Death toll rises in Clinch Valley flood disaster
Tazewell correspondent reports twelve dead and many missing after a cloudburst wrecked Clinch Valley. Dry Fork cut off, three more victims named Booth Beavers and Blankenship. Homes and mills washed away, including Barnett mill and Fugate Lumber Co yard. Damages estimated 500000 to 700000 dollars. A wedding occurs in Rogers Street as Lila Zink marries James Watkins before eastern trip.
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Booth
Beavers
Blankenship
Young Beth
Bryan to Lecture at Pocahontas on July 2
Announcement states Hon. Wm. J. Bryan will lecture in Pocahontas on the evening of July 2 under Y M C A sponsorship. Special trains will run to assist citizens in attending. coming is presented as likely but not assured.
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Wm. J. Bryan
Pocahontas
Bryan
For Sale Cheap Grand Square Piano in Bluefield
One grand square piano in good condition offered for sale with easy payments. Will rent to a Bluefield resident. Apply to J. B. Jenkins at Wm. Hicks & Company in Bluefield West Virginia.
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Bluefield
Apps
J. B. Jenkins
Wm. Hicks & Company
W. Va
Counterfeit china warns buyers to beware of faked marks
A New York shopkeeper warns that counterfeit china and forged marks mislead buyers. Experts imitate Dresden Worcester Crown Derby Sevres, and discoloration or wear can be faked. the remedy is to hire a reputable expert or rely on trusted knowledge rather than marks.
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Fourth Avenue
Hersons
China
New York Herald
Advertising Scheme Draws Money in Every Pack
A tavern tale recounts D T W McAlpin's tobacco factory boosting sales by placing a dime in every tenth package. Rival ad campaign warned of the tactic, but McAlpin chose to hide the coin in every box without ads. The gambit paid off as farmers and customers sought the guaranteed payout inside each package.
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D. TW. McAlpin
Matrimonial Trust Quip From Philadelphia Press
A Philadelphia Press snippet notes a witty exchange about trust in marriage. The remark portrays the bride Kitty and the groom’s claim of possessing her loyalty, framed as a playful “monopoly of me.”
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P. A. Anthony
the Baptist Church
Offis
Kitty
Philadelphia Press
Eye prognosis from doctor in Brooklyn Life
A patient asks about her eye while the doctor reassures that healing will take a week or two. The exchange preserves the period tone of Brooklyn Life.
Tansill Punch Promises Spring Cheer To Shoppers
A fine smoke for hot weather and an excellent preventative of spring fever is Tansill Punch. It makes you happy and contented. Available this morning at Fiat Top Grocery Company distributors and all dealers.
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Fiat Top Grocery Company
S epitome of temperance warns at all saloons
A cautionary note urges seeking Hes ter beer while warning of risks involved in ordering it at every saloon.
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Anster
Ideal Patent
E.S. Pedigo, Pinceton Ave. N
Bluefield, W
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Pocationtas, VA
Thornton Glothing CO
THE
Star Sign
Studebaker
Miller Supply Co
Bluefield, W. Va
Huntington, W. Va
Milland Railroad
W. BR. Wertz, Suesmar
Clinch Valley
Tazewell
Tetramarn
Tazwe'l
Dry Fork
Lila Juanita Zink
James Watkins
Ened
Barnett
Hoags
Pounting Mill
Fugate Lumber Co
John van Dyke
Edward van Dyke
John Hoops
Mrs Hoops
Tate
Fatster
Paris Craig
Stone
Richlands
Mr. and
Mrs. Wade
Miller
Rogers Street
James Leon Watkins
Watkins
Buffalo
W. H. Zink
Sword’s Creek
TrLr
W. T. Watkins
Harris Mnoze Co
Bland Street
Postoffice
New York
C. B. Rouss
W. J. Bryan Coming
W L. Miller
D. D.S
J. D McCue
White & Peery Building
Princeton Ave
Russell St
Thomas E. Peery
M. D
W Va
N. & W. Railway
L. Greever Barnes Gillespie Greever & Gillespie
Lawyers
Virginig
Wii Hicks & CO
Hester
Scrockett, F. D
Phone
Shane
Star Steam Laundry
Raleigh Street
Keeste
Radford
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Norfolk
All Pointe
Shenandoah
Hagerstown
Thanford
Washington
Clish Valley Divison
Pocahontes
Coopers, Bramwell
Canonany
Cor Tie Vampo
BR Breville
G.B A
Rosnore
Jestaurant
Meadow-Land Corner
B. T. Edwards
Maple Park Cemetery
Idrfal
G.M McCulloch
Sec
Treas
Patton
B. M. Cohen
Prop
Oppo
B. F. Ginther
Grattam, Va
John Harper
Sivey All Dealers
Green Groceries
J. N. Echols & Co
Princeton Avenue
Thomas C. Harris
Circuit Court
Mercer County
Old Henry
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