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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1903
Page
2
Rates listed for daily and weekly publications with options for cash in advance. The notice appears to be a postal registration fact sheet from Bluefield West Virginia, indicating second class mail matter and rate types.
Across Chicago and New York pneumonia now leads tuberculosis as the cause of most deaths. A dog in Paris rides a motor car wearing chauffeur goggles. Kansas Governor Bailey wed, and New York reports 590000 rooms uninhabitable. New Zealand plans to buy meat for shipment to the UK to curb rivals. Railroads report record immigration and steamship agents say demand exceeds capacity.
Ohio notice by Frank J. Cheney claiming a $100 reward for cures of catarrh. The document, sworn December 6 1886 before Notary A W Gleason, promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills as recommended remedies.
A vintage advertisement warns that overworking harms kidneys, explains kidneys purify blood and that excess uric acid causes pain and fatigue. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a leading kidney remedy, offering sample bottles by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
The excerpt urges possession of good qualities for personal benefit and warns against overblown self-praise. It stresses plain honesty as essential and suggests future guidance for broader opportunities.
Advertisement notes Kodol GIVES STRENGTH by aiding digestion to convert wholesome food into blood for nerves tissues and muscles. Claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cuore cures Indigestion Dyspepsia and stomach disorders. Sold by Jno L Crockett. Mentions Hester's Special Brew described as the finest high grade beer on the market.
Mrs. R. L. Graham publicly states she will not be liable for debts contracted by J. T. Graham and instructs all creditors not to pay any debts to him. The notice is signed by Mrs. R. L. Graham and dated from her public warning.
A brief ad lists Jersey calf sellers and a contact at J. H. Moyers in Bluefield WV. Also mentions a malt liquor ad and a stenographer seeking work with Marshall College graduate background in Huntington area. Leona Webb from Ransom Kentucky also appears with a date.
Local vendor Hester's Weiner Export offers extra fine beer suited for family dining and table use. Product promotes quality taste and convenient serving for home meals.
Frank W. Perry editor of the Enter prise Shortaville New York testifies to curing a second winter grip with Chamberlains Cough Remedy he used a teaspoonful at night to stop coughing quickly and slept free from cough. The ad notes sales at White's Pharmacy and Crump and Staffords with price details.
The B of R T holds its second annual picnic at Eggleston Springs Jones With 1608. Special trains depart Bluefield on June 27 returning June 28. Basket lunches required due to hotel closure. Dancing led by D M Jen kie and J Culliney. No rail cars for colored attendees. Round trip tickets $1.26 through Pocahontas Division.
Advert says Dr King’s New Life Pills cure sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and strengthening health. Priced 25 cents with a money back guarantee. Sold by all druggists.
A remote household contends with injuries after an accident and relies on Becklen’s Arnica Salve sold at Crug stores. The ad emphasizes the salve as a top remedy for burns cuts and ulcers.
A Shefield mother praises Doan's Kidney Pills for her ten year old daughter Eileen who suffered kidney weakness since childhood. After taking one box, the girl improved significantly, according to Mrs J W Erkings of 107 Church Street. The ad notes Doan's Kidney Pills cost 50 cents per box and are sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY with John L Crockett druggists as agents.
Notice to creditors of William Walker, deceased, under a Mercer County circuit court decree to subject estate realty for debts. Claims must be presented for adjudication to J. F. Maynard, Commissioner, by July 20, 1903. Witness W. B. Honaker, clerk, June 4, 1903.
Notice announces ice wagon service starting May 8 and coupon books available by calling 20. Price is 1000 Ibs for $6 and 500 Ibs for $3 cash, payable on delivery with no credit. Refunds issued if service unsatisfactory after payment. RE SHIREY.
The notice invites bidders to construct a sidewalk from B J McCullochs store along the county road past Maple Park Cemetery, through B Higgenbotham property to land owned by South Bluefield Land Association. Specifications available at White's Drug Store.
E. C. DeWitt and Co. produces DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve said to heal without scarring and cure blind and bleeding piles burns eczema and all skin diseases. Sold by Jno. L. Crockett.
The article urges using Chamberlains Cough Remedy to prevent pneumonia from colds or flu. It claims thousands have used it without pneumonia outcomes and states the cure is faster than other treatments. Available at White's Pharmacy.
Short classified notice seeking a man named Norse to serve as a waiter for a lady and a infant. The employer provides location at Keystone in West Virginia and the contact is C. E. Harman.
Advert says dr Thomas electric oil keeps a home safe from accidents and urges constant use to prevent mishaps in the house.
Advert says women and children should try Little Early Risers, claiming they do not purge the system and even a double dose won’t gripe or sicken. Endorsed by W H Howell of Houston and Rob Moore of Lafayette. Sold by Jaok Crockett with Hosters Pale Ale and Porter advertised nearby.
An advertisement extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a universal aid for stomach health and nourishment. It claims relief from loss of appetite nervousness headaches indigestion and related stomach troubles and urges purchase from sellers.
Fresh testimonials claim Dr King s New Discovery cures bronchitis throat and chest ailments. A Benterville Virginia resident says three years of bronchitis vanished after using the medicine. It is said to help consumption pneumonia and grip with trial bottles free and sizes 50 cents and 1.00.
An advertisement proclaims a single cure for itchiness anywhere on the body. Dean's Ointment is offered at drugstores for 50 cents.
The annual meeting of Blackstone Mining Company stockholders is set for July 13 1903 at 10 o'clock in the morning at the company office in Hallaville West Virginia. W B Honaker secretary. Also a lost fraternity pin with name C G Day Jack Ansuitable reward offered for return to Capt Baldwin Bluefield or Joan G Baylor Graham.
Mrs. H Newton of Decatur Alabama endured three years of indigestion and stomach trouble. She credits Electric Bitters with quick, miraculous improvement and full recovery. The remedy is sold at all druggists with a guarantee.
Stockholders of Green River Development Company meet in Mercer County West Virginia to authorize dissolution of the corporation. Resolutions provide conversion of assets to cash after paying debts and distributing remaining funds to stockholders. publication of notice required and certification to the West Virginia Secretary of State. dated April 13 1903.
Special Commissioner C B Martin will auction on June 20 1903 at Mercer County Court House Beaver Pond district Mercer WV a 170 acre tract on Birneh Creek near New Hope in the G P Smith ownership. Cash to cover title costs and expenses with six to twelve months credit upon security. interest from sale date on deferred balance. Clarkson J W B Honaker clerk.
Fragmented text records a legal or public notice dated May involving severed wives and related proceedings. It references March 1908 actions, duties of a party, and formal requirements to appear or respond. The legible items indicate a court or official filing with dates and obligations for involved parties.
Notice to lien holders in a West Virginia Mercer County case. The court orders Walter T. James as defendant to appear within one month after first publication and defend to protect any interest in the real estate of the estate owner. Attest: W B Honkver, Clerk James P. D Gardner, D.G. Gardner p.a.
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