Silver Jubilee of Pope Leo and Peter's Pence Drive US Support
The silver jubilee of Pope Leo XIII is marked by Catholic services worldwide and a push to improve papal finances. US contributions lead among nations, with notable gifts from nobility and hopes for increased support via Peters Pence collections across the coming year.
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Leo XIII
St. Peter
Joachim Pecci
United States
Vatican
Italy
Austria
Germany
Spain
Great Britain
Belgium
Countries
France
Marquis of
Bute
Duke of Norfolk
Entertainment at Grace Church by Grace Church youth
The Young People's Missionary Society hosts an event at Grace Church tonight starting at 7 45 featuring special music and charters of several heathen nations. Other acts include Inquirers Seeking the Truth Roamers and Wishers and Uncle Dan's Prayer inviting all to attend with friends.
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Grace Church
Young People’s Missionary Society of Grace Church
Dan
Prince Henry Coming to 00 & Special February 29
Bluefield prepares to greet Prince Henry as celebrations begin. A grey horse tied to the fire scene was washed after the incident and locals, including several prominent citizens, have updated attire for the event with women styling hair and men purchasing clean shirts.
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Prince Henry
Bluefield
Prince
Taxpayer notices urge payments on overdue tickets
Deputy Sheriff D. G. Linty announces 6,000 tax tickets remain outstanding and 48 cannot be viewed as overdue. Citizens are asked to visit to settle accounts to meet urgent demands.
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Ae . D. G. Linty
Deserter Will Dunston Captured in Samar Raid
General Caaffe reports the capture of Will Dunston a deserter from a U S Army company on Samar Island He had arms and ammo making tools He was seized by Second Lieutenant Pratt who also destroyed the cuartel and factory and killed eleven soldiers along with confiscating Dunston’s letters
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Washington
Caaffee
War Department
Will Dunston
Fighth Infantry
Pratt
First Infantry
Caghayan
Samar
Dunston
Equinoctial Storm Forecast For March Prophesied
The article predicts a month of equinoctial storms from March 1 to 26. Heavy rains sleet and snow follow warm spells with high barometers bringing wintry conditions eastward. Notable periods run from the 8th to 10th and 14th to 16th with potential tornadoes as systems collide.
Building Boom Forecast for Bluefield This Year
Architect T. T. Carter predicts a record building season in Bluefield with $198,000 spent last year and more planned for residences and business blocks. He notes contractor profits suffer from price cutting, but construction will proceed as materials stay high yet demand remains robust.
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Bluefield
T. T. Carter
Ihs
Tragic Schoolhouse Shooting Ends in Double Suicide
Fletcher Barnett entered a Canargo area school house and fatally shot Miss Eva Wiseman, instructor, then wounded pupil Belt Hopewell before fatally wounding himself. He later leaped into a well and drowned. Barnett had pursued Miss Wiseman.
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Decatur, Iil
Cure a Cold in One Day With Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advertisement claims a single day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. KE W Grove's signature appears on each box, price 25 cents.
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KE. W. Grove
There's Good in the Smoke Ine J M cigar
An ad touts the J M cigar as good for digestion nerves and mental faculties. It notes the Rock Masons seek a Tep-Apply to G W Kirkbridge Pocahontas Virginia 223 1w. Claims high grade tobacco and 5 cent price make it popular. Also mentions Foley's Kidney Cure by G H Wade.
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Rock Masons
G. W. Kirkbridge
Pocahontas
Virginia
Flavor of a J M cigar proves popular in market
The flavor of a J M cigar explains its popularity. The maker spends more on quality stock and production than typical cigars, while boxing costs are comparatively modest.
For Rent Store Room Basement And Flat On Mercer Street
Public notice offers a store room basement and a flat for rent on Mercer Street near the overhead bridge listing H N White as administrator. The notice also advertises public interest books on opium and whiskey habits by B M Woolley of Atlanta and mentions a visit to North Fork Junction with heavy team mules and contact details.
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Mercer Street
Overe Head Bridge
H. N. White
United States
B. M. Woolley
Atlanta, Ga
North Fork Junction
McChefney & Minnick
Experienced women sought to run city hotel laundry
Three capable experienced women are needed to manage a hotel laundry in the city. Address with wage details provided. Table board furnished. Apply to lock box 714 Bluefield West Virginia. February 22, tf
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Bluefield
W. Va
Ramon Nerve and Bone Oil Cures Rheumatism and More
An advertisement for Ramon Nerve and Bone Oil from White's Pharmacy touts cures for rheumatism cuts sores burns and bruises. A large bottle is advertised at 25 cents.
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Ramon
White’s Pharmacy
Golden Jubilee of Santa Rosa Baptist Church Celebrated
The First Baptist Church of Santa Rosa begins a three day golden jubilee, marking fifty years since its 1876 founding. Organizing the Baptist Association of California on the same date, only one original member survives to join the festivities.
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Santa Rosa
Cal
First Baptist Church
Pacific Coast
Hudson Ranch
Baptist Association of California
Novel Oil Witch in Barboursville Kentucky
Barboursville Kentucky February 27 Oil men report a new oil finder Johnson a local pickle and vinegar maker sent by a syndicate to locate oil His method uses stomach pains to detect oil iron gold and silver and to gauge vein extent He claims success in Knox county though finds no gold or silver pains.
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Barboursville
Kentucky
West Virginia
Sioux Falle
Johnson
Knox County
Graham Notes Town Thaws Amid Smallpox Alert
The furnace crew welcomes the thaw while ore in cars was costly to extract. Barbee Watkins Co. sees J E Baylor selling interest to Barbee & Watkins. Vaccination demand rises at the doctor’s office amid concerns over smallpox exposure. The mayor calls an March 8 election to decide a $15 000 water works bond. A diamond ring is lost between Richards store and Bluefield Pharmacy with a liberal reward offered by Kine H CrROCKETT.
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Schanks
J. E. Baylor
Barbee, Watkins & Co
Messrs
Barbee & Watkins
Ejthe
Richards’ Store
Bluefield Pharmacy
Kine H. Crrockett
Coal and Wood Delivered by T H Becker
When you need coal and wood call on T. H. Becker. Phone 125 for prompt delivery and service.
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T. H. Becker
Notice to Water Consumers Pay Rents In Advance
Notice to water consumers that all rents are payable in advance. The first quarter ending March 1, 1902 is due and payable at the company office on or before February 28, 1902 at 225 St.
Closing Broken Shoe Lots At Great Discount
J L Horton announces deep cuts to close broken lots of ladies mens and youth shoes at under half wholesale price to clear space for new jewelry lines and other goods at the Blue Front 20 Bland Street. Phone to arrange prompt delivery.
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J. L. Horton
Bland Street
Demand for World’s Best Workers Drives Life Pills
Million of readers are urged to try Dr King’s New Life Pills for Constipation Headache Biliousness and stomach liver or kidney troubles. They are sold for 25 cents at drug stores and are praised as a new century health aid.
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Dr. King
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Advertises Pain Cure
An old patent medicine ad promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal cure for aches burns bruises inflammation and skin ailments. It claims millions of boxes sold yearly and offers 25 cents a box with a pay if it cures guarantee.
Shoes for Rich and Famous by Horton Offer
J L Horton advertises a large new line of high grade shoes from Milford Shoe Company for men boys and youth. Several factory lines feature the latest styles at low prices with up to date stock and options for ladies and gentlemen.
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Julia Marlowe
Milford Shoe Company
J. L. Horton
Cod
Bland Street
Smoking Preference Sparks Cigar Ad Debate
An advertisement contrasts smokers who favor dark cigars with those preferring light varieties. It claims readers who choose our J M brand cigars will be satisfied and urges trial of this product.
Cough Syrup Promoted as Safe from Opiates
The notice warns that many children are harmed by cough syrups with opiates and endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe alternative for coughs croup and lung troubles, claimed not to contain opiates or poisons.
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G. Hi. Wade
Remnant Heaters At Cost From M G Whitlow
M G Whitlow advertises remaining heaters sold at cost. Limited quantities priced to save buyers money now.
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Tam
M. G. Whitlow
Spring Men’s Clothing Sale at 20 Bland Street
A neat notice offers a spring clothing selection for men of all sizes at 20 Bland Street. It highlights a varied stock and invites customers to visit for the new season garments.
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J. L. Horton
Bland Street
Memorial Exercises Pay Tribute to President McKinley
Congress pauses all business in Washington to honor the late president. Prince Henry of Russia, Roosevelt, and cabinet members attend in the hall of the House. Secretary Hay delivers the oration with brief remarks by Senator Foraker and General Grosvenor. The day closes with an adjournment as a mark of respect.
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Hay
Foraker and
Grosvenor
Washington
Congress
Houses of Representatives
Supreme Court
Army
Navy
Prince Henry of
Russia
Roosevelt
Foraker
Mckinley
Mrs. Soffel in Courtd
Mrs. Kate Soffel, wife of the Pittsburg jail warden, who aided the Biddle brothers escape and was wounded, was brought to Allegheny from Butler hospital. Three charges were filed including aiding escape and felonious assault. Bail offered by her father for 5000 was denied, and she remained in custody at the county jail awaiting bond.
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Pittsburg
Kate Soffel
Biddle Brothers
Butler Hospital
Robinson
Allegheny
Recovery of Engineer G H Hansan After Kidney Illness
Friends of G H Hansan of L B & W A R report his recovery from threatened kidney disease in Lima Ohio. He credits Foley's Kidney Cure and urges trainmen and others with similar afflictions to try it, noting personal benefit and recommendation.
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G. H. Hansan
L. E
Lima
Foley
G. H. Wade
Laxative Bromo Quinine Claims Fast Cure for Grips
An ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as curing grip in two days with the medicine removing the cause. It features E. W. Grove's signature on every box and asks 25 cents per purchase.
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Pope Leo
Pontiff
Peter
Hicks
Linefield
J. Baker’s Saloon
Buefield,Ave
California
Sessons
Earth
Graham
Coal and Wood
Bucklen
Senate
House
E. W. Grove
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