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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-08
BUSINESS HOUSES
WERE BURNED
A Thirty Thousand Dollar Fire ut
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Pittman, Form
eriy Of Ocaia, One Of the
Sufferers
(Tampa Evening News, 1th.)

tTampa Evening News, 1th.)
Editor Fl. &. Sparkman. OF the Wau-
chula Telegram, is in the city today
and brings the news of disastrous
fire, which occurred at Wauchula, be-
ginning at l o'clock this morning. Be
tween $4,000 and 100000 damage was
done and an important portion of the
business section Of the town was des-
trOyed.
The fire originated in the warehouse
Of Prevatt 4 Swindel. general merch-
andise. and spread with great rapidity.
The following are the losses:
City bakers. $500.
Prevatt & Swindel. general merch-
andise. $500: insurance $4,000.
\. {. ClaveI. store, $4,000: insur-
ance none.
A. IL T. Millinery Co store. $500.
Whitehurst's roolroDm. $500.
Tittmans furniture store stock
$1,000 building. $1.5OO: insurance.
$1,000
Norman's store. stock, 5000.
City restaurant $3.50.
Eelly'S shoe shop, 5000.
The buildings occupied by the four
last named concerns were all owned by
L. A. Taylor. and were valued at
5000
The Peace River Hotel in course of
erection, was damaged about $500.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-08
ELECTION IN OsCEOLA
To Decide Whether the County Shall
Remain Dry Will be Held
March 9Th

Kissimmee, Fla, Feb. S.-The coun-
ty commissioners have called a wet or
dry election on a petition presented by
the vets. The drys held a mass meet
ing last night to organize and begin
work to carry the county. 1t has been
dry now two years, and the indications
are that it will go dry this time.
The election will be held March 9.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-08
A DANGEROUS OPERATION

is the removal If the appendix by a
surgeon. No one who taken DR.. Kings
New Life Pills is ever subjected to
this frightful orde;l. They work so
quietly You don't feel them. They
cure CONSTIPATION, headache. bilious
ness and malaria. PC. at Tydings &
COS. drugstore.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-08
WORN OUT

That's the way you feel about the
lungs when you have had hacking
cough. It's fool:shness to let it go on
and trust to luck to get over it when
Billiards. HOrehOund Syrup will stop
the cough and cure the lungs. Price,
by the Anti MonorCly Drugstore.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-08

Monday Mr. Hamp Crimson Of Or
ford, was down. He gave US the pleas
ure of a short drive behind his fin
black horse joe 1t is Il treat to loo
at such fine animal as Joe" one {
the best in the state.-Sumtervill
Times.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-08
IF YOU KNEW

The merits Of the Texas Wonder, yo
would never suffer from kidney, blad
der or rheumatic trouble. 81 bottle tw
months treatment. Sold by druggist
or by mail. Send for testimonials. D1
E w. Hall, 1926 Olive street, ST. Louis
Missouri.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-08
Society Leader a Good Cook

Each contestant will furnish meal
of the same size and quality. Whether
they will wait on the table has not
been determined The ViandS will be
tested as to quality. Mrs. Foster has
reputation as a cook and il is not I'M
likely she will best Miss Olson in this
respect. The contest is expected next
week.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-08
FOR SALE, CHEAP

One s-horse power coal OH boiler
and engine; also one complete rig for
cutting fire-wood. Cause for selling,
I am unable to use them. J. II. Me-
Clymonds.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-08
PRETTY VALENTINES

The Ocala News Co. has one Of the
prettiest displays of valentines ever
shown in this city. Cali at the store
and make your selections early.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-08
BABY HANDS

will get into nischief-often 1t means
a burn or cut or scaId. Apply Bal
lard's Snow -iEiment just as soon as
the accident happens and the pain will
be relieved while the wound will heal
quickly and nicely. A sure cure for
sprains. rheumatism and ALI
Price Csc. SOC and 81 q bottie.
l,,r TIM -l6oxonolsx Grsan eli
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-08

even if she loses at every other point
The majority favor setting the two
number of rooms and about the same
conditions. committee will be named.
of which the Y W. NJ. A will furnish
one member the Boone newspapers
another and the third will be chosen
by these two One judge will stay in
each house the entire week, while the
third will alternate. Credits will be
given for time consumed and for con-
dition of kitchen, bedroom and living
rooms al noon
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-08
HOUSE FOR SALE

A splendid S-room residence in best
part of town. In good repair; $1,000.
half cash and balance on time. Apply
to G. +. Foy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-08

Come in and soc the display Of val
entine post card. at the Ocala News
Company. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-08
MISTRESS AND MAID
Will Enter Into Housework Tourna
ment at Boone, Iowa, Next Week

a Boone, Ia. dispatch to the New
York World says:
Hanna Olson, the pretty servant
girl who declares that dOmesticS cam
not afford to work for less than 81 a
day. says that she will accept the
challenge of Mrs. NJ. ]. Foster, a So
ciety woman. for a weeks contest in
hOusewOrk. Mrs. Foster alleges that
81 day is too much for servants. that
most Of them are incompetent and that
she will prove it by rolling up her own
sleeves and going to work.
II certainly expect to beat her al
her own game" said Miss Olson. Mrs
Fosters statements that we girls spend
our time bedecking ourselves in gor-
geOus clothes is resented by all of Us
who have to work for our living. Mrs
Foster is rich, we are poor. but that is
no reason why she is any better thar
we are"
Don't you really think that a GOlla,
a day is too much for domestic la
bor," she was asked.
II most certainly do not. What dc
other girls get who work half so hard
Look how much it costs us to live
these days Why. dollar a day dom
begin to pay actual expenses
But you get your board and room
you know"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-08
Feel Like Thirty Cents"

Yes. and what kind is it? We are
with the family. Half the time they
make us sleep in the attic. wait in the
kitchen until the family gets seated at
the table and then when the mistress
rings a little bell in we walk like sheep.
selves referred to as the servant or
Hanna 1t makes us feel like thirty
cents
Plans for the remarkable contest are
going forward. and if Miss Olson and
Mrs. Foster can get together on terms
there i II" rc:Isnu I" d"uht il Will take
place. NJ. Foster WON'T back out
-. -.<- --. L,.,.,- ~.i.. can i.,.;,k
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04
SERVICES AT CHRIST
EPISCOPAL CHURCH

In accordance with the action OF
the general convent on, held in
Richmond last October, the first
week in Advent is 20 be observed as
a special week of prayer; Sunday
being the first of the Advent season,
there will be services every evening
this week.
These services will be held each
evening at $3.50 p. m, and will be
limited to twenty minutes. The
time has been selected with the
hope that it will suit all people, es-
pecially the business men.
There is welcome extended to
all people.
In an effort to awaken he hearts
and minds to the privilege and pow
er of prayer, every man, woman
and child is urged to add his or her
petition for Gods blessing upon the
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

Every man TO MIS- trade" Ii an
old adage and Is familiar to nearly
all OF US. 1t is brief In its wording
but conveys a great deal In its mean
Ing. 1t Is merely q terse way OF
laying that man who makes a spe-
talty OF any one thing knows more
about, and Is more proficient in his
particular speciality than any one
else could be. 1t Is for this reason
that we all seek a specialist when
no have any serious physical all
nent. 1t Is for the same reason that
The Rydale Remedy Co. went to one
of the best specialists In the United
States on liver and intestinal trou-
bles, a professor In a Columbus, o.,
Medical College, and secured from
him prescription from which Ry-
dale's Liver Tablets are made.
This specialist knew more about liv-
er troubles than Il doctor who treats
all diseases, and that is why Ry-
dale's Liver Tablets relieve and cure
more quickly all liver troubles than
the ordinary liver pills and pow
1ers.
SO tablets in q metal box, 25
cents. For sale by the White Phar-
macy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04
ON THE ELKHORN NIGHT
Continued from page one)


ne $25 outfit donated by the Met
ropolitan went to Pedro Alexander;
w. G.. Williamson, of East Vivian,
got the ivory handled carving set
p. ID. Rice got a SIS Peninsula steel
range; Mrs A. II. Bal Twin held the
lucky chance on the SIS diamond
ring; Il NJ. Chisholm carried away
the IN ssion hall clock; and many
smaller prizes were awarded.
We said Den BALDWIN was the on
y man .with a crouch. Den was
n Cincinnati recently and the
Brunswick Bake Collender Co. Of
Tered him a SO refrigerator. The
off + was voluntary AMI was duly
advertised among the contribut.o ls.
Now the concern says it does not
feel able to make The donation. Den
cells that the company acted in bad
.aith and is in a corresponding bad
lumor over the matter. Better not
kid" him about It.
The additional contrIbut ons are
rs follows:
Schloss Bros. Co., Baltimore.
Through Shumate Clothing Coz
one overcoat, $25.
Princeton Wholesale Grocery Co,
200 cigars.
j. b. Hudlleston, cash IS.
Armstron, Gator & Co, Baltimore
one lad es hat.
II Bank, Kimball, one silver set
military brushes, comb, etc.
Mrs II. Bank one ebony and sill
yer bureau set.
Mss Geneva Lynch one hat pin
holder
BlueGeld Mercantile Co., one pair
blankets, SO.
Two valuable paintings valued at
$50 and 800 respectively, Matthews
Decorative Company, OF Cincinnati.
Blueheid Furniture Company silk
sofa y llow
Mr. and Mrs. W N. Watts, piece
Gurnt woodwork
r l. Waring, 100 "EI Caud llo''
cigars
Chicago House Furnishing Co.
table $40.
Mrs r J. Grinth, boiled ham.
.wo dozen 5unns
Busy Bee Restaurant IS worth Of
meal tickets
Flat Top Insurance Agency, cash
SO.
Model Barber shop, kelly and
Moycr bunlingJ, $40 w rth barber
tickets.
Matthews Decorative Co, Japa-
nes painting 500
Fred S Peace, Brooklyn Lodge
$50. p, cash g25.
j Frank ward, on3 arrsl Idea
-four
fotarmont Electric CO., electric
tea poi $40.
Graham Robinson, Rlchlands. va.
picc. fancy work.
Mrs r r. Anderson, Mouth Of
Wilson Va. cash g..
40 March so cigars, s..
G'baou G ming Co, Gibson city.
Through Reynolds and ThornhiD.
.wO cases canned goods
Mrs j. G. Nuckolls, handsome
cake
ADDISON Bros. Norfolk. Through
Jack FaBgJ box Florida oranges
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

The Bankrupt sale at the Hcks
building on Bluehcid avenue, next
door to Fat Top Furniture Co, r.
ceived today the balance OF their
took, including calicoes gingnams.
muslins, etc, and he balance OF
their stock of clOtling and shoes.
There remains but 10 days i'm which
to close out this stock and every
ching must go at bankrupt prices.
No such opportunity to secure bar
gains has ever before been present
ed to the people O. Bluefcld and vi
cin'ty. Buy early.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

work of the church everywho re. AID
to confirm the faith of the indiv d.
ual in the verities of our Chris an
relig on.
If the office work is pushed It.
tie forward, can not every man be
present for at least few o the
services?
REV. r. w. TRAPNELI..
Rector.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04
NOTICE OF APPLICATION.

Notice is hereby given that ]. r..
Caldwell res ding at Kegley. Mercer
co nty, West Virginia, has filed
with the clerk of the county cour.
an application for license to sell at
retail spirituous liquors. wine, por-
ter, beer, ale and drinks OF like
nature on the lot adjoin ng Charles
Fielder's store in She town OF Keg-
icy, West Virginia fer the remain
Ter OF the fiscal year ending June
gosh, 1909.
Given under my hand this 25th
lay OF November, 1908.
Teste:
ESTILL BAILEY, Clerk.
1-27-12-4-11 Is Fri
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04
WILLIAMS CARBOIdC
SALVE WITH ARNICA
AND WITCH EAZELy

The best saivo IN the world for
cuts, bruises. gores, ulcers, salt
rheum, letter, chapped hands and
all skin eruptions. Guaranteed to<
give satisfaction, or money refund
ed. 25c. Sold by the White Phar-
macy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

The History or Holston Method
SIN. by DR.. Richard NJ Price, Is a
WORK OF grca. interest to every
Methodist ana should be in every
Methoa' st home. Rev. ID. H. Carr
now has for sale the three frs. vol
umes. Inc fourth vo,ume is not yet
ready for the press
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

Last night was the regular meet
Hng night OF the Bluefeld-Grabam
Chamber Of Commerce, but owing
TO the Tan Tan Fair quorum
could not be had This IS a week
Of pleasure
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

The attention Of the proper au-
thorties is called TO a broken wa
ter ma n on Bland street. near EcA-
OILS store. There is not only loss
Of water but when it freezes f.
makes the street dangerous
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

4 appepllclt.s, is in a serious con
jit on. He has been ii for several
weeks. His father arrived from
North Caro,na asst night TO be with
him.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

Dr. and Mrs. S. J Bryant and the
baby were here from Bramwell last
night Mrs. Bryant was formerly
MSS Nora Thompson and has many
relatives and host of friends in
the city
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04
-'CFtCE u STOtK-
HOLDERS MEETING

The regular annual meet ag OF
the stockholders Ct the Elks Tru
Association. Will be held i'm the
EbSo building. Bluofiel1. w Va.
Wednesday December 8. 1908 a;
10 o'clock a. in.
+. VI. PETERS,
A. H. LAND, President
Secretary.
$50 "A
FOR RENT -Furnished six room
house on Giles street, c. G.. Duy. Iw
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

Charles w Moss. who was opor-
aed on tho second time on account
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. J. G Angel request
us to thank their friends for their
kindness during the cllness and
since the death OF cher little daugh-
ter, Virginia
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

Walter Proctor, of Northfork; w.
p. Cecil, of Cedar Bluff, and Judge
e. w. Freeman, of Bramwen. were
among the Wis tors In the city last
might.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

Miss Annie Plat, OF Fayetteville
who has been the guest of Mrs. j.
A. b. Bruce for several days return
ed home this morning.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

Misses Hazel Davis and Ethel
Rushbrook left for Petersburg, Va,
this morning where the VII visit
relatives
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

p. A. Dunn, Lark.n Williams and
j. B. Jenkins left for Princeton this
morn ng to attend circJit court,
which Is in session there
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

Newton Mustard one Of the prom
inent and successful farmers of
Bland, is in the city the guest of
his son, Charles II Mustard
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

Gordon Wohlford, OF Crandon
who was in very bad health for
several months, is much improved
and is in the city today.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

Mr. ANA Mrs + Hutson. OF
Keystone; Mr. and Mrs Hyman Bank
OF KLmball; Mr. and Mrs Floyd
Black and Mrs James II. McNeer, OF
Pocahuntas, and James El'wood
Jones, Of Switchback, were among
he visitors at the Eiks Fair last
night
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

b. l.. Haymaker, chic, OF polio,
at Christiansburg, is in the city to
day on business.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

Sam T. Litz, a well known cit
zen of Graham. will leave Monday
for Florida, where ne will spend the
winter.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

w. p Cecl, OF Cedar Bluff. and
VI. ID Huffaker, OF Honaker, are in
he city on business.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

S. NJ Harvey is in receipt of a
letter from his daughter Mrs. Will
hanson. in Ashe county, n. c.. an
nouncing that on the 29th ultimo
their house burned with all it's con-
tents. Capt w lliamson IS a broth
er OF Mrs. A. Med. Browning and
Mrs Williamson used to spend much
time here with Mr. and Mrs. Brown
ing. Her friends will regret to hear
of her loss.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

ii. Kyle Eustler has returned
from visit 20 the Clinch in the
interest of lumber business.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

Mrs. w. l.. Eu.ress, of Anstead
visiting her mother, Mrs. A. j
Biggs, on Marshall street.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

Especial attention is called to he
advertisement of the Grand Leader
today.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04
RSONAl.


rye Wolfe. OF - rwin1 wa
city lat night.
Mrs J B Kirk was a VS. tor at
Tan Tan Fair last night
Judge Bernard Mason. OF Pearls
Jurg. is in tAe city on business.
II. NJ Vaughan, of Rioh'ands. is
n ne city today.
J. w. MoG'nnis. of Giatto, is in
city.
Born. 30 Mr. and Mrs. J. r Wills,
South Bluefield, daughter.
James w. and G.. f. Bailey, of
'ocahontas, are in the q ty today.
MIR. and Mrs. j. b. Lamber., of
Panther. are shopping in the city.
j G.. VIII &c, a railroad contractor
of Oakvale, was in the city last
night
Miss Georgia Bodell. OF Lexing-
on, Va, IS the guest of Mr. and Mrs
w. A. Bodell.
ii. Kyle Eustler has returned
from visit 20 the Clinch in the
interest of h lumber business.
Miss Mary Cooley, of Tazewell,
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. II
Clarence McClaugherty.
Mrs. w. l.. Eu.ress, of Anstead,
5 visiting her mother, Mrs. A. J
Biggs, on Marshall street.
Especial attention is called to he
advertisement of the Grand Leader
today.
w. p Cecl, of Cedar Bluff, and
VI. ID Huffaker, of Honaker, are in
he city on business.
b. l.. Haymaker, CHIEF OF police
at Christiansburg, is in the city to-
day on business.
Misses Hazel Davis and Ethel
Rushbrook left for Petersburg, Va,
this morning where the VII visit
relatives.
p. A. Dunn, LarK.n Williams and
j. B. Jenkins left for Princeton this
morn ng to attend Circuit court,
which Is in session there
Miss Annie Plat, OF Fayetteville,
who has been the guest of Mrs. j.
A. b. Bruce for several days return
ed home this morning.
Gordon Wohlford, Of Crandon.
who was in very bad health for
several months, is much improved
and is in the city today.
Newton Mustard one Of the prom
inent and successful farmers of
Bland, is in the city the guest of
his son, Charles II Mustard
Sam T. Litz, a well known cit
zen of Graham. will leave Monday
for Flord where ne will spend tac
winter.
Walter Proctor, of Northfork; w.
p. Cecil, of Cedar Bluff, and Judge
e. w. Freeman, OF Bramwen. were
among the Wis tors In the city last
might.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c Angel request
us to thank their friends for their
Kindness during the cllness and
since the death OF cher little daugh-
ter Virginia
DR.. and Mrs. s. j Bryant and the
baby were here from Bramwell last
night Mrs. Bryant was formerly
Mss Nora Thompson and has many
relatives and host of friends in
the city
Last night was the regular meet
ing night or the Blucfeld-Graham
Chamber Of Commerce, but owing
TO the Tan Tan Fair quorum
could not De had This IS a week
OF pleasure.
Inc attention Of the proper au-
thorties is called to broken wa
ter ma n on Bland street. near Ech-
OILS store. There is not only a loss
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

Miss Mary Cooley, of Tazewell,
is the guest of her sister, Mrs r.
Clarence McClaugherty.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

Capt George w. phomas. who
was the pioneer conductor on the
Blues;one extension and ruled that
section with rod OF iron in it's
worst days, and who is now a re-
Jred eli. zen Of Elston, Va, the
hcme Of his boyhood, returned home
today after a short visit to this
,,ty.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

Miss Georgia Bodell, OF Lexing-
on, Va, IS the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
w. A. Bodell.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

H. NJ. Vaughan, of Rioh'ands. is
n ne city today.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

j. w. McG'nnis. of Giatto, is in
city.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

EoI TIL D<NILE I, OIeTf
l1-27-12-4-11 Is Fri
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

Judge Bernard Mason, o. Pearls
jurg. is in tAe C.ty on business.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

Born, 30 Mr. and Mrs. j. + wills
South Bluefield, a daughter.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

c. VIII &c, a railroad contractor
OF Oakvale, was in the city last
night.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-12-04

Mrs B Kirk was VS. tor at
Tan Tan Fair last night
Williams news., 1908-06-06
A NARROW ESCAPE

What was perhaps the narrow est pc Williams has had from ! great cont1agration. for years happened Tuesday afternoon. IL was about three o'clock when re- vnlver shots and the histle al the saw mill gave the fire alarm. The major portion of the population hurried to the southwest edge of town from whence came great clouds of smoke, and discovered he fla mes licking up two small houses. A terrific wind from the southwest was flaming the flames md sprea ding them to adjoining fences and outbuildings in a man
 Ter that looked ouinouslv, to say he least Luckily, the fire was in ~ange of the mill fire fighting ,paratus. and the entire crew turn d in with will and in a short ime had hose strung to the fire md began throwing water into the flames Within less than half an honr the flames were under con trol and the people of the town were congratulating one another because the narrow escape. The ,nly house of any consequence de stroyed was one occupied by room CTS and owned by J. l. NanZandt.
 The fire started in a very favor able part of town to make a clear sweep, and but for the mill fire fighting device, would doubtless nave done SO. Those present a' the fire could not have had better object lesson as 10 the effectiveness and usefulness of waterworks for fire fighting purposes.
 This time Williams was fortunate in the matter of securing aid from he saw mill. Next time we may not he so fortunate. We need a good water supply for fire fighting purposes, as well as for other pur- poses Let's have waterworks, even if the city has to be bonded to build and operate it.