Local Classifieds and Notices Fragment
Short item list includes coal prices and suppliers Raven Red Ash and Focahontes coal with phone numbers, plant sales for tomatoes from McReynolds in West Graham Virginia, hauling and cleaning services, and a dry cleaning shop update. Also mentions a temple meeting and a lodge Jung meeting tonight in Bluefield area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Goal & Supply Company
McReynolds
West
Graham
L. Beyler Lumber Co
Bluefield
Rotary Club Meeting Sparks Amusement and Guests
Rotary Club members enjoyed a splendid meeting with two amusing stunts that lifted spirits. President McClaugherty presided as visitors were introduced, including L. B. Crawford Pocahontas Pat March Washington Jimmie Mots Bluefield 5 G Hammerstein Ye P Barksdale Gilliam W Va J W Baldwin Virginia side A
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
McClaugherty
L. B. Crawford
Pocahontas
Pat March
Washington
Jimmie Mots
Bluefield
G. Hammerstein
Ye &. P Barksdale
Gilliam
W. Va
J. W. Baldwin
Virginia Side
Washington Defense Day Backed by Many Governors
Funeral services were held for former Vice President Marshall. Plans were dropped for President Coolidge to appear in a moving picture. A move to transfer the theater of mines to the commerce department was announced by Secretary Hoover. Robber manufacturers were preparing to reclaim more used products. Names include 3, Chisholm, Capetown, Africa, M. D. Alexander, Tazewell, A. J. Moelter, Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Coolidge
Commerce Department
Hoover
Dim trail opens in Kane murder case in New York
A dim but promising new trail emerged in the Florence Kane murder inquiry in New York. Mrs Mary Rogers reported seeing a man flee toward a confectionery from the lot where the body was found. Police searched the area and pawnbrokers for a missing wristwatch and opal rosary heads. The Rev William J Castello blamed city leadership for insufficient police funding and called for crepe and a city hall door covering.
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New York
Florence Kane
Brooklyn
Mary Rogers
Anna Rubin
Montgomery Street
Wiliam J. Castello
St. Matthews Church
Father Costello
Distillery Destroyed in Washington Fire
Washington Pa June 2 The Vandergrift distillery and an adjoining warehouse near here were destroyed by fire of undetermined origin today. When the distillery ceased operations two years ago the burned buildings were valued at about $100000. Whiskey in the warehouse was moved to a government warehouse after the distillery closed.
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Washington
Vandergrift
Virginians Win Henry Rougin Cup Intersociety Contest
The Virginia Literary Society defeated John Marshall Literary Society at Bluefield College in an annual Henry Rougin Cup event during commencement week. William I. Barkley won the Ross Medal as best debater. Wilson Holder led Virginians over David White in oration.
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Virginia Literary Society
John Marshall Literary Society
Bluefield College
Virginvans
John Marshall Society
Henry Rodgin Loving
David White
Blaine Newton
Ruth Baylor
C. B. Trent
P. BE. Taylor
Sta Atate
William J. Barkley
James Foley
Jean ‘Brown
Crockett Hughes
Philip Lilly
Day law officer Holt arrested in Charleston moonshine ring
Charleston West Virginia June 2 federal agents announce the arrest of John J Holt a Richwood based state prohibition officer accused of masterminding a moonshine running operation. Holt allegedly planned shipments of 600 gallons weekly with local protection and offered to supply 800 gallons for 900 dollars. A bootlegger held for questioning described Holt’s protection scheme and a sample of liquor was shown during the hotel visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
John I. Holt
Richwood
Kanawha County
Holt
Kangwha
Gauley Bridge
Kanawha
Agenta
Miss Sarah A Bowry Receives Peabody Certificate
Friends of Miss Sarah A Bowry, daughter of Mr and Mrs R T Bowan of Locust Street, learn she earned a Peabody Conservatory of Music certificate in Baltimore this year. A talented pianist, she completed four years at the renowned conservatory and will soon depart for Philadelphia to pursue postgraduate work at the University of Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A.bowry
R. T. Bowan
Locust, Street
Peabody Conservatory of Music
Balimors
Bowen
Conservatory
Baltimore
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Keys Refuses Conspiracy Complaint Against Three Men
Los Angeles June 2 District Attorney Ann Keys refused to file a conspiracy complaint against three men arrested by city police Saturday for plotting to kidnap Mary Pickford film star Keys ordered the affair aired before the county grand jury.
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Los Angeles
Ann Keys
Mary Pickford
Kayes
I Men Eat Hearty When Hangman's Noose Is Waiting
Chicago June. Prisoner last meals draw interest as Joe Stein, a Chicago restaurant owner near the death house, provides farewell dinners for condemned men. He recalls Leopold and Loeb and notes prisoners often request chicken, seafood, or other dishes before execution. He treats the meals as a comforting hobby, often serving free despite some protests.
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Roy J. Gibbons
Chicago
Joe Stein
Chicago Death House
Joe
Loeb
Leopold
Jon
Mrs England Dies At 87 In Beckley
Mrs Mary Welch England aged 87 mother of J M England of Bluefield died suddenly at 3 PM yesterday at her Beckley home following paralysis on Sunday. She was the last surviving Welch family member prominent in Pocahontas coalfield development. Born in Jackson county she was kin to Confederate General Stonewall Jackson. Widow of the late Mr England she is survived by son in Beckley and three others: E T England of Charleston former West Virginia attorney general Sylvester England of Barbour county and Miss Lilly England of Beckley. Funeral in Beckley Thursday at 10 AM with interment in Beckley. Detroit June 2.
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Mary Welch England
J. M. England
Bluefield
Beckley
England
England Marke
Welch
Pocahontas
Max. Eagland
I. A
E. T. England
Charleston
West Virginia
Sylvester Igland
Barbour County
Miss Lilly England
Wind Storm Kills At Least Two In Nebraska Iowa
Omaha Nebraska June 2 At least two persons are dead and much property damaged as a general wind storm sweeps eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Wire communication is badly crippled.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Iowa
Bluefield Fire Alarm Stations and Addresses
Listings of Bluefield fire alarm stations and locations including 13 Princeton Ave, 14 Bluefield Ave, Mercer St, Boggs and Good alle 16 Btugiald Ave, 17 Bluefield Ave near Cheatnut St, 18 Bluefield Ave and Spruce, 19 Bluefield Ave and Spruce, 31 Federal and Raisigh St, Southside phone 1444, 12 City Hall, 32 Naleigh and Stewart, 23 Wyoming and Monroe, 34 GU Talbart St and Princeton Ave, Te Resse and Marshall, 7 Repsy, 4% Allen and Powell, 4 Bland and Jones, 42 Bland and William St, 43 Bland and Sula Sia, 44 Bland and North St, Peterson and Bllar Ave, Frederick St and Iana Pt, 1 Ave near Roanoke and Clerke, Hardy and Orange, Central Staten area, 12 Upper Jones, 414 Forest and Union, 18 Oakburet Ave and Brand, 93 Means phone slarme and slarme mnt Trin Central Staten.
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Princeton Ave
Ruesell
Bluefield Ave
Mercer
Binaheld
Boggs & Goodalle
Naleigh and
Stewart
Wyoming and
Monroe
Talbart St
Peterson
Qakburet Ave
Slarme and
Slarme
Trin
Central Staten
Night Airmail Service To Start July First
The New York to Chicago overnight air mail route will begin July 1 with full lighting and completed experimental flights. Postmaster General New announced a ten cent per ounce postage rate. Flights will skip Saturdays and Sundays.
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Washington
Une
New York-Chicago
New
A Small Investment with a Big Return
Electric wiring boosts rental value far beyond cost while electricity becomes a necessity within reach. The Appalachian Power Company offers gign fog for electric service for an old unwired house, a new stepound Golden Rod Electric row. The offer expired July 1.
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Appalachian Power Company
Breakfast and Dinner Menu With Notes on Bread and Hafnium
A home menu lists breakfast items including pineapple, bran bread, milk, and coffee and notes a lunch of string bean chowder and sponge cake with strawberries. Dinner features creamed salt codfish, baked potatoes, scalloped tomatoes, a vegetable salad, lemon sponge pudding, rye bread, milk, and coffee. A health note urges varying bread types and plenty of vegetables for stronger health, mentions white bread as well as coarse breads, and references a new element hafnium discovered by Danish scientists potentially used in radio tubes.
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Tists
No Market Losses Continue To Be Heavy In Coal Output
Production in Pocahofites field for the week ending May 203 amounted to 831,883 metric tons. Operators report shows 1,411 hours or 213,614 net tons lost due to no market. No other curtailment factors noted. During the same period, 6,115 net tons of coal were coked at the mines.
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Pocahofites
Also Mentioned on This Page
Allen Street Coal Company
Edward Abbott
West Street
Hilladale
Mich
McReynolde
West Graham
Fate Planter of All Kinds
Briés L. McReynolds
Weet Srahnwy ‘A
Service Coal Company
A. B
Matt
Stewart Street
Model
Alls Jeen
el Katan
Jung
Engineers Hall
Union Bank and Trust
Oet
A. Z
R. Z
Rogers
J.B. Eades
Ealtamont Cafeteria
Harry I. Greenspon
Ade Written
Peery Building
the Joyce Co., Dew Hotel
West Virginian Bldg
Chisholm
Capetown
Africa
M. D. Alexander
Tazewell
A. J. Moelter
N. Y
Jas. G. Lite, Agt
Commercial Bank
P. Th
Tf Bland St
Mercer Funeral Home
Grand Street Modern Funeral ‘ Establishment
R. L. Morris
Bluefield, W. Va
WM. H. Carr
Osteopath Spacieliet
Abrams 405
Coal & Coke
United Shoe Repairing Corporation
Peet At — Bidg
Virginians
John Marshalls
John J. Holt
Peabody Conservatory
Keys
Sublette Feed & Supply Blueheld
Mrs. England
State of Labor
Detroit
Co-Operative Coal
Brotherhood of Locomotive Enginéere
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Scabe
West Viriate
Brotherhood
Lewis and
Warren 8. Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Railroad Labor Board
Bluefield Fire Department
Maudie
Hanna
Eureka Howe
Northfork How
Virginian Supply -Co
Ineger
Ontas
Kayatone
Matoaka
Northfork
Wesnes
J. S. Compton
State Bluefield
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Three Good Drug Stores
Symphony Lawn
Symphony
BAST
Princeton Avenue
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