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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1910
Page
3
Graham voters face a municipal election with three mayoral hopefuls two treasurer candidates and thirteen seeking council seats. The Graham Daily News publishes campaign letters from both sides while urging clear answers on water supply school building and Bluefield sewage issues.
Voters seek clear policy commitments and track record details before choosing a candidate. The message emphasizes civic responsibility, fiscal transparency, and responsive governance as core criteria for evaluating who to support.
J M Smith urges Graham citizens to choose between the Old Guard led by Nash Baylor Metcalf Callaway Williamson Graham Burton Palmer Hunter Frazier Hall Cole and the New Issue led by B B Harding in the June 14 municipal race. He asks who pays taxes supports churches schools and aids the town’s rescue and growth.
A heated broadside from The Lighter alias Inspurgent attacks the Old Guard in Graham. It questions tax, church, school support, and municipal service claims while urging voters to back the insurgent slate and oust incumbents.
Mrs. A. C. Davidson visited Winkegate to see her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Miller. Miss Lula Jones returned home to Tazewell after visiting Miss Coozy Saunders. Hon. H. C. Stuart passed through Graham en route to Elkgarden from Richmond. Mr. Stuart carried only a small hand grip on the return trip. Hughes earns support from railroad workers in Mercer County ahead of tomorrow's primary.
A circular in Graham signed by Mayor J. M. Smith claims the lost is found and the wanderer returned. The notice hints at restored order but criticizes the mayor’s silence and questions the town’s records and leadership.
A brief political notice quotes W G Ferrell seeking support from Republican friends ahead of a June 1 election. The fragment indicates a personal appeal without additional context or details about the race, candidates, or district.
Justice of the Peace candidate George L Dillard announces seeking reelection to the Beaver Pond district seat pending Democratic convention action at Bluefield on July 9 1910.
Roscoe F. Beckett announces his candidacy for constable of Beaver Pond District in the Republican primary on June 15. He appeals to Republican friends for support, dated May 24, 1910.
J. D. Shott announces candidacy for member of the county committee from Beaver Pond district subject to the Republican primary on June 15.
Candidate B B Hunt from Littlesburg announces runs for member of Beaver Pond district school board, subject to the Republican primary on June 15, 1910. He pledges to serve the people to the best of his ability if nominated and elected.
Sam N. Worley declares his bid for secretary of the Republican county committee. He will compete in the upcoming primary on June 15 and asks for support from party members and friends.
A 1910 notice announces H O Williams as a Republican candidate for justice of the peace in Beaver Pond district for the June 1 primary. W J Lilly also states candidacy for county court commissioner in the same primary, pledging impartial service and opposition to liquor traffic. Athens May 16 1910.
J E Sentz of Princeton West Virginia announces candidacy for the Republican nomination to the state legislature subject to the June primary urging Mercer county voters to support his bid.
H R Hunter announces candidacy for Mercer county court subject to the Republican primary to be held June 15 1910. If nominated and elected he pledges faithful performance of the office duties. Signed H KR Hunter. 5-6-e. 0 d.
F M Steele from East River District declares his candidacy for the house of delegates and seeks Republican support in Mercer county. He pledges faithful service to the entire county and asks Republican voters for their backing.
A county committee candidate seeks support for the June 15 1910 Republican primary. The speaker pledges fairness and impartiality in discharging duties if elected.
W P Hawley announces candidacy for the county House of Delegates nomination. He vows to represent the county to the best of his ability if nominated and elected and cites alignment with Republican principles and his legislative record. He respectfully asks for party support.
A candidate for State Senator announces his bid to succeed himself in the Seventh Senatorial District prompting Republican convention support. He pledges to back the Republican ticket and defend constituents' interests if elected.
W F Palmer announces candidacy for Beav er Pond district constable to succeed himself in the Republican primary on June 15 1910. He pledges to discharge the duties of the office to the best of his ability.
A Republican candidate announces for Beaver Pond District committeeman. The message targets Republican voters in Beaver Pond District and states intent to serve as committeeman. No further details on platform or election specifics are provided.
A fragmented note discusses a business and moral perspective attributed to E. 8. Baker. The line hints at ethical considerations in commerce and civic duty, prompting readers to weigh practical gains against ethical imperatives.
J. E. Martin announces he will seek the Republican nomination for state senator in West Virginia's Seventh Senatorial District. He says he will run subject to the party nominating convention or primary and urges Republican support to serve the people to the best of his ability.
James F Holroyd announces candidacy for Mercer County county superintendent of free schools. Nomination subject to the Republican primary on June 11 1910. He outlines duties of the office and seeks support from voters.
A candidate for the nomination to the House of Delegates remains subject to the Republican primary on June 11th as party voters decide their nominee. The report notes the subject of the nomination and the upcoming primary date.
An old advertisement extols TIZ foot remedy promising instant relief from sore feet corns bunions and callouses. It claims drawing out poisonous exudations cleanses pores and delivers lasting comfort, with sale details and a Chicago company contact.
A promotional note claims health and beauty depend on vitality and asks weak women to use Electric Bitters. It asserts stomach, liver, and kidney regulation, purifying the blood, and improving nerves and complexion, recommending them at 50 cents through druggists.
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