Counties Thought to Be Barren Spark Oil Coal Fever
A fragmented account notes counties once deemed barren now drawing interest after a coal find. The piece recalls past oil excitement near Burning Springs and a veteran mine inspector recounting a pivotal discovery near the Kanawha River in West Virginia.
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Jackson
Roace
Urning Springs
Wirt
Sprey
Bowes
Ikeburg
M‘s
Booth-Bowen
West Virginia
Eureka
Pittsburg
Earth
West Virginis
Unclear Areas Leased for Development on Ohio River Site
Fragmentary report notes land and river areas near Ohio and Kanawha rivers with mentions of Jackson and Roan counties. References an old man's word verified, thirty thousand acres under lease, and Captain Thomas seeking Easton capital for development.
Two Fatal Mine Accidents In December
The mine inspector records two similar December fatalities in separate counties. Charles W. Horton of Raleigh & Co in Raleigh county died after his saturated clothing ignited from a lamp when a bottle he carried broke. Isaac Vage, a colored worker for Algonon Co in Mc Dowell county, suffered the same accident on December 18.
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Charles W. Horton
Raleigh © &*',Co
Raleigh
Isaac Vage
Algonon C &W.co
McDowell County
Fake Cold Cure Adette Bromo Quinine Tablets Exposed
An old newspaper notice promotes a fraudulent remedy claiming to cure a cold in one day. It markets Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with E W Grove signature and promises refunds if it fails. Also mentions Blue Front and out of town orders, plus a rental ad and a local business card.
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E W. Grove
Effort to Block Willey Nomination Faces Republican Support
Washington January 11 Congressmen and local Republicans push to block the Senate confirmation of Silas W. Wiley as postmaster at Hinton. Charges against Wiley do not affect his four year record, while Rep J A Oldfield leads a protest and says the effort lacks cross party backing. The two state senators are believed to favor confirmation.
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Washington
Senate
Silas W. Willey
St Hineton
Wilks
Wisley
Bature
Gaines
Dingrees
Willey
Republican County Committee
Thehairman
Senate Committee
Bucklin's Arnica Salve Promoted for Wide Ailments
Ad cites Bucklin's Arnica Salve as a universal remedy from burns and cuts to eruptions and fevers. Claims include easing pains from various sores, boils, corns, and warts, with a strong note on pile relief. Sold for 25 cents at drug stores.
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Bucklin
Coal supply notice from Shivey and Co
The notice urges laying in winter coal before weather worsens and advertises Pocahontas Smokeless coal via Shivey and Co, agents. Orders may be left at Kite's drug store or requested by phone, with Mr White providing a receipt for payment.
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RE. Shivey & Co
Pocahontas Smokeless
Kite
Senators Press Promet Confirmation Amid Swift Objections
Delayed until January 20, the Promet appointment faces Republican urging and expected early objections from opponents. Senators have been flooded with telegrams today urging confirmation.
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Willey
Promet
Big Coal Deal in Richmond Ends Controversy
Richmond dispatch reports a major coal deal in which local capitalists representing Virginia corporations obtained a fifth interest in a Pocahontas district coal tract for 50000 dollars. Several men linked to the deal declined to identify purchasers, stating the matter not yet ready for disclosure.
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Richmond Dispatch
Richmond
Capistaliste
Virginia
Pocahontas
Pie cure claim noted as returning money
A claim states that the cure for your pies will guarantee money return and promotes it as the best bearing medicine.
Toilet Soap wholesale offer to retailers in Bluefield WV
Headquarters for Toilet Soap announces 150 gross of top quality toilet soap at unbeatable prices. Retail merchants buying an assorted gross at manufacturers prices will be shown the bill. Offers Castile Medicated Skin Tar Soap and highly perfumed varieties with samples for holiday sales. Frat Top Grocery Pioneer Wholesale Bluefield WV phone 63. Smoke John Harper cigars.
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Frat Top Grocery
Holesale Ora Bluefield
W Va
Administrators' Notice for the Late H. R. Rees
The undersigned as administrator of H. 3. Rees informs creditors to present valid claims for settlement. Those owing the estate should promptly pay the administrator, B. A. Camper.
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H. 3. Rees
Opium and Whiskey Habits Targeted for Women Readers
A fragment from an Atlanta publisher urges mothers and women nationwide to obtain coey books on opium and whiskey diseases, promising one free copy by mail to interested readers.
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United States
M. Woolley
Atlanta
Debate on Increasing Supreme Court to Five Judges
State wide discussion centers on a proposed amendment to raise the supreme court from four to five judges. The measure would fix future salaries by law and set terms for new and existing justices, sparking questions about tenure and selection.
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Supreme Court
Tullonse
Supremé Court of
Supremé Court of Apypeis
Supreme Court of
Queries Answered in a Humorous Exchange Column
A fragment from a daily page presents quips and answers in a Q and A style. It touches on signs of Friday luck, right versus pay, hair tonics and divorces, Christian scientists in medicine, onions and nerves, and legal action over a dog bite and chicken pox.
Jerome widens probe into New York Central tunnel wreck
District Attorney Jerome continues today the investigation into the New York Central tunnel wreck. Obscured tunnel conditions and failure of the warning torpedo apparatus after six trials alter plans and shift responsibility assessment for engineer Wickers. Jerome approves ten thousand dollars bail for Wickers who bonds and is released this afternoon. Jealous Woman's Deed in Manchester reports Annie Beardsley shooting Jennie Gagnor then shooting herself in Jealousy with Beardsley dead and Gagnor dying.
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New York
Jeroac
New York Central Tunnel
Jerome
Wickers
Beardsley
Jennie Gagnor
Buckeye Coal and Case Company Annual Meeting Notice
Annual meeting of Buckeye Coal and Case Company stockholders set for February 13 1902 at the office of W C Stevenson in Roanoke Virginia. John D Hewitt president and W C Stevenson secretary state meeting will transact lawful business.
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Buckeye Coal and Case Company
W. C. Stevenson
Roanoke
John D Hewitt
W C Stevenson
Bec’l
Td m
Reduced Stove Sale to Clear Warehouse Stock
M G Whitlow announces cut prices on heating stoves to move remaining stock. Purchasers share in the profit as stoves are offered at greatly reduced prices. Call to view the inventory.
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M. G
Whitlow
For Rent Eight Room Residence in Erstead
Eight room residence in Erstead available for rent at 25 dollars monthly. Possession given February 1. Apply W. A. Cather, Port Carbon, West Virginia.
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Erstead
Rocking the Cradle Patient Praises Ramon’s Pills
J Doteughier of Sparkman Arkansas reports a long struggle with constipation after years of medical visits and failures. He credits Ramon’s Liver Pills and Tonic after one box to relief and renewed health, and urges others to keep Ramon’s Pills in the home.
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J. Doteughier
Sparkman, Ark
L Hive
Kramon
Pelle
Friecda
Fife
Ramon
Annual Meeting Notice of Bluefield Bullying and Wearon Association
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Bluefield Bullying and Wearon Association will be held at Ulivens Bank in Bluefield West Virginia on January 16 1902 at 3 oclock p m for electing officers and transacting other lawful business. Davin E Jonstron president G M McCulloch secretary and treasurer G A Shirey
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Bluefield
Uilivens’ Bank
Bluefeld
W Va
Davin E. Jonstron
Pres
G. M. McCulloch
Sec. and Treas
G. A. Shirey
If your water pipes freeze and burst phone M. G. Whitlow
A brief rollback notice advises residents to contact M. G. Whitlow for assistance when pipes freeze or burst. It emphasizes prompt action to prevent further damage.
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M. G. Whitlow
Pneumonia Treatment Claims By Doctor In Avnew Michigan
Dr. C J Bishor of Avnew Michigan reports successful use of honey and Par in three severe pneumonia cases. He warns against substitutes and cautions readers to evaluate remedies carefully.
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C.J. Bishor
Avnew
Mich
Saye
Uate
Throat Sat and Left for Dead in Lynchburg Assault
A white woman, Mrs. Ralph Webber, 25, wife of a cotton mill superintendent, was attacked in her Monroe Street home by an unknown Black man early today. He choked her, cut her throat twice, stabbed her arms, and fled toward the railroad after leaving her for dead. Doctors say she is improving. police seek the assailant.
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Ralph Webber
Ecotjentil
Colrs
Monroe Street
Puble School
Alegro
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Keates O Seteer
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Pheer
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Gilmer
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Mason
Minera
Bland S*reet
Geo
Strader
Va Plumbing and Heating Co
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J. A. Oldfield
J. A Oldfield
Owfort
Banner
John Harper
A. Camper
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Willie
Jequirer
Mollie
Manchester, N. H . Day
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G. H. Wade
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