City News and Public Notices from Bluefield
Bluefield items include Mercer County board of equalization meeting starting July 5 1916 at the courthouse to hear 1916 property assessments. Also charity vaudeville and film benefit for soldiers wives and children at Bluefield Airdome Theatre with ten cent admission and 9 am ticket sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalization and Review of
Mercer County
Court House
Lowery G. Bowling
Bluefield
Airdome
Salvation Army
Injuries Not Serious After Hammer Strike Incident
Herbert Rash son of William Rash narrowly escaped serious injury Monday morning when struck by a hammer fallen from a telephone pole. The close call prompted a check of pole maintenance and safety measures in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Rash
Wm. Rash
Local residents and visitors noted in city pages
Born to Mr and Mrs BE L Shuff flebarger a son. Porn to Mr and Mrs M C Mc Neer a daughter Calvin Shockey of Mannering spent yesterday in the city. Mr and Mrs M L Castrigan of Gary are among visitors to the city. Dr Boyd of Oikvale was in the city yesterday on professional business. W F Hannan of Tazewell is in the city on business. R Lynch of Lebanon a well known former Bluefielder is in the city on business. Mrs M L Baum left yesterday for Petersburg and Norfolk. Mrs Jesse Gilpin left for Abingdon Va to visit relatives. Mrs W O F Franklin and her sons have returned from a visit to Ceredo. Dr J T Neel, graduate of the Medical College of Virginia, arrived for a short stay en route to Shriver Mill Va. Joe Matz of Pocahontas returned home. Matz has been at St Luke s Hospital after an operation. Miss Mattie Effinger, nurse at St Luke s Hospital, returns from Blacksburg where she spent vacation with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. L. Shuffflebarger
Wond
M. C. McNeer
Calvin Shockey
Mannering
M. L. Castrigan
Gary
Dr. Boyd
Oikvale
W. F. Hannan
Tazewell
Ceredo
J.T. Neel
Medical College of Virginia
Shriver Mill
Joe Matz
Pocahontas
Mrr. Matz
St. Luke's Hospital
Miss Mattie Effinger
Blacksburg
Play Proves Success at Elks Opera House
The Lewis-Oliver Players close Uncle Tom's Cabin tonight at the Elks opera house. It has been a financial and artistic success with many special features and strong cast performances including Eve played by Little Dixie Perry and Marks by Lanky Taylor. The company plans a benefit performance of The Devil next Saturday for the Bluefield band.
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Lewis-Oliver
Elks Opera House
Little Dixie Perry
Eve
Lanky Taylor
Marks
Jack Lewis
Miss Grandin
Bluefield
Meador-Watson Couple to Wed in Athens
John Watson Meador of this city and Miss Lucile Meador of Athens will wed at 7 30 this morning at the bridge parents home in Athens. After the ceremony they will motor here to board a train for a honeymoon tour of eastern cities. Miss Meador is the daughter of Attorney and Mrs Alexander Meador of Athens and sister of Mrs H B Per earlier of Lee street.
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John Watson
Lucile Meador
Athens
Miss Meador
Alexander Meador
H. B. Perfater
Lee Street
Local horses enter for three day spring fair and meet
Press Wing and Little Bertha will race at the Roanoke fairgrounds meet starting Saturday. Hoge Mason owns both horses and other stables are due to arrive today and tomorrow. Joe Hannah of Roanoke will starter the racing events, bringing his reputation from Virginia racing circles and Roanoke wrestling referee roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Wing
Hoge Mason
Little Bertha
the Fair Association
Joe Hannah
Roanoke
Hannah
Virginia
Soldier Boys Worry About Their Families
The fund for the aid of needy families of soldiers was slow yesterday but expected to gain support today. Captain Clifton L Bailey of Company L writes from Camp Kanawha praising Bluefield efforts and urging more contributions to cover dependents, listing prior receipts totaling 113.99 including 101.25 previously acknowledged and 10 from Loyal Order of Moose.
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Daily Telegraph
Camp Kanawha
Hugh Ike Shott
Bluefield
W. Va
Deir Mr. Shott
Company L
Clifton L. Bailey
Co. L
Order of Moose
Agent stands accused as warrants issued for property owners
Officer Walters served ten warrants yesterday and more are expected today as the trial opens before Police Judge Akers at 9. The defendant contends he merely acts as agent for the property, while the city attorney argues agents share liability with owners.
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Walters
Akers
Car Plunges Over Wall in Northfork Incident
A Syrian driver S. A. Hammed attempted a turn yesterday and went over a ten foot stone wall opposite the Catzen shoe store in Clarke. He escaped unharmed with a ducking and little car damage. Citizens push to award 8. C. Stuart a medal for rescuing a little girl from drowning aboard Sunday.
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S.A. Hammed
Catzen
Clarke
Northfork
8. C. Stuart
Civic League Gives Lime Free for Cleaning Premises
The Civic League offers free lime to residents who will clean their premises, encouraging community effort and sanitation.
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Civic League
Keystone Raid Nets Whiskey Seizures and Arrests
Keystone police raided Monday night seizing several lots of whiskey and making multiple arrests. Authorities report continued actions against illegal alcohol activity in the area.
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Keystone
Baby Continues Hl in Personal Notices
The twelve month old baby of Mr and Mrs Schofield still continues in Personal Notices. Mrs AK Parker and son returned yesterday from a visit to Williamson. Mrs LD Williams of Pittsylvania county Virginia is visiting Mrs T Goode. Mrs LG Toney is visiting friends in Roanoke.
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Mrs. Schofield
A. K. Parker and Son
Williamson
L. D. Williams
Pittsylvania County
Accused of Complicity in Winding Gulf Shooting
Robert Snyder a 35 year old resident of Franklin County Virginia was arrested at Winding Gulf and held in Bluefield city jail for complicity in the Raleigh county riot in which three people were killed and two injured. He claims he was at Winding Gulf the night of the shooting and not part of the mob.
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Robert Snyder
Franklin County
Bluefield
A. H. Baldwin
Baldwin- Felts Detective Agency
Raleigh County
Snyder
Winding Gulf
Beckley
Winding Gulf Colliery Co
Boy Scouts Plan Two Weeks Camp Fundraiser
Bluefield Troop 2 led by Scoutmaster Williams organizes a two week August camp. They will sell 1 200 tickets at the Rex theatre to raise funds for tents and equipment and plan a house to house canvass with scouts in uniform calling on residents to buy tickets.
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Boy Scout Institution
Bluefield
Williams
Wehrle
Rex Theatre
Local Couple Wed After Concord Normal Graduate
Recently graduated from Concord Normal School, Mr Watson has served as a clerk with the Norfolk and Western Railway Company. The couple will establish their home in this city.
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Concord Normal School
Watson
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Leave of Absence and Jobs Held Open for Mobilized Railway Reserves
Norfolk and Western railway employees who are members of military organizations called to service on the Mexican border will have leaves of absence with their positions held open without loss of standing. The circular, issued by President L. E. Johnson, instructs employers to notify eligible workers to respond promptly to mobilization under the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western Railway
Wilson
L. E. Johnson
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Delicious new ice flavors at White Ph fountain
A playful ad touts cooling treats in the interior department offering delicately flavored ices and ice cream. It invites readers to visit the White Ph fountain, claiming no other place offers the same selection at the same price.
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Interior Department
Leave of absence promise for railroad workers in government service
The message states that within feasible bounds and without crippling railroad service, workers on government duty will receive leave of absence with their position held open until honorably relieved. No loss of standing with the company is to occur.
Seven Local Horses Entered for Spring Fair Trotting
Interest in the trotting race at the spring fair and race meet grows as seven local men have entered their horses. Each horse will be driven by the owner or a local amateur, promising a keen event. The feature on the fourth will be the local race with horses pulling carts. Entered: Messrs Hudgins Morton Lazenby Sublette Lemley Whitlow and John-.
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Carty
Messrs
Hudgins
Morton
Lazenby
Sublette
Lemley
Whitlow
John
Warrants Issued Over Sewer Connection Compliance
City officials launched a campaign to compel sewer connections. Assistant Health Officer Barrett authorized by the city council sworn warrants against noncompliers. The first case in court is the city versus E. T. Oliver.
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Barrett
E. T. Oliver
Bluefield Kidney Pains Relieved by Doan's Pills
A Bluefield railroad engineer, W. Oliver of 511 Highland avenue, reports backache relief after taking Doan's Kidney Pills. He says kidney issues caused dull back pain and that the pills helped restore normal function. He continues occasional use with consistent results. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Bluefield
Dean
W. &. Oliver
Highland Avenue
Doan
Plant species used commercially and perfume use
Four thousand two hundred plant species serve commercial purposes and about one hundred twenty are used for perfumes.
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Easley-Penn Drug Co
Jersey
Haff, Andrews & Thomas Co
Washington Post
New York World
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Roanoke Evening World-News
Baltimore Sun
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Altamont Cigar
Jim Poone
J. Arthur Weller
Cincinnati
Francisco Villa
Serie M
Junio
Clyde Fitch
George Rand, Jr
Blanche King
Catalina Islands
Pacific
Bay of Avalon
Catalina Shore
New Rex
The
Presbyterian Church
Sara Bowen
Boy Scouts of America
Ben H. Williams
Rash
Clinchfield Extract Company
St. Paul
Grace Methodist Church
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Pine Grove
Arthur Evans
Princeton
Major Ridley
Medical Society
KE. H. Thompson
Radford
Southwest Virginia Medical Society
W. K.bourne
Halifax Street
St Luke's Hospital
Chas. M. Stieff
Main Street
Lynchburg
Honaker
Bluefield, W. VA
Bluefield's Best Theatre
TOON
Thurlow Bergen
Rodger Bresneham
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
New York
Indiana
Michigan
P. O. Box
Pittsburg
Cam
Northfork News
Opera House
Lublin
Myra
Jean Sothern
Howard Estabrook
Gulf
Nies
Mob
Alexander Cut Folwer
BOY Scouts
Rex
Bluefield Normal and Business College
W. H. Cunningham
Bluefield Avenue
Tyler Street
P. O
Norfolk and Western
Bluefield Taxi CO
E. F. McKinney Watchmaker
Henry Rodgin Co
Crystal Shoe Shine Parlor & Hat Hospital Company
Princeton Ave
Motley’s Pool Parlor
Albert’s
Barber Shop
Lettle Goodwin
the Yankee Girl
Isadore Cohen
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