Union Park Center Of Attraction On Fourth
Saturday drew five rail organizations and about five thousand visitors to Bluefield’s new Union Park for a grand Fourth of July picnic. A parade led by the Knights of Pythias Band and the Norfolk & Western volunteer fire department opened the day, with speeches by Mayor Peters, Judge Johnston, Rev Priddy, and F A Burgess. A public dinner, dancing, and merrymaking followed despite a rain shower that spoiled a baseball game.
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Bing Field
Bluefield
Aca
Knig
Norfolk & Western Volunteer Fire Department
L. D. Gillette
F. M. Peters
David E. Johnston
W. H. Thomas
Thomas Priddy
George Stuart
Memorial Services for Florence Girrett and Charlotte Robinson
Memorial services were held at Mount Zion Baptist Church for Florence Girrett who died in Columbus Ohio and Charlotte Robinson who passed away months ago. The church was draped in white and black. Florence Gar was formerly a resident of Bluefield and moved about three years ago.
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Seicepter
Zion Baptist Church
The
Missionary Society
W. W. Hicks
Jesus
W. H Callaway
Florence Garrett
Mount Zion Baptist Church
W W. Hicks
Florence Giyrett
Columbus
Charlotte Robinson
Florence Gar
Biuefie
Big Show Announces Dual Performances In Rain Proof Tents
A traveling act promises two performances under waterproof tents with its own train of cars. They advertise moral, high class entertainment with new acts and features. Tonight includes dancing and skating at the roller rink. Also a local ad for Wall Paper and Paper Hanging by The Five Brothers at Princeton Avenue.
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The
Five Brothers
Princeton Avenue
Notice to Contractors for Bluefield School Repairs
The Bluefield WV board of education invites bids for repairs to the High School Building, the white school in South Bluefield, and the colored school in South Bluefield. Bids due by 3 o clock Saturday July 11 1908. Bond required equal to double bid. Send to secretary E L Bowman Beaver Pond District. June 1908.
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Board of Education
Bluefield
South Bluefield
Bland Street
W. Va
Wy Cider
Board of Educativn
E. L. Bowman
Beaver Pond
Electric Bitters Endorsement by New York Reader
Mr Frank Conlan of 436 Houston Street New York extols Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver issues and weak kidneys It purifies blood aids digestion and restores vigor for the weak and debilitated both sexes sold with guarantee at druggists 50c
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Frank Conlan
Houston
New York
Dessert Recipe for Jell-O Mold with Crunchy Cookies
Dissolve one package of JELL-O in boiling water then beat in whipped cream and crushed macaroons. Fold until light, mold, and chill until set. Serve with whipped cream or pudding sauce. JELL-O costs 10c per package and is available at grocers.
New Discovery Praised By Naples Man For Coughs
A Naples Maine man Lester M Nelson says Dr Kings New Discovery saved his life after years of use for coughs and colds. He claims it prevents pneumonia and heals weak lungs and would not be without it. The remedy sells in drug stores for 6 cents to 1 dollar with a free trial bottle.
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Lester M. Nelson
Naples
Maine
King
Russell County Road Improvements Bid Date Extended
Time for receiving and opening bids on 14 miles of macadam highway in Russell County extended from June 24 to July 7 1908. Plans and specifications available at the clerk in Lebanon Virginia or the State Highway Commissioner Richmond Virginia offices.
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Russell County
Lebanon
Vas
Richmond
Dtea
Best Pills Ever Sold Promise Healing Relief
A customer testimonial from Ingleside North Carolina proclaims Dr King's New Life Pills the best medicine for chronic indigestion after 15 years and $200 spent without relief. The pills are sold by all druggists with a 75 cent guarantee.
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Dr. King
B. F. Ayse
N. C
New hotel opens at Tip Top for Fourth of July crowd
The new Hotel at Iron Lithia Springs Tip Top opened to the public with nearly four hundred dinner guests despite rain. Baker and Wells of Graham built it and plan to host big crowds again on the 15th. Baseball games, music, and diversions drew large crowds from Bluefield Norton Richlands and Dorchester with good order and no arrests.
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Iron Lithia Springs
Tip Top
Virginias
Bluefield
Springs
Graham
Tagzewell County
Forries
Baker & Wells
Wingo
St. Charles
Made
Isa
Norton
Dorchester
Norton Boys
Jac
A. Escar
Suthers
Carden
Wilson
Richlands
Henry Ballou
Norton Fourth Celebrated Despite Morning Rain
Norton Virginia reports a large July 4 celebration with 6 000 to 8 000 attendees. The carnival drew crowds, but morning rain hampered sprint events and horse races. Winners included Miss Essar of Dorchester for the ladies riding contest and Mrs W Terry Bowline as runner up. speakers Frank Cassell of Radford and H O Ballou of Norton praised liberty and fraternal orders.
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J. E
Dixon Stables
Dr. Essar
Dorchester
Miss Essar
W. Terry Bowline
Odd Fellows
Frank Cassell
Radford
H. O. Ballou
Norton
Chas. Conner
Honest representation and sharp trading in piano sales
The passage argues some customers chase smooth propositions and bait while good honest deals in piano sales sometimes lose trade. It notes that when a piano is sold, the customer bears no fault, and trustworthy representation should prevail.
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W. H. Harry & Company
Bluefield, W. VA
NEW
Jed
Welch
Gary
WM. Leckie
Jed, McDowell County
Iilepmone
Electric GO
Bland St
Turner Brothers
Roanoke
Clifton Forge
Charleston
E. S. Turner
Kelley & Moyers Building
A. M Cousins
Norfolk
Railway Union
Mesar
George Wood
W. W. Gillespie
W. L
R. G. Garland
W.N. Doak
B. R.T
C. E. Lawder
Union
Jennie Sullivan
G. C. Kitts
William Greenwood
Union Park
Greenwood
Mount Zion Church
King & Tucker
Binefield
Norton News Notes
Roller Tink
Daily Telegraph
Stockton Hotel
Cape May
Ocean Front
B. A. Smith
Gray Machine
Fowler-Richardson Company
Jegical Collece
Virginia
Raul
Stieff Pianos
Chas. M. Stieff
Fidénysriner
Main
Lynchburg
Meni
Bluefield . Bottling Company
W. V
R. L. Morris
Her
Oxfords
Ety Gost
W. P. Hawley Merchandise CO
South Bland Street
R. Reese
Wruine Waren
Genuing Rayen
Red Ash Coal
A. D. Wood
M.ld
Thomas E. Peery
W.va
N. & W. Railway
Windsor Hotel Company
Windsor Hotel and
Windsor Hotel Company, Co
H. Mustard
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