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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
5
A Graham councilman says opposition to the underground crossing stems from potential property damage but expects the council to proceed with the Norfolk and Western project. He notes damage claims can be handled legally and that work should begin once estimates and grade are set.
Heavy rain caused extensive damage along the Bluestone Valley and in west Graham. Flooding washed out road surfaces and damaged gardens, with the Bluestone River rising above Elkhorn flood levels. J P Cameron's premises flooded, a coop incinerator and fruit stored in a Cameron cellar ruined. several chickens and ducks drowned nearby.
Heavy rains forced campers to cut short their stay as Graham and party return toward Cove Creek. Mr Graham his daughter Misa Emily and guest David Baken enjoyed wild meat by the campfire. Good trout and squirrel hunting noted with hospitable locals in the valley.
Farmers report a break in the Lig dam caused a sudden blaze of flood along the Bluestone River. Milk houses were washed away as water surged through the area on a hot Wednesday night.
The new bill at the Hike Opera House featured Nick and Ida Russo with trick piano playing and imitations. Russell impressed with variegated character changes and boxing glove antics while Ida Russo delivered singing and acting. Faust offered songs and monologues with a strong baritone finish.
J F Johnson and family return from Cincinnati. Mrs C M Kyle and son Dodge plan a two month trip through Virginia and Pennsylvania. Jas A Strother visits Culpepper to see Mrs Strother. D Shields left for Pittsburg for a Westinghouse position. Earl A Heary from Spector West Virginia was in Welch. Dr C O Stout of Spencer visits the miners hospital. R Elsinger of Cincinnati is a Welch visitor. Elizabeth Payne spent Thursday in Eckman. R L Gregory district attorney from Parkersburg was in town. H McCall of Tazewell was in Welch Thursday. Dr H L Tutwiler of Roderfield was in town Thursday. P C Peters of Crumpler seen on the streets Thursday. W P Hawley of Bluefield in town Thursday. Mr and Mrs I R Farley of Charleston are guests of Mr Farley’s sister Mrs M M Day and attended the Hebrew Languaet at the McKinely club rooms Thursday night. Rev KE Clark representing Grundy Presbyterian school Machonan county will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning at 11 o clock. In the evening a vesper remvier beginnas at 8 o clock the Rev Georte H Milther superintendent home missions of Abtinedon Preaty tery will commence a series of several services continuing through the week.
Secretary notes additional contributions totaling $16,291.54 since the last report. Subscriptions acknowledged but not received amount to $15.04. Donors include W. J. Rieshrds and G. P. Hadesty of Wilkes-Barre PA and National Parkins Co Welch. Grand total reported $16,406.54.
An article urges parents to train infants toward regular bowel evacuation to prevent hot weather illness. It touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative, notes no narcotics, and claims it cleanses bowels, stomach, and liver. Free trials offered via mail from Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
Local baseball at Princeton saw a 6 0 Princeton win in the first game over Pulaski powered by Peery and Powers while Seagle and Smith pitched for Pulaski. The second game tied 6 6 when rain halted play in the ninth. batteries were Pulaski Phipnos Smith and Princeton Liveray Powers. County court ordered a new road from Simmons Creek to the McDowell county line improving uppe Rock connectivity. Licenses to wed issued for five couples. Suits in chancery and several court actions noted along with multiple personal notes about residents visiting and traveling to Athens Beckley and Morgantown.
From the Washington Star Taft facing re election is the feature at the White House where Republican leaders discuss the convention Representative McKinley Taft campaign manager says the campaign is over and he expects retirement after the convention He notes the executive committees of nine Republican national committee members will be in Washington next Monday and then arrive in the capital
An advertisement touts Perspino a powder applica tion to keep the underarm area dry and stain free. Sold for 60 cents a box with a money back guarantee, offered by Perspo Co at 716 Lincoln Ave Chicago and through druggists.
President McKinley confirms C D Hilles as chairman of the committee to conduct the presidential campaign. He lauds Hilles as an excellent choice after Roosevelt remarks about Chicago. Taft backing remains strong in New York as Senators and Representatives discuss election prospects.
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