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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1925

Page

15

Delphian department hosts birds talk at Circle Drive meeting

The Delphian Department of the Woman's Club held a program on birds with Mrs. I. M. Smith at Circle Drive. Mrs. Dugan discussed Aristotle and bird classification, while Mrs. McNeer described West Virginia’s sixty native birds and 259 varieties. Guests included Mrs. J. D. Castiro and Mrs. S. W. entry.

Delphian Department Del I. M. Smith Circle Drive Geo. B. Halstead R. &. Rugan Dugan Aristotle Hadden Sutton Canaries J. D. Castro S. W Ara Mason

Stop Indigestion With Ferraline

Feraline promises digestion relief with a ten day treatment for one dollar. If unsatisfied, your druggist refunds the money. Nature's great mineral water treatment for stomach disorders.

Rotarians Hear Cleveland Convention Report and Chautauqua Talk

George Brown, delegate to the Rotary international convention at Cleveland, reviews major highlights. W I Reid describes Swarthmore Chautauqua goals to bring humor to communities. Visitors include W R Rippetoe Oak Hill Rotarian S R Addison and Wilford McCutcheon. Thelma Bowling presided at the piano as ninety percent attendance is noted. Directors held a brief meeting after the luncheon.

Rotary George Brown Cleveland W. I. Reid Swarthmore Chautauqua Chautauqua W. R. Rippetoe Oak Hill R. Addison Wilford McCutcheon Thelma Bowling Lupcheon

Princeton Churches Service Schedule at Heavenly Rest

Rev J Edmund Thompson rector at Rectory 206 College Avenue leads Third Sunday after Trinity with Sunday school and adult Bible class at 9 46 a m followed by morning prayer.

Church of the Heavenly Rest Episcopal J. Edmund Thompson College Avenue

Princeton Marriages and Church News Update

A county court clerk issued a marriage license for Buford Williams of Pearisburg to Edith Carr Burhhanan of Cooper. Pastor Rev M P Rimmer returns to lead Sunday services after a camp meeting in Anderson Indiana. Local residents report Tom Gilbert's death confirmed in Stuart Virginia after inquiries by Mrs Julia Lawson and family.

Buford Williams Pearisburg Edith Carr Burhhanan Cooper M. P. Rimmer Church of God Seventh Street Straley Avenue Anderson Ind Rimmer Julia Lawson Ruth Princeton Lara Lawson Bluefield Dewey Williams Stuart

Kiwanians Recall Fake Fight at Ladies Night Banquet

Kiwanians and their ladies at the Virginian Hotel recall a staged fight between Dr. W H Wallingford and Charles Archer during the ladies night banquet. The ruse drew amusement as principals, patched up with court-pastor, entered to finish the bit. The evening featured musical performances by Mrs H C Hays, Mrs L H White Jr, and Miss Helen Reynolds with Will Reynolds on piano. Dr George Diehl could not attend the scheduled address.

Virginian Hotel W. H. Wallingford Charles Archer H. C. Hays L. H. White, Jr Helen Reynolds Will Reynolds H. C. Wells George Diehl

Swarthmore Chautauqua Opens This Afternoon

The Swarthmore Chautauqua begins its week with opening exercises at 3 o'clock led by Rev. C. H. Phipps. Captain Will Dietrich will give a lecture titled Uncle Will's Window following the opening. Evening program features the Russian Cathe- sessions are expected.

Swarthmore Chautauqua C. H. Phipps Will Will Dietrich

Drial Sextet to Open Fall Evening Concert Program

The Dral Sextet presents a three part program featuring Russian liturgical pieces Russian folk songs and operatic and English concert numbers. Russian artists with opera house experience perform alongside current leaders. Junior Chautauqua opens this afternoon after Captain Dietrichs lecture with strong advance praise. The Sextet stays in town tomorrow performing at Mercer Street and Park Avenue union services. Season tickets at two dollars grant access to lectures plays and music with last chance today.

Chautauqua Mercer Street Park Avenue

Governor Gore Still Inspecting Road Work

Governor Howard M. Gore and C. P. Fortney of the state road commission traveled from Martinsburg to Romney via Winchester to inspect western panhandle road projects. They planned to spend the night in Romney and continue into central parts of West Virginia, after spending last night in Washington, D. C.

Martinsburg W. Va Howard M. Gore C. P. Fortney State Road Commission Western Panhandle Romney Winchester Gore Fortney Washington, D. C

City Council Takes Over Local Sewer Line and Schedules Year End Meeting

The council assumed control of the sewer line between Kirk and Thorn streets East Princeton built by residents after hearing objections from J W Hemley. Permits were granted for a garage, repairs, and a bungalow totaling about 7 700. The Virginian Shops easement delay blocks sewer line extension. A special meeting is planned next Tuesday to wrap up year end business ahead of July 1 administration.

Charles Wheley & Son G. W. Anders Fifth Mercer Streets H. D. Hale Harrison Street Kirk and Thorn Streets East Princeton Virginian Shops Virginian

Negro held in assault on 14 year old girl near Wilmore

Watt Wall a laborer was held for the grand jury on charges of criminally assaulting a fourteen year old white girl near her Wilmore home about a mile from town. The victim, in critical condition, identified Wall after the arrest by Deputy L. V. Trent. The case sparked strong local tension as residents demanded action and the girl’s father confronted the suspect. Wall appeared in county jail with officers guarding against mob violence. Wall claimed he was eighteen. locals pegged him older.

Watt Wall Wilmore L. V. Trent Trent Wall S. T. Johnson Hiram Harlow

Welch personals blur amid city business chatter

Jaeger resident M Cook transacted business in the city yesterday. Dr J F Strother visited Bluefield on Friday. Mrs John W Blakely and her daughter Jean stayed at Dr W C Hall’s camp. Kimball resident MHth e 0 visited the city. Thurk ay ees called on Milltash dagner y, and Dr C Hale of Coalwood spent Thursday evening in town. Mrs Robert Shetty of Bluefield was guest of her ar om in this way. Mrsey Weir of Coalwood spent an carats a.

J. G. Barber Marvin Huntington Princeton H. C. McCary Hale Avenue H. H. Ball Northfork Ball Helen Gordon Peck McClaugherty Frances McClaugherty Foster Hattie Carr Nell Bonham Rich Creek H. L. Cassler M. C. Mitchell South Avenue Logan EB. W. Wysong Grace Bleak Oakhill D. C. Borrer Straleyave Clarence Pruett G. M. McLaugherty Clifton Forge Berthae Mclaugherty Alice Steorts C. B. Stoots Frank McMallian Harry Cassler D. B. Sykes L. O. Gates Rock View C. C. Hall June Washington Ovella Clarence E. P. Pauley Saeger Sarah Thomas Miss Reynolds Keystone G. D. Mitchell Monroe County Pete Kerr Excelsior Coal and Coke Company J. A. Bays Bland Street WELCH BE. M. Cook Jaeger J. F. Strother Bluefield John W. Blakely Jean WC. Hall Kimball Thurk Milltash Dagnéry Dr. C. Hale Coalwood Robert Shetty Mrsey Weir

Gary Fans Travel to Bluefield for Big Coalfield League Battle

Gary travels to Bluefield to face the Coal Diggers in Mercer county. both clubs boast strong hitters. Local fans expect a keen contest as crowds grow and interest in the Coalfield League increases across the state.

Coalfield League Gary Bluefield McDowell County Bluefield Park Cary Hurst McDowell County Boys Mercer County Coalfield Subari Maha Vance Henny

Welch Rotarians Enjoy Musical Treat

The Welch Rotary Club met yesterday and enjoyed a musical program arranged by A. E. B. Jennings. The audience repeatedly stood to applaud after several performances, reflecting strong approval of the entertainers.

Welch Rotarians A. E B. Jennings

Iris Orchestra Delights Club with Youth Music Night

Mr Jennings organized an Iris city orchestra as young ladies performed on piano banjo guitar and ukelele Mrs Hobart Payne Ina Pearson Alice Ready Partlow Elma Fiery Thelma Johnson and Messrs Hubbard Jennings accompanied the program Fred Kirtchner Jack Rice spoke then Mr Price led a spelling bee Rev Ben Roller won the spelling bee Elmo Lawton won best story Charles Anderson won second prize prizes included a $10 gold piece and $5 in gold Col W J McClaren to give patriotic speech at next July meeting

Jennings Hobart Payne Ina Pearson Alice Ready Partlow Elma Fiery Thelma Johnson Messra Hubbard Fred Kirtchner Jack Rice Mr. Price Ben Roller Elmo Lawton Tennessee Charles Anderson Midland States Welch Daily News W. J. McClaren

Trial of Young Heir Bourne Postponed in New York

Arthur K. Bourne twenty one, heir to a 40 million Singer fortune, faced July 2 arraignment on disorderly conduct after two arrests in 24 hours on wife’s complaint. He was freed on 1000 bail and held on 2500 bond for missing 50 weekly alimony.

New York Arthur K. Bourne Bourne

Brannon Jury Reported Hopelessly Deadlocked

Clarksburg West Virginia June 26 The jury in the trial of Dr. E H Brannon Bridgeport physician charged with killing B Harrison Martin Bridgeport remains without agreement after a second night in custody of the sheriff at 5 30 p m The court house buzzes with rumors of a hopeless deadlock after the panel began Thursday afternoon at 1 o clock

Clarksburg W. Va E. H. Brannon Bridgeport B. Harrison Martin Court House

Coolidge Opposes Tariff Cuts Aiding German Reparations

President Coolidge voiced opposition at the summer White House to proposals to cut tariff duties and curb production to help Germany meet reparations. He argued such plans shift the burden to the United States and distrust debt cancellation, noting public opposition to new reparations costs.

Coolidge United States Swampscott Mass United Tes Germany White House International Chamber of Commerce Brussels Joshua Stamp Reparations Commission

Final Court Season At Buckingham Palace Attended Night

In London the final court of the season took place at Buckingham Palace with about 1600 guests from diplomatic and general circles. King George and Queen Mary greeted many attendees while crowds gathered despite extremely cold weather outside. The throne room decoration featured cream and crimson hues.

London Buckingham Palace George Queen Mary

Marriage Licenses Issued in County Clerk's Office

The county clerk issued licenses yesterday for Trueman Balew 23 and Stella Akers 23 of Premier along with Dan Shazer 23 and Bessie Hunter 25 of Filbert and Frank Lundsford 21 and Annie Bowers 21 of Worth.

Trueman Balew Stella Akers Dan Shazer Bessie Hunter Filbert Frank Lundsford Annie Bowers Worth

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