Life Extension Claims From Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey
An article touts a century and a half lifespan supported by animal longevity comparisons and Darwin debates. It promotes Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a pure stimulant and tonic that strengthens nerves and muscles, aids digestion, boosts circulation, and supposedly adds decades of life while preventing disease and supporting general health.
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Duffy Pure
Rochester
New York
Duffy
New York State
Big Lot Sale at Princeton
A large auction event is scheduled at Princeton on Thursday October 15 1908. The sale promises a broad assortment of items with eager bidders expected to attend.
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Princeton
Bargain Counter Sale Announced in October
On Mondays and Thursdays in October a bargain counter sale offers items priced at 10¢ and 20¢. The list promises a full variety of discounted goods for shoppers seeking low prices.
Coke Production in West Virginia in 1907
US Geological Survey reports 4,112,890 tons of coke produced in West Virginia in 1907 across fields including Flat Top Kanawha and New River. The state had 142 establishments with 19,688 ovens in use and 459 under construction, producing coke worth $9,717,130 from 6,536,795 tons of coal.
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United States Geological Survey
West Virginia
Flat Top
Kanawha
New River
Upper Monongahela
Upper Potomac
Tygarts Valley
Schoew and Kahle Outed by Court
The Supreme Court ruled against Karl Schoew and Jas S Kahle in their bid to join the city council. The decision leaves their seats vacant, with potential filling by council or continuation until the spring election.
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Karl Schoew
Jas. S. Kahle
Schoew
Kahle
Messrs Schoen and
Supreme Court
Registrars Busy Saturday Across City Wards
Registrars will sit on Saturday October 10 at seven locations across the city. Ward 1 at Heterington Paint and Harness Shop Bluefield Ave Ward 2 at Flat Top Furniture Co Ward 3 at Council Chamber City Hall Ward 4 at Williams residence Scott Street Ward 5 at Auditor's Office City Ward 6 at East End Merchandise Store Ward 7 at Linkenhaker residence Barger Street Ward 8 at Pat Harmon's Store Beasley Street.
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Heterington Paint and Harness Shop
Bluefield Ave
Flat Top Furniture Co
Council
City Hall
Williams
Scott Street
Auditor’s
East End Merchandise
Linkenhaker
Barger Street
Pat Harmon
Beasley Street
Abbott Murder Conviction Upheld by West Virginia Supreme Court
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirms the McDowell County jury verdict convicting John Abbott of first degree murder in the killing of Henry Pegam. Judge H C McWhorter writes the opinion and rejects assigned error, noting no new principle required review.
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H. C. McWhorter
Supreme Court of Appeals
State of
West Virginia
John Abbott
McDowell County
Abbott
McDowell
Henry Pegram
Supreme Court
McDowell Court
Hhigher Court
Vinol praised by doctors as best liver oil medicine
Doctor J. B. Ennis endorses Vinol as the most valuable cod liver oil preparation for coughs, bronchial issues, and lung healing. He cites success with indigestion, anaemia, and aged patients, promising a money back guarantee if no benefit. Goody Koontz Drug Co., Bluefield, West Virginia, distributes Vinol.
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J. BE. Ennis
Vinci
Goodykoontg Drug Co
Bluefield
W. Va
Miss Simpson Weds Greek Restaurateur in Secret Ceremony
Miss Creola Simpson daughter of Rev J B Simpson married Charles Poulas proprietor of Roanoke Lynch in Bristol nearly two weeks ago. The ceremony was performed by Parson Burroughs with details kept private until confirmed by a relative. Poulas denied the marriage to a Telegraph reporter but friends circulated the rumor.
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Bluefield
Creola Simpson
J. B. Simpson
Charles Poulas
Roanoke Lynch
Person Burroughs
Bristol
Daily Telegraph
M. L. Postlethwaite
Miss Simpson
Poulas
North Carolina
Mound Day Program Set by State Superintendent
T C Miller announces a November 5 Mound Day observance in public schools with singing, a speech on The Mound Guilders, student papers on the day, mound description and historic sketch. Students will raise a $25,000 fund to purchase the mound, deposited to the State Treasurer and reported to Charleston.
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T. Cc. Miller
Mound Guilders
Newton Olgin
Department of Schools
Charleston
Marriage of Pearl Gordon Stockton and Joseph E. Wolfe in Gary
Miss Pearl Gordon Stockton and the Rev Joseph E Wolfe of Gary West Virginia were married by the Rev Joshua Stansfield at the Stockton home on East Ohio Street. The ceremony featured palms and ferns, music by Paul Stockton, and a ring bearer in a calla lily. The couple plan a Chicago wedding journey and later residence south. Attending were Mr and Mrs J T Barnes and Mr and Mrs G O Barnes of Seymour Indiana.
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Indianapolis Star
Pearl Gordon Stockton
Joseph E. Wolfe
Gary
W. Va
Joshua Stansfield
Meridian Street
M. Kk
J. W. Stockton
East Ohio Street
Paul Stockton
Helen Barnes
Wolfe
Yesterly
Chicago
J. T. Barnes
S. A. Barnes
G. O. Barnes
Seymour, Ind
Voter Registration Revision Notice for Beaver Pond Fifth Precinct
Notice to voters announces that J T Akbra Mercer County registrar will convene at Bluefield City Hall on October 10 1908 to revise and correct the registration books for Beaver Pond District fifth precinct as provided by law.
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Beaver Pond
Mercer County
Bluefield
J. T. Akbra
Best Grocers Sell Sauer’s Pure Flavoring Extracts
Local grocers advertise Sauer’s pure flavoring extracts with strong pricing at 10 cents and 25 cents per bottle. The copy emphasizes quality and value, urging shoppers to buy at favorite stores.
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Ferrell Mercantile
Princeton Avenue
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The
Hawley Merchandise Co
Invest In
Princeton Real Estate Agency
Estar Agency
Perrier
Bowling and Brown
Tually
Kash-Wa
Steptoe
seTe
Glark & Go’s
Virginia
Ring, Pinder Haddocks
Clark & CO
J. E. Ennis
Atlanta, Ga
C. Miller
DeWitt
Gary Proto
J. E. Wolfe
Indiaapolis
Bluefield Brewing Co
Bluefield, W. VA
Brooklyn
Danderine
Owiion Danderine Co
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