No Danger of General Spread in Mild Smallpox Outbreak
Reported street rumors of a city smallpox scare were dismissed by health officials who cited five cases with precautions. One death occurred between Oakvale and Ingleside, and about a hundred people were exposed, but authorities warned against epidemic fears and expected no further spread in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigst
J H Aare
Board of Lealg
Allen Street
Luther Brown Hs
Scott Street
Bob Johnston
Jesse Sanders
Oakvale
Ingleside
Ridge Land Company Annual Stockholders Meeting Notice
The Ridge Land Company calls an annual stockholders meeting at its Fresmar West Virginia office on Thursday January 9 1902 at 3 00 PM to elect officers and transact other business President J P Boren secretary Jenkin Jones to preside and record votes.
Illness and Death of Mrs. Mary Etta White on Rogers Street
Mrs. Mary Etta White, aged about 34, died yesterday at her Rogers Street home after years of illness from a fractured ankle and related complications. Survived by husband A Y W White and two children Frank and Willie. Funeral arrangements pending. Card Whitehead, a section foreman, died suddenly on duty between Maybeury and Coal Dale. A Pythian, Odd Fellow, and Jr O U M member, he previously served as Pocahontas chief of police and is survived by two children and an invalid wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Etta White
Rogers Street
White
Etherington
Tiruce
Card Whitehead
Maybeury
Coaldale
Mr. Whitehead
Jr. O.U A.M
Pocahontas
Notice of Stockholders Meeting at West Virginia Company
Notice is given of a general meeting of stockholders of the 1ug River Land Company West Virginia to be held at the Mill Creek Coke Company office in Cooper West Virginia on January 10 1902 at 11 o clock am for electing a Board of Directors and transacting other business. Stockholders representing more than one tenth of subscribed capital stock are named J P Bowen and Jenkin Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1Ug River Land Company
West Virginia
Mill Creek
Onal % Coke Company
Ooper
J. P. Bowen
Jenkin Jones
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Colds and Lung Troubles
A medical ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and lung issues. It claims a patient from West Point Iowa recovered from a severe cough using the remedy, gaining weight to 227 pounds. Trial series and full-size bottles priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar are offered at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Kidney Cure Stated Restored Worker After Four Days
G H Wace reports relief after using Foey's Kidney Cure for kidney trouble delaying work. He states four days later he could return to duties and is now entirely well. Notices from Anderson & Hasley request payment of the late Geo RK Whitworth & Sons firm accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Repiouie
Atwater
Euffre
Foey
Geo. Rk, Whitworth & Sons
al Pere Sons
Anderson & Hasley
Anderson
Fire at Dunlow reveals Cleveland founded town lore
Aftermath details of a Dunlow fire show the town, said to be founded by Grover Cleveland and Joseph Miller, with coal and timber lands controlled by them. Losses include W C Davis & Co dry goods 1060, Henry Strover dry goods 10000, Henry Copley dry goods 16000, insurances listed, and numerous buildings damaged or destroyed. Only modest suffering due to few homes buried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlow
Grover Cleveland
Joseph Miller
W.C Davis & Company
Henry Strover
Henry Copley
Walter Overman
Mayor
Dunlow Saddler, Company
Petc Fice
Stock Offer Urges Quick Call to Buy at 15 Cents
The Barboursville & Cumberland Valley Gas & Oil Company announces a special offer to buy up to 10000 shares at 15 cents each before the price rises to about 1 dollar on January 6 1902. Buyers are asked to contact the company secretary treasurer, E T Ouiver, and treasurer John Harper. The larger portion of the allotment has already sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barboursville & Cumberland Valley Gas & Oil Company
E T Ouiver
Sec
Ty & Ireas
Prisoners Celebrate Christmas at State Prison
Christmas at the state prison brings festive meals and candy for over 900 inmates. Archdeacon B. M. Spurr donated candy and oysters, barley crackers, and fruit accompany a grand Christmas dinner. One inmate, Deem Nestrotte, faces a pending pardon consideration amid illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Spurr
Mouldaville
Deem Nestelrotte
Braxton County
State Board of Pardon
Stop a Cold Affection Tactic Alleged By G H Wade
A short paragraph by G H Wade advises avoiding certain remedies for colds and suggests Foley’s Honey and Tar as a trusted option. The note emphasizes not to rely on unproven methods and to seek a reliable remedy.
Tid Bit Cough Remedy Ad and Tax Reminder Notice
An old advertisement touts Tid Bit cough remedy and Browo Quinine tablets claiming one day cure with no cure no pay for 25 cents. Also promotes Fitz-You cigars for 5 cents. A tax notice from Deputy Sheriff D. G. Litty requests payment on 6,000 tax tickets to meet urgent municipal demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browo
Fitz-You
D. G. Litty
Auction notice for hotel construction bids on Princecon Ave Bluefid WV
The Accuitech office Room 6 L 2z arne building invites bids for building a hotel on Princecon Avenue Bluefid West Virginia. Plans and specifications are available at the office. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dr J E Martip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princecon Avenue
Bluefid
West Va
Accuitec
L«2zarne
J. E. Martip
Local merchants tout cut price soaps and cigars
The notice proclaims 1 C gross of soap at factory prices with trade discounts for retailers and jobbers. It promises a dime household soap at a nickel and mentions Medicated Skin Soap Tar Soap and perfumed soaps, plus wholesale cigars touted as top quality. Multiple Bluefield businesses listed as retailers and distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiat Top Grocery Co
Kellesaic Grocers
Bluefield
W. Va
Virginia Citizens Push Bill To Protect Bull Run Monuments
A bill by Representative Rixey to purchase surrounding land and secure access to two Bull Run monuments would be funded with 25 000 dollars and backed by Virginia citizens. Congress after recess will hear a delegation on military affairs. The measure aims to preserve the battlefield memorials and allow public visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Rixey
Congress
Washington
House Committee On Military Affaire
Virginia
Rixey
Bull Rup
United States
Department of Washington
Bull Run
Secretary of War
Ono
Senate
Martin
High-Roller Dancing Club Receives Third Reception
Mr and Mrs Francis Layman Bonsack host a third reception for the High-Roller Dancing Club. The decorated home attracted many guests in formal dress as Sheffies String Band provided music for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Roller Club
Mr. and
Mrs. Bonsack
Francis Layman Bonsack
Eula Burton
Jinks Kingsbury
Lou
Sweet Whitworth
Ethel Huot
Mary Patterson
Agnes
Irene Clfford
Jane Huffman
Mollie Peery
Mre J. Tice
Augie Ratliffe
Frank Smith
Bruce
Hubert Meador
George Whitworth
Harry
Hugh
Ray Douthat
Con
Meek Keistr
Jim
Kag Crockett
Turnell
Robinett
Meador
Cardon
Kearnes
Mentor
Pattison
Hunter
Higginbotham
J. Gillespie
Roberts
Sheffie
Hale and Miss Overholt Wed at Bride's Home in Lewisburg
E. W. Hale cashier of the Princeton Booking Company and Miss Gertrude Overholt of Lewisburg were married at the bride’s home on Thursday. The couple left for Charleston exposition after the ceremony and plan to settle in Princeton in about two weeks. Mrs Hale will continue duties at Princeton Academy through the session’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Hale
Princeton Booking Company
Gertrude Overholt
Lewisburg
Thursay
Hale
Charleston
Princeton
Coal and Wood Orders From T. H. Becker
Call T H Becker for coal and wood supplies with prompt delivery. Phone 125. Orders taken at 1127 tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. HH Becker
War status declared in Philippines over Stickle claim
Secretary Root holds the Philippine insurrection creates a state of war, enabling military action. He recommends including Lieut. Horton W. Stickle's $125.34 claim for lost books aboard the transport Centennial in the deficiency bill to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Root
War Department
Cial
Philippines
United States
Philippine Islands
United Staties
Horton W Stickle
Corps of Engineers
West Point
N. Y
Manila
Quartermaster’s Department
Stickle
Luzon
Secretary of the Treasury
Lieut
Stickie
Congress
Two Weddings Mark Christmas Day and Week Thursday
Rev JT Frazier officiated two weddings. The first united Mr. Jackson and Miss Hattie Kirby on Christmas day. Later John Robsette wed Miss Bell Ellis, daughter of E. O. Ellis. Local ads promote Tanail cigars at White's drug store and John Harper cigars, with Fiat Grocery Co. as sole distributor of whiskey and wines at the Blue Front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JT. Frazier
Mr. Jackson
Misa Hattie Kirby
John H. Robsette
Mise Bell Ellis
E. O. Ellis
White's Drug Store
John Harper
Buckien’s Archasalve Promoted for War Wounds and Burns
Wartime adverts claim Buckien’s Archasalve treats scratches, bruises, wounds, corns, sore feet, stiff joints, burns, ulcers, skin eruptions and piles. Sold at drug stores for 25 cents, with pay guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckien
Foils a Deadly Attack and Cures Croup with Remedies
A Winchester Indiana reader praises Dr King s New Life Pills for stomach and liver troubles and relief from constipation and headaches. Also cited is Folk Honey and Tar aiding a child s membranous croup with rapid improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Ausin
Winchester
Ind
Annual meeting of Bluefield Building and Loan stockholders
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Bluefield Building and Loan Association will be held at Citizens' Bank in Bluefeld West Virginia on January 16 1902 at 8 oclock p m for electing officers and transacting any lawful business. David J. Nston President G M McCullough Secretary and Treasurer G A Shirey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Building and Loan Association
Citizens’ Bank
Bluefeld
W. Va
Davip & J NstTon
Prea
G. M. McCulloon
Sec
Treas
G. A. Shirey
Opium and Whiskey Bubis Book Offer and Local Remedies
United States readers urged to publish books on diseases. address given for free copy. Endorsing testimonials praise Fuleys Honey and Tar for coughs and colds. Nerve and Bone Oil claims cures for rheumatism cuts sores burns bruises with a price of 25 cents, sold by White's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Woolley
Atlanta
Elnor Lynch
Phillipsbore
N.J
Bes
Fuley
G. H. Wade
White's
Body Found In River In Nell Cropsey Case
The body of Nellie Cropsey, missing since November 20, was found in the river opposite her home in Elizabeth City. Authorities report no signs of violence, and experts note the body appears well preserved. The coroner and an examining jury are involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth City
N. C
Nellie Cropsey
Citizens’ Committee of Live
Crepsey
Ormen
Mise Cropsey
Murder charge in Virginia ties to North Fork case
Reddy Atkinson, known to police, was arrested at Coeburn Virginia on charges of complicity in the murder of Stockton at North Fork. The North Fork watchman was attacked Monday night, Stacks ton succeeded him and was found dead seconds later. Detective Baldwin heads to Coeburn to secure requisition papers and transfer Atkinson to McDowell county jail in Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reddy Atkinson
Coeburn
Stockton
North Fork
Norfolk and Weatesn
Stackston
A. H. Baldwin
Atkinson
McDowell County
Welch
Lutheran Church Services and Sunday School Schedule
Regular services at the Lutheran Church Sunday 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM led by Rev. W. C. Beldel. Sunday school at 9:45 AM. Children absent at mass will receive their presents after school Sunday. Council to meet in special session Sunday night after services. Wanted a young man for work and collecting. Correspondence to D care Bluefields graf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
W. C. Beldel
Mas
Council of the Lutheran Church
Coal Supply Ad prompts winter purchase
The notice urges stocking coal early for winter. Shirey & Co advertises as agents for Smokeless Coal offering delivery or pickup via White's Drug Store and coal yard with receipts upon payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirey & Co
White
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Board of Health
Ridge Land Company
Fresmar
Ling J.P Boren
Pres
First National Bank
Bluefield, West Virginia
Swan Lake Oil Company
KK Ol
Kentucky
Cumberland River
Spoutz
Frinceton Avenue
Mrs. Cr. White Utes
Smocke
Ci — Weather von Pigars
State Prison
Foley
J. M
Ogara
Coopertown
Lilly
J M
Jeffrey, Matthews & Co
H. N. White M. Rosenberg
Bluefield Inn
R. H. Crockett & Co
L. Kaufman J
Barnett
J. L
Hale Overholt
Secretary Root
Long John
Fiat Tor Grocery Co
C. W. Lines
Iod
J M.” Cigars—The
J. Baker
Bluefield Avleg
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