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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1909
Page
4
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This notice records a summons or legal action in Mercer County dated May 1900. It mentions Flat Top Book and Stationery Co and a nurse or party related to the case seeking a state license and bond. The document appears to be an official court or deputy sheriff filing with procedural details and monetary figures.
Elkins West Virginia May 17 The political triumvirate Dawson Dillon and Dixon recently formed threaten to dislodge United States Senator Nathan B Scott as a representative of West Virginia in the Senate. The opposition has many threatening aspects unless Senator Leo can manage to allay it. Dillon Dawson and Dixon wield considerable power. Dillon brains, Dixon war sinews, Dawson political capacity. Dillon’s pledge to back Dawson for senator grew from a joke to a major issue in the southern part of the state. West Virginia remains a split along two political camps, with northern voters pressing to keep the seat in the Senate.
London observers report Miss Marie Thermae asserts auto suggestion can reclaim drunkards and criminals. She cites rehabilitations of a Liverpool family member and a man once energyless and impaired in caring for his child, seeking police approval to work with prisoners.
The new pistol toting statute takes effect today and requires applying to the circuit court for permission to carry a concealed weapon. A $10 license is due for one year, with a $3,500 bond to cover any damages. Witnesses must testify on the applicant’s character, else a heavy fine and possible jail sentence.
In Charleston West Virginia on May 17 reports say Kanawha field miners may strike after operators post notices to adopt a system rejecting the Paint Creek agreement. Kanawha Operators Association meeting led to a plan opposed by miners, with about 5000 workers potentially affected.
Topeka May 17 The new prohibition measure aimed at clubs goes into effect today. Kansas Attorney General Jackson, hailed as author of the “brand new lid,” ordered the stampdown. The law bars a man who owns his own bottle from drinking from it even if he retrieves it from his club locker. Capt Rees T Edmundson of Williamson visited yesterday and departed for East Radford.
The funeral for G S Perdue was held at his brother in law James E Clark's Bluefield avenue home. Bluefield Lodge No 45 AL FL & Mavons took charge of remains and Walnut Grove cemetery was the final resting place. Family and lodge members attended with floral tributes from the Ladies Auxiliary and others.
Dr J J McKanna, creator of the McKanna Three Day liquor Cure, tours Bluefield and plans to open a local sanitarium. He praises climate, reports steady patient interest, and continues treatment tours at the New Altamont hotel while awaiting full sanitarium openings.
A Paris court case, the first of its kind, centers on a dairyman accused of polylactic watering before milking. The judge finds watering cows before milking is not fraud though it lowers milk quality, fining the dairyman $60 and ordering publication of the judgment. Pittsburg author John Reed Scott attacks high society in a new novel, with a thin disguise of Northumberland and the Heights.
A sacred concert at Union Park yesterday attracted several hundred attendees. Scelsi's Roy al Balian Band delivered a celestial performance, pleasing the large crowd and drawing praise from The Pulaski Times. The article predicts strong attendance for upcoming park shows, despite other attractions.
Northfork Realty Company seeks turnkey bids to erect a two story brick office building. Plans and specifications available from Dr. L. H. Clark secretary treasurer Northfork W Va. May 14 to 25.
Mercer county court clerk lists names of applicants to sell whiskey beer and similar drinks for one year from July 1 1909 in Bluefield and nearby towns. Firms include Cohen & Baker Kelly & Moyers Lazarus & Company Stinson Kaufman and others plus Bluefield Brewing Company and Hawks Liquor Company with locations on Bluefield avenue Princeton avenue Raleigh street and Windsor Hotel building. Also notes residence towns in Bluefield Lynchburg and Godfrey with dates and locations as required by the notice.
The Union Park carnival will be exclusive to white attendees with separate arrangements allowing colored people to attend the exhibition at Union Park all week, reflecting enforced segregation policies of the time.
The Western Conference of the Lutheran church of Southwest Virginia held at Zion Church Wythe County featured unusually strong attendance and highly instructive papers and addresses. Reports showed gratifying progress since the last gathering and focus on home missions with plans to enter new fields soon.
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