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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1908

Page

4

Daily Telegraph contact and ad rates notice

Public notice from Daily Telegraph Printing Co at 66 Bland Street Bluefield WV outlines advertising rates and subscription costs. It lists address for communications Box 721 Bluefield and states no individuals are connected with the paper for mail matters. It provides business office and editorial room telephone numbers.

Daily Telegraph Printing CO Bland Street Bluefield Www W. Va Daily Telegraph Daily Telegraph, Printing CO

Republican ticket candidates listed for county and state offices

The slate includes Jas A Hughes for Congress from Cabell Then Iha H Robinson and W N Miller and L J Williams as Court of Appeals judges L W Holmes for State Senate I J Ellison for Sheriff W P Haw ley and 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 Commissioner County Court Geo P Hylton for Assessor Forest Walker for Surveyor E P God bey and J L Kersey as Justices of the Peace G A Shirey for Member Board of Education W H Pennington and F C Haley as Constables

Congress Jas Davis Thorn Geo. P.hylton Forest Walker E. P. Godbey J. L. Kersey Board of Education G. A. Shirey W. H. Pennington F. C. Haley

Growth in Normal Sees Economic Stability by September

Belief persists in this position that railroad and coal trade will return to normal by September 1. Business is improving gradually with fewer wildcat ventures and a firmer foundation. The current council acts beyond ordinary bounds, attempting to oust a council member elected by a large majority despite legal procedures.

Fiddler’s savings stolen. he plans to restart farming dream

Alexander Fiust, a Polish fiddler in St. Louis, saved about $600 in a tin can for years to buy a small farm. After attending a Polish wedding he discovered the money missing, leaving him and his wife in tears though the baby smiled. He vows to begin again and work hard. The Times notes farm hands are in demand in Kansas, easing unemployment fears.

Alexander Fiust St. Louis Fiust Upton Sinclair St. Louis Times Kansas

Passing of the Campaign Speaker

The piece argues that the daily newspaper now replaces oratory and parade, shaping opinion from home. It asserts readers form views calmly by digesting reports on both sides of the issue, free from spectacle. The citizen’s mind is at ease, relying on printed reports to decide what's best for personal and public interests.

Patriot's curtain torn by campaigns and papers

The text laments a shift from vivid rhetoric to cold political policies guiding citizens. It argues newspapers and campaign literature now shape real citizens' political choices rather than inspirational words.

Education and training for foreign element in coal mines

The article argues that immigrant workers from Huns Poles Italians and Slavs lack mining knowledge and should receive short multilingual lectures on basic coal mining concepts translated into their languages. Visual aids with stereopticon illustrations are advocated to improve understanding, suggesting large coal companies trial this approach.

United States Europe England Mines and Minerals

Candidates' column announces two Democratic party bids

GEO. L. DILLARD declares candidacy for Justice of the Peace Beaver Pond District subject to Democratic convention. Mercer county clerk bid also listed with convention support sought. Also an unrelated hotel furniture sale notice for J. L. Patton Altamont Hotel offering bargains and lease‑ending sale.

Justice of the Peace Beaver Pond Geo. L. Dillard Mercer County J. L. Patton Altamont Hotel

Wanted Second-Hand Rock Crusher Inexpensive

Classified notice seeks a used rock crusher in good working order for cash. Buyer Ingles and Shelburne located in East Radford Virginia invites offers for affordable equipment.

Ingles & Shelburne East Radford

Trial of a Bigamy Case by a Jury of Women

A diary transcript describes a man Thomas Adolphus Sweetword tried for bigamy before twelve women jurors. The proceedings reveal vivid courtroom reactions, defense tactics blaming wives, and a dramatic verdict not guilty after a three day deliberation. The account ends with a brief rebuttal from the diary narrator.

Herbert Ringland Thomas Adolphus Sweetword Wife No Sweetword Annip Sykes

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Reward Notice

One hundred dollar reward offered for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsers Walding Kinnan Marvin Toledo Ohio attest F J Cheney of 15 years of honorable business. Cure taken internally to blood and mucous membranes. Testimonials free, price per bottle, sold by druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo O. We F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Ohio Teke Hall

Chamberlain Remedies Sold For Home Use At $1.25 Pack

The ad urges readers to keep Chamberlain remedies for private medical care and speedy treatment. It lists five preparations: Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, Cough Remedy, Pain Balm, Stomach and Liver Taster, and Skin Salve. Each bottle is priced at $1.25, sold through West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.

Chamberlain West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy Bluefield Pharmacy

Notice of bids for Bramwell public school foundation

Bids due June 25 1908 at 12 noon for grading and masonry foundation of Bramwell public school in Mercer county West Virginia plans on file with A Toy Rock District Freeman West Virginia bids to be sent to Montcalm West Virginia Board of Education reserves right to reject any bids J Chonaker secretary June 8 1908.

Bramwell Mercer County West Virginia A. Toy Board of Education Rock District Freeman W. Va Updereignes Montcalm District of Rock Mercer J. Chonaker

Enjoy Tomorrow Take Tablets Tonight Suggestion

An advertisement touts tablets for a laxative effect and stomach cleansing with a clear head. It notes a price of 25 cents and offers free samples at West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.

Chamberlain West End Drug Co East End Bluefield Pharmacy

Rail timetable for Deepwater area with multiple stops

Virginiаn Railway schedule shows Deepwater departures and arrivals at 3 15 pm 1 02 Mullens 12 47 Herndon 12 20 Daily morning trains 6 45 6 15 7 38 8 28 9 43 9 10 9 45 Matoaka 11 45 am Weekday extras to Deepwater 5 15 am 5 54 pm arrives 6 25 pm Sunday page 4 45 am arrival Deepwater 5 16 pm leave 4 00 pm arrive Page 4 30 pm Connections Deepwater Chesapeake and Ohio Matoaka Norfolk and Western 8 M Adsit Gen Passenger Les Norfolk Virginia.

Roanoke Norfolk Shenandoah Pullman New York Hagertown Richmond Pullman Sleeper Lynchburg Shenandoah Valley Philadelphia Gary Bluefield Kenova Columbus Cincinnati Tazewell Nort’ A Clinch Valle Noroa Clinch Valley Division Welch Williamson Norfolk and Western Railway Bevill G. A. Roamoke Virwinte Deepwater Effe Matoaka Chesapeake and Ohio Norfolk and Western ADSIT Norfolk Virginia

Bluefield Lodge and Knights of Pythias Meeting Times

Bluefield Lodge No. 250 sets over Tuesday at 8 pm Readen's Hall. Bluefield Lodge No. 85 AF and AM holds 2nd and 4th Tuesdays monthly at Masonic Hall Lazrus Building Princeton Ave. Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 153 meets every Monday night in Castle Hall at 8 pm. All visiting Knights invited.

Bluefiel Lodge No Readen's Bluefield Lodge No.153 Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Old Masonic Hall

Do Not Neglect the Children Colic Remedy Ad

Do not neglect a child’s loose bowels this season. The recommended remedy is Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrheoa Medicine with castor oil as directed. Sold by West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy Bluefield Pharmacy.

Chamberlain West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy Bluefield Pharmacy

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