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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
4
The Federation of Labor in Lawsville Kentucky hosts delegates from across the country for its twentieth annual convention. Reports show rapid growth with more charters issued and unions organized, aiming for 1,000,000 members by year end, a gain of 400,000 in two years. The Blue Front serves hot Tom and Jerry, with no rest for the boy.
Roanoke guests include J Schwank Garfield White R F Holden Dr A Stone J A Cardwell Harry Blanchard J E K Jones and Mrs S T Vermillion among others. A quiet marriage occurs near Brush Fork and officials discuss sale of the Richlands Lime yard as Georgia Lumber Co takes over. The Philadelphia Record reports Pittsburgh area railroads plan a 10 percent coal freight rate increase effective April 1 1901 citing supply demand and coal producer price boosts.
Obituary notes for Minnie Martin of Coopertown and Louisa Ross of Lick Branch with funeral details. Mentions Rev. G W Woody and Rev J W Johnson and the later death of Prof M G Brown formerly of Bramwell. Also reports on Jukeniah Dodson illness and local sales pitches for King’s Life Pills, Norfolk and Western excursion tickets, Jobo Harper tobacco, and Putnam Fadeless Dyes.
E S Tinsley of this city died yesterday in Morgan after a brief typhoid illness. He was a fireman on the Pocahontas division of the Norfolk and Western and was about 30. He leaves a wife and one child. William Hicks left for Morgan to embalm the body, to be brought home today. The interment will likely be at Maple Park Cemetery under the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.
Samuel Turk opens mam moth stock of toys and Christmas goods for inspection. Sloan to reenter hotel business will suit travelers and locals, promising success. New 2 horse wagon for sale at 885 W. D. Croy, City.
W R Gray of Amenia Dutchess County New York praises Chamberlain s Cough Remedy as the best medicine for croup and a reliable children's remedy. He says giving it at the first hoarseness prevents attacks and urges keeping it on hand for instant use. Also mentions tobacco and cigars advertising alongside.
A dampened flannel applied with Chamberlains Pain Balm provides prompt relief for lame back pains to the side or chest and claims to cure rheumatism. One application offers relief and the product is sold by all druggists.
Washington reports the Democrats in the house are unlikely to caucus again on the army bill. Members prefer voting with individual judgment on final passage. Bailey and others vow not to vote for any increase or soldiers for the Philippines war, while others push for amendments to the committee bill. Hood and Sarsaparilla ad appears amid the political text.
Editor F M Higgins of Seneca New York testifies Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured his years long piles after remedies failed. Ad claims two boxes nearly complete cure with guaranteed effectiveness and 25 cent price. Also notes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure promises rest for tired stomach and digestion restoration.
Tax payers are urged to visit the Patton House this week to call and pay their taxes to avoid extra costs. The notice stresses prompt action and cost savings for timely payment.
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