Handy Stole Tickets and Was Arrested on Rail Line Fraud
Detectives arrested John Handy at Hemphill McDowell county after a raid followed reports of forged Norfolk and Western tickets. Handy, ex Tip Top Va agent, confessed to stealing many tickets and hiding others in a river, held on 500 bond for trial on June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.G
A. He Baldwin
Waldron and
Johnson
John Handy
Hemphill
McDowell County
Welch
Handy
Tip Top
Norfolk and Western
Roanoke
Baldwin
R. H. McCullough
William
Bluefield
Scioto Valley
Pocahontes
Capt. McCullough
Coopers
Bramwell
Dingess
Capt
McCullough
North Fork
Rosderfield
Roderfield
Wilmore
Davy
Resignations Prompt List of Promotions Across Divisions
Mr Maher's resignation triggers a cascade of promotions: A C Needes becomes superintendent of the Shenandoah division, moving from Pocahontas division. Lowe shifts to Norfolk division replacing Dubarry as superintendent, Dubarry becomes superintendent of terminals replacing Consners who moves to the Sci o Seee division. S R Payne elevated to assistant superintendent in Pocahontas, W R Hudson becomes trainmaster, F R Blake promoted to assistant trainmaster on Radford division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahons Tasivision
Roanoke
Shenandoah
Lowe
Norfolk
BE. L. Dubarry
Dubarry
J. I. Consners
Scio
Maher
S. R. Payne
Vpocahontas
W. R Hudson
Mr. Payne
F. R. Blake
Radford
Mr. Hudson
Fire destroys four story plant in St. Louis
A morning blaze in St Louis wrecked the J B Sickles Saddlery plant and damaged Lambert Pharmaceutical and J F Reynolds Carriage firms. Total loss placed at 175000 dollars. Fire origin undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
J. B. Sickles Saddlery Company
Lambert Pharmaceutical Company
J. F. Reynolds Carriage Company
Proper Step Subscriptions for Local College Stock
Subscriptions to the stock of a company forming a college in Bluefield are now being taken. Shares are set at $10 and the public is urged to subscribe to boost the city’s growth. Interested persons may contact Prof. W. H. Cunningham for full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
W. H. Cunningham
Foot Mashed Off In Accident At Allen Street Crossing
Milton Martin suffered a severe injury yesterday when he attempted to jump onto a locomotive and his foot was crushed under the pony trucks. He was taken to his father’s home for surgical care and no amputation is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Martin
Allen Street
Cheaper than Walking Excursion Tariff to Cincinnati
An excursion to Cincinnati and return costs five dollars, with savings on trips to Williamson and Kenova. The plan includes two days and two nights in Cincinnati and tickets obtainable from conductors or at local pharmacies. Noted endorsements cite Hester's beer and Hosters beer alongside a stenographer job ad from Stony Creek Lumber Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. C
Cincinnati
Williamson
Kenova
White’s Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Crockett and Wohlford’s
Sprained Ankle Cured By Chamberlain’s Pain Balm
An editor from Washington Virginia credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with rapid relief and a complete cure after trying several remedies. The ad urges its use and mentions Hes ter beer as a local recommendation. A bank cashier shares a carpenter’s success with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy curing a diarhea issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Cary
the Guide
Washington, Va
Chamberlain
H. N. White
Rival WV Senators Jubilant Over Keller Judgeship Appointment
Washington dispatch notes Keller chosen for the new southern district, a win for Senator Scott and friction with Senator Elkins and Secretary Root. Northcott accepts the loss, praising Keller, while Vinson’s backers seek Root’s explanation. Miller’s supporters are disappointed as the appointment ends the long contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Keller
Mercer County
Southern Judicial District
Scott
Keller
Elkins
Elliott Northcott
McKinley
West Virginia
Fee Forinson
Root
Vinson
Friends of
Northcott
Pennsylvania Plans to Dominate Soft Coal Trade Exports
Pittsburg reports that New York Dee, allied with the Pennsylvania Railroad, has gained control of the Fairmont coal combine, enabling Pennsylvania interests to steer the seaboard coal export trade. Plans include developing West Virginia fields and building a transatlantic fleet to ship coal to Atlantic ports. The Watsons of Fairmont will manage properties for the railroad interests, with Baltimore Ohio and West Virginia Central mines feeding the coastwise and export streams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
New York Dee
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Fairout Coal Combine
Pennsylvania
Atlantic Seaboard
West Virginia
James McCrea
Pennsylvania Lines
Watsons
Fairmont
Ohio
New York
Seaboard
West Viginia Central
Davis Coal and Coke Company
Baltimore & Ohio
Atlantic
Berwind-White
Walpole Girl Kills Suicides After Fatal Ambush
Ansie Wentz lay in ambush and shot Harvey L. Blanchard, then killed herself. Blanchard may recover. The affair followed a year of ignored courtship as neglect is blamed for the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walpole
Mass
Anstie Wentz
Harvey
L. Blanchard
Blanchard
The Judgship endorses Hes ters Famous Beer
Readers who value good living and refined taste praise Hes ters Famous Beer as a reliable choice. The endorsement comes from discerning palates who seek quality in beverages and life alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester
Court probes scandalous recital in minister assault case
In Jersey City on June 20 the court denounced yesterday’s leakage of a sensational recital in the Rev. Dr. Keller case against Thomas Barker. The postal telegraph manager at Arlington is involved as the court vows to investigate the breach of its order to silence the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
N. J
Dr. Keller
Thomas Barker
Arlington
Lloyd steamer to carry body of Michigan governor Pingree
The Lloyd steamer Koenigin Luise sailing from Bremen June 22 via Southampton June 23 bound for New York will transport the body of former Michigan Governor Hazen S Pingree who died in London. The notice also mentions a new suit from The Bluefield Mercantile Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pingree
London
North Gersman Lloyd
Bremen
Southampton
New York
Hazen
Michigan
Boonsville Storm Kills Tobin Fisher as Walls Collapse
A severe June storm in Boonsville, Missouri, caused falling walls to kill Tobin Fisher and injure nine others. Sombart's mill, the Commercial plant, a brick foundry, Bell Telephone Co exchange, and numerous residences were damaged while hundreds of trees were uprooted and riverfront craft blown adrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonsville
Tobin Fisher
Sombart
Bell Telephone Co
Queer Mosquito Cargo Arrives for Science Aid
A wooden gauze covered box labeled 400 moss quitoes arrived by rail from North Carolina for the Academy of Natural Science. The shipment, reported as arriving in good health, aims to aid in studying mosquito eradication methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Atlantic Coast Line
North Carolina
Academy of Natural Science
New Discovery Saves Child From Whooping Cough
Mrs. W. K. Haviland of Armonk New York says her daughter nearly died from whooping cough and bronchitis until Dr King’s New Discovery cured her. A relative with advanced consumption also recovered using this medicine. The ad sells Dr King’s New Discovery as an infallible cough and cold remedy with 50 cent and one dollar bottles and free trial bottles. It also claims relief for dyspepsia and female weakness and mentions Loster’s beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Haviland
Armonk
N. Y
Dr. King
How Vinson Was Defeated In Gubernatorial Fight
Washington reports explain Secretary Root’s role in the judgeship appointment that blocked Vinson. Col Butterick’s influence through his nephew Mr Root led to President Hayes picking Weller over Jackson or Vinson. Cabell’s Col E B Fitch relocates to Huntsville to open a law office while eyeing federal posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mr. Root
Mr. Weller
Jackson
Vinson
BE. H. Fiteh
Cabell
Capitol
Seven Years in Bed and Remedies Advertised
Mrs L Pease of Lawrence Kansas credited three bottles of Electric Bitters with restoring her ability to walk after years in bed due to kidney and liver trouble and nervous debility. The ad targets women with headaches backache and nervous issues promising the tonic’s blessing. Also Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are recommended to relieve headaches from stomach disorders and constipation. Sold by H N White and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Pease
Lawrence, Kan
Bluefield Mercantile Co Sells Warm Weather Suits
Advertises affordable warm weather suits at five dollars each. Shoppers are urged to buy while stock lasts across Bluefield stores, with emphasis on value and summer wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Mercantile Co
Public Auction of Livery Outfit at Blue Field Stables
Burleson and Poston announce a public auction of their entire livery outfit on Thursday June 27 at 10 o'clock at Blue Field Livery Stables Bland Street. Ten horses wagons carts hacks buggies harness and related equipment to be sold on four months with good security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Bland Street
Tds
Burleson & Poston
Punch Tansill Advertisement and Stomach Tabs Endorsement
An early 20th century ad touts Tansill Punch as a cure for spring fever and a mood enhancer, with Fiat Top Grocery Co. as distributor. It also promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets endorsed by Mrs. C E VanDeusen for stomach trouble and constipation, sold at H N White's drug store for 25 cents with free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiat Top Grocery Company
C. E. VanDeusen
Kilbourne Wis
Chamberlain
H. N. White
Body of Gen Charles Bartlett Found Near Northfield Sinking Site
The body of Gen. Charles Bartlett librarian of the criminal court building was recovered this morning from the East River near the Northfield ferry sinking scene where he had been a passenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Bartlett
Criminal Court
East River
Northfield
Adjutant General Corbin to Inspect Philippines Visit
Going to Philippines Washington June 20 Adjutant General Corbin leaves for the Philippine Islands to conduct a special inspection concerning information for the president and the secretary of war. Wanted to borrow 1000 on business property valued at 3000 Address P O Box 838 tt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Corbin
Philipine Islands
Secretary of War
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Drugists
A New York druggist says he has sold Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for five years with complete satisfaction. He uses it in his own family for ordinary coughs colds and post grippe coughs and finds it very efficacious. Sold by H. N. White druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Goldsmith
van Etten
N. Y
H. N. White
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Mr. Maher
A.C. Needes
Asis
Patton House
Cohen
Binefield
Stony Creek Lumber Company
Tacoma
Hoster
W.S. Wahedon
First National Bank of
Winterset
Laws
Diarra
Diarraw
Judge
The
Bland Street Church
Loster
How Vinson
Col. Fireh
Huntingtonians
Frank Tyree
Hunstington
That
City
Secre Service
Treasury Department
Ulawk
United States
Atlanta
J. K K. Hall
Wheeling
Eliott Northcott
Huntington
Buenos Ayres
South Americ
Mebane «& Thornton
Philippines
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