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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1926

Page

12

Augurs Much for B P Success in Ninth Virginias

Sentiment favors the Republican party in Virginia's ninth congressional district as voters react to two key factors. Supporters believe Hurley can effectively serve constituents on ways and means and rally Republican and Democratic voters against past forces. The district faces efforts to counter the Democratic front with a governor and a senator visiting to mobilize the convention.

Pete Va Repub Party Virginas R. Hurley Huriey Republica

Scholarship Mark Won By Bluefielder At Roanoke Commencement

Cecil M. Hefner of Bluefield received the first award for excellence in scholarship at Roanoke College commencement. Hefner has excelled in the classroom and been active in the Maroon and Gray Glee Club and Dramatic Club, starring in leading roles in plays such as Kempy. He is a Beaver High School graduate and son of Mr. and Mrs. O. V. Hefner.

Roanoke College Cecil M. Hefner Bluefield Hefner Deia Equins Ae Hefner the Beaver High School O. V. Hefner

Good Scores At Wyoming Club Shoot

Attendance at the Wyoming Sun Club shoot yielded strong scores. Hindsley led with 46 of 50 birds. Smallaman 45 and Lynch 44. Movement aims to move the club to a state meet at Thomas June 14 15. the club is now registered and eligible for meets.

Wremins Gunelu Hindsley Imdsleyv Suraiiman Lynch Pavidée Fordham

Impressed Charleston visitor eyes local store remodel

O Wolhmuth of Charleston, a visitor for A B Woolen Co, praised the store’s remodeling and new summer stock. The sale highlights savings and aims to cement past customer relations as the modern shop showcases fine garments.

O. Wolhmuth Charleston A. 8. Woolen Co Wolhmuth

Real Estate Transfers Filed for Record

Real estate transfers filed yesterday in the county court clerk's office include J. W. McGhee and wife to McGhee for part of lot 4, section 11, Princeton, and C. L. Hopps and wife to GC. ize and wife for lots 3 and ...

J. W. McGhee McGhee Ings Princeton C. L. E. Hopps Ize

First Woman Senator Serves One Day at Age Ninety One

A historic one day tenure honors the first woman to hold a United States senate seat. Rebecca Latimer Felton serves as senator for a single day at age ninety one, marking a milestone in gender and political history.

United States

Real estate transfers in Bluefield and vicinity

Fragmentary notice lists several land deals in Bluefield area. Eva K Morgan and husband sell to J A Thomas lot 7 section 502 Biostieta for 93.60. Cc Johnston and wife sell to Ha Brown 12 acres East River for 240. I V omens and wife sell to L Karl Lester several lots 7 8 9 section 236 Bluefield. Con

Bluefield Eva K. Morgan J. A. Thomas Cc. Johnston Ha Brown East River I. V. Omens L. Karl Lester Con

Real estate transfer for lot 36 in Fragcisco Addition

Bertha G Simpson and others transfer to C M Anderson and others ownership of lot 36 in the Fragcisco addition Bluefield for a consideration of 463 dollars. The document lists party names and the property description with a sale amount.

Bertha G. Simpson C. M. Anderson Fragcisco Bluefield

Robbery Ties to Whisky Purchase Negotiation in Baltimore

In Baltimore Jane 10 a man negotiating to buy 200 cases of whisky was robbed of $15,000 in his Emerson hotel room. Edward Kimball of New York was arrested after being named by the victim but denied involvement. The suspect denies knowledge as police investigate.

Baltimore Jane Michael Funiciallo Brooklyn Edward Kimball New York Funiciallo Kimball Funicilallo

Police Hold Defendant Overnight Without Arrest

The individual remained at police headquarters for the night but was not placed under arrest, awaiting further processing or clarification of the situation.

Barleycorn Wins Sensational Belmont Park Steeplechase

Barleycorn captured a sensational victory at Belmont Park in the Meadowbrook Steeplechase with Minata finishing second and Ravel third. Pigeon Wings won the fifth at La tonja from Taymore and Count y the six furlongs in a tight finish.

New Yor Widener Meadowbrook Belmont Park Minata Ravel Pigeon Wings Latonja Taymore County

Ten Drivers Qualify For Race At Altoona

Altoona Pa June 10 Ten drivers qualified today for the 250 mile race at the Altoona track. The field includes several local entrants and notable veterans shaping the starting lineup for the feature.

Altoona

Speedway Race Entries Aim to Select Top Twenty Six

Twenty six entrants compete for a speedway race with the top twenty six starting in the grind after qualifying. Names listed include Peter Depaolo Benny Hill Eddie Hearn John Duff Ben Jones Harren Fenaler Ralph Hepburn Harry Harts Fred Comer and Norman Batten.

Peter Depaolo Benny Hill Eddie Hearn John Duff Ben Jones Harren Fenaler Ralph Hepburn Harry Harts Fred Comer Norman Batten

Fishermen Report Pearls Found in Black River at Poplar Pluff

Reports from Black River fishermen in Poplar Pluff Missouri describe valuable pearls found this season. Knox recovered a 2 grain drop pearl worth 1290 dollars and his cousin Isaac Moore found a ball pearl valued at 350 dollars.

Poplar Black River Knox Isaac Moore

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