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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1925
Page
5
A Mountain Lake Sunday picnic drew a diverse group from Princeton and nearby towns for food and fellowship. The event featured families from Pembroke Roanoke and Ronceverte and a later watermelons stop in Pembroke.
A dense Princeton bulletin covers rental ads at 703 Harrison street, Glenwood Amusement Hall skating hours, estate administration of Martha Fannie Shrewsard, not guilty verdicts in Tabor cases, Mercer County Bar meeting in Bluefield, cousin meetups at the courthouse, civil suit results, curb market outlook, a cabbage in a yard garden, dedication plans for a Mercer memorial, Dr. Peters’ illness, Chamber of Commerce luncheon, a house fire on South Fifth Street, council actions on Roseland avenue, new building permits, code changes for garages, poolroom hours extended, and a death of Mrs. Lelia Mae Bratton with funeral arrangements pending. Also a lost license plate 91942 on Oakvale road.
The East River district reports a total failure of blackberries due to May drought and June cold with a heavy freeze. Dewberries suffered similarly, marking the first widespread blackberry crop loss in years in the district.
The city will begin systematic garbage collection Thursday after a city council decision. A district plan divides routes into four areas with cans to be placed curbside. a special police officer will enforce sanitation rules.
A fire of unknown origin started in B. H. Scott’s Keystone store around 5 AM causing more than 50 000 dollars in damage. The blaze spread to several buildings including Mrs. Cyphers home and C Meyers grocery, with injuries to Mrs. Cyphers from a fall. Firefighters saved much of the area though several structures were destroyed or damaged. Insurance coverage stated as about three quarters of the loss, with Appalachian Power lines damaged and crews working to repair.
Peg Delp of this city was tried by jury on a whiskey possession charge and acquitted. The case involved three gallons and a pint of moonshine found in a car loaned by Mack Jordan. The state failed to prove Delp’s involvement, and Jordan claimed no knowledge of the liquor.
John Morton Hensley of Red Jacket was brought to Grace Hospital in critical condition after a wreck near his home. A city council meeting ordered the city attorney to file for a crossing at Woodmont with Norfolk and Western. Marriage licenses were issued in the county clerk’s office for residents of Coalwood Panther Pocahontas Williamsport Maeger Premier Twin Branch and Big Sandy. Children from the Rotary Club wore operations for deformities and are progressing well. Henry Stafford of Capels was admitted after a horse fell on his right leg.
A 75 year old patient collapsed under medical care and, after five doctors gave up, found relief from stomach trouble with Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy. The advert claims the preparation clears catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation, with a money back guarantee and availability at White Pharmacy and druggists.
John Hartley, three, of Worth, was struck by a car driven by Londo Ritz yesterday afternoon. Eye witnesses say Hartley ran into the road and Ritz had the vehicle under control and stopped promptly. Hartley sustained sprains in both ankles and minor bruises and was taken to Grace Hospital.
Welch Kiwanis Club will host a swimming outing Thursday evening at the McDowell County Country Club grounds. Members and families meet at Welch Drug at 5 PM and carpool to Blackwell with lunch provided after swimming.
John Houchins, described as a Negro, was caught at midnight Saturday with three gallons of moonshine by Deputy H. J. Rutledge. He was tried before Squire Phil Kasdin and sentenced to ninety days on the county road plus a $200 fine and costs. He was found about two miles from Jenkin Jones near the South Fork. He wore an improvised jacket with six inside pockets to hide a half gallon jar.
The Ku Klux Klan visited the M. Church at Jaeger on Saturday night and donated $50 to support Rev. Belchea’s revival, which closed Sunday night. About seventy people attended, including several women, and the revival drew substantial success with over one hundred attendees.
The pastor called for church members and three Klansmen stepped forward. One woman and two men enlisted, and a Klan member was baptized in a white robe, marking an unexpected spiritual moment.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Taylor and Mrs Joel of Bluefield were in Welch visiting friends. Col Harry Bank of Kimball spent time in the city Tuesday. Dr and Mrs B A Daniel and family plan a motor trip to Tazewell county to visit friends. J H Barker of the Gary National Bank transacted business in Welch Tuesday. Herbert L Eaton of Worth visited friends in the city yesterday. Mr and Mrs William J Hatfield are visiting Craig Healing Springs. Mrs Iliama of Davy entered Grace Hospital yesterday.
D. E. Eisel of Marytown was in the city Tuesday for a visit. Mrs. Franklin K. Day of Coal Wood visited friends in Welch yesterday. Mrs. Bk. R. Jackson of Superior called on friends in Welch Tuesday.
John Robinson a colored prisoner on the chain gang escaped about noon yesterday and was recaptured last night by Chief of Police D R Tyree at New Hall. He had been sentenced to ninety days for a bad check and had served about one third. He hired a taxi to New Hall and told the driver his uncle would pay next week. The taxi driver led police to the house where Robinson entered this afternoon and he was arrested and returned to the county jail.
White Sulphur Springs hosts the West Virginia tennis championships at Greenbrier Country Club. Seeds suffer a rare loss as C L Sturdevant defeats O A White after a tight 3 6 2 6 3 6 2 sequence. Jacobs beats Johnson as Bracket advances with top players like Mangan Hugus Hunter and Straley remaining in contention.
Chicago July 21 Albert Chief Bender after eight years in retirement returned to the mound for the Chicago White Sox vs Boston He allowed two runs in the final of the first game walking the lead off batter Carlyle homered The 41 year old Indian left the Athletics in 1914 and later pitched for the Baltimore Federal League and Philadelphia Nationals He has been a Sox coach and today was placed on the active list hoping to make a regular turn in the rotation
Rain in Wilkesbarre pa delays the ten round boxing bout between Dave Shate of California and Morrie Schalifer of Omaha. The postponement shifts the fight to Wednesday night.
Laurel Delaware police arrested Bishop Philip Cook on a speeding charge after he said he was hurrying to reach a church engagement. Investigating officers noted the incident occurred on a road near Laurel.
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