Navy Yard Employes' Protective Association endorses Stephen B. Elkins for senator
The Navy Yard Employes' Protective Association in Washington DC on Sept 5 1902 issued a testimonial praising Stephen B Elkins labor friendly record and urging West Virginia to support his re election to the US Senate. The resolution thanks Elkins for aiding annual leave for workers in navy factories and stations and asks newspapers to publish the endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yard and Arsenal
Emvos Protective Association
D. C
Navy Yard
United State
Stephen B. Elk
West Virginia
Secur
United States
Stephens
Virginia
DR. Elkins
Navy Yard and Protective Association
WM. T. Hebbard
Local Citizen Recounts Broad Health Remedy Experience
The speaker, Kelly, describes using a popular tonic last summer after an attack and reports rapid relief when following the directions. He notes the remedy’s quicker action compared to others previously tried, and mentions that the product is sold by HA. N in Ron, N.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Vilain
Ron, N, CG
HA. N
Coal Operators Firm Rules Out Concessions at Charleston Meet
In Charleston on September 12 the coal operators of the C. and O. field held a large meeting. They reaffirmed a prior resolution that no concessions would be offered to resume work, disputing rumors. Workers on strike may return only on the terms in effect June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
C. and
O. Fiela
Miners' Contempt Cases Removed to Abingdon Hearing
In Lynchburg United States court William Wickham a white man and Miles Hamlet a colored man face contempt charges for violating an injunction by attempting to incite a strike at Pocahontas Colliery. Hearing set for October 18 at Abingdon. several related cases to be tried. Prisoners released on own recognizance of 200 each. defense by B L Sexton of Pocahontas.
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United States
Lynchburg
William Wickham
Miles Hamlet
Pocahontas
Abingdon
B. L. Sexton
Mrs D A Early Visits Radford Then Heads Home
Mrs D A Early formerly of this place now lives near Marion stopped in with Mr T M Brady. She had been in Bluefield tending her son Jimmie sick with typhoid fever who has recovered. Monday at 2 pm in West End Hotel parlors Mr T T Smith and Miss Blanche Kelly of Switchback W V wed with Rev J L Prater presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radford
D. A. Early
Marion
T. M. Brady
West End
T. T. Smith
Blanche Kelly
Switchback
W. Va
J. L. Prater
Prince Albert
C. B. Beamer
Capt W. T. Baldwin
Mrs. Smith
Real Friend Credits Kodol For Sudden Relief
A Merry Oaks North Carolina man T Sturdevant suffers fifteen years of dyspepsia yet reports immediate relief after using Kodol. He now eats nearly anything and recommends the product, noting dieting worsens stomach trouble. Sold by John L Crockett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Sturdevant
Merry Oaks
N. C
John L. Crockett
City Tax Notice for 1902 Taxes Due and Discount
Notice to taxpayers stating year 1902 city taxes are due at the city treasurer's office 603 Princeton avenue. Taxes paid by October 4 receive a 24 percent discount. Signed GEO. H. HILL City Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Avenue
Notice to Trespass on Cameron Lands in Tazewell County
John P. Cameron posts lands along the Graham border in Tazewell County warning against walking driving fishing or trespassing on said lands under penalty of prosecution dated September 3 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
Graham
John P. Cameron
Wanted live agent for life insurance company
Job ad seeks a capable man to take an agency for a solid life insurance firm. Former occupation and reference required. Apply by mail to P. O. Box 597 Wheeling West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Life Insurance Co
P. O. Box
Wheeling, W. Va
J. M. Cigar Guarantee Promises Try One
A brief note touts the J. M. Cigar with a guarantee inviting readers to sample the product. The ad emphasizes confidence in quality and a simple call to try it.
Texas Oil Fields A Mass of Flame
Fire sweeps vast oil fields at Beaumont Texas with 410 producing wells at risk. Heat prevents approach as flames feed on fuel oil wells and settle tanks along the Texas and Sabine line. Dense smoke from Spindle Top darkens the sky while workers stand by unable to halt the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benaumont
Tex
Texas and Sabine
Richlands Oil Company Names New President and Plans Expansion
H N White reports from Barboursville Kentucky where E Morris was elected president succeeding Dr H C Jones. Standard Oil leases a Barboursville site to build a 26000 barrel storage tank with pipeline link and a one million dollar facility fund. Richlands Oil contracts ten new wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. White
Richlands Oil Company
Barboursville
E. Morris
H. C. Jones
White
Standard Oil Company
Standard Company
Richlands Company
Arrests Continue In Thorn Prisoner Case
Three more men charged with forcing Deputy Sheriff Thorn to surrender prisoner Rufus Hostin were arrested. Garland Smith and Edward Cuddy came from Pulaski county Virginia and Sam Jarvis, taken at Crane Creek, was brought by Deputy U. S. Marshal S. D. Smith yesterday. The Pulaski arrests returned without a requisition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorn
Rufus Hostin
Garland Smith
Edward Cuddy
Pulaski County
Sam Jarvis
Crane Creek
U. S
S. D. Smith
Pulaski
Cure for Liver and Digestive Ailments Offered
Over-taxed organs cry out for help with dyspepsia pains nausea dizziness headaches and liver complaints. Dr King s New Life Pills claim gentle thorough relief and guaranteed cure at 25 cents in all drug stores.
Warning to kidney sufferers on Foley's cure uses
An alarmed sales notice urges kidney and bladder patients to use Foley's Kidney Cure claiming it cures all kidney and bladder diseases and offers it for sale by G. H. Wade Aruggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
G. H. Wade
Electric Bitters and Rye Whiskey Ad Claims
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a permanent cure for stomach, kidney and liver troubles, nerves, and blood purification. It lists benefits including relief from rheumatism neuralgia and malaria with a 50 cent price and a three ribbon rye whiskey pitch.
Robbery attempt at Panhandle Station ends with fatality
A safe at Wheeling West Virginia Panhandle passenger station was blasted by burglars. One robber, identified as John Doe, died three hours after being shot by officers Patrick Gilligan and Driscoll. Another suspect Philip Martin was captured. The blast shattered windows and damaged the ticket office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Panhandle
Patrick Gilligan
Driscoll
Neighbhood
Gilligan
Twelfth Street
C. A Wingerter
Wayne County GOP renominates slate for local offices
At the Republican convention in Wayne County nominations were set for key posts including House of Delegates T. T. McDougall and John Hollandsworth, Clerk County Court Joe York, Clerk Circuit Court Wm. Nepier, Superintendent of Schools John Defoe, and County Court members John Malcolm and William Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
House of Delegates
T. T. McDougall
John Hollandsworth
Joe York
Wm. Nepier
John Defoe
John Malcolm
William Jones
Samelson Exhibition At Pedigo's Tailor Shop
Mr. Samelson of the Hunter Tailoring Company will show new woolens on the 16th and 17th at Pedigo's. He will take measurements for made to measure fall and winter suits. Samelson is a seasoned expert and a perfect fit is guaranteed by Pedigo. Reduced prices offered on those dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samelson
Hunter Tailoring Company
Physician Says Patients Rarely Follow Hygiene Advice
A noted physician claims patients rarely stick to prescribed hygiene or diet, leaving drug treatment as the only option. He recommends mild laxatives like Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for chronic constipation, noting they do not cause constipation and aid natural bowels. Sold by H. N. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
H. N. White
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Proved Best and Cheapest
Thirty years of marvelous cures for piles burns boils corns felons ulcers cuts scalds bruises and skin eruptions prove Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is the best and cheapest. 25c at all drug stores.
Wanted stenographer position by Dunsmore's graduate
Witty layperson advertises seeking stenographer work. Female graduate of Dunsmore's Business College Staunton Virginia offers services by addressing Box 585 Bluefield West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunsmore’s Business College
Staunton, Va
Bluefield
W. Va
Distant News Briefs Report Deaths and Disasters
Notices from London Dover Mohaima Oregon Washington and other locales report: Gwendolin Astor dies of consumption. English channel attempt fails. sultan’s mother dies. timber fires threaten Dover area. Moody cable. Panama revolution near rail line. dock strike grows in Trieste. Chicoye executed at Port au Prince. unidentified young woman found dead in New York. Port Columbia burning. Wilton College freshmen defeat sophomores in class fight.
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London
William Waldorf Astor
Gwendolin
Dover
Eng
Fez
Morocco
Trieste
Liloyd
Port Au Prince
Hayti
Chicoye
Jackmel
New York
Pier Thirty
East River
Astria
Wash
Port Columbia
Springfield
Wilton College
Board with nice front room for rent at 241 Princeton Avenue
A board with a nice front room is available at 241 Princeton Avenue. The listing notes a suitable living space and quick access, inviting interested renters to inquire for details and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Avenue
Ten Years in Bed Kidney Tale Ends in Relief
R A Gray of Oakville Ind describes ten years bedridden with kidney disease. He says he found no relief from top doctors until Foley's Kidney Care was recommended and credited as a Godsend. Sold by G H Wade druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foleys
G. H. Wade
Bids Sought for Graham Virginia Waterworks Project
Bids due September 17 1902 for construction of Graham Virginia waterworks system. Plans and specs available in Graham after August 25 1902 at the recorder O A Metcalfe's office. Right reserved to accept or reject any or all bids in whole or part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
O. A. Metcalfe
Three Ribbon Whiskey and Rye Ad with Rent Offer
An old classified ad promotes Tool Three Ribbon Whiskey as pure and advertises 728 office rooms for rent. It directs inquiries to M. Rosenberg at 237 Princeton Avenue and mentions Three Ribbon Rye as suitable for a tired soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Rosenberg
Princeton Avenue
Final notice on unsettled accounts and sales
All parties owing us must come for ward and settle same before the first day of October. Unsettled accounts after that date will be placed in the hands of F. J. Brown for collection. Very truly yours, THE W. P. HAWLEY MDSE, CO, 831 2w. No. 209 E. Bland Street. FOR SALE Fine saddle and driving horse and a saddle and driving pony. Apply to Nathan Sohn. Three Ribbon Rye is used for medical purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Brown
W. P. Hawley
MDSE
E. Bland Street
New Railroad for Raleigh County Seeks Bond Support
A new Piney branch extension of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad to Prosperity Raleigh county coal lands is planned. Construction will start soon with Jones brothers property core to the development. The line aims to reach Coal River and Cabin Creek area, passing Beckley, with a town vote next week on a fifteen year bond to fund right of way.
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Prosperity
Raleigh County
Jones Brothers
Coal River
Cabin Creek
Beckley
Two Hundred Working on Grade for Pike County Railroad
The Sandy Valley and Elkhorn Railroad Company has 200 men grading 40 miles of track from the mouth of Shelby Creek in Pike County through Shelby Gap to Elkhorn coal fields. The line intersects the C O extension but is built by an independent company. Northern Coal and Coke Company is interested. C O surveyed the route but will not contend as they have retired from that segment.
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Sandy Valley and Elkhorn Railroad Company
Shelby Creek
Pike County
Shelby Gap
Elkhorn
Northern Coal and Coke Company
Ra mon’s Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets Endorsement
A Good Family Medicine of Top of Alleghany West Virginia praises Ra mon's Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets as mild effective and pleasant to take after five years of family use. The writer urges households to keep a box to avoid large doctor bills and notes availability through H N White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lee Wilmoth
Alleghany
W. Va
Ramon
H N. White
Opium and whiskey habits book offer from B M Wooley
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 Wooley Atlanta Ca box 387 to receive the volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
B. M. Wooley
Atlanta
Wanted whiskey salesman to travel coal fields
A whiskey sales position seeks an agent with an established trade to travel the coal fields. Address P O Box 507 Richmond VA. Sir, Slater Myers and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Slater, Myers & CO
Advance in Coal Price Schedule Post September 10 1902
After September 10, 1902 coal delivered will be $4.00 per ton for 2.25 Caledonia Lamp. Half ton rates apply. previous extra 5c removed. Small reductions offered for 5 and 10 ton lots. Special attention to car loads of ran of mine lump or nut.
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Caledonia
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JOR Organization
Duases Ser
Elkins
Felling
Mebane & Bro
Bluefield, W.va
Geo. H. Hill
J. M
Texas
Standard
Knox County
Royal Baking Powder CO
Wayne County Republicans
Mohaima
Ore
Washington
Moody
Panama
Potter
Aves
Tool
Ciga
Nathan Sohn
Enterprise
Nat
Pocahontas Bone
Barney M. Cohen
Liquor Pealer
Paul Jones
J. Baker's Saloon
Gnefield Ave
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