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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1912

Page

9

Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted for Constipation Relief

An advertiser argues that women should monitor stomach health to prevent headaches and fatigue. It extols Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as mild, superior to violent cathartics, and suitable for daily bowel movement support. Sample bottles offered by mail.

Br. Caldwell M. J. Hughes King St Wilmington Dela Misa Rose Walker Richmond B. Caldwell Washington St. Monticello

Court actions against city over Walker street grade and subway

Three suits request damages of five thousand dollars each over Walker street grade and the Main street to Hearn avenue subway. Bank of Bramwell sues St. Paul Coal and Coke Co. in a chancery case set for July rules with Ritz & Ritz as attorneys. Verda Walker and George Ernest Carr plan a June wedding at the bride's Trent street home. After vows, couple to tour the south and west then return to Princeton in July. Local churches welcomed many new members last Sunday night at Baptist and Methodists with Episcopal confirmations.

Walker Street Main Street Hearn Avenue Bank of Bramwell St. Paul Coal and Coke Company Et Als Ritz & Ritz Verda Vernila Walker I. W. Walker George Ernest Carr Trent Street Princeton Miss Walker Virginian Baptist Church Methodist Church Episcopal Church Gravatt

Mass Celebrated in Courthouse and Local Notes

A Mass was held Sunday morning in the courthouse by Rev. Father Olivier of Pinefield with a large audience, and plans for a Catholic church in the near future are mentioned. A raid on a Bee addition craps joint led to ten colored prisoners held awaiting trial before the new mayor. The column lists numerous personal notices including births, visits, and relocations among local residents and travelers, plus hospitalizations and attendance at conventions.

Father Olivier Piuefield Bee

Local Health Updates and Obituary Notes From Peterstown

Dr D W McClaugherty recovering after illness in Peterstown with his home respite Sunday. Judge J Frank Maynard Jos M Sanders and Hon KB E Carter visited from Summit city last Sunday. Mrs Floyd Bailey of Herndon died Saturday night remains shipped to home for interment. Uncle Jim Hearn ill at East Princeton reported improving and on the road to recovery. Auditor J T Akers and wife of

J. Frank Maynard Jos. M. Sanders KB. E. Carter Summit City Floyd Bailey Herndon Jim Hearn Princeton J. T. Akers

Bluefield Visitor R C Lilly Heads to Spanish JUth

Hon R C Lilly of Bluefield passed through the city Sunday en route to visit relatives in Spanish JUth.

Bluefield Princeton R. C. Lilly

Unclaimed Letters in Bluefield Postoffice Week Ended June 2 1912

A list of unclaimed letters in the Bluefield West Virginia postoffice for the week ending June 2 1912 includes Bruce Adams John Akers John Alexander Birden Andre Edw Anderson J M Armstrong 2 more T P Atwell J A Bangle Beckley Fruit Co O F Boyd W R Bowden Lester Bowen 2 more Bernard F Braheny J W Burgess EK Bynoe Wade H H Bailey Co C O Cary Johnny Casey R F Carswell A F Childress Plymouth Christian J C Clark J Coleman Sam Coffee Wm Devor Allen Dillard H Elliot 3 Roy Evans 2 W M Francis John Garner A Garrett Garey Graham Everett Grubb W Green 3 S Hathaway W B Haynes W L Hawley W H Hawkins M K Hutton Jack Hairston Cole Howard Charley Hale 2 W T Hale Grover Jackson Mercer Jones Brother Kens J W Kiser

Bluefield W. Va Bruce Adams John Akers John Alexander Birden Andre Edw. Anderson J. M. Armstrong T. P Atwell J. A. Bangle Beckley Fruit Co O. F. Boyd W. R. Bowden Lester Bowen Bernard F. Braheny J. W. Burgess EK. Bynoe Wade HH. Bailey Co C. O. Cary Johnny Casey R. F. Carswell A. F. Childress Plymouth Christian J. C. Clark Everett Grubb W. Green Hathaway W. B. Haynes W. L. Hawley W. H. Hawkins M. K. Hutton Jack Hairston Cole Howard Charley Hale W. T. Hale Grover Jackson Mercer Jones Brother Kens J. W. Kiser

Classified Mail Notice of Advertised Letters

A list of names for both gentlemen and ladies alongside a foreign entry Foreign Wah Sing. Recipients must claim letters by bringing a penny and stating they were advertised to avoid being overlooked.

Dexter Kirkpatric Pred Lilly D. BA. Lilly Percy Lott C. W. Haskins J. Frank Holsinger R. E B. Mitchel B. G. Moore J. M. Morgan Arthur McGuire H. McMullin Tom Moore Theodore Moore Harry Miller J. B. Napplier J. B. Nichols M. K. Neal J. R. Owen Ollie Patton Poca Coal Co. No. 3 Whitten Proffit Harvens Peery T. A. Russell J. W. Scott F. N. Sherman BK. H. Shelton Chas. M. Stief G. J. Saunders Fred Tabor J. K. Tiller Clarence Griffen Sol Townsend Joe Tucker Winston Thompson B. L. Thompson R.L. Taylor T. Db. Underwood T. W. Walker J. C. White A. F. Wilson Bessie Abbitt Sarah Hill Becker Bell Bruce Helen Buchanan Miss Brown A. Brown Macgie Brown Virginia Claw H. M. Chapple Elsie Douthat Lacy Duff Emily Doughton Evelyn Gibson Laura Lucy J. Meadows G. BE. Moore Lillie McGuire Minnie Mile Effie Poindexter Mollie Sarver Cassie Stones Murrell Thomas Sallie Wells Lettie Williames Ada Williams Louella Woody Lucy Whitaker Wah Sing

Rheuma Cure Marketed With Money Back Guarantee

The White Pharmacy promotes RHEUMA claiming fast action on kidneys, liver, bowels, and blood to expel uric acid and relieve rheumatism. A bottle costs 50 cents or prepaid by mail from Rheuma Co Buffalo NY with a free trial offer. Also advertised English MARHUE for indigestion at 25 cents.

Rheuma Co Buffalo N. Y

Notorious swindler fleeced buyers at $700 daily scheme

A western detective praised by a reporter recalls the swindler who ran an absurd lottery scam that netted about $700 a day in money orders. Elijah was said to be fed by ravens, and the quip adds that turning crook would feed you with gulls.

Elijah

Learning Temperance and Wealth as Civic Virtues

A historical quote attributed to Cicero extols learning as a path to temperance for youth and a source of comfort in old age. It frames education as a bridge between poverty and wealth and as an adornment to riches.

Cicero

Rules for home appeal miss the simplest touch

The adage warns that cut glass for company and chipped china for the family are not the best rules for making a home attractive. Practical taste matters more than showy extras.

Commencement Activities at Emory and Henry College

Schedule outlines June events from June 8 to June 11 including the Williams Declamation Contest, a bishop’s sermon, annual sermons, prize oratorical contest, alumni address by Col. J. S. Browning, and graduation exercises. L. B. Johnson of Norfolk and Western Railway delivering annual address and medal/diploma awards among campus ceremonies celebrating Hermesian and Calliopean societies.

Minory & Henry College Willias W. A. Candler Col. J Browning Board of Trustees Hermesian Literary Society L. B. Johnson Norfolk and Western Railway Hamilton Calliopean Literary Society

Welch News Notes Sees Delayed Train For Tennis Game

Train No. 1 arrived three and a half hours late due to freight wrecks east of Bluefield causing a Welch Graham tennis match to be called off. Local business will be practically suspended as Republicans vote on the state ticket. Saloon closures apply from sunrise to sunset during polling hours at Welch High School and the courthouse.

Graham Welch Bluefield Welch High School Y L. V. Ketter Columbus Margaret Walker Roanoke Roanoke College Margaret Joe Herndon Marytown Clara Edmunds Hatfield Minefield J. W. Johnson Bedford County Jesse Hayslip Watson Billy Whyte Charleston N. R. Hale Philadelphia Mr. Hale Moore-Summers Hardware Company Ben T. Draper Panther

West Virginia holds first statewide primary for nominations

The first statewide primary in West Virginia nominating candidates from all offices is held today. Governor race features three contenders led by Dr H D Hatheld who expects to win. State Treasurer B L Long campaigns from Welch aiming reelection, while L V Ketter returns from Columbus for the vote.

West Virginia H. D. Hatheld B. L. Long Welch Meowell

Zemo Aiding Scalp Itch And Skin Ailments

Zemo, a clear vanishing liquid by E W Rose Medicine Co of St Louis, is said to stop scalp itching by stimulating glands and relieve eczema rash pimples and other skin afflictions. It is guaranteed to satisfy and is sold in Bluefield via C H Goodykoontz Drug Co outlets East End and Bluefield Pharmacy.

E. W. Rose Medicine Co St. Louis Bluefield C. H. Goodykoontz Drug Co East End

Relief fund contributions listed for Jed area

The report shows ongoing contributions totaling $15,851.99 with entries from Bottom Creek Coal Company employees and Sycamore C C Co workers. Listed donors include G. C. Patterson, Gen. E. Wilson, F. A. Hillins, John Rippy, S. W. Patterson, Tony Bertie, Sam Tyler and Poonam Lolavich with small amounts noted.

Durst Charleston Bottom Creek C. & C. Co Sycamore C. & C. Co Iss Ie Aes Bottom’ Creek Coal T Coke Company G. C. Patterson Gen. E. Wilson F. A. Hillins John Rippy S. W. Patterson Tony Bertie Sam Tyler Poonam Lolavich

Coal Company Payroll Totals From Local Work Crew

A list of employees from Sycamore Coal Company shows wages paid totaling 36.50 with numerous workers including Arthur Lewis and John Macarvitz. The document itemizes individual payments ranging from 0 to 5 dollars and cents, with many entries at 50c or 1 dollar.

Arthur Lewis John Macarvitz Duc Aleck ‘Hedum Soc Fred Ruensie A. C. Dileher John Maurice D. L. Lawrence Tony Lustriz John Godson Geo. M. Daniell Alex Haraba George Gravyley Monroe Hardin George Bush Richard Chapman Jacob Jadic Wasil Hedum O. H. Madeira Sycamore Coal Company Adam Banska Henry Farley Joe Miller Jas. Parre Sam Taylor Albert Williams Henry Salmon Dave Salmon Tom Meade John Speas Taylor Bowman S. W. Randolph Geo. Curry Elmer Smith Albert Grey Jas. Clarke Joe Godinski Ellis Brown Wd. Robinson Alten Stinson Nic Jadec Dave Francis George Duty FE. M. Maynard William Allison Carson Thompson M. H. Gilreath W. H. Evans Walter Newman Evan Thomas John Clarke Sam Warden Chas. Watkins John Campbell Rob. Hamlet H. C. Keller Ben James J. W. Harrell Elbert Wallen Soc Thomas Lorane Thompson Wassil Martindue

Digestit promises relief from stomach upsets after meals

Two or three Digestit tablets after eating will prevent or quickly relieve that full uncomfortable feeling. If it fails, your money will be refunded. Brown's Digestit is a quick relief and permanent remedy for all stomach upsets. Little tablets easy to swallow, absolutely harmless. Ask The White Pharmacy.

White

Shadow boudoir clock flashes time on ceiling

A novel clock design displays the time as a shadow on the wall or ceiling. A night dial and bulb reflection reveal the correct time when the owner presses a button, using a lens to project the shadow onto the ceiling.

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Court House Genersia News of C. D. Croy J. H W. Shuler Radford F. K. Dupee Pocahontas Mrs. Killey Vivian City G. Y. Kelly Tazewell Elizabeth Hatcher Salem, Va LeRoy McLellan Pulaski Agnes Hinchee Mr. Wid M. E. Morgan I. C. Dodd Richlands Tazewell Mreet Albert Tabor St. Luke's Hospital Mary Stephens Nancy Leslie E. H C. M. Easley Emory West DPD E. French Huntington Parkersburg H. Bennett C. C. Wright Louisville Miss Josephine Lucy McCue D. W. McClaugherty Peterstown Direstone Sofar Aasin Emory and Henry Welch News Zemo JED Relief Fund Budweiser Anheuser-Busch St. Louis, Mo Sam G. Walker & Co F. F. Dalley Co., Ltd Poe ‘Dealers Oke Buffalo,n.y. Hamilton,Ont UE A. EO H. A. Lilly & Company Princeton Avenue
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