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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1917
Page
2
A patchwork column lists plant sales, florists, and ads for households and services. Bluefield market updates promote fresh produce, meats, and fruit. The page notes a telephone directory change, coal prices, monogram services, monogram letters, and a call for cash coal sales. It reports civic events, a Red Cross concert, naturalization, and local notices.
A regular meeting of the Royal Lodge at Hayat Moose House Sunday afternoon saw a donation of fifty dollars to the American Red Cross Society. The event marked the lodge as the first fraternal organization in the city to contribute.
Egge lston Springs Hotel sits on the main lines of Norfolk and Western and Virginian Railways with no back drives. Guests may view New River scenery and enjoy popular amusements and White Sulphur Springs. The management invites correspondence.
Due to the continued absence of Dr W Slusher the instructor gives to enlist in Navy. Cliver Fortver a pharmacist for years with Central Pharmacy left Sunday for Roanoke to enlist in the United States Navy. He will be succeeded by C K Perry a Richmond College graduate. Red Cross gathering to be held at Mrs W S Ripley Raleigh terrace tonight for sub division No 6. Mrs E L Carter and family express thanks for kindness after the loss of husband and father.
Beaver Lodge No 204 Knights of Pythias calls all members to a regular lodge meeting at Red Men's Hall this evening with work for all ranks and candidates due by 8 15. W C T U holds a meeting tomorrow at 8 p m in Mrs F W Udy s Fourth street home with a brief business session and a social period. The note ends with thanks from Mrs George P White and children for support after a bereavement and reports on a honeymoon leave for C M Woodyard and bride Willie French, married in Bristol last week, visiting eastern cities later.
Hallie Gilbert left last night for Charlottesville Virginia to prepare for entering the University of Virginia for the coming school year.
Gary Branch of the American Red Cross reports new war fund subscriptions totaling 655 dollars. Howard N. Ravenson pays 130 dollars while Powhatan Coal and Coke Co, Elkridge Coal & Coke Co, Eureka Coal & Coke Co, Lynchburg Coal & Coke Co, and Mohawk Coal Co donate 100 dollars each. Fortune Hunter Coal Co contributes 25 dollars.
Mr and Mrs A M Horn express gratitude for condolences and floral offerings after their son Clyde illness and passing. The Hind Cross first aid class is postponed until further notice.
Rheuma, sold by White Pharmacy and Central Pharmacy, claimed to relieve rheumatism faster and more lasting than costly remedies. A physician purportedly endorses its formula as advanced and distinct from usual treatments. An odd, garbled note follows about injections and insect gases, adding no clear factual support.
Funeral service for the late Mayor K J G Carter was held at Grace Methodist Church with one of the largest crowds in the city. The service was led by multiple ministers, followed by interment at Walnut Grove cemetery. Pallbearers and floral tributes came from across the state, reflecting wide regard for the mayor.
A sizable Bluefield audience attended a Sunday mass meeting at the opera house under Salvation Army and Binfield Civic Club auspices. Major Mabie substituted for the absent Major Widgery, praising Civic Club charity work and the district nurse, day nursery, and hospital wards.
An old medical note suggests a patient should consult a physician for symptoms of biliousness, constipation, headaches, loss of appetite, and restlessness with a coated tongue. It mentions Calomel as a treatment course for stomach and liver issues.
Advert for tablets claiming they perform all CALOMEL does without salivation or next day illness. Promises safety and gentleness with a money back guarantee if dissatisfied. Sold by all druggists with end of day notation.
The report details Henry Milano’s fall and reform after Salvation Army intervention, praising the army’s impact as a powerful force in business. Captain Frazee discusses aid to 98 families since January and 43 children placed in homes, with three hundred local kids needing better surroundings. A Treewill offering raised 2328, amid musical numbers by Miss Greiser and Miss Robbing, and guitar duets by two home residents.
Trigg Tabor, who underwent a second operation after an accidental foot wound, is recovering in Welch Hospital. A year ago he shot his foot, leading to amputation at the toe, then a later operation due to nonhealing and infection. The McDowell Woman's Club plans a board party to raise funds for the Welch Red Cross war effort, charging fifty cents per person for ice cream and cake, with invites extended to all. those not playing cards may attend for refreshments.
The West Virginia second regiment band from Charleston performed a free concert and drills on the children's playground in Welch at six o'clock, followed by an 8:50 p m concert in the skating rink. An admission fee of twenty five cents was charged for the second show. Proceeds benefited Red Cross work.
J M Vest, once a Welch resident now a Logan coal businessman, visits Welch. His investments have been very successful, and he is presently ranked among Logan County's wealthiest men.
Mr Kersey who recently left to join the navy has returned and will be subject to call. He passed a successful examination and was enlisted as a member of the hospital corps and will stay on Uncle Sam's payroll while here, working in the county clerk's office. Mr Sawyer injured in a truck wreck involving guards and sixteen prisoners is improving and hoped to recover fully. Red Cross Campaign aims to raise ten thousand dollars for Me-
Dowell county begins a Red Cross enrollment at Welch drug store with town women leading the effort to enroll every citizen. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Kyle report signs of improvement from their health trip through New York state Ohio and Virginia, and friends hope for Mr. Kyle's full recovery.
Ruth Eleanor Kruger, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Kruger, died yesterday morning. Remains were taken to Pocahontas yesterday afternoon with several friends for interment. The parents extend deepest sympathy through these columns.
Dr and Mrs 3S J Kell and child returned from a Baltimore trip in a Maxwell limousine purchased during the journey. James A Hinchee went to Detroit to visit Mrs Hinchee. Miriam Leckie left for Seaside Park N J to join Hiawatha Camp for a few weeks. Esther Bryant of Pittsburg also left after visiting. Mr and Mrs B Hampton Gray and children Nellie and B Hampton Jr enjoyed a day trip to Pinnacle Mountain area.
In ancient Tyre the city earned fame for its purple dye production renowned across regions and tied to royal trade. Merchants and craftspeople supplied the famed color to rulers, fueling commerce and prestige in historic Mediterranean markets.
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