Republican Mass Convention Called in Mercer County WV
A mass convention of Republican voters in Mercer County West Virginia is called to meet in Bluefield on June 7 1908 at 2 PM to nominate county officers for November election and to select delegates to the congressional and senatorial conventions. It also covers electing a chairman secretary and five members of the county Republican executive committee and nominating candidates for vacancies as needed.
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Mercer County
West Virginia
Binefield
Mercer
Said
House of Delegates
da—County
Free Schools
Beereafter
Republican Central
Virginia
From Speech Snippets and Obits in a Busy Ledger
Snippets recall Aaron and Moses contrasts, Shaw quotes, and public notices. The rumor mill hints at inspector debates over Chicago slaughterhouses and street paving bids. Obituary notes mark the loss of Judge Chambers and tribute to his self-made success. Thomas Tibbles seeks Populist assurances from Democratic managers.
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Judge Chambers
The Desire to Kill the Umpire in Pro Sports
A report recalls three incidents last week where fans targeted umpires. In Philadelphia, Wagner protected Umpire Klein from a bottle-throwing spectator. in Brooklyn, Johnstone needed police aid to curb missiles. in Dover, two men shot at an umpire aiding a fallen official.
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Philadelphia
Wagner
Klein
Philadelphia Rowdies
Brooklyn
Johnstone
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De King’s New Discovery hailed by military veteran
Willis T Morgan, a retired commissary sergeant from Concord NH, recalls two tours in Cuba and two in the Philippines. He credits De King’s New Discovery for keeping him well during service and calls it the best medicine for coughs colds bronchial trouble and lung diseases now sold at druggists for 50 cents to $1.00 with a free trial bottle.
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Cuba
Philippines
Willis T Morgan
Roral
Concord
de King
Digestives and remedies advertise in health and household pages
An assorted advertisement roundup promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for digestion relief and rest for the stomach. It also touts Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, Early Risers for liver and bowels, and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for sores and piles. Products are sold by druggists and merchants.
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Kennedy
Draggiets
All Draggista
E. C. DeWitt & Co
DeWittt
Humorous Health Ad Teases Tea for Wrinkle Worries
A breezy testimonial touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for worry about wrinkles. It promises a bright smiling face after use and advertises Tea or Tablets at 35 cents. Sold by West End Drug Co and others in West Virginia towns.
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Hollister
West End Drug Co
Shoefield
Mountain Lake Resort in Giles County Virginia Ad
Mountain Lake Virginia in Giles County markets its hotel and lake as a premier mountain retreat. The resort advertises cool mountain summers, a coastal climate feel, and access via the N and W railway with rates from 2.00 to 15.00 per week.
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Mountain Lake
Virginia
Giles County
Alleghantes
Virginia Mountains
Rockies
Adirondacks
Pembroke
Radford Pocahontas
Selota
N. & W Railway
Bluefield WV Board to Accept Paving Bids June 22 1906
The Bluefield West Virginia board of supervisors gives notice of a meeting at the city hall on June 22 1906 at 2 PM to receive bids for paving Mercer street from Princeton avenue to Bluefield avenue. Bluefield avenue from Mercer street to Hoge street. and Bland street from Princeton avenue south to a designated point. Bids must include a certified 660 dollar check as good faith. Checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned. Signed E Bond president D G Lilly member W S Foutz member.
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Board of Supervisors
City of
Bluefield
Mercer County
West Virginia
Mercer Street
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield Avenue
Bland Street
E. Bond
D.G. Lilly
W. 8. Foutz
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Hugh Ike Short
Bluefeld
W. Va
Bates
D. P. Crockett
E. L. Bowmen
Mr. Bryan
Aaron
Moses
Shaw
Chicago
Thomas Tibbles
Selby
W P Hawley
Hemlock
J. W. Dffender For
Pennsylvania
The
Radford Fair Association
Radford
Horse and Pony Show
Cyrus T. Fox
J. L. Vaughan, Pres
Ty H
Tyler, Bec
Ellison
Claude W. Gloss
Travelers Insurance Company
Elks’ Building
Keystone Hotel
G. A. Shelton
Keystone
Corvin Bros
Phelps Furniture Company
Princeton Ave
Bluefield, W. Va
Baldwin
Citzone Bank
Booker & Co
T. W. Kirkbride
Bluefield, West Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
Bluefield Ice Cream Company
T. T. Carter
Lasuras
Willias
Dle
Miami Valley
Ohio
Bluefield Grocery Co
New York
E. H. Easley
AGT
Victor Safe & Lock CO
Cincinnati
Belmont Cafe
Cohen
Stuart Street
Chris M.othy
Hotel
Otey
Wytheville, Ya
Bluefield Merchandise
Raleigh Street
American National Bank of
United States
Capital
Coalfield
United States Geological Survey
Sae
Britain
Ger
Curran & Bullitt
Pocahontas
Arcade
South 16Th Street
Broadway
New Prone City
N.Y
Ottisens’ Bank
Norfolk
Old Colony Boslaine
Ubteago
Lil. Opham
Hull
Histe 4 Company
Venerurechavetue
Ingla
Ata Street
Boston Mass
Neave
Obie’ Ow
Roanoke
Crogkett
Ae Ee
Secret Society News
Bec Reae Lodge
O.O. F
Bluefield Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Hall
Bluefield Lodge No. 16
Knights of Pythias
Modern
Woodmen OF America
Hunter's Hall
Allen & Allen
L. B
ALLEN
Norman F
Thomas KH. Peery
Wva
Gertrude D. Watts
R. Blinn Owen
Elks Bui'ding
D. N. B. Rierson
S. B. Gaudel & CO
South Bland Street
West VA
C. L. Con
Ac WY
Nate Wesses
Lynchburg
Shenandoah
Pullman
Hagerstown
Shenandoah Valley
Richmond
Pullman Sleeper
Kenova
Columbus
Pullmansieepers
Portsmouth
St. Louis
Cafe Car
Laseweils
Norton
Olinob
Wayne
Webb
Bramwell
Norfolk and Western Railway
Revill
Virginie
M.R. Emmons
Heal Estate Agent
E Bluefield
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