Moonshiners Christmas Drams Jeopardize Mountain Counties
Revenue officers in Virginia report five stills busted last week across Tazewell Franklin Mecklenburg counties though no operators were seized. Four more stills were disabled in Mecklenburg and Tazewell as safety concerns rise with holiday distilling. The article notes mountain traditions and danger to officers as Christmas drinking season nears.
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Virginia
Tazewell
Franklin
Mwrecklenourg
Hansbrough
Franklin County
Denuties Wolfe and Dailey
Mecklenburg
Brendy
Josh Fox Jr Weds Fritzi Scheft at Knickerbocker Theatre
Josh Fox Jr marries stage star Fritzi Scheff in a Knickerbocker Theatre ceremony. The audience welcomed Scheff with hearty applause as she was introduced, praising her beauty and celebrated talent.
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Fox
K. Fox
Seven Springs Farm
Mount Kisco
N. Y
Josh Fox, JR
Fritzi Scheft
Knickerbocker Theatre
New York
Fritzi Scheff
Digestive Aid Promise From Papes Diapepsin Claims Relief
An advertisement promotes Papeos Diapepsin as a quick cure for sour stomach indigestion. It claims the product neutralizes stomach acid, prevents gas and discomfort after meals, and allows eating any food without liver regulators, urging readers to buy for 50 cents and test at their next meal.
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Papeo
City Auditor J T Akers Statement Notice
J T Akers declares office availability in the city auditor's office from 9 to 11 a m and 2 to 4 p m and outside those hours from 8 a m to 5 a m when not on official duties. Dated 12 12 61.
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Hell
J. T. Akers
Phone 182 for Your Electrical Vents
A short notice directs readers to call phone 182 for information on electrical vents. The fragment includes a date 12-11-6t, but no additional context or location is provided.
City Can Recover Cost Of Laying Sidewalks
Supreme Court of Appeals rules city charter allows recovery of sidewalk construction costs from property owners after proper demand. McClaugherty case confirms municipal power to sue for costs when owners default, with interpretation of related ordinances and specifications.
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Supreme Court of Appeals
City of
Bluefield
R. C. McClaugherty
McClaugherty
Circuit Court of
Mercer County
Supreme Court
Lower Cour
Poffenbarger
Board of Supervisors
Writ of Mandamus Sought Over Raleigh County Ballots
An alternative writ of mandamus was filed in the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals by A W Holmes and other Republican candidates to compel Raleigh County to recount ballots from the November election. The action challenges the canvass board's handling after a recount erased Holmes' 28 vote plurality.
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Joe L. Smith
Tom Daniel
Meadows
Mont Phillips
Raleigh
Cottle
Raleigh County
A. A. Lilly
J. M. Anderson
Beckley
Holmes
Supreme Court of Appeals
Charleston
A. W. Holmes
J. Tom Daniel
R Alegh County
Sitte
Pedigo's Cuts Prices on Robes as Holiday Gifts
Heavy stock press brings very low prices on lounging robes bath robes and smoking jackets at Pedigo's. The shop notes these items make dandy Christmas gifts and urges shoppers to act quickly.
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Pedigo’s
Bluefield Feed Co Big Feed Store Ad Offers Bulk Grains
Local ad for mixed hay at 90 cents per 100, beet chop at 1.75 per 100, corn at 1.87 per 2 bushel sack, oats 1.85 per 2 1 2 bushel neck, ground meal 25 cents to 2 dollars per sack, Star Patent flour 5.75 per barrel. Call 410 Test Feed or visit Bland street for quick delivery.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Feed Co
Bland Street
Electric Bitters touted as cure for stomach and liver troubles
W Kiestler of Halliday Ark says Electric Bitters relieved malaria and stomach issues and strengthens run down constitutions. The remedy purifies and enriches the blood, tones nerves, and boosts energy. Money back if no help. 60c at all drug stores.
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W. Kiestler
Halliday
Ark
Fiat Toop National Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Fiat Toop National Bank in Bluefield West Virginia will be held in the directors room Tuesday morning January 12 1909 at eleven oclock to elect directors for the ensuing year and transact other business as may be deemed necessary. R E Bolling Cashier December 12 1908.
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Fiat Toop National Bank
Bluefield
W. Ve
R. E. Bolling
Water rents advance payments required by 1909
Notice to water takers of Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company that from January 1 1909 all flat rate rents must be paid in advance and metered service rents due by the 1st of the month following service. Bluefield W Va November 2 1908.
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Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
Bluefield Water Works & Improvement Company
Bluefield
W. Va
Kodol for Dyspepsia Relief Promising Stomach Aid
Advertises Kodol for dyspepsia indigestion and sour stomach promising prompt relief and a cure for dyspepsia. Says it is guaranteed and sold by all druggists.
Nugent Withdraws Candidacy for Chief Inspector Post
Hon John Nugent of Charleston withdraws as candidate for chief of the department of mines due to his election to the West Virginia house of delegates. His decision avoids a required special election to fill the legislature vacancy and cites his mining experience and conduct as fit for the post. The notice mentions Nugent's backing from Kanawha and New River coal operators and United Mine Workers officials. Also contains ad copy for Wood's Liver Medicine and Goodykoontz Drug Co products.
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John Nugent
Charleston
Department of Mines
James W. Paul
Dawson
Nugent
West Virginia House of Delegates
Iis
Ehind
Kanawha
New River
United Mine Workers
Tne Charleston
Mining Department
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J. M. Warren
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