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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1909
Page
2
An ad claims S S S purifies blood to heal old sores and ulcers. It argues external treatment fails, cites blood impurity from illness and infections, and states S S S removes causes, nourishes flesh, and promotes permanent healing. Offers a free book and lists Therewivt Specific Co. of Atlanta, GA.
Graham College defeated Pocahontas Rexalls 9 to 5 as Greever and Anderson formed the battery for Graham while Walters and J Gidosh led the Rexalls batting. Litz stole the show with a single, two base hit, home run and a walk, and Franklin made a spectacular double play.
A safe in P. C. Bowling's store at Lester, Raleigh County, was blown by burglars just after midnight but no loot was taken. An electric alarm thwarted the attempt and the culprits fled before collecting valuables. Authorities pursue suspects with no leads yet.
MOTT'S Safe and reliable pills claim to increase vigor and banish pains, with Dr Motts Pennyroyval Pills advertised and sold by The White Pharmacy in Cleveland. The notice mentions Chamberlain's Salve as a cure for sore nipples when the child is done nursing, to be wiped before nursing resumes, and lists various pharmacies including West Mad Pharmacy Hast End Pharmacy and Dinefield Pharmacy.
The old black oak known as the big tree at the east end of the Norfolk and Western yards in Bluefield has died after roots were buried by excavation debris. Standing as a historical survey marker and possibly the largest of its kind on the Atlantic coast, its demise ends a memorial through generations.
The Heart Lumber Company with $25,000 capital is organized to establish a planing mill and lumber plant at Kellysville near Oakvale, a point common to the Norfolk and Western and the Virginian. J. W. Jenkins is named manager of the new concern.
Princeton residents and one man from Ohio plan a new plant with direct railroad access. The site is chosen and a planning unit will be installed first with future additions as the company forms. Manager Jenkins, a Pennsylvania lumberman, understands the business.
James P. Norton a 56 year old drayman living on Rees street died after being dragged under the wheels of eastbound passenger train No 2 at the Norfolk and Western station in Bluefield. Norton had assisted two ladies with suitcases onto the train before stepping away as the train began to move. He was dragged twenty five to thirty feet and his body lay on the sidewalk for over half an hour before being recognized. Norton leaves a wife and fourteen children with ten living. Several daughters live in Bailey and Bluefield. sons reside in Portsmouth and Bailey. The funeral plans are not yet set, likely for Monday.
The Greensboro Keeley Institute specializes in treating women for drug and alcohol addictions and nerve exhaustion. It employs a matrons and provides en suite apartments with private bath and modern conveniences for private treatment.
Opening exercises for the new Y M C A will be held Tuesday at 8 PM with President Johnson of the Norfolk and Western and International Secretary Williams among those to take part. The dedication was delayed due to the superintendent being out of town. The building opens to women Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 6 and night exercises are open to all.
L. E. Morris of Dexter Kentucky reports his father aged over fifty suffered kidney and bladder issues misdiagnosed as enlarged prostate. After starting Foley's Kidney Remedy the first bottle gave relief and the second eliminated the trouble. Sold by all druggists.
Stomach troubles are relieved by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. A man who spent over two thousand dollars on medicines was cured by a few boxes. Price five cents? Actually 25c. Sample free at West End Pharmacy East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
Cut flowers and plants available on short notice with orders at Eureka Hardware Co. Carnations priced at 6 s per dot this week. Bluefield Floral Co. 6 9 11. DeWitt's claimed superior to all other pills. Little Early Risers renowned as mild liver pills sold by all druggists.
The undersigned will apply to the circuit court of Mercer county on June 21, 1909 for license to carry a pistol under section 7 chapter 148 of the West Virginia code as amended in 1909. Kent McKee chief of police Bramwell West Virginia.
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