Quiet Valuation Suit Targets Three Coal Lands in Pocahontas Field
The Circuit Court of Mercer County issues an order in chancery against Joseph Candeta and others to set aside a deed and to permit sale of three coal land tracts in Pocahontas coal field. The case involves the Fat Top Coal Land Association and related trustees. Unknown heirs and stockholders are summoned, with Johnston Moore and Euphemia Moore named among key parties. A public notice requires appearance within one month to protect interests. Attest by Clerk W. Honaker.
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West Virginia
Peat Virginta
Cahontas Coal & Coke Co
Runa
KB McNatt
Iands
Joseph Candeta
Pocahontas Coal and Company
Bimis Valley
Obreraine
Camp Creek
Anas
Pooshortas Ai Aoa Coke Company
I. Johnneton
Clara
W. Clark
Georges
Sabine W. Colton
fTup Coal Land Association
McVlanoahan
Bupremia
P. Moore Moore
Marcia R. Moore
M. Henderson
Johnston Moore
P. Moore
Kimma
Moure
Arels
Cal Lad Association
Theerk
Circuit Court of
Mercer
W . Honaker
Horald A. Kitzqu Ae
Orders in Bankruptcy Petition for Diecnamga
In the case No 41m filed in bankruptcy court an order is entered on the petition for Diecnamga. The document outlines the procedural steps and results of the petition.
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Petitoon
Diecnamga
Norfolk detective Horton dies after pneumonia illness
Norfolk and Western Detective Horton is dead at Portsmouth after a brief illness of pneumonia. The Merry Christmas charity drive continues as city ladies collect donations today at the old post office building opposite the Y M C A.
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Norfolk and Western
Horton
Portsmouth
Great Eastern Oil Company
Richlands Creek
Knox County
Bluefield
W. H. Martin
National Biscuit Company
Local notes from Kingwood and nearby areas
Kingwood reports aging Hiram Hield near Berkeley Springs at 75. Carson Bobrer killed two large bears nearby. Franklin Saul Harper died from a wagon fall in Hampshire after a fractured skull. John Rowland resigns as mine boss to lead a new Philippi coal plant. Kidwell and Dawson plan a 60 by 80 cannery and 100 acres of tomatoes. W D Longee indicted for dragging a heifer to death. Roland Huddleston, 5, accused of jail escape attempt with a dummy. Jack Donovan charged with theft. Weaver Coal and Coke fires 85 coke ovens. 150 more under construction. ten cottages and a new railway station being built.
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O- Hampshire
John Rowland
Philippi
Parsona
Roland Huddleson
Jack Donovan
Huddleston
Weaver
Weaver Coal and Coke Company
Fire Works Ordinance Suspended for Local Holiday
The Meyer suspends the fireworks ordinance from midnight to tomorrow and the 26th allowing free shooting during the period. Citizens are urged to avoid abusing the privilege as drunken rowdies spoil the streets and may be arrested. The note regrets broader ban on public displays.
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the Meyer
Echo of a Tragedy: two engagements end in blast deaths
Joseph Bias and Lee Palmer, both from Chapmansville, Logan County, were killed by a premature blasting powder explosion last Thursday. Bias was to wed Christmas Day to Miss Lawhorn of Milton, and Palmer also planned a Christmas wedding. The coincidences tied the deaths to the same day and time.
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Joseph Bias
Chapmansville
Logan County
Miss Lawhorn
Marshall Lawhborn
Milton
Bias
Lee Palmer
Stars and Frost Spark Comic Street Collision
A humorous street mishap on a steep frost covered lane left a middle aged woman and a young man toppled in a close crowd. The man afterward said the fall so stunned him he saw every star in the sky from bright first magnitude to the milky way.
Pottery with Unique Hand Decor on Display at Mebane's
A display of distinctive hand decorated pottery suited for mantle ornaments is showcased at Mebane's, featuring very attractive patterns and crafted designs.
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Mebane’s
Forty Years Torture Relieved by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
C Haney of Geneva Ohio credits DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve with curing his 40 year struggle with piles. The ad touts relief from sores burns and skin diseases and warns against counterfeits. Also promotes chains charms broaches from Kinzer's and Old Style cheroots.
Sidelights on Hestory Century Ad Parody in 1491
A humorous dated-sounding fragment presents King Ferdinand and Isabella during Christmas with court fool banter. It shifts to an advertisement voice for cigars and pocket books, promoting brands like Fitz You Tid Bit Old Style and 5¢ cheroots with claims of taste and satisfaction.
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Prithee
Ferdinand
Isabella
Haff, Andrews and Thomas Co
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W. B Horaker
Circuit Court
Mercer County
Las
J. D. McCue
Dentist Rams
White & Peer
Princeton Ave
Russell St
W. VA
Allen
All Droggista
District Court of the United States
D.U. Baldwin
Njamin
Keler
District Court of the United Strates
Sothern
D. O. Baldwin
Wefield
Acta of Congress
Acta
Lid
DO Baldwin
Harowld
Kitz
District Court of the
Biakfibeld Telegraph
Wenjim'n F. Keller
Ieffel
Edwin M. Keatly
Cork
STAC
Kingwood
Hiram H. Tvield
Ead
Noar
Berkeley Springs
Carson Bobrer
Here
Franklin
Saul Harper
Great Cacapon
D. B. Kidwell
W. E. Dawson
W. D. Longee
Longee
la Grippe
Perry Davis
Mercer Merchandise Company
Bluefield Avenue
Xmas Goods
Turre’s
Samuel Turk
Bland Street
Edwin Mann
W. C. Pollock
First National Bank
Paul Jones
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Co
GEO
H. Hill
Bluefield, W. VA
Orto
Mregr
Nathanssohn
Lanager
A. Lanter
Sohn
Princeton Avenue
Huntington Boys
Kinzer's
Hestory
J. M
Mebane's
Fitz
Excelsior Tailoring Co
Annie
Bland St
West Va
Nerous
Bluefield Furniture
Wim. Hicks & CO
Binefield, W. Va
Telegraph
Henry
Rta
Straus
Gunst
Richmond, VA
C.C.B. Pocahontas
Pocahontas
United States Navy
Castner
Curran & Bullitt
SOLE
Arcade’ Building
South 15Th St
Philadelphia
Roadway
New York
Kilby Street
Boston
Citizens’ Book Building
Norfolk
Terry Yul Ting
Roanoke
Leave Badhing
Cincinnati
Ohia
Old Colony
Bilding
Chicago
Lly
Blyth & CO
Benchureh
London
Engla
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