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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
2
Local listings advertise fresh fish and produce at THE MARKET with daily delivery and pricing. Also note an upcoming auction in front of the Fiat Top National Bank on Saturday August 7 at 11 a m.
An advertisement proclaims a shift from silent pianos to beautiful instruments. It touts a shipment of splendid pianos from skilled artisans with lifetime musical satisfaction. It offers liberal allowances for old pianos and easy terms, urging readers to request an illustrated Player Piano catalog via coupon.
West Virginia remains cloudy with possible showers Friday and Saturday. Temperatures little changed. Virginia forecasts cloudy conditions with occasional showers Friday and Saturday and little temperature change.
Mrs P L Cobb died of tuberculosis at 1 30 yesterday afternoon at 202 Reese Street. She was 36 and leaves husband and two children J J Griffith and Rayner Brewer, plus one brother and three sisters. Funeral 1 30 this afternoon at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev W M Morrell. interment Walnut Grove Cemetery. Ed Adams arrested for violating prohibition laws. waived preliminary hearing, held for federal grand jury. bond set at 1000. Local recruiting station authorized to enlist for three years in the 24th and 25th colored infantry. Myron Marsh building a home on the Big Stony Creek farm in Craig County, Va. Mathieson Alkali Works at Saltville resumes after two-week shutdown following worker dispute.
Sixteen players with the lowest net scores will begin match play Saturday at 2 30 PM. Pairings include Armstead versus Phillips, Boykin versus Hardy, Hooper versus Stacey, Donglison versus Nash, St Clair versus Gilkeson, Hancock versus Bodell, Pollock versus Turpin, Campbell versus Thornton.
Born to Mr and Mrs C C Spangler a daughter Marguerite. Mr and Mrs David Westall returned from a seashore trip. Judge Wm E Burns of Lebanon Va is in the city. Dr O S Hare returned from Mingo county. Miss Pearl Hatfield of Williamson is the guest of Mrs Cal Houchins. Misses Virginia Martin and Harriet Peery left for Virginia Beach. Mr and Mrs S H Pamplin and daughter of Hinton visited. L S Becker of Roanoke en route to Chicago. R Woods and Lawrence Layne returned from Mountain Lake. Mrs Frank Furk and Reid with niece Miss Douglas Burks visiting relatives. Mrs George Woodring returned to Norfolk with daughter Mrs John Kesler and family. Mrs Woodring thanks them.
The note expresses gratitude to nurses doctors and hospital friends. Raymond Sprinkle returns to his ship in Boston after two weeks with his Franklin Street parents. Mr and Mrs James Riley host guests from Mandar and Richmond for Dr Hare’s family. E S Pedigo returns from New York after promoting his store and visits Draper before homeward.
Races include time trials for best four cars in class E over five miles with a $100 prize. Class D ten miles non stock free for all with $100, $75, $15 prizes. Class F ten miles handicap free for all with $200, $100, $54 prizes. Daily $1000 in prizes. Sanctioned by the American Automobile Association Arthur H Means presiding as starter. Post Commander Spiller Hicks discussed with aviator Eudie Stinson who will attend over two days.
Cars in readiness with drivers and crews. crowd gathers as Arthur Means signals start for races at 2:30 pm. Track prep, safety measures, and fewer dust issues noted. Speed tests by Fox and Alexander shown near record pace. six events planned with prize money and class details for each race.
Mme Yone Suzuki of Japan, reputedly the richest woman in the world, travels to Paris. She owns steamer lines shipbuilding yards and various factories in Japan. Her war profits are said to total 10 million pounds sterling.
Middlesboro, Kentucky flyer departs late evening for Bluefield where he is billed as one of the best stunt aviators. His exhibitions are anticipated to be spectacular and draw crowds.
Morgantown West Virginia August 5 Prospects of losing twenty new faculty members at West Virginia University face university authorities unless houses can be found for them Dr Frank Butler Trotter president of the institution declared here today He said anticipated fall enrollment growth prompted the addition of faculty and salaries were raised to competitive levels but lack of housing may drive staff to other fields
In Philadelphia authorities expressed strong belief that Augusto Pascal known as Pasquale is the man who stole $12000 from George H. Coughlin father of a kidnapped Norristown baby. Pascal remains at large while investigators pursue the case.
Pittsburg August 5 Charges of discrimination in coal car distribution are made by the Pittsburg Coal Operators Association. The statement claims the so called wagon mines in the Pittsburg district are receiving the discriminatory benefit.
Numerous listings include 8 room modern near Fairview school with attic and basement at 11 000, 7 room brick on Washington at 5 000, 6 room on Bland with business lot at 5 500, 4 room on Kidd at 2 500 with 600 cash and 30 monthly, 9 and 11 room homes on Bland and South streets, modern residences on Stowers and Shenandoah, and a luxe seven room bungalow with land and garden at 12 500, all with favorable terms.
Four affordable bungalows listed on Washington Street. Prices range from 5,250 to 7,500 with cash down and monthly payments. Offer include seven and six room layouts, garden or garage features, and pipeless heat. Each presents a chance to own a modest, well finished home on level lots.
A list of homes for sale on Albemarle Union Augusta North Pearl Adams Highland Lynn Rogers Highland Bluefield Fourth Highland about Lee streets. Prices range from 3 750 to 9 000 with options including cash payments and monthly balances. Call 1042 293 for details.
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