Bluefield Classifieds and Notices Snapshots
A collage of short ads and notices from Bluefield area, listing wanted to buy six to eight room houses, rent notices for four to six room units, store rooms for business, and real estate auctions. Names include G. P. Stovall, Mitchell Brothers, and W. Ferguson. Also items on laundry products, poultry, market offerings, and a police report involving Serena, Mercer county. Auction date set for August 5 in Union, West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Jervis
Peterstown
Monroe County
W. Va
M. B. Dunn
J. H. Workmas
H. C. Dunn
Mitchell Brothers
Union
Serena
Mercer Cease
Thompson, Ferguson and Watkins
Squire J J. Mastin
Athens
Phillips
Mason-Dixon Seven To Play West Virginia Dance Night
The Mason-Dixon Seven, eleven musicians strong, bring a West Virginia crafted show to the West Virginian Hotel ballroom at 9 o clock. The band, organized in 1919 at West Virginia University and led by Jam Shields of Clarksburg, plans a lively performance with songs, solos, and dances for a local audience and Lions Club charity proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginian
Mason Dixon Seven
United States
Mason-Dixon Seven
Keith
West Virginia
West Virginia University
Jam Shields
Clarksburg
Masone Dixon
Atlantic City
Palm Beach
Bluefield
Colonialeatre
Lions Club
William Jennings Bryan to be laid to rest in calm funeral rites
Reports from Washington describe Bryan's funeral preparations with family gathering at a Presbyterian church. Plans include a noon church closing, a brief private moment for the family, and a later public service with reading of Bible passages and hymns. Flags will be lowered to half staff. Pan American Union to close building for the service. Kellogg to attend with deputy secretaries. Active pallbearers and honored figures named from multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publc
Aittle
California
William Jennings Bryan, Jr
Grace Hargreaves
Washington
Coolidge
State Department
Pan American Union
Bryan
Kellogg
Eee
Acta
William Jennings Bryan
Joseph Danels
Navy
Fletcher
Florida
P. H. Callahan
Louieville
Charles A. Lord
Lincoln
Neb
Dunlap
Jacksonville
Charles F. Hull
Illinois
Senater Swanson
Virginia
Ashurat
Arizona
Sheppard
Texas
McKellar
Tennessee
Norris
Nebraska
Oldfield
Arkansas
New Municipal Officers Appointed in Bluefield
New Bluefield city officials named include Ralph Willilamen Patrolman R Bowen and Frank Bean with others taking posts August 1. Directors vow careful health and welfare restructure while keeping the fire department intact and appointing Sanders as city clerk pending Sept 1. Earry to assume treasurer duties after required duties end. Wm E Ross named city solicitor and Frank P Early to be city treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Willilamen
R. Bowen
Frank Bean
Health and Welfare Department
Stewart
Sanders
Earry
Bluefield
Joseph M. Sanders
Oakhurst Avenue
University of West Virginia
Wm. E. Ross
Toe
Frank P. Early
Arly
Flat Top National Bank
Early
Notable Democratic Leaders and Officials Named
A list of figures includes Representative eo of Georgia, Representative Yates of Illinois, Governor Donahey of Ohio, William B. Wilson former labor secretary, Bishop Thomas Nicholson of Michigan, former Senator Hitchcock, Yoana Skeltonne of Virginia, former comptroller seal Clem Shaver of West Virginia, Edward F. Goltra of Missouri, James Kirby Risk of Indiana, Norman E. Mack of New York, Howard Russell of Ohio, Charles F. Douglas of Washington DC, Charles F. Horner of Missouri, and Manton W. Yveil of Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Yates
Illinois
Donahey
Ohio
William B. Wilson
Labor
Thomas Nicholson
Michigan
Hitchcock
Yoana Skeltonne
Virginia
Clem Shaver
West Virginia
Democratic National Committee
Edward F. Goltra
Missouri
James Kirby Risk
Indiana
Norman E. Mack
New York
Howard Russell
Charlies F. Douglas
Washington, D. C
Charles F. Horner
Manton W. Yveil
Local Officials Profiled in Treasurer and Judge Posts
The text notes a person pledging full dedication to the treasurer’s duties. It also mentions J. A. Donahue as the new municipal judge, who previously served a seven year term, was a former deputy collector of internal revenue, and has worked in real estate in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Donahue
Internal Revenue
F Johnson Claimed by Death Former Coal Superintendent
Joseph P. Johnson aged sixty eight longtime coal executive at Turkey Gap and Ennis Coal Companies died yesterday at Rhinefield Sanitarium Hiawatha from heart trouble after a yearlong illness He was born July 17 1857 in Buckingham County Virginia and moved to West Virginia as a young coal man He married in 1891
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P. Johnson
Turkey Gap
Local Coal Executive Dies After Ill Health
The death of a Turkey Gap and Ennis Coal supervisor aged long connected with the industry and active in the Methodist church in Hiawatha is announced. Survived by his widow and children, funeral at Hiawatha church followed by burial at Simmons cemetery with active pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Hammond
Maybeury
Turkey Gap
Ennis
Methodist Church of
Pembroke
Nannie Z. Pate
Bramwell
Milton Stone
Hiawatha
William H. Johnson
Jennie Inez
Eileen Johnson
D. Ale
J. B. Ward
Bluefield
Simmons
J. B. Harry
Charles Highes
R. B. Bailey
Charles Giiner
J. FE. Pate
M. C. Cooper
Honorary pallbearers listed for local funeral service
The obituary lists Charlies Phalin, Robert Hale, P. L. Best, H. G. Johnston, A. H. Cresling, E. Tomlinson as principal figures with honorary pallbearers including James A. McQuail, W. H. McQuail, Dr. J. B. Kirk, Dr. J. H. Craft, Dr. F. X. Schuller, D. S. Hunt, J. H. Akers, Douglas Tepstra, Grandy Gilmer, H. L. Kasey, C. J. Moore, J. I. Mc Commas, R. D. Tate, R. B. Cook and T. J. Noell.
Jobs in Bluefield Arrivals Hit Ashland Graduates
Arnold, Roger Huang om Moorhatch, formerly Randolph-Macon College students in Ashland, have arrived in Bluefield to accept positions with Appalachian Power Co. These hires mark a recruitment move by the utility company as it expands operations in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Arnold
Roger Huang Om Moorhatch
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland
Appalachian Power Co
Becker Heads to Cleveland for Sales Department Meeting
Becker departed yesterday for Cleveland to attend a company sales department meeting in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becker
Ysterday
Cleveland
Benson's New Ton ic Laxative and System Cleaner
Public notice touts Ben tone as a new tonic and laxative claiming rapid sales in Bluefield after one week. Letters from users in Savannah Georgia praise relief from indigestion swelling and pain with testimonials from Mrs Dora Strickland and John N Shoeman. Availability is listed at Bluefield drug stores plus Hale Pharmacy in Princeton and Bradley Drug Co in Matoaka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben-Tone
Bluefield
Ben Tone
John N. Shoeman
Russell Court
Savannah
Georgia
West End
Mr. Benson
Convenient Drug
Princeton
Hale Pharmacy
Matoaka
Bradley Drug Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Coalfield
South Bluefield
Care Telegraph
Mercer Coal and 4 Supply Co
Peery Didg
Service Coal Company
Coal Co
Platnick Bros
Raven
Red Ash
Twin City Coal Co
G. P. Stovall
Sereet Perot Hak Fonal Bank
Tip Toe
Raleigh Street
Perkins Market
First National Bank
Ashworth & Sons
J. L. Hill Mercantile Company
Bent
National Bank
Mr. Mill
W. M. Ferguson
Ferguson
Board House
United Woolen Mills
T. E. Cofer
Sidney
Australia
W. H. Mann
Westinghouse Electric Company
Mr. Mann
Bland Street
Birefield
Call
I.dtw CO
PANY
Manefeld Avenue
Itacy Cotter
Altamont
J. B. Eades
Osteopathic
Mayer
Vefield
Harry L. Greenspon
PEFRY
N. Y
Jas. G. Lite, Agt
Commercial Bank
P.O
Blasfield
Mercer Funeral Home
R. L. Morris
Bluefield, W. Va
WM. H. Carr
Osteopath
Aione
Coal & Coke Building
Bluefield, W. Ya
Res
United Shoe Repairing Corporation
Postoffice
Bradmann
Iced L
University At
Morgantown
Mason - Dixon
West Virginian Hotel
F. Johnson
DR. J
Ss. “Compton
Madras
Rogers
Home Jewelry CO. Inc
Cumberland Heights
Walton Sudduth
C. C. Frazier
Mgr
Benson
Brentone
Dora Strickland
35Th Bt
West
Savannah, Ga
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