City and Coalfield Short Items
Local short notices cover Hardware shop repairs and sales, a dance at Bluefield skating rink with Lindermann's Orchestra, a restaurant sale to R L Tomb of Charleston, real estate offerings by Stone Securities, Chautauqua tickets via the Hoys Club, and skating events at Bluefield Fair Grounds. Public notices on bond issues, vegetable plant sale, and a home erection plan are included alongside club meetings and restaurant updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Fair Grounds
Lindermann
Fair Grounds
Bluefield
Miller Bros. Jags Orchestra
Diedmore Shute Low Man Qualifying Round
Dinsmore Shute of Guvan and Spring Valley clubs Huntington posted the low score in the WV state golf tournament qualifying with 149 for 36 holes in White Sulphur Springs. Other top scores included Thomas Graham Jr Parkersburg 158 W A Rathbourne Parkersburg 159 and Joe D Halloway Wheeling 161. Harry A Stansbury WVU athletics director advanced. Tomorrow players split into flights of sixteen for semi finals Thursday and finals Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Dinemore Shute
Guvan
Spring Valley
Huntington
West Virginia
Thomas Graham, Jr
Parkersburg
W A. Rathbourne
Joe D. Halloway
Wheeling
Lso
Harry A. Stansbury
West Virginia University
Auction Sale a Complete Success for Carland Lots
The auction of thirty two Carland Development Company lots drew $26700, with the top bid hitting $1600. Conducted by Asheville twins the Horney Brothers who cry identical bids, the sale sold all lots in an hour. They plan similar sales in Tazewell and Tate, Tennessee before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carland Development Company
Horney Brothers
Asheville
Tazewell
Tate
Tenn
Bluefield College Fund Campaign Progress
Citizens of Bluefield rally behind the college drive as supporters pledge to reach the goal. The piece emphasizes collective effort by residents and the men who back the project to accelerate completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Bluefield College
Widening of Two Streets Dominates Bluefield Improvements
City moves to sell select Bland and Federal street parcels next to the Christian church and on Cherry street to fund a new municipal building. Bids set soon. ordinances on bond commissions and city plats introduced. parking limits on Raleigh street to be enforced. library board gains new members. licenses issued to multiple eateries and shops with one pool room license denied to Johnson & Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bland
Federal Streets
Christian Church
Cherry Street
City Hall
Bluefiel
Anneey Committee
City Planning Commission
Bluefield
Stewart Street
Commerce
Scott
J. R. Hutcherson
Raleigh
Hutcherson
Police Department
Raleigh Street
R. W. Honaker
Leckle Realty Company
Coal and Coke Building
New
V. N. Georas
Princeton Avenue
J. Mandakunts
J. Mandakanis
Philip Chokas
Bluefield Avenue
Louis Spanos
Victory Lunch
Nick Garas
New England
Bland Street
Cirrie
Lawson Street
Gus Allas
Matt Drewery
Clifford Street
T. A. Catsonis
Mercer Street
Wm. C. Moosha
New System
Samuel Turk
Avenue
Joseph Papatheon
Boston
Nick D. Pianos
Oval Cafe
Federal Street
Gus Carros
Manhattan
Gus
New Royal Cafe
George Bates
Johnson & Peters
Miller Brothers show draws large crowds at fairgrounds
Crowds attended Miller Brothers shows on Tuesday night with strong patronage for rides such as the Merry Go Round, Ferris Wheel, Whip and roulette, and the Wild West. The management invited Telegraph newsboys as guests with 80 being spent to ensure their enjoyment. Mr Hopkins, a show representative, will oversee arrangements at 8:30 p.m. Also noted, Governor Smith’s reorganization in New York has abolished seventy seven state jobs in two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
News Boys
the Telegraph
Hopkins
Smith
New York
Better Service Club Holds Meet
Judge G B Cassell of Radford head of Norfolk and Western publicity urged mutual understanding between employee and employer at the Bluefield Better Service Club meeting in the railroad Y M C A. W O Franklin suggested renaming the club, but speakers frowned on the idea. meetings will be bimonthly over summer with next session in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Cassell
Radford
Norfolk and Western Publicity Department
Bluefield
Better Service Club
Railroad
P. C. Winbourne
Judge Cassell
Norfolk and Western
Cassel
W. O. Franklin
Pocahontas
Broad Railroad
Y. M
Jury finals set in Blizzard trial as panel chosen
Jury selections proceed with 19 jurors seated and one more Strickler. State strikes Alderson and Fullen while defense removes Dietz Brown Bowling Coffman Huttsenpiller and Sydenstricker. Judge Sharp delays oath and grants the state time to prep for opening.
Compromise Reached in McDowell Ejectment Suit
In Henry McCormick et al v Nickadle Trent et al a United States court ejectment case over 400 acres of coal lands in McDowell County the parties reached a compromise assigning the plaintiff one fifth of the value with costs split between sides. The session also noted unrelated business. Sales of athletic undergarments for men and women have benefited from rising sports interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McCormick
Nickadle Trent
McDowell County
United States
West Virginia Seeks Complete Baby Census for Birth Registration
Washington orders a statewide baby census in West Virginia to push the state into the birth registration area. Governor Morgan urges physicians midwives and parents to register all 1923 babies by July 10 as federal agents prepare to assist in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Washington
State Registrar of Vital Statistices
Charleston
Campaign to register every newborn in West Virginia
The speaker urges all mothers and fathers to register babies born since January 1, 1923, with the state health department. With cooperation from all parties and earnest effort, West Virginia will achieve a long-awaited victory in the push to improve birth records.
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Iones of Health
West Virginia
J C C Decision Tops Coal Circles
The Interstate Commerce Commission declined to allow the Virginian Railway to build a one mile West Virginia branch to serve Pocahontas Fuel mines. Local coal operators echoed uncertainty, some unavailable for comment, and most expect the ruling could be challenged in a higher tribunal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Virginian Railway Company
West Virginia
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Case of Mrs Buzzi to be given to jury today
In New York on June 26 a night session was ordered to allow both sides to sum up in the murder trial of Mrs Anna Buzzi who is accused of killing Bronx contractor Frederick Schnieder with whom she lived for eight years. The case could go to the jury tomorrow morning. Defense counsel James F Donnelly began his address followed by the prosecutor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anna Buzzi
Frederick Schnieder
Bronx
James F. Donnelly
Adjutant Virginia Legion Visitor Praises Bluefield Post
W B Crush of Richmond department adjutant of the American Legion paused in Bluefield on his way to Pocahontas. He visited Pocahontas Post and Post No 9 dugout, expressing delight with the post’s equipment and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Crush
Richmond
State of Virginia
Themerican Legion
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Crush
Four Entries in Bluefield Fourth of July Auto Race
Four drivers signed for the Bluefield Fair Grounds big automobile race during the Fourth of July celebration. H. R. Hunter Jr drives the Unique Special, Chester Crowell the Essex Special, Oscar Hanson the Hudson Special, and Mark H. Lindemood the Dodge Special. These racers bring strong dirt track credentials to a half mile event expected to thrill local fans.
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Bluefield Fair Grounds
Bluefield Post No. 9
American Legion
Bluefield
H. R. Hunter, Jr
Dark Horse
Chester Crowell
Essex
Oscar Hanson
Hudson
Mark H. Lindemood
Dodge
Hope for Elimination of Twelve-Hour Day in Steel
In a letter published by the Lord's Day Alliance, E. H. Gary chairman of United States Steel Corp says hopes for ending the twelve hour day in the steel industry are near in the near future. The note was addressed to Rev. H. L. Bowlby general secretary of the alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
E. H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
H. L. Bowlby
Lord's Day Alliance of the
United States
Samuel Crowell Heads Retail Coal Dealers
Samuel B. Crowell of Philadelphia was elected president of the National Retail Coal Merchants Association at its sixth annual convention in Scranton. He succeeds Homer D. Jones of Chicago. Joseph B. O’Toole of Washington D.C. was named president vice president and Richard J. Wulff of Brooklyn was chosen treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Samuel B. Crowell
Philadelphia
National Retail Coal Merchants Association
Homer D. Jones
Chicago
Joseph B O'Toole
Washington, D. C
Richard J. Wulff
Brooklyn
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F. L. Black & Sons
Summers St
F. L. Blac di, H. W. Blac
F. W. Black
W. H. Sperow
First National Bank
New River
Chicago Norfolk Western Coal Co
L. C. Stieber
Becy
Fisher Bidg
Bluefield Foto
Bluefield, W. Va
William H. Carr
Osteopath
Abrams
Kelly & Moyer
Bluefield, Ww
N. E. Rierson
Aseaten Ave
Altamont
Lcross
H. G. O'Neil
Bland St. Bluefield
W. V
Eureka Hardware Co
Wheel Cafe
Masonic Temple
R. L. Tomb
Stone Securities Company
Linderman
Hoys’ Club
Waterman
South Bluefield Florist
C. B. Hancock
Narrows
Narrows Hotel
Williams All- Star Five
W. E. Ross
Montvale
Dinsmore Shute Low Man
Easley, Perkins & Company
Miller Brothers
Kirkechner
Alderson
Alvon
Guy M. Fullen
Ronceverte
Chesapeake and Ohio
United Mine Workers
Defense Counsel
EB. T. Dietz
Ronceverete
J. H. Brown
Reneck
Lee Bowling
Lewisburg
EB. T. Coffman
M. B. Huttsenpiller
Lawn
Ernest Sydenstricker
Commonwealth
State Department of Health
Union
Ohio
Virginia
Ennsylvania
Kraim Morgan
Est Virginia
Carl F. Raver
Division of Vital Statistics
Raver
Morgan
Elkhorn Tavern
Welch
T. P. Martin
Mer
Drucilla Kelley
Aaron’s
National Armature & Electrical Works
Adjutant
Virginia Legion
Telegraph
Samuel Crowell
Palmer & Fowler Studio Portrai
Pedigo
Trelemeus Shepherd
Office Outfitters Heenener—Regrete Cuetns MA
Pasonuctiple
Damefield, VA
Wm. Greenspon, O. D
Optometrist
W. Virginia
Goodykoontz Drug CO
Three Good Drug Stores
Neeket
Shiwed Fast Express
Hayler
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Bluefield Ave
Fairview Pharmacy
Bland and
South Streets
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