Legal Mix-Up in Van Arsdale Murder Case
The case of Russell Van Arsdale charged with murdering his uncle Robert Kelly has been certified from the county court to the circuit court on defense demand. Judge Smith ordered removal from the county docket under the old statute, which was repealed in 1899 1900, making the pleadin g improper.
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Newport News
Russell van Arsdale
Robert Kelly
Smith
Benjamin Lameth
Maurice
Guyandolie
Bluefield
Huntington Advertiser
Keller
H. A. Ritz
Z. W. Crockett
United States Court
Messrs. Kitz and Crockett
Scott Street
Squire Brown
Justice Dispensary
West Virginia
Circuit Court
Mercer
Nathan Sohn
Prudential Banking Land Trust Company
Blue«field
Mercer County
Prudential Banking & tTrust Company
Circuit Court of
W.B. Honaker
H. A. Rez
P. Q. Vlerk
Gilligan Case Faces Jurisdiction Crisis and Possible Outcomes
Judge Blackstone of the circuit court cannot legally try the Gilligan case, leaving the county court without jurisdiction. The legal profession wonders about future steps as Van Arsdale may gain freedom or face trial on a reduced charge.
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Gilligan
Early Patent Digestive Aid Sold at Drag Stores
A London man suffered from a stomach ailment until a noted early patent remedy, Dr Kine's No Life Pilla, was suggested as a cure. The ad claims the product strengthens the stomach aids digestion promotes assimilation and improves appetite. Priced at 2 shillings 6 pence with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Sold at drag stores.
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London
Dr Kine
Miss Mamie Crosoy to Wilkesboro visit and local notes
Personal items note Miss Mamie Crosoy leaving for Wilkesboro North Carolina to visit friends. Miss Hester Jesse, visiting in the city, returned home to Russell County. Miss Hattie Surface leaves for her home in Tazewell. Also mentioned are obituaries, real estate change, and local social notices plus a Methodist Sunday school basket picnic at Falls Mills with round trip 25 cents.
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Mamie Crosoy
Wilkesboro
N.C
Hester Jesse
Russell County
Hattie Surface
H. Babelton
Tazewell
Plug” Wilson
Lincoln County
M. W. Smith
H. B Shelton
Princeton Avenue
J. N. Echols
Grace Methodist Sunday School
Falls Mills
Love Among Savages Tales of Courtship Trials Across Cultures
The article surveys brutal courtship customs in diverse societies including upper Egypt Arabs where suitors endure a whipping, Madagascar Saka lava where spear tests decide acceptance, and the Dongolowee where rival lovers face knives on their thighs. It cites Major Mitchell on Darling River natives and notes the proverb None but the brave deserve the fair.
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Upper
Egypt
Madagascar
Major Mitchell
Australia
Darling
Chambers’ Journal
Young Man Aims for Acting Career
In a light exchange, Mr Straitlace notes a youth who calls on his daughter plans to act. She confirms the ambition and adds a witty twist suggesting he should consider disappearing before the footlights.
The Way to Win a Woman by Dr Popper Quotation
A dated quotation outlines courtship advice attributing four key desires to a woman: being well treated, occasionally petted, admired, and never contradicted. The excerpt presents a gendered perspective from Dr Popper.
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Dr. Popper
Stomach and Liver Tablets Said to Cure Headache
A claim that Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets relieve headaches by correcting stomach disorders and bowel constipation. Sold by H. N. White.
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Chamberlain
H. N. White
Pearson Johnston wedding surprise for popular pair
Yesterday morning at Judge David E Johnston's residence Virgie Johnston married Walter K Pearson with Rev P A Anthony officiating. The couple, considered progressive and popular, plan a trip starting on No 4 to Montgomery White Sulphur Springs then to New York and Boston before returning home.
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David E. Johnston
Virgie Johnston
Walter K. Pearson
P. A. Anthony
The
Baptist Church
Montgomery White Sulphur Springs
New York
Boston
College Chartered Bluefield Normal and Business Institute
The Bluefield Normal and Business Institute, a new college in the city, has been chartered by the secretary of state to conduct a school of learning with capital of 10000 dollars and 300 paid in. Corporators include W. H. Cunningham, HL CG Jones, N Seiden, I. B. Sameth, A. H. dand and others. The school will be organized for student matriculation at the next school season's start.
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Bluefield Normal and Business Institute
W. H. Cunningham
HL. CG. Jones
N.seiden
I. B. Sameth
A. H. Dand
Princeton Incorporates To Bar Saloon Licenses
Princeton is now incorporated and the officers include Mayor Bo Martin and Recorder A W Reynolds among others. The move aims to prevent the county court from granting saloon licenses in the town.
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Princeton
Bo Martin
A. W. Reynolds
J. L. Barham
C. B. McNutt
J. A Douglass
J. W. Hale
W. W. Stralsy, Jr
H. A. Carden
Robert McClaugherty
Trials of a Bachelor Reach Bristol by New Route
Last Saturday Walter Clark went to Bristol to visit Parson Burroughs but could not find the way and returned to Bluefield. Yesterday morning he departed again, this time with a woman, by a new route toward unknown parts. Will he reach Bristol or go back alone?
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Walter Clark
Bristol
Parson Burroughs
Bluefield
Handling Big Serpents From a Boarding House Bed
A Philadelphia Record note describes snake handling tips, including touch technique to avoid coiling and the dangers of bites. It recounts buyers for zoos and pets, and a university student who kept pine snakes in a boarding house bedroom where the snakes escaped. Best known to medical science Hoster’s beer.
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Philadelphia
Hoster
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the Miller Supply Co
Huntington, W. Va
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W. Va
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Nash Building
Bland Street
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Roanoke
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Gvernor
Virginia
Savages
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Mr. Pearson
Binefield
College Chartered
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Oppo
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Russell St
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Panera
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Paullmap
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Ohio
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