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Newspaper

Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1909

Page

5

Notice of Trustee's Sale in Mercer County West Virginia

Trustee D M Easley advertises public sale of real estate in Bluefield West Virginia in front of the office of M Easley on January 1910 at 10 pm. The sale follows a deed of trust dated September 26 1907 by J H Shufflebarker to secure payments for notes amounting to 76 dollars each with interest. The property described begins at Ree Street north 52 feet to a corner near a lot owned by J M Thomipon then proceeds along lines described to a final point beginning again. Sale is for cash only.

J. H. Shufflebarker D. M. Fasley W .T. Gio Mercer County West Virginia W. Gibson Salid Notes Eale Piblic Thuefeld Pt & m N. Seanland T. Borows Reese Street Bowes JM Thonmipon N. Scanland D. M. Easley

Trustee Sale Of Real Estate In Mercer County West Virginia

Under a March 23 1906 deed of trust by Mary Cosby to trustees F S Kirkpatrick and D M Howard to secure 3000 with 9 percent interest the trust deed is recorded in Mercer County clerk’s office in trust deed book.

Mary 8 Mercer County West Virginia

Public Auction Notice of Real Estate in Nineveh Virginia

Mortgage Trustees F S Kirkpatrick and D H Howard announce a public auction to satisfy interest on debt secured by a trust deed. On Saturday January 22, 1910 at ten o clock A M the property in Brynte Merer County West Virginia will be sold to the highest bidder, described as lot at the northwest corner of Raleigh and Stewart Streets, 42 feet by 104 feet, conveyed to Mary S Cosby by deed from Honeker and wife, with deed of trust securing deferred purchase money by purchaser bonds.

Ninefe Virginia Bryerte Mererr County West Virginia Stewart Rateteh Stewart Street Cosby Honeker F. S. Kirkpatrick D. H. Howard

Notice of Gas Franchise Application in Bluefield WV

The undersigned will apply to the Board of Affairs of Bluefield West Virginia for a franchise to furnish and sell gas for illumination heating and for the privilege of constructing a gas plant and laying down gas mains in streets and alleys of the city to supply its citizens.

Board of Affairs Bluefield West Virginia

Christmas and New Year Holiday Excursion Fares to Various Destinations

An old notice advertises rail excursion fares on the Norfolk and Western Railway for Christmas and New Year travel. Tickets go on sale December 16 to December 31 and January 1. routes include Richmond, Norfolk, Washington, and southern destinations. Several names and offices are listed for application and agent contact.

NORF Western RY Richmond Norfolk Washington Lowla Virginia Carotouma Florida eGorgia Ken- Licks Louisiane Mississippi Parker Holoara Roanoke Vian

Prize Winning Detective Story Suppressed by Newspaper

A western newspaper awarded a prize for a detective tale by B R Murton and a collaborator, but the time lock plot was never published. The writer proved the method to editors, who then refused to publish after fearing its impact. The paper sent an envoy to secure an agreement that the story would not be released elsewhere.

B. R. Murton Lock Burton Hohe Sibate Rookman

Caruso Bought In Paris Then Found Better Local Value

A curious Philadelphia anecdote recalls tenor Enrico Caruso in a Bellevue Strath fashion, as he discusses a Paris bench purchase. He recalls paying 40 dollars in Paris but charging local buyers 20 dollars, noting the lesson of seeking value at home.

Eurico Caruso Cuice Philadelphia Bellevue Strat Caruso Italy Ainover Gerass Cheevie Regine Theedie Delage Aris Lis Suman Paris Bali

Night Car Harassment On City Subway Platform

A crowded subway car near Grookive to New York scene ends with a guard warning a man off a young woman. A tense moment on the platform leads to a kiss and public blush as the girl seeks distance, while bystanders and a “respectable” man watch. The scene ends with a jesting father and a lively daughter as the crowd reacts.

New York Manhattan

Jenny Lind and Grisi Rivalry at Court Concert

A muddled account describes Jenny Lind performing before the queen in London with Grisi as rival. Lind, initially unsettled, recovered after the accompanist’s chords and a memory of a favorite child’s hymn. The audience’s admiration followed, highlighting Lind’s resilience and dramatic rise in royal circles.

Jenny Lind Gre Gitte Lomdon Jens Uy Lind Une Teres Grisi Kia Jason Ellie Pia Jenny Lindy Sean

Words and Wit on Pluck Courage and Beecher’s Mock

A fragmented historical excerpt discusses the evolution of the word pluck and courage, noting Walter Scott and Henry Ward Beecher. It cites Beecher’s anecdote about a lecturer’s retort and the crowd’s laughter, illustrating perceptions of courage and linguistic change through anecdotes.

Walter Scott London

Lincoln and the Telegraph Office Incident Recalled

Fragmentary reminiscence recounts President Lincoln entering the War Department telegraph room and addressing operators with unusual remarks. Secretary Seward and other figures are named as part of the overheard exchange amid a broader wartime scene. The narrative blends dialogue, ad libbed jokes, and local color from Park Row security and police remarks surrounding the event.

Lincoln War Department Batea Seward Timmer Reward Jentledien Suward

Kid McCoy and Tan Withee Mein in Valentine Meeting

The article mentions Norman Bilby and a figure named Tan Withee Mein amid a 4 dowaree wit Anwiaht event. Mr Mein appears as a vice contender connected to Ute Montaras, with unclear details and dates.

Kid McCoy Fort Yng iNet Nitie Norman Bilby Tan Withee Mein Kdow Valentine Mein Mr Mein Ute Montaras

Palace of Death. Hir oS form Story of fir the t

Story of execution at Ohio Penitentiary recounts the death cage and electric chair. Follows the grim procession, detailing the planned punishment and the moment of demise after receipt of a single dole. Describes the state’s method and the solemn ceremony surrounding the sentence.

Ohio Ohio Penitentiary

Roanoke to New York by Pullman Sleeper and Train Details

Fragmented timetable notes show Roanoke to New York travel via Hagorte and Norfolk routes. Pullman Parlor and Sleeper cars are listed with arrival times around 4 for Ion a for Reanoke and 8:20 pm departures from various hubs. The garbled text mentions connections to Colinas and Drevinhos and a price around $2720 per month in unclear context.

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