Bridges Washed Away as High Tide Floods Rail Lines
Heavy rains caused widespread damage to railroad lines and bridges in Bramwell and along Crane Creek Simmons branches. Bridges vanished, side tracks damaged, and telegraph services disrupted as trains faced delays and cave ins near Kiser tunnel. Rumors of deaths circulated but were unverified as Bluefield reported.
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Crane Creek
Simmons
North Fork Branch
Clinch Valley Division
Graham and
St. Clair
Richlands
Swords Creek
Kiser Tunnel
Carter for Mayor
A reader’s letter argues that Republicans will nominate E Bond, who prefers not to run, but party unity may compel acceptance. It notes E E Carter as a popular alternative and suggests Carter would accept if unanimously urged, deeming him the strongest available candidate with broad support among business and labor groups.
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Totar Daily TeLeararn
TeLeararn
E. Bond
Bond
E. E. Carter
Ter
Carter
Lost diamond ring near Richards store and Bluefield Pharma
Kine H. Crockett offers a liberal reward for the return of a diamond ring misplaced between Richards' store and the Bluefield Pharmacy.
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Richards’ Store
Bluefield Pharmacy
Kine H. Crockett
Rock Masons Wanted In Pocahontas Virginia
Classified notice seeks masons in Pocahontas Virginia with applications to G W Kirkbridge. Mentions good digestion nerves and mental faculties as claimed benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Masons
G. W. Kirkbridge
Pocahontas
Virginia
Notice to Water Consumers in Advance Payment Request
Water customers must pay the first quarter bill before February 28 1902 at the company office. The notice requests advance payment for services ending March 1 1902. Also included is an advertisement praising Dr King’s New Life Pills noting relief for constipation headache biliousness and stomach liver or kidney troubles priced at 25 cents at drug stores.
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Water Ren's
Dr. King
Elusive Patent Remedy Advertises Quick Healing
An old style advertisement touts a universal cure claiming to treat aches burns bruises inflammations piles boils ulcers and skin eruptions. It promises relief or payment not required and lists a price of 25 cents at drug stores.
Children Poisoned by Opiate Cough Syrups Warned
The notice warns that many children fall ill or die from cough syrups containing opiates given by mothers. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy for coughs and croup, asserting it contains no apistes or poisons and is widely recommended by G. H. Wade.
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G. H. Wade
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Lung Protection
A promotional note urges Foley's Honey and Tar as a preventive remedy against pneumonia la grippe and consumption. It claims early treatment can save lives and ward off fatal lung troubles, endorsed by G. H. Wade.
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Foley
G. H. Wade
Bonds Bring a Good Premium for Bluefield Bonds
The Bluefield city sold thirty year bonds at a five percent interest rate. Total premium collected was 2615 dollars with Seasongood and Mayer of Cincinnati winning the bid at 37,615 dollars. Bids from multiple firms in Cincinnati Cleveland New York and Tennessee were noted. Telegraph interruptions delayed some bidders.
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Bluefield
C. Gunther
Rudolph Kleibolte &C
Cincinnati
Williamson
A. J. Spencer
Seasongood & Mayer
Cincinnat
W. J. Hayes & Sons
Cleveland
Ohio
Feder, Holzman & Co
Lawrence Barmand & Co
New York
M. Stafford & Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Bluefield Officer Fatally Shot by Suspects on Train
Captain H R Karnes of the East End is mortally wounded after two African American men, Robert Smith and Louis Redd, allegedly fired on him on a Norfolk and Western line train No 85 near Radford. Redd fired three shots at close range wounding Karnes in the breast and leg. Karnes was taken to Radford then Roanoke for care as authorities pursue the suspects.
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Robert Smith
Louis Redd
Radford
R E. McNeil
Karnes
Redd
Smith
McNeil
Koancke
Christiansburg
Roanoke
Pneumonia cure praised by Pleasant City mother
Mrs. W. Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her three week ill son from pneumonia. She says a terrible cough worsened despite weeks of medical care but the medicine restored his health. The ad claims it cures coughs colds and lung diseases with 50 cent and one dollar sizes and trial bottles free.
Michigan Potatoes Advertises Superior Flavor
A local notice promotes Michigan White Potatoes as superior and flavorful. It lists merchants including Vee & Trent M. W. Smith G. D. Bowman L. A. Lowder & Co. J. B. Houchina C. T. Baker R. Evans Areas & Hatchlowe W. T. Seagle and Flat Top Grocery Company as wholesale distributors.
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Michigan
Vee & Trent
M. W. Smith
G. D. Bowman
L. A. Lowder
Flat Top Grocery Company
Testimonial for Ramon's Liver Pills and Pellets
J F Habermel of Bradford Indiana reports using multiple liver and bowel remedies before taking Ramon's Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets. After thirty days with Pink Pills and Pellets, he claims restored health and urges others to use the product, sold by H N White.
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J. F Habermel
Bradford
Indiana
Bamun
Brown M’fg Co
Greenville
Tenn
Ramon
H. N. White
Stop It A Neglected Cough Threatens Lung Trouble
A neglected cough or cold may lead to bronchial or lung troubles. Foley's Honey and Tar offers relief and security from serious effects of a cold, advertised by G. H. Wade.
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Foley
G. H. Wade
Becket Coal and Wood Delivery Ad
When you need coal and wood call on T. H. Becker, phone 125. Orders delivered promptly. 1127 If
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T. H. Becker
Seventeen Initiated at Bramwell Knights Templar Event
Seventeen candidates were initiated by Ivanhoe Commandery No 10 Knights Templar in Bramwell on Thursday night. Twelve came from Bluefield. A midnight repast followed, with the social session lasting late. J K F Steel of Keystone, West Virginia, was present.
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Norfolk
Columbus
Ivanhoe Commandery
Knights Templar
Bramwell
Bluefield
J. K. F. Steel
Keystone
West Virginia
New Buildings Planned by T T Carter February completions
T. T. Carter prepared February plans for several buildings many underway. Projects include W. P. Hawley brick store and apartments Bland street N. L. Edwards brick store and office Raleigh street H G Pike residence south of the city C W Akers residence corner of Tazewell and Ramsey streets Geo S Strader residence Princeton avenue Charles Culross store and warehouse Welch W Va Bryant brick store and office Welch W Va Welch Grocery Company wholesale warehouse Welch W Va
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W. P. Hawley & Co
Bland Street
N. L. Edwards
Raleigh Street
H. G. Pike
C. W. Akers
Tazewell and
Ramsey Streets
Strader
Princeton
Charles Culross
Welch
W. Va
G. Bryant
Welch Grocery Company
G H Haugan Recovers From Kidney Disease
Friends of G H Haugan engineer of L E and W A R in Lima Ohio learn of his recovery from threatened kidney disease. He states he was cured by Foley's Kidney Cure and recommends it to others, especially trainmen.
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G. H. Haugan
L. E
Lima
Foley
Remnant Heaters Sold At Cost By M G Whitlow
M G Whitlow announces sale of remaining heaters at cost. Buyers urged to act now to save money on purchases.
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Tam
M. G. Whitlow
Cure a Cold in One Day Promises Laxative Bromo Quinine
The ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claimed to cure a cold in one day with all druggists refunding money if it fails. E. W. Grove signs each box. Also promotes J M cigar with 5 cent price and high tobacco quality as a popular choice.
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E. W. Grove
Flavor of a J-M Cigar Sparks Popular Interest
The flavor of a J-M cigar explains its popularity as makers pay higher costs for stock and production while keeping boxing costs modest. The text notes higher expenses for quality and the appeal of the finished product to consumers.
For Rent Store Room Basement and Flat Mercer Street
Advertisement lists available rental spaces including a store room basement and a flat on Mercer Street near Overhead Bridge. The notice is signed by H. N. White, 25 Administrator, presenting the rental opportunity to potential tenants.
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Mercer Street
Overe Head Bridge
H. N. White
Free Books On Opium And Whiskey Habits
Advertisement offering a free book on opium and whiskey habits to every man and woman in the United States. Prominent address: B. M. Woolley Atlanta Ga box 387.
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United States
B. M. Woolley
Atlanta, Ga
Laundry women wanted for city hotel in Bluefield
Three experienced women sought to run a hotel laundry in the city. Address includes wages and furnished table board. Apply to lock box 714 Bluefield West Virginia with responses.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Pay Your Taxes Urges Settlements for 6000 Tax Tickets
Deputy Sheriff D. G. Luly urges all overdue taxpayers to visit The Blue Front to settle accounts, noting 6,000 tax tickets remain and out-of-town orders will be promptly attended to.
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D. G. Luly
Little Man With the Pistols Fuels Virginia Pursuit
Outlaw Win Wright, nicknamed the little man with the big pistols, is surrounded by a desperate band near the Scott county line. Hawkins county authorities plan a strenuous capture with about fifty volunteers while Wright vows to die rather than be retaken. He has committed murders in Kentucky, Texas, and Tennessee and is said to have two deadly associates among the Flanarys.
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Gate City
Win Wright
Hawkins County
Tenn
Wright
Scott County
Virginia
Hawkins
Flanarys
Hancock Counties
Kentucky
Texas
Tennessee
Princeton Notes Marriage Licenses Issued
Marriage licenses issued to A L Brinkley 19 Eunice Thornton 16 William Workman 23 Birdie Davis 22. Also reports creeks in this section overflowed washing away fences and bridges.
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A. L. Brinkley
Eunice Thornton
William Workman
Birdie Davis
Cigars Pitch Light or Dark Flavored J-M Brand
Promotional note touts our J-M cigars with a choice of dark or light blends claiming smokers find the light variety more flattering and satisfying.
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Sluestone
Elkhorn
Clinch
Bluestone
Blueestone
Vivian
Upland
No. 11
Devonne
Roderfield
Mr. Carter
Mr. Car
G. H. Hirt
Bucklen
Cincinnati Bankers
Tramp
Walton Thurs
H. R.karnes
East End
H. R Karnes
Roanoke Times
Mr. Karnes
Coal and Wood
J. Baker’s Saloon
Busfisto Ave
T. T. Carter
Jim Wright
Princeton Notes
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