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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1925
Page
2
In Pocahontas and vicinity Evangelist Wake’s ten day Christian church meetings attract larger attendance each night. Critics say his sermons appeal to minds with deep thought and sober logic rather than emotion. Sunday night service drew a record turnout, with worshipers urged to arrive early for seats.
An advertisement promotes Bronchuline Emulsion as a cure for tough lingering coughs. It claims fast relief with no narcotics or sugar, urging readers to buy from local pharmacies. The copy emphasizes caution and dosing for ordinary coughs.
A vintage ad touts Hill's Cascara Bromide Quinine as the rapid cure for colds. It promises fever and headache relief within 24 hours, complete recovery in three days, and claims millions of users and neighbors endorse the product.
An unusually engaging BYP U Sunday meeting at the Baptist church featured talks on Bible Teachings About A Church. The program highlighted individual contributions, a piano solo by Miss Thelma Whitehead, and a vocal solo by Miss Beatrice Long, drawing more attendees than recent sessions.
The midweek news letter was well received with readers and advertisers expressing satisfaction. To sustain a twice weekly run, readers must engage more, and merchants are urged to use the new advertising medium especially for Saturday specials. Local organizations are encouraged to appoint reporters to cover their events.
Pythian lodges in Virginia must amend by laws to align with new legislation from the Toronto and Danville grand lodge conventions. Pacahontas Judge No. 60 formed a committee led by W. 14. Gwens with R. Young Rev. Jno. Szechy and Lank Smith to redraft. The committee will present recommendations at tonight’s convention. all members urged to attend.
A large Pocahontas delegation attended a Tuesday night revival in Bluefield Virginia led by Dr. Coale, who recently held a revival there. The crowd required ten or twelve cars to transport attendees, reflecting strong local affection for the evangelist.
Mrs Gentry’s enviable reputation as a hostess marked the gathering with a list of attendees including Meadames 7 A Ver non L G Crain Lank Smith Carlisle Gentry Alton Linkens A Wallace W W Miller T W McCain W B Hildreth Stuart Mitchell. Refreshments courses of salads and sandwiches were served at the close of the meeting.
A large rock slide struck the LAOS train to Boissevain near Big Colliery Sunday, nearly derailing the train and shaking passengers. Despite the scare, no one was seriously hurt and travel was delayed while debris was cleared.
Mos. J. H. Francis of Glasgow Kentucky testifies his daughter suffered choking and sleep loss for years but was cured after one bottle of Sorbol Quad ruple. He urges others to try the remedy. Sold at all drug stores or write Serbol Company Mechanicsburz Ohio. Local outlets Goodyknontz Drug Co Graham Tharmacy Bluefield Virginia.
The Pocahontas column lists ailments among residents including Mrs B K Taher with pneumonia and Walter Dalton with appendicitis. Mrs Chas. Rerbert and a three year old girl have influenza, Geo R Scott, a foreman, has tonsillitis, and Mrs Russel Winecolf is improving. Mrs Thos Tinsley recovered from a ptomaine poisoning scare. The colored Baptists expect a notable visitor, Mrs M L Pannelle, president of the state convention, for Sunday services. Alms. Raby Fern of Biz Veln underwent appendectomy at St Luke's. a teen girl owner Ot ta underwent surgery and is recovering well.
Local remedy Joint-Ease claims rapid relief for inflamed joints, ligaments, and tendons. Advertises fast absorption and quick comfort, noting benefits for congestion throat colds neuralgia and other pains. Sold by Bluefield East End and Fairview pharmacies.
McDowell social brief records visits by A Wartels and son from New York to Eugene YW Lepinsk, Judge Counts returning from Charleston, Squire and Mrs Simpkins of Excelsior in Welch, Hagerman of Bradshaw, Hub Herndon Eckman, J Deterfish formerly of Welch, Halsey Bailey and D L Augil of Ineger on business, Tutwiler back from Hinefield, Adion Cline of Taeger, S E Carter from Princeton and Blue Net, Dr H W Clark and Lewis Clark of Kyle, Mrs Joseph M Sanders of Belford to Welch for visit with the Sanders couple.
Young men in Eckman will entertain with a 9 to 2 o'clock dance at the Eckman Community Hall with Lon Harrow's Orchestra providing music. No invitations issued due to late arrangements. County clerk records show several marriages and legal actions, including pairings in Algoma Vivian Bradshaw neighborhoods, a jury findingnot guilty on assault charges in a Bradshaw area case, and various local law and police notes. Photographs and the Welch high school annual project progress, spring tree work, and court yard activities are noted along with arrests for stolen goods, license issues, and street remodelling plans along Virginia Ave and Riverside Drive.
The Legion Auxiliary installed new officers led by president Mrs Gail Dudgeon and vice president Mrs Turn during a Tuesday meeting in the Memorial Building. Twenty new members were accepted as part of a $500 membership drive, with visitors including W Lovett and J Powell among others pledging support.
J. G. Thompson, colored, was sentenced to serve two years in the state prison by Judge James A. Strother after a criminal court verdict of attempted murder in the first degree. The case stemmed from Thompson allegedly firing at Constable W. R. Allen during a warrant service at Thompson's home, with the bullet lodging in the door casing. Deputy Sheriff Halsey Bailey assisted in the arrest.
Announcement 18 describes the annual Ohio Valley Retail Furniture Association convention to be held in Cincinnati from March 2 to March 3. About sixteen hundred furniture dealers from Ohio West Virginia Kentucky and Indiana are expected to attend. A mid season market will showcase two hundred Midwest manufacturers. The market is for retailers and will be closed to the public as the event aims to revive Cincinnati as a leading furniture market.
New York Jan 21 The New York State Athletic Commission rules a six months suspension for Mickey Walker in disfavor. The penalty retroactive and effective immediately affects Walker and revokes licenses for Hobby Harrell Jock Mast–one others banned for facing Walker. Tendler is added to the ban for meeting Welterweight champion Walker and fights in Pittsburg this week are cited.
Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, noted Spanish author now in France, died today in Valencia. The report notes his wife Vicenta Blasco and references his residence abroad.
Captain Bud Aliff was found not guilty by a jury in a Norfolk court on a murder charge relating to the December killing of Pete Haskins alias Kensley. Judge Counts recommended the freedman after stating he would do something he had never done before as prosecutor. The incident followed Hensley killing Jack Price over a debt, with Aliff, a Norfolk and Western conductor, firing to stop Hensley’s escape and killing Kensley.
Mrs Katin Maddox of Choccolacco Ale reports relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for pimples that spread to gore eruptions and caused severe itching and sleep loss. She bought three and a half cakes of Soap and four boxes of Ointment before healing.
Pittsburg Jan 21 The case of Ira Irving Carnegie constable charged with inciting to riot in the 1923 Carnegie riot between townspeople and Ku Klux Klansmen was given to the jury in criminal court. A sealed verdict will be returned tomorrow if the jury agrees overnight.
J T Dunigan general manager of Coal River Collieries Co expresses hope for settlement of the dispute with the United Mine Workers over the open shop policy. He plans to attend a Cleveland conference with AFL committee. Monty Porter and Warren Stane also prep to go. AFL head Veank Morrison will lead the committee. Dunigan says sentiment opposes compromise and praises the American plan of operation for better worker treatment. Conference follows protests by miners' union against the colliery policy owned by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
Wexarking Arkansas January 21 J A J Wimmile Cox oil promoter announced plans to begin a three year term for mail fraud at Leavenworth. He booked a drawing room on a train and vowed to travel in comfort. Cox joked about paying travel costs and hiring a taxicab to the prison gates.
Welch HI boys rout Elkhorn last night 29 to 9 while Welch girls edge Elkhorn 24 to 18 in a double bill. Wichert led Welch girls with strong scoring as Elkhorn Sel and Emonds fought hard. Welch tops and Northfork fellerk listed among players.
In Brooklyn federal court James W. Cadoo, who admitted guilt to holding up a Long Island mail train and obtaining 16000, changed his plea to not guilty. Bail set at 75000. he awaits trial. He was aided by an attorney provided by his father, George J. Cadoo. Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 134 percent on the preferred stock of the Republican and Steel Company, payable in April for holders of record.
Wheeling was chosen as the site for the 1926 convention of the West Virginia Clothiers and Furnishers Association at the closing session of the state meeting. Officers elected include George H. Wright of Huntington as president and C. L. Kauffman of Charleston and William Melet of Clarksburg as vice presidents. Directors named from Huntington, Parkersburg, Wheeling, Morgantown and Montgomery. The West Virginian Men's Apparel Club also announced its officers with leaders from Cleveland Louisville New York and Chicago among others.
The jury in the Weehawken conspiracy to violate the state prohibition law case was locked up after reporting inability to reach an agreement. The case was given to the court later that afternoon.
An advertisement promotes King’s New Discovery for coughs and chest colds. It claims rapid sleep relief and phlegm removal from a simple nightly dose, suitable for adults and children, and touts double action against irritation and congestion.
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