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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1925
Page
1
Coal prices listed for Pocahontas washed nut and Raven Red Ash nut with contact numbers. Various ads for furniture, home services, and real estate. Public notices include Mercer Lodge A F and A M meeting and a court action over wrecked houses on Cooper Street in Bluefield. The piece also mentions store room availability and an upcoming court deadline.
The four shacks on the east bank of Bland Street, owned by E. T. Oliver, have stood for over a year and are slated for removal by sheriff action in Mercer County.
The department of public safety official gained authority over Meensa to carry arms as the bill passed seventy three to four. The tobacco tax faced a decisive defeat after appeals by advocates for school funding.
New York June 5 A slight advantage rests with Gane Tunney in weight height reach and youth as he prepares for his fifteen round bout with Tom Gibbons of St Paul at the Polo Grounds Tunney 180 pounds at Baraton Springs Gibbons 180 pounds at a New York gym both trains vigorous sparring and rest tomorrow Promoter Jimmy Deforest plans after the bout to stage a title match involving Dempsey against the winner of a Wills Weinert fight and the finalist bout.
Two cyclones struck the city, killing over 100 people. Panic split crowds as rain and mud turned stands into danger zones. Darkness fell around 4 pm and rain lasted about half an hour amid chaotic scenes.
West Virginia physicians from across the state will attend the 58th annual convention in Bluefield, with Governor Gore invited to speak. The four day program features a banquet, diverse sessions, and plans to expand the Medical Journal and form a women’s auxiliary. More than 600 doctors have joined this year, with up to 1200 expected, as the event highlights public health and combatting fake doctors.
Little Mi Garner, eighteen months old daughter of Baltor and Mia Garner, was brought to St Luke's Hospital in Bluefield suffering from burns after drinking concentrated lye from a can left on the porch. Her condition was critical with pneumonia feared. the incident occurred when the child, unattended, picked up the container during a moment on the porch.
James D Hawking, after nine years with Clinchfield Coal at Dante Virginia, resigns as confidential secretary to Lee Long. He will represent Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company of Philadelphia beginning July 1 in southwest Virginia.
Mr and Mrs W A Bodell and daughter Miss Ruth Bodell traveled to Hinton for a min riage of a niece and cousin Dr Chas I St Clair left yesterday for White Sulphur to recuperate. He was joined by Mrs St Clair and Mrs Lucila Perking Jett en route to Philadelphia for vacation with friends. Edwin Fox of New York visits friends and relatives.
An elderly reader, W. W. Carter, claims Adlerika relieved years of stomach discomfort after use. The ad touts Adlerikea as a buckthorn bark glycerine mixture that removes gas in ten minutes and releases old waste matter, with claims of rapid relief and renewed energy. Central Pharmacy and Rice Drug Co. are listed as distributors.
In Brooklyn a pair of workman's gloves stained with blood were found near Misa Florence Kane's body last Friday. Dr. Alexander Gettler said the evidence points to a possible suspect, William Beecefield, held without bail. Witnesses identified Beecefield as the man seen near the vacant lot where Kane was slain.
The Thorntea-Laird Company showcased bathing suits in a window on a hot day, drawing hundreds of passersby. Bradley’s parking wear drew particular notice as shoppers admired the vibrant outfits and imagined cooling off in the water. A local observer notes Hillsfield could benefit from a municipal swimming pool.
Leroy Broyles aged seventy four of Littleeburg died at 4 p m Wednesday at the home of his daughter Mrs Floyd Hypes on Highland avenue after a year of declining health He had lived his entire life in Mercer county and is survived by six children including Mrs Hypes and others in Bluetley Haviett Bailey Bucyrus Ohio B Broyles Portsmouth Ohio R Broyles and J L Broyles Littleaturg Funeral plans had not been announced at late night.
Bluefield's climate stands out as the cratera section stays cool with pleasant nights while a regional heat wave pushes temperatures high. Thermometers in the city show around ninety degrees on the previous day as ground conditions bake and residents seek relief from the heat. The calm air trend helps keep nights comparatively mild.
Governor Al Smith returns to Albany to recuperate from a throat ailment that sidelined him for several days. Officials prepared for references for the upcoming week as he resumes official duties.
Lions Club held a noon meeting with an outstanding program. Mrs. George Barger and Cesar Ronconi led readings and a singers quartet. Ella Holroyd Sewell Simpson John Pennell and OJ Wilson performed Italian opera. A July 4 tig of war challenge for Legion celebration was planned with a 12 man team and a 200 pound average. A city golf title defense and a baseball team were discussed.
The Rev Samuel W Moore D D is praised as a versatile, devoted pastor and community servant. The First Presbyterian Church of Bluefield honors him for his tireless work, broad view, and charity, calling him an ambassador of God and a pastor who serves all in need.
The passage notes Hong, long a doctor of mercy, has been awarded the title of doctor of divinity. It states thousands of his admirers will rejoice and that Davidson Dollaes gains reflected honor from the conferment.
Boston June 38 Secretary of War John W Weeks, operated on for gall bladder last Thursday, shows a satisfactory day per bulletin from KilE physicians Dr Daniel Fiske Jones and F Gorham Brigham. The bulletin notes a slight definite change for the better, temperature normal and pulse 88. A later bulletin says no improvement, but Weeks is resting more comfortably with no change in pulse or temperature.
Mrs. Jennie Ford, widow of a suicide victim who left a $100,000 estate amid accusations against Thure Lindhe, a former suburban policeman, wed Lindhe after obtaining a divorce. The piece notes prior statutory changes and mentions a Cleveland drunk driving incident reducing a total figure to 18,000,000 autos.
Dalal S Ellett 19 and a noted physician Dr Andrew S Ellett of Carlettanburg Virginia died after an appendectomy in Christiansburg hospital. His condition worsened after a Tuesday operation. He leaves a large family including siblings Guy F Ellett W B Hilett and Robert Ellett and Miss Sadie and Miss Mary Hiett. Funeral is at Christiansburg at 3 this afternoon. Grimaby England reports a temporary insanity incident in which Mrs Alice Gowdy killed her two disobedient children.
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