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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
5
An ad claims Paxtine concentrated antiseptic powder is more economical cleansing and germicidal than liquids or jet antiseptics and should be dissolved in water as needed for care at home. It emphasizes gentleness healing and superior results for family care.
An advertisement touts Paxtine Antiseptic as a cleansing, whitening mouth wash and tartar remover. claims germicidal breath purifying, denture cleaning, and deodorizing effects. It also promotes hot douches for feminine ills with urges to trial boxes and testimonials, price 25 and 16 cents.
Trial opens over libel charges against Princeton Progress editor W C Frith after contested articles supporting moving the high school nearer the depot. Pleas of justification and privilege were ruled bad. jurors seated as county court prepares to swear in new county and district officers next Tuesday.
On Wednesday the county clerk issued a marriage license for Robert Cook 19 and Maggy Coram 18 both of Freeman.
State Treasurer E Lislie Long of Charleston shakes hands with many in Princeton. Hon J A Meadows of Athens attends circuit court. Judges J M Sanders Z W Crockett W M Ross and J S Kahle represent Bluefield bar in Princeton. L Washington Jr of Northfork visits, F W Elmore education board member-elect visits county seat.
The First Baptist church hosts a missionary concert at 7 45 tonight featuring the Sunday school orchestra with Ruth Hawkins Edna Fleshman and the Sunbeams chorus. Royal Ambassadors baseball and various solos and piano numbers conclude a home mission week service with no admission charge.
Sayer's lemon and vanilla extracts are praised by housekeepers and cooks as the best money can buy. Sold for 10 and 25 cents.
The Bank of Graham in Graham Virginia reports assets of 253 356 42 and liabilities of 263 356 42 in the November 26 1912 statement. R K Crockett cashier signs the affidavit with notary public J E Baylor attesting on December 1912 at Graham.
Graham residents weigh whether patrons outside the corporate limits should pay the $1 school tax. City Treasurer R H Palmer collects the assessment from all school patrons. Opinion favors equal footing for all patrons, arguing nonresidents should share the burden in maintaining the schools.
The Graham Land and Improvement Company failed to overturn a verdict in Tazewell circuit court, as Mrs F T Wall won the suit to recover a corner lot once owned by Mrs Wall. Jury had earlier disagreed, then re deliberated and ruled for Wall. Insurance suits by Graham Assyrian merchants against several fire insurers were postponed to February term. Community notices include a home mission bazaar in West Graham and a Christmas card sale at Mrs Shufflebarger’s today.
Classified notes seek Jearrier boys to sell goods with state district and county recruitment. Bert Taylor records as general delivery official in Bluefield West Virginia. A domestic helper girl is sought at 803 Princeton Avenue. Also a sober engineer to run a power plant and an experienced married mine electrician are needed at Borderland Coal Company Plant No 2 in Borderland West Virginia.
West Virginia born Howard Sutherland, elected congressman, is groomed for a berth on the Ways and Means Committee. Support from the South grows as protectionists seek to place two southern representatives on the panel.
For sale a beautiful 257 acre farm that is cleared. Price 1500 dollars with easy terms. Contact Robert Sommer at 1038 Bermuda St Norfolk Virginia. Also for sale a store at Keystone West Virginia described as a good proposition. Address Store care Daily Telegraph 26 20t.
The article describes party maneuvering to place two youth candidates among five open slots, with West Virginia urged for one due to Republican shift. It notes a stamp petition by Langley, Parren, Austin, Sells, and Hughes backing Slemp for protectionist coal and southern raw materials. It also mentions Sutherland potentially rising in wages and near the top of the committee when Republicans regain power.
Attorney General urges amendment after Supreme Court ruling limiting Commerce Court review to law questions. Discusses Lehigh Valley coal and rail relations, potential equity suits for vast California petroleum lands, and the need for funds to protect water rights amid major reclamation projects. Mentions federal treasury surplus from Taft era and land acquisitions.
Elderly readers are advised to prevent dangerous constipation as digestion slows with age. A mild laxative is recommended while avoiding harsh cathartics. Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin is praised for restoring natural bowel action and can be sampled by writing to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello.
Washington report suggests the Senate subcommittee found conditions at the Mexican border favorable to Francisco Madero during his 1910 revolution against Porfirio Diaz. Testimony indicates American capital or friendly acts supported Madero’s side as the revolution progressed.
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