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Gallery: Huntington newspapers in the 1800s

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This style of steamboat was used in the latter 1850s. It is likely the type of boat that O.G. Chase arrived on, prior to starting Huntington's first newspaper called The Independent.

January 05, 2009 @ 10:31 AM

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On Sunday, Jan. 17, 1909, the first edition of The Herald-Dispatch hit the streets in Huntington, and we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of that event in 2009.

Check out our 100 Years site at http://www.herald-dispatch.com/specialsections/100years, and be sure to pick up a copy of our 100th Anniversary Commemorative Edition on Saturday, Jan. 17.

 

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This style of steamboat was used in the latter 1850s. It is likely the type of boat that O.G. Chase arrived on, prior to starting Huntington's first newspaper called The Independent.

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This is a photo of Feb. 25, 1875, edition of The Democratic Banner.

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This photo from the late 1880s shows the weekly Advertiser staff. This building was located on the 800 block of 3rd Avenue.

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In the heat of 1890s political rivalry, the Republican Party launch a rival daily, The Huntington Herald, located on 4th Avenue in the Prindle Building. Shortly thereafter, it is sold to Ironton law firm, Davis and Ross.

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The Huntington Advertiser staff of the early 1890s in front of the newspaper building when it was located in the 400 block of 9th Street.

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In 1893, a prominent printer, Col. Joseph Harvey Long, arrives in Huntington with the sole intention of purchasing The Huntington Herald. With $100 down and a balance of $1,700, he accomplishes his goal.

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About 1890: The first daily newspaper in Huntington was started by J.R. Dudley of Charleston in 1887. This is a photo of the Daily Times staff in front of the office at 217 10th St.

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The Daily Advertiser, Sept. 2, 1889