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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
2
A pet collie belonging to Mrs McAnany was killed when a car from Dr St Clairs Auto Firm ran over it on Bluefield avenue. The animal had been brought from Atlanta and was described as valuable. Mrs McAnany expresses sorrow over the loss. Mr. McAnany witnessed the incident.
Manager Jolliffe presents The Christian Martyrs a motion picture depicting Christians in Nero era arena scenes. The program runs as part of a vaudeville bill with acts by Dolan Bayne Al Harrington Co and The Australian Wheelers. Matinee 3:30 p m and evening shows at 7:30 and 9 with prices 10c to 20c.
A lack of leadership stalls the Danville franchise venture as backers await P. J. Kelley in Roanoke to approve funds. Bluefield fans hoped to finance the club with Kelley representing Bluc eld in Philadelphia. President Matz was away and telegrams about talks with Virginia magnates reached him by phone.
Local discussions in Bluefield focus on forming a stock funded venture to support a ball team. Offers include $100 yearly from Superior Supply Co and $100 yearly plus $500 stock from S. L. Mats, with others ready to subscribe $100 to $500 each. Public names may be printed to show backing, contingent on Bluefield securing the Danville franchise and Virginia League berth.
Signs have been set to designate streetcar stopping points at block ends with a far side system on cross streets. The added signs plus an existing schedule help riders know exactly when and where to catch a car, with Bluefield noted for strict adherence aside from rare accidents.
Personal notes list residents visiting or passing through the city yesterday including C. Harman of Keystone Dr Peters of Maybeury Miss Bessie Hinckee Mrs J Strader of Pearisburg guests Michael Alta Reuleh Rowsn of Bramwell F B Francigeo Mrs Radford visit WD Ord of Sanders Georgy Patterson and son Vivian en route to Philadelphia W F Shutito now in the city A I Knee Raleigh terrace Samuel Jollitte Jr and Miss Margaret Jolliffe left yesterday morning.
The article notes how fancy headpieces from the opera season spurred the vogue for ace caps trimmed with ribbon and flowers. It describes rich, expensive mock jewelry, feathers, velvet bands, gold and silver tissue capes, and elaborate headdresses drawing on ancient and German styles, with a Juliet cap shown by Julia Bottomley.
Miss Margaret Crockett has been in the city for several days visiting relatives and friends. Her brother C E Crockett returned home to Wytheville yesterday afternoon. Earnest Kirkner, a familiar passenger brakeman long ill in Roanoke, was able to go out on his run for the first time yesterday.
Mrs A J Neel of 318 Pulaski Street Bluefield West Virginia reports relief from back ache and urinary trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She recalls suffering after lagrippe weakened her kidneys and notes permanent improvement following treatment advertised by Kelly-Jackson Drug Co and supplied by Forester Milburn Co.
Bulletin outlines rail fares for Republican and Democratic conventions in Chicago Baltimore and Atlantic City and additional routes via Hagerstown Norfolk Virginia Beach and Ocean City with sale through September 30 and limited dates. Pacific coast tours and Pullman sleeper options are noted with general agent W B Bevinl Roznoke VA.
A dissolved partnership notice states that J A Donahue and D R Wood were in real estate business under the name Donahue and Wood. D R Wood withdraws from the firm. Donahue will continue the business at the same location and in the same manner.
An unusual desk pincushion uses an old silver napkin ring and a zephyr ball. Wrap a silk cover around a snugly inflated ball, mount it through the ring, and glue a cardboard base so the ring sits flat. A carved or Japanese ring yields a pretty gift.
The latest hat ornament craze features amber crystal and pearl. Pearls are rising in favor in America, amber complements biscotte and burnt orange tones, crystal beads dominate trims and fringe, and the fashionable mopes and beguin influence widespread sales for lace nets chiffon and scarfs.
The article notes that women neglecting artificial floral decorations miss opportunities for stylish costumes. It praises blossoms as rich as velvet satin or gauze and highlights groups of mixed blooms or three orchids with ferns. It cites the American Beauty rose and red poinsettias as favorites, and says small flowers are out of fashion.
A Norse style tip outlines treating creaky shoes by placing a plate or shallow pan under the sole to contact oil with the core area. The creak allegedly vanishes after a few hours and the shoes gain longer life from the treatment.
The text outlines soft graceful indoor house frocks in chiffon crepe de chine and lace veiled with chiffon. It highlights fabrics like worsted mohair blends and a fashionable soft satiny taffeta, suitable for elegant afternoon wear.
The sketch shows a revival of 18th century hairdressing with hair arranged low on the forehead held by a silver ribbon band. Back features loose curls and coils with a careless curl falling over the shoulder, paired with a flowered taffeta dress embodiment.
The write up describes pale mauve flowers on a silver gray ground and a dress with flat panniers at the sides. A large muslin and lace fichu drapes over the shoulders, with short lace and muslin frilled sleeves.
Describes tailored costumes in snowy white whipcords and white serge with braiding, navy crepe de chine blouses with white satin revers, and collars. Taffeta expected for dresses and suits, brocaded velvet prominent for evening wraps, and shoes becoming more ornamental.
Durbar influence shifts jewelers toward Indian armlets worn on bare or clothed arms and the rajah ring. The ring copies the toe ring worn by Indian dancing girls, extending below the finger joint to rest on the back of the hand. Many armlets feature serpent designs, viewed as a lucky emblem in India.
The report highlights straw derbys and taffeta hats with hemp, panama hats with wings, and a popular Mewes Sewer style. It notes the winter derby is severe yet becoming to young women, and increasingly smart as it fits current trends.
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