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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR reads indicate a notice involving Zaaress Air Communications and Make All Memittekees in connection with DAILY PEELEGRAPH PRINTING CO. at Hee 928 Bluefield West Virginia. Details are obscured but local public notice context is implied.
Atterbury argues the present complex plan is not functioning smoothly and urges against strict commission orders in January to April. He notes no car shortage for normal traffic and warns a rigid order could disrupt coal imports from Canada via Grand Trunk. Worthington warns of open car surplus and box car deficits risking large fines.
Mary Susan Peters a longtime Bluedeld resident and Giles County native died from a fractured hip. widow of J L Peters since 1865 she leaves eight children and seven daughters living in local towns. The funeral will be at Grace Methodist Church at 2 50 this afternoon with Rev W M Morrell and Rev T S Hamilton officiating. Interment at Walnut Grove cemetery. Car owners are asked to bring cars to the Peters home by 1 30 PM.
The Norfolk and Western reports a temporary surplus of coal carriers now meeting demand due to reduced labor and holidays. Officials say the extra capacity stems from slack demand rather than more cars, with a likely return to car shortages next week as workers resume duties. Freight congestion remains on eastern and western lines, while the N and W faces no internal congestion.
John D. French, 35, died after months of ill health at the home of his father Captain D. A. French in Bluefield. A Giles County, Virginia native born December 27, 1881, he had lived in Bluefield since youth and worked for local coal firms and the firm French & Bailey. Survived by his father, three brothers Guy, George, and Chas, and two sisters, with his mother few years deceased. Funeral set for Saturday at 8 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, with Bluefield Masons in charge. burial at Pearisburg in the family ground after the train ride Nos. 4.
Mrs Mary Peters died yesterday after an injury sustained Sunday morning at her street address. The incident occurred around 6 20 am when she reportedly fell and sustained a fatal wound. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The Covenanter Society boys of the Presbyterian Church enjoyed an oyster and waffle supper in the Sunday school room. Miss Elizabeth Shelton provided music while the boys sang and spoke after meals.
Al Wilson, renowned dialect comedian and singer, headlined last night in My Killarney Rose. A capable company staged an Erin story with lively settings and fresh comedy. New songs featured amid quaint character types charming the full house.
Lloyds announces the Swedish steamer Friga is believed sunk. The piece notes the Gokteik Viaduct in Burma as the highest railway bridge, standing 8 feet above water. An agricultural device promises improved hot water treatment to prevent blouse smut in wheat and barley.
A Welch correction explains a reporting error involving Epling selling his business to Burgess and Compton of Davy. The piece clarifies that the stock sale will operate under T. R. Crumpler and Company, with 3S. M. Burgess and W. P. Reeves linked as the "& Company" partners.
The Ladies' Bible Class of the Presbyterian Church elected officers for 1917 at a Wednesday meeting held at Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Wilson home. A five member committee was formed to lead a Sunday school building campaign. Elected were Mrs. J. J. Divine president, Mrs. Harry J. Brook vice president, Miss Rosa Quisenberry secretary, Mrs. W. J. Hatfield treasurer, and Warren A. Wilson teacher.
S B Payne left yesterday for a business trip to New York. Roy Morrison returned from Atlanta for Christmas. ER R Hill of Gibbs and Hill in New York on business. Lula and Jessie Creswell left for Eggleston to visit relatives. Minnie Edmunds left for Charleston after visiting her parents. B R Lemon of Lemon and Blankenship in Hopewell, Virginia, was in Bluefield yesterday visiting parents. Mr and Mrs Guy French of Cincinnati summoned to bedside of Mer Prench's brother John D Prench, whose death occurred last night.
A writer discovers oat cakes are vital for Scotch scenes and notes New York bakers with a Scotch monopoly. The Shielding Shadow episode ends with Ravengar's death and Bianca seizing dynamite as a shack explodes. The Sign of the Cross stars William Farnum in a five part drama at the New Rex. Twilight Sleep hailed by mothers in a New Rex Theatre promotion.
In Mercer county circuit court a 1916 divorce suit by Minnie L. Rutledge against Ernest S. Rutledge seeks remarriage custody of a child. Because the defendant is a non resident, he must appear within one month after first publication to protect his interest in the case. Attest H D Karnes clerk. John R. Dillard p q Ink4tl2 7
Cincinnati hosts the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association this week. Distinguished American speakers will address sessions on public welfare topics across multiple venues.
Manager Soule announces an upscale film engagement at the New Rex next Friday and Saturday starring Clara Kimball Young in The Common Law by Robert W. Chambers. The theater touts an expensive, aesthetically filmed production aimed at discerning urban audiences rather than routine fare.
Pinehurst N C hosts the fourteenth annual midwinter golf tournament at Pinehurst Country Club opening today as the southern season begins. Play runs through New Year’s. A note mentions rubber rings invented to prevent slipping on frames.
Advertisement claims Rheuma cures long standing rheumatism and sciatica by neutralizing joint poisons. It promises rapid relief within days and guarantees refund if not satisfied with a 50 cent bottle. The White Pharmacy and Central Pharmacy stock it.
Director Kenean Buel leads William Fox production The War Bride's Secret at the Colonial as realism is pursued on indoor sets amid a bustling filming schedule.
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