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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1920
Page
2
Sale of unclaimed express matter on the Red Lot near Flat Top National Bank Building in Bi a ve field West Virginia on June 18 1920 at 10 a m. American Railway Express Co items to be disposed of if unclaimed. Also Ford bodies for sale and a tomato plant offer from various vendors.
A long list of homes for sale with prices across Pearl St Rose St East River Ave Fulton St and many other streets. Prices range from 2 200 to 21 000 with multiple properties per street and several blocks included. The ad ends with a note that more homes are available and a prompt to see the agency before buying.
Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock the Smokehouse Giants host the Pocahontas Tigers at Glenwood Park. The game result listed as 11 3 appears as a line item from the same page.
The note hints at fuller information to come once the new equipment becomes operational. It mentions forthcoming details but provides no specifics. The statement underscores anticipation of later commentary once setup is complete.
The Daily Telegraph notes progress on its new printing plant with most changes completed and orders to be handled soon. The sixteen page Coss press will run at thirty thousand newspapers per hour once the remaining piece arrives, placing the plant among the best equipped facilities along the Norfolk and Western railway.
Friends of W. W. Hughes of Strother Hughes Anderson Curd urge him to seek the Republican nomination for judge of the court of appeals. He is praised as one of the ablest lawyers in southern West Virginia and eminently qualified for the position, though no candidacy is confirmed yet.
The marriage of Miss Maoei Cum mings daughter of Mr and Mrs Mathew Cummings of south Bluefield to J T Jennings of this city was solemnized at the Methodist church in Welch with Rev L W Pierce officiating. Miss Cummings a Beaver high school graduate.
The bride, a bookkeeper with Henaker & Elliott Company, gained many friends in her role. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Jennings of Highland Avenue, works in a responsible position with the Norfolk and Western Railway Company in the city.
Mrs. W. A. Bodell visits Cincinnati and many locals guests and travels are listed. Mrs. Walter Dickey of Christiansburg visits Miss Mary Lee Wagner. New baby born to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Cartwright at 210 Frederick Street. Visitors include Mrs. Wade staying with the Hickoks in Christiansburg and others across Radford, Staunton, Roanoke, Huntington, and Chicago.
Editorial urges West Virginia to build paved highways to end rural isolation and brain drain. It argues roads link opportunity, prevent migration of educated youth, and will transform both rural and urban life by reducing poverty and improving social chances.
A state message calls on West Virginians to rally behind a constitutional amendment, arguing good roads are the gateway to social betterment and rural church support. It stresses organization and teamwork to advance the plan for regional renewal and development.
The Presbyterian Church at Bramwell hosted a notable wedding last evening at six o clock celebrating Miss Lucille Latimmers and Mr Heuser. The bride, daughter of W A Langners, is described as attractive. the couple plan to reside in Huntington after a trip to New York and Eastern cities.
President Samuel Breedon announced that St. Louis Nationals refused an offer of 200000 dollars and two players from the New York Nationals for Rogers Hornsby the club's second baseman.
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