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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1925
Page
16
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An advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a cure for chronic coughs and lung infections. It claims the creosote emulsion soothes inflamed membranes and fights germs, offering a money back guarantee if symptoms persist after directions. The product is marketed by Creomulsion Co of Atlanta, Ga.
On February 2 1925 at the homes of relatives in Tazewell Va Miss Valarie Harris of Tip Top married Alonzo Trigg of Pinefield. Rev James pastor of the Presbyterian church performed the ceremony with witnesses. Harris is a teacher in Tazewell County and Trigg is with the Bluefield District of the National Benefit Life Insurance Company. Both have many friends in Virginia. Also noted coloreds buying property with twelve to fifteen homes purchased on the North Side in recent weeks.
Mercer Church and Park streets see new purchases by coal field families seeking urban roots. They plan to stay and help education and churches while boosting local business. More arrivals expected if current families report benefits of living in Bluefield.
The Day in Washington reports a three week recess for the Supreme Court, Pershing named head of the Tacna Arica plebiscite commission, and probes into Northern Pacific land grants by a congressional committee. Coolidge orders probe on federal funding for national guard drills. Chelloge and Torriente discuss the Isle of Vine treaty. President invites all states and governments to a June to November exposition.
Community notices list visits by Mrs Geies of Winding Gulf to the Jones family and Wm Morrison from Bluefield. Mrs Mollie Smothers recovers from illness. Mrs W O Moore requests icefield Woman's Improvement members meet at 333 N Melcher St this afternoon at 4 for important business.
The body of Tony Borzukos a 28 year old coal miner from Moundsville was found suspended from a tree limb in the woods near Moundaville at 2 30 this afternoon. He was tied with a quadrupled clothes line looped through a leather belt tightly wrapped around the tree limb and the noose secured at his neck.
Coroner J. T. Mc Combs of Marshall County ruled death by own action after examining a miner found hanging from a tree above a brook. The coroner cited low mood from unemployment as the likely cause of the act.
Real estate transfers recorded yesterday include Sam Hall and wife to Hughie Lucas for 26.80 acres on Crane Creek at 900 dollars. K. S. Cook and wife to W. J. Walker for 38 acres on Pocosin Creek at 3 500 dollars. Sebina Vienna Beggs and husband to C. W. J. Walker for 18.95 acres on Pocosin Creek at 1 700 dollars. J. 8. Compton to Lee Ganono et al for lot 5 section 1108 Bluefield at 1 760 dollars. Wim. KE. Ross et al trustees to A. F. Kingdon trustee for 42 acres southeast Bluefield at 1 0 dollars. J. Brookman and wife to E. S. McNeer for lot 11 block 52 Fry open Princeton at 3 000 dollars.
Madrid reports wolves roam villages near Santander prompting residents to stay indoors at night. Authorities issue warnings as raids disrupt countryside life.
Nordyke & Marmon president G M Williams predicts 1925 will bring best car values in U S history as economists and engineers align to cut waste. He notes factory and distribution efficiency improvements, higher quality Marmon cars, and a market buoyed by open winter and growing bank clearances.
A historical note states the industry has nearly reached a shift from sales to production. The speaker asserts the current point marks a real transition emphasizing manufacturing over selling activities.
New York stocks fell sharply as bear traders and speculators sold for margins, pushing both rail and industrial averages to year low levels. Volume exceeded 1.5 million shares amid no clear news, while money rates remained low and bank clearings and freight loadings hit records.
In Montclair New Jersey five individuals including a clergyman donated blood to sustain the life of a dying woman facing an incurable illness.
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