The County Chairmen and Sidetracked at Elks Opera House
A road show review notes George Ade's The County Chairmen a lively four scene political comedy featuring Sassafrus Livingston and Lorena Watkins. It praises the crowd scenes and a traveling windmill man before highlighting Sidetracked a humorous musical comedy with a strong cast and lavish production at the Elks Opera House tonight. Start today use Petree's Golden Rio coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ade
Darkey
Sassafrus Livingston
Dick Eyes
Rice
Lorena’ Watkins
Loafer
Elks’ Opera House
A. Q. Scammon
Elks Opera House
Holliday and Crown bid on Bluefield government building
Holliday and Crown of Greensboro submitted bids for the Bluefield government building project. Contractors and their offers include J. Phipp Newport News 79,917. Litz & Co McDowell County 91,666. W. M. Seay and Son Bluefield 92,249. Gindele Bros. and Co Chicago 94,985. Pennock Phil A L 96,400. Andrews Co Baltimore 108,000. other bidders from Lynchburg and Lake across shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Holliday& Crown
Greensporo
B. J. Phipp
Newport News
Lynchburg
Pear
Aselk
Ville
So Eases
Litz & Co
McDowell County
W. M. Seay
Worthy Charity Meeting Organizes City Relief Wards
Directors of the Associated Charities outline ward-based relief with eight pastors in charge of city wards. Secretary Bruce to receive funds with strict oversight. appeals through ward chairmen. Careful, targeted aid to the truly needy, avoiding idleness and indiscriminate giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
C. R. W. Kegley
Ramsey Street
R. W. Trapnell
Tazewell
S. H. Thompson
Duhling
D. IE. Hawk
Russell Street
D. R. Moss
North Mercer
P. C. Clark
Thomas Priddy
Thomas and Hege
W. C. Roof
Allen
J. A. B. Bruce
Binefield
Bruce
Trusteers Sale of Five and Ten Cent Store
Public auction at the Bluefield office of Ross and Kahle on February 28 1908 at 10 o’clock a.m. to sell all goods and fixtures of the Five and Ten Cent Store owned by Samed Turk located at No 38 Bland Street Bluefield West Virginia under a January 1908 deed of trust securing notes to RE Lucas and J R Jones. Cash in hand day of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Jones
Kahle
Lucas
Mercer County
West Virginia
Ross & Kahle
Bluefield
Saned Turk
Bland Street
Ces
J. SB. Kadias
Trastee
Prowl October 21 1908 Hoo Hoo Meeting Promoted
An alert invites members to a joint Hoo Hoo gathering in Bluefield West Virginia on Friday February 21 1908. M B Butsler and O C Sheaffer supervise the event and request dues collection and a list of eligible kittens for proper entertainment. A banquet is promised and admission requires current membership cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Sheaffer
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Letters That Linger at Dunefield WV Post Office
Unclaimed letters for the week ending February 16, 208 at Dunefield post office include Atnkinson Atkinson Atkinson? Readers are asked to claim by presenting proper identification. Names listed include Ben Adington Neo bie Dirt TJ Brown WHEE Brown Clarence Burton Russell Brooks Mr Keckner W H Baker Charles 1 her Owen Hestman Chas Frank Cle-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vollowing
Dunefield
W. Va
W. A. Atkinson
Ben Adington
Neobie Dirt
TJ Brown
Whee, Brown
Clarence Burton
Russell Brooks
Mr Keckner
W. H. Baker
Charles 1
Her
Owen Hestman
Chas
Frank Cle
New York Cotton Market Open
Open values and closing figures for March through October deliveries are listed. The page also includes long vendor-like lists of names under Editor Advocate and Ladies’ List with names and titles. Readers are advised to mention ads when calling for sellers to avoid being overlooked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Coen
G. P. Compton
Ike Clark
John S. Carter
H. B. Carr
Ss.t. Dickerson
R. H. de Witt
G. E. Davis
J. R. Davis
Thos. N. Dandridge
Advocate
Richard Frazier
L. B. Francis
E. S. Ferguson
Reddie’ Ferguson
CG. C. Ferrell
Charlie Greever
Frank Grove
Frank Sworby
Master Earn
Thresa Conroy
N. A. Edwards
M.le Fox
T. J. Farmer
Delia Gibson
W. H. Johnson
Vannie Mead Johnston
Elnora Johnson
Rosa Jimerson
J. H. Linkous
Joanna Murphy
Elizabeth Miles
Mary Milum
Naoma G. Mervai
M. J. Mathena
Nannie
J. H. Overstreet
Burdie Pain
Hattie Scott
Siesie Siloven
M. Simmpson
Nannie L. Sexton
Nannie Thompson
Emma Thompson
Edna Tabor
Bertha Tatum
Maggie Welsh
Mollie Whittaker
Resigned Too Soon In Missouri Gubernatorial Line
A historical note describes how Lieutenant Governor Benjamin Rives resigned allowing Abraham Williams to briefly govern Missouri after Governor Bates died. Williams, a preacher and shoemaker with one wooden leg, served about six months before a successor was chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Prederick Bates
Benjamin Th. Rives
Howard County
Rives
Bates
State Senate
Abrahaam J. Willams
Boone County
Williams
Hansex City Star
Washington Star Quote on Speech Ideas and Blame
A fragment from the Washington Star features Senator Sorghum defending ideas in a speech, noting the response proves their merit despite being met with near tearing criticism. The quote evokes a debated stance on merit and reception in political discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorghum
Washington Star
A Reversal in Women Rule Jokes and Health Teas
A brief column notes jokes about a world led by women and remarks that censure or praise cannot sway a man who believes himself right. The ad touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a highly effective health remedy, priced at 35 cents, with several local distributors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Mill Creek Coat and Coke Co
West End Drug Co
W. J. Peters
Freeman
Market Quotations Reported by the Bluefield Broker
Market quotations are provided by the Bluefield Broker age and Commission Company, a dealer in stocks bonds securities and provisions located on the third floor of the Kelly and Moyor Building in Bluefield West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Broker‘age and Commission Company
Kelly & Moyor
W. Va
Also Mentioned on This Page
A, B. Tubrney
Powhetan
Stephensen
Roanoke
Lefiews
B.A. Williams, Secy and Treas
Iuefield, W. Va
W. 8. Hamlin
Eastern Sales Agt
Bluefield, W. Va
B. F. Bardin
Cincinnati
D. B. Baldwin
Pioneer
First National Bank
Wotary
Blusfield Transfer Co
Bag Room
W. H. Cunningham
John
Crockett and Granam Bipck
A. L. Hawkins
Bland St
EL Shufflebarger
Sohn Building
Phoenix
The
K. 8
Bryan
BE. M. Whitman
Aliamont Hotel
New York
Holliday & Crown
Greensboro
N. C
Uneeda Biscuit
National :Biscuit
Eeleg
Fahite
Berth Deanlsea Ave
Columbus
Ohio
Booker & Grershaw
Kelly & Moyer Building
Order of Hoo Hoo
Praternally
M. B. Butsler
Hiah
Greece
Con
Europe
Yorkish
Macedonia
Piraeus
Athens
Patras
Vole
Ane
Syrac
Corto
Turkey
Louisville Courier-Journal
NEW York Stock Market
Atchison
Cole
Wi . Can. Pacific
C. and
Erie. Com Settee
Erie
Kan
Mo. Pacific
Y Y. Central
Tienen Pacific
Ont
Gid Western
Penn Railroad
Peoples Gas
Reading
Republic
Rock Island
Western Union
Gr Northern
Aiso
Pacific
Chicago
Chas. M. Stieff
Branck Warerocoms
Main Street
C. W. Whitmore
Virginia
A. Q. Scammon's CO
Alks Opera House
Felenmeier Brew
Tal
West Vrrginia Brewing Company
W. E. Stewart
Keystone
West Va
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