Local Briefs From Bluefield and Area
W B Wiley came from Bramwell yesterday. Miss Madge Bishop left for Bluefield. Fresh cut flowers at Crockett's drug stores. Edward J Shawver bought the McCue property on Allen street. J S Turk of Keystone visiting his brother Samuel Turk. Dr McNeer and R G Bryant of Bramwell were in Bluefield yesterday. Bluefield Furniture ads worth a look. City hall steam heating works well. Calaboose remains unoccupied for several days. A B Terry and A A Ballard bought three Giles street lots for homes. T A Lynch of Tazewell named first assistant to the Virginia senate clerk. Janes A Strother and James French Strother of Welch attended federal court. Bluefield Bar Association to banquet Judge Keller at the Inc Friday. W J Updyke Jr left for Portsmouth for a fireman job. J Ratliff promoted to yard conductor at Kenova and leaves tonight. Woman's Missionary Society of First Baptist to meet at Mrs Walter Pearson's at 3. Rev Holden elected Calvary Mission pastor by First Baptist. Roanoke Daily News debuts with editor Louis E Pepper. wishes success. Weather foul. drinks and weather talk noted. Rumor of man hurt by ice near courthouse proved false. W J Jenkins of Catlett and Jenkins died at Keystone of typhoid. buried at Pocahontas. Court delegate drinks fancy water before departure. Chief Mine Inspector J W Paul of Charleston visiting to review district mine inspector candidates after Wim J Preece’s death.
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W. B. Wiley
Bramwell
Roanoke World
Madge Bishop
Bluefield
Crockett’s Drug Stores
Edward J. Shawver
McCue
Allen Street
J.S. Turk
Keystone
Samuel Turk
Yestersday
Bluefield Furniture Company
City Hall
A. B. Terry
A. A. Ballard
Giles Street
T. A. Lynch
Tazewell
Virginia Senate
Janes A
Strother
James French Strother
Welch
Bluefield Bar Association
Keller
Inc
W.J Updyke, Jr
Portsmouth
CG. P
W. J. Ratliff
Kenova
Woman’s Missionary Society of the
First Baptist Church
Walter Pearson
Holden
Pocahontas
Calvary Mission
Roanoke Daily News
Louis E. Pepper
Court
J. W. Paul
Charleston
Paul
Wim. J. Preece
Well Known Man Dead In Roanoke And Other Notices
O R Wooten a Roanoke citizen died Monday in Pittsburg and was buried in Roanoke. He served twenty years as U S deputy marshal in the Western district. He leaves a widow five children and a granddaughter of Patrick Henry. Also notice of real estate ads by D B Baldwin 108 Summers Street Bluefield W Va and a fatal accident in Pulaski where Hallie Stone seven died when a loaded rifle fell from wall and fired.
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O. R. Wooten
Roanoke
Pittssburg
South
West Virginia
Mr. Nooten
Catherine Fountain
Patrick Henry
Hallie
A. L. Stone
Pulaski
Opium and whiskey habits book offer and local notices
An offer to send a free book on opium and whiskey diseases by Bd. M Woolley of Atlanta and a cigar promotion for John Harper at White's drugstore are noted. A death report from Pocahontas, Va., mentions Mr. Catlett of Catlett & Jenkins and embalming plans for his remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Woolley
Atlanta
John Harper
White’s Drug Store
Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Claim
An old ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for colds, claiming it stops a cold when taken early. The copy credits Q. H. Wade as the source or endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Q. H. Wade
Tragic death in Smyth County and local light concerns
In Smyth County Virginia Pailander Griffith dies when a heavy timber collapses on him while unloading a wagon. The town also notes street lighting is poor due to an equipment upgrade and promises improved illumination soon. Local ads promote Blue Front wines and J M cigars with delivery and prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smyth County
Pailander Griffith
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The
Royals
E.S. Pedigo
Dr. McNeer
R.G. Bryant
Seal Sk
Harris Mosse Co
Bland Street
Postoffice
Samuel Brand
Bluefield, W. Va
Barboursville
Cumberland Vililey
Home Office
David E. Johnston
Dr. 8
Jones
E. T. Oliver
Sec
Treas
J. Frare
E Fox
FE. L. Brick
H. C. Jones
E. Bond
A. S. Meador
E. I. Oliver
Bluefeld, W.va
T. Oliver
Gale
D. BL. Baldwin
Pioneer Real Estate
Summers Street
W. Va
Lysie
Eee Station Art
Sra
White’s
J. M
J. Mo
W.s.crocket
Mr. Catlett
Catlett & Jenkins
Pocahontas, Va
Lilly
Huff, Andrews & Thomas
Fitz-You
Philinsburg
N.J
G. H. Wade
Fitz- You
District Court OF the United States
Db. O. Baldwin
D. O. Baldwin
Mercer County
Des Mber
A. D
Uefield
Ac Wotelock
G. J. Holbrook
Plae
Bluefield Mercantile Company
Schloss Bros
Melton Sulis
Shelton & Jordan
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