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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1920
Page
2
A community note states politicians are welcome to speak at the grand stand on July 5 but Independence Day celebration will focus on residents leaving politics behind. The piece mentions soul and baby kissing permitted amid the event atmosphere.
Numerous houses offered with detailed features and payment terms. Adams Union Rockbridge Jefferson Bland Alemarleet Highland Rogers Cherry Hoge Lee Fourth Reese Lee cottage listings span eight rooms to five, with baths basements metal roofs and large or nice lots. Prices range from 2,800 to 20,000 with terms and modest cash downs.
Captain D H Barger of Shawsville Va was in Bluefield with other visitors. Dr and Mrs W C Slusher welcomed a new daughter at Bluefield Sanitarium. W C Barnes and Wm E Peery of Tazewell Va were in town on business. William Wade returned from Roanoke and Rocky Mount. Richard Easley of Richmond visited E H Easley on Giles Street. Austin King of Beckley, coal operator, was in town. Harry Greenspon returned from a long automo travel. G D Kilgore of Norton, secretary Virginia Operators Association, and Lee Long of Clinchfield Coal Corp at Dante were in Bluefield. Telegraph want ads are winners.
A Crockett County landowner seeks three cheerful investors or a single party to fund a 640 acre oil lease over 25 cents per acre annually. Rentals maintained through the 25 year life. Owner reserves right to reject applicants after attorney review.
Bluefield Post No. 9 of the American Legion unanimously endorsed the West Virginia State University Memorial Movement. The plan calls for a memorial gymnasium and social center on the university campus to honor West Virginia soldiers and sailors who died in the war. Governor Cornwell is honorary chairman. district alumni groups are forming to support the effort.
Travelling men discuss a Ford car race at the fair grounds on July 5. Contenders include Frank Hunter, Lafe O Keefe, Slim Mellhany, Henry Warden, Tobe Boone, Hubert Nance, Tom Fleming, Sam Brown, Cro tra Wills, and Bill Smith, with bets and rivalries forming among drivers and supporters.
The piece urges avoiding crowds to prevent influenza and stresses hygiene and home remedies. A Kentucky druggist touts mentholated arcine as a cheap, effective treatment to gargle and spray for relief within days, with widespread druggists offering exactly three quarters of an ounce per vial to make a pint of solution.
A list of local figures including Braxton Gilkeson Buck Owen J. J. Penn Brooks Maddox Ted Ball Hudgins Hoke and Ralph Smith referenced in connection with the Glorious Fourth celebration.
Miss Ethel Johnston daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank S Johnston 1120 Highland avenue Bluefield married Claude Ireson formerly of Williamson and veteran of World War I The ceremony was at 8 o clock conducted by Rev W M Morrell with few relatives and friends present They plan to reside at 1120 Highland avenue and the Daily Telegraph extends best wishes to the couple
The marriage of Miss Mildred Adel Poole daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wright Poole of 25 north seventeenth street East Orange NJ and James Hulen Effler of Welch WV took place at 5 30 o clock Saturday afternoon at the bride s parents home The ceremony...
The ceremony was performed by Rev E Hunt of the Disciples of Christ Church. The decor featured field daisies and roses. Bridesmaid Miss Louise Marie Palmer of Newark New Jersey and best man Wayne Smith of Newark attended. The bride wore white satin and carried a white rose bouquet. After a reception the couple departed for Washington to begin their honeymoon and home at Welch.
Mrs. M. A. Duncan of 152 Roanoke Street Bluefield testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieve her kidney trouble and back pain after other remedies failed. She says two boxes stopped the pain and restored health with relief in the first box and encourages buying from all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY manufacturers.
Between April 1, 1919 and April 1, 1920 I lost a four share stock certificate of Curtis-Pearson Company issued February 28, 1914 I seek reissuance by Curtis-Seal Company now Curtis-Pearson's renamed form I give notice as required by law dated June 29, 1920 by W M Curtis counsel.
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