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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
2
Richmond area ads promote a Peach Melba Sundae from East Drug Co and describe its vanilla ice cream and peaches. The piece also notes local vocab limits and urges readers to try the dessert.
On Sunday a large group from Bluefield traveled to Tazewell to attend a revival service led by Evangelist Gridgers.
This week offers the grandest raspberries yet with baskets at 12 12 cents and crates at 3.75 at Bedington's. Also pickling cucumbers, four year old cider vinegar at 35 cents a gallon, and Blue Grass farm lands for sale near Tip Top and Baileys with multiple tracts priced at 45 dollars per acre. Includes tax reminder notices and MT Vernon flour trial promotion.
Faith can be classed with the influence of life and acts as stepping stones over obstacles. The text asserts there is only one honesty, commercial or otherwise, and notes the store's strongest asset is customers' goodwill. It promises sterling principles and merchandise as the trade-maker and urges future dealings to realize faith in business.
J J Mullin a longtime local farmer died Sunday June 20 with funeral attendance reflecting his high esteem. Mrs Charles A Bailey's funeral drew many friends. she was Rufus Allen McComas's sister from Graham Mercer county. Local visitors include Rev F E Kahle H B Kitts Bluefield and Mr and Mrs Wall and Pearl Brammer with Miss Margaret Kitts visiting Bramwell. A new county road is now in good condition aiding autos and travel.
A Dutel scientist constructs three chambers arranged side by side with vacuums between them to achieve complete sound isolation. The project aims at creating an ultra quiet environment by removing air and surface noise transmission paths.
Judge I C Herndon appoints PF Hampton Gray and W J Hatfield as McDowell probation officers. New concrete bridges contracted for six structures totaling $20,000 with work to start immediately. Fourth of July program outlined by Welch Loyal Order of Moose includes speeches races and a baseball game. Notable visits include Gov Hatfield and Dr Rector preaching services in Welch. Local staff changes and residents relocating to Matoaka and Huntington are noted along with a new Bluefield telephone directory.
An old ad touts Sentanel Laxatives as a health aid to clear the system of constipation, improve complexion, and boost vitality. It claims no calomel, no habit forming drugs, and offers free samples and mail order from The Rantioe Co. in Union, California.
Miss Blanche Blakely of Gilliam and BE W Cullen hosted guests as William Parrick of Berwind visited town. J W Kell returned from Hampton Virginia after visiting family. Violet Cook of Beckley and Mr Mrs W Ree Cook entertained. J Lee Barbee of Graham was in town on business. Dr W R Jaeger of Ware Neck Virginia is visiting. James A. Strother was noted among arrivals.
Misses Gladys and Carrie Sowers return from Pocahontas relatives visit. Mrs McChesney and Mrs Morehead of Red Jacket stay with Farquharson family. D W Farquharson Stoffler and Hardiman families in Keystone. Miss Campbell of Northfork visits. P K Randall summoned to New York due to his father illness. Hedrick of Charleston seen with Mrs Ord. Swimm returns from Welch hospital. Landgraff residents attend Eckman Pastime Theatre in Eckman.
A call urges local residents with cars to volunteer for transporting 200 children to a grove outing in south Gluefield on Wednesday July 7. The notice asks at least twenty five more volunteers and provides a phone line 246 L to confirm. Names and businesses listed include RM Cohen Wm Bradley Jr S McNeal J FL Willis Appalachian Garage K Harmon Woods Princeton and Priggeton.
Pocahontas school board filled most vacancies for the coming term with Principal C C Caldwell reelected and a full high school staff led by Miss B K Conway of Lahore and Miss Lena C Payne. They aim to retain Payne though she has not yet confirmed teaching science. Additional grades are staffed by Mary E Watson, Louise Rixey, Estelle Price, Effie Garlanol, Frances Sadler, Scottie McPheeters, and Alma Carver. A janitor for heating work will be hired as well.
A plea to women overwhelmed by domestic duties to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad claims the remedy restores the body's balance, easing suffering and restoring health after years of routine strain.
Helped Mrs Jase Belle Emey of Summit Point West Virginia report relief from 15 years of illness described as womanly trouble after using Cardus. She says after 12 bottles her health improved to her youthful condition. Cardus advertised as a long standing remedy with a 64 page advisory booklet available from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
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