Norton News Notes Hastings to Norton Railway Completion Near
Grate work on the Interstate rail line progresses toward Norton with cutting of the hill west of the ball park and expected completion into Norton by spring. Heliness church brickwork on Fifth street nears completion, promising a fine building. Local homes and businesses near finish. Meadows and Horne structures ready for occupancy or near completion. Interstate Finance and Trust of Big Stone Gap recently closed with about 75 000 in county funds, prompting concerns over public school funding. Countywide talk on school term cuts continues. Norton school will stay open with bank aid. Wise bank liquidation follows interstate bank closures. Prof C Y Chapman returns from Tazewell to spend holidays. Smallpox cases appear in Norton with quarantines for the Heren family.
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Noron
Virchia Avenue
Woo County
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Baker
Unty
Yn Aed
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Corporation ‘Ving Assurance of Financial Aid
Fly Bank
Wise
Ncc Es
Interstate Finance and Trust Lipany
Big Stone Gap
C. Y. Chapman
Tazewell
Tenn
John , Graham
Cincinnati
BR. P. Jameson
Spruce Street
Charles Hall, Sr
Herren Familly
Passing of a Pioneer in Mercer County West Virginia
John A. Douglass, a 70 year old Civil War veteran and long time Mercer county physician, died yesterday morning in Princeton. Born in Staunton Virginia, he came to the county after the war and practiced medicine. He is survived by his wife, daughter of the late Napoleon French, a prominent local figure. Capt Douglass was esteemed for his gallantry and integrity.
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John A. Douglass
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Princeton
Staunton
Napoleon French
Douglass
Entertaining New York Visit Delivers Fresh Stage Access
The piece previews a visit by a comic actress to New York City. She departs from usual routes and arrives with a new philosophical angle on city life. Advance notices praise the show and its familiar supporting cast, promising strong fan favorite humor during a Saturday appearance at Elis’ venue.
Out of Beaten Path My Wife's Family Comedy Draws Crowds
A three act comedy written by Ste hens and Linten titled My Wife's Family proves a laughing success from the start. The show, intended for amusement, has been requested by managers and theatergoers alike and will be staged in the city tomorrow night at the Elks' Opera House.
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Linten
Rip Van Winkle at Elks Opera House in Bluefield
Thomas Jefferson stars in a celebrated impersonation of Rip Van Winkle at the Elks Opera House Monday night, drawing theatergoers with the character’s warmth humor and enduring appeal. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 am amid a busy candy, meat and gift ad lineup.
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