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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
3
A catalog style listing highlights silk dresses including a brown foulard piece with net lace yoke priced at 27.50 reduced to 13.95 and an elegant Merrion Empire dress at 30.00. Also advertised are embroidered laces, mesh and corded fabrics, assorted suitcases, and corset cover embroideries in various prices.
A local sale offers solid color and novelty mix suits priced from 3.98 to 8.98 with many items reduced from 8.50 to 22.50. White linen and blue poplin jackets, linen skirts, lawns, organdies, and baby caps are discounted, with ranges noted and several items marked down to under 5 dollars.
A catalog-like note lists reductions on ladies skirts and suiting fabrics. Voile skirts with taffeta and satin trims range from 3.98 to 10.69, empire skirts in voile and French serge from 7.69 to 15.69, with other pieces marked down from 6.50 to 45.00 and 5.50 to 15.00.
The listing shows a mixed stock of towels with prices from 10 to 124c, Turkish bath towels in various low prices, fringed damask towels, sheets including Mohawk and hemmed varieties, pillow cases in multiple colors, and table damask at discounted rates. It notes dust sheets and damaged items, with prices ranging from 9c to $1.25.
Page advertises Gage and Pattern Hats from own workrooms and a wide discount line on muslin underwear Petticoats drawers corset covers and gingham aprons. Prices show deep reductions with items from 19 cents to under two dollars and a bargain counter featuring combs gloves and ribbons.
H. Gwinn of Gwinn Brothers Columbus and Huntington flour manufacturers visited the city to discuss expanding operations. A larger mill was built in Columbus with headquarters there, claimed to be the central west region’s largest.
The Harmony Circle hosted a debut dance at Sohn hall on Princeton avenue, drawing leading Jewish families from Gluefield and coal regions. Attendees included notable governors and regional Jewish leaders from Stoanoke, Radford, Northfork, Kimball, Pocahontas, with Prof. Folroyd's Roanoke orchestra providing music and a Stag hotel lunch served, the event lasting into the early hours and deemed a success.
Rufus Ayers sought separation from his praying wife and asked to rescind support bonds. He accepted a 30 day jail term at Princeton after insisting on self‑delivery, paying his own fare, and stating no officer was needed. The case hinged on non support and his wife’s sanctifying prayers.
A local notice invites attendance at the U D C Fair tomorrow June 24 from 2 p m to midnight at Elks Parlor. Daughters will offer salad candy cream and cake and other treats learned from mothers awaiting buyers and visitors.
Notice to all occupations needing a license to apply to the auditor and obtain permits several days before July 1 1909. Permits must be presented to the treasurer for receipt of payment before July 1 1909. Police will strictly enforce the charter provision. S N Worley Commissioner of Finance June 22 1904
Consumers warned about fake flavoring extracts with many fakes in the market. The ad urges choosing Saver’s as a trusted standard brand trusted for 25 years.
A small advertisement urges readers to try Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for an attack. It notes long use and reliability, offers a 25 cent price, and lists West End Pharmacy East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy as sellers.
A historical note extols DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the famous small liver pills described as gentle pleasant and sure in effect. Sold by all druggists and widely trusted.
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