City hosts numerous visitors and local notes
Lebanon’s James Henritze and Hiawatha’s Capt D H Barger were in the city. Pageton and Gary residents visited yesterday. a birth was recorded to Mr and Mrs George Evans. Welch, Bramwell, Northfork, and others sent locals on various errands and social calls. An aggregate reservoir contract was awarded to W W Taylor with a one year water test condition. Ayers and Irvin attend Wilmington creditors meeting for Union Iron and Steel Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. A. Ayers
R. Tate Irvine
Union Iron and Steel Company
Wilmington
Del
Aged Montcalm Farmer Fatally Struck by Freight Train
Hugh M. Faulkner a 77 year old farmer was struck by freight train No 141 while walking on the track west of Montcalm at 410 am Tuesday. He was thrown against a bank and died a few hours after being taken home. A whiskey bottle was found in his pocket and he appeared to be under the influence. He is survived by an aged wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh M. Faulkner
Montcalm
Faulkner
H. R. Fatefax
McComas
Barbara
A. Mitchel
Home Building Corporation plans fireproof hotel in Big Stone Gap
Big Stone Gap March 11 Special The Home Building Corporation seeks a charter with 40000 capital to build a three story hotel and offices on the burned block. Plans show lobby four shops on first floor, parlors baths and offices on second, and sleeping rooms on third. Construction starts after debris removal and follows a move by Dr. J W Kelly and Judge Skeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Stone Gap
Home Building Corporation
Messrs. R. T. Irvine
J. W. Kelly
C. 8. Carter
State Corporation, Commission
Lyere
Kelly
Skeen
Belief in Five Minute Catarrh Cure Promoted
An advertisement touts a five minute relief claim for catarrh using a liquid inhaler and Hysigi drops. It promises germ destruction in nose throat and lungs with a money back guarantee on a $1 outfit. Also markets Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for beauty and notes local retailers.
Bluefield Electrified Street Railway Franchise Amendment Proposed
An ordinance amending Bluestone Traction Company’s city franchise to build and operate an electric street railway in Bluefield West Virginia is filed with the auditor. It seeks to alter routes on Bland Jefferson Adams streets and shift from South to North street with a 30 day council consideration window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluestone Traction Company
Bluefield
West Virginia
Bland Street
South Bland Street
South Street
Jefferson Street
Adams Street
City of
North Street
Bluestone Traction. CO
Edwin Mann
Best Healer in the World Bucklen’s Arnica Salve endorsement
Rev. FP Starbird of Mast Raymond Maine touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for a veteran wound and other sores, calling it the best healer in the world. He also uses it successfully in his veterinary business. The ad notes 25 cents at drug stores. Also mentions a firm change at Reese & Co and the Bluefield Transfer Co personnel update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. Starbird
Mast Raymond
Maine
Cascasweet Promoted for Infants Comfort and Safety
A vintage ad claims Cascasweet soothes a cross baby without opiates or harmful drugs. It asserts wide mother approval and availability at drug stores with no explicit warnings or medical guidance.
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All Drug Slals
Reflection on Freedom and Lost Wedding Day
A first person account recalls a long prison sentence endured for alleged spying. He imagines a reunion with his beloved Barbara, now grown, while he remains aged and broken. They wed belatedly and endure years of separation, with love sustaining him as age and memory fade together.
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Robbloodt
Renee
W. G. Ferrell
Princeton Avenue
West Va
R. L. Speas
W. P. Hawley Merchandise CO
James Henritze
Lebanon
R. H. DeWitt
Northfork
D. H. Barger
Hiawatha
W. Cline
Hallsville
George Evans
R. L. Johnson
Pageton
Lee
Bramwell
KE. J. Purcell
Gary
City
A. P. McKinney
J. Lackwood
Keystone
Col. L. KE. Tierney
Powhatan
T. Earles
North Tazewell
Miss A. Flanagan
Eckman
M. L. Brewster
Welch
T. D. Covey
Hensley
Walter A. Fuller
Princeton
J. W. Chapman
Tazewell
A. M. Spangler
R. F. Campbell
Wiliam D. Ord
Maybeury
J. K. Wagner
J. &. Drinkard
M. L. Floyd
R. W. Clifton
T. S. Gillespie
Armour Packing Company
Charles H. Martin
Schlitz Brewing Company
Lynchburg
J. B. Taylor
Norwood Lumber Company
Kimball
Park Street
Helmondollar
BK. T. Brooks
Robert Fagg
Roanere
J. J. Fagg
Istalana
Roanoke
Taylor
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co
West End Drug Co
W. J. Peters
Freeman
G. R. Reese
B. Bond
W. BE. Harry
G. Rh. Reese & Co
BK. Bond
G. KR. Reese & Co
Gr, Reese & CO
Dr King
J. N. Phelps
Bluefield Transfer Co
Compana
Yeu
England
S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Chas. H. Smith
Princeton Ave
Mercer St
Shop Pihone
WE & EL
Shufflebarger
Sohn Building
W. VA
Nannie M. Harman
Tip Top
Virginia
Care Tip Top Supply Company
W. H. Cunningham
Jolln
M. Dally
Crockett and Gratam
Booker & Crenshaw
Kelly & Moyer Building
King
R. L. Morris
Willie
Cobh
Kodol
K.C. Dewitt & CO
Chicago, UL
Holmboe & Lafferty
Kelly & Mover
Bluefield Dry. Goods & Notion Coss
Bluefield Furniture Co
HEARN
Ko. Bailey
First Baptist Church
Red Lot
Bluefeld
Higginbothan
Princeton Aves
Clarksburg
Empire Building
Tranq
Athens
Ohio
NSW Iifelkawesl
Norfolk
Shenandoah
Pullman
New York
Hagertown
Richmond
Shenandoah Valley
Philadelphia
Itoohoke
Kenova
Columbus
Cincinnati
Cafe Card Bibb Aon
Pullen
Coloumbus
Toledo
Norta
Honson Clinch Valle
Nora
Potate
Clinch Valley
Kenoya
Tietermediate
Wayne
Norfolk and Western Railway
W. B. Bevill
G. P. A. Roanoke
Virginie
M. Cohen
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