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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1925

Page

14

Marriage of Miss Marie Bank and J L Mars in New York

This afternoon at 56 o'clock the marriage will be solemnized at the Pennsylvania Hotel New York Miss Marie Bank of Kimball will wed J L Mars of Welch The couple have kept the date discreet and parents Mr and Mrs H Bank of Kimball and Mrs Matz of Welch accompany the pair to the city for the mezzanine ceremony. The bride is from Kimball and known for popularity while the groom is a Welch bakery businessman.

Pennsylvania New York Marie Bank Kimball J. L. Mars Miss Bank H. Bank Matt Harry Matz Bluefield Matz Welch Bank Pennsylvania Hotel L. J. Brindley Misa Sylvia Bowles Charleston Floyd Waldron Welch Wedness Reford Clark Williameon Patsy Marinari War Guy Mace Gary Welch Kiwanis Club Carter Hotel H. T. Graham Anawalt Howard O'Toole, Jr Ohio J. Randolph Tucker Norfolk Tabb George Hobson Weer Joseph Vs. Sanders Bluceld Mra C. J. Parrington Joseph M. Manders, Jr San‘ore M. F Jaitheny

Creomulsion Promises Curing Colds and Pneumonia Risks

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a twofold action remedy that soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs in throat and lung diseases. It claims creosote as a key healing agent and promises relief from chronic coughs colds bronchial issues and recovery after influenza with a money refund if not satisfactory.

Simple Way To End Night Coughing

An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Discovery can stop night coughing by taking a teaspoon before bed and letting it dissolve. It promises soothing relief and rapid loosening of phlegm without opiates, asserting many sleep through the night after one use.

Olive Tablets Offer Relief For Indigestion Sufferers

Thousands report stomach upset eased by Dr Edwards Olive Tablets which stimulate liver function and bowel movement. The article praises olive colored tablets as a calomel substitute, claiming quick relief with one or two taken at bedtime. Costs 15 and 30 cents.

Country Club Building To Be Started At Once

McDowell County Country Club executive committee met at Dr. K R Shanklin's office to finalize plans. Limited memberships remain and may close in two weeks. Grass seed for the golf course received and to be sown if weather holds. Architect from Alex Mahood’s Bluefield office overseeing site work completed. Brush and timber cleared. clubhouse site prepared. Members included L J Rhodes H T Graham K K Evans Andrew Leckie L A Osborne J D Jennings A N Harris Guy C Mace Dr R V Shanklin.

McDowell County KR. V. Shanklin Mary New Country Club West Virginia Alex Mahood Bluefield L. J. Rhodes H. T. Graham Kk. H. Evans Andrew Leckie L. A. Osborne J. D

Strother Urges Clark for State Road Commission

Congressman Jas. French Strother writes Governor Howard M. Gore urging the appointment of Dr. L. H. Clark of Kyle to the state road commission to succeed Dr. E. B. Stephenson. Clark, a longtime county booster and loyal Democrat, is endorsed by civic groups and viewed as a strong eligible candidate. Clark would serve to the best of his ability if appointed.

Jas. French Strother Howard M. Gore L. H. Clark Kyle State Road Commission E. B. Stephenson Dr. Clark Clark

Local families visit. spring prep and mail service hoped

Bluefield Virginia notes visitors from Locahontas and nearby towns. West End residents prepare for spring planting while major local industries Seylor Lumber, Keys Planing Mill, and the foundry operate at full force as petitioners push for free mail service extension.

W. Ruble Fleshman Leather Hogstein Locahontas W. F. McDonald Ella Scott W. A. Tabor West End Seylor Lumber Company Keys Planing Mill Company The Foundry

Bennett Witness in Own Defense

Bennett testifies in own defense recounting a tense domestic scene. The article notes she stirred up a row in the house, with continued remarks on the confrontation and surrounding testimony.

Bennett

Radioprogram Highlights Across Cities and Orchestras

A dense timetable lists radio features across U S cities with multiple orchestras and vocal groups. Notable names include Victor Hour hosts Reinald Wer renrath baritone Shannon quartet and Silvertown orchestra with venues from New York to Chicago and Providence to Portland.

Weay New York Waldorf Orchestre Milweek Scott Blakeley Columbia Conlens Tawr Victor Reinald Werrevreth Shannon Victor Concert Orchestra M Silvertown Vincent Lopes SS As Or Cogpeere Vu Ereeret Godfrey Eis Mpoedien Greens WNC Bloom Alen Melvilia WOSS Anete Geeber Veeness WGBE Piccadilly Theatre Roetan Fagte Wornewark Nelery Miner Atlantic City Jean Weiner Orgeniet Howan Clemmens Traymore Dasece Wit Philadelphia Georgie Joline Marburger's Orchestra WEAF Kennald Werrenrath Shannon Quartet Victor Orchestra Silvertons Orchestra Pve Altoona Dianer Soo Keller Pittsal RON Press William Penn MeeAnele Raynes Weaws Reinald Warrenrat Silvertown ADKA Pittsburgh Coc Broudy Orchestra Uncle Edson Steckman Farmer Palestrina Peters KR I. Choir Wemens Cig Clan Mayflower Orchestra M—Tee Beck Hes Ted Erkestee Charis Coophote Omedy Caste Pisyers Pega Irie Kaps Vietor Studio Musicale Victor Hour Reinald Werreoreth Silvertown Orchestra New England Businews Statie Missesia Victor Ndtur Hartford Victor Sour Silvertown Orchestre Hdetroit Dane Orchestre Goldknites Ensemble Petroit Diener Wehap Werrewrath Vietor Orchestra Peas Cleveland Vincent Percy WEAPF Lfvrland Siatier Dille Kaenival Klub Frotie WSAT Cincinnati Reinalad Werrenrath Ghaunen Livertown ST. Paul Reinald Werrenrath Bya Ano Don Beetor Reinboskyslarke Haley Totsy

Trial record shows Bennett as first defense witness

A courtroom recap notes Parker saying he did not know his aunt’s location but wanted her to find another home for the sake of their elderly mother. The state rested after ten witnesses, the defense moved for a directed verdict which was overruled, then Bennett testified first for the defense.

Tion Parker Bennett

Ed Lewis defeats Duguid in two straight falls

Philadelphia March 25 Strangler Lewis former world heavyweight champion beat Wallace Duguid the giant Canadian in two straight falls. Stanislaus Zbyszko a former heavyweight title holder won a decision over Mike Romano at the end of the hour. John Peseka Bohemian defeated Hans Bauer Germany two straight falls the first in 31 minutes 27 seconds and the second in 2 minutes 7 seconds.

Philadelphia Strangler) Lewis Wallace Duguid Stanislaus Zbyszko Mike Romano Italy John Peseka Hans Bauer Germany

Mrs C E Griffith endorses Dr Pierce medicines in Charleston

Mrs C E Griffith of Charleston West Virginia praises Dr Pierce remedies for women nervousness and general health. She cites Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as beneficial for bronchial issues and coughs and invites trials and free advice from Dr Pierce's Invalids Hotel Buffalo New York.

Charleston W. Va

Tornado victim’s burial overturned as child found alive

West Frankfort Illinois March report says Jerry Sullivan had buried a two year old he identified in the morgue after a tornado. He later found the child alive. Officials now believe the buried body may be that of Henry Byrnes’s missing child.

West Frankfort Mar Jerry Sullivan Henry Byrnes

Mass of bids slows West Virginia road projects awards

Charleston minor bids flood the West Virginia road and bridge plan with nineteen bridges listed across Kanawha Fayette Wyoming Logan Lincoln Wayne Jackson Hancock Braxton Gilmer Berkeley and Tucker counties. Low bids include Vincennes Bridge Co and Oregonia Bridge Co with amounts from about 6 000 to 9 500 dollars and construction work in multiple counties. Tomorrow bids on remaining road projects will be opened in the common pleas court room. total program calls for 5 million of 20 million available.

Charleston W. Va State Road Commission Common Pleas Court Room Kanawha Fayette Wyoming Logan Lincoln Wayne Jackson Hancock Braxton Gilmer Berkeley Tucker Big Sandy Creek Charleston- Clendennin Fayette County Vincennes Bridge Co Vincennes Ind Gilmer County Shard Construction Company Elkins Ge Company Hancock County Consolidated Engineering Wheeling Jackson County Oregonia Bridge Company Lebanon Ohio Oregoniia Bridge Company Kanawha County Shaid Construction Company Lincoln County Barboursville Construction Company Huntington Pittarg- Des Moines Steel Co Pittsburg W. F. Adkins Lincoln Myra Gregoria Bridge Company Logan County Gilbert Con

Bridge Construction Project Totals and Substructure Feats Listed

A scanned ledger lists multiple bridge projects across counties with firms and sums. Entries include Ansted, Oregonia, Roanoke, Tucker, Wayne, Wyoming, Braxton, Fayette, and Berkeley counties with companies such as Logan Construction, Roanoke Bridge and Iron Works, Pittsburg-Des Moines Steel, Standard Engineering, and Shard Construction. Amounts range from about 4,921 to 36,897.50 dollars for specific project and substructure work.

Ansted Oregonia Bridge Company Logan County Barboursville Construction Company Roanoke Bridge and Iron Works Roanoke Tucker County Capitol Construction Company Columbus Unio Wayne County Thomas Company Huntington W. Va Wyoming County Vincennes Bridge Company Vincennes Ind Berkeley County Pittsburg-Des Moines Steel Company Braxton County Standard Engineering and A Company Toledo Ohio Morrison and Cunningham Sutton Pittsburg- Des Moines Steel Company Fayette County Hatfield Conrection Company Faette County Shard Construction Company

Ellingson Girl Faints Again in Court Scene

Jury panel trimmed to ten men and two women as Ellingson case resumes. The defendant, supported by a policewoman and two bailiffs, fainted once more while fellow jurors and court staff watched, with a police lieutenant’s father excused on peremptory challenge.

Alice L. Gordon Bhienry McGuire

McDowell Road Work Seen As Needed Despite Criticism

Kiwanis Club road committee head C C Morfit received a state road commission letter and a detailed Welch to Maybeury road report. The commission says funding limits dictate full construction and maintenance, but aims to make the road satisfactory for traffic and asks for public publicity to counter criticism.

C. C. Morfit Kiwanis Committee State Commission Cc. C. Morfit Kiwanis Club Road Committee State Road Commission Welch Maybeury Road Commission Commission C, C. Morfit Kiwanis State Good Roads Committee W. Va Mr. Morfit Meyboury McDowell County State Road Commission, Co P. Fordney

Defense in Teapot Dome Fires Last Gun Point Blank

The defense assails the government case as silence on connections between liberty bonds held by Fall and past actions by Sinclair. They argue no lawyer would reveal client exposure and note the government has indicted Sinclair. The trial nears closing as Mr. Roberts prepares the final government argument tomorrow.

Teapot Dome Fall Pha Sinclair Littleton Roberts

Warner M. Leeds Dies of Tuberculosis in New York

Warner M. Leeds, vice president of the Leeds Tin Plate interests, died at age fifty seven in New York from tuberculosis at his home. He had retired from business in 1904 due to ill health after a twenty year decline.

New York Warner M. Leeds Leeds Tin Plate

Bulgarian Herb Tea Promises Youthful Vitality and Quick Health

An advertisement from H. H. Von Sehlick promotes Bulgarian Herb Tea as a pure tonic to restore youthfulness. The seller claims a cupful taken weekly can restore vigor, aid circulation, and fight colds, offering a five months' mail treatment for $1.25 and listing Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania contact details.

H. H. von Sehlick Dept. M Locust Street Pittsburgh

Welch Briefs and Local Court Actions

Five year old Milo Katalinch is recovering at Grace Hospital after being run over Sunday. A marriage license was issued to Samuel Mahore and Annie Beavers of Wallscreek. Traffic violations led to several arrests in Welch, tried before Squire Hufford. Fines included C R Cruise and R T Baker for speeding and petting party case near Shannon Branch. A Welch petition urges enactment of the chiropractic bill by the State Legislature.

Milo Katalinch Grace Hospital Samual Mahore Annie Beavers Wallscreek E. B. Martin Squire A. C. Hufford CC. C. Howard Shannon Branch R. Cruise R. T. Baker Pete Simpson Welch

Ohio two cent gas tax submitted to governor

The Brown two cent gas measure was submitted to Governor Donahey today. It was signed by Lieutenant Governor Chae It. Lewis, president of the senate, and immediately sent to the executive offices. Speaker Silver, of the house, signed it yesterday. The governor has ten days in which to consider it.

Columbus Mar Donahey Chae Lewis Senate Speaker Silver House

Keller Laboratory promotes Lithiated Buchu remedy

John Lampkins of Deyton Ohio claims a local man will prove 25 plates of gravel passed after taking Lithiated Buchu Keller Formula for two years. The ad touts Lithiated Buchu as bladder relief, claiming it cleanses the bladder and bowels to ease irritation and neutralize acids. The product is sold at Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg and locally at Goodyhoots Drug Co. and Central Pivermac.

John Lampkins Deyton Ohio Carrie St Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg Goodyhoots Divg Co Pivermac

Real Relief From Neuritis Promises Allearhy No. 2

An advertisement touts Allearhy Special Formula No. 2 capsules as the quickest, safest cure for neuritis pains in shoulders arms neck or legs. It claims relief within a day or two and urges purchase from Koontz Drug Co or any druggist.

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