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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1903
Page
3
The record lists varied market figures for MK &T Manhattan and NYC, with percent changes and prices across sectors. It includes rail lines like N&W and St Paul, port and steel terms, cotton, gas, and grains. Perishables show Pork Ribs Lard values, while grain quotes cover July Wheat and Corn with cited percentages and figures.
Norfolk and Western acquires all water rights on Bluestone River to feed a large pumping plant for Bluefield water needs. The Falls Mill mill purchase secures the latest right, signaling immediate construction of the pumping house. The expansion plus yard facilities upgrades elevate Bluefield as a key railroad hub along the N and W line.
The Cumberland Basin Coal Company plans extensive mining over about 9000 acres in the George's Creek area. It is capitalized at 1 million dollars with 500 thousand bonds issued and 300 thousand retained. The firm runs three mines producing 250 tons daily and will add a fourth in 10 days to reach around 5000 tons daily, plus a three mile rail link to the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad at Barrelsville. The lands span Allegheny and Somerset counties, with fire clay, brick manufacture potential, and 15 million feet of lumber now being marketed.
Special Commissioner C B Martin will sell at public auction the 170 acre tract in Beaver Pond district Mercer County West Virginia on June 2 1903 by decree in the chancery case S G P Smith Sprageius Buck & Co v GP Smith. Sale on credit with six and twelve month notes bond with security. Costs to be paid from sale proceeds. Clerk I W B Hopaker certifies bond on security per decree.
An advertisement touts Buckton Arnica Salve as a cure for burns sores and skin issues with a 25 cent price and druggist availability. Another notice offers 2000 shares of Barboursville and Cumberland Valley Gate and Vil Company stock via Bluefield West Virginia box 682. Also mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and a Mercer County court sale listing for Wednesday the 1th.
A Bramwell woman, Mrs. Berrill wife of Percy Berrill, died Wednesday night after months of illness. Married less than two years she was loved for her sweet disposition and kindness. Pert Berrill, a winning engineer for the Norfolk company, is her husband.
State Board of Dental Examiners holds session in Charleston with Dr A F Batts as chairman and Dr Williams as secretary. Forty applicants seek state licenses with exams in Metallurgy Chemistry and Dental Medicine. Friday features free gold on teeth to test practical skill.
On the 28th day of May 1903 at my office in Princeton Mercer County West Virginia I will settle the accounts of W B Honaker trustee under a deed of trust from R C Christie dated March 24 1908 to secure creditors. Submit all claims against R C Christie by May 23 1903. Signed April 22 1902.
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