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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1908

Page

2

City and Goalfield Hold Annual Meeting

The Crary Baptist Church deacons elected officers for the year led by H A Lilly as clerk and IE T Spencer as treasurer. The finance committee includes W T Carter, RE Lilly, and several others, with Rev W C Root set to lead the church into a bright future.

C.rary Baptist Church H. A. Lilly Larner IE. T. Spencer W. T. Carter RE. Lilly F. 8. Grove B. L. Simpkins Lulu Bailey W. C. Root

Keystone Mine Chief Hurt in Car Rollover Incident

General Manager J. K. F. Steele of Keystone Coal and Coke Company was rolled between mine cars and the wall while passing an entry in Keystone mines yesterday morning. He suffered multiple rib fractures and bruises with no serious internal injuries. his son Dr. Steele reported he was resting easily late yesterday.

J. K. F. Steele Keystone Coal and Coke Company Keystone Steele Daily Telegraph

Mass at Sacred Heart Church with Benediction

Mass will be celebrated at 9 30 a m in the Church of the Sacred Heart. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will be given after mass.

Church of the Sacred Heart

Resolutions on Death of Two Beloved Society Members

The society notes the deaths of Mrs. W. A. Sawers the treasurer and Mrs. J. B. Jenkins former children’s work superintendent. It expresses deep loss and sympathy, and resolves to publish the resolutions in local and church papers and file a copy in society records.

W. A. Sawers J. B. Jenkins K. L. Bowman Agnes White Paul Adkins A. J. Angel

Gary German Club Dance Delights St Valentine Crowd

The Gary German Club hosted a Valentine’s Day dance with Keystone orchestra, led by F Rich of Wytheville assisted by Mrs. P W Earley of Roanoke. A large crowd attended. dancing continued until 2 30 a m. attendees included Dr and Mrs Shanklin and many listed guests.

Gary Ravenson Clifford Morgan Stewart Griffith Mrs. Saunders Parker Barker Woodward Perin Miss Gwynn Taylor Miss Douty Harris Miss Fuller Hensel Miss Morgen Handley Miss

Toy preferences reveal a boy doll divide in Paris schools

One hundred thirty two Paris schoolboys and seventy two girls were asked to name favorite toys. Among boys thirty one chose a railway train, twenty three tin soldiers, ten steam engines, nine building bricks, and eight toy typewriters and mechanical horses. Girls preferred dolls by a solid majority, suggesting the era’s childlike tastes may differ by gender.

Paris Inail Mall Gazette

Napoleon's Lasting Habit of Reading by the Campfire

A brief portrayal of Napoleon as a relentless reader who kept his favorite volumes close at hand. The note suggests his habit persisted through travels and in his camp life, reflecting a persistent literary habit during campaigns.

Norfolk & Western Kenova McClellin Johnson Napoleon

Fate Journal Fragment on Love and Contentment

A terse dialogue fragment contemplates love and the idea that a woman may seek a partner and be content with affection. The lines reflect a casual, shifting tone on romance and fate.

Engaged woman hides fiancé from worried father

Fragmentary dialogue shows a woman revealing her engagement to a father who is not well. The exchange suggests cautious disclosure and concern about family reaction as the scene hints at broader life lessons about risk and money.

Public reception at Presbyterian Church and church services

Morning reception for new members plus preaching by Rev P C Clark on Awakening of the People to Righteousness. Sunday includes 9 45 am class and 11 am and 7 20 pm services. Women's Auxiliary meeting Thursday at 2 30 pm. vestry meeting Thursday 8 pm. Mrs Julia Martin of Bluefield Ave died at 1 am after illness. she was born in Bland County Virginia and daughter of N J and Mrs Norris.

Martin Grace Methodist Church Eggleston Wesley Chapel Thomas Priddy Reavy Giles County Virginia Br. E. Martin Epworth League C. R. W. Kegley Immarual Lutheran Congregation Presbyterian Church W. C. Brunner D. Emory Hawk K. M. Easley Elizabeth Kenton Shirey J. W. Shirey Wyoming Street Maple Park P. C. Clark Women’s Auxiliary Julia Martin EE. Martin Bluefield Avenue N. J. Norris Bland County

Skin Diseases of Twenty Years Standing Cured

Mrs Fannie Griffen of Troy Alabama says Chamberlain's Salve cured a skin disease she had for twenty years after two boxes. The salve is sold by West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy. Also noting Foley's Honey and Tar for grippe coughs from G H Wade.

G. H Wade

The Jumping Off Place and Health Remedies Mentioned

A distressed caller cites Dr King s New Discovery saving a life from coughs and lung illness in Grimesland North Carolina. The ad promotes medicine price 50c to 1 00 and offers a trial bottle. Also referenced are Rock Mountain Tea and local merchants Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co West nd Drug Co and W J Peters Freeman.

Dr. King George Moore Grimesland N. C Rock Mountain Tea Mill Creek Coal and,Coke Co West

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