Bankruptcy petition for discharge in West Virginia district
Frank Spencer of Bluefield Mercer County West Virginia files a bankruptcy petition in the Southern District of West Virginia seeking a full discharge from all debts under federal bankruptcy acts except those not dischargeable by law. The court schedules a hearing for July 2 1917 at 10 a.m. in Bluefield and orders notice to creditors and interested parties by publication in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph with mailed copies to known creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Spencer
Benjamin F. Keller
District Court of the United States
West Virginia
Bluefield
Mercer
Wdwin M. Keatley
goGus
Bluefield Party Nominates City Council Candidates
The Republican slate for Bluefield council includes candidates from wards one through eight with posts held by the men named: Wards two Fred W. Udy, ward three C C Stahlman, ward four L Tick le, ward five Geo Daugherty, ward six Q A Goff, ward seven George Troutman, and ward eight Judge Joseph M Sanders. The editorial urges voters to elect these men citing their service, patriotism, and commitment to city growth. The note closes by highlighting university women supporting athletic welfare by abstaining from meat to fund blankets for the football team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Udy
Bluefield
Chamber A Commerce
C. C. Stahlman
Daily Telegraph
Tickle
Geo, Daugherty
West Virginia
Q. A. Goff
George Troutman
Seventh Ward
Eighth Ward
Joseph M. Sanders
Sanders
Supreme Court of Appeals
Republican Party
Miller's Antiseptic Oil Snake Oil Ad Excerpt
An advertisement touts Miller's Antiseptic Oil as a universal remedy for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and various pains. It claims internal use for coughs colds and throat ailments with rapid relief and deep penetration, urging buyers to refuse substitutes. Sold widely at 25 and 50 cents with money back guarantee via Goodykoontz Drug Co clinics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Pharmacy
East End
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Catholic Mass at Sacred Heart Church
Mass will be celebrated at 9 50 am in the Church of the Sacred Heart located in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Sacred Heart
Calvary Baptist Sunday School and Services Schedule
Calvary Baptist announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m with H A Ally as superintendent services at 11 00 a m and 7 00 p m in pastor's absence W W McNeal will lead both services B Y P A meets at 7 00 p m prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 00 p m all are cordially invited signed Jas H Franklin pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist
H. A. iAlly
I Im
W. W. McNeal
Jas. H. Franklin
Revival to Start at 11 oclock Service
Sunday school at 10 am with preaching at 11 am and 8 pm. Rev W Sutherland of Greenville Tennessee will lead a revival at the 11 o clock service and continue it all next week. The public is invited and all Christian people are urged to attend. J W Lykens, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. W. \. Sutherland
Greenville
Tenn
J. W. Lykens
First Christian and Grace Methodist Church Services
Rev C Hass presides at First Christian with Bible school at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m The morning topic The Human Life of God The evening topic An Old Love Story Grace Methodist holds Sunday school at 9 40 a m preaching at 11 a m and 5 p m Rev L W Pierce of Welch conducts The Ep worth Girls meet 230 p m Junior League 330 p m Senior League 415 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p m Public invited to worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian
C. Hass
Christian Endeavor Society
Grace Methodist
L. W. Pierce
Methodist Church
Welch
Epworth
First Baptist Sunday School Meets at 30 a.m
Sunday services at First Baptist include a 30 a.m. junior and senior Y P A meeting at 7 p.m. Evening sermons at 8 p.m. The annual memorial for Bluefield Camp No 9595 Modern Woodmen follows the 1 p.m. visit. The Lord's Supper observed after morning worship. Pastor Harry Mabie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
R. Christie
Bluefield
Modern Woodmen of America
Harry
Mabie
Fragmentary Birth Notice From Hatcher Family
Short obituary fragment notes TB Hatcher at Hatcher born to Mr and Mrs G C Thompson and to Mr and Mrs Fred McKenzie on an unspecified date in an unclear location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TB Hatcher
Hatcher
G. C. Thompson
Fred McKenzie
Conscription Information for June 5 1917 Registration
Facts from the War Department outline the draft process. All male residents born June 6 1886 to June 5 1897 must register unless already in armed forces. Registration occurs Tuesday June 5 1917 between 7 am and 4 pm at home precinct. If away, register at county or city clerk per instructions. sick individuals may appoint a proxy.
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Committee On Public Information In
The
War Department
United States
Regular Army
Officers’ Reserve Corps
Enlisted Men's Reserve Corps
National Guard and
National Guard Reserve
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Naval Militia
Naval Reserve Force
Marine Corps Reserve
National Volunteers
Navy Department
Trinity Sunday Services at Corner Mercer and Duhring
Rev J B Moose pastor leads Trinity Sunday at the corner Mercer and Duhring streets with Sunday school at 445 superintendent C V Hefner. Morning service at 11 and afternoon at 1 are followed by a congregational meeting after the morning service and an invitation to all members. Evening topic True and False Patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer and
Duhring Streets
J. B. Moose
Trinity
C. V. Hefner
Presbyterian and Bland Street churches schedule services
Presbyterian Sunday school at 9 30 a m with superintendent George F Phillips. offerings for foreign missions. preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m by Rev Samuel W Moore. morning subject The One Thing Needed Luke 42. evening Gods Love and Its Drawing Power Jeremiah 31 3. Christian Endeavor 7 p m. Bland Street Methodist also hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m, J R Hutcherson and J A Bruce supervisors. preaching 11 a m and 8 p m by Rev J R Brown D D Bramwell pastor. morning responsive reading Psalm 139. morning subject Forgetting God Deut 8 11. evening subject For What to Labor John 6 27. Senior League 7 15 p m. midweek prayer at 5 p m Wednesday. teachers meeting 7 30 p m Thursday led by Dr C T St Clair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
George F. Phillips
Samuel W. Moore
Christian Endeavor Society
J. R. Hutcherson
J. A
Hruce
Ev. J. R. Brown
D. D
Methodist Church
Bramwell
God
C. T. St. Clair
Decoration Day Observed At Oakvale Cemetery
Oakvale notes describe Decoration Day events with locals cleaning graves, a noon ladies’ basket spread, a Rev. B. T. Sells service, and Prof. W. Tiller’s address honoring revolutionary soldiers. Also mentions quiet Registration Day expectations and improving vegetation after rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T. Sells
W. Tiller
Plastering a church adds to town landmark
Jas Wright of Athens handles the church plastering work improving its appearance. Personal notes report Mrs J R Boyd visiting her parents in Richmond Virginia. Mr and Mrs John B Hearn returned to Roanoke after visiting relatives locally. Edward Hatcher travels to Detroit Michigan for medical care. Mr and Mrs Green Hatcher visit Mrs Rebecca Garretson of Huntington and sister Mrs Boyd Keystone joins in extended family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J .R. Boyd
Richmond
John B. Hearn
Roanoke
Edward Hatcher
Detroit
Mich
Green Hatcher
Rebecca Garretson
Huntington
Boyd Keystone
Liability and Imprisonment for Nonregistration
Deputies prepare to enforce a registration law with penalties including up to a year in prison. The measure makes registration mandatory and imposes liability on those who fail to comply.
Keystone to Honor Registrants with Arm Bands for Movie Access
Keystone residents will honor men who register on Tuesday by pinning regulation cloth bands on their arms. The bands grant admission to movie shows and drinks and cigars at Spector's drug store. A film will record each selected man for war duty with his photographs developed on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone
Spector
Flag Raising at Sacred Heart Church Ceremony
A flag raising event is planned in the Sacred Heart church yard on Tuesday at 4 PM with public invitation and city choirs asked to attend. Company L will fire a salute after the flag is raised, followed by a program including prayers, addresses, and patriotic songs led by Rev. Jennings Hobson, EF. French, H. B. Lee, Rev. B. Olivier, and Rev. C. H. Bass with W. W. McNeal as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Church
Company L
Jennings Hobson
H. B. Lee
America
B. Olivier
C. H. Bass
W. W. Mc- Neal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hite
Seisacs
White House
Bluefield Grocery Co., Wholesale Distritatora
Flat Top Marble Company
S. Bland St. Bluefield, W. V
Nixon Paint
Roanoke Street
University of Wyoming
Miller’s
Church of God
Immanuel Lutheran
Bland Street Methodist
Oakvale
Our Town
Jas. Wright
Athens
Honor Wen
W. We. Eliiott Co
Northfork
W. Vas
Bluefield Botting Co
Paige
Stratford
Fairfield
Linwood
Brooklands
Dartmoor
O. B. Detroit
B. Detroit
F. O. B. Detroit
Detroit Motor Car Company
Detroit, Michigan
Carter Sales Company
Welch, West Va
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