Big Four Lodge Votes on Saloon and Street Lot Bids
The Big Four Lodge discussed liquor licenses and street works, tabling or approving items including livery stables and a shooting gallery. A plan to forbid whites and blacks from drinking together in saloons was laid over, while fire hose bids were awarded to local firms and city salaries set for officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Public Safety
Stowers & Woolwine
Raleigh Street
Miller & Gilmore
R. B. Ellis
J. Steele
A. Howard
Bland Street
J. T. Napper
Higginbotham Avenue
Edward Sheutile
Princeton Avenue
J. M. Sanders
South Bluefield
East Enn
Wythe Avenue
Adams Street
Walnut Street
Speiden
Kelly & Moyers
W. F. Stinson
Samuel L. Matz
Windsor Hotel
L. Lazarus
H. R. Hunter
Corvin Brothers
Cohen & Baker
Bluefield Brewing Company
Mr. Peters
W. A. Bodell
C. A. Turner
Superior Supply Company
Central Station
Convict Road Gangs Operate Across Several States
The piece notes convict labor on highways in Colorado New Mexico and Wyoming with a large southern Colorado camp housing 88 men. Guards are minimal and escape is easy to attempt though punishment follows. Nine o clock curfew and eight hour workdays with tents for sleep and five gangs under five officers. Amusements include instruments cards quoits and ball games daily.
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Washington
Colorado
New Mexico
Wyoming
Oregon
North Carolina
Georgia
Value of Good Roads Gains for Farmers in 1905 66
The article compares hauling costs, noting 25 cents a mile per ton in the United States versus 12 cents in France. It estimates that improved roads could yield a $58.9 million gain for main crops in 1905 66 and a national annual gain of about $305 million based on 250 million tons hauled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
United States
Interstate Commission
Holbein Portrait of Christina Sells for 330000
The Holbein painting of Christina of Denmark, ordered by Henry VIII, fetched 330000 dollars. The price reflects the rarity of wives Henry did not marry, noted the New York Evening Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holbein
Christina
Denmark
Henry VIII
England
New York Evening Post
Apples and Onions and Fancy Hair Diadems
The article describes a simple recipe layering onions and tart apples with butter and seasonings, baked until tender with water to prevent burning. It also notes fashionable hair diadems of heavy gold ribbon adorned with violet and green embroidery imitating is a montage of hairstyle embellishments and embroidery ideas.
Belt buckle harmony with belt and banded oriental design
A guidance note advises choosing a buckle that matches the belt or banded oriental design. It warns against pairing with a clashing modern metal and promotes a dust pan free offer at J. M. Echols' Cash Store when purchases reach five dollars.
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J. M. Echols
Trouble Makers Ousted and Dr King’s Pills Advertised
A testimonial notes stomach trouble relief with Dr King’s New Life Pills improving appetite, nerves, vigor as the stomach liver and kidneys function better. At 25c at all druggists. Also touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a reputable gentle liver pill sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
DeWitt
Bowen-Bowen wedding in Cove Tazewell County
A wedding solemnized Wednesday in the Cove Tazewell County joined Miss Mary Bowen daughter of Mr and Mrs Reese T Bowen and Mr H A Bowen son of Mr and Mrs Henry Bowen Rev W W Carson officiated Mrs Rachel Bowen was bridesmaid and Jos C Bowen best man A wedding dinner followed and the couple plan a home in Tazewell County Also notes on a mass meeting for party delegates and a busy week with Barkoot Amusement Company in Graham plus local civic and social items including obituaries and visits.
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Tazewell
John T. Barnes
Republican County Committee
Ecourt House
Newport News
Richlands
Buchanan
Henrys. Bowen
Witten Mills
Bowen
Graham
Barkoot Amusement Company
Walker
Bluestone Traction Company
Carnival Company
Barkoot Company
Roanoke
Wright Brothers
Charlotte
Taft
O. K
Metcalf
Hunter
Calaway
R. L. Vernon
Berwind
Maple Hill Cemetery
West Graham
L. M. Cartright
The
Norfolk and Western
Raleigh
J. W. Chapman
Authur Mitchell’s News Draws Graham Friends
The many friends in Graham of Authur Mitchell, the young son of W. M. Mitchell, of Graham, will be glad to learn that Authur made progress and is recovering.
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Graham
Authur Mitchell
W. M. Mitchell
Authur
Sore Nipples Remedy Warns Nursing Mothers
Advice on easing sore nipples recommends applying Chamberlains Salve immediately after nursing and wiping away with a soft cloth before the next feed. The salve is favored by many trained nurses and is sold at West End Pharmacy East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Pharmacy
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Notice of Revolver License Application in Mercer County
The undersigned will apply to the circuit court of Mercer County on June 21, 1909 for a license to carry a revolver as provided by section 7 of chapter 148 of the West Virginia code. W. J. Hutton of Bluefield West Virginia conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
Mercer County
West Virginia
Notice for Pistol License Mercer County 1909
Court of Mercer County holds on the 21st day of June 1909 to grant a license to carry a pistol under section 7 chapter 148 code of West Virginia as amended 1909. Kent McKex Chief of Police Bramwell W Va notice published 6 11 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
Mercer County
West Virginia
Kent McKex
Bramwell
W. Va
Bee's Laxative Cough Syrup Promises Quick Cure
An advertisement touts Bee's Laxative Cough Syrup as a prompt cure for summer colds. It claims the syrup will gently move the bowels and relieve symptoms, with Goodykoontz Drug Co selling the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodykoontz Drug Co
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Aaron
Board of Affairs
London
Claridge’s
Great Britain
George A. Hilbert
St. Louis
Baltimore
Cincinnati Dental CO
Bilver
Ahi
Ing
Cincinnati Dentists
DR. Compton
United States Supervision
First National Bank OF Northfork
Northfork
McDowell County
Lester G. Toney
Wm. J. Beary
R. B&b. Parrish
John M. Wirgman
Philadelphia, Pa
Wm. McCarthy
Bluefield
Whitlow Paint & Paper Co
Pulaski Street
L. Lazarus & CO
Bluefield, W. VA
Graham Daily News
Telegraph
Calted
Vernon
Smith
Arthur
Augusta Military Academy
Henry Harvey
Portland
N. Harvey
Henry
Jim Burton
Lakeland, F.C
Lakeland
Mrs. J. W. Smith
Honaker
Timothy Hay
Bluefield Feed Company
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of
Hearn Hall
Union Park
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
W. F. Palmer
Fine College Record
J.C. Nelson
Public Accountant and Systemizer
Bank of Graham
Graham, VA
Ghas. M. Stell
Main St
Lynchburg, VA. C. W. Whitmore
Mars
the Hipp
Jessie Steel
Dainty
Morelands
Battle-Ax
Motion Pictures
Luu
W. J. Hutton
the Lyric Theatre
Little Cyril
Lyric Theatre
Mrs. Jas, B. Harrisson
Tazewell, Va
Hamburg
Hawley Merchandise Co
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