Local Folk in City for Visits and Varying Plans
A list of visitors and residents in the city includes H. B. White of Matewan, John D. Dailey of Tazewell, J. A. Kirk of Elkhorn visiting, and J. Walton Thomas of Godfrey. Others from Glen Lyn, Matoaka, Welch, Yards, and Willowton are noted for business, shopping, or travel. Mrs. J. H. Tinsley and son Raven were in town last night, while J. Bane Higginbotham of Newport visited friends in Yards. The piece also notes typhoid illness of Fred Goodall at St. Luke's, and hints at a social event as William E. Fowler may wed after Christmas.
Death of A F Quillam in Train Foreman Fatality
A F Quillam of Richlands section foreman for Norfolk and Western at Maybeury was killed Tuesday night around 7 30 p m when struck by a passing freight train near the depot. He and station agent Evans had been en route to church. Quillam died at the scene. He leaves a wife and four small children.
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A. F. Quillam
Richlands
Norfolk, and Western
Maybeury
Mr. Quillam
Mr. Evans
Quillam
Iaita
Quillam i8
Norfolk and Western tunnel project cuts costs meet in Welch
Contractors on the Norfolk and Western tunnel and grading project west of Welch held a private meeting Tuesday night. They plan to reduce light grading crews to lower expenses while heavy tunnel work continues. Finishing the tunnels will shorten the line between Welch and Kenova and save wear on steel, with costs estimated near two and a half million dollars.
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Welch
Norfolk and Western
Kenova
Dolly as an Educator and the Dollys Wardrobe Skills
Grace Tlamiston argues that a traditional doll educates girls in housekeeping by requiring a doll’s house bed sitting room kitchen and clothing making. She claims sewing cutting and ironing teach practical skills that prevent future homemaking helplessness, citing mothers guiding daughters. The Bluefield Furniture Company advertises furnishings china and cut glass in the city.
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Dolly
Grace Tlamiston
Bluefield Furniture Company
Smallpox Well In Hand In Norton Says Bohannon
James F. Bohannon of Norton visited the city and said small pox is well in hand with possibly a few cases showing no danger. He noted Norton schools remain closed but will reopen after Christmas holidays. Bohannon is superintendent of Norton Coal Company.
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James F. Bohannon
Norton
Bohannon
Norton Coal Company
Oysters and Christmas Gift Ideas At Local Shops
For the chafing dish supper next Sunday Ernest Arters offers Sealshipt oysters as a genuine treat For home comfort a rocking chair arm chair davenport rug and hat rack are marketed as cheaper than baubles Bluefield Furniture Co invites orders for Christmas flowers at The White Pharmacy featuring American Beauties Chrysanthemums Brides Roses and Violets
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Ernest Arters
Bluefield Furniture Co
White
Foley's Honey and Tar Remedy Safe Under Pure Food Law
Notice to customers from G. H. Wade stating Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is safe for children and adults, not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law.
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Foley
G. H. Wade
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Advertisement
A vintage medicine ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for digestive discomfort and pain. It lists prices and multiple retailers including Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co and West End Drug Co.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co
West End Drug Co
W. J. Peters
Freeman
Kodol promotes natural digestion for stomach troubles
This advertisement touts KO DOL as a scientific mix of natural digestants and vegetable acids that mimic healthy stomach juices. It guarantees relief, promises pleasant tasting tablets, and claims it helps digest what you eat. Sold by all druggists.
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All Druggiste
Cut down costs with Sealshipt meat oysters
The ad notes Sealshipt solid Meat oysters offered by Ernest Arters with daily freshness and claims on value versus watery oysters. It also touts Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung relief, warning against imitations. The Eureka Hardware Company window advertises pocket knives and silverware as Xmas gifts, while East End Pharmacy sells Christmas candies and cut flowers.
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Ernest Arters
Dangerous Deadlock Remedy Claim Highlighted
An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for a fatal liver and bowel blockage condition. It promises guaranteed satisfaction with a money back guarantee at all druggists.
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Dr. King
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Fred Goodall
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Wm. FE. Fowler
William Shands
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Ed Meadows
Amy Meadows
Cora Shannon
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P. J. Vignani
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L. B. Allen
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Carrie Burdette
Ronceverte
Kincaid
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Stiefpf
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C. W. Whitmore
Virginia
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Monitor
Eureka Hardware Company
East End Pharmacy
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Red Lot
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