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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1909
Page
2
The piece notes that moving picture shows remain affordable while meat prices stay high. It mentions Mrs Gould's $26000 award disputes, Rail fares paid after decades, and Congress chatter about tariffs, roads, and new trusts. It references Roosevelt and the Philippines amid a crowded collage of topics.
The Philadelphia Press reports warnings for all ages about heat risks. It highlights heat prostration from overexertion and poor sleep, advises moderation of alcohol and rich foods, and urges steady work within normal hours and sanitary conditions to avoid illness.
A fountain pen found in Un ford Park is awaiting owner identification and payment of notice costs. Contact Russell 8 Ritz to claim.
The Norfolk and Western will extend its Roanoke Southern branch from Winston Salem to Charleston with Atlantic Coast Line agreement. The plan includes 90 acres of connecting road between Winston Salem and Wadesboro. The extension could boost Pocahontas coal trade and Charleston Harbor coal shipments after the Panama Canal. The Flat Top coalfield and Sluefield expect regional prosperity.
By permission of the county court this is a final appeal for payment of personal and real estate taxes for 1908. If not paid, they will be delivered to the clerk on June 30 and extra trouble and annoyance will follow. Pay now.
Kentucky boards of trade pass resolutions denouncing prohibition and inviting dissidents to locate there. The article notes the state’s intent to preserve the mint julep tradition as the June Horse Show season winds down and urges readers to secure their summer allotments.
Pursuant to a May 1909 circuit court decree in Mercer county West Virginia the sale of a Bluefield city lot is set for July 15 1909 at 2 pm at the court office front door. The property at 14 No lot with a 33 by 95 foot footprint is described in detail and offered with one third cash and the balance as bonds over six and twelve months, with security to be approved by the special commissioner M Rasley.
Public auction scheduled in Minefield West Virginia for real estate tied to W J Gordon bankruptcy. Sale notices include lot and parcel descriptions, dates July 6 1909 and June 28 1909 order, terms cash. Also includes unrelated advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure and endorsements trail.
The city of Bluefield posts a bid call for sidewalk construction starting July 2 1909 at 2 30 PM for concrete walks to end June 30 1910 with full specifications available on request. The Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. By order of the board of affairs. Guy A K Prs Auditor. Askettie Genyge Ne i tel you the carnival Calon ark
Bathing from 1 p m to 11 p m. Vaudeville and moving pictures 8 p m to 11 p m. Ice Cream soft drink pavilion penny arcade.
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