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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1909
Page
2
Penny Scales Robbed at Norfolk and Western Depot
The Graham daily news reports unknown intruders forced entry to the Norfolk and Western depot waiting room Monday night and stole pennies from the scales. Other items note local entertainments, travels, and business updates across Graham and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western Depot
Wife seeks alimony while husband serves jail term
Rosa Ayers traveled from Grayson county to claim the court ordered fifteen dollars monthly from Rufus Ayers. He signed but then rescinded the bond and chose jail, leaving Rosa to seek work in Minefield. She appears young and resolute despite the setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Ayers
Rufus Ayers
Grayson County
Rufus
Mercer County
Princeton
Ayers
Miners Sought as Coal Firms Advertise in Virginia Fields
Several Virginia and West Virginia coal firms issue broad ads seeking miners in fields along the Virginian Railway. After years of downturn many Americans left mining and may not return, with W T Poole Coal and Superior Pohantas Coal at Davy among those hiring. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills advertised as a remedy with free trial offer from BE DeWitt & Co of Chicago, sold by local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
West Virginia
Thacker Field
W. T. Poole Coal Company
Pocahontas Coal Company
Davy
DeWitt
BE. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
A Want Ad Will Fetch It
A brief classified note offers a simple line: “A want ad will fetch it.” It promises economical rates at 1 cent per word for quick buyer reach. The message hints at a fast, local classifed service for selling items or services.
Meeting Promises 10 Be Important One
The Bluefield Bluefield Chamber of Commerce meeting Thursday night is expected to be important. It will consider highway projects to Burke's Garden in Tazewell county and to Rocky Gap in Bland county with potential county and outside funding discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield-Grawun Chamber
Virginia
Rocky Gap
Daily Telegraph
Bland County
Tturke
Mercer County
Chamber of Commerce
Tazewell
Bluefield
Married in Jail: Forger Frank Hill Weds Widow Eppling
Frank Hill, jailed in Logan county for forgery with a five year sentence, married last Saturday to Mrs. Eppling widow of Mot Eppling who died in a Draper mine accident about a year ago. Hill was accused in the mine death but released for lack of evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hill
Logan County
Eppling
Mot Eppling
Draper
Hill
General city cleanup under way with stable refuse notices
The sanitary department conducts a broad renovation and urges property owners to provide receptacles for stable refuse. Seventy stable owners have complied, while fifteen remain delinquent as the board of health calls attention to the dangers of scattered refuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Department of City
Board of Health
Health authorities urge action as fly season starts
Authorities warn breeding flies spread disease and prompt owners to respond to notifications or face legal action as the fly season begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jle
John Carper Remains in Pearisburg Jail Awaiting Trial
Judge Bernard Mason states that John Carper is still detained in Pearisburg jail after a fatal shooting of A. J. Thompson. Bond, once lowered to 1500 dollars, cannot be posted, leaving Carper in custody until the September court term. He previously had a preliminary hearing and was bound over to the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Mason
Pearisburg
John Carper
A. J. Thompson
Pearlsburg
Mason
Giles County
Carper
Justice of the Peace
Grand
Mystery of Sir Cloudesley Shovel’s Death and the Emerald Ring
The article recounts legends around the wreck of Sir Cloudesley Shovel’s squadron near the Scilly Isles and his death tied to an emerald ring. Tales include burial on Porth Hellick Sands, a ring bequeathed to Lord Berkeley, alleged murder for the jewel, and a ghostly claim linked to May Place. Modern research leans toward foul play, with the ring ultimately recovered and altered into a bucket form with diamonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Cloudesley
Scilly Isles
Shovela
Porth Hedlick Sands
Porth Hellick
London
Plymouth
Yovel
Paxton
Arundel
Mt. ‘Mary
Rhovel
Mindeter
Lord Berkeley
Romney
Berkeley
Ladyshovel
Lady Shovel
Association
Dartford
Kent
the Shovels
Quaker Doctor Moves to New Quarters at Higginbotham
Beginning Tuesday June 29 the Quaker Doctor will relocate to 205 Higginbotham Avenue. He announces extended office hours daily 9:30 to 12:00, 2:00 to 5:00, and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. except Sundays 9:30 to 12:00 noon. Consultation and advice are free to all. Tu Wed Thu
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham Avenue
Baum Anniversary Invitations Highlight Curious Family Record
A Chicago Inter Ocean item details Frank Baum known as Father Goose and his wife Mrs Baum celebrating their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. The booklet invites residents and reproduces their marriage certificate with a playful ledger of married life including places lived Syracuse Aberdeen Chicago, four sons, several quarrels, and a count of oaths by Baum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank Baum
Father Goose
Wfe
Syracuse
N. Y
Aberdeen
Cat
Bonnet
Witte
Honor Among Thieves Explored in Theories of Motive
A thinker considers whether honor exists among thieves, arguing that selfish motives drive crime and that even so called noble conduct is viewed differently by context. The piece cites a Success Magazine definition of selfishness as pursuing maximum pleasure with minimum effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Success Magazine
Biggest Bargains in Blue Field at Ferrell Mercantile Co
Shoddy goods are dear at any price but real bargains and best quality await at Pedigo's. Get your flags and hunting for the Glorious Fourth from The Hawley Moise Co. 6-80-31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Ferrell Mercantile Co
Pedigo's
Hawley Moise, Co
Stomach and Liver Tablets Prove Remarkable Cure
Many stomach troubles cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. A man who spent over two thousand dollars was cured by a few boxes. Price 25c. Sample free at West End Pharmacy East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy. See George the little man at the Carnival Union Park. 6-80-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
West End
East End
Bluefield Pharmacy
George
Union Park
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised as Perfect Healer
An advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as superior for cuts burns bruises sores and many skin complaints. It claims to treat sore eyes cold sores chapped hands and piles effectively and markets the product at 25 cents at all druggists.
Bank in Bluefield Closes Its Affairs
The American National Bank of Bluefield West Virginia closes its affairs and all note holders and creditors are asked to present notes and claims for payment. The bank has been absorbed by Fidelity Banking Trust Co of Bluefield and all savings checking and deposit certificates have been transferred to Fidelity. May 1 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American National Bank
Bluefield
West Virginia
Fidelity Banking & Trust Co
W. Va
Notice to Bidders for City Draymen Contracts 1909
Sealed bids are invited by Bluefield city affairs board until July 2 1909 at 3 30 p m for appointing city draymen to remove garbage ashes cans and other refuse to the city dump on a flour barrel basis per ordinance. Bids may be rejected. By order of the board of adairs. 6 22 J T Akers auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Affairs
City of
Bluefield
Towit
Norfolk and Western Railway
Gard
Bland Street
Board of Adairs
J. T. Akers
City Prison Feeding Fund Report 1910
For feeding the city prisoners in accordance with board requirements for the year ending June 30 1910. Board of Affairs J T Akers Auditor.
Demand for Settlements by July First
Notice from F. Baker requests all accounts owed by the firm of I. Baker al) be settled by July 1. After that date, any outstanding balances will be placed with a collection agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker al
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THE
Graham Daily News
Graham
Telegraph
Lois Benbow
Kimball
Pearl Harman
Snake Eater
Barkoot Carnival Company
Carnival
Norton
Barkoot Company
Coa. Graham
J. M. Smith
Globe
C. W. Keister
Graham Music Company
Dangerously
Walter Morris
Morris
Swift & Co
Pocahontas
Graham Dramatic Club
Hontas Opera House
Associated Charities
Seattle
C. M. Graham
Wash
Mr. Graham
Misa Gertrude Keister
Northfork
Mrs. Toney
I. N. Bonham
Hotel
Roanoke
H. C. Callaway
Peterstown
J. B. Morton
First National Bank
J. P. Cameron
Hockman
Mr. Cameron
West Graham
J. M. Newton
J. C. Blackburn
Raleigh, N. C
J.C. Nelson
Bank of Graham
Graham, VA
Frank Hue
Giles Court
Cloudesley Shovel
Greeshoro Keeley Institute
Ghas. M. Sug
Main St
Lynchburg, VA
C. W. Whitmore, Mer
King
Circuit Court of
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W. J. Hutton
J. Lee Harne
Cashier
BR. F. Baker
Hawley Merchandise Co
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