Norton Gets Convention Nominates Bristol Norton Abingdon
The Ninth Virginia district Republican committee met in Bristol to set a congressional nominating convention for July 30 in Norton. Bristol, Abingdon and Norton were named as possible sites with Norton chosen. Incumbent C. B. Slemp is expected to be renominated without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Executive Committee
Virginia
Peter J. Davenport
Abingdon
Bristol
Norton
Wise County
C. B. Slemp
Bids sought for repairs to Bluefield schools
The board of education invites bids to repair the High School Building in Bluefield the white school in South Bluefield and the colored school in South Bluefield. Bids due Saturday July 11 1908 at 3 o'clock. Specifications at 101 Bland Street. Double bid security required. Sea email bids to Secretary E L Bowman Weaver Pond District Bluefield W Va June 20 1908.
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Board of Education
Bluefield
South Bluefield
Bland Street
W. Va
Ty Cider
E. L. Bowman
Weaver Pond
Every Man His Own Doctor on July Fourth
An article urges individuals to treat minor ailments at home and promotes Chamberlain’s Remedies. It highlights the cost and accessibility of at home care and lists five products with a total price of $1.25. Sold by West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
West End Drug Co
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Notice to Contractors for Beaver Pond District School
Board of Education Beaver Pond District invites bids by Wednesday July 1 1908 at 10 am for four room brick schoolhouse on North Mercer Street Bluefield. Separate bids for complete building heating and plumbing. Bid deposit 3 percent and bond 100 percent within 15 days. Forms from architects W B and K L Shufflebarger. Secretary Maefield West Virginia. June 24 1908.
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Board of Education
Beaver Pond
Andi
W. B
K. L. Shufflebarger
Mercer Street
City of
Bluefield
Maefield
West Virginia
KE. L. Bowman
Inaver Pond
D Bluefeld Pant & Overall Factory Stockholders Meet
The annual stockholders meeting of the D Bluefeld Pant and Overall Factory will be held at the office on July 7 1908 at 10 a m. The notice lists dates 6 19 23 26 and 7 1 5 for related actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D Bluefeld Pant & Overall
None Provided
A dealer urges customers to choose quality pianos, arguing many homes lack Stieff pianos and that honest representation sells because the customer finds the piano lasting. The piece contrasts smooth sales pitches with durable goods and emphasizes value.
Chas. M. Stieff Piano Manufacturer Ad
Advertisement for Chas. M. Stieff piano manufacturer with factory branch at 716 Main Street Lynchburg Virginia and C W Whitmore as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. M. Stieff
Piano Manufacturer
Main Street
Lynchburg, VA
C. W. Whitmore
Inventor Moore touts automatic cooling machine
Prof Willis L. Moore of the Weather Bureau unveils a self activating cooling device in Washington that uses outside heat to drive cool air into rooms. The apparatus, described as automatic, requires only daily fuel like coal and can scale for a hospital ward or large room while reducing humidity and filtering dust.
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Willis L. Moore
Weather Bureau
Prof Moore
United States Weather Bureaa
B Street
Washington
Ceillrng
Prof
Moore
Governor Grants Respite for Virginia Murderer James Price
Governor Swanson has granted a respite to James H. Price of Russell county Virginia. Sentenced to death for first degree murder on July 10 Price is almost seventy years old. The respite extends to August 24 amid claims of new evidence and the defendant’s alleged insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swanson
James H. Price
Russell County
Price
Farmville Bride Weds Dr Bernard Clements in Quiet Home Ceremony
Miss Alice Peebles Cobb became the wife of Dr Bernard Sinclair Clements in a morning home wedding at the bride’s cousin Mrs Thomas N Wilson’s Farmville residence. The event featured a woodland bower, pink gowns, and a ceremony conducted by Rev Samuel Hatcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Peebles Cobb
Bernard Sinclair Clements
Thomas N. Wilson
Farmville
Mattie ‘Walker
Louise Spratley
Samuel Hatcher
Farmville Methodist Church
J. W
Kodol Promoted as Digestive Aid for Stomach Troubles
Kodol is presented as the best known preparation for dyspepsia indigestion and stomach trouble. It digests all foods and is pleasant to take. It is sold by all druggists today.
Railroads to comply with West Virginia spitting rule
West Virginia railroads prepare to follow a state board of health ruling requiring cuspidors in stations and cars to curb spitting. Officials acknowledge opposition but plan compliance to avoid indictment, fearing cuspidors may prompt more spitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
State Board of Health
Board of Health
Electric Bitters Praised As Grand Family Medicine
Mr. Frank Conlan of 436 Houston Street New York extols Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver complications and for lame back and weak kidneys. The tonic claims to regulate digestion purify blood and renew vigor for the weak and debilitated. Sold under guarantee at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
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W. H. Harry & Company
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield, W. VA
NEW
Jed
Welch
Gary
WM. Legrie
McDowell County
Compton Bros. Dentists State Bank Building
Oxfords
W. P. Hawley Merchandise CO
South Bland Street
Bluefield Beer
Bluefield Brewing CO
Bluefield, West Virginia
Congress
Radford
Stieff Pianos
Russell
Clements — Wilson
Cobb
Sussex
Giotto
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