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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1908
Page
6
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills advertised for backache rheumatic pains and kidney inflammation. Sold by druggists. Daily Telegraph subscription urged.
A 10c package of JELLO promises a dainty appetizing economical dessert. Just add boiling water and serve when cool. Flavored and sweetened to perfection in seven varieties including lemon orange raspberry strawberry chocolate cherry peach. All grocers carry it, and JELL O complies with Pure Food Laws.
The Virginian Railway construction advances with the East River bridge nearing first span completion. Tracks could handle trains soon from Rovoanoke to Pearlsburg as New River bridge work finishes. A prominent builder predicts Gould ownership aims to reach New York, boosting tonnage and channeling traffic.
Reports on Welch assault and murder say a local man who gifted fruit and candy to Lou Stafford may have aided in her disappearance. Officials deny any arrest besides two jail trusties as police and detectives pursue clues with large rewards.
Joe Lane, a Black resident of Keystone, created significant disturbance by approaching White Mrs. W. R. Foster and brandishing a hatchet. The incident drew attention as bystanders intervened to separate the two.
A man attacked a woman with a hatchet over a dog remark, breaking her arm. He fled into Keystone Coal and Coke Company mines but was captured after a long manhunt and jailed in Keystone. He appeared before a trial magistrate last night, with court details not available due to lateness. The night chase covered 98 kilometers in about thirty-one minutes and 61 seconds.
Col William F Stewart of the coast artillery is to appear before a retiring board in Washington. He will be examined regarding his disability, its nature, and whether it was incurred in the line of duty, related to a prior detail to Fort Grant Arizona.
Four year old Frank Thornton fell from a Glen Lyn bridge into the East River after a dog bumped him. K B Carr rescued the child, used artificial respiration, and the boy recovered without lasting harm though kept indoors for several days. The Thorntons are well known residents of the city.
In Tazewell circuit court, Steve Dundas won a verdict of 1,185 dollars for injuries from a mine accident at Pocahontas, after seeking 19,600 dollars. The article also recounts France’s name registry quirks, including a man deprived of a lawful name and recorded as X in court records.
In Sarthe local officials and a crowd of 10 000 witnessed Wilbur Wright set a world duration record in a powerful aeroplane. He claimed the record from his brother Orville Wright with a flight lasting one hour in a demonstration before French Aero Club officials and international aero experts.
Daily Telegraph brief advertises Ferrells opening today with claims for El Perfectas Mineral Water at all cafes. Ends with a demand for Clinch field and a call to try an ad for results.
An 9-19-6t notice promotes El Perfectos Mineral Water available at all cafes. The ad highlights the beverage's availability through participating outlets and invites customers to purchase locally.
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