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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1908
Page
3
I will open this morning at my old stand No 29 Blue field avenue offering choice meats all kinds from my own killing. Prices are low and strictly cash with steak at 1c, 23c, and 1 1 2c per pound, spring lamb 15c, roasts 10c and 12c. Call phone 167 BRISENTINE.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports peak year ending June 30 1907 for U S railroads with 229 951 miles of single track 327 976 miles of total track and 2 126 594 cars. Freight and passenger tonnage set records while 1 672 074 employees worked across four divisions and net earnings reached 840 589 764.
The Roanoke Times reports Norfolk and Western labor organizations will respond to General Manager Maher next Tuesday regarding the wage reduction. It is expected they will receive the same reply as last spring, when an overwhelming vote against any reduction occurred. Business improves along the line and employees, including shop workers, are satisfied with current conditions, with no signs of friction between workers and management.
Rich mix of visitors and residents in Bluefield yesterday and last night. Names include J B Cash from Bristol, Dr W W Harlee of Matoaka, J P Daniel of Berwind mines, and many others across Richlands Oakvale and Bramwell. Community notices mention illness and travel, with a note of W B Meeartor leaving Miller Supply for Huntington via Bluefield headquarters.
At a stockholders meeting the First National Bank increased capital from 100000 to 250000 from earnings, becoming the largest national bank in the region. Friday Bramwell Bank raised from 200000 to 300000. largest bank of any kind in the section. Both banks cited strong management and public confidence. Also includes an ad for Dr King s New Discovery cough remedy sold by druggists at 60c and 1.00 with trial bottle free.
Notice states Mercer county West Virginia hosts the annual meeting to elect officers and conduct business. Meeting set for Monday August 10 1908 at 10 pm. Date noted as July 20 1908. President W J Walker and Secretary L M Bailey signed.
It Can't Be Beat. C M Harden of Silver City North Carolina says Electric Bitters does all that's claimed for it. For stomach liver and kidney troubles it can't be beat. He finds it excellent for weakness lame back and run down conditions. Also good for chills and malaria. Sold under guarantee.
King and Tucker's Big City Railroad Shows exhibit in Bluefield on August 10 with two performances under waterproof tents on the Red Lot. The traveling show travels in its own train cars and promotes itself as moral refined entertainment with every act a feature and up-to-date. Bring the children for a good time rain or shine.
All who wish to sign for season tickets call at White's Pharmacy after 10 a m Monday. No seats held for attractions with more than one night stands unless special ly requested. Season seats charged whether holder attends. 8. B. Jolaapy Manager Elks Opera House.
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