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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1916

Page

7

Three Automobiles Go Over Embankment Near Lurich

Three cars slipped on a wet curve near Lurich and plunged down a twenty foot embankment into the New River. Charles Brown of Bluefield sustained injuries and was taken to a hospital. the Cadillac, Maxwell, and Mitchell were damaged, with drivers escaping or injured as a washout on a sharp curve caused loss of control.

Lurich New River Charles Kent Bluefield Charles Brown Tazewell Maxwell Ken Mitchell Mr. Kent the Brown Kent Cadillac

County Clerk Announces License Fees And Delays

The county clerk warns applicants to file early for licenses effective July 1 and lists principal licenses with their costs plus clerks fees. He notes frequent errors from applicants misreporting amounts cause delays, and explains hotel and restaurant license calculations and special approvals.

Grand and Petit Jury Lists for July Term

The grand jury will sit July 3 and the petit jury July 10. Names include Hubbard and Lilly of Camp Creek, Pennington of Potteroy, Elmore of Ingleside, Thompson of Eigood, Davis of Gardner, and many Princeton and Bluefield residents. Prosecutor Sutton issued 75 to 100 witness summons. July docket around 150 cases. Also notes on hospital patients, a mail crane test, and two marriage licenses.

Grand Jury P. A. Hubbard Camp Creek Joseph Lilly C. V. Pennington Potteroy R. F. Lilly Athens Allen Cook Lerona W. Mills Princeton Fr. W. Elmore Ingleside Charles W. Thompson Eigood James W Davis Gardner Montreville Lusk Spanishburg G. P. Walker Matoaka Ben W. Parker Rock Geo W. Francisco Bluefield J. 8 Hall Russell Shrader Littlesburg T. L. Faulkner New Hope Petit Jury A. J. Oxley Pearis Bailey Obe Belcher R. L. Arrington Duhring Robert Harman S. B. McKinney Lashmeet Charles Hubbard W. B. Sanders D. R Day Kegley Ed. Wimmer Ebb Reed Cole Hatfield A. F E. Bruce Hatcher A. C. Underwood Rush Akers Springton J B. Neal Wilburn Mabe Mannering Wade Bailey Kemp Smith Ada F. A. Bolin Edward Gott A. L. Bowling Ali W. Lilly Dunns Nathaniel Hager Truefield S. M Bennett D. K W. H Overholt W. N. Lilly Bud Hubbard J. B. Meador Eractus Basham Flat Top C. A. Bailey Ote Perdue Brush Fork Grover Shumate R. M Blankenship Ernest Cooper Fred Johnston Sutton Grand Petit Juries Karnes

Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Health Aid

An advertisement warns against calomel and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safer, harmless alternative. The caller claims the product won’t salivate and can be given to children, urging readers to ask druggists for a 50 cent bottle and to report positive results.

Dodson

Reputation Built on a Rog Reputation

Vitalae's standing rests on public confidence with many Bluefield residents praising its use for nervousness sleeplessness stomach trouble and chronic constipation. Each bottle carries a money back guarantee if no benefit. Bluefield agencies White and Central Pharmacy Welch Drug Co Welch and Northfork Drug Co Northfork.

Vitalae Bluefield White and Central Pharmacy Welch Welch Drug Co Northfork Northfork Larug Co

Norfolk and Western Sets New Coal Movement High

The Norfolk and Western system is set for a third place finish in the year end rankings of major coal carriers. Last year it trailed the Baltimore and Ohio, which shows rising tonnage this year with over one million tons more than the first half of last year. Labor unrest eases in N and W fields while May exports stalled by ship shortages, but more vessels bound for American ports promise improved tonnage. Cuba leads as South and Central American buyers dominate exports aside from Italy.

Norfolk and Western Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Italy America Cuba

Suffrage Groups Denounce Democratic Platform Inadequate

In St Louis on June 16 leaders of the Woman's Party and the National American Woman Suffrage Association denounced the Democratic platform as inadequate and vowed to press for a constitutional amendment in Congress. Miss Ann Martin said they would return to Washington quickly and push for action before adjournment or face further campaign action.

St. Louis Woman's Party National American Woman Suffrage Association Congress Washington

Bourse Adopts Plan to Restrict Circulation

Berlin officials report the Berlin Bourse has outlined a plan to restrict circulation. The move, backed by the government and major banks, aims to curb wartime wild speculation jeopardizing the money market. It notes over 100000 workers in American silk mills and related industries.

Bourse Berlin

Cham berlain's Cholera Remedy Promoted For Digestive Ailments

The ad praises Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as unsurpassed for cholera and diarrhea. It claims one or two doses stop the attack, is easy to take, contains no astringent, and leaves bowels in a natural condition. Obtainable everywhere.

Chamberlain

We call and deliver promptly Virginia Laundry Ma

Virginia Laundry Ma is noted for prompt call and delivery services. The record highlights efficient communication and reliable handling of orders with quick response times.

Virginia Laundry

City Celebrates State Birthday at Country Club

Graham Mayor R B Williamson will deliver a message from Mother Virginia with a greeting from Governor Stuart. D E French will speak on Bluefield and Bernard McClaugherty covers West Virginia's Yesterday Today and Tomorrow. Judge Ritz is toastmaster as Bluefield extends greetings to Charleston and the state.

R. B. Williamson Graham Virginia Stuart D. E. French Bluefield Bernard McClaugherty West Virginia Harold A. Ritz Charleston Fred W. Udy Chamber of Commerce

Half Million Strike Ballots To Be Printed

New York June 16 500 000 strike ballots ordered printed today by four railroad Brotherhoods after failing to reach a wage and hour agreement with railroads. Ballots to be delivered tomorrow for voter distribution. Leaders expect over 85 percent approval of a general strike if necessary while urging mediation under the Newlands act.

New York

Mother of Marian Lambert Takes Stand in Orpet Trial

Mrs. Frank Lambert testified at the William Orpet murder trial in Waukegan detailing Marian Lambert’s sunny nature before her February death. Toxicologists discussed whether cyanide was ingested dissolved, and questions arose about evidence on Marian’s coat and timing of tests.

Waukegan Ill Frank Lambert Marian Lambert Lake Forest Helm’s Woods William Orpet University of Wisconsin Josephine Davis Marian Helm’s Wood Ralph W. Webster William E. McNally Fred I. Wenban Wilson Frankland Walter Sales Albert Hotman Helm's Woods Wenban Webster

Hitchcock Not Candidate for National Chairman

New York. Frank H. Hitchcock returned from Wisconsin and stated he is not a candidate for the Republican national committee chairmanship. He urged a campaign committee including Progressive and Republican leaders to unite voters of both party wings behind the nominee, likely Hughes. Hitchcock plans a trip to Boston for Harvard class reunion.

New York Frank H. Hitchcock Wisconsin Chicago Republican National Committee Mr. Hughes Hitchcock Boston Harvard

Chamberlain's Tablets Popular Gentle Laxatives

The article notes a shift from harsh cathartics to mild laxatives like Chamberlain's Taolets. It claims the tablets provide natural relief, strengthen the stomach, and improve digestion, with availability everywhere from Tuesday to Saturday.

Chamberlain

Fire Alarm Signals From Central Station and City Posts

Fire alarm signals reported from Central Station at Pulaski Street and from City Hall locations including Princeton Avenue Russell Street Bluefield Avenue Mercer Street and various cross streets. The Militia Call indicates a hurricane alarm and alarms were sent from Central Station.

City Hall Princeton Avenue Russell St Biuefield Avenue Mercer St Bluefield Ave Sublette & Barnes Bluefield Avenue Thomas Chestnut Spruce St Poplar St Raleigh Street Federal Avenue Naligh Stewart Keese Marshall Alleon Powell Milaski Park Streets Bland Jones Williams Blind Ellis North South Jefferson Streets Pen Mar Frederick Iddle Adams Ronoke and Clark Streets Norfolk and Western Hardy Orange Binefield Ave Midway Henry and Greenbrier Uipper

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Verson Burt Calilac Woo Dr. Kent SA License Ple Soos Dowling Binefield Biuefield A. D. Lees Huntington Horlick’s Malte Vy Nake Horlick Deena Wis U.9 VW. H. Harry & Co Mercer Healing Springs R. G. Meador Prop W. VA J. H. Mulford Mer Lan REX Boyd Chambers Princeton Hospital Elsie Bradberry Bradberry Ann Livesay Virginian Robert R. Ford Circuit Court Jules Sanders & Crockett Russell S. Ritz Jesse N. Smith Baileysville Cleo B. Massie Thomas L. Bryant Emma Moran Algonquin Helen Swedblom Hoquiam Virginia Laundry Co Buili Railroads Cornell Keys Planing Mills CO Graham, VA Virginian Supply CO Princeton, W. VA IAD ES Outfitters Tip Top S. S. Davis Pocahontas Central Station Pulaski Street Tele
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