Second Annual Picnic of B of R T Held at Eggleston Springs
The B of R T announces its second annual picnic at Eggleston Springs on June 27 1903 with special trains from Bluefield at 9 am and return from Eggleston at 12 30 am. Attendees are urged to bring baskets. dancing led by D M Jenkin and John Culliney. no railway cars for colored patrons. Committee members include M S Wingfield chairman and G M Galloway secretary.
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B of R. T
Eggleston Springs
Bluefield
Sam
Eggleston
D. M. Jenkin
John Culliney
Pocahontas Division
M. S. Wingfield
G M. Galloway
G. I. Smith
Sidney Patton
Ole White
S. M. Bolton
E. C. Jennings
W. H. Cooper
Earley Stafford
G. L. Owens
F. G. Smith
Becklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Aid
A rural, remote family cautions that accidents bring Burns Cuts and Ulcers and urges keeping Becklen's Arnica Salve on hand. The product is advertised as the best on earth and sells for 5 cents at all drug stores.
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Becklen
Crog
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Promised for Safety at Home
A reader letters urges keeping Dr Thomas Electric Oil in the house as a safeguard against accidents, noting danger can appear at any moment and emphasizing preparedness.
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Dr. Thomas
Do You Enjoy What You Eat or Lose Strength
An advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a cure for stomach ailments and general weakness. It asserts the stomach must be healthy to nourish the body and mind, listing symptoms treated and mentioning sale by Jno L Crockett. Also promotes Milk Flakes sterile milk product by Crump & Stafford and store room rental at The Paris.
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Jno. L. Crockett
Boy Plays With Dynamite Cap Causes Serious Injuries
Tazewell Virginia June 24 An unfortunate accident on Tazewell Avenue yesterday evening at six involved Billie Warden son of J E Warden advance agent for Ratcliff Comedy He struck a dynamite cap in his left hand causing an explosion that tore off three fingers on his left hand and another on his right hand A boy named Cecil aged 10 was jailed for stealing a horse belonging to J Creggar of Tramnpeson Valley Mrs Creggar shopped and the horse was tied up before it ran away The horse was recovered with the saddle left behind near the depot
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Tazewell Va
Tazewell Avenue
Billie Warden
J. E. Warden
Ratcliff
Cecil
J. Creggar
Tramspeon Valley
Huntington Fuel Co Chartered by Secretary of State
A charter was issued to the Huntington Fuel Co by the secretary of state to operate in coal and coke with $50,000 capital. Incorporators listed include T L Peuritze W A Henritze Welch Thomas H Harvey A Cc Harvey L Merrill Jobo J Kearney Huntington J W Preston D BE French Keystun.
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Huntington Fuel Co
Secretary of State
T L. Peuritze
W. A. Henritze
Welch
Thomas H. Harvey
A. Cc. Harvey
L. Merrill
Jobo J. Kearney
Huntington
J. W. Preston D. BE. French
Keystun
Wanted Norse to Wait on Lady and Baby
Wanted Norse to wait on lady and baby. Address C. E. Harman, Keystone, W Va. To rent Desirable nine room residence with large garden and cut houses located in West Grahaw. Apply to G. W. Berry, Tag River, Ww
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Lady
Baby
C. E. Harman
Keystone
W. Va
West Grahaw
G. W. Berry
Tag River
Section Man Killed by Engine at Kenova Yard
Harvey Houchins, 51, N. and W. section man, was struck by a rapidly waving engine and killed in the N. and W yards at Kenova near ten o clock Monday morning. Heody was badly mangled. Cause of the accident was not known. Houchins left a family. Also an ad notes Jersey calves for sale by J. H. Moyers of Bluefield and an offer to survey Jota at once by H. L. Brown of Bluefield.
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Harvey Houchins
Kenova
Heody
Houchine
Young Men and Women Criticise Parents Too Much
Judge Hogs condemns youth for blaming fathers while sentencing James O Gray Jr to fifteen years for shooting his father after a family dispute. The judge says modern youth blame parents, but the act nearly qualifies as first degree murder with self defense argued by the defense.
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Hogs
James O. Gray, Jr
Chargis
Stenographer and bookkeeper seeks position with references
Young man with experience in stenography and bookkeeping offers skills for a position. He provides references and requests consideration. Address to Albert care of this office.
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Albert
Flat for Rent at No. 215 Princeton Avenue
Notice announces a flat for rent located at 215 Princeton Avenue with application directed to J. W. Bowers.
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Princeton Avenue
J. W. Bowers
Hoster’s Pale Ale and Porter Highlight Saloons
Hoster’s Pale Ale and Half and Half praised as the best on the market. Hosters’ Porter, made from select barley malt and hops, is touted as superior in first class saloons.
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Hoster
Hosters
Closing Out Notice by WM Hicks and Co
WM Hicks and Co announces a closing out sale to clear stock within sixty days. The notice states intent to liquidate available goods and invites customers to participate in the period of clearance.
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Stoc Ladies
WM Hicks & CO
Heater's Special Brew and Butter Cup Price Note
A marketing note promotes Heater's Special Brew as high grade beer and Sweet Little Batter Cup Butter in one pound prints. It mentions a price of 80 per pound and references CRUMP & STAFFORDS with a separate figure 55 tt.
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Crump & Staffords
Real Estate Agent Promises 12 to 20 Percent Returns
A real estate dealer touts his ability to locate bargains and connect buyers and sellers. He claims deep knowledge of past and present market editions and studies future outlooks to guide investment decisions and profits.
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West Virginia
Ebane’s Jewelry
Ment
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Paris
Pune
D. H. Baldwin & Company Manufacturers
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THE
Globe Store
Sto
SHELL
GLOBE
Rockhill
President
Cork
Raiway
R Trucks
Wilders
Richlands Brick Co
Richlands
Tazewell County
Morton R.efsions
Bluefield Avenue
Bluefield Water Works ,A Improvement Co
Geo. H. Hill
Bluefield, W. VA
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmco
Alfred L. Hawkins
Crump & Stafford
L Hester Prewing Company
Ohio
Morris Rosenberg
Boy
Tazewell
Daily Telegraph
Harry Drapercot
Mr. Lankford
Epring
Kelled
J. H. Moyers
H. L. Brown
Baldwins Real Estate Column
B. Baldwin
Pioneer Real Estate
Citizens Bank
Abel Massey
John A. Chambers
Justice-of-the-Peace
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