Notable Local Visitors and Small News Notes
E H Bobbet of Tazewell and Prof George M Fo d of Athens are in the city. J D Honaker Jr of Rocky Gap and J P and George Y Patton of Tazewell are visiting. Mayor A J Godfrey from Bramwell and W T Bowen formerly of Bluefield were seen in town. ZW Crockett visits Graham. Mrs Ida Terry of Bluefield stops in. Willie Baldwin came from Roanoke to see family. Mrs George B Kitts returns from Princeton. Rev KE Shugart will speak at the Y M C A hall at 4 PM. all welcome. A lost pocketbook can be claimed at Luis office. Guests at the Patton house include J W Raver of Elkton with D M and A B Wedder of Pulaski. Miss Matilda Geilnger returns from Roanoke with her sister Mrs F L Rodman. A W Mays resigns as train dispatcher and moves to Winslow, Ariz. Death noted of Mrs Cummings, 85, mother of F P Cummings. Dr J Francke Fox and Dr W He St Claiy form a medical partnership in Bluefield serving Bluefield area and along the N and W Railway. Bazaar by Ladies Aid and Young People’s Society a success. thanks to supporters and press. A new Norfolk and Western schedule expected soon. changes anticipated next Sunday affecting divisions centered in Bluefield are not confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Honaker, Jr
Rocky Gap
J.P
George Y. Patton
Tazewell
A. J. Godfrey
Bramwell
W. T Bowen
Bristol News
Willie D. Baldwin
Roanoke
Matilda Geilnger
F. L. Rodman
A. W. Mays
Wins Jue
Ariz
Santa Fe
Cummings
Bristol
J. Francke Fox
W. He St Claiy
Rail rate fights and waste cuts eyed in western states
Notes describe plans to push two cent a mile passenger rates in western legislatures while eastern states already limit fares. A New York inquiry found misdescriptions in shipments and hints of pooling, with possible prosecutions after the Inter State Commerce law. Chicago railway purchases agent Hayward launches a salvage scheme to haul away old stationery and cash in on recycled materials in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesern
East
Committee
The
Later States Commerce Commission
New York
C. H. Hayward
Chicago & Northwesern Road
Chicago
Letters That Linger At Bluefield Post Office
Week ending list of uncalled letters includes S J Biips J C Cooper FE Lloyd Diven Harris Chas H Hill Willie Lash Richard Mulins Henry eis Mikeal F B Robinson and R J Taylor Also names Miss Nannie Croft Miss Mammie Daniel Miss Jennie Harris Mrs Kate Macowalt Miss Susie Attlitt Miss Laura Taylor Mrs Hattie Miss Loney Shephard Mrs Young Tilson Lucy Persons urged to claim letters or they will be sent to the dead letter office in Washington within ten weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
J Biips
J C Cooper
Bmn&wrr
FE ‘Loyd Diven Harris
Chas H Hill
Willie Lash
Lenen Meaks
Richard Mulins
Henry Eis HS Mikeal
F B Robinson
R J Taylor
John
Nannie Croft
Mammie Daniel
Jennie Harris
Kate Macowalt
Susie Attlitt
Washington
Memorial Services by Bluefield Elks in December
The Bluefield Elks hold annual memorial services this Sunday at the opera house at 2 PM. The event honors W. F. Stocker and others with vocal and instrumental music, addresses by Wm. P. Box and J. C. Herdon, and a memorial sermon by Rev. A. Shugart. Old Dominion Quartette assists the musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Elks
Opera House
W. FB. Stocker
Paul Q. Flesher
H. L. Cowan
Joby S. Young
C. B Hutson
C.J. Updike
W. R. Noble
Leslie Day
Wim. I’. Box
Cincinnati
J. C. Herndon
Welch
Ka. Shugart
Old Dominon Quartette
Roanoke
Failed to Make a Case in Liquor Trial
George Stinson, a boy employed by Samuel Turk, was tried before Commissioner Burton for retailing liquor without a license. Witnesses Peter Miller colored and Champ testified they bought liquor from the boy, but the evidence was conflicting and the boy was discharged. Obscure political note mentions funds for campaigns. An advertisement for a dyspepsia cure appears in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stinson
Samuel Turk
Burton
Peter Miller
Champ
Gorge White
Ramon's Pills Praised by Bendoux Resident
G W Barnet of Bendoux Virginia says Ramon's pills are the best and cheapest pain reliever he has used. He keeps them on hand for his family and recently tried two, noting they made him feel well again. He reports universal praise from others who have used the pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Barnet
Bendoux
Ramon
Wman
Reif
Arnica Salve Promises Pain Relief After Burns
An advertisement touts Arnica salve as a universal cure for skin eruptions, boils, ulcers, wounds and pain from burns. It claims fast relief and a money back guarantee, offered by a local druggist.
Also Mentioned on This Page
A.S. Meador &Co
Cuaii
Meador & Go
Pric
Bland Stree Ey
Clukfield
W. VA
Purchard
America
Florsheim
Menson
Princeton Ave
Yours Truly
S, Aaron
W. Vo
Noray
Doi Ap
Thornton Clothing Co
Princeton Avenue
Bluefica
West Va
E. H. Bobbet
City
Prof
George M. Fo d
Athens
Elks
Hood
Wolf
de Witt
Hezel
DeWitt's
DeWitt
Ad. N. White
Politioar
Arnica Saly
Wil Draggisis
Afyz
Artorery Pons
Peru
York
Special Services
Grace Church
Arthur Thorn
Collecting Agency
Mb&b. Postlethwaite
Uncle Sam
Turkey
Summit City Fuel and Supply Company
W. H. Campbell & CO
Ealers In
West End
Stetson
Necs
Meyer
Moncks
Dressel
Keystone Union
Oman
J. S. Pedigo
Pocahontas
Olvefield
People’s Store Company
Atkinson Building
Jennie Sullivan
Bluefield Normal and Business Institute
Nien Sean Foor
Rover
W. Fi Clinninghali
B. S
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