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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1925
Page
8
Word from Narrows Virginia reports a major revival led by Rev Thomas Priddy attracting vast crowds over three weeks. Evangelist Gipsy Smith spoke at the Presbyterian church drawing growing attendance and the need for a larger venue.
G H Brown secretary submits thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for approving Sluefield rate changes. He defends the company’s fairness in supplying water to Princeton West Virginia, noting underinvestment and limited earnings after costs. The letter, signed by H C Spilter as president, requests continued favorable consideration.
The Chamber of Commerce heard reports from road committee chairman H H Ball and Seneca Trail advocate W R Blankenship about paving plans. Blankenship outlined the Seneca Trail Association and urged community funding to finish the 19 1 2 mile route within two years.
Mercer County records show the dog tax raised 1283.30 to cover sheep killed by dogs valued at 1538.50 for the year ended June 30. A shortfall of 255.20 will be apportioned to owners, with greatest losses around Princeton Bluefield Brush Fork and Green Valley areas.
Local sportsmen misread regulations as squirrel season opens September 28 in Mercer Monroe Summers counties. Reports cite arrests and wardens chasing violators while clubs push by laws expelling violators and banning licenses for repeat offenders to protect wildlife.
Sam Hermanson, a Keystone merchant, faced a suit after ordering a wax flapper from the Barlow Kimnet Company. The figure arrived incomplete and parts were missing, leading to court testimony and a jury verdict in Hermanson’s favor. He said he would avoid flappers in the future.
The county clerk issued yesterday licenses for Herbert Hale aged 50 to Clauden Newell 22 of Algoma and Walter Cormoney 22 to Albany 18 of Kim. A heavy rain storm refreshed Welch and McDowell County. Deputy Marshals escorted prisoners to Huntington for federal court including Mercer County inmates for liquor violations and McDowell inmates for liquor offenses. Squire Hufford convicted ten Premier-area gamblers taxed ten dollars plus costs. Mayor Blakely jailed three hoboes on trains. Willie Lewin fined and sent to chain gang for 15 days and $10, Henry Staples pled guilty to moonshine with $100 fine and 30 days road. Two Negroes jailed for possession were dismissed.
Will Walker colored and from Yukon was rushed to Welch hospital after a taxi collision with a Murphy Bus Co taxi from War. He suffered facial cuts and a severe chin wound from flying glass. driver Charles Thompson was slightly injured. Walker was the most seriously hurt among the two-vehicle party.
A nostalgic column praises Welch and McDowell county improvements including road repaving street widenings and safer intersections. It notes mayoral efforts, police progress, smoother traffic flow and growing newspaper service while hinting at unlikely future schemes and southern travel reflections.
Mrs J K Coffey and Mrs M K McCormick accompanied their boys to Panther High School last Monday. A B Cole served on the jury in Williamson earlier in the week. Mr and Mrs F D Kendall of Columbia SC arrived in War Eagle last Tuesday and spent Wednesday with their son Dr B W Kendall. George W Coffey made a business trip to Williamson last Tuesday. R R Stamey agent Norfolk and Western Railway Company Pan ther motored to War Eagle last Tuesday on business. P B Moring fuel representative Seaboard Air Line Railway Huntington spent Wed Thu Fri in War Eagle. Mrs H A Radford and Mrs Herbert Radford spent Sat and Sun in Davy. Luther Moore and L S Cox motor to Williamson and back last Friday. Sam Solomon left last Saturday for Pulaski VA and will stay with friends and relatives. Miss Goldie Cruise spent Fri and Sat with friends and relatives in Williamson. Charlie Mounts went to Welch last Saturday and returned Sunday with his little son who had been confined in the hospital at that place. A scientist of the United States department of agriculture has shown fresh eggs are second only to cod liver oil as a source of vitamin A.
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