Missionary Society and church events in the community
The Presbyterian ladies Missionary Society meets this afternoon at 3 at the church. First Baptist Sunday school scholars assemble at 4 for the Christmas program. Tonight a litany service at Christ Church. Woman's Auxiliary holds its regular monthly meeting Thursday at 4 at the rectory. Children’s meeting at 4 and a prayer service at 7:45 with a lecture on God’s Law. Public invited. Local police report on various arrests, hospital updates, and business deals including the Walton-Watson Land Company acquisition and Mingo-Hocken Coal Company purchase with possession set for January 1. The Christian Church revival continues with upcoming sermons, baptisms, and a musicale by Miss Gertrude Watts on Bland street. Public invited. admission 25 cents.
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Christ Church
F. L. Schoen
E. 8. Baker
Bramwell
Walton-Watson Land Company
Mingo-Hocken Coal Company
Buffalo Creek
Mingo County
Montaville Flowers Delivers Ben Hur Impersonation at Elks
Montaville Flowers drew an appreciative Elks audience with a vivid Lew Wallace Ben Hur impersonation. He evoked the chariot race and Roman setting, then shifted to the Christ narrative, delivering a compelling, character rich performance that impressed viewers. Flowers is hailed as an all star entertainer.
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Montaville Flowers
Elks Opera House
Lew Wallace
Ben Hur
East
Christ
Jesus
Flowers
Engineer McAfee Dead at Forty Seven
News reached Bluefield that Edgar Lee McAfee died Monday morning at his Canton Georgia home. A veteran Norfolk and Western locomotive engineer, he moved to Bluefield in his youth and later worked for years here before health declines forced his retirement. Survived by his widow with no children.
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Bluefield
Canton
Edgar Lee McAfee
Norfolk and Western
MuAfee
Anon
Iia City
Ile
Here
Arizona
Colorado
Mr. McAfee
May Get Respites for Howard Little in Roanoke
Howard Little, under conviction for a sextuple murder, awaits execution in Roanoke jail. His attorney states the court record is being prepared quickly and a potential governor stay of execution could delay the January 7th electrocution. The move aims to bring the case before the court of appeals, possibly delaying the sentence by about thirty days. Little remains cheerful, appearing strong, with a guard posted by his cell each night.
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Roanoke Times
Howard — Little
Roanoke
Richmond
Court of Appeals
Little
Wife Expects Him To Go To Penitentiary
Joseph Jackson alias Albert Fuller, brought back from Radford to face forged checks charges, will be arraigned before Squire Godbey. He claimed to be the sole supporter of a widowed mother and that an uncle would cover losses. a letter from a supposed aunt Florence Fuller supported his story, which he then recanted after admitting forging two checks.
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Joseph Jackson
Albert Fuller
Radford
Newkirk
Squire Godbey
Jackson
Chief Newkirk
H. C. Jackson
Flatwoods
Florence Fuller
Fuller
Local man charged with passing forged checks across several banks
The article details a man named Jackson passing forged checks drawn on the Bank of Tazewell and other banks. Victims include the Miller Clothing Company and Greensburg merchants. Wives describe financial hardship and expectation of penitentiary time. More forgeries appeared after arrest in Radford, including checks on Flat Top National Bank and Princeton Banking Company.
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Jackson
Bank of
Taze
Bluefield
Honaker Lumber Company
P. PL
A. H. Fuller
Fresh Egg Test by Water Observation
The article explains how a fresh egg sinks to the bottom when placed in water while an older egg tilts with the large end higher. As water evaporates from the white, the air space at the thick end enlarges, causing the egg to rise until it eventually floats.
Planning a House Beyond Your Means Is Foolish
The article urges starting early with systematic planning for a future house. It recommends gathering ideas from houses you like, noting details, arch it ect names and costs, and building a scrap book to track evolving tastes. It warns against chasing unaffordable styles and stresses education and enjoyment in the planning phase.
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Jack
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Clear Skin
Advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for pimples sores boils and skin irritations. Claims it softens skin and improves complexion and also treats piles with a 25 cent price at druggists.
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with PAZO Ointment
Advert says PAZO Ointment cures itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. Priced at 60 cents.
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Hawley Moise
Whitlow Paint & Paper Co
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First Baptist Sunday School
Kers
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Monroe County
St. Luke's Hospital
Joe Johnson
Chiefi Newkirk
Recorder Crockett
Aafternoon
J. W. Waldron
Welch
Vitney Barnes
Allex Hufford
Alex. Hufford
Musicale
Gertrude Watts
Bland Street
Ethelbert Nevin
Wyrick Mineral Water
Bluefield Tea & Coffee Co
Cincinnati
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N. J&. Bruce
Bland
W. J. Wray
Northfork
J. Prench
Narrows
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Floyd Black
Pocahontas
A. P. Gillespie
Tinterwell
J. J. Coxe
Points
Virginia
S. N. Worley and
Bert Shumate
Hello! Central
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Sublett & Barnes
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Hur
McAfee
Howard Little
Chance
Joe Jackson
Atlas
Pinaud
Pinaud Bldg
New York
Sunny Brook
Sunny Brook Distillery CO
Jefferson Co
L. Lazarus & Co
Rocker
Ideal
Ideal Shoe Store
Princeton Ave
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Dolly Varden and Lowney
Coal Field
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