Bluefield Daily Telegraph from Bluefield, West Virginia • Page 7

Sunday Morning, NEWS OF CITY OF POCAHONTAS AND NEAR-BY COALFIELDS HAVE fThree Pocahontas Schools Have Christmas Treats and Render Enjoyable Programs During the Week. On Friday night three of our Sun- schools gave trnats to their and rendered appropriate programs in keeping with the Christ- niaH season. These wero the Methodist, Baptist and Christian church schools. The programs rendered wero not so elaborate as usual on such occasions, owing to the limit time In which to prepare them, since tie Coale revival, while this meeting was in progress all church activities ceuterod around the revival nmpaign to the exclusion of all other things, and such programs aB were londored while shorter than usual wore greatly enjoyed and those having the trnlnlng of the little ones in hand are to bo congratulated upon the success of their efforts, considering the brief time in which they lind to work. VERY FEW DEVIATED FROM PROPER PATHS While ample preparedness for trouble had been made by the city oflicials, in case such trouble Bhould 'iso, there waB probably less of intoxication and the things that go with it than Pocahontas has ever known at the Christmas time.

While soma evidently feeling that the oc- mslon called for at least a slight deviation from the paths of sobriety, way have indulged a little to freely in some of the various brands of "jiusthead." prevalent since the ad- Vent of Volstodism, yet they seemed pcucnbly inclined and maintained fairly good order. Older residents hero recall the days when Pocahontas was a gathering place for the "bad man," who when filled up was. ready to advise the natives that he was the best man ever and couldn't ho whipped, until some one either did whip him good or kill him. These latter day Christmases present startling contrast to those erstwhile wild ana wooly days of yore. LEGION CHRISTMAS TREE GREAT SUCCESS Owing to the inclement weather on Christmas night the plans to have the Legion community tree on the street had to be abandoned and the tree which already had been set up on Center stroet was moved to the jsuera house and the treats given out Irom there.

Many of the children did not come out on account of the cold, thinking that the ceremonies would be held outdoors, but despite the inclemency of the weather several hundred came and received the treats as promised. Mr. N. Clarence Smith acted as master of ceremonies In his usual capable manner, while Santa to' tho de- Jight of all present. The provision baskets for the needy were sent out the day before Christmas, so.that the recipients might have time to prepare a part of the contents for Christmas dinner.

The success of tills offort will likely cause the legion to make these occasions permanent annual features. ABBS VALLE H0ME DESTROYED BY FIRE months had been, occupied by a family named Brewster, Mr MuBtard having some time ago purchased a home in Pocahontas and taken up his residence here. After the fire had gotten well tinder way and the house already doomed to destruction a hnr-. ricd call was sent to Pocahontas for the fire truck to rush to the scene in an effort to save the barn and other valuable outhouseB. The call was answered and as a result these adjacent houses were saved, though the! main dwelling and practically all the contents were destroyed.

This was the second occasion for the use of the city's new fire truck and afforded splendid opportunity for a demonstration of its usefulness outside as well as inside the city limits. The origin of the blaze has not been determined. POCA KU KLUX SANTA CLAUS RIGHT ON JOB Christmas eve the Pocahontas Ku Klux Santa Claus and his assistants were on the job delivering clothing, food, to the needy of the town. Quite a number of homes were visited In the town of Pocahontas, as well as adjoining towns. Klansmen, In costume, it Is reported, were seen up Coal Branch, while at Bolssevain, Big Vein and other nearby places the presents were distributed by mail and carriers.

Thursday night, Christmas, there were two large crosses seen burning on tho hills of Pocahontas. It is now understood that even though it seems to have been very quiet for awhile, they are on the job and are demonstrating that it is not an organization to beat people up and and dlBobey the laws. Mrs. Splllard Henderson, of Princeton, was also remembered with a $50 check as a Christmas present from the klan, according to an acknowledgment received, BLUEFIELD PASTOR AND CHOIR AT POCA TODAY Gary; Mr. and Mrs.

Carlisle Itees, Dr. and Mrs. W. D. Pedlgo, Mrs.

L. G. Little, Mr. Louts Baach, Dr. John P.

Haller. Mr. 3. R. Black.

Mr. B. T. Graham, Mr. C.

C. Huldley, Mr. C. A. Dennen, Miss Alice Dennen, Misa Blanche Dennen, Miss Blanche Ellett, Mr.

James Ellett, Dt. C. O. Loree, Mr. Loree, Miss Berlce Bloch, Miss Myrtle Wade, Bramwell; Miss Bertha Sov- enzl, Mr.

Ira Bloch, Mr. Sidney Bloch. LEGION WIL-iTPRESENT BEST MUSICAL TALENT Rev. M. C.

Hughes, popular pastor of the Bluefleld, Christian church, has been secured to fill the pulpit of the Christian church here today at 2:30 p. m. in the absence of tho regular pastor, Wm. Burleigh, who is spending several days at his home in Washington, D. C.

Rev. Mr. Hughes is well known and greatly liked here, and always draws a large crowd to hear him, when filling an appointment here. Today, however, there will be an added attraction, as Mr. Hughes will bring with him the members of his choir from Bluefield who will furnish the music for I this service.

All are cordially in-1 vited to hear Mr. Hughes and his famous choir. Service promptly at 2:30 o'clock. MISS FOREE, MISS SMITH ENTERTAIN AT BRIDGE The third number ot the Legion Lyceum course, to be offered here on January 12, is said to be one ot the greatest musical organizations of talented performers over offered to the Pocahontas public. The program will consist of an endless variety of musical numbers rendered with the highest degree ot excellence.

This group of entertainers known as the Shaw Concert consists of five members, headed by Mrs. Wllburn Shaw, an entertainer of many years experience In the Chautauqua Held. Their concert will captivate any audience. Admission fifty and seventy-five cents. OVERHEATErTsTILL SAID TO HAVE CAUSED FIRE The home of R.

C. Mustard in Abbs Valley was completely destroyed, by lire on Friday afternoon about 2 o'clock. The house and premises wero at the time, and for some The mid-winter social season was inaugurated here on Friday night, with an eleven table bridge party given by Mrs. C. O.

Foree and MISB Martha Smith, at the Water street home of! Mrs. Foree, in honor of Dr. Forec'sl brother, who is visiting here. Tie color scheme of red and green was originally conceived and tastefully carried out by use of eastern Virginia running vine, holly and' mistletoe, lighted up witli red cadleg and Interspersed with red carnations. The scheme was further carried out in the refreshment courses of salads, ices and -sherbets.

Beautiful prizes were awarded as follows: prize, ladles, Mrs. J. H. McNeer; first.prize, gentlemen, C. C.

Hendley. The company consisted of tho following guests: Mr. and Mrs. J. H.

McNeer, Bluefield; Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Williamson, Bluefleld; Mr Mrs.

Hedley Craft, Bramwell; Mr. and Mrs. Claud Stump, Mr. and Mrs. John Denen, Mr.

and Mrs. Joe Turley, Dr. and Mrs. L. E.

Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Sol Baach, Mr. and Mrs. Bloch, Mr.

and Mrs. L. C. Ellett, Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Yowell; Air. and Mrs. Frank Ward, Luter advices from the scene of the Abbs Valley lire at the home of Mustard indicate the fire originated from an overheated still, which it was said was being operated in the dairy house on the premises by Jno. Brewster and Beecher Mitchell, tenants on the place. Chief Rutherford, of Pocahontas, hdaded a posso of officers which later captured these two men near the scene of the fire, heavily armed with high powered rifles, repeating shot gunB, and automatic revolvers.

Full equipment and other evidence Is said to have been found against these men who arc held In Jail here awaiting trial. HARD TO MAKE AWARD Mrs. Sol Baach, who sometime prior to the holidays offered a prize to one pupil each, from both the white and colored schools, for the best letter written to Santa Claus, is experiencing great difficulty in arriving at a decision. There was such a large number of letters received and each of. them possessing so much ot merit award could not be made on Christmas eve as promised.

It has been found necessary to call in a committee of competent and disinterested judgeB to assist her in determining the winners. Annoucement of award will be made New Year's eve. Orln Yost, is home from Marshall College spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.

H. Yost. Rev. and Mrs. B.

T. Sells were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. W.

BowJas for Christmas dinner. Mr. E. Lee Cook spent Christmas Jay in Bluefleld the guests of Mrs, Cook's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

W. T. Morrison. Mr. and Mrs.

Edgar Cook of Tom's Creek, are the guests of Mr. Cook's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R.

Cook. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sutphin and daughter, Bertie, are visiting relatives and friends at Sylvatus, Va. Mrs.

Frank Webb and small daughter are spending the holidays with her parents at Sylvatus, Va. Mr. and Mrs. J. E.

Bryant have returned from Macon, Georgia, having been called there by the death ot Mrs. Bryant's mother. Mra. Irvin Hawbert and son Irvin, spent last week in Roanoke, shopping and visiting. Mrs.

J. A. Williams and son. James Gordon, are sipendtng the holidays with Mrs. Williams' parents at Tacoma, Va.

Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Emmons and son.

Billy, from Williamson spent last Saturday visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Organ.

Great News PHILLIPS Pocahontas THE TAILOR Virginia SALE NOW GOING ON and Will Last Until Feb. 1. Quality Value Price. IChoice of A I F1 the House- 1 Suits and Overcoats Choice of Any Material in the House for Only $33.00. We have some of the finest materials on the market priced as high as $65.00 and everything in the house is going to be reduced to $33.00.

Come in and let us take your measure and make you a suit or overcoat that we guarantee to give satisfaction. In this stock you will find Serges, Worsteds, Broadcloths and many other kinds of materials. Men! if you are in need of a suit or overcoat you cannot afford to let this wonderful opportunity slip by you. Order Wait! NEWS OF THE CITY OF WELCH AND McDOWELL COUNTY ffc: FAMILY RECHION On Christmas Day Mr. and Mrs.

A. G. McCoy, of Matewan, had with them every living member of the family and their families, with one exception. ThOBe present were: Mrs. Arminda Young, mother of Mrs.

McCoy, end Mr. and Mrs. Sam McFarlin and children, Matewan; Robert McCoy, Mpador; Mrs. Florence Roberts and children and Mr. and Mrs.

E. E. Maynard, Williamson; Mr. and Mrs. McCoy and children, Ashland, Mr.

and Mrs. Earl McCoy and children, of Bluefleld, and Carlos, Klijah, Maxle and Janice McCoy, the younger children who are at home with the parents. There were thirty- one in all present. Bad roads and extreme cold weather prevented Mrs. Kobit McCoy from being present at Hie reunion, and illness hindered Mrs.

John WTieeler. Mr. McCoy Is probably the oldest native citizen of Mingo county, having been born at Matewan in 1848, which was forty years before Valentine (Wall) Hatfield killed the large pauther with a knife, a complete story of which was furnished the editor of the Bluefleld. Virginia, News by A. D.

Hatfield and published in that section of The Daily Telegraph liiKt Sunday. Mr. McCoy had never hefore heard the story. His son, Robert, who married avgreat niece of the Anderson (Devil Anse) Hatlleld says the "Panther' Tale" has often been a subject of discussion around the Hatfield family fireside, and Is doubtless a fact TO ATTENlT Quite a party of friends will leave today to attend the wedding of Miss Levlnson to Arthur Spector, Baltimore. Among those who will Jeave today are Mr.

and Mrs. I. son, Mrs. L. Gotleib and her three tons, Milton, Herbert and Bernard.

Mr. Gotleib is expected to leave Mou- day. WELCH PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. F.

K. Day. Of Coalwood, spent some time In Welch yesterday. Miss Helen Pryor, of Columbus, arrived in Welch yesterday to epend several days with Miss Catherine Rhodes. During her stay several parties have been planned in honor.

James EUwood Jones, of back, was a business visitor In Welch, Saturday. Charlie Gearhart has returned to his home In Welch from a pleasant visit with relatives and friends in Virginia. Miss Estelle Lundy, who is employed by the Carter Hotel at the switchboard, has returned to her work after having been called away to attend the funeral of her grandfather. Mrs. Earl W.

Corey is spending a week or more at the home of her parents, at Portsmouth, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. M. J.

(Pete) Franklin are expected to return to their home today from a visit in Cincinnati, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Franklin, parents of Mr. Franklin. H.

T. Graham, of Anawalt, was a business visitor in Welch, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney C.

Mills, of Kimball, who have been spending some with friends in Cincinnati, are expected to arrive here today. Edgar Franklin is expected home today from a visit with his parents in Cincinnati. Dave Houston, of Kimball, was a visitor in the city yesterday. Mrs. H.

Z. Riley, who has been visiting at the homes of her brothers, W. D. and R. E.

Rives, will leave today for hef home In Philadelphia Dr. and Mrs. Lilley and S. Carter are visiting friends In Mercer county. While there Dr.

Lilley and Mr. Carter expect to do some bird hunting. Isadora Baker, of the Carter Hotel Restaurant, will return today from a business visit in Bluefleld. Dr. F.

Black, of Bluefleld, was a business visitor in this city, Thursday and Friday. J. L. Miller, of Wlndlug Gulf, who has been spending the Christmas holidays at the home of his daughter, returned to his home yesterday. Miss Mary Day, of Coalwood, was a visitor in Welch, Saturday, calling on friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Earl McCoy, of Bluefield, are spending the week-end at home ot Mr. and Mrs. H.

K. Carper, ot Capels. James E. Barker, cashier of the Bank of Gary, was a business visitor In Welch, Saturday. 10 ENTERTAIN AT IgNCHEOJf Mr uudMrs, Joseph M.

Sanders will entertain with luncheon Monday noon at tbsir attractive apartment Woodlawn. Guests for the luncheon will bo Misses Helen Pryor, of Columbus, and Catherine Rhodes, of the city; Dr. E. E. Hale, of Coalwood, and Charles J.

Farrington, of Welch. Miss Pryor, who Is visiting in the city for a few days, will be the honor guest. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Booth, of Elkhorn, are spending the holidays with Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Franklin, of this city. Charlie Gearheart, of the Welch Insurance Agency, left last night to spend, the holidays with his parents at Roanoke. Dr. and Mrs.

E. Vermillion and family are spending (he holidays at Athens. Mrs. Otis St. Glair has returned from an eastern trip, und she and Mr.

St. Clair left night I'jr Huntington, where they will spend the holidays. C. Henry Harman, of Tazewell, was a business visitor in the city on yesterday. Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph M. SaunVi's. of this city, are spending the Christmas holidays with the parents of "Irs. Saunders in Coalwood.

Bill Easley, of Bluefleld, was a business viaitt In tho city yesterday. Hilton Ball, of Tylertown, has arrived in this city to spend the Christmas holidays at the home or his sister, Mrs. Ben Curry. EPIDEMIC OF ROBBERIES IN M'DOWELL SPREADING The store belonging to the Consolidation Coal Company at mine No. 6 was robbed at an early hour Saturday morning, according to a telephone communication yesterday with the Dally Telegraph.

A uumber or pairs of shoes and shirts were taken from the stock, and HO far as can be learned at this time these were the only articles that were missed. The officials of the company say they have a good clue, and several colored men are under suspicion. It is expected an arrest will be-made in a short time. Other stories ot robberies were told yesterday, and the report reached Welch telling of a number of homes being ransacked in Iaeger. There was said to have beejn Ave homes broken into during the night Friday, and no one WM awakened by the burglars.

Prom nil that can be learned of the robberies at this time, it is thought the work is that of the thieves who nave been operating in Welch for the past few days. Owing to the poor telephone connection the names of the families said to have been vis- I ited by the thieves could not be ascertained. What is said to be a wholesale robbery seems to be going on in McDowell county, and the officers all over the county have been kept busy day and night. In laeger it is said the burglars only looked for money and jewelry, and several of the men at the homes visited by the thief found their trousers strung through the house and in one ltstances out in the road. An extra force of officers have already gone to work on these cases and Borne resultH are expected soon.

Traffic Officer Charlie 11. I'uyue has sent out a final warning to all automobile owners in McDowell county, urging them to buy their new license plates at once. The tags uro ready for distribution and no oxouse will be taken for not having the 1925 tag on your car on and after January 1. The state road commission lias sent these orders to the traffic officers and they will bo carried out. A fine will be imposed upon any one who attempts to operate a car without the proper license tag.

The McDowell county officer has been working day end night to get the blunks filled out and will remain in Ills office until January 1. Seven couples obtained marriage licenses in the county clerk's office Saturday and a number of couples who did not have the proper age certificates were turned down. who obtained lice uses wore: Harve Valontlue, 23, to Verna Reeves, 23, both of Filbert; John Morrison, 28, to Julia Hill, 40, both ot Kimball; James William Halrston, 29, to Jessio Mario Clayborn, 28, both-of Maybaury; Charley Copley, 40, to Katie Aldridge, 41, both of Panther; Everett Neater, 23, to Mollis Aitiser, 18, both of New Hall; Andy Ziegler, 28, to Ardelle Dobbins, 21, both of Elbert; Robert Graves, 22, to Rae Young, 18, both of Vivian. presented to the state road commission and will urge tho issuing of permits to taxi drivers in the county. A number of Welch business men have already signed the petition.

The Pocahontas Transportation Company has inits bo not issued to the operators of taxis in the county. Thieves have evidently been active in Logan county, as well as McDowell, according to circular received yesterday by tho sheriff and chief of police. Tho circular tells of a diamond ring, a watch and a $5 gold pioce being stolen from N. II. Goodwin, at Mt.

Gny. All three of (he stolen articles were helrloouiB und a reward of $100 is offered for the recovery of them. TJie Welch postmusier, B. Hampton Gray, said yesterday ho was glad Christmas did not come but once a year. Mail in this office was heavier than it had ever been before, and the number of packages and pieces of mail handled this year during tho Christmas rush was greater than ever In the history of this office.

An extra man was put on to help out the situation and the regular force worked overtime to get the mail bundled with accuracy and promptly. Citizens of Welch have never bad a more prompt or careful delivery than they had during the rush. Henry Craven, who delivers tho purcel post packages and other bulky mail, said ho delivered as many as twcuty-filvu hundred packages in one day. BUSINESS 'PHONES MANY EXCHANGES The Day in Washington was in recess. (iovcriiinenl IMUMII consideration of Uio British potntoe embargo.

1'OKtnl rate hcnrluus were continued before joint congressional committee. (Continued from First Page.) A petition is being passed among the business men of McDowell county for their signatures which will be phono company wished to make the changes. The order was concurred in by Commissioners Lewis and Divine but Chairman Stathers dissented, although a memorandum of his grouuds I for dissent had not boou fllod to' night. After" reviewing tho estimates of value by W. F.

Sloan, consulting engineer retained by the company, C. A. Robinson, chief engineer of the company, and W. J. Hagenab, selected by the protestants and retained by the commission to make an Independent appraisal, tho commission came to the conclusion that since approximately half the plunt had been constructed at a time when costs were near the level of December 31, 1923, the book value of $13,901,138 represented fairly the present fair value of physical property, noting at tho same time that this figure closely approximated the Hagcnah appraisal.

To this it added $600,000 for value as a going concern and $500,000 for working capital, and set tho total In round figures at $15,000,000. Touching on criticism of an Item of charged in operating costs for denroclatlon arid amortization tho commission found this was not excessive, auu its orders provided that $660,000 annually shall be contributed to the depreciation reserve fund and charged to oporutlng expenses. The commission also concluded that the contract between tho Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company and Tho American Telephone and Telegraph Company was made in good faith and was beneficial to the West Virginia concorn. The commission found tiiut on the basis it had fixed the not revenue from while Uio seven per cent return it considered reasonable. Tho, proposed rates, however, It concluded would produce an additional income of ubout $400,000 or more than the amount necessary, and for this reason it held.them to be excessive.

THIRTEEN BELIEVED TO BE LOST WEDDING PUT QN FOR CHURCH CLUB Clever Surprise Pulled on the Blue Stockings by 'Squire Hufford Bride and Groom Enjoyed Turkey Dinner. Squire A. C. Hufford pulled a clever surprise on the members of the Blue Stocking Club at tho Presbyterian Church hero Frjday evening. Earlier in the day a young man who la a friends of the iyjuire cuine into his office to find out about getting married.

Mr. Hufford told him all about tho obtuii.ing of the license and then told him to meet him at the Presbyterian church, with his bride- to-be, at 6 o'clock. lie did not tell tho young man thete wo.ijld be a meeting of the Blue Stocking Club and a turkey dinner serveji at that time. Ho Just led tho youi.g man to believe he would nrrange for him to bo married at thai' time, which he really did. Not one of the members of the club IIUJ anything of the plana, and as present rates would be they all assembled foj their meeting a revenue of $1,050,000 to aml Wg tu j.

key strange young man with the bride-to- be. Hov. J. A. TroHtlo met the couple, and soon learned tlioy expected to he married, and after much tulk and persuasion they w.uro married before tho club and Invited to stay and enjoy the feed.

Tho young couple elded Ur Mtay, but when ono of the members proposed I hey all kiss the bride they took wings ai.d fHl.v. Tho llttlo prank of the siiuire to put over ii wedding for the members was enjoyed by uvery one, and the newly-weds had lot more witnesses London, Dec. 27 vessol believed to be a trawler which left Turbert, on tho west cpast Scotlund, Thursday, Is reported t0 than they expected. Tho couple came have beeu wrecked off the Island of rom Monarch, ai.d their names were lelay, one of tljjB larger islauds 0 IArnett Ellison and Miss Mabel Mor the inner Hebrides, Thirteen members of ttve crew are believed to have boen lost, only one haviug been saved. Five official British decorations or modals are awarded exclusively to women.

gun. Both the.se young folks were friends of the squire. SliK 05 iKtM'OlUM'S Mary Shelton has arrived here from a hunting trip in Papua, during which she killed tjfi.