Wreck Near Genoa Kills Two. Four Injured, Osbornes Not Killed
Two lives lost and four men injured in a wreck near Genoa. Engineer James Anderson and brakesman Ollie suffered critical injuries. two killed were Little and Fisher. Guy Osborne of Bluefield escaped with injuries but survived. collision involved coal coke and salt trains.
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Genoa
Guy Osborne
Bluefield
W. Va
Kenowan
Osborne
James Anderson
Pocaho
Clinch Valley
Fisher Fer
W. ©. Rice
Ollie H
Anderson
Wayne
Wayne County
Meeting of colored school patrons set for August 13
On Wednesday night August 13 patrons of the colored schools will met to form a committee to request teachers for the next term. All patrons are urged to attend. Citizens in masses.
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Colored Schools
Ria
Experienced 'nographer Seeks Bluefield Position
Advertisement from Mrs. O. O. Humpfer of Graham Virginia seeks a skilled stenographer job in Bluefield. Includes request for references and address.
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Bluefield
O. O. ‘Umpler
Graham, Va
Miller Supply Co notices on project at Bluefield avenue
The Miller Supply Co announces a notice for the construction of a warehouse on Bluefield Avenue. Plans and specifications are available for inspection at their office from 7 to 8.
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Miller Supply Co
Bluefield Avenue
Supply Co
A Good Family Medicine Endorses Ramon's Liver Pills
W Lee Wilmoth of Top of Alleghany West Virginia recommends Ramon's Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets for five years in his family. He praises their mild action and effectiveness and urges households to keep a box for those unable to pay large doctor bills, noting sales by H N White.
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W. Lee Wilmoth
Alleghany
W. Va
Ramon
H N. White
Mercer county Republican rift over primary election and committee dispute
A letter from West Virginia Republican leader W M Dawson warns Mercer county factions could derail the party ticket. He outlines that fraud claims should be formally investigated and urges the old county committee to declare primary and district convention results to preserve party unity and defeat Democratic challengers.
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W. M
State Committee
Mercer County
State Senate
United States
Congress
County Committee
Vention
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Proves Its Worth Thirty Years’ Cures
If a man lies to you about salves, tell him Bucklen’s Arnica Salve has thirty years of marvelous cures for piles, burns, boils, boils, ulcers, cuts, scalds, bruises and skin eruptions proving it best and cheapest. 25c at all drug stores.
1500 Lb Safe For Sale By Bluefield Safe Co
A 1500 pound safe in good as new condition is offered for sale by Bluefield Safe Co located at Box 711 in the city.
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Bluefield Safe Co
City
New King’s Discovery Saves Dorchester Woman’s Life
Mrs. Lois Cragg of Dorchester Mass credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with curing her severe lung trouble and obstinate cough after years of distress and failed remedies. The ad promises relief for coughs colds throat and lung trouble with a guaranteed cure and trial bottles free.
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Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
J. M. Cigar Advertised as Good in All Seasons
The notice touts the J. M. Cigar as consistently good in winter and summer and invites readers to try one.
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J. M
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Promote Gentle Bowel Action
An 19th century advertisement claims constipation poisons the system and causes headaches and eruptions. The pills by John L. Crockett are described as gentle, non gritting, and liver stimulating to cleanse the bowels and improve health without distress.
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DeWitt
John L. Crockett
Nation at Kingwood Funeral Ends With Cemetery Picnic
In Preston County the Stonebroaker and Gidle family group called the Nation caused a stir at Mrs. Felty Stonebraker's funeral. After services, a brawl over who would ride the single hearse wagon broke out, leaving the Nation to camp in the cemetery for an improvised picnic.
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Kingwood
Breston County
Nation
Coal shipments in August promise record output
Eight days into August the coal shipments average 16 600 tons daily, signaling a likely record month if railcars and facilities keep pace. The real test is daily car delivery capacity, not the number of miners at work, with C and O field output cited amid strike talk tied to N and W fields. A young Jersey milch cow for sale at 112 Davidson Street, City.
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Davidson Street
City
Lost the bird dog at Giles Street
A five month old black setter with a small white breast stripe is missing. A liberal reward is offered for the return to C. Heck at 24 Giles Street.
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C. Heck
Giles Street
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Farney M. Cohen
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H. W. Shields
Bramwell
H. C. Flesher
Welch
F. L. Schoen
Capt. A. Robinson
Radford
John King
Richmond
Norfolk
Newport News
F. M. Shirey
Waynesboro
C. M. Jennings
Hunter’s Alum Springs
Lulu Sterne
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Estelle
Florence Obenshain
Fincastle
J. R. Reynolds
W. J. Jenks
Americus, Ga
D. B. Baldwin
Summers Street
L. P. Koon
Lutheran Church
Wythe County
Southwest Virginia Synod
James K. Lambert
Lambert
McDowell County
Bonnie Stowers
Stowersville
Bland County
Bristol
Alfred Hairston Burroughs
Grace Church
E. T. Oliver
Knox County
Oliver
J. E. Sheffy
Raleigh Street
Dawson
Mercer
J. W. Hale
Tely Pure
Royal Baking Powder
Kew
York
Preston County
Old Avenue
Columbus
Ohio
T. H. Mebane & Bro
Princeton Ave
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