Farmer Guilty in Murder Case Near Vivian
McDowell county court convicted H. L. Farmer colored of murdering James Payne near Vivian. Paynes body found December 15 after quarrel over alleged affair. iron bar linked to crime. Jury recommended life imprisonment. appeal planned after adjournment to April term.
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McDowell County
H. L. Farmer
Telegraph
James Payne
Vivian
Farmer
Bottom Creek Coal and Coke Company
Payne
Hunt
Kimball
Bottom Creek
Wert
Miller’s Place
Reck
Supreme Court of Appeals
Hidden Gold Tale Behind Romney Property Seizure
Mrs Elizabeth Hicks of near Rio Hampshire county was jailed on insanity charges after a search of her vacant home uncovered 520 dollars. Authorities suspect buried riches from the late James Rosebaugh who left his farm to Hicks. An exhaustive search will continue for the rumored treasure hidden on the premises.
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Elizabeth Hicks
Rio
Hampshire County
Romney
Sheriff Pugh
James Rosebaugh
Wanted at once for railroad grade work in Honaker
Clinch Valley Barytes Co seeks 100 men to work on rail road grade in Honaker Virginia. Good ages and board at reasonable rates offered. Apply now for immediate employment with the company.
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Clinch Valley Barytes Co
Honaker
Death of Judge Edwin Maxwell Saddens State Legislature
News from Charleston on February 7 reports both houses adjourned after the death of Judge Edwin Maxwell. Tributes lauded his Christian character and public service. Maxwell, born in West Virginia, had a long career as judge and state legislator, shaping judiciary policy in multiple terms.
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Judge Maxwell
Charleston
Edwin Maxwell
Weston
Lewis County
Virginia
Edwin
West Union
Clarksburg
Col. Burton Vespard
Nathan Goff, Jr
Maxwell
Supreme Court
Judiciary Committee
West Virginia
Greenback-Labor
State Senate
House of Delegates
Senate
Letters That Linger in Bluefield Office
Weekly list of uncalled letters at the Bluefield post office ending February 7 includes ladies and gentlemen names. Patrons must call for their letters and mention the advertisement.
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Bluefield
Sarah Brewster
Rosie Campbell
E. Custis
Helen Davidge
Elizabeth Lester
Nerva Lawson
Della Miller
Maggie Meredith
Lena Mays
Lu. Moore
Henrietta Payte
Bessie Shufflebarger
Nervy Stillwell
Larkin Stinson
Sue Short
David Gilmore
R. G. Hendricks
Walter Harvey
George Jackson
Henry Kenney
Frank Kreger
Matt Morrow
J. C. McCroskey
J. F. Martin
Robt. Co. Mays
George Milton
J. A. Molds
Edward de Oliver
Wiggins and Cook Carpentry Firm Dissolves in 1903
The partnership of J. M. Wiggins and W. W. Cook trading as Wiggins and Cook contractors and builders is dissolved. W. W. Cook assumes the business, pays debts, collects claims, and completes all contracts. Dated Keystone West Virginia January 23, 1903. Signed by J. M. Wiggins and W. W. Cook.
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J. M. Wiggins
W.W. W. Cook
Wiggins & Cook
W. W. Cook
Keystone
West Virginia
Lost In Egypt at Elk's Opera House Week-Long Vaudeville Show
Tomorrow night the Harris Parkinson Big Stock Co led by Robt Harris presents Lost In Egypt a late New York romance turned scenic vaudeville production at Elk's Opera House. The company features Colly and Leffler Whelan and DeFacy Hyman and Robt Harris grandson of Atlanta politician with a Chicago, Cincinnati and Philadelphia tour history. Ticket prices: entire lower floor 85c, balcony 25c, children 15c. matinees Wednesday and Saturday with adults 25c and children 15c. tickets on sale at White's drug store.
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Harris Parkinson
Ho Harrie
Robi
Elk's Opera House
New York
Continents
Colly and Leffler
Whelan and
DeFacy
Proctor & Keith
Robi. Hyman
Buck
Egypt
Robt. H. Harris
Congressman Harris
Atlanta
Harris
Chicago
Cincinnati
Louisville
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Washington
White's Drug Store
Notice to Keep Dogs at Home in Bluefield
Citywide order due to hydrophobia fears after two dog killings. Dogs found on streets after noon February 7, 1903 will be killed and owners fined. Authority: Mayor E. E. Carter. Date: February 6, 1903.
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Bluefield
E. E. Carter
Horrific Railroad Fatality Near Radnor
Eugene Carnute a Norfolk and Western night watchman at Radnor was found dead after a train passed over him in a narrow cut near Radnor. Officials investigate a suspected assault or foul play with possible robbery motive, warning that sensational developments may follow.
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Eugene Carnute
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Radnor
Wayne
Boy Runaway From Taweelow Finds Shelter In Bluefield
Arthur Edwards, twelve, was run down on a yard Thursday and now recovering. His parents are dead, and a grandfather is nearby. He had lived with Jos Moss of Tazewell for years, ran away last Tuesday night, reached Bluefield, and was taken in by Moss who had previously secured his place with Pocahontas officials. He took no clothes or money. Reasons for leaving are unknown.
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Arthur Edwards
Jos
Moss
Tazewell
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Payne lands consul post for Huntington clergyman
Senator Scott secures Rev. Chris H. Payne of Huntington for the consulship to St Thomas in the West Indies. The post pays 2500 dollars a year.
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Scott
Chris H. Payne
Huntington
St. Thomas
West India Islands
All Honors Won By Minister Bowen In Diplomatic Battle
Washington reports Minister Bowen from Venezuela dominates the three cornered struggle with the allies Roosevelt and the United States refusing to arbitrate for them. The clash moves to The Hague where no decision is expected for months, risking Venezuelan debts and blockade impacts.
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Washington
Venezuela
Roosevelt
Bowen
South American
United States
Hague
Wayne County farmers swindled by kitchen commissary scheme
Three men claiming Kansas City links swindled Wayne and Lawrence county farmers and merchants out nearly 5000 dollars with notes discounted and vanished. They sold “territory” for a supposed patented kitchen commissary, issued sample units, and ignored most orders. The Model Commissary Co. was named, later said to have sold to the American Can Co.
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Wayne County
Lawrence County
Kentucky
J. W. Case
A. Post
J. C
Louisa
James Prichard
York
Model Commissary Co
Kansas City
American Can Company
Richlands Oil stock offered amid field's proven gusher action
A writer argues Richlands Oil Co has a growing Knox county field with ten of twelve wells producing. He cites a Feb 4 telegram about a Wage sand gusher that began after three idle days, notes rising gas, and claims heavy oil prices rising. He warns against low stock offers and notes cash reserves and loaned funds. Local observers deem it a proven field rather than an experiment.
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Richlands Oil Company
Knox County
Richlands Oil Co
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Standard Oil Company
Town orders dogs held for 80 days
Letter to the editor argues the mayor's 80 day dog surrender order burdens the poor as provisions rise, urging the town pay for kenneling and comparing to smallpox measures while noting rabid dog fears beget public health concerns.
Two New Homes For Sale In Davidson Addition
For sale two new residences in the Davidson addition. Apply to Wm Hicks & Co in Bluefield West Virginia.
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Davidson Addition
Wm Hicks & Co
Bluefield
W. Va
Miss Nellie Wall Remains Gracious to Ed Pedigo Customers
Nellie Wall, formerly with The Paris store, takes charge of the Dress Making Department at Ed Pedigo's. She thanks friends and customers for past favors and solicits continued patronage with a note of respect and appreciation.
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Ed. Pedigo
Nellie Wall
Paris
The
Pedigo
Foley's Kidney Cure advertised by local druggist
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases and urges buyers with kidney or bladder trouble to use it, noting availability from G. H. Wade, druggist.
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Foley
G. H. Wade
Water rents due for quarter ending March 31 1903
Water consumers must pay current rents at the company office 601 Princeton Avenue. All arrears as of January 31 1908 risk cut off and an extra 1.00 will be charged to restore service. George H. Hill, till 21.
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Princeton Avenue
Geo. H. Hill
Pocahontas Company Stockholders Annual Meeting Notice
The Pocahontas Company will hold its annual stockholders meeting at Masonic Hall Bramwell West Virginia on Tuesday February 10 1903 at 1030 a m for electing a Board of Directors and to transact other proper business. Secretary Philip Goodwill Bramwell W Va January 14 1903.
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The
Pocahontas Company
Masonic Hall
Bramwell
West Virginia
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State
Harris-Parkinson
Elk’s Opera House
Tion
Robt
H. Harris
H. Payne
Minister Bower
Carter
Water Consumers
Philip Goodwill
Bramwell, W. Va
Corpaenr
Dle
T.H. Mebane
Prinecetom Avenue
Martin Bros
State Bank Building
Princeton Ave
Fitz
Reynolds & Morris
W. Vn
F. M. Archer
W. VB
Arney M. Cohen
W. Vas
Paul Jones
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