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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
2
Market quotations reported by the Bluefield Brokerage Company dealers in stocks bonds and provisions note the firm operates from the Third floor Kelly and Moyer Building Linefield West Virginia with a focus on financial instruments and market prices for readers.
A West Virginia extra session push sees bill No. 12 by Mr. Holle aimed at regulating social clubs and related premises. The Anti-Saloon League drafted measure would treat unauthorized liquor activity as a public nuisance and empower courts to restrain sales for up to one year after findings, even without proof of prior unlawful use.
The order for abatement shall be perpetual and the liquor sale license, if any, shall be revoked by the court rendering the decree. All acts inconsistent with this act are repealed.
A late night old country breakdown dance in Tazewell drew many youths Friday with chaperones Miss Dollie May and Miss Mary Turk. Participants included Kivelyn St Clair Sallie Brittain Barbara Brittain Ollie Hurt Winnie Hurt Hat tie Fudge Elizabeth Worsham Janie Thompson Lavenia Richardson Lucille Cooley Mary Moore Doll May Josie Brittain Etta Hudgins Mary Turk Mrs Wade Mrs Kelley Eugene Pierce Eugene Thompson Chauncey Buchanan Herbert Carson Lapsley Carson Joan Hopkins Robert Hopkins Doak Davidson Robert Hawkins Lathrop OKeeffe Oscar Laird Sam May Fred St Clair Alex St Clair Don May J F Kelley James Kelley Jesse Gillespie Thomas George and Dr M B Crockett. Figures were called by Dr M B Crockett. Dancing ran from 7 30 to 11 50 with music by the Tazewell orchestra.
Advertisement warns catarrh as a germ driven disease and promotes Hyomei as the cure. It notes stomach dosing is ineffective and a refund if trial fails. Also touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for bowel health and lists Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co West End Drug Co W J Peters Freeman as distributors.
Prominent San Francisco architect Norman R. Coulter endorses Electric Bitters as a universal tonic. He claims it quickly corrects stomach liver and kidney disorders and builds up the system, calling it the best spring medicine and a superior blood purifier sold by druggists for 50 cents.
The annual meeting of stockholders of Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries Company will be held at the company's Boissevain Virginia office in Tazewell county on Wednesday March 18 1908 at 10 00 a m for electing two directors for the ensuing year and for other proper business. Isaac T Mann president J Walter Graybeal secretary Pocahontas Va March 5 1908.
The business formerly run as G. R. Reese and Co. by G. R. Reese BE Bond and W E Harry was purchased by G. R. Reese and E Bond. The firm will continue as G. R. Reese & Co with all debts paid by the new firm and all accounts due. Kaw2w Caseasweet for teething relief advertised with no opiates.
West Virginia Republicans call a state convention at Parkersburg Wood County on April 29 1908 to elect four delegates at large four alternates and nominate candidates for president and vice president plus three supreme court of appeals nominees. Delegates apportioned by county based on Roosevelt 1904 votes with totals and rules set for certification and notices. H C Woodyard and Virgil L Highland sign the call with February 3 1908 date.
All creditors with claims against the Bluefield Merchandise Exchange are directed to file them with trustee W. C. Pollock. Paid from the trust funds until exhausted, then any remaining unpaid bills go to C. B. Catzen for settlement. Rev I Starbird endorses Bucklen Arnica Salve as a proven healer. 25 cents at drug stores.
An ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for headache biliousness constipation and malaria promising health beyond jewels and offering a cheerful refund if dissatisfied at all druggists.
Engraved commencement invitations and St Patrick day cards are advertised. The Daily Telegraph promotes house and lot for sale and party options for moderate means. Include P. O. Box 682 City with order.
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