Mercer County finances criticized over jail water costs
In a critique of Mercer County's last financial statement the author highlights a $100 payment to James Scott for jail water and questions why Bluefield could supply water for under $25 annually. The piece also notes $180.40 to Fletcher Broe for drilling a county well and $22 for Miller Supply Co. supplies, plus $2 for hide advertising. The writer pledges to dissect the county's finances and costs of keeping the Princeton courthouse, arguing a move to Bluefield would cut expenses.
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Mercer County
James Scott
Court House
Bluefield
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Co
Fletcher Broe
Miller Supply Company
W. ©. Hedrick
Princeton
Infant’s Silk Cloak Draws $500 Gift This Week
Toe W. P. Hawley Merchandise Co. presented a long silk cloak valued at $500 as a giveaway during the week. The event highlighted the retailer’s promotional effort to attract shoppers and showcase luxury merchandise.
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Toe W. P. Hawley Merchandise Co
Court of Appeals Hands Down Regular Session Decisions
At a regular session of the supreme court of appeals all judges present the following decisions were handed down. Pollock v Brookover Wetzel county reversed and still dismissed. Day v Fay Greenbrier county affirmed in part reversed in part and bill of Alice Day dismissed. McWhorter P dissents. Johnson v Gould Wood county reversed and remanded. Lewis Hubbard Co v Montgomery Supply Co Fayette county reversed and new trial granted. Heard v Railroad Wayne county reversed. Sanders J dissents Reel v Reel Randolph county reversed. Wade v McDongle Wood Brannon J Lilly v Claypool Logan county reversed. Sam Davis v Common Council Hunting ton writ of mandamus refaxed.
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Supreme Court of Appeals
Pollock Va. Brookover
Wetzel County
Sanders
J. Day
Fay
Greenbrier County
Montgomery Supply Co
Fayette County
Peoffenbarger
J. Heard
Railroad Co
Wayne County
Brannon
J. Sanders
Reel
Randolph County
Claypool
Logan County
McWohorter
Sam Davis
Common Council of
City of
Huntington
Prominent Coal Operators Meet in Secrecy Here
Huntington February 21. Prominent operators from the Fairmont New River Kanawha and Norfolk and Western coal fields held an important secret meeting. Rumors say the group plans to prepare to resist a strike likely to be launched by the United Mine Workers in the state.
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Huntington
Fairmont
New River
Kanawha
Norfolk and Western
United Mine Workers
Car Shortage Forces Miners to Suspend Work
Dispatch from Clarksburg reports scarce railroad cars at mines in Clarksburg and Felmont districts over ten days causing many large mines to shut down. Statewide reports note more idled mines than usual as the car shortage reaches unprecedented levels.
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Clarksburg
Felmont
Three Farmers Found Dead Near Bridge in Tennessee
In Knoxsville Tennessee on February 21 three farmers named James Gam ple William Danaway and William Turin were found dead under a railway bridge. Authorities say the bodies show signs of foul play and murder is suspected as the investigation continues.
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Knoxsville
Tenn
James Gample
William Danaway
William Turin
Louisville and Nashville Railway
Coroper
Burns Suppressed with Arnica Salve Claims
A Ford City Pennsylvania weathier Chas W Moore reports his band was burned in an electrical furnace and he used Backlen s Arnica Salve achieving quick and perfect care. The advertisement touts it as the greatest healer for burns wounds sores eczema and piles at 25 cents from all druggists.
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Chas. W. Moore
Ford City
Notice of contract setting for store and office building
Ride will be received until Saturday March 8 1906 for works on store and office building at corner Higginbotham and Princeton avenues by Thornton Bros. Plane may be obtained of Holmboe Lafferty architects No 6 Higginbotham avenue. Right reserved to reject any or all bids.
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Higginbotham and
Princeton Avenues
Messrs. Thornton Bros
Holmboe & Lafferty
Higginbotham Avenue
Society to Furnish Good Cheer for Shut-ins
The Shut-In Society, founded in New York City in 1877, provides spiritual comfort and tokens through letters and gifts to shut-ins. The Pennsylvania branch, established 1902, covers Virginia and West Virginia with monthly Philadelphia meetings October through May and offers chairs and bags to members.
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New York City
Pennsylvaia
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Weat Virgiia
Sbhet-in Society
Philadelphia
West Virginia
Mas Mary Parker Nisholeon
Cheetaout Street
Baptist Revival Draws Crowds and Invites Ladies
A strong turnout at First Baptist Church for revival services with increasing interest. Ladies prayer meetings scheduled this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the homes of Mrs. Dr. Easley and Mrs. N. O. Haw kine. all ladies invited to attend.
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First Baptist Church
Dr. Easley
N. O. Hawkine
Lumber Company Branching Into North Carolina Operations
The R. E. Wood Lumber Company plans extensive lumber manufacturing at Tomotie in Mitchell County North Carolina on the Murphy branch of the Southern Railway. A large mill with a daily capacity around 25 000 feet is completed and ready to start operation.
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R. E. Wood Lumter Company
Tomotie
Mitchell County
N. C
Murphy
Southern Railway
Forgot She Was Married Weds Again in South Norwalk
Edna Lee, 18, has two husbands. Edwin Light sues for divorce. she married him at 18 in Port Chester, then visited Samuel Scofield, childhood chum, who claimed rights. The pair have since lived apart with Light seeking divorce and Scofield cited in the case.
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South Norwalk
Conn
Edna Lee
Edwin Light
Edna
Portchester
Sammy
Scofield
Chems
Samuel Scofield
Light
Mias Lee
Wes
Mail Sack Theft Arrest News at Williamson
Ernest Perry, a railroad man, was arrested at Williamson for cutting open a Uncle Sam mail sack on a Kenova platform and stealing money and packages. A colored accomplice rifled the bag and fled but was caught when he returned. Perry will face Commissioner Rhodes on the 27th Inst.
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Ernest Perry
Williamson
Uncle Sam
Kenova
Perry
Rhodes
Small Boy Kills His Playmate in Sudden Gun Incident
In Hountington on February 21 Frei Week ly, 14, was shot dead at his parents' home by playmate Clarence Roods. The two boys were alone, handling a firearm when the discharge killed Week ly instantly.
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Hountington
Frei Weekly
Clarence Roods
Weekly
Congress Pushes General Laws For Divorce Reform
National Divorce Congress committees urge broader legal standards across states to regulate divorce procedures and ensure proper legal residences. Advocates seek sympathetic interstate cooperation and call for a special act to unify reforms.
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National Divorce Congress
Business section of town wiped out in fire
Hitcheck Oklahoma February 21 a north wind aided a blaze destroying twenty leading business houses in the southern district of the town. The fire leveled the Firet National Bank the Vanguard newspaper office and the telephone exchange with an estimated loss of about one hundred thousand dollars.
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Hitcheck
Okla
Firet National Bank
Vanguard
Telephone Exchange
Missouri Girl at the Opera Hovee Impresses Crowd
The Missouri Girl, a rural Missouri life play, filled every seat last night at the opera house. Sadie Raymond led as Daisy Grobb and Frank Farrell starred as Zeke Dobson with strong support from the entire cast. another performance is set for tonight.
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Missouri
Opera Hovee
Sadie Raymond
Daisy Grobb
Frank Farrell
Zeke Dobson
Notice to Hire or Sell Bracket Perkins
Montcalm West Virginia February 20 1906 notice that Bracket Perkins is under age and has left home. The writer warns others not to hire or sell him anything and disclaims responsibility for any debts he may incur.
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Montcalm
W. Va
Bracket Perkins
Interstate Commerce Probe Resolution Gets Favorable Report
The House committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce endorsed Rep Gillespie’s resolution to demand an investigative probe by the Interstate Commerce Commission into coal carrying railroads. Amendments add oil properties and coal properties ownership. The president may be asked to enforce if the measure passes. Knox amendment swells senate support for the Hepburn rate bill.
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House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Gillespie
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Knox
Senate
Virginia sues West Virginia in Supreme Court
Attorney General William A. Anderson of Virginia filed an original bill with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking an adjustment of bonded debt and for West Virginia to assume Virginia's share of public works indebtedness. The move targets works benefiting the region that became West Virginia.
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Washington
Wm. A. Anderson
Virginia
Supreme Court of the United States
Commonwealth of Virginia
West Virginia
Wes Virignia
Tried to Make Him Disclose Client's Secret
In New York on February 21 District Attorney Jerome questioned Frederick B. House under cross examination seeking a confession from Albert E. Patrik. Patrik, awaiting execution at Sing Sing for the murder of William M. Rice, seeks a new trial.
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New York
Frederick B. House
Albert E. Patrik
Sing Sing
Wm. M. Rice
Jerome
M House
Latest Stand on Morocco Question
The French government issues an official statement claiming Germany’s stance on the Moroccan policing issue will end private talks and that France’s position should be judged by the world in the open conference. It is believed Germany’s attitude will hinder a settlement.
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Germany
France
Admitted Roosevelt Letter in Packers Case Evidence
A letter from President Roosevelt stating that the departments of Corporations and Justice are coordinating in the beef investigation was admitted in evidence in the Packers case.
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Roosevelt
Department of Corporations
Department of Justice
Went Round in Fifteen Seconds
A skating rink tournament last night produced little excitement. Rev. Yost of Graham won the skates with a 16 second round.
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Rev. Yost
Graham
Best Location in Mercer County for Stock and Farm
Leverage & Waddell, Bramwell West Virginia, offer 3434 acres with 20 acres highly cultivated, 10 acres woodland and a fertile orchard. Includes stock of goods valued at 32 000, storehouse and wagon gear, two cows, 24 bee hives, Singer sewing machine, 4-room dwelling with porch, rent $4 monthly, priced at 5 000 for all. Box 48.
Miners Expect General Bituminous Strike in Western PA
President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers said a general strike of bituminous coal miners in Western Pennsylvania is beyond doubt, while the anthracite situation remains uncertain. Rumors of a coal operators settlement in anthracite circulate with no confirmation.
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Pittsburg
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
Russia's Reign of Bloodshed Continues in Libau District
Li bau district endures rioting and killings as troops burn houses plunder estates and murder owners. Severe clashes leave peasants defeated with 34 shot by soldiers at Ha zeppoth.
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Russia
Libau
Hazeppoth
George L Carter Injured in West Virginia Accident
George L Carter, while horseback riding on company property in West Virginia, was thrown from his horse and suffered facial bruises and cuts. The injuries, though painful, are described as not serious by the Bristol Courier.
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George L. Carter
West Virginia
Bristol Courier
Insane Mother Feared to Kill Children on Steamer
Mrs. John W. Waters, fearing loss of sanity and separation from her three children, is believed to have thrown the children from a Fall River steamer deck and then jumped after them. Two notes were found in her stateroom.
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John W. Waters
Fall River
Fusion Candidate Wins In Pittsburg Mayor Race
George W. Guthrie, running as a fusion candidate, defeats Republican Jenkinson by about 800 votes to win the Pittsburg mayoralty.
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Fusion
Pittsburg
George W. Guthrie
Jenkinson
New Life Pills Claim Cure for Malaria and Constipation
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as the most effective remedy to free the system from disease germs including malaria and yellow fever germ. It promises to cure all diseases due to malaria and constipation and lists a price of 256 at drug stores.
Two New Splendid Bargains Real Estate Adverts
Real estate notices offer two properties in Bluefield West Virginia. A 12 room corner house at Tyler and Romney for 2500 dollars with 1000 cash and 30 dollars monthly. a 6 room Franklin street house for 2500 dollars with 1000 cash and 25 dollars monthly. Both promise perfect title and proximity to car line. D B Baldwin Pioneer Real Estates Agent.
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Tyler
Romney Street
Franklin Street
D. B. Baldwin
Pioneer Real Estates
New National Bank
Bluefield
W. Va
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Atlas Engines
Superior Supply Co
Bluefield, W VA
Rexall
West End
Bluefield Avenue
West VA
United States Depository
Tifrney
Bor. Ling
W. Thomas
T. E. King
Buffalo
Lithia
THE
Waite Pharmacy
Princeton Ring
the Art Stationery CO
Princeton Avenue
John L. Williams
Wm. A. Stewart
PoLlock
Epwin Mann
L. A. Hooper
First National Bank
O Bluefield
Lester G. Toney
C. R. McNutt
E. A. Williams
W. B. Hicks
L. G. Teney
Wm. E. Fowler
W. J. Winesett
R. L. Shelton
Sam’l Turk
D. Ledgwood
Dr. C. _ Scott
E. T. Spencer
L. L.mcintyre
Capital
Court of Appeals
Baptist Revival
Small Boy
Congress
Hawley Merchandise Co
Oklahoma City
Anti-Railroad
Morocco
Mercer Couty
Levering & Waddell, Real Eastate and Stock
Bramwell W. Va
Fiels
George L
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