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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
2
The criminal court ended its week at Prince ton adjourning at 11 30 after clearing the misdemeanor docket and two criminal cases. The grand jury was discharged after returning several true bills. The hot footing industry was investigated and may influence next week proceedings as court reconvenes for at least three weeks.
A nostalgic ad touts Jell O as a dainty economical dessert that can be made by adding boiling water and cooling. It promises seven flavors and urges grocers to stock the product while warning against substitutes. The copy hints at health claims and purity standards.
All city taxes remaining unpaid must be collected by May 1st or property will be returned delinquent for non payment of taxes thereon. Please give this matter your prompt attention. D. G. Lilly City Treasurer.
Discussion centers on Judge J. C. Herndon ruling in McDowell county and the mine department appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeals. Debates focus on use of steam locomotives in Turkey Gap mines and whether governor guidance or mining laws limit their operation.
A large gathering of West Virginia coal mining men will meet in Clarksburg on June 2 and 3 to organize a state mining institute. The group aims to advance the industry, promote education in practical and scientific mining, and foster closer ties among miners, engineers, operators, and inspectors. J. J. Hansford of Morgantown chairs the effort with J. S. Cummings of Tunnelton as secretary. both are active in the Coal Mining Institute of America.
A Sunday school mass meeting will be held at Bland Street Methodist church tomorrow afternoon. The program includes singing, prayers by Rev. Thomas Priddy and Rev. S H Thompson, reports from Sunday schools, and addresses by Prof. Geo M Ford on the Sunday school field in Bluefield and by Rev. S. H. Thompson on parental obligations. A male quartet and a benediction conclude the event. Casensweet is noted as a baby product with a safety claim and no harmful drugs.
An advertisement proclaims the piano as the only artful instrument sold directly from the maker to consumers. It highlights factory direct sales and emphasizes craftsmanship and value.
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