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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1909
Page
2
Miss Maymie Ware of Huntington will give a recital at the Masonic Hall at 8 tonight to raise funds for rebuilding the Lynenburg orphanage. Admission 5 and 25 cents. Home made candies for sale. Several locals listed as registered at Bluestone Inn.
The Graham Daily News urges residents to pay their 1909 poll tax six months before the June municipal election to avoid disqualification. It notes Virginia law disqualifies voters who fail to pay in person and mentions possible statewide prohibition voting. Also reports on Mrs. H. M. Rice’s travel, a Graham visit to Dr. and Mrs. Kirk at Elkhorn, and the sudden death of Mrs. N. G. Thompson in West Graham.
Mrs. Thompson formerly Miss Mintie Hall age about sixty died suddenly. Funeral services and burial are set for this morning at West Graham cemetery. Rev J T Frazier of Chilhowie visits Graham to assist Rev I M Cartright in a prolonged Methodist meeting starting Sunday night. The Hopkins meeting continues with little danger of extended religious activity in Graham.
Carnett Williamson from Vivian arrived yesterday with his pointer and shooting gear that came from Peterstown after a hunting trip. The expert shot is planning to go down the Cline this morning to bag a few Virginia birds in the Baileys neighborhood.
The evangelist Reverend Mr. Rudy of Indiana will deliver a lecture at the Christian church in West Graham on December 4th. All are urged to attend for a special treat from this distinguished preacher.
J. O. Spangler visited yesterday from Pennington Gap to see Mrs. Spangler and the children who stay with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Beavers in Graham. He has built a fine home in Roanoke and plans to move there early next year to establish permanent residence in the Mogie City.
J. M. Newton of Poca transacted matters yesterday while C. P. Greever attended circuit court in Tazewell in session this week. Mesdames F. E. Dupuy A. P. Penn and G. A. Mathews shopped in Bluefield yesterday afternoon for Christmas.
Dr. Joseph P. McNutt requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of his daughter Nita to Mr Chips Ray Hawley on Wednesday evening the fifth of December 1909 at six o'clock Presbyterian church Princeton West Virginia Both parties are well and favorably known here. E H Witten is in the city on business. Jenks Gilmore of Middle Africa is visiting friends.
The article advises immediate pest control for houseplants upon bringing them indoors. It describes using alcohol on a camel hair brush to wash pest hubs, followed by a tobacco suds wash, and cautions against water exposure to soil. It explains vacuuming beetles and red spiders with immersion and repeated water changes, and stresses cleaning all plants, especially ivy, to prevent rapid pest spread. It also suggests oilcloth to protect cracks during washing and using a soft brush to clean leaves and stems.
Advice for preventing colds urges sleeping in cool rooms and avoiding overheating. It cautions against heavy clothing and sweating then entering a draft, and recommends cold water use after daytime baths focusing on the throat chest back ankles and feet to reduce cold risk. It notes warm baths before bed may negate the need for cold-water steps.
The coal fields see heavy activity and rumors of large deals as experts note Panama Canal progress could cut shipping costs. Analysts say a completed canal within two years would boost regional coal sales coast to coast, improving rates versus Indiana fields and expanding markets.
A fragmented newspaper column lists notices for Wanted and For Rent ads. Entries include Wanted Cook, For Sale coal delivered, For Rent six and seven room houses, hotel for sale or rent, and furnished rooms with contact details and dates.
Indigestion pangs and various ailments lead B F Ayscue of Ingleside V C to try Dr Kings New Life Pills at 25 cents a bottle. They claim to cure constipation biliousness sick headache stomach liver kidney and bowel troubles. Mrs S Joyce of Claremont N W reports Foley's Kidney Remedy cured a prolonged kidney trouble after a year. Recommends both medicines. sold by all druggists.
An advertisement extols Sucklein’s Arnica Salve as a cure for pimples skin eruptions sores boils and cracked hands. It claims to soften the skin and improve color and also touts relief for piles with a 25 cent price at all druggists.
An advertisement extols King's Little Liver Pills as the best and safest option, promoted by The Goodykoontz Drug Co with a focus on ease and pleasant use.
Suffering from indigestion readers are urged to try Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin a digestant and laxative. The ad touts many testimonials and offers a free sample bottle by mailing name and address to Dr. W B Caldwell Monticello Indiana. Available at local apothecaries including Pockett Pharmacy Bluefield and Flat Top Drug.
The Bluefield chamber, with seven members present, moved to suspend rules and discuss railroad schedules to bring a noon coal field train and an afternoon return. The group urged focusing on industrial growth to attract business and fill vacant storefronts, criticizing overemphasis on routine cleanup matters.
Newton Ogdin died Wednesday morning at his Parkersburg home after a health decline following hospital stays and visits to health resorts. Born in Wood County in 1851 he worked in mercantile ventures, led the St Marys Bank for a decade and later served in the state senate. He became a state treasurer in 1904 and funeral services are set for Parkersburg with burial in St Marys Cemetery.
An advertisement asserts Kodol will act like a well functioning stomach by digesting all foods and never getting tired. It claims the product contains stomach juices and can perform the same work as a strong stomach, urging readers to buy at their local drug store.
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