Centerville poised as rail route hub for Dry Fork Coalfield
Prospectus touts Centerville at the mouth of Jacob's Fork on Dry Fork of Tug River as the optimal site for a railroad into the Dry Fork Coalfield. It claims Centerville will become a key trading center with rich coal and timber resources and urges purchase of remaining business lots. Written by R. B. Williamson and G. A. Matthews of Graham Virginia.
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Jacob's Fork
Tug River
Dry Fork
Jaeger
W. Va
Locahontas
West Virginia
Centerville
Hatfields and Detectives in Fatal Mountain Feud
A fatal mountain affray near Matewan West Virginia leaves John Rutherford and Hatfield dead, Harry Watts fatally wounded, and a posse pursuing Hatfield’s alleged forged check case. Lutherford of Welch led the detective group. Watts ran from scene toward Williamson. Hatfield and the young man died in the ensuing gunfire.
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Matewan
Pocahontas
Hatfield
Blackberry Creek
Kentucky
Harry Watts
John Rutherford
Williamson
Young Hatfield
Hatelé
Rutherford
Watts
Lutherford
Welch
Pineville
Wyoming County
Williams Son
Palace
Ministers and Laymen Meet in New Lebanon Baptist Session
A session of the Minister's and Laymen's meeting of the New Lebanon Baptist Association has been in progress since Thursday night at the First Baptist church. Visiting ministers attended and spoke during the discussions, with papers read and time spent on their miniaters, as participants from other denominations joined in the dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lebanon Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
Mini Atera
Bluefield Saloons Sell West Virginia Beer
The notice notes saloons in Bluefield advertise and sell Weat Virginia Beer, 816, amid local tavern activity in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Dead man found at Coopers station
Samuel Quisenberry, a white man, came to the Coopers station seeking a doctor. He lay down on a platform truck and died, heart disease given as the cause. He was recently a resident of Coopers, married with two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Quisenberry
Coopers
Quisenberry
Mercer county book board makes no change in readings
The Mercer county school book board met on Friday and, unlike last year, adopted no new books. Four book companies presented proposals, but the board readopted the current selections, deciding there was no meaningful difference to justify a change and earning public praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
Schovul Book Board
Queen Quality Shoes Endorsed by American Women
Women praise the quiet air of refinement and perfect fit of Queen Quality shoes. The famed footwear receives widespread endorsements from American women. exclusive sale announced for Bluefield and Pocahontas by E. S. Pedigo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Pedigo
Caledonia Coal Offered By RE Shirey & Co
Free burning coal option promoted for cook stoves by RE Shirey and Co at 326 2nd Street with Caledonia coal highlighted as a good choice for households seeking efficient fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
RE Shirey & Co’s
New Discovery Cures Consumption and Lung Ailments
Dr. Kine's New Discovery is claimed to cure consumption and asthma and to help pneumonia bronchitis and other throat and lung troubles. It supposedly conquers grip saves children from croup and whooping cough with a guaranteed effect. Trial bottles free at all drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kine
Cigar Etiquette Declares No Apology Needed for Gift
Advice urges not to apologize when giving a "J-M" cigar to friends or business associates. The cigar is said to have a national reputation and cost no more than similar gift cigars, implying confidence in the gesture.
Gilt edged personal security ad appears in telegram format
A terse classified note offers "a few hundred dollars" to obtain gilt edged personal security framed as a TELEGRAPH care request. The fragment mentions monetary terms and a postal address reference "828 3t" without clear specifics.
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Care Telegraph
Fatal Affray in Graham Ends in Self Defense
William Kell merchant and postmaster of West Graham shot and killed Charles Bane after a debt dispute escalated near the Chicago House Furnishing Co. Kell turned himself in, bond set at 2000 dollars, preliminary hearing scheduled Monday.
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Graham
William Kell
West Graham
Hockman
Charles Bane
Bane
Kell
Chicago House Furnishing Co
Charley Bane
Telegraph Tower
Witten
Hood
St. Clair
Easter fashions crown town as women debut new finery
Churches plan varied Easter services as women parade in fresh outfits. First Baptist features Ivanhoe Commandary and Knights Templar events, Bland Street Methodist preaches on resurrection, Christ Church hosts evening services, and Grace Church welcomes Rev Bowden after attendance at a ministers meeting.
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Bland Street Methodist Church
J. Tyler Frazier
W. L. Ball
Athens
Queen Quality shoes vary by style and purpose
The article notes many styles including mannish, high carved, modish and the Parisian for different uses. It mentions Agent Bluefield and Pocahontas with a byline E.8 PEDIGO.
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Agent Bluefield
Pocahontas
Easter flower orders at J L Crockett's drug store
Announce orders for cut flowers for Easter at J L Crockett's drug store. Advertise Prince Henry cigars, West Virginia Bock beer, Tansill's Punch, and 5c prices. Also note a for sale residence on Raleigh street with seven rooms and good terms from Nathan Sobn Blues field Inn.
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J L Crockett’s
Raleigh Street
Nathan Sobn
Bluesfield Inn
Drink West Virginia Back First and Last
A nostalgic exhortation urges steady support for West Virginia and constant consumption of its beverages to promote longevity and happiness.
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West Virginia
Y M C A Services This Afternoon at Four Oclock
The program lists an organ voluntary by George F. Tibbitts Interstate Secretary Y M C A Washington D C followed by hymns prayers and a talk on until the lost is found. Both men and women are invited to attend and bring a friend. Regular services at the Christian church later that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Tibbitts
Washington, D. C
Mr. Tibbitts
Spring and Summer Term Opens at Normal and Business Institute
The Spring and Summer Term begins Tuesday April 1 and runs to June 20 with six hours day sessions and three hours of night sessions. Private lessons continue through vacation and voluntary class entry is allowed. Shorthand requires about 400 hours of study. the business course similar in time and cost. Bluefield youths can train for office work at home for 20 dollars. Located at 11 Princeton Ave, City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal and Business Institute
Bluefield
Princeton Ave
City
Pete Spangler Goes to Trial in Tolley Murder Case
Pete Spangler faces trial accused of waylaying and murdering John Tolley at Peeled Chestnuts. Defended by Dr. J W Hale and B W Pendleton. Mary Graham and Bob Neidiffer testified they saw the killing. other witnesses testified as well. A possible alibi defense is anticipated. A separate motion to set aside a verdict in the Frank Medley case will be argued Monday.
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Pete Spangler
John Tolley
J. W. Hale
B. W. Pendleton
Mary Graham
Bob Neidiffer
Tolley
Spangler
Frank Medley
West Virginia Bock Featured as Best Beer Choice
Jeffrey Matthews & Co wholesales J M cigars while West Virginia Bock is praised as the best available. An ad notes rental space on Mercer Street and promotes Foley’s Kidney Cure and G H Wade’s sale of the beer with claims of safety and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Laxative Bromo Quinine Claims Quick Grip Cure
Ad promotes E. W. Grove’s Laxative Bromo Quinine stating grip can be cured in two days. Claims removal of the cause with Grove signature on every box and a price of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
The JM Cigar: A Boastful Note on Fragrance and Value
A seller promotes the JM cigar claiming it is the most fragrant and enjoyable for the money. The pitch emphasizes cleanliness and honesty in production and urges buyers to choose JM for neighborhood envy.
Tansill's Punch Sold by All Dealers 5c
A brief classified note announces Tansill's Punch, priced at five cents, available through all dealers. The entry references product code 8165.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tansill’s
General Miles' Presidential scheme before 1900 convention
Official circles state General Miles sought a 1900 vice presidency then considered uniting with Roosevelt to block McKinley. Miles pressed for nomination and proposed a Roosevelt Miles ticket, but Roosevelt declined and McKinley did not back Miles.
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Washington
General Miles
Philadelphia
Miles
McKinley
Roosevelt
New South Growth Praised by New Orleans Businessman
Pearl Wright from New Orleans says the south is on the verge of a commercial revival. He cites new cotton mills within 300 miles of New Orleans, expanded steamship lines to Central America, and increasing northern and international immigration bringing immediate work and investment opportunities.
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New York
Pearl Wright
New Orleans
Central America
Mexico City
Germany
England
Severe Rails and Farm Damage From Southern Railway Floods
Rome Georgia March 29 reports two washouts on the Atlantic division near Silver Creek. Great damage to farms from record rainfall. Eight thousand feet of track destroyed near Lafayette Chattanooga and Rome Southern railway. Cyclone like cloud bursts cause extensive havoc across the region.
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Rome
Atlantic Division
The
Southern Railway
Silver Creek
Lafayette, Chattanooga
The J s M Cigar Priced At Five Cents
A retailer touts the J s M Cigar as close to perfect as stock and crafts allow while offering it for five cents.
West Virginia Brewing Company Book Tops Local Market Sales
The West Virginia Brewing Company's book leads local sales, securing top spot in the market. Retailers report strong demand and steady performance across outlets.
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West Virginia Brewing Company
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R. B. Williamson
G. A. Matthews
Graham, Virginia
School Book Board
Graha
Aooa
Sol
Brandsnew Toggery
Ivanhoe Commandary of
Knights Templars
Christ Church
Everett Heath Brosius
Presbyterian Church
P. C. Clark
Church of the Sacred Heart
R. H. Bowden
Lebanon
Grace Church
A. S. Thorn
San Francisco
Prince Henry
Tansill
J. Baker
Bnefield Ave
Christian Church
Mor
Criminal Court
E.S Pepico
Virginia
Mans Nattan
Mercer Street
Overe
Oridge
H. N. Ware
Foley
G. H. Wade
Miles Presidential
Dicker
the New South
Dixie Land
Georgia
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