Divorce Action In Wheeling Over Unusual Marriage
Mrs Delia Simeson sues for absolute divorce from Chas W Simpson a colored man after a brief marriage in Pennsylvania due to license issues in West Virginia. The couple lived weeks in Pittsburgh before returning to Wheeling where police ordered Simpson a piano pounce to leave the city. The wife claims lack of support and seeks divorce.
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Wheeling
Delia Simeson
Chas. W. Simpson
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Simpson
Horse Killed After Failing to Clear Street Blockade
A contractor’s horse collapsed in front of the State Bank’s new building on Princeton avenue. After hours of attempts to move the animal, authorities or handlers shot the horse to end its suffering.
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Princeton Avenue
State Bank
A Typical South African Store Advertises Broad Goods
R Larson of Bay Villa near River Cape Colony runs a valley store nine miles from the railway and twenty five miles from the town. He notes farmers within thirty miles rely on Chamberlains remedies and claims fourteen local cures in twelve months with Chamberlains Cough Remedy. For sale by H N White. Pure milk stews and up to date fries at Pearson's 220 Princeton Ave.
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R. Larson
Bay Villa
Days River
Cape Colony
South Africa
Larson
Chamberlain
H. N. White
Pearson's
Princeton Ave
Kidney Cure Testimonial from Oakville Reader
R A Gray J P of Oakville Ind says ten years in bed due to kidney disease left him immobile part of the time. After failed medical care he finds relief with Foleys Kidney Cure, which he calls a Godsend. Sold by G H Wade and others with cigar brands Fitz You Tid Bit and Old Style cheroots 3 for 5c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
G. H. Wade
Opium and Whiskey Habits Book Offer
An advertising pitch invites all US readers to obtain a free book on opium and whiskey diseases. It directs interested individuals to write to B. M. Wooley in Atlanta Georgia, box 387, for delivery at no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
B. M. Wooley
Atlanta, Ga
Shoes Priced at 2.50 Appeal to Men at Block's
The advertisement proclaims shoes at 2.50 every man can wear with pride and satisfaction. It notes Block's on Princeton Ave as the location of the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Block’s
Princeton Ave
Wallace Bank to Open in Clarksburg
Wallace, a new bank to be established in Wallace at Clarksburg, will offer stock to thirty prominent citizens who have subscribed for shares. The branch aims to serve the local community with banking services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Wallace
Wallace Bank
Call for Tid Bit cigars noted by asthma sufferers
Daniel Banatz of Otterville Iowa reports asthma relief after trying Foley's Honey and Tar, praising its immediate benefit. He recommends it to all. For sale by G H Wade druggist. Also mentions Pitz-You cigars for solid pleasure amid market chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Banatz
Otterville
Iowa
New York
G. H. Wade
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Promoted as Health Aid
An advertisement extols DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a safe bowel cleanser that prevents fever and liver disorders this season. It claims the pills are non griping, gently copious, and tonic for gland strength, while also noting a cigar promotion and a job listing for a capable office worker in coal lumber and mercantile trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Duo
L. Crockett
Shooting affray at Peters Branch on N W New Line
Report from Lee describes a shooting near Peters Branch eight miles above Tug where J Fletch Marca of Cattlesburg shot a negro laborer on the Norfolk and Western railroad project for contractor Pat Millett. The worker attacked Millett with a club. Marenm aided, likely preventing further harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters
Lee
Peers Branch
J. Fletch Marca
Cattlesburg
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Pat Millett
Millett
Marenm
Fiduciary Notice for Estate of William E Osborn
The account before me for settlement lists J. Rtegall as administrator of the estate of the late William E Osborn. Dated November 18, 1902, at the office of the Commissioner of Accounts.
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Wits
Rtegall
Wm. E. Osborn
A. M. Sutton
Acc’ Ta
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Mba & i
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Utah
W.J. Hemlt
Wetia
Counrel
Cerk
B. Lonaker
C Ek
C. B. Martin
Shufflebarger & Co
Brnton
West Va
la Chancery
Maria Roy
Wiff
William Roy
Mercereid
Manta Roy
Per Counsel
Jas P PD
GanpNen Att
Fitz
W. S. Crockett, F. D
Undertaker
Prince Building
Bland Street
Samuel Turk
Bluefield
W. VA
Green
Paul Jones
Black Mar
W. C. Pollock
Edwin Mann
First National Bank
Bluefield Water Works
Ara Improvement Co
H. Hill
Bluefield, We
Orto
S. A. Lanter
Nathan
Brandis
Ptly
Sohn
Deus Vaits
Bristol
Dan Baily
Here
Ile
Parkersburg
First Presbyterian Church
W. M. Hodson
Waynesburg
Hudson
Princeton
Charles Homer McIntire
Salem
Adameton
Wilsonburg
Wolf Soumit
Baltimore & Ohio Railway
Baltimore & Ohio
Parkinson
Millstead
Union
Isaac J. and
Berard Scott
Monroe County
Monroe
Davis and Elkins
Lwk
Qld
Ramon
G. C. McClure & Son
Gallup
Yover
Francis Little
Benton Ilerbor, Mich
White
E. Rierson
Bluefield, Dentist
Experien
Thomas E. Pos ‘ S
Mi. Dd
Eve
Ear
N. AW. Reliway
Hicks & CO
Binefield, W. Va
Elsou
Bluefield Furniture
Telegraph Puzzie Pictures
Straus
Gunst
C.C. B. Pocahontas
Sore
Misi
Minous
COAL
United States Navy
Smoleiess Co
Castner
Curran & Bullitt
South 15Th St
Phila
Groatway
Kitty Street
Weston
Maia
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Norfolk
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Neave
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