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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
1
A Grim case is noted as Reverend Morris Wilson, the elder minister who killed his wife, loses credentials from the Twelve Pole Baptist congregation. He is indicted and to stand trial in Wayne County Circuit Court soon.
Richmond Va December 10 The investigation of charges against Judge Campbell of Amherst will be one of the State s notable events A five member special committee was proposed by Mr Southall to conduct the inquiry and action was ordered to proceed as soon as possible by the committee on courts
A resident of Geneva Ohio, C Haney, reports DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cured him of piles after forty years. The ad claims the salve also heals cuts burns wounds and skin diseases and warns to beware of counterfeits by Jno L Crockett.
Charleston reports the forthcoming biennial report by Auditor Scherr, praised as comprehensive. It details the Dawson law impact, corporate franchise taxation changes, insurance department findings, school lands issues, and new statistical data for lawmakers and taxpayers. The copy was sent to Governor White for printing and will be slimmer without the bank statement.
United States Senator Hanna declares he is not and will never be a presidential candidate. A Washington dispatch claimed Indiana supporters might back him in 1904, prompting Hanna to denounce the tip as false and call the messenger a chump.
Captain Francia Tuttle of the revenue cutter Bear reports a cliff side cache near Point Barrow containing a house framework of enormous animal bones and skins. Artifacts include a boat bailer, carved ivory row lock, four stone knives, a dye knife, a skinning knife, and a machete like tone knife with a prehistoric animal etching.
Supreme Court affirms Circuit Court ruling in Knights Templar and Masons Life Insurance Co. v Rosa B Jarman. Missouri suicide statute upheld, company liable for policy amount despite clause voiding coverage on death by own action. Dec 10 Washington dispatch.
Rev Jno. 8. Cox of Wake Arkansas says Yellow Jaundice plagued him twelve years until Electric Bitters cured it. Ad promotes Electric Bitters for liver kidney trouble stomach disorder and general debility with a 50 cent price and local Pearson's shop at 299 Princeton Ave.
Help wanted advertisement from Bottom Creek Coal and Coke Company in Vivian West Virginia seeks a young man to assist in the store duties. The terse notice requests employment for a local position with no further details.
Advertising a rental with two furnished rooms available at 83 Bluefield Avenue. Prospective tenants should apply in person at the stated address to arrange viewing and eligibility details.
A Gallup Kentucky druggist endorses Ramon's Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets as a superior, affordable tonic for constipation and pitiousness. The ad claims the product is popular, effective, and cheaper than prescriptions, with a trial promised at 25 cents and a note for Old Style cheroots.
Santa Claus con. It saved so much from the holiday, over valued furniture and Christmas gifts. Many handsome pieces available to remember loved ones. Selections kept till Christmas, delivered to any address. Come early. See our 10c counter. Bluefield Furniture Co. See Our Add on Another Page.
The Charleston report covers Secretary of State Dawson's illness and continued voting on constitutional amendments. It notes Dawson's diligence, anticipation of more laws, and ongoing school fund investments totaling 64,000 with 85,000 conditional bonds. Governor White and board members are praised for fund management while counties await returns and a new supreme court judge appointment hinges on a judicial amendment proclamation.
Mrs. Hutchinson 54 died at 8:50 a.m. after checking on her seriously ill son Charles 26 at 2426 North Twenty-fifth street. She had vigil daily, then collapsed after bringing blankets to the boy. A physician attributed the death to a heart-related attack likely triggered by exertion.
A long survey and secured franchise will extend the Wabash line from Pittsburg through Green and Monongalia counties to this city. The official said trains will run over the Green County line the Buckhannon and Northern the L and K and Western Maryland routes to Cumberland within one year.
A yard engine collided with a Camden Inter-State electric car in Nentington on December 10 injuring Motorman Ed Willis of Central City, who is believed fatally hurt, and passenger Hallan Baumgardner of Barboursville, who suffered dangerous head injuries. The car was thrown across the street.
Vanes G. Hawkins, arrested on a charge of shooting with intent to kill in North Carolina, escaped by leaping from a moving Norfolk and Western train near Ashland. Authorities halted the train and searched. Hawkins vanished and has not been seen since.
Secretary of State Daw sop reports complete official returns with Monongahela Fayette and Cabell counties last to arrive. Republican vote 9 224 Democratic 8 250 Populist 1 487 Prohibition 1 927.
Etta Miller, 18, of Lazearville, Wellaburg, West Virginia, died at home on December 9 from lung disease. She was to be married in a few days, and her bridal gown was used as her funeral shroud.
Wanted ad seeks first of year entry bookkeeper stenographer and typewriter with general office skills. Requires thorough experience in coal lumber and mercantile trades. No location objection. Strong endorsements. Apply care of this office. lwk
Our shoes priced at $2.50 offer comfort and pride to every man. Block's on Princeton Ave presents affordable footwear with a confident fit and satisfaction guaranteed for customers.
Mr Francie Little of Benton Harbor Michigan, over eighty, suffered indigestion and constipation for years. Since August he used three boxes of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets and feels well. The tablets boost appetite and energize stomach liver and bowels. Sold by H N White. Subscribe for The Telegraph.
Postmaster Denhall has preferred charges against carrier J L Jackson for drunkenness and Jackson is suspended pending an investigation. It is alleged Jackson will charge Denhall for political activity in the last campaign.
Wabash officials led by J. W. Blair purchased the Buckhannon and Northern franchise, a 72 mile survey from Burnsville through coal territory to Fairmont, with A. M. Neeper, J. L Patterson, B. F. Overholt, and G. D. Brady present. The Fuller syndicate also acquired the Pittsburg and West from Davis Elkins interests.
Aged Uncle John Flannigan, once dispossessed of 40 acres near Omaha, gains full ownership after years of court battles. He plans to deed properties to workers who build or labor on the houses, otherwise making the rich pay. He vows to collect every cent from wealthy buyers for the deeds.
In Derby Connecticut three year old James McSheehy died after his mother Mia Miles McSheehy scalded him with a tubful of hot water while scolding her younger son. James cried and ran to the boiling bath where he plunged in and was fatally burned.
The notice highlights Sterne's shop on Princeton Avenue at 23 Bland Street showcasing a finest display of can dies in the region.
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