Maher Named General Superintendent of N and W
telegram announces N D Maher former Pocahontas division superintendent chosen to head the Norfolk and Western in place of J C Cassell. Bluefield reaction favorable as Maher, a local property owner, may base his home in Bluefield. Cassell health failed, plans to travel abroad. potential split of N and W into Eastern and Western divisions with Maher leading the Western at Bracefield and Cassell the Eastern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Division
J. G. Cassell
N. D Maher
Pocahontas
Norfolk and Western
J. c. Cassell
Bluefield
Coal Field
Maher
Cassell
Bracefield
Cars And Locomotives Built During The Year
The Railroad Gazette reports about 164,548 cars built nationwide, the largest output ever and 25,442 more than 1901. Of these 162,500 are freight, 1,048 passenger, 161,747 domestic, 2,800 export. Locomotives numbered 4,070 with 74 electric units, costing about 48 million dollars at roughly 12 thousand per loco. Canada produced 5,561 cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Gazette
the Gazette
Canada
Nurse key witness in Richardson murder case
Boston report states a trained nurse who treated Mrs. Richardson will testify that Catherine V. Richardson substituted liquids for medicines and that Mrs. Richardson showed arsenical poisoning symptoms. The item also notes major holiday-closeout sales at Pedigo's store with 25 to 60 percent reductions on home goods and wraps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Catherine V. Richardson
Princeton Ave
Unfurnished Rooms For Rent In City
Two large well located rooms available for rent. Apply to W. J. Amick at 26 Giles Street, City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Amick
Giles Street
Ten Years In Bed Kidney Cure Testimony
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana describes ten years of kidney disease confinement and inability to move. After failed treatments the druggist G H Wade recommends Foleys Kidney Cure which he calls a Godsend and credits with relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foleys
G. H. Wade
Peage Meeting At Roanoke Aims To Ease Coal Flow
In Roanoke Virginia December 2 a peace meeting is called by Norfolk and Western General Manager L E Johnson to ease six months of coal movement congestion. Operators and agents in town discuss a plan to relieve car shortages and avoid higher transport rates, with a later banquet following business talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
L. E. Johnson
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Johnson
Engineer Baney Killed In Shenandoah Division Train Wreck
Passenger train No 2 derailed near Greensville on the Shenandoah division about 10 55 p m. Engineer Wesley Bailey crushed beneath the engine. Fireman Underwood escaped with minor injuries. Detective Baldwin suspects foul play as spikes were removed from the rail. Bailey survived by wife Jennie Bailey of Roanoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensville
Shenandoah Division
Wesley Bailey
Norfolk and Western
Shenandoah Valley Road
Jennie Bailey
Roanoke
Underwood
Baldwin
Vanderbilt Improving Plans European Cruise in February
New York December 29 Cornelius Vanderbilt is recovering rapidly and plans to sail for Europe on February 1. He will proceed to Gibraltar and then cruise the Mediterranean in a bold comeback voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Europe
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Experienced bookkeeper and stenographer seeks coal-field position
Married applicant with thorough experience and top references offers services as a bookkeeper and stenographer. Responds via Bluefield Daily Telegraph office. 12-80-1w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Office
Finest line of blankets at No 81 Bluefield avenue
A brief note highlights a blanket line offered at location 81 Bluefield avenue. The ad emphasizes quality and selection for shoppers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Avenue
Multinational News Snippets From 1911 Ledger
A potsherd of items notes diverse events from Wellesley to Delhi. Faculty member Carla Wenekehach dies at Wellesley College. Humbert swindlers arrive in Paris from Madrid. Sheriff Dadley questioned over lynching. contest anticipated. Belgravia liner detained for smallpox at quarantine. Jessie Benton Fremont funeral delayed over sealed instructions. will hold tomorrow. La Champagne arrives with officer’s death in halfmast tribute. burial at sea. U S Consul Gummert reports Fez rout feared for Christians. Coronation ceremonies open in Delhi with Curzon party and Kitchener in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hamburg
Cologne
Los Angeles
Cal
Jessie Benton Fremont
la Champagne
Pierre Barnellen
Washington
United States
Gummert
Tangier
Morocco
State Department
Saaltan
Fez
New Year's Lumber Company Furniture Sale
A New Year's Lond can be had just as early as at the beginning of the holiday season. We keep this stock of furniture complete at six times and all orders can be filled promptly and with entire satisfaction. Resole to pay no more high prices for good furniture. Our figures prove that the best can be had at a reasonable price.
Mercer County Penitentiary Seeks Better Living Quarters
The biennial report of the Monandsville penitentiary details finances showing $130,747.71 earned and $4,428.88 paid for federal prisoners, total expenditures $180,688.27, and a population rise from 726 to 965. Warden Haddox calls for more cell space and separate female quarters, noting 417 white and 525 colored prisoners with 32 females. Six executions occurred in two years and 204 prisoners were discharged.
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Monandsville Penitentiary
Sie
Haddox
Fayette
Re&l
Ciel County
Cabell
Kanawha
Marion
Mingo
Mercer
Brook
Calhoun
Doddridge
Gilmer
Gant
Hancock
Morgan
Pendleton Putnam
Upshur
Mercerunty
Charles Nowlin
Anders John Davis
Jim Stone
Jesse King
Mercer County
McDowell County
I Cark
John Hoston
Dan Conne
Geo. Dodgson
George
Arter
Lewis Young
Dowell County
John Mooney
Ohio County
Frank Friday
Perry Christian
Fayette County
State Henry
Wetzel County
Opium Habit Help Sought From Atlanta Contact
An advertisement seeks a woman or man in the United States interested in the opium issue and drug habits offering a free item. Send details to B. M. Ooley, Atlanta, Ga., box 887, for a complimentary reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Sa
B. M
Ooley
Atlanta, Ga
Venezuelan conflict and British seizure reports cross Atlantic
A Willemstad dispatch says 100 revolutionists under Riera fought government troops near Coro with Riera holding position. Caracas reports urge blockade removal. In Washington a British seizure of Laguayra and marines’ landing are reported, with confirmation uncertain. The Dutch ship Prince Wilhelm V arrives at Laguayra. the British cruiser Tribune captures a schooner and a sloop.
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London
Willemstad
Riera
Coro
Referne
Castillo
Caracas
Washington
Laguayra
Marietta
Liaguayra
Prince Wilhelm V
Amsterdam
Tribune
Principal Marcus Ross Dies Suddenly at Fairmont Normal School
Prof Marcus Ross principal of the Fairmont State Normal School died after a brief illness. He was in town until late Saturday night, ate lunch at a restaurant, then grew ill on his way to his room. He was forty seven and highly regarded in education, having succeeded J Walter Barnes two years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Ross
Fairmont State Normal School
Ross
Mr. Rosa
J. Walter Barnes
Foley's Kidney Cure advertised for kidney and bladder trouble
A druggist G. H. Wade promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a guaranteed remedy for all forms of kidney and bladder diseases urging purchase by readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
G. H. Wade
Confessions of a Priest Claims Electric Bitters Cure
Rev Jno S Cox of Wake Arkansas describes a 12 year struggle with Yellow Jaundice and kidney liver and stomach issues. He credits Electric Bitters with his recovery and urges use for liver and kidney trouble and general debility. Foley's Kidney Cure is also advertised for kidney health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. S. Cox
Wake, Ark
J F Hughes Defies Odds With New Discovery
Du Pont Georgia candidate for county treasurer J F Hughes narrowly survived a predicted six months to live after a long struggle with a lung ailment. He used Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and was cured, overturning forecasters. Drugstores guarantee its efficacy with prices 50 cents and one dollar and a free trial bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Hughes
du Pont
Dr. King
West Virginia Eyes Compulsory Education and School Reform
The upcoming legislature will consider a compulsory education bill for public schools with a truant officer to enforce attendance for ages six to fourteen. Other measures include a minimum six month term, uniform textbooks to cut costs, and county high schools across the state. The state superintendent’s report is nearing release with recommendations for school improvements. Multiple candidates announce for House speaker and Senate president, signaling a busy session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Shawkey
Charleston
Indiana
A. M. Cunningham
Tucker County
M. P. Shawkey
Kanawha County
W. G. Caldwell
Ohio County
FP. P. Mote
Wood County
J. G. Schilling
Roane County
W. H. Harris
Marshall County
RK. E B. Hughes
Jackson
C. W. May
Lincoln County
F. A. Brown
Wirt County
H. W. Harris
Harrison County
Senate
Annual meeting of Bluefield Building and Loan Association
Notice that the stockholders meet at Citizens Bank Bluefield West Virginia on January 15 1903 at 8 PM to elect officers and transact lawful business. David E Johnson president Gi M McCuilock secretary and treasurer G A Shirey tdi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Building and Loan Association
Citizens Bank
Bluefield
W. Va
David E. Johnson
Gi. M. McCuilock
Sec
Treas
G. A. Shirey Tdi
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N. D. Maher
Xmas Goods
Lusical House
Princeton Avenue
Peage
Baney
Victoria
B. C
Associated Press
Yokohama
Japan Times
Vanderbilt
Wellesley
Masa
Mias
Carla Wenekehach
Paris
Madrid
Teoudtergerie
Sullivan
Durban
John
Dadley
Bombay
Deli
Curzon
Mary Leiter
Chicago
Delhi
Duchese
Connaught
Edward
Lord Kitchener
T.H. Mebane
Bivefield, W. Va
Bluefield Furniture Co
Medn
Block’s
Pinceton Ave
Huff, Aneen and Thomas Co
Fitz-You
Montgomery
Conningham
Congress
Teorges Gr
Barney M. Cohen
W.va
Paul Jones
J. Baker's Saloon
Buefeld Avs
Xhone NO
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