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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1913
Page
5
The Clear Fork district board approved Miss Essie Jones as boss of Flat Top school opening for the season. After three days in charge she is praised for firm leadership, citing past success and a smoother path ahead.
The court dismissed the case without sending it to the jury. The outcome followed predictable evidence heard yesterday. Alex, once frightened by the accident, recovered his normal complexion as he grew better.
Charleston attorney Morton visits Graham noting ongoing development and a modern water system. He cites the West Virginia debt controversy as a major issue and forecasts the town’s growth from new streets schools and buildings. Morton praises local progress and urges pursuit of pure water while supporting improvements.
Citizens discuss expanding the water system with a Dills spring connection to the reservoir and prioritize health over road projects. A Hoosier pattern electric warning bell is to be installed at the Graham depot crossing, and townsfolk consider a community Christmas tree setup with a 25 foot evergreen and electric lights on a street to boost festive spirit.
Mr John Johnson of St Elmo Illinois suffered five years from catarrh and near collapse until he used Peruna. He credits Peruna with saving his life and urges others to try it while noting a free Life Almanac offer. Letters from readers and a local sale at Falls Mills are also mentioned.
John A. Hudgins, a Graham老 veteran news boy, urges that Uncle Sam must intervene in the Mexican situation. At seventy five, he longs to join the fight and believes his Civil War four years of experience would aid in a cross border campaign if not halted by his age. He notes he served throughout the Confederate War in many battles but never received a...
Getting Along Nicely Miss Besse Morton daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Morton underwent appendectomy at St Luke's Hospital in Binefield Friday. Relatives visited yesterday. She has spent winter in Monroe county but had operation due to chronic attacks. Church notices follow with times and services for Methodist and Presbyterian congregations including Epworth League and Mission study.
Miss Jessie Wheeler of Roanoke National Business College won third prize of 500 in the Annual Business Show Company contest for a postcard essay on Typewriting Speed and Accuracy. Her piece, titled Pacemakers, argues speed and accuracy depend on tool mastery and disciplined study, with praise from The Stenographer and The Phonographic World.
Mrs. John Widmayer of Jackson Michigan praises Vinel as a powerful energizing tonic for the aged saying it restored her strength after a decline and led her to recommend the product with a money back guarantee through C H Goodykoon's Drug Co Bluefield West Virginia. The ad also mentions Sxo Salve and California redwood strength in wood products.
Multiple properties listed including two five room houses on convenient corner lots priced at 2500 pounds each with small cash down and monthly balance. A seven room modern casement on Adams Street South Bluefield and a 1.5 acre town farm with view. Bedfor street six room modern home and a 1 room Shenandoah Street cottage with 8209 cash and rent-like terms.
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