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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1902
Page
2
A snappy miscellany notes a string of 準 events from year end, urging caution and wit. It mentions poisoned candy scares, the Monroe doctrine lingering into the new year, and mixed views on royal conduct. The tone blends satirical anecdotes with terse political remarks and domestic humor.
The text lists a wide mix of professions in the senate and house, noting balanced representation across farmers merchants teachers and other trades. It includes anecdotes of a Missouri editor who told the truth for one issue and various harsh social vignettes. An ad extols Ramon's Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets from McClure & Son in Gallup Kentucky.
Benton Harbor Michigan resident Mr. Francis Little, over eighty, suffered indigestion and constipation since 1865. Since last August he began using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and soon felt better after three boxes. The tablets improve appetite and stimulate stomach, liver, and bowels. sold by TH. N. White.
A compilation lists each member’s profession. Senate has eleven attorneys and four each from farming and commerce. two lumber dealers and two general managers also serve. Each house includes one minister, with broader occupations outside law.
An advertisement claims deafness stems from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube and catarrh. It asserts a constitutional cure by Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for uncured cases, and promotes sending for circulars. Pills sold by Druggists at 75 cents.
An old advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as rapid relief for coughs colds and bronchitis. It claims quick action before a doctor arrives and praises testimonials from users including F. B. McMahen and L. Crockett for restoring health during severe cold symptoms.
Commissioner H. Shot announces public sale by Mercer County Chancery, August 31, 1901, later rescheduled to January 67, 1905, at the courthouse front steps. Delinquent parcels across Rock District, Beaverdam and Bluefield areas, listed with tract numbers, owners, and deed references, will be offered to satisfy taxes for the Mercer County school fund. A second group includes two parcels claimed by J. W. Monroe and Siats Perdue, added for sale to fund the school. Sale terms include cash on day of sale and deferred payments for up to twelve months with approved security.
Train times from Bluefield to Tale ford Roanoke Lynchburg and all Shenandoah division points with Pullman sleepers from Welch to Philadelphia and routes via Hagerstown. Arrivals from east at 1 55 pm and 8 45 pm from west at 9 28 am 10 45 am and 3 35 pm.
By order of the Mercer County Court of West Virginia the sale of 2800 acres in the name of Mary E Hall and 250 acres in the name of Cleo Brian is set for January 27, 1908 at the courthouse front. Real estate includes the Ross or Monk place and a 2600 acre tract on Camp Creek. Terms: cash on day of sale plus six to twelve month credit on remaining balance with bonds and approved sureties. H J Shott Commissioner of School Lands.
Norfolk and Western Railway plans expenditures over 500 000 dollars in Bluefield. Major improvements include yard extensions, track rearrangement, new storage sidings, and paving of spaces between tracks with Belgian blocks. Overhead bridges at both ends of the yard are planned plus new houses for officials.
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