Dentists Pleased With Visit To Bluefield
The SouthWest Virginia Dental Society met in Bluefield with clinics at Dr F L Black's office. Dr WP Nye of Radford lectured on assaying for gold and removing gold from natural giants. Dr WS Gregory of Roanoke demonstrated gold bridge work and removable bridge methods. Dr J W Haller of Wytheville spoke on organized effort and progress. Officers elected: Nye president, Crozier first VP, Black second VP, Ward secretary treasurer, Haller chair of executive committee. A banquet followed at Dr Black's residence and thanks extended to Bluefield dentists and Mr Jollitts for courtesies.
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Southwet Virginia Dental Society
F L Black
WP Nye
Radford
WS Gregory
Roanoke
de FL Blick
J W Haller
Wytheville
A Thompson
Tazewell
Gregory
W P Nye
Bedford
F.w.crozier
Christiansborg
FL Black
Binefi Id
LE Ward
Pocahontae
F M Ebert
Blacksburg
Blaefield
Bleck
Sammars Atreat
Bluefield
Jollitts
Consumers Coal Co Advertises Soot Free Fuel
The notice promotes Red Ash coal and Pocahontas lamps with delivery to customers in the city. It highlights low prices and easy start with a "oewepay r" reference, inviting readers to contact Consumers Coal Co at Lock Box 676 by phone 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete Sind Sinsys
Consumers Coal CO
Engineers Plan Better Streets and Good Roads
Captain Bradburn of the National Good Roads Association is in Bluefield for a week to review city street profiles with City Engineer Hill and local committees. Coffman leads the Bluefield to Mercer county push to set grades on Hicks Road and Crifwan Road and discuss general improvements. Local officials and Bramwell visitors join in. Also, Grace Church hosts an ice cream festival on Monday night, and the infant of Mr and Mrs E Conley is buried after meningitis.
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Bradburn
Nastonal Good Roads Association
Hill
W HA Coffman
Bluefield-Mercar Avseletion
North Ard Western Engineere
Ccommittes
County Roader
Ladies of Grace Church
Stocks That Are Not Assessable In New Tax Law Notes
The article discusses the new tax law on personal property assessment. It explains that stock or capital of any company when assessed on the corporate level relieves individual shareholders from listing or being taxed on their shares. It cites sections 66 and 78 and quotes the provision that ownership of shares need not be individually listed if the company is assessed.
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Icg
Politain
Gskad
Sich Corporation
Funeral of Fifteen Month Old Girl Farley Infant
Gladys Farley aged fifteen months died May 3 1906. Funeral services were held at the home on Bicefield Avenue conducted by Revs Thompson and Ajama. Card of thanks from Mrs J A Farley and family for kindness shown during illness of their daughter.
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Gladys
J Hl Farley
Bicefield Avenue
Thompson
Ajama
Acard
Mrani Mie J A Farley
Mary Acta
New Coal Company Gets a Charter From State
The Secretary of State issued a charter to the Superior Pocahontas Coal Company of Hallsville West Virginia to purchase lease coal and mine lands. Authorized capital stand at 500000 with 250000 subscribed and 221500 paid. Incorporators include Justus Collips Joseph E Beury O J Milton F T Lee and P J Riley.
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Oftate
Superior Pocahortas Coal Company
Hallsville
W Va
Justus Collips
Joseph E Beury
Charteaton
O J Milton
Cincinnati
F T Lee
Lynchburg
P J Rilty
Thayer
Contract for Bank Building Awarded to Lynchburg Firm
The Citizens Bank building in Wel b was let yesterday to WM Seay & Sop of Lynchburg. Holmboe & Laffrty prepared the plans, chosen from entries by city and distant architects. Estimated cost stands around $20,000.
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Citizens Bank
Wel B
WM Seay & Sop
Lynchburg
Holmboe & Laffrty
Surveyors to Visit Him for Road Material Samples
Surveyors will visit him to collect samples from county die trials so a route to determine the best path can be arrived at by analysis. The Norfolk and Western likely to run a good route train and officials should invite railroad representatives to avoid any demonstration on the train. Transportation of road making machines, stone crushing, and material placement can be done by experts with the gond rous train. Cay t Bradburn spent a week at Tazewell where three miles of road are planned and a good road train will likely stop for an invitation from locals.
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Dietrie
Norfolk and Western
Cay T Bradburn
Tazewell
Personal notes and visits from area residents
De A K Thompson has gone to Athens to open several days. Miss Nova Sheton of Princeton visits her brother J F Shelton on Fourth Street. Dre L H and B F Vermillion of Athens visit relatives. J B Tankersley and B S Harman travel from Roanoke to Denver. Mag gie Godsey and Lacy Taylor of Snowville visit Florence Monroe in South Blaefield. Services at Christ Episcopal Church at 11 AM and 4 PM. Bluefield Keystone tennis game postponed. Welch end ne played at Welch with a 7-1 and 6-3 score for Seemedhian.
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Miss Nova Sheton
Princeton
Brother
J F Shelton
Fourth
Maggie Godsey
Lacy Taylor
Snowville, Ve
Florence Monroe
South Blaefild
Bluefield
New Real Estate Firm Formed in City
Hardy and Backer launch a new real estate firm with offices over Stelt n Jordans. J H Hardy leads as manager of the firm and B A (Huratt) Bemer serves as secretary. Hardy brings seven years of local experience and strong ties. Backer is a popular local figure ready to assist buyers, sellers, and renters and invites property listings.
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Hardy
Thin City
Nics
Stelt N & Jordans
Ekere
Thore
Bony
Bland Street Methodist Services Move to Lutheran Church
Bland Street Methodist Congregation holds Sunday school at 9 30 with WC Brower as superintendent. Rev J A Baylor preaches at 1 PM on The Om potency of Faith and again in the evening on The Compassion of Christ. Evangelistic tone, all invited. Epworth League meets Tuesdays.
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Bland Street
Lutheran Church
Sammere Street
WC Brower
J A Baylor
Epworth League
Baptists to Begin Work on New City Church
The First Baptist Church will start erecting a new church at Rogera and Mercer streets as soon as possible, likely before July 1. The building will cover 62183 feet and feature attractive design with street entrances and a planned Sunday school room next to the parsonage, keeping the existing edifice standing during occupancy.
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First Baptist Church of
City
Rogera and
Mercer Streets
West Virginia Railroad Project Recorded in Clarksburg
A 2A chair for the West Virginia corporation building a line from Barlington to Pittsburg via Clarksburg was recorded in the county clerk's office. The venture aims to enter the coal market against the Baltimore and Dale. Directors include J V Thompson and J R Barnes of Uniontown, A J Cochran of Dawer, D F Marloney of Pittsburgh, and Chris A Hanna of Allegheny City.
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Clarksburg
W Va
Jane 2A
West Virginia Corpreting Railroad
Barlington
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Dale
J V Thompson
J R Barnes
Union Town
A J Cochran
Daweer
D F Marloney
Pittobnig
Chis A Hanna
Allegheny
Trust Violators in Alabama Arrested
Birwinghaw Ala June 2 four prominent citizens arrested under the Alabama anti trust law for forming a plot to control brick prices. The men are Thomas Sims John R Cropland Z Eb Moseley and Walter L Roberts of the Jefferson Brick Company. Warrants sworn by a local prosecutor.
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Birwinghaw
Ala
Toomas Sims
John R Cropland
Z Eb Moseley
Walter L. Roberts
Jffarson Bick Company
Bryan Chosen To Lead Ohio Democratic Ticket In 1908
Ohio Democrats endorse Bryan for president at the state convention. Congressman Aatrrey Garner returns from Washington as party leader and chairman Archer remains a key figure. The report notes upcoming national convention and party unity under Bryan.
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Columbus
Jane
Vian J Bryan
Ohi
Aatrrey Garner
Washington
Arber
Ohio Democrats
Sultan's Gift to the Kaiser Stolen
The McHaminshine Wamond order valued at fifty thousand Souare, presented to Kaiser Wilhelm by the sultan of Taikeyr, has been stolen from the arsenal collection. Thieves, likely familiar with the arsenal interior, appear to be responsible.
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Belin
Jone
Kaiser Wilhelm
Two Men Die in Steam Pipe Blast at Newport Wharf
Two men, William Shoffel of Newport and Timotts Noonan of Taunton, were killed when a steam pipe burst during boiler repairs aboard the steamer New Hampshire of the Feil River line.
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Newport RI
Terranova Girl to be Released
In New York on June 2 an attorney plans to seek the Terranova girl’s release from custody within days. The likelihood of the state objecting to the release ahead of her trial for murder is considered unlikely.
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New York
Diet Ict
Breakfast stop before the 9 o'clock train
An odd local notice promotes Bloefeld Gents' Furnishing Company in Bloont Osfe as the place for a nice breakfast before catching the early train. It also mentions a new home option by W A Swan and hints at various social tone phrases about youth and attire.
Tidewater Laborer Fatally Injured
Christiansborg, Va June 2 The trestle on McArthur Bros Worke Tidewater Railway near Merrimac was used yesterday for the first time When the cars were about manway the timbers gave way to the Givinga of Petersburg was caught between the falling car and probably fatally crashed Several other workmen jumped and received only slight injuries James Givinge was sent to Radford Hospital for treatment
Newport cards at Bluefield Pook and Stationery Company
Newport cards are featured at the Bluefield store Pook and Stationery Company. The notice highlights a selection of stationery items and greeting cards available to customers.
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Newport
Bluefield
Pook and Stationery Company
Souvenir Pet Cards From Bluefield Publisher
A large assortment of souvenir pet cards from the Bluefield area features items by the Serfs of Blueil and the coal fields, produced by Bluefield Book and Stationery Co.
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Blueil
Coal Fields
Bluefield Book and Stationery Co
Rioting at Cananea Prompts Mexican and US Troop Movements
Reports from Bisbee and Naco describe American refugees returning while 45 American miners and 200 Mexican workers are killed or wounded in Cananea. Governor Ysabel resumes control as Major Wets of Huachuca moves toward Cananea. US Secretary of War declines immediate troop action. Violent unrest continues with looting and fires.
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Thezon
Ariz
Jane
Cananea
Ysabel
Neco
Hag
Bisbee
Naco
Capvanea
Douglas, Ariz
Mexico
Greene
Yunbel Bes
Biaber
Arz
Wet's
Huachuca
Government to Pay Expenses of Inspection
Speaker Jone today supported the Lorimer Wadeworth plan to amend the Beveridge Inspection bill so the government would pay inspection expenses. He also backs a court review provision. He argues government payment would prevent cattlemen from losing price to packers and would shield consumers from higher costs.
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Washington
Canyon
Lorimer-Wadeworth
Beveridge
Midshipmen Eight Breaks Academy Record on Severn River
The Midshipmen eight crew from Annapolis outrowed the Arkil Boat Club of Baltimore on the Severn River. They finished in nine minutes and 30 seconds, beating the academy record for the distance and surpassing the previous mark by one second set two weeks earlier against Columbia University.
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Annapolis
Midshipmen
Arikl
Glab
Baltimore
Severn River
Accademy
Columbia University
Louisiana Battleship Commissioned in Norfolk Navy Yard
The battleship Louisiana built at Newport News yard was commissioned at Norfolk Navy Yard at 4 pm. It will travel to New York to receive six and three inch guns and then to New Orleans for a silver service presented by Louisiana citizens.
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Norfolk Va
Louisiana
Newport Neva
Connecticut
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Norfolk Navy Yard
New York
New Yok
New Orleans
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Superior Supply Co
Blurfield, W VA
Dilger
Red Lot
Wm. Klush
Princeton Ave
Just
Victor Talking Machine
the Art Stationery Co
I. K. Tierney
RE. F. Bouina
Cahier
W. H. Thomas
T. K. Kina
Flat Top National Bank of
West Virginia
United States Depository
Edwin Mann
W. C Pollock
L. A. Hooper
First National Bank
W. VA
Princeton Avenue
de Cecil
Mr Baker
JC Pack
C W
Ernest Freeman
Alex Waddell
C O Stahlman
The
Deily Telegraph
Parkersburg
Mre Stahlman
Tog
Geo Roberto
Jones Railroad Shows
Willie Adair
Capt D A
Cashiers
Mis E Conley
Walrut Grove Cemetery
New Coal Company
de A K Thompson
Athens
Dre L H
F Vermillion
J B Tankersley
B S Harman
Denver
Christ Episcopal Church
Bland St
Methodist Congregation
Coal Road
Alabama
Bryan
Sultan
Bloefeld Gents
Tidewater
Givinge
Radford Hospital
Canamea
Lex
Tait
Bell
State Department
Raortte
Louisana
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