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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
5
A local display features sixteen rib parasols in shapes like La Rondell Cordellier and Canopy Top with curved lines. Styles include solid colors bold stripes and Parisian borders with prices from 1 to 6 50.
Fidelity Banking and Trust Company bank building and land on Princeton Avenue Bluefield will be sold at public auction on Saturday June 29 1912 at 10 30 AM in front of the building Bidders may attend in person or submit sealed bids Sealed bids read aloud at sale The right to reject any bid below 25600 is reserved Terms require 1000 cash at sale and balance on delivery of deed Inquire of Gilliam s Receiver Bluefield W Va
A New York curb betting scene shows Taft as the odds-on favorite with $10,009 offered at 10 to 8 that the President will be nominated in Chicago, while Roosevelt faces limited takers and doubt on the first ballot. Betting notes include a $900 wager and various odds on Roosevelt or Taft, with names such as Bryan and Gaynor appearing in the chatter.
The committee ruled out a Graham Fourth of July celebration due to limited prep time and muddy roads from ongoing east county road work. A larger Independence Day event is planned for next year when new roads are finished, inviting residents from Clear Fork and surrounding areas to visit and return the same day.
J C Nelson Graham VA public accountant and systematizer operates from an office over the Bank of Graham, detailing his professional base and location.
Graham area contractors report difficulty securing full labor force despite competitive wages and good conditions. Delays in road construction are blamed on the shortage of workers and other crews are facing similar issues.
Keys Walker Lumber Company consigned a car shipment of poplar lumber to South Africa yesterday. Freight is expected to total about 200 dollars, with most of the value covering rail transport to New York. An officer notes it is common for the firm to receive distant orders. Graham tennis club plans a match with Hekmasa at Eckman today.
Mrs Una Burton returned from Salem with her sister Mrs Alex Taborman of Arkansas who visited her brother Clayton Terry. The Tabormans, with two sons, sail to Germany from New York for an extended visit. W R Riley went to Rosanoke to visit family. John St Clair of Bluestone and J H Wilson were Grahams visitors. H S Lesler visits Bland county relatives. Mrs J H Hunt and Miss Bessie fibeewh stay at Horsepen with the Daniels family. Henry Perry and son Charles William left for a Norfolk visit.
Washington notes former Speaker Cannon plans to stay in the capital during the June convention. He says he cannot help there and will instead focus on duties as a member of the appropriation committee. He will not attend as a delegate, marking a rare absence from the event.
The Norton town council debates a railroad right of way through Park Avenue and the city plans a street improvement fund of 2500 dollars. Officials confirm Interstate Railway’s plan to extend into Glamorgan coal fields and crown a long local dispute with the Norfolk and Western grant. The mayoral race pits F. M. Peffner against incumbent John Roberts as voters prepare for the upcoming election.
Miss Ruth and Clara accompanied guest Worley of Bristol spent the weekend at iD mikeora as friends. Myra and Bernice Howard, noted school teachers, stopped by between train connections to visit Mrs. Morton. The party were en route from Charleston to Pulaski, after teaching in Charleston High School last term. The Graham school sisters visited Chicago. Mr. Burns brought Miss Nan Crockett’s relatives to Lebanon to see their daughters Mamie Sanders and Katherine Embrey left for Tazewell to visit.
Local fragment notes a rule about feathers and taabing with unclear context and no clear event or named entities to identify. The sentence is fragmentary and provides no verifiable details for a full news-style card.
The readable lines hint at a discussion of marriage and a health event related to a breast condition. No clear names, places, dates, or organizations are present in the text.
About 300 mine owners operators and managers from across West Virginia attend the summer session in Charleston. The institute is expected to back a prohibition exhibition amendment and adopt a resolution in its favor. Discussion also covers employers liability workmen's compensation and progressive legislation with Frank Haas presiding. Special events include a banquet at the Hotel Ruffner and a tour of the Blue Creek Oilfield by train.
In town visits and assignments, Mr. James Greer plans a short trip to St Paul Virginia then Huntsville. Miss Marion French from Athens School earned high honors. Alex Haller returned from Columbia University and received the Vanderbilt scholarship. Communities share visitors moves and small town achievements.
D. E. French returned to Bluefield from Huntington and Parkersburg where he attended the Democratic congressional and state conventions. Fifth district delegates favored Lark and Det Bernard McClaugherty for parallel roles. Tierney of Bluefield was elected delegate-at-large to Baltimore. McDowell also reported enthusiasm over Tierney’s at-large selection.
A 71 year old Richmond resident dubbed the king of local chicken thieves faced new charges after a June 7 arrest. He claimed 55 years of theft, with authorities noting recent attempts continued despite prior detentions. The suspect was confronted by Dean near W. H. Bagwell's residence as he carried five hens.
The prisoner quips that he has spent every summer since 1907 behind bars, noting that before that time he did not usually get caught. The remark underscores a lengthy pattern of confinement and legal trouble.
The annual memorial service for the B. E. and the G. I. A. will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Presbyterian church. The program includes organ prelude, prayers, hymns, scripture, offertory, choir anthem, and the annual sermon by Rev. Samuel W. Moore. A large attendance is expected. Reserved seats for members and friends.
A June report from Washington outlines the thirteenth census results for tropical and orchard fruits grapes and small fruits and nuts. It gives 1909 production values and quantities for oranges lemons figs pineapples apples peaches pears plums cherries apricots grapes and many nut types with comparisons to 1899 and 1900.
A San Antonio reader extols motherhood as women's highest sphere and endorses Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female weakness. A Brooklyn mother credits the remedy with help in conceiving and bearing a child and praises the support service from Lynn Massachusetts.
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