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.
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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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Leun
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Masonic Hall
Pioor
Princeton Avenue
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