Advertising Rates and Local Comment in Bluefield
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph notes advertising rates furnished on request and lists post office entry as second class. It also carries a scattered set of local notices and political commentary touching Breaditt county sheriff, German elections, Russian Poland Jews, and a call for Mercer county farmers to attend a Mor gantown good roads convention for information gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russian
Poland
Mercer
Morgantown
Wild Man Identified Disturbing Tatwell Residents
The Washington Post reports locals near Tatwell are disturbed by the appearance of a large fair light-haired man with wild blue eyes. He remains unidentified but is likely a Democratic presidential hopeful connected to Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Tatwell
Mr. Bryan
Honor Roll of Great Party Fremont Clubs Proposed
The Detroit Tribune urges forming John C. Fremont clubs for men who voted for the original Republican candidate in 1856. It notes Fremont's defeat but credits him with paving Lincoln’s path and urges organizing a Fremont honor roll as the party grows nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D Troit Tribune
John C. Fremont
Freimont
Abraham Lincoln
Eixty
Fremont
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertising oath 1886 Toledo
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. to pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Cure taken internally and advertised with testimonials. Also small notice offering a nine room residence for rent in West Grahaw with garden and outbuildings near Tug River, W Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
City of
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
F. J. Ahney & Co
Toletoo
West Grahaw
G. W. Berry
Tug River
W. Va
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Patient
A Michigan woman recounts how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health after prolapse. She credits four months of daily use with rebuilding strength and life, and endorses the product with a fee for original letter verification. The ad promises free medical advice to women from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaknell
Lydia
Pinkham
Provence
Danronia
Miles Ave
St. Joseph
Mich
Lydia BE
Public and Private Pledges Influence in Serbia and America
The piece argues that public pledges of reform by Prince Peter in Serbia mirror American political promises. It notes duplicitous understandings with governing machines and compares Serbian politics to U.S. municipal practices. It cites Folk at St Louis as an example of machine miscalculations affecting elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Servia
Peter Karageorgevich
Wasassios
King Peter
Peter
St. Louis
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Promoted by Local Firm
E. C. DeWitt and Co advertise their genuine Witch Hazel Salve as the healer that leaves no scar. They claim it cures piles, burns, bruises, eczema and all skin diseases, and note it is sold by Jno. L. Crockett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. DeWitt and Co
DeWitt’s
DeWitt's
Jno. L. Crockett
Ice wagons to start in May with coupon book sales
The plan announces May initiation of ice wagon service with coupon books priced by weight. 20000 Ibs books cost 6 dollars and 500 Ibs cost 8 dollars in cash on delivery. Credit is not offered. Refunds available if service is unsatisfactory after payment.
Sale of Bluefield Lot No 28 in Higginbotham Reservation
By decree of the Mercer County Circuit Court the real estate lot No 28 in the Higginbotham Reservation Bluefield is to be sold at public auction July 24 1903 at 10 o clock a m at the courthouse front door Mercer County West Virginia. The parcel lies on Third or Scott Street and an alley and is described by precise bearings to form a 42 by 129 foot lot conveyed to S T Litz by Louise Pearis. Cash in hand on day of sale. Special commissioner Harold A Ritz has furnished the required bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Mercer County
West Virginia
Nathan Sohn
A. L. Calhoun
Merrer County
Bluetiell
Silot
Third
Scott Street
Said Street
Said Alley
S. T Litz
Louise Pearis
Higginbotham
Bluefiield
I. W. B. Honaker
Merecer County
Harold A. Ritz
A. L Calhoun
A. D
W. B. Honaker
West Virginia land dispute notices face court action and sale
In Mercer County a commissioner's notice announces the State of West Virginia v Karnes and unknown claimants over about thirty acres, with a June 1903 start date and future accounting of taxes. The May 1908 circuit court proceeding includes petitions to redeem tracts and referral to a commissioner for tax accounting before final decree. Also listed are help-wanted, bids for sidewalk work, and a request for a nurse’s help near Keystone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
West Virginia
George L. Karnes
Rock District
Mercer County
R. D. Karnes
A. Bowling
W. L. Bowling
David Archer
G. L. Karnes
J. W. Lavis
Edward V. Maitland
Virginia K. Maitland
W. B. Honaker
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Don't Know It
An advertisement promises Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary issues. It describes a simple kidney test with water, claims relief from back pain, and lists sizes 50c and 1.00. Offers a free sample bottle and a book by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton, N. Y
Mother's Gratitude for Kidney Pills Help
A Bluefield mother credits Doan's Kidney Pills for aiding her ten year old daughter with kidney weakness. After trying many remedies, the child improved after one box, with the pills sold at Jno. L. Crockett's and distributed by Foster Milburn Co. Doan's is promoted as the trusted name by this mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Exskin
Dean
Jno. L. Crockett
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan
Personally Conducted Excursion to Seashore from Blair Va
Norfolk and Western Railway offers a four day personally conducted trip from Blair Virginia to the Seashore leaving June 16 at 7 am and returning June 19 at 9 pm with rates from East Radford at 4.25 and no stops east of Bedford City. Tickets available via Norfolk and Western agents. write WB Bevill or Roanoke excursion agents for details. Dangers of colds are noted with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised as preventive and curative. White's Pharmacy sells it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western Railway
Blair
Norfolk
East Radford
Bedford City
WB Bevill
Roanoke
Jack Pack
Chamberlain
White's Pharmacy
For Rent Two Store Rooms in Brand Street Bluefield
Classified notice announces two desirable store rooms at 23 and 25 Brand Street Bluefield for rent. Spaces may be rented together or separately with applications to M. W. Sterne. Local business property opportunity advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Best
Bluefield
M. W. Sterne
Little Early Risers Named Easy Pill For Constipation
Advert says Little Early Risers gentle laxative pills differ from others they do not purge the system and a double dose will not gripe or sicken endorsements from W H Howell Lafayette and Rob Moore before listing local seller Jack Crockett by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Howell
Houston
Tex
Rob Moore
Lafayette
Ind
DeWitt
Jack Crockett
Second Annual Picnic of the B of R T at Eggleston Springs
The second annual B of R T picnic will be at Eggleston Springs on June 27 1908 with a Bluefield to Eggleston train run at 8 am and return at 12 30 pm. Dancing and ball room use are planned, baskets required due to hotel closure, no colored passenger car, and Pocahontas Division round trips at $1 2. Members listed include M S Wingfield chairman and G M Galloway secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B of R T
Eggleston Springs
Bluefield
Eggleston
Juventh
Messrs
D M. Jonkie
John Culliney
Pocahontas Division
M.S. Wingfield
G M. Galloway
Train schedules and departures on Shenandoah division routes
A dated listing from May 24 1903 details Levee Ulworth and various trains for Ken ford Roanoke Lynchburg Norfolk and all Shenandoah division points. It shows times for Aulman Buffet sleeper to New York via Hagerstown and other connections to Radford Roanoke Lynchburg North and East routes with multiple daily departures from Bluefield Pocahontas Coopers Bramwell and Welb. Contacts for tickets maps and info are given.
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Levee Ulworth
Kenford
Roanoke
Lynchbarg
Norfolk
Shenandoah
Aulman Buffet
Fadford
New York
Hagerstown
Warloreu
Radford
Shenandoah Valley Rowie
Pullman
Webb
Philadelphia
Claggerstowe
Pivefield
Local furniture store moves to Bland Street
NOTICE states the business has relocated to No 54 Bland Street and will continue a full line of furniture and house furnishings. Calls for curb or credit and mentions manager J B Jenkins of ILAT TOP INSTALLMENT CO. Hester's Special Brew advertised as the finest high grade beer on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bland Street
Ilat Top Installment CO
J.B. Jenkins
Hester’s
One Minute Cough Cure Advert and Blackstone Mining Meeting
An ad promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a quick relief for coughs croup and la grippe claiming direct action at the source. It also touts Electric Bitters for indigestion liver kidney and bowel troubles and lists a stockholders meeting for Blackstone Mining Company in Hallsville West Virginia on July 13 1908 to elect directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Newson
Decatur
Ala
Blackstone Mining Company
Hallsville
West Va
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Hugh Ike Shott
Bread Bitt County
Belong
Troublesome Creek
Danforth
St. Joseph, Mich
Shirey
Bluefield Avenue
Houxhold
R. N. E. Rierson
Princeton Ave
Commissioners Sale
Princeton
A. M. Sutton
Et Als
Lady
Baby
C. E. Harman
Keystone
B. J. McCulloch
Maple Park Cemetery
H. N. White
Brotherhood of Railway
Auger
Renova
Columbus
Palimat
Cincinnati
Ohio
Tazewell Norton
Chien Valley Division
Tazewel
Nowon
Atellon
Welb
Stelions
Pocahontas
Coopers
Bramwell
W. B Bevill
G. P
T. W. Kirksride
Virginia
Richlands Brick Co
Richlands, Va
Tazewell County
Morton R. Elimuns
Buefield Avenue
D. W. VA
Alfred L. Hawkins
Thomas E. Peery, M. D
Bluefield, W. VA
N. & W. Railway
C. W. Mays
Daily Telegraph
Mcculloch Street
East End
Brest
S Aaron
L. A. Lanter
Nathan,sohn
Savages
OAK
Soha
Princeton Avenue
Baldwin
Han
D. B. Baldwin
Pioneer Real Estate
Citizens Bank
T.M. Finley & CO
T. M. Finley &O
Summers ST
R. J. D. McCue, Dentist
Rams
White & Peer Building
Warner Princeton Ave
Russell St
White’s? Pharmacy
M, Hicks & CO
Hicks & CO
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