Centerville West Virginia poised to open vast coal region
Centerville at the mouth of Jacob's Fork on the Dry Fork of Tug River is advertised for rail access to the Dry Fork coal field. Engineers survey a railroad through the country while buyers are offered limited business lots and maps for development opportunities from Jaeger to Pocahontas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob's Fork
Tug River
Ies
Centerville
Dry Fork
Jaeger
W. Va
Dr Dickie on the Stand in Unfolding Trial Drama
The Dickie murder trial nears jury submission with many witnesses testifying. Dr Dickie admits treating Julia Asberry known as Bettie Moseley and prescribing morphine before her death. The case moves toward a verdict as jurors of advanced age and further cross examination loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickie
State University
Crockett
Bluefield
Julia Asberry
Bettie Moseley
King House
Graham
East River Mountain
Clear Fork
Clear
Anderson Tuecourt
The Colored People and Local Entertainment Notices
Prof Becks and wife arrive to stage an entertainment praised as edifying and awe inspiring. Hypnotic feats and mind reading featured, with flowers, wine turning, and objects appearing by thought. A YMCA program titled Awake, it is Now Day offers moral uplift, while local ads promote West Virginia beer and tonics. Dr Kine’s New Discovery touted for throat and lung ailments with trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Becks
Jacis Ger
YMCA
Taylor
Dr. Kine
Hearing Leaves Verdict Likely Postponed Until Wednesday
The hearing on rebuttal testimony stretches on with no clear verdict expected before Wednesday afternoon, indicating a delayed decision and extended proceedings.
No Decline in Foreign Trade Despite Corn Slump
Washington reports a $41,012,584 drop in U S exports for eight months ending February, driven mainly by a drought reduced corn crop and lower copper and iron and steel demand. Despite the shortfall, the United States still leads world exports with $957,986,427 in domestic merchandise shipments, ahead of the United Kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
United Kingdom
Monument Sought for Spy Mudd by West Virginia Citizens
Citizens of New Martinsville West Virginia urge Congress to fund a monument to Joseph Morgan also known as Spy Mudd Senator Elkins has asked for full information on Morgen deeds and plans to introduce a bill for the appropriation upon receipt of details for the memorial vote in capital affairs and post offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Elkina
New Martinsville
West Virginia
Congress
Joseph Morgan
Spy Mudd
Elkins
Morgen
Kingwood Postmaster Appointment Suggested for Wetzel
Representative Dayton recommends to the postmaster general the appointment of H. S. Wetzel as postmaster at Kingwood, to take effect April 1, following the Fairmont meeting on April 8 for the clerk positions in the railway mail service.
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Fairmont
Representaive Dayton
H. S. Wetzel
Kingwood
Virginia legislative candidate jailed after hotel robbery claim
Lind say Bibb, a Norfolk contestant for the seat of Hon. John Whitehead, is jailed on charges of robbing H. J. Barnes of 260 dollars at the Monticello Hotel. Barnes says Bibb invited him for lunch, then money disappeared after Bibb refused to light a room lamp. Bibb drew a knife and threatened harm when confronted, was disarmed and jailed. authorities pursue possible compromise.
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Norfolk
Lindsay Bibb
John Whitehead
Virginia
H. J. Barnes
Parkaley
Monticello
Barnes
Bibb
Richmond
City Hall Avenue
Serageant George M. Heppel
Jury Deadlock in Nellie Cropssey Murder Case
Elizabeth City NC March 22 The jury in the James Wilcox murder case could not agree on a verdict with eight voting for conviction and four for acquittal. Police brace for possible lynching and a wagon is held to spirit the prisoner away as threats and cheers at the failed verdict swirl around the courthouse.
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Elizabeth City
James Wilcox
Nellie Crops Sey
Semiannual Display At Bluefield Mercantile Opens Soon
Over three days March 27 28 29 the Bluefield Mercantile Company hosts a spring display of latest designs weaves and styles. Spring and summer millinery will be shown and the display aims to be among the finest in smaller cities. The ladies of the city and coalfield are invited.
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Bluefield Mercantile Company
Coalfield
Spring Men’s Clothing Ad From J L Horton Store
A compact ad from J L Horton at 20 Bland Street promotes spring men’s clothing and notes daily items. It mentions a local tobacco product and a beer brand as part of the storefront offerings.
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J. L. Horton
Bland Street
West Virginia veterans seek broader pension laws reform
Representative Dovener in the house presented a West Virginia grand army post resolution urging liberal reconstruction of Civil War pension laws. It asks senators and representatives to push a broader interpretation by the pension bureau to ensure veterans receive the full benefits allowed by law. A second item notes Dayton will announce early next week the prize winner for the Grafton post office contest, with Bruce Blue favored. Secretary Dawson arrived to discuss private business and politics was not on the agenda. Gaines supports J. R. R. Brown for Bull Knox postmaster. W S Hook declines Uneeda post at Boone county.
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Dovener
House
West Virginia
Committee On Pensions of
United States
Pension Bureau
Congress
Dayton
Grafton
Dawson
Cigar Price Advertises J-M Brand At Five Cents
An ad touts a J-M cigar priced at a nickel promising peak enjoyment. The copy urges readers to buy and enjoy the premium smoke offered at a low price.
Coal and Wood Delivery Promises Prompt Service
Coal and wood order line to call T. H. Becker at phone 125 for prompt delivery and service.
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T. H. Becker
Witch Haze Salve promised to cure piles without surgery
DeWitt's Witch Haze Salve claims to cure piles and eliminate surgery. It touts rapid relief for scalds cuts burns wounds and skin diseases and warns to beware of counterfeit products by Jobo L. Crockett.
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DeWitt
Jobo L. Crockett
Capt Karnes in Serious Condition After Shooting
News from Norfolk and Western indicates Captain Karnes, a popular conductor, is in serious condition after being shot by a tramp. One or two surgical operations have been performed to remove clotted blood, causing concern among railroad workers and passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karnes
Norfolk and Western
West Virginia Rock Ad Claims Safety in Drinking
An advertisement asserts that West Virginia Rock is safe to drink and that taking no chances is best, promoting its reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
For Sale A New Residence on Raleigh Street
A new seven room residence on Raleigh Street is for sale and never occupied. Good terms offered. Apply at once to Nathan Solo Blues Held Sun.
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Raleigh Street
Nathan Solo
Near-Perfect Stock Sold for Five Cents
A trade report touts near perfection of stock product produced by careful workmen and sold at five cents, claiming exceptional quality despite minor flaws.
Footwear sale featuring rich brands and Milford line
A local advertisement promotes a wide footwear sale with high grade shoes at low prices. The dealer highlights Julia Mariowe styles for men and women and notes the Milford Shoe Company line for men boys and youths. Also mentions stock from J L Horton Co at 20 Bland Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Mariowe
Milford Shoe Company
J L. Horton
Bland Street
Tansill's Punch and West Virginia Bock Highlight Local Cigar Market
Tansill's Punch aims for top spot as the best five cent cigar available. West Virginia Brewing Company's Bock is touted as the market’s best selling beer in local reports.
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Tansill
West Virginia Brewing Company
DeWitt's Little Early Risers End Biliousness Aid Bowels
The ad touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as safe gentle liver and bowel tonics that prevent biliousness and eruptions. Customer D. E. Hooper of Albany Georgia reports relief from biliousness after use and improved health. Also contains rental notice for store room basement and flat on Mercer Street by administrator H N Wirr.
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DeWitt
D. E. Hooper
Albany, Ga
John L. Crockett
Mercer Street
Oridge
Wirr
Blue Rent at Gold Medal Manhattan Offers Bottle for $1.50
A short ad notes a bottle available for $1.50 at the Blue Rent location in Manhattan, presenting the item as useful and ornamental.
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Manhattan
Electric Bitters for Nervous and Female Troubles
The advertisement targets nagging wives and tired women, claiming Electric Bitters cure nervousness melancholy loss of appetite headaches insomnia and fainting spells. It asserts thousands of sufferers from female and nervous troubles have found health and happiness and offers a 65 cent price with a satisfaction guarantee.
Uncalled Letters at Bluefield Post Office Week Ending March 22
The list shows uncalled letters for week ending Saturday March 22 at the Bluefield post office. Gentlemen and Ladies lists include W B Bright J L Braun Harry Bartholomew A W Clements Allen Clements C T Dudsley John Delenoa J Hunter Jeffress Luther Johnson George Muse H G Peck Arthur Robbins Harry Spangler Chas Wilson Miss Geneva Akers Miss Parkes Aston Miss Ida Belcher Miss Elvira Brown Mrs P D Irvin Miss Millie Simpson. Recipients should call advertised for prompt delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
W B Bright
J L Braun
Harry Bartholomew
A W Clements
Allen Clements
C T Dudsley
John Delenoa
J Hunter Jeffress
Luther Johnson
George Muse
H G Peck
Arthur Robbins
Harry Spangler
Chas Wilson
Geneva Akers
Parkes Aston
Ida Belcher
Elvira Brown
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G. A.matthews
Bluefield, W. VA
R.b.williamson
Graham, Virginia
DR. Dickie
Prof. Becks
Wonder Workers
Nhxt
Tansill’s
America
West
Wilcox
Bruce Blue
Gaines
J. R.R. Brown
Bull Knox
Boone County
W.S. Hook
Uneeda
J. Baker’s Saloon
B.uefisidj Ave
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