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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1909
Page
2
The British Portoffice addresses restrictions on large hats shaping fashion at the season’s end. Aimed at curbing extravagance, officials seek to streamline styles while maintaining elegance. Meanwhile, shoppers and retailers report steady interest in new headwear amid changing tastes.
A dramatic case unfolds as a pawn broker’s death and a web of deception surface. Key figures include Mrs Malinies, Miss Virginie Peeling, and lawyer Thon Salqurited, with allegations of coerced acts and a plan to hide evidence at a Stowog residence. The inquiry centers on motive, opportunity, and the fate of the ring and brooches.
In a late 19th century tale, Miss Twining, aided by Mrs. Blackmore, confronts Moses the pawnbroker over a $12 loan and a pledged watch. The case, heard by a justice, reveals deceit as Miss Twining tests ownership while forcing restitution and a courtroom sentence to the broker. A courthouse witness and testimony lead to the pawnshop’s exposure and a warranted judgment.
A puzzled customer complains about a currant bun bought yesterday and requests an exchange. The cashier refuses, offering only an exchange for a different item if the receipt is returned, in a terse street report style from Weekly Traph.
A terse notice lists Mrs Top Selson and St Nf Usta Uline sharing a fund or share intended for the people of Binefield and Webbby Rooms 22 and 27 Kelly and Moyer Eldu for a local community matter.
Public notice lists applicants Wakters G T Epling P J McElrath P J Kelley J M Sanders R M Garr and Earl Riley seeking city franchise to supply and lay gas mains in Bluefield West Virginia with application on file in the Auditor's office. The date shown is November 16, 1909 and references services for heating and illumination.
The timetable lists departures from Mairfolk Westen at 7:20 am and 8:55 am with Pullman sleepers and parlor cars to Roanoke, New York, Philadelphia, and intermediate Shenandoah Valley stations. It covers multiple routes via Roanoke, Lynchburg, Richmond, Norfolk, Bluefield, Columbus, Cincinnati, Tazewell, Norton, Welch, and other points, with various sleepers and dining cars. For details, contact the Norfolk and Western Railway agent.
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