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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1920
Page
2
Bluefield items announce market deals and daily fresh produce at THE MARKET. notices include dances, hotel crowds, auctions, and a Moose celebration. Local engineers and railroad workers face injuries. A Zionist district forms in Bluefield. Epworth League plans district conference. millinery class opens August 10 at the YWCA.
West Virginia will see local thunder showers Saturday and possibly Sunday with no temperature change. Virginia expects partly cloudy skies Saturday and Sunday with likely occasional showers.
A Pocahontas division brakeman S H Lockheart had his left foot mashed yesterday when the slack on a car ran up while he was knocking off brakes at Baileysville. He was taken to his Keystone home for treatment.
Twenty two cars of an eighty five car westbound train wrecked at Wilmore near Welch, blocking all tracks. No injuries reported. Wrecking crews from Birfield, Williamson and Pekwan cleared the scene. eastbound No 15 20 and 28 trains delayed several hours. Traffic detoured via Giinch Valley. Arrival times shifted, repairs extensive with over twenty five rails and 300 cross ties used. Cause undetermined.
Robert Harrison a 39 year old brakeman for the Norfolk and Western was killed early yesterday morning after falling from a car at the Bluefield yard. He landed on the rails and a wheel passed over his shoulder and neck though not crushing his body. He died within minutes. burial plans place his remains in Max Meadows Virginia where his mother resides.
The Flat Top Insurance Agency relocates to modern offices above the Men’s Mart on Princeton Avenue, moving yesterday. The former Second Floor space at the First National Bank building will host the bank’s book-keeping department. The agency has served Bluefield for 23 years and is now one of the South’s largest local firms. Senior Epworth League meets at 7 15 p m. board of stewards at 8 p m. church repairs discussed. Midweek prayer at 8 p m Wednesday. Sunday school at 9 45 a m. preaching at 11 a m by Rev W M Morrell. The 8 o’clock service includes Rev P P Hasselvander. all welcome.
Catholic churches announce Mass times at oclock and 11 am and 8 pm with Sunday school at 9 30 9 45 and 10 45 Christian Endeavor at 7 15 invites all Immanuel Lutheran holds Bible school at 9 45 and services at 11 and 7 45 with a congregational deacon election meeting after the forenoon service First Baptist lists Sunday school at 9 30 Young People's Union at 7 and services at 11 am and 8 pm with a brief congregational meeting for delegates to the New Lebanon Association in Graham next week A Graham service at 3 30 pm is noted A cordial invitation extends to all these services
Reverend A J Smoot presiding elder preaches at eleven oclock with holy communion and again at eight p m after a Sunday school at 12 30 all members urged to attend a quarterly conference Monday at eight oclock Also noted ancient India surgeons left over 100 surgical instruments as evidence of early medical knowledge
Four houses listed for sale include a seven room bungalow on Washington Street with level lot and garden priced at 5500 with 1000 cash and 50 monthly payments. A six room bungalow on Washington Street at 5250 with 1250 cash and 35 monthly, plus a new five room tile home at 7500 with terms, and a six room garage home at 7000 with 1000 cash and 50 monthly. Each offers a solid opportunity for affordable home ownership.
The Easley-Wilson Company lists phone numbers 1070 and 1349 and is located in the Law and Commerce Building. The brief entry records contact details for the business in a downtown directory style item.
Bland Street Methodist sets Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 11 a m by Rev W W Hicks. Evening preaching at 8 o clock by pastor Rev T B Hamilton.
Multiple Bluefield area listings offer houses in the south and Jefferson streets on terms. Prices range from five thousand to twelve thousand five hundred with options including brick dwellings, bungalows, and large lots. Contact for details and financing terms.
Eddie Stinson arrives in Bluefield after a clouded journey from Middlesboro with wife Mrs. Stinson, lands near Norton then resumes flight over Mercer County. He plans a 9 am city flight and aerial exhibition at the Bluefield fairgrounds with Edward J. Busing, featuring stunt moves and a race-course close pass.
Real estate listings with multiple homes on Albemarle Union Augusta and other streets. Homes vary from 5 to 8 rooms with baths, basements heated hot water and hardwood floors. Prices range from 3 750 to 9 000 with cash and monthly payment terms. Contact Virginia Realty Loan Co for more details.
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