Thrilling mine rescue ends in tragedy for six men
A rescue party led by Theo Hall enters a mine to save an acquaintance. Hall is rescued unconscious. Louis Woolwine, disabled by gas, is brought out alive but dies. Koontz and Montgomery perish. The men, Knights Pythias, reenact noble sacrifice echoing scripture.
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Louis Woodwine
M . M. Koontz
William Montgomery
Theo Hall
Hall
Koontz
Montgomery
Woolwine
Motgomery
Pythias
Order of Pythians
Bridge over Bluestone River at Coopers nearing completion
Iron work on the Bluestone River bridge at Coopers is two thirds finished. One column fell and broke requiring a new one to be ordered, delaying progress. The bridge spans about 700 feet, sits 40 feet above the railroad and 60 feet above the river bed.
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Bluestone River
Coopers
Umns
Where to Get 'Em J M cigar among top smokes on earth
The J M cigar is billed as one of the best on earth by judges and urged for immediate try. Jeffrey Matthews & Co and several merchants offer it retail including H N White M Rosenberg Bluefield Inn R H Crockett Co L Kaufman J Barnett J L Corvin S N Williams H R Hunter E Bond Payne Trent A S Meador A L Hawkins Bolin Bruce.
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J. M
Jeffrey, Matthews & Co
H. N. White
M. Rosenberg
Bluefield Inn
R. H. Crockett & Co
L. Kaufman
Barnett
J. L. Corvin
N. Williams
H. R. Hunter
E Bond
Payne & Trent
Meador & C
A. L. Hawkins
Bolin & Bruce
Local Texas Patent Remedy Endorsed By Residents
A Poolville Texas letter praises Ramon's Puls and Tonie Pyles sold by W S Bullington as curing long term constipation. Drugeist in Poolville claims high sales of liver pills and tonic pellets, while W J Buil Neier notes broad use. Forsale by H N White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C E. Hoindertoo
Povlville
Texas
Ramon
Tonie Pyles
W. S. Bullingtoo
W. J.buil Neier
Drugeist
Poolville
Forssleby
Storm center of senatorial news stirs Wheeling talks
Buried in a Wheeling fire at the Bay mine in Poca are nine bodies found with more feared. Rumor links Judge Nathan Goff to a U S Senate bid as political chatter grows across the state, with supporters rallying behind any possible announcement.
Powerful opponent and the battle the state has known
A terse report notes a significant matchup described as a powerful opponent. The battleground is framed as a storied struggle longstanding in the state, with emphasis on high stakes and notable historical resonance.
Not in the Fight Repudiates Congressional Candidacy
Parkerburg West Virginia November 18 a letter from Romeo H Wreer appears in the Late Journal stating he is not a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress in the fourth district He says his funds and business prospects do not support a race and that he will stay in politics to aid a future nominee and his campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkerburg
W. Va
Romeo H Wreer
Repubiic
Congress
Linthielm sentenced in Virginia murder trial
In Wondstock Virginia on November 18 a jury sentenced Olon Linthielm to 11 years in the penitentiary after a week long trial for the December 10 1900 murder of Bruce Lonas. Wesley W Craig was jailed on charges related to burning H Lonas mill where Lonas body was later found.
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Wondstock
Olon Linthielm
Bruce Lonas
Wesley W. Craig
H. Lonas
Evansville Police Arrest Suspect in Strangler Case
Police arrest Wilbert Sherwell on charges of the Lena Renner murder and link him to the serial strangler case that claimed two women last week. Readers are urged to note the ongoing investigations as authorities pursue the suspect.
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Evansville, Inc
Wilbert Sherwell
Lena Renner
Jock the Strangler
Local Advertisements and Remedies District Page
A cluttered ad page mentions Langdon’s Bakery claims and notes Bluefield real estate listings by L. B. Baldwin Pioneer Real Estate Agency with lots and land near the city. Also promotes King’s New Life Pills and Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with drugstore claims and Grove’s signature.
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Cluefield
Rome
Fuil Infermerion
L. B. Valdwin
Pioneer Real Estate Agency
Summers St
Bluefield
W. Va
Notion Destralle Front Races for Rent at Princeton Avenue
Vague OCR fragment notes a rental or property item on Princeton Avenue with unclear terms. The readable content mentions Notion and a number sequence 21 and 14 6t, but specifics are missing.
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Princeton Avenue
Untitled fragment hints at medical remedies and names
Fragment discusses imagined cures and remedies involving various names and places. The text references uncertain terms and makes claim of relief after a long period, mentioning purification and improvement. It appears as a garbled promotional or diary-like note with erratic terminology.
Admiral Schley A Poor Man Not One Cent Left
Washington reports Admiral Schley has spent all 20 000 expected to leave to his family plus prize money from the Spanish-American war on the court of inquiry. He lives at the Arlington hotel while trying to settle finances, asserting the inquiry was worth the expense though his family faces hardship.
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Washington
United States Navy
Prinvelally
Ademiral
Goys
Ives
Romney
Min Sebley
Schley
Interment of Lewis Woolwine Near Chrstivostueg Va
Lewis Woolwine was buried Sunday on the family farm six miles from Chrstivostueg Virginia. The funeral cortege included his father and siblings and other relatives and friends. The procession and burial followed prayers and readings at the grave with a large gathering from Bilfield and nearby communities. Mrs Woolwine will stay with her parents in Lydusburg for a time.
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Lewis Woolwine
LD D Woolwine
Chrstivostueg
Biverled
Pollen
E. D. Linkenhoker
William Linkentotker
Ba Franklin
Myrtle Motly
Posahoutas K
P. Lige
Woolwine War
Messrs
Linkenhoker
Bank of Bramwell Under Renovation in Masonic Building
The Bank of Bramwell temporarily operates in the Masonic building while its banking house undergoes improvements. A mosaic floor is installed and walls are paneled with quartered oak. New furniture and interest will be provided, aiming to match or exceed any bank in the state.
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Bank of Bramwell
Apple jack special at Blue Front Nohing equals
A brief item notes a special prepared apple jack at the Blue Front establishment, with a cold serving emphasis and a unique preparation mentioned in the fragment.
Cigars and Patent Medicines Lesson in Ad Fragments
An aged newspaper fragment advertises J. M. cigars with boastful claims about stopping a crush and working off the old ailments, plus Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a one day cure for colds with no cure no pay terms.
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Voree
Storm Center OF Senatorial News
Wheeling
Judge Goff
Scott
Poca
Hontas
Roanoke
Storm Center For Senatorial Candidate
Lowing
Poli
Nathan Goff
The
United
States Bench
United States Senate
Goff
Connecion
Geoff Boom
Henry Schmulbach
N. B. Scott
Mowan Lake Oil Co
Cumberland River
Knox
Whitley Counties
Whitley County
Williamsburg
Riley Farm
Kentucky
Treasury
First National Bank of
W. S. Foutz
General Freer
Namineer
Tion
Bluefield Mercantile Co
Teirteen
Walton Fornece
Ol de Gett
Langdon
Graham
Meader & Co
Cigare
Beat
Grove
A. T
Roguma
Bloga Sud
Admiral Schley
Paten
Naval Academy
Louis Oowine
Lidusburg
J. Baker's Saloon
Bluefield Ave
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