Amputation of Mrs Hains Left Arm Performed in Bluefield
Reports say Mrs J P Hain underwent an above the elbow amputation at Bluefield sanitarium after a long struggle with arm infection. She recovered well, with Drs Jox and St Clair pleased with her condition. Also noted are typhoid illness in Ellen Powers and family moves to Tazewell County.
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J. P. Hain
Roanoke
Bluefield
Jox
St. Clair
Bluefield Sanitarium
Charles F. Fiteheinger
Hain
Ellen J. Powers
Vivian
Clay Street
H. W. Powers
Norfolk and Western
Republican Rally at Twin Branch Draws Large Crowd
A large enthusiastic crowd gathered at the Twin Branch school building Wednesday night to hear Judge Counts of Welch and Hon. Frank W. Stephens of Huntington discuss state and national issues. B Hampton Gray of Maher Coal and Coke Co. opened the meeting, introducing Counts who urged support for Jim Ingles and the Republican state ticket, then Stephens spoke for an hour and a half on state and national politics and the impact on voters heading to the polls in November.
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Twin Ranch
Judge Counts
Welch
Frank W. Stephens
Huntington
B. Hampton Gray
Maher Coal and Coke Co
Jim Flngles
Twin Branch
Giles-Tlow son takes job behind counter and outdoors
In a London Telegraph exchange a speaker asks about Giles-Tlow’s son advancing to a role partly behind the counter and partly outside. The other replies that the arrangement is working well and that the door slams as part of the scene.
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Giles—Tlow
Lannon
Giles
London Telegraph
Courage and Fear in the Surgeon’s Lancet
A reflective line notes that no subject terrifies more than a surgeon’s lancet even when wielded by a skilled professional. The remark underscores the universal dread associated with medical procedures and the vulnerability of patients.
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London
Real Estate Boom Spurs Jet Sale in Princeton
In a growing town real estate values rise as residents prepare for a Jet sale at Princeton scheduled for Thursday October 15. The event underscores shifting market dynamics and community investment opportunities through a timed auction.
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Princeton
Local residents and visitors travel through the city
A string of social notes records H Hardaway of Coreburn and H L Chamberlain of Huntington visiting the city. Judge Harold A Ritz returns after a Roanoke trip, with others visiting friends in Pocahontas Kimball and Bluefield. I W W Phettenlace heads to Johnson City to take a rail line post. Many locals and relatives travel to Roanoke Rome Atlanta and back home.
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Harold A. Ritz
Roanoke
Corks With Hidden Flaws Prompt Cork Industry Quest
A restaurant man explains how invisible worms in corks spoil wine flavor and urges invention of a perfect cork. He notes consumers expect quality and refunds for bad corks, and predicts big profits for a flawless solution. The snippet finishes with an ad for Cascasweet and cut glass sale by Kinzer, a local jeweler.
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New York Herald
West Virginia Seeks Ratification of Two Constitutional Amendments
The proclamation announces two proposed amendments to the West Virginia Constitution to appear on the ballot after the First Monday in November. The first, the Qualification Amendment, alters section four of article four regarding age, citizenship, and residency requirements for public office. The second, a change to section twenty-three of article eight, addresses how county commissioners are elected and their initial designation by lot.
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West Virginia
Wm. M. C. Dawson
County Court Amendment Proposed in State Ballot
The amendment outlines terms for commissioners with two, four, and six year terms elected every two years and limits from same district. It details district voting rules, annual president election, and four dollar daily pay, potentially raised by majority vote. Governor WM M O Daw son signs, with secretary Co Swisher dates and ballot print notes.
Sale of Valuable Coal Stock Sealed by Trustee Sale
Isaac T. Mann trustee will sell on October 21 1908 at 3 pm at the front door of Bank of Bramwell Bramwell Mercer county West Virginia the 4300 shares of Zenith Coal and Coke Company stock pledged to secure debts of Indian Ridge Coal and Coke Company The sale proceeds may be cash or on terms agreed by majority debt holders and owners.
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Graham Telephone Company
Graham
Virginia
FT Ne
W. H. Coffman
Bluefield
Mercer County
West Virginia
Isaac T. Mann
Bramwell
Bank of Bramwell
First National Bank of Bluefield
Bank of Graham
Indian Ridge Coal and Coke Company
Zentth
Coal and Coke Company
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Hogless
New York
Savannah
Atlanta
New Orleans
Chicago
Bluefield Brewing Go
Bluefield, W. VA
Tazewell
G. F. Doughery
Tazewell County
W. Stimson
Bland County
J. W. Patterson
J. W. Paterson
Davidson Street
Paterson
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Ht. Thompson
W. B. Paterson
S. FE. Paterson
Frank Smith
Helen Paterson
J. M. Paterson
Mr. Airy
N. C
J. A. Patterson
Criminal Court
Tony Brown
Mary Epperson
Dubling
Houchins
Knights Templar
Bluefield , Commandery
Masonic Hall
Knight Templar
J. B. Martin
Bluefield Avenue
Mercer Street
Martin
Wirt A. Freeh
Widemouth
Wirt
Samuel Walton
French
W. P. Hawley
St. Paul
United States
James H. Hampton
44Th Coast Artillery
Supreme Court
Norfolk
Boston Baking Co’s. .Bread
Vienna
Sublette & Barnes
the Daily
Newsboys
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Great Cave
Prise
Daily Telegraph Printing
PANY
Hon
Frank Stephens
H. Hardaway
Coreburn
H. L. Chamberlain
Huntington, Pa
G. C. Calloway
Pocahontas
Lurich
Rinda Argabright
Dockie Crow
G. H. Calloway
Kimball
South Bluefield
I. WW. Phettenlace
Johnson City
Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railway
J. D. Honaker, Jr
City
M. G. Witten
W. 8S. Ord
Maybeury
W. D. Ord
Landgraff
J. J. Tierney
Powhatan
Walter Perkins
Rome
Atlante
Kinzer
WM. M. O.dawson
Co. W. Swisher
Stockholders’ Meeting
L. Gillespie
Marion
Meadows
M. H. Weiler
Tenn
P. F. McDonald
O. J. Zimmerman
Dante
Big Sandy
W. Va
W.C. Baxter Co
Gelliea
P. O
City of
Kirst National Bank
BB. Baldwin
Pioneer
Sseneaie Ee
Bedford Street
Turk’s
Red Lot
Fourth Street
J. M. Bechels
A. J. Hearn
Telegraph Office
Msr. I. L. Graham
Rogers St
Cincinnati Tailoring Company
Mre. L. BP. Cogley
D. Tf
A.C. Care Telegraph
Mark Kincaid
Ferrell's
Whitefield City
Care Daily Telegraph
Felenmeier Brew
APE Prefect Beer
West Vrginia Brewing Company
W. E. Stewart
Keystone
W. C. Atwater & Co
Pocahontas Coal
Iso Raven
Howard White
Martinsville Brick
Portland Gement
Sandre Bordegmmeer
Gitizens Coal & Supply Co
Xiarg
Quees, Ser
Bluetieta
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