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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1925
Page
2
Local ads list coal suppliers and prices, furniture and house rentals, sales events, and public notices. Items mention Boggs & Goodall and Citizens Coal, two week sales, rental rooms, a property auction on Bland Street, and notices from the auditor about insurance premium payment deadlines.
Bluefield forfeits two games after the Poca Bramwell split decision, shifting league standings as Gary’s team looms as the likely state champion. Officials face a delayed announcement over a possible little world series to crown West Virginia’s top title.
At Fez Morocco Aug 31 the first Sher Ifian air guard pilots Captain Rockwell and Lieutenant Cousins flew a mission against Berber territory. They crossed the Ouregha River into Ben Serroual, saw tribal fires, bombed a wooded ravine village and a mountain hamlet before returning via Ain Acha for troop movement observations.
In New York on August 31 the temperature climbed to 89 degrees, the hottest August 31 in 44 years. A 60 year old man suffered heat prostration. Cooler weather was forecast for tomorrow.
Petle Mack of Jersey City defeated Billy Kennedy of New Orleans by knockout in the eighth round in Jersey City on the night of August 31. Kennedy weighed 129 pounds.
The Pisgah layman's rally in Tazewell County drew a large crowd Sunday. M. J. N. Harman praised the laymen's work and urged a forward movement for Christ. A committee was appointed to study building a Pisgah tabernacle and future camp meetings.
Roanoke National Business College marks its fortieth year with enrollment over 700 for fall. New faculty additions include two shorthand teachers and W B Kincaid Jr as English head. A new Salesmanship course and improved English and commercial correspondence programs will be offered. The summer session attendance nearly doubles last year as the college prepares its monthly National News with a 5000 copy first issue.
Mrs. A H Hurd and Arnold Jr return from Washington and Baltimore with Shenandoah Valley stops. Mrs. W F Rees and children come back after visiting Huntington. Mrs P B E Vass and Nettle Lee Steele return from Charleston. Welch and Roanoke visitors visit Woolwine and Whitlock families. Ed Franklin Claude Wade and Ed McNeer head to Huntington on a hiking trip. Johnstons return from Philadelphia Atlantic City and New York. Ratcliffe and Ora Lee Harry visit Charleston. Whitlock party from Christoourg to Welch for Willie Walters wedding. W E McGuire of Fort Worth visits John McGuire in Franklin Street. Rev Paul Martin of Hossville Tennessee visits the city with his family.
Viola Dana stars in Along Came Ruth showing at the Virginian today. A witty tale follows a woman pursued by numerous suitors who avoid discussing marriage, prompting comical romantic escapades.
Young Strbling of Macon Georgia defeats Peck Warren of Athens Texas in the sixth round of a ten round boxing exhibition in Dallas. Warren was floored for an eight count in the fifth before the final knockout.
Cecil B. DeMille’s picturization at the Colonial Theatre attracts record advance notices in Bluefield. The two part epic spans ancient and modern scenes with a grand cast headed by Rod Lane and others. The review praises its drama, scale, and moral message as a must see production.
Roanoke Shop team defeated General Office 9 to 7 at the fair grounds as Grissom and Dick led the hitting. Grissom doubled tripled and claimed top batting honors while Moss limited Roanoke’s threats on the mound. This was Moss final appearance of the season before departing for Tennessee.
Toronto August 31 Firefighters labored through the night to save Marmora Ontario from a forest fire. The Georgian Bay District reports flames within five miles of Owen Sound, endangering nearby communities and timberlands.
Ray Miller of Chicago fights Chick Sages of New Bradford in a ten round draw in Aurora Illinois. Archie Bell of New York defeats Connie Curry of Sioux City in ten rounds.
C H Lester, seventy three, died Monday morning at his Summit street home after years of illness. Born May 1 1852 in Lester's Cove Virginia, he lived on a farm before moving to Bluefield. Survived by six of eight children, funeral 3:50 pm today at his home with Rev P P Hamselevander. interment Walnut Grove cemetery. Flower bearers: Grace Methodist Bible class. Active pallbearers listed.
In Scranton and surrounding areas workers suspend mining as unions push a $5 weekly treasury contribution. Rinaldo Cappellini vows district 70,000 members will obey. Hazleton reports crews cut. Lehigh Coal closes collieries early. Officials warn of economic damage as 158,000 miners idle and daily wages vanish.
The naval seaplane PN-9 passed the destroyer McCauley 400 miles out at 8 40 tonight. A report from PN-9 No 3 was expected shortly from the McCauley. Special provisions were offered in Ango Mexico for relief from the scorpion pest.
A revival at the M ie Christian church nears end with two days left as a storming night failed to dampen interest. Francis A. Henson led an exq uet message on Baptisms Mentioned in the Bible and two ladies joined the church after the sermon. Ten more people came forward across Sunday services, boosting total additions this mer.) with many more expected tonight and tomorrow. The Kapian rite will open the song service, and a Knights of the Ku Klux Klan delegation is expected. Walter C. Forlines directs the 7:45 p m program and early seating is advised.
Pittsburgh August 31 A bankruptcy schedule lists liabilities of 936.10 and assets of 1 513 523 filed in federal court by Interstate Pipe Co part of J A Bell Jr president Carnegie Trust Co The schedule swore by John A Bell Jr The involuntary petition was filed last June by E W Jackson special deputy secretary of banking claiming debt to the bank of 130 009
Miss Virginia Carr of Parkersburg chosen as Process West Virginia to represent the state at the Tulsa oil exhibition October 1 to 10. Miss Juanta Fought of Pennsboro named alternate. Five judges from Wood Roane and Tyler counties presided under Parkersburg News. The winner will be hosted by Tulsa for ten days at all expenses.
Miss Rutty McNeer wins first prize in Colonial identification contest with over 300 contestants. Second prize goes to Miss Ruth White Evans. both residents of the city. First prize is cash and second prize a month of theater passes.
F G Pick of Ashland Kentucky and Mrs Pick arrive in Bluefield to prepare for a Thursday Interstate Commerce Commission freight rate hearing. CE Blerick of Grand Rapids Michigan, a leading rate attorney, also arrives to assist Bluefield traffic bureau in adjusting rates to and from Bluefield. They will confer with wholesalers and shippers today before the case on Matoaka gateway to Bluefield seals.
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