Bear sightings and school notes mark Bluefield June news
The June 4 1925 Bluefield Virginia News reports a black bear roaming near Welch and Princeton road with speculation on its origin and behavior. It also notes potential teaching staff changes as Miss Louise Leffler leaves for Williams Wharf and Professor Z T Kyle prepares to lead Bluefield schools.
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Welch
Coalfield
Princeton Road
Guy C. Mace
Gary
Bluefield
Virginia News
Viclent
Louise Leffler
Virginia Side
Williams Wharf
Miss Leffler
Z. T. Kyle
Mia
Kyle
Appalachia
of the
Moon Forecast Promises Warm Spell Then Cooler Air
Uncle Hugh Ratcliffe, a veteran weather prognosticator, predicts the present hot wave will pass within a day or two and a cooler spell arriving between the 6th and 10th. He bases the forecast on moon position and elements, noting recent moon movement signaling lower temperatures. He mentions crowds seeking his guidance for relief from heat and describes the mountain climate's refreshing evenings.
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Hugh Ratcliffe
Hugh
Uncle Hughes
Abshire Gap Offered as Ideal Site for Summer Hotel
The article promotes Abshire Gap as an ideal location for a large modern summer hotel near Greater Bluefield. It argues improved roads and feeder routes to the Bluefield area will draw vast tourist traffic, making a big resort likely to receive liberal patronage and offer unmatched scenic views.
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Greater
Bluefield
Florida
Abshire Gap
Cars Dash to and Fro All Through Night
A Virginia Side resident reports that on a weekday night 1 to 4 a.m. as many as a hundred cars dash through the streets. Each car supposedly carries a driver and one or more flappers, prompting questions about their nighttime activity and destination.
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Virginia Side
Miss Corinne Ross to Become Mrs G E Cole
Columbus papers note the approaching marriage of Miss Corinne Virginia Ross daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Ross to Mr George Edgar Coble at Indianola Methodist Episcopal Church on June 6 with Vivian Ross maid of honor and Elsa Nylen Gladys Bailey as bridesmaids. The event follows a June 6 shower and reception plans for forty at the Ross home. The couple will reside after the ceremony.
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Columbus
Ohio
Corrine Ross
Albert Ross
Gladys Bailey
C. B. Salley
Rosses
Ross
Virginia Buchanan
Goethce
Virginia Ross
Mar
George Edgar Coble
Woman's Club
United Commercial Travelers
Dennison Avenue
Vivian Ross
Elsa Nylen
Thirteenth Avenue
Bluefield
Betty Lou Montel
East Main Street
L. L. Montel
Neal Moler
Car Allen
Don Linn
Smn
Oss
Concrete Street Attracts Attention On Baldwin Court
The new Baldwin Court concrete street draws notice as improvement spreads. Abutting property owners J. W. Baldwin, R. B. Baldwin, and L. J. Barbee are funding the project while the Virginia Side plans spring repairs.
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Baldwin Court
J. W
R. B. Baldwin
L. J. Barbee
Virginia
Law Students I M Lita And Edgar Graham Return Home
I M Lita and Edgar Graham, Richmond University law students, return home for the summer vacation. Both made good grades and progress and expect to soon hang out their shingle with the firm Litz and Graham or Graham and Litz. Litz is the youngest son of Mrs. Sallie Litz and Graham is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Graham of the city.
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I. M. Lita
Edgar Graham
Richmond University
Mond
Litz & Graham
Graham & Lits
Mr. Litz
Sallie Litz
Graham
John John B. Graham
City
Baltimore visit trims staff city light shines
Mrs. A H Shirley and her young son visit Mrs. T Poteet on Bald win Court. Captain J W Lindsey of Bluefield and veteran Pocahontas conductor travels to Baltimore for medical exam.
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A. H. Shirley
Are la
T. Poteet
Baldwin Court
Baltimore Hospital
J. W. Lindsey
Bluefield
Baltimore
Old Sores and Eczema Vanish with Peterson Ointment
A testimonial ad extols Peterson's Ointment and Peterson's Soap from Buffalo New York for curing a foot sore after six years and treating burns itching eczema and piles. It promotes a 36 cent box and money back guarantee with endorsements from W. Stephenson and Major Charles Whit ney.
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Peterson
Stephenson
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Huntington
W. Yea
Buffalo
N. Y
Charles FE. Whitney
Vineyard Haven
Mass
Peterson Ointment Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Bluestone shifting crew led by Captain Teindsey Kee at Johns Hopkins
Captain Teindsey Kee, who later led the Bluestone shifting crew for several years, is associated with Johns Hopkins Hospital in the historical record. The note highlights Kee's leadership role during that period and his long tenure guiding the crew.
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Teindsey Kee
Bluestone
Porch Parties At Local Homes Highlight Social Round
Porch-are popular since the school closed and on Tuesday evening the Misses McCrary on Sanders Drive were hostesses at an enjoyable porch party. On the same evening Misses Janett and Dorothy Grant entertained the Sunday class at the Presbyterian church at a delightful social at their home on Wister street.
Bituminous Coal Loading Near Normal Despite Holiday Week
The National Coal Association bureau of coal economics reports that bituminous coal mined during the week of May 80 was not far below the previous full week. Estimated production for the week reached about 8.225 million net tons, despite Memorial Day observance and incomplete data.
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Bureau of Coal Economics
The
National Coal Association
U S Geologic Survey Reports Weekly Car Loading Totals
The United States Geological Survey notes last week’s total car loading reached 46,445,000 net tons, with the first five days of the week exceeding the same days in the prior week.
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United States Geological Survey
Real Estate Transfers Filed in County Court Clerk Office
Real estate transfers recorded include R D Karnes and wife to G J Woods for a west Main Street Princeton lot at 345 dollars J W Douthat and wife to E K Bailey for Godsey plat Lot 1 Stony Ridge A T Gott Jorgé P Stovall for Lot 1 section 1002 Bluefield at 10 dollars A B Shaffer et al to J C Walls for Lot 5 section 4 Hearn addition Princeton at 1200 dollars T E Poe and wife to J B Poe 11 acres Lorton Lick at 350 dollars Lewis Hall and wife to Claud D Johnston for Lots 12 and part of 13 Bee addition Princeton at 500 dollars James S Kahle special commissioner to T H Hamlin 9 acres near Bluefield at 600 dollars Arthur F Kingdon and wife to W A Sutter for Lots 17 and 18 section 862 Bluefield at 5 dollars.
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R. D. Karnes
G. J. Woods
West Main Street
Princeton
J. W. Douthat
E. K. Bailey
Godsey
Stony Ridge
Consere
A. T. Gott
Jorgé P. Stovall
Bluefield
A. B. Shaffer
J. C. Walls
Hearn
T. E. Poe
J. B. Poe
Lorton Lick
Lewis Hall
Claud D. Johnston
Bee Addition
Jamess. Kahle
T. H. Hamlin
Old-Time Winters Hit Minot Mail By Dog Teams
Minot Me. faced record snow so severe that for the first time in over fifty years mail had to be moved by dog teams.
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New York
Bluefield
Prince
Minot
Remove Freckles With Othine Double Strength
An advertisement promises freckle removal with Othine double strength. It claims quick results from initial applications and money back guarantee if not satisfied. The promo also recommends Othine Complexion Soap and mentions availability at drug stores or by mail from Othine Laboratories in Buffalo New York.
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Sony
Nestle
Othine Laboratories, Inc
Buffalo
N. Y
Ford
Ford Care
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Bluefield National Bank
Nettleton Shoes
Easley-Perkins & Co
Temple of Fashion
Federal and
Raleigh Streets Corner
Mr. Mace
Bluefield Virginia News
Mace
Big Creek
Pocahontas
Flat Top Yard
Nemours
Beartown
Appalachian Range
Glenwood Park
Uticura
Re Pee Ag
Corinne Ross
G. E. Cole
Honori Miss Ross
Marjorie Moler
E. Longview Avenue
Roach
McCormick & CO
Rahimere, Md
Manhattan and Wilson Shirts
AC Brakes Co
Drakes
Guoves
A-C Manufacturing
Commerce Street
Bluefield Welding Company
John Weteet
W.grand Ave
Chicago
Bluefield, W. Va
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