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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
2
Advertises plant stock for sale including tomatoes peppers cauliflower cabbage and flowers with prices and contact at Bluefield South Minefield florist F A Harman proprietor. Also notes department items about a June directory closer and local notices from community groups and individuals.
Eight to twelve year old children are asked to attend a 3 PM Saturday rehearsal at Bland Street Methodist Church for songs to be sung at Monday night’s patriotic meeting at the Elks Opera House. Ex Governor MecCorkle will speak for liberty bonds sales. The event is free with an Elks donated venue and musical program.
Concord Normal School Athens announces commencement activities from June 2 to June 6 featuring music recital, sermons, class programs, and graduation exercises. Notable speakers include Rev McGeachy of Lewisburg and Chancellor Th. vicCormick of the University of Pittsburg.
The Henry A. Lilly Department Store announces an end to all charge accounts and a shift to cash sales. The policy aims to reduce expenses and lower prices, applying the same terms to all customers. The change starts June 4.
Dr J E Martin who ran on the Citizens Labor ticket has withdrawn leaving no mayoral candidate on that ticket for the upcoming election. The contest now pits Republican H C Weller against Democrat W H Thomas. In the seventh ward R H Walker withdrew leaving George Troutman Republican and J W Littgen Democrat as the council candidates.
George W. Moss of Burkes Garden spoke in Bluefield about cattle markets after returning from Meadow View Virginia where he visited his son. He predicted cattle prices would fall in fall from his observations. Remains of John B. Jones died in Princeton were taken to Petersburg for burial after arrival in Bluefield by interurban car.
A notice to colored business owners directs closing on election day with a compromise to stay open until 1 a.m. for customer convenience. The Patriotic Committee chaired by A. & Goodwyn issues the instruction amid state law. Two Appalachian Power Company employees, S Sheppert and W E Moore, departed for Cincinnati for quartermaster examinations.
A $30,000 verdict in favor of Chester A Dunphy against the Norfolk and Western Railway Co is set aside by the Minso county circuit court. The court grants a new trial after actions during the installation of electrical engines.
Will Work on Cham tang Co KE Bluett arrested in a local poolroom on Wednesday for drunkenness and disorder and confined to the city jail to begin chain gang labor today.
The Civic Club will meet this afternoon at 2 30 in the assembly rooms of the channel of commerce. All members are urged to be present.
The Civic Club charity committee asks the women selling daisies on Saturday to bring their own baskets.
Edward Lucas, a mine foreman from Matoaka, was brought to Bluefield Sanitarium yesterday for treatment of injuries sustained in a mine incident.
Daisy Day promotes purchasing a daisy on Saturday to contribute to a humanitarian effort. The campaign encourages showing care through simple acts.
An old warning about rheumatism urges rubber footwear in damp weather and plenty of lemonade. It promotes Rheuma as a harmless yet powerful remedy sold by druggists, claiming a 40 cent bottle lasts long and can ease pain in days. The ad lists White Pharmacy of Central Pharmacy as sources.
Chester A. Dunphy and fellow instructors from the Westinghouse plant Pittsburg taught railway electrical motors at Bluestone Junction Northfork. After a run to Bluestone Junction he attempted to board an eastbound freight in motion at night. The train’s wheels dragged him, severing his right arm and left leg near Bluefield.
Amaziah Godfrey reported his car stolen the night before. Police tracked the vehicle to West Graham where it was found in a seemingly abandoned condition. Officers coordinated with Graham authorities to return the car to Matoaka and notify the owner’s brother. No suspects or identifiable culprits were found.
Mrs Woodrow Wilken chairs the women’s committee for a great preparedness bazaar staged at Grand Central Palace in New York City during the week before Christmas.
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