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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1911

Page

2

Hazel Lawson dies of Typhoid in Gity

Hazel Lawson two years old daughter of Mr and Mrs C H Lawson died yesterday at noon at their Church street home from typhoid fever. The press notes her funeral will be held Saturday at Richlands at 2 PM after a transfer to No 11 today. The item also mentions health and local travel notes and a new three story office building planned by the Top Fuel Company costing about 25000 dollars for coal selling needs in the business district.

Hazel C. H. Lawson Church Street Richlands Mr. Hanson Daily Telegraph Biat Top Fuel Company

Occident Flour Costs More for Superior Baking

Premium Occident flour comes from the most expensive wheat and uses extensive washing and testing. It claims better bread, longer freshness, flaky biscuits, and guaranteed quality, with a risk-free trial and money-back offer. Sold exclusively by,

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Miss Margie Thompson Visits Hagteville Relative Heat

Miss Margie Thompson returned from a three week visit to Hagteville Mo where she noted Hagteville’s 102 degree heat in the shade. Epworth League holds monthly meeting at Blane Street Methodist Church tonight at 8 with new members welcomed. A railroad prayer meeting takes place at the Christian Church tonight at 8. Mrs Rose Pearcey dies at home after pneumonia days after birth of daughter. husband Mack Pearcey mourns at 406 Bluefield Avenue.

Margie Thompson Hagteville Miss Thompson Eagleville Mercury Epworth League Blane Street Methodist Church The Christian Church Pearcey Rose Pearcey Mack Pearcey Bluefield Avenue

Auxiliary to Meet at Rogers Street Rooms for Educators

The United Daughters of the Confederacy auxiliary will convene at 8 o clock Saturday afternoon with Miss Sarah Bowen on Rogers Street Rooms for Educators. Call 8¢0 for room rental during the West Virginia Educational Association meeting and high school building advice. The next Sherlock Holmes tale The Adventure of the Golden Pine-neds will be in The New York World Sunday supplement June 4, a pocketable mystery ideal for summer reading.

United Daughters of the Confederacy Sarah Bowen Rogers Street West Virginia Educational Association New York New York World

Directors of Chamber of Commerce Meet

Bluefield officials discuss a “servant question” at a chamber meeting noting colored cooks and home girls at Stewart Street dances and late hours causing local tensions. They also address alleged gambling and the removal of a certain Jonah-order class, with references to city officials and prior enforcement efforts.

Bluefield Chamber of Commerce Stewart Street Wother Jonah Order

Chamber director plans action on gambling houses and recruiting

The board discussed evidence of four gambling houses in the city with three on Princeton avenue and one on Raleigh street. A committee was appointed to consider hiring a secretary for the chamber of commerce and to aid preparations for the West Virginia Educational Association meeting next week. Sam'l Kahn of Appalachian Power offered to contribute $100 annually toward a paid secretary. The report notes the death of O. E Hopkins's uncle, a Tazewell county landowner, with five survivors.

Ion Jit Citiens Princeton Avenue Raleigh Street W. J. Tenks D. BE. French L. A. Hoop Chamber of Commerce Chamber Cof Commerce West Virginia Educational Association Sam'l Kahn Appalachian Power Company Pearson D. E. Trench Bluefield Gas and Over Company W. H. Thomas

Hopkins Dies Sudenly in Berwind

News comes from Berwind of the sudden death of J. P. Hopkins of Tazewell county. A well known local figure, Hopkins had long dealt in country produce. The message offered no details beyond the fatal event.

Berwind Tazewell J. P. Hopkis Mr. Hopkins Fazewell County Tme

Postum Affects Health Shows Man’s Recovery from Coffee

A Wisconsin factory manager details health problems from coffee including digestion issues and heart palpitations. He switches to Postum after his wife follows the box directions and reports improved digestion mental sharpness and stamina. He praises Postum as a great table drink and endorses reading The Road to Wellville.

Wisconsin Postum Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Wood to Enter Real Estate in Bluefield Area

D R Wood, longtime cashier of Union Bank and Trust Company, plans to retire and enter the real estate business in the city. He is familiar with Bluefield property and its investment advantages, having dealt in it for years and believes strong opportunity exists. He is described as thorough and well trained for success in his new venture.

D. R. Wood Bluefield Union Bank and Trust Company Wood

Welch News Notes and Local Travels

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist Church meets Saturday at Mrs. L. L Belcher's home. Teachers sit tests in Welch for uniform exams at the schoolhouse. Local residents travel to Lynchburg Petersburg Charleston and Roanoke. Falls of news include Mrs. D J F Strether Mrs. A Lovell and others visiting kin and attending commencements.

Ladies’ Aid Society the Methodist Church L. L Belcher Welch G. A. Swope Lynchburg Roanoke Asheville D. J. F. Strether Salem Lirs B. S. Barnite A. & Lovell Charleston End Fieldon C. Cook Concord Normal School Athens Cook Allen Carr New Hope Wytheville Expreme Court of Appeals of Virginia Barbara Effer Lottie Effier Peterstown Cora Jervis

Notice of dissolution of F. A. Harman Coal Company

Notice is given that the F. A. Harman Coal Company is dissolved. All debts up to 250 dollars are assumed by W. E. Harry and W. H. Crawford who will continue the business as the Harry Crawford Coal Company. June 5, 1911.

F. A. Harman Coal Company W. E. Harry W. H. Crawford Harry & Crawford Coal Company W. B. Harry

Rival captains court Maggie in sea tale with fraud exposed

Margaret Swift grows up on the New Hampshire coast torn between Jack Cady and Ben Wharton. Ben finds a derelict ship, uncovers fraud tied to insurance and Jack’s plot to marry Maggie, reveals the truth, and helps Jack avoid punishment. Maggie and her father learn the rival’s deceit and Ben’s integrity leads to a settled match.

Margaret Swift New Hampshire Maggie Jack Cady Ben Wharton Jack Ben New England Boston Cady Maggie Swift

Good News For Catarrh Sufferers

Hundreds of catarrh sufferers report relief after using HYOMEI treatment. Readers express gratitude for the remedy and its perceived effectiveness.

Wedding Bouquets From Drid's Roses and Orchids

Fallon florist in Roanoke Virginia offers plain or shower wedding bouquets using Drid's Roses Lily of Valley and Orchids. Fresh flowers available with prompt shipments.

Fallon, Florist Roanoke

Public Auction Sale of Tug River Coal Land Co Stock

Fidelity Banking at Bluefield Mercer County will sell 150 shares of Tug River Coal Land Co stock at public auction on June 17 at 10 am. Certificates 101 100 shares 110 25 shares and 111 25 shares issued to Mark Packard as security for a 5000 note due six months after date with interest and costs. Proceeds go to pay note interest and sale costs.

Fidelity Banking & Trust Co Bluefield Mercer County W. Va Tug River Coal Land Co Mark Packard Tug River Land Co Midelity Banking & Trust CO HW. A. Harman

Cardui praised by Mississippi reader for women's relief

A Mississippi woman credits Cardui with relief from years of female inflammation after trying four physicians and seven bottles. She urges others to try the medicine, claiming it is safe, gentle, and purely vegetable. Readers are invited to write for a 64 page booklet.

Clinton Cardui Lena Gresham Card

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Gity and Coalfield Norfolk and M. F. Shawkey J.B. Finley Parkersburg State Board of Regents Washington Shepardstown Normal School Stieff Chas. M. Stieff Yale Street W. Whitmore, Mer Sublette & Barnes Rouni Honaker’s Dept. Store Meadow & Land Buiding O. E. Hopkins Tazewell County Commonwealth R. C. Crockett That County J. P. Hopkine Welch News Booth’'s Hyomel Co Buffalo N. Y Graham, Va Graham Pharmacy Iie Cubbedge & Hicks Buverierp Bnk Fidelity Banking & Trust Go Bluefield, W. VA Mississippi Clinton, Miss Admooga Medicine Co Seine Cardus Bluefield Pharmacy East End Pharmacy Pulaski R. C. Graham Mer. Pulaski
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