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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
5
The Presbyterian Church revival drew the largest crowd since the start of the meetings as Rev. S. W. Moore delivered a forceful sermon on What Shall I Do to Be Saved, spurring seven professions of faith and interest from others in the congregation.
J A Musgrove J T Boyd Thomas W Levering G W Mays JL Reynolds J A B Bruce E Foster Mrs Allen Miss Hettie Keiser leave and arrive in Fayette during trips to Bristol Columbus and Cleveland with Wingo Ellet Crump Shoe Co showing Hunt Club shoe grand prize at Jamestown Exposition noted.
A lung specialist warns that monkeys and parrots carry consumption and can transfer it to humans. He notes many monkeys in this climate have the disease and urges avoiding pets to prevent lung illness, even preferring hospital care over living with a sick animal.
William James of Harvard cites memory and scent in a Boston dinner remark. He notes the mind links landscapes and small details to past moments, illustrating how associations attach to ordinary things.
A Midlands town chief magistrate famed for frugality declined a football club subscription citing office costs. His ledger titled Mayoralty Expenses lists Dress suit at £2 on the top line, illustrating the financial burden of public office.
A playful dialogue shows a philosopher claiming reading reveals character while a dyspeptic notes a cookery book does not prove cooking skill. The wife is reading recipes yet is not a cook, highlighting perception versus reality.
A humorous London street scene shows a cabman demanding a bag from a woman as he offers to load it on top the cab. Mrs Oatcake refuses, scolding that the horse already strains to pull the carriage.
A brief admonition to value experiences over expense. It suggests happiness should not be judged by wealth used in production or consumption.
Dr Thos E Peery will be away from the city until the first of January 1908. He is traveling for personal reasons and will resume duties thereafter.
SUPPLY CO. advertises Howard White Ash and Pocahontes red ash coal with no slack, a free burner option, and prices described as right. Available from phone number 29. EB. Borden, veterinarian, listed.
City of Bluefield council on January 6 1906 assessed street pavement against land along Roanoke Street from Saxon Lime & Lumber Co to Pulaski Street and across to the east side listing owners and amounts. Owners must appear July 15 1908 at City Hall to show cause why assessments should not become final. Auditor A Kers signs.
Notice to Bluefield property owners along Bedford street and Bluefield avenue in Bluefield Mercer county West Virginia that the Bluefield city council on January 6 1908 levied street paving assessments against abutting real estate. The notice names the affected lots and sides and lists the owners responsible for payment.
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