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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
3
Charleston based Frank C. Burdette dubbed the silver tongued orator will headline a talk at Hearn Hall next Tuesday night. The notice appears amid a volley of local updates including theater, civic events, and a Coca‑Cola contract for Algoma Steel Co. with Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries Co.
The Southern Express Company adds a call wagon and extends service toBluefield and Princeton avenues Locust to Lee street Mercer Bedford to Duhring street Duhring Mercer to Russell street Tazewell and Russell Duhring to Ramsey street Bland to North street area north of Higginbotham Raleigh and Monroe streets Giles to No 25 Pulaski and Roanoke Reese to Clarke street Reese to Hannahs store This expands coverage to most paved streets and benefits patrons. EB L Lee and W L Turner secured the extension after a city visit by a general superintendent. Eureka Hardware promotes value in a heater.
Neal is named as candidate for deputy for Beaver Pond district of John 1 in the election. DeWitt’s Little Liver Pills and Kodol digestive aids are advertised as popular medicines sold by all druggists. The notes urge skepticism of substitutes and promote DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills.
A U S geological survey report shows Tennessee produced 467,489 tons of coke in 1907, close to the three year average. Eighteen coke plants operated, with 769 ovens idle, and 80 ovens under construction as year ended. Coal use split roughly between run of mine and slack, with most washed.
A forthcoming U S government study on mine safety compares United States disaster rates with Europe. Capt Arthur Desborough Victor Wattesne and Carl Mesainer visited American mines and met at the White House, led by Joseph A Holmes of the U S Geological Survey.
In Philadelphia at Hahnemann Hospital Dr Kay Murray treated six year old Frank Bender whose hip was dislocated after a fall. The grandfather opposed anaesthesia prompting debate before the doctor hypnotized the boy. The bone was reset while the child remained under hypnosis for about twenty minutes.
An advertisement touts Rexall Orderlies as a safe bowel regulator and tonic with a money back guarantee if not fully satisfactory. It claims rapid, gentle action free of griping, suitable for all ages, plus liver benefits and a commitment to replace or refund if needed. Additional local ads promote heat ers, jewelry, and a dentist offering children’s dental care.
Bluefield merchants unite to demand full payment on or before the 16th of each month. They vow to halt credit sales to delinquent customers and refuse new accounts until past due balances are settled. The pact lists Mercer Merchandise Co and numerous Bluefield grocery firms as signatories.
David Parker of Fayette New York a Civil War veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg says Electric Bitters cured his stomach trouble and now keeps him strong and well. He notes his gratitude and the product is priced at 60 cents at drug stores.
The firm announces its fifth year of operation and asks for worn clothes hats and shoes in trade. It states appreciation for past favors and provides the contact J. BD Williams phone 232 Higeinhbotham Ave for trade arrangements.
A quirky list mentions Oscar the Waldorf Astoria chef and a range of sauces chutneys dressings and mustards including Heinz Sunbeam Durkee Lea Perrin and Royal Dutch with notes on tomatoes and vegetables. The fragment hints at a culinary roundup or ad.
The Matto Store advertises high grade goods at low prices with fair treatment. It lists a wide grocery selection from dried fruits to fresh produce and meats and invites customers to visit for future arrivals and quality servings.
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