Week of Happenings in the Coal Field Capital
Dr John P Haller a surgeon for the Collieries Company visited Tazewell on Wednesday Rev J J Lloyd of Big Stone Gap Va conducted services here Sunday and the week's social scene centered on Floyd Black Snyder and Mr Langhorn D Lewis. Many guests from Welch Maybeury and Kingston visited relatives and attended local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Haller
Tazewell
J. J. Lloyd
D. D
Big Stone Gap
C. W
Floyd Black
Alexander
Pulaski
G. H. Landon
Ellen Brack
Philadelphia
W. H. Thomas
Pearisburg
John L. Baker
Frank Cassell
Radford
Diggs
Welch
Homer Brenneman
Joseph Miller
Richmond
Baltimore
W. H. Walters
Nicholas
Knoxville
Bertha
Gertrude
George
Benjamin Alley
Petersburg
J. Acton Landon
James Franklin Ward
Horace Goodman
Horace
Thayer
A. J. Doss
Walter Hughes
Maybeury
Mr. Hughes
C Frazier
Mess Club
W. Tarbour
Pocahontas Inn
Roanoke
CM. Galway
Tip Top
John Roberts
Iron Lithia Springs
Wim, Leckie
Jed
Walton Thomas
Godfrey
Marion
Leonard Guy
Switchback
Edw
Honaker
The Lion's Attack Method in Selous’s Observations
The piece presents Fred erick Courteney Selous on how lions strike. He notes that lions typically grab a sleeping man by the head, causing instant death, and that lions attacking large prey target the head or throat. When a single lion hunts an ox or buffalo it aims for the muzzle, but multiple lions bite and tear extensively, taking longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Courteney Selous
Mr. Selous
Curious Old Nepal India Laws Spark Mild Outrage
Old laws in Nepal and India included capital punishment for cow killing and strange traditions. A girl’s arranged marriage to a betel fruit tied to a sacred stream supposedly prevents widowhood. Divorce could be sought by placing a betel nut under a husband’s pillow and leaving. The Nepal day begins at first light when roof tiles can be counted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nepal
India
Trained men praised by police commissioner in remark
A police commissioner says his men perform well because they are well trained. He notes training is everything and smiles. He recalls two physicians debating a nurse's training and engagement to a wealthy patient, with humor about fast hospital tenure cited from the Washington Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
A Limited Luxury of Sleep Told in Irish Dialect
Two Irishmen discuss sleep in a humorous dialogue. One quips that sleep is nature's hairdresser and the other agrees that slumber is a grand luxury, lamenting the brief awakenings before morning. Judge.
Bluefield Pressing Company Suspends Business
The Bluefield Pressing Company suspends operations and creditors are instructed to contact G. Cooke at the Bluefield Inn to receive money due under unexpired contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Pressing Company
G. §. Cooke
Bluefield Inn
Cole Brothers World Famed Shows to Arrive Tuesday
The Cole Brothers World Famed Shows plan a season with new exclusive acts. Management emphasizes a uniformly excellent program combining foreign and American acts not seen with other tents. They promise modern, high quality features to leave a lasting impression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole Brothers
Downs
Dr King's New Discovery Cited by Auburn Woman
Mrs E R Pierson of Auburn Center Pennsylvania says Dr King s New Discovery cures her long standing throat and lung trouble when other treatments failed to help. She asserts the remedy heals where others promise relief.
New Discovery claims health restoration from continued use
A noted health tonic is touted as highly effective with promises of restored health after a reasonable period. Advertised by a renowned dealer and sold by all druggists, it lists 60c and 1.00 pricing with a trial bottle offered free to try.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calisaya
Notice of Johnson Machine Co meeting to organize board
The incorporators of Johnson Machine Co call a meeting at its Bluefield West Virginia office on September 10 1908 at 10 o clock a m to organize and elect a board of directors. Signed by J S Johnson C W Thornton C H Gilmer G W Barger J T Thornton with dates August 16 1908 and notices through September 9 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Machine Co
Bluefield
W. Va
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Cincinnati Tailoring
Cincinnati Tailoring Company
Il Bland Street
Bluefield,w. VA
Pocahontas
Alexander Smith
Peace Springs
Jennie Sadler
J. H. Kidd
Albermarle County
James Smith
Gary
R. Julian Cox
Geo. L. Byrom
Louie Goodman
Cleveland
Edw. Koontz
Salem
West Pocahontas
Albert Minter
Martinsville
Miss May Stuart
Hyman Co
Waterstreet
Raleigh Courthouse
Rexall
United Drug Company
Geo. S
Landon & Company
Ocahontas, VA
Girgus and
Typewriter Exchange
A. A. Wygal
Mer
Bland Street
Princeton Avenue
Booker & Grenshaw
Kelly & Moyer
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