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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1915

Page

2

City Coaltefield The Art of Paper Making Perfection

The notice lists local business promotion for City Coalfield The Art of Paper Making and stationery quality. It mentions Dr Haley-Pean Drug Co and a meeting of Rev M Murphy from Parkersburg, a Democratic figure known in Wood County, with various local people traveling or hospitalized. Fire at Norton Company power plant causes $25,000 loss, affecting power supply and quick rebuild plans. Other items note travel to Lynchburg, a midland Methodist rally, tax deadlines, and local ads from East End and Sandy Ridge firms.

Haley-Pean Drug Co M. Murphy Parkers Cofttford Normal Schoo Roanoke Athens Murphy Wood County Norton Norton Company Cou Company Norton Light and Power Co

Public Auction of Everett Upright Grand Piano

On June 10 1915 at 2 PM a public sale will offer for sale an Everett Upright Grand Piano in first class condition. Cost price 570 dollars. At Federal street and Princeton avenue the sale will be conducted by auctioneer W. Palmer with terms one third cash one third in ninety days and one third in six months secured by a lien on the piano.

Federal Street Princeton Avenue W. ©. Palmer

Best Drugs And Sundries At Wide A Wake Pharmacy

An advertisement for Wide-A-Wake Pharmacy promotes top drug and sundry selections, tobacco products, and a soda fountain. It notes a competent pharmacist fills prescriptions and invites patronage from the public. A separate lawn party at Mrs. J. W. Ruff in Bluefield is announced with a June 10 event serving a specified menu.

J. E. Johnson Postoffice the Presbyterian Church J. W. Ruff South Bluefield

Community Notices and Local Reports Mixed in Briefs

A compact page item notes social meetings and church activities urging ladies to attend supper with husbands, plus a farmers’ meeting at Princeton next Monday with Farm Agent Worthington speaking. Also mentions Dr. D H Thomas visiting from Columbus scouting home sites, Oscar Jenkins on a past political ticket visiting city, and L J Johnson healing after a left arm injury at the Norfolk and Western shops.

Farmers’ Men&ng Princeton Worthington L. J. Johnson Ofdams Street Norfolk and Western

Child Undergoes Adenoid Operation at St Luke’s

Two year old Robert H. Mitchell was operated on yesterday at St Luke's Hospital by Dr Peery for adenoids. The child’s condition is reported as resting well.

Bennie Baker Isador Cohen Jewelry Co St. Luke’s Hospital Baker Rober H. Mitchell St. Luke's Hospital Dr. Peery

Mayor Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Mayor F. M. Peters was taken from his home on Bayer Street last night to the Bluefield Sanitarium for an appendicitis operation.

F. M. Peters Bayer Street Bluefield Sanitarium

Death of Glen J. Moomew’s Father Reported in Baltimore

Notice from Baltimore confirms the death of the father of former county farm agent Glen J. Moomew. The family request quiet remembrance and indicate services will be announced.

Glen J. Moomaw Baltimore Glen J. Moomew

War mobilization sore point delays for 550000 reservists

Figures from the Austro Hungarian and German consulates in New York show that 550000 reservists registered for service cannot obtain transportation. The data underline administrative bottlenecks hindering conscripted men from reaching their posts.

New York

Simple Constipation Remedy Sentanel Laxatives Ad

Old time tested may apple root and jalap remedy touted as superior to calomel for constipation sour stomach and biliousness. Promotes Sentanel Laxative Tablets in a soldier box and offers a free four dose physician sample from The Sentanel Remedies Co Covington KY.

The Sentanel Remedies Co Madison Ave Covington, Ky

May Issue Order at Once Directing Macadamizing of Roads

County court discussed road matters including a proposed Bluefield to Abshire Gap route. Heirs of James P. Bailey estate demanded 20000 for right of way, court ordered condemnation proceedings. Court urged contractors to start rock placement to meet contract deadlines. Trolley line work toward Bluefield hindered by engine delay. company uses labor to erect trolley poles along South Walker Street route.

Bluefield Abshire Gap James P. Bailey Here Walker Street

Mrs. Hansie Kinzer Dies in Blacksburg at 49

News reached Bluefield of the death of Mrs Hansie Kinzer wife of C J Kinzer a noted Bluefield jeweler She died at the family home Blacksburg Va at 4 30 a m after years of heart trouble Born in Montgomery County Va she was 49 She moved from Bluefield to Blacksburg four years ago Survived by husband a daughter Mrs Kent Duvall two sisters Mrs C Price and Mrs John Linkous and a brother John Robinson Funeral arrangements not learned with Miss Belle Camper and Ray Linkous leaving to attend the funeral

Hansie Kinzer C. J. Kinzer Bluefield Blacksburg Kinzer Montgomery County Blacisburg Litheran Church Kent Duvall C. Price John Linkous John Robinson Tennessee Belle Camper Ray Linkous

Miraculous Escape After Car Plunges From Embankment

Sam Wagoner and J A Elliott of Big Vein near Pocahontas escaped unharmed when their automobile ran over an embankment between Big Vein and Boissevain. The car rolled twice over a fifty foot drop and settled against an oak tree with the top raised, delaying occupants from injury. In a separate note, Hindus honor the common marigold by adorning idols with wreaths of the golden flowers.

Sam Wagoner J. A. Elliott Big Vein Pocahontas Boissevain Mr. Elliott Mr. Wagoner

Darken Gray Hair Look Young

Test ad promising rapid gray hair darkening with Q Ban Hair Color Restorer. Claims root action, even natural shade, prevents dandruff and itching, and improves hair fullness. Provided by Goodykoonts Drug Co Bluefield WV with parcel post for out of town orders.

Ste Bottie Goodykoonts Drug Co Bluefield W. Va Parcel Post

New York World to Print Half Million Copies Daily

The New York World will stream forth from a vast printing operation producing about 500000 copies. Abbott will mobilize 2300 workers to print distribute and advertise this major news medium reaching more New York homes than the Herald Times and Tribune combined. Order copies in advance.

New York World United States Abbott New York City New Yor

Heavy Rain Storm Hits Widemouth Area Monday Evening

A heavy rainstorm swept Widemouth Monday evening with torrents and gale strength winds. Local creeks and streams were reported overflowing, affecting the neighborhood.

Widemouth

Royal Arcanum Deputy Regent Arrives in City for Campaign

Harry Kemp of Huntington arrived Monday night to campaign in the city for the Royal Arcanum. The fraternal society, with about 250000 members and an emergency fund near 6000000, reports a strong year ahead and a Detroit meeting planned for 1916. A local council call meeting last night launched a new member drive, with Kemp at J F Land’s office in the Law and Commerce Building.

Harry Kemp Huntington West Virginia Royal Arcanum Kemp Kem Oli Point Comfort Supreme Council Detroit J. F. Land

Modern Bath House Rumor Aims at Bluefield Pool Project

Yesterday reports surfaced of a plan to build a first class swimming pool and bath house in Bluefield. backed by the Appalachian Power Company the concrete structure would measure about 745 by 100 feet with depths from two to twelve feet and include modern bath facilities. Located near the sulphur spring south of Adams street on former John Pailey property the project expects to begin soon and be ready before mid summer amid grounds beautification. A larger lake project had been proposed earlier and promoters say it remains in consideration for this summer.

Appalachian Power Company Adams Street John Pailey Bluefield

Boy Scouts Camp Enjoys Pleasant Wolf Creek Outing

Special to the Daily Telegraph reports Boy Scouts at Wolf Creek Virginia are healthy and happy. They break camp Thursday afternoon to head home Friday after marching two miles from Bluefield to the camp near Rocky Gap and Round Bottom. Campsites hold three tents with 16 boys and activities include first aid drills signaling games cooking and swimming lessons.

Boy Scouts Wolf Creek Daily Telegraph Nuefield Bluefield Rocky Gap Round Bottom Walton Thirch

Plans for Grand Stand at Fair Grounds Completed

Pedigo and Gurry completed plans for a grand stand at the Tuefield Graham Fair grounds. The stand will be 200 feet long with a seating capacity of 3000 to 4000, though 100 feet will be built initially. It will run on the north side of the track with a 20 foot driveway beneath and back entrances to avoid disturbance during races. Built for unobstructed views, the oak timber structure aims to resemble the New York polo grounds grand stand with no interior posts.

Pair Grounds Pedigo & Gurry tuefield-Graham Fair Hoge Mason New York Polo Grounds

A Way Out For Kidney Backache Relief

Mrs A J Neel of Bluefield West Virginia testifies Dean's Kidney Pills eased a persistent back and kidney ache after influenza. She says the pills removed pain and other kidney ailments and she continues using them for kidney health. Sold 50 cents at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY props.

Dean Pinefield A. J. Neel Burton Street Bluefield W. Va

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hospital W. C. Leary American Tobacco Company Yoste Norfolk Lynchbure Grand Council of the Lynchburg Binestone Lodge C. W. “Frazer Om, Sher D. H. Barger Shawsville Blefield Sanitarium New York State KE. C. Bailey Cincinnatus N. Y Syracuse Midland Methodist Midland Grace Methodist Church H. Gary Edison East End South Side Cash Co Ninipo Hamiian Hamadan Jjand Dorothy Three Step Thornton Building M. B. Postlethwaite Sandy Ridge Fuel Co EB. B. Carter Graham Music Co Graham, Va Vernon Sublette & Barnes Happi Person Streef Sties Main Street Virginia C. W. Whitmore Mgr M. R. Foland RaLeigh St Ted Holumbia Trust CO Vonderscher & Son Kelley & Meyer Building Corvin Brothers R. O Yarde Allen Street Bridge Isadore Cohen Company Afd W.C. Alexander Bland St. Pocahontas Agency Flat Top Drug CO Crane’s Blind Street Wland Street Methodist Bprch D. H. Thomas Columbus Oscar Jenkins Parkersburg Wilson Spice Co Stone’s Mephisto America Cliquot Club Cliegast Club Leverages Grange Fhotohate Sassayactly Pemon Sor Court House Royal Arcanum Power Company Henry Rodlin CO Blan’ St A. C. Tedford Bluefield, W. Va Osteopathy Kirksville, Mo Kelly & Mover Kualld Tug Whitfolka Pullman Sleeper Parlorear Richmond Pullman Hagerstown Philadelphia Minefield Shenandoah Charleston Cincinnati Chicago Jaeger Williamson Gary Norfolk and Western Railway W. B Bevill W. C. Saunders Pass Trai Mer Agt
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