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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1925
Page
1
City and coalfield short items list local business moves, notices, and small court reports. It notes Allen Street Coal Company, Mats Dry Cleaning, a craft lodge meeting, temple ads, a clairvoyant advertise, a church ride, and minor legal actions including forgery and moonshine penalties. The items reflect a small town record from Mercer county.
Federal and state prohibition officers captured C. B. Boman known as the Old Fox on Bottom Creek Mountain No 2, Mc Dowell county. They watched the site after finding the still last Sunday and surrounded the suspect Tuesday. The copper 65 gallon still and 200 gallons of mash were seized and destroyed. Boman faced a federal court bond of 4000 dollars with release pending the June term. Officers Taylor Lambert Watlcdus and Scarberry led the raid.
At the annual meeting in Huntington West Virginia A G Fox president and Miss Pearse A Brawnier secretary of the Dine field Automobile Club were elected to the boards of the state association. The group two years old has pushed effective motorist friendly legislation for 1926 benefiting every motorist in the state.
C W Brafford of this city suffered a broken leg yesterday when a Dodge touring car he rode in rolled over an embankment near Pearlaburg. He muttered during the incident and was hurt in the accident.
Critics hail the forthcoming farce The Whole Towns Talking to be staged Thursday and Friday next week. Local stars Mrs Moaseby Wade and Natalia Maynard are singled out for strong turns as Mrs Simmons and Miss Letty Lythe. Proceeds address deficits from last year in baseball and football with ticket sales set for the week’s end.
A Wheeling physician urges the public to trust medical science and vaccinate, arguing doctors must act with selfless care rather than profit. He calls on laypeople to educate themselves, examine scientific data, and support informed medical leadership to prevent epidemics.
The fifty eighth annual West Virginia State Medical Association gathering asks all who promised cars to park on Scott Street south of the Hotel West Virginian by 2 o'clock this afternoon. Dr. Hall criticizes anti vaccination and anti vivisection groups while urging public to support medicine and doctors in emergencies.
An advertisement touts Othine double strength to remove freckles. It claims an ounce can clear even heavy freckles and lighter spots may disappear, with a money back guarantee. It also promotes Othine Complexion Soap and a shampoo as recommended companions.
The program lists lectures by Dr. Douglas Vanderhoof and Dr. P Brookland in Richmond and Philadelphia. Activities include greetings from multiple states, outings from the West Virginia Hotel, alumni meetings, a ladies entrance tour, golf, and an evening banquet with Governor Howard M Gore as principal speaker. A dancing sequence follows in the hotel ballroom with care for ladies.
Cantonese and Yunnanese troops clash for control of Canton city with heavy losses on both sides. The fighting spills into and around the river area as civilians fear shortages and foreign residents feel the impact of the battle.
In Long Island New York longtime dealer Clark of Tins Ridge suffers injuries after a collision. The incident occurred hours after a routine appointment with a local merchant. Police say no severe harm to others and the driver remains under observation.
In a calculated maneuver a leader uses streams of water to drive away the crews. The tactic aims to disrupt progress and create space for advantage in the conflict. No casualties or lasting injuries reported.
The Southern Gas and Power Corporation plans to acquire Tri-City Gas Company of Gadaden Ala and the Valdosta Company of Valdosta Ga through new financing with stocks and notes. Proceeds will retire outstanding notes and redeem first lien 7 percent gold bonds. Bluefield Gas and Power is a subsidiary.
William Webb, colored, convicted of attempting to rob a pay station in the Bluefield Telephone Exchange Building. He was fined $30 and costs and sent to the county jail until payment. Webb, on parole from Morgantown state prison, was caught minutes after the box was smashed by city police, with operators reporting the break in.
In a building search, officers located Webb concealed behind a hall door after a pursuit or incident. The discovery occurred as part of police activity in the area.
W H Brown of East Radford died at 1 20 p m Wednesday while visiting daughter Mrs Mable Gibson on Fourth Street. He was 84 and a Confederate veteran. Survived by widow and children Mrs Mabel Gibson Bluefield Mrs T N Gibson Mrs Robert E Chambrey East Radford and W K E Brown Roanoke. Funeral Friday at 11 at Dr Chambleys East Radford with Rev J L Allison and Rev W L Newman officiating burial in family ground Radford.
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