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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1914
Page
2
City coalfield readers learn of a proposed weekly music lesson for Bess with a push for piano specials from Hobbie Co Roanoke. The item appears amid a batch of local notices and obituaries in the same issue.
The city council did not have a quorum last night as none of the 36 members attended until nearly 9 o clock. This marks the first time this calendar year that the body went without a quorum.
Bank and coal stocks quoted by I M Archer & Co Pinefield W Va include First National Bird 260 First National Graham 105 Greenbrier & Co Northfork 286 Majestic 110 Pocahontas Collieries 101 Premier Poca 0 Poca Smokeless 165 Winding Gulf 180 Minefield Telephone 135 Bluefield Office 110 Bird Gas 75 Produce Co 250 Massey ABCY 0 Flat Top Ins 425 Flat Top Gro 26 McCue Wright 75 Mingo Lime 125 Sterling 25 Superior Supply 165 Limestone Crusher 125 Princeton Land 105 Graham Grocery 160 Sulsberger 7 Comun pany 7% 0 Murdock Drug 7% 100 4 000 6 Hensley Coal 100 Real estate notes offered. Funeral services for a local resident were held at Walnut Grove cemetery conducted by Rev Bass and Rev Moore.
Melvin C. Layne, once in charge of the US army recruiting station, was held for weeks at Fortress Monroe on padding board bills. He arrived here last night claiming all charges were dismissed and that he expects to return to service.
Engineer Hugh Douthat sustained a painful injury Sunday morning in the west yard when he jumped from his engine to avoid a collision with an eastbound light engine. His right elbow was dislocated, but both engines were saved from damage.
Mrs L B Reynolds and her daughter along with Mrs Reynolds sister Miss Curtis depart Methcid for Norfolk Virginia to establish a new home. Residents regret the move after several years in Methcid.
Passengers arriving from the Clinch Valley report heavy rainfall in southwest Virginia yesterday afternoon. Norton and surrounding Wise County saw steady rain for about two hours.
A Dutch comedian delivers sharp quips about the war with Mexico and the exploits of Roosevelt and Bryan. The program also features moving pictures of a fine selection.
Dr. W. W. Morton has moved his office from 453 Princeton Avenue to St. Luke's Hospital while his residence stays at 433 Princeton Avenue.
Friends of Dr O S Hare and his sister honor Hobart Hare who died while bathing in the James River near Richmond. The article notes the large turnout of mourners paying last respects to the young man.
Firefighters, after returning to the station from Peasley Street last night, were dispatched to Allen Street for a false alarm submitted from Box No. 4.
Former Lyric Theatre manager announces sale of the venue to 8 Re Woolwine who will run it in the future while the Rex, Winefield's popular movie house, will receive full-time management from R. S. Wehrle.
Advertisement for GETS-IT claims to cure corns quickly, describing the product as the greatest corn cure known. It touts thousands of satisfied users and urges readers to try the remedy for relief from stubborn corns.
Royal Ambassadors group will meet tonight with Wm and Frank Buchanan at Stowers Street in South Bluefield at 7 45. Full attendance is desired.
Hon. Joseph M. Crockett returned from Charleston where he pressed public service officials to reinstate the Pullman coach on Norfolk and Western train No 38. A hearing is planned within two weeks to decide action. Locals from Bluefield and nearby areas value the Pullman, hoping for its return soon. Emoys Farming Life. W W Whyte attended county court and spoke of using dynamite to break soil, noting good health at home with Mrs Whyte and sons.
Floyd B. Smith resigns from his post with the Lake Superior coal people and returns to Sylvatus Virginia to reside with his family.
The second and third uniform examinations for teachers certificates will be held here June 4-5 and July 20, 81 respectively. Applicants will remain notified of further details and requirements.
Teachers from Huntingdon and Fin Castle leave for homes after winter service at the high school. Miss Mahala Crummett and Miss Nellie Cline are lauded for their high school work and may be invited back next fall. A. L. Kruger takes a position with HM. Millner Jeweler as manager during Millner's Chicago ophthalmology course.
Miss Annette Nelson of Texas travels with her sister Mrs. W. W. Hughes to Lynchburg for Randolph Macon College commencement finals. Nelson will return to Welch with Mrs. Hughes after visiting here. Missionary Nurse Arrives for Methodist Church South Work.
G A Worsham of Twin Branch has gone to Norton Virginia to work at the Arlington Hotel. He is an experienced hotel man and well qualified to hold any position with the Norton people.
Mrs Ernest Sowers has recovered from an appendicitis operation at Miners' Hospital and is discharged to her home on Water Street.
Mr. and Mrs. FE. C. Bralley have returned home after months away mostly spent touring the Mediterranean Sea.
E L Bradley and Will Morgan of Vivian spent Sunday with friends. Bayard Taylor of Pearisburg halted in Welch en route home from Williamson to visit his brother Marvin Taylor. John H Whitt, express agent, visited Swords Creek with relatives. Dr Fred Ben Quincy returned to Panther after week in Welch aiding Dr S Ell. Mrs W T Gillespie of Tazewell stayed with her mother Mrs M Harman. J D Jennings of Coalwood and J E Hatfield of Mohawk visited town. J D D Johnson of Premier came on business. Walter Jefferson Smith of Pramwell visited. L Blenkinsopp departed for Pittsburg to spend summer with relatives.
Advertises Dodson's Liver Tone as a portable vegetable liquid alternative to calomel for constipation. Claims seven top physicians endorse it, offers a money back guarantee, and promises no griping or after effects while improving health and daily duties.
Wartime style testimonial from W A Lochart of Homer City New York claims relief from rheumatism after using Chamberlains Liniment. He says the first application relieved him and one bottle cured him, with sale through all dealers Tu Sat.
Elsa Barker, famed writer, touts an automatic writing revelation of the spirit world. The claim is that this revelation is vastly more wonderful than prior concepts and will be a prominent feature in next Sunday's Illustrated Magazine of the New York World. advance orders are urged via news dealers.
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