Delegation Seeks New River Repairs at Clinton Hinton
A Clinton citizen delegation met with Representative Gaines in Washington to press for river front repairs near Hinton after past improvements caused property damage. Gaines expects an engineer report to back a possible appropriation, while Hughes pushes for increased funding for a Kensington federal building and for mail safety against anarchistic newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaines
New River
Washington
Clinton
Hinton
Upper Hinton
Burton
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Hughes
Committee of Public Buildings and
Koutington
United States Court
Passengers of the disabled Etruria reach Fayal
The Etruria passengers landed at Horta Island Fayal Azores after a 6 pm arrival and enjoy sight seeing. Pleasure travelers are content while businessmen worry about financial losses and keep cables busy awaiting the Elbe to sail to Liverpool for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horta Island
Fayal
Azores
Etruria
Elbe
Liverpool
Bolin & Bruce Flour Ad Aims To Please Households
Local ad promotes Bolin and Bruce flour as a way to please wives with baking. The short note includes a string of numbers that may be a print artifact and does not add substantive details.
Boers Capture Methuen Massive Loss in War Dispatch
London reports a sensational war update as General Methuen is captured with 530 of his men after a Boer counterattack near Winburg and Lichtenburg. The defeat is described as the war's worst disaster and Methuen becomes the first general captured, prompting shock in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Methuen
Broderick
Kitchener
Winburg
Lichtenburg
Pompon
Long Resigns as Secretary of the Navy Vacancy Created
Secretary Long submitted his resignation to the president effective May 1. Ex-Representative William M Moody has accepted the secretaryship of the navy, creating a vacancy in the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
Secretary of Navy
Washington
Long
William M Moody
Navy
A Bouquet Cigars Promoted as Fragrant and Honest
An advertisement touts the J M cigar as highly fragrant and enjoyable for the money. It claims a clean, honest production and urges readers to choose a J M for a bouquet that will make neighbors envious.
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve touted as cure for piles
An advertisement promotes DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy that makes surgery unnecessary for piles. It claims rapid relief and also praises its efficacy for scalds, cuts, burns, wounds, bruises, sores and skin diseases, warning against counterfeit products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Crockett
Wanted a good blacksmith in Vivian West Virginia
Job notice from Wright and Berry seeking a skilled blacksmith in Vivian West Virginia. Apply in person at Wright and Berry with reference to 26 2w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright & Berry
Vivian
W. Va
Smash the Club Warns of Elixir Cure All
A humorous warning claims Hay Fever Association members would break the club if they used Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. The ad asserts the remedy cures consumption pneumonia bronchitis grip croup whooping cough and all throat and lung trouble with trial bottles free at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
American coal could crack Turkish market with price edge
A Smyrna report notes Turkey has almost no coal mines and imports 99 percent from England. U S consulate says American coal can undercut British prices by 48 to 73 cents per ton aided by favorable freight rates, with annual Smyrna consumption near 250 000 tons and prices from 5.34 to 5.58 per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of State
Washington
United States
Lane
Smyrna
Turkey
England
Europe
Wilcox Trial Opens in Nellie Cropsey Case
Elizabeth City March 10 James Wilcox is brought to Pasquotank County Superior Court charged with Nellie Cropsey murder. Crowds gather before opening as Prosecuting Attorney Ward reveals an eyewitness Geo Thompson will testify a man like Wilcox carried a girl toward the river bank on the fatal night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth City
James Wilcox
Nellie Cropsey
Pasquotank County
Wilcox
Ward
Geo Thompson
Red Men Organize Deerfoot Tribe No 117 at Pocahontas
Deerfoot Tribe No 117 of the Improved Order of Red Men was instituted in Pocahontas last Saturday night by Deputy Organizer KR A Figgatt of Virginia and Great Sachem S. See. Degree work was by Wahoo and Hiawatha Tribes of Roanoke with Calumet Tribe of Bluefield assisting. The new group begins with 59 members and strong leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
KR. A. Figgatt
Virginia
Wahoo
Roanoke
County Court at Princeton Grants Licenses Amid Liquor Debate
A county court convenes in Princeton to issue licenses and review claims with a large Bluefield crowd anticipated. Several new liquor license applications are expected alongside ten existing saloons in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Bluefield
J M Cigar Price Promises Cigar Enjoyment
A short note touts a J M cigar with a nickel price claiming to deliver the height of cigar enjoyment, inviting readers to try the brand.
Confederate Veterans Meet to Name Delegates for Dallas Convention
Mercer County Camp OCV No 858 orders meet at Bluefield City Hall on Saturday April 5 at 2 pm to appoint delegates to the United Confederate Veterans convention during the reunion at Dallas Texas April 22 to 25, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Wva
United Confederate Veterans’ Convention
Dallas
Tex
DeWitts Little Early Risers End Biliousness Ailments
The advert states biliousness and constipation harm the complexion. DeWitts Little Early Risers keep the liver and bowels healthy, abolishing impurities. Testimonial from D. E. Hooper of Albany Ga praises the pills. Also notes best timothy day at Bolin Bruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWit
D. E. Hooper
Albany, Ga
DeWitt
John L. Crockett
Timothy
Bolin & Bruce's
Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad Claims Quick Grip Cure
An old advertisement promises to cure grip in two days with Laxative Bromo Quinine and notes E. Ww Grove's signature on every bottle. Price is listed as 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Kimball and Johnson to tour road in western inspection
President F J Kimball and Vice President L E Johnson depart Roanoke for a western inspection tour of the Norfolk and Western. Kimball repudiates rumors that officials will move offices to Philadelphia.
White Star Liner Georgia Collides With Bark Oakhurst
In dense fog at Morey the White Star Liner Georgia collided with the bark Oakhurst damaging the vessel. The schooner Victorine was found capsized in the channel with crew missing. Fog remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Georgia
Oakhurst
Morey
One Minute Cough Cure Advertised By Crosby Justice of the Peace
A testimonial advertisement claims One Minute Cough Cure quickly cures coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. It asserts the remedy softens and liquefies mucus draws out inflammation and acts at once with safety and universal benefit cited by Justice of the Peace J O Hood and user John L. Crockett where his wife could not breathe and was relieved by the first dose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
J O. Hood
Crosby
M.ss
John L. Crockett
Boston Sympathetic Strike Hits Rail Freight Jobs
In Boston on March 10 a sympathy strike began among freight handlers clerks longshoremen team drivers and expressmen from the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad with about ten thousand workers out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York, New Haven
Street car strike leaders rebuke arbitrators again
In Norfolk on March 10 the final meeting of street car strikers saw the workers repudiate the board of arbitrators decision issued at Saturday night’s gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
J M Cigar A Gift With A Notable Reputation
The piece claims gifting a J M cigar shows confidence but can lower the recipient's view of the giver. It states the cigar has a national reputation and costs no more than comparable cigars suitable for friends.
Blue Front Gold Medal Manhattan Priced at $1.50
A terse note mentions Blue Front and Gold Medal Manhattan with a price of $1.50 and a contact phone 110, indicating a product listing or ad.
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Manhattan
McDowell Accident Insurance Company Granted Charter
Welch based McDowell Accident Insurance Company receives a secretary of state charter with authorized capital stock of 10 000, subscribed 1 000, paid in 100. Incorporators listed: Edgar P Rucker W W Hughes James A Hensbey A M Calland LC Anderson all of Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell Accident Insurance Company
Welch
Secretary of State
Edgar P Rucker
W W Hughes
James A Hensbey
A M Calland
LC Anderson
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cures Coughs and Colds
This old remedy from G. H. Wade claims to cure bronchitis asthma croup whooping cough pneumonia la grippe hoarseness and bronchial troubles. A practice card-style advertisement notes sale through G. H. Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Wade
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as healing remedy
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the cure for lockjaw from cobwebs and common cuts. It claims the salve heals wounds ulcers sores skin eruptions burns scalds and piles with a money back guarantee if it fails, priced at 25 cents.
Local remedy claims pneumonia protection behind cough stopper
Advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as stopping coughs and strengthening lungs, offering protection from pneumonia. Substitutes are discouraged. Sold by G. M. Wade.
Severe cold cured by eight doses of Foley's Honey and Tar
A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana tells how a three month severe cold resisted druggist and physician remedies until Foley's Honey and Tar cured him with eight doses. Refuse substitutes. Sold by G. H. Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Nusbaum
Batesville
Ind
Foley
G. H. Wade
Subscribe for the Telegraph Nerve and Bone Oil Cure
An advertisement announces a large bottle of Nerve and Bone Oil cures rheumatism cuts sores burns and bruises available at White's Pharmacy for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White’s Pharmacy
Dangers of Pneumonia Warn of Cold Neglect
A warning against neglecting a cold which can lead to pneumonia and weakened lungs. Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as the cough remedy to strengthen lungs and prevent pneumonia, with La grippe coughs claimed to yield quickly. Sold by G. H. Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
G. H. Wade
Dissolution of Hunter and Whitworth firm
The firm of Hunter and Whitworth dissolved by mutual consent. All debts assumed by Geo. W. Whitworth and all accounts are due him. T. Hunter. March 8, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter & Whitworth
Geo. W. Whitworth
T. Hunter
Fatal double shot ends a family quarrel in Davy
Mrs Golden shot her husband after a violent exchange then killed herself with a second bullet. The husband, named Golden, was fatally wounded. coroner J. R. Greenawalt held an inquest with a verdict of death by self-inflicted wound for the woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden
J. R. Greenawalt
Welch
Politics warming up in Fifth district campaign
S Y Matthews secretary of the congressional committee calls a Huntington meeting for March 15 to align Republicans for the fall race and review new district lines. Two candidates are named for the nomination James A Hughes seeking reelection and C W May of Lincoln county. The March 15 gathering may signal whether Hughes faces opposition for renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S .Y. Matthews
Congressional Committee
Huntington
James A. Hughes
C. W. May
Lincoln County
Senate Judiciary Committee
Hughes
Quarantine Breaker Shot in Escape Near Welch
Saturday night two quarantined men at Welch broke through lines and on Sunday night James Patton Frank Johnson and J M Pickel went out to capture them They were located yesterday but in the attempt to take them Pickel was shot in the leg by Joe Bowers who then escaped The shooting occurred at Huger about two miles from Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
James Patton
Frank Johnson
J. M. Pickel
Pickel
Joe Bowers
Huger
The Jim Cigar Priced At Five Cents
An ad notes the Jim cigar is not perfect yet near perfect due to careful stock and expert workmen and is sold for five cents.
Keley’s Kidney Cure Promises Relief for Kidneys and Bladder
A historical ad notes Keley’s Kidney Cure claims to restore kidney and bladder health with no harmful ingredients. Sold by G. H. Wade.
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Keley
G. H. Wade
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Payne
Peatoffice Department
Secret Service
Bolin & Bruce
Lord Methuen
Aster
South Penn Company
Mannington
J. S. Robinson
South Penn Oil Company
Wetzel
Marion
Robinson
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Prichard Beir
Mur
Nell Cropsey
Calumet Tribe
Blackfoot Tribe
Keystone
Red Cloud Tribe
Bramwell
Masonic Hall
Mercer County
DB Balpwin
D E Johnsston
Roanoke Times
F J
Philadelphia
J. Baker’s Saloon
Busfieldj Ave
New Welch Corporation
Bluefield Avenue
G. MH. Wade
Davy
Mrs Goldman
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