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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1903
Page
3
A colored man who shot Clyde Matthews in the chest early Sunday fled after barricading in a house. Police searched the residence but the escaping suspect was not found. Matthews’ wound was reported not serious.
The trial of Bertie Chrisman charged with shooting Morris Austin was postponed in Squire Chambers court because Austin is too injured to attend. The hearing is rescheduled for Wednesday at 9 AM, and the woman posted bond for her appearance.
Edward McIntyre of Minooka Pennsylvania died at noon today after a forty day fast begun to aid a severe paralysis attack. He was 47 and had weighed 167 pounds before the fast, dropping to 118 pounds. He began eating again three days prior and gained seven pounds before his delirium and unconsciousness led to death.
A column blends cynical maxims on romance and marriage with a travel notice for a personally conducted Norfolk and Western excursion from Blair to the Seashore departing June 16 1903 returning June 19 1903. Rates 4 25 and agents listed. Also a quack remedy ad promotes Dr Fowlers Extract of Wild Strawberry for bowel complaints.
The advertisement promotes a cough remedy that allegedly works instantly by acting at the source of inflammation. It claims to heal coughs croup and la grippe, drawing out inflammation and aiding lungs to supply oxygen to blood and tissue. Sold by all druggists.
An advertisement claims Kodol strengthens digestion by aiding the organs to digest assimilate and transform wholesome food into blood nourishing nerves tissues and muscles. It purports to cure indigestion dyspepsia and stomach disorders and notes sale by Jno L Crockett.
Judge Sanders in Raleigh circuit court ruled the Chesapeake and Ohio won the first location of way through Jenny's Gap and could condemn the Deepwater Railway land. The decision lets C and O build its line alongside the Deepwater road through the narrow gap.
An eighteen year old girl, reputedly assaulted by Ike Baldwin, leapt into the Big Sandy River and drowned after visiting her attorney for letters that could serve as evidence. Baldwin, a colored man, was jailed in Louisa awaiting a preliminary exam. The body was recovered and buried at Richardson Cemetery.
WM Hicks & Co announces a stock clearance to be completed within sixty days. The notice states a closing out sale period and invites customers to purchase remaining merchandise.
By order of trustee W A Swan the sale of C W St Clair and M L St Clair property is set for June 20 1903 at Bluefield West Virginia. The trust deed secures 1850 dollars evidenced by two promissory notes. The lot lies on Park Place Park Avenue West Side in Brinetield Mercer County with a cash sale. Estill Bailey Mercer County Clerk confirms bond and advertisement compliance.
A brief ad announces the Fadette Ovals in Bluefield West Virginia. It touts fast action and popularity with a price of 25 for 25 cents at the Cute Studio located at 835 Princeton Avenue. Subscriptions offered for the Daily Telegraph.
Two rentable store rooms in Bluefield at 23 and 25 Brand Street offered by M W Sterne. Ideal for any business, rent together or separately. Apply to M W Sterne.
Notice to creditors of William Walker deceased to present claims for adjudication to J F Maynard commissioner at his Mercer County office by July 20, 1903. Witness W B Honaker clerk of the circuit court dated June 4, 1903.
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