Tragic Death by Own Hand of Miss Gladys Bray
Miss Gladys Bray eldest daughter of C D Bray of Coopers committed suicide with a 32 caliber pistol at Elkins last Friday morning. She had suffered illness for about a year and grew despondent, firing the shot while alone before a mirror. The wound proved fatal instantly and the body was moved to Harrisonburg Virginia for burial. Bray was loved in the community and her death is attributed to illness rather than foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Bray
C. D. Bray
Elkins
Miss Bray
Walton, Purcell & Moorman
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Company
Coopers
Harrisonburg
Virginia
Norfolk and Western Inspector Stricken Then Reported Dead
The Norfolk and Westerns George Holmes of Roanoke was reported dead in Vivian but later found alive in critical condition after a paralysis stroke. He was unconscious when found in his car and taken to a hotel for care with no speech since the incident and an outcome still uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Holmes
Norfolk and Western
Roanoke
Vivian
Mr. Holmes
For Sale Plymouth Rock Chickens in Graham Virginia
For sale a lot of thoroughbred Plymouth Rock chickens both old and young. Call or mail to B Lock Box 68 Graham Va. This classified item offers a mix of ages and direct contact for pickup or inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rock
Graham
Columbus
Ohio
Columbus, O
Death of William Werter Reese in Bluefield
William Werter Reese aged eighteen years and ten months died of heart failure after a brief typhoid illness at his brother in law Elonzo Bonds East End home. He was a member of First Baptist church and cherished for his kindness. Funeral services were held at the house with Rev. W. A. Pearson officiating. He is survived by his parents three brothers and eight sisters, with interment to follow in Bedford at Morgan's church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Werter Reese
W.N. Reese
Davis Mills
Bedford County
Virginia
Elonzo Bond
East End
Reese
Bluefield
First Baptist Church
Morgan's Baptist Church
Anthony
W. A. Pearson
Werter
Messrs. Bruce
Hubert Meador
Bedford
Morgan's Church
Bond
G. R. Reese
Lost Key Ring Near Coopers After Bristol Bramwell Game
Ball ground area near Coopers reported missing key ring with keys and a beer opener after the Bristol Bramwell series final. Liberal reward offered upon return to this office. 85 tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coopers
Stole Check and Forged Endorsement Arrested in Christiansburg
Chief of Police Burnett arrested W. H. Barton in Christiansburg Virginia for stealing a $9.87 check drawn by Walter Graham and forged in favor of Lloyd Blanknship. Barton was jailed in Bluefield and faces a preliminary hearing today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiansburg
Burnett
John S. Burnett
W. H. Barton
Bluefield
Barton
Graham
Walter Graham
Lloyd Blanknship
Blanknship
Captain D B Baldwin Celebrates 70th Birthday in Bluefield
The Bluefield real estate advocate Captain D B Baldwin marked his 70th anniversary yesterday. Despite snowy hair he remains active and influential, a Civil War veteran who has boosted Bluefield as a commercial hub and aided the needy while watching city interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.B. Baldwin
Bluefield
Captain Baldwin
Henderson Citizen Relates Remedy Experience
J. A. Kelly recalls a summer dysentery episode and praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He reports quick relief when used as directed, noting it controlled the attack faster than prior remedies. Sold by H. N. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Kelly
United States
Mr. Kelly
Henderson, N
H. N. White
For Sale 1500 lb Safe by Bluefield Safe Co
1500 pound safe in good condition offered by Bluefield Safe Co Box 711 city. Also listed is a bottle of Three Rib Bon Rye. 723
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Safe Co
City
Opium and Whiskey Habits Book Offer
A publisher invites every man and woman in the United States to request a free copy of a book on opium and whiskey diseases. Send address to B. M. Wooley, Atlanta, Ga., box 387, for a complimentary edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
B. M. Wooley
Atlanta, Ga
Musical Instruments Auction at Bramwell Bar Gain
One Parlor Grand and two upright pianos along with two square pianos will be sold at public auction for cash or on long payments. Contact W. W. Hamilton at phone 271 in Bramwell West Virginia for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Hamilton
Bramwell
W. Va
Watermelons Arrive At J W Bowers Store
J W Bowers at 215 Princeton Avenue announces a car load of Virginia watermelons priced at 20 and 20 cents each for quick sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Princeton Avenue
A Good Family Medicine Praises Ramos Liver Pills
W Lee Wilmoth of Top of Alleghany West Virginia says his family has used Ramos Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets for five years and calls them the best. He notes mild action, pleasant taste, and a single daily dose, recommending them for those who cannot pay large doctor bills. Sold by H N White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lee Wilmoth
Alleghany
W. Va
Ramon
H N. White
Three Ribbon Rye Whiskey Promoted for Kidney Health
An old advertisement touts Three Ribbon Rye Whiskey for medical use claiming it supports kidneys. It warns that summer heat and excess drinking cause irregularities and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy, selling through G. H. Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
G. H. Wade
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Fight Constipation
An ad explains poisons accumulate in the bowels from constipation causing headaches dullness eruptions and illness. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are advertised as gentle liver stimulants that aid natural bowel action without gripping or distress. John L. Crockett endorses the pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
John L. Crockett
Mysterious Couple Traced to This City
A well dressed couple arrived in Bluefield ten days ago to board at a West End house with two large trunks. Two men, one with a pistol, demanded $800 from the woman, then left. The couple vanished after the incident, leaving trunks and belongings behind. they claimed to be from Kenova. The man who traced them here is thought to be the husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
West End
Kenova
Dances the Holy Dance Draws Crowds in Campbell County
Reports describe a holiness campaign with open air revivals across Campbell County. At Davis Creek near Salt Rock large crowds travel by horse, wagon, or on foot to see a woman dancer who performs what observers call the holy dance. Eminent ministers from other states preach at meetings, often without pay, while women from the flock sometimes preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell County
Davis Creek
Salt Rock
Annie Culbertson Dialect Poemist At Y M C A
Miss Annie Virginia Culbertson presents a novel dialect poetry readings show with banjo tunes and costume changes at the Y M C A. Noted critics praise her wit humor and entertaining style. Admission 50 cents children 25 cents begins 8 o clock under Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Virginia Culbertson
New York Herald
Literary Weekly
James Whitcomb Riley
Washington Post
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The
Presbyterian Church
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Proves Its Marvelous Cures
If a man lies to you about salves, tell him Bucklen’s Arnica Salve has thirty years of proven cures for piles burns boils corns felons ulcers cuts scalds bruises and skin eruptions. It’s the best and cheapest at 25c in all drug stores.
Developments in Transportation and Industry Highlighted
President Kimball discusses prioritizing receipts over quotations as the pad expands. The company ordered 5,000 cars and eighty eight locomotives but received none of the locomotives and only 300 cars, despite April delivery plans. Fries Virginia prepares a large cotton duck plant with a 418 by 150 foot main building, four stories, three additional structures, 500 employee houses, and a 600 foot dam across the New River to power 6,800 boree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fries
Graham notes and local development in Graham area
The Chisago House Furnishing Company started a large brick store opposite the Graham Supply building and push on the candy factory addition. Jatine H Dreher president of Roanoke College visited to support fundraising. Next year session opens September 17. Two church bodies set to meet in Graham next month Abingdon Presbyterians from Sept 10 to 15 and the Christian Corporation beginning Sept 18 for several days. The Colored people hold their annual camp meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chisago House Furnishing Company
Graham Supply Company
Jatine H. Dreher
Salem
Roanoke College
W. Cassellie
Graham
Abingdon Presbyterians
Christian Corporation
Wanted young lady and hand ironers for Star Steam Laundry
WANTED A young lady to do office work and help check in goods Also hand ironers wanted Star Steam Laundry 8 26 Bt FOR SALE Pour good milch cows Apply to F W Atkinson East End 221 The J M Cigar is guaranteed Try one FOR RENT CHEAP Large vacant two story mill building near railroad and Bluestone River at Graham Va Address Graham Land and Improvement Co Graham Va Office rooms for rent apply to M Rosenberg 267 Princeton avenue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Steam Laundry
F. W. ‘Atkinson
East End
Bluestone River
Graham, Va
Graham Land and Improvement Co
A Cure for Summer Complaint
A Lansing Iowa Journal reader reports quick recovery of a child with summer complaint using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The note emphasizes keeping a bottle at home and not a paid puff. For sale by H N White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Yes Scribe
Lansing
Iowa
Journal
H. N. White
Bids Wanted for Graham Virginia Waterworks System
Bids will be received until September 17, 1902 for the construction of a waterworks system in Graham Virginia. Plans and specifications available at the recorder’s Graham office after August 25, 1902. The right to accept or reject any bid or part of any bid is reserved. O A Metcalfe Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
O. A. Metcalfe
Dr King’s New Liver Pills Promised Cure
Advertisement proclaims Dr King’s New Liver Pills relieve dyspepsia nausea dizziness headaches liver and bowel complaints. Sold for 2 cents at all drug stores with a guarantee of cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Miners Urge Special Session to End Anthracite Strike
The Central Federation of Labor adopts resolutions from miners union urging President Roosevelt to convene a special Congress session to force a settlement of the anthracite strike. It calls for government seizure of mines if arbitration fails and asks a mass Labor Day meeting to push action. A Hazelton business committee seeks Morgan’s intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Central Federation of the Labor Union
Miners Union
Rooevelt
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Hazelton
Morgan
Baseball Results From Three City Matchups
In Pittsboro Pittsburg Brooklyn beat Pittsburg 8 to 6 with 15 hits and 1 error. Batter ies Tannehill Zimmer Kite son and Lattimer Umpire Irwin. In Chicago Boston 5 Chicago 4 with 10 hits and 5 errors. Batteries Luneren King Eason Moran Umpire Carillion. In Cincinnati Philadelphia 6 2 with 8 hits and 1 error. Batters Hahn Begen White Doom Umpires ODay Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsboro
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Tannehill
Zimmer
Kiteson
Lattimer
Irwin
Chicago
Boston
Luneren
King
Eason
Moran
Carillion
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Hahn
Begen
White
Doom
O’day
Brown
Special Officer Stabbed as Strikers Block Mines in Hazleton
In Hazleton Pennsylvania on August 25 a mob of three thousand strikers halted resumption at Lehigh colliery and a second mob of five hundred went to Cranberry Colliery to block opening. Special Officer Schenck was seriously stabbed trying to save his son from the mob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Lehigh Colliery
Stockade
Cranberry
Schenck
J. M. Cigar Praised As Favorite Among All
The J. M. Cigar is consistently praised by smokers as a favorite with broad appeal among enthusiasts and casual buyers alike. Its steady popularity across demographics highlights its reliable flavor and market presence.
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Barney M. Cohen
Liquor Pealer
W. Werter Reese
Cabell County
Y. M
A. Hall
I, & W. Developments
Kimball
Graham Notes
M. Rosenberg
Congress
Roosevelt
T. Himebane’& Bro
Princeton Ave
RE Helea
J. Baker's Saloon
Binefield Ave
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