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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1909
Page
4
OCR snippet shows varied figures including 00 2.00 406 33.00 W765 and $1.00 Bb with no clear event or context. Reads like a scattered financial or ledger fragment lacking identifiable people places organizations dates or outcomes. Preserved as a minimal record of the fragment’s numeric content.
The Mercer Republican urges building a county road from the city to the Gap of Stony Bridge with private capital funding the bulk of the route. The plan aims to boost taxable wealth, aid Beaver Pond and other districts, and create a countywide network of roads, while addressing concerns of funding fairness and regional development.
A quarrelsome letter argues that strict gun control and red tape empower criminals and endanger lawmen. It cites a Welch policeman’s death, a threatened prominent business figure, and widespread fear of enforcing gun laws, urging leniency and reform.
Fragmented text discusses debt, road funding, and public works. Mentions taxes, property prices, and local governance while referencing May and community efforts. Contains garbled phrases but centers on fiscal policy and road improvement.
The article discusses political lines and party loyalty during a primary, highlighting Judge William Williams as a central figure. It contrasts past campaigns with present expectations, noting public calls for accountability and the desire for experienced leadership in the state attorney general race.
Wanted ad from Prof BE Schoenbaun invites pupils for violin mandolin and guitar lessons. Includes contact via Photia 898 care of Duvall Music Co 19 Princeton avenue Truefleld WV. Also notes crushed limestone delivery by W H Coffman Coxe Co Bluefield WV at reasonable city price.
N&W announces June 20 1909 schedules with daily and limited trains from Roanoke Lynchburg Richmond Philadelphia and New York. Includes Pullman sleeper and parlor car service Roanoke to Norfolk Philadelphia to New York and Columbus connections. Also services from Bluefield to Kenova Norton Welch and Willammon with cafe and dining cars. Contact West Norfolk and Western Railway for details.
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