Three Thousand See Grim Hanging at Wise County
George Robinson murdered Tom Bates at Tom's Creek and was hanged at Wise. The crowd of about 3,000 watched as the rope broke on the first drop and death followed by strangulation on the second. Robinson admitted the Bates murder and his brother in law killing, claiming liquor drove him to crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Robinson
Tom Bates
Tom's Creek
Wise
Foy
Robinson
Bates
Baldwin Promises City Property Bargains Next Week
Real estate agent D. B. Baldwin urges readers to check Baldwin's column for upcoming bargains in city property. He notes last week's buyers benefited and mentions two frame store houses still for sale by non resident owners on very favorable terms. Phone 142. 108 Summers Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
D. B. Baldwin
Pioneer Real Estate
Summers Street
Miller Supply Co invites bids for Bluefield avenue warehouse
Miller Supply Co opens bidding for a warehouse project on Bluefield Avenue. Plans and specifications are available for viewing at their office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Supply Co
Bluefield Avenue
Oil Field Gusher Delights Barboursville Investors
August 2, 1902 dispatch from Barboursville notes a gusher on the Payne farm in Jones sand with no water at its center, praised as the best in the field aside from Richlands Oil Company's gusher. E. Bond and H. C. Jones report and urge potential investors to await a letter before selling stock. The gusher sits on the Barboursville and Cumberland Valley Gas and Oil Company property, delighting local stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barboursvile
E. Bond
H. C. Jones
Bluefield
W. Va
Payne Farm
Jones Sand
Richlands Oil Company
E. T. Oliver
Barboursville and
Cumberland Valley Gas and Oil Company
Richland oil wells report from Barboursville area
Special to the Telegraph notes Standard Development Company in Cincinnati completed its third well on Richland at 180 feet and expects good production. No. 2 well yields 250 barrels daily. Tye Bend Oil tested a strong well on Efferson lease at 730 feet. Upcoming: Interstate Petroleum No. 3 Gibson lease Barboursville Cumberland Valley No. 2 Payne lease Atlantic and Pacific No. 2 Ellen Jones lease slated for this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Barberrsville
Standard Development Company
Cincinnati
Richland
Tye Bend Oil Company
Efferson
Interstate Petroleum
Gibson
Barboursville
Cumberland Valley
Payne
Atlantic and Pacific
Ellen Jones
May Yohe Disappears While Waiting for Strong
May Yohe while staying at the Hotel Savoy under the alias Lady Frances Hope vanished this afternoon in London. She had been awaiting forgiveness from Putnam Bradley Strong and is believed to have gone to keep a tryst with him. Earlier she spoke with newspaper men, alternating between berating Strong for taking her jewels and expressing longing for him.
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London
Yohe
Hotel Savoy
Frances Hope
Putnam Bradley Strong
Strong
Plot to Dynamite Strikers in Charleston West Virginia
President John Richards of United Mine Workers District No 17 on trial for alleged federal injunction violation received a letter from his wife from Glen Jean describing about 200 sticks of dynamite found near a railroad turnout. Miners planned to meet at Electric Hall but canceled out of respect for Judge Keller's injunction. Strikers claim scab miners plotted to blow up union men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
John Richards
United Mine Workers
Keller
Glen Jean
Electric Hall
Bristol Club to Visit Bramwell for Two Games
The Bristol Tennessee club with a 12 win and 3 loss record travels to Bramwell for two games on August 7 and 8. The Thursday game starts 3:30 PM to aid western travelers and Fridays game at 1:00 PM to accommodate eastern travelers. Bramwell has played seven games this year and lost only once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol, Tenn
Bramwell
Points West
Points East
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co
The annual meeting of stockholders will be held at the company office in Coopers West Virginia on August 13 1902 from 9 a m to 9 p m. Officers and directors will be elected and other business addressed. T H Cooper president R M McGuffin secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Company
Coopers
W. Va
T. H. Cooper
R. M. McGuffin
Increased Coke Output in 1901 Sets Record Growth
The US Geological Survey reports coke production in 1901 reached 21,495,883 tons valued at $44,445,923, up 6.14 percent from 1900. Despite higher output, product value fell about $3 million as prices averaged $2.04 per ton, with more ovens and improved transportation expanding supply. Pennsylvania and Virginia led gains, while West Virginia and Tennessee posted declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Geological Survey
United States
Edward W. Parker
Pennsylvania
Viginia
West Virginia
Tennessee
For Sale No 2 Remington Typewriter
Classified note offers a No 2 Remington typewriter in first class condition for 35 dollars. Item is available by writing to Box 678 Bluefield W Va for contact and purchase details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remington
Bluefield
W. Va
Sufferer Finds Quick Relief With Kodol Digestive Aid
W T Sturdevant of Merry Oaks North Carolina reports fifteen years of dyspepsia and poor digestion. After trying many doctors and medicines a friend urged Kodol and he saw immediate relief. He can eat almost anything now and recommends Kodol. The ad notes dieting weakens the system and Kodol helps digest without the stomachs aid. Sold by John L. Crockett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Sturdevant
Merry Oaks
N. C
John L. Crockett
Douthat Bros Dissolved by Mutual Consent
The firm of Douthat Bros. dissolves this day with C. E. Douthat retiring. The business will be continued by W. F. Douthat. Signed W. F. DOUTHAT and C. E. DOUTHAT. July 18, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douthat Bros
C. E. Douthat
W. F. Douthat
State Funds In Healthy Condition Credit To State Treasury
At the close of business on July 1 the state treasury shows a record surplus and a healthy balance across all funds. Officials from the treasurer and auditor’s offices prepared the balances for comparison, noting a surplus greater than ever for this time of year and a four hundred thousand dollar positive balance despite large appropriations. The statement details the treasury condition at month’s end.
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Treasury
Fairmont Coal President Denies Judge Jackson Ties
C W Watson president of the Fairmont Coal Company and the Clarksburg Fuel Company states Judge Jackson is not a stockholder bondholder or otherwise interested in the company. The claim arose after an injunction issued by the judge drew labor group and newspaper criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
W. Va
C. W. Watson
Fairmont Coal Company
Clarksburg Fuel Company
Jackson
United States District Court
Judge Jackson
W. Watson
Vatican delays Manila delegation for Washington aims
Rome reports a postponed apostolic delegate to Manila as the Vatican seeks American prelate ties to U S authorities. The Vatican awaits letters from the United States and the move signals diplomacy over Manila governance. Readies from London and New York notes follow other international updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Manila
Washington
Vatican
United States
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We thank friends and neighbors who tenderly ministered to us during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father and aid through our affliction as printed in the Telegraph.
Becker Denies Ice Business Interest With Mr Angel
In a brief note Aug 10, T. H. Becker explains that he did not pursue an ice business with Mr Angel. He states he merely furnished a room and hired his teams to the partner, clarifying his lack of involvement in the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Mr. Angel
T. H. Becker
Three Ribbon Rye Promotes Medical Uses and J M Cigar Endorsed
A brief claim highlights Three Ribbon Rye as suitable for medical purposes and recommends the J M Cigar as a reliable choice in any season, encouraging readers to try one.
Three Ribbon Rye Satisfies Tired Feeling
A brief note promotes Three Ribbon Rye as a cure for fatigue and suggests trying the product. It mentions the J. M. Cigar is compliant with all requirements and invites a trial.
Store opens evenings under Hawkins pledge
A. L. Hawkins states no contract exists with the Retail Clerk's association and affirms the store will stay open until 9 or 10 o'clock each evening.
Dr King’s New Discovery Proves Life Saving for Dorchester Woman
Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester Mass credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing her severe lung trouble and obstinate cough after years of misery. She writes she could barely breathe and sometimes could not speak before using the remedy. Doctors and remedies failed until this treatment. The ad promises it cures coughs colds throat and lung trouble with a guarantee. 50c and 100 trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
Strikers Plotting to Attack Troops in Shenandoah
Word reached Brigadier General Gobin that Lithuanian strikers are planning to assault troops. Foreign priests, seeking to keep the peace, report the Lithuanians are desperate and gun trained. Gobin declines comment while saying his forces fear no threat. John Fahey of District 9 Mine Workers meets with local union leaders to uphold peace and warn lawbreakers will be jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Gobin
John Fahey
District 9
United Mine Workers
Miners’ Union
Fahey
Mitchell
Judge Keller Denies Starvation Order Claim
Charleston August 2 Judge Keller refutes editorials and a Boston Hall of New York letter alleging a Starvation Order restraining miners' supplies. He warns that false statements harm the labor capital struggle and insists no such order was issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Keller
Boston Hall
New York
Daughters of the Confederacy to Meet Monday Evening
The Daughters of the Confederacy will hold a regular session Monday at 7 30 in the home of Mrs M E McClaugherty on Raleigh street All members and sympathizers are urged to attend signed Mrs R W Cubbedge secretary
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Daugters of the Confederacy
M. E. McClaugherty
Raleigh Street
R. W. Cubbedge
Wanted reliable sober engineer for night work
WANTED. A reliable sober engineer for night work. Apply Mitchell Transparent Ice Co Graham Virginia 83 St Lhe J. M. Cigar is guaranteed Try one.
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Mitchell Transparent Ice CO
Graham, Va
Lhe
J. M
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OIL Field News
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Bristol Vs. Bramwell
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Ee Ee
Steyn
Orange Free State
Southampton
Fisher
Wessels
Des Brun
Hague
Krager
Utrecht
Pekin
Kwang Hsu
Raleigh
Aycock
Richard Glalock
Salisbury
Blalock
Richard Fleming
Elkins
F. P. Marshall
Lancaster
Wilmoth
Parsons
Tucker County
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A. L. Hawkins
Shenandoah Region
Union
Kelles
Daughters of Confederacy
T. H. Mebane & Bro
Princeton Ave
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