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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
2
Mr. B L Mebane will open a water repairing business at 107 Bluefield avenue in D G Lillys old stand and expects to be ready by Friday. Also notes Missionary Society meeting at 3 PM and various local civic events and visits by business figures.
Senator H. H. White of Matewan and many others including Kh P Bruce Wise Lt J Wysor Tazewell Miss Jones Simmons James O Connor Bramwell visited Bluefield on various business and social calls. Several travelers returned from Roanoke Charleston Salem and New Lexington after visits with relatives or work.
G N Hundley a Shady Grove resident in Franklin county killed himself in his cousin R N Hundley’s Martinsville office at about 11 30 AM He left a note at home stating weariness with life and a second note in the office explains the motive domestic troubles given as the cause He was about 35 years old a wife rode hard to reach him but arrived too late to prevent the act
The Georgia general assembly convened in Atlanta to consider overdue bills including anti-pass and anti-lobbying measures, railroad incorporation reforms, and election law changes. Debates focus on convict lease policy as the five year lease expires and public works use is favored by many members.
The note recalls Audubon and Rosier loading 810 barrels of whisky and groceries in 1810 at Toursville Kentucky and establishing a store in St. Genevieve. Audubon abandoned the venture in 1811 to pursue ornithology, selling out to Rozier and later gaining fame for bird studies rather than merchandising. Kansas City Star remark closes with Pedigo’s reference.
Rail advertisement lists round trip fares from Bristol Norton East Radford Bluefield Welch to the Democratic convention via Norfolk and Western Railway. Fare shown 15.30 or 8.50 from Bristol with a July 1 to 4 ticket window and extended to July 17. Quick service dining Pullman cars noted. W B Bevill General Passenger Agent.
The tent meeting in West Graham led by Rev. L. M. Cart and Rev. E L Addington draws growing crowds each night. From ten to fifteen profess religion nightly, with ninety three conversions so far and expectations the total will exceed one hundred. The two ministers are praised for their work and gained many warm friends among local churchgoers.
Citizens in Graham voiced alarm over a series of nightly burglaries. A Syrian restaurant near the depot was looted, followed by at least six homes entered in one Tuesday night, with clothes food and furniture stolen. Police planned two extra night patrols after council authorization.
Beaver Bond District Board of Education calls for bids to furnish labor and materials and complete three school buildings in Bluefield, per plans on file with architects Shufflebar ger. Bids for each house separately, with bond for double the bid and 3 percent certified check. Due June 27, 1908. Secretary E L Bowman.
A meeting of Bluefield Viewing Co stockholders is set for Tuesday July 14 1908 at 2 oclock pm in the Directors room. The agenda includes electing officers and any other proper business. All shareholders are urged to attend. Signed L P Tyree secretary treasurer July 23 1908.
The piece argues many homes lack Stieff pianos and buyers balk at “smooth propositions.” It contends honest goods and straightforward representation win trades, while weak sales pitches cause customers to hesitate and avoid the best products.
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