22 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1902
Page
1
No new cases yesterday and no deaths reported as the city conducted mass vaccination. Health officials praise schools as the best quarantine, urge parents to vaccinate children, and note the pest house is crowded and accommodations remain a concern.
A Hebrew wedding took place in the Masonic Hall Pocahontas at 7:80 last evening uniting Ida Milner daughter of H Milner and Louis Harris of Philadelphia with Rabbi Rappoport officiating. The engagement of best man Abe Miller and bridesmaid Rebecca Milner was announced after the ceremony. A supper and dancing followed with Bluefield guests including N N Sameth Morris Rosenberg and Gussie Aaron.
Mrs Gwendolen Travis Howard died at her east end home after a three month illness. She bore her afflictions with Christian fortitude. Aged 26, she is survived by her husband. The remains travel to St Johns NB on No 4 train this morning and will be placed in a vault until spring when interment will be made.
Frat Top Grocery Co and Pioneer Bolegale Grocers of Bluefield West Virginia announce securing 150 gross of assorted toilet soap lines. They promise reseller pricing to jobbers with bill proof and sample viewing before holiday orders, featuring Castile Medicated Skin Tar Soap and perfumed varieties.
A vintage advertisement claims a single day cure for colds with Bromo Quinine tablets. It promises refund if it fails and features the signature of KE W. Grove on each box.
The Buckeye Coal and Cone Company will hold its annual stockholders meeting at the office of W U Stevenson in Rosnoke Virginia on Thursday February 18 1908 to transact business as may lawfully come before them John D Hewitt president W U Stevenson secretary IM tdm
A series of local anecdotes describe a barefoot man wandering in snow after leaving a couples home while a guarded street scene unfolds. Another tale recounts a Norfolk depot clerk briefly detained by two women who then fled as he sang.
The Star Steam Laundry is repaired and enlarged and resumes operations. The manager N O Hawkins thanks the public for past patronage and requests continued support for the future.
Classified notice seeks three rooms for housekeeping at a residence in the Deily Telegraph area, with contact instructions to arrange viewing and terms.
Marriage licenses issued include John T. Mathena 24 and Sarah J. Croft 38. Nelson Shutt 22 and Nora Bowman 16. Mrs A A Taliaferro ill near Coopers. M Damewood of Bland VA visiting relatives. Karnes improving after illness. Robert Davidson visited his brother Joe in town, then went to Tanglewood. John L Basham in Florida for health. expects improvement.
Notice from M G Whitlow at 833 Princeton Avenue opposite Freight Dours truly announces extremely low prices to reduce stock of steel ranges cooking and heating stoves and invites buyers to call examine the line for money savings.
A fragmented notice from Atlanta Georgia urges every man and woman in the United States to obtain sets of moo oe books on these diseases. It mentions M Woolley of Atlanta and a phone number 68 for contact and promises delivery upon payment.
The readable fragment shows an advertising claim promising Banner Salve cures and a money back guarantee. It uses misspelled words and suggests a health claim without verifiable details, lacking dates or organizations to anchor the item.
The notice urges payment of 6 000 tax-tickets and invites debtors to meet Deputy Sheriff D. G. Lani to settle urgent tax demands. Also mentions Blue Front Wines and a tobacco ad for Tid Bit cigarettes with Frank Sreadwell Bennett. A testimonial touts Folen's Kidney Cure by G. S. Wade.
Washington dispatch reports West Virginia congressmen unanimously favor Nicaragua’s route for a canal, open to better proposals but opposed to Panama. Senator Scott favors a Isthmian canal but awaits the commission report before pledging support, noting potential litigation and costs.
Senator Scott met with the president to discuss Virginia appointments. He is seen as the GOP godfather in Virginia and a sponsor of the White House and department Republicans. Some say Virginia Republicans could win back delegates with renewed patriotism.
The Norfolk and Western Railway advertises very low ticket rates to Montana Idaho Oregon Washington and Coast Points from all stations with multiple routes suggested. Agents in Roanoke VA urge inquiries and delivery services list various tobacco and patent medicine products as part of the ad content.
Roanoke reports Joe Higginbotham, charged with a Lynchburg assault, will be taken to Lynchburg tomorrow or Thursday for identification by victim Mrs Webber. He expects arraignment for trial on Monday and authorities plan safe delivery with military and civil cooperation. Mrs Webber has nearly recovered.
Governor Taft, too ill for interviews, states his U S visit aims to recuperate and aid civil government in the Philippines. He notes Filipino friendliness and hopes for civil rule as insurrection stays limited to Batangas and Sama. General Wheaton expected to quit Batangas by March 1 as civil governments run smoothly.
Bids open for a hotel building project on Princeton Avenue Bluefield West Virginia. Bids visible for three story structure at the architect's office Room 6. Owner reserves right to reject any or all bids. E Martin.
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