Fatal Shooting at Oakvale Sparks Four Acquitted Suspects
A fatal shooting near Oakvale last week led to the arrest of Dennis Tiller Iman Johnson and Bernard Boycess who were tried at Prince ton and acquitted. Victim name not learned. a colored worker alighting from train No 2 was attacked during a ball game dispute, Marvin Moore alleged to have fired twice. Moore fled the country after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irivale
Tuesdy
Dennis Tiller
Iman Johnson
Bernard Boycess
Prince‘cton
Squire Thorn
Wnle
Oakvale
Lay
Dale White
Marvin Moore
Virginia
Moore
Death Roll of Colored People in Coopertown and Bluefield
dna Branch died at her Coopertown home Saturday midnight of consumption and was buried Sunday. She is survived by her husband Adam Branch and one child Martha Hughes who has many relatives in Bluefield. The obituary notes another death in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dna Branch
Coopertown
Adam Branch
Martha Hughes
Bluefield
Pittsburg
Wanted Enographer Position in Bluefield
Experienced enographer seeks employment in Bluefield with references. Address Mrs O. O. "iempler Graham, Va. lw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
O. O. “Iempler
Graham, Va
Opium and Whiskey Habits Book Offer
An advertising appeal invites every man and woman in the United States to obtain a book on opium and whiskey diseases. Address B. M. Wooley, Atlanta, ia., box 387, for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
B. M. Wooley
Atlanta
Bramwell Triumphs 8–1 Over Tazewell In County Game
Bramwell defeated Tazewell 8 to 1 at Tazewell Saturday in front of a large crowd. Willis pitched for Bramwell and issued a bases loaded walk to Boyd in a key eighth inning sequence. Bramwell’s Foote and Williamson contributed timely hits while Boyd, Graham and Harman starred for Tazewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
Bramwell
Boyd
Tavewell
Harman
Willis
Bramwell Rooters
Perrier
O'Keefe
Williamson
Foote
Smith
Graham
R. Harman
Greever
Pittsburg and Cincinnati Split as Boston Dominates Chicago
In Pittsburg the home team pounded Philadelphia 7 to 4 with Doheny and Smith pairing for Pittsburg and White and Dooin for Philadelphia. Umpire O Day. Cincinnati defeated by Boston 11 to 2 as Phillips and Bergen worked with Moran. Irwin calls the plate in Cincinnati. Chicago was blanked by New York 5 to 0 with Taylor and Kling behind the plate and Matthewson and Bowerman on the mound. Umpire Cantillon. St Louis game postponed due to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Doheny
Smith
White
Dooin
O’ Day
Cincinnati
Boston
Phillips
Bergen
Willis
Moran
Irwin
Chicago
New York
Taylor
Kling
Matthewson
Bowerman
Cantillon
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Summer complaint cured by timely use of remedy
A Lansing Iowa Journal reader notes a family case of summer complaint cured last week by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The writer urges all homes to keep a bottle handy in summer and mentions it is available from H. N. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Lansing
Iowa
Journal
H. N. White
No good health without sound kidneys
An advertisement for Foley's Kidney Cure claims good health hinges on healthy kidneys. It blames summer irregularities on excess drinking or overheating and urges immediate use of Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold by G. H. Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Wade
Lutheran Synod of Southwest Virginia Holds Sixty-First Convention
The Lutheran Synod of Southwest Virginia completed its sixty first annual convention at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Wythe County Va with thirty pastors and about sixty congregations. Reports stressed home foreign missions and Christian education with plans for a special fund to support returning foreign missionaries and Dr Peery's 1908 Japan mission exit. The next gathering is slated for Burke's Garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Synod of
Southwest Virginia
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Wythe County
Greiner
Rural Retreat
C. W. Cassell
Graham
Roanoke College
Marion Female College
The
Theological Seminary
Holland
Charlotte
N. C
Repass
Allentown
Morehead
Charleston
L. L. Smith
Strasburg
Mission Board
Peery
Japan
Burke's Garden
New Lebanon Baptist District Association Convenes
The New Lebanon Baptist District Association meets next Wednesday August 20 at 8 50 p m at Bramwell Baptist Church Bramwell West Virginia for its twenty eighth session. It covers 24 churches with 2505 members and 22 ordained ministers. Last year the group gave 9873 70 to all purposes, averaging nearly four dollars per member, with board contributions more than doubled in two years. The Bluefield First Baptist letter notes missions giving 1425 50 and total all purposes 8877 23. Messengers from Bluefield include D A French H C Jones J Q Jayne and J W Simpson with alternates D M Easley J M Anderson J M Haris and J B Pearson. From Calvary Church: Pastor R E Holder and R B Lilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lebanon Baptist District Association
Bramwell Baptist Church
Bramwell
W. Va
First Baptist Church of
Bluefield
First Baptist Church
D. A. French
Dr. H. C. Jones
J. Q. Jayne
J. W. Simpon
D. M. Easley
J. M. Anderson
J. M. Haris
J. B. Pearson
Calvary Church
R. E. Holder
R. B. Lilly
Try a Drink of Three Ribbon Rye Whiskey
A brief note invites readers to sample Three Ribbon Rye Whiskey, highlighting its smooth finish and traditional rye flavor. The pointer mentions a tasting or promotional event on a summer afternoon.
Electric Bitters Promises Cure for Wide Range of Ailments
An old tonic claim promotes Electric Bitters as a universal remedy. It asserts the product tones the stomach and purifies the blood, cures kidney and liver troubles, nervous issues, sleeplessness, rheumatism, neuralgia, and malaria, with a 50 cent price and guaranteed satisfaction.
Readjustment plan outlines Virginia Company formation
A plan by an adjustment committee proposes creating the Virginia Company to take over Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Company assets. It envisions reorganizing receivers' property, canceling foreclosure suits, and forming the Virginia Southwestern Railroad Company with 2,000,000 fixed 5 percent gold bonds secured by first mortgage to repay receivers' obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Company
Seaboard Air Line
Virginia and Southwestern Road
Levi P. Morton BE. J. Bewind
H. K. McHargand
Grant B. Schley
Virginia Company
Virginia & Southwestern Railroad Company
Scott Predicts Solid GOP Win in West Virginia
Senator Scott predicts a solid Republican delegation from West Virginia this fall despite Democratic claims. He cites majorities for Dayton, Dovener, Hughes, and Gaines, notes coal strike could trim margins, and plans speeches in October across key districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Democratic Congressional Committee
West Virginia
Democratic Committee
Dayton
Dovener
Hughes
Gaines
Woodyard
McKipley
Notable Deaths and Events Across Cities
Col William Hemphill founder of the Atlanta Constitution dies at sixty nine from apoplexy. George Hopkins editor of Scientific American passes away at sixty from uraemic poisoning. In Philadelphia Kensington bridge collapse kills and injures workers. A storm in the channel disrupts ships as five thousand blacksmiths strike for ten percent raises. In Jersey City a runaway trolley injures twenty with two dying. Emperor Franz Josef’s seventy second birthday celebrated. 80,000 troops reviewed. pardons issued. Charles Schwab reportedly retires from active business life due to nervous prostration. illness details undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
William Hemphill
The
Atlanta Constitution
Chesire
Mass
George Hopkins
Scientific American
New York
Jersey City
Vienna
Frianz Josef
Pittsburg
The_ Dispatch
Charles Schwab
Schwab
Loretto
DeWitts Little Early Risers Claim Spring Benefit
An ad touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a remedy for spring illness linked to torpid liver and constipation. A testimonial from R. M. Everly of Moundsville W Va praises the pills, and John L. Crockett, a local druggist, sells them.
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DeWitts
R. M. Everly
Moundsville
W. Va
John L. Crockett
Heir to English Fortune Found in Ohio Hermit Tale
Florence Ohio August 18 The undertaker at Thomas Whaley's funeral reveals Whaley once of Northwest Durham England was heir to a large English fortune. Whaley left home after a love affair twenty years ago and his sister Mrs R Wilson of Annesfield Durham sought him in vain. Remarks before his death triggered the discovery of his English ancestry and fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Ohio
Thomas Whaley
Williamsburgg
Whaley
England
Durham
R. Wilson
Annesfield
Durham County
Local citizen recalls relief from dysentery with Chamberlain remedy
J. A. Kelly of Henderson recalls a summer attack of dysentery treated with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He used it as directed and experienced quicker relief than with prior remedies. Sold by H. N. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Kelly
United States
Mr. Kelly
Henderson
H. N. White
J M Cigar Pleases Workers Across The Plant
A local cigar brand named J M Cigar enjoys popularity among workers across the facility. Its affordable price and consistent quality make it a favored choice during breaks and after shifts.
J. M. Cigar Promises Year-Round Good Smoke
The ad proclaims the J. M. Cigar is a dependable choice for any season, inviting readers to try one and enjoy a consistent, satisfying smoke.
Bids Sought for Graham Virginia Waterworks System
The town of Graham Virginia invites bids for the construction of a waterworks system. Bids due September 17 1902. Plans and specifications available at the Graham office starting August 25 1902. The recorder O A Metcalfe reserves right to accept or reject any bid in whole or part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
O. A. Metcalfe
Maltby Colliery Reopens Under Heavy Guard Amid Strike Talks
In Wilkesbarre on August 18 rumors claim UMW President Mitchell secretly traveled to New York to broker a settlement. Two compromise plans are reported: a ten percent wage increase or a nine hour day with graded rates for contract labor. A public alliance delegation heads to Atlantic City to seek Senate intervention. Lehigh Valley Co restarts Maltby colliery with heavy guard as strikers assemble. authorities move to disperse gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
New York
Committee of Public Alliance
Atlantic City
Quay
Penrose
Lehigh Valley Co
West Virginia Central Rail Urges Immediate Freight Delivery
The West Virginia Central Railroad requests rapid delivery of 1000 steel hoppers for coal traffic as 13 cars arrive. Two hundred lumber gondolas and four locomotives were also ordered for immediate delivery. Officials say car shortages from Baltimore and Ohio delay coal tonnage, with a Newport News Tidewater outlet via Chesapeake and Ohio expected in six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
West Virginia Central Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
West Virginia Central
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Tidewater
Newport News
Three Ribbon Whiskey and J M Cigar Ad Claim Purity
An advertising brief proclaims Three Ribbon Whiskey absolutely pure and promotes the J M cigar meeting all requirements inviting readers to try both products.
Doctor Says Patients Ignore Hygiene Advice
A prominent physician notes patients rarely follow prescribed hygiene or diet, leaving drug treatment as the only option. For chronic constipation, mild remedies like Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are recommended as they promote natural bowels and avoid constipation. Sold by H. N.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
H. N. White
A Gentleman’s Drink Three Rib Bon Rye Ad
Office rooms for rent apply to M. Rosenberg 287 Princeton avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Rosenberg
Princeton Avenue
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Columbus
T. H. Mebane & Bro
Princeton Ave
Ana Es Rices
Arney M. Cohen
Liquor Pealer
Baptist Convention
NEW Lebanon Association
Bluefield Church
Kensington
Southampton
Colorado
J. M
Maltby Colliery
Central
J. Baker’s Saloon
Baefisid Ave
Xhone
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