Coal and Market News from Bluefield Area
Local notices advertise prices for Pocahontas Nut coal, house for rent, and a Shrine Club dance at the Temple on September 25. Market listings include Sunny Shade produce and United Market stock. A boy, Monte Wood, 17, was hit by a car on Bland Street with minor injuries. home burglaries report $250 in losses at Harvey Tolliver’s house. Funeral service for Charles Ray Stewart held. S. R. Hambrick files bankruptcy. Robbery of L. B Farley’s touring car. widespread chicken thefts in the Bluefield valley. Chestnuts arrive on market. a child, Albert Edward Hale, in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Wood
Bland Street
Lomax Hospital
Virginia
Charles Ray Stewart
Mths
East End
L. B Farley
Farley
Princeton Avenue
Lee Street
No Time Set for Vote on Church Unification
In Clarksburg West Virginia September 23 4Thomas Nicholson of Detroit urged higher pay and pensions for clergy and reform leaders after retirement and defended preacher's sons as preordained to go wrong A $500000 pension fund was announced by Dr Frank J Townsend of Cleveland No vote date yet for unification of church north and south branches or moving Wesleyan College to Charleston likely by Thursday or Friday Readers note stray line about girls bathing suits and sunburn.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Thomas Nicholson
Detroit
West Virginia
Frank J. Townsend
Cleveland
Wesleyan College
Charleston
Lady Be Good Dances Through New York Hit at Colonial Theatre
A group of dancers perform in the musical comedy Lady Be Good as a top season hit. The show features a strong cast, lavish settings, a stylish chorus and costumes, with Ira and George Gershwin on the score and Guy Bolton and Fred Thompson on the book. The light plot follows wealth loss, a tramp revealed as a fortune heir, and a happy reunion ending as expected. Tick Wardell leads his renowned syncopated orchestra for the production's musical highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wil Theatre Goers
Colonial Theatre
Guy Bolton
Fred Thompson
Ira Gershwin
George Gershwin
Tick Wardell
Major A D Reynolds Dies in Bristol Virginia
Major A D Reynolds eighty veteran of Confederate service philanthropist and prohibitionist leader died at his Bristol home after a brief illness His Civil War service began at VMI and he later led tobacco ventures in Winston Salem He was survived by his widow five sons a daughter and several siblings with funeral set at his Bristol home Friday at 2 oclock
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A. D. Reynolds
South
Bristol
Major Reynolds
Prohibition Park
R. J. Reynolds
Winston- Salem
N. C
Reynolds
Winstop-Salem
RK. J. Reynolds
Southern Methodist Church
Iion
Prominess
Lenah Sayers Hoge
Joseph H
Giles County
Rden and
Hoge Reynolds
Britol
C. K. Reynolds
Louisville
T. F. Staley
W. N. Reynolds
Winston-Salem
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Harber Reynold
Crites
Hoge Mason
J. H. Hoge
A. H. Hoge
W. M. Melthaney
Suggestions for Goodwill trip from West Virginian meeting
The committee outlines motorcade conduct for the North Carolina Goodwill trip. Participants should depart Washington Street at 6 am Friday, maintain numerical order, avoid passing ahead, park at assigned spots, and follow guidance to Jacksons Ferry or Austinville routes to prevent delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
West Virginian
Chamber of Commerce
Washington Street
Jackson's Ferry
Austinville
Immortality or After Death sermon planned at presbytery
The Rev Homer McMillan of Atlanta will address Montgomery Presbytery at 8 PM in the First Presbyterian church. He is executive secretary of the assembly’s home missions committee and speaks on religious conditions across the South. The sermon at 11 AM by Rev J H Grey on Immortality After Death What is also noted, with both events inviting public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer McMillan
Atlanta
Montgomery
First
Westminster
McMillan
Dr McMillan
N of
Grey
Spanish Forces Claim All Objectives Gained in North Africa
Madrid reports Spanish back votes declare victory as forces storm Morro Viejo Malmuasi and Cuervos De Xauen near Alhucemas bay. The 1 legion vanguard pushes two kilometres from Ajdir, with officials noting fortification and safety tasks remain. Casualties are said light, mostly native troops.
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Madrid
Rro Viejo
Cuervos de Xauen
Mamussi
Alhucemas
Ajdir
Abd-El-Krim
Legion 4
Marquis de Magaz
Jordana
Gasmano Vallespinosa
Morro Viejo
Malmuasi
Price Reductions on Women's Wear Fabrics by American Woolen
New York September 23. American Woolen Company announces average price reductions of five to ten percent on its spring women’s wear fabrics for trade. Many items drop ten to thirty five cents per yard while broken pile coatings stay unchanged due to vogue. Lower costs and competition from silk goods drive cuts. Rayon mixtures enter coatings and suiting, with more novelty lines added to match staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Woolen Company
Prohibition Agents Sweep Times Square District
In New York on September 23, Times Square, the theater hub, was invaded by prohibition agents. The raid disrupted activity in the heart of the city’s show district as authorities moved to enforce liquor laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times Square
New York
Freezing Temperatures Hit Northern Rockies
Freezing temperatures spread across the northern Rocky Mountain region with snow on higher peaks. Denver and surrounding areas report plunging temperatures as a cold snap moves in from the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockies
Denver
Colo, Sept
Rocky Mountain Region
Rocky ——— Divide
Colo- 0
Prohibition Raid Nets Major City Liquor Ring
Federal agents arrested ten men linked to a large liquor ring after a three month probe begun with a liquor cargo landing at Astoria Long Island. Fourteen warrants remain outstanding. John A Foster led the raid with assistance from federal and city officers at offices in theckerbocker and Long Acre buildings. Max Buckner praised one suspect as the ring’s brains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition
Theckerbocker
Long Acre
Max
Buckner
John A. Foster
Revenue Bureau
Astoria
Long Island
Shenandoah Flight Plans Stir Navy Debate
Disagreement between Commander Lansdowne and the Navy over Shenandoah flight legs continues with orders for Des Moines and Detroit routes. Tests on wreckage will aid understanding of the airship disaster while relatives protest handling of victims and funeral arrangements amid hot weather.
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Navy
Department
Lansdowne
Shenandoah
Lincoln
Bureau of Operations
Des Moines
Ederle
Detroit
Michigan
Flint
Bay City
Saginaw
Owosso
Lansing
Steel
Peace Treaty Between Chinese Factions Voided Likely
Boston officers announced after a conference with New York Chinese leaders that the peace treaty signed in New York on Monday will probably be declared void due to a tong killing in Boston shortly before the agreement. Police said the move follows the killing and involved tong heads and committee leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Tong
Murder mystery shifts angle in Holt case at Fox Lake
Waukegan Ill Sept 23 Disclosures to Lake County authorities show Albert Harey arrested for speeding an hour after Mrs Lillie Holt was shot. Witnesses say Holt shot self theory disputed as coroner notes four bullet wounds head bruises. Holt and Mrs Harey in jail. Arthur Holt and Mrs Harey deny suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukegan
Ills
Lake County
Albert Harey
Lillie Holt
Harey
Fox Lake
Fiest
F. T. Rollins
C. A. Barnes
Special Agent John Weekly Shot in Railroad Yard Ambush
Huntington W Va Sept 23 John Weekly thirty one special agent of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway was shot and fatally wounded by a unknown man in railroad yards near Barbursville He died at the Chesapeake and Ohio Hospital about two hours later He was shot through the abdomen and right shoulder The assailant believed to be a Negro fled as detectives swept the yards and village seeking clues
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
John Weekly
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Barrettsville
Chesapeake and Ohio Hospital
Barboursville
Aged Confederate Veteran W A Hoytman Dies in Princeton
W A Hoytman of Ronceverte a Confederate veteran dies at 2 PM at his niece Mrs Myles Dodd's Princeton home after four weeks visiting. He lived in Monroe and Greenbrier counties worked as a carpenter and leaves three daughters and two sons plus three brothers. Burial at Salem church after funeral Friday at 11:30 AM with services in Cave Greenbrier.
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W. A. Hoytman
Ronceverte
Alex S. Hoylman
Thornton-Laird Company
Bluefield
Myles Dodd
Princeton
Monroe County
Hoysman
West Virginia
Greenbrier
George Boone
Lee Goodall
James McMann
Gap Mills
Robert Hoylman
Lookout
Alex
Holyman
J. J. Hoylman
Union
B. F. Hoylman
Hendson Hoyman
Alderson
Hawkins Undertaking Company
Cave
Greenbrier County
Salem Church
Methodist Church
Presbytery Session Highlights Missionary Struggles and Doctrinal Talk
The report from Dr. Young cites serious China mission obstacles and funds shortfalls while Rev. Hopkins urges greater support for foreign fields. Doctrinal preacher Rev. John H. Gray addresses immorality after death as delegates plan General Assembly commissions and attend a noon sermon.
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Young
Committee of Foreign Missions
China
Martin A. Hopkins
Hopkins
John H. Gray
Bedford
Grey
West
Dynamic Power Of Co operation Highlighted At Lions Meeting
Dr. George West Diehle president of Concord College told the Lions Club that cooperation is the community’s dynamic power for any purpose. He used humorous illustrations and stressed teamwork. Mrs Diehle attended and Mrs Poff spoke on local social welfare needs. Visitors included Hobbie Snead Bill Allien J H Mots Charlie Farrington and Mr Cruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George West Diehle
Concord College
Lions Club
West
Bill Allien
J. H. Mots
Charlie Farrington
Mr. Cruise
Band Contest At Mercer Fair Ends In Forfeit
The Mercer Fair band contest featuring the Bluefield Norfolk and Western and Princeton Virginian bands ended in a forfeiture after L A Von Court the Virginian Band manager refused to allow his group to compete over professional members. More than 1000 spectators gathered as Princeton withdrew leaving Norfolk and Western to give a concert on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'S
Western
Bluefield
Princeton
L. A von Court
Norfolk and Western Band
van Court
Shriners Headed to Atlantic City Meeting
Shriners from the city travel by passenger train to Atlantic City for the Crescent Temple reunion drawing about 20 000 attendees from twenty five Eastern temples. Listed travelers include B H Williams Hugo Holliday J H Motz F A Chappell and several others with officials cited.
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Atlantic City
Crescent Temple
H. Wiliams
Hugo Holliday
J. H. Motz
F. A. Chappell
T. Frank Mastin
G. O. Moore
G. E. Dean
W. H. Wade, Jr
H. G. Mays
Sam M. Lambert
J. B. Nelson
H. la Moore, Jr
W. E. Brooks
W. T Mitchell
BE. L. Garrett
Will C. Bailey
L. M
Rem Ga
Cc. Dunn
C. A.berts
H. P. Dodd
G. Cawley
Clark
F. A. Harris
W. Pilcott
Cc. H. Sancey
L. Henderson
W. R. DeVault
W. F. Tate
B. C. Phillips
W. D. Lucas
W. H. Thomas
G. Crumpecker
O. Stahlman
L. CG. Porter
Presbyterian Assembly Opens With Lunch, Talks, and Address
The Itminster church at Albemarle and Washington will host lunch at 12 30 served by ladies. Presbytery business sessions conclude by 6 this afternoon. The closing address at 8 tonight by Rev Homer McMillan D D executive secretary of assemblies home missions Atlanta Ga. His topic Americas Religious Needs Today. All city residents invited to attend all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minster Church
Albemarle
Washington Streets
Itminster
Homer McMillan
Assembly
Home Missions
Atlanta
McMillan
Presbyterian Church
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Mercer Coal and Supply Co
Oy Os Co
North Street
Coai Company
Brick House Club
the Coal Co
Jo Tn
South Bluefield
Shrine Club
Repass’ Orchestra
Teed
the ‘Coal & Supply Pany
Oregon
Colorado
Rocky Ford
California
Harvey Tolliver
Rover Street
Tolliver
R. Hambrick
Norfolk and Western Railway
United States District Court
Ciickens
Bluefield Valley
Albert Edward Hale
R. Hale
Alder Street
P. W. Bowman
Princeton Ave
Nixon
Wyrick
J. W. Hasey West Virgins Hotel
J. B. Eades
Osteopathic
Pluefield
Harry L. Greenspon
Aliff Transfer Co
Ld Ave
Thomas St
N. Y
Jas. G. Lites, Agt
Commercial Bank
P. D. Drawer
Altamont
Mercer Funeral Home
R. L. Morris
Bluefield, W. Va
WM. H. Carp
Coal & Coke
Res
First Presbyterian Church
Home Missions Speaks
Ohio
Bureau of Standards
Washington
Oklahoma City
Okla
Howard W. Spratley
William H. Spratley
Secretary of the Navy
Wilbur
Davey
Navy Department
Spratley
Venice
Ill
Holt
Special Agent Weekly
Lansing State Journal
Bellans' Indige
Fox Pharmacy
Dodd
Shriners
Goodykoontz Drug CO
Three Good Drug Stores
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Bluefield Ravnne
Fairview Pharmacy
Bland
South Streets
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