Mercer County, WV Railroad News Items

R. E. Light, N. & W. conductor, accompanied by his brother, returned from a trip to Christiansburg last night. [Bluefield, WV Newspaper, March 12, 1896 - submitted by Frances Cooley]

 Captain Joid G. Lilla, a passenger conductor, who has been sick, is much better and took out his regular run last night. [Bluefield, WV Newspaper, March 12, 1896 - submitted by Frances Cooley]

 Gen. W. J. Palmer, President of the Rio Grande B. W. Railway, and family laid over here last night.  His special car will go west this morning on the Clinch Valley. [Bluefield, WV Newspaper, March 12, 1896 - submitted by Frances Cooley]

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Another Man Hurt

William A. Palmer is another among the very large number of injured brakemen who are laid up for repairs.  His back was sprained while in the discharge of his duties.  The accident occurred near Panther, from which place he was to Bluefield for treatment. [Bluefield, WV Newspaper, March 12, 1896 - submitted by Frances Cooley] 

Brakeman Injured 

Robert E. L. Gile, a brakeman on the Pocahontas Division, has his right leg severely injured, at Inguey yesterday, he was brought to this city today to receive the proper medical attention.
[Bluefield, WV Newspaper, March 12, 1896 - submitted by Frances Cooley]

Car Cleaner Falls

Henry Moel, car cleaner, while filling the drinking water tanks from the top of one of the car on No. 3 last night.  Lost his footing, falling upon the stone platform, sustaining quite painful injuries to his arms and back.  [Bluefield, WV Newspaper, March 12, 1896 - submitted by Frances Cooley]