Tipple Dispute Heads Back to Court in Bluefield
J W Wade’s proposed coal tipple on Virginia Avenue east of Elipse Mill faces a court battle after about a year of objections from twenty east end property owners. Attorneys from the Tazewell bar represent defendants as work on the spur connects Wade’s site to the railroad main line. The suit is set for the next term of the Tazewell circuit court.
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J. W. Wade
Virginia Avenue
Wade
East End
J. Warman
J. Powell Royall
Tazewell
Pelea
W. Wade
Irginjia
Graham Lumber Company
Fullen Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Ade
Inventory of Water Consumers On Virginia Side
Kenneth Newton hired by the water committee to survey every home on the Virginia Side. He will inspect water fixtures spigots baths and report findings to the council. Bluefield Virginia owns and operates the water works system and claims the best water in the state.
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Virginia
Kenneth Newton
Water Committee
Newton
Bluefield
Ths
Florida trip sparks talk of Florida rush and its meaning
J EB Baylor R EB Baldwin and J D Brown plan a weekend visit to Florida to study the situation and potential impact of Florida's winter rush. They will tour Tampa and other points as highways connect, debating climate as a lasting asset and the lure of warm winters attracting families to spend and part with savings.
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Florida
Virginia
Bluefield
J. EB. Baylor
R. EB. Baldwin
J. D. Brown
Tampa
Mapp Papers Warn of Danger From Overconfidence
The Danville News and other editors warn two weeks before the primary that overconfidence could hurt turnout. They argue officeholders will vote for Mr Byrd, supporting the progressive Democrat’s candidacy.
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Mapp
Byrd
Danville News
Progressive Democrat
Business trip for Sluss & Sluss president visits Kentucky and Ohio
Mrs. J. H. Siluss, president of Sluss & Sluss, contractors, returned from a business trip to Kentucky and Ohio. She visited several towns where the firm is on contract work.
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J. H. Siluss
Sluss & Sluss, Contractors
Kentucky
Ohio
Beautiful White Crane Seen on the Clinch River
A snow white crane was sighted on the Clinch River near Cedar Bluff by R C Anderson Dave Cooley H C Young and others aboard train No 6. The bird flew slowly about thirty feet high and prompted observers to remark it as the largest fowl they had ever seen. The crane's rarity in the region sparked speculation about its origin.
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Clinch River
Cedar Bluff
R. C. Anderson
Dave Cooley
H. C. Young
Anderson
Readers chase elusive Bluefield News puzzle answer
A Bluefield Virginia News puzzle stumped readers with a tricky hot spell themed challenge. A reader from Anson offered the first near answer, though not correct, and editors urged continued attempts until the solution is found.
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Bluefield Virginia News
Appalachian Baseball League in Turmoil and New Ventures
Information indicates the toboggan slide venture failed and disbanded while gate receipts in several towns drew creditor pressure. The Appalachian Baseball League included Bristol Kingsport Greenville and Morristown. Virginia adds a modern all night filling station with Samuel Neikirk planning a corner lot operation on Walnut and Graham avenue plus a soft drink stand. Neikirk is the son of Mrs. C A Neikirk and recently graduated from Virginia Military Institute.
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Aed
Bristol
Kingsport
Greenville
Morristown
Appalachian Baseball
Virginia Side
Samuel Nelkirk
Walnut Street
Graham Avenue
Mr. Neikirk
C. A. Neikirk
Virginia Military Institute
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Tiple
Tanglefo Company
Grand Repiistigen
Sonaker
Honaker’s
Blofield
75C Yard
Cretonnes
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