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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1908
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph Printing Co announces advertising rates and mailing address in Bluefield West Virginia. All communications and remittances should be sent to Box 721 Bluefield WV. There are no individuals connected with the paper expected to receive mail regarding matters for the establishment.
The slate includes Jas A Hughes for Congress from Cabell and Ira Robinson W N Miller L J Williams for Court of Appeals. State Senate candidate L W Holmes from Summers. Other races name I J Ellison for Sheriff W P Haw ley R C Lilly for House of Delegates A M Sutton for Prosecuting Attorney W B Honaker for Clerk Circuit Court E L Bowman for Clerk County Court Davis Thorn for County Commissioner Geo P Hylton for Assessor Forest Walker for Surveyor E P God bey J L Kersey for Justices of the Peace G A Shirey for Member Board of Education and W H Pennington F C Haley for Constables.
A garbled note reflects on leap year curiosities, a 100 inch telescope, and jokes about self reliance as Georgia citizens claim independence from moral vice. It also comments on Congress members at the post office gathering and factions within nomination talks.
The piece outlines calls from allies to choose a vice presidential candidate at the Chicago convention by a cool business approach. It notes Bryan’s prominence in the Democratic race and concerns that he may not gain enough votes to win. It argues the convention should select a candidate most likely to poll votes, guided by sober, unified deliberation.
A speech argues that party conventions should coolly set aside enthusiasm and prejudice to choose the wisest course to keep the party in power. It condemns passion driven by the urge to win and urges one clear motive in state district county and city conventions to secure votes and maintain governance.
Christ Church Presbyterian in Chicago seeks a courting room adjoining its Orchard and Center streets property. Pastor Rev. J. B. Snyder says the space will serve as a gymnasium, study areas, and a safe place for young couples to court as part of a growing institutional annex.
One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin and others. Internal remedy claims to act upon blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available free. Price per bottle. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Dennis Douglass informs Charles Douglass that on June 25 1908 at the law office of Joan FB Rita in Bluefield Mercer County West Virginia he will take his deposition and others as evidence in a chancery case where he is plaintiff and you are defendant. If the taking is delayed it will continue at the same place and hours until completed. Try Telegraph want ad.
R H Bailey announces his candidacy for Justice of the Peace and for Clerk of Mercer County Court, subject to Democratic convention action and asks party friends for support in convention and at the polls.
Stocks for sale promise big dividends backed by leading businessmen in the region. Contact J Frank Maynard Room 11 K M building. Also for sale 5 shares of South West Virginia Fuel Company Bluefield seek offers via Finley W Nott Parkersburg WV. J L Patton Altamont Hotel selling hotel furniture due to lease ending. Wanted cash second hand rock crusher must be car in good condition Ingles Shelburne East Radford VA.
Ninth Virginia district chatter places Reverend J Tyler Fraier a potential Democratic nominee for Congress. Fraier, 60, former Bland Street Methodist pastor now in Marion, is praised as a brilliant Southwest Virginia pulpit orator with broad district ties. Backing leader R P Bruce says Fraier would command strong support if nominated, though many doubt election odds due to Republican leaning in the Ninth.
Virenna state corporation commission decision in the Roanoke liquor cases heads to the state Supreme Court on appeals for review. Marion town will not pursue further action though its council backs the effort, with Saltville Radford and Glade Spring among dry towns enforcing liquor bans along the Norfolk and Western line.
A young woman asks for a room at 83 a week but the room clerk says only dollar and a half per day rooms are available. The exchange hints at a crowded hotel and a joke about grammar and the alphabet.
Property features 100 to 1000 feet of railroad frontage providing ideal access for wholesale or manufacturing use. Located for efficient freight services and distribution. Suitable for warehouse operations, light manufacturing, and logistics activities with strong transit connections.
An advertisement declares a city property as the cornerstone of a fortune, promoted as a prime opportunity to invest. The notice emphasizes urgency and potential financial gains for buyers seeking lasting value.
The Virginian Railway timetable lists trains between Page and Deepwater with several weekday and Sunday departures and arrivals. Connections at Deepwater link to Chesapeake and Ohio Ry and at Matoake to Norfolk and Western Ry.
Bluefield 1 Lodge No 250 holds meetings Tuesday at 8 pm in Reyden's Hall. Bluefield Lodge No 85 A V & AM meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Masonic Hall 3rd floor. Bluefield Lodge No 153 Knights of Pythias convenes Mondays at 8 pm in Castle Hall Old Masonic Hall. Visiting Knights invited.
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