Odd Fellows Encampment Officers Elected At Summit City
C L Simpson of Huntington grand scribe Lee Reinheimer of Fairmont grand treasurer and J F Wagner of Clarksburg grand junior warden were elected or reelected. Treasurers report shows assets of 33729.43 with 4585.94 used for relief work. Bluefield residents and local lodges praised for hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Simpson
Huntington
Lee Reinheimer
Fairmont
J. F. Wagner
Clarksburg
Simpson
Reinheimer
Odd Fellows
Bluefield
Uniform Rank meeting reports prosperous year
Patriarchs Militant Uniform Rank held a meeting last night at 8 oclock in the lodge room with O J Fleming department commander presiding. Officers reported substantial business conducted and a prosperous year for the Odd Fellows department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Fleming
Wilson Milk Ad Promotes Quality and Consistency
A short advertisement touts Wilson Milk as a quality brand with the same quantity and price as competitors. It urges readers to mind their business and claims Dr. King's New Life Pills prevent biliousness malaria and jaundice, priced at 25 cents at drug stores.
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Wilson
Dr. King
Norfolk and Western Month Coal Shipments Rise
The October 1908 official statement shows total coal shipped by Norfolk and Western and its coal fields at 946,886 tons with a regional total of 1,096,604 tons, up from September’s 1,014,025 tons. August and July figures were 1,157,170 and 1,100,015 tons respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial and Company
Norfolk and Western Railway
Y. Pocahontas
Tug River
Thacker
Renova
Clinch Valley Field
White to Retire from State Commissioner Post
It is reported that Albert B. White will retire from the office of state commissioner. The position will be temporarily filled by T. E. Townsend, currently chief clerk and attorney to the tax commissioner. No decision on permanent appointment or whether Governor Glasscock will make the final pick is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert B. White
T. E. Townsend
Glasscock
Kodol advertised to cure stomach troubles by Pedigo and Kinzer
A vivid 1900s style ad promotes Kodol as a cure for dyspepsia indigestion sour stomach and other stomach troubles. The message urges readers to try it today under a guarantee and notes it is sold by all druggists.
National Municipal League and Civic Association Open Joint Session
Pittsburg November 17 more than two thousand delegates attend the annual joint session of the National Municipal League and the American Civic Association. Attorney General Bonaparte presided and delivered the opening address. Speakers include Secretary Root on Niagara Falls preservation and Gifford Pinchot on American forest conservation.
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Pittsburg
National Municipal League
American Civic Association
Charles J. Bonaparte
National Munnicipal League
J. Horace McFarland
Harrisburg
Root
Niagara Malls
Gifford Pinechot
Nited States Forest Service
Notable Speakers Named From Three State Commissions
The list includes Chairman Mey ers of the Wisconsin commission Thos M Osborne of the New York commission and Joseph B Eastman of the Boston commission as speakers.
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Meyers
Wisconsin Commission
Thos. M. Osborne
New York Commission
Joseph B. Eastman
Boston Commission
Governor Higgins Marries Ellen Maguire in Pawtucket
Governor James H. Higgins wed Ellen F. Maguire at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pawtucket RI in a small ceremony attended by close relatives and friends. Reverend Dennis M. Lowney conducted the service. A reception followed at the bride's parents home on Spring Street.
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Pawtucket
R. I
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
James H. Higgins
Ellen F. Maguire
John T. Maguire
Dennis M. Lowney
Humane Societies At National Conference In New Orleans
The thirty second annual meeting of the American Humane Association opens in New Orleans with representatives from humane societies across the country attending. The three day session features an excellent program and speakers of national prominence in humanitarian work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
American Humane Association
Humane Societies
Record attempt ends in fatality at fair grounds track
Stricker was killed while trying to break the 24 hour automobile record at the fair grounds track in Birmingham Alabama. The Navy officer had sought to lower the existing time in a bid that ended in tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Navy
Liile Stricker
Fair Grounds
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Vibion
C. F
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Youman’s
Manhattan
Arrow Brand
Auerbach
Banister
Crosset Shoes
Barry
K. P
Dr. Wright’s
EE. S. Pedigo
Princeton Avenue
West Virginia
United States Coal & Coke CO
Gary, McDowell County
W. Va
Mercer Co
Bluefield Brewing Co
Bluefield, W. Va
Throng Summit City
Grand Lodge
Stuart Street
Norfolk and Western
Townsend
Madras
McGeorge
Scotland
Lisle
Metropolitan Men’s Furnishing CO
Elks’ Building
Bland Street
Ite
Altamont
Altamont Hotel
Patriarchs
Rebeckahs
Jno
A. Hock
Septimus Hall
John Beckley
J. Morris Chapman
Elkins
Gretling
D. P. Kessler
Cowen
Bis City
Kessler
The
EO. O. F, Lk. S. Pedigo
Kinzer
National Municips League
American Civil Association
Rhode Island
M. G. Whitlow Hdw. Co
Samuel Turk
West Va
Mallory
Schloss
Shumate Clothing Co
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