Bluefield Area Advertisements and Coal Trade Notes
A compilation of Bluefield area notices and coal trade items lists shop openings and offerings from Watts Bros Co and Pedigo’s, tailoring services by Kahn in Indianapolis, plus Mercier Coal Company and Mercer Coal Company ads. Local auctions, rentals, car listings, and a police arrest are noted alongside production figures for the Pocahontas field for December and the year 1916 as a peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahostas
Pocahontas
City board approves manager recommendations on Lawrence avenue
The Bluefield board of directors approved the city manager's recommendations at the last meeting. They discussed vacating Lawrence avenue through the Bluefield Colored Institute property and improving Hill avenue with state funding. Gasoline tests for water will begin under city laboratory supervision, after the manager secured testing equipment at low cost. The November municipal report was distributed and directors later toured the new city building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors
Lawrence Avenue
Bluefield Colored Institute
Hill Avenue
Bluefield
Ridley
There will be preaching at the A. M. E. Zion church
There will be preaching all week at the A. M. E. Zion church on Wilson Street led by Rev. 8 H Spruill of Gary. Rooms for rent furnished to gentlemen preferred full location. Call phone 1083 L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. E. Zion Church
Wilson Street
H. Spruill
Gary
Road Commission Tags Spark Huntington Court Challenge
Huntington officials refuse to recognize state road commission tags used to summon drivers over 1924 license plates. Magistrate G C Withrow and Prosecuting Attorney L R Via say warrants or escort arrests are required for enforcement. About 300 tagged drivers since year start show 1925 license applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Justice’s Office
Withrow
Guyandotte
Tragic poison case links mother to hospital three children
A Bluefield tragedy centers on a mother who allegedly fed acid to her three young children, leaving a death note of romantic sorrow. The four surviving Lambert children include Thelma fourteen Elmo thirteen Billy nine and Walter seven. Mr Lambert and his wife Mattie Blackwell had moved from Norton to Bluefield where he worked as a factory foreman and later Norfolk and Western employee. The motive remains unclear and no funeral plans were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imbert
Fg Barat JSON
Lambert
Tilda Blackwell
Montrose Street
Virginia
Bluefield
Rev Pierce Blackwell
Greenville, Tenn
Stuart Blackwell
Roanoke
John and
Pierce Blackwell
Blue
Truby Lamb
Thelma
Elmo
Billy
Walter
Graham Mattress
O. A. Medcalf
Metcalf
Mattie Blackwell
Lamberts
Norton
Norfolk and Western
Sermons by Dr. J Layton Mauze Draw Westminister Congregation
Large crowds listen intently as Dr J Layton Mauze preaches at Westminster Presbyterian church this week. The messages focus on Lazarus and the stone of indifference and urge complete surrender to Jesus as master and overseer. Afternoon talks at three and evenings at 7 30 emphasize practical lessons from Joseph and living faith.
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J. Layton Mauze
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Dr. Mauze
Westminster
Lazarus
Jesus
Joseph
Potiphar
God
Norfolk and Western car loadings break 1924 records
The Norfolk and Western Railway set new 1924 highs with 444,726 car loadings, surpassing the wartime peak of 1917 by 8,660. Coal and coke loadings reached 633,901, up 5,611 from 1923, while total 1924 tonnage likely exceeds 1917 figures as fleet capacity expanded and larger cars replace 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
Commerce Street Tidied Up After Annex Construction
The elevator used by the Law and Commerce building project has been wrecked and Commerce Street around the annex is being cleaned. Contractor H. A. Lucas crews will pave the remaining section of the street early next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Commerce
Commerce Street
H. A. Lucas
Shaded Chiffon Evening Negligee Described in Detail
The piece notes shaded chiffon creates a refined evening negligee with a dark hemline effect. It emphasizes the fabric’s color depth and elegance for formal wear.
License required for driving in West Virginia
G E Buchanan state traffic officer warns drivers that a state operators license and a chauffeur license are mandatory for all car and truck operation. About 300000 WV motorists lack permits as of yesterday, with a campaign to enforce licensing beginning January 9. Apply at 313 First National Building to obtain the required licenses. Local motorists should not confuse state permits with Bluefield city licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A& State
G. E. Buchanan
Buchanan
West Virginia
Virginia
State Road Commission
First National Building
Bluefield
Meeting Chiro Practors Association Holds First Meeting
The Southern West Virginia Chiro Practors Association held its first meeting of the year at Dr. J. P. Andrews in the city. Dr. William Cassell presided as chairman and a strong turnout heard talks from Dr. A C Cochran, Dr. Ward Martin, Dr. J P Andrews, Dr. G A Havachek, Dr. Georgia B. Smithson, and Dr. William Cassell on advancing the profession and service to humanity. The next session will be in Princeton with date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
West Virginia
Chiro Practors Association
J. P. Anderws
Wiliam Cassell
A. C. Cochran
Northfork
Ward Martin
Bluefield
J. P. Andrews
G. A. Havac
Legion to stage big dance Friday night at the dugout
The American Legion plans a large dance Friday from 9 to 2 at the dugout. Davidson's Orchestra of Huntington, a nine man group, will provide music and is praised as one of the best to play in Huntington. The legion dance committee pushed to secure top entertainment.
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Davidson
The
American Legion
Huntington
the Legion Dance Committee
Best City Dance Orchestras Secure Dasidions
A leading city ensemble has spent heavily to secure Dasidions for a Friday night dance. Audiences expect a top performance and praise for one of the finest orchestras to play in the city.
Preliminary hearing continued for E F Sproles in manslaughter case
The preliminary hearing for E F Sproles on a manslaughter charge over the death of 15 year old Mabel Waller who was crushed against a Bland street building by a truck has been continued. Sproles was released on $2500 bond by Squire Henry B Kitts and bond was renewed as the hearing date moved to January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Sproles
Mabel Waller
Bland Street
Sproles
Henry B. Kitts
Automobile Fire Extinguished Before City Firemen Arrive
An automobile owned by Henry Perkins caught fire at Federal and Raleigh streets Tuesday at about 7 o clock. The flames were extinguished before firemen arrived and caused no damage to the vehicle. It was the first alarm the department had received in several days.
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Federal
Raleigh
Henry Perkins
Ten Alleged Traffic Violators Fined in Police Court
Ten persons charged with speeding and passing street cars while discharging passengers were tried in police court. Each received a minimum fine of 10 dollars with a warning that a second offense would bring the limit. It was the largest arraignment under the city traffic ordinance to date.
Speed enforcement tightens after week of campaign
A week into a traffic ordinance enforcement, publicity waned and few motorists were cited. Chief Dili noted that after initial publicity, speeding has risen again and promised stricter action by the department. Cocoa history mentions Cocoa first introduced around 400 years ago in 1700.
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Dili
Hie Department
Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An old patent medicine ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as safe and effective for colds. It claims first dose relieves, second and third break up the cold, and notes it has no quinine or alum. Millions reportedly use it at thirty five cents with a pharmacist guarantee.
Also Mentioned on This Page
City Coal Co
Kabe Tailoring Superior
Kahn
Indianapolis
Pedicos
Bowers Coal Co
Olenwood Park
J. F
West Virginian
Watts Bros. Co
Lynchburg
Harry H. Creatham
Kahn Tailoring
Mr. Ferrer
Pedigo
Mercer Coal Company
Geo. J. Smith
Metels
Watts Bros Co
Harry H. Cheatham
Flecant Homes
South Bluefield
Oliver
Binefield
B. M
P. LU
B. A. Eubanks
W. M. Ferguson
Kaba Tailoring
Kaba Tailoring Co
E. &. Pedigo Co
E. P. Ferrell
Florida Frult Association
George Williams
Patrick Count
Appalachian Power Company
Atkins
Princeton Ave
Harry F. Jones
Accountant and Auditor Systems — Tax Service
Anodus
Bradmann
N. M
Honaker Dept
Federal Street
WM. H. Carr
Osteopath
Abrams 405
Coal & Coke
Bland St
Poere
Fay
Princeton Avenue
J. B. Eades
Osteopathic
Bluefield, W. Vi
Phere
James Stott
National Association
Grand Piano Co
Bradmano
R. L. Morris
Bluefield, W. Va
Altamont
Pete
Henry Rodgin Company Jewelers
Mercer Funeral Home
Modern Funeral Establishment
Harry L. Greenspon
B. C. J. Grounds
Tags Road Commission
Zemo
Hall Radio Supply Co
Kent & Kent
Cor
North and
Jefferson St
J. W. Wade
Princeton
L. A. Pine
L. Bluefield
Bluefield Gas & Power Co
Norfolk & Western
Point
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N
Legion
Durden
Pape
Isadore Cohen Company Jewelers
Federal St. Ritz Bldg
West Virginian Hotel
Miss Sue
Isadore Cohen
Jewelers
J. ‘Ss. Compton
Wile
Goodykoontz Drug Company
Three Good Drug Stores
East End
Bluefield Pharmacy
Bluefield Ave
Pairview Pharmacy
Bland and
South Streets
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