Rex Theater Offers Bluebird Shows and News of the Week
The Rex presents a Bluebird photoplay five part feature The Showdown and The Voice on the Wire. Miss Jackie Saunders stars in Bad, the Fixer in five parts with other Vitagraph and Bluebird films and comedy. Open 1 p m daily with pistachio ice cream and phone orders at 210.
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Rex
Bluebird
Voice
Wire
Jackie Saunders
Vitagraph Iceeereas
Bluebird Photoplays
Veryone
Veiece
New Rex
New Bluefield District Elder Shugart Preaches at Grace
Rev. FE A Shugart, the new presiding elder of the Bluefield district, will preach at Grace Methodist church at 11 oclock this morning. This marks the congregation’s first chance to hear him as a whole, though those familiar say he is an able speaker and look forward to the service.
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FE. A. Shugart
Bluefield
Grace Methodist Church
Mr. Shugart
Grace Methodist Sunday School Offers for Orphans
Grace Methodist Sunday school collects funds for the Greenville Orphanage of Holston Conference. The day is set as Mrs. J. M. Carter day and all efforts aim to maximize the offering with every member urged to attend.
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Grace Methodist Sunday School
Greenville
Harsh illness and court reporter appointments noted
Condition is listed as very critical for Mrs. Joe Hoge after surgery at St Luke's Hospital. Louis D. Wilmore of Welch is named as court reporter for the eighth judicial circuit, succeeding Charles V. Price who resigned to enter the manganese business in North Carolina.
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Joe Hoge
St. Luke's Hospital
Louis D. Wilmore
Welch
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Charlies V. Price
North Carolina
Train 3 From Norfolk Reaches Bluefield Four Hours Late
Passenger train No. 3 from Norfolk arrived in Bluefield at 12:10 AM after an almost four hour delay due to engine failure.
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Norfolk
Bluefield
Squire J. R. Anvil Dies at Home After Illness
Squire J. R. Anvil died at his Laeger home Friday afternoon and was buried yesterday afternoon. He is survived by his wife and eight children.
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Squire J. R. Anvil
Laeger
Calumet Tribe No 58 Elects Officers for Ensuing Year
Calumet Tribe No 58 improved Order of Red Men held a session Friday evening and elected officers for the coming year. Named were Sachem C. L. Aliff, Senior Sagamore A. B. Argabright, Junior Sagamore C. W. Smith, Prophet L. J. Crouch, Chief of Records J. S. Aliff, Collector of Wampum E. L. Argabright, Keeper of Wampum T. C. Tanner, Representative to Great Council J. S. Aliff, Trustee eighteen moons T. C. Tanner.
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Calumet Tribe
Sachem
C. L. Aliff
Sagamore
A. B. Argabright
C. W. Smith
Prophet
L. J. Crouch
J. S. Aliff
E. Ll. Argabright
T. C. Tanner
Great Council
Eighteen Moons
Unable to Keep Warm as Cold Strikes the Poor
The Salvation Army, led by Captain Frazee, hauled coal all day to aid those unable to heat their homes. Provisions were distributed to many, including a sick widow found attempting to make a fire from small sticks.
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Salvation Army
Captain Frazee
Labor Scarcity Slows Southern West Virginia Coal Mines
Operators report severe labor shortages in the southern West Virginia coal fields with many mines not justified for operation due to too few workers. Some miners remain on site but on holiday as work has dwindled since Christmas, with conditions expected to normalize after the new year.
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West Virginia
Three Brooks Brothers in Service Message From France
Mr and Mrs E T Brooks report a letter from their son Frazier Brooks who reached somewhere in France in late December. The note dated December 2 arrived December 22 after a twenty two day voyage noting a peaceful crossing with U boats and other threats minimal. The Brooks family already has two other sons serving.
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E. T. Brooks
Frazier Brooks
France
Young Brooks
Brooks
Darken Your Gray Hair With La Creole Ad
If your hair is white or gray and thinning apply La Creole Hair Dressing at night. In a day or so all gray hair darkens evenly. It revives hair color glands and adds luster softness and fullness. Money back guarantee. $1.20 by Van Vieet Drug Co Memphis Ten.
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van Vieet Drug Company
Memphis
Draft Class A Sees Pending Calls To Arms
In the draft notes William serves as a navy gunner's mate second class petty officer. John is with the coast artillery stationed at Fort Hunt Virginia. Walter Frooks appears in Class A and leads the pending calls to arms.
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Sam
William
Navy
John
Coast Artillery
Fort Hunt, Va
Walter Frooks
Mantell Gave Three Finished Interpretations at Colonial
Robert Mantell closed a two days engagement at the Colonial with Macbeth Merchant of Venice and Richard III. The runs drew a cultured audience despite bad weather and the star’s strong enunciation and interpretation were praised though last act intensity lagged slightly. Miss Hamper and the supporting company received commendations for their performances and the elaborate staging.
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Robert Mantell
New Colonial
Miss Hamper
Portia
Ciber
Mantell
Liber
Barrett
Burke
Local selective service board classifies registrants
About 1,200 registrants in the city were classified under the army selective service law by the local exemptions board, with likely under five percent waiving deferred classification. Officials face trouble sorting men into proper service classes as many offer excuses requiring thorough investigation. An official classification result is expected within a few days.
Gallagher Held for Grand Jury on Delinquency Charge
Charles F. Gallagher a street car conductor arrested Friday by Chief Dillon on a warrant charging him with contributing to the delinquency of a fifteen year old girl was arraigned yesterday before Justice McNeal and held for the grand jury. He waived preliminary hearing and was remanded after failing to post a $1,000 bond. he had earlier been released on $500 but bondsman feared he would skip. Gallagher plans to notify relatives and seek bond at the next term.
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Charles F. Gallagher
Dillon
Justice of the Peace McNeal
Gallagher
Social Gathers and Weddings Mark Hefner Family Reunion
In Adams street home of O V Hefner a reunion brings six Hefner siblings together for a turkey dinner, first time in ten years. Emory Hefner faces military call as youngest son Memorial Day week dances and a Princeton marriage complete the weekend. A New Year’s Eve benefit dance for the Mercer County Soldier's Relief Association aims to raise funds.
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O. V. Hefner
Adams Street
V. T. Hefner
Hickory
N. C
O. V
Emory Hefner
Pmory Hefner
UO. V. Hefner
Mercer County Soldier's Relief Association
Younger set entertained by Mrs Blac and friends
Mrs Tf L Blac hosted the younger set Friday afternoon with solos and music by the young ladies, followed by refreshments. Red Cross Christmas seals sales greatly exceeded last year with school children earning praise for their efforts. Prize distribution will follow once reports are in, with a full sales report to appear in next Sunday’s Telegraph.
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Tf. L. Blac
Ionor
Frederick
Harold Black
Franklin Wilson
Red Cross
The
Telegraph
Frivolous Christmas Spirit Fades During War Years Dance
The passage notes the loss of loved ones to war activities and a lack of festive spirit. Only one dance occurred recently, hosted by the social set at the Matz Hotel from % to 12. Music was enjoyed by the young attendees.
Franklin Wilson Honored At Hampton Roads Luncheon
Franklin Wilson stationed in Hampton Roads was the guest of his mother on Princeton avenue for a Thursday luncheon at 1 50 during a brief furlough. Friends organized several small surprise parties and Loreine Bailey hosted a dinner the same evening for Mr. Wilson and Tate McNutt, both home on short visits.
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Franklin Wilson
Hampton Roads
Naval Department
Wilson
Tate McNutt
Delightful Union Street Party Honoring Mrs Jones and Miss Jones
Mrs A H Hoge hosted a Wednesday afternoon reception from 3 to 6 at Union Street home honoring her mother Mrs E C Jones and sister Miss Charlie Jones of Charleston. The informal affair offered a social hour and a salad course.
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A. H. Hoge
Union Street
E. C. Jones
Charlie Jones
Charleston
Mrs Alden Hosts Miss Alden of Philadelphia
On Thursday afternoon Mrs. A. W. Alden entertained in honor of her guest Miss Alden from Philadelphia. The ladies knitted while chatting and added several inches to a sweater. Light refreshments were served at five o clock.
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Central Restaurant
Honaker
Elizabeth Parr
C. W. Ferry
Jim Shoemaker
Vernie Wysor
Kate Mulkey
Kenneth Beaugee
Daisy Akers
Wm. Grey
Louise Walker
Rafe Grey
Bertha Farney
Claude Shoemaker
Powers
A. W. Alden
Miss Alden
Philadelphia
Delphian Club Delays Meeting to Monday Evening
The Delphian Club will not meet until Monday evening of next week, delaying its regular gathering to the new date and time.
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Delphian Club
Five Hundred Party Hosted by Miss Charlton
Miss Russell Charlton entertained friends at a 500 card party Thursday evening from 8 to 11 at the home on Russell Street.
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Russell Charlton
Russell Street
Entertain at Cards by Misses Barger at Oakhurst
The Misses Barger entertained Saturday afternoon with card games at their home on Oakhurst avenue, hosting friends in a genteel gathering.
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Misses Barger
Oakhurst Avenue
Charming Party Hosted by Miss Dorothy Barger
Miss Dorothy Barger hosted a charming party Saturday evening at her home on Oakhurst avenue with friends and neighbors in attendance.
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Dorothy Barger
Oakhurst Avenue
Cities greet Evan Williams in large concert tours
Evan Williams the famed tenor plans a single concert in Bluefield, expected to draw a capacity crowd. His tours routinely fill large halls, with reviews noting sold out seats in Boston Jordan Hall and the Pabst Theatre in Battle Creek, and record crowds in Cleveland and Roanoke. Tickets are on sale at Central Art and Stationery Co.
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Evan Williams
Bluefield
Williams
United States
Boston Transcript
Jordan Hall
Battle Creek Enquirer
Pabst Theatre
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Academy of Music
Cleveland
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Roanoke
Central Art and Stationery Co
Mercer County Soldiers Relief Association Report Summary
The Mercer County Soldiers Relief Association presents receipts and expenditures for Oct 10 to Dec 31. Receipts total 244.48 including benefits, knitting parties, and contributions. expenditures list small items and a balance on hand. Camp Lee has received dozens of sweaters wristlets bed socks knitted for soldiers.
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Mercer County Soldiers’ Relief Association
Miss Baldwin
Delphian Club
Aioe
Camp Lee
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Moyer
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Kelley & Moyer
Bluefield Normal and Bsinness College
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Phole
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Will Murray
John Murray
Pocahontas
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Squire A. J
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Society and
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Princeton
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G. W. Troutman
Edward Boggs
Sallie Harry
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Soldiers’ Relief Association
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L. C. Smith & Bros
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Kekoe
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Olive Thomas
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Roy Stewart
the Devil Dodger
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Bluefield Transfer Co., Ing
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