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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1911
Page
5
A birthday party for Alma, granddaughter of Mrs. Margaret Smith, featured white and pink decorations and games with dining room refreshments. Local notes include shopping trips to Bluefield and Cincinnati, travel for medical and funeral matters, and multiple visits by residents to Ashland, Roanoke, Pocahontas, and Richmond.
Bluefield business visitor H. St. John Henley came to town yesterday. Mrs. Shep Gillespie of Northfork visited her sister Mrs. A Z Litz on Tuesday. Miss Nelle Dudley of Northfork was in town visiting relatives. Dr. W. R. Whitman of Bramwell spent Tuesday with Dr. C. F. Hicks at the hospital. A Z Litz and spouse traveled to Tazewell to view a country place near the courthouse. Professor R. A. Riggs went to Gary on business. Mrs. George W. Wilmore shopped in Bluefield yesterday. Dr. G. Seaton of Gary conducted business here Tuesday. Lewis Johnson of Huntington visited his sister Miss Louise Johnson yesterday.
A large audience enjoyed the Wheeler Sisters and company in From Rats to Riches with Miss Nelson in the lead. The troupe and Billy Bryant and Mr. Maxwell provided intermission specialties. Tonight the Comedy of Niobe is scheduled and Saturday features a public onstage marriage.
Frank J. Smith of Monroe County and Lemmie F. Belcher of Brush Fork were united in marriage at the home of Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Ayers in Brush Fork. The groom works for the Norfolk and Western railway and is well regarded. The bride is the daughter of the late N. C. Belcher and is noted as popular and accomplished. The Daily Telegraph joins friends in congratulations.
An advertisement extols Cascarets as a universal cure for constipation indigestion biliousness and sluggish intestines claiming fast results. It urges immediate use for headache dizziness nervousness sour stomach backache and other distress and notes 10 cent boxes bring health happiness and clear heads for months. It also targets children with a gentle cleansing appeal.
Application will be made to the circuit court of Mercer County West Virginia on December 13 1911 if in session or on the next session day for licenses to carry pistols by agents conductors of passenger trains on the Norfolk and Western railway residing in Limefield. Names include Fr A Francisco WwW J Hutton JF W Francisco P M Shrewsbury B Crumpler R H W Mulough.
The ad claims Danderine hair cleanser will double beauty, cleanse the scalp, stop itching, and encourage new hair growth. It touts bright shine, softness, and abundant hair from a 25 cent bottle, with daily use transitioning to 2–3 times weekly.
J C Porter of west Graham reports a burglary on his premises with clothing taken including two overcoats and two ladies cloaks. Porter has tracked a yard mark and hopes to identify the thief without outside help. Detective Burns is suggested, though Porter intends to pursue the case himself.
J. D. Hineygardner left yesterday for Birmingham Alabama to become cashier with the Southern Railway Company. He arrived here over two years ago to serve as cashier at the freight station.
Mrs. Crockett of Jeffersonville reports walking stairs again after a second TIZ treatment. Advertises TIZ as a cure for sore feet, claiming rapid relief, lasting results, and that it draws out poisonous exudations. offered at 25¢ per box through Walter Luther Dodge & Co.
Norfolk and Western veteran praised as among the most efficient in the service. Friends wish him success in his new role as he departs the road. plus school notes on the Virginia Educational Conference in Norfolk with 2500 educators in attendance and notable speakers.
The society announced a Sunday 4 PM gathering at the church to transact business of importance with full attendance requested. Miss Laula Andrews and Tan McCann were married Tuesday evening at the parsonage with Rev. A. B. Hunter officiating. The couple will reside in Bluefield.
Sagamore resident H E Swearinger and Elkhorn visitor Mrs J G Bingham shopped in town while Welch native Annie Kersiaw and Maybeury residents Callie Clements and Annie Rensey also visited. The corner Church and Center building owned by Mays Millner and Kwass burned in a Tuesday blaze in a clothes pressing room, with $250 insured and Rogers & English losing about $450 of clothing.
An Adler ika guide claims to teach easy methods to guard against appendicitis and relieve constipation or gas instantly. Mastin's Pharmacy in the Elks building offers the booklet free for a short time.
The article advocates S.S.S. as the effective cure for catarrh, claiming it cleanses the blood to remove the disease source. It notes local remedies may help nasal passages, and offers a free treatise with medical advice upon request from The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta, Georgia.
A vintage advertisement touts Marvin as a premier clairvoyant and palm reader. It claims years of study in occult sciences across Egypt India and Europe, offering future readings and personal development without charge unless satisfied. Hours given as daily 10 am to 8 pm.
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