Advance public notice of state officers and officials
The Daily Telegraph lists state and county officers including President Taft and Vice President Sherman, Governor Glasscock, Secretary of State Reed, Auditor Durst, Treasurer Long, Attorney General Conley, State Superintendent Shawkey, and congressional and judicial leaders. Also named are local officials: Sheriff Ellison, House members Hawley and Lilly, and other county officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Taft
James S. Sherman
Wm. B. Glasscock
Stuart I. Reed
J. S. Durst
E. L. Long
W. G. Conley
M. P. Shawkey
Congress
Jas. A. Hughes
Court of Appeals
Iira
K. J. Ellison
House of Delegates
W. P. Hawley
R. C. Lilly
A. M. Sutton
W. B. Honaker
KE. L. Bowman
Davis Thorn
Geo. P. Hylton
Forest Walker
E. P. Godbey
J. L. Kersey
Board of Education
G. A. Shirey
W. H. Pennington
F. C. Haley
The Principal Issues in West Virginia Campaign
The campaign narrows to two topics tax reform laws and liquor policy. Louise Bennett attacks the Dawson tax laws while silent on liquor, reflecting her party’s platform ambiguity. The Republican platform states a clear, forceful stance on liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Louise Bennett
Republican Party
The War against the Gold Standard Exposed
The article recalls William Jennings Bryan’s 1896 pledge to exterminate the gold standard and notes his campaign to wage war on gold bugs. It references Major Samuel Walton, the Gold Democrats’ legislator candidate, and critiques the ongoing battle against currency stability as a declared fight to a finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam'l Walton
William Jennings Bryan
Albany
N. Y
Democratic Party
America
Walton
Bennett And Tax Reform In West Virginia Speech
Louis Bennett argues the new tax laws prove their efficiency and fairness. The system widened tax base, reduced burdens, and stood against repeal. Railroads’ valuation jump highlights gains. Glasscock supports reform and aims to improve it where needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Republican Party
W. EF. Glasscock
Fairmont
Glasscock
West Virginia
Why Hon William Glasscock Should Be Governor
Republican papers publish a symposium praising William K. Glasscock for West Virginia governor. Prominent party members and business leaders across counties express loyalty and call for party unity, noting his integrity, ability, and readiness to govern for all people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Ek. Glasscock
Glasscock
Arnold C. Scherr
Wm. E. Glasscock
West Virginia
A. C. Scherr
Wholesome Bread Claims Clean Flour Standard
An advertising note asserts Flour as wholesome only if the flour itself is absolutely clean. It argues William Tell Flour is the absolutely clean flour, claiming tests would find no impurities in the bag under microscope or chemical analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Not under dictation or control of any one but himself
The letter asserts his independence and declares he will be triumphantly elected. Signed by ROMEO H. FABER from Harrisville West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romeo H. Faber
Harrisville
W. Va
Masonic and Knights of Pythias Meetings Listed
Bluefi'd Lodge No 250 meets Tuesdays at 8 p m in Rea Men's Hall. Bluefield Lodge No 85 holds stated communications 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Masonic Hall Lazarus Building Princeton Ave Bluefield. Bluefield Lodge No 153 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at 8 p m in Castle Hall Old Masonic Hall All visiting Knights invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefi’d
Rea
Bluefield Lodge
A.F &A
Masonic Hall
Lazarus B
Princeton Ave
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Old Masonic Hall
Duffy Pure Malt Whiskey Promises Youthful Vitality
An old reader extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as curing heart trouble and nervous prostration after years of use with claimed revitalization. The letter quotes a Beaverton veteran near 82, praising the tonic and urging insistence on the genuine product while warning of imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Hollinger
Beaverton, Mich
Duffy
Beaverton
Mich
Duffy Malt Whiskey Company
Rochester
New York
J. &. Corvin
Blupfield
Sale of Zenith Coal and Coke stock by trustee
Trustee Isaac T. Mann announces a public auction of 3200 shares of Zenith Coal and Coke Company stock at the Bank of Bramwell on Wednesday October 21 1908 at 8 PM. Sale is cash or on majority holders terms as determined that day. all to satisfy notes and sums due under a February 16 1907 contract among W H Coffman banks and Indian Ridge Coal and Coke Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Coffman
Bluefield
Mercer County
West Virginia
Isaac T. Mann
Cramwell
Bank of Kramwell
Bramwell
A& Corporation
First National Bank of Bluefield
Bank of Graham, Gra
Zenith Coal and Coke Company
Indian Ridge Coal and Coke Company
Train Schedule Notices for Clinch Valley Line and Midwest Routes
Rail schedule notice lists departures from Bluefield and Roanoke area stations including Pullman Sleeper and Cafe Dining Car services to Columbus Cincinnati and various Clinch Valley divisions. Provides times for leaves to Tazewell Norton Welch Williamson and intermediate stations with inbound arrivals and ticket information from Norfolk and Western Railway agent W. B. Bevill Roanoke Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Norfolk
Shenandoah
Pullman
New York
Hagertown
Richmond
Lynchburg
Shenandoah Valley
Philadelphia
Gary
Pullman Sleeper
Bluefield
Kenova
Columbus
Cincinnati
Tazewell
Norton
Clinch Valley
Norwa
Clinch Valley Division
Welch
Williamson
Norfolk and Westerla Railway
W. B. Bevill
Virginia
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge in West Virginia Court
Mary E. Dickerson of Keystone McDowell County West Virginia petitions the Southern District of West Virginia court for a full discharge from all debts provable against her estate under bankruptcy acts. She states adjudication occurred March 12 and she surrendered property and complied with all acts and orders. prayer for discharge except debts legally excepted. Dated October 8, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
West Virginia
Mary E. Dickereon
Benjamin F. Keller
Mary E. Dickerson
Keystone
McDowell
Acts of Congress
Hearing Ordered In West Virginia Petition Case
On October 8 1908 the court ordered a hearing for November 14 1908 in Bluefield to consider the petition. Known creditors and interested parties must appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted. Clerks will mail copies of the petition and order to all creditors at their residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
West Virginia
Southern District of
Bluefield
Benjamin F. Keller
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Hugh Ike Shott
Daily Telegraph Printing Co
Bland Street
Associated Press
WM. EF. Glasscock
Princeton
H. T. Lovett
Coopers
Camp Creek
Dunn
Graham
Oakvale
Willowton
Hon
H. D. Rummel
The
Daily Telegraph
Bennett and Tax Reform
Louis Bennett
Laws
Lincoln Republican
William K. Glasscock
Ansted & Burk Company
S Mills
Springfield
Ohio
William Tell
Secret Society News
Intermont Electric Company General Contractors and Supplies
Bluefield, W.va
Mas, Lettie Goodwyn
Albert
Princeton Avenue
Thomas E. Peery
M. D
N. & W. Ballway
NEW Altamont Hotel
J. M. Warren
Prop
NAW Hitl
Typewriter Exchange
A. A. Wygal
Mar
State Bank Building
Edwin M. Keatley
E. L. Bowman
United States
Gurvey
Pocahontas
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
United States Navy
Castner, Curran & Bullitt
Congress Street
Ihe
Meeve Building
J. L. Horton
Gost
J.L. Horton
Blana St
Cincinnati Dental CO
Cincinnati Dentists
DR. Compton
Kelly & Moyers
M. Smith Insurance Agency
L. G. Toney
Edward Cooper
H. C. Donaldson
Sec
8. M Smith
S. M. Smith Insurance Agency
Kelly & Moyer Bd’g
Lazarus Club
L. Lazarus & Co
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
WM. McCarthy
Eng’r & Sup. CO
G. Betelle
Cashier
Ty and
Treas
TOD Insurance
Aqgigy
General Insurance
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