Coal field shows repairs as industry eyes revival
The coal and coke trade faces a downturn with reduced production and idle capacity. Yet many mines use the lull to repair and modernize sites from Buckeye Coal and Coke to Hemlock and Booth Bowen, improving roadbeds, tipples, steam plants, and rolling stock in anticipation of a future revival and increased demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye Coal and Coke Company
Tipple
Porter Locomotive Works
Buckeye
Caswell Creek Coal and Coke Company
Hemlock
Mission Workers Convene Lutheran Women Convention
Yesterday the Lutheran women held a busy meeting with committee reports and a general board presentation by Rev. L. K. Probst. The afternoon featured the Model Children's Meeting and a paper on fundraising while the evening stressed foreign missions led by Pastor J. A. Huffard. The convention closes this morning with devotional services and decisions on next year’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. Probst
General Board
The
United Synod
Sec. Probst
McCauley
Salem
E. H. Kohn
Burke's Garden
Maggie Greever
Young People's Union Holds Opening Reception In Omaha
Omaha Nebraska August 19 delegates arrive for the eighth annual convention of the Young People's Union of the United Presbyterian church. The opening reception was held this evening under the Omaha committee. Tomorrow morning the opening exercises will be at Creighton theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha, Neb
The
Young People’s Union of the United Presbyterian Church
Omaha
Creighton Theatre
Monument Unveiled for Governor Chittenden in Williston
A monument to Thomas Chittenden the first governor of Vermont was unveiled today in Williston Aug 18 with a holiday parade and exercises including music a historical address and an oration. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised by J P Surface real estate agent advertising bargains in houses and lots at McClaugherty's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Thomas Chittenden
J. P. Surface
McClaugherty’s
Philadelphia Wins From Louisville and Cincinnati Defeats Boston
National League results show Boston 7 to Cincinnati 9 and New York 8 to Chicago 5. Baltimore 8 over St Louis 9 and Brooklyn 10 over Pittsburg 7. Philadelphia 15 defeated Louisville 0. Washington 6 beat Cleveland 13. Washington 2 lost to Cleveland 7 in a second game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Louisville
Cincinnati
Boston
New York
Chicago
Baltimore
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Washington
Cleveland
Cincinnati Acers Denssseeress
Baltimore Eevee
Eae Ih
Boston Bereseeenes AS
Ano
En Fork
Washington Bonee
St. Louis Aero Cerecesos Nenesbess
Louisville Bay Ve
Virginia League clash notes Lynchburg over Norfolk
In the Virginia League Lynchburg defeated Norfolk 18 to 10. No additional Virginia League games were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Norfolk
Silver coinage of 1895 totals and leading contributors
The Treasury reports 1895 silver coinage from 21 countries at 113,672,200 dollars with 13,602,200 recoinage. Mexico leads with 24,832,350 followed by Japan 23,883,500 and China 8,253,340, while the U.S. coinage from January to August totals 8,562,412 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Mexico
Japan
China
Spain
Great Britain
United States
Austria-Hungary
Peru
Russia
Ecuador
Germany
Canada
Hong Kong
Straits Settlements
France
Indo-China
Morocco
Austria- Hungary
England
India
International Arbitration Report At American Bar Association
The American Bar Association opened its nineteenth annual convention in Saratoga Springs with dignitaries including Lord Chief Justice Russell and Sir Frank Lockwood present. The committee on international law urged early U S action to negotiate treaties for an international court of arbitration and noted resolutions by New York State and Washington support for a permanent system of arbitration among civilized nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
United States
Moorfield Storey
Massachusetts
American Bar Association
Russell
England
Frank Lockwood
Q. C
M.P
Montague Crackenthorpe
Blewett Lee
Northwestern University
Hief
Justice Russell
Committee On International Law
Bar Association of
State of
New York
International Court of Arbitration
Washington
Great Britain
John Bassett Moore
Columbia University
State Department
Congress of the United States
British
House of Commons
Federal Council
American Conference On International Arbitration
A. Washington, D. C
Irish Catholic Benevolent Union Opens National Convention
The national convention of the Irish Catholic Benevolent Union of the United States opened in Wilmington Delaware with several hundred delegates. Delegates escorted by the Knights of St. Lawrence and the Ancient Order of Hibernians attended high mass at St Peter's pro cathedral before the session began in Shield's hall led by national president Daniel W. Lynch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilampton
Del
The
Irish Catholic Benevolent Union of the United
Mantels Tiles and Grates Offered by E C Jones in Graham VA
Mantels tiles and grates available from E C Jones with installation in first class style. Call or write to lock box No 10 Graham Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Jones
Graham
Bavarian Societies convention Opens in Arion Hall
The Bavarian Societies of the United States met in Arion hall with delegates from twenty cities. Charles L. Clemmins of New York presided and Mayor Caldwell spoke. A German welcome from Dr. O. F. Ulrich followed, then a lunch, trolley ride to Mozart park, plus a festival, parade, display, and Wheeling park outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wieenina
Aus
United States
Arion
Charles L. Clemmins
New York
Clemmins
B. F. Caldwell
O. F. Ulrich
Blenheim
Mozart Park
Wheeling Park
Keeley Convention Debates Next Meeting City Location
At Indianapolis State House the Keeley League national convention continued with Catholic Total Abstinence Union delegates presenting addresses. A close vote split between Milwaukee and Nashville for the next gathering, Nashville offering the Tennessee Centennial Exposition starting May 1, while Milwaukee touted city access and leisure opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
State House
Total Abstinence Union of America
J. Washington Longe
Philadelphia
M. McSheehy
Miss McDonald
Kelly
Milwaukee
Nashville
Happenings in the City Briefly Told
In Bluefield several residents and visitors are noted in the city. Names include Happenings of Elkhorn Graham Mill Creek Staunton Virginia and Pocahontas individuals arriving visiting and traveling through Bluefield. Local figures like Maj Samuel Walton Rev L K Probst and Col J S Browning are mentioned with engagements and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Litz
Graham
Mrs. Brown
Mill Creek
Maj
Samuel Walton
Falls Mills
W. Deye Bailey
N. Auger
Pocahontas
Joseph Sullivan
Maurice Barry
Staunton
Bluefield
George
Holland
Silver Club
Mr. Catlett
L. K. Probst
Virginia Lutheran Synod
Waynesboro
J. Frank Surface
Radford
Franklin
Roanoke
N. H. Franklin
Elkhorn
Mrs. Gibbons
Tazewell Fair Set for Four Day Run Beginning September
The Tazewell fair starts September 1 for four days and will feature fine stock. Tazewell county is noted for its stock and the exhibition is expected to be one of the finest ever. Trains will run to accommodate the public and the event is anticipated to be a great success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
West End Photographer Captures 55 Views for Industrial Edition
Atkins, a West End photographer, returned to Bluefield after taking fifty five of the finest scenes for the Flat-up Coal and Coke Fields Industrial Edition. The edition will include over three hundred illustrations, with some views soon to be shown in an exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkins
West End
Bluefield
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Ad Claim Purity and Reliability
An advertisement urges readers to choose Hood's Sarsaparilla as the cure for impure blood and failing nerves. It emphasizes Hood's as the largest selling blood purifier and promotes Hood's Pills as prompt and reliable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Handsome ten room residence with land and stables
For Sale or Rent a commodious residence with ten rooms including a pantry and bath. It has hot and cold water in kitchen, cemented cellar, steam heat and electric lights. Located on over two acres with stable. Apply to L. C. Tabb's Real Estate Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Tabb
Fall and Winter Clothing Preview at Mrs Steven Sons
All summer millinery at Mrs Steven Sons at cut rates. Don’t forget to call. If you want to see the latest in the way of fall and winter clothing I drop a postal card to L. L. Bass, Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kt. F. Johns & Co
L. L. Bass
Bluefield
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Goodwill Coal and Coke Company
Booth-Bowen Coal and Coke Company
Connellsville
Teearam
West Virginia
Wheeling
Fairmont
Davis Company
West Virginia Central
Kanawha
New River
Norfolk & Western
Young Presbyterians
Telegraph
Virginia League
Telegraph Special Service
Red Cross Society
Everett P. Wureier
Wilmington, del
Keeley Convention
Catognis
D. Smith
City
Tazewell Fair
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