Licenses Issued by County Court Clerk and Local Accidents
County court clerk issued marriage licenses for Menis Sanders and Mabel Jones and for Fred B. Brooks and Zetti Stewart. Ray Huret, injured in a Sunday afternoon car plunge down a 60 foot hillside near Giotto, remains conscious and on the mend at Memorial Hospital. Circuit court adjourned after clearing its docket. L Kaufman v Webb et al ended with a $50 verdict for the plaintiff in lieu of a jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menis Sanders
Eggile
Mabel Jones
Pulaski
Fred B. Brooks
Mullens
Zetti Stewart
Jeesee
Ray Huret
Matoaka
Memorial Hospital
Giotto
Hurst
Circuit Court
L. Kaufman
Washington Notes Mixed on Health and Policy
The report notes Weta convalescing from thrombosis and an acute gall bladder issue. Commerce data show grain exports up 182000 bushels week over week. The White House says President Coolidge will attend General Miles’s funeral tomorrow with delegations present. Bank data reveal national banks’ combined resources rose 1,769,515,000 in twelve months to 2?8?4. It’s disclosed talks are under way with the Estonian legation to fund its 817,000,000 debt to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weta
Commerce Department
White House
Coolidge
Nelson A. Miles
Peremenaad
Senate
House
Spencer
Misey
Esthenian Legation
United States
Courthouse Settlement and Virginian Coalfield Revival
A court session ended with a settlement after witnesses testified and jurors were discharged. Other cases were postponed due to illness. News from Virginian coalfields reports rising demand reviving idle mines and boosting operators. Also, film The Last Laugh ends its Royal theatre run with Emil Jannings star and Caligari writer Carl Mayer. Local sermons to high school graduates are announced for Oceola and Matoaka. A fur neck piece missing between North Walker and Highland. lost by Miss Margaret Jackson. Eastern school girls ride bicycles for exercise to shape arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Theatre
Emil Jannings
Carl Mayer
Dr. Caligari
F. W. Mournau
Fate
Schools to Close Friday After Week of Commencement Events
East River High School faces final exams and a week of ceremonies led by Rev. W H DuBose. Seniors rehearse class night as eighth graders prepare diplomas and a Pioneer’s Pappoose operetta is staged. Framing events include sermons, choir anthems, and the high school auditorium packed with crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East River High
du Bose
W. H. DuBose
Westminster Presbyterian Church of
Bluefield
East River High School
Z. B. Randall
Jesus, Redeemer
Virginia Roney
R. M. Sime
C. H. Ollandsworth
Two Spaniards Fined and jailed for liquor possession
Manuel White and Lavigno Troytino were fined 100 dollars each and sentenced to 30 days in jail after being found with a gallon of liquor in Camp Creek hollow. Deputy Sam Tedor led the raid while police hunted Montcalm post office thieves who had robbed the facility Thursday night. The post office had suffered a second theft in three weeks, with robbers drilling the lock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel White
Lavigno Troytino
Justice of the Peace
T. C. Hub
Sam Tedor
Camp Creek Hollow
Montcalm
Uncalm
Pioneer’s Papoose junior high operetta at the auditorium
An Indian operetta The Pioneers Papoose will be staged this evening in the high school auditorium by Junior High School pupils. The cast includes Chief Tomahawk Paul Gore Prince White Face Dale Burton Pioneer Western Pathmaker Matt Layemont and many others with Miss Joseline Lisagor as accompanist and Miss Mae Horton as director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Tomahawk
Paul Gore
Prince Whiteface
Dale Burton
Ar Matt
Layemont
Byron Johnson
Waltzie
Elizabeth Bird
Iallamush
Arrowhead
Beulah Lusk
Monfair
Alice Myers
Starshine
Hortense League
Bowright
Emilie Smithson
Lightfoot
George Hylton
Chums
Maidens
Edith Dobbins
Mabel Cook
Thelma Goodhall
Anna Chambers
Cleo Noble
Kathleen Bowling
Kirsta Hunter
Regina Miller
Edna Showalter
Dortha Shelton
Attalie Johnson
Chums of
Braves
George Dickinson
FE. R. Crotty
Bernard Spitz
Boyd Randall
Lloyd Ridenour
Perry Fiinchum
W. G. Bowling
Edward Thompson Gaynard Edmonds
Roy Mose
Joseleine Lisagor
Miss Maehornton
Real estate transfers filed in county court clerk office
Yesterday transfers include EK T Oliver and wife to J A Thomas Bluefield lot 18 section 968 for 6 Matoaka Realty to Thomas W Bradley lots 1 and 2 section 7 Matoaka for 1 EB T Oliver and wife to EC Stone J A Thomas late 11 and 12 section 968 Bluefield for 5 Arthur F Kingdon to R E B Lazenby Bluefield High street lot 125 Benjamin Piatnick et al to FE M Call Bluefield lot 40 section 209 for 6500 J A Thomas to A J Lubliner Bluefield lots 9 section 968 and 12 section 971 for 6000 Virginia Realty Loan to Martines Tynes Bluefield lot Cooper street for 2500 Virgie Taylor to G T Riggs Bluestone twenty acres for 2000 D T Carr et al to F M Sutherland two thirds undivided interest part of Bluegeld lot 14 section 963 for 7500
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. T. Oliver
J. A. Thomas
Bluefield
Matoaka Realty Company
Thomas W. Bradley
Matoaka
EB. T. Oliver
E. C. Stone
Arthur F. Kingdon
R. EB. Lazenby
High Street
Benjamin Piatnick
FE. M. Call
A. J. Lubliner
Virginia Realty Loan Company
Martines Tynes
Cooper Street
Virgie Taylor and
G. T. Riggs
Bluestone
T. Carr Et Als
F. M. Sutherland
Bluegeld
Local social notes from Bluefield and Williamson guests
Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs George Laprade and their daughter Evelyn from Bluefield visiting Mrs Wheby and Mr Wheby with Mrs Carter of Highland Avenue. Attorney Charles Lilly of Beckley attends to business. Others travel and family updates include visits to Washington New York Percelsville and Williamson. Francis Poston ill with an abscessed ear at grandparents home on South Walker Street. Dr L J Vermilion visited Bluefield for business yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wheby
George Laprade
Percelsville
A. A. Carden
O. H. Carden
Park Avenue
Williamson
Francis Poston
South Walker Street
L. J. Vermilion
Bluefield
News of Colored Folk At John Stewart M Bee Church
News of Colored Folk at John Stewart M Bee church Wednesday evening at 8 oclock by the Young Peoples Club. Opening selection by John Stewart Orchestra with solo by Miss Lucile Carper, trio by Miss Holt and others, duet by Misses Purcell and White, solo by Miss Annie Napper, selection by Giles Quar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stewart M. Bee
The
Young People’s Club
John Stewart Orchestra
Lucile Carper
Miss Holt
Misses Purcell and White
Annie Napper
Giles’ Quar
Inexpensive Kojene Mouth Wash Promises Big Savings
A cheap Kojene antiseptic mouth wash claims to make half a gallon of stronger cleaner by adding 60 cents worth to water. The ad urges readers to try one bottle from East End Pharma and other local pharmacies, noting a teaspoonful per use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End Pharmacy
Fairview Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Princeton Agents
Hale Pharmacy
Progressive
Local Church Events and School News Highlight Weekend
Music program at John Stewart Methodist details solo and duet acts by Holt, Warren, Watkins and others. Morristown trip for Rev Howard and companions noted. Bluefield District Woman's Missionary Society to meet in Gary and ministerial conference set at the Y M C A in Bluefield. Mt Zion Baptist reports a 1405 rally total. Dunbar high school baccalaureate at Mt Calvary Baptist led by Rev Hill with commencement next week. Various local visits, ballgame reports, and illness updates among Bluefield area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Howard
John Stewart Methodist Episcopal Church
Morristown
Tenn
Eristown College
Catherine Howard
EB. J. Palmer
George O Watkins
Knoxville
Dunbar High School
W. Hill
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
Hill
Geo. M. Ford
Sandy Moore
Bluefield
Hattie Harman
Princeton Hospital
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Offer Easy Health Boost
Advert says McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets provide the same health benefits as liquid oil without the odor. It claims they help weak, thin, nervous people gain weight and strength, giving an example of a woman who gained 15 pounds in five weeks. Priced at 60 cents for 60 tablets with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodykoontz Drug Co
McCoy
Welch and McDowell deputy found not guilty in case
In Welch and McDowell County court, Moot Hancock the colored deputy sheriff was arraigned and acquitted after a confrontation with Otis Johns who tried to escape from custody. Johns had been found with liquor in Kimpall and was hospitalized for injuries after the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire A. C. Hufford
Victoria Carman
Pete Ross
N. F. Keller
Moot Hancock
Otis Johns
Johns
Squire Hufford
Grace Hospital
Kimpall
D. E. Houston
Chicago
Anthony Neher
Marjorie Elizabeth
Jacobs
Ferraline Promises Digestion Relief with Guarantee
In this advertisement Ferraline claims to cure indigestion and stomach ailments. It promises complete relief from heartburn headache gas nausea and biliousness with a money back guarantee if the first bottle does not deliver. A one dollar bottle is advertised as potent value.
Welch Council Votes to Pave Maple Ave Grade at West of Church
Special meeting convened by Mayor Blakely to settle Maple avenue grade west of Church street. City engineer supports paving at the proposed grade with curbing and catch basins. Henderson Mitchell protests potential flooding to his property. Council names a committee to discuss railroad crossing safety for about 200 local school children crossing tracks daily and plans to confer with railroad officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakely
Maple Avenue
Church Street
Henderson Mitchell
L. A. Osborne
Mitchell
Woodmont
Reno Howard
John Blakeley
City Officials Move To Act On Months-Old Crossing Issue
Council to take action on a long standing crossing matter as officials meet. The council ordered a lease signed for sewer lines under the Norfolk and Western tracks at Church Street for drainage. Before adjourning, several property improvement permits were granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western
Church Street
Welch Briefs Show Marriage Licenses Issued at County Clerk’s Office
The deputy clerk reported new name for a license request as a young man sought starva tion licenses. Licenses issued include Lake Williams and Mary Ward of Maitland, Albert Maynard and Myrtle Gibson of Krollitz, Robert Wheat and Pearl Goode of Caretta. Social notices note Idle Hour Bridge Club hosting at Davy and a dinner party for Welch high school graduates hosted by Mrs. G W Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Williams
Mary Ward
Maitland
Albert Maynard
Myrtle Gibson
Krollitz
Robert Wheat
Pearl Goode
Caretta
G. W. Howard
Mary Gladys Lambert
Tissie Herndon
Rita Brewster
Gladys Gay
Welch High School
Welch Personal News Highlights Local Visitors and Hospital Admissions
Sam Silverstein of Charleston visits on business. Mrs. M. C. Hammond hosts daughter Mrs. Robert Sheffey of Bluefield. Grace Hospital admits Mrs. John W. Luther for treatment. Miss Dorothy Robertson of Matewan undergoes appendicitis operation. Lynn Marie Smith returns home to Northfork with her mother Mrs. George Smith. Georgia Clybourne of Bluefield attends to professional business. D. E. Houston of Kimball on a business visit. Mrs. S. M. Burgess and Miss Eloise Beavers listed among local visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Silverstein
Charleston
M. C. Hammond
Robert Sheffey
Bluefield
Hugh McCulloch
Bluefield College
W. H. McCulloch
John W. Luther
Grace Hospital
Marie Drebbert
Dorothy Robertson
Matewan
George Smith
Lynn Marie
Northfork
Georgia Clybourne
D. EB. Houston
Kimball
S. M. Burgess
Effie F. Beavers
Eloise Bea
Welch and area residents keep busy on Sunday
Vers motored to Athens and Princeton Sunday and spent the day. Joseph M. Sanders and Graham Sale, Welch Rotarians, attended a meeting in Coalwood to discuss the McDowell county Boy Scout movement. Dr and Mrs W B Stevens of Kekman motored to Bluefield to visit friends. Mrs Stephen Grubb of Northfork called on friends in the city yesterday. Mrs J R Rollins of Welch underwent an operation in Grace Hospital yesterday. Miss Dollie Reynolds of Welch motored to Tazewell and Bluefield Sunday. Jake Lopinsky and Buck Berlin of Madison are guests of Eugene H Lopinsky. Mr and Mrs Guy C Mace of Gary returned from a visit to Cincinnati and Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vers
Athens
Princeton
Joseph M. Sanders
Graham Sale
Welch
Coalwood
McDowell County
W. B. Stevens
Kekman
Bluefield
Friends
Stephen Grubb
Northfork
J. R. Rollins
Grace Hospital
Dollie Reynolds
Tazewell
Jake Lopinsky
Buck Berlin
Madison
Eugene H. Lopinsky
Guy C. Mace
Gary
Cincinnati
Louleville
Pickets Accused of Intimidation Released on Bail
Warrants charge them with the murder of Ray Tobin at Grant Town on January 15. Bonds totaling $27,500 were posted in each case, and the men were released after weeks in jail. No indictments were returned, and bond was set following the present grand jury investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Tobin
Grant Town
Pile Sufferers Get Quick Relief
Letters from H P Seaman of Abingdon Massachusetts and Eugene F Diener of Dunnville Ontario praise the Hamadala Tablets for piles after long years of suffering. The remedy is sold by Goodykoontz Drug Co with a rigid guarantee and can be mailed to out of town customers. Price one dollar via The peepee Co Box 445 Buffalo N.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Seaman
Abingdon
Mass
F. EB. Perkins
Eugene F. Diener
Dunnville
Ontario
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Peepee Co
Buffalo
Ford enters May with Wall Street banking venture
New York reports Henry Ford's involvement in a new Wall Street banking arc as Guardian Detroit Company becomes New York investment arm of Guardian Trust. Edsel Ford named director. Ernest Kanzeler joins as Ford director. Guardians buy Keane Higgle to gain foothold. bankers wary of Ford's entry. Secretary Weeks in recovery updates follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Wall Street
New York
Henry Ford
Guardian Detroit Company
Guardian Trust Company of
Detroit
Edsel Ford
Ernest Kanzeler
Ford Motor Company
Keane, Higble & Company, Inc
Ford Enterprises
Lake Bass Lake Vanishes From Ely Region
Bass Lake near Ely Minnesota, spanning 500 acres, began draining last Thursday and has nearly disappeared. Forest officials estimate the entire lake will be gone soon as fish lie dead in the exposed muck and the cause remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Minn
Bass Lake
Here
United States
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Royal
Broadway
Emil Jannings In
Universal, News
Washington
Virginian
Idie
C. H. Phipps
Presbyterian Church of This
Oceala
Wyoming County
8. B. Ogle
Matoaka High School
North Walker
Highland Avenue
Margaret Jackson
West Virginia
Harvey Co
Margaret Johnson
Jess
George M. Ford
Mattie Bowling
Clara Deitz
C. A. White
Miss Lucilla Holt
Mrs. Stephens
Mrs. Johnson
Mr. Holt
Miss Warren
Joseph Watkins
Selecton
Association of the
Woman's Home Missionary Society
W. Va
Mamie Pearis
J. French Lewis
Bluefield-Princeton
Scott Street
A. A. Palm
T. Emmett Saunders
Mount Zion
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Francis Taylor
Mobile
Ala
City
Clarence Watkins
Baldwin Avenue
Edith Leftwich
Wi Gulf
McNutt Field
Itman
Emmett Calloway
Thelma Dickerson
Little Elizabeth Eaves
Jronsolitis
Bluefield Ave
Frank White
Mgr
Robert T Hopkins
First National Bank
Mortgage Service & Real Estate CO
Bluefield, W. Va
Virginian Railway Company
Narrows
Virginia
W. V
Virginian Railway Co
H. Hix
Welch Council
Welch Briefs
8. M. Burgess
Idle Hour Bridge Club
Davy
C. C. McComas
Howard and
Harold
Mr. McComas
Nellie McComas
Weeks
Asperiax
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