Pocahontas City Election Returns Re-elect Most Council Members
The Pocahontas election passed quietly with Mayor W R Graham re elected unopposed. New council shows only two changes Dennen and Smith defeated for re election by McNeer and Baach. Listed vote totals for each candidate reflect a stable council lineup. Local residents Max Marks of Roanoke and Miss Marjorie Wright noted among visitors and travelers in Metropolis notes.
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Pocahontas
W. R. Graham
Ellett
Ward
Lawford
McNeer
Doss
Stump
Raach
Mulholland
Kidd
Baker
Roberts
Dennen
Smith
Messrs
Baach
Bramble Oat Bulletin Social Notes and Local Visits
Mrs S M Buck and friends spent yesterday with acquaintances at Landgraff. Mrs Mac Perdue returns from Bluefield. Philip Goodwill Jr came home from school. Miss Glennie Pack visited Atheny and Princeton then returned home. Rev S B Vaught, now at Johnston City Tenn, was in town. W A Lammers at Jaeger on business. William Shorader of Welch visiting. Master Edward Cooper staying with aunt Miss Mary L Smith in Lexington Virginia. Miss Margaret and Master Billie Lammers visiting grandmother Mrs Lammers in Portsmouth Ohio. Mrs J C Hunting hosts sister Mrs Sweeney of Louisville Kentucky. Misses Carrie and Ivy Hylton head to Princeton for state school exam. Dr and Mrs R M McGuffin return from Barboursville. Vote Hughes, who has represented you well as congressman.
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Mr. Wright
Margaret Parks
John W. Owens
Powhatan
L. D. Cole
Estelle Baach
Welch
Kermit
George S. Landon
Roanoke
B. Cook
Vancie
Martin Luther Sowers
Tabor
Blueveld
Henry Shufflebarger
J. A. Batley
J. Baach
North Carolina
John Roonie
Ennis
W. T. Barbour
Mac
S. M. Buck
Edward Sherman
H. S. Brown
Theda Buck
Landgraff
Mac Perdue
Bluefield
Philip Goodwill, Jr
Glennie Pack
Atheny
Princeton
Rev
S. B. Vaught
M. BP
Johnston City
Tenn
W. A. Lammers
Jaeger
William Shorader
Edward Cooper
Mary L. Smith
Lexington
Margaret
Billie Lammers
Lammers
Portsmouth
Ohio
J. C. Hunting
Sweeney
Louisville
Carrie
Ivy Hylton
R. M. McGuffin
Barboursville
Hughes
Republican Primary Campaign Closes in Bluefield
The Republican aspirants wrapped up campaigning with brass bands and button-holing as supporters pledge to rally behind their candidates. Polling sites across wards include Red Men's Hall Bluefield Avenue Old West End Drug Store City Hall and Steele’s Bland Street skating rink and more with a potential Fourth Ward venue debate.
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Daily Telegraph
Lilly
Hughes
Scott
Baker
Hawley
Steele
W. J. Lilly
Red Men's Hall
Bluefield Avenue
Old West End Drug
City Hall
Steele’s
Bland Street
Carver Mercer
Pulaski
Reese
Marshall
Raleigh Street
Question of compromise halts license decision
The issue remains unresolved today with no clear path to a compromise or a definite ruling. It is uncertain whether a settlement will be reached or if the matter will persist indefinitely, effectively excluding the license.
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Marks Thirty Years
A writer extols proprietary medicines calling Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound a good honest remedy that has served the masses for thirty years curing female ills and driving lesser medicines from the market.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Interesting Picture Reel at Lyric features Life of Moses
A charitable event at the Lyric promoting Salvation Army aid accompanies showings of Life of Moses. The piece praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a life saving cure, claiming universal approval and urging purchase from all dealers.
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Moses
Salvation Army
Chamberlain
Sheriff Seeks Delinquent 1909 Taxes in Mercer
Deputy Sheriff BE Carter warns residents of Mercer County that those who did not pay 1909 taxes will be published as delinquent in the Mercer Republican and could face levies and garnishments. The notice urges prompt payment and outlines prior steps taken. Also sells Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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Mercer Republican
Princeton
W. Va
Chamberlain
Longtime Buchanan clerk Joseph Hibbitts dies after illness
The 65 year old Joseph Hibbitts who served as Buchanan county clerk for 32 years and twice burned records before providing needed title information died after an operation at Memorial hospital in Richmond. Survived by widow Mrs Hibbitts and eight children his body to be buried in Grundy family cemetery.
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Joseph Hibbitts
Buchanan County
Bluefield
Buchanan
Hibbitts
Grundy
Posse In Pursuit Of Inhuman Father
A report from Logan county says L. C. Carter assaulted his 13 year old daughter Bessie on Stony Branch last Sunday. He escaped and a posse pursues him. It is alleged another daughter faced similar abuse but was silenced by threats. If captured the posse may take immediate action.
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Stony Branch
Logan County
L. C. Carter
Bessie
Mrs Cowling Dead After Illness in Ingleside
Mrs Mary FE Cowling 78 of Ingleside died Sunday at her brother C E Bradley’s home in East Radford where he is a merchant. She leaves five children Wil Cowling Fletcher Cowling Virgie King Ida McCroy and Hugh Bradey. Funeral from her mother’s home Tuesday at 10 am with burial in East Radford.
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Mary FE. Cowling
Ingleside
C. E. Bradley
East Radford
Wil| Cowling
Bluefield
Fletcher Cowling
Virgie King
Ida McCroy
Beckley
Hugh Bradey
Matoaka
The Silk Season of Samarkand Described
In Samarkand the famed silks and velvets appear only during a yearly season. Silk is spun and dyed after worms are ready, then exported as cloth. Outside the season one finds mainly ready made khalats, a form of rich dressing gown.
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Samarkand
E. A. Powell
Boxing Gloves and Reunions in Glasgow Invitation
Two friends reunite in Glasgow with a hearty invitation telling of boxing gloves and a playful threat to meet at Gourock. The exchange captures a warm male camaraderie and local dialect charm.
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Glasgow
London
Williamson Day: Min go County saloon licenses fail
Nineteen permits were granted in smaller towns but Williamston faces no saloons next year after two council meetings on licenses. Only two applicants remained when one withdrew over the prohibitive license fee of five thousand dollars. D F Walker stated no enterprises could profitably pay such a fee, leading to his withdrawal and a council vote of four to one against granting any license.
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Mingo County
Williamston
D. F. Walker
Walker
Sauer's Quality Flavoring Extracts Featured
Sauer's displays quality flavoring extracts as the pure choice from the C. F. Sauer Co, touted as the largest in the United States for gale on flavoring.
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C. F. Sauer Co
United States
Sauer's
Public Auction of Williamson Grocery Co Shares in West Virginia
The First National Bank of Northfork advertises a public auction at the Williamson courthouse front steps on Monday June 20 1910 at 3 PM for 30 shares of Williamson Grocery Co capital stock. Bids may be rejected at the bank’s discretion. R B Parrish cashier June 7 1910.
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Williamson
West Va
Williamson Grocery Co
Will'amson
First National Bank
Northfork
W. Va
Doctor Offers Patient Deal Like Buying a Car
A Buffalo Express clipping quotes a physician offering a patient a payment plan of 100 dollars down and 8 25 per week. The patient jokes it resembles purchasing an automobile, and the doctor replies that it is indeed a purchase. The exchange reflects a humorous miscommunication about medical fees.
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Buffalo Express
Senator Scott Re-Election Praised as Republican Leader
The transcript notes Senator Scott’s long rivalry with dissidents, calling him a key Republican fighter in Congress and urging his reelection as a grave mistake not to support. The exchange hints at tensions within party ranks while lionizing Scott’s influence and principle.
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Scott
Congress
Lame Shoulder Quickly Healed by Chamberlain's Ointment
The lame shoulder is usually caused by rheumatism of the muscles and yields quickly to the free application of Chamberlain's ointment. This ointment is prompt and safe to use and is sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Job Wanted Advert Connects with Local Employer
A concise want ad seeks a skilled worker for a local company. The notice invites applicants with relevant experience to respond promptly, highlighting flexibility, reliability, and immediate start. The conversation hints at a community job exchange and practical, hands on duties.
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Ferrell
Princeton Avenue
John M. Wirgman
Philadelphia, Pa
Wm. McCarthy
M. McCulloch
C. A. Bradshaw
Sec’y & Treas
Geo. H. Hill
Thornton Building
Bluefield, W. Va
C. B. Pocahontas
United States Geological Survey
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
United States Navy
Castner, Curran & Bullitt
C.C. B
Pocahontas Smokeless Coal
Bultitewotteniz
Paradelphia
Citizens’ Bank
Norfolk
Neal Wet
Cincinnati
Broadway
New York City
N.Y
Old Colony Building
Chicago
Hall Blyth & Company
Lay
Old Council
Max Marks
Mr. Fermer
Baltimore
Marjorie Wright
Canada
Metropolis
Bramwell Oat Bulletin
Mark Windon
Fight For Nominations
Rm. BE. Carter
Joseph Hibbetts
Richmond
Inhuman
End
Brother
Mingo
Williamson Grocery Company
R. B. Parrish
Boston ‘Transcript
Shakespeare
Sunny Brook
U.S
Sunny Brook Distillery
Jefferson Co
L. Lazarus & CO
Stayrcoe & P
Milam
Men Medicine Co
Dewi
Milam Medicine Co., Inc
Manville, VA
Mayer Brothers
the Dental Specialists
Cincinnati Dental CO
Bilver Ang Cement
Compton
Mercer County
Warner J. Kenderdine & CO
W. J. Longley
Radford, Virginia
Burgess Electric Go
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