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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1907
Page
2
Bland Street Methodist Church's finance committee reported progress toward paying a $16,324 debt. Subscriptions reached $11,500 with $3,424 still needed by Wednesday midnight to finish the campaign. several donors gave substantial amounts including three members who reportedly pledged $500 each and a $50 gift from five children.
A large Grace Church crowd gathered as Rev. Mr. Shuler preached his final sermon in the series. After a strong appeal many moved forward for prayer and church membership. Regular services resume Sunday with morning doors opening for new members.
The funeral for P. P. Flannagan who died at Eckman on Wednesday will be held this morning with a low Mass at the deceased’s home read by Rev. E. Olivier. Catholic rites will follow at Pocahontas with active pallbearers listed and a delegation of Elks attending. Flannagan was a member of the local lodge.
The congregation will conduct the usual Sunday service at Calvary Baptist Church at eleven o'clock with preaching by the pastor Lividt. An invitation is extended to all. Sunday school starts at ten, with seats arriving soon for use in the new building after delays.
The Lutheran services announce Rev C St Ws Kegley will preach at Gra fiant Sunday at 11 am and speak to the League at 7 pm. The Emanuel Lutheran congregation of Bluefield will join with other congregations for a Sunday schools gathering at the Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon. All welcome.
The Mercer County Bar Association met in Princeton and elected Judge Joseph M. Sanders as president B W Pendleton as vice president J R Henry as secretary and treasurer J M Sanders A W Reynolds HA Wits J M McGrath and John R Dilard to the executive committee.
J. A. Vast of Rock and Miss Mary Breck of New Hope were married in Bristol. The couple will visit Bluefield before settling in Rock. Albion Cole Jr. and his bride Miss Hazel Adkins were also wed with Rev. A. H. Burroughs officiating. Cole works for Norfolk and Western.
About seven foreigners reached the city last night and a portion departed later aboard Train No 3 toward their destination. A humorous incident occurred during the unfolding events.
In a crowded depot a group frantically boarded No. 3 fearing the train would depart. Several climbed through a car window while others were laughed at for trying. Many carried trunks bags or large bundles on their heads creating a chaotic scene as onlookers intervened.
The funeral of Colonel George W Young was held yesterday afternoon. Mourners traveled by train to Farmville Virginia for the services. The deceased is described as a respected member of the colored community and a figure associated with the high society of the era.
Mrs. L. Cousins of Otterburn Michigan reports quinsy swelling eased and breathing improved after using Chamberlains Palm Balm. The ad promotes the liniment as valuable for sprains and swellings and lists West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy as sellers. An auction sale at Dilger's features Christmas jewelry and novelties with sessions at 2 30 and 7 30 PM.
A fragment praises Bucklen’s Arnica, claiming swift relief for pain and wounds. Endorsed by J G Lethole of Chapel Hill, the ad highlights a 21 5 cent price and availability at drug stores.
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