Disappearance of Kilgore in Big Stone Gap Sparks Search
A Big Stone Gap foreman T J Kilgore vanished after leaving his home for Appalachia last Thursday. A posse and divers searched woods ponds and streams but found no trace. Kilgore, 45, tall dark and reputedly conservative, was bondsman for Dan Farmer linked to Esther Rabas murder cases.
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Big Stone Gap
T. J Kilgore
Inman
Kilgore
Appalachia
Louisville and Nashville
Intermont
Corbin
Dan Farmer
Esther Barrabas
Farmer
Mr. Kilgore
Stonega company to restart 1000 coke ovens next week
The Stonega Coal and Coke Company of Wise county Virginia will resume full operations next week. After repairing about 150 coke ovens, the firm plans to operate one thousand ovens continuously, providing steady work and circulating money in the region as other idle operations come back online.
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Stonega Coal and Coke Company
Wise County
Mi-o-na Stomach Tablets Guaranteed Cure Ad
Public notice for Mi-o-na Stomach Tablets boasting quick relief from indigestion and flatulence. Claims Mrs. Brewer of Whiteland Indiana improved after use and promises money back if not cured. White Pharmacy offers a 50 cent box under refund guarantee.
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Whiteland
Ind
Doan’s Kidney Pills Prove Permanent Cure for Back Pain
Backache and morning stiffness attributed to kidney trouble. Doan’s Kidney Pills advertised as curing sick kidneys and improving sleep and rest. Mrs. D. N. Crowell of Bluefield W Va testifies to lasting relief after using Doan’s from John A. Crockett’s drug store and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as agents. Price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan’s.
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Dean
Bluefield
D. N. Crowell
Bluefield Ave
Bluefield W. Va
Doan
John A. Crockett
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Kennedy Laxative Syrup Loved by Children
A laxative cough syrup named Kennedy's is described as popular with children for its pleasant taste like maple sugar. It is sold by all druggists and claimed to act gently on the bowels to help drive the cold out of the system.
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Kennedy
$2 000 000 Land Deal Involving Railroads In West Virginia
A $2 million transaction transfers extensive timber coal and mineral holdings of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad across Webster Nicholas and Greenbrier counties to the J Rivers Boom and Lumber Company of the state and Pennsylvania. The deal covers nearly 200 000 acres including the William Rivers tract east of Cowan with mills at Ridgeway and Camden on Gauley. The purchase price approaches two million and is described as the largest consummated in the state.
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Clarksburg
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Webster, Nicholas and Greenbrier
J. Rivers, Boom & Lumber Company
Pennsylvania
William Rivers
Cowan
W. Va
Ridgeway
Camden-on-Gauley
J. Rivers Boom & Lumber Company
Timber Tract Opened by New West Virginia Railroad Plan
In Randolph County landowner T W Raines of Evanwood proposes a standard gauge railroad from Sewell Creek on Meadow River to Meadow Creek on the Chesapeake and Ohio. He is arranging immediate start details and the project promises work for railroad men and a revival of railroad construction in the state.
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West Virginia
T. W. Raines
Evanwood
Randolph County
Sewell Creek
Meadow River
Meadow Creek
Chesapeake & Ohio
Raines
Wife Believes Foreman Edward Kelly Murdered
Thomas Kelly a mine foreman for a coal company in Appalachia Virginia is missing after disappearing Thursday. His wife suspects foul play as searches continue and Powell's River was dragged nearby. He is the fifth person to vanish from that area in recent years.
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Thomas Kelly
Appalachia
Edward L. Wentz
Philadelphia
Kelly
Powell
Chamberlain's Salve Cures Woman's Hand Condition
A lady customer suffered for two to three years with a severe skin ailment on her hands hindering her duties. One box of Chamberlain's Salve cured her. Chamberlain's medicines are praised in the community and sold by West End Drug Co., East End Pharmacy, Bluefield Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
Rodney & So
Almond
Ala
West End Drug Co
Eest End
Bluefield Pharmacy
Electric Bitters lauded as grand family medicine
A testimonial from Fredk Conlan of 436 Houston St New York praises Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver issues and weak kidneys and backs claims of digestive regulation blood purification and renewed vigor with a 5 cent price and pharmacist guarantee.
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Fredk Conlan
Houston St
New York
Colored people attend Bluefield convention in Mount Zion gathering
A large crowd from coal fields gathered in Bluefield for the Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association annual convention. Delegates joined a morning stockholders meeting then marched to Mount Zion Church for addresses by Rev. R. N. McKay and others, with reports read and papers discussed.
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Bluefield
Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association
Scott Street Church
Mount Zion Church
R. N. McKay
M. T. Whittice
J.P. D. Gardner
Mattie Franklin
J. W. Johnston
Vivian
W. Brown
D. D
Annie Moseley
Maine
J. Austin
W. Patterson
Elkhorn
Estella Mack
Kunis
Julia Tanner
Bramwell
W. Johnoo
Brown
Graham
P W. White
Pocanhontas
William Austin
Dr King’s New Discovery Endorsed By Naples Man
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine writes that Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life and has been his reliable remedy for coughs throat and lung complaints for years. The product has stood at the head of throat and lung remedies for nearly forty years and is sold with a guarantee at drug stores 50c and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
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Lester M. Nelson
Naples
Maine
Dr. King
Tomato Plants Available From Fallon Florist
Roanoke Virginia florist Fallon advertises tomato plants for sale at 75 cents per 100 with prompt shipment. Names listed include Ponderevan and others.
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Fallon, Florist
Roanoke
Bucklen Arnica Salve Proves Cures Foot Sore
Tom Moore of Cochran Georgia reports a bad instep sore cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He says less than half a 25 cent box achieved a perfect cure and notes the product is sold with guarantee at all druggists.
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Tom Moore
Cochran
Bucklen
Celebrate with the children' on Friday event at Hawley Musse Co
The notice invites families to join a Friday celebration promising activities for children. It mentions obtaining flags from The W. P. Hawley Musse Co and implies community festivity with youth participation.
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W. P. Hawley Musse. Co
Harnesses for sale at Bland Street store
A. P. Brown offers a good stock of hand made harnesses of the best material on Bland Street No. 119. Harnesses guaranteed to give satisfaction. Call and inspect the inventory. 5-23-101.
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A. P. Brown
Bland Street
DeWitt Little Early Risers Liver Pills Sold Everywhere
DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills are now sold by all druggists. The popular remedy promises gentle, reliable relief and is widely available through medical shops and pharmacies.
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DeWitt
Cure claims for Dr Miles Nervine epilepsy story
An advertisement asserts epilepsy and nervous diseases can be cured by strengthening the nervous system with Dr Miles Nervine. It cites a prior patient case from June 1906 and claims a relapse-free spell history. The Miles Medical Co advertises pharmacist refund for the first bottle if no benefit.
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Miles
John
W. R. Allison
Mooresville
N. C
Dr. Miles
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Local Grocer Ad Promises Quality and Low Prices
A fragment ad lists canned goods such as Tomatoes Corn and beans with low prices and mentions Roe Herrings Ham and Dry Smoked Hams. It touts vegetables including onions lettuce cantaloupes peaches and more with a call to come in and save money and emphasizes “Just a Little More Quality Just a Little Less Spent.”
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Charlestonian
Aragon Coffee Sa
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Bluefield Beer
K! Gapitan
Pilsener
Bluefield Brewing CO
Bluefield, West Virginia
Fat Top Insurance Fidency
General Insurance
Intermont Electric Co
Westinghouse
A. GC. Motors
Bluestone Traction Company
Sam Williams
Williams
Big Stone Gap Jewelry Corporation
Wood Avenue
Polly
Normal Hotel Company
East Fifth
Sixth Streets
Shanklin
R. Horneck
R. F P. Barron
H. 5. Shanklin
W.A. Head
Patrick Hogan
R. P. Barron
J. A. L. Minor
Kentucky River
Whitesburg
H. L. Moore
Big Stone Extract Works
United States Leather Company
Cadet
The
Gap
Colbert Jones
M. E
J. M. Carter
Rivers Boom and Lumber Company
Appalachian
Arnica Salve
Glark & Co
Princeton Avenue
Kinzer
Kinzer Kinzer
Red Lot
Blue Grass Dairies
Tazewell County
Saul
Greenspon
Herbert Dodd
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