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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1917
Page
5
Judge Herndon ruled in a suit against Athens Telephone Co awarding $20.55. A Bluefield Water Works case against Samuel L. Matz was reset to December 10. A merchant D C Rorer sued Mrs Karnes, with prior dismissal against Karnes and judgment against her. The third case lingered under advisement.
In the hearing the court considers if Mrs Kates can be held for her husband debts and whether a letter she allegedly wrote to the merchant could be an order for goods. The plaintiff is represented by Ajax Smith and the defense by Judge Hugh G Woods. The Karnes referred to is a farmer near Princeton, not the city’s Robert D Karnes.
The local draft board received its questionnaires and will begin processing 2 90 registrants. About 140 questionnaires will be mailed daily starting December 15 with a seven day return window. Offices are now on the second floor of the McNutt building replacing the sheriff's office. A chief clerk and stenographer are organized and will occupy the new offices once appointments are confirmed.
County Clerk L. P. Powling reminds that a new war tax on deeds and similar writings becomes effective today. Mail to the county clerk for recording will be returned if stamps are not properly prepared. The law imposes fifty cents on conveyances valued over one hundred dollars up to five hundred, with fifty cents for each additional five hundred or part thereof, excluding debt security instruments.
Roscoe C. McNeer and Miss Bessie M. Lively wed in a car at night in front of the courthouse with County Clerk Bowling and Rev. Thomas Priddy officiating. The couple departed for their honeymoon amid the night.
This advert claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is highly effective for coughs colds and croup and safe for children. It notes mothers giving their unqualified endorsement and emphasizes pleasant administration.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The ad promotes a 35 year track record, explains the medicine works through the blood to mucous surfaces, and urges starting treatment to improve health with testimonials available.
Bluefield Lodge No. 153 meets Monday at 8 in Pocahontas Coal and Coke building opposite de pot with side entrance on Scott street Visiting Knights invited. Bluefield Camp No. 9595 meets on first and third Mondays at 8 pm in Red Men's Hall Blue on avenue visiting members invited.
Railway notes indicate double-heading all freights between Princeton and Roanoke replaces pusher engines. Two engines per train are used on empty runs returning from tidewater and on eastbound loads.
County Clerk Bowling issued marriage licenses to four couples yesterday. Joseph L Crowell 24 wed Hattie Melvin 24 of Bluefield Charley Kid 30 wed Lillie Melvin 28 of Bluefield Evert L Fletcher 26 of Athens wed Ida Worrel 18 of Camp Creek Arleigh G Veneill 29 of Belfast Mills Va wed Bessie M Marshall 28 of Tazewell Va.
The trial of Billie Bowling, a Princeton Power Co. meter reader, charged with squirting liquid on Mrs. C. C. Broyles causing burns to her arms and neck, was moved from 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon to December on motion of the defendant before squire L Ay Pine.
Thursday morning train No 4 passengers attracted Officer Stewart by their appearance. Two men were arrested as the officer pursued a wider capture but could not apprehend the remaining suspects.
Two men broke into the Zenith Coal and Coke Company store during Thursday night theft, doors forced open, a clerk inside triggered alarm and burglars fled through the back. One man carried about thirty pints of whiskey in a suitcase and the other fourteen pints in belt pockets, with outside help suspected as doors and window locks were sawed. Local authorities locked up the suspects after a brief incident.
Presbyterian and Methodist churches schedule Sunday services at 9 45 Sunday school and 11 o clock morning worship with 7 30 evening service. Mrs Saunders entertains guests for a private afternoon knitting gathering. News of bereavement, local visitors, and Thanksgiving dinner at the Saunders home.
Charles Hall of Norton Virginia will speak at First Baptist Church Sunday at 11 AM and at other local churches in Bluefield Graham and Calvary later. W W McNeal of Bluefield will participate. Rev H C Mabe of Boston may attend Bluefield service. Thanksgiving union service at Methodist Church drew many. offerings support Y M C A war work. Carroll Boone Erastus Carroll and Miss Jeanette Foone wed at Baptist parsonage Thursday at 2 PM.
Frank Watson and William Ratliff resign their posts with the Pocahontas Big Vein Coal Company. Their departures leave leadership vacancies at the firm and may prompt interim arrangements or searches for replacements.
Dr and Mrs G B Irvine of Williamson VA spent Thanksgiving with Mrs Irvine's parents Dr and Mrs J P Haller. Mrs Ethel Dupuy has returned from visiting her daughter Mrs R R Stuart at Filbert.
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