Another Road to Tidewater from coal fields to seaboard
Washington January 4 Considerable interest has been excited at Alexandria and nearby Virginia in a proposed railroad linking Alexandria with West Virginia coal fields. A company named Bemark & Potomac would run from Bismarck through Petersburg Moorefield Romney to the Valley of Virginia with an Alexandria outlet for coal shipping to tidewater. Connections to a broader West Virginia system and Zanesville remain unclear but Alexandria’s water facilities for Atlantic coast shipping are excellent.
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Washington
Alexsandria
Virginia
Columbia Waters
Alexandria
West Virginia
Grafton
Pany
Bemark & Potomac
Bismark
Alleghany Mountains
Petersburg
W. Va
South Branch
Moorefield
Romney
Valley
Tidewater
Zanesville
Atlantic
Dayton's Push for Naval Secretary Becomes White House Focus
Washington reports Representative Dayton's bid for secretary of the Navy gains support from allies in Congress and President Roosevelt. The Carnegie gift of 10 million for education is under consideration, with bond redemptions and fundraising options discussed to fund the plan. Senator Elkins plans a New Mexico statehood probe as the forty sixth star debate heats up.
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Dovener
Carnegie Fund
Washington
Dayton
Elkins
Scott
Roosevelt
Friends of
White House
Navy
Dy Ton
Gar
Sampson- Bciley
Navy Department
Rosevelt
West Virginia
Senate
New Mexico
Walden's barber shop advertises safety from smallpox
The barber shop claims thorough disinfection of the establishment. Razors and brushes are sterilized and antiseptic towels are used for every customer. They invite patrons to call for early shaves and reassurance against danger.
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Walden
Albert's Barber Shop Declares 30 Day Billing Rule
The ad notes the shop will not carry accounts longer than 30 days starting January 1, 1902. It warns that any accounts over 60 days will be sent to collection, with St Reps't., A. S. Mgapor & Co. handling the process.
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St Reps’t., A. S. Mgapor & Co
Pay Your Taxes Urgent Demand for Tax Settlement
Deputy Sheriff D.G Liy issues a call to all debtors as 6,000 tax tickets remain unpaid. Since not all individuals can be reached, the public is urged to settle promptly to meet urgent municipal demands. Also notice two furnished rooms for rent at No 14 Barwell Street.
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D.G Liy
Weil Street
Bids Wanted for Bluefield Public Works Project on Prinzen Avenue
Bids will be received for the construction of a line on Prinzen Avenue in Bluefield West Virginia. Details and specifications will be available at the office of the Architect Room No 6 L 2eras building. Bidder must register with Dr. G. Martio.
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Prinzen Avenue
Ciy
Archiect
Eras Baildirg
Ower Regerven
Heigh Torjec Sms Ord. Bide
G. Martio
Cuba to gain liberty as American troops prepare to withdraw
The report outlines Cuba forming its own government by February 24 after elections. It notes the transfer of governing power while retaining military presence until treaty ratification. It mentions Pratt amendment, stipulations on independence, debt, intervention, and future U S ghe stations.
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United States
Caban
Republc
Cuba
Unite States
Americas
Uba
Tempersar
Isle of Pines
United
United Sats
I i
ALS Meator & Co. Dissolution and Debts Revealed
Partial OCR text shows ALS Meator & Co. dissolved with mentions of devises and debts. The fragment references Meador & Co. and a related firm, with unclear dates and specifics.
Keystone elects Harman mayor as citizen ticket wins
In Keys tone municipal race on Thursday the Republican and citizen tickets split votes. Charley Harman is reelected mayor with 152 votes while A Carter 163, O W Lower 149, Philip Kleiman 147, W A Thomas 155, Vo oo Daniel 160, and A L Calhoun 149 tally. The outcome reshapes the city board amid a torn campaign.
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Keystone
Republican
Citizen’s
Charley Harman
A. Carter
Cit
Recorder
O W. Lower
Philip Kleiman
W A. Thomas
Vo Oo Daniel
A. L.calhoun
C.ty “‘Daddies
Best Stand In Town For All Night Restaurant
Sellout notice for a first class all night restaurant business. Located next to Long John saloon near overhead bridge. Requires 200 dollars. contact J Walden, manager, or C C Bailey for repeat rates.
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Long John
J Walden
P. S
C. C. Bailey
Foley's Haveo sod Tar promotion note
Fragmentary ad text promotes Foley products with unclear disease claims and a signature G. BH Wade. The legible portion urges taking the remedy after exposure or early cold symptoms.
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Foley
Wade
The Pride of Heroes Promotes Healing Remedies
An old notice touts American remedies for skin ulcers burns boils and eruptions. It claims products by Arvica Salve and Buckien cure sores and skin conditions with a price of 25 cents at drug stores.
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Arvica
Information Wanted Banner Salve cures questioned
Advert reads that Banner Salve makers seek cases where the cure fails for ulcers sores eczema or piles and promise refunds. The notice from G H Wade asks for reports while promoting Tansil Punch cigars and Tid Bit cigarettes sold by Frat Tor Grocery Co as sole distributors.
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G. H Wade
Frat Tor Grocery Co
Evangelist Halcomb to Lead Y M C A Meetings
Montreal evangelist Walter Halcomb arrives in town and begins a morning service at First Baptist Church. He leads a men only session at the Y M C A and a prayer conference for all Christians, with daily 2 30 pm meetings and varied church venues.
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Walter Halcomb
Montreal
N. C
First Baptist Church
Y.M.C. A
H. H. Kennedy
Philadelphia
C. W. Patterson
Hacomb
Uncalled Letters At Bluefield Postoffice Week Ending Jan 4
The weekly list shows gentlemen and ladies letters awaiting pickup. Recipients must claim as advertised to ensure prompt delivery.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Postoffice
W F Aldrye
Beg
J A Brown
Robert Burns
Comstock Collection Agency
Geo D Clark
DH Delp
C & Echols
H L Eaton
James W Farley
J W. Farley
R Ferell
Hagan
Ratliff & Co
Geo J McKinzie
Geo J McKinzie, Mgr Crow's Nest Coal and Coke Co
Oder
Harston Wood
Mirtie Anderson
Mary Groegioe
Martha Ann Gray
Mias Elmer Lucas
Ella Peters
Jane Tabor
Calie Thompson
Nina Shefflebarger
Lewis Spangler
Blanche Wilson
Virginia Wheeling
New Wholesale and Retail House Opens on Bland Street
A new wholesale and retail store opens opposite the post office on Bland Street. Customers are invited to call 469 for prices on flour buckwheat meat hay straw grain and farm staples. Stock includes apples potatoes beans eggs onions with prompt delivery and guaranteed low prices.
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Bland Street
Immediate sale of household goods and kitchen furniture
A complete line of household goods and kitchen furniture must be sold at once. Contact Flat Top Grocery Company office or the seller’s home at 704 Wyoming Street. Signed A. W. Howard, prompt delivery offered. Blue Front phone line promoted for inquiries. Smoke John Harper cigars from White.
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Flat Top Grocery Company
Wyoming Street
A. W. Howard
Winter coal sale and on demand orders offered
R. E. Shirey & Co advertises Pocahontas Smokeless coal with delivery by phone via White's drug store. Shirey promises best coal and receipts on payment. Also promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with money back guarantee from E. W. Grove on each box.
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R. E. Shirey & Co
Pocahontas
White's
Coal Yard
E. W. Grove
Ridge Land Company annual stockholders meeting notice
The Ridge Land Company will hold its annual stockholders meeting in Freeman at 2 o'clock p m on Thursday January 9 1902 to elect officers and transact other business. P Bowen President Jenkin Jones Secretary.
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Ridge Land Company
Freeman
P. Bowen
Jenkin Jones
Nine Americans Sign Proclamation Inviting Desertion
The War Department received from the Philippines copies of a proclamation signed by nine Americans urging fellow soldiers to desert and join Filipino forces. John Krider, one signer, was tried for treason by a military commission. General Chaffee overturned the verdict, releasing Krider despite a life sentence for hard labor, stating a true soldier risks life for his country's cause.
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Washington
Philippines
United States
John Krider
Stuathae
Chaffee
Krider
Miners Hospital to Open January 15
McDowell Recorder reports the Miners Hospital will formally open on January 15. Miss L D Magee, longtime matron of Chester Hospital, Pennsylvania, is chosen as matron of Welch Hospital and will assume duties soon. Annibein of Eckman is named electrician and may move his family to Welch. Additional hires will follow as the board reviews applicants for several positions to ensure efficiency.
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McDowell Recorder
Miners’ Hospital
L. D. Magee
Chester Hospital
Pennsylvania
Welch Hospital
A. Annibein
Eckman
Barboursville and Cumberland Valley Gas and Oil stock sale
Stock sales end May 6 with price 15 cents per share. After that date shares rise to about 1.00. Treasury stock holders may duplicate orders after well No.1 is completed.
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Barboursville and
Cumberland Valley Gas and Oil Company
Treasury
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Swan Lake Oil Company
Richlands
Knox County
W. S. Fouts
Biluerfielud
W, VA
Aville
Fou Lz
Treasunse
Bukfield
W VA
Dugan
Sun
Kentucky
Bersearasit
Enchise
Tessues
Coal
Seaboard
Bismarck
NAVAL
Rim
Carnegie
Congress
Drew Carnegie
House
Territory
T. M. Laws
Albert
Fitz
House of Representatives
Alee
Conziess
Pratt
Army
Sul Island
ALS Meator& Co
Ofinia
Meado & C
Aod
Devia
J. M.”’ Cigare
Borden Feed and Cereal Company
John Harper
J. M
Cigara
the Miners’ Hospital
Welch
J. Baker’s Saloon
Bluefield Ave
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