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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1925

Page

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Coal Firms advertise prices and services in Bluefield area

The notice page lists multiple coal companies offering loads of Raven Red Ach and Mohawk Semi-smokeless coal with reasonable prices and prompt service. Mercury ads promote red Ash coal, and Mercer Coal Co advertises direct phone access. Also featured are used furniture, a saxophone sale, a Gibson mandolin, a J. C. Smith typewriter, and real estate listings. Several local notices include bankruptcy proceedings for Farmers Supply, a death in Tulsa, and a court fine for a prohibition violation.

City Coal Co Pocahontas Bowers Coal Co Mercer Coal Co George J. Smith J. C. Smith Schenberg Princeton Avenue Bluefield Furniture Co

Local arrest clears man over car theft claim

John Phillips was arrested early Monday at Pocahontas authorities request but released after Boissevain arrival and claim of ownership of the automobile he was found driving. Police noted Phillips may not have intended to steal and planned to return. he had been missing since Sunday night.

John Phillips John Prmps Pocahontas Boissevain Phillips Parting3 Boknevain Iren

Death from blood poison after corn paring at New Middway

L. C. Bowling aged seventy five well known resident died Tuesday at his home in New Middway from blood poisoning caused by paring a corn on a toe. Infection followed toe amputation. he had been ill weeks. Survived by twelve children. wife died months ago. Native of Tazewell county previously lived in Smyth county, moved to Bluefield five years ago. Funeral Thursday at 2 from Church of God South Street with Maple Cemetery interment.

L. C. Bowling New Midway Mr. Bowling Tazewell County Smyth County Bluefield Church of God South Street Maple Ridge Charleston Virginia West Virginia Fayette County West Virginia Teachers’ Association West Virginia Collegiate Institute Ebenezer Baptist Church Misa Maria Eubank Mise Mary Hubank Wm. Miller Elkhorn T. J. Houston Beckley Raleigh W. C. Mitchell Atlanta Br. Ande A. A. York Masons Dicason Bluefield Snathtuts

Dr Jones to Discuss Child Labor Amendment

The League of Women Voters plans a series of talks to inform the Brent public on important issues. Dr Warriett Jones, a member of the West Virginia house of delegates and leading state woman, will speak on the child labor amendment in Wheeling at Hamilton Hall. An open discussion will follow her address.

League of Women Voters Warriett Jones Wheeling West Virginia House of Delegates Jone Hamilton Hall

Made Quick Trip From Sweetwater Tennessee

Rev J A Baya returned from travel to Tennessee due to H A Lucas illness. Gays drove from Sweetwater to Bluefield in about eleven hours covering 310 miles with detours in Russell county Virginia and between Kingsport and Bristol. In memory of W A Davidson. Resolution notes his faith kindness and anticipated reunion in the Great Beyond. Copies sent to Clinch Valley News and The Bluefield Daily Telegraph for publication.

J. A. Baya Tennessee H. A. Lucas W. A. Davidson Tazewell Methodist Church Elsa Huamanly Lfe Anie Hite J, Powala Royall W. P, Eastwood RK. OG. Crockett Comunittes

Streets Move Ahead In 1926 Paving Plan Adopted

City directors set Norfolk Bedford and Paris streets for 1926 paving, while Lakeside connections are dropped. North street and Commerce street paving assessments were confirmed. A street numbering ordinance faced postponement, and Orchard avenue was created from a widened alley. Municipal reports and building bids were reviewed, with light on Lake side pending next light batch. License for Mrs Belle Hatch approved.

City Board of Directors Norfolk Street Putnam Street Bedford Street Mercer Peck Paris Bluefield Avenue Welch Street Lakeside Ridley Tuesaday North Street Bland Jefferson Streets Commerce Street Federal Scott Streets Princeton Avenue Pearl Street Cumberland Turnpike Orchard Avenue Samplos Belle Hatch Bland Street St. Luke's Building

New Auditorium In Great Demand

City officials plan rules for use of the new auditorium guided by City Manager Ridley. Priority will be public meetings and local events with fees for engagement, rentals for shows and concerts. The Mercer and McDowell County Medical Societies and the Billy Sunday Club have requested dates, but no decisions yet.

City Auditorium Jimey Ridley Mercer County Medical Society McDowell County Medical Society Estate Medical Association Billy Sunday Club Billeflold

Mines of Late War A Menace Baltic States

Amsterdam reports twenty thousand deep sea mines rising to the surface in Baltic adjacent waters. Netherlands consul general A Flaca cites a war era total of sixty thousand mines laid between Berlin, Norway and the Baltic archipelago. Forty thousand recovered or degraded, while many reappear as ocean water corrodes, warning that Baltic, Bothnia, and Finnish waters remain mine tainted for years.

Amsterdam A. Flaca Netherlands Hasburg Kluna Berleen Norway Baltic

Bank Case Takes Up Court's Time

In Honaker Virginia the Farmers and Miners Bank sues Bluefield National Bank for about $8,000 on Tazewell Timber notes. Bluefield National Bank contends no liability. case awaits judge’s decision after jury was dismissed following defense motion.

Unite Status District Court Farmers and Miners Bank Honaker Bluefield National Bank Bluefield Tazewell Timber Corporation Cinefield ‘National Bank Rinefield National Bank Farmers and M'nars Bank Bluefid National Bank McClinife W. H. Worth Tazewell A.I. Griffith French, Bucley & Easley

Little Child Dies From Burns Near Ada

Elmer Robertson nineteen months old son of Mr and Mrs Ed Robertson living near Ada died Monday afternoon about four o clock from burns suffered when his clothing caught fire near a stove. Relatives reached him too late to save him and he died before reaching the hospital. Burial is planned for today.

Elmer~ Robertson Ed. Robertson Ada

Armor moves at Dublin charity ball shock guests

In Dublin a charity ball at the Grand Road Inn startled attendees when a suit of armor shifted across the room, animated by guest Joe O'Brien who was later arrested by Judge on a charge of intoxication.

ARMOR Dublin Grand Road Inn Joe O'Brien Judrge

News of Colored Folk Woman's Improvement Club Meeting

The Bluefield Woman's Improvement Club held a January 15 meeting at Mrs N L Ware's home on Hill Avenue with Mrs W D Moore presiding and Mrs Bettie Dabney as secretary. Civic Relief Committee reported plans for 1925 and welcomed a new member. The group discussed the child labor amendment and sent condolences to Mrs Fannie C Carter. The next meeting is January 29 at 4 PM with Mrs W O Moore. Mrs A W Wilson known state wide as Mrs EM Dandy taught for 53 consecutive years.

Woman's Improvement Club N. L. ‘Ware Hill Avenue W. D. Moore Bettie Dabney Civic Relief Committee of the Chip W. O. Moore Melcher Street

New Quick Cure for Cough Baffles Many Users

A simple new method claims rapid cough relief using a spoonful held in the throat for 15 to 20 seconds before swallowing. Marketed as nonmedical and suitable for children, it promises to soothe irritation, loosen phlegm, and ease coughing in hours without drugs.

California Fig Syrup Ad Promises Gentle Relief

An old advertisement extols California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for children. It claims the syrup eases sour fermentations and gas, moves undigested matter from the bowels without cramping, and promotes healthy playfulness. It urges mothers to buy genuine fig syrup with printed directions for all ages.

California

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