Chick Bogle Escapes Jail In Bluefield Bootlegging Ring
Bluefield Virginia News reports Chick Bogle, alleged Virginia side bootlegger mastermind, escaped from jail after feigning illness. He allegedly entered mayor’s office through the belfry during Officer Buchanan's beat, fled Friday morning, with previous escapes noted. Local figures describe him as a skilled climber and persistent offender. neighbors react to the escape and related community notices.
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Bootlegger relies on scent, not ads in street trade
The piece notes a bootlegger who avoids advertising and instead depends on the distinct smell of his product to draw customers. It contrasts this with others who advertise, implying that discreet tactics can be effective in illicit trade.
Deserving Sympathy and Aid for Injured Reverend Crowe
On March 3 Reverend HO Crowe of the Gospel sustained the loss of his right arm above the elbow in a railroad yard accident. Since his return from the hospital several of his children have influenza, with one likely needing hospital care. He seeks substantial aid to support his wife and seven-room home with full basement and hot water heat. A separate notice advertises a seven-room home for sale at 131 Tazewell Avenue with easy terms.
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Glass shatters on train No 9 as shot fired near coach
A glass in a passenger coach on train No 9 shattered Friday morning as the train passed an old freight station. A bullet was seen to enter the coach but not recovered. The incident occurred around 6 20 and the shot came from the south side of the track. officers could gather little information.
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Margery Wilson Delights Palace Theatre Crowd
Hollywood star Margery Wilson appeared in Bluefield last night at the Palace Theatre giving an engaging talk and presenting her film In Sinuation to a packed audience.
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Miss Sallie Litz To Sing At New York Lions Club Banquet
Miss Sallie Litz has been engaged to sing at the New York Lions Club banquet on April 1 at the Commodore Hotel. The program will be broadcast from station WJZ and Litz plans to appear in Philadelphia on April 5 for an open opera engagement.
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Lee Schubert
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Witherspoon
Virginia Bus Speed Law for Five or More Passengers
The 1922 Virginia General Assembly fixed a speed limit of twenty miles per hour for motor busses carrying more than seven passengers. The law, intended for all such vehicles, is described as rarely observed across the state where highways permit higher speeds.
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Virginia Side Seeks Modern Jail and Council Chamber
The Virginia Side calls for a suitable jail and a modern council chamber. It notes current lockups allow escapes and urges a safer facility, though acknowledging no facility is perfectly sanitary at all times. The plea emphasizes relocation to a better site.
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Presbyterian Church Services and Sermon Schedule
Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with a 11 o clock preacher service Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m and evening service at 7 30 p m Dr W M Lorimer pastor will preach public invited to worship Golf won t take the place of base ball as long as most men think golf scores are typographical errors
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