Lawgivers Sit in Judgment on Christmas Revelers
A fragmented tale shows Raleigh’s highway mischief during Christmas celebrations. William of Gallin, drunken on sack, is escorted to the town citadel and fined four silver pieces. George son of Peter and Abraham of Williams face penalties for drunkenness and weapons boasting, paying twenty one and being set to toil.
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Raleigh
William
Gallin
House of the Crockett
K C. Morricon
Katie
Graham
Abraham
House of Williams
Cincinnati
Kinser's stocking rich Christmas goods big city quality
Kinser's is stocked with a full line of Christmas gifts including jewelry silverware watches brooches rings buttons and novelties. The advertisement notes gold plated items and ebony novelties and urges visits to the store and the Long John Saloon phone number for Christmas liquors. It also promotes Tansil Punch cigars and White's Pharmacy nerve oil as featured items.
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C. J. Kinzer
Cass
Kinser’s
Long John
Oneal
Weparmey
Kinser's
Kinzer’s
Lindsey & Co
White's
Opium and whiskey health books offer free reading
Promoted by B M Woolley Atlanta Ga box 387 inviting all Americans to request free books on opium and whiskey diseases. Also ads for Christmas New Year excursion rates via Norfolk Western Railway with tickets on sale December 21 25 and 30 to January 1 and a cold remedy Foley's Homeo and Tar promises to stop a cold when taken promptly. Bellows and a Tid Bit tobacco ad round out the page.
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United States
B. M Woolley
Atlanta
Norfolk & Western Railway
Janary 1
General Miles Refuses to Resign Amid Disciplinary Turmoil
General Miles states he will fight the administration’s reprimand and not resign though uncertain steps may purge public rebuke. Secretary Cortelyou reports the president’s stern disapproval shown in a White House scene, hinting Miles could be retired if he presses the Schley issue. Maclay refuses to resign, asserting defiance and forthcoming dismissal. Local notes include Foley’s Honey and Tar testimonial and a Mubane’s engraving offer.
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New York
Miles
Washington
Cortelyou
Root
White House
Schley
West Virginia lawmakers push for rural carrier pay raise
West Virginia members back an increase in rural letter carrier salaries. Postmaster General action can raise pay by order if Congress shows support. Senator Elkins receives about 200 letters daily, with half reaching his secretary. A legislative dinner plan in Washington aims to unite lawmakers after Congress resumes in January.
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Washington
West Virginia
Congress
Post Office
Senator Elkins
Colonel Livingstone
Miller Victim From Southwest Virginia Dies in Toms Creek Shootout
Dayton H. Miller, a victim of the Toms Creek shooting, passed through Dayton en route to Philadelphia for interment. He had arranged before his death to travel on the game train to spend the holiday with his mother. He was well known in Southwest Virginia. His brother Hobart Miller died years ago at Toma Creek.
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Dayton H. Miller
Toms Creek
Philadelphia
Virginia
Hobart Miller
Toma Creek
Whitworth Sons Accounts Sought By Trustee And Notices
All accounts and notes of the late firm Geo R Whitworth Sons are in collection. Creditors urged to call at Anderson Ensley office at once to settle. Also mentions Foley's Kidney Cure testimonial and Kirser's silver carved canes. Editor Lynch praises Honey and Tar for coughs and colds.
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Geo. R. Whitworth & Sons
Anderson & Ensley
M. Anderson
Lynch
Daily Pret
Philipsbarz
N.J
Foley
G. A. Wade
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Claim Quick Cold Cure
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise to cure a cold in one day with no cure no pay. The box notes Grove’s to be on each box and the price is 25 to 26 cents.
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Grove
Gift seekers throng streets in bustling Bluefield shops
Crowds pack Bluefield stores as out of town shoppers hit the season in force. The Telegraph lists gift ideas across local merchants from rings and cigars to silverware, clocks, pens, and holiday treats, urging early calls to White's drug store, Kinzer's, Mebane's, and other outlets.
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Telegraph
Twine's End: Young Worker Fatally Sliced By Dump Car
James Herold, 21, was killed when a dirt dump car operated by S Walton & Co crushed him near Five Oaks. He touched a spring to empty the car and could not escape as the automatic dumper reversed suddenly, severing his body. He was the sole support of his widowed mother. Tid Bit cigars Fitzgerald You for 6 cents.
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James Herold
Five Oaks
S. Walton & Co
Tax Collection Urges Public Settlement on Bonds
Deputy Sheriff D. G. Lutuy calls on all persons owing taxes to visit and settle debts as 6,000 tax tickets remain unpaid and urgent demands must be met.
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D. G. Lutuy
Bid Notice for Hotel on Princeton Avenue in Blaefeld
Bids will be received for the next thirty days for the construction of a hotel on Princeton Avenue Blaefeld West Wa. Plans and specifications are at the Architect office Room 6 Sasarus Building. The owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Dr I E Martio.
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Ea Hotel
Princeton Avenue
Blaefeld
Weet Wa
Sasarus
Dr. I E. Martio
Where to Get Em cigar ad
The notice touts J M cigars as a premier smoking choice with distributors Jeffrey Matthews Co and various retailers listed. It includes wholesale and retail notes and mentions a soap sale offer to merchants, claiming powerful pricing and sample previews in Bluefield area.
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J. M
J .” Jeffrey
Plesee
Viat Tor Grocery Co
Pioneer Wholesale
Bluefield
W. Va
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Severe Colds and Coughs
Homer Hall cites Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption as curing a severe cough and saving his life after several doctors doubted a recovery. He notes a weight gain to 227 pounds and urges use for influenza, colds, and lung troubles. Free samples at drug stores. girl wanted at 101 Remee Street.
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Homer Hall
Coal and Wood Delivery Service Ad
Coal and wood orders delivered. Call Becker at phone 125. Service available for home or business needs.
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Eae
Becker
Congress debates West Virginia court term reform and murder for attacks on leaders
In Hayward October, Congressman Gaines introduces a bill to adjust the Southern District of West Virginia court terms with Huntington Bluefield and Charleston dates. A separate bill proposes death penalty for killing the president or certain officials and for aiding such acts, drawing wide attention in the House. Senator Scott plans a similar Senate measure.
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Gaiees Bee
West Virginia
Act of Covareps
Circuit
District Court of the
United States
Southern District
Huntington
Bluefield
Committee On Judiciary
Congress
Scott
Senate
Mr. Gaines
Gaines
Construction of Bikies College Building Moves Ahead
The proposal, made by leaders Davis and Elkisete, aims to fund a Bikina college project under the Presbyterian synod of Virgil. Officials say money is approved and work on the buildings can begin early next month.
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Et Au Davis
Elkisete Agnates
Bikina
Tga
Chuseh
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J. M.”’ Cigara
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Etay
Tansil
Fiat Tor Grocery Co
Sole Distributo
Wade
Mecqlay
Brooklyn
Edgar Stanton Maclay
Historien
Maclay
C. W. Lyneck
Winchese
Ind
G. H.ade
Mubane’s
THE
Globe Store
FE. E. Carter & Company
Washington News
George H. Richmond
Grant
Stapton
Lee
Mr Richmond
Adam Badeau
House
Hughes
Dovener
Norton
Ohio
Pierce
Tennessee
Henderson
Deteuer
Committee On
Replogic
Atwater
Dea
G. H. Wade
Pray
Buckborn
Kirser’s
Bland Street
Kiozer’s
White's Drug Store
Jobo Harper
Bok
Mebane’s
Kipzer’s
Bisud Street
Lindsau & Co
Mercer M’diee. Co
Holland
Mebspe's
White’s
Kinzer's
White’s Drug Store
Whatie's
Obina
Horton’s
White
Mercer Moise, Co
Lindsey
Mebene
J. M.” Cigare
Long Jobo Saloon
Mercer M
Mebane
Jobo Borges
Axnewer
Lindeey & Go
Kinener
Lowney
Drugette
Morocco
Blend Street
John Harper
Gentlemen and Ladies
Lindsay & Wo
Mercer M'dise
Lindsey End
Cigura
Coopertown
Addi
Ope
G. Lilly
Remee Street
Caines
Charleston
College
Bikies
Ay x
Cigpre
J. Baker
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