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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1916

Page

16

Graham Election Forecast Involving Favorite Sons

Graham Daily News reports a crowded local race with eighteen favorite sons from Democrats Republicans and Bull Moose in Graham. Eleven seek town council seats eight to win with four for treasurer and three for mayor. Williamson Lawrence appear on the mayor ballot while Smith votes inked by supporters may enter late. Lawrence dubbed Teddy predicts presence at sunset and writes on issues as campaign tightens around the mayoral contest.

Graham Bull Move R B. Williamson N. L. Lawrence J. M. Smith Friends Smith Williamson N.L. Lawrence Teddy Lawrence Roosevelt Graham Daily News

Ninth District Republicans prepare for July August convention

The Ninth District Republicans plan a summer convention with Congressman B. Slemp expected to be their unanimous nominee no opposition. Democrats in the district may nominate a candidate from within the same district amid a field of contenders.

Chicago B. Slemp

Mathews Thanks Voters In Treasurer Battle

C W Mathews, a candidate for city treasurer, thanks voters for support and says he will appreciate their ballots more than anyone. He believes he will win a majority and urges friends to stay loyal until sundown Tuesday.

C. W. Mathews Mathews

Revival Meeting at Witten Mill Ends with 40 Conversions

Sree style Revival closes at Witten Mill Marys Chapel. Min isters Dr Marico and Rev Cole conducted services to a large gathering and strong interest. Forty conversions reported. The ministers returned to Graham and will fill their regular pulpits today.

M ‘Arico E. H. Cole Oham Finight Witten Mill Mary's Chapel Carico Cole Graham

Dangerous Play Thing Sparks Cautions From Graham Daily News

The Graham Daily News warns parents about the dangers of old style merry go rounds after seven year old Hugh White was badly cut by a revolving plank and required stitches from Dr. Frazier. Haskel Sluss prepares for studies at the University of Virginia and a future in law after high school.

Graham Daily News Hugh E. G. White Graham Haskel Sluss J. H. Sluss University of Virginia University Mr. Sluss Graham High School

Graham Daily News Reports A Notable Local Scoop

The Graham Daily News highlights a recent local scoop with emphasis on ongoing reporting. Details are limited in the provided fragment, but the paper touts its investigative edge and timely coverage of community events.

Graham Daily News

Hughes and Stemp Backed in District Race Amid Convention News

Telegraphic updates from Chicago show Hughes chosen by Republicans and Teddy by the Pull Moose faction. Stemp and his Virginia delegation voted solidly for the supreme court justice, while Benbow crowds expect him elected city treasurer. Miss Harman and Miss Benbow with Doris Tyree entertained coalfield audiences and plan further stops along Clinch Valley.

B. Stemp Virginia Supreme Court Stemp Penerife Hughes Pearl Harman Lois Benbow Doris Tyree Clinch Valley

Presbyterian dinner for voters and others at church

The ladies of the Presbyterian church Serve dinner Tuesday for voters and others with ice cream and strawberries. A Nemours band hopes to form with Lawrence Edwards backing the idea and a baseball game planned between Powhatan and Nemours featuring Little Brumfield and Ferguson in the lineup.

Th Presbyterian Church Nemours Lawrence Edwards Powhatan Little Brumfield Ferguson Wayne

Church Services and Schedules Across City Faithful

Local churches announce morning and evening services with subjects ranging from Purposes and The Greatest Thing in the World to The Closeness of Hell. Bible school hours vary, with several congregations inviting all to attend and noting district conferences, leagues, and midweek prayer meetings.

Tak-A-Tonic Promises Quick Relief For Wide Range Of Ailments

Public warning touts Tak-A-Tonic as instant relief for indigestion back pain kidney trouble headaches tired feeling constipation restlessness and skin sores. Claims years of research and chemical analysis produced a tonic made from roots and juices. Sold with guarantee at drug stores, sixty four doses for one dollar.

Memorial and Weekly Services at Local Church

The church schedules morning and evening services at 11 and 7 p.m. with sermons on The Holy Ghost the Comforter and The Conversion of the Three Thousand. A Wednesday prayer service at 8 p.m. studies Psalm 13. Sunday school begins at 9 20 a.m. with C B Kanecock as superintendent. The 11 a.m. service marks the annual memorial for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and special choir music. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 p.m. with invitations to railroad workers and guests.

C. H. Bass King of Glory”” Endeavor Society Tazewell Duhring Guthrie Pitblade James O'Keefle Whitesunday B. Payne Francis Archer Calvary Baptist Church H. A. Lilly James H. Franklin Hell First Baptist Order of the Woodmen of the World Miss Follansbee Mr. Marks Railroad Wil BY. P. U Joseph T. Watts Harry S. Mabie C. B. Kanecock Samuel W. Moore Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Christian Endeavor Society

Bramwell School Commencements Highlight June Events

Bramwell reports a series of school commencements with finals, a senior reception, and a highly praised baccalaureate sermon by Rev. J R Brown D D. The high school exercises June 8 featured A L Hall-Quest of the University of Virginia and a strong message on Life and Victory.

Bramwell Bramwell High School Uncle Ephriam J. R. Brown Hattie Fnglish W. W. Hughes Welch Pramwell A. L. Hall- Quest University of Virginia Hall-Quest Saint John Mary Magdalene McCutcheon

Trachoma Found in Mercer County Health Survey

Mercer County reports likely many trachoma cases prompting a state survey and treatment drive. The U S government runs a free Welch Hospital in McDowell County for treatment and warns against sharing towels to prevent spread.

Mercer County State Department of Health United States Welch McDowell County Weleh

University Commencement Opens at Wet Virginia University

The four day commencement week opens today with Dean Shailer Matthews of Chicago University and President Benjamin Ide Wheeler of the University of California delivering principal addresses. Northern India uses sheep as beasts of burden carrying twenty pound loads each.

Wet Virginia University Shailer Matthews Chicago University Benjamin Ide Wheeler University of California Northern India

Various Bluefield Retailers and Suppliers Listed

A long OCR list names numerous Bluefield area businesses across multiple sectors including furniture, clothing, hardware, drugs, banking, printing, hotels, and services. It reads as a directory of merchants such as Henry Rodgin Company, Hawley’s Department Store, The Curtis-Pearson Company, Goodykoontz Drug Company, First National Bank, The Fiat Top National Bank, The Mastey Penn Drug Store, Easley Anderson Co, Thornton Clothing Company, and Central Art and Stationery Company among others. The compilation covers autos, tools, toys, seeds, musical instruments, and household goods, indicating a broad commercial catalog.

Rex Elks’ Opera House Mail First National Bank Fiat Top National Bank Union Bank & Trust Company Curtis-Pearson Company Central Art & Stationery Company Flynn & Greear Goodykoontz Drug Company White Pharma Cy Central Art & Stationery Company Central Pharmacy Eastey-Penn Cut Flowers Goodykoontz Drug Company Flynn & Greear Goodykooontz Drug Company White Pharmacy Mastey-Penn Fiynn & Greear Dry Cleaning and Pressing Co H. Berryman Tailoring Company Hawley's Department Store Sanitary Dry Cleaning Works Bluefield Furniture Company Honaker's Phelps Furniture Company Hotels Commercial Hotel Cafe Household Goods E. S. Pedigo Company Ey Furniture Company M.gniliow Hardware Company Hawley’s Department Store Henry A. Lilly Department Store Jewelry Isadore Cohen Company The Henry Rodgin Company Job Printing & Engraving Daily Telegraph Printing Company Goedykoontz Drug Company M. G. Whitlow Hardware Company Flynn & Greear Musical Instruments G. Whitlow Hardware Company Men’s Furnishings Pedigo Company Thornton Clothing Easley, Anderson & Co, Hawley's Department Store Lilly Clothing Company Merchant Tailoring J. H. Franklin H. Berryman Tailoring Company Office Equipment Phelps Furniture Company Bluefield Furniture W. Watts, Jr Flynn & Greear Refrigerators Busy Bee Royal Cafe Seeds Goody Koontz Drug Company Sheet Music Central Pharmacy Silverware Vie Henry Rodgin Company Shoes Henry A Company M. G. Whitlow Hardware C Easley-Penn Drug Store Flynn & Gregar Goodykoontz Drug Company Lilly Clothing Company the Men's Mart EF. S. Pedigo Company Thornton Clothing Com Y Bluefield Furniture Easley, Anderson & Co. the B. F Hall Shoe Company Writers Central Art & Stationery, Company

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