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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
5
Local drug firms Goodykoontz Drug Company and Operating West End Drug Co. extend operations with new partnerships at Blue Field Pharmacy and East End Pharmacy, broadening access across the city.
The notice invites contractors and builders to bid on a Welch residence project in Mac Dowell County WV. Plans are held by Shufflebarger & Co in Bluefield for viewing. Bids due by May 1 1908 with two construction options native stone and brick or full frame.
E E Carter, candidate for mayor on the Republican ticket, has a long record with five nominations and three terms. He came to Bluefield in 1896, started a business, became president of the Union Bank and Trust, and is acclaimed for another term reflecting strong party support and working-class backing.
A large Republican gathering nominated councilmen for eight wards with most results by acclamation after motions. Ballots were used when needed to decide tight races in several wards and for city treasurer. Final results showed G Lilly winning the supervisor and treasurer contests after a second ballot crowd.
Reports describe a chaotic scene at a Republican convention where crowds clashed, a knife was drawn, and several people were beaten or injured. Police arrests followed as fights moved from courthouse to yard and back, with hospital transport for a wounded individual.
A vintage advertisement by Ernest Arters proclaims custom catering for banquets and parties. It lists items such as steak, chops, lamb, poultry, seafood, salads, vegetables, and fruits available to order, with specialties for parties.
Nine years ago C Farthing of Mill Creek Ind Ter says his life hung by a thread untilElectric Bitters saved him. He bought a bottle on a druggist recommendation and regained strength. The product is sold under guarantee at all drug stores for 50 cents.
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