Postmistress Installed at Falls Mills Office
Mrs. J M Shephard, wife of Falls Mills physician, assumed duties as postmistress at Falls Mills succeeding the late A S Tabor. The civil service position, fourth class, followed a lengthy applicant review and praised for her census work. Edward Buckland vacated after two days. High School notes report Girls Literary Society programs with declamations and a debate on abolishing football. Negative side won. Boys attended for first time and praised the event. The girls plan an entertainment later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls
J. M. Shephard
Falls Mills
A. S. Tabor
Eveyance
Girls Literary Society
Edris Sloss
Cynthia Repass
Mamie Finney
Mamie Pinney
Zanie Nash
Marie Hall
Helen Coen
Local Notes and Missing Jewels Highlight Falls Mills Items
A jumbled local column records a Graham store robbery with jewelry missing and part found between Coaldale and Maybeury. It notes births reported to vital statistics, a wedding in October, a mayor's illness, a weekend bazaar, and various residents traveling or visiting relatives in New York Cincinnati and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Jewell
Falls Milla
Department of Vital Statistics
J. M. Shephard
Justice
Falls Mills
Annual Bazaar S upcoming Methodist Ladies event details
The Ladies Foreign Mission Society of the Methodist church held a meeting at the parsonage Thursday afternoon. They will hold their annual bazaar on Saturday the 14th with a regular dinner supper including coffee sandwiches salad and oysters. Rev W S Bullard will speak Sunday at eight about the Christian Women’s Board of Missions work at the Christian church and a state sessions offering will be collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Foreign Mission Society of the Methodist Church
Ladies of the Methodist Church
Methodist Church Services and Harman Lodge Meeting
A. J. Hunter, pastor, preaches at 11 a.m. on Home Missions with Epworth League at 6:45 p.m. and evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. Miss Mary Moore Morton teaches. Young people's choir to lead singing. Harman Lodge No. 222 will meet tonight in the Masonic building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
A. J. Hunter
Epworth League
Mary Moore Morton
Harman Lodge No. 222
A. B F
A. M
Masonic Building
Local Social Notes Mention Visits and Birth at Nemours
Personal items report Mrs. S N Worley of Bluefield visiting Mrs. R A Wells in Graham. Mrs M S Woolwine heads to Pearisburg then Memphis to winter with son L M Woolwine. R B Williamson resumes out after a month with indigestion. A son born to Superintendent C V Bromley and wife at Nemours where he heads Dupont Powder. Mrs Jasper Buckland ill near Falls Mills. Miss Susie Litz returns from Lynchburg after visiting aunt Mrs J L Baber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. N. Worley
Bluefield
R. A. Wells
Graham
M. S. Woolwine
R. L. Poindeter
Pearisburg
Memphis
Tenn
L. M. Woolwine
R. B. Williamson
C. V. Bromley
Nemours
Bromley
Dupont Powder Company
Jasper Buckland
Edward
Falls Mills
Susie Litz
Lynchburg
Murderer Held For Grand Jury In Welch
John Hicks was arraigned on a charge of killing Mrs Mollie Thompson at Gary two weeks ago. He was committed to jail without bond to await the next grand jury term. Witness John Fanary bound over on a $500 bond. Mrs Thompson ran a boarding house at Works No 2 Gary and Hicks boarded with her. Hicks fled after the shooting and was captured in Tazewell county to face trial. Woodmen of the World fair in Barley building benefits the local lodge with booths, a fortune teller and orchestra. Art calendar by Paulette Jennings distributed townwide titled A Dainty Pair. Welch teachers prepare for an institute at Kimball. Mr and Mrs C Louis Kyle move to Dante Virginia for their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Crawford
Litle
Jack
Jed
New York City
James Bradshaw
Tazewell
Mr. Bradshaw
Bradshaw Hom
Fred Stuart
Kimball
J. Walker Burns
George
Philadelphia
Mary James Strother
Baltimore
James A. Strother
J. J. Rhodes
Cincinnati
Justice of the Peace
Thinéday
John Hicks
Mollié Thompson
Gary
Hicks
John Fanary
Tazewell County
Woodmen of the
Murder at Larnett: Wife’s Illegitimate Son Kills Stepfather
In Rus sell county a gunman described as the illegitimate son of Phillip Cox shot his stepfather at Larnett on Thanksgiving morning. Cox died instantly. the youth ate breakfast after the murder. Eye witnesses include the wife and six children. The motive and full details remain disputed as grand jury inquiry is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Russell County
Larnett
Phillip Cox
Cox
Papa
Changes to Relieve Congestion at Passenger Station
Norfolk and Western railway officials plan changes at the passenger station to ease December crowds. The east end will become a large ladies waiting room while the west room, now unused by women, will serve men. A new ticket line and an added timetable in the west room are proposed to direct flows and reduce bottlenecks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western Railway
Beavers Beat Pocahontas Girls In Lopsided Contest
Beavers girls basketball defeated Pocahontas 19 to an unspecified score in a one sided game at the local high school last night before a large crowd. The Beaver team dominated on offense and defense throughout the match delivering a decisive win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Beaver
Pocahontas Edges Beavers In Fast Local Basketball Bout
A fast paced game saw Pocahontas defeat Beavers on their home court with strong team play. Miss Dishman led the visitors with the only points, while Miss Eldridge and Miss Claytor starred for Pocahontas along with solid defense from Barb and Wridge. Donations from local supporters accompanied the event, including a $25 check from Charles Stump and several other gifts to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Macum
Loeyhontas
Miss Claytor
Virsinks
Beavera
Mias Dishinag
Barb R
Wdridge
Miss Derver
Wocaahontas
Pocahontas Miss Eldridge
Miss Dennen
Litz Home Seeks Funds To Complete January Payment
James G. Litz of the Site Children’s Home says funds are being gathered to meet the last payment due January 1. He reports large and small donations arriving, with extensive letters sent across the United States yielding positive results. He hopes to avoid any trouble securing the required amount by year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stump
Pocahontas
J. L Hamill
Columbus
Ohio
C. 8. Lewis
Blackey
Jon. Spertel
Roanoke
Dr. P. A. Kelly
Vivian
W. J. Beary
Algoma
J. H. Parrott
American Coal Co
A. Z .Litz
Shamrock Coal Company
Logan
James G. Litz
Children’s Home
We Home
United States
Fire Alarm Signals Across 12 City Areas
The city fire alarm system reports signals at multiple streets and intersections including Hall Princeton Ave Russell St Bluefield Ave Sublette Barnes Redacted lines indicate alarm activity with responses from central station. Also note Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertisement appears with standard dealer sale info. Tu-Sat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Princeton Ave
Russell St
Hinefeld Ave
Mercer St
Bluefield Ave
Sublette & Barnes
Thluefield
Thomas &J
Chestnut St
Spruce St
Cherry St
VieRaleigh St
Wigeinbotham
Raleigh and
Stewart
Wyornlie
Monroe
Iilea Bi
Mrincelan Ave
Jeo and
Pranklin
Reese and
Marstall
Alion
Powell
Pulacki Pnd
Frederick Sts
Middle Adams St
Iloinoke and
Clark
Midwey
Coal Mining Institute Program Set for Parkersburg Meeting
The West Virginia Coal Mining Institute schedules events in Parkersburg on Tuesday and Wednesday December 10 and 11. The program includes officer elections, the president’s address on conservation and multiple talks by Consolidation Coal Co. engineers, plus moving pictures and a note on mine ventilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Coal Mining
Parkersburg
West Tueeday
Wednesdy
Frank 9. South
Parkersburs Board of Commerce
Black Diamond
Westinghouse
East
W. W. Stocnim
Bureau of Mines
Josiah Kealey
Consolidation Coal Co
Fairmont
W. Va
G. A. Burrell
Bureau O Mines
Pittsburg
Nation of Forestry
H. A. Williamson
Department of
West Virginia University
C. R. Jones
College of Engineering
Fty Sim Reynolds
W. J. Rainey
Mt. Braddock
Hired to Steal Coal Arrests Made in Norfolk District
Detectives Catloway and Clark arrested Charley Palwer Jes ui¢ Valley and Bob Altiger for coal theft from Norfolk and Western trains. Palmer and Dudley were with them. Altiger was captured later. All four appeared before Judge Akers and were fined five dollars each. Detectives say men hired the youths to steal coal for houses and plan further warrants. This marks a rare prosecution of such thefts as rail coal losses proceed to be checked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catloway and Clark
Charley Palwer
Jesui¢ Valley
Went
Norfolk and Western
Bob Altiger
Palmer
Dudley
Akers
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Graham Daily News
Mrs. Shephard
J. C. Nelson
Bank OF Graham
Graham, VA
Jola Smith
Smith
Coaldale
Mavbeury
Dell Arthur
New York State
Kyle
Culpepper
W. C. Verry
Payne Building
Hou Isekeeper
Samuel Turk
Thornton Building
City
BP. J. Ashworth
Jefferson Street
Isd
C. J. Adams
Borderland Coal Company
Borderland
Virginia
Virginia- Lee C Company
St. Charles
Stonsga Coke & Coal CO
Big Stone
Tazewell Street
Hale Addition
Hale Land Co
Kelly & Moyer
Zewell Street
Walnut Street
Barzain
Bath
H. A. Jelly
Bowling Alha
Bar
Keystone
W.iv A
Coat Company
Telegraph
Rogers _street
Welch News
Paulette & Jennings
Welch
Teachers’ Institute
Brown's Creek
Philip
Barnett
Beavers
Royal Baking Powder
Assoirery
Pune
Royal Grasie
Tartar
Mies Eldridge
Vata Wen EO Goodman
Mita Mai Mies Clator
Miss Croy
Museiewhite
Mies Dupuy
Miss, Belk
Dinwiddie
Misa Dishman
Migs Shaee Bir
Miss Eléridge
LITZ
Chamberlain
Preckins
Coal Mining Institute
Bank OF Bramwell
Bramwell
West Virginia
Hank
Wyailuiw Coe
Dante
Renee Cheeks
Reyerty
Bana
Y.y
Bhoeek
Te Coubhiona Cheeks
Wenden
State of
Mercer
Perry
J. B. Perry
W. A. Jameson
Isaac 'T’. Mann
Harry Bowen
Jenkin Jones
Speal Coal
Citizens Underwriters
Fiat Top National Bank
PHONE
John M. Wirgman
Easley & West Bluefield
J. L. Princeton Ave
Corvin
Jac
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