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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1920
Page
2
Retail ads announce two for one sales and low prices on groceries and goods at local Bluefield merchants. Notices cover debts, Christmas presents, engraved cards, jewelry stock sales, and a large schedule of community events and legal notices.
West Virginia expects likely rain Wednesday then fair, moderate temperatures. Virginia remains unsettled with rain Wednesday and Thursday, then fair conditions and no change in temperature.
Friday evening December 3 described as taking place in the Sunday school room of the Presbyterian church on Tazewell street.
The Rotary Club held a ladies night meeting with a new Matz Cafenet opening served to guests. Lawrence Alexander urged full Red Cross support as the drive continues. Alonzo McCue invited the local American Legion smoker on Friday night December 3, which was accepted. Rev. T S Hamilton spoke on Rotary for new members. One hundred fourteen guests attended as the new cafenet service impressed. The room was designed by Robert A. Sheffey and Martin J. Garry with music by the Colonial orchestra. Ray Evans spoke on Ed Easley. Carnival hats and streamers added to the merriment.
The Lynchburg First Presbyterian Church men's Bible class hosts a 6 o'clock Friday evening supper with turkey and ample trimmings. Rev. James D. Paxton will speak, with greetings from Rev. J. Wallace Moore, missionary to Japan, and Rev. Frank E. Clark likely on the program. Invitations urge card replies to Harry Biggs to plan seating.
Red Cross workers under Mrs. D. W. Hancock enrolled 600 volunteers in Bluefield as they prepare to recruit 2,500 members. The canvass includes women at drug stores and banks, men in business districts, and some white colored gents resisting enrollment. George F. Phillips will issue membership certificates to those overlooked.
Mrs. John Williamson arrived from Louisville seeking her railroad fireman husband who disappeared August 11. Authorities did not locate him in Bluefield. Captain Frazee and Patrolman Walters arranged care for the woman and children and will send them to Harlan Kentucky, her mother's home, today. Walters raised over $13 for the trip with more funds for expenses.
The Matz Cafenet opens today at 11 30 under L A Jaffee management. It is praised as the finest self service restaurant in the state with mission finish and indirect lighting.
Steam tables and display methods are practical and sanitary at the Cafenet. An entrance from the hotel lobby and the front provides easy access. The Rotarians held a meeting there for the opening, guests were pleased, music will be played, and souvenirs will be given to visitors and meal guests.
Chief of Police N. D. Dillon attends court at Tazewell. A son born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. 8. F. Bow ling at St. Luke's Hospital. Mrs. F. R. Green of Park street is seriously ill with typhoid fever at St. Luke's. H. M. Patterson of Beckley has left St. Luke's after treatment. Mrs. Jos A. Lynch of Terre Haute visiting relatives at 710 Highland avenue. Mrs. W. C. Forlines of Highland avenue underwent an operation at St. Luke's and is doing nicely. Dr. R. Godsey of Winston-Salem, formerly of Bluefield, visited family here and returned home Sunday.
A five year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs D R Sayers of Vineyard street, was badly burned yesterday afternoon when clothing ignited from a fireworks sparkler. She lit the display and was soon enveloped in flames before her parents could smother them. Physicians say the injuries are serious and painful but likely to heal without lasting scarring.
An influenza like pneumonia outbreak has led to the death of more than three hundred hogs in the area over the last sixty days, according to a leading local source.
Swine raisers report heavy losses with Charley Pedigo losing about 150 hogs and Arthur Chambers around 59. Chambers owned some of the finest hogs in the area, with losses exceeding 3,000 dollars, while Pedigo’s losses are even higher. In the past two months many dead hogs have been sent to the city incinerator plant. An Indian coin of square shape is noted among the items.
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