Local notices fill Bluefield ads and events
A mixed page notes Madra lamp offers more light at no extra cost from Easley Penna Drug Co. Various ads cover sweet potato plants in Fallon and Roanoke, a new Zewell auto line departing from Bltefield and Tazewell schedules, tax tickets available at Union Bank office, and a deputy sheriff issuing tax tickets. Also listed are berry crate markets, a special ladies matinee at the Airdome, seafood dinner at Busy Bee, theater listings, film features, a Boy Scouts meeting, Rebekah Lodge gathering, chautauqua banners, and local obituary and funeral details.
Train passenger fatally injured in fall during theft attempt
An unknown Black man attempting to steal a ride fell from a train around 1 15 AM yesterday between Lurich and Oakvale. He suffered fatal injuries with both legs and an arm severed. Exact identities and details remain unclear as investigators review the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lurich
Oakvale
Local Residents and Visitors Featured in Roanoke Notes
McDowell’s H W Rawson, Judge J M Sanders, Miss Blanche Simpson, T J Northcross and Hartley Sanders are among the many people listed on business or visiting friends in Roanoke. Others include Miss Jo McNamara of Ohio visiting Miss Ruby Ayer, Rev S W Moore returning from Salem and Catawba, and numerous clergy, bankers, and LO F officers passing through or staying in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Rawson
McDowell
Jo McNamara
Portsmouth
Ohio
Ruby Ayer
Monroe Street
C. W. Irving and
J. T. Goodykoontz
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western
Presbyterian Picnic Shines as Most Enjoyable Sunday Event
The Presbyterian Sunday school picnic yesterday afternoon and evening drew a record crowd with large adult attendance. Dr. Steele and committees organized thorough prep including a cross shaped supper by the ladies and a generous donation of baskets to the Salvation Army and the ill. Youngsters played on the lawn as swings and games entertained, and the Covenanters showcased stunts while the entire event closed with songs on the steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sunday School
Steele
Morrison
Hutton
Miller
Booker
Pollock
Mickers Arrested Alleged Slayer in Roanoke
Clifford Mickers, described as colored, is in Roanoke jail awaiting further processing for the alleged slaying of Policeman Harvey Leverett of Roanoke early Wednesday. The case centers on the police officer’s death and Mickers is in custody after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Clifford Mickers
Harvey Leverett
Norfolk and Western timetable for Roanoke and beyond
Train departures from Roanoke with options to Lynchburg Norfolk Philadelphia New York Philadelphia and Chicago. Sleeper cars and cafe service available to multiple destinations including Columbus Cincinnati and Chicago. Information line for schedules and agent contacts provided in Roanoke Virginia.
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Bluefield
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Pullman Sleeper
Norfolk
Richmond
Pullman
New York
Hagerstown
Philadelphia
Shenandoah
Charleston
Columbus
Cincinnati
Chicago
Forseeger
Williamson
Gary
Norfolk and Western Railway
W. B. Bevill
W. C. Saunders
Mgr
Virginia
Coroner’s jury cites Mickers in Buena Vista crime
In a Roanoke jail log, Mickers is charged after a coroner’s jury found him linked to the Buena Vista incident. Two express messengers arrested him on train No. 14 and took the prisoner off the train. He is awaiting trial.
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Buena Vista
Roanoke
Mickers
Du Pont Employees in Militia Granted Full Pay
Half a century ago 1500 English workers were employed at Whitby in the jet trade. Today not more than thirty or forty Du Pont de Nemours Company employees can be found serving with the militia across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitby
E. 1. DuPont
de Nemours Company
Notice to lien claimants in Levering property case
All persons holding liens by judgment or otherwise on the real estate of T. W. Levering must present their claims to J. S. Kahle Commissioner at his Bluefield West Virginia office by July 20 1916 The notice requires all interested parties to file papers vouchers and accounts related to the case in Mercer county court proceedings dated June 15 1936 and published June 16 1941
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Levering
Circuit Court of
Mercer County
Bluefield
Virginia
J. S. Kahle
Du Pont favors paid militia leave and US wage offset
The Du Pont company announces that state militia members employed by the company may take paid leave for the duration of their service after proper department head approval. For up to six months of continued militia service the company will pay the employee the difference between their current pay and any government benefits. The recommendation extends to related concerns under Du Pont control.
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United States
du Pont Company
Mrs Louise Enochs Dead In Martinsburg
Mrs Louise Enochs mother of engineer James D Enochs died this morning at her son's home 209 Fairfax Street after illness from a tumor. She was native of Meadow View Virginia survived by two sons and a daughter husband preceded her in death. Remains to be taken to Meadow View Saturday morning on train No 4 for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Enochs
James D. Enochs
Fairfax Street
Enochs
Washington County
Meadow View
Eight Day Advance Man Arrives For Chautauqua
L M Troxell arrives as the eight day advance man for the chautauqua July 1 to 8. He will stay through the program distributing advertising materials. Troxell brings extensive chautauqua materials from the Redpath company and promotes Miss Alice Nielsen with posters and papers for citywide circulation. The Community Builder and Junior Chautauquan papers will spread word and attract audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Troxell
Mr. Troxell
Redpath Company
Alice Nielsen
Across the Rio Grande at Elks Opera House
The Lewis-Oliver Players presented Across the Rio Grande at the Elks Opera House to a pleased crowd. Val Brandon and Paqueta captivated as lead roles, with strong turns by Billy Monroe and Mrs Depplebringer. Performances continue tonight and Saturday matinee and night.
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Lewis-Oliver
Elks Opera House
Rio Grande
Mexico
Jack Lewis
Val Brandon
Jack
Miss Grandin
Paqueta
Billy Monroe
Dave
Miss Morgan
First Edition Pickwick Papers Sells in New York Auction
A first edition of Pickwick Papers sold at a New York auction for 5350 dollars. The copy includes all advertisements from original covers and reading matter plus a page of the original manuscript.
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Pickwick Papers
New York City
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Madra
Easley Penna Drug Co. Tf
Fallon, List
Bla Tazewell Auto
Bixi. Co
Zewell
Bltefield
Tazewell
Il P.m
Princeton
Union Bank and Trust Company
E. Carter
Montgomery County
Berry Growers Association
Cambria
Airdome
Busy Bee
Ellis
Opera House
Jackie Sanders
G. M. Anderson
Broncho Billy
Molly MclIntyre
S. E. V. Taylor
the Colonial Today
Kingsport
Hopewell
C. W. Green
Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency
Tenn
Mr. Green
Emily Stevens
Rolfe-Metro
Rex
House of Tears
Rolfe Photo Plays, Inc
Metro
Miss Stevens
Blanche Sweet
Lasky
Jesse L. Lasky
Margaret Turnbull
Boy Scouts
Rebekahs
Olive Rebekah Lodge
Masonic Temple
Bluefield Avenues
Bland Street
Jewel
Isadore Cohen
Ioes
John A. Chilcoat
Colonial Theatre
Alexandria
H. A. Jones
Altoona
Beechams
Chas, M. Stieff
Chas. M. Stieff
South Bluefield
Augusta Street
Country Club
Baseball Park
Nefield
Clint Bailey
Cot. Bi
Gabinet
Furniture Department
Honaker
J. M. Sanders
Blanche Simpson
T. J. Northcross
Radford
Hartley Sanders
W. Moore
Salem
Catawba
Virginia Bowling
Chatham Hill
Frazier Stowers
Clay Street
Ken Jaffee
Baltimore
San Francisco
D. T. Miles
Pocahontas
J. W. Douthat
Mary Robinson
Fincastle, Va
A. Grant
Yukok
J. Meek Hoge
Burkes Garden
Bland
0. J. Brooks
Rock View
Wyoming County
The
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Ll. W. Irwin
Presbyterian Church At
Be. H. Cassidy
Radford District of Holston
J. B. Ward
Bennie Baker
Isadore Cohen Jewelry Company
Huntington
W PD. Akers
Horner, C
Bluefield's
Mollie McIntyre
Pathe News Pictorial
Bell-Ans
Crystal Shoe Shine Parlor & Hat Hospital Company
Abe
Princeton Ave
Motley’s Pool
W.va
Presbyterian
Salvation Army
Alexander Cut Folwer
Bluef 1Eld
Ete
W. Vy A
Richard
Cohen’s
Cohen
Caddre Cohen CO
Na&w. RR
DU Pont
Mrs. Louise Enochs
End
Son
the Rio Grande
Bluefield Normal and
Business College
W. H. Cunningham
Bluefield Avenue
Tyler Street
P. O
E. F. McKinney Watchmaker
Henry Rodgin Co
Geo. H. Hill
Thornton Building
Bluefield, W. VA
W. Va
Frederick L. Black
House OF
Henri Bergman
Metro Pictures
Cohen's
Bluefield Taxi CO
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