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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-04
FRI
HUNDREDS OF SOUVENIRS WILL
BE DISTRIBUTED TO THOSE
ATTENDING THE GREAT
AUCTION SALE AT
FAIRVIEW.
1T IL ONE THING TO SEE AN
OPPORTUNITY AND ANOTH-
ER THING TO TAKE AID
VANTAGE OF 1T.

If the thousands Of laborers.
merchants. and business men, who
are today throwing their money
away in nOnsensical aIIurements.
would invest the same amount I'm
well located real estate. they would
reap benefits an hundred times as
great as the cost. II would put the
business OF this city a decade ahead
and at the same time enrich the
purchaser more quickly than any
other mode OF Investment. Upon
the price OF real estate in your
home city depends the degree Of
prosperity that will be meted out TO
you in all other branches Of bust
ness. If land values are low, or tho
market IL stasnant. you need look
for no commercial briskness, nor
any doubling OF that part OF your in
come which n dependent upon 10
cal conditions BY placing Fair
view" addition upon the market
for sale at auction" we are giving
to every wide-awake man the oppor-
tunity to take advantage Of a bust
ness proposition and forge ahead OF
his slower brothers who have not
the courage OF their convictions. II
is an indisputable fact that the
South West part or Blueheld IA
growing more rapidly than any 9th
or section, because II is the only
part Of the city available for q high
class residence Location with the
next wave OF Increased population
"Fairview" will covered with
homes and f. is safe prediction that
lots Will be selling for double the
present price within a year The
auction sale OF 'Fairvlew" will give
the people OF Bluefeld a form OF in
vestment that Is absolutely safe and
profitable. The skeptic and doubter
are always ready 20 tear down or
ridlcule that which they cannot IN
derstand or appreciate, but the
broad minded. thinking man OF In
telligence, will listen and reason
study and investigate and when
finished with his subject he is I'm
possession Of the facts which should
OF oil times be his guide In looking
for a new home site. De 60 temporary
or permanent, your FIRST thought is.
What are the health conditioner"
BIueheld is one Of the healthiest
cities in the country. and there is no
place the wide world over that 80
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-04
STEAMBOAT CAPTAIN STAYS PROMINENT PHYSICIAN
TtiE ALLEGED DESPOMFR OF HIS HOMF

nothing unusual until her husband
burst through the kitchen door. and
nounced upon the doctor. She says
the doctor at one time had Davis
down but he succeeded in getting
on top and pulled his gun and when
both men had regained their feet
he began shooting and the doctor
ran. He went only few feet. how
ever, until he fell and died Instant
ly.
Davis then went up stairs, awak-
ened the eldest daughter and sent
er to tell Uncle" Jack wroten that
ne had killed DR.. Mccoy Davis had
'-t the house before the arrival of
VI. Wroten and others who had
'een attracted by the shots.
Coroner Ramey was summoned
rd the body removed. The inquest
Tas held this afternoon. The Davis
ONE was closed yesterday, and the
amily were at North Kenova. until
summoned to attend the inquest.
Mrs. Mccoy is Frustrated with
Hrier over the terrible AFFAIR.
ma at ten o'clock this morning no
isitors were allowed to see her.
The people of South Point have
ED both fanatics in the highest
esteem and this awful occurrence
he's cast a pail of gloom over the
ntire community.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-04
A CARD

TO whom IL may concern:
IL Is no doubt deeply regretted NV
all good citizens OF our splendid
thriving little city that It's political
atmosphere is charged and sur charg-
ed with 30 many wilful and posi-
ply malicious allegations apparently
endenvoriDg to throw nebulous
cloud and suspicion over the exig-
tence OF some or her very best citI-
zens.
In the catalogue OF circulated ru-
mors, / am informed that Il is said
by some that / am easily bought NV
political vendors on the eyes of cleo
tons. This assertion Is not true.
Six years have been Identified with
and resided here as citizen and n
practicing attorney during which
time / have not been for sale. d.
rectly or indirectly, TO any party. its
bosses or agents. If any wild ma
licious dreamer has had such de
lusions and thinks 90 himself that
ne has done so he is sadly mitaken
and II he has so asserted then he
has lied. Let him come forth now
and take his part or forever pIease
be silent?
Blueheld, Ike other places. has
her bold and fearless characters up
on the political arena, but none of
them have commanded and arrayed
themselves with sufficient courage TO
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-04

venture to offer 10 buy me from tho
course l. by my own choice had so
ieeted' In political matters. especial.
~ local AFFAIRS, do my own thinking
and choosing, not from heresay and
recommendations. but from personal
observations, conduct. contact and
record These are my unerring
guides Others are OF no avail with
me.
That / have received comnenso-
tion FOR legitimate work and services
rendered during campaigns here
DO not deny, and in the future 7 viii
render further and other Legitimate
services OF like character. II called
upon to do SO. when have tho
time provided receive tho nav for
1t In advance.
Respectfully,
w. II. RANDOLPH.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-04
DIRT CART FOR
The GOVERNOR
NiRGINIA'S EXECUTIVE COULu
NOT GET CARRIAGE Ar
EXPOSITION.

Gov. Claude a. Swanson and his
Vie underwent the humiliation yes
erday OF having to tide in dirt
cart from the jamestown Exposition
grounds to the boat in order to re-
turn to Richmond. When the Gov
ernor and Mrs. Swanson were read
or Their journey not carriage was
to be had
The Governor, who had pressing
engagements elsewhere, could nor ar
ford to miss his train. Hail.ng a
passing dirt cart, the Governor had
his baggage put In IT, while he and
Mrs. Swanson climbed into the sea
with the driver Their exit from the
Exposition grounds in this undignl-
led manner caused considerable
n-sement among those who wit
20 ed their departure. An Official
~ he Exposition company. who
Harl ened to see the made-to orde
conveyance which the Governor had
adopted for his immediate use. ex-
"la'med in horror:
What. The Governor of virgin
p and Mrs. swanson IN wagon
"Oh. that's nothing" replied tho
Governor "If l were an officer o.
ne Exposition I would be riding
3D. q carriage. as all of You do, but
.rirs only the Governor Of Virginia.
md not an influential omcial.
muet accept with thanks even tho
'irt wagon which YOU are kinl
enough to furnish me. am thank
'ul YOU do not require Mrs. Swan
son and myself to walk and carr
our trunks"
The trip was made without furth-
or incident New York Times.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-04
SAYS WIFE WAS
ENSTRANGED
WEST NIRGINIAN ASKS S25. 600
DAMAGES AND A d.
NORCE.

Grafton w. Va, May Nv. II.
Woodley, of Lantz, Randolph county
has fled a suit for $3.50 damages
against Howard J. Somerville, a trav
cling salesman of Cumberland, Md,
alleging the alienation of his wife'q
directions. He has also instituted
suit Tor divorce against his wife.
Martha Woodley.
When Woodley first alleged init
macy between Somerville and his
wife, rs months ago he forced bis
way into somerville's room. at the
Hotel Berlin, EIlins. and shot him.
Someryille recovered from the
wound. Woodley was indicted. but
was never tried
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-04
AIR OF TRAGEDY
ENVELOPS CITY

( It would seem that a majority OF
th community had assumed a Judi
cial attitude toward the case and
had disciplined itsolf The occasion
al man, free from alignment or
partisanship. who will discuss the
case openly generally tells you that
Boise knows mother labor unionist
nor mino owner knows only that a
cruel murder, ono ~ long series Of
shocking crimes has been done.
that its business ia calmly and fairly
70 try the mon who are accused TO
free them n they are innocent. 10
hang them II they are guilty. and
TO do this feorlossly
Council for prosecution and de-
Tense have settled down 10 their A.
nal preparation work, and there js
evoIy reason for believing that the
tiaI n william Haywood will be
commenced
various reports as TO moves tend
INK ~ further delay tho trial are
In circulation. but The attitude OF
both sides indicates that they are
ready 10 go TO The bar The only
preliminary proceeding pending IS a
motion DIV Tho defense for a Bill ~
particulars ~ tho evidence by which
The state hopes 20 show tina, uov-
wood roncrfrrH fr tbo
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-04
CELEBRATED
DEWEY DAY"
ANNUAL REUNION AND RAN.
QUIET or THE MANILA
BAY HEROES.

washington, May 1.-The ninth
anniversary OF Admiral Dewev,s Vic
tory at Manila bay was celebrated
'"St night at an informal dinner and
'hhual reunion of the 'ManilaBavs f"
ADMIRAL Dewey and number of
those who fought with him, togeth-
OF with other naval officers. voter
ans OF the Spanish-American War
gathered around the banouet hoard
ABOUT 80 covers We're spread. Rear
Admirai Lamberton acted as toost
master, while Admiral Dewey nresi-
ued over the reunion, which followed
the dinner.
You may fire when you aro reodv
dridley." Admiral Lamberton.s go
ference to this famous order credit
Cd to Admiral Dewey oa his ooe,
steamed into the zone OF shot and
smell from Spanish ships and forts
IN the bay OF Manila on Nav I
500 was the signal for prolonged
cheers.
Among those present nj tho bo,-
quet We're Rear-Admirals Lambor-
ton' Dyer, Walker, Ford and Inch
Medical Directors Price and Wlse
captains Colvocarrosses and Howard
commanders Briggs. Flske. Ransom
ana Bailey Lieutenant Commando
Nacmmerling, Beach, Caldwell ond
irwin Lieutenants Scott. Jomos
haVanaugh and Wood and Colonial
bergman. United States Marine
corps all OF whom were with Al
mlral Dewey at Manila
Admiral Dewey was busy all VOC
erday receiving the CONGRATULATIONS
OF officers who fought under him.
lie received scores OF letters and
kilograms Of congratulations. and
several Of the foreign naval officers
called to extend their best wisbos
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-04
TYPOGRAPHICAL
ERROR

We have it $4,000 in hand
some souvenirs given away
Free at TIC Great Auction
sale Of lots May Is at Fair
Wow It is our mistake and
should be 5000. Read the
Big Ad. It Will interest you.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-04

Away with political ward heelers
and erafters in our municipal affairs.
DO your duty to your city and hurl
from power your proclaimed pollt-
ical masters.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-04

1t Is the people of Bluefeld against
gang OF political manipuIators
who hope to remain in Office by de-
grading the most sacred gift TO the
American people the ballot box.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-04

koy D. II Moss, the newly cleo
Ted pastor Of the Christian church.
will hold his first service tomorrow.
at : m. Mr. Moss is held in high
esteem by his congregation, and no
doubt his pastoral labors will re-
suit {" great good to those who wait
upon his minigfry
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-04
Dear Mr.. G stomer

When you go into the market 10 Inv o to,.o ~. ,
you ooF 10 you send for re agent and say Won
want house costing so much buy I'm FIVE minutes
without investigating? minutes
You certainly DO
you want to know all about the house who built f.
S' OF material was used the style house It is who
Inen you see the house-you It Thoroughly
you peer into the corners the walls examine enc
plumbing ''''"0 INC
You inspect it carefully inside and outside
IT, Wv why not be HALE as careful when you buy cloth
@ " tue foundation of your house rest on the cloth
ing you buy? If you would give to the bpving - ,.,
~ OF me care you would give the buying Of t,nee
mere "ouo be an end to the holterskelor buzz saw INF
days ''o' 'o"a
ING. ~ "'''N 'IoIH-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-04
JOHN DAVIS RETURNS HOME
AND TAKES LIFE OF DIR.
MCCOY, HIS WIFE'S PAR
AMOUR, WHOM HE
FINDS WITH HER.

Catlettsburg, April Never in
The long history OF the little town
has South Point. Ohio. just opposite
this city. experienced sensation
Fanyth!ng near equaling that caused
by the killing OF Dr. c. w. Mccoy
by capt John Davis. last night about
eleven o'clock The prominence of
all parties connected with the ter
Iible tragedy makes the AFFAIR all the
moro sensational
Capt. Davis. who runs the ferry
boat at Portsmouth. coming home
Unexpectedly, last night shot and in
stantly killed Or. Mccoy. whom he
found I'm company with Mrs. Davis
In the kitchen. Davis fired three
shots at the doctor, two of which
took effect. One bullet struck a
glancing course on the side OF the
head causing a scalp wound Thu
other entered the head behind and
just at the base of the brain
Davis. after the shooting hurriedIy
left Aomo and is still at large. but
Il is thought by many who know
him that he will return and surren-
der to the authorities.
The body OF the dead man wac
fornd just oT the edge Of the porch
across which tran of blood was
plainly visible.
After Core er Ramey. OF Hanging
Rock arrived the body was removed
to the Mccoy home about half mile
down the pike toward Ironton
The fact that DR.. Mccoy and Mrs
Davis had been in TIE least intimate
was surpri-o to everyone, yet e.
seems that there was someone i'm The
ne ghborhood who had suspected
that all was not just as It should
be, from the contents Of letter
which had been written to Capt
Davis on the 29th of April, telling
him to pay more attention to his
home affairs. and mentioning the
Doctors name.
This letter was found inside a
pocketbook that wa picked up by
Town Marshall Mckee near the riv-
had been moored last night. giving
clue to the direction taken by
DAYS when he left the scene. The
letter which accounts for Davis un-
ex ectcd return hons is as follows:
South Point, April %. Friend
JOIN: Your family physician went
to your home Thursday night He
went in the house, turned the lights
down and stayed considerable
while. Could tell YOU lot more, bur
you'd better come home and see
70. yourself. A Friend"
Or. Mccoy was a prominent Ma
son. and belonged TO other orders.
Last night he attended a meeting Of
the Mutual Protective Association
ard about ten o'clock asked the pre-
sid ng officer to excuse him and left
the hall. It is presumed he went
direct to the Davis home whore he
WIS killed an hour later. lie was
vice president Of the Tri state Med
'col Society and ranked high among
the members of his profession. Hc
had very extensive practice. Was p
m'rried man but had no children
Capt. Davis was a member OF an
old and highly respected family. and
his wife has always borne good
reputation. Her confession this
morning Of her intimate relations
with DIR. Mccoy was a revelation TO
tho community.
Her story Of the tragedy is I'm
effect about as follows:
She and DR.. Mccoy were I'm the
kitchen, owing to the fact that ho-
hve children were sleeping I'm other
portions Of the house. She heard
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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-04

The spell Of the gang is broken.
Ring rule I'm Charleston and Hunt
'neton have been dethroned and the
people rule there. Let the people go
into this political fight on next
Tuesday remembering that the vo
tors Of those cities have only done
what BIuenold viii do ON That dnr
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-04

When the gang tells you that they
mean straight forward dealing, don't
believe them. Their record will not
bear them out in such statement.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-04

Every good citizen OF Bluefeld is
appealed TO do his duty on Tuesday
Come TO the front and show your
manhood by voting and working for
the good governmenf ncket.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-05-04

ny. W. A. Evans, Of Emler. w.
va, was here yesterday as a bust
ness visitor.
Gunnison news-champion., 1907-01-11

z Adams A Hartman. c. l.. >ssus.
and Tad Van Tgyle. I.ieutenassl.
val gather al estrsvs in stabbs
Dgich. Gold BasiH and Irss
DE-TEIfT NJ. ~
ThIs embraces the South Beaver
Greek C9gHtry
G " Mergsliaan. Captain. Geo.
Andrews. A u Saars and W "
Moore. l4ielitenauis. will gather all
cattle a. tar AZ creek a. captain may
decide
DlsTEiCr Ne. II
Embraces the Cebolia and 10.
Tributaries.
! " ABdrews, Captain. Esgene
McOregor. Wm Howard. Ernes,
Foster and W = Summons. Lieut =
enants viii gather all estravs in the
southwest portion II the eoauts and
drive b lola aud turn over 10 Il p.
Mergelmsn OF drive to Gunn,spn as
Captain may decide.
Note. All unclaimed esirays will
be turned over % W T. Hartman.
State Inspector and will be adver-
fused by him according 10 law
All members Of the Association
and all others Interested are request
ed b assist the riders IN the way oi
mounting and riding their respec-
tive ranches Also 10 provide plen-
tifullv for their comforts.
No Captain will pass a ranch with
out looking u over himself or bv
one Of his lieutenants. This was
not done ia some respects last wear
and has caused considerable annoy p
ance and trouble 90 the officers Of
tins Association.
This program has been Outlined
by your president by the request oi
a number Of the members Of our As
sociation as it would have been too
late 10 wait until the meeting called
for January -, 1907.
Dinner will le served at the La
Neta Hotel on January Is, Estray
Day, a la Rancho at - cents per
plate
All Captains and Lieutenan' :
vii be furnished free dinner.
W. A. GUIk~PEN.
President GunnisDn County Cat
tie Growers Association.
Gunnison news-champion., 1907-01-11

-iraiu e seed The thiri wear
gram sSs, rsis.ke prizes aggrssai-
lRe large Sums viii he distributed
Miss ilavnsker has captured too
Grs,s aud vii csitiestly stan 4 Az ex-
ers!eni chance Il winning the three
wears c,Hste-j
OF cYurse tii. dis-rcm acres an
t.ti. viii he planted with picked
sDr,ie from the fields 81 1916. thus
psrI@t tsatino the best and siron gest
Grain Three wears time ougbi 30
drvelop a fine STRAIN Of oats aud bar
Wy especially adapted 10 our climate
The-e Wisconsin No. 4 oats we're the
oee- that went lil bushels t. the
acre
Good for Miss Haymaker Who
ssvs We cant raise grain successful
" ~ Gunnl-oL county In competi
t'ou with practically every county in
Colorado we win two hrst prizes
Gunnison news-champion., 1907-01-11
FOR PURE CRUD~
New Food Law IN Effect. Cunni
son Merchants Labelins Their
Goods TO Meet Demands.
feAerAl Inspectors to
Enforce Il

The pure food law which provides
that all adulterated foods, drugs.
confectionery and liquors be proper
ly labeled took effect the first of Jan
uary Failure TO do so NAV mean
fine II not more than $500 or for
subsequent convictions a fine Of
$1,000 ~ wears Imprisonment or
both. Gunnlson druggists are gen
orally labelling bottles to distinguish
those on hand iofore January first
Those purchased later will be given
an exact date II is probable that
grocery stores viii adopt this same
method, the new canned goods be-
ing stamped as received. Purveyors
Of wet goods are also required to
Distinguish the pure whiskey from
the blended
II thi. law is fully carried into
effect, it will undoubtedly result in
in driving from the market. certain
cheap and adulterated brands of
food, which viii certainly be bless
ing to the health OF the nation.
Gunnison news-champion., 1907-01-11
FIRST IN WEST ON
OATS AND BARLEY
C.nnisoa County Wins FuA Place on Both Ce.eAk n
Comf<tl,oa wth State

Miss Clara llaymaker rcccsV.-d
Sunday . check isr >4n from th.
Agricultural culirge and the an
noancemeni thai sae bad VIVA hr-i
place an the STATE c,ntss; l1r "ass
and barley
THIS - the P.ltter. Seed >slec-
t,nn Contest. priz.s aggr.gatisg
<2,pt being oiisr-d bv Senator Pal
ter-on. To- be distributed throact tbs
Fort Collins experiment station As
follows: Only ths~e bo,. and o,rIs
snder eighteen can contest They
must each plan, an acre 81 s-ound
tend II carefully and in the harvest
send 100 selected heads 10 the col
leg. together with a pound of the
tbreshed gram These are Judged
by experts aud preliminary prizes
awarded Next year another set of
prizes will he gwen. the diiferen,
acres 10 be planted from the same
Gunnison news-champion., 1907-01-11
Gunnison. Colo. Jan. 1, %.
NJ. ID,
f,l.

Dear Sir
Yours of third thrown in my box
There are now three physicians in
Gunniscn for such practice as there
is. \ surrounding population Of
some thing over 1000 tributary 10
our cemetery only furnished two
deaths in the five months ending
April LIST of fast year. As both
these were persons over - wears
they presumably died Of old age ]
think in the last four months there
have been but two burials from this
territory. My business as a life. e.insur-
ance agent has brought the ques-
tion of death rate particularly To
mind and as a real estate agent !
have made 1t a point to show people
that as a residence town Gunnison
beats the earth in one respect. viz,
that. knowing 1t since 1879 | can
say without fear OF successful con-
tradictiun that the death rate through
all these wears has not averaged
four TO the thousand. During this
time the death rate of the United
States has run about IL TO the 1000
and OF cities y to - to the 1000.
lou as a professional man MIGHT
say tins would be attributed to our
excellent physicians. two of whom
have been residents here for - wears
and more, but | as a real estate agent
Law it all to our unrivalled climate
and surroundings If you should
decide to come 10 Gunnison and
take chances, ] can sell or rent to
you dwelling, office or both com
bined on reasonable terms.
Very truly
Henry +. LANE
Gunnison news-champion., 1907-01-11
At the Council Meeting

Besides allowing regular bills Of
clerk, treasurer, marshal. etc, the
Western Electric Go. was allowed
bill for S93l2. Miss Maud BRAY 81
Gunnison Hardware Co, - cents,
c. q :. railroad. $50 j.. Chas New
er. SllO. I. b Eells. $50. Frank
Keenan,. $50 Bills Of C. Jacklin
for S3l55 was referred TO finance
committee.
1t WAS resolved tina. W. 4. Clark
be and hereby Is allowed the sum
Of $40 per month from January lst.
above his regular salary Of $40 for
service in collecting light and water
bills
Gunnison news-champion., 1907-01-11

Miss Emma MoIler was married
TO Gus Lang on January 6, 1887.
In Denver Miss Annie Nordstrom
and James Keenan, were married.
Clifford c. Parks secured the
plum of assistant secretary Of the
state senate.
The wedding Of Miss Lou Hsigler
aud Mr. Geo. J. d. Williams took
place at the residence Of Alonzo
Hartman.
Fifty couples attended the New
Years dance at Doyleville and trip
ped the light fantastic until the
east bound passenger train came
along at eight O'Clock next morning
Charley Bieble announced that he
was tired Of playing the awful ex-
ample for the temperance cause and
had Joined the Good Templars and
taken the pledge Of total abstinence.
At Pitkin lodge No. 40, A. F. q
A. NJ the following were installed as
officers: August +. Sommer, W. NJ;
!. +. brothers, :. W; j. c. Nislev,
J. W; Henry Williams, treasurer;
r. A. Skues, secretary; John F.
Chrystal, 5 ID Aaron H. Conrov,
J. D.; George W. Eastman, s. S; f.
r. Tyler, j. ).
Gunnison news-champion., 1907-01-11
Thnas AAk Ma Psss

With the coming oi the New Year
rallrosd passes are things of the
past Many Thousand years ago the
scriptures iore,oli this situation
Witness
Numbers. ny. ls-Thoa shalt not
pass.
Judges. im. 3s Suffer not man
tO pass
Nahum. i. - The wicked shall
no more pass.
Isaiah, xxviH, 10 None shall
pass
Marx. ri. ~ This generation
shall not pass
jeremiah. v. - Though they
war, Vet they canned pass
Jonah, i 3 80 b. paid the fare
thereof and went.