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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1909
Page
4
The Leader’s claim that H. Shott said city leaders and officials were armed is denied as false. An inquiry of attendees shows no such discussion occurred, with weapons only mentioned in relation to officer bonds. The statement is called unfair, preposterous, and likely to be repudiated by the Leader after investigation.
L. Ballengee, longtime Summers County native and Republican, was chosen president of the Hinefield council. He came to the city in 1893 and helped push a new charter, sacrificing his office for progress. He is praised as fair and impartial.
City schools closed for commencement exercises reveal strong pupil progress and high exam standings. Construction on the new high school building advances, promising facilities that will rank among the best in the state as Bluefield grows rapidly.
The completion of the handsome railroad Y M C A marks an epoch in Bluefield. The new building adds to the city’s handsome structures and provides a pleasant wholesome space for young men. The town, previously behind in public buildings, now plans several new churches and more facilities in the near future.
Governor Glasscock declares war on the Third House the legislative lobby and warns special interests will push back with influential men. He says the only cure is to place the legislature under keepers and strict oversight like a boarding school for young ladies.
The column denies circulating reports that any up state candidates were promised the southern district marshalship. It states no promises have been made and clarifies the source of the rumors.
The Times compares 1909 and 1907 dividend figures, noting total disbursements rose from 70.8 million to 77.5 million dollars. Increases in miscellaneous and industrial sectors offset declines in railway interest, with rail dividends down two million while industrial dividends rise ten million.
The Ga peach named king by Marcon news contrasts with Bluefield peaches crowned queens, highlighting regional pride and local fruit headlines.
A Washington newspaper man marries his brother’s eten daughter yielding a tangled kinship web praised by the Kansas City Star. The piece cites William Harris of Titusville Pa who killed himself claiming he was his own grandfather in a bizarre autobiographical confession to the coroner.
The prompt asks readers to consider the path flour takes from wheat field to home kitchen, highlighting the extensive processing and handling before it reaches the measuring cup.
A long excerpt recounts bizarre tangled family bonds where spouses marry relatives across generations. Examples include a man marrying his grandmother’s daughter and a double wedding with a father and son each marrying the other family’s member. Notes compare disasters and pestilence with earthquakes, citing extensive death tolls in China, Asia, Europe, and India, as context for nature’s power.
The article compares historic earthquakes and floods, noting Southern Italy's 200,000 death toll as the worst quake, Lisbon around 50,000, and 19th century South American and Aleppo collapses. It also cites the 1887 Yellow River flood drowning over 7,000,000 as a vast catastrophe in a Chinese province.
A group at a tea room recalls hospital days as nerves tremble. Patients, attendants, nurses, and doctors move through disinfectant smells, hopeful routines, and small consolations on a day when the whole institution feels unsettled.
A New York Sun account describes a hospital floor spiraling into chaos on a bad day. Moans from adjacent rooms echo through doors while nurses rush and bells ring, revealing a tense, crowded ward where staff and patients share a strained, exhausting atmosphere.
A small Bohemian group discusses their missing brother Penner. One asks if he remains a free lance. Another sighs that he is no longer free because he is married now.
Advertisement highlights Bucklen Arnica Salve as a perfect healer for cuts burns sores and more with a 25 cent price at druggists. Mentions Foley's Urine Laxative as superior constipation relief. Also promotes De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as the original good for cuts burns and piles available from druggists.
A historical notice references Royal Arch Masons, a jeweler, and a dated entry 5 20 in an ambiguous listing. The fragment mentions Theodore Dilger as the jeweler and a Red Lot clue, with scattered phrasing likely indicating a sale or notice.
G R Newkirk E R Peterman and G M Calloway officers of Bluefield apply to Mercer circuit court on May 12 1909 for license to carry a pistol under West Virginia law 5-30-101.
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Affairs of the city until June 5 1909 at 8 o clock p m for 1000 feet of fire hose. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. J T Akers Auditor by order of the Board of Supervisors.
Mercer county court on June 2 1909 seeks license for R C Fleshman P M Shrewsbury railway conductors of the Norfolk and Western Railroad under chapter 148 of the West code.
The American National Bank of Bluefield West Virginia closes its affairs and notifies note holders and creditors to present claims. J Lee Harne cashier states the absorption by Fidelity Banking and Trust Co and transfer of savings checking and certificates of deposit to Fidelity at Bluefield.
Notice from the Bluefield Board of Affairs inviting bids for granolitic sidewalks in Bluefield. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Audited by J. T. Akers and by order of the Board of Supervisors dated May 25.
Notice to Nannie Davis of a June 8 1909 deposition at Jas H Gollehon Bluefield WV in a Bankrupts Petition for Discharge filed in the Southern District of West Virginia D P Crockett of Bluefield seeks discharge under bankruptcy acts. hearing set June 12 1909 at Bluefield with notices to creditors by the court in Charleston.
In the circuit court of the county the plaintiff and you as defendant are notified the taking will proceed as scheduled. if not commenced or not completed on that day the taking will be continued daily between the same hours until completion. John Davis by counsel F J Brown and Jas H Gollehon p q
A historic advertisement touts Kodol as a digestive aid that lets users eat freely while it digests food. The pitch emphasizes relief from heartburn and fullness and promises a full refund if customers are unsatisfied after trying the product.
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