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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
6
A list of visitors arriving in the area includes T. Geel of Wragwell and Geo. Ph Winton of Reehowend among others. M. K. Kotly of Norton and Chas. T. Given of Caaleid also present, with several locals noted in transit or social calls. Miss Annie and others depart for a two week visit in Carrol county while James Ro Callrewth undergoes a surgical procedure at Maefield Sanatorium.
An exhausted, error-filled transcription details Bristol local option contest tensions. It references votes, poll tax questions, and inquiries into participation by officials, with scattered names and places obscured by garbled OCR. The piece centers on legality and public reaction surrounding the election debate.
Fane Park plans a new electric blinker sign in a joint project with Stay Electric Company. The sign will measure 16 by 6 feet and is expected to be installed soon, touted as a premier addition to the city’s display amenities.
The Bluefield press reports Barney M. Cohen filed in the Circuit Court of Whitefield seeking a declaration of tenancy tied to the New Altamhont Hotel forfeiture. The court has ordered a firwa.
A garbled OCR fragment recounts a petition and social notices from a city area near Hiaeten eno. It mentions a petition related to public works, dining, and lodging, with scattered references to hotels, herbs, and local figures. The text preserves names and places in a faded, inconsistent form.
A notice records a legal filing in Mercer County, naming Meyer and Tideweld as parties and dates for court actions. It mentions a Sept 1900 session, a 90 day period, and Bowman as clerk. The document references a public sale or related matter under county court jurisdiction with unspecified proceedings.
Municipal budget fragment shows salaries and expenses including office clerk and lights. Totals list a grand outlay and proposed levy on a $100 valuation. Names appear as MATTHEWS the mayor and Rabostw as associated official.
A garbled report from Knoxville Tennessee describes a duck pins contest with names like W G Perret and JH, referencing Lindsey rules and a revival in progress. The text mentions London and Friday night events and notes a strong turnout and clever play, though specifics are unclear.
A fragmentary dialogue shows Mrs Jones challenging Mr Jones about a proposal and superstitions. He recalls hearing a dog howl and seeing a mooned shoulder while walking under a ladder, attributed to Manchester Quanilan, J. Witeon of Da ie wuete toe.
A flood of abbreviated notices lists many people visiting or passing through Graham and nearby towns, including Minter, Poe Scotas, Charles Stump of Pocahontas, Robes Hancocs, HW Dudley Falls Wiles, Robert Harry Brush Fork, N. R. Glenn Williamson, John Walters Bluefield, W McColum North Fork, CW Phiree Kimshall, Terry Burton Huger, and more. It mentions a jail placement for Williama Terry and daughter Grace, a council election of J. E. Bagilor as town official, and discussions over water lines Bluestone and other improvements.
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