Elaborate Scenery and Bewildering Costumes at Elks Opera House
The Bleeping Beauty and the Beast, touted as the biggest spectacle yet, plays at the Elks Opera House tonight after triumphs at Drury Lane London and Broadway New York. Critics praise its scenery costuming ballets tableaux and entertaining book as it seeks renewed prosperity and audience enthusiasm.
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Elks Opera House
Drury Lane Theatre
London
Broadway Theatre
New York City
Kingsport Lumber Mill in Caretta Posts Strong Output
The Kingsport Lumber Company reports its Caretta mill in McDowell County turning out about 1.5 million feet monthly, 18 million yearly, a regional record. Demand for all lumber types remains brisk led by oak and poplar, with values firm and much product shipped to the eastern domestic market.
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Kingsport Lumber Company
Bristol
Caretta
McDowell County
Coal Company Rises Concrete Power House at McDowell Mines
The Dixon Pocahontas Coal Co nears completion of a concrete and galvanized iron power house at its McDowell county mines. The facility, with machinery, represents a $20000 investment. The firm operates 2600 acres with daily capacity 1500 tons and has built 150 coke ovens under J P Davis as superintendent and constructing engineer.
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Dixon-Pocahontas Coal Co
McDowell County
J. P. Davis
Whole Consignment of Fun in Every Act at Elks Opera House
Hurtig and Seaman present the musical comedy Me, Him and I in three acts at the Elks Opera House Tuesday night. The action moves from Seattle to a steamer yacht and finally to Dawson City in the Klondike with stage effects including a mountain scene and a lively cast delivering humor.
Me Him and I Play Delights Audiences With Bright Finale
In the last act A Kahn is played by Billy W Watson Con Conn by Mike Kelly and Dusty Dawson by Billy Arlington. The production is lively with catchy songs strong choruses and pretty girls. Theatre-goers should not miss this clever entertaining show.
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A. Kahn
Billy W. Watson
Con Conn
Mike Kelly
Dusty Dawson
Billy Arlington
Him
Bluefielder Bride in London Kentucky Wedding
The Mountain Echo reports the marriage of Jennie Scott to B H Crizer of Bluefield West Virginia. Rev R L Ewell officiated, with a small ceremony at London Kentucky. The couple will reside in Bluefield after a short honeymoon in Clifton Forge Virginia.
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Mountain Echo
London
Standard Oil Company
Holly
Clifton Forge
Bluefield
Black Mountain Collieries aims for Pennington Gap output
The Black Mountain Collieries Company develops about 2000 acres of coal land on Black Mountain ten miles from Pennington Gap Virginia. Equipment for the mining plant has been purchased and delivery is underway. An opening is planned to produce 1000 tons of coal daily by February 1 1907. Engineer and manager William Ramsay heads operations. The main office is in Norfolk with officers J M Barr president William Ramsay manager and A W Wagner secretary and treasurer.
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Black Mountain Collieries Company
Black Mountain
Pennington Gap
William Ramsay
Norfolk, Va
Messrs
J. M. Barr
A. W. Wagner
Blaze at Elks Opera House caused by gnawed matches
Fire alarms reported at 1 20 yesterday afternoon for a small blaze in the Elks Opera House under Row K of the first balcony. Furniture stored there sustained little damage as mice gnawed matches in drawers. extinguished quickly with building fire extinguishers.
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Elks’ Opera
Water Works Franchise Sought by Bluefield Officials
The common council of Bluefield West Virginia will consider a ordinance granting W D Roberts and C T Martin a fifty year franchise for constructing and operating a water works within a specified boundary. The franchise covers stand pipes heating stations mains and all appliances to supply steam and water under city control with terms to be agreed upon and bound by future public streets and boundaries. The ordinance and its original file are available in the city recorder's office with first publication dated December 3 1906.
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City of
Bluefield
W. D. Roberts
T. Martin
West Virginia
C. T. Martin
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
C. TaMartin
Roberts
Martin
Common Council
Carter Furniture Co Sale At Mt Vernon Fleur Event
Mt Vernon Fleur features a 20 percent savings sale at Carter Furniture Co offering reduced prices on all purchases. Local shoppers may select furniture and home goods during the promotion period.
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Carter Furniture Co
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Elkhorn
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Kramer
Sioux Pub. Co
Sutherland, Iowa
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East End
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Greenspon
Dr. Holand
Rogers Street
Booker & Co
Crystal Rotting and Cider Company
Graham, Va
Dences
W. R. Crenshaw & Company
Daily Telegraph
J. E
J. A. Chaldwell
Willowton
Bluefield Transfer Co
M.R. Emmons
McDowell County Lumber Mill
Bluefielder
Kentucky
Bride
Sublette & Barnes
The
Paris
West Virgina
Council
Kinzer
Princeton Avenue
Mt. Vernon Fleur
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