Preacher, Singer Highlight Bluefield Grace Church Message
In Bluefield the Bland Street Methodist and Grace Church host Rev. D Emory Hawk preaching at morning and evening services. Evangelist W J Ramsey returns from Marion Va to lead singing and preach with Ramsey to perform a solo at both services.
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Bland Street Methodist Church
D. Emory Hawk
W. J. Ramsey
Grace Church
Marion
Ramsey
Thos. Priddy
Fourth Street
Mr. Ramsey
RK. H. Miller
R. Hi. Miller
Bland Street
D. E. Hawk
D. B. Hawk
H. Lee Brown
C. M. Hawkins
Elk’s Lodge
Court Decides Bond Issue Ruling Today
The court will render a decision on the bond matter today, determining whether the levy will be approved or rejected. Local officials and residents await the outcome as the ruling is handed down.
Trolley Cars Link Northfork and Elk Horn in Coal Field Plan
A proposed trolley line from Northfork to Elk Horn, West Virginia, backed by L G Toney and local capitalists, awaits McDowell county court franchise approval. The route would form a Bluefield to Welch link through the Pocahontas Flat-Top field, serving 10 000 to 20 000 residents near major coal operations. Joseph S Shaw C E of Algoma is consulting engineer as bids for grading and equipment will follow franchise grant.
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Algoma
Daily Telegraph
L. G. Toney
Northfork
W. Va
Elkhorn
McDowell County
McDowell County Court
Bluefield
Welch
Pocahontas Flat-Top
Poinnt
Norfolk & Western
Joseph 8. Shaw
C. E
Cahill Sets Up Tent Photos On Princeton Avenue
C K Cahill is taking photographs from a tent on Princeton avenue and will remain only a short time.
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C. K. Cahill
Princeton Avenue
Bucklen Arnica Salve Praised by North Carolina Man
J. C. Goodwin of Reidsville North Carolina testifies that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a severe leg ulcer after a stubborn summer outbreak. He declares the salve knocks out ulcers quickly and leaves no scarring. It is guaranteed for piles sores burns and similar conditions and sells for 25 cents at drug stores.
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J. C. Goodwin
Reidsville
N. C
Bucklen
A Tempting Menu A Tempting Menu
Plump tender chickens and a selection of fresh produce and drinks listed. The menu reads like a market or cafeteria offering including fruits vegetables and Chase & Sanborns coffee with cheese and crackers.
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Chase & Sanborn’s
Another bad man dies with boots on at Matoaka
A gun battle in Matoaka ends with Reuben Turpin shot dead after he fires on J. K. Bailey and detective Troy Hatfield who were attempting his arrest. Bailey is wounded, Turpin had boasted of killing five men including two Hungarians. Body sent to Williamson for interment as public opinion backs the officers.
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Matoaka
McDowell County
Thacker
Welch
Reuben Turpin
Turpin
Rock District
Troy Hatfield
Squire Bailey
Bailey
Hatfield
Williamson
Juate
Motoaka
Norfolk & Western
Pocahontas
Johnson
Squire
Turpin Fatally Shot After Crack at Bailey Hatfield Johnson
Turpin is killed after Bailey Hatfield and Johnson fire at him in a rapid volley. Relatives request burial at Williamson as his body is prepared for transport. Ad for mineral water El Perfectus Mineral Water appears with the sale notice.
How to Get Strong by P. J. Daly
P. J. Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago reports his mother, previously weak, gains flesh and strength after using Electric Bitters. He claims insomnia relief and overall improvement. The tonic suits stomach and kidney issues and is sold 60c with guarantee at drug stores.
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P. J. Daly
Congress St
Chicago
Beavers Pond School Bid Invitation for New Two Room Building
Beavads Pond district board of education invites bids for a two room schoolhouse in sub district No 9 known as rush Work post office Bru Fork W Va bids due September 19 1908 at oclock p m Plans and specs available at the office of architects W J and KE L Shufflebarger Bluefield WV A 3 percent certified check with bid and a bond for the successful bidder equal to the bid amount required before signing contracts By order of the board of education KE L Bowman Secretary
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Board of Education
Beavads Pond
Rush Work Post Office
Bru Fork
W. Va
Revis
W. J
KE. L. Shufflebarger
Bluefield
West Virginia
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Sold by All Druggists
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are small pills that are easy to take gentle and sure. The product is marketed through all druggists and aimed at a simple daily remedy.
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DeWitt’s
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Millinery Department
Margaret Specht
Miss Maud Dailey
Rader
Ferrell Mercantile
West Va
Westinghouse
A. G. Motors
Bluestone Traction Company
Bluefield Bottling Company
Cardus
Lucinda ©. Hill
Freeland, C
Ry Cardus
Elks of
Roanoke
Tower Grounds
Carlier
Elk Lodges
Catholic Church
Church of the Sacred Heart
W. J. Brothers
W. W. Miller
American Canning Co
Winston-Salem
Windsor Hotel
U. C. T. Meeting
Bluestone Council No. 110
Ladies of the First Baptist Church
Eckman Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Eckman
Keystone Methodist Episcopal Church
Shawnee Coal and Coke Company
Kelly
A. P. Kelly
Henry Preston
Tazewell
J. P. Kelly
Virginia
Southern College
Joseph Shay
WA VD. Slone & Company
Jairus Collins
Bramwell
Mrs. L. V. Harm
Huntington
Howard Payne
South Bluefield
Samuel W. Williams
Wytheville
Col. Lawrence &. Tierney
Powhatan
City
KF. S. Johnson
Rockdell
Russell County
A. W. Price
Crockett Springs
Gordon D. Robertson
Danville, Va
The
Metropolitan Men’s Furnishing Co
W. W. Brennaman
Long Pole Lumber Company
S. N. Worley
T. J. Coen
Chase City
J. C. Higginbotham
Allegheny Springs, Va
B. S. Higginbotham
Co. W. Akers
Clarence Walker
Lexington
Washington and Lee University
Hawley Mosse Co
Fee
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Rail
Road Station
Paris
Bluefield Mercantile Co
Mercer Street
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