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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1914
Page
2
Mrs George Stinson of Raven Virginia was brought to the city last evening and taken to the Bluefield Sanitarium for treatment. An operation will probably be necessary. She was accompanied by her daughter Daisy Stinson and Dr Moore.
Mrs. A. S. Kilmer and her son Clifford left for Middlesboro to be with her seriously ill daughter Mrs. O. 8. Meek. Major A. J. Tynes of Tazewell traveled to Washington to attend the Confederate monument unveiling on June 4.
Receipt records two calf donations for the James G. Lit Children’s Home. One calf comes from J. T. Johnson of Falls Mills and another from J. Lockwood of Graham.
Miss Butler offers private instruction daily at Dancing Studio located at 84 Bland Street. For lessons call phone number 94 or 980-L.
Reed lists thirty head of horses and mules for sale at his stock yards. They may be examined by anyone interested. Mr Reed will be present on 6-2-3ts to assist buyers.
Coroner J. A. Chambers and Fire Chief R. O. Carter probed the death of John Martin after his home burned Monday night. Remains were found charred beyond recognition. foul play is suspected but no clues emerged. Mrs Martin reported unlocked doors. five locked locks were recovered among ruins.
Bluefield based broker quotes bid and asked on bank stocks coal shares and misc securities led by First National Bank and several coal companies. Also notes bonds real estate notes and solicitations for bids on coal, bank, jobbing and industrial stocks in the region.
A split heel prevented any statement on foul play before the house burned. The fragment hints at an incident but lacks details or corroborating witnesses.
W L McCracken was arrested in Pocahontas on a white shave charge and brought to Bluefield for a hearing. He was remanded to jail when unable to post 500 dollars, but escaped before imprisonment. Commissioner J R Dillard noted no charges against Mollie Perry or Mrs Jack Sanders connected to the case.
F M Moss of Burkes Garden, a leading cattle raiser, traveled to Glade Spring yesterday. He said no rain for weeks has not yet ruined crops and Tazewell county could endure two more weeks of drought. He noted more cattle than ever this year and good condition, predicting strong returns this fall if conditions stay normal.
Railroad rumors claim the Kanawha & Michigan was sold to the Virginian and will be operated after July 15, tying Norfolk tidewater lines to the Great Lakes. Inspections by Virginian and Kanawha officials and a planned bridge at Deepwater support the report amid Cincinnati talks on final adjustments.
Twenty eight United States Army soldiers traveled on train No 16 from Columbus bar racks to Fortress Monroe. Two men fell ill at Williamson and were suspected of small pox before Norfolk doctors diagnosed measles. An inventor named Australian is noted for a recording target showing bullet trajectories.
The Welch county school board directed District Supervisor H K Barbe to draft a night school lineup for town residents and nearby communities. They aim to gauge potential attendance and promote adult education for workers and inquiring youths, with support from Attorney A G Free for the Black community’s initiative as well.
B Hampton Gray resigns as deputy clerk of the criminal and circuit courts effective by June 15 after four years in office. He leaves to run for clerk, having led the circuit clerk's office in a capable, orderly manner and is described as a popular and enterprising 31 year old newly married man urged by friends to enter the race.
Mine inspectors from districts 10 11 and 12 conducted tests on gas accumulation with fans stopped noting rapid buildup within ten to fifteen minutes. Inspector Blenkinsopp stressed the critical knowledge gap between short circuit air and fan stopping and urged capable supervision in mines.
Foreman Carlin of Kelley Brothers, contractually responsible for sewer work in the streets, was seen yesterday on the street greeting friends after a stay in the local hospital. He had been confined here prior to his discharge.
Readers are urged to treat regular constipation with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin claiming a night dose before bed yields morning relief without sleep disturbance. The ad notes many use it daily, cites a Salem Ohio user, and offers free sample bottles postpaid from Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello, Illinois.
Mr Carlin underwent an appendicitis operation but developed complications. He was taken to the hospital and remains under physician care for a prolonged period.
B C Hylton, superintendent of the King and Tidewater Coal Companies at Vivian, was a town visitor yesterday. District mine inspector Blenkinsop reports Hylton is one superintendent who has enforced every state mine department requirement, a pleasure to visit the operations under his supervision.
This evening at o'clock weekly prayer meeting will be conducted by Rev. J. H. Wiser. The gatherings continue to grow and are worth attending for prayer and song. After the service, the choir will hold a rehearsal.
The Tug River Dancing Club invites Gary residents to a Friday night event at the Empire Theatre. Invitations have been sent to a number of local dancers for the social gathering.
A fragment notes Welch hosts an event with many citizens expected to attend. The snippet suggests community interest and involvement but lacks further specifics such as date or organizers.
The Methodist church Ladies Aid will meet Thursday evening at o'clock with Mrs. Fred G. Kell. Mrs. 8 J Kell and three children visit relatives in Toler Kentucky. A. E. Jennings returns from Baltimore after a week for eye treatment. Mrs. Emily Kell visits her daughter in Canton Ohio. John L. Dailey of Tazewell Virginia is here on business. W. W. Murry of Dearing was a business visitor yesterday. Miss Cornelia Watts returns home to Glasgow Virginia after guesting with Mrs. J. A. Warner. G. B. Fisher of Moore-Simmons Company hardware store in Bluefield was a business visitor yesterday. Telegraph want ads bring results.
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