City and Coalfield Short Items
Coal and hardware notes advertise Genuine Raven Red Ath and Nohawx lamps and Nut and Mine Man coal. Local firms post special Christmas prices, prompt delivery, and concrete garden furniture. Knights of Columbus hold social at Eagles Hall. card party tonight with 8 PM program. Proprietors report mixed auto show results from New York trip. auction houses tout daily sales.
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City Coal
Ontas
Bowers Coat Co
FR. O. M
R. OC
Limp
The
Knights of Columbus
Eagles Hall
Bridge
Maybeury Confesses Auto Theft in Mercer County Case
Weaver Maybeury, previously sought on auto theft charges, pleaded guilty in Squire Henry B. Kitts court. He is jailed in Mercer County, tied to two car thefts recovered soon after and linked to a kidnapping allegation that spurred a countywide manhunt.
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Weaver Maybeury
Squire Henry B. Kitts
Maybeury
Guily
Mercer County
Princeton
Frank Dane
T. O.J. Wilson
Davy
McDowell County
McCulloch Avenue
Squire Kitts' Court
Ull
Hurricane
Mercey “County
Silent Watcher shines in First National release at Colonial
Lloyds claim that film must carry a soul is borne out in The Silent Watcher starring Glenn Hunter and Bessie Love at the Colonial Theatre. The simple but powerful story grips from start to finish with refined acting by Hunter, Love, Bon Worth and a strong supporting cast led by Gertrude Astor and DeWitt Jennings. Adapted from Mary Roberts Rinehart’s story The Alley on the Hill, the film is praised for its sincerity and subtle emotional impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rank Lloyd
Glenn Hunter
Bessie Love
Lloyd
Colonial Theatre
Joe Roberta Establ
Lishes
Mary
Roberts
Hobart Bonworth
Jends
Alma Bennett
Lily Eliott
Gertrude Astor
Shlonel Belmore
Aygie Herrings
George Nicholls
DeWitt Jennings
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Evenig Post
Wealth United States Shows Great Increase
Washington reports the wealth of the United States at end of December 1922 was 320.8 billion dollars, up 71.2 percent in a decade from 1912. Real estate and improvements taxed led the categories at 156.9 billion. personal property valued at 38.81 billion. By state, New York tops with 37.04 billion, Pennsylvania 28.83 billion, Maryland 3.99 billion, West Virginia 4.88 billion.
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Washington
United States
Cengas Bureau
Ceraus
Siites
Bureau
New York
Pennsylvania
Marys Land
West Iirginia
New Bacteriologist Amanda Freck Rex Arrives in Baltimore
Miss Amanda Freck Rex of Baltimore Md has been appointed City Bacterologist to replace H E Elmer. Rex, a graduate of Gowohey College Baltimore, did post graduate work at Johns Hopkins Medical Department and has worked with the Maryland State Health Department Dactariological Laboratory. Strong endorsements accompany her appointment and arrival at the jetty Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Freck Rex
Baltimore
H. E. Elmer
Real Estate Transfers In County Clerk Records
Real estate transfers filed yesterday for recordation include William Akers and wife to C A Ballard covering Giatto lots 417 118 and 119 with consideration 150. reversals between Ballard and Akers for Giatto lots 117 118 and 219 at $1. W C PalImex and wife to Mary Sheets affecting lots 1 28 24 and 26 in Bluefield section with 688.15. C R Olver and wife to J Peters and A Z Peters lots 14 15 16 17 in Tilvefield at 10. Carrie D Garrett and husband to L G Scott lot 4 section 24 Bluefield at 8.2h. M K Walker to S C Walker 29.09 acres Hocosin Creek at 1000.
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William Akers
C. A. Balllard
Giatto
A. Ballard
Willam Akers
Giotto
W. C. Pal- Imex
Mary
Sheets
Bluefield
C. R. Olver
J. Petera
A. Z.peters
Tilvefield
Carrie D. Garrett
L. G. Scott
M. K. Walker
S. C. Walker
Hocosin Creek
Embassy Requests Investigation Into Dr Lorenz Imprisonment
Mexico City dispatches report the United States embassy asked Progress to investigate the alleged imprisonment of Dr. W. J. Lorenz, chairman of the Wisconsin state board of health, amid claims charges were baseless. The Yucatan authorities were also urged by the interior department through the foreign office, as wreckage of the Ruth near Perez Tul a nd vessel Isidoro remain unverified. Captain Celestino Bravo reported the Ruth carried eleven aboard to Progreso after a coast guard search for the Isidoro.
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Mexico City
United States
Canoulat Progress
Dr. W
Lorenz
Wisconsin State Board of Centre
Foreign Office
Department of Interior
Yucatan
Progresso
Iitbuating
Baseleas
Baseleas. It Had] Understood Dr. Lorenz
Ruth
Loreng
Vera Cruz
Perez Tuland
Vera Crag
Gant
Progesao
Celestino Bravo
Coast Guard
Covarrubles
Isidoro
Ruthsground
Hravo
Wesleyan Captain Leroy King Elected for 1926 Eleven
Buckhannon WV Jan 14 Leroy Red King varsity fullback on the West Virginian Wesleyan 1924 football eleven was elected captain of the 1926 Methodist team. King's selection follows his standout play for Wesleyan and marks him as a leading figure for future contests.
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King
Wesleyan Buckhannon
W. Va
Leroy
Red) King
Wesleyan
Bond Draw At Christ Episcopal Church Meeting
Congregational meeting followed a guild dinner and drew thirty bonds totaling 3000 to be paid off. Last year members took on church debt and fifty six bonds had been cancelled by holders. Vestry elected O M Degarle F M Archer George Dung ingon Jr M McCue FW Smith Dr F W Black J W Wright A J Knee W E Gilkeson J H Hoge Torbert Markle C O Stahlman. Hardware Co rebuilding sale underway.
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Christ Episcopal Church
O. M. Degarle
F. M. Archer
George Dungingon, Jr
Tm. McCue
FW. Smith
F. W. Black
J. W. Wright
A. J. Knee
W. E. Gilkeson
J. H. Hoge, Torbert Markle and
C. O. Stahlman
Berlenbach scores technical knockout over Rocky Smith
Paul Berlenbach New York middleweight scored a fourth round technical knockout over Rocky Smith Battle Creek Michigan in a ten round bout. Smith was knocked down in round one and outclassed till referee stoppage. Also Benny Bass won by fourth technical knockout over Willie Harvey in the second round. Joe Reno won a judges decision after ten rounds against Ray Mitchell. Danny Gartin defeated Tommy Noble by unanimous decision.
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Philadelphia
Paul Berlenbach
New York
Trenton
Freddy Jackson
England
Bass
Harvey
Joe Reno
Ray Mitchell
Timy
Reno
Mitchell
Danny Garlin
Tommy Noble
Noble
Gartin
Frances Alda to Sing Over Radio Tonight
New York Jan 14 Frances Alda of the Metropolitan Opera Company will sing over the radio for the first time tomorrow night at nine o clock to an audience expected to exceed 60 000 000 and to approximate the one which head John McCormick and Ferruz Borl on New Year s night. The program will be broadcast from Station WEAF and delayed by seven other stations. Theatrical men fear radio may harm theater attendance and will watch tomorrow night s figures. Stations relaying the program include WGAP Washington WJAR Providence WEL Philadelphia WDBH Worcester WGR Buffalo WCAE Pittsburgh and WEE Boston. COLLEGE WASKETBALL Davis Elkins 37 Staunton 14.
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New York
Frances Alda
Metropolitan Opera Company
John McCormick
F&ucrezig Borl
WEAF
McCormack
Bart
Worcheater
WGR
Buffalo
WCAE
Pittsburg
Ean Wee
Boston
Vegetable Compound Promises Strength Before and After Childbirth
Mrs. Wu J Lex of Terre Haute Indiana reports severe weakness nervousness and fatigue. After her husband read an advertisement she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and regained strength noting it made her feel better than ever and that her baby was born healthy. The ad claims the remedy aids women before and after childbirth and is available through druggists.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
Cou
Sydingham
Wu. J. Lex
Lydia E. Pinkham
Hill Boys Band entertains Lions Club with spoof
Ten Lions Club members in disguise with small mustaches formed a Hill Boys Band at the West Virginian hotel banquet hall. Soloists Tom Johnson French Easley and Conrad Brevick led a playful set while the group butchered Sweet Adeline Hail Weat Virginia amid club chatter. Dr David Littlejohn outlined welfare efforts aiding city children with clothing and shoes for school, noting potential gains before the cold months. attendance was strong and new member ES French Jr of Bluefield Finance Co was welcomed. Guests included Loyd Prench stenberger H KE Shedd Jack Millar C J Stull Roanoke B C Goode Jess Lewis J P Gils. Also promoting a Harbinger of sale at M G Whitlow Hardware Co with two notes.
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Lions Club
West Virginian
Tom Johnson
French Easley
Conrad Brevick
Sweet Adeline
Hail Weat
Virginia
Hill Boys Band
David Littlejohn
Littlejohn
ES French, Jr
Bluefield Finance Co
Loyd Prenchstenberger
H. Ke, Shedd
Jack Millar
C. J. Stull
Roanoke
B. C. Goode
Jess Lewis
J. P. Gils
Er Ee
American Legion Holds Monthly Meet Tonight
Bluefield Post No 9 of the American Legion holds its regular monthly meeting Friday at 8 o clock in the Dugout. It is the first business gathering of the year and a large turnout is hoped for as several important matters for the year will be discussed.
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Bluefield Post No. 9
The
American Legion
American, Legion
Architect Pleased With New Municipal Building
Wilbur J Mills of Columbus, associated architect of Gary and Sheffey of Bluefield, spent yesterday in Bluefield for a conference with local architects and authorities. He reviewed the structure, progress, and stated he was highly pleased with the work.
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Wilbur ‘J. Mills
Columbus
Gary & Sheffey
Bluefield
Mills
King College to Play Concord State Here
King College of Bristol will host Concord State College at Bluefield this fall per the 1925 schedule announced by the Bristol school.
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King College
Concord State
Bristol
Concord State College
Bluefield
Mother’s Friend Promoted for Easier Childbirth
An advertisement urges expectant mothers to use Mother’s Friend from Cradfield Regulator Co requesting a free booklet. It cites a father’s testimonial about a brief labor and claims the product helps throughout pregnancy and childbirth, promising full directions on each bottle and noting availability at drug stores.
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Cradfield Regulator Co
Atlante
Two Men Held For Death Of Young Woman In Canada
Montreal January 14 Alexander Sweezy and Arthur Evans were held for trial on the charge they caused the death last week of Mary Kelley twenty three of Hamilton Ontario after an illegal operation. Miss Imalda Bourgeau a telephone operator John Corrigan and T Hicks Miller were arrested as accomplices but were exonerated and discharged from custody.
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Montreal
Alexander Sweezy
Arthur Evans
Ferault
Mary Kelley
Hamilton
Ont
Imalda Bourgeau
John Corrigan
T. Hicks Miller
Sweezy
Evans
Cust
Personal notes on local residents health updates
Mrs J Meadows of 234 Fairfax Street is rapidly recovering from a bout of sickness and is able to be out again. Mrs G J Patton of Beaver Pond Avenue underwent an operation at Bluefield Sanitarium yesterday. Mrs Patton endured the procedure well and was reported last evening to be getting along nicely.
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J. 3
Meadows
Fairfax Street
G. J. Patton
Beaver Pond Avenue
Bluefield Sanitarium
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Te Itenwood Amusement Fall
Pricas Ard Atelhe
Limestone Products Co
Mercer Coal Co
Baying
C. M. Adams
B. B. Johnson
L. W. Proctor
T. 2. Smoot
Norton, Va
Stonega Coal and Coke Company
Ely & Welker Dry Goods Companies
G. ©. Harding
Bland Street
Limestone Product Co
Quhert
Central Loan Office
Gilbert
Ars
Eugene Stowers
Stowers
Knighte of Columbus
Hagles' Hall
Princeton Avenue
Rogers Sf
Harry F. Jones
Tax Service
Analis
Bradmane Building
WM. H. Carr
West Virginia
Bland
B. N
Kay GusGana
Vrinceton Avenues
J. B. Eades
James Stott
Grand Piano Co
Bradmang
R, L
Morris Contractor
Bluefield, W. Va
Atkins
Arturo
Bursik
Altamont
Henry Rodgin Company Jewelers
Mercer Funeral Home
Harry L. Greenspon
Galdvertising
Bradmano Blilg
Hall Radio Supply
Bradmann
Kent & Kent
Cor
North and
Jefferson St
Bluefield Audit Co., Consulting Accountants and Auditors
Brodmann Bilig
Salvationvestay
Christ Church
Dr. Mauze
J. J. Mause
Westminster
Jesus
Manze Durlare
God
Mr. Mauze
Mauze
M. G. Whitlow Hardware Co
Sala
Ni Sr
Lloyd Urges
Wim
Berlenbach
College Wasketball Davis Elkins
Staunton
Mia
Lee
Lydia FE
Pinkham
M. G. ‘Whitlow Hdw. Co
Municipal
J. W. Wade
L. A. Pine
L. Bluefield
Call Coal CO
Bluefield Gas and Power CO
Bland St
Goodykoontz Drug Company
Three Good Drug Stores
Eis
East End
Princeton Avenu
Bluefield Pharmacy
Bluefield Ave
Fairview Pharmacy
Bland and
South Streaty
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