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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
2
W P Hawley and Samuel Turk returned yesterday from New York. H D Wells accompanied them and went to Bedford City to attend the wedding of George Slicer yesterday.
All urged to attend the Christian Church ladies group gathering at 2 30 PM at 24 South Street to discuss important business with Mrs. B T Smith hosting. Rev J W Rader of Big Stone Gap attends Epworth League conference in the city. A P Perley Jr travels to Lockhaven Pa due to the sudden death of T C Hipple, father of Mrs Perley.
The first auto truck shown here is an International model from International Harvesters Co. It weighs around 1500 pounds and is being exhibited by P. Claytor highlighting the debut of motorized trucks in the area.
Advert reads Saxon Salve as a remedy for eczema and chronic skin troubles. Claims show improvement after application and offers money back if not satisfied. Mentions Goodykoonts Drug, Feast End Pharmacy, and Telegraph Want Ads as sources in Bluefield West Virginia.
Bland Street Methodist Church hosts a Friday afternoon entertainment titled a Trip Around the World from 2:30 to 7:00. Five stations across the city feature ladies in national costumes with refreshments. tickets 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children under twelve. Proceeds go to church debt with additional ice cream and cake sales at Mt. Vernon Sunday school.
The Elks Opera House presents a top billed boxing kangaroo act with Gordon brothers in a three round bout, plus Gene Diérs in Bumps, Gordon and Norton singing and dancing, and new film reels. Matinees daily at 3 30 with ten cent admission for all seats. Evening show at 7 30 with floor seating 20c. Follow the crowd for a lively program.
Grace Grey Burgess and Samuel R. Pennington wed quietly at Rev W B Bullard's residence. Pennington, Princeton Progress manager and future mayor, plans a eastward trip before settling in Princeton. Also noted, Edwin Keifield named by President Taft to a national arts commission after Miller's death.
Fragmentary note describes potted plants and varieties for sale with brief quantities and prices. The readable portion mentions cabbages and certain plant types, but details are incomplete.
Yesterday four weddings of local interest occurred in Hedford City Salem and Princeton Virginia. Mary Louize Wharton wed George Slicer of this city at St Johns church then left for a wedding tour. Elizabeth Hatcher of Salem married C W Price of Bluefield to begin life in this city. Emly Stevens Jones wed William D fs of this city and will reside here. Mary Elizabeth Larew wed Clarence Harver Slayton at the Presbyterian church then returned to this city for their initial night.
The Appalachian Power Company will transport about one hundred prominent power consumers and business leaders by special train from Welsh at 7 15 a m to view dams and learn about regional development. Stops include Huger East Vivian Lanegraff Ecknan Keystone Northfork Ian Elkhorn Bonis Switchback Maybeury Cooper Bl ues tone and Bluefield then return arriving at Welsh at 12 66 p m. Guests will receive meals and booklets about dam projects and regional growth. Also noted: Lillian Russell marries Alexander P Moore in Pittsburg.
Roanoke Virginia advertisement lists Fallon Florist and White Pharmacy promoting Mrs. Bentley's Violet Cream with a sale price and catalog offers. Includes telegraph subscription reference and year value, indicating a promotional period with potential mail order prompts.
An advertisement claims groceries from the seller are pure and high quality at the lowest prices. It urges customers to phone their next order to enjoy assurance of superior goods at competitive rates.
McDowell County district invites bids for a Welch West Virginia high school project. Plans available at Luther C. Anderson office in Welch and bids due by 10 80 a m Monday June 17 1912. Walter Jefferson Smith Architect.
L P Summers and George L Hart of Roanoke travel to Chicago to aid the Republican nominees. Summers urges support for William Hoft while Hart hints at possible backing for another candidate if needed. Their Roanoke companion Charles joins the trip, hoping the convention proves worthwhile. Also included is an unrelated medical ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills.
Fragmentary note lists Fallon Morist Roanoke Ya and numbers 2 135. Request to send for list and prompt shipments appears as a brief business notice.
Julia Bottomley surveys new hat shapes and trims for mid summer wear. White and black models feature white wings ribbons and black velvet faces. Bold oversized bows and bright feather accents define the season with black and white set to dominate.
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