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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
2
The city reads about a new special at the American Cafe located at 123 Prasticeton Avenue with hot biscuits and affordable prices. The item notes a feature in today’s column and mentions various local business updates and civic notices from Bluefield community groups and merchants.
The W C T U plans a 3 o clock gathering this afternoon in the Y M C A chapel. News from the national convention recently held in Indianapolis urges all members to attend.
Miss Una Crumpler died Monday night. The service was at her parents home with Williamson Methodist minister. Remains will travel to Bluefield on No. 4 and be taken to Walnut Grove Cemetery for interment. Graveside rites by Rev KE Wil y and Rev T S Hamilton. Auto carriers asked to assemble at Norfolk and Western station by 8:45. Attendees meet at the depot for cemetery transport.
James Carter, a young farmer from Bluestone neighborhood in Tazewbl county, killed a forty five pound wild cat after a dog aided pursuit on Fast River Mountain. The animal, one of the largest seen in the area, was shot following a dog chase near the Burgess farm south of Graham. A street car conductor delivered the cat’s front paw, roughly four inches by two, to the city.
Bluefield lodge of Elks prepares a large first regular meeting of 1917 on January 3. Exalted Ruler James McDowell and Secretary John F. Land urge attendance as plans emphasize a big roll call and a social session after opening at 7:40 oclock rather than 8.
Captain Frazee of the Salvation Army departed for southern Ohio to place a child in a home secured through the help of local leaders. The foster plan promises thorough education and a secure future for the girl, reflecting the community’s charitable efforts.
A Salvation Army home provides Christian influence and personal attention to neglected children, keeping them out of state homes and saving county costs. Probation Officer John R. Dillard works with the Army to improve outcomes for children born without a chance.
A parade of residents and guests fills the city scene with movements from East River Avenue to Roanoke and Norfolk. Births, visits, and travel notes include Mr. and Mrs. Otho Sisson’s newborn son, Blanche Simpson’s Roanoke trip, Dr. W B Morton in Tazewell, Miss Pence Watson seeking medical care, and Herbert Markle of Appalachian Power Co. on a New York business trip. Also listed are J White’s Norfolk departure, J J Finley’s Catlettsburg visit return, and locals Lloyd Cunningham, Morris Watts, Sadie Ellett, Will OConner’s Roanoke trip, Mrs. D Blandford and son Tom to Bedford, R F Burke’s city visit, Mrs. Leedy’s St Luke’s discharge, Mrs. P Stephens and Elizabeth Thompson’s Roanoke-bound journey, and C Leary’s city stay before Miami business affairs.
Fragment reports an individual traveling to Hopewell Virginia and mentions two years of prior location. It also notes Mrs James H Campbell of Washington DC visiting sister Mrs T J Phelps and departing for home.
W. E. Woolwine was named to succeed J. B. Logan as worthy president of Bluefield Aerie No. 857 Fraternal Order of Eagles at the lodge’s annual officer election last night. Officers include Vere Worthy vice president L. H. Mays chaplain George B. Evans secretary W. A. Pankey treasurer P. H. Oliver conductor J. F. Shelton inside guard Sol Cohen outside guard B. E. White and trustee S. I. Croy for three years. all take office January 1.
The Rev. Jennings Wise Hobson, born 1887 in Amherst Court House, has accepted the rectorate of Christ Church Bluefield and began duties December 3. Former Abingdon rector, ordained 1914, married Mary Louise Berkeley in 1913, known as a broad minded public spirited worker. Services start December 10 at 11 am and 8 pm with 9:45 am Sunday school. Daily Telegraph welcomes him.
A large Bluefield housewives gathering discussed forming a Housewives Protective League to fight food price increases. Delegates delayed firm action until Thursday evening to finalize permanent organization and launch a campaign, with many advocates for a boycott of nonessential food items and a ban on butter and eggs.
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims quick relief for stomach and bowel issues, urging parents to buy a 50 cent bottle and verify the maker. The note adds a side line about green bananas ripened by electric heaters in fruit warehouses.
E H Taylor aged 27 son of Mr and Mrs George W Taylor of Ada died at 2 o clock yesterday at St Luke s Hospital after illness since March He was a car repairer at the east end railroad yard and lived his life in Mercer county He is survived by his parents his widow and one child Funeral service will be at his parents home in Ada this afternoon with interment in the family burial ground There is an advertisement note urging readers to advertise in the paper
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