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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1908

Page

6

Sale forecasts new ribbon lot at 15c average

The notice states another ribbon batch will be sold at 15 cents each, claiming this lot averages higher value than the previously sold batch. Residents are informed of the upcoming sale terms and pricing.

Slemp Widens Lead in Tazewell Republicans Nomination

Delegates from Richlands moved swiftly to endorse C L B Slemp for Congress as the west bound train neared. The party delegation, though not instructed, leaned solidly toward Slemp with Big Stone Gap roots and high support to win the nomination. Graham delegates named were R L Gillespie H C Callaway J R Anderson and B M Newman.

C. L B. Slemp Big Stone Gap Congress Graham R. L. Gillespie H. C. Callaway J. R Anderson B. M. Newman

West Virginia Educational Conference at Morgantown

The sixth annual educational conference will be at West Virginia University Morgantown on July 17 and 18 with educators from across the state. The theme The New School Legislation in West Virginia will be explored through multiple sub topics. Prof James Skinner of Morris Harvey College will discuss the state board and private schools.

West Virginia University Morgantown West Virginia James Skinner Wheeling High School Morris Harvey College Barboursville

Abruzzi Elkins Marriage Declared National Holiday

London reports the King of Italy designates the Abruzzi Elkins wedding as a major royal celebration. A general amnesty proclamation will permit certain political offenders banished or abroad to return and regain citizenship rights.

London The Globe Today Rome Italy

Prohibitionists at Sea Seaborn Wright Refuses Candidacy

Columbus July 14 Seaborn Wright of Georgia refuses to let his name be placed before the national convention as a presidential candidate. The Ohio delegation is unsettled about candidates while H L Peake of Sandusky faces criticism for his keynote speech as temporary chair. Peake attacks churches anti saloon leagues and woman suffrage drawing sharp comment.

Columbus Q Seaborn Wright Georgia H. L. Peake Sandusky Peake

Tennessee Democrats Name Incumbent State Ticket in Nashville

In Nashville on July 14 the Tennessee Democratic convention ratified the June primary results and named incumbents Malcom M Patterson for governor Benjamin P. D. Bell for supreme court A. B. Lamb for civil appeals and Frank Avent for railroad commissioner The platform endorses William Jennings Bryan as leader and exponent.

Nashville, Tenn Democracy of Tennessee Malcom M. Patterson Shelby County Supreme Court Benjamin PD. Bell Sumner County Court of Civil Appeals A. B. Lamb Henry County Frank Avent Rutherford County William Jennings Bryan

Fire destroys Elkins residence during storm in Philadelphia area

During an electrical storm a suburb near Philadelphia was struck by lightning, setting the residence of George W. Elkins ablaze. The mansion, linked to the late traction magnate, William B. Elkins, was totally destroyed with an estimated loss of 200,000.

Philadelphia George W. Elkins William B. Elkins

Taft to address Virginia Bar Association in August

Judge Taft announced his acceptance of the invitation to address the Virginia Bar Association in Hot Springs Virginia during its session the first week of August. Former Senator Lindsay of Kentucky will attend as well.

Taft Bar Association Hot Springs Virginia Bar Association Lindsay Kentucky

Cleveland Forest Named In Honor Of Grover Cleveland

President Roosevelt signs a proclamation renaming San Jacinto national forest to Cleveland national forest in honor of the late president Grover Cleveland. Postmaster F M Hamilton of Cherryvale Indiana also notes the local stock of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy sold at nearby pharmacies.

San Jacinto Forest Cleveland Forest Oyster Bay Roosevelt Grover Cleveland San Jacinto National Forest Cleveland National Forest

Burn Healed Quickly by Chamberlain Salve

Mrs. Robert Mytton of Hamilton Ontario extols Chamberlain's Salve for a knee burn in her daughter saying it healed beautifully and relieved pain instantly. The salve is sold by West End and East End Pharmacies and Wiluefield Pharmacy with a cash-only policy and money-back guarantee. Ideal Shoe Store invites patronage at 105 Princeton Ave.

Chamberlain Robert Mytton John St Hamilton Ontario West End Pharmacy East End Pharmacy Wiluefield Pharmacy Princeton Ave

Just Exactly Right New Life Pills Sold 25 Cents

Mr A A Melton of Harrisville New York tests Dr Kings New Life Pills saying they are just exactly right after years of use. The pills claim to relieve constipation biliousness and malaria with no discomfort and are sold at 25 cents in drug stores.

Dr. King A. A. Melton Harrisville N. Y

The Doctor Away from Home When Most Needed

Disappointed to find family physicians away during cramps and cholera morbus. Prompt treatment matters and remedies like Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy can prevent death. Buy it now. sold by East End Pharmacy West End Pharmacy and blue field Pharmacy.

East End Pharmacy West End Pharmacy Bluefield Pharmacy

Hard Lines for Bachelors in Korea

A traveler quotes the New York Press describing Korea as the wrong place for bachelors. It notes bachelors are treated as children with limited privileges such as palm wine in rest houses and barred access to voting and jobs due to unmarried status.

Korea New York Press

Mosquitoes Haunt Warau Garden Palm Shelter

In a moonlit garden overlooking the sea the host guides guests under the ita palm to escape biting mosquitoes. The Ita palm comes from the Orinoco delta, home of the Warau tribe, said to create a mosquito proof bed that tolerates the salt marshes.

Ita Orinoca Cinucinnati Enquirer

Baloney in a Bickering Household

A heated exchange between a husband and wife ends with a jokey fortune teller claim. The wife says she once consulted a fortune teller who predicted the husband would become rich, handsome, kind, attentive, and truthful. The man defends his late-night office work.

Best Medicine in the World for Colie and Diarrhoea

Mr C L Carter of Skirum Alabama endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best cure he has found for colic cholera and diarrhoea. He recounts a past severe episode and relief after using the remedy, noting a renewed health after a half bottle of the 25 cent size. Available at West End Pharmacy Hast and Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.

C. L. Carter Skirum Ala Chamberlain's West End Pharmacy Hast and Pharmacy Bluefield Pharmacy

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Tse Stationery Staples E. S. Pedigo Princeton Avenue Bluefield West Vrginia Brewing Company W. E. Stewart Keystone West Va Mary Hudson Eastman Miss Cardui Turner Brothers E. S. Turner W. VA C. B. Slemp Tazewell Republicans Richlands Morgantown University LA Preferencia White Pharmacy Kennedy York City Metropolitan Men’s Furnishing CO Elks’ Building Baseball Chicago Boston Detroit Washington St. Louis National Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburg New York Virginia League Portsmouth Richmond Lynchburg Roanoke Norfolk Danville Abruzzi Elkins Democrats State Virginia Cleveland F. M. Hamilton Cherryvale Ind Mast End Pharmacy Ivory Johnson M. G. Whitlow Hdw. Co Samuel Turk Follansbee the Druggist Bland Street Inlefmont Biggerig GO Bland St Shumate Clothing
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