Bluefield Sees Growth Through Schools and Commerce
The city advances modern facilities in schools and housing, attracting external residents and boosting trade. Nominations for justice of the peace are discussed, with emphasis on the office as a poor man's court. The Daily Telegraph and Parkersburg Sentinel debate judge nominations, while growth promises higher taxes and improved business. Subscribe for the Daily Telegraph.
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Bluefield
Justice of the Peace
The Doubting Thomases: Mann Possible Senate Candidate
The Parkersburg Sentinel cites Wheeling News to suggest Isaac T. Mann could run for U S senator under a reported deal. It asserts Mann’s wealth is not a prime essential and that he would be backed by supporters who value his mind and heart.
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Parkersburg Sentinel
Wheeling News
Isaac T. Mann
United States
Daily Telegraph
Wheeling
Mercer
McDowell County
Mann
Senate
West Virginia
Scott
Women Workers and the Presidents View on Drudges
The piece discusses 600 women visiting the White House and debates a midline view on female roles. It cites The Ohio State Journal praising balance between drudges and drones and urges women to use leisure for self improvement. It ends with a quip about the Sunshine society and weather bureau.
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White House
Ohio State Journal
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as a universal remedy
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure treats catarrh as a constitutional disease by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It promises one hundred dollars for cures it cannot achieve and urges sending for testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills and Kodol with endorsement by J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Tike Hall
CANDIDATES' COLUMN FOR BEAVER POND CONSTABLE AND JUSTICE
J O Shorter announces candidacy for Beaver Pond constable Mercer county pending Republican convention May 16 1908. W F Palmer announces candidacy for Beaver Pond justice of the peace Mercer county pending convention May 16 1903. Both pledge faithful administration if nominated and elected.
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Beaver Pond
Meter County
J. O. Shorter
Mercer County
W. F. Palmer
Local Candidate Seeks County Clerk Nomination
L A Lowder announces candidacy for county clerk pending Republican convention on May 1. He promises faithful performance of duties if nominated and elected.
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L. A. Lowder
Jenkins Seeks Justice of the Peace Nomination
At the solicitation of many friends I announce myself a candidate for justice of the peace subject to the Republican nominating convention on May 16. J. B. Jenkins.
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J. B. Jenkins
Whitworth Seeks Mercer Republican Circuit Clerk Post
William H. Whitworth, a longtime railroad man, states he will serve Mercer County to the best of his ability if chosen for Circuit Clerk in the upcoming Republican convention.
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Mercer County
WM. H. Whitworth
Beaver Pond District Constable Candidate Statement
A candidate announces for constable of Beaver Pond district subject to the Republican convention. If elected he pledges to fill the office to the satisfaction of all. F. Halfy.
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Beaver Pond
Kersey Seeks Beaver Pond Justice of the Peace Nomination
J L Kersey announces candidacy for the office of justice of the peace in Beaver Pond district pending Republican nominating convention in Bluefield on May 16 1808. He notes six years service and pledges to apply his best efforts if elected.
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Justice of the Peace
Beaver Pond
Bluefield
J. L. Kersey
Sutton for Prosecuting Attorney Leads Mercer County Ticket
A. M. Sutton is announced as a candidate for the office of prosecuting attorney by the Republican county convention scheduled for May 16 1908. The notice invites Mercer county voters to nominate Sutton in the upcoming party convention and pledges to conduct the office to the best of his ability if successful.
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A. M. Sutton
Mercer County
Bowman Named Candidate for County Clerk Seat
The county clerk announces BE L. Bowman as a candidate for the office of clerk of the county court at the Republican county convention.
Fifteen Years of Catarrh Cured by Hyomei
Captain Willner recounts long suffering from persistent catarrh and respiratory troubles. After trying two hospitals with little relief, he credits Hyomei nasal inhalation for a full recovery in days. The White Pharmacy offers a money back guarantee if the remedy fails to cure catarrh asthma bronchitis coughs or colds.
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Capt
Willner
Australia
Notice of Dissolution by Southwest Virginia Railroad Co
At its April 6 1908 meeting in Philadelphia the Southwest Virginia Railroad Company voted to discontinue business obtain a charter surrender and dissolve. The assets will be liquidated pay debts and distribute remaining funds pro rata to stockholders after all obligations are met. The president will publish the resolution in a general newspaper weekly for six weeks and certify the action to the West Virginia Secretary of State.
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Southwest Virginia Railroad Company
West Virginia
Arcade Building
Philadelphie
Southwest Virginia Railroms Company
Bosis
Secretary of State
State of
L. KE. Johnson
Beaver Pond District Constable and Justice Nomination Notice
Announcement of candidacy for constable of Beaver Pond district and for Justice of the Peace, with Republican convention dates on May 16 1908 and May 1V 1908. Names E P Godbey and W H Pennington appear as petitioners seeking voter support.
Nomination Date for Mercer County Surveyor Held May 16 1908
A notice states the nomination for Mercer County Surveyor is subject to Republican voters in a May 16 1908 convention. Signed respectfully by Walker with initials P R B K.
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Mercer County
Walker
Candidate announces bid for county clerk post at Democratic convention
A candidate declares plans to run for the county court clerk position and seeks support from friends in the Democratic convention and at the polls.
It Reached the Spot Says Omega Store Owner
It reached the spot and saved my life the store owner testifies about Dr. King's New Discovery. He notes it reached the cough spot and helped throat lungs and chest. Sold with guarantee at drug stores Loc. and 1.00 for a trial bottle.
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Mr. &. Humphrey
Omega, O
Adams County Telephone Co
The
Home Telephone Co
Pike County
Dr. King
Roanoke Virginia Train Schedule Highlights and Routes
Train timetable notes departures and services on the Shenandoah division inclining Roanoke to New York Philadelphia and Norfolk with Pullman sleepers parlor cars cafe cars and dining options. Also lists connections to Lynchburg Richmond Columbus Kenova Welch and Clinch Valley division stations with agent contact for tickets and maps.
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Roanoke
Norfolk
Shenandoah
Pullman
New York
Hagertown
Richmond
Pullman Sleeper
Lynchburg
Shenandoah Valley
Philadelphia
Cary
Binefield
Kenova
Columbus
Cornwhite
Cincinnati
Tazewell
Nort’a
Clinch Valle
Noron
Clinch Valley Division
Vila Wayne
Welch
Norfolk and Western Railway
W. B. Bevill
Virgin
Virginian Railway Schedules Deepwater Matoka and Page
Train times listed for Deepwater Matoka and Page with connections to Chesapeake and Ohio Ry and Norfolk and Western Ry. Weekday extra trains depart Page at 4:45 and 6:45 a.m. with morning arrivals at Deepwater, and Sunday schedules show departures from Page and arrivals at Deepwater and back. Conjunctions indicate transfer points at Deepwater and Matoka.
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Deepwater
Eccles
Maben
Mullens
Hernde
Matoaka
Deepener
Chesapeake and Ohio
Matonka
Norfolk and Western
Madsit
Fae
Virginis
Re election date set for Mercer county clerk race
The date for the Republican nominating convention to select the clerk of the circuit court of Mercer county is fixed for May 16 1908 at Bluefield. The winner will face the office in the upcoming campaign.
Candidate for Re-election as County Commissioner
At the request of many voters I announce myself as a candidate for re election for commissioner of the county court subject to the action of the Republican mass convention to be held in the city of Muhetiold
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Mhuetiold
Silver Aluminum Jelly Moulds Free with Jell-O Promotion
The advertisement proclaims silver aluminum jelly moulds free with purchase of Jell-O by all grocers. It notes circulars in each package showing patterns and warns not to accept substitutes or be disappointed.
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MO. A. Chambers
For Justice of the Peace
Davis Thorn
For
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E. P. Godbey
W. H. Pennington
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R. H. Balley
Kennedy
GaWitt
Virginian Railway
A. L. Hawkins
Binnd
Circuit Court of
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Bluefield Trust
K. & M. Building
Bluefield, W. VA
D. P. Crockett
Raleigh Terrace
Ofice
Foley
Secret Society News
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Bluefield Lodge No
AF &Am
Masonic Hall
Lazerus B’d’g
Princeton Ave
Bluefield Lodge No.153
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Old Masonic Hall
WM. T. Jenkins
Kelly & Moyers
Lazarus Colub
Azaruus & Co
Men
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
WM. McCarthy
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Cashier
North Deanison Ave
Ohio
C. C. B. Pocahontas
United States Geological Survey
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