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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
2
Community briefs cover on a variety of topics from a city cafe ad, barber shop prices, bridge fund appeals, and condolence cards to bank stockholders and court decisions. The items list local business hours, a hotel barber rate, a wish of thanks, and updates on public works and fraternal lodge activities in Bluefield and nearby areas.
A list of individuals from Dungannon Bland Va Tazewell Putnam Abingdon Northfork Welch Williamson and East Vivian visit the city for business or social reasons. Names include J Lake Ellis A Porterfield H Bowen W Harman H Beavers P Pearley Jr Rev H Cassidy McGinnis Hatfield and others with accompanying travel or hospital notes.
A young man known as G. W. Walker, sought in Bluefield for obtaining goods under false pretenses, was arrested at Williamson by Chief A. F. Slaytor. Walker allegedly posed as a Liggett and Myers salesman and obtained 1 000 and later 6 000 cigarettes from Flat Top Grocery before leaving town. he will be brought to Bluefield to face charges.
The remains of Una Crumpler daughter of Mr and Mrs K Crumpler were brought to Williamson and buried in Walnut Grove cemetery. The service at the grave was led by Rev B E Wiley Rev T S Hamilton and Rev W N Bunce with many locals and coalfield residents attending. Williamson Daily News notes her memory lives in schoolmates and teachers of Williamson High School class of 17 who mourn her loss.
The Henry Rodgin Jewelry Company on Princeton Avenue completed front entrance remodeling yesterday. A large marble baseboard and other upgrades have made the store one of the avenue’s most attractive locations.
Rev D T Wiles of Athens had his tonsils removed yesterday morning at the Bluefield Sanitarium. The ailment traced back to a diphtheria attack last winter.
Harry Angrist, held at St. Luke's Hospital for two weeks of treatment, was seen on the streets yesterday signaling a short release or temporary absence from custody and care.
Miss Grace Thompson is now at her home 1836 Frederick street after treatment at St Luke's Hospital. Her condition is greatly improved. The Bland Street Methodist choir will rehearse this evening at eight. Attendance urged. The Grace Methodist Church women's missionary society meets with Mrs J G Nichols on Third street this afternoon at 2:30.
Mrs YT H Wilson received third prize in the Larkin attendance contest held here.
Bluefield residents are amazed by Adler i ka mixed with buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients. One spoonful claims to relieve constipation sour stomach and gas by acting on both bowels. A short course is said to aid chronic stomach trouble. T Frank Mastin, druggist. A Bohemian invention turns paper into thread and substitutes for jute textiles.
The Once-in-a-While Club held a dance in the Altamont Hotel dining room last Tuesday evening. From nine to twelve, with Jacksonville String Orchestra providing the music, guests included Miss Helen Gallagher with Paul McIlhany and other couples. Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Green.
Graham defeated Beaver 27 to 8 on a slick Graham court yesterday. The Graham scoring machine clicked early and dominated, delivering the ninth straight victory for the Graham boys.
A Cincinnati man promotes Freezone as a cheap ether cure to remove corns. The sticky liquid dries without inflaming nearby tissue and allegedly relieves soreness instantly, lifting the corn with a few drops. Advertisers claim it will prevent deaths from infections and lockjaw by reducing painful corn issues.
The advertisement offers tablets costing 25c with a refund of 50c if they fail. It claims to combat constipation indigestion biliousness headache sallow complexion and coated tongue and notes women commonly suffer these conditions. If unsatisfied, money is refunded and customers should ask their druggist for the medicine with the guarantee.
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