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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
5
West Graham pastor Rev J A Tate suffered a severe cut to his left hand while pruning a tree. Dr J S Lincoln treated the bleeding and Dr K Phlegar sewed and dressed the wound. Tate was briefly active but weakened by blood loss.
A dynamite blast at Pounding Mill quarry yesterday morning shattered the quiet as a lost hole was struck and the explosion sent rocks 200 to 300 yards. The detonation seemed like a big gun but fortunately no one was hurt. A stone the size of a man's head was among the debris.
A Blue stone Junction resident reports hundreds of gallons of whiskey shipped to Pocahontas on Tuesday. About three hundred gallons were billed to a foreigner, six barrels of bottled goods and over eighty cases of wet goods moved from Bluestone Junction. West Virginians and others reportedly had personal shipments in their own names.
Reported moonshining activity in Pocahontas draws county suspicion amid claims of illicit traffic. A local resident would reportedly receive three hundred gallons for personal use, prompting potential county investigation into the town's alleged illicit booze trade.
At the Norfolk and Western pumping station Hebo the one eyed cat battled a swarm of English sparrows after killing a young bird. The old birds attacked but the sparrows were routed leaving dead birds and feathers. Hebo the mascot, valued for catching mice, survived uninjured.
Reverend J A Tate officiated the wedding at the bride's parents home in West Graham. The couple, both employed at the Graham Mattress Co factory, met there and married with many friends in attendance. The Graham Daily News offers best wishes for their happiness.
H. 8 Lefler, superintendent on the Sanders estate, was badly bruised after a leg trap injury while helping move timber on a mountain site. Dr O K Phlegar attended him, and he will be unable to work for several days.
Adam Lindley of Tams West Virginia lies ill at his sister in law Mrs Morris residence with health ongoing. Miss Margaret Spring from Castlewood visits Miss Anna Lee and Miss Blanche Harman as guests.
Promotes Zemo salves for clearing up eczema and itching. Claims quick relief for sores burns wounds and chafing. Sold by druggists with 2 cents or 1.00 for extra large size. Cleveland core advertisement style.
Testimonial from Mrs Laura Bratcher of Ready Kentucky describes prolonged illness and nervous women’s troubles. After doctor failures and bed rest she credits Cardu women's tonic with restoring strength, weight gain, and ability to work. Ad promotes Cardu as effective for ailments peculiar to women and urges purchase at druggists with mail order from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
Spring attends Radford Normal in Graham where her sweet voice makes her popular. Rosa Barnett from Lynchburg visits Mrs W L McCray, former schoolmates reuniting after years. Clinch Valley lambs shipment begins with a carload from Castlewood, Russell county, scarce due to sheep shortage. Coolest June day in years with fires and troops noted.
Earl Mahood, married at Bristol yesterday to Miss Twina Cray of Piuefield, was a member of the Graham Concert Band. Also listed, birth: a son born yesterday morning to Mr. and Mrs. E W Phillips.
In Bluefield residents report Adlerika with buckthorn bark glycerine cleansing both upper and lower bowels. A single teaspoonful purportedly relieves constipation sour stomach and gas. a few doses may prevent appendicitis and aid chronic stomach trouble. Endorsed by T Frank Mastin, druggist.
The article outlines the expected platform sections praising the administration’s defense of American rights at sea, restraint in the Mexican crisis, Monroe Doctrine and hemispheric trade, and a “America first” stance. It notes a tariff plank tied to the Underwood and currency laws plus a preparedness emphasis and cites a 1914 letter by Wilson to Senator Underwood on tariff principles.
Chicago June 7 Ottoman Zar Adusht Hanish leader and founder of the Mazdaznan sun worshipping cult is a free man after completing his term for publishing Inner Studies and other charges. He faced raids in 1913, false birth claims from Milwaukee, and a $2500 fine likely to be released via pauper act. He worked in a prison print shop and planned a new life in Honolulu.
Labor leader Ettor faces a Lawrence district court hearing on Joseph Kitter s complaint accusing police officials of kidnapping him and driving him out of town last month The case names City Marshal Maurice F McKenna Lieutenant Chas R Vose Inspector Patrick Morrissey and Charles R Woodcock with Police Commissioner Cadogan appearing only as a witness Cadogan vows to use all resources to maintain order and labels Ettor undesirable
Lawyers in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania push to repeal the 1913 divorce act at the upcoming Pennsylvania Bar Association meeting on June 25. Since January 1, 364 divorces have been granted, fueling the drive.
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