Plan for peace in party conventions sparks debate
The piece critiques Chairman Matthews plan and a Charleston Mail critique. It mentions the Daily Telegraph and Bluefield Telegraph arguing over precinct primaries for district conventions and safeguards to ensure valid credentials and prevent seat challenges. The author likens Matthews plan to a pocket handkerchief used as a bedspread, noting it falls short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
Charleston
The
Daily Telegraph
Insurgent Charge Sparks Charleston Mail Feud
The Fayette Tribune labels the Charleston Mail insurgent, noting the Mail’s ignores and lack of serious consideration until now. The dispute centers on credibility and status between the two papers.
Helen Miller Gould Celebrates 41st Birthday
A column contrasts the Gould family’s public and private events as Helen Miller Gould marks her 41st birthday. Once close to her father, she inherited about 15 million dollars, his New York residence, and a grand country home near Tarrytown, amid a family noted for public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
Castellano
Helen Miller Gould
Miss Gould
New York City
Tarrytown
Secret Benefactor Amid Family Scandals Emerges
The piece highlights Miss Gould who studied at New York law and donated hundreds of thousands to colleges churches and benevolent groups. It notes a 100000 gift to support Spain War relief and Y M C A homes for service members. It contrasts her noble deeds with family scandals and a saloon incident in Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
New York Law University
Spain
Raise the Salary to Limit Lobby Influence
The Fayette Tribune argues for a high salary to deter lobby influence by electing men who cannot be swayed. It suggests raising the session pay from $4 per day to $1,000 to attract better candidates, noting the salary was set when a dollar did more work than today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Fayette Tribune
Last Wall Paper Edition of The Daily Citizen Story
During the siege of Vicksburg the Daily Citizen printed on wallpaper. It urged juicy mule steaks as a luxury and announced General Grant’s capture of the city. After July 4 1863 the paper’s final wall paper edition was issued with a victor’s note. The UDC will sell facsimiles at the Confederate Fair as a unique souvenir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Citizen
Daily Citizen
Nall
Lexington and Ada figures visit Bluefield notes
S. M. Miller of Lexington spent yesterday in Bluefield. Mr. and Mrs. A. Hearn of Ada returning from a city visit. James Hearn of Ada was in town. Barney Cohen returned from Baltimore. W. W. Warden of the Thacker mines attended Bluefield yesterday. A. B. Beamer of Williamson registered at the Altamont. Miss Eulalia Kendrick Miss Seraphina Kendrick and Miss Blanche Wilkenson of Bristol stopped over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Miller
Lexington
Bluefield
A. Hearn
Ada
James Hearn
Barney Cohen
Baltimore
W. W. Warden
Thacker Mines
A. B. Beamer
Williamson
Altamont
Eulalia
Seraphina Kendrick
Blanche Wilkinson
Bristol
Tenn
William Tell Flour marketed for the particular housewife
An Ohio mill promotes William Tell Flour noting airtight storage in sealed tanks and sixfold grain cleaning. The text highlights machinery that produces pristine flour from Buckeye State wheat and claims automated bagging and sealing before the first bread is baked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansted & Burk Company
Springfield
Ohio
Buckeye
Visiting Notables and Locals Pass Through Bluefield
A stream of visitors and residents passed through Bluefield yesterday including William Tell Flour en route to Welch, J H Yost Olive Steele and Maude Mitchell from Laager, Richmond’s J H Hunt, Mrs. Robert Clark from Honaker, H Gettys and J A Greiner of Roanoke, Major Samuel Walton from Falls Mills, William Pool of Charleston, J Walton Thomas returning from Bristol, Kyle Farley of Athens at the Windsor, and others visiting relatives or on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Welch
J. H. Yost
Olive Steele
Maude Mitchell
Laeger
J. H. Hunt
Richmond
Robert Clark
Honaker
Philadelphia
H . Gettys
Norfolk & Western
J. A. Greiner
Roanoke
Samuel Walton
Falls Mills
Washington
William Pool
Charleston
Supurb Attraction at Union Park Week of June 28
Manager Payne announces a special week at Union Park featuring The Maryland Amusement Company with ten paid attractions and five free acts. Highlights include Prof Kanell the world champion high diver, the Mitchells on flying trapeze, Hippodrome acts, Kyrol monster jungle, Monkey Theatre, Wonderful Electric Palace, and the big $20,000 Steam Carousal. Also notes a June 21 sale at Ferrell Mercantile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
Union Park
Maryland Amusement Company
Prof
Kanell
Mitchells
Old Plantation
Dixie Minstrels
Kyrol
Monkey Theatre
Lynette the
Visitors from several towns in note as Bluefield records
G A Linkenhaker left yesterday to visit his parents in Christiansburg. Mrs Frazier Stowers left yesterday afternoon for Brush Mark Mercer county. G W Mays chief of police of Poca hontas paid taxes on Bluefield property. R C Mustard of Abb's Valley was in the city yesterday. James Dickey a concrete contractor of Kiser Va registered at the Altamont. Rh B Burns of Bristol Tenn in Bluefield yesterday. Mr and Mrs A J King of Goodwill Va visiting in the city. A H Carr of Northfork in the city last night. J Fultz of Roanoke registered at the Altamont. R E Hale of Rocky Mount Va in Bluefield yesterday on business. G O Quillin of Richland in the city yesterday. Henry Kell of Clintwood Va. J B Gillespie and H Greever of Witten's Mill Va registered at the Windsor. Prof S W Edmonson of the Virginia Institute in Bristol Va is in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Linkenhaker
Christiansburg
Frazier Stowers
Brush Mark
Mercer County
G. W. Mays
Pocahontas
R. C. Mustard
Abb's Valley
James Dickey
Kiser
Altamont
Rh. B. Burns
Bristol, Tenn
Bluefield
A. J. King
Goodwill
A. H. Carr
Northfork
J. ©. Fultz
Roanoke
R. E. Hale
Rocky Mount
Busi
G. O. Quillin
Richland
Henry Kell
Clintwood, Va
J. B. Gillespie
H. Greever
Witten’s Mill
Windsor
Prof
S. W. Edmonson
Virginia Institue
Bristol, Va
Notice of Bankruptcy for T. J. Burton in West Virginia
In the District Court of the United States Southern District of West Virginia the creditors of T. J. Burton of Bluefield Mer cer County are notified that on June 11 1909 a petition in bankruptcy was filed seeking relief for the bankrupt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
West Virginia
T. J. Burton
Bluefield
Mercer
Wanted auditor position for coal company experience stated
Ten years' experience as auditor and charge office worker advertised for coal company. Bankruptcy notice lists J Burton adjudi cated bankrupt with first meeting of creditors in Bluefield West Virginia Mercer county on June 29 1809 at 10 am. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint trustee examine bankrupt and transact business. G J Holbrook Referee in Bankruptcy June 18 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Company
Care Telegraph
Tr. J. Burton
Bluefield
Mercer County
W. Virginia
G. J. Holbrook
Bids Sought for Mullins Residence Project
Bids due June 20 1909 to build a two story residence at Mullins West Virginia in brick or frame. Plans available at Mullins business or A F Wysong architect office in Princeton after June 5 1909. Right reserved to reject any bids. 6 1 18t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullins
W. Va
A. F. Wysong
Princeton
Notice of Revolver License Application in Mercer County
The undersigned L. F. Bailey of Bluefield passenger conductor will apply to Mercer County Circuit Court on June 21 1909 for a license to carry a revolver under section 7 chapter 148 West Virginia code as amended by the February 16 1909 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
Mercer County
West Virginia
Cerrenit Court
Code of West Virginia
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Hugh Ike Shott
Daily Telegraph Printing CO
Bland Street
Associa
TED Press
Bluefield Telegraph
Court
Charleston Mail
Mail
J. Walton Thomas
Tcefield
Godfrey
Kyle Farley
Athens
PD. J. Phipps
Newport News
City
A. J. Stewart
Bluefield Avenue
R. C. McClaugherty
Fernard McClaugherty
Ruth
Allegheny Springs
J. W. Morgan
Eggleston
KE. Reynolds
C. D. Moss
Johnson City
T. J. Griffith
Bramwell
Fluefield
D. P. Crockett
Joe Nowlin
Lynchburg
C. M. Woolwine
R. P. Bruce
Wise, Va
Ferrell Mercantile Company
Chamberlain
West End
East End
Bluefield Pharmacy
American National Bank
J. Lee Harne
Cashier
Fidelity Banking & Trust Co
Ness
Superior, Ohio
Fifth Avenue
Huntington
Fifth Ave
Superior
Superior Supply Co
Bluefield, West Virginia
California Cider & Extract Co
St. Loui
Non
Dr Holland
Thu-Sun-Tae
JM L. Black
FO Sale
Wm. Mitchell
Graham
F. L. Black
Care Care Daily Telegraph
West End Pharmacy
Miriam
West Va
Crozer
Lick Branch
U. S. No
West Virginia-Pocahontas Coal Company
M. G. Brown
Anawalt
Boone Street
D. B. Baldwin
Allen Street
Margaret Thompson
L. Care Telegraph
S&s
C. & O. Field
N. & W. Field
E. P. Rogers
Carlisle
Norfolk
Norfolk and Western Railway
Binefield
D. B. Drinkard
C. C. B. Peeshontag
United States Geological Survey
C.C.B
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
United State Navy
Castner, Curran & Bullitt
Bale sGweKe
Arcade Building
C. B. Pocahontas
Palmerviuia
Broadway
Tisens’ Bank
Norfels
Old Colony
Chienne
Gurgpran Agenth
Ball Blyth & Company
Veneburah Svenue
Moreless Coal
Congress
Vet
Resten
Baus Neave _Building
Cincinnat
Striekia. Ug
Beoaneke
G. M. McCulloch
Pres
Oes Aacys Raa
Bluefield Ase
Ae Bradshaw
Sec’y & Treas
Pedigo & Garry Architects
Kelley & Moyer
Biba
Bluefield, W. VA
Cincinnati Dental CO
Ings the
Cincinnati Dentists
BE. Compton
Kelly & Moyers
Whitlow Paint & Paper Co
Pulaski Street
A. M. Herndon
Winding Gulf Colliery Company
R. H. Calloway
E. W. Francisco
F. A. Francisco
W. E. O'Connor
R. T. Bowen
L. F. Bailey
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