Roanoke Suspect Escapes Jailed Burglar Recaptured Near Town
Jack Franklin alias Ernest Griswold, held for Roanoke burglary, escaped during jail repairs on Saturday night. Roanoke officers pursued him Sunday but he fled on a 6:50 train. He was recaptured at William Pruitt’s home near the city, and officials plan to tighten surveillance to prevent further escapes. An informant says Franklin, known since childhood, is a habitual criminal and may be linked to recent city housebreakings.
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Shane
Roanoke
Franklin
Griswold
Arrest Likely To Shake Tid Industry Again
A reported arrest is expected to trigger another major downturn in the tid industry with observers forecasting renewed instability and market reactions across firms. Officials declined comment on potential names or exact timing while stressing caution among investors.
Swan Lake Oil Company stockholders meet to expand capital
In Oll circles stockholders of the Swan Lake Oil Company met at the company office in this city with four fifths represented. They voted to raise capitalization from 200000 to 800000 and noted land expanded from 200 acres to a tract two miles by eight. Well No 1 yielded 50 to 75 barrels daily, some estimates at 100. it was plugged and another is being drilled. The firm plans to buy a new machine and start tanks, and will sell limited treasury stock at 12 12 per share to fund development.
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Swan Lake Ol Company
Attee
Theompany
Cumberland River
Whitley County
Williamsburg
Riley
Kentucky
Treasury
Country Sorgum Sample Offer From Flat Top Grocery Co
A coal load of pure country sorgum is available. Grocers can provide a sample can on request. Cans come in 24 5 and 10 pound sizes. Promotes as excellent with buckwheat cakes. If a grocer does not stock it, readers can call Flat Top Grocery Co for arranging retail distribution.
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Flat Top Grocery Co
Tragic Ashland Well Disaster Buries Man Alive
John Murphy, buried by sand in a shallow well, spoke to rescuers and kept sand from his face until 9:15 pm. Bernard E. Burton, who shot his attacker, surrendered, posting $1000 bond for pending trial.
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Murphy
Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Ad
Fraudulent claim promising instant cold cure with Luxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Advertisement warns that druggists refund money if it fails to cure and notes Grove's signature on each box. Price 25 cents.
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Grove
New Lie Pills Claim Grand Medicine for All Ailments
Advertisers claim Dr. King's New Lie Pills are infallible for constipation, stomach and liver troubles. A reader testifies of a personal transformation after two weeks use, noting the pills cost 25 cents at drug stores.
Luck in Thirteen by Sending 13 Miles
William Spirty of Waton Furnace Vermont sent thirteen miles to obtain Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and completely cured a terrible fever sore on his leg. The salve heals bruises, boils, ulcers, eruptions, burns, corns, and piles. Only 25 cents. Guaranteed by all druggists.
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Spirty
Wa'ton Furnace
Negro Kills Two After Franks County Meeting
In Roanoke Virginia on November 4 William Hale of Ferrum fired on a crowd after a political meeting. Robinett a white blacksmith died instantly while John Thomas a colored man died later from wounds. Two white men were fatally wounded and escaping suspects pursued as bloodhounds were sent in. Hale described as a desperate character remains at large. Advertisements note teaching positions and quack remedies.
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John Thomas
Pocahontas Smokeless Coal Firm Rebranded
In a name change but unchanged management and coal quality, Pocahontas Smokeless from The Summit City Fuel Co becomes R. E. Swirety & Co with the same excellent grade of coal maintained.
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Pocahontas
Summit City Fuel Co
Whitworth & Son notes due for collection at Anderson & Easley
Notices state Geo R Whitworth & Son accounts are due. all persons owing the firm should call at the Anderson & Easley office to pay promptly. Included are endorsements from J M Anderson and mentions of local merchants J M cigars Langdon's bakery and A S Meador & Co.
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Geo. R. Whitworth & Son
Anderson & Easley
John M. Aderson
E W Sullivan’s Silver Ash 5 Cent Cigar Highlighted
A notice praising E W Sullivan’s cigars notes the Silver Ash as the finest five cent smoke available in the South. The claim emphasizes tobacco quality and product superiority.
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South
E. W. Sullivan
Coal orders and tobacco ad offer from local firms
R. E. Shirey & Co advertises Pocahontas Smokeless coal and J M cigars as top picks. Customers are urged to lay in winter coal early with phone orders via White's drug store, which will relay orders to the coal yard. White can provide receipts as payment proof.
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R. E. Shirey & Co
Pocahontas Smokeless
White's Drug Store
Coal Yard
Smoke Sullivan's Virginia Seal Ciga 20 years on market
An advertising note touts Smoke Sullivan's Virginia Seal Ciga with a 20 year market presence as proof of using the best stock. It emphasizes product longevity and implied quality.
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Smoke Sullivan
Growth of Rural Free Delivery Reaches 5600 Routes
Washington reports a rapid expansion of rural free delivery now totaling 5 600 routes covering 140 000 square miles. The service, started in 1806 as an experiment, is proposed for classified service pricing and aims to cover almost all rural United States with a substantial 38 500 000 budget, rising to 6 250 000 next year.
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Congress
E&eh
Uncle Sam
Miss Nina Frazier Weds Dr E Hall in Bristol Elopement
Miss Nina L Frazier aged years eloped from Giles county to Bristol on Friday night and married Dr E Hall of Kimballton Virginia in a ceremony performed by Rev A H Burroughs. J M cigars the best.
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Nina L. Frazier
Bristol
Giles County
E. Hall
Kimballton, Va
A. H. Burroughs
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Bayly
Jack Franklin
Ernest Griswold
William Pruitt
Bluefield
Swan Lake Company
Bernard Burton
North Fork
Falling Sand
Negro
Bernard E. Burton, Son
Geo. H
Ashland News
Coas
Els
John Murphy
Burton
Tom Baufin
Ashland
Tom
Immedi
Baufin
Ately
Conners
Mur
Phy
Welch
Banfin
Frank Friend
J. M
Hale
William Hale
Ferrum, Va
Franklin County
Robinett
White
Care Daily Telegraph
W. Va
Fitz You
S. Pepigo
Swan Lake Oil Co
Knox
Whitley Counties
First National Bank of
W. S. Foutz
Princeton Avenue
R. E. Swirety & Co
J M
Civil Service Rules
BRANC
Washingon
The
Rural Free
Geneva
U.S
Charlies Emnory Spyith
Giles
J. Baker’s Saloon
Bluefield Ave
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