West Virginia Governor Announces November Amendments
Governor Dawson proclaims two constitutional amendments to be voted on at the November general election. The first, the Qualification Amendment, alters section four of article four on age and residency requirements for state offices. The second, the County Court Amendment, revises section twenty-three of article eight detailing county commissioners terms, district rules, and compensation.
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Wm. M. O. Dawson
West Virginia
WM. M. O.dawson
C. W. Swisher
El Perfectus Mineral Water and Talcum Powder Ad Notes
An 1961 notice lists El Perfectus Mineral Water on sale at all cases. A 1941 entry announces Riveris Talcum powder available via Hast End Pharmacy. Also advertised are DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills sold by W. H. Coffman Coke Co. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is described as nonconstipating and soothing, sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
Kennedy
Lemon and Vanilla Extract Tops American Market
Sauer's Pure Concentrated Extract of Lemon and Vanilla touted as the largest selling brand in the United States supported by ten American and European medals and a Daily Telegraph subscription offer.
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United States
Speakers to Address Bluefield Citizens Monday Night
Hon. James A. Hughes Hon. W. H. Fairless and Hon. J. B. Morrison will speak in Bluefield Monday at 8 PM. Roanoke-bound crowds attend county fair. A Bluefield charter issued for Union Park with $50 000 cap stock. Police seek H T Williams captured in Roanoke after passing four worthless checks. Jesse L Lasky vaudeville act features a George Spink song making hit in The New York World.
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James A. Hughes
Congress
W. H. Fairless
Portsmouth
J. B. Morrison
Bluefield
Secretary of State
Union Park
John Walters
A. H. Land
Bernard McClaugherty
G. M. Barger
Effie Loudermilk
Roanoke
H. T. Williams
Williams
Theodore Alvord Praises Glasscock as Governor Candidate
Theodore Alvord of Parkersburg state superintendent for the Anti-Saloon League spoke highly of W. E. Glasscock after the Republican state committee named him as a compromise candidate for governor. Alvord said he has known Glasscock for years and considers him a very good man.
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Alvord
Anti- Saloon League
Anti-Saloon League
Glasscock
West Virginia
Princeton
Theodore Alvord
Parkersburg
Daily Telegraph
Republican State Committee
W. E. Glasscock
Health Board to Discuss Forcing Water Company Clean Up
Bluefield health board meets tonight to consider enforcing its order on Water Works and Improvement Company sheds and premises along Ada watershed. City Attorney D E French notes improvements and plans to compel compliance to ensure a first class water supply.
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Board of Health
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
D. E. French
Bluefield
Bailey
Ada
French
Water Company
Man Confesses to Slashing Moyers Horse in Bluefield
Chief of Police Newkirk reports John Clayburn, a colored man, confessed to slashing J H Moyers horse at Stowers and Woolwine stable, claiming it was accidental after initial denial. The spree included multiple livestock slashes around town, heightening fear among owners.
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Newkirk
John Clayburn
Clayburn
J. H. Moyers
Stowers & Woolwine
Mr. Moyer
Hawley
Higginbotham Avenue
Bluuefield Furniture Company
Bluefield Telephone Company
B. H. Cooper
Shumate Clothing Co Opens New York Style Show for Men
The Shumate Clothing Co presents a New York Style Show for men and young men featuring the latest fashions. Alfred Benjamin & Co. provides garments, famed for creating real New York style, with Shumate showcasing their top productions for the exhibit.
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New York
Ba NG Gee Kei Lata
Shumate Clothing CO
Alfred Benjamin & CO
Benjamin
Cor
Public auction sale of Bluefield land in Mercer County West Virginia
Special commissioner Harold A. Ritz will sell at public auction on October 24 1908 at ten o clock in the forenoon the north side of Stony Ridge near Bluefield Mercer County West Virginia the tract containing 3.4 acres bounded by Austin Vaughan Hawley and McGuire with cash on day of sale. The sale is part of the chancery decree in Joseph L Corvin against Esther J McGuire et al. and the clerk I W B Honaker certifies bond and security have been provided.
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Circuit Court of
Mercer County
Joseph L. Corvin
Esther J. McGuire
Harrd A. Ritz
Bluefield
West Virginia
Mercer
Towit
Stony Ridge
Margaret L. Austin
R. L. Lawson
Arminta Vaughan
B. P. McGuire
W. P. Hawley
Harold A. Ritz
State of
Mercer Town
I. W. B. Honaker
Circuit Court
J. McGuire
W. B. Honaker
They Take The Kinks Out The Daily Telegraph Ad
An advertisement touts Dr. King s New Life Pills with claims of easing stomach liver and bowel kinks. N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont endorses the product saying it works with no fuss. Guaranteed satisfactory at all drug stores for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
N. H. Brown
Pittsfield
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