Local notices mix in Bluefield ads and community news
A crowded page lists merchants and services from Bluefield area including coal suppliers Mercer Coal and Supply and Good coal, along with shoe stores and a dairy Milk Service offering home delivery. Community items include a funeral notice for Mrs. Scott of Pulaski, market ads for produce, a robbery report at Jamison's grocery, and notes on a church camp meeting trip to Anderson Indiana with local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Jo. Scott
Pulaski
Charlie
Lottie Pillars
Simons
W. A. Sutherland
Sutherland
Greenville
Tenn
Mise Williams
Livefield
Mera
J. H. Pearens
Alleged Traffic Law Violators Are Fined
In a city police court session, several defendants faced charges of failing to stop at intersections with painted stop lines. Br. Sarver, Joe Green, and 0. H. Aliff were fined $2 each after arraignments. Jesse Wire was cited for drunkenness and fined $25. Judge Donohue presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. Sarver
Joe Green
H. Aliff
Donohue
Donohe Thay
Jesse Wire
Joint suits filed in horse poisoning case
Auto on June 2. Joint suits for damages were filed here against A. G. Young, W Va. Charles Davis, Ohio. Ernest Levere, Toronto. Frank Marion, Utica. and others linked to a race horse poisoning plot following the illness of two horses. Edward Sterrett and J. Keller filed suits over the deaths of their racers, while Green Woods and Sandrea are said unfit for suit. Bail issues and continuances were heard as arrests followed the incident at the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto
A. G. Young
Hamestan
W. Va
Charles Davis
Columbus
Ernest Levere
Toronto
Frank Marion
Utica
N. Y
Edward Sterrett
Anthony
Green Woods
Sandrea
Sa- Stock Farm
J. W. Lewis
Tne
Langin Field Radio Station to Be Removed
Moundsville W Va June 2 Captain A E Simonin commanding officer at Langin Field reports an official message orders removal of the radio station. Contracts should be warded before June 5 to have towers and equipment ready for shipment. The destination is Burgess Field Uniontown Pa, but disposal of the hangar is not mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moundsville
W. Va
A. E. Simonin
Langin Field
Government Midway Station
Model Airway
Magion
Burgess Field
Uniontown
Simoygip
Two Women Lead Bluefield Coal Firm Branches
Nettie Steele and Hilda McHugh rise in the Producers Coal company at Bluefield as manager and secretary treasurer respectively. Steele, a Bluefield native, has nine years with the firm and broad experience from selling to tracing cars. McHugh joined six or seven years ago and has steered office affairs smoothly. Hugh Jenks, company president, touts their impact in coal trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Diamond
Hoh Jenk
Peet
Cincinnati
Ie. Breele
Bluefield
Hilda B. McHush
Steele
Monefield
Condolas
Concord State College Studio of Dramatic Arts
Boston
American Legion
Ausiliary
League of Woman Voters
Women's Democratic Club
Tinefield
Charleston
Huntington
Miss McHugh
Hugh Jenks
Producers Coal Company
Colored Rail Employes Picnic At Radford Virginia
Hundreds of colored employees from Pocahontas and Radford divisions of Norfolk and Western railroad will hold their annual picnic at Radford Virginia next Saturday. Two special trains of ten cars will leave Bluefield Saturday morning at 4:30 o clock with extra coaches for workers from Williamson and nearby towns.
Furnishing the Home by Marian Moore
A design feature from Marian Moore discusses practical window dressing ideas. The piece describes varied sashes, fabrics, and hardware to create pleasing effects, urging readers to mail for advice. It emphasizes simple, effective treatments and encourages experimentation with materials and color.
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Fou
Marian Moore
Goa
Roanoke to Radford Train Service for Colored Employees
Three trains will run from Roanoke to Radford to accommodate colored employees and their families. Special cars will be provided. The plan is part of the annual event program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Radford
Beveridge Attacks Coolidge Prohibition Order
Albert J. Beveridge former senator from Indiana condemned President Coolidge’s prohibition order as a dangerous shift that would empower local officers as federal agents and fundamentally alter the American system of government. He spoke before the Historical Society of Pennsylvania warning that making local officials federal officials would effectively destroy our political structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Coolidge
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
National centralized control feared in local law enforcement
The text warns that turning local officials into national agents could enable a centralized Washington run state. Beveridge decries a mania for law making as a driver of social and political chaos and argues public opinion now suppresses discussion rather than guiding it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Beveridge
America
Benet
Alice In Wonderland
Norfolk Western verdict upheld in Looney death case
The Supreme Court affirmed a $53,750 award to Shrilda Looney administratrix for George Oscar Looney, a locomotive engineer killed when a Majestic Collieries tipple cab detached and the locomotive boiler spilled steam. The court found the damages, including widow and two children annuity and conscious pain, not excessive. Oscar Looney formerly lived in the city and was brother to Marnest, William Looney, and Mrs. Josh Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Western Railway
George Oscar Looney
Supreme Court
Mingo County
Shrilda Looney
Looney
Majestic Collieries Company
Oscar
Marnest
William Looney
Josh Page
Bond Issue Approved for Water Lines in Nutter Fort
H P Squires mayor of Nutter Fort says Clarksburg council approved a bond issue of 33000 dollars to finance water line construction. Voters will decide on August 3.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
H. P. Squires
Nutterfort
Golden Rule Association closes annual meeting
The Golden Rule Benefit Endowment association wrapped up its two day session at Street Baptist church. Attendance spanned West Virginia and Virginia with district and grand lodge reports showing growth in members and finances. Rev R H McHoy of Bramwell was reelected president with Prof G Miller Bramwell as secretary and Prof M B English Slab Fork as treasurer. Welch was chosen for the next annual gathering with visiting officials from Kimball Maybeury and others in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule Benefit Endowment Association
Street Baptist Church
West Virginia
Virginia
Grand Lodge
Bluefield
Bramwell
R. H. McHoy
G. &. Miller
M. B. English
Welch
Educators and speakers honor 57 graduates at Bluefield Institute
Dr. Carter Woodson led the commencement addressing the 57 graduates as they received diplomas. Bernard McClaugherty and other officials spoke, urging achievement growth and beautification as guiding ideals. The program drew a packed auditorium and praised overall conduct and presentation. Visiting guests included Mrs. Warren, Mrs. Waddy, and local residents. A card of thanks notes gratitude for kindness during illness and death of Mrs. Susie Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Carter Woodson
Journal Negro History
Bernard McClaugherty
State Board of Advisory Council
Susie Henry
R. R. Henry and
Stop Boil Free Yourself From Skin Ailments
A fragmented plea argues boils are caused by impurities and poor health. It urges cleansing and a specific remedy claimed to be economical, presenting a strict warning against illness and promising relief through a described product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorty
Also Mentioned on This Page
Slove Coal Service Coal Ce
Ree Gt Tel * Company
Princeton Avenue
Mercer Coal and Supply
Mercer Coal Fupply
Company For Good Coal
Peery Bidg
Muftif
Norfolk
F. Munds
Pearl Street
R. Nee
Caroline Avenue
de- N. C. Stanley
Finisverd
Bland Street
Imavonte
Ter
McDowell
Keats Lene
Lees
Pedino
White Pharmacy
Coleus
Ratum
Corpenter
KM. Naidwin, Jr
Baume
Pany
Ya. 1
Pee
Seedir
Pecare
Clover Dew
Pigee
United Market
Flat Top National Bank
Bradmann Building
Jamison
Bluefield Avenue
Squire H. Kitts
Mercer County Grand Jury
Dloe
Harry L. Greenspon
Vebry Building
Akiamont
WM. H. Carr
Osteopath
Vol & Coke
J. B. Eades
Oneepettie
P.vepield
W. Va, Saea Ree
Cutiura
Nora
Waver- Ga
Cne
Nettie V. Steele Quejegt
Colored Rail
Pocket Books
Princeton Ave
Ransom
Sams
Cretonne
Louis Spanos
Victory Lunch
Kery
Busy Bee
Restau
Rant
Rev . Qo
Compton Bluevield, W. VA
MAG
News OF the Colored People
Golden Rule Association
Barrier
Kimball
William Prunty
Maybeury
Teltet Goade Bastion
Addrensky
FOX Pharm Hotel
West Virginian
Iacy
Morton
Raleigh
Bluefield Institute
Macaie Warren
Mre
Ae Waddy
McAlpin
Mra
Ark. Hill
G. Price
Elkhorn
Georgia Warren
Tazewell
Mere
Anees Jones
Yadkin Street
L. N. Peery
Peck Street
Bellans
Bawer
Columbia
Warlick Furniture Co
Pittsburgh Steel Company
M. G. Whitlow Hardware Company
Boots
Gat Thais
TAY Doggell
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