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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1917
Page
8
The Democratic column endorses mayoral candidate W H Thomas and council nominees urging efficiency, regular council attendance, and nonpartisan city business. It highlights registration problems, cites past school financial savings, and argues for a city manager system as the town shifts to modern governance.
A Bluefield resident voices concern that older city sections lack water and sanitation with no fire protection, affecting nearly one hundred homes and two north side schools. He questions Republican candidates about remedies and notes higher insurance rates and reduced property values due to the water deficit.
The Democratic city committee in Bluefield urges voters to back candidates who support establishing a city market and an economical administration. The platform reaffirms support for a capable city manager, city cleanliness, and efficient governance while urging voters to lay aside partisanship in selecting the best-qualified candidates. Glasgow reports a twenty one percent decrease in drunkenness.
A statement from William H. Thomas clarifies his stance on farmers selling produce in town. He argues for supporting local farmers, reducing food costs, and a sane progressive city administration, urging votes for mayor next Tuesday.
Local society notes list visits by Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Bluefield guests and travelers in White Sulphur Springs Lynchburg and Philadelphia. Congressmen Cooper and wives join guests from Washington. several students and teachers depart for college and Illinois. Bramwell High School closes with graduation honors among seniors.
Wells Goodykoontz returns from Charleston and lauds the Hill Billies as a non partisan group that aided the extraordinary session. He praises expanded executive power, a county sheriff backed police duty, a dog law protecting sheep, and ample appropriations while noting the group’s quiet backing of the bills.
The statement reflects a belief that Billies' actions have benefited the state and will earn public esteem. It suggests a future public acknowledgment of their positive impact and the populace’s responsive support.
The May report shows total circulation 1915 with 861 adult fiction, 635 adult other items, 226 juvenile, 79 auxiliary collection and 50 books added. New members enrolled 26. Average daily circulation seven. Total books in library 4867.
Dr. C B Morris returned from Cincinnati. Miss Katherine Barber and Mrs Tice visit sister Mrs F W Bilger. Miss Mae Phelps visits relatives in Pulaski Virginia. Dr Kk F Peters returned from Princeton with son Bernard. Dr and Mrs W L Peck visit Miss Gore in Matoaka. Mrs H L Yowell visits Mrs G H Pilkenton. The United States yearly produces $200,000,000 worth of buttons.
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