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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1901
Page
1
Washington notes report ongoing federal building bills and committee action expected mid January. West Virginia figures Representative Gaines seeks a seat on the judiciary committee amid vacancies, with support from Henderson and other members and appeals from legal and business groups on bankruptcy amendments.
Barns and two horse wagons offered for sale by T. H. Becke. Two horses included with the property and listed priced as a single lot. Potential buyers advised to inspect the farm structures and implements.
Deputy Sheriff D G Lity asks recipients to call and settle tax tickets on land to meet urgent demands.
A fragmented ad promotes Buckien's Archa Salve for scratches wounds corns and skin ailments. It touts free samples by sending a box to B M Woolley Atlanta box 357 and mentions limited drugstore availability and a wine front.
Capt Richard R Turner longtime Isle of Wight leader and Libby Prison keeper died suddenly in Suffolk Va at age ninety three. He had served as Democratic county chairman and lumber dealer and survived by son Dr W D Turner. His hair turned white after nights with Northern troops awaiting execution.
Federal Court heard the case of Wil Fulton charged with selling liquor without a license. Fulton was fined $100 with jail time suspended until the next term and released on recognizance. court expected to adjourn today. John Harper cigars White sells J M cigars the best.
Coroner F J Brown led a jury into the death of 17 year old Hattie Stowers living with her mother on the north side. Rumors of abortion or foul play prompted a cautious inquest. witnesses described remedies and medicines given by the mother and Dr Smith. The jury ruled death from natural causes, but criticized the investigation as not thorough.
Fragments describe a chaotic collage of names places and ads with references to cash prices cigars medicines and remedies. The text mentions doctors medicines a cold cure and various vendors and individuals reflecting a bustling late 19th or early 20th century newspaper page.
A complimentary Bluefield legal banquet honored Judge LP Keller of the Southern district of West Virginia. Prominent officials attended as speeches praised the judge and the Southern District court. A separate report notes a local sawmill injury and a lost pocket containing $35 with a reward offered.
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