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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
3
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Nervine as a non opioid remedy to restore sleep and renew energy. A testimonial from Mrs May Scott of English Indiana claims rapid relief after one bottle and ongoing improvement with continued use. The notice attributes the medicine to Mile Medical Co. Ellcian Ind.
The Norfolk and Western shops in Roanoke receive a $16000 August appropriation increase and staff across departments adds several workers. Elopement ends in marriage as Nelson D. Barnett and Miss Jnice Gwaltney wed in Bristol after a Radford meeting. Postal authorities vow to end horse hitching to letter boxes. King and Tucker’s Big City Railroad Shows come to Bluefield on August 10 with two performances in waterproof tents. Funeral for Robt Rives McClaugherty at 9 this morning. Dr. R M McGuffin reports Pike Collieries receivership near termination and mine reopening. Bland Street Methodist Sunday School requests 8:15 arrival with tickets, provisions, and games for park trip. The rink offers beginner instruction from 2 to 5 pm this afternoon and every Wednesday.
In the Southern District of West Virginia the Southern West Virginia Fuel Co. of Bluefield Mercer county was adjudicated bankrupt July 16 1908. First meeting of creditors set for August 6 1908 at 10 o clock in Bluefield to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt. G J Holbrook Referee in Bankruptcy. July 28 1908.
C Brisentine announces the opening of a meat market at the old stand No 29 Bluefield Avenue. He advertises a cash-only store with a selection of meats including steak at 10c 12c and 15c per pound and spring lamb roasts at 10c and 12c. He invites customers to call phone 1676.
Trained Animals King and Tucker's Railroad Shows visit on Monday August 10 featuring trained dogs ponies monkeys goats and elephants described as high class moral refined and educational. Free outside exhibitions on the show ground Red Lot at 1 30 and 7 20 p m daily to 1.30 and 7.20 schedule.
Verms Ww offers a complete meat selection with beef pork lamb veal sausage and liver. Customers can call 47 or visit to see the up-to-date sanitary display and new line.
The Bluefield city notes list numerous residents and visitors: Cc B Cochran of Pageton visits the city. Mrs. W J Hutton goes to Tazewell. Robert Fleming of Norton on business. J G White of Oakvale in Bluefield. G W Keister of Tazewell and G C Metzer of Keystone stay overnight. Many others travel or visit relatives, with trips to Lynchburg, Princeton, Toronto, Ashville, and more.
One piano priced at 160 dollars, used eight months and in good as new condition. Call at The Duvall Music Co or visit 19 Princeton avenue to view.
The Shelbuana Coal and Coke Company calls a stockholders meeting in Giotto Mercer County West Virginia on Monday August 10 1908 at 10 o clock am to elect officers for the ensuing year and to transact business. This notice is dated July 20 1908 signed by President W J Walker and Secretary L M Bailey with an implied adjournment period July 29 to August 10.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is noted as especially good for piles and is recommended and sold by all druggists.
A Down East shopkeeper, famed for prying into customers’ packages, taunts and unties a stout bag, releasing a swarm of hornets that sting him as he flees. The episode, recalled as a humorous cautionary tale, ends with him avoiding his own sugar barrel for a year.
In London an Empire Music hall show for American visitors featured flags of both nations and tunes like Yankee Doodle. A human encyclopedia answered questions on stage until an American asked about July 4, 1776, only to hear it described as an infamous outrage.
The Chicago Tribune notes Dr Francis H Herrick describing bird reactions to emergencies. Sparrows pluck prey from nestlings mouths while oriels may watch mates perish. Robins tug at strings but fail to release. Gulls drop shellfish from height to extract meat, repeating the test.
A French journal links the first railway in France to the discovery of pommes soufflées. A chef on the Paris to St. Germain line prepared a banquet aboard, fried potatoes in butter, and when delayed, reboiled them after restart to find them light and inflated, revealing the dish’s virtues.
The referendum tradition dates to the sixteenth century in some cantons. St. Gallen adopted its present form in 1820. By 1848 it joined the Swiss federal constitution and 1874 extended its application. All cantons except Fribourg now have the referendum.
A Chicago News quip features a son defending youth follies and an elder retorting that without the allowance there would be less folly. The exchange captures a brisk parental punchline about money and youth.
A tribute to a mother described as a constant source of comfort and encouragement during sorrow and misfortune, offering prayers, consolation, and hope.
A brief exchange recalls a spark from a pipe singeing the speaker’s neck while Neggie notes a burning rubber odor and Pick-Me-Up adds a related aside.
M B Postlethwaite trustee of James Hearn bankruptcy will sell at public auction August 14 1908 at 2 30 pm at Blyfield city hall front door Mercer county WV a twelve and one half acre real estate tract in Ada with a dwelling and several parcels including six acres in the west end of Ada four acres south of Stony Ridge and north of the Ada depot two smaller lots with a spring house and right of way to a spring lot near the G W White lot a delinquent tax lot bought by the state a 9668 square foot lot conveyed in 1904 and other Ada parcels. Half cash balance due 30 and 60 days later with interest bearing bonds. title retained until full payment.
A Bluefield resident testifies to quick relief from backache and kidney trouble after using Dean's Kidney Pills, purchased at John L. Crockett's drug store. The ad promotes the 50 cent price and notes Foster Miller Co of Buffalo as sole U S agents with a recall to remember the Dean's name.
The notice from the Daily Telegraph promotes low cost classifieds offering persuasive copy at one cent per word. It emphasizes broad reach and simple payment to attract advertisers seeking economical exposure.
A testimonial from C S Carter of Skirum Alabama praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best in the world. He reports severe prior attacks, relief after taking a half bottle, and renewed health since using the remedy. Available at West End Pharmacy Mast End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
Holders of the Booth-Bowen Coal and Coke Company will meet in Bramwell West Virginia on Friday August 7 1908 at 10 oclock a m to elect officers and transact other business. Harry Bowen president and A Toy secretary. 7 16 tdim
An advertisement claims Kodol will help anyone with stomach troubles and urges taking it for a short period to achieve complete relief. The product is said to be sold by all druggists.
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