Bramwell Wins Third Game of Series in Close Battle
Bramwell defeats Bristol 7 to 8 in a well played exhibition at Tower Ground. Key players include Harmon's three bagger and Perrier's strong first base, with O Keefe making sensational stops at short. Bristol's Rogan Delaney and Crawford shone for their side as Bramwell secures another win.
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Bramwell
Bristol
Bramwell Rooters
Ods
Smith
O'Keefe
Meyer
Bennett
Williamson
Harmon
Parlier
Benjamin
Willis
Pritehard
Jones
Harmonj
Perlier
Pritchard
Prichard
Keefe
Myers
Stold
Rogan
Delaney
Merrell
Meyers
Branmell
O’keefe
Perrier
Harmon and Smith
Rogan, Delaney and Crawford
Farris
Taylor
Crawford
Francis
Bramwell—Smith
O Keefe
Frazier
Bluefield
Narrow escape as Hale is struck by No 4 in Roanoke
Edmond Hale a Norfolk and Western section force worker narrowly escaped death when struck by the 1 30 passenger train No 4 near Commerce street crossing Roanoke Virginia He suffered a broken right leg and is bruised with possible internal injuries after stepping between tracks to avoid a freight train Hale a Franklin county native had only started work two days before the accident
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Roanoke
Edmond Hale
Norfolk and Western Section
Commerce Street
Hale
Fraklin County
Mass Meeting Aimed at Delaying Colored School Teachers
Citizens of Bluefield request the board of education defer teacher appointments for the colored public school. They call for a general mass meeting on Tuesday night August 12 1902 at the Street Baptist Church to nominate preferred teachers for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
City of
Bluefield
Th Street Baptist Church
Colored People
E Scott
Office rooms for rent by M. Rosenberg ad
Rooms for rent at 237 Princeton avenue. Front golden oak suites described as nice and swell. Price listed as 14 dollars. Contact Wm Hicks & Co for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Rosenberg
Princeton Avenue
Wm. Hicks & Co
Wanted Position as Bookkeeper and Stenographer
Help wanted ad offering a bookkeeper and stenographer role. States willingness to provide references and to contact via Telegraph addressed to “G”. Short, dated classified notice from a historical newspaper.
Local Citizen Praises Remedy For Dysentery Attack
J. A. Kelly of Henderson Nevada recounts using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after a dysentery attack. He reports quick control of symptoms and satisfactory results compared with previous remedies. For sale by H. N. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Kelly
United States
Mr. Kelly
Henderson
H. N. White
Notice to Contractors for Brick Residence Bid
Bids due August 12 1902 for erection of a brick residence at the corner of Princeton avenue and Monroe street in this city. Plans and specifications available at the Bluefield Banking Company office. H C Jones. The J M cigar line is advertised as pleasing to smokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Avenue
Monroe Street
Bluefield Banking Company
H. C. Jones
Unsavory couple confess their offense in Bluefield court
In Bluefield, J. F. Lewis and Mary Boggs confessed to charges in a police court case. Boggs paid 11.80, Lewis 19.80, with Lewis to work thirty days to settle his fine on the streets. Lewis, 57, from Corbin Kentucky, had long worked for the L and N road at Appalachia. Mrs. Lewis and their children planned to return home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Lewis
Bluefield
Telelegraph
Mary Boggs
Lewis
Corbin
L. and N. Road
Appalachia
Boggs
Funeral Fund Stolen From Aged Citizen In Williamsburg
In Williamsburg an elderly resident, Dr. Leonard Henley of Richmond, reports the loss of 250 intended for funeral expenses. The money was hidden in a writing desk in his wardrobe and untouched for five weeks. A colored servant girl seen with money was arrested but released for lack of proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Williamsburg
Leonard Henley
Three Ribbons whiskey brand promoted by Litz & Co
James G. Litz of Cincinnati distillers visited the city representing James G. Litz & Co to urge trade on their new whiskey brand The Three Ribbons. The product is described as good grade and sold in red white and blue ribbon sealed packages and is gaining in popularity daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Litz
James G. Litz & Co
Cincinnati
Foley’s Kidney Cure Ad Urges Quick Kidney Care
A vintage health ad stresses kidney health with the claim no good health comes without sound kidneys. It cites summer irregularities from drinking or overheating and promotes Foley’s Kidney Cure available through G. H. Wade. The ad ends with a sales guarantee for the J. M. Cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Wade
Three Ribbon Rye Whiskey Tasting Recommendation
A note suggests trying Three Ribbon Rye Whiskey for a drink. The text highlights a whiskey brand and invites tasting, implying enjoyment and quality.
Great progress of the South in coal iron and oil growth
A Boston Financial Information Company circular extols southern gains across industries. It cites pig iron up from 885 thousand to three million tons, coal output from 51 to 534 million tons since 1850, and rail mileage rising from 30 to 55 thousand miles. It highlights southern banking, streetcar expansion, and petroleum output surging to twenty million barrels.
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Financial Information Company of
Boston
Southern Railway Companies
United States
Little
South
Baseball scores and pitching line summaries across multiple city games
Baseball results from New York New York Boston Philadelphia and Brooklyn games. Batting lines show runs hits and errors with battery pairings and umpires. The reports list two games per location with final scores and fielding stats for each side.
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New York
Chicago
Matthewson
Bowerman
Taylor
Kling
McGinnity
Lundgren
Emslie
Boston
Cincinnati
Willis
Kittridge
Hahn
Bergen
Irwin
Eason
Moran
Phillips
Maloney
Philadelphia
Riffs
Pittsburg
White
Doom
Chesbro
O’connor
O'Day
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Hughes
Farrell
Curry
Ryan
Brown
Stabbing at Maddock Building Ends In Death
Walter L. Stebbins civil engineer was stabbed to death by Walter A. Scott president of Illinois Wire Co with a paper knife in the Maddock building. Other items note Nord's forces routed in Cape Haytien and a Roanoke accident.
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Cicago
Walter L. Stebbins
Walter A. Scott
Ilinois Wire Company
Cape Haytien
Hayti
York
Chen
Royalj
China
Waldorf Astoria
James Reynolds
Low
Miller Supply Co bids for Bluefield avenue warehouse
Miller Supply Co announces plans to build a warehouse on Bluefield Avenue and will open bids after plans and specifications are available at the company office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Avenue
Supply Co
Miller Supply Co
New Discovery Cures Severe Lung Trouble Dorchester Woman
Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester Massachusetts credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving her life after years of severe lung trouble and an obstinate cough. She says doctors and remedies failed until the product cured her. Sufferers from coughs colds throat and lung trouble are urged to try this remedy. Cure is guaranteed by druggists. Price 50 cents and one dollar with trial bottles free.
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Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
Coronation Day Passes Calmly Amid Absence of Salisbury
Crowds gathered as King Edward and Queen Alexandra were crowned at Westminster Abbey with royal processions and salute. The ceremony proceeded without incident though comments centered on former Prime Minister Salisbury's absence due to ill health and a blustery afternoon rain began after the procession. Twenty six Americans attended the coronation including Choate and General Wheeler while aides and officials relayed news of the crowning to a cheering London.
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London
Tower of London
Hyde Park
Westmininster Abbey
The
Abbey
Buckingham Palace
Prince Henry
Prussia
Edward
St. Peter's
Westminister
Alexandre
Choate
Joseph Wheeler
Wilson
Griggs
Salisbury
Lord Salisbury
Three Ribbon Rye Used in Medical Treatments
A brief report notes Three Ribbon Rye is utilized for medical purposes, citing a 7 percent reference to its use or efficacy in treatment discussions.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Proved Best and Cheapest
If a man lies to you and says another salve is as good as Bucklen's Arnica Salve, thirty years of cures for piles burns boils corns felons ulcers cuts scalds bruises and skin eruptions prove it best and cheapest. 25¢ at all drug stores.
Sale of stock to Hawkins Grocery Co completes transfer
A. L. Hawkins announces the sale of his stock to Hawkins Grocery Co. The new company assumes all debts and will collect outstanding accounts. All back accounts must be paid at once.
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Hawkins Grocery Co
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J. Baker
Buefield Ave
Xhone NO
Barney M. Cohen
W. VA
Edward Hale
J. M
Man
Dixie Land
Roanoke Va
H. Page
Roanoke and Southern
Boones Mill
Portland
Ore
Anguat
Tracey
Union Station
Salem
Clintwood
Johnston
George Potter
James Mullens
Potter
Mullens
Cumberland
Hiram Frantz
Bettinger, Md
Young Manor
Krug
Royal Baking Powder CO
A. L. Hawkins
Columbus
Ohio
Rock Bottom
Columbus, O
T. H. Mebane & Bro
Princeton Ave
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