Local Folks and Holiday Notices From Bluefield Area
A parade of names visits and travels in the Bluefield Washington Welch area with invitations and guests reported. Reba Browning travels to Washington to witness welding. Chas Moore visits from Maybeury. R J J Phelps from Switchback and M H Shepherd of Bluefield are noted. Christmas ads and rink opening details appear with prices and hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reba Browning
Washington, Va
Joe Hog
Bluefield
Strass
Washington
Chas. Moore
Maybeury
Hi Parents
R. J. J. Phelps
Switchback
M. H. Shepherd
Southern Express Company
City
Rosa A. Young
V. Simonton
Mable Owens
Welch
Owens
Eliza Daniels Pleads Self Defense in Pike County Shooting
In Pikeville Kentucky Eliza beth Daniels 18 shot her cousin Bud McCoy near Tug river Monday night claiming McCoy fired first. She surrendered to Deputy Sheriff Barries and is jailed awaiting outcome. McCoy is nephew of the late Bud McCoy killed years ago by a relative now serving life in Kentucky penitentiary. The incident has caused a big sensation in Pikeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pikeville
Elizabeth Daniels
Bud McCoy
Tug River
Pike County
McCoy
Miss Daniels
Barries
Young McCoy
Kentucky
Fancy Skating Exhibition at Flat Top Rink
An evening fancy skating exhibition at Flat Top Rink features W. F. Sales Jr regarded as a premier roller performer. He will perform at 8:30 with a dramatic act described as the coast of death, a standout part of the show. Skates will be rented for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Sales, Jr
Sales
Carter Furniture Co promotes savings on furniture
Mount Vernon ad promotes buying furniture from Carter Furniture Co and Hawley Mosse Co. It urges readers to buy now for best picks and mentions dolls available from Hawley Merchandise Co. The message emphasizes affordable staples and timely purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Furniture Co
W. P. Hawley Mosse. Co
State Building Contract to be Let Saturday
The West Virginia state building contract for the Jamestown exposition is to be let at a Washington meeting of the state commission to be held on Saturday. Architects Rabenstein and Warne presented the plans in Charleston last week. West Virginia will have strong representation with virgil a lewis and milder miller leading school and horticultural exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
State Commission
Washington
Charleston
Rabenstein & Warne
Elkins
Atkinson
the Lion
T. Fleming
Black Patti Troubadours in Another Swell Show
The Black Patti Troubadours bring a popular road show to town with fresh specialties this season. The act includes a condensed version of Planquetts The Chimes of Normandy and the star comedy A Royal Coon featuring Jolly John Larkins. Also on the vaudeville bill are The Marvelous Kratons Watts & Want Clemo and Cassell Montrose Douglas and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Patti
America
Planquetts
Normandy
Jolly
John Larkins
Marvelous Kratons
Watts & Want
Watts & Want,” Society Conversationalists, “Clemo and
Cassell
Montrose Douglas
Novelty Uniegelists
Christmas Packages Banned for Writing In Mail
The article warns readers that the post office prohibits any notes or writing inside holiday packages. Packages may be opened and any writing found leads to return and postage due charges, increasing costs for the recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Post Office Department
Christmas Ad for W. P. Hawley Mdse Co
Readable holiday advertisement from the W. P. Hawley Merchandise Company promoting seasonal goods and gift items offered during the Christmas period.
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Booker & Co
Princeton Ave
DR. B. Baldwin
Bluefield, W. VA
First National Bank
D. G
Illy
Herbert B. Hawes
Mercer
McDowell Counties
W Va
Tazewell County
N. E. Ribbson
The
Metropolitan
Paris Wade
Miss Newcomber
D. G. Lilly
Ghfapfst
Hamilton Hatter
Norfolk and Western
Coopertown
Park Street
Bland S
Rinefield, W. Va
Cohen
Pepet
Bluefield Transfer Co
R. Bandy
Robert Rich
W. F. Kirby
Alice
Mack Barbour
T. & Crockett
Patt Summers
Boissevein
Norris Hines
Mises Nell Griffith
Gary
Henson
J. W .W. Lawford
Emmit Thomas
Henritte
Keystone
Friends
Pedigo’s
Santa Claus
Sublette & Parnes
Will M. Bunt
Diamond and Jewelry House
Roanoke
Follawsbee’s Drug Store
Bland Street
American National Bank of
E. A. Williams
E. C. de Witt & Co
Chicago
Ill
Kennedy
McLay
Feud
Young Gir
Mount Vernon Flour
Mt. Vernon
Hawley Mdse
Black Patti Troubadours
W. P. Hawley
Dr. Bull
James L. Daugherty
Deale, Md. Oe
A. D. Meyer & CO
Baltimore, M4
Wen
Ladies’ Advisory Department
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Bluefield Water
Western Union
Tompkins
Roanoke Typewriter Exchange
Roanoke Virginia
Levering & Waddell
Bramwell
W. Va
Princeton Avenue
Thornton
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