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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1916

Page

3

Bland Street Methodist Church Dedicated After 1906 Build

The Bland Street Methodist Church will be dedicated tomorrow after finishing in 1906. Former pastors Rev J Tyler Frazier Rev J A Baylor and Dr S D Long helped oversee construction with Bishop Atkins delivering the sermon. Ministers will assist as congregants attend and are welcomed.

Bland Street Methodist J. Tyler Frazier Frazier J. A. Baylor Baylor S. D. Long Martha Washington College Long J. T. Frazier W. T.lyons Atkins

Garden of Allah perfume and Bluefield plant sale

Easley4Penn Drug Co offers vegetable and flowering plants, bulbs, and potted flowers for sale with prices per hundred or dozen. Also advertised are jewelry repair, a summer music studio, a voters notice, and local notices about meetings, a railway conductors’ report, an automobile accident, and a theater feature at the Colonial.

Garden of Allah Easley4Penn Drug Co South Bluefield Florists F. A. Harman North Street Bluefield West Virginia

Death of W N Hobbie Jr and local arrest for desertion

A Roanoke message reports the death of W N Hobbie Jr three-year-old son of W N Hobbie formerly with Hobbie Piano Co due to stomach trouble. Albert Brown a noted boxer and carnival wrestler was arrested on a Columbus Ohio warrant for wife desertion and held pending word from Columbus authorities.

W. N. Hobbie, Jr Roanoke W.N. Hobbie, Jr W N. Hobbie Hobbie Piano Co Albert Brown Columbus Ohio

Arrival of Bishop Atkins for Bland Street church dedication

Bishop James Atkins of Waynesville North Carolina arrived in the city as guest of Rev. F J Wiley to preach the dedicatory sermon at Bland Street Methodist Church tomorrow. The ladies missionary society meets this afternoon at 8 and members are urged to attend. Flowers and plants for decorations are requested Saturday at 3 for church decoration work. Also noted is W B Motley Roy Biggs returning from Indianapolis reporting the international automobile races this year were not as good as last season.

Atkins James Atkins Waynesvile N. C Bland Street Methodist Church F. J. Wiley Russell Street W.B. Motley Roy Biggs Indianapolis Mr. Motley

To Sell Cakes and Pies by Presbyterian church ladies

The Presbyterian church ladies aid society offers cakes and pies for Sunday dinner. Call at the Bluefield Gas and Power Co office today to order.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church Bluefield Gas and Power Co

Goiter Removed from Mrs M B Austin

Mrs M B Austin of Toms Creek Va entered St Luke s Hospital yesterday for an operation to remove a goiter from her neck. Relatives of J S Saunders assistant section foreman killed by train No 15 in the first tunnel west of Vivian have not yet been located. Railroad officials have been trying to lo-

M. B. Austin Toms Creek St. Luke's Hospital J. S. Saunders Vivian

Walton linked to murder plot near April claim

The report alleges Walton conspired in a murder case from late April and notes his employment with United States Coal and Coke Company at Gary Card and ranks. Mr. and Mrs. W Rutledge express gratitude to the Bluefield Sanitarium doctors and nurses and friends for care during Mrs. Rutledge’s illness.

Walton United States Coal and Coke Company Gary Card Oranks W. Rutledge Bluefield Sanitarium

Mrs W C Crockett dies after long illness at Blandcourt

Mrs W C Crockett of Blandcourt house died at her home following a months long illness. She was the second daughter of the late William B Crump of Crumps Bottom Summers county and widow of Rev W C Crockett. Survived by husband four sons John Crockett St Louis Frank Crockett Ewing Crump and Chafin Crockett Bland two daughters Mrs Robert Jones Norfolk Miss Nannie Graham Crockett her mother Mrs W B Crump two sisters Mrs N B McClung Lewisburg and Mrs J H Crockett Los Angeles Cal. Funeral arrangements not announced.

W. C. Crockett Blandcourt House B. Crump Crumps Bottom Summers County Rev Tazewell Bland Wythe John Crockett St. Louis Frank Crockett Ewing, Va Crump Chafin Crockett Robert Jones Norfolk Nannie Graham Crockett W. B. Crump N. B. McClung Lewisburg J. H. Crockett Los Angeles Cal

Relatives Sought for Deceased Body Held by H G O'Neil

The body was found in the tunnel and is in custody of H G O'Neil who received the remains in Birefield Thursday afternoon. Harry Goes to Terra Alta for about three months of health treatment, accompanied to Shenandoah Junction by C W Johnston who returned to the city.

Cate H. G. O'Neil Birefield Yrover Harry Terra Alta Shenandoah Junction C. W. Johnston

Murder suspect Walton held after arrest in Gary

A man described as father Walton, a colored individual, was arrested yesterday by Baldwin- Felts detectives in Gary and brought to this city to jail. Walton is said to be wanted in Dante for complicity in murder. Three men are said to be involved.

Father Walton Gary Paldwin- Felts Walton Dante

Zemo Promises Quick Pimple Relief for Sensitive Skin

The ad touts Zemo as a reliable cure for pimples blackheads and skin eruptions claiming it clears acne eczema itch and rashes. It promises overnight disappearance of minor blemishes and instant cessation of itching with a safe non greasy formula sold by druggists for 25 cents or 1.00 for a large bottle in Cleveland.

Not Political Advertising Letter Misread as Political

A letter from Chas. J. Kinzer about the closing of his business was mislabelled as a political advertisement due to a misunderstanding. It was not intended as political content and celebrated Mr. Postlethwaite for handling Kinzer's business affairs.

Chas. J. Kinzer M. P.postlethwaite Mr. Kinzer Postlethwaite Daily Telegraph Kinzer

Randolph's Jewelry Auction Sale Adds Savings

A brief notice urges readers to attend Randolph's jewelry auction with two selling sessions at 2:30 and 7:30. The Daily Telegraph Want Ads are cited as the source for details.

The Daily Telegraph

Salvation Army Charity Report for June Details

June activities show Salvation Army aid including groceries, coal distributed, nights of lodging provided, garments and shoes issued, transportation arranged, and hours of work recorded for women. The record notes this summary excludes day nursery work.

Salvation Army Ssestaseies

Culross Dead Noted Williamson Merchant At 56

Culross a prominent Williamson and Matewan merchant, longtime Bluefield resident, died suddenly at home from heart trouble. He was a pioneer grocer in the county and worked with Kroger Grocery as salesman and manager of branch houses in the region.

Culross Williamson and Matewan Bluefield Williamson Mr. Culross Kroger Grocery Cincinnati

Sunday Church Services Across Denominations

Catholic Mass at 9 30 in Sacred Heart Church. Church of the Brethren Bible school at 10 with 11 preaching by Rev Dixon on Companionship. Evening singing at 3. no night services. J C D preaches in South Bluefield. Calvary Baptist Pastor James H Franklin preaches at 3 in Wythe Avenue Church of the Brethren. All invited.

Church of the Sacred Heart Church of the Brethren J. CC. Dixon J.C. D South Bluefield James H. Franklin Calvary Baptist Church Wythe Avenue

Bland Street Methodist Services and School Schedule

Sunday school starts at 9 30 with J R Hutcherson and J A B Pryce as superintendents. Bishop James Atkins preaches at 11 and 8. Senior League 7 15, midweek prayer 8, teachers meeting 7 30 Thursday. Bible school 9 30, sermons 11 and 8. Morning topic discipleship evening Coming to one's self. Christian Endeavor at parsonage 7. All invited.

Bland Street J. R. Hutcherson J. A.B. Pryce James Atkins Waynesville N. C C. T. St. Clair C. H. Bass Christian Endeavor Society

Christ Episcopal and Presbyterian Church Notices

Christ Episcopal at Tazewell and Duhring streets with Rev Guthriel Pitblade rector and Mrs James O Keeffe organist invites all to Sunday school at 9 45 a m with S B Payne superintendent and Francis Archer secretary and morning service at 11 o clock with sermon The Ascension of Christ No evening service Presbyterian church holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m C B Hancock superintendent preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m Rev Samuel W Moore morning subject An Important Petition evening subject Our relationship to Christ The offering supports assembly s home missions Christian Endeavor Society meets at 7 p m All welcome especially strangers to worship with us

Christ Episcopal Tazewell Duhring Guthriel Pitblade James O'Keeffe S. B. Payne Francis Archer Ascension of Christ Presbyterian C. B. Hancock Samuel W. Moore Christ Christian Endeavor Society

Mercer and Duhring Street Church Services Schedule

The Rev J B Moose pastor leads Sunday worship at 11 am and 8 pm with sermons The morning topic is The Testimony of the Comforter and the evening The Conversion of Cornelius A Wednesday prayer service at 8 pm studies the twelfth Psalm Sunday school meets at 9 30 am with FB Christie as superintendent Morning worship at 11 am includes a Vermon on Evidences of Christianity Junior and Senior B Y P U meet at 7 pm Evening service at 8 pm The pastor will preach at the Bailey school Smaller note: cordial welcome to strangers.

Mercer and Duhring Street J. B. Moose W. J. Cole Cornelius FB. R. Christie Vermon Bailey School

Public services and events listed at local church

House location on South Bland Street and County Road cited for 3 45 pm services. The public is invited to all services. Harry B Mabie pastor. Sunday school 9 45 am. Modern Woodmen memorial service 11 am. Children's Day service 8 pm. J M Carter pastor.

Bland Street County Road Harry 8 Mabie Modern Woodmen J. M. Carter

Calvary Baptist Church Services and Activities

Calvary Baptist schedules Sunday school at 9 45 with H A Lilly as superintendent. Morning sermon on the Value of Confidence and evening message on Ninivahs Repentance by Rev James H Franklin. B Y P A meets at 7. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 with Counting Your Blessings. Pastor to preach at 3 in the Church of the Brethren Wythe Avenue Pinefield. all invited. Aztec corn aged 1090 years planted in Kansas growing fast with premium grains.

Calvary Baptist H. A. Lilly James H. Franklin South Pinefield Church of the Brethren Wythe Avenue

Stomach Trouble and Constipation Remedy Praised

S. M. Murphy a Wellsburg New York druggist says Chamberlain's Tablets are the most satisfactory remedy for stomach troubles and constipation he has sold in thirty four years of drug store service. Obtainable everywhere.

Chamberlain S. M. Murphy Wellsburg N. Y T S

Randolph Auction Sale Jewelry Offer

It would pay you to borrow money and buy jewelry at your own price at the Randolph auction sale with shows at 2:30 and 7:30 daily.

Norfolk and Western Schedule In Effect May First 1915

Norfolk and Western timetable outlines departures from Bluefield and Roanoke with multiple Pullman sleepers and parlor cars to Lynchburg Roanoke Norfolk New York Philadelphia Columbus Cincinnati Chicago and Gary. For details contact Norfolk and Western agent in Roanoke Virginia. W B Bevill W C Saunders pass traf mgr genl fass agt.

Roanoke Pullman Norfolk Richmond New York Hagerstown Lynchburg Philadelphia Bluefield Shenandoah Charleston Columbus Cincinnati Chicago Jaeger Williamson Gary Norfolk and Western Railway W. B. Bevill W. C. Saunders Pass Traf Mgr

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McBride Concrete Company S. W. Cecil P. McBride Randolph Company Henry Rodgin Co Opticians James Elmer Brown Union Bank Mercer County J. M. Martin Beaver Pond T. D. Wil Marms Randolph’s W. B. Motley W. L. Rutledge Carroll Street Rutledge Vitagraph Harry Morey Eulalie Jensen Morey Miss Jensen Tonneau Orleven Corder Tarcoma Corder Norfolk and Western Tacoma Coeburn Albemarle Street Justice Gollehon A. J. Taylor Colonial Theatre Mother U. C.T Grand Council Staunton Supreme Council Bluefield Council No J. J. Penn J. E. McMullen Stieff Chas. M. Stieff Ence Albert’s Princeton Ave Odd Fellows’ Meeting Summit City Lodge Myra Ellis’ Opera House Honaker Bluefield, W. VA Bluefield's Margarita Fisher Alexander Cut Folwer Flynn & Greear Penslar White Pharmacy Tews Princeton Graham Bluefield Taxi CO Raleigh Street Zemo Cleveland Mr. Postlethwaite Randolph Charity Report C. Culross Immanuel Lutheran First Baptist Grace Methodist Kansas E. F. McKinney Watchmaker Norfolk Western New Rex Today John Mason Hazel Dawn Ype Ril Kodak Films Central Art & Stationery CO Mr. Voter U. S. Senate Hite William F Sutherland, Howard United States Benj. L. Rosenbloom Law
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