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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Christian Geisler of 3434 A Street Philadelphia celebrate fifty years of marriage. He reports cure of chronic bronchitis and she rapid recovery from grip and indigestion via Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey with a letter praising its tonic stimulant effects and wishing others benefit.
An advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a thoroughly malted tonic and stimulant. It markets the product as easy on the stomach, sold by druggists or direct for one dollar a bottle, and mentions an illustrated medical booklet with testimonials and free doctor’s advice.
In city and coalfield notices urge Knights of Pythias uniform rank to attend a drill at Bailey Building tonight and the Presbyterian Children’s Ad Society hosts a social at the church basement Saturday at 8 pm with a free offering. The rest describes local events, obituaries, plans for a Bluefield centennial and road contract details.
Mercer Republican reports the trolley line right of way between Princeton and Athens has been finally secured and directors await the president R G Meador's return from Florida to begin construction. W H H Smith was injured falling into an open coal chute opposite Ells Opera House on Haleigh street and taken to St Luke's Hospital for surgery.
Miss Mary Emerson performs a war drama in On Parole at the Wiks Opera House. She shows devotion and tenderness as a southern woman. William Burdette shines as Capt Robert Pinckney, James Sylvester excels as Major Dale, and Robert Thorne leads as Capt Fraser with virile appeal.
Ada C W Garlaau and A D Stone pressed the commissioners on the county road contract. They argued the twenty four foot road should be widened to at least thirty feet to allow proper shoulder and prevent edge wash. Contractors propose buying land to widen or building a retaining wall to keep the road intact.
The Northfork cut saw another fatality when P. M. O'Brien of Knoxville was killed after stepping onto tracks to let No. 86 pass. W. Kelley, also from Knoxville, avoided injury but witnessed O'Brien's death as a light engine struck him ahead of passenger No. 1. O'Brien, proprietor of a Cleveland skating rink, had been in the area for hotel lease negotiations.
A London Telegraph report describes Ferguson scheming to slip into his house unnoticed for a curtain lecture, sneaking to bed, dressing outside his door, and planning to avoid breakfast. He tells the servant he will be busy, unaware his wife is visiting her mother and will not return that evening.
A testimonial touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as relieving rheumatic pains and restoring rest and sleep. The ad notes availability at West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy, with Sublette & Barnes handling fresh vegetables. Telegraph want ad encourages readers to try.
A long list of residents and visitors pass through the city including Charles EB Elsaés of Raleigh, A A Porterfield, W P Higgins, J Henderson of Yards, W T Burdette of Charleston, George P Hall of North Tazewell, and Dir Thomas Bm Peery returning from the south. Local teachers, theater attendees, and families like Bremwell, Gad, Ada Pauley, and the Botsfords are noted for recent trips, visits, and events. Senator Walter E Dickerson and H A Ruth head to Richmond for Rhea hearings, with Rev T Vincent visiting Pocahontas and returning to Stonega.
In West Virginia Southern District Court a March 3 hearing is set on a motion for an injunction filed by the Virginian Railway Company against William E Ross trustee. The petition seeks to halt the assumpsit suit over alleged overpayment for cofferdam construction plants tied to a Giles County Virginia project.
Beaver Pond district teachers gather for their annual session with forenoon meetings at 9 30 and afternoon at 2 from the high school on Ramsay street. Evening session at the Elks Opera House starts 7 30. Public school children from fourth grade to high school assemble at 7 45 at the high school.
At 8 10 this evening the opera house doors open with the balcony reserved for colored teachers and patrons in the gallery. W J Newenhee president of the board of education, Prof C L Bemis Concord state normal school, Prof Thomas C Miller West Virginia state superintendent, and Prof Lt J Corbley Marshall college will be the evening speakers.
The body of 23 year old Sara Booth, from Roanoke County, was recovered by her parents after being sent to Philadelphia for dissection. Employed in Pittsburgh previously, she died November 19 from ea rrumia. Embalmed, preserved, and delivered to Undertaker Peerman for burial at Back Creek.
London journals criticize magistrates for sending petty thieves to jail while fining harsher offenders. Examples include a man fined 10s 6d for knocking his wife down, another jailed for damaging potatoes and stealing footballs, and fines for cruelty to a horse and a man stealing socks. The piece contrasts with American courts and notes canine judging instincts in foxhounds.
The ad touts Chamberlain's Salve priced at 25 cents as a fast remedy for skin diseases. It lists sales points at West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy, promoting widespread availability.
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