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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1922
Page
4
Bluefield area items show Cooks Waiters and hotel help registering for work at Bluefield employment agencies. Florist ads push fresh Lilly of the Valley roses and timely mail orders. Community notices list meetings dances plant sales and charity events with dates and venues across Bluefield and nearby towns.
The funeral for Mrs. Mary Woods Carter of this city was held at Bland Street Methodist church with Rev. S. W. Moore and Rev. P. P. Hasselvander officiating. Music led by the Bland Street choir, with Mrs. Mary Fretwell singing. Interment followed at Walnut Grove cemetery amid floral offerings and out of town visitors including J. L. Taylor, Mrs. Joe Williams, J. B. Willems, and B. R. Williams from nearby towns.
Newman's Orchestra from New York is expected at the Masonic Temple tonight drawing a large Bluefield crowd. The group recently played at Rector's Cafe and are touted to deliver one of the best dances of the year.
Mrs G W Tabor recovers after St Luke's Hospital operation. Mrs Raymond Wolf and daughter Eleanor visit Mrs Russell Ritz in south Bluefield. Mrs W P Camp of Roanoke and Mise Mary Griffith of San Francisco visit Mrs Reynolds on Albemarle Street. Dr and Mrs C A Fasley return from ten day visit to Chatham Virginia.
Police and prohibition agents seized about eight gallons of liquor from the home of P. D. Deshazo at 400 Rogers Street and his garage. Deshazo, T. B. Alley, and R. E. B. Patterson were arrested and jailed for hearing today. Agents included K. L. Taylor Eli Watkins Jerry Akern and Captain R. O. Carter.
Clarence Carroll, a colored taxi driver, was stabbed in the breast by an unknown white man last midnight. He was taken to Lomax Hospital in serious condition after an argument over fare near South Bluefield where the passengers refused to pay. Carroll, who could identify the assailants, did not know their names.
Seven occupants escaped death when their Franklin touring car plunged over a high embankment near Crusher on the Bluefield Princeton road. All sustained only minor injuries. Mr. Coile wrenched back, Mr. Coquille cut above the eye. They were treated at St Luke's Hospital and discharged soon. The party was en route to Oak Grove Inn for a chicken supper.
London June 2 The overseas trade department notes a quick rebound of German commerce with Chile, aided by British capital. Germany arrives as a rival to Britain and the United States as US gains prewar foot trade share. German imports to Chile rise from 52000 pounds in 1919 to 1580000 pounds in 1920 with expectations of further gains.
The body of twelve year old George C Mossor was found at the bottom of an oil tank on the Jewett farm near Wick West Virginia. He had been in the oil about five hours before discovery. The coroner ruled accidental drowning. A note on water use mentions a modern battleship consuming about 8000 gallons daily.
An ad promotes Madam Altreso a palmist who can straighten family and love affairs and advise on business. It invites troubled readers to consult her at Bluefield on Graham Trolley Line, East Graham, Va, stating she knows and will tell you your trouble.
The state road commission granted Carroll R. Woods a permit to establish two motor freight and express lines in the Pocahontas coalfield. Lines Welch to Maybeury and Bluefield to Pocahontas will operate hourly with sixteen passenger buses starting August 15. Freight tracks will be used and service will reach about 75 000 to 80 000 people. Details to be announced after Woods returns.
Washington June 20 Garland E Carr a 31 year old negro was taken into custody by veterans bureau investigators charged with setting fire to the bureau building on the night of June 11 A signed confession was obtained showing he tried to burn the building after failing to obtain satisfaction on a disability claim filed for service.
The writer asserts desserts determine dinner approval and emphasizes careful pastry preparation. The kitchen aims for the best in pastry to enhance the dining experience and provide real pleasure to diners.
Stockholm June 1 Sweden moves toward a national reorganization to provide equal educational opportunities from elementary to university level. Co education of all public schools is planned with girls included in realskola and gymnasium. Early specialization, reduced compulsory subjects, state takeover of most schooling, and near elimination of tuition are proposed with a new lyceum route from elementary to university matriculation. Languages include Latin Greek English French and German. Telegraph Want Ads bring results.
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