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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1902
Page
1
Railroads handle coal trains as if no trouble exists. The Flat Top miners strike nears end with no meetings or crowds and loading continuing normally. Three weeks of disruption caused large losses. organizers warned against agitation and a regional independent union could ease future disputes.
An old advertising snippet promises cleansing effects to “save your system” in India. It extols liver activity and digestion with claims of improved appetite and bowel action, offering the remedy at 25 cents in drug stores.
A local Christian Church minister denounces impostors using children to beg under the banner of the church. He warns that the children do not belong to the church and urges parents to stop the practice. A woman selling books in the west end and claiming to beg for the church is asked to be reported to the church by phone. Other short notices include a position request for a young man as assistant bookkeeper and a Bluefield Furniture porch screener for sale.
The advertisement proclaims the J. M. Cigar as reliably good in cold winter or warm summer, inviting readers to try one.
Rural readers share a testimonial from R. N. Begill of Old Town Virginia praising Bucklen's Arnica Salve for a severe scald. The ad touts its use for cuts burns ulcers eruptions and piles and notes availability at drug stores. Also mentions Foley's Kidney Cure and Pocahontas July Fourth festivities with music and a boy named Peery riding a bicycle.
E H Brown assumes obligations of Brown and West for Bluefield goods and debts J W Vest and J W Minnick take on Roanoke debts for Brown West and Brown Vest Minnick The Roanoke firm continues as West Minnick and Bluefield as E B Brown dated Roanoke Va June 11 1902. Freezer advertisement noted.
A group labeled independents organized after an injunction blocked a Republican meeting at Princeton. They named a ticket for the ballot by petition, including L. B. Farley for county clerk and W. B. Honaker as circuit clerk, amid a heavily Democratic presence and racial taunts during the day.
A. B. Lester announces his candidacy for the legislature from Mercer County as an independent. He pledges to pass a law banning voting by delinquents, plans to tax dogs to protect neighbors' sheep, and praises Col Bill Thompson as a top farmer. Bethel West Virginia June 28 1902.
The Charleston Gazette details a July 1 Clarksburg meeting where the tax commission will finalize a forecast for the governor. The plan shifts real estate tax to counties and retains privilege tax at the state level, with a new schedule of licenses and taxes totaling 1 458 500 dollars and an estimated state school expenditure of 1 359 825 dollars for 1900.
Residents are urged to attend Independence Day events in Bluefield with plans for parades, fireworks, and community gatherings. Organizers emphasize family-friendly activities and local sponsorships across the town.
Bluefield plans a Fourth celebration with planned entertainments and activities for residents. Officials urge attendance and highlight community performance, parades, and family friendly programs to mark the holiday.
Henry Bisles of Hatton Arkansas extols Ramon's Liver Pills and Ramon's Relief for bilious colic claiming long personal trial and many satisfied customers. He notes sale by H N White druggist and urges every family to try a dose today.
R. A. Gray of Oakville Indiana suffered ten years in bed with kidney disease and found relief only after using Foleys Kidney Cure, which he calls a Godsend. Sold by druggist G. H. Wade.
S R Meredith of Willow Grove Del says the salve cures piles and skin diseases with no oper ations needed. Claims all piles yield to DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and warns against counterfeits. Sold by John L Crockett, druggist.
London reports say King Edward had a comfortable day and is much improved tonight. Physicians voice optimism that the danger point is passed and his ultimate recovery seems probable unless untoward symptoms arise.
At Boston Brooklyn won the first game 5 runs on 10 hits with 2 errors to Boston 4 runs on 7 hits. Second game Boston 5 Brooklyn 4 with 7 hits and 1 error. In Philadelphia New York 9 to 8 over Philadelphia 8 runs on 12 hits and 3 errors. Cincinnati Pittsburg and St Louis Chicago games postponed by rain. Umpires Cantillon and Erglie.
Wytheville supreme court reverses circuit court ruling denying new trials for George and John Jones. Convicted in Tazewell county for the October killing of ex US Marshal John G Watts and each sentenced to ten years. Circuit judge Jackson denied the motions. appeal argued improper venire. Prisoners will seek trial again at the July county court term.
Come to Pocahontas on the fourth and join a festive Independence Day celebration with community activities and seasonal activities for families and visitors.
D Scott Curin of Loganton Pa hails One Minute Cough Cure as the best remedy for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. Mothers testify to its aid for children noting it acts immediately is safe pleasant to take and popular with kids. Sold by John L Crockett druggist.
Special bar gains in Bluefield real estate offer 15 to 20 percent rents for business sites and homes. Property moving rapidly. prospective buyers should contact D. B. Baldwin Pioneer Real Estate Agent at 108 Summers Street, Bluefield W Va. or call 142.
Classified notice from Bluefield Furniture Co seeks gentlemen lodgers for furnished rooms with Mrs. M. L. Palmer at 194 Bland Street first flat and 629 St. Prominent porch and step mats offered at low price.
W. T. Sturdevant of Merry Oaks North Carolina recounts fifteen years of indigestion and failed remedies. A friend recommended Kodol and he reports immediate relief and the ability to eat freely. The ad urges wholesome food and claims Kodol digests food without stomach aid, sold by John L. Crockett.
In hot weather avoid cooking over a stove and visit M G Whitlow to inspect the Blue Flame Oil Cookers praised as a summer joy.
Washington June news notes labor committee backed a bill allowing the president to appoint federal arbitration boards to study and settle major strikes and lockouts affecting interstate commerce. A five member panel would report facts to pressure settlements, with optional final decision by the board. Action expected soon but unlikely this session.
Federal Judge Keller issued five injunctions naming Crisco Defach Jones Miller Willson Evans as defendants. Complainants are Collins, Whipple, Macdonald, Sugar Creek, and White Oak coal companies. The order covers the New River field with a wage advance from Winifrede miners amid resumption plans and contingent rate parity with other Kanawha district mines. One hundred men returned to work at Winifrede with more expected soon.
Fire at the Halltown paper mill in Charleston caused by a locomotive spark destroyed most of the plant owned by Eyster & Son. Loss estimated over 50000 dollars as straw ricks and buildings ignited, mill yard 200 carloads of straw burned, city fire department arrived by special train and saved part of the works.
Public notice invites every man and woman in the United States to obtain a free book on opium and whiskey diseases. Address B. M. Wooley in Atlanta Georgia box 387 for delivery.
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