Advertising voice of business in daily life prompts interest
The piece reflects on modern advertising as optimistic and entertaining, citing the Daily Telegraph as a voice of business. It mentions a public notice about war-time pay due under the March 3 1899 act and reports on medical treatment for cancer in Bluefield. It also covers Tazewell basketball games where Wittens Mills teams faced Tazewell High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Telegraph
Business
United States
Spain
Floyd
the Telegraph
Bluefield
H. A. Bourne
Allisonis
Cummings
Bourne
Tazewell
Wittens Mills
Tazewell High School
Funeral of Willie Weiser in Bluefield
Funeral services were held for Willie Weiser aged twelve at Maple Park cemetery after he died at his uncle’s Norton home. Rev. K. Y. Umberger led the grave service following a short Lutheran church ceremony. Also noted, Geo W. Floyd received an $11.12 check from the adjutant general, part of funds held for distribution to rejected West Virginia first regiment men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Weiser
J. Schwank
Norton
Bluefield
Maple Park
K. Y. Umberger
Lutheran Church
Geo. W. Floyd
Adjutant General of
West Virginia
Peirce Brothers Contractors Offer Coal Field Building Services
J F and J B Peirce form a partnership to run a building business in coal fields. They handle trestle and tipple building and house construction of all kinds. All work guaranteed. P O Box 12 Kimball West Virginia. 11-18-?
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J. F
J. B. Peirce
P.O. Box
Kimball
W. Va
Library Bulletin Reports Strong Week At Local Library
Week ending December 6 shows 1,600 volumes and 730 readers with a weekly circulation of 420 and average daily circulation of 60. Three hundred books were added, donated by Episcopal Sunday school. Sunday hours are 4 to 6 pm, weekdays 2 to 6 and 7:30 to 9 pm. Roy LaFon arrived on train 17 from Waiteville for treatment at St Luke's hospital after injuring his left foot while cutting a tree. amputation is possible.
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Library Bulletin
Episcopal Sunday School
Roy LaFon
Waiteville
St. Luke's Hospital
Bays Acquires Manhattan Restaurant from Nick Karlos
Philip Chokas former owner of the New York Quick Lunch Restaurant, destroyed by fire, has bought the Manhattan Restaurant on Stewart Street from Nick Karlos. Karlos plans to sail for the old country within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Chokas
New York
Manhattan
Stewart Street
Nick Karlos
Karlos
Old Country
Presbyterians Bazaar Opens At Law and Commerce Building
The ladies of the Presbyterian church will open a bazaar on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the corner store of the Law and Commerce building. Contributions are requested promptly as the bazaar continues through Friday.
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the Presbyterian Church
Law and Commerce
Norfolk and Western officials inspect Roanoke engine explosion
Chief boiler inspector Mr Dunnbarger and Radford division officials spent yesterday afternoon in Roanoke examining the engine that exploded near Wills yesterday morning. Harold Bass son of Rev H Bass is sick with typhoid at his home on Mercer Street. Elks gather at 1 30 pm for memorial service. B Witten is K R.
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Dunnbarger
Norfolk and Western
Roanoke
Radford
Wills
Iarold Bass
H. Bass
Mercer Street
Elks Lodge
Witten
K. R
Our Fuel Expert Promotes Beamer's Red Ash Coal
City Fuel Company advertises Beamer's Red Ash for cooking and heating with free advice. It claims Beamer's Red Ash is the best domestic coal and urges immediate phone inquiry at 457. The ad also notes they handle all standard coals and promote their Spruce Street yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beamer
City Fuel Company
Spruce Street
City Fuel Co
Ady
Sublette & Barnes Advertise Wholesale Grocery Savings
An economic pitch highlights concentrating household purchases to save on living expenses. The Granulated Sugar is priced at 5c per pound, and the store offers groceries milk meat produce butter and eggs. Sublette and Barnes on Bluefield Ave, contact numbers 181 341 781.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sublette & Barnes
Bluefield Ave
Recruits Named from Several States for Coast Artillery and Cavalry
List of new recruits including Henry C. Kirby of Alberton Kentucky P P Sage of Toms Creek and Jesse Painter Isaac R Wills both of Graham for the cavalry and Peter Hamlin of Homeville Virginia for the cavalry. They likely will be sent to Columbus barracks tonight. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and death of wife. Sacred Heart Sewing Club meeting set for Albemarle Street near Wythe Avenue. Fire at Coeburn destroys the warehouse of R M Vicars with losses of hay and oil and other property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Sewing Club
Coeburn
R. M. Vicars
Six Day Bicycle Run Opens at Madison Square Garden
New York cyclists prepare for the international six day race on the saucer track at Madison Square Garden with a strong field featuring Italians Verri and Brocco, French pair Perchicot and Breton, and notable Australians including Clarke Grenda Hehir Corry and McNamara. American riders Folger Moran Walttour Hill and Root join, while absentees include Nutt and Kramer. The favored entries are Clarke Hehir, Folger and Goullet with Grenda Moran and Root Namara close behind.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Verri
Brocco
Perchicot
Breton
Jackie Clarke
Alfred Grenda
Paddy Hehir
Frank Corry
Regey McNamara
Joe Folger
Jimmy Moran
Bobby Walttour
Freddie Hill
Eddie Root
Walter Nutt
Frank Kramer
Alf Goullet
Grenda-Moran
Root-MeNamara
Baptists Honor Judsons Centennial Work Worldwide
Burma and India reports note Baptists globally sending contributions for the Judsons centennial mission work. A worldwide convention opens with multilingual sermons and public meetings next week featuring government and church leaders. Separately, a Marshfield mill converts Douglas fir sawmill waste into paper pulp.
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Burma
India
Marshfield
Oregon
Welch Scouts Triumph in 12 to 0 Football Game
Welch Scouts defeat Welch Boys 12 to 0 on the local gridiron with two touchdowns by Johnson and Kell. Notable plays include three forward passes by the Scouts and a 35 yard pass from Ripley to Sale. Minor injuries reported, including a fractured rib to W C Cook. Auction Bridge Luncheon hosted by Mrs. T H S Curd, with multiple guests and committee members listed. Welch Presbyterian Church announces 7:45 pm service with special music. L. Blemkinsopp named mine inspector for the eleventh district, to be based in Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Boy Scouts
Welch Boys
Johnson
Sale
Graham Tirvett
Wiser Eubanks
Waldron F. G. Kell
Riples Herzburn
MacKinzie Mitchell
Howard Veranda
Blakely D. Mitchell
W. C. Cook Maurice
Price
Jack Howards
Marchelletta
Grossman
S. J. Kell
H. N. Fix
J. W. Edwards
T. L. Pickle
Kell
Ripley
Howard
Tabor
A. A. Teisch
Teisch
Jack Price
W. C. Cook
Welch
Corn cob pipes largely produced by six Missouri factories
Practically all corn cob pipes in the United States are made by six factories, all located in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Missouri
Local visitors and shoppers frequent Welch area
The item lists several people seen in Welch and nearby towns including Mr and Mrs Quinn of Lynchburg Virginia guests of Mr and Mrs Graham Sale Mrs Louis D Wilmore traveling yesterday Ira J Rhodes cashier at McDowell County National Park returned to his Broadway Virginia home Miss Ida Harman came back to Welch after weeks away Re L Bishop of Alderson visited Welch yesterday W P Morrisette of Keystone was in town on business Mrs Saunders and Mrs Swan of Gary were shopping in Welch yesterday.
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T. H
Curd
Maple Avenue
Ogether
Tagles
Meés- James
S. C. Bernheimn
W. W.henritze
Laura Woodward
J. A. Shields
Er .E. Downs
I. J. Rhodes
G. A. Slaughter
W. Womack
James A. Strether
Graham Sale
B. O. Swope
Tom F. Henritze
James A. Henchey
C. M. Kyle
Wyndham Stokes
Tra J. Partlow
Francis Parr Claytor
W. Burbridge Payne
W. A. Wilson
Louis D. Wilmore
C.L. Dickens
Mrs. Quinn
Lynchburg
Prame
Algoma
Quinn
Eee
Ira J. Rhodes
McDowell County National Park
Broadway
Mies Ida Harman
Welch
L. Bishop
Alderson
W. P. Morrisette
Keystone
Mra’ Saunders
Mrs. Swan
Gary
Guerrilla Chief Mosby Reaches Eightieth Birthday
Col John Shigieton Mosby famed as the Confederate guerrilla leader marks his 80th birthday. He has lived in the city with his daughter, remains vigorous, and earlier health issues follow an operation. Born December 6, 1833 in Edgemont Virginia, Mosby joined the Confederate army and led his famed rangers until Lee's surrender. He disbanded after Appomattox and was released on parole by Grant. The article also notes New York City's education board securing 79000 dollars for after school play centers in 162 schools for 2:30 to 5:20 pm sessions, costing 2.50 per center director and 1 per janitor session.
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Washington
John Shigieton Mosby
Mosby
Edgemont
Col. Mosby
Bristol
Lee
McClellan
Chickahominy
Rangers
Appomattox
Grant
Board of Education of
New York City
Attractive Christmas Homes Offer on South Mercer and Nearby Lots
Promote homes as long term investments with rent free benefits. Features include an ideal seven room house on South Mercer street, a five room house on South Bland street in a convenient, paved neighborhood, plus five Jefferson street lots, two Albemarle street lots, and a Union street lot with 70 feet front. The ad invites visits to discuss homes or paying investments.
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South Mercer Street
South Bland Street
Jefferson Street
Albemarle Street
Union Street
Fire alarm signals listed at multiple city locations
Means phone alarm and alarm sent from central station. Locations include 12 City Hall, 13 Princeton Ave and Russell St, 14 Bluefield Ave and Mercer St, various Bluefield Ave intersections, Raleigh St, Wyoming and Monroe, Giles and Princeton, Pulaski and Park, Bland and Jones, Middle Adams, and more.
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City Hall
Princeton Ave
Russell St
Bluefield Ave
Mercer St
Sublette & Barenes
Thomas St
Chestnut St
Spruce St
Cherry St
Raleigh St
Higsinbotham
Raleigh
Stewart Sts
Wyoming
Monroe Sts
Giles St
Lee and
Franklin
Marshall
Allen and Powell
Pulaski and
Park
Bland and
Jones
Poland
Williams
Bland
Bilis
North
South and
Jefferson
Pen Mar
Frederick
Middle Adams St
Roanoke and
Clark
Hardy and
Orange Sts
Midway
Henry and
Greenbrier
Jones St
Central Station
Telegraph Want Ads Boost Child Enrollment Figures
The notice highlights telegraph want ads drawing attention to a program accommodating about 300 children, costing roughly one and one sixteenth cents per child. It emphasizes the effectiveness of such ads in producing results.
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Stieff Piano
Stieff
Christes
Chas. M. Stieff
Main Street
Lynchburg, Va
C. W. Whitmore, Mer
C. L. Ritz
Law & Commerce
Arlington
Con
Tietz Colleries
Pureka C. & C
Freesom C. & CC
Hte Tasetasente Co. & C
Lynebourg Golf, Co
Stonewall
Bonsack Cig
Thos. H. Ryland
A. D. Wood
Thornton Building
Charles ST. Clair
Matz Hotel
Princeton Avenue
Kelly & Moyer
Law and Commerce Building
Kingdon
Royal Cafe
Pocahontas
Bh. C. Mays
B.C, Mays, A. G. Broyles
Maybeury
Coaldale
Ennis
W. 8. Lyons
G. Bellezza
Stafford’s
Brown
Symphony Orchestra
S. W. Brown
Princeton
Clea
Akers
Charley Blackwell
Vernon Creig
Boston Ward, Jr
Ralph Shinall
Squire Chambers
Sentas
Reform School
O. S. Long
Pruntytown
Army
Poindexter
Lots
Dell W
Isadore Cohen
Jewelers
Bluefield, W. Va
The
White Pharmacy Cor
Princton Ave & Bland
G. & W. Cigar CO. Cor
Federal St
South Side
Joseph Griffiths
Gary W
Baptists
Welch Wews
BOY Scouts
Welch Presbyterian Church
J. H. Wiser
L. Blemkinsopp
Harl A. Henry
Eleventh District
Bleinkinsepp
Fas
Telegraph
Cohen & Baker
Flat Top National Bank
Eldean
Ohio
McNeal & Co
St Hoases
Cal
A.R
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