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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1908
Page
5
Multiple candidates announce bids for Mercer county offices. Fr Bo Walker seeks county surveyor under Republican, QB L Bowman seeks clerk of county court under Democratic, and W B Tonakber seeks re election as clerk of the circuit court under Republican. Dates noted include May 16 1908 in Bluefield.
The announcement states A. M. Sutton is a candidate for prosecuting attorney of the county, contingent on the Republican county convention on May 16, 1908.
Voters are urged to support candidates in Mercer and Raleigh counties. Davis Thorn seeks re election for county commissioner subject to the Republican mass convention in Bluefield May 16 1908. G P Hylton nominates for assessor of Mercer county. M F Matheny of Beckley WV named by Raleigh county as candidate for state senate with endorsements of character and fitness.
The article urges Republicans in the district to support Mr. Ma theby as the standard bearer, proclaiming him the man of ability and the candidate to champion Republican principles under all circumstances for a unanimous nomination.
Unclaimed letters for the week ending April 26 1908 list names including William Albright Ernest Bailey P M Barger Erastus T Brooks and many others. A ladies list includes Miss Louise Campbell Miss Lottie Clay Miss Minnie Clay and several Mrs. names. Callers must say letters were advertised or they may be overlooked.
Jaeger West Virginia April 27 diphtheria claimed the oldest child of Mr and Mrs W L Cohen dying about 1 am after a week long illness A younger sibling survived the disease Mrs J W Wesley departs for Florida with No 16 to join her husband merchant D C Garner buys Roanoke property and plans relocation Given Given and Mutter visit Salem Virginia to purchase land for future occupancy next fall
An advertisement touts Vinci cod liver and iron tonic as a superior body builder for the aged, children, and convalescents. It claims to restore life forces, aid breathing, and treat coughs bronchitis and lung troubles. The offer guarantees money back if it fails, from West End Drug Co Bluefield Pharmacy.
Local druggists pledge to refund 50 cent boxes that fail to satisfy. Mi o na is advertised as a stomach and digestive remedy curing headaches dizziness palpitation nervousness coated tongue distress after eating. White Pharmacy guarantees refunds unless it cures.
Brief item notes a dispute or claim involving Cincinnati Tailoring Co with a demand or charge of 15 dollars. The fragmentary notice lists a case reference B-22-17 and hints at a financial action or court filing.
Lieutenant Charles Pierce Faulkner eldest son of former Senator Charles P. Faulkner died at the family home in Boydville near Martinsburg after a paralytic stroke aged thirty seven He was born in Martinsburg educated at the Virginia Military Institute served as first lieutenant in Cuba the Philippines and China He later worked in Washington before retiring to his father’s home Survived by his father a stepmother and two sisters
Official call issued by the Mercer county Democratic executive committee for a mass meeting at Princeton Court House on May 12 1908 at 1 pm to elect delegates to the state delegate convention in Wheeling and to select district convention delegates. Wirt A French chairman. Also notice of West Virginia Brotherhood Purchasing Company annual stockholders meeting May 27 1908 at 112 Stewart street Bluefield to elect officers. R W Austin secretary.
An advertisement announces Bluefield Feed Co selling Schumacher's scratch for hens and seeks customers. It also offers a pressing club with a $12 yearly rate and three months due at joining, plus reduced dry cleaning for members. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is sold by druggists.
Mr C Farthing of Mill Creek Indian Territory recalls his near death nine years ago. A pharmacist recommended Electric Bitters, a bottle restored his strength and kept him well since. Sold under guarantee at all drug stores for 50 cents. Also Sublette Barnes advertise finest pure buckwheat.
Isaiah C. Herndon seeks bids for a Webb McDowell County residence built with native stone on the first floor brick or frame throughout per plans at Shufflebarger & Co Bluefield WV. Bids due by May 1, 1908 to Welch WV.
Wureka Hardware Co offers Hannahs Green Seal paint for sale with branding and pricing details to be obtained in store. Local customers are invited to inquire about stock and finishes available.
From 9 to 4 o'clock shorthand typewriting bookkeeping mathematics rhetoric commercial law and related subjects. From 4 to 7 o'clock cornet violin fine clarinet and vocal music. From 7 to 10 o'clock arithmetic grammar spelling penmanship letter writing. Hawnaivs green seal paint for sale by Eureka Hardware Co.
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