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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
6
Princeton Bureau reports that Davis Thorn ended his contest against L. A. Pine's election as justice of the peace in East River district. Pine qualified at a county court meeting after Thorn failed to file a timely contest within ten days. Rumors persist that Thorn has adopted a new course of action.
Historic docket outlines efforts to enjoin Pine from taking office for missing a timely statement of expenses after the primary. Judge Herndon presided. additional hearings covered the Nancy Pennington will dispute involving Virginia Railroad land and a large condemnation award. Attorneys from Williams & Farrier, Ross & Kahle, Minter & Minter, and McNutt, Bullett & McNutt represented the parties.
United States Senator Chilton urges Secretary Irion of the Princeton Chamber of Commerce to push the Post Office to inaugurate Princeton Bluefield mail service on the trolley line. Irion replies he will report soon. The Mercer County Farm Bureau meets tomorrow at 1 30 PM at the Princeton Chamber to form an organization for canning and marketing farm products and address general business.
Rheuma advertised as a superior rheumatism remedy by White and Central Pharmacies and druggists. A physician named Dr Lyons endorses Rheuma as advanced and distinct from usual rheumatism treatments. An odd closing note cites 36,600,000 barrels of oil used as locomotive fuel last year.
A vintage ad promotes Musterole white ointment for crowding ailments. It claims relief for chest colds bronchitis tonsillitis croup sore throat congestion and aches with jars priced 25 cents 3 ounces and hospital size 2.50. It promises no blistering and urges a rubbed application for head throat and chest comfort.
A figure known for vast talent and devoted supporters delivers a standout performance that leaves his followers thoroughly impressed and eager for more.
Graham high school defeated Beaver high 27 to 9 in a tournament preview at Graham's gym. Beaver, entering the event, faces Princeton Concord and other schools as managers push promotions with window cards street cars and group plans.
G W Martin of 979 Third Avenue Clarksburg West Virginia reports relief from gas indigestion sore stomach headaches poor appetite and heart pains after taking Tanlac. He says he feels 100 percent better and urges others in Clarksburg and nearby areas to try the medicine now on sale at Bluefield Pharmacy and Northfork Drug Co.
Irene Fenwick leads The Child of Destiny at New Rex with Mme Ganna Walska in a debut silent drama role. Pathe serial The Shielding Shadow continues at Elks Opera House with a brutal storm scene. Where Love Leads shows Richard Warren as a college quarterback winning the Thanksgiving game. Henry B. Walthall’s The Sting of Victory enjoying strong reception at New Rex and Kleine-Edison-Selig-Essanay bookings.
Nearly 1,000 delegates from almost every state attend the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage in Washington D C The group claims to advocate progress outside politics and plans a broad demonstration of its constructive philosophy while not focusing on defeating suffrage at the sessions.
Advert says Celery Mist relieves headaches almost instantly with no opiates. It claims superior quality to pricier remedies and offers relief for neuralgia cold in head and grippe pains. One trial will prove its merits, with packages available at stores.
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