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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1913
Page
7
Elks Lodge memorial services held at the opera house at 2 30 pm with a strong program featuring the Bluefield Choral Club and violin and solo numbers. Hon John T McGraw of Grafton to deliver principal address with many attendees expected from the city and coalfield.
Graham Virginia invites sealed proposals to improve the town water supply. Bids must be received by December 10 1913 addressed to the chairman of the water committee Town Council Graham VA. The town reserves the right to reject any or all bids. November 16 1913.
Minuel Hairston wins 10 000 damages against Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries Co for severe injuries after a runaway motor descaled his legs. Norfolk and Western trespass case postponed due to counsel collapse. Turkey season remits $40 000 in eastern markets amid price shifts. Dr. J M Daugherty from Nickelsville eyes Congress seat as political moves stir Tazewell vicinity.
At the regular communication of Jozewel Lodge No 62 A F and A M officers were elected for the year Worshipful Master Judge S M Coulling Senior Warden J Sam Bennett Junior Warden W Bland Leslie Treasurer W T Gillespie Secretary J S Bettimore Senior Deacon C W Steele Junior Deacon H R Hawthorn Tyler J S Thompson. Personal items note visits and returns of several locals from New York City Bermuda Missouri Missouri and other states with receptions and travels of residents and visitors including Col Wm C Pendleton editor George L Hart Ralph Bullard Clyde Thompson C J Moss and Miss Susie Litz plus Mrs W F Colzan and Mrs A E Banks.
Manager Jolliffe of the opera house explains Bluefield loses attractions due to high travel costs and a lost night. The Bristol theater is not running this year, breaking the prior route. One show could possibly come here Saturday night despite the challenges.
The regular annual meeting of the shareholders of the Flat Top National Bank will be held at the banking house in Bluefield West Virginia on Tuesday January 13 1914 at 10 o clock a m E T Tyree Cashier 12-3-30ts.
Experiments with chemical extinguishers to combat national forest fires falter as an unlimited oxygen supply in open forests neutralizes their effectiveness, according to forest officers.
Announcement for next week at the Elks Opera House touts a top vaudeville program led by Mr and Mrs Fred Thomas featuring The Dog Thief and a Japanese juggling act Kashina. Stroud Trio to perform with a young artist. Biograph drama The Left Hand Man and Selig comedy The Bride play alongside Bunny’s Birthday Surprise. Also notes about President Taylor home deed and sale.
In 1853 a notable figure connected to Jefferson Davis emerged, a person who would later be tied to the future leadership of the Confederate States of America. This line notes the early association without extended details.
Telegraph want ads bring results. Virginia Laundry Company stays in Bluefield and resumes full time operation under manager C. Ke. Sisson. The firm will run a weekly wagon service with pickup Mondays and Tuesdays and delivery Thursdays and Fridays starting December 1. Courteous treatment and prompt service guaranteed. Contact the office or call for pickup.
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