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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1908
Page
6
Numerous residents and travelers are noted in city briefs including E. L. Harris of Dott and H. S. White of Matewan visiting. Several others depart for Roanoke Chattanooga Philadelphia and nearby towns while social events and illness send people to Virginia Hot Springs and Dante. A mysterious white child burial is reported near an early scene with police investigation.
At Mount Zion Baptist church Rev. W. W. Hick preached to a large morning crowd. Afternoon services moved to Scott Street Baptist due to crowding. About twenty candidates were baptized in white and dark attire, followed by communion and full membership in the Zion and Scott Street churches.
Emma Russell daughter of Isaac W. Russell of Winchester Virginia married James C. Eastham Huntington, a rising businessman, in a Welch ceremony conducted by Dr. J Gray McAllister. Eastham had surgery for appendicitis and remains critically ill with little hope of recovery.
A dog unearthed a infant body on Chrisman Hill yesterday morning, with the remains later found by local children at play. Authorities opened an inquiry as the grim discovery prompted concern in the community.
Bert Adkins was arrested in Newport Giles County Saturday night by Detective Pitman on charges of breaking into and robbing the Jaeger Drug Store and post office early April 11. He was jailed awaiting transfer from Laeger, after allegedly taking about 150 dollars and jewelry valued at 450 dollars, including diamond rings and chains. Adkins has prior penitentiary terms for depot burglary in Pulaski Virginia.
A German Draeger life saving device was tested by anthracite operators near Scranton Pa to reduce mining risks. About thirty company officials witnessed the trial as volunteers wore back mounted oxygen cylinders and carbon dioxide absorbing cartridges while navigating gas-filled gangways.
The Draeger device provides two hours of breathable air with exhaled air recycled through potash cartridges. It allows full visibility and audible communication, aiding rescue work in smoke or gas filled mines as governments seek safer methods amid rising accident concerns.
The passage portrays a man educated to harmony of body and will, with a disciplined intellect and storm of passions guided by a strong conscience. He blends knowledge of nature and art with love of beauty, hatred of vileness, and respect for others as himself, under firm self-control.
An eye catching drugstore notice touts DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve praised for piles and general use. Sold by all druggists. Also promotes subscription to the Daily Telegraph.
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