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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
5
The Mercer County Camp U C V to meet at city hall at 9 30 a m today to attend the burial of comrade Samuel H Pedigo by order of Col R H Bailey adjutant F Grave. Also notes deaths and social visits across Bluefield and nearby towns.
Davis Thorne of Princeton and Buford Tynes of Tazewell are in the city on business or visiting friends. H. C. Cornett of Hamlin and J. H. Parrott of Salem travel through or stay en route from Mora Pinnacle operations. Flora Brown is visiting her sister Moxie Brown in Bramwell, while Miss Wellman of Philadelphia passes through.
Dissolve one package of flavored Jell O in boiling water until partly congealed. Beat with light texture adding whipped cream and crushed macaroons, then chill. Serve with whipped cream or pudding sauce. Jell O costs 10 cents per package and is available at grocers. For fresh vegetables and fruits, leave an order with St. Clair and Goodson, Phone 71.
Naples Maine resident Lester M Nelson credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving his life in a letter. The remedy marketed as a throat and lung treatment for pneumonia prevention and weak lungs has stood for nearly forty years. Sold in drug stores 50c and 1.00 with trial bottle free. Homer's Confectionery invites ladies for a free carnation this afternoon amid a display of homemade candies.
Rural Route 1 Cochran Georgia resident Tom Moore reports a bad instep sore healed after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He credits less than half of a 25 cent box for a perfect cure and notes it is sold with a guarantee at all druggists. St Clair and Goodson advertise produce and dairy items with a local phone listed.
A local ad promotes deep discounts on canned vegetables and fresh produce. Offers include 3 for tomatoes, 3 for corn, 2 for beans, 25 cents per gallon on potatoes and peppers, and 40 cents per gallon for frying apples. The shop highlights a wide line of fruits and vegetables and promises quick delivery.
Princeton outlasted Bluefield 8 to 2 in twelve innings on the west end grounds. Both teams had four hits and five errors, with unearned runs shaping the score. J McNutt scored the winning run in the twelfth after a single, steal, and a wild throw.
Miss Martha Dunn a Daily Leader job printer, about 17, caught in a line shaft. Hair wound tight tore scalp away and she was hoisted briefly before being taken to Blue Shield Sanatorium for serious injuries. Doctors removed scalp for stitching and face a long recovery with uncertain outcome.
Death reported at Avent of Mrs. B W Bird age 68 widow of B W Bird daughter of Ammon and Lethia Hatcher. Born near Oakvale Mercer County she leaves eight children seven living and several relatives. Funeral at Athens this afternoon followed by interment in town cemetery. Proceedings led by J T Thornton W D Thornton and others.
Homer’s Confectionery offers carnations to every woman visiting this afternoon and invites customers to take home a box of homemade candy. The promotion emphasizes sweet treats and a friendly local gesture.
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