Police Court Tales of Drunken Troubles and Slippery Streets
A chaotic police court report details multiple intoxication cases and disputes. Kate Rodgers fights, is fined $1.80 plus $4.80 for drunkenness, while Frank Fisher and Jack Kenneday pay $4.80 each for alcohol. Other defendants face fines for drunkenness, assault, alienation of affection, or violations, with sums ranging from about 4.80 to 6.80 and a $50.40 gun incident at Crane Creek.
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Kate Rodgers
Katie
Frank Fisher
Jack Kenneday
Nannie Sheffey
Eliza Buchanan
Eliza
Edward Sheffey
Nannie
Tom McGhee
Jim Miller
Christopher Fitzgerald
Crane Creek
Chris
Henry Wood
Letter Lists Advertised at Bluefield Post Office for Week
The Bluefield post office lists a Gentlemen and a Ladies letter, for the week ending February 1 1902. Recipients include Robert Argabright J W Jackeon George Gray and others. Also a note invites any of the above to claim by referencing advertised. A Massey Business College graduate seeks a stenographer position in Richmond.
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Bluefield
Robert Argabright
O B Clark
George Gray
W Jackeon
August Kuneb
J Linkous
James Mills
WM Nesbit
W Pennington
Wa Mer
Frank Stanley
Horace Smith
Harry Spangler
J Sullivan
Tanner
Henry Thompson
A D Williams
Tom Woods
Alex Yongne
Maesic Austin
J M Bailey
Ellen Burton
Martha Coles
Ella Collins
Florence Craft
Lizzie Collins
Mollie Eppling
Nomie Irving
Margaret Perry
Albesta Renolds
Effie Sanders
Leana Stokes
Betty Soometh
Hallie Shi- Tey
Massey Business College
Richmond
Pamplin City
Burials Mark Week at Local Cemetery
Graveyard records show one burial per day for four days in Succession. The infant of Rev Castell, eight year old daughter of Dan Poland, John Clowers killed by a train near Elkhorn, and Mrs Talbert Leedy are interred. Lettie Goodman Leedy, born 1874 in Smythe County, died 1902 at Gra ham, had joined the M E Church South and left a Christian testament.
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Castell
Dan Poland
John Clowers
Elkhorn
Talbert Leedy
Lettie Goodman Leedy
Smythe County
Chatam Hill
Talbert Leedy March
Graham
M.E. Church South
Seminary Chapel
W. Casse
Princeton Marriage License and Court Delay Over Smallpox
The marriage license issued yesterday bonds Henry Harris 28 and Lucy Howard 19. Citizens favor delaying the circuit court term due to smallpox, with a council committee to seek Judge Sanders’ opinion on skipping witnesses and juries while handling chancery business to avoid contagion. For rent store room basement flat Mercer Street near overhead bridge H N White administrator tal.
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Henry Harris
Lucy Howard
Sanders
Mercer Street
Overhead Bridge
H N. White
Trustee notice for A. S. Meador debts at 242w store
As trustee for A. S. Meador & Co. I ask all debtors to settle with me immediately at the store. Limited time remains and delays will bring trouble and costs. Respectfully B F SH ALL Trustee.
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A. S. Meador & Co
A. S. Meador
A.S. Meador & Co
B. F. Sh
J-M Cigar Ad and Pocahontas Company Meeting Notice
An advertisement touts J-M cigars as all Havana filler and superior workmanship offering value at five cents. A separate notice states Pocahontas Company stockholders will meet at Masonic Hall Bremner WV on February 11, 1902 at 1 30 PM to elect directors and conduct other business.
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the Pocahontas Company
Masonic Hal
Bremner
Philip Goodwill
February Weather Outlook Warns Of Severe Storms And Floods
A forecast warns of a very ugly February with thunderstorms turning to blizzards, heavy rains in the south, and potential disastrous floods in narrow valleys. Expect cold waves, high winds, and a Venus linked storm period from mid February into March. readers advised to shelter livestock and prepare.
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Earth
Venus
Gulf
Oppose Cuban reciprocity and beer tax cut in capital notes
Washington reports Senator Elkins of West Virginia objects to Cuban tariff concessions and backs Canada instead. The scene also centers on a 60 cent beer tax cut and a dispute over adding a term of court in Addison West Virginia with possible travel trouble for Southern District attendees.
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Washington
Elkins
West Virginia
Cuba
Senate
House
Addison
W. Va
Gaines
Trustee Sale Notice for A S Meador Grocery Stock
Beginning Wednesday February 5 2002 the entire stock of fancy groceries of A S Meador will be sold at greatly reduced cash prices. No accounts will be opened after this day. Full stock of goods up to date and cash buyers urged with 15 to 20 percent savings and month’s supply inducements. First come first served. By B F Hall trustee.
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A. S. Meador
Fire Devastates Waterbury Business District
Authorities in Waterbury Connecticut launch a vigorous search for incendiaries after two great fires cripple the business section and leave hundreds homeless. Officials believe the conflagration grew from growing arson and residents cry for justice.
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Waterbury
Conn
Cigar Ad Promotes Tansill's Punch Cigars In Appellate Message
An old advertisement touts Tansill's Punch cigars as the best all round choice with a slogan claiming value and performance. It notes 5c price and distribution by Flat Top Grocery Co. and urges consumers not to waste money on inferior options.
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Flat Top Grocery Co
Tansill
Millions put to work by King’s New Life Pills
The ad touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as the era’s strongest stimulant for the century’s demand for workers. They claim relief from constipation, headaches, biliousness, and stomach liver or kidney troubles, priced at 35 cents in drug stores.
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Dr. King
Deputy Sheriff Urges Taxpayers to Settle Dues Promptly
6 000 tax tickets remain uncollected and Deputy Sheriff D. G. Liung requests contact to settle balances. The notice emphasizes meeting urgent demands and urges diligence at all local dealers for punch brand promotion.
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D. G. Liung
Bucelen's Arnica Salve A World Famous Pain Curer
An advert promises Bucelen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for rashes pains burns bruises and inflammations. It claims to cure boils ulcers felons ski eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee and lists 25 price at drug stores.
Personal notes and local visits in Bluefield area
Rev. E Olivier returns from Roanoke. Yardmaster James O Keefe of Vivian in city. George J McKenzie of Richlands visiting Bluefield. S A Lanter leaves for Baltimore. William Mitchell heads to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Mr and Mrs E H Sudduth return to Welch. Mrs J W Ragland of Mebane NC visiting Mrs H W Sheppard on Stewart Street. Womans Exchange sells fresh candy weekly at Patterson and Patterson. Three youths converted at Christian Church revival. Lula Meador returns to Bluefield for brother A Meador illness. E R Brown, formerly of this city now Newport News, inspecting plans for opera house and new hotel. Brown earlier built many Bluefield homes.
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E. Olivier
Roanoke
James O'Keefe
Vivian
City
George J. McKenzie
Richlands
Bluefield
S.A. Lanter
Baltimore
William Mitchell
New Orleans
Lula Meador
A. Meador
Vinton
Roanoke World
E. R. Brown
Newport News
Mr. Brown
Five Eclipses This Year Of Sun And Moon
Five eclipses will occur this year three solar and two lunar. A partial solar event on April 8 will be visible in extreme northern North America and Greenland. A total lunar eclipse from April 12 to 23 will be visible in Asia Australia and parts of Europe and Africa. A partial solar eclipse on May 7 to 8 will be seen in New Zealand and the South Pacific. A total lunar eclipse on October 16 to 17 will be visible across the Americas and parts of Zealand Europe and Africa. A partial solar eclipse on October 31 will be visible in Asia and northeast Europe.
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North America
Greenland
Asia
Australia
Europe
Africa
New Zealand
South Pacific Ocean
North
South America
Zealand
Has Appealed Case Involving Argabright Coal Theft Probe
J. B. Argabright, fired for hiring a large party crew accused of coal theft, has appealed the decision to the criminal court. The appeal seeks reversal or review of prior action and records.
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J. B. Argabright
Criminal Court
Hotel for sale in Graham Virginia
Auction type notice offers the Graham Inn hotel in Graham Va for cash or easy terms. The seller, O. A. Metcalfe, promises full particulars on request. Graham is described as a bustling town of 1,800 with no other hotel, presenting a profitable investment opportunity.
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Graham Inn
Graham
O. A. Metcalfe
Graham, Va
Coal and Wood Delivery Service Ad
Coal and wood supplied by T. H. Becker telephone 126 prompt delivery. Also invites table wine orders for Blue ont. WANTED three rooms for housekeeping and a few boarders at Princeton avenue. Remnants beaters offered at cost by M. G. Whitlow. La Grippe coughs linger Foley's Honey and Tar provides relief and protection.
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Princeton Avenue
Foley
Careful Craft in J M Cigars Promises Nicest Smoke
The article praises the meticulous process behind the J M cigars from stock selection to bunch breaking rolling and packing. It invites readers to try one for a nickel to prove its claimed quality and flavor, suggesting a smoker becomes an enthusiast after the first puff.
Soffel Improves as Trial Nears in Pittsburg Jail Plan
Mrs Soffel, wardens wife from Pittsburg, shows improvement and is expected to live to stand trial. Edward Biddle allegedly plotted escape by a hidden strychnine pill in his trousers. Thomas Reid, who handled captured clothing, cut a strip from Ed s pants as a souvenir and found the lethal pill. The Biddle brothers bodies lay for public viewing by thousands before burial the next day.
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Butler
The Lounger Venturing Mayhem On Cuban Itch Talk
In a street scene a columnist mocks alarm over a disease rumor and jokes about a Cuban Itch trend. The writer encounters the Kurnel and Jim P. amid casual banter, ending with a pun in a basement club setting and a half dollar miscount.
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Ave
Kurnel
Jim
Kurnell
Roundelay of J M s Tobacco J M s
An old promotional verse extols smoke J M s or J-M's as a soothing remedy for pain rheumatism and gloom. It praises mild Havana aroma and claimed health and comfort benefits with a salesy, rhythmic pitch.
To Rent Rooms Suitable for Offices on Bland Street
Public notice advertising rental of three rooms suitable for housekeeping and office use at 15 Bland Street, Paris. Apply in person at the Paris residence.
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Akso
Ape
Paris
Bland Street
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Bob Steele
Willie
Wm. Davis
Pennsylvania
J. 5. Karr
Scription School
C. W Cassell
Princeton
Tal
Tim
Federal Court AT
Canada
Reapt’y
B. F. Hall
City of Watches
J. Baker’s Saloon
Basferd Ave
Peione
Taneill
Bucelen
E. H. Sudduth
Welch
J. W. Ragland
Mebane, N.C
H. W. Sheppard
Stewart Street
Womans’ Exchange
Patterson & Patterson
Christian Church
Coal and Wood
T. H. Becker
Care Daily Telegraph
Tam
M. G. Whitlow
Pittsburg
Biddle
Roose
Biddle Brothers
Havana
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