Innocence Proclaimed at Gallows in Wise County
Two thousand spectators stampeded when an accidental guard discharge occurred as E. O. Hopson faced execution for the Wise County murder of farmer John Salyers. Hopson, asserting innocence, spoke from the gallows before being hanged. his accomplices Wright and Maliina already received eighteen year sentences. His body was later taken to Dickenson County for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Hopson
Wise County
Glamorgan
John Salyers
Wise Court Howe
Hopson
Wright
Maliina
Commonwealth
Dickenson County
Hopso
Rev. Hopkins
Primitive Baptist Church
Flannarys’ Meadow
Graham Robbery Stuns Town With Safe Theft At Depot
Thieves broke into Graham depot on Wednesday night and escaped with about 150 dollars from the safe. No doors or windows show signs of force, suggesting unlocked entries. The same culprits raided Barbee Watkins & Company hardware, taking revolvers razors chisels and about one dollar in cash. A milling company book was also taken. This marks a third hardware store burglary this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Barbee, Watkins & Company
Graham Milling Company
Baseball Scores and Rain Delays In National and American Leagues
Night games produced decisive results as St Louis routed Boston 12 to 3 and Philadelphia upset Chicago 12 to 5 in the National League while Detroit and Cleveland won in the American League with rain affecting New York games. A classified ad seeks a nurse to care for a lady and baby in Keystone, West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Chicago
Philadelphia
American
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Lois
Washington
Twelve year old confesses spike on train track incident
A twelve year old named Mar com was arrested for placing a large spike on the track of passenger train No. 2 near Diane. He confessed he wanted to see the train mash the spike, hid under a railway bridge but was frightened when the train derailed. He was released after a warning due to youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcom
Diane
Wells Branch
Coen
Marenm
Washington Gazette hears rumour on Bedford City stamp office
Congress man Uless seeks to keep the Bedford City stamp office after a pledge from Commissioner Yerkes. Glass and others press for preserving the office, while Roanoke transfer clerk plans are investigated. General Bristow denies routing cancellations and promises no unjust route abolition. Also notices offer eight room rental near Bluefield and coal stock for sale in Bluefield West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Uless
Bedford City
Yerkes
Glass
Lynchburg
Mr. Glass
Martin
Daniel
Post Office Department
Captain White
Railway Mail Service
Roanoke
Livingston
Georgia
General Bristow
Boulder Side-Slip Forces Train to Halt on Mountain Road
Passenger train No. 2 narrowly escaped wreck after heavy blasting loosened the mountain side near Matewan. Large stones slid onto the track, damaging the first coach but not causing injuries. boulder eventually cleared enough to permit passage, though the area remained blocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matewan
Personal notices from Montcalm to Bland Street Church
W B Honaker from Montcalm visited yesterday. KF W Woodson travels to Fincastle Va. Rev 8 P Koon returns from Wytheville and Rural Retreat Va. Minnie Mann back from Lewisburg. R J Dudley ill and off duty. Ollie Leatherman returns from Roanoke College. Elsie Lilly and brother return from Marshall College Huntington. Nellie French nurses Clarabel Watkins at Tazewell. Mrs S L Cupp to Blacksburg Va for Virginia Tech commencement. Patton and Bowen plan Eggleston Springs excursion for the 27th. Postmaster salary raises noted for Bluefield Keystone Welch. Ladies Auxiliary memorial services mistaken. O R C proper to conduct with aid from ladies.
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Immediate Relief
The remedy is described as pleasant to take and harmless, giving immediate relief in coughs croup and la grippe. It is said to pass into the stomach to reach the seat of the trouble and soothes inflamed airways, heals and cures by aiding lungs to supply oxygen to blood and tissues, sold by all druggists.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pedigo
E. S. Pedigo
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield
West Va
Samuel Turk
W. Va
Hemlock
F. R. Chambers, Ecknan
C. A. Moomaw
J. B. Rockhill
Rockhill [Machine CO
Virginia
National
C. E. Uaarman
Keystone, W. Va
Confessed
Tip Top
S. J. Brown
W. B .Honaker
Montcalm
KF. W. Woodson
Fincastle Va
P Koon
Wytheville
Rural Retreat
Minnie Mann
Lewisburg
R. J Dudley
Ollie Leatherman
Salem
Roanoke College
Bland Street
Elsie Lilly
Marshall College
Huntington
Nellie French
Clarabel Watkins
Tazewell
S. L. Cupp
Blacksburg
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
C. S. Patton
R. T. Bowen
Eggleston Springe
Keystone
Welch
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Blandstreet Church
Bes
Shelton & Jordan, Men’s Furnishers
Jut
Stri Ge Music Instruments
F. Hopkinson Smith
the Golden Fleece
D. Graham Phillip
Gorden Keith, Thos
Nels Page
Bluefield Book & Stationery Co
Grand Street
Moose Book & Stationery Co
Gordon Keith
Nelson Page
Franklin Typewriter
Cripts of the
Jas. Layne Allen
Bluefield Furniture Co
Old Stand
Milliery
Just
D Intus
Battiste Organis
White
Bluefield Mercantile Co
Hancock & Jamerson
Thornton Clothing Company
J. E. Thornton & Bros., North F Rk, Wesi Wirg
NIA
Whitlow
Paint and Paper Co
Coalfield
Raleigh‘St
E. R., Whitlow
Sign
Mgr
Bilcofel
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