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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1924

Page

16

Bluefield Seeks Insurance Cut With Fire Dept Upgrades

West Virginia Inspection Bureau will raise Bluefield to class 31 2 after city buys an aerial ladder or service truck and completes water works upgrades. The move would lower premiums about 9 to 20 percent across dwellings and mercantile buildings, saving roughly 39 000 annually from a $200 000 policy base. City manager Ridley notes additional equipment may cost around 10 000, with total yearly impact yet to be decided by the directors.

T. B. Sellers West Virginia Inspection Bureau Bluefield Sellers Charleston Clarksburg Parkersburg

Men’s Bible Class Grows at First Baptist Church

The Men’s Bible Class at the First Baptist Church drew ninety six attendees last Sunday showing continued growth. Deacons gave approval to enlarge the classroom and alterations will be completed this week to accommodate the larger class.

First Baptist Church

Open Letter From Detroit Women Promotes Vegetable Compound

Mrs. Gus Vogel of 6608 Pelouze Street Detroit recounts severe back pains and headaches eased by Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound after doctors favored surgery. She claims better sleep appetite and strength and urges others to try the remedy noting a long history of relief where medicines failed.

Detroit Michigan Lydia E. Pinkham Gus Vogel Pelouze Street

Rev Wimmer Sermon Draws Big Pine Tabernacle Crowd

Crowds gathered at the pine tabernacle on Logan Street to hear Rev. Mr. Wimmer, who preached on Bad manners toward God. He contrasted human courtesy with disrespect toward the divine, calling it a great service. Mr. Forlines sang impressively, and services continue all week with song at 8 and preaching at 8 15.

Mr. Wimmer Big Pine Tabernacle Logan Street Wimmer God Forlines

Bible Class Attendance Grows With Better Seats

Dr. Northern praised a Sunday lesson as the best yet and members lamented missing it. Col J T Thornton explained the goals of the Men's Bible Class. Next Sunday at 9 30 a.m. expected larger attendance as seats will be available. Death's toll: James Bemfield died while visiting his son and the son then collapsed two hours later in St Louis.

St. Louis James Bemfield

The Paris Taxicab Robbery Shows $10,000 Jewelry Theft

Mme. Antoinette Hertiner was abducted in a taxicab by the driver and robbed of $10,000 worth of jewelry. The report notes the incident in Paris as a bold, high-value theft, with details limited to the standout crime fact.

Paris Mme Antoinette Hertiner

Tent Meeting At Pilgrim Holiness Church Draws Crowds

The tent meeting on Bluefield Avenue near Lynn Street hosted by the Pilgrim Holiness Church drew a good audience Saturday and Sunday. Pastor Hayton preached three sermons including Sunday’s message The Great Day of His Wrath urging readiness. A seeking prayer led to one salvation. Ruth Watson sang two solos. Local singers H Frazier and K G Lawrence contributed a trio. Meetings run nightly at 7:45.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Bluefield Avenue Lynn Street Hayton Ruth Watson H. Frazier Coopers K. G. Lawrence Maybeury Bluefield

McAdoo Smith duel looms as Davis grows brighter

The Days News notes McAdoo and Smith sharpening lines for the Democratic presidential nomination while Davis supporters claim brighter prospects. Other items include Smuts resigning after defeat, Ralston to be nominated, and church leaders named as bishops. Ku Klux Klan threats prompt a pastor to confess past arson. Rhode Island senators face hotel confinement over safety concerns. Japanese fishing to be conducted by air patrols.

Associated Press McAdoo Smith John W. Davis West Virginia Russell L. Maughan Jan Christian Smuts Union of South Africa Samuel M. Ralston Indiana Pope Pius Francis J. Kelly Catholic Extension Society Oklahoma Richard C. Gerora Mobile Ala Natchez Ku Klux Klan D. Pierre Bellanger Landsdowne Church of Christ East St. Louis State Minnesota Rhode Island State Senate Rutland Mass Rhode Island

Warlick Furniture Vacation Sale Odds and Ends

Warlick Furniture Co offers a Vacation Sale of Odds and Ends with daily price cuts of eight percent after an initial twenty percent reduction. The event runs this week into next week, followed by a one week store vacation from July 5 to July 12, with Napanee Dutch Kitchenetts promotion and a free forty two piece dinner set with each cabinet.

Warlick Furniture Co Warlick’s

Kellogg's Bran Promoted as All Bran Remedy

An advertisement promotes Kellogg's Bran as the all bran solution to constipation. It claims immediate relief with daily consumption and a money back guarantee, noting the product's nutty flavor and versatile uses.

Kellogg’s Kellogg ’S Kellogg's

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