12 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1902
Page
1
In Matewan a posse formed to seize Reid, a burly black man accused of assaulting an eleven year old white girl. Authorities aim to transfer him to Williamson on No 4 while a vigilante party seeks to rescue or kill him before the train arrives.
One gray horse, eight and one half, weight 1400 pounds, sound with title, no faults. Only reason for sale is lack of work. Apply Mitchell Ice Company, Graham, October 12.
Ladies' tailor made suits cut from measurement. Five years' city fence. Call on Mrs C. W Wen, at J C Elliott's, near E's store. 108 6t.
The Prudential Fire Insurance Co. with a home office at Tazewell announces its officers and directors. Isaac T. Mann of Bramwell is president, H. C. Stuart first vice president, A. St. Clair second vice president, Madison S. Pendleton secretary, and Jas. IF. Hurt general manager. Directors include Gen. R. A. Ayers, Edwin Mann, GM. Mc Culloch, W. E. Pearson, W. E. Douglas, Maj. R. R. Henry, and A. St. Clair. Capital is $100,000 with a $10,000 cash surplus.
The Choral Society and Business Institute begins a 35 lesson vocal course on Saturday October 18 at 2 PM with weekly sessions through June 20 1903. Lessons cover music rudiments choral drills harmony thorough bass and voice culture for 5 dollars. W H Cunningham Bluefield WV invites correspondence from interested youths seeking thorough business or collegiate preparation.
Baldwin urges readers to consider Bluefield West Virginia as a business and housing hub with rail siding and scenic lots. He claims to have helped over five hundred buyers and invites inquiries through Baldwin in the Citizens' Bank building. The notice also promotes The J. M. Cigars meeting requirements and provides contact details for Baldwin.
One splendid Baldwin upright piano offered for rent or sale. Call on or address Chas A. Harding or T H Becker in Bluefield West Virginia.
A man was found dead on a coke car near Oakvale with his head crushed. A passing youth claimed the victim and vanished, leaving a bag of rings and tattoo marks as possible clues. A blood smeared iron pipe was recovered near the scene and linked to the crime.
Short classified notice seeking a board opportunity. Applicant requests a private family setting and invites interested parties to apply at the specified office.
The state pardon board refused commutation for State Henry, the Wetzel county murder suspect. Henry, convicted of killing John Richardson on the Short Line Railroad for robbery, faces execution despite sensational claims of innocence. The board found little evidence to support the innocence theories or links to a Pennsylvania William Allen confession.
A total lunar eclipse will occur at midnight next Thursday October 16 and be visible across Virginia and West Virginia. The event lasts over two hours with totality around 1 30 Friday morning, described as fascinating even without a telescope.
Iron foundry in Keystone West Virginia offered for sale. Write F M Peters Bluefield for details.
James A. Tiller of Barboursville Kentucky seeks buyers for oil stock tied to the Rich lands field in Knox County Kentucky. He notes a Standard Oil Company pipeline to the field and promises dividends and profits for patrons and himself through stock sales.
Glassware will be closed out at and below cost with savings emphasized. Kinzer's store located on No. 4 Bland Street offers the sale to the public.
One large red cow about 9 years old with long sharp horns and cropped tail is lost or stolen. A reward is offered and should be returned to Mrs. M. F. Douthat in Bluefield West Virginia.
Expert advice without charges smoke J M Cigars lamp chimneys at cost Kinzer's No 4 Biand street promotes cigars and chimney parts with a promise of free guidance.
Thirty years of marvelous cures of piles burns boils corns felons ulcers cuts scalas bruises and skin eruptions prove Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is the best and cheapest. Sold at all drug stores. The “J. M.” Cigar is guaranteed. try one.
Senator Marcus A Hanna arrived by the Ohio River railroad and was welcomed by a twelve member committee in Williamstown. He spoke at a packed auditorium and praised Senator N B Scott for his role on the national committee, urging West Virginia voters to reelect Scott to the United States Senate.
Secretary Root travels to New York on a secret mission for the president as Roosevelt seeks a fresh push to end the coal strike. Washington reports say the president may unveil a new measure against operators early next week after talks with Morgan and General Gobin.
The Wesleyan Male Quartette presents a program at the Y M C A hall on October 16 featuring vocal and instrumental imitations, solos by Wm T Houston F W Farmer and J Ireland, a memorial for President McKinley, and a Little German Band act. The Washington Star praises the Wesleyans as without peer among male quartets.
R. E. Shirey & Co announces new coal prices effective Oct 1 Pocahontas Lump and Nut 5.00 Midway Lump 3.75 Slack 2.00 special prices on 5 and 10 ton orders and car loads Pocahontas Run of Mine in car loads available Try Midway coal touted as best mined on Clinch Valley Existing customers assured continued supply at competitive coal prices.
Lindsay and Co offer a refined display of African cut glass recently received and priced attractively. Customers are invited to call and view the collection.
The firm Hawkins and Hutcherson dissolves by mutual consent with N O Hawkins retiring from the general merchandise business at 14 Stuart Street. Debts will be paid by J R Hutcherson who will continue the business and all accounts are payable to him. Signed N O Hawkins and J R Hutcherson September 11, 1902.
Father W. R. Prendergast of Mangington Catholic Church died after drinking mineral water laced with poison at a Thursday dinner. A colored servant is gravely ill and twelve others were affected. six bottles were sent to the rectory and six to Mr. Hopkins in Camdron. The case alleges negligent labeling by Webster Springs water manufacturers.
William Griffith aged 38 attacked his elderly father David Griffith at their home near Gap Mills in Monroe county. The elder Griffith, about 80, was beaten and attempted to defend himself with a gun taken by the son. A court hearing at Gap Mills resulted in the son being fined one dollar.
An old newspaper advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder diseases and urges buyers to purchase from G H Wade druggist.
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Liver Pills as a cure for dyspepsia nausea dizziness headaches and liver and bowel complaints. It claims gentleness thoroughness and a guarantee with a price of 2 cents at drug stores.
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