida Fruit Association
Appalachian Mower Company
Menry
Atkins
Princeton Ave
Harry F. Jones
Byniems.— Tax Service
Bradwane
DR. N. M
Honaker
Dept
Sture
WM. H. Carr
Metto
Bland
Paoue
Rierson Dentist
Fay Vaso
J. B. Eades
Hes
Phese
James Stott
Grand Piano Co
Bradmesa
R, L, Morris
Bluefield, W. Va
Altamont
Henry Rodgin Company Jewelers
8. C
Tags Road Commission
Mercer Funeral Home
Modern Funeral Establishment
Harry L. Greenspon
Genertising
Bradmavn
Zemo
Hall Radio Supply Co
Bradmapn
Kent & Kent
Cor
North and Jefferies St
J. W. Wade
Princeton
W. V
Bluefield Gas & Power Co
Bland St
Norfolk & Western
Point
Commerce Street
Scott
Woolf &B Bowne
Bloomfeld, H
Legion
Durden
Pape
Isadore Cohen Company Jewelers
Federal St. Ritz Bldg
West Virginian Hotel
Miss Sue
Isadore Cohen
Jewelers
CUE
DR. J
Ss. Compton
Bluefield, W.A
Goodykoonts Drug Company
Three Good Drug Stores
East End Pharmacy
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield Pharmacy
Hivefald Ave
Fairview Pharmacy
Bland and
South Streets
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