Classmates and Traitor in Bluefield Attractions
Amusements note upcoming shows at local venues. New Yorks Classmates starring Norman Hackett opens at Kiks Opera House on Thursday October 27. The Traitor tours and Elks Opera House presents it on October 10 with seat sales opening soon to curb speculators. Arizona under Tent previews a western drama with 30 cast, scenery, and bands tomorrow night.
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Bluefield
New York
Norman Hackett
Jules Murry
Kiks Opera House
Elks Opera House
Arizona
Red Lot
Two men die on the rail Sunday in pay-day accidents
Saturday and Sunday rail accidents claim lives amid pay day traffic. Thomas Watthrow, an Italian, was badly hurt near Welch and taken to Miner's Hospital. Walter Burnett, found near Hull, held a $1 600 post office robbery linked policy. Blair, white, was killed near Panther after stepping onto No 15.
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Welch
Thomas Watthrow
Miner's Hospital
Hull
Co. A. Wood
Walter Burnett
Robert Bunnett
Reed's Island
Lynchburg
Virginia
Suse Blair
White
Panther
Blair
Virginian Railway awards largest coal pier contract
The Virginian Railway has awarded the contract for the world’s largest coal pier at Sewells Point to A. M. Walkup of Richmond. The nine Virginia seaboard piers will be surpassed by this single structure, as the road aims to move more coal and oil than any other Virginia line.
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Virginian Railway
A. M. Walkup
Richmond
Sewells Point
Virginia
Virginia Seaboard
Virginian Pier
H. H. Rogers
John D. Rockefeller
Dr King's New Discovery: A Maine Resident Reports Cure
Mr John White of 88 Highland Avenue Houston Maine praises Dr King's New Discovery for curing his winter cough after trying many remedies. He notes a 50 cent bottle cured his cough last winter and a few doses again banished this year's cough. The product is sold nationwide at 50 cents and one dollar with a trial bottle free.
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John White
Highland Avenue
Houston
Maine
Dr. King
Letters That Linger in Bluefield Post Office
Unclaimed letters for week ending September 27 1908 list numerous names both in gentlemen and ladies categories. Recipients should mention advertisement to avoid being overlooked.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Devil Anse Hatfield Visits Aged Father
Huntington Herald reports James Hatfield Jr known as Devil Anse Hatfield, a key figure in the Hatfield McCoy feud, arrived in town to visit his nearly ninety year old father before returning west where he has resided for nineteen years. The feud began in Floyd county Kentucky, spanned multiple counties, and claimed many lives.
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Huntington Herald
James Hatfield, Jr
Anse” Hatfield
Cap” Hatfield
Hatfield
McCoy
Far West
Floyd County
Kentucky
West Virginia
John McCoy
Hatfields
Capt. Hatfield
James, Jr
Illinois
Devil Anse
New Ohio Law Lets Conductors Charge 10-Cent Cash Surcharge
Ohio trains may collect a ten cent excess fare from cash purchasers when boarding at stations with open ticket offices within thirty minutes of departure. The law, passed by the last General Assembly, pleases railroad operators and may prompt West Virginia to consider a similar measure in the upcoming session.
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Ohio
Ohio General Assembly
West Virginia
Rexall Hair Tonic Offer At Bluefield Druggists
An advertisement from Bluefield urges Bald heads to try Rexall 93 Hair Tonic with a risk free trial. It claims 65 percent may regain hair and guarantees refund if customers are unsatisfied after three bottles. Sold by Goody Koontz Drug Company and local pharmacies.
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Bluefield
Goodykoontz Drug Company
West End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Hast End Pharmacy
Bank Report Shows Conditions at Bluefield in 1908
Report details assets and liabilities of the American National Bank at Bluefield West Virginia as of September 23 1908 including loans and discounts 227860.83 United States bonds 50000.00 notes of other national banks 4315.00 lawful money reserve 11604.60 and money due from various banks with overdrafts and real estate owned noted. Trustee W J Newenham execution of trust dated September 7 1908 outlines debt payoff and installments.
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American National Bank
Bluefield
W. Va
Preg Boc
PROTO
United States
U. S
Mochfog
Vienna
EMAAR
Nicsha Eye
Eecress
Veeseee
Union Bank and Trust Company Capital and Assets Report
Bank of Bluefield West Virginia shows resources totaling 214 419 77 with loans 134 622 20 and real estate holdings 46 , plus checks and cash items 1 463 80. Liabilities list capital 100 000 00 undivided profits 16 889 57 and deposits 79 996 31 with 10 000 00 notes payable.
Trustee Sale Notice on Park Place Addition Parcel
Notice of Trustee's Sale under a deed dated January 1 1907 to secure 1775 dollars. W J Newenham as trustee will sell at public auction at noon on October 1 1808 for cash the Park Place Addition Lot 36 described by metes and bounds in Mercer County West Virginia. Cashed bid day of sale to cover debt.
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Samuel B. Robinett
Nelie G. Robinett
W. J. Newenham
William Hicks
Mercer County
West Virginia
William Wicks
Park Avenue
Park Place
Samuel 2
Robinett
Caid
Sealed bids sought for plank sidewalk construction
The board of supervisors invites sealed bids until 8 p m on the specified October day 1908 for plank sidewalk construction. Specifications are available in the city engineer's office. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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Board of Supervisors
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Atlanta
KU Klux Klan
Channing Pollock
Thomas Dixon, Jr
Mr. Dixon
George H. Brennan
Phillips Bros
Mammen Paviliion Theatre
Sewell’s
V Point
Deepwater
Daily ‘Telegraph
Sam Aston
W. M. Bailey
J. EB. K. Bailey
Benjamin W W. Buriom
Erastus Brooks
Bob Bradbury
W. G. William Booth
Herman Bowers
J. S. Booth
W. M. Bently
S. A. Ball
Jacob Ball
G. W. Barker
C. Franklin Carmell
J. W. Callihan
Abe Cassell
Messrs. Dowin & Boyd
D. L. Davis
Saul Davis
Cleve Fowler
C. S. Fowler Oole Ferguson
Earl Gray
Master Willie Howard
Robert Horton
J. H. Heggert
John Hearn
Earl N. Haines
Chas
B. [Ler
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James Jones
H. Jennings
Harve King
T. Kilgore
Djunica Landon
W. M. Lynch
Tomano Clerici Mariani
J. H. McCormick
Richard Mullaney
W. H. Mullins
W. H. Muffhy
T. D. Miller
William Manner
R. J. Neal
J. M. Neal
John R. Noeld
Walter C. Nelson
J. W. Norman
Willie Numan
Clint Odell
Daniel Otey
Joe Owen
F. A. Pullen
Walter Price
P. P. Pollard
Joe Polly
William Adair
Harriet Campbell
Maud Dailey
R. L Entsinger
Celine C. Barry
Julia Hicks
Nevada Hambrick
Fannie Hemna
Sallie Moston
Carry Ticks
Maud L.nos
L. D. Sneen
Leo Johnson
Rebecca King
Eva King
L. W. Kinzer
Misa C. W. Martin
Auntie Miller
Dora Mitchell
Mollie Miller
Misa Hattie Melvin
Clara Miller
M. R. Miller
John H. Lewis
Ada Oley
Lillie B. Price
James E. Penn
Nora Reardon
Lena Rennal
Elka Reyer
Bell Ratliff
Mary Scott
Jared Stark
Fanny Shields
Ella Thornburg
Mollie Thompson
Rose Tisdale
Bertha Tatum
Ada Williams
Mossie Williams
Lulu Williams
M. L. Woodfork
Lillie Woodridge
Annie Wallace
Mary Watson
Devil Anse Hatfield
DeWlitt
State of
Marcer
I. J. Lee Harne
J. Bee Harne
F. J. Brown
Notary Publi
Fred L. Black
J. S. Tmachardson
M. Smith
Union Bank & Trust Company
Bank
Mercer
T. D. R. Wood
D. R. Wood
H. Lt. Hunter
JH. F. Staley
J. KE. Carter
J. Lee Harne
Notary Batt
P.O. Box
Park Treet
J. T. Keith
Fourth Street
Thompsons Mest Market
Raleigh Street
Bath
Princeton Avenue
Stoomers
Boarders
Katie
Floyd
Sublette & Barnes
Young
Adu
Care Telegraph
McCulloch
Bland St
Mark Kincaid
Ferrell's
Bluefield City
Care Daily Telegraph
J. T. Akers
J. B. Williams
Higginbotham Avenue
OND
Msical
W. C. Atwater & Go
P Howard White Ash
Ahantas
Raven Reid Ash
Gitiz
Ns Coal & Supply Go
Alcadeana Posris Street
REAL
Ck State
A. G. Wood, M.D
W.va Ofice
Thornton Bldg
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