Republican Ticket Listings for Local Elections
A party ticket lists candidates for national and local offices including President Taft and Sher man, with Jas Hughes for Congress and numerous county roles such as Sheriff Ellison Clerk Bow man and Assessor Hylton. Also named are Justices of the Peace God bey and Kersey and Education Board member Shirey among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
BE. Robinson
W. N. Miller
L. J. Williams
State Senate
L. W. Holmes
Summers
I. J. Ellison
House of Delegates
W. P. Hawley
R. C. Lilly
A. M. Button
W. B. Honaker
E. L. Bowman
Commissioner
Davis Thorn
Geo. P.hylton
Forest Walker
K. P. God~bey
J. L. Kersey
Board of Education
G. A. Shirey
W. H. Pennington
F. C. Haley
Crop Outlook Promises Record Wheat Harvests in West
The article reports widespread optimism for harvests with Kansas and the Southwest projected to yield near record levels. It cites estimates of 116,000,000 bushels for Kansas and a total winter wheat crop possible up to 485,000,000 bushels, supported by favorable weather and extensive acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Telegraph
Southwest
Kansas
St. Louis
Oklahoma
Texas
Missouri
Nebraska
New York Journal of Commerce
Journal of Commerce
It Pays to Advertise Advice From Mark Twain
A dinner conversation recalls Mark Twain saying advertising pays. The speaker reflects on editing The Virginia City Enterprise, writing copy and mining the post, noting Twain's famous line and the craft of persuasive writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twiin
Virginia City Enterprise
Post
Spider in the newspaper a sign of advertising value
A subscriber found a spider in his copy and asked if it meant luck. The reply explained the arachnid was just checking which merchants advertised, to weave a web across the door and enjoy undisturbed existence, illustrating advertising’s payoff.
Gould Sagan wedding solemnized amid American money scrutiny
The Gould Sagan marriage in London ends months of search for a license and vows amid public concern over American fortunes. Commentary notes revolutions in Paraguay, plagues in Venezuela, and U S naval power as wider reflections on politics and recent events. The piece also mentions Taft, Bryan, and local Cleveland politics with a critical tone toward public pledges and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould-Sagan
Europe
London
Count Boni
Srie
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Reward
One hundred dollar reward offered for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio trusted by Walding Kinnan & Marvin wholesale druggists. Cure taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price per bottle. Also Hall's Family Pills advertised for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
O. We
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Ohto
Russell County Road Improvements BidPeriod Opened 1908
The line was extended to receive bids for constructing 14 miles of macadam highway in Russell County from June 24 to July 7, 1908. Plans and specifications available at the clerk’s office in Lebanon Virginia or the State Highway Commissioner in Richmond Virginia. This applies to the order of the former advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell County
Lebanon
Richmond
Dteod
Dillard Seeks Democratic Nomination for Justice of the Peace
George L. Dillard declares candidacy for Justice of the Peace in Beaver Pond District subject to Democratic convention action. He asks party friends for support and notes his candidacy is contingent on party proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
Beaver Pond
Geo. L. Dillard
Convention Reconvenes After Swisher Nominates Governor
Charleston delegates gather for state ticket balloting. W E Glasscock declined Monongahelia votes. Darst secures the Attorney General nod. Conley wins acclamation for Attorney General and short term. Shawkey named for superintendent after two ballots. Reed chosen secretary of state on ninth ballot. Convention recessed till 9:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Swisher
Joseph Holt Gaines
John J. Hetzel
Berkley County
Monongahelia
W. E Glasscock
Bailey
Grafton
White
Hetzel
J. H Ganes
Gaines
Ansie
Hall
Darst
Preston County
H. E. Hughes
W. G. Conley
A. P Cunningham
Col. A. R. Stallings
Tucker County
Raleigh
Cunningham
Conley
General Conley
Upshur Higginbotham
C. W. Dillon
M. P. Shawkey
Kanawha County
Shawkey
Kanawha
M.C. Lough
Marion
Thos, C. Miller
J. W. Santee
Burton
W. A. Riggs
Wellsburg
Lough
Miller
Santee
Riggs
Shawkey i Riggs
Stuart F. Reed
Clerksburg
Harris
Wood County
Reid
FOR RENT AND SALE ITEMS FROM LOCAL HOTEL AND FURNITURE
For Rent The Summit Hotel and furniture for sale Apply at hotel office. Also for sale a first class roller top desk and revolving dial New address Box 6382 City. Listings include 16 ft counter 30 ft shelving iron office screen gate in fence and picket B M Cohen. Train timetable notes with connections at Deepwater Matoaka and Page stating weekday and Sunday departures and arrivals and railroad connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit
City
B. M. Cohen
Electric Bitters Endorsement and Local Goods Ad
Frank Conlan of 436 Houston St New York lauds Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver issues and weak kidneys citing its digestive aid blood purification and vitality benefits. Also promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Kodol for Dyspepsia and Indigestion and Hawley Moore Co products with shop details and contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
Real Estate Ad Promises Cornerstone Fortune
A telegraph want ad touts a property today as the key to a future fortune advertised at Pedigo's 11th Street location. The notice frames the sale as a chance to invest in a lucrative real estate corner stone.
Fraternal Lodge Schedules and Union Notices
Secret Society notes list Bluefield Lodge meetings at Reaven's Hall on Tuesdays at 8 p m. Stated Bluefield 85 A F and A M meet 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Masonic Hall Bluefield 153 Knights of Pythias meet Mondays at Castle Hall 8 p m Visiting knights welcome. Carpenters and Joiners Union 976 Bluefield meets Saturdays in Hearn building Blane street hall for rent five nights weekly trustees S J Gibson J T Willis J T Nunelly 6 16 1mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Lodge No. 85
A.F &Am
Masonic Hall
Princeton Ave
Bluefield Lodge No.153
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Old Masonic Hall
Carpenters and Joiners of America Union No
Bluefield
W. Va
Hearn Building
Blane Street
S. J. Gibson
J. T Willis
J. T. Nunelly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Hugh Ike Shott
Daily Telegraph Printing CO
Bland Street
W. V
Associated Press
Bates
Daily Telegraph
Elephones
Wm. H. Taft
Ohio
James 8. Sherman
Congress
Jas. A. Hughes
Cabell
Exeunt Helie
Anna
Paraguay
Washington
Venezuela
Laguira
Prince Helie de Sagan
Mr. Taft
Senor Arias
Panama
Mr. Bryan
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Sluefield Daily Telegraph
Southern
Ansted & Burk CO
Springfield
Sverywhies
M. B. Postlewaitbe
Convention Hall
Buchanan Wa
Ae Care Telegraph
Altamont Hotel
Northfork
Mercer
Victor Oil Company
Hermingsen Cigar Co
Crystal Steam Laundry
Morgan Gardner & Jeffrey Machines
Weyanoke Coal & Coke Co
Giotto
Princeton Avenue
J. L. Patton
Wonderland
J. B. Martin
Holland
Union Clothing Co
Apply Union News Co
Jersey
J. F. Hicks
Graham
Effe Daily
Ian RA
Deepwate
Eccles
Mahen
Sway
Chesapeake and Ohio
Matoaks
Norfolk and Western Ry
ADSIT
Norfolk
New Bordered
Lawps Lsc
The
Hawley Moise. Co
Kennedy
Hawley Mdie, Co
Orin Kor
Berth Deanises
Columbus
NS Whitfolke Western
Roanoke
Shenandoah
Pullman
Hagertown
Pullman Sleeper
Lynchburg
Shenandoah Valley
Philadelphia
Gary
Kenova
Cincinnati
Tavewell
North
Clinch Valle
Norton
Clinch Valley Division
Welch
Williamson
Norfolk and Western Railway
W. B. Bevill
Rosmoke
Virginia
Secret Society News
Bluefie’s Lodge
Reaven’s Hall
C. C. B. Pocahontas
United States Geological Survey
Pocahontas
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
United States Navy
Castner, Curran & Bullitt
C. B
Arcade
South 15Th Street
Broadway
New York City
N. Y
Congress Street
Rovio Mame Citizens’ Bank
Gunare Eae Ciclneatt Oa
Old Colony Agneee
Chicago, IL
Terry Bule
Blyth & Company
Fenchurch Avenue
R. L. Speal
Kelly & Moyers
M. Smith Insurance Agency
L. G. Toney
Edward Cooper
H. C. Donaldson
Sec
M. Smith
S. M. Smith Insurance Agency
Kelly & Moyer Bd’g
Lazarus Club
Sluffiflo
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
McCarthy, Eng
R & Supt CG
G. Betelle
Cashier
Flat Top Insurance
General Insurance
Luefield
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