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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1925
Page
18
A collection of classified items from Bluefield include coal dealers and prices, hardware and clothing services, rental notices for 1004 Princeton avenue and Pocahontas Building, business moves, wanted to buy a six room house, the Poff Studio relocation, and a police court bulletin noting parking violations. Also featured are student achievements, a Naval Academy appointment, and a streetcar collision with minor injuries.
The Billy Sanday Club will hold its regular meeting this afternoon in Hamilton Hall at 2 30. Rev W Moore of First Presbyterian Church will address the gathering. The extension committee leaves from the Law and Commerce Building Sunday at 9 for Mount Horeb Church for an all day session. Harold Ramage of Third Street was treated at St Luke's Hospital for acute appendicitis and then improved. L A Dunn of Bluefield shows marked improvement after several days at St Luke's Hospital.
Ministers plan to travel from Bluefield to Knoxville for a church founding conference with Rev. J. M. Carter and candidates Dr. J. A. Bays and Dr. J. A. Baylor. They recall Civil War sites near Chattanooga and note the city's rise as a major southern railroad hub.
About five hundred guests attended a banquet for the Bluefield party in Charlotte. Mayor A J Stewart and Bluefield chamber leaders were toasted while Ruth Bodell sang a patriotic number. Ray Pyvans amused the crowd as the delegation planned travel routes home Sunday morning, with portions taking Blowing Rock or Spartanburg paths.
Arrangements are underway for the Old Piddlers convention and contest to be held in Bluefield October 2 and 3 starting at 7 30 PM The Norfolk Western Auditorium has been secured and fifty percent of proceeds to the Norfolk and Western band Old time musicians from the area have been invited to participate Three cash prizes of 20 10 and 5 gold will be awarded and several judges with trained ears for old time melodies have been selected An admission of fifty cents will be charged.
Late last night the Bluefield Mountaineers recruiting officers said 47 men passed the physical exam and about 10 more are enlisted. Recruits report to Capt. H. G. Steele by 4 PM for exam as the unit seeks federal recognition. Armistice Day plans await the outcome.
John B. Wyatt, legal representative for the new union, said in Fairmont that of about 1,600 members, only twelve answered Van A. Bittner's strike call that took effect today.
Mrs. Mabel Longsworth Sheridan signed a statement in San Antonio on September 24 admitting the hammer death of Ada Mc Cobb fifty nine a wealthy widow. The district attorney stated she will plead self defense and refused to disclose further details. Mc Cobb was slain last night and Sheridan was found unconscious in Mc Cobb s apartment.
At a recent election she seeks peace at Galesby Sa. Helen Carr, 26, plans to obtain a college education and become a lawyer. She enrolled as a freshman at Knox College and will pay expenses while supporting two younger brothers by serving as justice of peace after school hours.
Washington reports that French and American commissions negotiating France's war debt to the United States will meet again Monday. Finance Minister Caillaux is expected to present a new offer at that time as discussions continue over a settlement closer to Secretary Mellon’s American stance.
The Bluefield Boys Club will officially reopen its headquarters on North Mercer Street Monday after summer closure. Hobbie Snead invites Bluefield parents to visit and see winter activities while noting summer remodeling, improved lighting and ceilings, forthcoming power company upgrades, and a complete program with low dues of 75 cents for seniors 50 cents for intermediates and 22 cents for beginners.
Telegraph learns initial death notice for former Bluefield resident Everett Bailey from Walter Reed Hospital proved erroneous. Telephones and Red Cross dispatches show Bailey is in Indianapolis in good health and not in government hospitals.
Madisonville Ky September 26 operators in Henderson Davis Christian Webster and Muhlenberg counties met to discuss a merger of all underground and strip mines with few exceptions to reduce costs and meet competition. About 40 million dollars in properties are involved.
Navy reports list missing crew members of the submarine 8 51 with homes in New England and across the country. Survivors were aided by nurse Margaret McAloof in Bangor and transported to Chelsea naval hospital for examination after the vessel sank following a rush of water.
The American Legion will start a new band class on October 1 under Jess L. Bell. All Legion members and ex servicemen may join. instruments and instruction are free. The goal is to fill vacancies in the regular band and enlarge the Bluefield Municipal Band to the largest in the state. The band is currently touring North Carolina with the Bluefield Roosters.
Hobart Broughton twenty six of Ashland Kentucky, truck driver, died when the truck overturned and pinned him. No witnesses and cause unknown. Another driver hauling sand from Huntington to Salt Rock discovered Broughton pinned beneath the overturned vehicle.
The navy department stayed in touch with events surrounding the 8-51 disaster. Debt commissioners from the United States and France carried on discussions over a meal. The Bowdoin, MacMillan Arctic vessel, was reported docked at Jack Lane's Bay after surviving severe storms.
Geneva reports the sixth assembly adjourns after a vote on a rotation rule for non permanent council seats effective from 1926. Spain abstains pending government approval, while Mrs Woodrow Wilson prepares to travel to Paris. President Dandurand says arbitration stays core to disarmament and regional pacts. compulsory arbitration is seen as eventual.
The first commercial air plane reliability tour will start from the Ford airport at Dearborn Monday morning. Edsel Ford donated a trophy for finishers. The route includes Wayne Indiana Moline Des Moines Omaha St Louis Indianapolis Cleveland Columbus and Detroit with an aviation exposition at Ford Airport. Eddie Stinson plans a two day sustained flight after the tour.
The Bluefield health department allows contractors to resume work Monday with strict water conservation. They may use only necessary water and must avoid waste, leaks or overuse. The city still faces a dry spell but holds steady for now with fall rains expected.
The funeral service for Albert Hale three year old son of Mr and Mrs S R Hale Alder Street will be held this afternoon at Grace Methodist church conducted by Rev Frank Y Jackson. Interment will follow at West Bluefield Virginia cemetery. Pallbearers are W W Linkous Fred Davidson W H Thompson and L W Gems Flower bearers include Lacy Kate Presley Ester Carter Hazel Bond Evelyn Hale Aleen and Ganelle Crowe Janie Crews Henrietta Mahood Oreda Neal Helen Dillon Thelma Henderson and Virginia e
New York suspects in a large bootleg network raids are linked to the death of Albert Phillips alias David Bram found with two bullet wounds after a collision with a taxi. Investigators questioned Rappenport and Poli chek while Buckner denies prior knowledge of Phillips.
New York reports a $5 per ton reduction in newsprint, lowering the 1926 contract price to $65 from $70. Increased production at the Canadian plant by 60 to 100 percent is expected, with no earnings impact anticipated.
Colonel Mitchell arrived from San Antonio to a barbecue in his honor organized by friends. A parade led by a bugle corps from American Legion posts passed the Municipal building to the peace monument at the Capitol. Mitchell, an army air force critic, plans to testify to the air board in session later, with no comment until called. He and Mrs. Mitchell will spend tomorrow at a country home near Middleburg, Virginia, and return Monday.
Moundsville West Virginia September 26 The tipple at the Fort Pitt mine of the Central Coal Company located at Dillies opposite the city was entirely destroyed by fire early this evening. Loss is about 30000 and covered by insurance. A H Smitherman company official said the mine has been closed for some time and the fire cause is unknown.
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