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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
6
Personal paragraphs show J R Henry and C M Quinn visiting Princeton Roanoke and Rome Ga. births announce sons to the Balleys Howell and Lindsey families while illnesses include Hattie Hannah E Martin and George Shieer. Several locals depart for travels and legislative session in Charleston Bed and Bedford streets noted.
In a recorder’s court yesterday Julius Vertimead faced charges of selling wine without a license. He admitted possessing wine at an Italian banking institution but denied any sale. He claimed the bank gave wine to patrons to win business. a man buying Italian stamps was later given a bottle by mistake. The case was dismissed.
P L Hall of Northfork narrowly escaped death when a man fired five shots at him outside Roberts store on Friday night. Hall showed a hole in his hat brim and overcoat as proof of the close encounter, with the assailant later identified as Hunter Roberts alias Albert Roberts.
Princeton will soon have electric lights as a local power company advances the plant. Citizens show enthusiasm and push to complete the project quickly while many favor installing an electric street car line.
Public interest grows as W D Spaulding of Hallowell and nurse Mrs Frederick Harvey attest under oath to Cooper Remedies. The testimonials claim relief from stomach related ailments after using New Discovery, with Spaulding’s agency approval and notary verification by Geo A Safford on July 22 1907.
A proposed car line between Princeton and Bluefield promises to cut travel costs and time, boosting general welfare and close ties in Mercer County. It would double current traffic and allow trips both ways in one day, reducing last minute business delays and the weariness of long horseback travel. Local barber services would relocate to Harry's Shop, and merchants advertise medicines and tonics from Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co. and West End Drug Co.
Hon William H Hearne of Ohio County requests Republican voters in the Northern Panhandle to inquire into his qualifications for governor of West Virginia from any citizen, irrespective of political ties, ahead of the next state convention.
John Kemp of East Otisfield Maine states Bucklen's Arnica Salve gives freedom from chilblains and treats salt rheum with excellent results. It is guaranteed for fever sores indolent ulcers piles burns wounds frost bites and skin diseases sold at all drug stores.
Dr Thos BE Peery will be out of the city until February 1 1908.
A Norwegian man, cured by Sir Frederick Treves at a London hospital, returned years later bearing a coin his wife gave him. He insisted Treves accept the coin as a token of gratitude, saying its value to him was priceless though its worth was small. Treves praised the gift’s significance over any jewel.
Subletter Barnes promote a sale of the best fresh fruit with bids from doctors and relief offerings. The notice echoes George Eliot on the tide of needs and reciprocal human claims, illustrating persistent market interest and solicitations in daily notices.
In a brief notice from the Daily Telegraph business office dated 11 14 11, references appear to tally card designs and reasonable pricing. The fragment cites design options and cost considerations for tally cards.
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