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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1902

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Our Light Wines Assess Fall Gich Body and Flavor

The note describes a light wine profile with true to name labeling and notes on fall body and delicious flavor. It emphasizes a simple, approachable style suitable for casual dining.

Birth of the Thanksgiving Day custom in Bluefield observed

The article recounts Thanksgiving in Bluefield with businesses closed and church services attended. It notes social dinners and Inn celebrations by the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, then references Edward Winslow’s 1620 letter describing early harvests, feasts with Massasoit and ninety Indians, and the origin of Thanksgiving.

Bluefield Appearames Brotherhood of Railway Trainien Edward Winslow

Laurel Likely State Flower Choice Across States

A survey of state ballots shows Laurel favored as the next state flower in many states while several others have multiple candidates or undecided status. Notable choices include Alabama with Laurel and Missouri considering Rose Violet and Goldenrod in order.

Ailin Alabama Nebraska Texas Caifornia Mississippi Louisiana Idaho Iowa Dakota Michigan Arkansas Utth Rhode Island Vermont Washington Montana Maine Minnesota Delaware Oklahoma New York New Mexico

71 Miles Secured for Little Kanawha West Virginia Line

The contract for 71 miles of the Little Kanawha and West Virginia Central connection was awarded for 2.5 million dollars. Clemens & Company of Philadelphia and J Henry Miller of Baltimore won the bid. The line runs from Sandy Bend to Burnsville and will link with the West Virginia Central near Belington. Completion is set for sixteen months, with 118 additional miles to be let before February 1.

West Virginia Central Clemens & Company Philadelphia J. Henry Miller Baltimore Sandy Bend Burnsville W. Va Belington

Timber Rise Expected As Rivers Swell Across Ohio Coal Region

Heavy rains flood streams in Guyan, Twelve Pole, and Big Sandy, threatening a timber rise with millions of feet ready to float to markets. Ten million cross ties sit along Guyan and Twelve Pole as timber men brace for a big season while rail extensions on C&O and Norfolk and Western halt work and Ohio River levels rise.

Guyan Pole Twelve Pole Norfolk & Western Ohio River

Itching Piles Remedy Promotes Immediate Relief

Itching Piles and Eczema sufferers are offered Dean's Ointment as an immediate relief and permanent cure. Free samples available at Jno L. Crockett, Druggist, December 1st.

Dean Jno L. Crockett Dec

Three Prisoners Brought to Lynchburg Jail for Murder

Deputy Sheriff C W Renfrew of Wise County arrived with three prisoners Enouch Wright Robert Mullens and Eve Hobson and placed them in the jail. They are charged with the murder of John Saylor. Judge W S Matthews ordered they be kept until indictment or further court order to prevent possible release by friends. The case grew from a claim they were attempting to steal Saylor’s chickens. the guard reported a shooting as he investigated the disturbance.

Lynchburg C.W. Renfrew Wise County Enoch Wright Robert Mullens Eve Hobson John Saylor W. S. Matthews Wise County Court

Son injures mother during Thanksgiving home visit

In Great Barrington Massachusetts on November 27 Joseph Brown, a former missing son, attacked his elderly mother with a sharp object after she refused his demand for money at a Thanksgiving family reunion. Mrs Brown collapsed as Brown kicked her face and body, prompting arrest amid a threatened mob incident.

Great Barrington Mass Joseph Brown Brown

Wanted Reliable Domestic Worker in Bluefield

Classified notice seeking a reliable white girl for domestic work. Apply to C. H. Bradley at 305 Tyler Street, Bluefield, West Virginia.

C. H. Bradley Tyler Street Bluefield

FOR MEN ONLY J. M. Cigars Anion Made

A clipped note promotes cigars labeled for men only with the brand J. M. and references anion made.

J. M

Washington Dinner Story a Falsehood

Memphis dispatch debunks claims that Booker T. Washington dined with President Roosevelt and family at the White House. General Wright explains the lunch existed during a five hour meeting, but Washington did not join the First Lady or her daughter at the table.

Memphis Washington Booker T. Washington Hayes Roosevelt Genersl Morens J. Wright War Department Wright Marcus Wright South Booker Washington Junch White House General Weight United States

Officer Wyatt Acquitted After Richmond Case

Sargeant W. H. Wyatt Jr. who broke up gambling in Richmond was acquitted in Police Court of the charge that he cruelly beat his 17 year old niece Lottie May Newton with a strap. The girl wept and testified but had no witnesses, while Wyatt had evidence and claimed the beating was parental discipline. He blamed enemies from his gambling suppression for the prosecution.

Richmond W. H. Wyatt, Jr Lottie May Newton Wyatt Wyatt Painis

Global turbulence and winter weather sweep 1909 headlines

Snow hits Chattanooga as heavy fall disrupts morning routines. Carnegie plans America voyage within a week. German fleet moves to protect interests in Venezuela while European and American squadrons shift positions. Union Pacific warehouse burns for a two hundred thousand dollar loss. Trolley clashes in Schenectady end as boycott lifts. Dutch ship sunk on the Achine river. lieutenant and twenty men die. New York feeds tens of thousands amid crisp weather. Helen Troy’s death questioned. patent evidence cited to extinguish doubt about cause.

Lovers Take Notice to Wed at Gretna Green

Miss Carrie Meyer and Mr Minyard Wilkinson of Pittson left Danville for Gretna Green at Pelham New York with several companions. Pelham reports no replacement for Parson Walker yet and that other couples may seek local arrangements. The Danville party traveled by boggies and was not traced further.

Denville Parson Walker Carrie Méyer Minyard Wilkingon Pittson Gretna Green Pelham N. Y Maggie Meyer Toney Barker Mollie Wilkinson Groan Harry Layton Wilkinson

Kidney education ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills

An old advertisement promotes kidney health with phrases linking hackaeton to kidney issues and lame back to weak kidneys. It urges readers to read the free distribution in a vis paper and contact Jno L. Crockett, Druggist, for information starting December 1.

Dean Aremegy Jno. L. Crockett Vis Callat Jno L. Crockett Dee Ist

Great Eastern Oil and Gas Co to Redeem Stock at Bluefield

Great Eastern Oil and Gas Company announces it will redeem all stock it sold by calling on its secretary and treasurer at Bluefield. President Carter signs notice and states redemption price equals the amount received for the stock.

Great Eastern Oil & Gas Company Bluefield

Goat Incident Sparks Damage Suit in Yorkville Court

Samuel W. Mitchell sues Sovereign Camp Woodmen of the World for 25000 alleging injuries after being made to ride a spring loaded goat during initiation. The trial in Yorkville features testimony from Rev. L. Oatts and Camp officials amid defenses that Mitchell was not badly treated.

Wurleston, S C Samuel W. Mitchell Woodwie Yorkville Omaha Mitchell Rev. L. Oatts

West Virginia Divorce Case Ends With Jail Commitment

In Wheeling, Mrs. Elizabeth Meyers sued for divorce from W. I. Meyers. The circuit court ordered Meyers to pay alimony and support or face continued confinement. He was held in contempt until compliance, with the order issued after a July hearing.

W. Va Ivy Elizabeth Night Mary Grace Meyers Lars

Dull Year in Politics Across New York and New England

In a November dispatch from New York, observers at a convention foresee a dull opening to Congress with Speaker Cannon likely to lead the fifty-eighth session and Richardson to the minority. The Republican program may be framed soon, a Philippine tariff bill could arise, and reciprocal trade with Cuba is expected by treaty rather than tariff tinkering.

New York New England Richardson Philippines Cuba

Desertion of Family Sparks Richmond Terror Tale

Eugene Barnett and his family left their New Kent county home and moved to Richmond amid reports of a haunting like phenomena. Furniture shifts without explanation, unseen noises, and lights going out have unsettled the neighborhood, with one family member in nervous prostration.

Richmond Eugene Barnett New Kent County

Consul General Receives London Letter on Gore Death Mystery

Consul General Gowdy received a letter from M. Bisasser in London offering to clear up the mystery of Helen Gore's death. Gowdy asked Bisasser to forward details. The funeral for Mrs Gore is set for this afternoon at the American church.

Paria Gowdy M. Bisasser London Helen Gore Kisasser

Minister Walls Dead From Bicycle

Anubin Terrell a young Baptist minister fell dead of apoplexy while riding a bicycle to Richmond College where he would have graduated this session. He was pastor of a Caroline county church and pursued his course at the college, his cycling habit thought to have triggered the attack.

Richmond Anubin Terrell Richmond College

Chamber finds no coal combine in Norfolk meeting

The Norfolk chamber of commerce decided that a Pocahontas Coal Company formed no combine in restraint of trade and that local consumers were not discriminated against in price. A committee was appointed to investigate the charge.

Norfolk Pocahontas Coal Company

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