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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
2
Glen Allea Cassell age 17 months died Tuesday afternoon of brain fever after several days illness. Funeral at home Wednesday morning by Rev. L. M. Cartright. interment in Maple Hill cemetery. The Cassell family receives sympathy from friends.
The Knights Templar of Graham Bluefield and Bramwell invite locals to a Sunday service at the Baptist Church in Poeahontas led by eminent commander John B Saunders. The service features hymns readings anthems prayers announcements and a sermon by W R Rickman with solos by J O Freeman and a final hymn Onward Christian Soldiers.
Complete soda fountain outfit used two seasons with 10 syrups and a Mexican Onyx draught stand. Includes back bar with mirror, dry closets, marble slabs, six foot counter, six foot right band return, two steel tanks, charging outfit, refrigerator, and workboard. Selling by July 1st with easy terms. Apply WEST END PHARMACY Bluefield WV. Royal Arch Masons ad for Dilger's in bronze and sterling.
A Victorian tone ad touts Electric Bitters as a cure for skin issues and nervous weakness, claiming it purifies blood and steadies nerves leading to clear skin and bright eyes. It urges readers to buy at druggists for 60 cents. The notice informs that The American National Bank of Bluefield West Virginia is closing and absorbed by Fidelity Banking and Trust Co, with all notes and deposits transferred.
The Bluefield Chapter of the U D C expresses gratitude for gifts toward the Confederate Fair fundraiser to aid needy veterans. Donations include books, food, china, furniture, clothing, and small items from local businesses and individuals with cash and in kind values noted.
James A. Leftwich aged 7 and Henry C. Leftwich aged 74, brothers long separated since childhood, met at Bristol Monday. They lived with parents in Bedford City Virginia. James left for Texas promising not to return until wealth is made. Both served in the Confederate Army with a Texas regiment. The Memphis reunion framed their meeting, as Henry’s Texas-based kin visited Bristol.
A weathered note reports disappointment in the solar eclipse visibility across America. The forecast cites cloud cover and atmospheric conditions hindering attempts to observe the event at peak brightness.
Over fifty, a laid up father unable to work for three months, is cured in a short half hour by the Quaker Doctor. After a twenty foot fall and severe ankle injury, he regained mobility and left the hotel with a smile. Crowds attend nightly lectures and offices at 413 Raleigh street. medicines sold at Goodykoontz stores The East End Pharmacy, West End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
The article describes an unusual solar eclipse that begins annular, becomes total, then annular again. It traces the event across Siberia, the Arctic, and toward Greenland, with the southern partial region reaching China and North America. Observers in most of North America will see only a small partial phase.
George Graham and Estil Jones, linked to the murder of Tazewell county clerk T. J. George, were released after a grand jury did not return an indictment. State witness John Bailey wavered under cross examination, weakening the case. The Greensboro Keeley Institute is noted as a beautiful treatment location promising resort-like surroundings.
A vintage advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve outperforms all salves for cuts burns bruises and sores. It promises relief for sore eyes cold sores chapped hands and piles and sells for 25 cents at all druggists.
Tuesday June 22 voyage from Bluefield at 8:00 a m costs 5 dollars with no stops east of Roanoke. D B Drinkard is ticket agent. Also notice promotes ManZan pile remedy with claims of instant relief and cure sold by The Goodykoontz Cruz Co. Bids for Mullins West Virginia residence rise to June 20 1909 with work by Mullins contractor or Princeton architect.
A brief pill advertisement notes Dr Kings New Life Pills ease stomach trouble and dyspepsia. It claims improved appetite, nerves, vigor and better functioning of stomach liver and kidneys. Available 25c at all druggists. Watches advertised with price range at Dilger's jeweler.
Notice declares Kent McKee chief of Bramwell West Virginia will apply in Mercer county circuit court on June 21 1909 for a license to carry a pistol under state law. Also contains ads for watch and jewelry repairs and several medicinal products with local vendor mentions.
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