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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
4
The DailyDeader lists its publishing schedule and subscription options. Communications and remittances are directed to The Bluestone Publishing Company with a contact telephone for the business office and Eutoria Room, 503.
The death of Augusta Evans Wilson in Mobile at seventy four ends a long literary era. Born in Columbus Georgia in 1835 she wrote popular romances from Inez to St Elmo entertaining a generation and earning lasting esteem in Southern literature. An extended obituary notes her retirement, Georgian roots, Mobile home, and influence on readers nationwide. The article also cites declining birth rates and increasing life expectancy supported by John Gore of Newark, plus stockholders meeting for the West Virginia Brotherhood Purchasing Company in Sluefied on May 26, 1909.
Edward B Kenna a Charleston journalist presents a satirical poem about the city council’s drying of bars. The verse laments lost revelry warns of coming troubles and urges drinkers to stock up before the vote takes effect.
The Star Electric Co. partnership is dissolved by mutual consent with M S Thompson retiring. The business continues at the same location under the same name run by H W Speiden and W J Crowder. All accounts receivable and payable to the Star Electric Co. will be settled by Speiden and Crowder.
In Roanoke area lore Eph Wheeler quarrels with Junky William Brows about faith and race as they argue over a promise of chicken dinners. Eph, half angry, agrees to visit a house with William while asserting his independence and defiance of authority.
A note announces a serialized story featuring a Black Bag forthcoming in the Daily Leader, signaling an upcoming feature for readers.
Thomas B. Peery M D specialist in eye ear nose and throat located in Bluefield West Virginia serves as oculist for and with the Railway.
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