Local Coal and Furnishings Advertised Across City
City Coal Co and Mercer Coat Co list coal varieties, prices, and delivery terms for Pocahontas Raven Red Ash Mohawk lump and Nut. Quaker Stock Furnaces tout distinct design, long-lasting brick linings. Bluefield Awning and Furnace Co offers repairs and a road mountable heating plant for cash or terms. Ashes collection details and local trade notices accompany ads for clothing, shoes, and mall curtains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Coal Co
Pocahontas
Bowers Coat Co
Mercer Coat Company
Gt Geo. J. Smith
Quaker Stock
Quaker Steel
Bluefield Awning & Furnace Co
Bluefield Avenue
Blade Avenue
Davis Drift
Shewey
Freight Rate Move Reported From Willshire and Others
One of the first results of rate adjustment efforts, submitted through Frank Pick, shows a reduced average car rate by about 35 dollars for Iron and steel articles from Willshire Johnstown and nearby Pitsharge district points. The new rate, effective February 16, could save the domefield region significant steel shipment costs, with about 200 cars received annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pick
Willshire
Johnstown
Doctors Banquet Scheduled Next Thursday in Mercer County
The Mercer County Medical Society will host its annual banquet and officers installation at Water West Virginian Thursday at 6 PM. McDowell County Medical Society members will join to plan next June's state society entertainment. Guests may attend. please reserve plates with Dr. H G Steele. A fine program is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County Medical Society
Water West Virginian
McDowell County Society
Mercer Medical
State Society
Mercer County Society
McDowell
McDowell Society
Panthers
H. G. Steele
New Graham Brothers One Ton Truck Draws Crowds
The first new Graham Brothers One Ton Truck arrived in the city and is on display at W. R. Keesee & Co. Dodge Brothers dealer. The truck draws strong interest for its improved appearance and quality, with local dealer praise highlighting Graham Brothers' rapid rise from twentieth to sixth in three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Brothers
W. R. Keesee & Co
Dodge Brothers
W. KR. Koeseo
Auch
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound Hair Darkener
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy at home method to darken gray hair. It claims natural looking, even coloring with several applications. warns homemade mixtures are troublesome but offers a ready bottle for quick use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Bluefield Hall nearly ready for occupancy by April first
Bluefield's new city hall advances toward completion with 85 percent work finished and expectant officials predicting occupancy between March and April. Architect Merriman and contractor H A Liens oversaw progress as terrazzo floors and ornate rotunda plastering near final. elevator, jail, and utility installations remain, with completion anticipated in coming weeks.
Auditorium ceiling work proceeds with naval design
A portion of the building, not in the original contract, will be finished with the rest of the structure or shortly thereafter. A force of men is at work on this section, mainly installing a false ceiling of naval design to enhance the auditorium’s appearance. Architects Gary and Sheffey, the contractor, and city officials are pleased with progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtds
Gary and
Sheffey
Recital Planned at Warlick Piano Rooms by Santos
Manuel V. Santos a 44 year old public school instrument instructor in Wuefield will give a clarinet recital at Warlick Piano Rooms on Wednesday January 14 at 8 30 p m. He is a former clarinet soloist with Innes and Krila Bands and a graduate bandmaster of Innes Band Masters School and the US Army School for Bandmasters. He has studied with A Venning A A Prochaska and Fred Neil Innes and has led bands and taught harmony and wind instruments at Morning Ride College Sioux City and University of Tulsa. Ruth Bodell will sing and James Dinner Brown will accompany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel V. Santos
Wuefield
Warlick
Santua Ig
Innes and
Kryl'a
Innes Bandmaster’s
I. 5. Army School
Sagiog
Itmd
A. Venning
New England Conservatory of Music
A. A. Prochaska
Chicago Symphony Oeehestra
Fred Neil Innes
Santos
Morning Ride College
Sioux City
University of Tatna
Tulsa
Okt
Ruth Bodell
le Reeital
Mr. James Dinner
Four more pay for speeding arraignments in Bluefield
Four more motorists charged with speeding paid ten dollars each at arraignments before Police Judge Easley. Police have been roping in speeders all week, signaling safer streets for pedestrians and cautious drivers. Twenty seven fines were issued last week in city court, most for speeding and for discharging passengers from street cars.
News of Colored Folk MRS EDWARDS ENTERTAINS
Mrs Nannie L Edwards hosts about forty guests at her Scott Street home in an elaborate reception. The event features a refined color scheme, an extensive menu, and high praise for the hostess. Additional items list church notes, a Woman's Club event, a recital coming to Bluefield Institute, and the John Stewart Memorial quarterly meeting with church leaders and visiting members. The notice highlights community figures Dr RG Warren, James Campbell, Rev H P James, and Mrs N L Wade among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rg, Warren
James Campbell
Williamson
Cluefield
Scott Street Baptist Church
H. P. James
International Christ
Jp. Mu
ePnn
Scott Street
Penn
Woman's Club
N. L. Wade
Hill Avenue
Woman's Improvement Club
John Stewart
Ben J. Martin
Whitefield
East Tennessee
Lucius’ Usher
Ligure Kyle Johnson
Mozelle Moorelay
Mingle Seargent
Cornel) Thompson
Mach
Aid to the Akers family in Bluefield funeral plans
Mrs Wessle Akers wife of W C Clyde Akers died at 12 20 noon Saturday at 209 Fairfax Street after two years of pulmonary tuberculosis She was 31 a former Pulaski Va native and widow of Flossie Carter five year old daughter Stell died earlier Survived by father three brothers and five sisters all in Pulaski Funeral at 200 Fairfax Street this afternoon at 3 50 led by Rev P Marcell Vander pastor First Christian Church with interment at Walnut Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wessle Akers
W.C. Clyde Akers
Mair
Akers
Pulaski
Bluefield
Kev
Marssel
Vanider
Flrst Christian Church
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Bible topic tonight at First Church youth group
Seniors Christian Endeavor hosts a Bible reading discussion at First Church tonight at 6 30 led by Miss Wmlala Epperly Visitors are welcome and encouraged to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Wmlala Epperly
Allegheny College Defeats West Virginia In Morgantown
In Morgantown West Virginia on January 10 Allegheny College defeated the Mountaineers 34 to 22 for West Virginia’s first home loss in two seasons. The visitors excelled in passing, stifling WVU’s defense, with Ross scoring six field goals and Gratumi leading WVU with four.
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Morgontown
W. Va
West Virginia
Allegheny College
Mountaineers
Mounttain Eers
Ross
Allegheny
Gratumi
Safety Committee Meeting Plans Yearly Actions
Safety committees meet Monday at Railway YY M CG A to discuss plans for year work and reduce gown accidents. One Pocahontas division employee of Norfolk and Western has already died this year. Attendance urged for Pocahontas division workers and inquest results on ancient Saxon coins jewelry found in a cave by Rev J F Wilson.
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Poecalentas Division
M.cg
Pocahontas Division
Norfolk and Western
Pocahontas
Manchester
Hng
J. F. Wilson
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Bluefield Awnlag and Furnace Co
Watch
Walt
Honaker
Tuesleld Normal and
Shasineds College
Tyley Street
W. H W. Cunningham
Anta
Trimatars Mall
Weat
Virginia ‘Top Company
Ladies Beauty Parlor
West
Tonaker
Wale Clearance
N! C. Stanley and Co
Mangus Pans Shoe Co
Abe
Flo
Mangie-Philips Sloe Co
Princeton Avenue
Rogers ST
Harry F. Jones
Tax Service
Miedmann Dulidlug
DR. N. M
Stonaker Dept
Sture Ride
Federal Street
WM. H
Qargent
Gouthers Wart
Virginia
N. E. Rierson
Biscfield
Kay Auso Ana Oan
Frincaton Avenue
J. B. Eades
Osteopathic
W. Vahaw
Janes Stott
National Association of Orders At Grand Piano Co
Bradwang
R. L. Morris
Bluefield, W. Va
Atkins
Christinan
Arturo
Atudio
Altamont
THE
Henry Rodgin Company Jewelers Bince
Mercer Funeral Home
Bland Street
Modern Funeral Establishment
Harry L. Greenspong Advertising
Ada
Bradmann
Hall Radio Supply Co
Bradmenn Building
Pering
Kent
Cor
Jefferson St
Westminster Presbyevian Christian Endeavor
Stelen Scott
Dr. Mauzeo
Myrtle Viale Taylor
Hey
Mr. McKay
Cemete
N. Taylor
C Flugh Bradley
USA
C. Hugh Bradley
Hamilton Hall
Blane Street
Methodial Church
J. Layton Mauze
First Presbyterian Church
Huntington
Westcaster Presbyterian Church
South
Bluefeld
Marehth
Apel 1
HLT
Merrion
Suport
Merriman
Neuve
Bluefeht
H. A. Liens
Lucas
Police
Roanoke ‘Tile and Vitrolita Company
Bishop & Lewis
Virginia Bridge and Iron Company
Roanoke
Weatbrook Elevator Company
M. D. Lewis
Columbus
Mary Thompson
Frank Harrison
New York City
Bluefield Institute
Wisk University
Dean Childers
Howard University
Saya
Harrison
Camn
Oscar Saenger
Saenger
New York
Connecticut
Baltimore
Roland Hayes
Haya
Cure
Bluefield Audit Co., Consulting Accountants and Auditors
Hraduana
F. OG
Akerg
Suvens
Fly & Walker Dry Goods Company
T. R. Smoat
L. W. Proctor
Stonega Coal & Coke Company
Eccles
San
W. Vai
Nortoe
Stonega Coal & Coke Cy
Alleghaney College
Safety Committee
Greater Bluefield Business College
Raleigh Street
DR. J. S
Compton
Fiendykoonts Teac Company
Good Deng
Cara
Bluefield Pharmacy
Mupfeld Ave
Fairview Pharmacy
Bland and
South Street
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