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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
5
Norton Virginia notes gradual industrial pickup after coal mine curtailments. Rail lines near completion promise direct ties to Bristol as depot plans loom. Local upgrades include church steps hotel repainting and a new printing office venture led by F D Vanover.
Board of education meeting on August 11 1908 proposes a 15 percent levy on taxable property for building fund expenditures and a 10 cent levy to cover $9000 interest and $7500 sinking fund on a $150 000 bonded debt. Also a 25 cent levy for the teachers fund to support salaries and operations for 1908 09. State of West Virginia Mercer County Beaver Pond district records certified by Secretary FL Bowman.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approves a uniform bill of lading to be adopted by railroads affiliated with the American Railway Association starting September. Two forms white for straight consignments and yellow for order consignments will differ only on the face and negotiability. Inspection of a shipment under the order bill will require law permission and full bill surrender for close delivery. Railroads expect vast benefits from the reform.
M B Postlethwaite trustee for J T DeWitt Co bankrupt formerly Bluefield Book Stationery Co sets August 15 at 11 a m for public auction at the store front offering all stock and fixtures. Terms: half cash and rest on three and six months with security approved by the trustee.
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