Kingsport Welcomes First Train As Town Seeks Growth
The first train to reach Kingsport Tennessee arrives with hundreds at the depot. Citizens from outlying areas marvel at rail access as Kingsport on the Holston River eyes becoming a major commercial and industrial center.
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Kingsport
Tenn
Bristol
Lias
Carolina, Clinchfeld and Ohio Railway
Holston River
George L. Carter
D. C. and O. Railway and Associates
New County
G. Svifven
Itawking County
Tea
Board of Trade Presses for Bulk Sales Law Passage
The State Board of Trade works to secure passage of bulk sales legislation in the current session. It has sent letters to all legislators outlining the need and urging support. Most replies favor action, and members are urged to lobby delegates and senators. The measure, already in 35 states, would aid merchants and manufacturers in West Virginia.
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State Board of Trade
Legisature
State Board
West Virginia
Two Officials Quit as Railway Brotherhood Leader Resigns
P. H. Morrissey leaves the post of grand master of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen effective January 1. W. G. Lee becomes grand master and Morrissey will lead a new Employers and Employees Association aimed at closer employer employee relations. John J. Hicknahan is named grand master of the union.
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P. H. Morrisey
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
W. G. Lee
M. Morrisey
Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen
Eimployers
John J. Hicnyahan
The
Notice of annual meeting for stockholders in Bluefield bank
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Wlat Top National Tank of Bluefield West Virginia will be held in the directors room on Tuesday morning January 12 1908 at eleven o clock for electing directors for the ensuing year and for other business as may be deemed necessary R F Bolling Cashier December 12 1908
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Wlat Top National Tank
Bluefield
W. Va
Mnk
Enung
Uch
R. EF. Bolling
Port 60 Fresh Country Groceries At The Cash Store Ad
Fresh butter eggs dressed chickens and turkeys country sausage vet pudding souse back bone and pies fresh pork and fruits nuts and holiday goods galore at 21 Deaad street The Cash Store phone THD 2-23-21 Newsprint ad copy with local shop offerings and contact details.
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Echols
Diaad Street
Dangerous Operation Myth Promoted by Cure Advertisement
An old ad claims Dr ing's New Life Pills prevent the need for dangerous operations like appendix removal. It touts painless effects and relief from malaria and various ailments, selling for 25e at drug stores.
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Noone
Dr.ing
Brug
Executor's Notice for Estate of Mrs. Nennie M Crockett
Thos E Peery, executor, calls all indebted parties and claimants in the estate of Mrs. Nennie M Crockett to report their claims. Notice dated December 14, 1968.
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Nennie M. Crockett
Thos E
Peery
Markey For Death Boosts King’s New Discovery
Mrs A C Williams of Backy says three years ago she nearly died from a grave-yard cough. After using Dr King’s New Discovery her health improved, gaining 58 pounds and fully restoring her strength. The medicine is claimed to hold a world healing record for coughs colds and lung throat diseases and to prevent pneumonia. Trial bottle free and $1.00 at drug stores with guarantee.
ManZan Pile Remedy Promises Immediate Relief
Personal experience claims the tube provides instant relief for all forms of piles. Guaranteed 5c. Goodykoontz Drug Co.
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Goodykoontz Drug Co
Death of J B Smith Father of Well Known Gluefielder
Telegram reports the death of J B Smith in Clarksburg on Tuesday night. He was a successful merchant who accumulated a fortune and had retired from active business years before his death. Funeral services will be held in Clarksburg today. his son S M Smith of this city and his wife were present at the death.
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J. B. Smith
Clarksburg
Smith
S. M. Smith
Claksburg
Busy Norfolk and Western Station Welcomes Christmas Shoppers
The Norfolk and Western station buzzed with activity as hundreds arrived and departed for holiday errands. Trains from Bluefield carried crowds seeking Santa Claus while many packages were loaded for distant homes, promising stockings and joyful greetings on Christmas morning.
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Norfolk and Western
Coalfield
Srnte Claus
Iitthea Con
Santa Clau
Thares Dana
North Pole
Santa Claus
Bluefield
Pineules for the Kidneys Offer Quick Trial Relief
Pineules for the Kidneys are described as small golden globules that act directly on the kidneys. A 36 days trial costs $1 and claims to ease backache rheumatism lumbago and fatigue while purifying the blood. Goody Scents Drug Co.
LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets Claim One Day Cure
Advertising claim promises a one day cure for colds using LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. The label bears W. Grove’s signature on each box.
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W. Grove
Ring's Little Liver Pill Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Ring's Little Liver Pill as a cure for biliousness sick headaches and constipation. It claims no griping and lists a price of 2i from The Good koontz Ding Co.
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Ring
Koontz Ding Co
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Tran
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Et Blend Street
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Kinzer
Frem
J. M. Echols
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