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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
6
The spectators laughed as M. Bonnet performed scenes during the denouncement of Anna Gould by a Bonis lawyer. Further hearing was postponed until next week. Mainbridge, Georgia reports the Brain Bridge Grocery Company burned yesterday causing $75,000 in losses.
The New Altamont in Bluefield promises one of the most elaborate Thanksgiving dinners ever served in the area. Proprietor Mr Reynolds claims careful preparation and extensive menu items including roast beef, turkey, lamb, oysters, many desserts, fruit and cheeses with a large dining room capacity and twelve waiters.
Fire last night at 8 15 damaged two houses on North Powell Street owned by John Blackwell and J B Jenkins. Heavily hampered by distant water plug and 1000 feet of tangled hose, the blaze destroyed both homes while residents escaped with belongings. Insured value about 800 dollars on logs and 1000 total damage.
Agents from the Fire Alarm Telegraph Company meet with the Board of Supervisors and the Finance Committee led by F. 8. Peace to discuss game safety and fire alarm coverage.
Washington reports Andrew Carnegie sent a letter to the house ways and means committee asking to be excused from appearing at the tariff hearing. He cites having served his full term in Washington on tariff matters and reiterates strong faith in protection. Also note unrelated marketplace notice of Kinzer's Monday sales starting Nov 30 and an advertisement for Kodol digestion aid with a Nov 30 start.
New York November 25 Andrew Carnegie celebrated his seventy first birthday. Despite white hair he appears fit and continues outdoor recreation to stay active. In 1908 his public benefactions total about 15 million and his lifetime gifts exceed 150 million while his income remains well above the amount given away.
A short price listing shows silk kerchiefs priced from 1.00 to 3.00, full dress protectors from 1.50 to 5.00, silk hats at 10.00, and related items with varied ranges up to 150 in value. Local shop offers silk accessories and headwear at bargain rates.
Representatives from the Star Electric Company of Binghamton New York and a New York based party meet the board of supervisors and the finance committee to discuss purchasing a fire alarm system. The firm claims its system operates in most large cities and based on prior local discussions, bids will be prepared showing what is desired. Action by the board and committee on the proposal is not yet decided.
Mrs. Zelin Nuttall, an archaeologist, found the local method of earth removal slow and costly. She ordered iron wheelbarrows from the city, but the Indian laborers persisted in using the wheels and handles oddly, continuing to move earth with their laborious improvised method until the project ended.
Fr J Baxter, superintendent of Welch Coal and Coke Company and Hemphill Collieries, shot and killed a man named Cleek in front of the Welch company store about 7:30 yesterday. Baxter was brought before Judge Strother, released on $5,000 bail. witnesses offered no clear motive or details.
Nellie apologizes for her baby sister saying she lacks sense and claims the baby will have sense once it starts working. The mother objects to the remark, and Nellie insists the sense is present but not yet functioning.
The notice promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills as pleasant quick and safe. It claims easy daily use and urges readers to buy at druggists. An additional line mentions the Cash Store of J. M. Echols and the date 11 24 31.
Magistrate notes prior court appearance and warns in a light exchange. Prisoner replies that appearance should not prejudice judgment. Published in Harper’s Weekly.
A reflective excerpt contrasts social nicety with genuine virtue. It cites a line about killing by kindness and questions attentiveness to a mother-in-law, then quotes George Sand on virtue as self-sacrifice.
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