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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
3
Residents and visitors from Pocahontas Roanoke Harrisonburg and other towns were seen in the city yesterday. Several families left for summer trips to Glen Lyn Tazewell and Bramwell while others returned home after visits.
At Lithia Phe yesterday she accompanied Miss Nannie McCul wintering here. Mr and Mrs R L Grimith of Princeton spent Sunday with Miss Lucy Stuart who taught in Lexington Ky last winter. Several coalfield visitors from Maybeury Springton McComas and Northfork were in the city Sunday. Rev E H Cassiday left for St Clair Tenn for ten days vacation and will return with his family. Mr and Mrs W Udy and children left for Mankintown Pa to visit relatives. Misses Florence Grace Andrews Margaret Kibbey Nina Miller Ruble Bruse of Wise were in the city en route to Harrisonburg Pa for summer Normal school terms.
An advertisement promotes RHEUMA claiming a money back guarantee for rheumatism treatment. It asserts rapid action on kidneys liver bowels and blood and the removal of uric acid, offering 50 cent bottles and a free trial by mail from Rheuma Co. Buffalo New York.
For acute indigestion or stomach misery get English Marhub, 25 cents, at The White Tree. Mailed by Rheuma Co Buffalo N
Old political feud erupts in Buchanan County with a shooting between neighbors Red Jim Shortridge and Wimmers over a past election. Shortridge fired a shotgun loaded with beans or corn, injuring his rival in a longstanding grudge from the overseer of the poor race.
A pretty wedding solemnized Thursday at the home in mater Poplar Hill Virginia. Miss Antoinette Nedamier became the bride of Dr R L Phipps with Rev J G Beveriey officiating. The ceremony featured laurel and mountain fin decorations and soft music. The bride wore white and carried roses. bridesmaids were Jessie Nedamier and Lucille Nedamier. groomsmen Walter Phipps and Joe Nedamier. The bride is a Farmville state normal school graduate and former Clintwood high school trainer.
Dr. Phipps completed studies at Perene College and the University of Louisville earning chemistry and therapeutics medals. He served as house physician at Louiseville City Hospital and joined medical societies in Kentucky. In 1908 he passed the Kentucky and Virginia medical boards and worked in New York City at Willard Parker and Kingston Avenue hospitals before traveling to Louisville and Chicago. Attendees from afar included Mr and Mrs Vermillion Dublin Miss Laicille Nidermaier Abingdon Mrs A A Skeen Norton Walter Phipps Clintwood Mrs R A Johnston Peartsburg.
A period advertisement promotes Saxon Salve to prevent and heal eczema by stopping itching and destroying germs. It claims rapid relief for raw scabs and scales and guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer. Sold by C. H. Gooivkoontz Drug Co. East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy in Bluefield West Virginia.
The city mayor's court dealt with several cases including Andrew White fined for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Zack Smith paid five dollars and costs for whipping his wife while Mrs. Smith demanded trial. Squire Damewood heard Beckner charged with firing at Taylor's child during a family quarrel. child injuries were minor. Beckner bound over to grand jury at July term in $500 bond.
Frederick R. Van Ampwerth and his wife plan to move to Washington city where he will serve as superintendent and general manager of the Princeton Water Works Company. He will be greatly missed in Princeton business circles.
A health notice urges use of Chamberlain's Liniment to treat sprained ankles with several days of application and directions on bottle usage. Sold by all dealers.
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