21 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1902
Page
1
Citizens are urged to vaccinate immediately as three new smallpox cases emerge in Tennessee towns. Health officers report widespread exposure, with vulnerable groups like children and an invalid girl affected. Officials warn the situation is dire, calling for strong public cooperation and guards funded at $200 a day.
A vintage ad-like fragment touts J M cigare and claims yen stopping effects with Laxative Liam Quinine Tablets curing a cold in one day. It warns grippe coughs may linger and promises Foley's Honey and Tar as protective relief, with No Cure No Pay pricing.
Washington Jan 20 Postmasters in West Virginia protest a civil service plan drafted by Mr Gaines that would make examinations non competitive at first. The order from Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow spurs opposition in mining districts where the mine operator serves as postmaster. Agencies report many protests from McDowell County postmasters as inspectors recommend Bristow for General. Rural delivery funding and legislative support for postal staffing continue amid complaints and appeals by affected rural areas.
Virginia records show daily inputs as Gaines weighs a bill to alter civil service to a two step entry with appointment first then exam. Capt Robert R Smith of McDowell is a candidate for assistant US district attorney in the new federal district. Judge Keller seeks another appointment after Knox denial. Smith may be chosen pending AG approval. Classified ad seeks three housekeeping rooms and shop clearance at 3823 Princeton Avenue offering low prices on stoves and stock clearance.
A fragmented OCR sampling markets various remedies and items including pills, tonics, cigars, and grocery ads. It hints at cures and commodities, with unclear branding and scattered names such as Bruce, Pelon, and Op Grocery Co, suggesting a dubious sales page or mock advertisement.
A promotional notice appeals to every man and woman in the United States to obtain a book on Loese diseases. It includes an address in Atlanta Georgia box 887 and a promise of free sending. A phone number and a warning about pipes freezing are mentioned, with a call for pivots attention.
The notice describes a legal action to recover an undisclosed amount tied to medical services. The case cites a named court and a deadline for response, signaling forthcoming proceedings.
At a Montgomery area mine town dance six miles south of Montgomery a white onlooker Powell Calloway was mortally wounded and two colored musicians William Slaughter and John Jobo were killed when Lillian Williams fired four shots after demanding rag time music. She escaped lynching as officers escorted her to Montgomery jail.
Notice from Deputy Sheriff D. G. Linny urging payment of outstanding tax tickets. About 6,000 tickets remain unpaid and many taxpayers are hard to locate. authority asks residents to settle taxes promptly to meet urgent public demands.
The Elke Trust Association unveils plans for a grand opera house to rise on Bland and Raleigh Higginbotham streets. The three story brick building 160 by 60 feet will house three retail rooms on Bland and Elys reading rooms parlors and banquet hall above. Construction begins in spring with bids open and contract let on March 1.
By mutual consent the co partnership between David Schnurman and Nathan Schnurman is dissolved. The tailoring business at No 11 Bland Street will be conducted by David Schnurman who will carry a first class line of merchant tailoring and collect all debts due to the Excelsior Tailoring Company and pay its liabilities.
Annual meeting of the Buckeye Coal and Coke Company stockholders will be held at the office of W. C. Stevenson in Roanoke Virginia on Thursday February 18 1902 to transact business as may lawfully come before them. John D Hewitt pres W. C Stevenson secretary total 1.
Advertises a one day cure for colds using a laxative and quinine tablets sold by druggists with a money back guarantee. Claims E W Groves signature on every box.
Bids will be received for the construction of a hotel on Princeton Avenue Blaefield West Virginia for thirty days. Plans and specifications are available at the Architect office Room 6 Lazarus Building. The owner reserves the right to release bids. Dr J E Martanu to the Blue Front. Prompt.
Smallpox expands near Athens affecting the Higginbotham family as local measures are implemented. Executor H Hutchinson visits Staunton for annual settlement with Commissioner Sutton. French Adair departs for Vivian for a new job. Dr J C Hughes’s son ill with fever. A B Caffee of Giotto in town amid talk of a possible legislature bid. Nannie Shelton has typhoid at home with Mrs R L Shelton. Princeton plans to install new sidewalks and street lamps to look like an embryo city. George Karnes attends Athens smallpox efforts. Dr C M Scott of Bluefield visits family here. Ice house owners fill with the best fee seen in years.
Eighteen divorce cases are listed for disposal at the February term in this county circuit court. The docket includes S W Mills versus Maud Mills and eleven other named couples, reflecting a steady volume of marital dissolutions.
Advertisement notes very low rail fares to Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and coast points from all stations with choice of three routes. Encourages writing for rates and schedules specifying destination and nearest station. Mentions Roanoke Virginia as contact and lists agents and officials. Also includes unrelated smoking ad and a 1902 construction bid notice for Elke Hall and Opera House in Bluefield West Virginia.
The Bluefield police court handed out fines to several offenders after a night of melee and misadventure. Josef Merlachy paid 6.80 for a street insult. Morris paid 4.80 for the brawl. Nelson Lewis faced 11.80 after a punch skirmish with Officer Oliver and later sat down, weather permitting, in defeat. Whit returned from Kentucky to face a 4.80 penalty as a measure of town disorder.
The Star Steam Laundry announces completion of repairs after a recent explosion and reports it has enlarged facilities. Manager N. O. Hawkins thanks the public for past patronage and invites continued business for the future.
Dr. O J Bishop of Agnew reports using Foley's Boory both externally and internally in three very severe cases with good results in every instance, warns against substitutes.
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