Rail plan to build independent line to Huntington sparks debate
The United States Coal and Oil Company of Holden plans a 125 mile rail route from Holden through Guyan valley to Huntington and into Ohio to bypass Chesapeake and Ohio. Engineers are surveying. a $3,000,000 loan secures the project, which would connect with multiple regional lines. The move aims to give the field competitive outlets and relieve dependence on the C and O. The article notes widespread dissatisfaction with current facilities and lists surviving relatives of several deceased individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Stanes Coal and Oil Company
Holden
Guyan Valley
Huntington
Chesapeake and Ohio
Ohilo River
Ohio
Corps of
Civil Engineers
Holden Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Norfolk and Western
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
Ohio Central
Chesapeake and Ohio Line
United States
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
United States Company
Increase Shown in West Virginia Public Utilities Valuation
The Board of Public Works reports the 1908 total valuation of West Virginia public utilities at 252,573,472.19 dollars, an increase of 10,465,167.31 over 1907. Railroads express firms and others are listed with specific 1908 assessments, including telephone lines, water and light companies, pipe lines, car lines, toll bridges, steam railroads, and street railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Board of Public Works
Public Utilities
Water & Light Coma
Sie
Pst
Compa BO Ocases Edite Vakme A
Andrew Jackson Miller Dies in Roanoke
Andrew Jackson Miller, a well known Roanoke citizen, died at his home Monday evening at age 77. He had lived in Roanoke for seventeen years and left behind many friends who will regret his passing. He was faithful to his obligations, kind to his family, and true to his friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson Miller
Roanoke
Mr. Miller
Married at Pembroke Ends June Romance for Williams and Mitchell Kin
William Echols Williams, a Northfork merchant, wed Miss Alice Mitchell of Pembroke on June 10 in a quiet ceremony at the bride’s home. Rev. R A Hetsabeck officiated as the couple left by train No 18 for Norfolk and future home in Northfork. The bride and groom are described as popular and ambitious. they will reside with plans to be at home after June 20.
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William Echols Williams
Northfork
Hymen
Alice
W. L. Mitchell
Pembroke
R. A. Hetsabeck
The
Christian Church
Norfolk
Washingn
S. Williams
Hoge’s Store
Chamberlain's Remedies Packaged for Family Ailments
The ad urges every household to keep five Chamberlain preparations for common ills including colic cholera and diarrhoea remedy cough remedy pain balm stomach and liver tablets and salve. Five bottles cost 1.25 and are sold by West End Drug Co Bast nd Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
West End Drug Co
Bast Nd Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Doans Kidney Pills Benefit Bluefield Worker Says Cure Lasts
Mrs J Morris of Bluefield West Virginia reports lasting relief from kidney trouble after using Doans Kidney Pills from John J Crockett drug store. Pain across the back and dull aching near the kidneys disappeared and normal secretions returned. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doans and take no other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Dawn
J. Morris
BluefWid Ave
W. Va
Dean
John J. Crocketts Drug Store
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Educational programs and 1907 city tax notice
Daily program details from 9 to 4 and 4 to 7 and 7 to 10 cover shorthand typewriting music and academics. Last notice warns delinquent 1907 city taxes will be charged additional costs. pay promptly at A H Land location with Citizens Underwriters Agency.
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Bluefield - Normal
A. H. Land
Trees
Cor
Princeton
Higeinbothan Avenues
Citizens
Keystone Reservoir Burst Floods Keystone Town
A tank supplying Keystone burst Monday night sending 250000 gallons down the mountain. The Shor family home, near the tank, was first hit as water broke through the floor and furniture swept onto roofs. Stores along Main Street suffered damaged stock and two barber shops were inundated. M L Davis’s wife was injured in the surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone
Jacob Shor
of Shor
8. L. Hermanson
J. $. Turk
Shor
M. L. Davis
Fish story at Hart's Creek rivals Jonah tale in size
Hart's Creek yields a catfish weighing 22 pounds after a ten minute battle with a dog and its master, Hendrick Blumfield. Deputy Marshal Cunningham confirms the sighting as the narrative recalls bloody battles once fought along the creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington Advertiser
Hart's Creek
Jonah
Marshal Cunningham
Hendrick Blumfield
Hart’s Creek
Blumfield
Tonnage Under a Million Mark Declared for May
Norfolk and Western Railway reports May coal shipments totaling 681 679 net tons from various fields including Pocahontas Tug River Thacker Kenova Clinch Valley and others. Comptroller Joseph W Coxe confirms figures as final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerceial and Company
Norfolk and Western Railway
Poexhontas
Tug River Field
Thacker Field
Kenova Field
Clinch Valley Field
Joseph W. Coxe
Best Pills Ever Sold Promoted By North Carolina Resident
After suffering 15 years with chronic indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars, DB Ryscue of Ingleside, N C, says Dr King s New Life Pills are the best pills ever sold. Sold under guarantee at all druggists 20c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
FP. Ryscue
Ingleside
N. C
King’s New Discovery Promises Life Saving Cough Remedy
Naples Maine resident Lester M Nelson writes that Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life. The letter touts the cough and cold remedy as a preventive of pneumonia and healer of weak lungs. Sold at drug stores 50c and 1.00 with trial bottle free. DeWitts Little Liver Pills also advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester M. Nelson
Naples
Maine
Dr. King
Gentle sorrel mare to be sold at public auction
Perfectly gentle sorrel mare described as a good traveler and capable of driving double or single Prince Hal stock. The mare will be sold at public auction on Saturday at an early morning hour at the corner of Higginbotham and Princeton avenues, M. GB. POSTLEWAILTE. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills advertised as prompt and thorough with strong claims to strengthen weakened kidneys, sold by all druggists.
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St A. m
Higginbotham and
Princeton Avenues
M. GB
Postlewailte
DeWitt
Electric Bitters Praised by New York Resident
Mr Frank Conlan of 426 Houston Street New York extols Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver complications and weak kidneys. He says it regulates digestion purifies the blood and restores vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
Lane
Bargains Today Fresh Produce and Canned Goods
Bargains today feature prices for tomatoes corn beans and potatoes with 25c per gallon items. A wide selection includes cherries strawberries gooseberries apricots peaches apples and vegetables with home delivery promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galllon
California
Weak and debilitated of both sexen sold under guarantee
Fragmentary line notes a sale of goods described as weak and debilitated of both sexes under a guarantee at a price of 50 cents.
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Ferrells
Ferrell
Simon
Ferrell Mercantile
Princeton Avenue
West Va
Mary Hudson
Hastman
Cardui
Kinzer
Kinzer Kinzer
Chas. J. Kinzer
United States Coal and OU Company
Logan County
Point In
WOU
Codass
Stan
Miller
Alice Mitchell
W. E. Williams
Schumacher
Bluefield Feed Co
Daily Telegraph
Whale
Commercial and Company
Piedmont
Piedmont District
Ksonclys
Jefferson Club
Straus-Gunst & Coo
Richmond
Kelley & Moyers Building
Mrs. Customer
Etree
Clark & CO
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