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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
1
Richmond June 26 a storm grows over committee assignments in the state constitutional convention with resignations looming. J C Wysor proposes head tax and literacy reading for suffrage while others push race based school funding and broader tax measures.
J B W Thornton of Prince William introduces a measure to tax each voter from $3 to $5 for multiple purposes in lieu of all special taxes, with counties allowed to levy extra for county schools.
Born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Lyons a son. Dr W P Crockett of Goodwill in the city yesterday. The long wet spell in May seems to last all summer. Mrs P M Shrewsbury and children return from Raeford. Telegrams from friends ask Did you escape. Mr and Mrs J W Wright return from East Radford for J M Thomas and Miss Mabel Clark wedding. Mrs W J Monroe returns from Radford for the same wedding. Ladies Aid Baptist Church to host ice cream and strawberry supper at Y M C A Hall Friday night. Misses Willie and Mamie Helm return from visit to Aunt Mrs W J Monroe. A ring found on Bland street. owner via ad can claim at office. Geo N Speiden and family return from Cleveland Ohio. Dr Steele to lecture at Grace church tonight. tickets at Whites drug store. For Rent two rooms furnished apply to Geo Wood division office 6271. Bluefield Mercantile Co offers 20 percent off stock for next few days. Hoster's beer recommended by physicians.
A druggist from Van Ettele M Y testifies to five years of satisfactory experience with Chamberlains Cough Remedy used in his own family for coughs colds and after la grippe. For sale by H N White druggist. Also an 80 cent corset sale at BluefieldMercantileCompany this week.
Mrs L Pease of Lawrence Kansas claimed kidney and liver trouble left her bedridden for years. After using three bottles of Electric Bitters she could walk again and felt renewed in three months. The remedy is praised for headaches nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting dizziness. 50 cents at druggists with guaranteed satisfaction.
Mrs. W. K. Haviland of Armonk New York reports a life saved for her daughter after an almost fatal bout of whooping cough and bronchitis. Her niece, once with advanced consumption, is now well after using Dr. King's New Discovery. The medicine is praised as infallible for coughs and colds and offered in 50 cent and one dollar bottles with trial samples.
Rain lashes the storm stricken region for a second time with heavy downpour causing further damage. Railroad property suffers as much of the previously restored track is swept away in the latest flood.
Last evening a second major storm swelled the district causing more property loss. Much of temporary railroad and coal company tracks washed away and will be rebuilt. Pocahontas Rivers flooded parts of town three feet deep with no reported deaths.
The extent of last night storm damage will determine when a western line opens. Flooded districts show improvement but Vivian remains partially cut off. A single, uneven track was laid and a passenger train moved cautiously along temporary alignment. Officials planned limited No 11 and No 12 service between Vivian and Bluefield today. Bridges between Coopers and Bramwell are repaired and Bramwell bridge work continues. A train of nineteen camp cars and workers moved through yesterday en route to the Elkhorn district after completing Clinch Valley repairs.
The region describes itself as singularly prosperous and resilient after a fearful calamity. Residents thank outside help but state each man remains safe from immediate peril while accepting assistance.
Eight room main house with outbuildings and a four room rear dwelling on a 65 by 147 foot lot. Prime location suitable for boarding house or hotel. Inquiries proceed to Mrs M F Douthat at the residence. Telegraph.
The piece recalls a previous Welch flood era predating last Saturday, noting violent inundations in Elks horn, North Fork and Tug valleys. It tells of Thomas Cartwright Sr managing a mill on Little Indian Creek, his family's near tragedy, and the miraculous survival of his infant son Thomas Cartwright Jr, now a Norfolk and Western conductor.
T. W. Williams of the New York Journal arrived in the city on No. 3 last night with two cars of provisions. One car was attached to No. 3 while the other was delayed by a hot-box and due to reach at 4:30 this morning.
A large number is laid off in machine shops and the round house until traffic can resume. Many workers left for other duties as cars and trains halt pending reopening of the line.
The scene of the flood shows boilermakers split on layoff with half idle one day and the other half the next while overhaulers and labor gangs work on Elkhorn.
A marriage was celebrated at St James Episcopal church Radford between Miss Mabelle Clark daughter of L W Clark a prominent merchant and Mr James Thomas foreman of Bluesfield machine shops. Rev J B Alfriend and Rev McLaughton officiated. Alma Saunders maid of honor and D E Labey best man. Bridesmaids wore white organdie and pink carnations. The couple plans a Northern tour then residence in Bluefield.
The State Normal Schools board in Clarksburg elected Rev. Arthur Thorn pastor of Grace Methodist Church as principal of the Athens Normal School at a salary of 1500 dollars yearly. The notice includes a personal disclaimer from W. J. Updike Jr. about responsibility for Mrs. Florence M. Updike's debts.
N E Palmer reports a gas stove burn on a Kirkman woman that doctors could not relieve. Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed the sore completely, praised as infallible for cuts sores boils skin diseases and piles. 25c at druggists.
Customer alert warns to request Hester and not accept substitutes, noting a 20 cent refund per dollar spent at Bluefield Merc.
A Boston man who recently wed a ailing heiress now celebrates her recovery after using Dr King's New Life Pills. The remedy is advertised as infallible for jaundice biliousness malaria fever and ague and all liver and stomach troubles. Gentle but effective and priced at 25 cents at all druggists.
Burleson and Poston announce a public sale of their entire livery outfit including ten horses wagons carts hacks and harnesses at Blue Field Livery Stables Bland Street on Thursday June 27 at 10 o'clock in the morning terms four months with good security.
Kilbourne Wis resident Mrs. C E VanDeusen suffers stomach trouble and constipation and reports Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets helped her more than other preparations. Sold at H N White's drug store. Price 25 cents. Samples free.
Washington notes reveal a cabinet discussion of a century old act of Congress that purportedly distinguishes territories from U S possessions. The tale links to Porto Rican cases and cites March 27 1804 and 1700 records. Attorney General Knox and Justice Brown are referenced in confirming the act’s text.
The piece extols discerning taste in beer and life praising Hoseasons Hos ter s Famous Beer as the preferred choice for those who value happiness. It argues good judges endorse the beer and readers should follow their lead to avoid error.
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