Renewed activity in Kentucky fields inspection by coal magnates
A special Baltimore and Ohio train carried Consolidation Coal Company officials led by former Senator Johnson N Camden ex Senator Clarence W Watson and millionaires J Pierpont Morgan John D Rockefeller to Jenkins Kentucky to inspect the mines and plant there with plans for extensions and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Consolidation Coal Company
Johnson N. Camden
Versailles
J. H. Wheelright
Clarence W. Watson
Ollie W. Young
Morehead
W. G. Dearing
Louisville
J. Pierpont Morgan
John D. Rockefeller
Jenkins
Coalfield Boom Near Elkhorn in Kentucky
Developments will begin soon as activities surge in the Elkhorn field and across eastern Kentucky coal regions. The Baltimore and Ohio system plans to reach 100000 acres of top Elkhorn land, signaling renewed industry momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Elkhorn
Kentucky
Local Business Leader Frank Surface Returns to Bluefield
Frank Surface once a prominent Bluefield businessman in wholesale groceries at Christiansburg has been named general manager of Standard Fuel and Supply Company. O C Jenkins serves as president and L A Dunn as secretary and treasurer. Surface, a well known citizen, will move his family to the city soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Surface
Bluefield
Christiansburg
Standard Fuel and Supply Company
O. C. Jenkins
L. A. Dunn
Surface
Local residents and visitors scene in Tazewell city
Numerous residents and guests travel for visits and social calls. W T Morrison leaves for Roanoke mess trip. B P Thornhill of Lynchburg visits relatives. J Powell Royall travels home from Richmond. Samuel Levie returns to Trenton after city visit. Leary and C H Quinn of Norfolk and Western in town on business. Several others attend short trips to Cincinnati Huntington and Portsmouth while passing through the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Powell Royall
Tazewell
Richmond
Leary and
C. H. Quinn
The
Norfolk and Western
Roanoke
C. Carieo
Tclet
Norton
Grayson County
Legal Challenge to Fairmont Charter Filing
The legality of the Fairmont charter passed in the last session is attacked with an injunction barring the board of affairs from acting under its provisions. The literacy test and passage method are questioned. Judge Dayton in U S court enjoins the board. Governor Hatfield and Attorney General Lilly are parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Affairs
Dayton
United States Court
Hatfield
Lilly
Farley Taylor Wedding Suprise in Bristol
Miss Jessie Taylor of south Bluefield and Fred Farley of Northfork wed Sunday afternoon in Bristol. The ceremony occurred after plans shifted from Princess Anne to Roanoke and then to Bristol, with the couple then making their home in Northfork. Farley is a traveling representative for a packing company and is well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Jessie Taylor
South Bluefield
Fred Farley
Northfork
Miss Taylor
Princess Anne
Mr. Farley
Roanoke
Magic City
Mecca
Richmond couple announces marriage surprise visit to groom's parents
A letter announces the marriage and notes the couple are in Richmond visiting the groom's parents. The bride, a noted young social figure from the city, is daughter of G. M. Beavers of Hicksville Bland county Virginia, long based with her sister on Rogers Street. The groom, elder son of Robert M Baldwin of Richmond, is a Seaboard Air Line claim adjuster. the couple's future home is not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
G. M.beavers
Hicksville
Bland County
John E. Winfrey
Rogers Street
Bluefield
Williamson charter test in supreme court debated
A suit filed in the supreme court of appeals challenges the Williamson charter law as unconstitutional. J W Peters seeks a mandamus to seat him as council member until July 1, while Governor Hatfield has appointed five city commissioners under the new charter. The case tests whether the new charter strips residents of electing officials and assigns two year terms to appointed officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Appeals
Charleston
Williamson
Hatfield
J. W. Peters
Mandamus
Tunis Nunamaker
Peters
Itme
United States
Josenh Bailey
Supreme Court
S. C. Burdette
John Baker White
Bath House
Senate
Mingo County
Orland H. Rooton
Gail P. Dudgeon
John M. Studebaker
Chas. BE. Cooper
John H. Greene
Lena Beavers and Hubert Baldwin marry in Bristol
A letter confirms the marriage of Lena Beavers to Hubert Baldwin. The couple left Bluefield on Monday on train No. 4 and were married Monday afternoon in Bristol. Mrs. J. E. Winfrey received the notice yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Beavers
Hubert Baldwin
Bluefield
Bristol
Abyssinian Priest Praises Black War Readiness and Africa Return
Mt Zion Afro-Baptist Church hears Abyssinian pastor argue that Africa must be developed by people of color after 1918 and that America will be in war before fall. He predicts color nations rising and prophesies blood precedes blessing as he plans further sermons in Kimball and Thursday lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion
Africa
Europe
America
Kimball
Jesus
Welch News Votes New Presbyterian Pastor Rev Smylie
Rev. T. S. Smylie recently of Lexington Theological Seminary has arrived in Welch to fill the Presbyterian pulpit. He will preach his first sermon Sunday at 11 am. The church has been without a pastor since last October when Rev J H Wiser left for health reasons. Despite this, the Sunday school has stayed active led by Warren A Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Presbyterian
Smylie
Lexington, Ky
Theological
Welch
Presbyterian Church
J. H. Wiser
Warren A. Wilson
Informal Dance and Church Baptisms Highlight Welch Week
Social news notes an informal dance hosted by Miss Miriam Leckie on Water Street with about twenty guests. Baptisms are planned Sunday afternoon in Browns Creek pool by Rev. A Hatfield and Rev. J T Houts for Baptist and Methodist converts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Leckie
Water Street
Evans
Sargent
A. Hatfield
Davy
Welch
J. T. Houts
Welch Methodist Church
Browns Creek
Magnificent Damon and Pythias film at Rex
The Damon and Pythias pictures arrived late to the Rex due to high demand but drew a large crowd when projected last night. The epic production was praised as one of the most elaborate seen locally and will be shown again today for audiences to witness the popular story on a grand scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damon and Pythias
Damon
Pythias
US Book Publishing Hits: 10 175 New Titles and 1835 Editions
The year saw 10 175 new titles released and 1 835 new editions of older works in the United States. This reflects a strong publishing pace with a wide range of authors and genres expanding the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
May-apple laxatives touted as safe liver regulator pill
An advertisement promotes may-apple root laxatives sold as Sentanel Remedies Co from Covington Kentucky. It claims the vegetable calomel extract cleanses poisons, relieves headaches and biliousness, and acts as a mild bowel tonic without griping. It offers a 10 cent box and a physician trial package by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jruggist
The
Sentanel Remedies Co
Madison Ave
Covington
Diplomas Awarded to Fifteen Girls and Eight Boys
A school graduation night featured diplomas presented by President Thomas with praise for the board’s four year progress. Recipients included Ruth Bodell and Lillian Bond among 15 girls and 8 boys. awards honored scholarships and a Ritz composition prize. Miss Bodell sang and Rev Moore delivered the benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socrates
Harvard
Shuiley
Grace Methodist Church
Tennyson
William Greenspon
S.W. Moore
Wm. HH. Thomas
Board of Education
David J. Slifkin
Lee Fretwell
Ritz
Thomas
Nannie Aaron
Ruth Bodell
Lillian Bond
Helen Cofer
Irene Bassey
Larah Finley
Carrie Hearn
Gee Musselwhite
Dollie Reynolds
Mattie Sanford
Vashti Scruggs
Hattie Scruggs
Lillian Shott
Gladys Snyder
Starriet Speiden
Messrs
Vaden S. Bailey
Wm. Greenspan
Ira Kleiman
Dan Morris
Clement Speiden
John Staley
Karl Thornton
Wm. M. Wagner
Mr. Moore
Virginian Railroad Seen Backing Major New Project
The Virginian Railroad is viewed as likely backing a large new expansion into eastern Kentucky, with observers noting its coal holdings in Buchanan County and potential southern and western outlets. Promoters and financiers including Morgan and Rockefeller Jr are mentioned in relation to coal land interests and rail expansion, while the Baltimore and Ohio is also discussed as a possible instigator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Carolina
Clinchfield
Ohio
J. Pierpont Morgan
John PD. Rockefeller, Jr
Baltimore and Ohio
Fire Alarm Signal Locations Across City Streets
A list details city blocks and streets with fire alarm signals. Items include City Hall 12, Princeton Avenue cross streets, Bluefield Avenue crossings, Raleigh streets, Giles Street, Lee and Franklin, Pulaski Park, Bland and adjacent streets, Bland and North, South and Jefferson, Pen Mar Frederick, Roanoke Clark, Norfolk and Western Shops, Hardy Orange, Standard Oil Bird Avenue, Midway Henry Greenbrier, Upper Jones, Militia Call, and a note that Militia Call means alarm sent from Central Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Princeton Avenue
Russell Street
Bluefield Avenue
Mercer Street
Sublette & Barnes
Thomas Street
Chestnut Street
Spruce Street
Cherry Street
Raleigh Street
Federal Avenue
Raleigh and
Stewart Streets
Wyoming
Monroe Streets
Giles Street
Lee and
Franklin Streets
Reese
Marshall Streets
Allen and Powell Streets
Pulaski and
Park Streets
Bland and
Jones Streets
Williams Streets
Ellis Streets
North Streets
South
Jefferson Streets
Pen Mar and Frederick Sts
Middle Adams Street
Roanoke and
Clark Streets
Norfolk and Western
Hardy and
Orange
Standard Oil Co
Bird. Ave
Midway
Henry and
Greenbrier
Upper Jones Street
Central Station
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Ea Eianediock
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem, N. C
Garettes
South Bluefield Florist
Arly
Detroit
Iliana
Ponderosa
F. A. Harman
J. S. Gompton
W. T. Morrison
A. &. Higginbotham
Ro Lynch
Lebanon
B. Sweet
Willis Williams
Huntington
Co. C. Watts
BP. Thornhill
Lynchburg
W. A. and
J. W. Thornhill
Mra. GC. C. Fink
Fred Easley
Logman
City
Clara McCall
Cincinnati
Virgina Bedinger
Anchorage
Have] Lee Griffin
Trula Droddy
Dante
A. Russ
Honaker
Samuel Levie
Trenton
N. J
J. E B. Johnson
Warrington
Wide a/Wake Pharmacy
W. H. Rayburn
Princeton
W. J. Wiley
Fairmont
Board of Afairs
Williamson Council
State
Baldwin-Beavers
Welch News
Charminade Club
W. W. Hughes
T. H
Curd
R. FE. Timbers
H. B. Nease
Andrew
Nease
Western Union Telegraph Office
Joe Joyce
Stuart
I. J. Cook
M. W. Hutson
Inez ‘Harper
Lorena Evans
Hanna Sargent
Elizabeth Watson
Raymond
Harper
Panther
Fels & Co
Philadelphia
Virginian Railroad
Buchanan County
Randolph's
E. F. Randolph
Jewelers
Pulaski Street
Kahn
Electric House
Georgette Crepes
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