Boone county poised for rapid growth coal and timber
Madison writer George Byrne portrays Boone County as poised for a revival after the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad reach. He notes vast timberlands and rich coal seams along Coal River, with potential oil prospects from Racine and Griffithsville pools. A Virginia Railroad link could connect Boone to Ohio and beyond, boosting banks and local prosperity.
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Madison
George Byrne
Boone County
West Virginia
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
St. Albans
Charleston
Peytona
Coal River Branch
Auickening
Greast Kanawha
Aece Sas
Racine
Roane
Raciné
Griffithsville
Lincoln County
Boone
Virginian Railroad
Surveyor
Raleigh County
Kanawha
Ohio
Point Pleasant
Great Lakes
Byone
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Bluefield Resident
Bluefield West Virginia reader Amanda J. Neal testifies to lasting relief from back pain and kidney trouble after taking Doan's Kidney Pills. She details severe pain hindering house work, rapid improvement after use, and general health benefits. Sold at John L. Crockett's drug store. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Amanda J. Neal
Franklin St
W. Va
Dean
John L. Crockett
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo New York
United States
Doan
Doctor Praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy For Pneumonia
Dr W J Smith of Sanders Alabama endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the sole lung remedy that reliably controls pneumonia symptoms. He cites personal use for himself and family and says it is superior to other cough remedies. Available at West End Drug Co East Eng Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
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W. J. Smith
Sanders
Ala
Chamberlain
West End Drug Co
East Eng Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Water rents notice from Bluefield Water Works 1908
Water works company announces rent payment rules effective January 1 1909. Flat rate rents to be collected in advance and metered rents due by the first of the month following service. Notice dated November 2 1908 from Bluefield West Virginia urging strict compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
Bluefield Water Works & Improvement Company
Bluefield
W. Va
Ill Health Remedies and Bluefield Public Works Notice
Ill health warning praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy and cites druggists West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy Bluefield. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Bluefield board of supervisors invites bids by December 29 1908 10 am for brick fire station building on lots 1 and 2 See 97 city of Bluefield plans in city auditor office board may reject any or all bids T AKERS Auditor.
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West End Drug Co
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Board of Supervisors
Atre of
Bluefield
City of
T. Akers
Chamberlain
I cured the worst cold sore with Bucklen's Amica Salve
The testimonial from Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson St Buffalo NY says he cured a severe cold sore by applying Bucklen's Amica Salve once daily for two days and found all traces gone. The product is sold at drug stores with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo F. Zelinski
Gibson St
Buffalo, N. Y
Bucklen
Finest Dinner Guests at Bluefield Police Chief's Christmas Feast
Chief G R Newkirk entertained Bluefield police and local officials at the Stag Hotel with a Christ dinner. The menu featured Fresh Lobster Salad and various courses as stories and jokes flowed, including remarks about Kentucky Joe. Guests included the mayor, city recorder, Jack Land, and S. F. Stowers, with thanks and New Year wishes.
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Stag Hotel
Newkirk
G. R. Newkirk
Bluefield
Stag
Kentucky Joe
City Recorder
Jack Land
F. Stowers
Haberdayer reduced prices and a bank annual meeting notice
The text promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for back pain with a home treatment method and lists local drug stores. It then notes the Flat Top National Bank in Bluefield West Virginia scheduling its annual stockholders meeting for January 12, 1999 to elect directors and handle business. It also advertises Electric Bitters as a health tonic and DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills with store availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flat Top National Bank
Bluefield
W. Va
R. E. Bolling
Removal, W A Bodell Moves Heating Establishment
W A Bodell plans to move his heating business to Higgins Avenue with a larger building and expanded capabilities. He invites customers to visit his new site on December 26 and place orders ahead of the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Bodell
Higgins Avenue
Daily train schedule for several West Virginia towns
The schedule lists daily and special trains between Princeton and Deepwater with stops at Kegley Matoaka Herndon Mullens Maben Slab Fork Lester Eeeles Herberton Page and Deepwater. Additional routes run daily except Mondays and Sundays with varying departure times and connections to the Chesapeake and Ohio and Norfolk and Western railways. ADSIT, General Passenger Agent, Norfolk, Va.
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A. M
Princeton
A. m. Ly
Kegley Ly
Matoaka Ly
P. m
Herndon, Ly
P.m
Mullens, Ly
P. m. Ly
Maben, Ly
Slab Fork
Lester
Eeeles
P.m. Ly
Herberton
Page
Deepwater
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Matoaka
Norfolk & Western Ry
M. Adsit
Norfolk, Va
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Thornton Ride
Bluefield Normal & Business College
Ted
Toweh
Pitman, Gregg and Kimball
Oliver, Underwood, Remington and Smith Machines
Matt
W. H. Gunningham
Bluefield, W. WA
Graham
John Walters
Graham, VA
Brusfele
Mel
T. KF Sen WH. Va
Natheoos
Reldinn
South
Old Henry
Jepperson Club
Loonkey
Us Toolay
Onpisunas
Jou
Hawley Merchandise
Loney
West Virgine
Oats
Avanettes
Colla Underwear Union
Duspeers
The
Hub Clothing & Shoe Company
Welch
Ihlow
Daily Telegraph
W. C. Kiestler
Halliday, Ark
DeWitt
de Witt
Virginia
George D. Clark
Secret Society News
Arts Bluefish Lodge
Ren Men's Hall
Bluefield Lodge
A.M
Masonic Hall
Lazarus
Princeton Ave
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Virginian Railwa
Typewriter Exchange
A. A. Wygal
Mer
Com
State Bank Building
Normal and Business College
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