Mine Workers and Governor Discuss WV Strike
A conference in Charleston between John A. Richards, Chris Evans, and Governor White explored the strike situation at Flat Top Field. Officials stressed orderly conduct and the governor said the state guard would be ready if needed, while emphasizing protection for both labor and capital.
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John A. Richards
Chris Evans
National Executive Board
Governor White
Charleston
Mr. Evans
M. Evans
West Virginia National Guard
Commonwealth
Romantic Elopement Ends in Salem Bride and Groom Wed
Early train to Bristol tips a Salem romance. Joseph B. Preston, railway clerk, and Nellie B. White marry in Bristol with Dr. Conduff and family present. They return to Salem amid congratulations. Bristol Courier notes ceremony at Dr W O Cochran's home and dinner at Hotel St Lawrence.
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Roanoke Times
Joseph B. Preston
Thomas J. Preston
Nellie B. White
Bristol
Preston
Empelore
Norfolk and Western Railway
North Carolina
Salem
L. O. Thacker
Merley
8. I. Conduff
Bristol Courier
W. O. Cochran
Alabama Street
E. J. Conduff
Hotel St. Lawrence
Norfolk and Western Company
Roanoke
Oil Strike in Narrows Yard Spouts Water Well
While drilling a water well in his Narrows yard, 8 P Young struck oil, marking an unexpected finding during routine well work. The discovery occurred as the digger reached a productive seam, prompting local curiosity about potential uses and future tests.
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P. Young
Narrows
One Minute Cough Cure Proves Best for Croup and Coughs
D. Scott Curin of Loganton Pa touts One Minute Cough Cure as the sole safe remedy for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. Mothers report quick help for children and physicians sometimes arrive too late for croup. It is pleasant to take and marketed by John L. Crockett druggist.
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D. Scott Curin
Loganton
John L. Crockett
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Scald Head in Old Town
In Old Town Virginia R N Bevill writes that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve wholly cured their daughter of a bad scald head. The product also helps with cuts burns bruises boils ulcers eruptions and piles. Only 25 cents at drug stores.
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R.N. Bevill
Old Town
Bucklen
Notice to pay debts to A. S. Meador & Co by July
All accounts owed to A. S. Meador & Co must be paid by Monday July 7. If not, the matter will be placed in the hands of an officer for collection. B. F. Hall, Trustee.
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A. S. Meador & Co
Ball Field Scores and Bridge Theft Arrests
Baseball scores from Pittsburg Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis show 14 innings in Chicago with Boston edging Chicago 5 to 4. In Martinsburg W Va warrants were issued for a dozen boys who stole 200 pounds of iron from the Cumberland Valley bridge over Tuscarora Creek.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Cumberland Valley
Tuscarora Creek
Baltimore and Ohio
Prime Bluefield business property for sale on Princeton Ave
Fine investment opportunity by D B Baldwin a Pioneer Real Estate Agent on Summers Street. Large double store with two suites above modern improvements near central business district. Yields 18 to 20 percent on purchase price and fire proof. Call or write for particulars and to view city sites.
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Bluefield
Princeton Avenue
Nota Bene
United States
D. B. Baldwin
Pioneer Real Estate
Dissolution of Partnership Brown Vest Minnick
The partnership between E H Brown S W Vest of Brown Vest Minnick at Bluefield West Roanoke dissolved by mutual consent. E H Brown assumes Bluefield obligations, S W Vest and J W Minnick assume Roanoke obligations. Roanoke continues as West Minnick. Bluefield as E H Brown. Roanoke June 11 1902. x Ae bo ries 614 2taw3w. The J M Cigar is always good both winter and summer.
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E. H. Brown
8S. W. Vest
Brown & West
Bluefield
W. Va
Roanoke Va
Brown, Vest & Minnick
Brown and West
S. W. Vest
J. W. Minnick
Brown & Vest
Brown
J. M
Bluefield Fourth of July Contests Draw Large Crowd and Fans
Bluefield celebrated the Fourth with base ball games Graham versus Keystone and Bramwell versus Cambridge. Keystone won a ten inning thriller six to five over Graham. Gates opened early. 2,000 spectators thronged the grounds at the tower as prizes were awarded and the day proceeded with good humor and order.
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Bluefield
Graham
Keystone
Bramwell
Cambridge
Steele and Cooper
Witten
Frazier
No. 4
Cambrigde Club
Fatal shooting at McDowell ends in multiple deaths
A Friday skirmish at McDowell left three men shot as tensions over a wife and alleged infidelity sparked violence. Duncan and a man with a peg leg exchanged gunfire after a dispute about a relationship, while a third man with the surname Mac acted as peacemaker before being shot. All involved were identified as unionized workers, debunking rumors of a union versus non union clash.
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McDowell
Duncan
Mac
Winchester
Opium and whiskey habit book offer by B M Wooley
A notice invites every American to obtain a free book on opium and whiskey diseases. Send name and address to B M Wooley, Box 887, Atlanta, Georgia, to receive the work without charge.
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United States
B. M. Wooley
Atlanta, Ga
For Sale Registered Shetland Pony in Kyle West Virginia
A 36 inch high Shetland pony, well broken to ride and drive, four years old, black and white spotted, priced at 125 dollars. Suitable for small children. Contact L. H. Clarke in Kyle, West Virginia by call or letter.
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L. H. Clarke
Kyle
W. Va
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promised Fast Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for constipation and digestive troubles in India. It claims the product cleanses the system, improves liver and bowel activity, and boosts appetite, priced at 25 cents in drug stores.
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India
Dr. Kings
Honaker Sells Interest to Williams in WV Firm
In Montcalm West Virginia W B Honaker sells his entire interest in Honaker Godfrey and Co to F D Williams The firm will continue as Godfrey and Williams All accounts due the former firm will be collected by Godfrey and Williams and all indebtedness paid by them The signing parties are W B Honaker A I Godfrey and F D Williams dated June 2 1902
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Honaker, Godfrey & Co
Montcalm
West Virginia
W. B. Honaker
A. I. Godfrey
F. D. Williams
Honaker, Godfrey and Co
Godfrey
Williams
Monster celebration of Independence day Bluefield
The Bluefield celebration for Independence Day draws crowds with fireworks, parades, and community events. Organizers report strong turnout and festive spirit across the town as residents enjoy the holiday activities.
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Monster
Bluefield
Bramwell Wins the Championship in Bluefield Baseball Classic
Bramwell defeated Cambridge 9 to 3 in a dramatic Fourth of July game called after five hours due to delays. Pritchard pitched ten strikeouts for Bramwell, while Bennett Boyd and O Keefe led Bramwell with key hits and runs. Manager Edward Cooper, Esq. built the strongest amateur team in the state.
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Bluefield
Baseball lineups show Bramwell-Smith to O Keefe in opening
The rosters list Bramwell-Smith as catcher with O Keefe at shortstop and Boyd at first base for Bramwell Smith. Bennett is in right field, Williamson at third, Perrier in left, Graham at second, Willis in center, and Pritchard on the mound. Cambridge Campbell fields short, Taylor and Foote as pitchers, Meyers at third, Henritze left field, Woolwine right field, Perkins center field, and Starr at first base.
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No. 4
City Hall
Cambridge
Campbell
O’ Keefe
Taylor
Bennett
Foote
Bramwell
Smith
O'Keefe
Boyd
Sikin
Willliams
Meyers
Henritze
Short
Wool Wine
Graham
Perkins
Starr
Ceenpbell
O’keefe
Strart
Williamson
Perkin
Willis
Eigth
Woolwine
Perrier
Williss
Pritchard
Cambpell
Edward Cooper, Esq
Bramwell—Smith
O' Keefe
Cambridge Campbell
Final statement from Mr. Williamson dispute
The speaker describes his reluctant public commitment to a matter, admits fault only toward anger, and urges patience. He cites a sarcastic reply to Mrs. Holder, reflects on wasted time, and emphasizes the king’s business and Christian restraint while hoping Mr. Williamson learns to avoid meddling and to stay within the truth.
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God
Mr. Williamson
Woodyard Nomination Headlines Fourth District GOP Convention
In the Fourth District Hon. Harry C. Woodyard was nominated for congress by the Fourth district Republican convention. Senator Scott was endorsed with great enthusiasm.
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Harry C. Woodyard
Senator Scott
Fourth at Pocahontas Sparked Large Crowd and Accident
A Fourth of July celebration in Pocahontas drew a large crowd. During a mule race an accident injured two onlookers when a man stumbled into the crowd causing commotion and injuries.
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Pocahontas
Fourth of July Wedding in Ada by Rev J Tyler Frazier
On the Fourth in the west end Miss Maggie Turner and Mr Matthew A Vernon were united in matrimony by Rev J Tyler Frazier pastor of Bland street church Both are from Ada May they be happy
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West End
J. Tyler Frazier
Bland Street
Maggie Turner
Matthew A. Vernon
Ada
Juniors Banquet Held by Junior Order at Campbell Home
The Junior Order of United American Mechanics held a banquet last night at Mrs. RK V Campbell's residence. Members and guests enjoyed a splendid feast. the writer regrets missing the event.
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Order of United American Mechanics
RK. V. Campbell
Electric Bitters and Bucklen salve cure incurable cancer claim
A Virginia man reportedly cured of incu rable cancer after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The testimonial credits Bitters with expelling biliousness kidney and microbe poisons while the salve heals blood diseases skin eruptions ulcers and sores.
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G. Roberts
Elizabeth
Bucklen
Bids Sought for Isaac Eberley Company Building at Graham
Bids due July 5 1902 for a three story 75 by 100 foot business house in Graham Virginia to be erected for the Isaac Eberley Company. Plans may be viewed at J S Davenport office. Telegraph subscribers urged to subscribe and call editor for details.
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Graham
Isaac Eberley Company
J. 5 S. Davenport
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Moran
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Phillips
Peitz
Dugglesby
Dooin
Powers Aand Brown
St. Louis
New York
M. O’neill
J. O’ Neill
Matthewson
Yeager
O'Day
Fine Investment
Barney M. Cohen
Liquor Pealer
Ae Bories
J. Baker’s Saloon
Buefield Ave
Tug River Post Office
Welch
Bennett & Weakland, Contractors
Welch, W. VA
Bluefield's
Mr. Holder
Treasury
Telegraph
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