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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1909

Page

2

Marriage of Interest in Rodgersville Tennessee

A wedding of unusual interest occurred June 9 in Rodgersville Tennessee. Miss Henriette Smith, popular in Graham after visiting the Misses Sounders, wed A. D. Turner of Atlanta. The Graham Daily News offers congratulations and notes the upcoming ball game at Graham tower grounds if weather cooperates.

Rodgersville Tenn Graham Henriette Smith Sounders A. DD. Turner Atlanta Graham Daily News Pocahontas Rosalia Graham Tower Yue Rexalls Chesty College Baylor Anderson Vickers Potts Rexalls Gillespie Johnson City Mathes Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railway

Policemen Restricted To Beat Duties And Saloon Ban

Chief of Police Newkirk drafts a police regulations book for the West Virginia force. It bans saloon entry, smoking, and carrying a cane or umbrella while on duty, with indefinite suspension for intoxication. Rules mandate stays on beats, and infractions trigger suspensions. the book also details legal powers and local public buildings.

Newkirk Board of Affairs West Virginia Bis

Lee Lavier in Hes Act Upon the High Wire

The Mercer County Court seeks bids to furnish material and construct a vault for the county clerk in Mercer County Court House. Plans are on file at the county clerk and Pedigo & Garry Architects Maefield WV, bids due noon July 10 1909. Bid bond required with a state-admitted company, double the bid, right to reject all bids. June 10 1909. Amatuer Night at the Qualer Show tonight free to all. Ring's Little Liver Pills advertised by Goodykoontz Drug Co.

Lee Lavier Ourker Mercer County Court House Pedigo Ek. L. Bowman

Two Well-Known Young People Married at Dublin Va

Arthur K. Parker and Miss Lucy M. Gordon wed at the bride’s uncle W. A. Guthrie’s home three miles north of Dublin Pulaski County Va. The ceremony was at 2 30 pm officiated by Rev. D J Curry. Only immediate family and Mr and Mrs 8 R Preston were present.

Arthur K. Parker Lucy M. Gordon W. A. Guthrie Dublin Pulaski County D. J. Curry New Dublin Ferns Indian Ridge Coal and Coke Company Worth Grooms Sterling Worth Elk Ridge Coal and Coke Company Northfork Norfolk Washington New York Niagara Falls Alderson W. Va

Juggling Into Trouble Ends With Court Fine

John K. Miller, a juggler out of work, faced Recorder Crockett and received a $20 fine and sixty days on the rock pile for slapping Miss Mio Zeller, a star at the Bluefield Avenue theater. Testimony said Miller sought work, failed to find a position, then kissed Miss Zeller during rehearsals provoking Flo Zellar’s ire and a sharp comeback.

John KE. Miller Recorder Crockett Mio Zeller Tip Theatre Bluefield Avenue John HK John Miss Zellard Miss Flo

Juggler Rebuked as Police Take John J. into Custody

A juggler incited a wrathful rebuke and received a slap. Police were alerted and John J. was detained. He now studies the zoologic structure of Bluefield rock at close quarters.

John J Bluefield Rock

Crowded Cities Blur Sight Says Dr Winter of Boston

Dr. Eugene G Winter of Boston argues increased eyeglass use stems from modern life. He says near sight is common, daylight adapts eyes, and tall buildings and artificial lighting mislead vision. He cites cave fish loss of sight as analogous to urban blindness.

Eugene G. Winter Boston Mammoth Cave

Lee La Vitv Ex HeS Act Up On The High Wire

A dramatic show feature at the Quaker venue is free to all. Also a reader’s testimonial praises Dr. King's New Discovery for lung trouble and bronchitis with claims of cure after failed prior visits. Trial bottle offered.

Cardus Lee Bert R. Lean Cheng, Wash Spokane California

Amateurs Shine at Quaker Show Tonight

Amateur night held at the Quaker venue with free admission. The Daily Telegraph notes Rubeer the performer headlines the event and invites all to attend this evening.

Eight Cows and One Male Bovine Nabbed in Bluefield

The Bluefield city pound captured eight cows and one male bovine on Thursday night after a police roundup. Owners paid fines of one dollar each offense, and all livestock were released. The ordinance sets fines of 1, 5, and 10 dollars for successive offenses, with enforcement promised by Chief Newkirk. Authorities warn livestock must retire by seven p.m. and stay indoors until seven a.m.

Bluefield New City Harris Newkirk

Train clearance after slides delays Eastbound No. 4 at Bluefield

The eastbound No. 4 passenger due at Bluefield at 9 20 p m was four hours late yesterday due to slides at Sprague and Burnwell near Williamson. Recent rains made embankments mushy and tons of earth rock and trees covered both tracks, requiring four hours of work by section crews to clear.

Bluefield Sprague Burnwell Willamson

Bee's Laxative Cough Syrup Promises Quick Cold Cure

Advertising item claims summer coughs and colds are obstinate and hard to cure. It promotes Bee's Laxative Cough Syrup as the most prompt method to move the bowels and relieve a cold, selling through Goodykoontz Drug Co.

Goodykoontz Drug Co

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United States Mater Shell Ilgcates the First National Bank OF Noh Fork Northfork, McDowell County, W Lester G. Toney Wm. J. Beary R. J. Parrish Bumgardner L. Lazarus & CO Bluefield, W. VA Chamberlain Oco Weight New London Telegraph Maryland Amusement Company Walters Traction Traction Company Mary Mathes Graham College Charles A Seattle RK. V. Rawn J. Tayloe Rodgers Roanoke and Falls Mills T. H. Carson George P. Briggs Delorme George Anderson Portsmouth Ohio Teddy Williams Lkhorn T. F. Barr Ashland Elks Opera House Sluefield J.G. Nelson Public Accountant Bank of Graham Graham, VA Ring Arthur Parker Lucy Gordon Dublin, Va John E Miller Rubeerthe The Daily Telegraph Hodge Pocahontas M. Sugtt Stieff Main St Lynchburg C. W. Whitmore, Mera Tazewell Mrs. Jas, L. Harrisson Tazewell, Va Aaron Bluefield Floral Company Eureka Hardware CO Bland St Foleys Bright's Hawley Merchandise Co
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