Explosion Damages Homes as Dynamite Thaws Near Vaughan Camp
An explosion of fifty sticks of dynamite at Vaughan construction camp in the west end damaged windows in nearby homes. About $500 in glass was destroyed and Chas T Smith's Bluefield avenue residence suffered the worst damage. Dynamite was thawed near the fire, but workers escaped unharmed as the blast caused only property damage due to the isolated location.
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Vaughan
West End
Chas. T. Smith
Bluefield Avenue
Wormen
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Effective in Bluefield Testimony
G R Evans a Norfolk and Western yard engineer and resident of 453 Raleigh Street credits Doan's Kidney Pills with ending his back and kidney ache after persistent standing. He bought a box at J L Crockett's drug store and reports relief enabling him to work a full day at the engine. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. price five cents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Bluefield
Dean
G. R. Evans
Norfolk and Western Railway
Raleigh Street
J. L Crockett
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Caseasweet Baby Book promoted by De Witt Chicago
BE. C. De Witt & Co. advertises Caseasweet as ideal medicine for children with no opiates. It conforms to the National Pure Food and Drug Law and is sold by all druggists. The Chicago company offers the Baby Book alongside the product.
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BE. C. de Witt & Co
Chicago
Ill
Notaries Pay Per Stamp Revenue Plan in West Virginia
West Virginia lawmakers may propose a tax on acknowledgements by requiring state notaries to attach revenue stamps to all documents. Proponents estimate $26 000 yearly for the treasury, arguing the notaries mass and fees will fund the state while the common people pay small 25 cent stamps on deeds and affidavits. The plan mirrors Virginia practice and follows a previous defeat of a similar measure in West Virginia.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Rotary
Phantom Party Costume Night At The Rink
Avis warns readers of a Phantom Party at the rink on Tuesday night. A simple costume using a white sheet and pillow slip is all that is required, with prizes and a five dollar hit for the right participant. Food such as red apples and ginger cakes will be available and dancing after ten o'clock with fine music.
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William
Matewan Republicans Name Municipal Ticket
The Republicans of Matewan in Mingo county named a municipal slate led by Mayor Henry Bishop with Recorder W. R. Haskins and councilmen T. D. Burgess 8 Lambert J. A. Williams M. G. Alley and R. W. Buskirk. The notice appears among local ads and promotional lines.
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Matewan
Mingo County
Henry Bishop
W. R. Haskins
T. D. Burgess
T. Lambert
J. A. Williams
M. G. Alley
R. W. Buskirk
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