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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
2
Sufferers of indigestion are urged to take Kodol to rest and aid digestion. The ad claims Kodol digests all foods, unlike ordinary pepsin tabs, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It notes the product is made by B C DeWitt Co in Chicago and targets those with sour stomach, belching, bloating, and heartburn.
The Barkcot Carnival Company tents on the old basevall diamond in Graham drew large crowds Tuesday and Wednesday. The African lion went on the warpath but trainer Snally subdued the beast. The show also featured Cleopatra the magician and a lively Crystal Bottling Company crowd. Reports note lively confetti, a Merry-Go-Around soon to open in Union Park, and local social visits and travels surrounding the event.
At a Bluefield Lodge No. 85 meeting held Tuesday night, officers for the ensuing year were elected. Names include J. Z. Pearson as worshipful master, R. D. Payne senior warden, Jas H H Gollehon junior warden, A B Jennings secretary, R. W. Cubbedge treasurer, C. B. Reed senior deacon, Jas L Young junior deacon, W. R. Stuart John Land stewards, R. A. Anderson tiler, F. J. Brown Fr. L. Black W. H. Wade trustees.
The article offers guidance on necklines and neck coverings for different neck lengths, suggesting collars, lace, and jewelry choices to flatter women. It also describes a posture method to achieve a smaller waist by aligning the chest and abdomen while standing with feet planted.
A sufferer with stomach trouble uses Dr King’s New Life Pills and finds relief from dyspepsia and indigestion. The cure brings a new appetite, stronger nerves, and renewed vigor as stomach liver and kidneys function properly. Sold by all druggists.
A parade of out of town visitors and registrants fills Bluefield as Mrs. J Horne and A Graybeal visit from Jared and Richlands respectively. Henry Harrison from Roanoke and E E Caperton from Princeton stay overnight or yesterday. Many others including Dr F E Thompson and Col L B Tierney are noted in transit or residence changes.
J. J. Palmer a Bluefield plumber, 45, was found dead after being run over by westbound train No. 3 in Burk's cut between Northfork and Burk. Police suspect robbery and murder. Palmer fought for his life, a dollar bill clutched in one hand. He leaves a wife and five children.
Bluefield Commandery No 19 of Knights Templar was constituted by J. M. Hawkins with officers elected and installed. Eminent commander Dr. F L Black led the ceremony. banquet followed late due to Hawkins arrival. About seventy five Sir Knights attended including visiting dignitaries J K F Steele and W C Stevenson.
After midnight the belated train bearing the eminent grand commander of the grand commandery arrived and the constitutional ceremonies followed at the temple. The first meeting under the new charter is planned for July 1.
The Freeman will case moves through the Princeton circuit court before Judge Hernda on day two. Sisters of Hed Freeman seek to set aside the will, valued near a million with coal stocks and other assets. If invalidated, the widow would inherit personal property and a life interest in one third of the real estate. The plaintiffs are aided by Judge Sam Williams and Hale and Pendleton. Holt and Duncan with Judge J. M. Sanders and Judge John M. McGrath defend.
A dollar coupon from six balloons released Tuesday night by Bluefield Mercantile Company was found near Ada yesterday. A store crush formed over a sale offering a calico dress pattern for married women at twenty five cents and hose for single women at three cents, drawing a large morning crowd before opening.
United States district attorney H A Ritz returned from Charleston where federal court handed down terms from one to five years. Four men were jailed for counterfeiting, one for bootlegging, one for robbing a Ward post office named Jessie Blunt received five years. Thirteen others received jail terms of thirty days and one six months.
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