Flagman’s Heroic Devo tion Duly Honored in Rail Disaster
A deadly wreck near Abywick station on the Poorhontesiivision at 6:30 a.m. claimed three lives and injured several. Flagman Willem Turner sacrificed himself by signaling a red light to stop an oncoming train, saving others, while Engineer Bailey and Express Messenger Hugh Smith perished. The collision involved No 4 passenger train and a westbound freight. fault details remain debated as families mourn and services arrange funerals for Bailey, Turner, and Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Roberts
J. Herve Johnson
Alnwick
Willem Turner
Slim McFarland
Bailey
Express
Hugh H. Smith
T. E. Roach
Smith
M. T. Roberts
May Hall
Robt. L. Shelton
E. L. Bailey
Wostiethwaite
Chas. W. Akers
Maple Park
Uugh FF. Smith
M. Smith
Opeliska
Ala
WH. M Smith
Turner
Miss Thompson On The Stand In Pocahontas Case
Miss Thompson testified that a colored man pursued her while fleeing a Pocahontas area, describing fear and distance as she ran. Robert Johnson admitted some facts but contradicted others, with the trial adjourned to today to hear section men who allegedly saw the chase and the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Johnson
Leuia Thompson
Ehloe
Johnson
Pocahontas
Brewer
Bramwell
Moncay
Thompson
Miles
Congress
Notice to creditors for Geo KR Hitworth & Sons estate
In liquidation the late firm Geo KR Hitworth and Sons seeks all creditors with claims to present at the office of Anderson and Easley without delay. Trustee M Anderson directs prompt payment of debts due to the firm.
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Geo. KR
Hitworth & Sons Ar
al Pergone Owing
Notice to remove household goods from 704 Wyoming Street
A terse notice orders removal of all household contents and kitchen furniture. It directs seizure at once and cites an addressee at Flat Top Grocery and the sender Howard, with address 704 Wyoming Street and date 16 4 4.
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Empany
Wyoming Street
Public Building Bill Seeks Site in Bluefield WV For 70000
Public notice reproduces Senator Scott’s bill authorizing Treasury to acquire a site and construct a federal building in Bluefield West Virginia including post office and offices. The cost not to exceed seventy thousand dollars with a process for site proposals, treasury examination, commission review, hearings, and detailed reporting.
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Senate
House
United States of America
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
United States Post Ffice
Bluefield
West Virginia
O.e
Wiem
Office of
the Treasury
Depsromernt
Gaid Commission
Treasury Department
Phrase about piles and healing medicine
A claim stating the medicine is the most healty cure for piles and that money will be retained. The language suggests promotional wording with no supporting details or verifiable evidence.
Administrators' Notice for Estate of H. J. Rees in Kentucky
The administrator of the late H. J. Rees notifies all persons with claims against the estate to present them promptly for settlement. The notice seeks payment from debtors and directs immediate settlement with administrator W. J. Yaney of Paducah, Kentucky. A testimonial endorses Foley Kidney Cure for kidney disease and urges use of the product.
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H. J. Rees
Axaivet
Yaney
Paduoss
Southe
Albert's Barber Shop Tax Notice
6,000 tax tickets remain unpaid and the deputy sheriff urges contact via nod seme and selfie to meet urgent tax demands. The notice from DG Luuy requests owed taxpayers come forward for resolution.
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Nod Seme
DG Luuy
Best stand in town for all night restaurant for sale
First clues business. To anyone who wishes to go into new business for the New Year, it will sell out. Reasons for selling: Do't like the business. Call at once at the restaurant, located next door to Long John saloon, at overhead bridge $200.00 required, J WALDEN, Manager, P. S.- Por rent rates apply to C. C. Bailey. The price is in first class shape for business. When you want a plumber quick phone No. 68 W. Va Plumbing and Heating Co.
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Long John
J Walden
P. S
C. C. Bailey
Local Coal and Wood Delivery Ad Promises Prompt Service
Classified notice advertises coal and wood orders with delivery by T. H. Becker at telephone 125. It promotes a 5 cent smoke and a cold cure claim for Bromo Quinine Tablets with a Grooge signature on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Becker
Grooge
Coal supply ad urges提前 winter orders
R. E. Shivey & Co, agents for Pocahontas Smokeless, offer best figures and coal. Place orders at White's drug store if no phone, and the coal yard will be phoned. Mr. White provides receipts upon payment.
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R. E. Shivey & Co
Pocahontas Smokeless
White
Coal Yard
New Century Comfort salve promises quick relief
J M civars the best. Millions use Bocklin's Arsha Salve to kill pain from burns and scalds, cure eruptions and fever sores, and remove corns. Priced at 250 at all drug stores.
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Bocklin
Rocking the Radle uses Ramon’s Liver Pills and Tonite Pall
J Delaughter of Sparkman Arkansas reports fifteen years of doctor visits and medicines with Ramon’s Liver Pills and Tonite Pale excelling them all. He claims one box cured constipation and left him “rocking the racks of life away.” He advises others to clear their homes of Ramon’s ule.
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J. Delaughter
Sparkman
Ark
Ramon
Controversy Over Schley Visit Near White House
Washington dispatch reports Admiral Schley met with President Roosevelt in the White House for over an hour amid efforts to end the Sunpeon controversy. The talk reportedly covered maritime affairs and possible congressional action. Senator Proctor urges Captain Clark receive proper recognition for his Santiago valor.
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Washington
Admiral Schley
White House
Roosevelt
Schley Sunpeon
Admiral S Lley
Admiral Sebley
AdmiralSchley
Sampeson
Clark
Oregon
Senator Proctor
Capt. Clark
Santiago
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Swan Lake Oil Company
Richlands
Knox County
W. S. Foutz
W. VA
Bargboursville, EY
Foutz
Duar
Kentucky
Barboaraville
Tee Gueher
WM. Hicks
fResipent
Flagman
No 4
Abywick
Chas. C Bailey
WM. Turner
Hugh Holmey
Sue
Charles
Batley
William Beshop
Moray
Pingus McFarland
Roach
Miss Thompson
Bses
Mit
Munday
Himsell
Owerds
Sais
Ucopers
Howard
Scott
Bluefeld
Sard
Geo R. Whitworth
C. W Honaker
Allen Street
J M
Albert's
Va Plumbing and Heating Co
Fitz- You
Civars
NEW Century Comfort
Sampson-schley Case
Polmer
Moses
Leeson
A Igar ” C Oj. M
J. Baker's Saloon
Maefield Ava
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