Personal notes and brief items from the city
A long list of social calls, travels, visits, and small movements among local residents and visiting figures. Activities include Barboursville business trips, Roanoke and Roanoke Valley visits, Braxton and Bramwell travel, and several family and friendship gatherings. The notice also mentions a federal court adjournment and various local business movements and social events, plus a cheese guessing contest and a religious observance in August. James Schoolfield, a notable lay evangelist, has died in Danville. a local judge plans to present the Don OLeary embezzlement case to the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
James Schoolfield
Danville
Deaths of Dr. Crockett and Gratton Crockett at Graham
Dr. Crockett aged 52 died at his Graham home after 8 p m. funeral was well attended and he was held in high esteem. He was born near Tate in 1850 and leaves relatives in Bluefield. his wife was Nannie Witten daughter of Zack Witten of Bluestone. Also offered: 1500 lb safe good as new for sale by Bluefield Safe Co.
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Bluefield
Nannie Witten
Zack Witten
Bluestone
Bluefield Safe Co
City
Court hears case in police court and defers ruling
A monthlong police court hearing led to a delayed decision. Defendant Mr Leary was bailed in the sum of 00 with Mr Ferguson as bondsman.
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Leary
D. Ferguson
Fever cases and illnesses sweep Ada area
Three fevers mark the Stowers household as J. W. Stowers grows sicker and his son Albert recovers from weeks of fever. Miss Lillie Blandford returns home to Pulaski after visiting Ada. B. P. Lester shows three weeks of strength gains after a severe injury at Norfolk and Western shops. A three year old Ada boy who drank concentrated lye improves against all odds, with faint hope of recovery.
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J. W. Stowers
Norfolk and Western
Robert King
Ada
F. W. Smith
Stock Sale to Hawkins Grocery Co Claimed Debts Transfer
The speaker notes selling stock to Hawkins Grocery Co, which assumes all debts and will collect outstanding accounts. Back accounts must be paid at once as part of the transfer. The notice mentions products like The J M Cigar and Three Ribbon Rye and urges subscription to The Telegraph.Mrs Nathan Scanland dies after paralytic stroke at Beasley Street. Survived by husband and seven children. funeral at 4 pm from residence, burial in city cemetery.
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Hawkins Grocery Co
Nathan Scanland
Beasleytreet
Patriarchal Judge Jackson Portrayed as Martyrmaker
The piece sketches Judge Jackson as stern yet soft toward repentant labor activists like Mother Jones. It portrays his contempt for organized labor in West Virginia, noting his disdain for outsiders, his inherited views, and a philosophy echoed in his remark about people minding their own business.
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Jones
West, Virginia
West
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Judge Jackson
Post Office Rules Allow Mailing a Silver Dollar
The Post Office Department ruled it is not a violation of postal law to mail a silver dollar with a stamp on one side and an address on the other. Classified as fourth class matter, it uses a two cent stamp, and wrapping rules for first class do not apply. The Toledo resident who mailed the dollar can test postal officials on the route it travels.
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Post Office Department
Toledo
Notice to Contractors for Brick Residence
Bids due August 11 1902 for erection of a brick residence at the corner of Princeton Avenue and Monroe Street. Plans and specifications available at the Bluefield Banking Company office. H C Jones.
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Princeton Avenue
Monroe Street
Bluefield Banking Company
H.C. Jones
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Company Stockholders Meet
The annual meeting of stock holders will be held at the company office in Coopers West Virginia on August 13 1902 from 9 in the morning to 9 in the evening. Purpose is to elect officers and directors and to transact other business. T H Cooper President R M McGuffin Secretary.
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Mill Creek Coal and Coke Company
Coopers
W. Va
T. H. Cooper
R. M. McGuffin
Seashore Excursions On Shenandoah Route To Atlantic Coast
Seashore excursions via the Shenandoah Valley route to Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City and Avalon at very low rates on July 24 August 7 and 21 with tickets limited seventeen days. Double daily service includes Pullman sleepers. W or K Bevill General Passenger Agent Roanoke Virginia.
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Cape May
Sea Isle City
Avalon
Pullman
W. &K. Bevill
Roanoke
Electric Bitters Promoted as Universal Tonic
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a permanent cure for stomach and kidney troubles, liver disorders, nervousness, sleeplessness, rheumatism, neuralgia, and malaria. It claims to purify the blood, tone the stomach, regulate bowels, and invigorate nerves, with a 50 cent price and guaranteed satisfaction.
Expert cigar and whiskey ad from Wm. Hicks & Co
Advertising copy touts J. M. cigars and Three Ribbon Whiskey as pure. It mentions a fine front golden oak suit at 14 dollars. Wm. Hicks & Co references the seller.
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Wm. Hicks & Co
Opium and Whiskey Habits Book Offer
A notice offering free copies of a book on opium and whiskey diseases to every interested American. Address B. M. Wooley Atlanta ia box 387 for a copy.
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United States
B. M. Wooley
Atlanta
Ten Years in Bed Kidney Cure Story
A chronically ill Oakville Indiana resident, RK A Gray, describes ten years bedridden due to kidney disease. After exhausting medical care, Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended and credited as a Godsend. Sold by G H Wade, druggist.
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RK. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foleys
G. H. Wade
Douthat Brothers Firm Dissolved By Mutual Consent
The firm of Douthat Bros. dissolves with C. E. Douthat retiring. W. F. Douthat will continue the business. Signed W. F. DOUTHAT and C. E. DOUTHAT. Dated July 18, 1902.
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Douthat Bros
C. E. Douthat
W. F. Douthat
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Proves Best and Cheapest
Thirty years of marvelous cures for piles burns boils corns felons ulcers cuts scalds bruises and skin eruptions prove Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is the best and cheapest. 25c at all drug stores.
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Bucklen
Rooms for rent in Mr Rosenberg’s office building
Office rooms for rent apply to M Rosenberg at 237 Princeton avenue.
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M. Rosenberg
Princeton Avenue
Asthma Sufferer Praises Foley's Honey and Tar Cure
Daniel Banatz of Ottaville Iowa reports long asthma struggle with cures from physicians in New York and other cities none worked until Foley's Honey and Tar gave immediate relief. He urges others to try the remedy, available at H Wade druggists.
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Daniel Banatz
Otterville
Iowa
New York
Foley
Ugiy House
Sete
H. Wade
Drnevict
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J.B. Obenshain
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W. E. Brickler
Capt
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East Radford
A. Fred Cannady
W. G. Baylor
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Hallie
Katie Traylor
W. D. Cassidy
Lynchburg
Hal C. Christie
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J. P. Long
Sreecetye
Dr. Crockett
A. L. Hawkins
Hawkins Grocery Coo
M. G. Whitlow
Bluefield, W. Va
Edwin Clapp
Shelton & Jordan
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Stockholders’ Meeting
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Atlantic City
J. M.’’ Cigars
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