City Officials and Ordinances Tabled in Late Session
The council deferred action on James Gollebon and Bernard McClaugherty for city attorney. J A Morris named city scavenger and W H Withers for the north side, W H Mills as city driver. Property tax refund sought by B J McCulloch after a $1500 valuation cut. draft ordered. Norfolk and Western to provide city electric power for fire alarm system. Raleigh street brick paving referred to street commissioner. Police service ordinance introduced with height and weight requirements and duty hours. penalties for intoxication, gambling, debt, swearing, and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gollebon
Bernard McClaugherty
J. A. Morris
South Side
W. H. Withers
North Side
W. H. Mills
B. J. McCulloch
Norfolk and Western
Raleigh Street
Summers Street
Local residents in Bluefield area travel notices and visits
Judge Stuart of Tazewell and Ss M I Cowling of Tazewell were in the city yesterday. Mrs W F Bane of South Mercer street is ill. Mr and Mrs H R Davis of Honaker visit Bluefield. George P Hamilton of Harlan Ky is here on business. Capt George Davis of Glen Lyn visited Bluefield yesterday. A H Williams of Wytheville Va was in town on business. J T Hetherington near Princeton was here yesterday. William F Wier of Wheeling was a business visitor yesterday. Miss Phoebe Dix of Pilot Mountain guest of D W Fulp. Mrs S C Douglas left to visit Clarksburg. Col Wm Pendleton of Tazewell is in the city guest of his daughter. Mrs Frazier Stowers visited Brush Creek and returned home yesterday. Mrs T J Phelps and daughter Minnie left for a three weeks visit to Richmond. W L Moore, John Burns and Sk Thompson returned from Monroe and Greenbrier RD. Grimsley president of Bluefield Trust Co. returned from Huntington where he presides over Grimsley & Co bankers. Judge J T Ritz left for Williamson to try cases and will visit his ill mother in Huntington before returning. Mrs J Th Hawkins and Olga of Bailey Va returned home after visiting Widener. Mrs T P Randleman and daughter Odell of Pilot Mountain remain listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jt. A. Ritz
Williamson
Huntington
Bluefield
City weighs charging for price or twenty dollars
The council debated pricing for churches and schoolhouses with a twenty dollar charge admitted. The fire hose bid from a local company was deemed inferior and not suitable per the fire chief. The contract awaits signing and will be investigated. Chief Newkirk and Officer Calloway had bond cancellations approved under deputy sheriff provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newkirk
Calloway
Quaker doctor to offer last Bluefield lecture and medicine sale
The Quaker healer announces his final Bluefield performance with heavily discounted bundles. He pledges $2 packages of herbs reduced to $1, plus a $1 bottle of Quaker Oil, $1 Quaker Minerals, a 25 cent soap, and a 25 cent Healing Salve, all as a family lot valued at about $4.50. He urges consultations at 4183 Raleigh Street.
Three Cents a Mile to Ride on C and O West Virginia
Ticket agents for the Chesapeake and Ohio in West Virginia will charge the old three cent a mile passenger rate rather than the two cent rate now in use after July 1 1909. Judge S C Burdette ruled the present rate unconstitutional and the matter may go to the supreme court for final decision. Until then travelers must pay the old rate, a likely setback noted by J D Birds Cash Store advertising the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake and Ohio
West Virginia
S. C. Burdette
Circuit Court
Kanawha County
Supreme Court
Guests from Winston-Salem in city visit
N. C. and Mrs. T. L. Long of Winston-Salem are in the city as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Adking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C
T. L. Long
Winston-Salem
City
Walter Adking
HAS BLUEFIELD A CINDERELLA
Special tax opportunity note from 1908 appeals for payment of personal and real estate tax tickets by permission of the county court. The message serves as a final appeal to the recipient to settle delinquent taxes.
Hawley Announces Delivery Demand At Bland Street
Deputy Sheriff W. P. Hawley warns nonpayment will bring delivery to the clerk on June 20 and extra trouble. The notice shows prices on dry goods and groceries from J. D. Bird at 212 South Bland Street and asks payment by the 31st. Has Bluefield a Cinderella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Hawley
J. D. Bird
South Bland Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Hugh Ike Shott
Daily Telegraph Printing CO
Brand Street
Bluefeld
W. Va
Associated Press
Bates
Baily Telegraph Printing CO
City Electrician
Stuart
Tazewell
Ss. M. I. Cowling
W. F. Bane
South Mercer Street
H. R. Davis
Honaker
The
George P. Hamilton
Harlan, Ky
George Davis
Glen Lyn
A. H. Williams
Wytheville, Va
J. T. Hetherington
Princeton
William F. Wier
Wheeling
Phoebe Dix
Pilot Mountain, N
Dd. W. Fulp
S. C. Douglas
Clarksburg
Col
Pendleton
C. F. Tines
T. J. Phelps
Miss Minnie
Richmond
W. L. Moore
John Burns
S Kh. Thompson
Monroe
Greenbrie
RD. Grimsley
Binefield Trust Company
Grimsley & Company, Bankers
T. P. Randleman
Miss Odell
Pilot Mountain
Ohio
Ansted & Burk Co
Springfield
William
William Tell
Sal
John M. Wirgman
Philadelphia, Pa
Wm. McCarthy
Blue
Raleigh St
Secret Society News
Bluefield Lodge
Hearn
A. F
Masonic Hall
Lazarus Lodg
Princeton Ave
Bluefield Lodge No. 153
Knights of Pythias
Old Masonic Hall
A. D. Wood, M. D
Bivefield Transfer Go
OmMces Te XN
W. Baggage Reon
Superior, Ohio
Fifth Avenue
Fifth Ave
Superior
Superior Supply Co
Bluefield, West Virginia
McKanna
Gur
McKanna’s
J. d. Mekanna
West Va
King
Isfaoctory
Standard O11 Company (Incorporated
Nered
Bluefield Bargain House
Paris
WM. Sameth
Chamberlain
Geo. F. Wright
New London
New York
G. M. McCulloch
Actna Atlas
London
Union Continental
Calif
Connecticut
Fire Association
Georgia
Girard F. & M
Hartford
Home
Liv. & Son. & Globe
Laan Ay Oh
Millis Noresae
C. A. Bradshaw
Sec
Treas
Companies
National Unies N.Y. Underwriters
National Lumber
Niagara
Michigan Com
Pennsylvania
Phila
Phoenix
Queen Royal
Liverpool
Springfield FP
M. St. Paul F
Southern
Employers’ Liability Assurance Corporation of London
Manhattan Life Insurance Company
Citizens Trust & Guaranty Company of
Plate Glass Pennsylvania Casualty Company
Ocahontas
O Ur
C. B. Pocahentag
Bierneg
United States
Ccolegica! Burney
Gia Furi
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
United States Navy
Castner
Curran & Bullitt
Cc. Cc. B. Pocationtas
Soata
Ibth Street
Fitianelokia
Broadway
New York City
Seeeies
Bulldina
EV Eurerear
Eee Blyth S Company
Fowchberch Avenue
Moreless Coal
Congress
Vet
Beston
Bam
Meage
Cinclanst
Hie
Strickland B
Reaneke
Cagland
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