Harlan Murder Jury Released After 22 Hours
Harlan Ky June 26 Special Judge T B McGregor discharged the jury earlier today after 22 hours of deliberation in the murder case against F M Bratcher tied to the Evarts gun battle. Jury tallied eleven for acquittal and one for conviction. Other defendants, including W B Jones William Hightower and B Big Cigar Phillipa, have already been convicted and sentenced to life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halan
Comberatios
F. M. Bratcher
Battle of
Evarts
T. B. McGregor
Bratcher
James Daniels
W. B. Jones
William Hightower
Bwarta Mine
Phillipa
Officers Named by G O P Group of Mercer County
Mercer County Republicans held a county meeting with Gadd urging tax law changes and protections for taxpayers. The gathering endorsed Judge Frank Lively for the supreme court of appeals and elected a campaign committee to support party candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
Fred M. Hawley
Bluefield
Et Cer
Republican Party
Wea
Omas H. Scott
Jim Shott
Joseph M. Sanders Jr
Corum Cunningham
Jennings Billison
Q. Goff
P. L. Wast
Rock District
J. H. Reynolds
Hast River District
Wheeling
Beaver Pond
Rock
East River
Plymouth
Jumping Branch
City Hall
Lilly
County Court House
P. L. West
Athene
Perry Martin
Camp Creek
Guy Lilly
Frank Lively
Supreme Court of Appeals
Local Notices and Advertisements Amid 1931 Mercer County
Public tax notice from Sheriff J Otis Bowling warns Mercer county residents to pay 1931 taxes by June 36. J C Penney basement sale promotes work pants preshrunk and affordable items. The West Virginian and local shops list barber, hotel mats, and low price services with enrollments and promotions around Bluefield and Bland Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Otis Bowling
Mercer County
Endorsement of Supreme Court Justice for Re election
The delegates from this county endorse the candidacy of a sitting justice for re election to the supreme court. Twelve years of service are cited as proof of ability integrity and real worth and a favorable action by delegates to the state convention is commended. Signed by Russell Ritz J H Gadd Kyle McCormick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Didate
Supreme Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Russell
Ritz
J. H. Gadd
Kyle McCormick
Committee votes aid plan expansion to all farm commodities
A committee amends a tariff plan to cover corn tobacco livestock and dairy. It directs the agriculture secretary to determine domestic consumption shares and issue adjustment certificates redeemable for tariff protection. A processing tax funds the domestic adjustment fund with rebates for exported commodities.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Proposal for 1932 ballot and extraordinary session costs
The text outlines eleven points including submitting measures to voters in 1932 and authorizing public appropriation for expenses of an extraordinary session. It also mentions provision for unemployment relief if revenue is found and the cost of submitting constitutional amendments to a popular vote.
West Virginia considers property classification in July session
Charleston dispatch notes Governor Conley calls a July 12 special session to discuss constitutional taxation limits and potential amendment for property classification. The 1931 conflict pitted the Democratic House for broad real and intangible classification against the Republican Senate’s narrow stance on intangibles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Conley
Eoen
Democratic House
Republican
Senate
Fried Spring Chicken Dinner at Jimmy's Restaurant
A local listing promotes a fried spring chicken dinner at Jimmy's Restaurant priced at 50 cents. The ad highlights a quick casual meal with limited time offer.
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Jimmy
Son of Bay State Governor Weds in East Brady
Miss Louise Ludwick daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank L Ludwick of East Brady, and Richard Ely only son of Governor and Mrs Joseph B Ely of Massachusetts, were married in the First Presbyterian chapel. The ceremony attended by family and friends was witnessed by Governor and Mrs Ely. Governor Ely left for the Democratic convention in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Brady
Louise Ludwick
Frank L. Ludwig
Richard Ely
Joseph B. Ely
Massachusetts
First Presbyterian Chapel
Ludwick
H. T. Chisholm
Delegates Debate Two-Third Rule At Roosevelt Convention
At Lewis Illinois delegates argued over preserving the two-thirds rule as Roosevelt supporters seek nomination. James A Farley predicted 660 votes would seal the outcome with a 678 majority likely to ensure Roosevelt control from opening gavel onward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Farley
Roosevelt
New York
Pollard
Virginia
Glass
Harry F. Byrd
Byrd
Te Gn
Farley
Rooseveltians
Monday Fm
Satur
New York as model wet state proposal by Prohibitionists
Chicago reports at a June rally of women prohibitionists proposed that New York be allowed to prove itself as a model wet state until 1936 to show the country what life would be like without prohibition. The plan cites figures such as Nicholas Murray Butler and Al Smith. Jane Addams urged continued prohibition for working people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry W. Peabody
Bevery
Mass
New York
Peabody
New York State
Nicholas Murray Butler
Charles Sabin
al Smith
Newepaper
Jane Addams
Hull House
National Woman's Democratic Law Enforcement League
Sagamore Needy 10 Get Flour At Company Store
McComas West Virginia June 26 Under Red Cross supervision flour distribution at Sagamore operates from the Sagamore store. Friday 85 bags came from 60 barrels received this week with July 7 set for next distribution. Flour also issued at American Coal Company this week. Mrs Smith seeks a wheelchair loan for a sick woman and care for the chair is assured. Mrs Fitshugh to host Minerva Davis Pollyanna party with new names drawn Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McComas
W. Va
Jack Smith
Red Cross
Sagamore
American Coal Company
Birthday Dinner Honoring Mr King and Miss Gertrude King
A birthday dinner was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. King to honor Mr King on his sixty fourth birthday and Miss Gertrude King on hers twenty six. Attendees included Karl King and his daughters Sadie and Aggie, Mrs. Pearl King, Clyde and Maxine King, Mrs. Margaret Wimmer and others from McComas Littlesburg and Gary. A separate outing honored visitors Miss Alice Hundley and Kathryn Hundley with a wiener roast at Shawnee Lake. Chaperones included Mr. and Mrs. O B Hurst and other local couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. King
Mr. King
Gertrude King
Karl King
Sadie
Aggie
Pearl King
Clyde
Maxine King
Margaret Wimmer
McComas
Allen Hedrick
Nellie
Edd Scarberry
William
Bettie Kinzer
Littlesburg
Alice
Kathryn Hundley
Eckman
O. BE. Hurst
Shawnee Lake
Odell
Alta Bowers
Marie Browning
Virginia
Louise Gilmore
Thelma Parcell
Elizabeth Evens
Hazel Powers
Evelyn Short
Beatrice Blackwell
Hazel
Opal Mabe
Mary Borich
Nell Poindexter
Elsie
Evelyn King
Pauline
Jean
Tillie Hurst
Mana Bowers
Lillian David
Gary Messrs
Joe Jackson
Frank Bryant
George Shoda
Tony Borich
Howard Matheny
Harold West
Bill Cochran
Howard Hill
Bluefield
John Shoda
Julius Sigman
Donald Fulford
Bascomb Powers
Robert Martin
Lance Shrewsbury
Elmer Murphy
Joe Lanzi
Mike Brady
Abel Mabe
Omhar Spicer
Edd
Purdy
David Shrader
Sewing Club Entertained at Mrs Sneed Home
On Thursday afternoon Mrs. C. W Sneed entertained the Minerva Davis sewing club at her home. She served a two course luncheon to members Mrs. A. P. Thompson Mrs. W. C. Edwards Mrs Kennedy and Mrs Albert Good win. The next meeting will be with Mrs. R. S. Kennedy the first Thursday in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Club
C. W Sneed
Minerva Davis Sewing Club
World Friend party hosts and birthday observances
Miss Florence Cooper hosts a World Friend party for the Thomas Memorial World club with outdoor games and exchanges gifts. Guests include Roberta Fitzhugh and many others. later June Edwards and Robert Lowman celebrate their shared birthdays with a campfire gathering at McComas ball park.
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Cooper
Florence
Thomas Memorial World Club
Ernestine Cooper
Gracie Walker
Louisine
Dorothy Rhodes
Frances Moody
Irene Murphy
Eloise Edwards
Edith Murphy
Margaret Winesette
Margaret
Maxine Bird
Juanita Beard
Margaret Parcell
Roberta Fitzhugh
Thelma Dennis
Evelyn King
Nancy Leftridge
Pauline Shumate
W. C. Edwards
McCOMAS PERSONAL ADS NOTE REGULAR REGIONAL TRACE
Mr and Mrs 8 B Cooper shopped in Bluefield on Tuesday. Several residents return from visits or illnesses at Bluefield sanitarium and eastern Virginia. Ted Smith plans to student teach this fall at N C State. Families travel to Independence Virginia Camp Roland Matoaka Rock and Sandlick areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman Hdwards Jr
J. S. Sanders
C. C. Bird
Tazewell
John Bailey
Matoaka
Carrie Roberts
Montcalm
Albert Goodwin
Harle
Ruth Kennedy
Bluefield
Kenneth Marshall
Eugene Evans
Virginia
Elizabeth Evans
John Parcell
James
Linkous
Rock
Ted Smith
North Carolina State University
E. Fender
Independence
Billy
Eunice Fender
Henry Walthall
Richard Walthall
Dickey
Princeton
James Givens
Wood
R. S. Kennedy
Viola Handley
Nellie Dennis
Welch
Sandlick
K. Turner
Local visitors and guests noted in Montcalm and nearby towns
Names of residents and visitors appear in a Montcalm area social note. James Edward and Virginia of Glenwood Park visited Wednesday. C. H. Murphy family and Verla Murphy hosted by Winfred Frazier at Gary Sunday. Virginia Roarer of Montcalm visiting aunt Mrs. Rufus Sparks. Louise Gilmore visiting Mrs. Alvin Gilmore at Montcalm. Odell and Alta Bowers shopping in Matoaka. David Fitzhugh and Dr. W. D. Fitzhugh Mary Bess Fitzhugh attend medical convention in Parkersburg and plan Virginia visits. Nellie Gilmore of Montcalm visiting Mrs. Gilmore. Alta Bowers hosted by Ruby Sexton in Montcalm. W J German and W A Bishop of Pocahontas were here on business Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edward
Virginia
Glenwood Park
C. H. Murphy
Verla Murphy
Winfred Frazier
Gary
A. B. Poindexter
Bluefield
Misa Virginia Roarer
Montcalm
Rufus Sparks
Louise Gilmore
Alvin Gilmore
Miss Odell
Alta Bow
W. A. Bishop
Pocahontas
Stormy session marks meeting of pledge framers
The Democratic platform fell under sharp debate as ministers and politicians sparred over prohibition. Dr. Cherrington defended church influence in anti alcohol causes while Igoe pressed for repeal and beer legislation. Du Pont urged a clear repeal stance as Palmer pushed unemployment relief ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Glass
Virginia
Ernest H. Cherrington
National Prohibition Board of Strategy
Michael Igoe
Resolutions Group
Ciry
Cherrington
Pierre 8. du Pont
Delaware
United Repeal Council
Roosevelt
A. Mitchell Palmer
King of Siam Accepts Limited Monarchy After Coup
The Thai king Prajadhipok agrees to head a new administration under a limited monarchy after a military coup. He cites health concerns and notes foreign ties remain secure as the provisional government sets up in the capital. The peoples party demands the throne under limited terms, while officials assure treaty protection for foreigners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prajadhipok
New York
Peoples Party
Cote
Foreign Office
Siam King Prajadhipok Remains Constitutional Ruler
A cable from American chargé d affaires Kennett Potter reports King Prajadhipok of Siam will retain power as a constitutional monarch after a army navy revolt establishes a provisional government. The message notes enthusiastic public reception but provides no details on conditions or the new constitutional framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Siam
Erete Department
Prajadhipok
Kennett Potter
Bangkok
Potter
Legation
Far East
Sheriff Attack At Owings Sparks Picket Visit
In Clarksburg West Virginia on June 25 six people two women and four men were held for a July 1 hearing after an attack on Sheriff W B Grimm at the Owings mine. The group faces rolation of the Redman act and conspiracy charges as Grimm was scratched and his finger bitten during the clash with about 200 Consolidation Coal pickets. One more man was arrested but not yet heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Va
W. B. Grimm
Owings
Here
Redman
Grimm
Consolidation Coal Company
Braxton County Clerk Shoots Self After Personal Crisis
Thomas H. Hyer 50, Braxton county circuit court clerk, ended his life with a shotgun in Sutton West Virginia. Despondency over ill health was blamed. He served a second term and had been renominated in the last primary as the sole Republican candidate. A note to his widow was not disclosed. His mother, widow, and seven children survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutton
W. Va
Thomas H. Hyer
Braxton County
News Of The Colored People And United Holy Church Event Details
Church notices list Bible school and Sunday services at 6 30 a m 11 a m 3 p m and 8 p m with sermons by pastors Rev Mrs Mary L Glenn Rev T J Cox Rev A L Alston and Rev EB L Patterson Weekly prayer Tuesday and Friday nights Y P H A women’s day June 26 programs and a church business meeting Women of Bethel featured. Mount Zion Baptist Church holds Sunday school 9 30 a m morning service 11 20 a m B Y P U 5 45 p m and a 7 46 p m sermon with prayer meeting Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Black
Young People's Literary Bible Searchers Association
Janie Bell Farnsworth
T. J. Cox
Stewardess Board
Bethel
A. L. Alston
A.C. E
EB. L. Patterson
Pasor
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Bedford and
Peck Streets
J. C. Hicks
Rev. L. Dabney
Elkhorn
Parker
Old Time Methodist Class meets at Blake chapel
Monday at 8 p m the old time Methodist class meets at Blake chapel led by Class 1 J S Hairston as class leader All members class leaders and friends urged to attend A M E Zion church holds Sunday school at 945 worship at 11 sermon Why Every Believer Should Have a Church Home Varick Christian Endeavor at 630 with Mrs Bertha Carson president Evening worship offers The Churchs Duty in the Present mood Pastor Rev J A Walker invites all to worship with us
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake Chapel
J. S. Hairston
A. M. E. Zion Church
Varick Christian Endeavor
Bertha Carson
J. A. Walker
ST. Paul A. M. EF
Wilson Street
Christ
A. C. E. League
H. P. Heath
Bethel A M E Church Sunday Services Program
Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m with Dr C A Rogers as superintendent The 11 a m sermon by the pastor has the topic Godly Women Heading Up a Righteous Cause of the Public A program will follow in the same session
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Bethel A. M. E
C. A. Rogers
Funeral for Harvey Williams Set at Linkford Parlors
Harvey Williams who died of a heart ailment Friday June 24 at Switchback will be honored in a 2 30 p m funeral today at Linkford Undertaking company parlors. He was a brother of Miss Roxie Anderson of this city and will be interred at West Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Williams
Linkford Undertaking Company
Roxie Anderson
West Graham
Queen Esther circle installs officers at church service
The Queen Esther circle of the John Stewart M E church holds its annual installation service at 7:45 p.m. The Junior choir under Mrs. Gwendolyn Higginbotham performs and Miss Pauline Watkins is the principal speaker. Miss Ardelia Richardson presents the history and Miss Pauline Dobbs gives the financial report. Rev. W S Hight conducts officer installation. An invitation is extended to the young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
John Stewart M. E
Tts
Gwendolyn Higginbotham
Maggie Hight
Mamie Pearls
Ardelia Richardson
Pauline Dobbs
John Stewart Methodist Church Service Schedule
John Stewart Methodist Church lists Sunday events with G H Sinkford as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 includes a pastor sermon and senior choir music. Evening service at 7 45 features an installation by the Queen Esther circle with junior choir singing. Reverend W S Hight presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stewart Methodist Church
G. H. Sinkford
Queen Esther Circle
W.S. Hight
Epworth League to Hold Meeting at Howard Hall
Epworth league will meet at 6 30 this evening in Howard hall John Stewart M E church. William Hairston president of the second department will lead the program with Charles Thompson as guest speaker and Sidney Few singing a solo. A good turnout is hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Howard Hall
John Stewart M. BE
William Hairston
Charles Thompson
Sidney Few
Sunday church schedule with sermons and meetings
Sunday school at 9 46 a m led by superintendent Carl G Rollins. Pastor's evening sermon at 7 30 with title Jesus the Master Carpenter. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 led by Miss Lascille Hendricks. Prayer meeting at 8 ip Wednesday TM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl G. Rollins
Jesus
Christian Endeavor
Miss Lascille Hendricks
Colored personals note on trips and visits
Mrs G W Coats of 314 Church street left Friday with daughters Kelly and Evelyn for Southold L I to spend the summer with relatives. Miss Beulah Johns of East Gulf W Va visits relatives in Bluefield. Mr and Mrs Matt Hance and Andy Bolding returned from Parkersburg after attending the fifty fifth annual grand session of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Coats
Church Street
Kelly
Evelyn
Southold
L. I
Beulah Johns
East Gulf
W. Va
Bluefield
Matt Hance
Andy Bolding
Parkersburg
Prince Hall
Special Session Call Aimed To Ease Tax Burdens In State
A special session of the legislature was urged to enact relief measures by restricting levies, reactivating 1931 relief funds, and funding unemployment aid. Proposals include indirect taxes to balance the budget, a cigarette tax, and constitutional amendments to limit levies, with a focus on direct relief for the aged ill and handicapped.
Local child injured in street accident near Kessee's garage
Eight year old Deak Waldron of Bluefield Avenue was treated at Bluefield sanitarium after a motor truck collision on Bluefield Avenue near Kessee's garage. Driver Walter Yost, 23, assisted the boy to hospital and reported the incident. The boy suffered a scalp cut but was not seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deak Waldron
Bluefield Avenue
Bluefield
Kessee
Walter Yost
Waldron
A Ton of Wheat for a Ton of Coffee Exchange
In a barter era swap, the United States sent surplus wheat to Brazil for their coffee. Now Bluefield residents can enjoy the result at Jimmy's Restaurant as coffee priced at five with double rich VP cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Brazil
Bluefield
West Virginia Lodge Holds Annual Grand Session
In West Virginia the Prince Hall grand lodge chapter C. E. 5 held its annual grand session. Mrs. Dora Clark, who was away on business, has returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Prince Hall Grand Lodge
C. E
Dora Clark
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Harlan
Gadd
Sheriff’s Office
C. W
Pat) Murphy
Walter G. Burton
Gity
Conlfield
J. C. Penney Company
Bailey Building
Cunningham
Fretwell’s
Bland Street
Bay State
Lewis
Illinois
J. D. Johnson Dry Cleaners
W. D. Fitshugh
Minerva Davis
Pollyanna
June Edwards
Robert Lowman
McComas Ball Park
Ina White
Elizabeth Hall
Landgraff
Verna Bell
Beanie
Miro Buscone
Glass Walks
News of the Colored People
Scott Street Missionary Society
Raleigh Graham
Church OF God, Apostolic
Scott Street Baptist
F. N. Roberson
Joseph
Josephine Hendricks
Soule
CLUB
Carolina
Club Carolina
George Dillard
Sam Payne
W. H. Quekemeyer
Lanette Muir
Mamie Pearis
REX Theatre
Smart Money
Edward G Robinson
Opa
Packard Service
Packard
Vicinity
Packard Automobile Service Department
Bluefield, W. Va
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