Deep rail line disruption impacts traffic near Dorchester Junction
Reports from Big Stone Gap describe a deep cut on the Louisville and Nashville line at Dorchester Junction eight miles east of town that delayed trains and drew many workers to clear debris. Other items note increased hiring by the South and Western railroad, local school grounds work, a card game murder suspect on the run, and local officials actions in Wise including a new town sergeant.
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Big Stone Gap
Louisville & Nashville
Dorchester Junction
Here
Thal Road
J. L. Dingus
St. Paul
South & Western Railroad
Pocahontas Mourns Loss of Bright Child in Tragic Death
The town gathers in grief over the death of two and a half year old George William Black son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Black. He was a sociable cheerful child beloved by many and his passing brings deep sorrow to family and friends as physicians and nurses could not save him.
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Pocahontas
George William
Floyd Black
Darling
The Clansman at Elks Opera House Promises Strong Attendance
The Clansman, now in its third season, features dramatic climaxes and Ku Klux Klan exposure. Dr Munyon touts mental cures as chorus girls perform, with testimonials and reasonable prices. The March 16 engagement at the Elks Opera House is expected to draw large crowds.
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Munyon
Hervic
Ku Klux Klan
Fit
Elks Operca House
For Sale Eggs from Pure Breed Chicks at $1.25 per Setting
eggs from pure bred single comb Brown Leghorn White Leghorn and Barred Plymouth Rocks are offered at 1.25 per setting of 15. shipped in improved packages. orders to Rhine Poultry Farm Keystone West Virginia. also health product ads for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and groceries at Sublette Barnes.
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Rhine Poultry Farm
G. CC
Metzger
Keystone
W. Va
Found Dead After Fight In Huger Overaccusations
Alfred Silvey aged 18 died after a quarrel at Huger involving his father and Ote and Ed Perkins. The father, in a drunken dispute, allegedly struck him and the others joined as the young man collapsed with a broken neck. Doctors ruled death from neck injury and the incident was referred to the grand jury.
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Alfred Silvey
Huger
Ote
Ed Perkins
Perkinses
Young Silvey
Silvey
Hier
Squire Greenawalt
Ba Perking
Grand Jury
The Lucky Quarter Pill Ad Promises Health
An old advertisement claims Dr. King's New Life Pills provide health beyond jewels and offer a cheerful refund if they disappoint. The copy lists headache biliousness constipation and malaria as ailments addressed and promises refunds at drug stores.
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Dr. King
Drus
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