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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1909
Page
5
A brisk warning urges readers to check their winter undergarments as colder days approach. It notes last year’s garments may no longer suffice and advises stocking up now to avoid being caught unprepared. The message stresses timely replenishment amid rising hints of need.
In City and Coalfield notes a 7:45 p.m. chapel service at the Lutheran church with the subject Bearing False Witness and a public invitation. Also reports Pythian lodge No. 153 officers elected and a supper hosted by the entertainment committee at Bussy Bee restaurant.
A polo game is scheduled at the rink tonight featuring the Scene Work ers Polo Team against the Rink Team. Fans are invited to watch the indoor showdown and enjoy the evening of sport.
Frank Daniels stars in Daly's Theatre Christmas hit The Belles of Brittany with the song The Ingle Nook described as the best in the show. The words and music will be printed free with next Sunday's New York World.
A list of local visitors and movers through the city includes J. G. Litz of Coeburn and W. E. Minter of Pocahontas. Travel notes mention births on Davidson street to Mr. and Mrs. R. A. King, a business visit by Dr. Harlee of Matonka, and trips by Dr. G. H. Zimmerman of Pocahontas. Captain E. T. Spencer returned from Princeton, and Ernest W. Freeman of Bramwell was noted as a business visitor. Other names include Harry Thomas of Pageton, J. F. Hurt of Tazewell, Miss Butt en route to Pramhwell, and Mr. and Mrs. Smythe of Pocahontas and Tazewell. W. R. B. Fulton of Wise Bank visits on business, Rev. Dr. A. L. Banner of Allentown hosts Slav missions official, and Mr. and Mrs. Henritze of Welch were in the city. Norman Reese and Mrs. Stahlmen plan a Parkersburg trip for Christmas.
A Bluefield Christian Church meeting sees strong attendance, especially among women, while men remain largely as spectators. The evangelist praises overall effort but urges men to engage in church life, righteousness, and repentance. Tonight at 7 30 the sermon will focus on supreme interest in God’s Book and personal sin.
The production titled A Trip to Africa features Black Patti star Sissierretta Jones and Jolly John Larkins alongside the Black Patti troupe. The show announces a new tour presenting a blend of African themed act and patter performances.
The Black Patti company unveils its strongest production yet a three act spectacle praised for its scenic African Jungle interior. Audiences enjoy a balanced mix of musical numbers and comedy with new faces and a well trained chorus while the show runs two and a half hours. The act comes to Ellis Overs House on December 7 for one night only.
A lumberman near Naugatuck recounts a tale of a wooden rail line from his saw mill to his Ohio home. He forged passes and titled himself president to ride free on a railroad, then shared lithographed passes with a trusted few.
A longtime local resident recalls worse years during railroad construction in the coalfield area. He cites many construction deaths along the Norfolk and Western route from Bluefield to Columbus, estimating at least 200 workers buried in railroad fills and noting that even fiendish killings pale beside early era losses.
Pixley and Luders present The Burgomaster with Har ry Hermsen and Marie Grandpre in their original roles Willie Van and Astorbilt. The presenting company promises peak performances under favorable auspices as the musical comedy opens December 2 at the Elks Opera House.
It promotes skin health by curing pimples sores and boils and leaves skin soft and velvety. It also treats pimples sore eyes cold sores cracked lips chapped hands and piles. Buy Bucklen's Arnica Soret 25 at all druggists.
The undersigned will apply to the circuit court of Mercer county on December 1 1909 for license to carry a pistol under section 7 chapter 148 of the West Virginia code as amended in 1909.
A historical notice promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy highlighting hexamethyleneteramine as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic. It urges taking the remedy at first signs of irregular urine and claims it prevents serious kidney issues. Sold by all druggists.
Ingleside North Carolina resident B F Ayscne after 15 years of indigestion and costly medicines finds relief using Dr. Kings New Life Pills. The pills claim to cure constipation biliousness sick headaches stomach liver kidney and bowel troubles. 25 cents at all druggists.
Health and vigor testimonial from Miss Edna Buckler a prominent young lady ill in New Jersey praising Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic stimulant that restored her energy and health. She urges others needing strength to try the product claiming it made the old feel young and the young energetic.
A vintage advertisement extols Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey as a daily tonic for youth vigor and facial glow. It claims to strengthen heart action and purify the system, presenting the product as a universally recognized family medicine.
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