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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1912

Page

2

Coalfield News Briefs From Bluefield Area

Bluefield society and business notes report Mabie’s two week absence in New York visiting his parents before a two year world tour. Dr Walth’s accident is described with minor injuries. a Presbyterian musical event is postponed to later this month. An automobile accident on Blair Avenue injures a pet. Floyd Cunningham cites late election results as Swisher leading. John Copenhaver and Mrs Copenhaver plan travel to Bluefield from Jonhson City, with Burton’s potential move discussed. Judge Holbrook’s health remains poor. George Slicer to wed in Bedford City. Mr and Mrs Johnson relocate to Detroit with Mrs Johnson resigning civic post. L D Wyser hosts Generals Hendrick and Elliott in Bluefield for fishing trip plans.

Woesee Mable Govisit New York Boss Orld Mabie Bluefield John Copenhaver Johanson City Jonneca City

Unclear fragment hints at a harmful powder event

The readable text mentions a “pemirkable powder” and a character Pit SPI-LNO, with a vague statement about never wearing drewn alields again and an arm injury context. No verifiable event or identification is present.

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Delightful Richlands Party Honoring Miss Katherine Pack

Mrs. I W Cunningham hosted a large evening event in Richlands for her sister Katherine Pack of Berwind West Virginia. Forty two and five hundred guests attended with elegant refreshments including sandwiches salads pickles olives taits and ices. Notables listed among attendees include Margaret Bog gees Hoetle Weldington Clara Brown Louize ranking Betty Simmons Katherine Pack Sue Miller Boyd Boggess Carl McKinney Arche McKinney Raymond Bilis Arthur Stinson Russell Stingen Guy Plannery and D Cunningham.

Richlands I. W. Cunningham Katherine Pack Berwind W. Va Margaret Boggees Hoetle’ Weldington Clara Brown Louize Ranking Betty Simmons Sue Miller Meeers Boyd Boggess Carl McKinney Arche McKinney Raymond Bilis Arthur Stinson Russell Stingen Guy Plannery D. Cunningham genHrow uDet Riehtandt

Mrs Bentley's Violet Cream on aulé at White Pharmacy

A short notice lists Mrs Bentley's violet cream on aulé available at White Pharmacy with a price of 7 au. and brief details about its availability.

Fire at Saxon Lime and Limber Company Causes No Damage

An alarm from box 52 at 8:45 a.m. reported a fire in the Lofler room of the Saxon Lime and Limber Co on Roanoke Street. Flames were quickly extinguished with practically no damage after a new boiler blow caused dust and shavings in the furnace to ignite and flash to the doors.

Lofler Saxon Lime and Limber Company Roanoke Street

Zemo Skin Remedy Promised To End Irritation Quickly

An old advertisement touts Zemo as a universal skin cure for eczema chafing pimples and dandruff. It claims rapid absorption leaving no trace and lists HH Goodykoonts Drug Co and Bluefield pharmacies as local sellers.

Zemo Bluefield Goodykoonts Drug Co

Cure Rheumatism with Chamberlain Liniment

An old note claims rheumatism needs no internal medicine. A free application of Chamberlain's Liniment with massage at each use supposedly relieves pain and soreness quickly. Sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Cure a Cold in One Day Brom Quinine Ad Claim

An advertisement touts a home remedy promising to cure a cold within 24 hours using brom quinine pills. It urges customers to buy from a branded box and notes a refund offer if no cure is achieved.

W. Grove

Comedy at the Elks Opera House Promises Laughs

A vaudeville bill at the Elks Opera House features Al Harrington in The Crazy Janitor a dog act and acrobatics, plus Dolan and Boyne singing and dancing. The act includes hoop riding on a bicycle and thrilling stunts. Proceeds benefit ladies and children. show runs today and tomorrow.

Elks Opera House al Harrington Dolan & Boyne Mita Boyte Break Neck

West Virginia Schools Adopted Textbooks List

A long list details required high school and grade school texts and publishers. It includes works in history English literature science Latin geography civics and mathematics from publishers such as American Book Company Ginn Foresman McQuillan and Scott Foresman. The note lists maps for United States North and South America and West Virginia.

West Virginia Webster Houghton, Mifflin & Co Morey American Book Company Ashley Ata Myers, Ginn & Co Walker, Rearlian Book Company Matthews Newcomer, Scott, Foreman & Co Mann and Thomas Scott, Foresman Prang The Frank Company Davenport MacQuillian Company American’ Book Company World Book Company Ginn & Co Appleton D. Appleton & Co Lippincott J. Rh. Lippincott Company Berry American ‘Book Company Bookktening Montgomery C. BE. Merrill & Co Civics Peterman American Books Company Algebra Young and Jackson Wells, Heath & Co Dictionary American Book Co United States Raud, McNally & Co

What It Cost to Clean the Town

Washington reports show six dollars to both senators and over 600 dollars to give Bluefield a bath. The street and highways superintendent’s upcoming board report notes Bluefield contested the work, cleaning crews were used multiple times, and costs were nearly double last year due to higher labor and extra cleaners.

Washington Board of Affairs Bluefield

Parole Request Filed by WV Prisoner Robert Odle

Robert Odle currently imprisoned at the West Virginia penitentiary will apply on or after June 2 1912 to the board of parole seeking a recommendation to the governor for parole. Warden M L Brown signs notice.

Robert Odle West Virginia Board of Parole M. L. Brown

Welch High School Building Bids Sought in 1912 Notice

Mtinacies invited by the Welch Board of Education to erect a high school in Welch West Virginia. Plans and specifications are available at Luther C. Anderson office in the McDowell County Bank building. Bids due by 10 30 a m Monday June 17 1912. Architect Walter Jefferson Smith. Bramwell West Virginia.

Board of Education Welch W. Va Luther C. Anderson McDowell County Bank Walter Jefferson Smith

City Clean-Up Costs Highlight Yearly Sanitation Efforts

A 1912 report details city sanitation work including grading, fish waste removal, and ditch cleaning. It notes 10 000 barrels moved by street crews and wagons, 2 000 plus man hours, and a total dredging cost of 622 17 dollars, with comparisons to past years and calls for efficiency.

Ase Cne Father Betng Blofield Ae Pees United States’ Senate Bluefield

Social notes of local residents visit and travel

Personal paragraphs list residents traveling to Bedford Draper Virginia and California and visiting relatives in Roanoke Danville Chilhowie Wyom ing Street and other local places. It notes engagements marriages and visits by Mrs Lazenby Crowe Pollock Webb and others with multiple trips to Virginia, Chicago and California.

Hatfield Campaign Gains McCoy Backing In Primary

A. 9. McCoy, a relative of the Kentucky Hatfields, supported Dr. H. D. Hatfield in last Tuesday's primary. He cast his lot for Hatfield and sent a telegram from Princeton, West Virginia, wishing him victory in November. The hatchet is buried for now as McCoy pledges to campaign for Hatfield.

H. D. Hatfield McCoy Minto Logan Kentucky Mr. McCoy Dr. Hatfield Wr. McCoy Princeton

Remedy advertises Saxon Salve for eczema in Bluefield

An advertisement touts Saxon Salve as a rapid remedy for red itchy skin and eczema with burning irritation. It claims quick relief from itching and a sponge like absorption to heal the diseased skin, offering money back if unsatisfactory.

C. H. Goodykoontz Drug Co Hast End Bluefield W Va

Adilerika Book Free Giveaway At Local Pharmacy

Bluefield residents read the Adilerika book pamphlet advertised by Mastin's Pharmacy in the Elks building. It claims easy prevention of appendicitis and instant relief from constipation or gas, and is being given away free.

Bluefield Mastin Elks Building

Digestion Aid for Middle Age and Older Readers

An advertising notice promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild and milk gentle digestive aid. It claims they strengthen digestion and keep bowels regular, asserting suitability for people of middle age and older. Available from all dealers.

Chamberlain Gale

Chamberlain's Ointment Promises Quick Sprain Cure

A sprained ankle may be cured in three to four days by applying Chamberlain's ointment and following directions with each bottle. For sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Secret Societies Communications Of Lodge 85

The notice states stated communications of Lodge No. 85 A F and A M on the fourth Tuesday at Masonic Hall in Princeton Avenue Third Floor building.

Masonic Hall Pioor Princeton Avenue

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