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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1908
Page
5
An older advertisement claims bad blood causes persistent sores and ulcers. It argues local treatment fails because the root is in the bloodstream. It promotes S. S. S. as a vegetable medicine that purifies blood, heals from the bottom up, and strengthens health, offered by The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta GA.
David C. Miller of New York reports a long lasting foot sore, resisting all remedies, improved after starting 8.8.8. The treatment reportedly drew out the poison from his blood and cured the ulcer, with a strong recommendation for sores and ulcers.
Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and 2:90 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran with Rev. C. R. W. Kegley. Services at Presbyterian church 3:30 p.m. Rev. J. W. Racer preaches at Bland Street M. E. South today. The Lakes Circle will sell bonnets and quilts at Gilliam & Ford’s on Princeton Ave. The K. P. Band performs Monday and Tuesday. Sunday school enrollment hits ninety four in three weeks. City dirt removal urged. rains cause drainage issues. Bank moves to new Bland Street building. Miss Flora Louisa Yost dies in Portsmouth. Allen Street foot bridge framework underway. ten days to pedestrian access. Mrs. C. D. Peck dies in Princeton. services and burial planned in Staffordsville. Netz sisters to perform again at Christian church Tuesday. Shooting incident near Tazewell leaves Marcus Groseclose dead. suspect Oscar Keesee at large. Local advice on value of suits at Metropolitan Store.
Dearing resident Be. C Berkley is in the city. Many locals list visits and travels including Pocahontas Williamsburg and Williamson engagements. The notes mention weddings, shopping trips and attendance at regional events with multiple named individuals and towns.
Sealed bids are opened for the complete arcading and mendamizing of a county road spanning 24.1 miles starting from Princeton Avenue east end. The notice outlines bid submission details and project scope for road improvement.
Abel Massey of 210 Lawson Street Bluefield West Virginia testifies that Doans Kidney Pills relieved his back pain and restored sleep after years of distress. He recalls dull back pain and sharp twinges before using the pills and credits their use with permanent improvement after a timely purchase at John L Crockett's drug store.
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