Back to the People on liquor and politics in Charleston era
The piece argues liquor politics should be decided by individual voters not parties. It notes Parkersburg district will hold a convention, Woodyard likely renominated, and favors Judge David Johnston over Jake Fisher for governor. It mocks prohibition hysteria, mentions New York bonds, and comments on Bryan and school superintendent candidate M C Lough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Congressional Committee
Parkersburg
State Journal
Woodyard
Jake Fisher
Braxton
Jake
David Jr. Johnston
Army Recruiting Gains in Tough Economic Times
The local recruiting office reports brisk enlistment as job scarcity in other sectors drives men to join the army. Officials expect fewer desertions if pay and conditions are improved, noting the army’s need to stay near authorized strength in both good and bad times.
One Hundred Dollars Reward for Catarrh Cure
Emry case offered a $100 reward for a catarrh case that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio endorse the firm FE. J. Cheney known for 15 years as honorable in business. Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists Toledo advertise Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and available from all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emry
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
FE. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
Vinol advertised as a boon for thin Bluefield residents
An advertisement urges Bluefield readers to weigh themselves before and after using Vinol a tonic from cod liver oil. It claims Vinol builds flesh and strength, improves appetite, and aids digestion, with a refund if not beneficial, backed by numerous druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
United States
West Ind Drug Co
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Record Breaker Hyomei Gains Popularity in Catarrh Cure
The Hyomei treatment, claimed to cure catarrh by inhaling medicated air, sees rising sales and broad endorsement from druggists and physicians nationwide. The White Pharmacy promotes risk free trials with refunds if not benefitted, boosting its Bluefield introduction and user confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annals of Medicine
Bluefield
Ballot on Beaver Pond schools bond issue in Mercer County
Official ballot for a February election questions ratification of a January 4 1908 Board of Education order to issue and sell bonds totaling 150000.00 dollars. Certification by E L Bowman becomes the ballot official in Mercer County West Virginia with date January 23 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Mercer
E. L. Bowman
Board of Education
District of
Beaver Pond
Board of Ballot Commissioners
KK. L. Bowman
Ratification Vote Sought on Beaver Pond School Bonds
The election on February 11 seeks ratification or rejection of a January 4 1908 decision by the Beaver Pond District Board of Education Mercer County to issue and sell coupon bonds totaling 150000 for school purposes.
Ballot Certified by Mercer County Clerk in 1908
W S Honaker certifies the ballot as prepared by the Board of Ballot Commissioners for the election. Dated January 25 1908, in Mercer County West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Honaker
Circuit Court
Mercer County
West Virginia
Board of Ballot Commissioners
W. S. Honaker
Public auction of Five and Ten Cent Store goods in Bluefield WV
Trust deed by E D Lucas and J KR Jones offers sale to the highest bidder at the front door of Ross Kahle office Bluefield West Virginia on February 25 1908 at 10 o clock a m. The property includes all goods and fixtures of the Five and Ten Cent Store in Samuel Turk No 38 Bland Street Bluefield WV. Cash only day of sale. J S Kahle Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Lucas
J. KR. Jones
Ross & Kahle
Bluefield
West Virginia
Samuel Turk
Bland’ Street
Kahle
Deed of trust record in Mercer County West Virginia
Authority vested by a 1908 deed of trust from J. R. Jones to trustee J. S. Kahle secures notes for E. D. Lucas. Recorded in Mercer County Clerk’s office in Trust Deed Book No. 16 pages 80-81 and tied to a dated contract with Vald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Jones
J. S. Kahle
E. D. Lucas
Mercer County
West Virginia
Evey
Vald
New Discovery Praised By Grimesland Man For Coughs
George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life during a severe cough and lung illness. He says improvement began after one bottle and complete recovery after twelve. The remedy for coughs colds and pneumonia is sold 5c and 1.00 with a free trial bottle offered at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
George Moore
Grimesland
N. C
Hearne seeks WV governor nomination from Northern Panhandle voters
Hon. William H. Hearne of Ohio county asks Republican voters in the Northern Panhandle to inquire into his qualifications for West Virginia governor from any citizen, regardless of the candidate soliciting information. Pocahontas Company stockholders meet Feb 11 1908 at 10 am in Masonic Hall Bramwell W Va to elect directors and conduct business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Hearne
Ohio County
West Virginia
Northern
Panhandle
Pocahontas Company
Masonic Hall
Bramwell
W. Va
Secret Society News Bluefield Lodge Meetings
Bluefield Lodge No. 260 I.C.C.F meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Red Man's Hall. Bluefield Lodge No. 86 AF and AM meet 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Masonic Hall on Bland Street. Bluefield No. 153 Knights of Pythias meet Mondays at 8 p.m. Castle Hall Red Men's Building. Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
1.C.C.F
Red Man’s Hall
Bluefield Lodge
Masonic Hall
Bluefield No
Knights of Pythias
Thedr Castle Hall
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Hugh Ike Shott
Daily Telegraph Printing CO
Associated Press
Box 21
TU Tesday
Dorr
New York
Bryan
M. C. Lough
Fairmont West Virginian
Hell
THE
Army Recruit
Wilson
Europe
Count Prezerdsische
Raynor and
Bailey
Daily Telegraph Business Office
American National Bank
Bluefield, W. Va
Ansted & Burk CO
Springfield
Georgia
Puck
Daily Telegraph
Ocahontas
C. C. B. Pocahontas
United States Geological Survey
Pocahontas
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
United States Navy
Castner
Curran & Bullitt
C. C. B. Pocahontas Smokeless Coal
South 15Th Street
Fatelude
Broadway
New York City
N. Y
Citizens’ Bank
Northortols
Old Colony
Ball
Bisth &@ Company
Fenchurch
Congresstreet
Boston
Mage
Neave
Cincinnati
Terry
Rogneke
England
Truster
Philip Goodwila
W. J. Beury
Secret Society News
Bland Street
Rpndo Mae
U. S. Miller & Son
Roanoke, Va
Old Henry
Rooney S
Kelly & Moyers
L. Lazarus & Co
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