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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1908
Page
3
A sequence of short notes reports residents from Tazewell, Coeburn, and Monroe visiting cities such as Bluefield Charleston and Fredericksburg. Names include W C Pendleton Ruth Pendleton and Virginia F McDowell with trips to Virginia Beach Abingdon Martha Washington College and Philadelphia.
William Henry Alderson a well known insurance agent and son of Col and Mrs H C Alderson was found dead in bed at his Tazewell home. He peacefully expired during the night. Survived by his parents a sister Mrs W L Sexton Graham and a brother Chapman Alderson. He was a member of the Episcopal church and will be buried from the church with interment at the old Chapman cemetery.
Amusement notes announce Elks Opera House showings tonight and Thursday with two featured productions. Elmer Watters presents A Thoroughbred Tramp in original form with a panorama train effect and Box Canyon and Ouray scenery. Thursday night offers The Forger, a high class society drama praised by press as one of the road’s best shows. Clinchfield coal promotion appears as a closing line.
A Bluefield event showcases men's women's and children's fall apparel with a large display. The store promotes low profits and savings on new season goods, claiming consistently low prices and frequent money saving chances during the opening period.
Two Panama skirt styles are showcased as fall essentials. One plain Panama skirt priced at 5.00, the other chiffon Panama with platted panels, satin trimming and buttons priced at 7.50. Both offer practical separation options for when a coat isn’t needed.
Very noble broadcloth suit for men features a knee length single breasted coat with braid trim and buttons priced at 16.50. Women’s outfits include a long separate coat to complete the costume and a tight fitting brown black or castor Kersey coat with braid trim. A rubberized silk water proof coat in a striped golden brown design with satin trim and buttons priced at 16.50.
Fall fashions in fine footwear showcase shapely shoes for men and women. New fall goods feature leathers shapes and styles with up-to-date quality. See agents for Sorosis Shoes for women and Renownee Boyden Shoes for men.
Flannelette kimonos and dressing sacques offered in assorted patterns. Heavy outing flannel garments with yoke fronts and satin trim priced from $1.60 to $2.08, including Persian styled designs and handsome Japanese motifs.
Trustee W J Newenham will sell at public auction for cash the Park Place Addition Lot 36 in Mercer County West Virginia described as beginning on Park Avenue and alley lines. The sale is to satisfy a deed of trust securing 1775 dollars to William Hicks dated January 18 1907. Sale to occur at noon October 10 1808 with cash terms including costs debt and interest plus a two installment credit option.
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