Local notices and ads from Bluefield area 1925
Coal buyers and merchants advertise services and goods including Pocahontas Raven Red Ash and Mohawk coal, furniture sale at Economy Home Furn. Co, and a public auction for War Produce Company assets. Social events include Pine Hill Park dances with Linda Arthur and Tyler Evans musicians and an Old Time Fiddlers show at the YWCA. Moose lodge meeting and Masonic notices listed.
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Pine Hill Park
Linda Arthur
Ed. Arthur
Tyler Evans
Pine Hil Fark
Bluefield
Virginia
War
McDowell County
West Virginia
W. J. B. Roach
War Produce Company
W. Va
A. M. Harman
Bluefield Gets New York Millinery Styles at French Hat Shoppe
After a ten day survey of major designers in New York and Washington the French Hat Shoppe announces arrival of exclusive hats in Bluefield. Mrs. P. M. Joyce reports the collection mirrors Fifth Avenue fashion and offers spring colors and styles never seen in the city.
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New York
America
P. M. Joyce
Bluefield
Joyce
Fifth Avenue
Washington
F Street
Militnery
First National Bank Holds Stockholders Meeting
The annual meeting was well attended and stockholders praised the 1924 results with an excellent percentage earned. Directors chosen include Isaac T. Mann Edwin Mann and A W Reynolds among others. Officers selected: Edwin Mann president W C Pollock vice president L A Hooper cashier and assistants W F Bane W S Anderson and L T Reynolds.
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First National Bank
Isaac T. Mann
Edwin Mann
A. W. Reynolds
A. C. Needles
E. A. Leonard
M. L. Harrison
Walter Perkins
Geo. S. Strader
Chas. E. Lilly
Frank S. Easley
W. C. Pollock
L. A. Hooper
Jas
Old Style Musicians Tour Coalfield Opens Next Week
Rev R E Holder and ten prize entertainers will tour coal fields starting Monday at Anawalt performing in ten localities including Welch Gary and Northfork with an old fiddlers contest challenging all comers The Calvary Baptist pastor is known through the coalfields and fans anticipate the high quality entertainment Bluefield has hosted similar events successfully.
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R. E. Holder
Anawalt
Welch
Gary
Northfork
Holder
Calvary Baptist Church
Bluefield
Mrs. Gussie Barley Dead at Lynchburg
Mrs. Gussie Barley died January 18 at the Colony in Lynchburg after a twelve year stay as a patient. Burial occurred in Lynchburg with a son and daughter from Atlanta and another son from Princeton attending.
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Gussie Barley
Lynchburg
J. C. Muncey
A. A. Muncey
Atlanta
Princeton
Stomach Upheaval Prompted by Liver Troubles
Thousands suffer stomach upset as a result of clogged liver and disordered bowels. Edwards Olive oil is promoted as a soothing aid to restore liver function, relieve coating, poor appetite, and cramps, with one or two doses at bedtime claimed to bring quick relief.
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Edwards
Korene Sore Throat Gargle Advertised to End Soreness Overnight
An advertisement promotes Kojene as a powerful antiseptic throat gargle. It claims two or three gargles before bed reduce inflammation and kill germs, with a money back offer from local pharmacies if it fails.
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Kojene
Hankln’s
Bluefield Pharmacy
East End Fairmacy
Fairview Pharmacy
Bluefield YWCA Speaker Highlights Community Chest
Miss Minnie Weaver of the Bluefield YWCA addressed the Lions Club on 1925 Community Chest plans noting the YWCA serves about 150 girls daily and aids life success. Concluding, she urged citizen support as area businesses back the drive.
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Community Chest
Bluefield
Minnie Weaver
Lions Club
Charles Cassell
Sample Case Jewelry Salesman Robbed of Jewels
Baltimore January 28 1924 G W Stone a New York gem importer salesman reported to police he was robbed of a sample case containing 25000 dollars in jewels from the James RK Armiger store. He left the case on the floor near an open safe and returned to find it gone as customers watched a well dressed young man carry it out. The clerks mistook the thief for a customer.
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A. B. Cutter
Bluefield
Fort Myers
Finc
Major Cutter
Art Myers
Bland Street
Princeton Avenue
Cutter
Major Otter
Everett
Wash
United States
France
Bordeaux
Land of Flowers and Sunshine
The
Daily Telegraph
Baltimore
G. W. Stone
New York
James RK. Armiger
Stone
Bank case ends with Bluefield win and appeal stay
In U S district court Farmers' and Miners' National Bank of Honaker Va vs Bluefield National Bank Bluefield Va ended with a verdict for Bluefield and a ninety day stay granted to allow appeal to the circuit court. The term's criminal docket set a record with forty five more cases than prior highs and total fines reached 11210 dollars. Additional guilty pleas will be sentenced today alongside two criminal and two civil cases scheduled for trial.
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United States District Court
Farmers’ and Miners’ National Bank
Honaker
Bluefield National Bank
Bluefield
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Land of Joy revue thrills Colonial Theatre audience
A repu esical travelogue titled Land of Joy played to well filled houses at the Colonial Theatre with burlesque jazz and a modern orchestra under Chuck Hollsworth. The show featured dancing acts the Tanga Apache and others, with Eddie Davis delivering clean slapstick. The orchestra drew the strongest praise and the production was deemed a success despite weak comedian segments.
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Land of Joy
Colonial Theatre
Chuck Hollsworth
Chuck
Eddie Davis
Teamsters Told to Put Horses Up on Icy Streets
City police warned teamsters to keep horses in stalls or use roughshod boots after several teams slipped on Federal Street amid icy conditions. Traffic halted at times as the hazardous streets affected motor travel.
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Federal Street
Beware The Cough Or Cold That Hangs On
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a twofold acting remedy for chronic coughs and lung troubles. It claims soothing and healing effects on inflamed membranes with creosote as a key ingredient and promises relief for long standing coughs or colds when used as directed.
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Nils Eeerie
Creomulsion Co
Atlanta, Ga
Dark Rings and Bloodshot Eyes Eyes Wash Claim
Advertisement notes Lavoptik eye wash as relief for dark rings and bloodshot eyes using camphor witch hazel and hydrastis. Claims quick action and a free eye cup with purchase. Product branding and incomplete wording suggest a midcentury eye care promotion.
Death notices Mrs. Cellestia Mastin Shrewsbury
Mrs. Cellestia Mastin Shrewsbury wife of P M Shrewsbury conductor for the Norfolk and Western railroad died in Huntington West Virginia hospital from high blood pressure. She was born in 1870 in Wilks County North Carolina and lived in Bluefield since 1888. She is survived by her family.
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Bluefield
Oakhurst
P. M. Shrewsbury
Mrs Shrewsbury Rites Planned For Local Resident
The obituary notes Mrs. Shrewsbury, a longtime Methodist member, survived by her husband, one daughter Mrs. Henry Perkins, and several relatives including W. Shrewsbury of Bound Creek New Jersey and siblings Mrs. Bailey Mrs. Keister Mrs. Ritter and Mrs. Peck. Funeral plans not announced. W. W. Greer of Ashland visits.
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Henry Perkins
Avenue
W. Shrewsbury
Bound Creek
N. J
Josephine Bailey
Matoaka
H. C. Keister
Guy Ritter
Princeton
C. A. Peck
Bluefield
L. D. Mastin
Roanoke
Guy Mastin
Lark
John Mastin
Shrewsbury
Methodist Church
Bland Street
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City Coal Co
Bowers Coal Co
Mercer Coal Co
George L Smith
Bargain
Economy Home Furn. Co
Sanitary Grocery
Naylor
Moose
R. J Chalmers
Supreme Lodge
Mooseheart
W. G. Peck
Giles Street
Bluefield Lodge No. 85
A. F
A.M
W. M. L. M- Carper
Furn. Co
Offics
Fallon's
Hays Mark
Slim Jones
Posy Roser
Ernest V. Stoneman
Rogers
Bluefield Audit CO. Consulting Accountants and Auditors
Bradmann
P. D
Harry F. Jones
Accountant and Auditor Systems— Tax Service
Aud
N. M
Honaker Dept
Law and Commerce
WM. H. Carr
Abrams 405 Coal & Coke Baliding
Blané St
Poone
J. B. Eades
Osteopathic
Bluefield, W. VA
Phere
James Stott
National Association
Grand Piano Co
R. L. Morris
Atkins
Arturo
Henry Rodgin Company Jewelers
Mercer Funeral Home
Modern Funeral Establishment
Harry L. Greenspon
Bradmann Bidg
Hall Radio Supply Co
Bradmann Building
Kent
Chiropractors
Cor
North and
Jefferson St
Coalfield
Dr. Edwards
Liong
BOON
Y. W
Fort Myers, Fla
Bluefield Bank
Honaker Institution
Land OF
Huntington Hospital
W. W. Greer
Ashland, W. Va
Phillips
Wilk
Magnesia
Wilson Bros
Easley, Perkins & Co
Tempiz
J. W. Wade
Telephone
L. A. Pine
Call Coal, Co
Ash
Bluefield Gas & Power Co
Goodykoontz Drug Company
Three Good Drug Stores
Guiasote
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Ave
Brand
South Streets
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