Bluefield Freight Rates Under Scrutiny by I C C
Representative Joseph H. Guines reports ongoing talks with the Interstate Commerce Commission over complaints from Bluefield wholesale dealers. They allege arbitrary freight rates disadvantaging Bluefield, with Norfolk and Western rates tied to competition from Chesapeake and Ohio and other lines. A formal complaint will be needed to test legality and secure action from the Commission and Congress.
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Joseph H. Guines
Interstate Commerce Com Mssion
Bluefield
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Norfolk
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Interstate Commmerce Commission
Gaines
Norfolk and Western
New York
Philadelphia
Norfolk Lines
Virginia
Richmond
Petersburg
Interstate Commerce Commission
Best Stand in Town for All Night Restaurant
First class business for sale targetting New Year buyers. Reasons for selling include dislike of the business. Call at the restaurant next door to Lone John saloon near the overhead bridge. $200 required. J Walden, Manager. For rent rates apply to C. C. Bailey. The place is in first class shape for business. 141 W Gy M cigars—the best.
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Lone John Saloon
J Walden
C. C. Bailey
Notice of Stockholders Meeting Bug River Land Company
Notice is given of a general meeting of stockholders of Bug River Land Company in Cooper est Virginia at Mill Creek Coal & Coke Co. on January 10 1902 at 11 oclock am to elect a Board of Directors and transact other business by stockholders. J P Bowen and Jenkin Jones represent more than one tenth of subscribed capital stock.
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Bug River Land Company
Est
Virginia
Mill Creek Coal & Coke Compans
Cooper
J. P. Bowen
Jenkin Jones
Coal and Wood Delivery by T. H. Becker
Coal and wood delivery available by T. H. Becker call 125 for prompt service. Orders delivered promptly.
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T. H. Becker
Brigands Feud Casts Shadow Over Miss Stone Case
News from Constantinople reports a deadly feud among brigand leaders holding Miss Stone captive. Rumors of her release are unfounded as the American Legation notes no contact from Gergiulo since December. Meanwhile Graham Bank stockholders elected A St Clair president and named a new board for the coming year.
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Constantinople
Miss Stone
Bulgasia
M. Gergiulo
Legation
Salonika
Interior
Miss 8Tone
Mr. Dickson
United States
Sofia
Bank of Graham
A. St. Clair
W. M. Sanders
J. C. Davenport
J. E. Morton
W. B. Morton
David E Johnston
A Mullin
J W. Hicks
Norfolk and Western orders 1000 hopper bottom gondolas
Roanoke Times reports the Norfolk and Western railway faces car shortages despite recent builds. A new order with American Car and Foundry Co will supply 1000 hopper bottom gondolas with 40 ton capacity, prompting Huntington shop expansions and new machinery installation.
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Roanok Times
Norfolk and Western Railway
American Car and Foundry Company
Huntington
W. Va
To Cure a Cold in One Day Advertisement
A vintage ad claims a home remedy using Bromo Quinine tablets to cure a cold in one day. It promises money back if it fails and features E W. Grove’s signature on each box, priced at 5 cents.
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E W. Grove
Dr King's New Life Pills Cure Headache in Virginia Woman
Mrs N A Webster of Windie Virginia writes the remedy cured her two year sick headaches. The advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills for headache constipation and biliousness at 25 cents at all drug stores.
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N A Webster
Windie
Where to Get Coal This Winter
R. E. Shirey & Co. advertises Pocahontas Smokeless coal through agents and offers to telephone orders from Kite's drug store. Mr. White provides receipts for paid bills, encouraging customers to stock up before bad weather arrives.
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R. E. Shirey & Co
Pocahontas
Kite’s Drug Store
Coal Yard
Arnica Salve and Cigar Ad Fragments Spark Reader Interest
Readable parts mention J. M. cigars and New Century Comfort Millins daily finding comfort in Bocklin's Arnica Salve. It claims to ease burns, cuts, sores, eruptions and corns. Appears as an old time advertisement with faded wording and pricing.
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Millins Ar
Bocklin
Arnica Salve
Bolla
The Secret of Long Life Pill Advertisement
An old patent medicine claim touts long life by cleansing the stomach and organs. It promises relief from kidney troubles, stomach complaints, nervous diseases, constipation, and diarrhea, asserting improved health and strength. The product is sold for 50 cents with a guarantee by druggists.
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Etric
Brera Revues
Livrard Kidvess
Former Citizen Moody A Pioneer in Coal Mines
Evansville based superintendent William Moody formerly of Wilkesbarre is moving to Birmingham Alabama to oversee a chain of Sloss Sheffield mines at Coronada. Moody's long career spans Wales England and the United States including key roles with Sunnyside Crescent and Lehigh & Wilkesbarre coal interests and saving miners during major disasters. He will start January 1 with his family joining about sixty days later.
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William Moody
Sunusside Cowl
Sheffield Steel & Iron Co
Birmingham
Ala
Coronada
Birminghall
Moody
Sunnyside Co
Wilksbarre
Wilkesbarre
Tonkin
Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal Co
Aberdare
Wales
Clifton School of Mines
Bristo
England
John Moody
Cwmanaman
Glamorganshire
Zellydeg Colleries
Monmouthshire
St. David’s
Llanelly
Bagilit
North Wales
Carslisle
Cumberland
Uhili
Wilkenbarre
Southwest Virginia Improvement Co
Baby
Clinch Valley
Wilksburree
Sunnyside and Crescent
Evaneville, Ind
Evangelist Halcomb Leads Revival Meeting at First Baptist
A revival meeting led by Evangelist Halcomb at the First Baptist church drew a decent crowd though organizers hoped for larger attendance. Sermons urged Christian participation through presence and prayer with daily 2:30 pm sessions at the Y M C A hall for men and women alike and praise from church choirs. H H Kenney of Philadelphia played the organ as attendees quoted scriptures to highlight key truths. Lost brown for colorrette between stations noted. reward offered and contact CGW Honaker.
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First Baptist Church
Evangelist Halcomb
Y. M. C. A. Hall
P. A. Anthony
J T Frazier
Barber Shop Invites Safe Shaves with Fresh Antiseptics
Walden's old stand offers safety from smallpox with sterilized razors brushes and new antiseptic towels for each customer. Call to be shaved early and fear no danger. Yours for custom T M Laws.
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Walden
T. M. Laws
Albert's Barber Shop Ad Urgently Not Written
Deputy Sheriff D. G. Lituy warns residents of 6000 tax tickets still outstanding. He urges debtors to call and settle promptly to meet urgent tax demands.
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Albert
D. G. Lituy
Bids Sought for Hotel Construction on Princeton Avenue
Bids will be received for three days for the hotel building on Princeton Avenue Bluefield West Virginia Plans and specifications available at the Architect office Laz arus Building Room No 6 The owner Dr J E Martino reserves right to reject any or all bids. Fiat Tor Grocery Co sole distributors J M cigars advertised with out of town orders served by Blue Front.
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B.de
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield
West Va
Lazarus Building
J. E. Martino
Fiat Tor Grocery Co
Opium and whiskey health book offer by Woolley
Advertisement invites all US readers to obtain a free book on opium and whiskey diseases by B M Woolley of Atlanta Georgia Box 387. Also notes the Bluefield Building and Loan Association annual meeting in Citizens' Bank Bluefield West Virginia January 16 1902 at 9 30 o clock am to elect officers and conduct business.
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United States
B. M. Woolley
Atlanta, Ga
Bluefield Building and Loan Association
Citizens’ Bank
Bluefield
W Va
Investigation of Ugly Charge Near Roseville Ends Soon
Robert Johnson, a young man accused of attempting to assault a girl near Roseville last Friday, faced trial with witnesses recounting his pursuit and statements. The case paused as the young lady will testify at 10 o'clock today while a crowd gathered at Bluestone Junction.
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Robert Johnson
Roseville
Squire Brown
Buffalo
Johnson
George Maye
Pocahontas
Bramwell
Bluestone Junction
Thompson
Coaldale
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Swan Lake Oil Company
Richlands
Knox County
S. Fouts
Treasure
Biluefield
W. 8. Foutz
Secnetary and Treasurer
Barboursville
Daan Sin
Kentucky
Richards Creek
Wm, Hicks, Preetperr
Conmerce
Chesapeake and Ohio
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
Hesapeake Bay
Merchants of
Questin
The
Interstateommerce Commission
M ” Cigara
Coal and Wood
Fitz
Hea
J. M
the Courier
Evansville
Williams Moody
Tist Church
H. H. Kenney
Geo. R. Whitworth
CGW Honaker
Allen Street
David E. Jonson
Pres
Sec. and
Treas
G. A. Shirey
Robert Johnston
Flat Top Grocery Company
Wyoming Street
A. W. Howard
J. Baker’s Saloon
Bluefield Aves
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