Pianos, meetings, and local notes across Bluefield area
Bluefield items report a lodge meeting and churchYoung People’s Society event. A 1863 England piano on Princeton avenue draws attention for its age and construction. Voter excitement erupts in Sixth ward over closing polling times. Furniture shipped to Denver, Rev J W Rader’s move to Big Stone Gap district, and Bluefield district parsonage notes. New goods at Hiuefield store and a vaudeville song promotion. Whitefield Athletic Club beats Welch twice with Stupolsky key scoring. Miller boys sought in Miss Whittaker shooting case. state governor offers reward.
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Duvall Music Company
Princeton Avenue
England
J. W. Rader
Pennington Gap
Big Stone Gap
Cassidy
Rader
Bluefield
Matoaka
Mora
Mr. Cassidy
Mr. Rader
Miller Boys
Julia Whittaker
Hatcher
County Court Offer Spurs Manhunt Progress
County officials say the chase is worth it and expect capture within days. Local police were informed the suspects may bypass the city but could return here to hire themselves and stall their escape for a few days.
Four houses burn on North Powell Street in fire disaster
A blaze at about 7:30 on North Powell street destroyed three houses and damaged a fourth. G Johnson and family escaped while furniture was salvaged from the Farley and Crosby properties. Total damage estimated at 4500 dollars. Johnsons and Crosby insured, Farley insurance status unclear. The fire drew thousands as firefighters fought flames with a thin stream.
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North Powell Street
8. G. Johnson
Johnson
James Farley
Crosby
Farley
Carter
Johnsons
Parley
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with Paso Ointment
A medicine claims to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or a full refund. The product advertises guaranteed relief and offers a money back guarantee.
Savers Pure Flavoring Excerpts Adverts
An old ad promotes Savers Pure Flavoring Extracts available at grocery stores priced 10 and 25 cents. It also endorses Kodol digestive aid with a guarantee and claims it digests what you eat and makes the stomach sweet.
State Treasurer Report October 31 1908 Treasury Totals
The state treasurer reports the month ending October 31 1908 with balances and receipts. State Fund balance 178 804 59. Receipts 158 558 60. total 337 363 19. Disbursements 108 070 46, balance 234 292 73. General School Fund balance 509 352 89. Receipts 20 950 72. total 530 303 61. Disbursements 44 773 81. balance 485 529 80. Recapitulation shows combined totals and investments finalizing with 723 522 53 in treasury and investments.
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Penne Ee
Crueg Pehs
Treasury
Btocess
Cte Soc Kivescess
Norfolk and Western Earnings and Expenses 1908 Summary
Comptroller Joseph W. Coxe reports September 1908 figures for Norfolk and Western showing miles operated up to 1 920 and earnings totaling 2 505 799 83 with a net 1 011 114 57 after expenses of 1 494 685 26. Passenger and freight declines, surpluses fall to 574 054 57. For July to September 1908 the three month totals: earnings 7 382 722 46. expenses 4 386 770 64. net 2 995 951 82 with surplus 1 681 105 15. Proportion of expenses to gross remains about 60 percent.
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Joseph W. Coxe
Norfolk and Western
Miles
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised by Maine Resident
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with healing sores boils ulcers and burns for fifteen years and saving many doctor bills. Available for 25 cents at drug stores.
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Bucklen
A. F. Hardy
East
Wilton
Maine
Dentist Bradshaw Promotes Child Dental Care
Dr Bradshaw emphasizes special attention to children's teeth at No 1 Princeton avenue and provides contact by phone 507. The brief item notes a date 10-15 with unspecified context.
Mind Your Business Pills Promote Health
Advertises Dr King s New Life Pills with bold claim to curb biliousness and jaundice. Priced at 25 cents and sold at drug stores.
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Dr. King
Special Bargains Advertised At $300 In Store Sales
A bold ad proclaims select items priced at 300 dollars with emphasis on limited stock and urgent shopping. The notice urges customers not to miss these bargains and highlights value and savings.
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W. H. Harry & Company
W. VA
Busy Bee Restaurant
Princeton Ave
Bluefield, W. VA
Everett Piano
An Everett
Ford Music Company
Bland Street
Phono
Slucpinlb
W.va
Booker & Crenshaw
Resna
Kelly& Motee
Wits
Leyeer
King’s
A.g.wood
Seecailist
Thornton Uldg
Furnis
Han
Versons
Pioneer Real Estate
Pluefield
Fleet Netional Bank
Vtlee
Toux D'Avance
Wtaryy
Bluefield Lodge A. I. & A. M., No. 85
Young People’s Society of Immanuel Lutheran Church
Denver
Bluefield Furniture Company
Colo
Hiuefield
Jesse L. Lasky
New York
New York Sunday World
M. Witmark & Sons
Newes
Whitefield Athletic Club
Welch
Stupolsky
Palmer Ote
Looney
Baker
Conway
Palmer
Binefield
Anderson
James A. Hughes
Congress
WH. D. Hatfield
State Senate
Cus Gore
West Virginia
Unright Pianos
Stieff Pianos
Steinway
Stultz
Dinterroth & Co
Frederick
Windsor
Chas. M. Stieff
Main Street
Lynchburg
C. W. Whitmore
Straus, Gunst & Co
Richmond
Virginia
Babite
Beastees Ave
Columbus
Ohio
NEW Altamont Hotel
J. M. Warren
Prop
Bluefield Transfer Co
R. GC. Walker
Geo. P. Bailey
Chas. W. Mayer
W. WA
Society News
Bluefield Lodge
Magonic Hall
Knights of Pythias
Castle
Olsonic
Aca
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