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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
2
City notes urge careful shopping and reading advertisements to dress well on a limited income. Other items report Virginia contract awards for track extension, a Tazewell excursion, revival work in Wytheville, a booze related crime arrest, Clara Edmunds’ hospital discharge, strike witness summons in Charleston, and Kathleen Browning’s return from Asheville YWCA session.
Harry Preston Wilson and Florence Leslie Kesley wed at Mrs J W Lillis Roanoke on June 7 and arrived in the city to begin home life. Virginian Awards Contract railroad contractor G W Bell engaged in several Virginian railroad projects on the east end of its line was a vis-
Newt Hickman remains jailed on a charge of shooting Dorothy Craig at her Lawson street home. His trial is delayed until the injured woman can leave Dr. Lomax’s hospital. George Roebuck travels to Richmond to seek a publisher for his new play. Corporal Layne and Private Owens of the local recruiting station tour coal towns to recruit and post notices.
Mrs A F Gillespie thanks friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of her husband A K Gillespie. Also for rent front room three minutes from depot, gentleman preferred. Address Room care Telegraph 31.
Wedding flowers include Lily of the Valley and White Killarney roses. Twenty five thousand Killarney rose plants available for picking this fall. Order early to ensure summer stock. Fallon, florist, Roanoke Virginia.
The Bluefield Cotillion Club held a June 13 1913 dance at the Masonic temple to turn the number thirteen into a symbol of happiness. Miss Lula Jones of Tazewell and W R Dodd led the grand march as thirteen dances preceded a coffee and sandwich intermission and 4 am finish to the gala event.
The notice promotes strictly high grade tobacco sold in Bluefield and Coalfield. Taylor Bros. of Winston-Salem North Carolina guarantees satisfaction or money back. A tomorrows pleased customer is promised for buyers taking home Rich & Ripe today.
A long list of chaperones and paired escorts appears for preparations in multiple towns. Names include Miss Ella Lita, Miss Mary Woolwine, Miss Fannie Kate Gardner, Miss Winnie Suggs, and many others with chaperones such as Mrs. J. W. Shirey and Mrs. W. S. Becker.
Ernest Fizer, son of Mr and Mrs Geo Fizer, of Davidson street, was tried before Squire Chambers yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock on a war claim. The warrant was dismissed.
A jury found Ernest Fizer not guilty of incorrigibility in a case arising from an accidental 22 rifle shooting of Masino’s five year old son Dominick last Friday. Prosecutor George L. Dillard and defense attorney John R. Dillard led witnesses in a crowded courtroom with lively objections from both sides.
A WV legislative act abolishing common drinking cups in public places and vessels raises questions among merchants and lawyers. The piece notes hardships, mentions limited water access, and compares the policy to creating human camels. It also reports a slowdown in marriage licenses amid political猜 uncertainty.
The Virginian notes payday fell short of regional and local averages with a near strike on Winding Gulf cited as a cause. Miners are reportedly returning to work but tensions with operators linger, and a Mercer Street minstrel show disappoints audiences.
The correspondent misreported that colored people would not participate. The colored people in this county are urged to join the Friday parade with a prominent local leader in charge of arrangements. Special plans include participation by colored school children on Friday June 26.
Welch circles toil in gala attire as town readies a Friday jubilee. A Gary Hungarian band of fifteen, led by John Kuachta, will headline the event, with decor still going up despite Monday’s rain.
Dr T C Green, recent veterinary graduate, has located in Welch and will work with liveryman J T Eddins. He recently treated several horses with pink eye in Welch, a disease that caused deaths before his arrival.
Telegraph report notes Johnson, Polen & Herndon bought a large Woodman’s Addition plot from Frank Anderson. On word received yesterday, Mrs. Laura E. Fink holds a fourth interest, doing the deal through her involvement.
T J Murphy resigns as hotel clerk effective July 1 and will be replaced by J Walter Murphy who will serve as clerk until the fall term of public schools opens when he will take charge of a school. Paul Gilmore will not appear until the 21st and will perform in The Havoc. Presbyterians begin building a manse on their Woodmont lot.
To keep his eyes bandaged, which is a handicap. Mr and Mrs John D Sowers of Landgraff were Welch visitors yesterday. Sam Polen has resigned from Hutson Brothers to pursue real estate. Pauline Eaton who managed the Hub Store millinery department leaves for the summer vacation traveling from Welch to Atlantic City.
C M Winfrey was arrested on a humane officer warrant for working a horse with two large sores on its collar bone. The horse was taken to a city stable. the warrant was dismissed after Winfrey promised care. Judge Gollehon pledged city action to enforce horse welfare and fines for damaged animals.
James G. Litz of the Litz Children's Home announced preparations for a dairy. A herd of about twenty five cows is planned with potential donations. He hopes to operate within a month, aided by a fine pasture and a favorable corn crop for winter feed.
West End Grocery Co. trustee urges prompt settlement of all accounts and requires claimants to file full statements with affidavits and proofs for inclusion in final disbursements. W. H. Wade, Trustee.
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