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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
4
Advert shows printing rates and press details for the Bluefield Telegraph. It urges readers to be calm and vote for the best man, referencing the Associated Press and advertising rates.
Southern West Virginia leaders push for closer state identity through fraternal and religious connections. Bluefield aims to host two thousand visitors for the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows, urging public help to welcome guests and boost regional attention and growth. Reports of French national decline provoke concern over future fortunes.
The Daily Telegraph argues Bluefield should be equipped with a patrol wagon to parade arrestee drunks along principal streets from theater to jail. The piece notes the cost would be small and urges immediate provision. It also mentions Madame Anna Gould arriving at Monte Carlo to gamble and potentially lose Hel le.
Senator Tillman of South Carolina, suffering a nervous prostration attack, will not appear in public for several months. The renowned North Carolina lecturer will be absent as the condition is assessed and treated.
The piece recalls Tillman’s shift from a fiery, confrontational figure to a tempered, cultivated statesman. It notes his upcoming rest in Europe, likening him to Lodge and Aldrich, and argues the Senate’s work offers hope for November outcomes.
A University of Cincinnati professor faces possible dismissal after stating that the modern marriage system is flawed. He suggests comradeship as a preferable social bond and argues for private opinion rights, but his public stance on marriage is seen as damaging to students and society. The piece condemns airing such views by an educator in power, calling for accountability.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages as a constitutional disease. It is taken internally and said to work by cleansing the blood and mucous surfaces. The ad offers 100 dollars for any uncured case and urges sending for testimonials from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo. May mention Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Beaver Pond district board of education invites bids by May 27 12 noon for a Bluefield West Virginia high school building. Bids cover complete building heating and ventilation or heating ventilation separately. Bonds double bid amount with a certified check equal to 8 of bid and forfeiture if bond not filed within 15 days. Board reserves right to reject any bid.
J. baker of Whitefield Mercer county West Virginia has applied to the Mercer county court for a license to sell retail spirtuous liquors wines porter ale beer and drinks of like nature from May 1 1905 to June 30 1909 at No 1t Bluefield avenue Bluefield Mercer county West Virginia. Filed May 15 1908 Estili Bailey Clerk. Subscribe for the Daily Telegraph.
J Keaton Walker announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace in Rock District. He states support from friends and notes submission to the Democratic convention.
W F Palmer announces his candidacy for justice of the peace in Beaver Pond district Mercer county, subject to the Republican convention on Saturday May 16 1903. He pledges a faithful administration without fear or favor if nominated and elected.
L A Lowder announces candidacy for county clerk pending Republican convention on May 16. He pledges faithful performance if elected. F C Haley also announces for constable of Beaver Pond district pending the same party gathering and promises to serve to general satisfaction.
J L Kersey declares self as a candidate for justice of the peace in Beaver Pond district subject to the Republican nominating convention in Binefield on May 16 1908.
Justice of the Peace nomination for Beaver Pond District set with action of the Republican convention to be held May 16, 1908. E P Godbey submits respectfully.
A voter notice from W. H. Pennington in Mercer County Beaver Pond district requests the nomination date for constable subject to the Republican convention. He pledges faithful performance if nominated and elected.
A Republican convention seeks the nominating date for Mercer County Surveyor subject to voter will in the May 16 1908 convention. The note is respectfully from F E Walker. Adety
The note asks for support from friends in the county Democratic convention and at the polls. It references the clerk of the county court and the clerk of the circuit court of Mercer County, noting the Republican nominating convention in Bluefield on May 16 1908 and a bid for re election.
The Mercer county Republican convention names candidates for county offices. K L Bowman is announced for clerk of the county court and A M Sutton is announced for prosecuting attorney. The date of the convention is May 16, 1908, and nominees pledge to serve to the best of their abilities.
Davis Thorn announces candidacy for re election as county court commissioner. He asks Republican mass convention support at Bluefield on May 16 1908 and appeals to friends and constituents for backing. John Riha of Vinning Indiana praises DeWitts Kidney and Bladder pills as better than any pill sold.
R P Sims of Bluefield Mercer County seeks discharge from debts under bankruptcy law. A hearing is ordered for May 23 1908 in Bluefield with notice to creditors by mail. The petition details full property surrender and compliance with bankruptcy orders.
Train and Pullman service details from Roanoke through Shenandoah division to New York Philadelphia and Cincinnati. Includes departures at 8:00 a m 10:10 a m 2:55 p m and 9:48 p m with sleeper parlor and cafe cars. Notices call on Norfolk and Western Railway agent for tickets maps and information.
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