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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1920
Page
2
June 14 start for a piano class inviting willing pupils. Two half hour lessons weekly plus one hour weekly study in musical history theory and harmony. Ten week course ends with a gold medal for the top pupil. Enrollment before June 12 call 344 L 6 8 5t.
A notice emphasizes that publishing the statements is illegal unless they are true, underscoring legal expectation and compliance. It signals caution to readers about accuracy and accountability in reporting or publication.
Train schedule from Bluefield to Roanoke Norfolk and East lists daily departures with times including 7:45 a.m. 9:17 p.m. 1:50 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. with sleepers dining parlor cars for Roanoke Philadelphia Hagerstown Shenandoah and Cincinnati connections. Information desk contacts W B Ervill W C Saunders and Pan Tretter in Roanoke Virginia.
A Kienzle, longtime manager of the Woolworth five and ten cent store in this city, has resigned to join a local hardware firm. He has served about three and a half years and will begin the new position within a few weeks.
City’s most talented young business man, universally popular with all who know him, has decided to leave Blue Field prompting regret from community members who admire his work and character.
The United Mine Workers of America confront strong resistance as they try to organize miners in Mingo County camps. At Vulcan near Matewan, late Monday night a clash arose between pro organization miners and opponents with UMWA reps. Sheriff Blankenship asked westbound Train No 3 to stop at Vulcan, but the train did not stop and the outcome remains unclear.
The Public Service Commission in Charleston granted an audit and physical value for the Bluefield Gas and Power rate petition and reserved decision on temporary relief. A hearing is fixed ten days ahead in the Appalachian Power Company street car service dispute involving City of Bluefield and Hill Avenue repairs.
A vintage advertisement promotes Kellogg's Tasteless Castor Oil sold only in Spencer Kellogg and Sons bottles. It claims tasteless strength and purity, suitable for children and adults, with doctor and pharmacist endorsements and two sizes Sac and Grace.
Mrs C V Bromley of Huntington formerly Nemours is visiting friends. Joseph Keys of Washington DC, well known locally, arrives on business. Dr James Hades, with the local osteopath, returns from Roanoke trip. George C Jett of Roanoke, N and W Railway telegraph chief, in the city on official business. Mrs O C Coburn and tiny Virginia Hill of Roanoke pass through en route to Vivian to visit friends.
Mrs. Bennie Shafer wife of Will iam L Shafer secretary of the Elkhart Chamber of Commerce died at 632 Bower Street at 11 last night after illnesses from diabetes and acute indigestion. She sang in churches and with the Elkhart Choral Society and had planned beautification of their new home.
Mrs. Shafer née Nininger, born December 17 1881 in Daleville Virginia, widow of Shafer with daughter Barbara Ann, and five siblings survive. The family gathers in Roanoke Roanoke and Jeanette before she is transported to Daleville for funeral services next Monday after a three week visit.
In Genoa Avenue auditorium a large crowd hears Rev. L Dabney deliver the annual sermon to fourteen graduates finishing the eighth grade. Local pastors and community leaders attend with praise for principal James L Hill and school cooperation. The event features gold and black decor, an honored audience, and a program of songs and speeches.
A real estate notice lists many streets with multiple homes for sale and their asking prices. Streets include Pearl St Rose St Mast River Ave Fulton St North St Stowers St Rockbridge St Frederick St Ven Mar Ave View Ave Union St Jefferson St Adams St Hardy St Burton St Barger St Reese St Allen St Bedford St Greenorier St Fairfax St Princeton Avex Lee St Giles St Ramsey St South Mercer St Rogers St Hoge St Fourth St Third St Pearis St Carolina Ave Sprice St Cherry St Highland Ave Lynn St Bluefield Ave and notes additional homes available.
Bernard McClaugherty, president of the board, lauds the program and urges constructive criticism while stressing employment and saving. fourteen graduates receive certificates as Dickerson urges health and moral strength for a stronger mind and mission of service.
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