Coalfield items and local notices in Bluefield
A mixed Bluefield Chronicle page lists coal industry items, community notices, sales promotions, and public meeting announcements. Entries mention Mercer Coal Company service phone line, a Moose Lodge meeting with two-year work report, for rent notices, local theater and music events, a public accounting practice resume, an alarm clock sale, seafood market offerings, and a funeral party traveling to Tazewell. Also notes on coal market expansion, Florida vacations of industry figures, and weather making streets slick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose
M. Bro
J. Chalmers
Supremé Lodge
Mooseheart
W. G. Peck
Quiet Funeral for Mrs Shrewsbury in Huntington
The funeral of Mrs. F. M. Shrewsbury, who died at a Huntington hospital Wednesday from high blood pressure, will be a quiet home service at her Oakhurst Avenue residence this afternoon at 3 30. Active pallbearers include Rayvans William Lee Mike Flynn French Hasley Frank Fox Robert Peters John Hall and Harry Goodykoontz. Honorary pallbearers include Dr J F Fox Dr Wade H St Clair Dr RB Oy Rogers Dr E M Tanner Judge J M Sanders and others.
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F. M. Shrewsbury
Sluntington Hospital
Oakhurst Avenus
Rayvans
William Lee
Mike Flynn
French Has«ley
Frank Fox
Robert Peters
John Hall
Harry Goodykoontz
J. F. Fox
Wade H. St. Clair
RB. Oy Rogers
E. M. Tanner
J. M. Sanders
C. J. Borden
W. L. Rutledge
J. BE. Wilburn
W. C. Franklin
H.C. Weller
James O'Keefe
F. P. Taylor
W. J. Witey
GB. Wilson
R. C. Fleshman
J. T. Carey
M. G. Witten
Witt Perkinga
J. A Peek
W. R. Graham
Boy on Sled Hits Car in Bluefield Intersection
Scotty Hutchesson, youth from the south Bluefield neighborhood, narrowly escaped serious injuries when his sled struck a car driven by Bawe Greever at Wythe avenue and Albemarle street. He was treated at St Luke's Hospital and discharged. Early reports alleging lifelong disability or death were found untrue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotty Hutchesson
Bluefield
Bawe
Greever
Wythe Avenue
Albemarle Street
Wythe Avenna
St. Luke's Hospital
Lfe
Real estate transfers filed in county court clerk office
Neta Lee White and husband transfer one ninth interest in tract near Athens for 135 dollars to G. W. Alvin. R A Tabor and wife transfer lot 3 section 860 Bluefield for 5 dollars to W. S. Edmunds et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neta Lee White
G. W. Alvin
Athens
R. A. Tabor
Edmunds Et al
Bluefield
In Memoriam Brother Samuel Bvane 1926 Died Jan 12
In memory of Brother Samuel Bvane who died January 12 1926. The text notes a lodge ritual and mourning resolutions by Arage Lodge No. 16 AK. & A. Pageton West Virginia, with condolences to the family and publication in the Daily Telegraph. Signed by St. Clair McLaughlin Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Bvane
Arage
A. Pageton
West Virginis
Daily Telegraph
Netivld
Weet
Virginie
Meclaughlin Cook
Local Radio Bugs Draw Crowds With Poor Turnout
Reported last night a local radio show drew a small crowd while performers praised for near perfect acts. Prizes of five AG tubes were awarded in a guessing contest donated by Superior Supply and won by Dr. Sharp of the city. Bluefield teachers and groups vowed support to curb mischief, with Misa Chase noting more violations and plans to file complaints in justice courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinea
Nwo
Sharp
Ufte E
Bluefield
Misa Chase
Binefield
Milas Chase
Boy Sentenced to Training School at Own Request
A West Virginia boy, Parsons, was ordered to a National Training School in Washington after choosing reform over jail. Judge McClintie noted his earnest desire for education and a trade, hoping he gains lawful skills to avoid moonshining. Parsons and Lambert were taken to Washington by U S Marshal Workman as about nineteen inmates in Princeton await transfer to Atlanta federal prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
McClintie
National Training School
Washington
West Virginia
Lambert
United States
Workman
Princeton
Atlanta
John Hunt
Government Reformatory
Connecticut
Merchant Fined for Hiring a School Boy
In H B Kitts court a local merchant was fined 25 dollars and costs for illegally employing a fourteen year old boy in his store. The complaint arose when the boy, reported absent by teacher Miss Grace Chase, faced penalties under state law requiring sixteen or a school permit during school hours. The merchant had previously been warned to comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire H. B. Kitts
Grace Chase
Nora Smith Escapes With Husband No 2
Nora Smith, jailed on bigamy charges, slipped from a city jail through a small window into the furnace room and out a coal chute. Bud McCoy, identified as her third husband, fled the temporary jail via a second story window after a prior escape attempt failed. Lawson, the complainant, said he recently learned of the two prior marriages and lack of divorces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Smith
Bud McCoy
Lawson
Smith
McCoy
Scott Street
Radio Fans Complain About Spark Sets in Bluefield
Radio fans in and around Bluefield report interference from spark sets used by amateurs. It is claimed several stations operate causing disruption to night programs from major broadcasting stations. Owners are said to refrain after 11 p m and only licensed users may operate. An investigation of spark-set owners is to be conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefeld
Bluefield
Sole survivor role in champagne evidence
In Philadelphia on January 29 the government submitted in evidence a single pint of champagne as the sole survivor item, while the rest of the alcohol evidence was reportedly consumed or unavailable. The brief note frames the champagne as the remaining item in dispute in a larger case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bluefield Fire Alarm Stations Listed With Alarms From Central
The Bluefield Fire Department provides a list of fire alarm station locations with associated streets and cross streets across Southside Northside Princeton and Bluefield avenues. Means phone alarms and alarms went from Central Station.
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Bluefield Fire Department
Southside
Northside
City Hall
Princeton Ave
Russell St
Bluefield Ave
Mercer St
Boggs & Goodall
Thomas St
Chestnut St
Spruce St
Bluefield
Federal St
Raleigh and
Stewart Sts
Jefferson
Penn-Mur
Frederick St
East River
College Ave
Walton Ave
Roanoke
Clarke
Hardy and
Orange
South Midway
North Midway
Henry and
Greenbrier
Greenbrier and
Logan
Upper Jones St
Forest_ and
Union
Oakhurst Ave
Bland Bt
Central Station
Greek Hill Farm hotel bail set in liquor case
Morris Wood owner of Greek Hill Farm hotel was held in $2000 bail and Frank Hélman head waiter in $1000 bail before US Commissioner Mahley. Two prohibition agents bought two pints of champagne at $13 per pint on New Year Eve with two women companions. When asked what happened to the rest the agent quipped that they drank it.Assistant District Attorney DeYoung commented that Green Hill Farm did not live a simple country life. Davis concurred noting frequent drinking at the place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greek Hill Farme
United States
Mahley
Morris Wood
Frank Hélman
Prohibition
Hary Davia
Assistent
DeYoung
Green Hill Farma
Mr. DeYoung
Davis
Two Women Arrested on Grand Larceny Charge
New York authorities report the arrest of two women, Mrs. Zetta Mey Gallagher and Vera Cross, on grand larceny charges tied to a theft of twelve stock certificates from the Fairmont and Clarksburg Traction Company in Baltimore on January 14. Detectives trailed them after brokerage houses said they tried to sell two certificates. the pair deny knowledge of the Baltimore theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fairmont and Clarksburg Traction Company
Baltimore
Zetta Mey Gallagher
Allston
Mass
Mise Vera
Cross
Boston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beery
Mercer Conl Co
George I. Smaith
Economy Homme Furn. Co
Hightock House
Home Furn, Co
H OM ‘Kime
Huger
Unger, Mer
James A. Frazier
Public Account 4
Public
Treasury Department
Perry Building
W. Va
Waters
J. W. Waters Co
Federal Street
Standard Fuel & Supply Co
MI Creek Eye
ROM
Standard Fun & Supply Co
At_the Sea Food
Bluefield Sea Food Co
Maleigh St
Hiva Hancock
G. R .Jessce
Sard
Srrtinad
Joseph Marcus
Lutheran Guild
Raleigh Street
Ittcos
Hare
Auite
Peery
Dr. Thos
HE. Peery
Accnard
A. Johnson
David Meadows
J. Mathews
Ernest Barnes
Litchford
Michigan
Tate
Detroit
Florida
C.H. Mead
Heckley
New River
Winding Gulf Coal
Mra. Mead
Micco
Fla
Indian River
Mr. Mead
P. H. Snyder
Mt. Hope
Winding Gulf
Mr. Snyder
J. 1. White
Glen Witte
Aft
Carmel
Winding Gulf Operators’ Association
Pennsylvania
Gulf Coast
Smokeless Coal Operators’ Association of
White
McConnell
Keystone
Atkins
Arturo
Princeton Avenue
Rogers
Harry F. Jones
Tax Service
Brodmann
Bulldlog
DR. N. M
Honaker
Jay Yal
WM. H. Carr
Abrams 405 Coal & Coke
Eputhero West
Virginte
J. B. Eades
Mayer Building
Sloefield, W. TA
James Stott Piano Tuner
Les Bradmann
R. L. Morris
Rivefeld, W. V
Bluefield Treatment Rooms
Zora Engiish Morris
Altamont
THE
Henry Rodgin Company Jewelers
Mercer Funeral Home
Bland Street
Modern Funeral Establishment
Harry L. Greenspon
Sedertising
Ada
Bradmann
Hall Radio Supply Co
Bradmano Building
Kent & Kent
Cor
North and Jefferson
P. M. Shrewsbury
Memoriam
Big Ben
Baby Ben
the Reliable Jewelers
Bluefield, W. Va
Wilson Bros
Easley, Perkins & Co
Temple OF Fashion
J. W. Wade
Telephone
Princeton, W. Va
L. A. Pine
Ash
Bluefield Gas & Power Co
Call Coal, Co
DR. J
S. “Compton
Qgoodykoontz Drag Company
Guiasote
East End
Goodykoontz Drug
Bluefield Pharmacy
Bioateld
Fairview Pra
Mmagt
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