N&W and Virginian in 1911--Three more items

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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
July 6, 1911

IN CITY AND COALFIELD
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Engineer William Lee Dead
    William Lee, an engineer on the Norfolk division and a member of Division 456, B. of L. E. died Tuesday night at Iron Lithia Springs of Brights disease*.  Mr. Lee, accompanied by his wife, had gone to the springs for his health.  He had been in poor physical condition for a year and was doing nicely at the springs when a sudden relapse seized him and he was asked to take his last engine to the eternal roundhouse.  His remains were taken through this city yesterday afternoon on train No. 2 and were met here by a committee from the local division of the B. of L. E. and members of the C. I. C., the ladies auxiliary organization of the order.
*Kidney disease, or specifically nephritis according to Wikipedia.
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Both Legs Cut Off
    Passengers reaching Bluefield on train No. 3 last night bring the news of an accident that will result in the death of a Norfolk and Western fireman, whose name was either Hines or Lyons.  Just before No. 3 left Ellison [sic, Elliston?] the unfortunate man attempted to board a moving freight train and fell under the wheels.  Both legs and one arm were cut off.  The man was still alive when No. 3 left, and his immediate death was not expected, though no hope was held out for his recovery.
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Gets Virginian Car
    C. O'Leary has purchased a handsome Virginian car which was unloaded yesterday.  The car has 40-inch* wheels and in size is the largest car in the city.  It is manufactured in Richmond, Va.
*Numerals were indistinct on the microfilm.  The best interpretation is shown.
[I'll bet you initially thought someone had bought a Virginian Railway car.  Virginian automobiles were manufactured by the Richmond Iron Works in 1911 and 1912 according to Wikipedia and other websites.]

Gordon Hamilton
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