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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1902
Page
1
London reports the king’s condition remains satisfactory with no disquieting symptoms while warning against overconfidence. Bulletin updates note improving appetite, comfort of the wound, and a tense outlook as coronation plans face delays and Sunday is deemed potentially decisive for recovery.
Surgeon General Norwood reports to Lt Colonel Heizman that in the Philippines division for the month ending May 15 six officers and men were sick, a rate of six one tenth percent, with a large decrease in deaths.
M. G. Whitlow advertises a user friendly freezer that freezes quickly and meets every requirement. See his line for details.
London reports no change in the king's condition by late morning with doctors to be consulted and a possible operation denied as baseless. Daily Mail notes he now reads papers and letters, sees family, smokes, and takes beef tea. The Times cites Buckingham Palace saying pain in the wound is not expected to return and the king is better than last night.
In Pratt county Kansas hundreds of tramps were captured and forced to harvest with binders and bundles under the watch of armed women. importer David W. Blaine had arranged for migrant workers. A freight wrecked near Pratt carried fifty tramps to Colorado. Workers are to toil about ten days amid a two thousand hand shortage.
Residents are invited to Pocahontas on the Fourth of July for a community celebration featuring activities and entertainment. The event emphasizes local fellowship and holiday cheer for families and neighbors.
D. Scott Curin of Loganton, Pa praises One Minute Cough Cure as the quickest safe remedy for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. Mothers across the area testify to its success with children and claim rapid relief even when doctors arrive late. Sold by John L. Crockett, a local druggist.
Bluefield Furniture Co advertises porch and step mats priced at 5 cents each, inviting customers to purchase a simple home amenity through the store.
A Willow Grove Delaware man S R Meredith reports using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for piles and finding it a certain cure. The ad claims the salve cures skin diseases and all wounds and warns against counterfeits. Available from John L Crockett, a local druggist.
An active coal operation offers 20 shares of treasury stock for sale. For further details contact the editor via Telegraph.
Oakville Indiana resident R A Gray describes ten years confined to bed due to kidney disease. After futile medical care he credits Foleys Kidney Cure as a Godsend, and notes it is available from G H Wade, druggist.
An old wartime style advertisement extols Dr Kings New Life Pills to cleanse the system and avoid misery. It claims to purify the body, stimulate the liver and bowels, aid digestion and appetite, and sold for 25 cents at drug stores.
Reported yesterday that the strike shows signs of easing with many top miners leaving the field while some remain at work. Observers say nonunion replacements may come without incident as injunctions depress organizers and leaders, with Nugent directing from Pocahontas and no arrests or major trouble reported.
Indignation rises among Elkins temperance supporters after four liquor licenses were approved despite a March 11 vote against licenses. Six council members split evenly, the mayor cast the deciding vote, with each license set at $1,000 per year and one applicant offering $7,000 for exclusive privilege.
Six men are charged with assault and battery and causing a riot after a disturbance near Station Colliery of Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Co. in Wilkesbarre. President Mitchell said West Virginia reports are encouraging and believes the strike will be victorious.
President Roosevelt arrived at 10 35 this morning and was driven to the temporary white house at 22 Jackson Palace which will serve as his official residence during repairs. The usual Friday cabinet meeting was held in his new office this afternoon.
The Viceroy of Sue Chuen reports that American and British missionary buildings at Tien Kuchae are destroyed and missionaries killed. An imperial edict orders extermination of the rioters.
Bluefield Furniture Company lists porch screener or curtainer 8x6 feet priced at 75 cents each. The item appears in a small advertisement likely targeting homeowners and builders.
The J. M. Cigar is praised for dependable flavor in any season. Enjoy a reliable smoking experience that suits both winter and summer preferences.
Judge Guthrie in Kanawha County grants an injunction at the request of Ernest Freeman and Dr. D P Crockett to stop promoters from meeting the mass convention at Princeton under the Republican banner. The state committee urged delay to settle the dispute, which was refused. If held, nominations must occur under a different party name.
A Radford Advance report describes the wedding of Miss Will L. Frazier daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert E Frazier to Mr James Q Jayne of Bluefield West Virginia at Ingle Virginia. Rev N C Burnett officiated in a decoratively adorned home ceremony. The couple will reside in Bluefield with plans to visit Gate City Virginia for a time after the ceremony.
On the Ball Field Boston defeated Brooklyn 9 runs on 12 hits with 8 errors to 7 runs and 11 hits and 2 errors for Brooklyn. Poole and Kittridge versus Kitson and Ahearn behind the plate. Cantillon umpiring. In Philadelphia New York trailed 7 to 1 in hits 12 to 4 with 1 error to 2 errors. White and Doom caught by Burke and Bower man. Emilie umpiring. In St. Louis Chicago won 6 to 4 in a 12 hit game with no errors. Yerkes and Ryan behind the plate. Rhodes and Kling as battery. Powers and Brown umpiring.
The Fourth of July committee deposits $100 in gold with the Daily Telegraph to be awarded to the winner of the Cambridge versus Bramwell baseball game on the Fourth of July. No strings or rival reports. prize will be paid to the victorious team.
In Old Town Virginia R N Bevill reports their daughter was fully cured of a scald head by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The salve is praised for cuts burns bruises boils ulcers eruptions and piles. Only 25 cents at all drug stores.
A brief ad declares the J M Cigar guaranteed and invites readers to try one. It emphasizes assurance and novelty in a concise promotional note.
Peery cycles across rooftops from one house to another during Independence Day observances in Pocahontas raising a bold spectacle of urban daredevil activity.
No good health unless the kidneys are sound. Foley's Kidney Cure makes the kidneys right. Summer irregularities often come from excess drinking or overheating. Attend to the kidneys at once by using Foley's Kidney Cure. For sale by G. H. Wade.
In Roanoke Virginia the jury awarded $6 000 to the administrator of Percy Cromer against the Norfolk and Western Railway Company for Cromer’s death as a fireman at Pulaski on January 8 1900 The case already saw an earlier $8 000 verdict overturned by the supreme court A motion for a new trial will be argued on Monday
Prof. Dodd's concert for the YMCA last evening succeeded in every point and earned credit for all participants. The rain reduced attendance and kept some would be performers away. The entertainment was lauded as the last such event in the city for many days. Those who missed the selections enjoyed a rare treat.
W. S. Lyons of Pocahontas will preach at Bland Street Church Sunday at 11 a m and 8 p m. The fourth quarterly meeting is set for Saturday and Sunday July 11 and 12. The conference year ends soon with few conversions. prayers and work for revival are urged. J T F
Classified notice seeking a young man for office duties. Requires good handwriting and habits. Apply to J. H. in care of the Telegraph.
Notice offers a free book on opium and whiskey diseases from B M Wooley of Atlanta Georgia box 887 to every interested person in the United States. Also mentions three bands of music at Pocahontas on the Fourth of July.
The firm Brown Vest Minnick dissolves by mutual consent. E H Brown takes over Bluefield obligations of Brown and West. J W Vest and J W Minnick assume Roanoke obligations for Brown West and Brown Vest Minnick. Roanoke operations become West Minnick. Bluefield operations become E H Brown. Roanoke Va June 11 1902.
Henry Bisles of Hatton Arkansas praises Ramon's Liver Pills and Ramon's Relief as cures for bilious colic and claims doctors failed butRam ons relief and liver pills succeeded after ten years of use. He notes widespread customer satisfaction and urges every family to try a dose, with H N White as the local druggist selling the products.
Bids will be received until July all 1902 for a 75 by 100 foot three story business house in Graham Virginia for the Isaac Eberley Company. Plans and specifications may be seen at the office of J S Davenport where bids will be received. 26 tf.
Prophetic forecast predicts a warm July with a strong heat wave, high humidity, and several thunderstorms from the 2nd through mid month. Venus and Vulcan storm periods, lunar positions, and planetary oppositions are cited as causes, with possible cooling after mid month and continued storm risk toward month’s end.
Harman Lodge No. 222 A F and A M in Graham Va elected H B Frazier as worshipful master R L Gillespie senior warden J B Yost junior warden J E Morton treasurer J F Galloway secretary W M Frazier senior deacon Orin Ross junior deacon M P Carrico chaplain S E Payne tiler J B Saunders steward and installed W G Battimore Chapter No 28 Royal Arch Masons Graham Va with W Anderson high priest Albert Ross king J H Sluss scribe J E Baylor treasurer W M Frazier secretary H B Frazier captain of host J B Yost principal sojourner Orin Ross royal arch captain J E Morton 3rd master of vails W J Fink 2nd master of vails I H Harry 1st master of vails J B Saunders Lee J Barbew stuarts S E Payne tiler.
To house wives. Skip the stove in hot weather and inspect the little Blue Flame Oil Cookers now on display at M. G. Whitlow.
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