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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1913
Page
2
A reader notes how an advertiser in the Telegraph drove him to plan a fortnight fishing vacation in the Adirondacks. The piece praises the ad copy as full of practical lake and tackle details, seeming written by a true sport lover.
The Williamson burial of Mrs. Ocle Keith drew a large crowd of relatives and friends. The notice mentions long community ties and a strong turnout, noting her many county relatives and the somber atmosphere of the ceremony.
City businessmen debate funding 200d road project. claim tight money markets limit bond sale prospects. Five percent five year bonds may not fetch par, but officials could delay sale for up to a year until markets improve.
City leaders call for at least two night policemen after vandals scrawl obscene signs on public walls and the Methodist Church. Civic Club invites visiting ladies to the Merchants Rest Room in Bluefield for comfort, while baseball prospects in the county rely on returning players and local Princeton talent for a strong team this season.
Fragmentary note indicates Hinseff and a brother own property or business and will stay for a period. H P Fu of Oakgrove associated with a business traveling to Princeton yesterday morning.
The circuit court opens this morning with a notably large docket including unlawful entry and detainer cases, appeals, and chancery matters. Citizenship applications will be heard for several residents who have declared intent to naturalize.
Flowers that take twenty four hours to reach you. We grow for cut flowers 25000 Killarney roses and have two houses or about 16000 rose plants in crop for the month of June. Write for prices Fallon dor iat Roanoke Va.
A local merchants’ rest room offers a telephone access, a parcel room, and comfortable seating for shoppers. The facility aims to provide a convenient stop during business hours and enhance visitor comfort in the district.
The long time southeastern Kentucky coal and timber developers led by John Mayo reportedly organized a large company to operate in Kentucky and West Virginia. A New York business trip with Senator Watson and Congressman Slemp accompanied the group. Details on the firm's name and policy remain undisclosed.
A report by George A. Johnson from the United States Geological Survey outlines methods of purifying drinking water, compares city water supply systems, and details costs, history, and health benefits. It covers preparatory treatment, slow and rapid sand filtration, and plant designs with illustrations and operational notes.
A cool spell disrupts fields as a cutworm outbreak threatens corn rows while hay outlook remains bleak. The city council accepts Edward Gooch’s resignation and appoints J Earl Bailey, son of Col R H Bailey of Bluefield, to the police force. Local residents Charles and Straley Mahood and Joseph McNutt return from college for vacation. Dr C L Peters returns from Baltimore and T B Beckwith arrives from Raleigh county where he works. DP Arters, formerly of Williamson, takes charge of the stock store.
A detailed report explains rapid treatment, reverse current flushing, and water softening in water purification. It discusses benefits, limits, and practical details for city officials and sanitary engineers, noting reduced scale, boiler wear, and soap savings. free Water-Supply Paper 315 from the United States Geological Survey.
Advertises Carswell's Liver Aid as a pleasant vegetable remedy for liver bowels and kidney issues, claiming it replaces dangerous calomel. Promises relief from constipation and malaria, suitable for children, with a fifty cent bottle at Goodykoontz Drug Co.
A whetted sales item urges readers to try Chamberlain’s Ointment for rheumatic pains at twenty five cents. It promises rapid relief and notes availability from all dealers.
The Miller Supply Company vs Moore Construction Company suit decree issued May 28 1913 by Mercer county circuit court will be executed on Sunday July 1913 at the Bluefield West Virginia chancery office. Parties must bring books papers vouchers and evidence to comply with the court order. James S Kahle Commissioner in Chancery.
General notice from trustee W H Wade requiring all debtors to settle accounts promptly and all creditors to file full statements with affidavits for disbursement consideration as the business is being settled.
B C Schaub of Bluefield West Virginia seeks full discharge from debts under bankruptcy laws. Court orders a hearing July 3 1913 at 10 o'clock in Bluefield with notice to creditors by Daily Telegraph.
Stated communications of Bluefield Lodge No. 85 A F and A M held on the second and fourth Tuesdays at the Masonic Hall third floor Lazarus building Princeton avenue in Princeton observed for regular gatherings.
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