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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1908
Page
6
Address and remittance instructions for the Daily Telegraph Printing Co Bluefield West Virginia. Publication date May 26 1908. Notices emphasize no individual receivers and provide business office and editorial room numbers.
The ticket lists candidates for Congress James A Hughes of Cabell. Court of Appeals Ira B H Robinson W N Miller L J Williams. State Senate L W Holmes Summers. Sheriff J J Ellison. House of Delegates W P Hawley R C Lilly. Clerk Circuit Court W B Honaker. Clerk County Court E L Bowman. Commissioner County Court Davis Thorn. Assessor Geo P Hylton. Surveyor Forest Walker. Justices of the Peace K P Godby J L Kersey. Member Board of Education G A Shirey. Constables W H Pennington F C Haley.
The article argues a city must publish a full financial statement for the year ending June 1 showing street improvement charges owed by abutting property owners. It critiques a vague entry naming individuals and calls for unvarnished, detailed figures. It also notes political returns from Saturday’s governor race and a nostalgic comparison of urban amenities.
A discussion notes Bluefield lagging behind West Virginia towns in hotel accommodations as McDowell County delegates report no input. The State Medical Association considers Bluefield for its next meeting but cites lack of hotels. Opportunity exists for an enterprising investor, while Governor Hughes may be nominated on a late ballot. arbitration and division are urged.
The Parkersburg News-Dispatch commends the Daily Telegraph forecast for the gubernatorial race. The Bluefield Telegraph publishes an important list reflecting its neutral stance in Mercer contest and notes editor Hugh Ike Shott as a state committee member.
Readers learn of a claimed universal cure for catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure described as constitutional and effective through bloodstream action. The advert cites a $100 promise for any failing case and invites testimonials, listing I. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo as the supplier.
Patient testimonials from Mrs. M A Drake Ludwick Edwards and Mrs Bertha Weekly tout Hyomel as a cure for catarrh bronchitis hay fever asthma and colds. The White Pharmacy guarantees money back if it fails to relieve symptoms and offers extra bottles for 50 cents. Inhalation via pocket inhaler with each $1.00 outfit.
People praise Chamberlains Cough Remedy with Mrs Edward Phillips of Barclay Md reporting her two year old daughter has used it since two months old for colds. She also notes a dreadful cold left her soon after using the remedy. The product is sold by West End Drug Co West End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
Justice of the Peace candidate M. B. Postlewaite announces his bid, subject to Democratic convention action, and respectfully seeks support from party friends.
R H Bailey declares his candidacy for the Mercer county court clerk position, subject to the Democratic convention, asking friends in convention and at the polls for their support.
Beaver Pond district board of education invites bids for a Bluefield West Virginia high school building. Bids due June 8 at 12 noon for building complete, building excluding heating, or heating and ventilation only. Bond double bid amount. 1 certified check per bid. board may reject any bid.
Notice announces taking of depositions on June 20 1908 at John E B Ritz law office Bluefield Mercer West Virginia to be read as evidence in favor in a chancery suit in Mercer Circuit Court with the plaintiff as the mover and the defendant as the other party if not concluded the deposition may be adjourned and continued at the same hours and price Great bargains in nice lots Captain D B Baldwin agent of Best View Land and Warranty Company offers lots in East End Bluefield fronting on Princeton avenue and a 1 mile street in front Call Capt Baldwin at First National Bank building Also notice sale of thoroughbred Great Dane puppies at 1525 Franklin Road Roanoke Va H 20 ut
5 shares capital stock in South West Virginia Net Company of Bluefield offered by Knley W. Nott Parkersburg WV. Also household and kitchen furniture from hotel liquidation including Altamont Hotel Good bargains for quick buyer. Contact 4 L Patton Altamont Hotel Good bar gains for quick buyer J L Patton
For Sale by Mureka Llardware Co and a private family board request near Presbyterian Church by A G Box 644 Bluefield. K 26 4
Notice to take depositions on June 26 1908 at 6 A M to 6 P M at John K Ritz law office Bluefield Mercer County West Virginia for Delia White plaintiff in chancery suit. If not completed the schedule continues daily at the same place and hours until finished. Also includes a timetable note for Deepwater Page and connections with railroads.
Scaled bids for complete grading and macadamizing of a 24.1 mile county road from Princeton Avenue eastern limits in Bluefield to the Stoney Ridge gap toward Princeton West Virginia. Bids opened June 1 1908 with a 100 dollar certified check and 25000 dollar bond guarantee. Committee chair W H Coffman and members Ft H Bailey and P J Kelley supervise proceedings.
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