In Memoriam for John W. Johnson and Family Memories
McCrea Mason reflects in Herald and Presbyter on John W. Johnson and nearby neighbors, praising their life long labor clearing fertile valleys in Southern Virginia. The tribute honors Satin W. Johnson as a hospitable farmer and devoted family man who embodied faith, work, and sacrifice, ending with a vow to live like him and to honor his memory.
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John W. Johnson
Satin W. Johnson
Cone
Virginia
John WB
Sanders. A
Will Mills
Woods
Father
la McCrea Mason
Herald and Presbyter
Fragments Echo Portrait On Wall Of Deceased Father
A fragmentary verse recalls a white-haired father who has passed away. The speaker asks to turn a picture toward the light and describes the room as a place of quiet remembrance and a fragrant sod.
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Justin
Neil
Olf
Jas
Ed Beame
How Catgut Strings Are Made for Musical Instruments
Describes in concise steps the processing of sheep intestines into catgut for violin and other instruments. From cleaning, splitting, and twisting strands to drying, polishing, and packaging, outlining material lengths, strand counts, and quality differences between American and European strings.
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Surwich
Chicago Record Herald
Social Scene and Travel Notes From Pocahontas
Pocahontas society pages report Miss Dixie Wygal of Washington visiting her niece Mrs. Frank Ward on Railway Avenue and planning an extended Roanoke visit. Mayor and Mrs. Graham hosted an elegant Park Place dinner for guests including Mr. and Mrs. Leckie, Barbour, and Moss. Royal street paving contract celebration by Jack Freeman and John Roberts preceded Freeman’s departure for a new field. Mrs. Minnie Ceisen hosted a farewell for Miss Jadia McAllister of Baltimore. Barbour invitees planned a series of small dinners. Mrs. Brenaman remains indoors after a right arm fracture from hanging draperies on Moore Street. India McAllister returns to Baltimore after five months at Pocahontas Inn. Mrs. Charles Smith convalesces on Church Street. A. S. Higginbotham of Tazewell is listed as a Pocahontas guest.
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Dixie Wygal
Washington
Frank Ward
Railway Avenue
Roanoke
William R. Graham
Park Place
William Leckie
W. T. Barbour
Clinton J. Moss
Jack Freeman
John Roberts
Freeman
Minnie Ceisen
Jadia McAllister
Baltimore
W. W. Brenaman
Moore Street
India McAllister
Pocahontas Inn
Charles Smith
Church Street
A. S. Higginbotham
Tazewell
Pocahontas
Y M C A Directors Confer Over Rebuilding Plans
A meeting of Railroad Y M C A directors and railroad officials discussed interim steps after Friday’s disaster. Steam heated passenger coaches will serve as sleeping quarters, and local restaurants will feed workers while temporary quarters are arranged. The board expects to finalize rebuilding plans soon and move Y M C A into a finer structure within a year.
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Y.M.C. A
Messrs. Marks
Speiden
Hancock
Ruff
Rateliffe
W. Ss. Becker
Johnson
Fisher
M. Co. A
Saloons in Bluefield Could Face Equalized Licenses
A legislative bill would set state saloon licenses at the same fee as special charter cities, potentially $4,000, though local councils may set lower amounts. Bluefield could see its annual license tied to its charter, affecting wets and drys in upcoming elections and the extra session agenda. The move aims to unify state and municipal fees, altering liquor policy statewide.
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Bluefield
Disturbed the Congregation and a Remedy Sold
A notice requests the person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by coughing to buy Foley's Honey and Tar from G. H. Wade, druggist, as a remedy.
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G. H. Wade
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