Meadors Found Guilty of Injunction Violation in Coal Case
In federal court the Ashland Coal and Company v Meadors case saw conflicting testimony over shots fired at the tipple. The judge declared Meadors guilty of violating an injunction by being armed on company property and not providing a satisfactory excuse, sentencing him to sixty days in McDow County jail. Another defendant, Hoffer of Giles County, pleaded guilty to liquor traffic and received 30 days with Sheriff Lentz at Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nter
Ashland Coal and Company
E. R. Meadors
Burke’s Gearden
Stiik- Meadors
Haven
Valley Ridge
Comny
Tipple
Meadors
Meadows
Illard
Irge Keller
Idias
McDow
Hoffer
Giles County
Mercer County
West Virginia
Lentz
Princeton
Two Police Court Cases Include Wages Dispute and Cussing
In the police court, John Gallier of North Fork paid 2.80 after lingering over a bowl and entangling his legs. Bill Talbert, unpaid by Tom Neal, demanded wages, cursed at Tom, was charged 2.50, and released after delivering an order on Tom. A newspaper note offers a bookkeeping and stenography position with references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gallier
North Fork
Bill Talbert
Tom Neal
Tom
Bill
Ife
Hearing in Shooting Affray Before Squire Brown
A hearing on Tuesday night’s shooting on Princeton avenue occurred yesterday before Squire Brown. All parties will be tried together after testimonies from two witnesses, O McCinng and E P Turpin. Menefee held on 500 bond for the grand jury. counsel J F Maynard argues for a separate hearing. Witnesses Baldwin Felts McClung Turpin testify Menefee fired first. Menefee says he was fired on before he began shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Avenue
Squire Brown
Witneses
O. McCinng
E. P. Turpin
Mr. Menefee
J. F. Maynard
Menefee
W. G
A. H. Baldwin
T. L. Felts
C. C. McClung
City Council Melts Adjourning Session Headlines Local Votes
The city council met in an adjourned session with Mayor Carter and Recorder Godbey among attendees. A building permit was granted to George H Hill to construct a $1500 house at Giles street and Princeton avenue. Sewerage contract awards were postponed to next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Bond
Hawley
Kelly
Mann
Lynch
Updyke
Godbey
George H. Hill
Giles Street
Princeton Avenue
Walton & Lowder and
O'Leary Co
Trial at Midnight Sees Doctor Held on Grand Jury Bond
Dr. A T Hines is held in 500 bond by Squire Brown after a Tuesday night hearing. The physician, hired by east city double trap contractors, pursued L L Hearn aiming to shoot him. A confrontation ended when friends seized his first gun and he produced a second.
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A. T. Hines
Squire Brown
Dr. Hines
Double Tras Contractors
L. L. Hearn
Hearn
Sunday School Picnic Moved to Wilson's Spring
The Christian church shifts its annual Sunday school picnic to Wilson's Spring and invites all members to bring baskets. Children will enjoy swings and football, with others urged to contribute provisions to the Y M C A hall by 8 30 Friday morning for a 9 o'clock parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Wilson's
W. W. Williamson
Miller Supply Co invites bids for Bluefield warehouse
723 contractors are warned that Miller Supply Co invites bids for a new warehouse on Bluefield Avenue. Plans and specifications are available at Miller Supply Co office. The J. M. Cigar advertises Try one and Three Ribbon Rye Whiskey is offered.
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Miller Supply Co
Bluefield Avenue
Dr King’s New Life Pills Offer Quick Relief
Overworked organs feel relief from dyspepsia pains nausea dizziness headaches and liver and bowel troubles. The ad claims prompt curing with gentle thorough action and guarantees results. Available for 25 cents at all drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Reign of Terror in Giles County Sparks Fear in Narrows
In Narrows Virginia on the Radford division a shooting affray stunned Giles county. Ike Uare Bill Fanning and others, intoxicated, disrupted Well Creek train traffic and terrorized passengers including women. Windows were shot out and shots fired into homes as a reign of terror erupted.
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Narrows
Radford
Giles County
Ike Uare
Bill Fanning
Waltron
Well Creek
Waichman Clubbed 10 Death
Daniel J. Sweeney watchman at Bliss colliery of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Company was found murdered on the highway between the colliery and his home. The crime occurred from ambush under darkness. Suspects escaped. the victim had previously arrested foreigners for an earlier assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witheshares
Daniel J. Sweeney
Bliss
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Outlaw Tracey Reported Dead After Posse Stand
Spokane August 6 report states outlaw Tracey killed himself in a wheat field near Mt. Jones around 4 30 this morning after being surrounded by a posse. No further details given.
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Spokane, Wash
Tracey
Mt. Jones
Unique inspection engine built by Baltimore and Ohio
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad finished a unique engine at Mount Clare shops for officials inspection trips. It doubles as a passenger coach atop the boiler with amphitheatre seating and asbestos covering, and Brussels carpet floors. Passengers enter via winding stairs and the engine runs in either direction.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mount Clare
J M Cigar Delights Sweet Tooth Across Readers
The J M Cigar proves a favorite with sweet lovers everywhere as readers praise its consistent flavor and smooth finish. The brand is highlighted in local notices for its pleasing aroma and reliable quality.
Iron Judge Jackson Founder of Union Loyalist in Richmond
Herald Walter Wellman profiles John Jay Jackson, nicknamed The Iron Judge, a Pennsylvania born jurist famed for opposing rebellion yet sympathetic to labor agitators. He rose from northwest Virginia to a federal judgeship under Lincoln, serving as senior judge and reportedly trying more cases than any prior U.S. jurist.
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Chicago Record
Walter Wellman
Tam
John Jay Jackson
Union
Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
Richmond
Virginia
Northwest
Coer‘ion
Viriinia
Old Dominion
New York Herald
Lincoln
Washinon
United States
Senate
John Marshall
Stephen J. Field
Supreme Court
Mixed U S and British political notes from August dispatches
London reports that John Dillon and John Redmond will tour America in October. New York warns the elevated rail system may shut down over nine hour day demands. Berlin notes Andrew White will retire November 11 upon turning seventy. Westminster holds the first full coronation dress rehearsal. The royal yacht Victoria and Albert with King Edward sails to Portsmouth. The Kaiser wins a regatta race over forty eight miles in gale conditions. Luray records Isaac Kk Bryant dying at 100. Carter Glass resigns state senate seat to align with November elections.
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New York
Berlin
Andrew D. White
Germany
London
Westminister Abbey
Victoria and Albert
King Edward
Cowes
Portsmouth Harbor
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Gentle Bowel Action
An 19th century style advertisement extols DeWitts Little Early Risers as liver stimulants that cleanse the bowels without griping, promising healthy action and relief from constipation. A separate notice offers a silver watch lost between Graham and Walter Sanders with a reward for the finder.
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Graham
Walter Sanders
Robert French
Bluefield
W. Va
Ra mon's Liver Pills praised by W. Lee Wilmoth
W. Lee Wilmoth of Top of Alleghany West Virginia endorses Ramon's Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets as mild yet effective for five years in his family. He promotes them for those unable to pay large doctor bills and urges keeping a box at home, sold by H. N. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lee Wilmoth
Alleghany
W. Va
Ramon
H. N. White
Kidney Cure Ad By Local Druggist
An advertisement urges readers with kidney or bladder trouble to try Foley's Kidney Cure, claiming it positively cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases and noting it is sold by G. H. Wade, a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
G. H. Wade
Masked Men Hold Up Train Near Savannah
Six masked men robbed Chicago Burlington and Quincy Express No. 47 two miles north of Savannah Illinois, seizing over twenty thousand dollars. One bandit was wounded and later found dead. officers and armed citizens chase the desperadoes while the lantern signal is recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago, Burlington and Quincey
Savannah
Minneapolis
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Here
William Ely
Ely
Little Marcus
Southern Railroad
Rain Halts Ball Games Early At New York New York
On the ball field at New York New York no runs one hit two errors Pittsburg two runs seven hits no errors called at the end of the fifth inning on account of rain Batteries Taylor and Bresnahan Chesbro and OConnor Umpire Emslie The Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago and Boston St Louis games were postponed due to rain
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New York
Pittsburg
Taylor
Bresnahan
Chesbro
O'Connor
Emslie
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E. Ric. Meadors
Welch
Bill Talber
J. Baker’s Saloon
Buefield Ave
P Xhone
Grand Jury
J. M
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Ike Hare
Waldron
Triin
Waichman
Daniel Sweeney
Sweers
LION
Brisentine
Princeton Ave
John Dillon
John Redmond
America
Luray
Isaac Kk. Bryant
Page County
Brubaker
Massanatton
Confederacy
Lynchburg
Carter Glass
Montague
State Senate
Campbell County
DeWitt
John L. Crockett
T. H. Mebane & Bro
Arney M. Cohen
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