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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
8
Public notices include Mercer County Board of Equalization scheduling its annual hearing at the courthouse starting July 5 1916 to address property assessments. Also included are a soldiers benefit vaudeville event in Bluefield and various local notices about flour sales petitions and medical society activities.
Clyde Fitch delivers a bold stage success in The City at the Colonial. The film explores urban lure and lust, as crowded places test the strong and swift, with characters led by George Rand Jr and his sister facing the sins of the fathers in the crucible of the great town.
The luxury yacht Blanche King, owned by a Catalina Islands family, headlines scenes for The Yankee Girl with Avalon bay and Catalina shore as backdrops. Also today a Presbyterian church ladies meeting at Sara Bowen’s home to prepare for a bazaar. Scouts Troop II Bluefield WV convenes at the high school at 1 30 p m. Several brief personal notices list births travels and local visits.
Critically ill condition reported for Mrs. W. K. Bourne of Halifax street after admission to St Luke's Hospital yesterday for typhoid fever treatment.
Press Wing and Little Bertha enter pacing and trotting events at the Roanoke fair grounds three day meet starting Saturday. Other stables arrive today and tomorrow as track officials hire Joe Hannah as starter to eliminate delays and ensure smooth racing action. Hannah is a Roanoke businessman known in racing circles and has refereed local wrestling matches in recent years.
A wartime relief appeal reports low activity for the fund aiding families of private soldiers from Camp Kanawha. Captain Clifton L. Bailey urges Bluefield residents to contribute, noting the need to support dependents as the fund totals 113.99 after recent gifts from Loyal Order of Moose and Boy Scout band along with provisions.
Officer H B Walters served with ten warrants yesterday as the trial before Police Judge Akers was set for 9 am. The defendant claims no ownership, only acting as agent. City attorney argues agents share liability with owners and more warrants will follow for other property owners and agents.
A Syrian driver S A Hammed lost control while turning and went over a ten foot stone wall opposite the Catzen shoe store in Clarke. He was not hurt though drenched. car sustained little damage. Citizens seek a medal for B C Stuart who saved a colored girl from drowning. Keystone raid nets whiskey and arrests. Civic League to award free lime pickup.
The twelve month old baby of Mr and Mrs Schofield continues in Personals. Mrs A K Parker and son returned yesterday from a visit to Williamson. Mrs L D Williams of Pittsylvania county Virginia visits Mrs T Goode. Mrs L G Toney visits friends in Roanoke.
W J Oliver a railroad engineer at 511 Highland avenue Bluefield used Doan's Kidney Pills for backache caused by kidney issues. He reports relief after use and continued occasional benefit, noting many railroad workers rely on the remedy. Price 50 cents at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Robert Snyder a 35 year old African American resident of Franklin county Virginia was arrested by A J Baldwin of Baldwin Felts Detective Agency and jailed in Bluefield for complicity in the Raleigh county riot where three were killed and two wounded Snyder claims to have been at Winding Gulf during the night of the shooting but not part of the mob He will likely be taken to Beckley today.
The Lewis-Oliver Players close Uncle Tom's Cabin tonight at the Elks opera house with strong financial and artistic success. Little Dixie Perry shines as Eva and Lanky Taylor impressed as Marks the lawyer amid a large cast. The company plans next Saturday's performance of The Devil as a Bluefield band testimonial.
John Watson of this city to wed Miss Lucille Meador of Athens at 7 30 this morning in Athens. After the ceremony they will travel to this city to depart for a honeymoon trip to eastern cities. Miss Meador is daughter of Attorney and Mrs Alexander Meador of Athens and sister of Mrs J B Per fater of Lee Street this city.
Recently graduated from Concord Normal school, Mr Watson has been in the employ of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company here as clerk for some time. The couple will make their home in this city.
An advertisement promotes cooling treats at White Pharmacy in the interior department. It invites customers to sample delicious flavors at fountain prices, claiming no other place offers better refreshments with the same value. The message repeats the store name and contact number 40-162.
Troop II Bluefield led by Scoutmaster Williams plans a two week August camp. To fund tents and equipment, Rex theatre will host a charity ticket sale on Friday. selling 1 200 tickets aims to raise funds. Scouts in uniform will canvass homes and businesses with 1 200 tickets to sell.
Norfolk and Western railway workers who belong to military organizations called to the colors by President Wilson will be granted leaves of absence and their positions held open. The circular issued by President L K Johnson directs employers to note mobilization calls and ensure prompt response by all men employed who are members of such organizations.
The document states that within feasible limits and without hindering railroad service, which is a government requirement, an employee will be granted leave of absence and kept position open until honorably relieved, preserving standing with the company. It emphasizes adjunction to government duty and company approval.
Interest grows as seven local men enter their trotting horses for the spring fair and race meet. All entries will be driven by owners or amateur drivers, making the event a highlight. On Saturday they compete in buggy relay style ahead of the main cart horse feature on the fourth. Entrants include Hudgins Morton Lazenby Sublette Lemley Whitlow and John.
City officials launched a campaign to compel sewer connections, issuing numerous warrants. Assistant Health Officer Barrett, authorized by the city council, leads enforcement against noncompliant individuals, with the first case to be tried against E. T. Oliver.
Four thousand two hundred plant species serve commercial purposes and among them one hundred twenty are utilized for perfume production.
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