Princeton Robbers Arraigned In Post Office Burglaries
George Champ and James Champ, with Allen Blankenship, were arraigned in Princeton on charges of robbing the Princeton post office. Postmaster Dangerfield testified the safe was blown and stamps money and letters were taken. Blankenship testified Champ asked him to guard during the robbery. The trial resumes with attempts to impeach Blankenship while other witnesses may corroborate his account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Champ
James Champ
Princeton
A. J Young
United States
J. F Maynard
J. L. Dangerfield
Dangerfield
Allen Blankenship
Champ
Blankenship
Funeral for Rev Eugene Douglass Held at Princeton
The remains of Rev. Eugene Douglass were interred at the Princeton town cemetery after services at the Presbyterian church. Ministers from nearby counties attended. the cortege was among the largest seen in the county seat. Close family and friends from Princeton and Keystone were present, reflecting widespread grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Douglass
Princeton
Presbyterian Church
P.C. Clark
L. W. Irwin
Radford
Norman F Marshall
Owens
Princeton Methodist Church
Cure a cold in one day remedy and rental notice
Advertisement offers a one day cure using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with money back guarantee. E W Groves signature on each box. Also lists a rental for Tid Bit building upper floors with 28 rooms suitable for hotel or boarding house in Meadow Land building. Bluefield Mercantile Co. 141f vacancy available with steam heat and modern improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Meadow-Land
Bluefield Mercantile Co
Recommends Foley’s Kidney Cure to Trainmen
G H Hansan Sims engineer L E and W R.R. writes he suffered backache and tried Foley’s Kidney Cure. One bottle relieved him completely and he recommends it to others, especially his railroad men friends who often suffer the same affliction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G H. Hansan
Sims
Foley
Iran
G. H. Wade
Luck in Thirteen Boxed Cure for Fever Sore
Waiton Furnace Vermont resident Win Spirey won a Bucklen’s Arnica Salve through an 18 mile contest and used it to fully heal a fever sore on his leg. The ad promises cures for bruises felons ulcers eruptions boils burns corns and piles. Priced at 25 cents and guaranteed by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win _ Spirey
Waiton Furnace
Bucklen
Langdon's Bakery Praised as Best in Country
A.S. Meador & Co notes Langdon's Bakery as rivaled for quality bread including light rye and graham loaves, claiming top status in the nation.
Plan to Admit Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma and Indian Territory
Washington reports territorial delegates aim to combine Oklahoma and Indian Territory into one state amid a broader push to admit new states including Arizona and New Mexico. Representative Curtis of Kansas advocates a single Oklahoma Indian Territory state for its vast mineral oil and gas wealth and strong agricultural future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Curtis
Kansas
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Local Kidney Cure Endorsement From Seymour Webb
Seymour Webb of Moira New York reports twenty five years of kidney trouble improved by Foley's Kidney Cure after two bottles. He wholeheartedly endorses the product urging others to take Foley's. G H Wade notes cigars as a preferred item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour Webb
Moira
Foley
Fuley’s
G. H. Wade
West Virginia banker Caldwell declines early U.S. Senate bid
Hon. J. L. Caldwell of Huntington, a West Virginia banker and railroad magnate, says it is far too early to discuss a United States Senate candidacy. He praises party harmony, says he cannot announce a run, and notes he remains focused on business while supporting the Republican party and its candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Caldwell
Huntington
Texas
Scott
National Congress
Caldwell
West Virginia
United States Senate
Republican Party
Testimony for Bunser Salve from Batesville resident
W. J. Shivey of Batesville Ohio says Bunser Salve cured his piles after many salves failed. G. H. Wade also endorses the remedy noting its strong effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Shivey
Batesville
G, H. Wade
The J. M. cigar promotes a top Se cigarettes claim
Advertisements tout the J. M. cigar as the best on earth, urged by judges and sold by multiple wholesale and retail outlets. Various local merchants push John Harper cigars and other tobacco products. Eddy notes Foley’s Honey and Tar and Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as cough remedies, with No Cure No Pay offers and 25 cent prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffrey, Matthews & Co
Adolph Bluner
Grand Mound
Foley
G.H Wade
Sullivan’s Silver Ash Cigar Promises Top Quality Smoke
In the South no factory matches E. W. Sullivan for tobacco quality in cigars. His Silver Ash is advertised as the best 16 cent smoke, with customers urged to try one and see the difference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
E. W. Sullivan
Opium and Whiskey Habits Book Offer
An appeal invites every man and woman in the United States to obtain a free book on opium and whiskey diseases. Send address to B M Woolley, Atlanta Georgia, box 387, for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Coal orders urged before severe weather arrives
Advertises Pocahontas Smokeless coal from RR E Shirey & Go as coal yard deliveries. Buyers without a phone can place orders at White's drug store and have them phoned in. White offers receipts for bill payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirey &—Go
Pocahontas
White’s
Coal Yard
Blue Front Offers Apple Jack Deal Amid Cold Weather
A Blue Front store promotes a single proven Apple Jack product to shoppers seeking relief from a cold snap. The promotion highlights value and convenience for customers during chilly days.
West Virginia Relief Funds and Post Office Changes
A Col C H Livingstone meeting in Washington raised relief gifts for Thomas West Virginia fire victims with 60 state employees pledging funds. The federal post office moves include a Williamsburg style inquiry into the Tontine Savings Association and the Rungwood office becoming a presidential post on January 1 with a $1100 salary. W E Marple named postmaster at Woodine WV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingstone
Sensator Elkins
Thomas
W Va
West Virginia
Rngwood
Engagement Announced In Lynchbury Home
Last night at the corner of Seventh and Jacks streets Mr J Weinstein entertained many friends for the public engagement announcement of his daughter Miss Esther to Mr B M Cohen of Bluefield. The evening was pleasant with light refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchbury
Seventh and
Jackson Streets
J. Weinstein
Esther
B. M. Cohen
Bluefield
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Trio
Rev
J. H Douglass
D. Bachman
Keystone
W. H. Thomas
D. W. Hancock
L. 8. Shirey
Oklahoma, Arizona, New Mexico and
Indian Territories
Monwealth
J. M
Parkersburg
State Journal
Senate
Mowan Lake Oil Co
Cumberland River
Knox
Whitley Counties
Whitley County
Williamsburg
Riley Farm
Kentucky
Kentucky Oil
Treasury
First National Bank of
W. Va
W. S. Foutz
Princeton Avenue
H. N. White
M. Rosenberg
Bluefield Inn
R. H. Crockett & Co
L. Kaufman
Burnett
J. L. Corvin
S. N. Williams
H. R. Hunter
E Bond
Payne & Trent
A.S. Meador & Co
A. L Hawking
Bolin & Bruce
White’s Drug Store
John Harper
Fitz- You
White
J M
Nation's
Pool
OF Agriculture
West Virginia Savings Bank
Col. C. H
Association of Experiment Stations and Agricultural Colleges
Columbus
O Iio State University
State University of West Virginia
Investi
Gators
Canada
Tyner
Post Office Department
Tontine Savings Association
the Department
Post Office
Cies
W. E. Marple
Woodine
J. Baker
Bluefield Ave
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