Island Creek Coal Company Buys Logan County Lands
Boston investors secure 30000 acres of coal and timber lands along Island Creek between Logan and Dingess in Logan County. The deal involves George F. Miller Thomas H. Harvey B S Altizer and Mrs Nighbert. A branch railway from near Dingess will open the interior for rapid development and a 480000 dollar cash deposit at Huntington's First National Bank is reported as the largest in Southern West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan County
Island Creek
Logan
Dingess
George F . Miller
Thomas H. Harvey
Altizer
Nighbert
Huntington
Boston
Island Creek Coal Company
First National Bank of Huntington
Huntington Papers
West Virginia
Lutheran Church Welcomes New Pastor Rev P Koon
Pastor Seidel aided by the Home Mission Board has secured Rev P S Koon from Charleston for the Lutheran Church of this city. He arrives Saturday to be introduced by the retiring pastor. Seidel will leave June 5 to resume work supervising vacant congregations in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seidel
Home Mission Board
P. Koon
Charleston
W. C. Seidel
Peope
Sterling
Illinois
Freeman Predicted GOP Nominee for County Clerk
A Republican notice in the Advertiser criticizes the idea of birthright office and urges support for Ernest Freeman or A J Hearn. The writer argues Freeman should be the Republican nominee, asserting Freeman is the true local candidate and challenging birth origin as a disqualifier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advertiser
Nest Freeman
A. J. Hearn
Ernest Freeman
Republican Party
Prayer Meetings Move to District Venues in Town
The district prayer meetings will replace Tuesday afternoon sessions and Wednesday church services. Tonight's meetings will be at specific residences: Jenkins, Linkenhaker, Sutter, and Godbey. Sessions begin promptly at p.m. and will announce next Wednesday's meeting place. The J. M. Cigan group meets all retirements. Try one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Myer
J. B. Jenkins
8S. R. Linkenhaker
G. B. Sutter
E. P. Godbey
Poley’s Kidney Care Claims Universal Kidney Cure
An advertisement promotes Poley’s Kidney Care as curing all forms of kidney and bladder trouble. It asserts the product strengthens the whole system and implies universal health benefits from proper kidney function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poley
Conductor C. P. Fisher Fatally Run Over Near Point Pleasant
Telegram reports the death of C. P. Fisher, longtime Norfolk and Western conductor, after being struck by a train. He recently took a conductor post on the Kanawha and Michigan railway and moved with his family to Point Pleasant. Surviving are his wife Miss Harris and four children. Remains to be taken to Montgomery County, Virginia for interment, likely via No. 4.
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C. P. Fisher
Fisher
Norfolk and Western
Bluefield
Kanawha and Michigan Railway
Point Pleasant
Harris
George Harris
Montgomery County
Lightning Strikes Near Mecca Mine In Montgomery
A severe lightning storm last week sent a bolt 1,000 feet into the Mecca mine area and downed a man near the entry after striking a wire at the mouth of the mine. A nearby worker, identified as a negro, was rendered unconscious by the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Mecca
Theodore Roosevelt Jr Returns to Croton to Resume Studies
Theodore Roosevelt Jr leaves for Croton to resume studies after recovering from pneumonia. He will finish the term and then join his mother and family at Oyster Bay. Mrs. Roosevelt and the family plan to sail June 9 on the yacht Dolphin to their summer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Croton
Oyster Bay
Lost rat terrier awaits return with reward
Little dark brown rat terrier missing since Saturday. Aged one year, about seven pounds, with a collar bearing a lock. Responds to the name Trixie. Reward offered for safe return to this office.
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Trixie
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Advertises Healer Claims
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a fast cure for eczema scald head skin diseases and itching. It markets relief for ulcers fever sores salt rheum cuts burns and bruises and claims a remedy for piles. Available at drug stores for five cents.
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Bucklen
Earth
Coal and Wood Delivery By T H Becker
Coal and wood delivery offered by T H Becker prompt service and phone 125. Also notes the J M Cigar brand with a guaranteed quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Becker
King’s New Life Pills Promise Digestive Help
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life pills as a gentle tonic to digest and assimilate food. It claims the product ton es digestive organs, expels poisons, enriches blood, improves appetite, and adds healthy flesh, priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Notice to settle accounts with Meador firm
All parties indebted to A. S. Meador & Co. are urged to call and settle immediately. Any accounts unpaid by June 1 will be turned over for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Meador & Co
Mix-up in Fourth District contest influences Woodyard claim
In Parkersburg May 27 the Fourth District race remains fluid with Woodyard positioned as a strong presumed winner while Carter gains traction in Richie. Carter’s win, if Miller’s delegation isn’t seated, increases his influence. Woodyard denies fighting in Richie and may have county instructions favoring him. Miller still asserts a chance.
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Parkersburg
Pyle
Tyler
Miller
Wood
Carter
Doddridge
Richie
Woodyard
Doddridge County Statesman
Presley Morris
Romeo Freer
Vinson Favored for Vacant National Court of Claims Seat
Washington May 27 rumors say Senator Elkins would back Hon T Vinson for the vacant judgeship in the National Court of Claims. Senator Scott backs Governor Atkinson and expects his appointment to the post, while Vinson denies applying and continues a lucrative state law practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Elkins
T. Vinson
National Court of Claims
Capbell County
Colonel Vinson
Vinson
Scott
Atkinson
NOT EXPECTING STRIKE Virginia West Virginia miners
Local representatives of leading soft coal roads in Virginia and West Virginia report no advice of a strike by about 125 000 miners. Norfolk and Western chairman Fink says most miners are Black, unorganized, well paid and unlikely to join a sympathy movement. Anthracite situation unchanged and no conciliation committee meeting planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Virginia
West Virginia
Fink
Norfolk and Western Road
Ralph M. Easley
National Civic Federation
General Strike Possibility Sparks Indianapolis Call
May 27 report from Indianapolis says President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers may order a national convention to strike all U S miners. Five districts must consent, with three anthracite and two bituminous districts already in hand. Headquarters bustle as staff issue large rounds of circulars.
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Indianapolis
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
United States
Fire Devastates New York Waterfront Warehouse
A blaze caused an estimated one million dollars in damage to a six story terminal storage warehouse along the New York waterfront between Twenty seventh and Twenty eighth streets and Eleventh and Thirteenth Avenues. Firemen fought the flames amid their most intense effort in years. The Panama Steamship Company pier and the Finance slated to depart that afternoon were seriously threatened but saved by a shift in the wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Panama Steamship Company
Cabinet meetings adjourn as delierations sent to Pretoria
London reports cabinet meetings adjourned at 1 45 this afternoon and the inner committee telegraphed the result of the deliberations to Pretoria. Boer delegates at the Transvaal capital will likely return to Vereening to report to the Burighers still in assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pretoria
Tarnsvaal
Vereening
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Relief for Travelers
A 1900s style testimonial notes constant motion damages kidneys and claims Foley's Kidney Cure strengthens kidneys and cures kidney and bladder diseases. Geo H Hanson locomotive engineer of Lima Ohio cites engine vibration harming his kidneys and credit to the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Geo. H. Hanson
Lima
Ohio
Bids Sought for Two Story Building With Basement
Bids will be accepted until Monday, June 2, for the erection of a two story building with basement. Plans may be viewed by calling at the Paris Building, 510.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Tragic triple shooting ends in deaths in Kansas City
Frank Robinson aged twenty killed his sweetheart Gertie Rawlins aged sixteen and wounded rival Albert H. Ferguson aged nineteen before mortally wounding himself. Robinson had written to his mother that Ferguson had won the girl and he would kill them both and then himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Frank Robinson
Gertie Rawlins
Albert H. Ferguson
Robinson
Ferguson
Republican Victory in Martinsburg Elects Mayor
Martinsburg West Virginia May 27 Republican George F Evans won the mayoral race over W H Crawford Democrat by about 100 votes. Republicans took five of six council seats while Frank S Emmert Citizens Democratic carried the third ward by 79.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
George F. Evans
W. H. Crawford
Citizens
Frank S. Emmert
Coronation Rehearsal Prepares Route to Westminster Abbey
London May 27 full rehearsal of the coronation procession covered the entire route from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey and back. Participants and horses mirror those planned for the June 26 ceremony, including passenger pickup at Buckingham Palace and disembarkation at Westminster Abbey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Buckingham Palace
Westminister Abbey
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Healing
A bold claim that neglect of burns and wounds leads to troublesome sores, with DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve said to prevent and cure skin issues. A testimonial from H. C. Hardy of Yankee Town Indiana cites thirty years of a running leg sore healed after using the salve. Warns of counterfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
H. C. Hardy
Yankeetown
Ind
Bold and Treacherous Moro Attack in Mindanao
Second Lieutenant Robert Humber and Sergeant Walling of the Tenth Infantry were ambushed by a Moro during a patrol near Camp Vickers Mindanao. The attacker drew a weapon and severed Walling's arm before escaping in tall grass. General Davis orders: no solo exits from camp unless in groups of eight with arms ready. A separate tribunal reconvenes in Manila after adjourning in Lucena to review Tayabas province charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Robert ©. Humber
Tenth Infantry
Sergeant Walling
Camp Vickers
Mindanao
Walling
Humber
Davis
Theodore J. Wint
Joseph W Duncan
William T. Johnston
Cornelius Gardner
Tayabas
Luzon
Lucena
Baseball scores and rain postponements at city games
At St. Louis St Louis the home team posted 11 runs 12 hits and 1 error while Chicago had 2 runs and 0 errors Batteries Murphy and O Neill for St Louis Glade and Kahoe for Chicago Umpire O Day Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston New York and Pittsburg Cincinnati games were postponed due to rain
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St. Louis
Chicago
Murphy
O'Neill
Glade
Kahoe
O'Day
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Boston New York
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Summer Relief
A vintage ad touts One Minute Cough Cure as a fast, safe remedy for coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. It claims immediate action and features a testimonial from J. H Bowles of Groverton praising its speed and safety for children.
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J. H Bowles
Groverton, N
J. M. Cigar Praised by Aficionados
Cigar smokers discuss the merits of the J. M. Cigar, noting its aroma, construction, and burn. Enthusiasts compare it to other premium brands and share impressions of flavor and strength in casual gatherings.
Drowning Man Finds Relief in Kodol Digestive Aid
Geo S Marsh of Nocona Texas recounts years of severe dyspepsia treated with pepsin and medicines, saying Kodol offered immediate improvement and full recovery. He claims Kodol mimics natural digestion and cures stomach trouble, with J L Crockett as the local seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. S. Marsh
Nocona
Texas
J. L. Crockett
New Crater at Mount Pelee Destroys Saint Pierre
Professor Robert T. Hill, US geologist, who led a National Geographical Society expedition, reports the new Mount Pelee crater caused Saint Pierre’s destruction after a cautious coast survey from Lepecheur to Port du Macouba. He also rescued Leprechner residents returning to their homes amid danger of a tidal wave.
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Fort de France
Robert T. Hill
United States
National Geographical Society
Martinique
Hill
Port du Macouba
Lepecheur
St. Pierre
Mount Pelee
Leprechner
Great Railway Feat Moves 2700-Ton Bridge at New Brunswick
A historic Pennsylvania Railroad spectacle at New Brunswick New Jersey saw a 2700 ton six span draw bridge shift 14 1 2 feet in 1 minute 48 seconds with total time 2 55 including a minor delay. Eight stationary engines moved the span with four on boats and four on banks while no traffic delay occurred before a 62 car freight crossed the trestle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
New Brunswick
N. J
East Brunswick
Raritan River
Chicago
Raritan
Raids on Moonshine Stills Reported in Virginia Counties
Reports from Floyd and Wise counties detail seizures of moonshine stills. In Floyd near Nowlins Mill officers seized a warm still and tied up $100 in property. no arrests. In Wise near Haddenfield Robert Addigton was arrested and jailed in Abingdon awaiting U.S. court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Floyd
Wise Counties
Col. Ingram
Coffman
Nowlins Mill
Wise County
Haddenfield
Slemp
Robert Addigton
Abingdon
United States Court
J. M. Cigar Delights Smokers Nationwide
The J. M. Cigar wins praise among smokers for consistent flavor and smooth draw. Enthusiasts credit its balanced aroma and steady burn, making it a preferred choice at gatherings and special occasions.
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Will
Lutheran Church of
J. M.’’ Cigan
Coal and Wood
J. M
Cabell County
Crystal Bottling Co
Graham, VA
Mitchell Transparent Ice Co
MOBO
Barney M. Cohen
Liquor Pealer
J. Baker’s Saloon
Buefield Ave
Monster
R. E. Shirey & CO
Graham, Virginia
White
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