Dissolution of Racist Extremist Group Featured in The Traitor
The finale of the racist extremist organization in The Traitor is highlighted as a key element of the play, with spurious groups forming after Reconstruction. Elks Opera House hosts the show tomorrow night with Wonderland matinee for ladies and children. Poloff sisters perform a change act while Harry and Ruth Orville present a Marionette act. Tickets for ladies and children are five cents. Norman K Hackett stars in Jules Murrys production of classmates Bluefielders on October 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ku Klux Klan
South
Elks Opera House
Wonderland
Poloff Sisters
Harry
Ruth Orville
Norman K. Hackett
Jules Murry
Best Catarrh Doctors Hyomei Inhaler Cures Many Sufferers
This ad touts Hyomei as an effective self care remedy for catarrh bronchitis asthma hay fever coughs and colds. It promises quick relief and antiseptic action by inhalation with a complete outfit selling for one dollar. It cites a testimonial from E S Parrett of Jeffersonville Ohio and notes The White Pharmacy sells Hyomei with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.S. Parrett
Jeffersonville
October sale notes for fol 20c and 10c department
A brief sale notice indicates a sale of fol 20c items during October and directs readers to the 10c department for details and visits. The fragmentary text suggests a shop or catalog context with pricing references and visitor guidance.
New Stevenson Trial Ordered After Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court reverses a lower court decision and orders a new trial for Frank Stevenson for the 1906 ambush killing of Mose Blagman. The case centers on a prior guilty plea and the conduct of the special judge during sentencing.
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Daily Telegraph
Frank Stevenson
Frank Maynard
Criminal Court
Mercer County
Supreme Court of Appeals
Mose Blagman
Supreme Court
Miller
Stevenson
Maynard
John M. McGrath
Blagman
McGrath
Reserve Reservoir and Dam at Falls Mills
The Norfolk and Western plans to let contract for a dam and reserve reservoir near Falls Mills with an estimated cost of 18 000 dollars. The reservoir will sit in the gap above Falls Mills on land once bought for 25 000 dollars and will serve as emergency supply if Blue Stone Junction’s water fails. Contractors were at Falls Mills yesterday to estimate bids. start date unknown. For sale closes Saturday night. Hawley Merchandise Co. 10 9 31. Use Sauer’s Pure Concentrated Extract of Lemon and Vanilla. largest selling brand. Big Lot Sale at Princeton October 16, 1908.
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Norfolk and Western
Falls Mills
Bluestone Junction
United States
Where Registrars Sit For Voter Registration On October 10
The new registration law requires the registrar to sit one day on October 10 at a designated place in each precinct to amend and correct voter lists. Voters must register with their official registrar by the 10th or face issues. affidavits cannot be used on election day. Registrars will sit at listed locations in each ward including Heatherington Paint and Harness Shop, Flat Top Furniture Co, Council Chamber City Hall, Williams residence, Auditor's Office, East End Merchandise Store, Linkenhaker residence, and Pat Harmon's Store.
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Hetherington Paint and Harness Shop
Bluefield Ave
Flat Top Furniture Co
Council
City Hall
Williams
Scott Street
City Hell
East End Merchandise
Linkenhaker
Barger Street
Pat Harmon
Beasley Street
New Altamont Hotel Contest Allocates Dolls by Vote
The New Altamont Hotel Cigar and News Stand launches a voting contest from Saturday October 10 to Christmas Eve. Two large dolls are up for grabs, with the top voter choosing first. Only Bluefield children under ten are eligible. Dolls on display at the news stand.
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Altamont Hotel
Bluefield
Croom Hotel Vaughn Proprietor Credits New Discovery
Mrs. Ada L. Croom reports a severe cough and suspected consumption. After a friend’s recommendation she used Dr King’s New Discovery and three bottles cured her. The remedy is widely famed for lung and throat relief and sold in drug stores for 50 cents and 1 dollar with a free trial bottle.
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Ada L. Croom
Croom Hotel
Vaughn
Miss
Dr. King
Cleaning and pressing service seeks clothes in trade
A notice from J. B. Williams offers cleaning and pressing services in their fifth year of operation. They will trade worn clothes hats shoes and other items in return, thanking patrons for past favors and providing phone number 232 and Higginbotham avenue.
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J. B. Williams
Higginbotham Ave
New Life Pills Beat Health Woes, Guilford Family Says
A Guilford Maine family reports three years of good health after using Dr King s New Life Pills. The product cleanses and tones the system gently and is available for 25 cents at all drug stores.
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Dr. King
L. A. Bartlet
Guilford
Maine
Young Lady Shot by Drunken Hoodlums Near Oakdale
A fatal shooting occurred near Oakdale at Mud Ports school house after a literary society meeting. Miss Julia Whitaker was wounded twice while her brother was knocked down as seven men from Narrows are sought by deputies for arrest or requisition. Local authorities pursue Ed Broyles Charles Thompson and another suspect.
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Oakdale
Julia Whitaker
J. Harve Whitaker
Hoodlins
Young Whittaker
Virginia
Bob Miller
Ed. Broyles
Charles Thompson
Notice To Voters in Beaver Pond District Bluefield
Registrar J. T. Akers will sit at the city auditor's office in Bluefield on October 10 1908 to revise and correct the registration books of the precinct as provided by law.
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Beaver Pond
Merce County
Bluefield
J. T. Akers
Electric Bitters Transform Civil War Vet’s Health
Fayette veteran David Parker recalls losing a foot at Gettysburg and credits Electric Bitters with curing his stomach troubles and providing lasting strength. He reports spending much on doctors without relief before using the tonic, now regarded as essential. Available at drug stores for 50 cents.
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David Parker
Fayette, N
Gettysburg
Farmer Endorses Arnica Salve in Georgia Ad
W. A. Floyd of Rural Route 2 Em pire Georgia praises Busklen’s Arnica Salve for curing two severe sores on his hand and leg. He calls it priceless and would mortgage the farm to obtain it. Price listed as 25 cents at all drug stores.
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Empire
W. A. Floyd
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Edison
Shepherd’s
Vicuyna
Melton
Ladies’ Home Journal
Ferrell Mercantile
Princeton Avenue
West Va
Hawley Merchandise Co
Princeton Real Estate Agency
THE
Star Agency
Thornton, Bowling and Brown
Princeton
W. VA
Hackett
DeWitt
Tually
Steptoe
Clark & Co’s
Finder Haddocks
Clark & CO
Sauer
Richimond
Altamont
B. M. Cohen
Onpoale Pesenger
Allen
Alen & Olmsied
le Key Hex
Intermont Electric Company General Contractors and Supplies
Normal and Business College
Iuefield
Busy Bee
Princeton Ave
Bluefield’s
Bluefield, W. Va
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