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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
2
The Daily Telegraph claims broad coverage of Bluefield coal region news. It touts coal trade data, mine output, ownership changes, and development, plus home news, society items, sports, markets, and foreign occurrences. Subscriptions are $4 yearly, $2 half, or $1 quarterly, with sales across trains and stands within 100 miles.
Bluefield West Virginia market report from the Bluefield Broker age and Commission Company on stocks bonds and provisions. Located on the third floor of the Kelly and Moyer Building Bluefield.
A home mix prescription claims to relieve bladder and kidney issues. It uses Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla with doses after meals and at night. Local druggist cites quick benefits for backache, frequent urination, and rheumatic symptoms in about one week.
Treasury Department announces sealed proposals for the construction of the U S post office and court house at Bluefield West Virginia. Bids due February 14 1908 at 3 o clock p m. Drawings and specs available from the custodian of site in Bluefield or from the supervising architect in Washington D C. James Knox Taylor supervising architect.
Foreman C. M. Williams of Vaughan Construction accidentally discharged a pistol while kissing his 6 month old son Arnim Oney Williams. The bullet entered the infant’s head, killing him before medical help could come. The Williams family, recently moved to Bluefield from Glen Lyn, faced overwhelming grief.
It was reported that the William Ritter Lumber Company will start full operations at its Maben Deepwater plant, its Dry Fork plant, and the Knox Creek facility, creating many jobs and producing over 700,000 feet of lumber daily. The Long Pole Lumber Company plans to resume soon in Russell County Virginia, aiming for about 40,000 feet daily. Lumber demand is strong and prices hold, with expectations of a larger 1908 business if 1907 levels are matched.
The chamber of commerce will hold a Thursday evening meeting with expected large attendance. Principal topic is the water question. Bernardi McClaugherty and Dr. D P Crockett will share views and suggestions. Annual meeting set for March.
A Cropper Maine resident reports two years of stomach trouble relieved after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. She purchased twelve bottles and now remains well. The tablets are sold by West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company announces new metered water charges effective January 1 1908. Property owners without meters may request installation by phone or letter from Rinefeld West Virginia. Also includes a health ad for Kollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and mentions Mill Creek Coal and Coke Company and West End Drag Company along with W J Peters Freeman.
Michael Keenan, newly released from prison, stalks a town at midnight seeking loot from a murder case involving Hugh Gregory and Virgil Sturgis. Gregory is wrongly suspected as innocent, while Keenan’s letter to a judge exposes police flaws and a staged dreamlike motive. The tale follows a tangled inquiry into guilt, confession, and the elopement plot amid police skepticism.
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