The Pauper Contract Waste in Mercer County
Mercer County faced a mismanaged pauper contract as bids favored Joseph Caldwell over the lowest bidder Calfee. The decision, despite protests by the prosecuting attorney, kept the price at $3,000 per year, costing taxpayers at least $2,000 over four years. The article warns of further revelations about local deals and asks voters to beware.
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Marcer County
Mercer County
Joseph Caldwell
Rush Kegley
Dhe
Calfee
Caldwell
Princeton
Cakiell
Bluefield
Culfee
Joe Caldwell
Rosh Kegley
Davis Thorn
Biae
Extraordinary Values at Bombardment Sale
Extraordinary values in men s clothing furnishings hats and cheer at a record breaking fall clearance sale. Large stock shrinking daily yet still wide selection of styles and sizes. Every article is an unmatchable bargain with old price ticket and tag on each garment. Visit M Rosenburg 237 Princeton Avenue Blafield West Virginia for quick bargains.
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M. Rosenburg
Princeton Avenos
Blaefield, W. Va
Move court to Bluefield to curb county misuses
The writer urges moving the county court from Princeton to Bluefield to end alleged waste in pauper support and contracts. They claim the county funds are misused through favored bidders, call for investigations of county orders, and argue Bluefield offers better services, living costs, and access for all residents.
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Princeton
Bluefield
Southwestern Coal Operators to Refuse Miners Demands
Kaners City February meeting of the Southwestern Coal Operators Association heard the delegation report from Indianapolis. The majority favored refusing miners demands and authorized the executive committee to act. except for president W G Perry, operators avoided discussion. They agreed the outlet is serious and a strike seems likely.
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Kaners City
Southwestern Coal Operators’ Association
Cal
Indianapolis
W G. Perry
Murderer Captured in Wayne County
Irvin Porter the eighteen year old who shot and killed J X Hill the Eden Park coal operator on the Gnoyandotte Valley branch of the Chesapeake and Ohio rail line then fled was captured Friday at the home of Isom Johnstov near Gilkeren post office Beech Fork Wayne county Hal Baker and Elijah Porter father of the boy took him into custody Porter claimed self defense alleging Hill chased him from house to house and he fired in self defense He is resting in Lincoln county jail authorities say the boy previously bore a good reputation in his community
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Irvin Porter
J. X Hill
Eden Park
Gnoyandotte Valley
Chesapeake and Oolo
Isom Johnstov
Jilkernon
Besd
Beech Fork
Wayne County
Hal Baker
Elijah Porter
Gilkeren
Lincoln County
Hill
Saye
Hill Low
Four Conversions at Baptist Church Revival Service
At the revival meeting of the First Baptist church four conversions were reported and several people asked for prayers. Rev. J. H. Powers preaches at 1:00 a.m. and a gospel service is set for 7:30 p.m. Morning service offers a chance to join the church.
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First Baptist Church
J. H. Powers
Burial Today for Child of Mr and Mrs McConnell
The little child of Mr. and Mrs. H W MccConnell will be buried from their Pocahontas home at 3 PM. Services will be conducted by Rev Custis Fletcher of Christ Church Pocahontas. The remains will be interred in Pocahontas cemetery.
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H. W. MccConnell
Pocahontas
Custis Fletcher
Christ Church
Poecahontee
Lumber price surge fuels Bluefield building boom
The article notes repeated two dollar increases on pine and poplar lumber of lower grade with all other lumber grades rising. Despite higher material costs, builders keep advancing, driving a city wide construction boom as demand for diverse buildings remains high across Bluefield.
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Bluefield
Sale of Horses and Mules Here in Blae Field March 1
A sale notice lists fine horses and Imoolea to be offered in Blae field on March 1 by Messrs. Dixon and Casper of Norton Virginia. The Norton stable operators source stock from Kentucky and Tennessee and will also travel two additional loads to Bluefield on the same date.
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Blaefield
Messrs
Dixon and
Casper
Norton
Kentucky
Tennessee
Bluefield
Last Chance Auction for Browning Stock Opens Monday
Trustee M B Postlethwaite announces a sale starting 2 PM Monday for the remaining Mcn M E Browning stock with continued daily hours. Ladies are invited to the afternoon sale and early buyers will choose first. items include rare bargains and men’s $250 slices at $1.75. W P Hawley Merchandise Co, 225 Bt. For sale jewelry fixtures in a small town near a coal field with exclusive selling rights due to health issues. Telegraph ad notes contact for details.
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M. E. Browning
M. B. Postlethwaite
W. P. Hawley Merchandise Co
Hemt
Beacov Beeselling
Frightfully burned machinist cured by arnica salve
Chas W Moore of Ford City Pa suffered severe hand burns in an electrical furnace. He applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve and was quickly cured. The ad touts it as the greatest healer for burns wounds sores eczema and piles. 25c at all druggists.
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Chas. W. Moore
Ford City
Traynham Murder Mystery Unsolved in Roanoke Case
Roanoke Virginia February 24 Rumors run wild over the slaying of Mr J B Traynham father in law of Mrs Hoge Macon Bluefield with no arrest possible as yet Police say clues have vanished and no will note or motive has been found leaving investigators baffled and at sea
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Roanoke
J. B. Traynham
Hoge Macon
Bluefield
Traynham
Vanderbilts Mobbed Near Florence Italy
Reports from Florence indicate Mr. and Mrs. William K Vanderbilt jr and their chauffeur were mobbed after a car accident that injured a boy. Vanderbilt drew a revolver but was overwhelmed. the party was arrested and held by gendarmes while Mrs Vanderbilt was taken to a hotel.
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New York
Florence
Italy
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Pontdara
Vanderbilt
Interesting developments expected in insurance opposition
New York on February 24 reports that opposition by insurance companies to Armstrong committee recommendations is likely to unfold in the coming days. The group has yet to organize, but steps are expected before the legislature hearing set for March 9.
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New York
Armstrong Committee
Wife Murderer Surrenders After Secreted Body Found
Albany February 24 John C Hammond who killed his wife Inet fol i and hid the body in a trunk surrendered this afternoon. He had been living on his wife's money after vanishing across the west and in the Klondike.
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Albany
N. Y
John C. Hammond
Inet Foli
Jasia
West
Klondyke
Two Killed While Resisting Arrest in Henderson NY
Revenue officers under Deputy Marshal Blair and Deputy Collector Halliday attempted arrest Fair Sloan Perry Sloan and Harry Short. Both Sloan men were killed and Short and Halliday were badly wounded.
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Henderson
N. Y
Blair
Halliday
Fair © Sloan
Perry Sloan
Harry Short
Sloans
Short
Chinese Interfere With Telegraph Wires Reported
New York February 24 The Commercial Cable Company announced an interruption of Chinese government land wires to Hankow Messages are forwarded by post from Kiukiang and restored later if possible.
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New York
Commercial Cably Company Today
Hankow
Kiukiang
Fire at Kenyon college preparatory school dormitory kills students
A February fire at Gambler Ohio destroyed four large dormitories of Kenyon college preparatory school. Three students died and two more students and a master were seriously injured. Missing include James J. Faber Warren Ohio A W Kanukle Actabu la Ohio and J Edwarde Henderson Ind. Property loss estimated at 100000 with no fire protection nearby.
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Gambler
Ohio
Fira
Kenyon College Preparatory School
Firat
Reina
James J. Faber
Warren
A. W. Kanukle
Actabula
J. Edward
Operators Likely to Refuse Demands from Miners
New York February 24 coal operators prepare to consider the miners demands which were sent to President Baer of the Reading railroad by registered mail after ratification by thirty six anthracite committees. The demands are public and it is believed they will be refused.
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New York
Baer
Reading Railroad
Cattle Die in Fire Aboard Irish Sea Steamer Duke
The steamer Duke carrying live stock from Dublin to Manchester put in at Hollyhead on February 24 after a fire broke out on board. Crews fought the blaze but many cattle perished in the flames amid chaotic stampedes and frantic bellowing.
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Hollyhead
Wales
Doublin
Manchester
Former Speaker Henderson Near Death
Former Speaker David B. Henderson lies sinking in Colonque Iowa on February 25 as attending physicians issue bulletins noting his momentary decline. He endures fever, mind wandering to Civil War battles and his congressional career while fighting bravely to recover. These passages remind readers of his lasting public service.
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Colonque
David B. Henderson
Bia
Congress
West End Bakery Sells Peanut and Peffed Rice Brittle
Partee Block advertises peanut and peffed rice brittle at 20 cents a pound made daily at West End Bakery.
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West End Bakery
Pertee
Telegraph Wanted for Witch Hazel Salve Trade
A notice seeks the firm EB OC DeWitt & Co Chicago to supply Witch Hazel Salve praised for healing sores boils cats barns bruises and piles with quick relief. Sold by all druggists. 6 D2.
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DeWitt & Co
Chicago
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Atlas Engines
Superior Supply CO
Bluefield, W VA
Rexall
West End
Bluefield Avenue
West VA
United States Depository
L. E. Treenbery
R. E. Bolivia
W. H. Thomas
T. E. Kina
Progressive—Conservative
Buffalo
Lithia
N. Partee
Roger Street
Yand E
the Art Stationery CO
Princeton Avenue
John L. Willams
Wm. A. Stewart
The
American National Bank of
Bluffield, W. VA
Capital
Graham
Commercial Bank of
Consolidated
Southwest
Baptist Church
Biks
DeWitt
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