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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1916

Page

3

Garden of Allah perfume and local ads sweep June market

An assortment of notices fills the page from Easley-Penn Drug Co. and Fallon Florist in Roanoke Virginia to berry sales in Montgomery County. Also listed are tax notices, dance announcements, music lessons, aluminum care instructions, and obituaries noting Mrs Richardson's death and a 71st birthday for Crocketts with extensive family ties in Tazewell.

Easley-Penn Drug Co C. W. Crockett Tazewell County Witten Mills

Phillips To Attend Brother’s Wedding In City

Cecil Phillips of Philippi will stay in the city after his brother George Phillips’s marriage to Miss Josephine Wright.

Cecil Phillips Philippi George Phillips Mr. Phillips City Josephine Wright

Zemo promised to heal skin diseases quickly

Advert describes Zemo as a dissolving liquid for eczema ringworm rashes and similar troubles sold at drug stores for one dollar per small bottle or one dollar for extra large bottle. It claims instant relief soothing cleansing and rapid healing without smarting or greasiness. Cleveland mentions.

Zemo Cleveland

Boy Scouts to Hold Flag Day Planning Meeting

A special Boy Scouts meeting in the chamber of commerce rooms Wednesday evening will discuss Flag Day plans. Scouts should attend with a flag. brief talks will be given by Shaf er, Bernard McClaugherty, W. H. Thomas, C. A. Slonaker, and Secretary Fisher of the Y M C A.

Boy Scouts Chamber of Commerce Shafer Bernard McClaugherty W. H. Thomas C. A. Slonaker Fisher

Funeral service for Miss Mariel Bailey set for 2:50 PM

The funeral for Miss Mariel Clara Bailey daughter of Mrs Geo P Bailey who died last Saturday afternoon will be held this afternoon at 2 50 at the Christian church Rev CC H Bass will conduct the service Interment will follow in Walnut Grove cemetery

Mariel Clara Bailey Geo. P. Bailey The Christian Church CC. H. Bass Wanut Grove Cemetery

Card of Thanks and Revival Notice at Midway Church

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for support during illness and death of the mother. A revival conducted by Evangelist N. CC. Williams of Princeton at Midway Christian Church reports thirty-seven additions, with nightly preaching. Tonight's subject is Why I Am Not a Campbellite. W. M. Snead, pastor.

N. CC. Williams Princeton Midway Christian Church W. M. Snead

Local authorities seek Coats on theft charge in Bluefield

Sunday actions by city authorities seek the arrest of Coats on a theft charge. Chief Morrison is expected to return to Bluefield today.

Coats Morrison Bluefield

Bluefield Chamber to Discuss State Birthday Celebration

Bluefield chamber board meets at 11 in the chambers to discuss celebration plans for the state's birthday. Also noted are a quiet marriage of Una Barton and W A Mason in Princeton and a Mercer county Democratic primary vote tally with French leading.

Bluefield Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Mercer County French Hogg Cornwell

Alumni attend Virginia Tech meeting and commencement in Blacksburg

Fr H Borden attorney Moore Campbell Thornhill Wade left yesterday for Blacksburg to attend the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Alumni Association annual meeting and commencement at the Elks Opera House. Today a three part Vitagraph drama The Thirteenth Girl with Julia Swayne Gordon Arline Pretty Lilian Burns Robert Whitworth Ninth episode Strange Case of Mary Page.

H. Borden Robert E. Moore C. Campbell Warren Thornhill William Wade Blacksburg Virginia Polytechnic Institute Alumni Association Elks Opera House Vitagraph Mary Go Julia Swayne Gordon Arline Pretty Lilian Burns Robert Whitworth Mary Page

Students Head to Radford for Summer School

Miss Billie Gaines of Norton and Miss Ethel Bernard of Union Hall Va left to attend the summer school at Radford Normal after visiting Mrs. Sidney Bernard of South Bland Street.

Billie Gaines Norton Ethel Bernard Union Hall Sidney Bernard South Bland Street Radford Radford Normal

Shriners to Meet at Norton June 24

Acca Temple Shriners of Richmond Virginia plan a Norton gathering on June 24 with many members from nearby cities attending to welcome Acca Temple members and enjoy a social event.

Norton Acca Temple Shriners Richmond Acca Temple

Bland Street Methodist Missionary Society Meeting Tonight

The Young People’s Missionary Society of Bland Street Methodist Church will meet tonight at eight o’clock with Miss Mary Lee Wegner on Stowers Street. Members are asked to bring dues.

Bland Street Methodist Church Twnquet Hall Masonic Temple Grace Methodist Church Su-Tu-Fri The Young People's Missionary Society of Bland = Street Methodist Church Mary Lee ‘Wegner Stowers Street

Wanted on Charge of Theft Chief Pursues Coats in Charleston

Chief of Police Morrison has gone to Charleston to bring back D. BK. Coats who was arrested there on a theft charge.

Morrison Charleston D. BK. Coats

Episco pal Church Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Notice

The ladies auxiliary of the Episco pal church will meet Wednesday afternoon at 1 o clock with Mrs. C A Murdock.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Ladies’ Auxiliary of The Episcopal Church C. A. Murdock

Used Knife in Self Defense Dan Jackson Arrested at Bluestone

Dan Jackson a colored man was arrested yesterday afternoon at Bluestone after a report of a knife usage for self defense. Details indicate no serious injuries and a police inquiry continues.

Dan Jackson Bluestone

D. D. D. Cures Eczema Claims From Readers

A series of letters and endorsements tout D. D. D. for eczema and barber's itch. Readers like H. G. Hotchkiss and Fr. R. Tesar report dramatic relief after using multiple bottles. Druggists promote the remedy with a money back guarantee and invite inquiries at The White Pharmacy.

H. G. Hotchkiss Echo Prophettstown Fr. R. Tesar Hopkinton Rev L. J. Downing Av. Presbyterian Church Roanoke

City court records report knife assault and delinquent taxes

William Ross and Jackson, both colored, fought over a remark. Jackson says he drew a pocket knife in self defense after Ross demanded settlement. Separately, City Treasurer Stahlmann prepares the delinquent tax list for council, opening in room 15 of the Kelley and Moyer building daily until completion. Loyal Order of Moose organizer A H Logan arrives from Appalachia to establish lodges in Norton and Bluefield, with 500 current members and plans to return this fall.

William Ross Jackson Ross Stahlmann Kelley and Moyer Building Big Moose Appalachia A. H. Logan Parkersburg Loyal Order of Moose

Tanlac Credited With Relieving Ten Year Stomach Ailment

Miss T Hays of Huntington West Virginia describes ten years of chronic stomach trouble and indigestion improved after taking Tanlac. She reports relief, the ability to eat normally, better sleep and renewed energy, praising the medicine and Dayton scientist Mr Trimbach.

T. Hays 17Th Street Huntington W. Va T. ‘Hays

Heidelberg Co Presents Airdome Show At Early Trial

Despite an incomplete Airdome, McLeod's Heidelberg Company staged a first class tab show. Buddy McLeod, a four year old tenor, featuring along with the Heidelberg Trio, drew good notice. Manager Jolliffe offers dancing and comedy sketches plus a fine picture program.

McLeod Heidelberg Co Heidelberg Company Buddy McLeod Heidleberg Jolliffe

Embalming School Grad Heads to Virginia Board Exam

Dave Ratcliff, recently graduated from Cincinnati College of Embalming and now associated with Hawkins Undertaking Company, departed for Richmond to take the Virginia state board examination.

Oes Dave Ratcliff Cincinnati College of Embalming The Hawkins Undertaking Company Richmond Virginia State Board

Why Girls Leave Home at Elks Opera House

The Lewis-Oliver stock players presented Why Girls Leave Home to a large audience. Jack Lewis played the boy and Miss Grandin the girl in a stark drama on divorce and its wreckage. Slim Taylor provided interval comedy to lighten a sad scene.

Elks’ Opera House Jack Lewis Miss Grandin Slim Taylor

Jail Appeals To Him Keeping Out Of The Law

Anderson Armstead, a Black resident, faced a preliminary hearing before Squire Chambers on a metal theft charge from Appalachian Power Company and was held on $500 bond. Shortly after release he was jailed again for disorderly conduct, awaiting a police court hearing.

Anderson Armstead Armstead Squire Chambers Appalachian Power Company Grand Walters and Rutherford

How to Be Slim with Oil of Korea Capsules

An advertisement advises losing 15 to 20 pounds without starvation by using Oil of Korean capsules from White Pharmacy or a druggist. It suggests taking one capsule after each meal and one before bed, weighing weekly, and promises a pleasant, harmless method to remove fat.

Education official leaves for Charleston meeting

Cc R Murray superintendent of Heaver Pond district and Republican nominee for state superintendent of schools departs for Charleston to attend the West Virginia Education Association gathering in Clarksburg from June 13 to 15.

Cc. R. Murray Heaver Pond Charleston Mr. Murray West Virginia Education Association Clarksburg

Airdome Opens The Airdoifé in Bluefield

Open air theatre The Airdoifé debuts in Bluefield under new management with a gala performance lineup. Local company Joll ned lagt and Bp Bh Q tad Sifdte marquee amid ceremonies and crowd attendance.

Airdome Airdoifé Bluefield Joll Ned Lagt Iffe

Covenanter Boys Enjoy Day Outing by Bluestone Swim

The Covenanter Society of a Presbyterian church traded a planned weeklong camp at Cove Creek for a one day trip to Ebenezer Church. B. H. Hancock’s Peerless Feed truck carried the group with Luther Merrell driving, flags, tin horns, and a bountiful lunch. Master Wayne Cubbedge joined as guest while C. B. Hancock and his four Covenanter sons helped manage events.

Covenanter Society of the Presbyterian Church Cove Creek B. H. Hancock Peerless Feed and Flour Company Ebenezer Church Luther Merrell Harvey Steele Bluestone C. B. Hancock Covenanter Society Wayne Cubbedge

Tribute of Respect for Miss Mabel Bailey

Bluefield theatre managers announce closures today until 4 p m in honor of deceased friend Miss Mabel Bailey. I L Compn Elks Opera House N S Whhale New Rev S H Joliffe The Airdome James L Brown Colonial

Bluefield Mabel Bailey I. L. Compn Elks Opera House N. S. Whhale New S. H. Joliliffe The Airdome James L. Brown Colonial

Bluefield Playground Association Plans Pool at Playgrounds

The Bluefield Playground Association has decided to build a swimming pool on the playground grounds. The project aims to provide a safe recreation space for children and the surrounding community.

Bluefield Playground Association

City boys plan summer pool on playground hill

A supervisor invites all interested youths to a meeting this afternoon at 23 o clock on the playground hill to discuss a new large pool on the playground. Season tickets grant free pool access all summer, with prices 1.25 for ages six to fourteen and 2.50 for older youths, on sale at White and Central pharmacies Men’s Mart and H A Lily Department Store.

Men's Mart H. A. Lily

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fallon, Florist Virginia First Baptist Church Blanche Simpson Josephine Smith Westirg Aid Montgomery County Berry Growers Association Cambria E. H. Easley Insurance Agency Stafford & Co Princeton Avenue Blopfield Taxicab Union Bank and Trust Company R. If. Goodrich Union Bank and ‘Trust Company James Elmer Brown Union Bank Ladies’ Aid Society Bramberry Central Art and Stationery Company Richardson J. B. Moose Immanuel Lutheran Church J. M Carter William Richardson George F. Richardson North Mercer Street Stieff Chas. M. Stieff Presday Honaker Bluefield's Thomas Chatterton Lonesome Luke Alexander Cut Folwer Bluefield, W. VA C Paramount Cpictures Harold Lockwood Ranch Railroad Penslar White Pharmacy Miss Bailey J. Fr. Richardson Marie Dord Pearl Mason Barton Una Barton J. H. Barton Oakvale W.A. Mason Mr Johnson Tanlac Bell-Ans Covenanter Boys E. F. McKinney Watchmaker Henry Rodgin Co Albert’s Barber Shop Princeton Ave Lettle Goodw m Bluefield Normal and Business College W. H. Cunningham Bluefield Avenue Tyler Street Cohen Isadore Cohen Bluefield Taxi CO Tazewell Ee Bormea Jonpingé
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