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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
5
The Graham Daily News reports council opposition to the under ground crossing project amid fears of property damage near the excavation site. A West Graham councilman defends proceeding with estimates due and pledges lawful handling of any damage.
1912 era preview describes a roller skating act with geome grey comedy and wing dance performances never seen locally. Matinees daily at 3:30 p m with ten cent admission. Evening shows at 7:30 and 9:15 feature two seating levels: lower floor twenty cents and balcony ten cents. Family outing at the Elks' opera house.
Graham Bay group led by Jack and Rogs Graham and guest David Baken return from Cove Creek after days of hunting and fishing. Emily Graham joins them as rangers and locals share hospitality and stories of trout in Cove Creek and nearby mountain scenery.
Heavy rainfall caused flooding along the Bluestone Valley and in west Graham. The Bluestone River rose high, washing away road sections and damaging gardens and a new macadamized street. J P Cameron’s premises flooded, fifty young chickens drowned, incubator ruined, and fruit spoiled. Neighbors reported additional minor flood damage. Heath improved. Mrs. W F Soule returned to Graham in improving health. he works for Appalachian Power Company.
A Wednesday night freshet caused the McMullin mill dam on Bluestone to fail, flooding the area as farmers report a sudden rise in the Bluestone River. Milk houses were washed away and water damage spread through the vicinity.
A quirky historical note describes Nathina’s scoop about a farmer at Monster Bay facing trouble and meeting Teddy on advice. The tale mentions Roosevelt, a large drink of water, and a long life spanning a century.
At the Elks opera house a two reel program featured Nick and Ida Russell with rick piano playing and character changes. Russell impressed with imitations and boxing glove antics while Ida Russell impressed in character changes and song. Faust offered songs and monologues with a strong dark voice and a novel choir boy finish. Marcus and Gartella provided the comedy end with one performer in straight and the other in black.
Local roundup lists J F Johnson and family returning from Cincinnati while Mrs C M Kyle and son Dodge plan a two month tour of Virginia and Pennsylvania. Several officials and visitors from Charleston, Parkersburg, Bluefield, and Cincinnati appear in town, with upcoming church services announced by Rev E Clark and Rev George H Gilmer.
Record notes additions and acknowledgments of contributions. Mentions sums of $16,291.54 and $16,406.54 with names W J Ricards G P Hadesty and at Wilkes Barre Pa National Packing Co Welch. Includes references to subscriptions acknowledged but not received and earlier contributions since last report.
An article urges early training for regular bowel habits to prevent constipation which worsens in heat. It touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative, notes its lack of narcotics, and claims it aids digestion and reduces summer diarrhoea. A free trial bottle offer is advertised from Monticello Illinois. It also mentions the Fidelity Bank building sale at 10:20 Saturday morning and Violet Cream on sale at White Pharmacy.
Princeton hosts a doubleheader with Pulaski. Peery pitches a 6 hitter in game one won 6 to 0, Seagle and Smith for Pulaski. Second game tied 6 to 6 when called for rain in the ninth. New road to connect Simmons Creek to McDowell line approved. Marriage licenses issued for local couples. Chancery suits filed. several locals noted in attendance and visits.
From the Washington Star, taft victory grounds comfort at the White House as Republican leaders urge discussion of the convention and future plans. Taft is said to be secure in re election while party figures meet with the president about strategy and party leadership.
A vintage drug store advertisement touts Perspino underarm shields as a no stain, no irritation powder pad system for arm pits. It promises fresh comfortable wear and no dye transfer with a money back guarantee. Sold at druggists for 26 cents a box or by mail from Perspo Uo Chicago.
The president’s private secretary C D Hilles will chair the committee organizing the presidential campaign. Vir McKinley praises him as an excellent choice and notes Hilles has done meaningful work recently. Roosevelt remains unlikely to be nominated in Chicago and New York support for Taft is strong.
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