Christian Home Association eyes Bluefield home site
In Bluefield Mrs E K A James Rev and Mrs D W Cobb Jr and Wm E Holeman assess establishing a Christian Home Association shelter. The interdenominational group aims to provide a temporary home for those in need and distress find employment place Christian homes for orphans and offer guidance toward virtue and salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Home Association
EK. A. James
D. W. Cobb, Jr
Wm. E. Holeman
Bluefield
Resignations and church notices mark Pocahontas area
Andrew Obbosh resigns from the Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries engineering corps for a higher paying post in town. Bluefield district MBE Church south convenes at Bramwell June 25 with opening service June 2 at 9 a.m. First Baptist Prayer Meeting at 8 p.m. High school graduates may claim diplomas. Gillespie brothers travel to Roanoke with their brother T. R. Gillespie shot and dying near Beckley, funeral plans to Tip Top family home.
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Andrew Obbosh
Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries Company, Inc
Bluefield
M. BE. Church
South
Bramwell
KE. If
Cassidy
Pr. Bk
George W. Gillespie
J. 8. Gillespie
T. R. Gillespie
Beckley
Hinton
Roanoke
Tip Top
May Ship Coal Today From New Openings
The Big Vein Coal Company nears completion of track to its new openings and expects coal to ship today or tomorrow. The firm invested heavily in the Browning mines facing criticism, hoping for success. Cohen & Baker offer illustrated London News and other titles plus the special King Edward death memorials. The New York World will publish next Sunday the song Frantis Frankenstein from The Girl and the Wizard, words and music included. Also features include a scenic Southern California picture and a new Scottish song by Mr. Stewarte. Princess Program shows Miss Lawrence in Rural Romeo and The Prison of the Golden Isle with two great pictures and a Robertson song.
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Big Vein Coal Company
Browning
London
Cohen & Baker
Altamont Hotel
Illustrated London News
London Graphic
Edward
Death Castle
New York World
New York
Southern
California
Stewarte
Miss Lawrence
The
Golden Isle
Mr. Robertson
Fresh cigar shipment at Cohen Baker Altamont lobby
Mail orders filled with cigars in fresh shipment. All heading 10e brands priced at $2 per box of 25. Popular 5c brands at $1 per box of 25. Located at Cohen & Baker Altamont Hotel Lobby Bluefield West Virginia.
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Cohen & Baker
Altamont Hotel
Bluefield
W. Va
Personal notices from the city yesterday
W B Hensel of Gary was in the city on business. Mrs W H Smith and children of Thacker visited briefly. Mrs Edward Cooper of Bramwell called on friends. W B Honaker of Montcalm arrived for a short business trip. A Sproles of Williamson visits his mother S A Sproles. D H Barger of Shawvill e passed through en route to Matoaka. Mr and Mrs W L Adkins spend two weeks with relatives in Winston Salem NC. Mrs T G Gwynne and son Thomas Neilson left for Beckley to visit friends. Wy Bigelow of Marytown in the city then left for home on No %. Rosa B French and Miss Mary French of Pocahontas were en route to Poca.
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J. B. Boyer
Tazewell
Sam Aston
Russell County
Pulaski
Virginia
H. C. Stuart
Congress
Richmond
Boyer
Stuart
W. B. Honaker
Montcalm
D. H. Barger
Shawayille
Matoaka
T. G. Gwynne
Thomas Neilson
Beckley
Wy & Bigelow
Marytown
Rosa B. French
Mary French
Pocahontas
Poca
Special Officer Shot and Killed in West Virginia
Tom Gillespie a Raleigh county special officer was shot near Standford after a dispute over a fifty cent debt. He died hours later at Hinton hospital. Cap White a Black man was arrested two hours after the incident and jailed at Beckley awaiting trial.
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Tom Gillespie
Raleigh County
Stannaford
Hinton Hospital
Gillespie
Cap White
Boyd
Beckley
Hinton
Tip Top
Buggy Crash on Stoney Ridge Injures Two Young People
Max Morgan and Miss Blanche Croy were thrown from a buggy that tumbled down a forty foot embankment above the Catholic church on Stoney Ridge yesterday afternoon. Both walked to the city. Miss Croy was taken to her home. The accident occurred as the horse, inexperienced, swerved and the buggy rolled over several times before stopping at a tree. Mark Prindle witnessed the slip and helped unhitched the horse. Morgan is a son of Tom Morgan. Croy is Mrs W Croy’s daughter.
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Max Morgan
Miss Blanche Croy
Stoney Ridge
Mark Prindle
Stony Ridge
Mr. Prindle
Mr. Morgan
Miss Croy
Tom Morgan
W. Croy
Mallet Engine arrives in Schenectady on trial run
Last night at 7 45 o clock engine No 991 a new Mallet locomotive built by the American Locomotive Company arrived in the city after pushing a train of empties. Engineer Charles Musser conducted the engine with Conductor Berger in charge. it weighs 533600 pounds with tender and 37500 pounds without. It holds 9000 gallons of water and has a 4700 square foot heating surface with 24 tubes. The engine is named after French engineer M Anatole Mallet.
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American Locomotive Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Charles Musser
Berger
M. Anatole Mallet
Railroads Order Five Mallet Engines for Northfork Route
The Norfolk and Western ordered five Mallet engines from American Locomotive Company and five from Baldwin Locomotive Works. The locomotives are arriving daily and will haul trains between Northfork and Bluefield.
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Norfolk and Western
American Locomotive Company
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Northfork
Bluefield
Fight Over Corn Liquor At Show Car Fight Near Freight House
Two roustabouts in the Professor Williams Troubadours quarrelled over corn liquor in a show car near the freight house. Kenneth stabbed Frank in the head with a knife, severing an artery and causing heavy bleeding before Dr. Edwards treated the wounds. Frank left for Poca-hontas with the show. Kenneth fled and was not arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ph Williams
Frank
Kenneth
Edwards
Pocahontas
Closing Week Opens at Naval Academy With Parade
At Annapolis Maryland on May 31 the board of visitors reception and a cadet dress parade kicked off the Naval Academy closing week activities and festivities for the season.
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Naval Academy
Annapolis
Board of Visitors
Army Medical School graduates diplomas in D A R Hall
Secretary of War Dickinson distributed diplomas at the Army Medical School graduation exercises held in the D A R Hall this afternoon in Washington May 3.
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Washington,d. C
Dickinson
Army Medical School
D. A. R. Hall
A Singular Kurdish Marriage Custom
The Kurds practice a striking marriage rite where the groom, protected by twenty to thirty attendants, carries his wife home wrapped in scarlet. Along the route he endures a mock assault by pursuing girls who may include former lovers, pelting him with sticks and stones as the bridegroom becomes the butt of playful vengeance.
Quite a Comfort
A Washington Star quip debates debt prisons with a citizen advocating a strict jail for debt while a bill collector laments. The exchange highlights public attitudes toward creditors and debtor punishment in a compact, period voice.
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Washington Star
I Want an Easy Chair in the Store
The householder asks for an easy chair while a salesman suggests checking with the boss and implies the boss could be a judge. The exchange from the Buffalo Express captures a humorous office scene.
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Buffalo Express
A Marrying Man In A Somber Reception
A short dialogue at a reception reports a man’s admission to marriage with a clergyman’s confirmation. An advertisement notes a talent work, Emerson quote, and a claim about a diamond from Randolph & Mittendorf. Chamberlain’s Tablets offer a money back guarantee, and Hawley Mercantile Co promotes a sale of 500 ladies’ waists this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawley Mercchandise Co
Lame shoulder relief with Chamberlains Liniment
A brief ad states that a lame shoulder is usually caused by rheumatism in the muscles and yields quickly to the free use of Chamberlains Liniment. It emphasizes prompt effectiveness and pleasant use, noting it is sold by all dealers. A want ad will fetch it.
King at Home: Dr King's New Life Pills Endorsed
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York writes that the King of all laxatives Dr King's New Life Pills have been a blessing for his family. Easy but sure remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles. Only 25 cents at all druggists. Watch for Buster Tige in Tuesday's paper Hawley Merchandise Co 5-29-31-eod
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Khevot
Dr. King
Paul Mathulka
Buffalo
N. Y
Buster
Tige
the Hawley Merchandise Co
Eod
Try a Want Ad and See Excellent Results
A brief notice invites readers to place a want ad promising strong results from a small investment. The copy emphasizes easy placement and tangible returns for advertisers seeking quick response.
Notice of Dissolution of The Grand Leader WV Corp
Notice of dissolution states The Grand Leader a West Virginia corporation dissolves its business and surrenders its charter and franchise. The president must publish four weekly notices near the principal office and certify publication to the West Virginia secretary of state. Nathan Sohn signs as president.
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Grand Leader
West Virginia
Bluefield
Mercer County
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Ferrell
Princeton Avenue
West Va
John M. Wirgman
Philadelphia, Pa
Wm. McCarthy
M. McCulloch
Asuranc
C. A. Bradshaw
S & Treas
Thornton Building
Bluefield, W. Va
C. B. Pocahontas
United States Geological Survey
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
United States Navy
Castner, Curran & Bullitt
C.c. B. Pocahontas Smokeless Coal
Bullitt Building
Philadelphia
Citizens’ Bank
Norfolk
Neave
Cincinnati
Ohio
Broadway
New York City
Charles A. Biggs
Covington
Nannie Piggs
W. S. Crockett
J. L. Kersey
R. R. Biggs
J. E. Biggs
Crockett
E. C. Cronk
United Lutheran Synod
Mercer Street
Mr. Cronk
Bland Street
Bland Street Methodist Church
Dr. Long
D. E. Hawk
Abingdon
Board of Visitors and Trustees
Martha Washington College
S. D. Long
D. D
J. H. Gillespie
Dickerson
Floyd County
Wade St. Clair
John A
Glen M. St. Clair
T. G. Smith
John Henry A. Smith
Bedford
Randolph-Macon College
Raleigh, N. C
Lutheran Parsonage
Elsie Martin
Cleo Massie
Athens
City
J. H. Johnson
Lizzie Harkrader
Wytheville
EB. L. Batley
Bessie McCulloch
James McQuail
First Baptist Church
Superintendent of Schools
Brother
Sublette & Barnes
Vienee Iul
W. B. Hensel
Gary
Cly
Edward Cooper
A. ¥. Sproles
Williamson
8. A. Sproles
Mra. W. L. Adkins
Winston-Salem, N. C
Negro
Young Horse
Artory
Emerson
Randolph & Mittendorf
Roosevelt
A. B. Kuhlman Company
Chicago
Paker
Nick Marconi
Hotcoal
F. L. Black
Good Valley
Walker & Mosby
Lynchburg
Kane
Burton Stree
Graham
Graham Land & Improvement Co
McCulloch Avenue
Wade's Drug Store
Mra. L. M. Pennington
Lumber
Henry L. Yoder
Hockman
W. H. Coffman Coke Company
Nathan Sohn
Said
Coporation
Cincinnati Dental Ce
Silings
Cincinnati Dentists
BR. Compton
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