Richlands wins a double header against Tazewell
Richlands swept a two game set with Tazewell. Reed emerged as a bright new performer in Richlands lineup delivering a key double and scoring on Scott through short while Hill and Watkins split mound duties. Gilmore Asbury led Richlands with home runs as team posted seven runs in the opener and six in the second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richlands
Tazewell
Laeger
Reed
Red Ash Coal Company
Bucknell
Gilmore
Harman
Asbury
Scott
Short
Hill
Watkins
Ab. R
Get
Ctienen
Travers
Leece, If
O'Keefe
A. McCall
Battimore
J. McCall
Brown
McGraw
Moore
Sacrifices
Leedy
Perkins
Kaeger
Berwind
West
McHarty
Cooper
Burgess
Bingham
Cc Baldwin
Porter
Weeeeee
Bridges
zWarner
Snead
Sebastian
Calavita
Oxford Cambridge net teams open U.S. tour at Nassau
The combined Oxford Cambridge tennis team begins its American campaign tomorrow at Nassau Country Club Glen Cove L I against the University of California. Four singles and four doubles matches are scheduled for tomorrow and Wednesday as the Englishmen face top college and club teams in the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Oxford-Cambridge
Nassau Country Club
Glen Cove
L. IL
University of California
United States
Canada
Goodrich Wins World Light Title Shot With TKO of Loayza
Jim Goodrich defeats Stanislaus Loayza of Chile by technical knockout in the second round at Queensboro A C. Loayza suffers a reported broken ankle and retires after his towel is thrown in. The victory gives Goodrich the world light championship left vacant by Benny Leonard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jim Senne Otis
N. Y
Wathe
State Athletic Commission
Stanislaus Loayza
Chile
Queensboro A. C
Rayta
Goodrich
Loayza
Lonyea
Tebell
Goodrih
Frank Worthy Wins TecumseH Pace at Toledo
In Toledo on opening day of the 1925 Grand Circuit season Frank Worthy driven by Fred Egan won the Tecumseh Pace 2:11 carrying a $3,000 purse. Egan entry captured the event by sweeping heats while Tarzan Grattan and Grit McKinney faltered. Dr Strongworth won the 2:12 trot with Murphy driving and Lula Forbes led the 2:10 pace through two heats. Red Top with Nat Ray set a new distance record 3:141-2 beating the previous 3:171-2 by Dr Strong in Memphis 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Frank Worthy
Fred Egan
Egan
Tarzan Grattan
Grit McKinney
Strongworth
Murphy
Dr. Strongworthy
Lula Forbes
Johnny Thomas
Lalla
Red Top
Nat Ray
Dr. Strong
Memphis
Yankees Budget $250000 On New Stars For Next Season
New York reports confirm a plan to spend 250000 on five players for next season. Prospects include Hay Rhyne and Paul Waner of San Francisco, Tony Laterre of Salt Lake City, Jack Warner and Mervyn Shea of Sacramento.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Yanks
Yanks
Hay Rhyne
Paul Waner
San Francisco
Tony Laterre
Salt Lake City
Jack Warner
Vernon
Mervyn Shea
Sacramento
Edward G. Barrow
Shea
Laterre
Giants
Bill Lange
McGraw
Detroit
Yankees
Mitchell
Griffin
Berlenbach Ma rulo Fight Declared No Contest
In Newark on July 13 the twelve round light heavyweight title bout between Paul Berlenbach and Young Marulo was stopped in the ninth round by Referee Henry Lewis and ruled a no contest. Berlenbach retains the title as promoters await state boxing commission action on payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Paul Berlenbach
Young Marulo
New Orleans
Henry Lewis
Berlenbach
National Sportsmen's Club of
State Boxing Commission
Cannonball Martin Knocks Out Johnny Curtin in Queens
Eddie Martin known as Cannonball of New York won a technical knockout over Irish Johnny Curtin of Jersey City at Queensboro Stadium. The referee stopped the bout at the end of the sixth round as Curtin could not answer the bell for the seventh. Curtin suffered a fractured jaw in the first round and a badly cut right eye in the fourth, while Martin also sustained a right hand injury in the first round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eddie
Cannonball) Martin
Johnny Curtin
Jersey City
Queesboro Stadium
Curtin
William Muldoon
Martin
Operators Accused of Abrogating Coal Contracts
Fairmont West Virginia July 12 field representatives of the United Mine Workers gather data in northern West Virginia for the U S Department of Labor. The data concerns alleged abrogation of contracts by coal operators. The union says its Baltimore agreement was to stay in effect until 1927. Operators in this field operating non union are charged with abrogating their contract with the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
W. Va
United Mine Workers of America
West Virginia
United States Department of Labor
Baltmore
Beckley Man Candidate for License to Preach
Over 100 delegates attend the Buckhannon district annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. G. D. Smith presides and reports a 2418 increase in district church membership in nine months. Candidates for license to preach examined include Creek Peak, D R Carder, D C Rader, George Anderson, J R Peiffer, Okey Boone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Lew
W. Va
Buckhannon
Methodist Wplecopal Church
G. D. Smith
Clarksburg
Creek Oeak
D. R. Carder
D. C. Rader
Beckley
George Anderson
J. R. Peiffer
Kanawha County
Okey Boone
Alexander
Examiners Hold Osteopathy Licensing in West Virginia
Clarksburg West Virginia July 13 The State Board of Examiners in osteopathy Dr J H Robinett Dr Donna G Russell and Dr G E Morris conduct a licensing exam. Applicants presenting include Dr W A Bone of Mercer Pennsylvania Dr Er T Eades Roanoke Virginia Dr H E McNeish Grove City Pennsylvania and Dr R H Dunn Martina Ferry Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Va
West Virginia
Roanoke, Va
H. E. McNeish
Grove City
R. H. Dunn
Martina Ferry
Tennis tournament at Bluefield Colored Institute opens
Local event at the Bluefield Colored Institute starts at 3 pm in the Natural Bowl court with two men’s singles and two women’s singles. A 6:30 pm round will follow, plus a faculty tournament whose winners face the summer school teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Colored Institute
W. C. Matney
Miss Warren
Miss More
Miss Miles
D. F. Dunlap
C. H. Lyda
H. D. Hazelwood
H. L. Dickason
H. R. Jefferson
N. J. Dickerson
J. A. Anderson
Minnie Calloway
Bertha Johnson
Elaworth Caffee
Josephine Marshall
Edith Dickerson
Daisy Robinson
Mable France
Hattie People
Elizabeth Anderson
Ettice Craighead
Elease Calloway
Viola Fitzgerald
Obituary for Dr. L A Fox Father of A G Fox
Dr. L A Fox, a respected Roanoke County leader and Salem Va native, died last Thursday in Salem. He guided colored religious and social uplift, taught without textbooks, and inspired students and community members with orderly, principled instruction and empathy. He influenced many through history, philosophy, logic, and public life, leaving lasting gratitude in his students and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Fox
A. G. Fox
J. F. Fox
Salem
L. A. Fox
Sion
Roanoke County
America
Dr. Fox
Fox
R. Anderson
Revival Meeting At Apostolic Church Of God
Revival services begin the 18th at the Apostolic Church of God Lawson and Nash streets and run through the 26th. Rev N G Henry and brother the boy evangelists will conduct the meetings. All invited to hear these young preachers and assist in the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apostolic Church of God
Lawson and
Nash Streets
N. G Henry
T. J Cox
Revival services draw mixed crowds under big tent minister
Mrs Pauline Hickman leads revival at the M E Church tent attracting large crowds of colored and white worshipers. The tent is packed each service as she places herself on the altar for success. All are welcome. Mrs Josh Baldwin travels to Northfork for her ill daughter. Miss Mary Elizabeth Simmons returns from Pearisburg visit. Mrs Mary Dixon and Mrs Henrt are noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie FE. Hill
M. E. Church
Pauline Hickman
Josh Baldwin
Northfork
Mary Elizabeth Simmons
Pearisburg
Mary Dixon
Henrt
Penn visits Detroit friends and relatives this weekend
A. Penn left Saturday evening for a visit with friends and relatives in Detroit. Mrs. Steele of Marion Va arrived last week to spend the summer with her son Henry Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Penn
Detroit
Mrs. Steele
Marion
Henry Steele
Failed stock brokers seek reinstatement on New York Stock Exchange
New York on July 13 Dean Onativia and Company stock grain and cotton brokers failed on July 3 with liabilities over 36 million dollars. They petition for reinstatement after suspension and resumption of business is hoped for July 20. Receiver Irving L. Ernest says a 2.5 million dollar reorganizaton fund is fully subscribed and discharge of the receiver may be sought in federal court soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dean
Onativia & Company
New York Stock Exchange
Irving L. Ernest
Braxton County to Enforce New Midwifery Statute
Miss Nellie Nash a Marion county nurse arrives from Fairmont to survey Braxton County midwives and inform them of a new midwifery statute aimed at banning untutored childbirth providers. The law, effective July 1, is prompted by physician shortages with Mrs Jean Dillon directing the statewide child hygiene survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Dillon
Charleston
State Department of Health
Rain Delays Most National Clay Court Matches
In St Louis on July 13 rain kept many matches from finishing at the national clay court tennis championship. Walter Weath and Sam Angeles beat F C Stuckman in straight sets 6-1 6-3, Weat brook received a bye, Norton defeated Charles McMillan 6-2 6-0, and John Barr beat H N Leansvenets 6-2 4-6 6-?. All postponed matches will be played tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Walter K. Weath
Sam Angeles
F. C. Stuckman
Weatbrook
Brian J. ©. Norton
Charles McMillan
John A. Barr
Dallas
H. N.eansvenets
Des Moines
Local Happenings and Travel In Montville Area
Mrs. Jack Bingham spent time with family last week. Edwin Pauley is progressing well. Miss Edna Brumfield visits sister in Ma toaka. Revival meetings are well attended. Mildred Callahan recovering from fever. Mrs. John Day ill at home on West Virginia avenue. Bruce Cooke family drive to Craig Healing Springs Va for weeks. Cottage foyer meetings active with noted success. 8 Cohman family moved back to apartment. Rev. Mr. Dean new in town. Drive to Grundy Va with numerous locals. Blain Roe killed in mine at Pigeon Creek Wednesday. Mrs. Warner called home for sick nephew. H. L. Bailey and family visit Roanoke and Craig Healing Springs. Ella Bain visiting parents on West Virginia avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bingham
Edwin Pauley
Edna Brumfield
Matoaka
Mildred Callahan
John Day
West Virginia Avenue
Bruce Cooke
Craig Healing Springs
Cohman
Mr. Dean
Davy
Grundy
Er. W. Cooke
H. L. Bailey
Roanoke
Ella Bain
Mary Hutchinson
Welch
Margaret White
Matewan
Frances Compton
Athens
Mra
Mineweller
West Virginia
Emsweller
P. Wineweller
Morgantown
Ediie Galloway
P. K. Hester
P. L. Sutton
Shirley Lee
Edith Thompson
Pennsylvania
KE. R. Richardson
Eugenia
Pisgah
Viola Bowman
Coeburn
St. Luke's Hospital
Elizabeth D. Snapp
Bachrach Studios
Washington
New York
J. W. Hobson
Hobson
J. B. Childers
Camden
N. J
Ray Dunn
Ernest Henson
Lake Junaluka
N. C
Jennon
Logan
W. Va
Monaker
Jack Doyle
Fourth Street
Bluefield
George Barger
Thelma Sutter
Pocahontas
Matz Hotel
Roy Dunn
L. H. Baldwin
Knoxville
Capea Bian
Perry Tyler
Dickee Browh
D M
Gordon White
Sscoredlgs Avenue
N. Hoffard
Elizabeth and
Helen
Tretter
Selpeers
Billie Journell
Woodyard
Leona Carter
Cl Harris
Am Springs
Nm Pearson
George Walters
H. Stoltz
C. G. Ais
Notice of Trustee's Sale in Bluefield West Virginia
Trustee will sell the Bluefield property in Mercer County at 1:30 PM on Monday to satisfy a note secured by a Deed of Trust dated 1924. The parcel lies on Ridge Street, Lot No. 8 in Section 31, 400 feet front, 120 feet deep, as shown on the city map. Sale conducted at the Post Office in Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. T. Oliver Tornold
Seavace
Mercer County
West Virginia
Richard Shelly
Iisefield
Mary
Hu. B Shelton
H. C. Jordan
Lee Brown
South Binefield
Virginia
M. Arnold
Samson and Delilah tale taught at Smylie Bible class
The Smylie Bible class lesson recounts Samson’s life from birth to his death. It covers his battles with the Philistines, his marriage to a Philistine woman, Delilah’s betrayal, and his final downfall. the speaker notes Israel was ruled by judges, and offers a caution that Samson was not a model of right living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
Samson
Timnath
Phillistine
Ashkelon
Sameon
Judah
Rameon
Gaia
Hebron
Delilah
Jas
A. Strother
Philliptines
Sleepy disease kills ten in Monmouthshire
Ten deaths from sleeping sickness recorded in Monmouthshire in the last month. Local health officials investigate outbreak origins and urge vigilance while the rural county reports rising illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Monmouthshire
Employment Department Working Overtime Amid Rising Graduates Demand
The Employment Department reports unusual surge in national graduates seeking work. Officials note persistent hiring activity and an upward trend in business, with offices operating longer hours to process applications and match graduates to opportunities.
National Business College Seeks Male Stenographers
Executives across the south acknowledge the value of thorough training from the National Business College. Stenographers and private secretaries are in high demand, with National training highly preferred. The fall session begins September 1. enroll now by contacting M. A. Smythe in Roanoke Virginia for catalogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
National Business College
M. A. Smythe
Roanoke
Browns fall to Senators in rough tilt
A mixed night of offense and pitching sees the Browns suffer a hard loss to the Senators. A triple and home run highlight the visitors' win as the scoreline swings with key innings and late-game drama.
Social Notes From Bluefield Area
Social 2 continues with Mrs. M G Pudge at Bluefield sanitarium and list of locals visiting, traveling, and attending events. Read as a roundup of patient updates, guests, trips to Blowing Rock, Asheville, Welch, Athens, Morgantown and Norfolk with hospital updates and social calls.
Local Social Notes and Visitation Update
A jumble of social happenings spans Knoxville and nearby towns. Residents such as Mrs. Gordon White and Mrs. N Hoffard attend tournaments and visits, while Miss Zelda Thornton joins the National Orange Company. Travel plans include trips to Ind and New York, with other locals headed to Springs and Falls Mills for events and sermons. The piece notes a dogeared sequence of visitors, engagements, and a tragic rat attack on newborn twins of Mrs. Florence Morrow.
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound advertised by letters
Women report relief from aches and pains using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs J H Procter of Pittsburgh praises four bottles for dizziness weak appetite and fatigue and endorses the product for women's ailments citing others’ positive experiences. A canvass finds 98 out of 100 women report benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shurg
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pittsburgh
J. H. Procter
East Liberty Station
Notice of Trustee's Sale in Mercer County West Virginia
The trustee Walter W Hoss will sell at the front door of the Rinefeld Commerce Building in The Rinefeld Mercer County West Virginia on August day 1925 the real estate described as Lot 1 Section 33 beginning at a point on Frederick Street and proceeding by specified bearings to the plat, cash in hand on day of sale. Dated June 29 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sal
F. M. Sutherland
A. Sutherland
Walter W Hoss
Oeoe
West Virginia
Sh and Commerce
Rinefeld
Mercer County
West Inia
Frederick Street
Woodrow Avenue
Frederick
Waltin V. Ross
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Sheffield
Eng
Hather Gaunt
Jimmy Goodrich
Margaret Naylor
Meh
Cannonball Martin
Colored Institute
BY Sidney Smith
H.ne
Wey
WWE
AME
Aina
S'Dhey SK
FSA
Vacation Bible School
John Stewart Manorial Methodist Church
Pearl Taylor
Gilbert M. Taylor
Lomax Hospital
E. J. Palmer
Columbus
Cleveland
Buffalo
Niagara
Matilda Moore
Freedman Hospital
C. A. Rogers
Raleigh
Joe Moor
Princeton
Braxton
Jaeger News
Smylie Bible
Browns
Senators
R.A. RK
Philadelphia
Quinn
Stoner
Carroll
Bassler
Homer
Mitter Carlyle
Boston
Neubauer
Wingfield
H. E. Roston
Fauler
Ruffing
Ross
Beschoff
Smith
Miller
Shaute
le Sewell
Myatt
White Sox
Chicago
Een Aege
Hoyt
Faber
Gehrig
R.A. E
Bengrough
Schalk
M. G. Pudge
Bluefield Sanitarium
Howard Mason
Arline Clemons
Filbert
Nick Assimos
Baby
J. T. Spracher
Nannie Kilgore
Rees Kilgore
Kilgore
W. B. Motley
Princeton Avenue
J. E. Keith
T. A. Perdue
H. PF. Bausell
Ellwood
Ada
Ruby
Violet Jones
Suale Whitaker
Bristol, Va
Blowing Rock
Asheville
Zelda Thornton
National Iorage Company
Sundy, Eene
Pearlaburge
Ospringe
Florence Morrow
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