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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
3
The passage highlights changes in coal tract ownership and the development of the coal industry. It promises information valuable to those in production and various trades, noting the wide range of news matter and reading material to be gained from the columns.
Huntington dispatch reports Cabell county Republicans hear J L Caldwell as governor nominee a plan to form Lincoln Republican ticket with Pennsylvaniabacked platform. Swisher Scherr oppose. Inner circle meetings in Morgantown Parkersburg Wheeling. Efforts aim to certify a partisan state ticket while reassuring public service board control and anti saloon pressure shapes later moves.
Graham College maintained its center stage this week with a music recital by pupils led by Miss Nell Mathers and a dramatic club presentation of The Rivals. Notable performances included Ruth Lynch and Eldridge Davis in You Mustn't, and Louise Litz won the gold medal for best work this year. The town also heard about upcoming June elections, skating rink reopening, and Rev Moore’s move to Davidson College for his class anniversary.
Transplanted tomato plants shipped the day order is received. Price ten cents per hundred. Fallon Florist, Roanoke Virginia, handles the sale.
Omega Ohio businessman Mr 8B Humphrey heads a large general store and serves as president of multiple telephone companies. He testifies the cough medicine reaches the cough spot and heals throat lungs and chest. Available with guarantee at drug stores 50c and 1.00 with trial bottle free.
Roanoke Virginia florist Fallon advertises express baskets and gift items dated June 12 20. The notice highlights quick delivery and seasonal selections for local customers.
The passage promotes Electric Bitters as a universal remedy to combat climate ailments such as lassitude malaria jaundice biliousness fever and debility. It claims the product purifies blood and cures various nervousness and insomnia while offering a guarantee and a 50 cent price at drug stores.
Plans and specifications for additions and alterations to the Bramwell Graded School in Bramwell West Virginia will be ready for bids on May 11 1908. Bids will be opened May 26 1908 at 2 p m at the office of architect Walter J Smith Bank of Bramwell Building. Plans may be seen at the architect's office and Bank of Bramwell Building Bramwell W Va. The school board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
Norton Virginia notes several summer building projects including a major residence by Norton Land & Improvement Co. Superintendent Flemming reports progress. The column also mentions smallpox recovery, a move to Roanoke by John Penn, a Norfolk and Western employee returning from Oklahoma, local political mayor and recorder races, Harris shows entertainment in Norton, and local residents visiting Bluefield.
Eunice Robinson a 17 year old colored male was sent to the grand jury after a trial in Squire Godbey's court. He allegedly went to Anna Burns house with intent to kill over jealousy and fired one shot missing the girl, then fled and was captured and jailed. The case notes prior threats to kill and the accused is about 17 with Burns 15. The article also mentions lodge leaders addressing social and charitable work and praising the Columbus lodge.
Ports mouth lodge number 570 of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen held a banquet in honor of O. C Cash who resigned as general chairman to join the Interstate Commerce Commission and his successor W. N. Doak of Bluefield. The Ladies Auxiliary organized the event with Cc. C. Morse as toastmaster.
A quiet 10 AM ceremony at Glen Lyn joined Miss Mabel Carr daughter of Mr and Mrs E B Carr to S C Thornton of Princeton. Rev K S Johnson of Bluefield officiated. The couple traveled to Ingleside after the wedding where friends sent rice wishes for their journey to Princeton.
The bride and groom will leave today for Washington for a short visit, then return to Williston where the groom will assume management of his father's store. The groom is nephew to J. T. Thornton, C. W. Thornton, and Mrs. K. B. Johnson of this city.
Mercer County seeks sealed bids for grading and macadamizing a 24.2 mile road from Princeton Avenue in Bluefield to Stoney Ridge toward Princeton. Bids open June 1 1908. Submit $100 certified check and provide a $25,000 bond if awarded. Plans available at Bluefield committee offices.
An advertisement touts Kodol as a cure for nausea and stomach discomfort. It claims rapid relief after a few weeks of use and notes the product is sold by druggists, urging readers to try a Telegraph want ad.
The American Railway Signal Association met in New York to push for a universal signal standard for member lines. Proponents say uniform semaphores and interlocking plants could prevent serious miscommunications by operators, speeding adoption across roads.
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