Personal notes from Bristol visitors and local residents
H B Stokes of Bristol J P Crockett of Wytheville Sternberger of Capers and 8 F Morris from Eckman are in the city. C B Flesher from Elkhorn Walter Cook of Jesse J W Thomas from Tip Top, Dr P Hilly of Vivian, and Gillespie of Tazewell are visitors. Edwards Sanford from Welch and Dudley returning from Radford. Maynard from census bureau visits brother J Frank Maynard. Payne family to Washington City for a visit. health improves for Mr. Payne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Thomas
Tip Top
Dr. P. Hilly
Vivian
Barnes Gillespie
Tazewell
Bluefield
J. W. Edwards
G. W. Sanford
Welch
RK. J. Dudley
Radford
H. Wert Wright
W. C. Hedrick
Mercer Hornet
Athens
R. E. Thornton
Willowton
F. Cornelius
Bluefield Inn
Lynchburg
T. J. Higginbotham
Blacksburg
B. B. Burns
C. E Gordon
Indianapolis
Kansas City
St. Louis
May Maynard
Census Bureau
Washington
J. Frank Maynard
Edwin Mann
First National Bank
Giles
Montgomery
J. A. Cardwell
Maybeury
Shamokin Coal and Coke Company
P. P. Flanagan
Eckman
Shawnee Company
No Word From England on Canal Treaty Promises
A Washington official said there is no foundation for any claim that the United States has received a British promise to accept a canal convention if ratified with the pending amendment. The State Department has received no official word from Britain and does not know how London would act if the amendment passes. The official clarified that Secretary Hay did not threaten resignation or promise to stay if the treaty is amended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Great Britain
Senate
Hay
Davis
Elks Demand End to Elk Slaughter and Teeth Trade
A national Elks protest condemns elk slaughter in Colorado and across the West urging lodges and members to stop buying or trading elk teeth. A Huntington member cites a herd with nineteen slain for teeth while prices reach twenty five dollars per pair, highlighting the crisis faced by the noble animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Damage suit centers on Norfolk and Western railroad death
Rev William Burleigh of Bristol travels to Marion Virginia to testify in a $10000 damage suit against Norfolk and Western Railway. The case stems from the death of evangelist F M Anderson killed by a passenger train at Chilhowie on March 14. Burleigh was with Anderson shortly before his fatal fall. A separate note mentions a fountain pen inventor sharing ad related experiences with Printers Ink and the impact of newspaper ads on sales and agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Burleigh
Bristol
Marion
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
F. M. Anderson
Virginia
The
Christian Church
Norfok and Western
Chilhowie
Railway Company
Burleigh
Andersen
Philadelphia Record
Eight Year Old Baum Sets Fire On Sister In Kitchen
In Parkersburg the eight year old son of Frank Baum poured coal oil on his four year old sister and lit it. The girl and her mother were severely burned while the parents, nearby, saved the child with effort. Authorities label the act fiendish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Baum
Parkersburg
Nice Bluefield Residence Near Passenger Station
For sale is a six room Bluefield home in first class order located within a short walk of the passenger station. The Pioneer Real Estate Agent D. B. Balochy at 108 Summers Street invites inquiries by call or mail in Bluefield West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
D. B. BaLochy
Pioneer Real Estate
Summers Street
W. Va
Dee
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Adverts Healing Sores
An old advertisement touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a soothing antiseptic for healing sores and skin conditions. It warns buyers to beware of counterfeit versions and mentions H. N. White in connection with the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
H.N. White
Editor's awful plight leads to miracle cure claim
F M Higgins of Seneca Lib News alleges long suffering piles vanished after using Backlen's Arnica Silve, praised as the surest pile cure. Advertisement notes 25¢ price and salve availability at druggists and saloons. A Dayton Tenn man endorses Ramon’s Liver Pills and Toric Peets citing family benefits and a healthier son after pill use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Higgins
Seneca (Lib.) News
Bisson
Thomas Coppinger
Dayton
Tenn
Ramon
Pille
Bever Pond District Teachers Institute Concludes Sessions
The Bever Pond District Teachers Institute met in the public school building Friday and Saturday December 7 and 8. Programs covered The Teacher essay Read ing mental arithmetic spelling geography notes United States History English Literature physical culture and a county superintendent address. Sessions included class recitations and songs and the event drew a fairly good attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bever Pond
Teachers’ Institute
C. A. Fulwider
A. A. Hopkins
M. Sue Tickle
Jennie George
Mary Easley
E. E. Kephart
Cunningham
Lena Walker
Frances Easley
Florence Caffee
Walter Kahle
C. L. Clark
TH. W. Matthews
Lost Liver Setter Beck Missing with Collar Details
A liver colored setter with white spots answers to Beck and wears a collar bearing M. and Postlethwaite. A liberal reward is offered for the dog’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck
M. &. Postlethwaite
Drinkers urged to buy direct from distillery dealer
An old advertisement promotes abstinence but recommends buying from Wm. Linkenho ker, agent for A Gugenheimer Distilling Co. It promises direct-from-distillery goods at wholesale prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Linkenhoker
Gugenheimer Distilling Co
Creditors of Davis and Ould Told to Present Claims in Princeton
John M. Anderson as trustee requests all creditors to file their claims for adjudication at his office in Princeton West Virginia by January 1. The notice, dated November 27, is signed by A M Sutton in the Com'rs Accounts office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis & Ould
John M. Anderson
Princeton
W. Va
A. M. Sutton
Settlement notice for James H. Champ administrator
The account before me for settlement lists James H. Champ as administrator of Marion Copen. Dated the 27th day of November, as shown by Ian A. Sutton of the Court of Accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Champ
Marion Copen
Ian
A.M Sutton
Cour of
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Bluefield, W. Va
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Diamono
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J.P Crockett
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Capers
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C. B. Flesher
Elkhorn
Walter Cook
Jesse
Patton House
R. Payne
Edna
No. 4
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England
ELKS
Norfolk and Western
Bluefield Waterworks and
Iprovement Company
Geo. H. Hill
Eng
W. Vy
Hester
Absolu
Royal Baking Powder CO
Nae Set
York
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FJ Brown
Alice Williams
J. M. Anderson
Mercer County
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Couuty
Sanders
T. A. Williams
J.M. Anderson
W. B. Honaker
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J. M. Andrson
Mercer Circuit Court
J. Brown
J. M
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Mercer
Pember
H. W. Maxwell
H. P. Laughter
J. A. Laughter
W. ©. White
Agalost
George K. Bowen
M. T. DeVault
Holston National Building and Loan Association
M.,k. DeVault
Geo. K. Oren
DeVault and Boren
M.T. DeVault
Holston National Building and Joan Association
B. Honnahgr
Anderson & Easiey
Stetson
Meyer
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