School Bonds Bring Gratifying Premium and Bids
The school board opened bids for 150000 dollars in six percent bonds. Ten bidders from Chicago Detroit New York Toledo Cincinnati and Bluefield offered amounts up to 165000 with accrued interest about 5000. E H Rollins Co of Chicago won the sale. Architects exhibited plans with local and out of town firms represented in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Keen
Chicago
A. J. Hood & Co
Detroit
A. B. Leneh & Co
New York
Spitzer & Co
Toledo
KK. H. Rollins & Co
Seasongood & Mayer
Cincinnati
Albert Claybolt & Co
Weil, Rath & Co
Union Savings Bank
First National Bank
Bluefield
E. H. Rollins & Co
Holmboe & Lafferty
W. FE
BE. L. Shuffiebarger
Alexander & Chaplin
New Martinsville
W. Va
Stewart
Huntington
Rose & Weston
Greensboro
John K. Peebles
Norfolk
H. H. Hiewins
Roanoke
Griffin
Fairmont
Greese & Mitchell
Norfolk, Vi
Mills & Pruett
Columbus
Prisoner Rippey Faces Hanging as He Praises God
Walter Rippey a 19 year old condemned inmate in Tazewell sits in an airy first floor cell awaiting execution Friday. In an interview he speaks calmly of his mother and stepfather, says liquor intoxicated him but offers no excuse, hopes for mercy due to youth, and notes prison fare while praising the jailer for kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rippey
Tazewell
Clinch Valley News
Rippey
Iluefield
Pocahontas
Concord State Normal Touts Strong Faculty and Spring Enrollment
The Concord State Normal School reports strong prosperity with a top faculty and first class instruction. Review classes will be formed next term for teacher examinations. Graduates receive a number one certificate with normal diplomas. music and elocution programs are highlighted. spring term starts March 24 1908 and inquiries go to Principal C L Bemis Athens West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord State Normal School
Pocahontas News Roundup and Local Social Life
John Roberts reports a favorable court decision on the local option appeal to Pocahontas from Tazewell, easing business concerns. Social events include bridge parties hosted by Mrs. Umberger and Mrs. Ward, a micareme dance led by Mrs. Baach, and several residents visiting or relocating. The Daily Telegraph gains popularity as the town’s information source while The Grand Leader previews a spring opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
John Roberts
Tazewell
W. F. Henson
Sol Baach
Mabel Baach
Daily Telegraph
Telegraph
Local grocery deals advertised with prices and contact
The ad lists 11 lb bacon for 1.00, 10 lb lard for 1.00, Arbuckle Coffee at 16 to 17 cents, 16 oz sugar for 1.00, and a Semi-Porcelain-phates set. It invites readers to contact J. M. Wehels at 201 Land Street or call 249, dated March 21, 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Wehels
Land Street
Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Aches, Bluefield Endorsement
George L. Nash of Bluefield Virginia recounts relief from chronic kidney trouble and back pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills from John L. Crockett's drugstore. He praises the remedy as unmatched for disordered kidneys and urges continued use and future purchases from general dealers. Price 25 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Bluefield
George L. Nash
Bluefield Ave
W. Va
Doan
John L. Crockett
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Free Silver Aluminum Jelly Moulds Offered
Circulars within each package show various mould patterns for JELL-O desserts. JELL-O sells at 10c per package from grocers, with a note to avoid substitutes. Sublette Harnes offers Sealshipt oysters as a germ precaution.
The Lucky Quarter Health Pill Promise
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as delivering health beyond price. It claims relief for headache biliousness constipation and malaria with a money back guarantee at all drug stores if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Spring Weather Brings Colds Fear and Cough Remedies
Spring illness fears rise as cold spells return. Adverts tout Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe and effective, claiming it prevents pneumonia and is child friendly. Local druggists and stores including West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy Bluefield Pharmacy sell the remedy. Fresh vegetables advertised by Sublette Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
West End Drug Co
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
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S.S.S
S. S
S.S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Virginia
Michigan
James Wilson
Washington, D. C
Yours Truly
W. A. Scott & Co
Southwest Virginia
North Tazewell
Chas. H. Smith
Wall-Paper
Princeton Ave
Mercer St
Flat Top Insurance Agency, — General Insurance
Agenly
M. Smith Insufangg Agency
L. G. Toney
Edward Cooper
H. C. Donaldson
Sec'y
S. M. Smith
S. M. Smith Insurance Agency
Kelly & Moyer
Bluefield, W.va
Kelley & Moyers Building
Concord State Normal
Athens
H. M. Umberger
Water Street
J. Frank Ward
Railroad Avenue
R. C. Staton
Bramwell
Mrs. Harold McConnell
Mrs. Koontz
Salem
Miss Elizabeth McConnell
G. L. Byrom
D. F. Russell
Floyd Black
Center Street
Vivs
Black
Ieu
S. Lindon
Pocahontas Inn
Gaston Calloway
Margaret Alwilda
Apri, Ist
Landreth’s
Iandreths’ Nastursiums
Geo. S. Landon & Co
Landreth’s Seed Store
Pocahontas, VA
J. M. Beh Ols
Bland Street
Se21
Sublette & Barnes
Higginbotham and
Princeton Aves
Clarksburg
Empire Building
Ohio
Virginian Railway
Deepwat
Eccles Marien Mullens Herndon
Matoaka
Deepwater
Chesapeake and Ohio
Norfolk and Western
S. M. Adsit
the Home Furniture Co
Civil and Mining Engineers
Thornton Building
A. L. Hawkins
Williams & Stewart Room
State Bank Building
Windsor Hotel Bar
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