Republican ticket candidates listed for county and state offices
The June 19 1908 issue lists Republican candidates for local and statewide offices including Congress James A Hughes for Cabell County and Ira B Robinson W N Miller L J Williams for the Court of Appeals along with nominees for state senate sheriff house of delegates prosecuting attorney clerk circuit court and other county positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Jas. A. Hughes
Cabell
Court of Appeals
Ira B. Robinson
W. N. Miller
L. J. Williams
State Senate
L. W. Holmes
Summers
I. J. Ellison
House of Delegates
W. P. Hawley
R. C. Lilly
A. M. Sutton
W. B. Honaker
E. L. Bowman
School Board and Chamber of Commerce Cooperation Discussed
The school board and chamber of commerce consider forming a joint committee to oversee board affairs and bond issue expenditures. The board would invite chamber participation at meetings while retaining final decision authority and accountability. A mix of school progress and public notices follow, including a graft case in Binghamton and firearm law questions in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Houston
Ambitious world views and cheeky odds in a restless era
The column critiques postwar policy and international aid, noting China’s use of its funds to educate and influence youth, while lamenting U.S. beef supply costs and innovation in weaponry. It mocks sensational Panama election rumors and Cuba's uprisings, and teases upcoming political theatre including West Virginia Democrats in Denver.
Candidates' Column Announces Local Candidacies and Institute News
Local notices include GEO L. Dillard and another candidate announcing for Justice of the Peace in Beaver Pond District and Mercer county clerk race. The Mine Inspectors Institute formed in Indianapolis with representation from five inspectors and about twenty two states. Chief Paul earns credit for starting the institute and will have influence as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
Beaver Pond
Geo. L. Dillard
Mine Inspectors Institute of the
United States
Indianapolis
LaRue
Springer
Hill
Grady
Phillips
Paul
West Virginia
Rare Days in June Poem Fragment
A fragmentary verse notes June days with gladsome feet as spring meets summer and contrasts with ice and coal deliveries. The piece hints at seasonal change and everyday life.
Great Shame Over Voter List Cost Dispute
Giles County Clerk BE Snidow protests a Daily Telegraph notice claiming the Tazewell clerk paid $1700 to prepare a voter list. Snidow argues the law allows far less and uses Giles County as illustration with 38 copies for 13 precincts totaling $107.50. He estimates Tazewell with 24 precincts would owe about $330.75 under the same calculation. Pearisburg Va June 17 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
Giles County
Virginia
Tazewell County
Giles
BE Snidow
Pearisburg
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Endorsements
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable case of catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from KF J Cheney Co Toledo. It includes a testimonial from Walding Kinnan Marvin and notes internal use and direct action on mucous surfaces. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and invites free testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
KF. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
D. We
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Ohio
Tetter Cured by Chamberlain's Salve
A Alabama customer suffered two to three years with tetter until one box of Chamberlain's Salve cured her. The note reports strong local satisfaction with Chamberlain's medicines and lists West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tetter
Chamberlain
M. al Rodney & Co
Almond
Ala
West End Drug Co
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Daily Programs and Advertisements for Remedies and Music
The notice lists daily classes at Bluefield Normal and Business College covering shorthand typing bookkeeping mathematics rhetoric and related subjects then music including cornet violin flute clarinet and vocal pieces and finally arithmetic grammar spelling penmanship and letter writing. It also promotes Electric Bitters as a family medicine praised by Dr Frank Conlan and Lester M Nelson for digestive issues and coughs along with Kodol for Dyspepsia and Indigestion noted as reliable with a money back guarantee and available from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Normal & Business College
Frank Conlan
Ton St
New York
Lester M. Nelson
Naples
Maine
Dr. King
West Virginia Seeks Attention to Coal Mining
West Virginia ranks with Ohio, Illinois and Pennsylvania in interest in coal mining matters. Chief Mine Inspector J. W. Paul said the trend shows growing focus on mining issues across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Ohio
Illinois
Pennsylvania
J. W. Paul
Ready for business at rebuild site on Princeton street
The firm announces relocation to the former American National Bank building at No 18 Princeton and invites the public to visit. They offer a complete line of new staple and fancy groceries, noting their old stock was destroyed in a recent fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American National Bank
Princeton
Stafford & C
Do Not Neglect the Children Remedy Ad
Do not neglect a child with early signs of bone looseness this season. The recommended treatment is Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil as directed with each bottle. For sale by West End Drug East End Pharmacy Bluefield Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Castor Ofas
West End Drug
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Chamberlain’s Stomach and Diarrhoea Remedy Advertised
Pains in the stomach and colic diarrhoea relieved by Chamberlains Colic Cho and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale at West End Drug Co East End Pi racy Bluefield Pharmacy. Also Chamberlains Stomach and L Tablets promise a laxative effect and clear head. Pr .5 cents. Samples free at West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy Birfield Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Drug Co
East End Piracy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Chamberlain
West Ind Drug Co
East End
Birfield
Daily 5 46 an 6 15 7 38 8 28 8 43 9 10 niar
Schedule fragment lists times 5 46 6 15 7 38 8 28 8 43 9 10 with unclear context or event names. The readable text hints at a daily timetable or transit sequence, but no identifiable people organizations or places are present.
Secret Fraternal Notices From Bluefield Lodges
Bluefield announces Bluefield Lodge No 250 AF and AM holds Tuesday 8 pm at Rea Allen Hall. Bluefield Lodge No 85 AF and AM meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Masonic Hall Lazarus Building Princeton Ave. Bluefield Lodge No 153 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at 8 pm in Castle Hall. Carpenters and Joiners Union 976 meets Saturdays in Hearn Building Bland Street Hall for rent five nights weekly. Trustees listed. 6-16-1m0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Lodge No
AF &A.M
Masonic Hall
Lazarus B
Princeton Ave
Bluefield Lodge No.153
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Old Masonic Hall
Carpenters and Joiners of America
Union No
Bluefield
W. Va
Hearn
Bland Street
J. Gibson
J. T. Willis
J. T. Nunelly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Hugh Ike Shott
Matter
Daily Telegraph Printing CO
Associated Press
Box 721
W. V
Daily Telegraph
Eee
the School Board
Binghamton
Syracuse
Uncle Sam
China
America
Agricultural Department
Panama
Yellow Journal
Cuba
Santiago
Mr. Taft
Denver
Southern
Ansted & Burk CO
Springfield
Pany
M. B. Postlewaite
Mercer County
R. H. Bailey
Ures
Virginia College
Roanoke
Marrguerite Lee Thompson
Bramwell, NW
R. L. Graham
Rogers Street
Union Clothing Co
Apply Union News Co
South Bland Street
Patton
Altamont Hotel
J. L. Patton
Tazewell, Va
Ella Peery
IL C. Peery
Bethel
Telegrap
Cos
Pitman, Gregg and Kimball
Oliver, Underwood, Remington and Smith Machines
W. H. Cunningham
Bend
Bookiet
Bern
Berth Desniseo
Columbus
Norfolk
Shenandoah
Pullman
Hagertown
Richmond
Pullman Sleeper
Lynchburg
Shenandoah Valley
Philadelphia
Nort’ O
Clinch Valle
Noron
Clinch Valley Division
Welch
Williamson
Norfolk and Western Railway
W. B. Bevill
Roamoke
Virginie
Virginian Railway
Niar
Deepwa
Mate
Deepwater
Deepwater Wit
Chesapeake and Ohio Ry
Matoaks
Norfolk and Western Ry
ADSIT
Sae
Princeton Avenue
R. L. Speak
al& Work
Fred
Kelly & Moyers
S. M. Smith Insurance Agency
L. G. Toney
Edward Cooper
H. C. Donaldson
Sec
M. Smith
Kelly & Moyer Bd’g
Lazarus Club
L. Lazarus & Co
W.va
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
Wm."mccarthy
Eng
R & Sup Cc
G. Betelle
Cashier
Secret Society News
Bluefied Lodge No
Rea Alen's
C. C. B. Pocahontas
Pocahontas
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
United States Navy
Castner, Curran & Bullitt
C.C. B. Pocahontas Smokeless Coal
Arcade
15Th Street
Broadway
New York City
N. Y
Congrete Street
Mase Citisens’ Bank
Neave Poiding Cinela Ol Colony
Chicago
Terry Cincinnal
Baull
Blyth & Company
Fenchurch Evense
B. OC
Sesiaeae
Julloch
Fab Tod Insurance Agency
General Insurance
Strongi
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