Mercers Coal Co and shops push for bargains in Bluefield
City and coalfield notes announce Here Matt barber shop under new management offering cleanliness and courtesy. Sale ads include a 1924 five passenger touring car, ladies hats at 3.95, sale on a five room stone house in South Bluefield, and multiple real estate and mortgage services. Also lists plants, screens, chicken supper, pastry items, and Pullman car to Martinsburg for Grand Commandery meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Barber Shop
G. Co, Cockerham
Prop
South Bluefield
306 Commercial Bank Ltdg
Rabbi Marcus to report on convention in Atlantic City
Synacorne Assembly Rabbi Marcus returns from the United Synageorne Convention in Atlantic City and will report on proceedings this evening at 7 45 discussing religious instruction public schools Sabbath observance educational problems and Jewish ceremonial classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synacorne Assembly
Marcus
United Synageorne
Atlantic City
Red Men to Elect and Install Officers Today
Huntington West Virginia hosts the sixtieth annual state convention of the Improved Order of Red Men and the Degree of Pocahontas. About 600 delegates attend as nominations are held and officers will be elected and installed. Grafton is favored as the next convention city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hufftington
W. Va
Red Men
West Virginia
Matt Miser
G. A. Northcott
Chamber of Commerce
A. W. H. Sheffer
Central Christian Church
Lyda Bollin
Great Pocahontas
William T. Lovins
Huntington
Evidence to Support Integrity of Officials Opens Hearing
Indianapolis May 12 The Grain Marketing Company of Chicago presents evidence in support of its integrity at the Indiana securities commission hearing on a petition to sell 100000 dollars of preferred stock in Indiana A protest is filed by the Indiana Farm Bureau Federation which opposes the stock sale until the Illinois commerce commission approves the four company merger and the capitalization basis J G Mitchell representing the Grain Marketing Company says evidence will show full authority to operate under Illinois law Henry B Jenkins for the Farm Bureau opposes pending merger approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Grain Marketing Company of
Chicago
Indiana Securities Commission
Indiana
Indiana Farm Bureau Federation
Henry 8. Jenkins
Indiana Farm Bureau
Tllinois Commerce Commission
J. G. Mitchell
Des Moines
Trains Run Under Automatic Signal System in Kentucky
Ashland Kentucky May 12 trains over three main tracks between Ashland and Russell are operated by an automatic interlocking system. The Chespeake and Ohio line says the four mile stretch is the only three track section run entirely without train orders. Signals are controlled from Russell and West Ashland towers and the project will cost about 350000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Land
Russell
Chesapeake and Chblo
Clyffeside
West Ashland
John Kovich Attempts Suicide Awaiting Trial
John Kovich thirty of Fairmont West Virginia and formerly of McKeesport Pennsylvania is listed for trial tomorrow on a poolroom robbery charge in Elrama. He attempted to take his life in the county jail by dashing his head against cell bars and was hospitalized with a fractured skull in Washington Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Elrama
John Kovich
Fairmont
W. Va
McKeesport
Washington Hospital
Power Company Wins Over Taxi Drivers Ruling
The West Wirdala Supreme Court in Charleston ruled in favor of the Princeton Power Company in a dispute against taxi drivers. The decision restricts taxi drivers from soliciting passengers near any terminal owned by the power company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power Company
Tt Wi
Supreme Court of West Wirdala
Charleston
Princeton Power Company
Funeral services held for W Frank Palmer leader in Bluefield politics
Funeral service for W Frank Palmer held Thursday at 2 30 pm from his home 1508 Jefferson street with Rev P P Hasselvander officiating under Odd Fellows auspices Palmer a Filovd county Va native born September 15 1848 came to Bluefield in 1900 managed Singer Sewing Machine Co office later ran a furniture store and retail grocery He was a Republican city executive committee chairman former city recorder constable and federal court cr ier A member of the Christian Church and Odd Fellows he left a wife five children and many friends Interment Maple Park cemetery pallbearers and flower bearers named members of Rebekah Lodge and honorary pallbearers listed Their meeting details and attendance urged for Thursday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Frank Palmer
Jefferson Street
P. P. Hasselvander
First Christian Church
The
Odd Fellows
Mr. Palmer
Filovd County
Biaefield
Lynchburg
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Palmer
Bluefield
Beaver Pord
Federal
Christian Church
Maggie Showalter
J. N. Utley
R. H. Walker
Thomas H. White
D. L. Holtz
A. Massey
Rebekah Lodge of
Ella Leftwich
Grace Houchins
Malinda Sanford
Bessie Coleman
Lola Garrett
Dora Swats
Annie Smith
Alice Alley
Alice Ratcliffe
Lucinda Aliff
Lucile Webb
Nannie A. Wyatt
Philip Lilly
W. R. Graham
George L. Dillard
Thomas Harlowe Scott
J. A. Chambers
Albion Cole
J. T. Akers
W. T. Morrison
Norman Philips
C. T. Smith
H. G. Steele
C. H. Pruett
M. W. Lusk
EB. P. Godby
T. B. Moore
W. F. Francis
J. H. Mays
Important matters before trainmen convention in Cleveland
W. G. Lee, president of the Brotherhood Railroad, advocates conservative procedures at the triennial convention session. The women’s auxiliary also meets behind closed doors as Governor Donahey greets delegates. Discussion includes changes in insurance, legislative boards, service adjustments, and broader labor economic issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood Railroad
Brotherhood
A. V. Donahey
Ohio
Rhood
Lee
Norfolk and Western orders car bodies in big purchase
New York May 12 The Norfolk and Western Railway has placed orders for 1 965 gondola car bodies 1 000 gondola cars to the American Car and Foundry Company and the balance to the Ralston Car Manufacturing Company The Pennsylvania Railroad is expected to issue inquiries soon for a large number of passenger cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Norfolk and Western Railway
American Car and Foundry Company
Ralston Car Manufacturing Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Death of S Belcher 51 in Bluefield
Isaac Belcher 51 died at his home in south Bluefield after a life as a Southwest Virginia businessman. He leaves wife Charlotte Crockett and three daughters, plus two sisters and two brothers. Funeral held at Trinity Church with Keystone Lodge A F and A M assisting. burial at Maple Hill Cemetery Virginia Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Belcher
South Bluefield
Mr. Belcher
Pageton
McDowell County
Virginia
Charlotte Crockett
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Church Triumphant
Trinity Methodist Church
F. T. Goodson
R. C. Peters
Hallie Belcher
Bluefield
Barbary Eppling
Welch
John Lewis
Peterstown
William Belcher
Ann
Jeremiah Belcher
Littleburg
East River Avenue
J. M. Carter
The
Trinity Church
Joe Howard Reports Sixth Wife In Vaudeville Act
Chicago May 12 Joe Howard actor who long shared with De Wolfe Hoj er and Nat Goodwin a record as husband of five wives has taken a sixth He was married to Anita Case who appears with him in a vaudeville act in Milwaukee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joe Howard
de Wolfe Hoj ®Er
Nat Goodwin
Anita Case
Milwaukee
Gas Well Brings 12.7 Million CF Daily in West Virginia
Huntington reports a Pratt Kansas gas well in Kanawha County producing 12.7 million cubic feet daily. Operators O L Roy B McComas and J A Pierce of Huntington are listed as proponents of the well, one of the state’s largest producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Pratt
Kanawha County
L. Roy
B. McComas
J. A. Pierce
Hike Gasser
Freedom action is necessary says Pepper
Philadelphia May 12 United States Senator George Wharton Pepper told the Republican Women of Pennsylvania that the United States should aid only nations pursuing peace rather than gestures followed by war preparations. He urged freedom of action as essential to use power at the right time and cautioned against league or alliance involvement. He argued a peace policy is the best path, noting differing temptations among nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States
George Wharton Pepper
Republican Women of
Pennsylvania
League of Nations
Symphony Orchestra Plays for Boosters
Huntington sees 100 Charleston Chamber of Commerce members depart for Parkersburg on a southern state tour. They were hosted at the Elks Club after a Williamson arrival and enjoyed a Charleston Symphony Orchestra concert at the city auditorium before visiting Clarksburg Fairmont and Weston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Chamber of Commerce of
Charleston
Parkersburg
Williamson
Elks’ Club
Huntington Chamber of Commerce
Charleston Symphony Orchestra
City Auditorium
Pers
Clarksurg
Fairmont
Weston
Body of Drowned Man Held for Identification
Parkersburg West Virginia May 12 employees at US dam No 19 Belleville on the Ohio River found a drowned man at 3 pm. The body, seen near the local wharf at noon, was brought to a morgue. No identifying details were on the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
United States Dam No
Belleville
Ohio River
Corpse Found in Khaki Attire Identified by City Police
A body found in khaki shirt and rough trousers with a gold watch and chain in the pocket is being kept for several days to aid identification. Police departments along the river have been notified of the discovery.
Boy of Eight Killed at Adena Grade Crossing
Adena Ohio May 12 an eight year old boy James er natowicz residence Robyville was fatally struck by a Wheeling and Lake Erie freight engine at Adena main street crossing. Coroner W T Towland Harrison County ruled accidental death as bystanders tried to free the boy’s foot from a switch frog as a string of empty coal cars was moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adena
Ohio
James Ernatowicz
Wheeling and Lake Erie
Robyville
W. T. Towland
Harrison County
Funeral for Bluefield Boys' Club director held in North End
T O J Wilson returned from Providence R I to attend the funeral of BE L Waterman director of the Bluefield Boys' Club who died last week. The service was at Mrs C B Austin's home with interment at North End cemetery. Representatives of the Boys' Club Federation of New York and Boys' Clubs of Providence and Pawtucket served as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. O’'J. Wilson
Providence R. I
BE. L. Waterman
Bluefield Boys’ Club
C. B. Austin
Henry R Gay Re-elected Mayor in Buckhannon Victory
Buckhannon West Virginia voters re elected Henry R Gay as mayor with an unofficial lead of about 150 votes over M B Hyntes as counting progresses. Remaining results include council races and a $66000 street bond proposal awaiting final tallies tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckhannon
W. Va
Henry R. Gay
M. BE. Hyntes
Northwestern Mines Resume at Dagus Mines, Elk County
Dagus Mines in Elk county owned by the Northwestern mining and exchange company resume operations after several weeks of shutdown. Six hundred men are employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Mines
Ridgway
Northwestern Mining and Exchange Company
Dagus Mines
Elk County
Negro patrolmen shot dead in Harlem gun battle
In New York on May 12 a Negro patrolman and an unidentified Negro were killed and a Negro reserve member and his wife were gravely wounded after 30 to 40 shots fired on 138th street. George Godfrey and Henry Hahr exchanged fire with four assailants as Fuller fled with his wife.
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New York
Harlem
138Th Street
Lenox Avenue
George Godfrey
Gellen Fuller
West 135Th Street
Fuller
Lennox Avenue
Godfrey
Henry Hahr
Campaigners for Salvation Army Encouraged
A county charity drive report shows Salvation Army supporters urged by workers to boost fundraising. A woman donated a mite, proudly noting her receipt, and workers said the county could meet its goal if every employed person contributed a day’s pay.
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Oss
Street Coal Company
Mercer Coal Co
Pocahontas
Citizens’ Coal & Supply Company
Fifth Street
Paul Witt
New Methodist Church
Ceres
el Centro
Utah
Bland Street
Princeton Avenue
Knight Templers
Bluefield Commandery
Martinsburg
J. M. McIihany
Transportation Committee
H. P. Dodd
Pullman
Martineburg
Commandery
Rhode Island
California
Bailey Lumber Company
Honaker
Honaker’s
Honaker's
Batley Lumber Company
Exchange
Federal Street
Altamont
Harry L. Greenspon
Peery Building
N. Y
Jas. G. Litz, Agt
Commercial Bank
Telephone
P. D
Nixon
North Side
Joyce Co
Jewelers Dete
West Virginian
Bidg
Rogers ST
J. B. Eades
Osteopathic
Bland St
Mercer Funeral Home
Eland Street
Modern Funeral Establishment
R. L. Morris
Bluefield, W. Va
WM. H. Carr
Abrams
Coal & Coke
Res
McDowell
Michael Cohen
Baltimore
United States District Court
Cohen
Louis Love
Love
Lilly
Mr. Dillard
John R. Dillard
St. Luke's Hospital
Dillard
United Shoe Repairing Co Tion
Citizens Underwriters Agency
Peery
Cali
W. F. Palmer
Norfolk and Western CO
Sang Belcher
S. Es
Eee
Pepper
Symphony Orchestra
Boosters
Harlem Hospital
Salvation Army
Warlick
DR. Vs
Ss. “Compton
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Three Good Drug Stores
Nome
Cara Nome
East End
Bluefield Pharmacy
Princeton Avyenue
Bluefield Ave
Fairview Pharmac Brond
South Streets
Teabokin
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