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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1915
Page
2
A band of about twenty five Gypsies claiming Indian native origin have set up camp near the East End corporate limits, traveling in red wagons with fifteen head of horses. They arrived Thursday and plan to continue to Pennsylvania.
Md Fr Hopson left for New York to join his sons in business after eighteen months in the city. A false alarm at box 19 triggered a fire response with no blaze. Subscriptions are noted for Litz campaign funds and Virginia hams advertised at 20¢ per pound. Music program announced at Miss Gertrude Watts studio on Bland street with two recital times. Various local ads highlight snacks, cleaners, candy, piano sales, and tax notices. A Bluefield high school teacher, Miss Maude Mooney, leaves on No 3.
The text notes a trip beginning with a visit to Orleans, Indiana for a few days to see a sister, followed by a return to Princeton, Indiana, the subject’s hometown.
No music at the Country Club tonight. Meals will be served if ordered with Mr Barnes before 3 p m.
Mont Topping Lands Mont Tepping has been appointed secretary of the workmen s compensation board presided over by Lee Olt commissioner.
Funeral held yesterday from his sister Mrs J J Pack on Bland street in Pinefield. Rev H S Mabie of First Baptist Church led services assisted by Rev J H Franklin of Calvary Baptist Church. A large crowd attended honoring James T Anderson a pioneer resident. Pallbearers included Dr G T Thornhill and A B Thamnein Malama.
The circuit court jury awarded Mr. Johnston 1075.83 for seven and a half acres taken for the road from this place to Glen Lynn, against a prior $1060 assessment by commissioners. The court adjourns today after motions to set aside the verdicts were argued. Divorce commissioner named and preparations to celebrate the Fourth of July with special Virginian trains are noted.
The Concord Normal School at Athens begins commencement exercises today, expected to last three or four days. The current scholastic year is reported one of the most successful in recent years at Concord Normal. The Holy Rollers have started a monthly religious paper, the Pentecostal Guide, eight pages, three columns, first issue yesterday. Associated Charities of the city plan Tag Day on Wednesday June 16 to raise funds for the needy. Assistant State Bank Examiner Diehl of Charleston is in town for quarterly bank examinations. Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. in the Catholic chapel by Rev. J. O Connell. MH Plaster of Bluefield is in town attending to business. Fred R. Jennings visited from Spencerburg. R Christie of Bluefield spoke with old acquaintances in Princeton. Miss Laura Given and Miss Tuvilla Sharp left for a week in Matewan.
At yesterday's regular session the board scheduled a special meeting next Monday night to officially announce the municipal election results. The session focused on various street and property issues including a requested $500 damages claim, a 230 foot extension of the Princeton avenue white way system, and plans to close Wheeling avenue per a map filed with the city engineer.
The Flat Top district in West Virginia will host a Chautauqua for colored people from June 25 to July 6 at East Vivian. Speakers include John C C Dancy Rev Dr S N Vass and Prof R L Anthony with special songs from Negro Folklore. Distinctive days celebrate women professionals old and young people workers and schools. John C Dancy will be orator as sessions address health sanitation education church and social topics for African Americans in a large tent venue.
The Modern Woodmen of America hold their annual memorial service at Bland Street Methodist Church Sunday at 11 o clock. Rev. E. F. Wiley will deliver the sermon. A musical program accompanies the service.
Catholic Mass at Sacred Heart at 9 30. First Baptist Sunday school 9 20 with O F Chapman. Rev Mabie preaches at 11 and 8. G P U meets 6 45 then gospel at 7 40. Rev Carter and superintendents invite all. Junior League 2 20, Knights 4, Epworth 7. Bible school 9 30 Wednesday prayer 8. Reminder of Princeton loss and Bible topics for revival. All welcome.
Christ Episcopal on Tazewell and Duhring streets led by Rev. Guthrie Pitblado with Miss Nancye Leslie organist holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 with sermon Our Simn perfect Vision. Evening service at 7 45. Brotherhood meets Monday. Wardens and vestry meet Thursday. Presbyterian service by Rev Samuel W Moore includes sermons at 11 3 and 8 with subjects The Successful Life and The Story of Joseph. Woodmen memorial service at 8 am. Christian Endeavor at 7 pm. Session meets to receive members. invitation to worship for strangers.
Calvary Baptist outlines Sunday programs with 9 30 a m Sunday school led by Lilly, preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m by Rev Jas H Franklin, and morning and evening sermons on witnessing for God and burdened for the lost. The Lord’s Supper observed, baptism offered, B Y P U at 7 p m, prayer meeting Wednesday, and a special evening lecture by Leo Chee from Emory and Henry College.
Mrs Orta Gans of Zanesville Ohio says she was ailing four years with stomach trouble losing weight and strength. A friend advised Chamberlains Tablets and after two bottles she became a well woman. Advertisement notes availability in Tu-Sat and mentions New Jersey balance.
Special commissioner Harold A. Ritz will sell at public auction on June 26 1915 at 10 oclock a m at the Law and Commerce building front door Bluefield Mercer county West Virginia several parcels in Bluefield including Lot 49 Section 361 Rover land Park Place Addition and Lot 6 Section P Park Place Addition with deferred payments one third cash at sale one third in six months and one third in twelve months, title held until full payment. H D Karnes clerk certifies bond approval.
Train timetable listing several daily departures from Bluefield for Lynchburg Roanoke Norfolk and Richmond with Pullman sleepers to New York Philadelphia and Columbus Parlor and cafe cars noted. Timings include 6 45 a m 9 15 p m and 2 25 p m with multiple onward connections and agent contact for details.
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