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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1925

Page

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Coal and used cars sale page in Bluefield market

City and Coal Co. and Bowers Coal Co. advertise coal at reasonable cash prices with prompt delivery and listed phone numbers. Mercer Coal Co. promotes Red Ash Pocahontas coal. Pedigo car sales offer Essex Coach and Ford touring car with easy terms. Shooting match planned behind the bus plant today. Army recruiting officer announces openings in Hawaii with travel. Three motorists fined for city ordinance violations.

City Coal Co Pocahontas Blusefield Sergt.Zimmerman Bluefield Sergt. Zimmerman Hiawaiian Islands Cincanati New York Atlantic Coast San Francisco Calif Honolulu H. T United States Army

Thirteen People Charged In City Police Court

Thirteen individuals faced counts in the city police court over the past two days for alleged traffic violations. Ashley Volts, a former Bluefielder now residing at Glen White, is undergoing several days of treatment at the Hucffeld Sanitarium in Flueth. The issue of state operator and chauffeur licenses is set for Friday in court, marking the last day of grace as announced by State Raffle Officer Buchanan last night.

Ashley Volts Hietler Tulay Buchanan

Testimony in Suit for 300000 Allw

In Hartington West Virginia circuit court today the Workum Schumer Company jewelers of Cincinnati sue over 30000 in jewelry. Bowen testified that James borrowed steadily from 1400 to 8000 using jewels as collateral. The defense claimed the gems were James personal property while plaintiff’s counsel argued he acted for another. James reportedly sought loans against a platinum bracelet and tried to sell it to Mrs. Fetter of Ashland Kentucky. The bracelet was not recovered and repairs were claimed. James was later arrested and released after no indictment.

Hartington W. Vadan Workum-Schumer Company, Jewelers Cincinnati Ohio Alphe Jiowen Abys Ne Asdames British Royal Fly Corps Aizt Prince of Wales James Bowen Workum-Schumer Company S.P. Fetter Ashland John’ C. C. Mayo Cinamul United States Workam Ann’ Schumer Cabel County Edward, Prince of Wales New York James Wan

Real Estate Transfers Filed in County Clerk's Office

Records show transfers including H G Steele to Joseph AM Sanders et al for Jot 4 section 1005 Bluefield with $1, B D, H Barger trustee for Matoaka Land & Improvement Co in Matoaka for more than $1, Sublette and wife to C H Glass et al for lots 2 and 8 section 184 Wheeldfield for 8200, C W Sneed to R F Nicholson for lots 18 30 22 24 Glenwood Bark for $1, J E Mender RON and wife to M K K Warman for lot 4 and parts of lots 47 48 New Midway Tvefield for bid, Buster and wife to W L Lally seven acres near Ada for $1, I L Adams and wife to W J Cole on Wyome street Bluefield for $1 600.

H. G. Steele Joseph AM. Sanders Bluefield H. Barger Matoaka Land & Improvement Company Matoaka Sublette H. Glass Whiedield C. W. Sneed R. F. Nicholson Glenwood Bark J. E. Mender- Ron M. KK. Warman New Midway Tvefield Buster Lally Ada I. L. Adams W. J. Cole Wyome

Big Dry Goods Displays Attract Many Buyers

About eight or nine large dry goods jobbing houses have opened major displays in Bluefield this week drawing buyers from Southern Wear Virginia and southwestern Virginia, along with purchasing agents for other stores, who travel daily to view spring linens.

Bluefield Virginia Southweastern Bluefeld Jay

Finnish Naturalist Identified as Norfolk Mystery Man

Norfolk officials confirmed the Finnish naturalist Oxelund as the mystery immigrant. A countryman, Frederick Faden, said to have brought him by a Tasian steamer two months ago, announced the identity and plans for a radio broadcast from WTAR.

Norfolk Norfolk Immigration Office Naed Oxelund Thig Cowntry Iffortato Nin Reliance Wtar In Legtenars-In Frederick Falden

Fire destroys Davis building and Shewey shop in Bluefield

A large fire in Bluefield heavily damaged a Davis You Drive It center and the Shewey Tire and Repair Shop, with a brick building adjoining and four families affected. Authorities estimated losses above 25,000 dollars, noting extensive water damage and uninsured household goods. Fire officials criticized delayed reporting and fire escape violations as contributing factors.

Central Fire Station Shewey Davis South Riuefield Station Bluefield Avenue Rogers Street Harris H. 3B. Waldren Welch L. C. Brown W. O. Davis James Cheton L. A. Catsiones Catsiones R. E B. Lazenby J. E. McMuhen E. Harry Harry BR. W. Honaker Waldren Catstones Bluefield

Prohibition Enforcement Stirs Senate Hearing Debate

Washington January 7 4 Prohibition enforcement was criticised and defended before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee. Industrial alcohol users protested the Cramton bill to centralize all prohibition administration under one treasury bureau. Witnesses faulted for lack of rural knowledge, while calls for stricter law enforcement and separate control of industrial distribution persisted. Bills proposed immediate appeals and review boards, with the measure already advancing from the House.

Washington Senate Epih Prohibition Administration Treasury Department Sterley Republican South Dakota Boards of Re

Gaston Means Agrees to Trial Friday in Concord Case

New York agents today took Gaston B. Means former Department of Justice agent before Federal Judge Lindley on a bench warrant in Concord. He pleaded poverty and could not hire counsel, and the judge recessed the matter toward Friday for trial.

Gaston Means New York Gaston B. Means Department of Justice Lindley Himm Concord

Lindsey names ex US attorney Abraham Menin as counsel

Lindsey appointed Abraham T Menin recently resigned as an assistant United States attorney as his counsel Means agreed to sit on trial tomorrow on a charge of conspiracy to obstruct justice The court continued his $10000 bond Means pleaded illness as an excuse for his failure to appear for trial and sent a telegram from his physician saying he would soon be operated on for gall stones Government officials accuse him of feigning illness to avoid trial

Lindsey Abraham T. Menin United States Means Mness

Great Eastern Seaboard Earthquake Shakes New England

A definite earthquake rattled Eastern Massachusetts and New Hampshire, with houses and offices rocked and thousands panicking. The seismograph at Harvard logged the 8:10 AM shock, caused by a deep rock crack fifteen miles below the surface, stretching from Portsmouth to New Bedford. No surface signs expected.

Boston Massachusetts New Hampshire New England Portsmouth N. H New Bedford Mass Harvard University Cambridge Reginald A. Daly

Despondent Cincinnati Girl Ends Life Over Letter Rift

Gregoria Puliskowska sixteen seventeen year old daughter of Julian Puliskowska a Cincinnati Conservatory faculty member and second violinist of the Cincinnati Symphony ends her life in her apartment in Cincinnati City. She had arrived four months ago with her step mother and was studying voice culture. Gregoria known as Miss Mary Davis had been betrothed to a student at Kracow University before sailing for America and had not heard from him since.

Cincinnati Lenberg Voland Gregoris Puliskot Webs Julian Puliskowska Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Toay Puliskowshka Mary Davis America Gregoria Kracow University

Four Sticks Dynamite Found in Coal Car

Parkersburg January 7 Dell H Wolfe director of purchases for Parkersburg Ris and Rees Company said four sticks of dynamite were found in a coal car consigned to the firm Percussion caps and fuses were attached The load was gingerly bandied and officials were notified at Parkersburg and Clarkesburg West Virginia where the coal car had been filled The shipper name was not given and the rest of the load was handled carefully to avoid explosion

Parkersburg Jan Dell H. Wolfe

Referee Declares No Contest In Brooklyn Bantam Bout

New York Jan 7 Burns results show Alter Eddie Cannonball Martin world bantamweight champion and Augie Pisano of Coney Island fought nearly three slow rounds at Ridgewood A C Brooklyn before referee stopped contest declaring no contest.

New York Alter Eddie Cannonball) Martin Augie Pisano Coney Island Ridgewood A. C Brooklyn

Clampdown on Boxing Exhibitions Ordered in Ohio County

Wheeling W Va January 7 A state attorney released a letter from Governor Morgan directing him to halt all boxing exhibitions in Ohio county The prosecutor said Cabell county officials had also been advised to clamp down on pugilism and enforce the directive promptly

Wheeling W. Va C. Scehiffier E. F. Morgan Ohio County Cabell County Allo

Bequest to Ohio Valley General Hospital Noted in Will

In Wheeling West Virginia the will of B Walker Peterson banker and clubman filed for probate leaves $25000 to Ohio Valley General Hospital The remainder goes to his widow Peterson died last Saturday

Wheeling W. Va Ohio Valley General Hospital B. Walker Peterson

Epsonade Salts Promises Gentle Constipation Relief

Pure Epsom Suita claims unmatched efficacy for constipation biliousness and headaches. Doctors rely on it as no other laxative acts so gently yet effectively with 60 harmless effects on bowels and no overreaction. Epsonade Salty blends Epsom salts with fruit derivatives, tastes like lemonade, inexpensive, and backed by the American Epsom Association.

American Epsom Association

Consecration Sermons Emphasize Living Sacrifice and Prayer

Dr Mauze preached on personal consecration from Romans and urged living as living sacrifices through voluntary service to God. He contrasted daily duties with holy living and declared prayer essential, citing fervent prayer moving mountains and urging definite requests aligned with God's will. Services meet at 3 PM and 7 30 PM at Westminster Presbyterian.

Paris Mauze Westminster Presbyterian Dames Manze Dr. Manze Provence

Oldest Store Manager in Field Is Young Man

E. W. Peerman of Switchback is in Bluefield on business. He is the buyer for the Norfolk and Western Branch collieries of the Pocahontas Fuel Company and carries the distinction of being the oldest store manager in service in the Pocahontas coal field. Peerman has spent thirty six years in the Pocahontas field and with the Pocahontas Fuel Company since its organization, yet he is not an old man.

E. W. Peerman Switchback Ln Bluefield Peerlman Norfolk and Lick Pocahontas Fuel Company Peerman Pocahontas Pacahontas

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