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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
5
An advertisement touts Tak-A-Tonic as the key to strong blood and relief from chronic constipation loss of appetite and nervousness. It claims quick results and broad use in Bluefield and Princeton drug stores with June 28 1916 attribution from the Princeton Bureau Bluefield Telegraph.
American cavalry and posses pursued bandits accused of crossing from Mexico to attack a ranch 35 miles southwest of Hachita New Mexico, killing ranch owner William Parker and his wife. Raiders drove off stock and horses as paramilitary pursuit began from multiple outposts and local communities.
Half of Illinois state troops, about 12 000 men, have been mustered into federal service. Regiments and batteries are in the federal fold with staff and medical officers. Rail facilities are being arranged to move the troops to the border, with orders due tonight or tomorrow.
A rancher reports 30 to 40 Mexican prisoners were moved to an American camp at Colonia Dublan on Monday afternoon in motor trucks from the Carrizal direction. Military officials say no confirmed engagement along the Rio Santa Maria, while the Eleventh Cavalry searches the region for Carrizal survivors.
The Minnesota Music Teachers Association opened its annual convention in Owatonna Minnesota on June 27 and will run through Friday. The event gathers music educators from across the state for lectures demonstrations and performances.
West Virginia predicts pair Wednesday and Thursday with variable conditions. Virginia forecasts partly cloudy Wednesday and Thursday with light winds and no precipitation expected.
In Mercer county circuit court a decree refers a commissioner to state accounts on lands subject to sale for the school fund and to itemize taxes costs and other pertinent matters. A. M. Sutton is ordered to proceed with notice under state law and attend at Princeton to protect all parties interests July 28, 1916.
Arthur Daniel Evans fourteen son of Elizabeth Evans killed in an automobile crash here Monday was shipped to Pine Grove Pennsylvania for burial. Family accompanied by Benjamin F Evans uncle and relatives travel by train. Brief services were held at the Evans home before departure. Evans family natives of Pennsylvania moved from Pine Grove to Princeton two years ago. Brothers Irvin Joseph Jr Lorana Violet Evans sister Mrs James Neal survive with uncles S J Evans president of Princeton Power Company and Benjamin F Evans.
President J H Gadd announced the East River district board of education approved a system where one teacher works through all grades to assist lagging pupils. Mrs Hattie Caperton will hold the post and teach across grades. Lula Barger fills the East Princeton vacancy, while one high school grade vacancy remains open.
Officials at the Princeton Power Company said the Bluefield car line hinges on railroad deliveries to start by Sunday. They reiterated that in service depends on timely shipment arrivals to inaugurate the line on the target date.
Edward Harris 33 and Fannie Long 35 of Freeman receive a marriage license. Thomas J. Heslop 37 of Shawsville Va and Nora A. Compton 33 of Bluefield also licensed. Walter F. Carr 28 and Willie M. Lentz 23, both of Princeton, obtain licenses.
Washington civil war era note: Senate and House conferees on the Hay resolution could not agree on a one million dollar relief appropriation for families of drafted national guardsmen. The dispute blocks authority for using the national guard beyond US territory pending further action.
Dr David Starr Jordan will leave El Paso for Albuquerque New Mexico tonight to join others in a conference organized by the American Union Against Militarism to pursue peace with Mexico. Frank P Walsh in Kansas City says he will not participate citing potential diplomatic complications from an unofficial mediation. In thirty five nations oysters support special fisheries and other nations rely on seafood in the food supply.
Train times list departures from Bluefield and Roanoke with Pullman sleepers to Norfolk Philadelphia New York and Chicago. Connections include Roanoke Richmond Lynchburg and Saeger Williamson Gary service. Information line lists Norfolk and Western Railway contacts in Roanoke Virginia.
The parties in the chancery cause of James S Kahle administrator of Rose Bodington deceased versus D R Bodington Kathleen Bodington infant Fidelity Realty Company and Hawkins Undertaking Company will meet July 24 1916 at the clerk s office Bluefield Mercer County West Virginia to comply with a circuit court decree and submit records and evidence. C B St Clair law broker Commissioner in Chancery directed to attend with books papers vouchers and evidence.
Court in Mercer county West Virginia orders all holders of liens on the real estate of D E Linkous to present their claims for adjudication by July 10 1916. Claims must be filed at the office in Bluefield Mercer county. Dated June 12 1916. O Q St Clair Blanket Commissioner in Chancery.
Public notice announces the dissolution of the partnership known as McBride Concrete Company of Bluefield West Virginia. Partners S P McBride S W Cecil and Citizens Coal and Supply Company agree to end the firm by mutual consent.
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