Minister Halloway receives community cheer in Graham
Reverend Halloway, pastor of the Baptist church, was celebrated with a friendly ingathering as Graham residents, delivery boys, and donors filled his home with meals and goodwill. The event followed his arrival from Richmond a few weeks prior, drawing praise for his abilities and the congregation’s delight in securing him.
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Mr. Halloway
The
Baptist Church
Richmond
Virginia
Grand Old Commonwealth
Halloway
Commutation Plea for Aged Confederate Face to Face
Governor Swanson considers clemency for James H. Price Sr of Russell county who killed S. S. Rhodes after a night of heavy drinking. A respite until July 10 is granted while jurors and locals weigh life imprisonment over death by execution. Price, sixty eight, with a Confederate army record, showed signs of mental weakness before the act.
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Swanson
Virginia
James H. Price
Russell County
Price
S. S. Rhodes
Rhodes
Russell
May Restore Sight for Senator Gore in Washington Century
A renowned Washington occulist will attempt to restore Senator Thomas P. Gore Oklahoma sight over a week or two at the Episcopal Eye Ear and Throat Hospital. Gore, nearly blind since childhood, has continued public service and memorably cited treasury dates with aid from his wife as his reader.
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Washington, D. C
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Gore
Episcopal Eye, Ear and
Washington
Lafollette
Treasury
Corte You
John Ritz Dies After Brief Illness in Bluefield
An obituary notes the death of John Eldon Ritz at age 25 after a brief illness. He moved to Bluefield in 1905 to practice law, studied at the University of West Virginia, and earned his degree while supporting himself as a telegraph operator. Survived by parents, six brothers, two sisters, and a wide circle of colleagues, Ritz was active in Band Street Church and the Mercer County Bar Association. resolutions praise his character and announce funeral plans to Huntington.
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John Eldon Ritz
Bluefield
Harold A. Ritz
Band Street Church
Mercer Bar ‘Association
Mr. Ritz
Jas. M. Ritz
Kellogg
Wayne County
University of West Virginia
Stewart L
Red Book Magazine
New York
Jas. M
Wheeling
Oliver
Indiana
Russell
West Virginia University
Charles Ritz
Thurmond
Alya
Rosa
Marshall College
Huntington
Messrs
Geo. P. Crockett
Shirey
Bar Association of
Mercer County
W. Va
John EB. Ritz
Circuit Court
West Virginia
Joseph M. Sanders
York Coleman
W.E. Ross
Z. W. Crockett
Do Not Neglect the Children This Season
The text urges immediate care for a child's first loose bowel movement and recommends Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil. Sold by West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
West End Drug Co
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Tomato Plants Prompt Shipment From Fallon Florist
Fallon florist Roanoke Va advertises tomato plants including Fine Ponderoosa and others at five per 100 with prompt shipment. The notice promotes Kodol For Dyspepsia and Indigestion as a reliable stomach remedy sold by all druggists, dated 6-2-31.
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Fallon
Two Adjoining Bluefield Lots Offered In 180 Acre Parcel
Real estate listing notes two adjacent lots in South Bluefield totaling 180 acres. The lots are described as adjoining and carry descriptive names. Details on boundaries or pricing are not provided in the readable text.
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South Bluefield
Burke's Garden Farm in South Bluefield
Description of Burke's Garden in South Bluefield listing nearly level fertile land with 4 or 5 springs and about 50 acres of timber. Notes suitability for dairy or truck farming with an admirably situated location.
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Burke's Garden
South Bluefield
Land Valuation Note Near Corporate Boundary
An advertisement touts a property with two thirds inside the city limits and mentions 40 adjacent acres sold for over 1000 dollars per acre. The listing highlights a price strength with 1000 dollars per acre as a benchmark.
Land ideal for a fair grounds and horse racing
The piece argues Bluefield’s land is well located for a fair grounds and suggests a company or association could profit from developing horse racing there. The tone emphasizes strong local interest and potential popularity of racing in the area.
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Bluefield
Baseball project eyed for subletting space
The association could easily sub-let part of the facility for a baseball park, exploring options to convert usable space into a ball field while retaining primary use.
Street Cars Run Close To Advantageous Plot
Street car service operates near a nearby plot of land, giving it a potential edge for development and access. This proximity could influence future use and value of the area as transit presence enhances connectivity.
Low Price Hype Promises Housing Viewing Surprise Offer
A sales pitch touts a property as attractively priced to lure buyers to schedule a viewing. The message hints at a surprisingly low figure to quote during the tour.
Positive Sale Notice for Property Listing
A property is offered for sale with a warning that delaying will raise costs. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect now as prices are set to increase with time. The notice emphasizes urgency and immediate action.
Qne Price Quote Promises One Fixed Offer
A terse notice states a single quoted price and urges buyers to accept promptly. The message emphasizes a fixed quote with no room for negotiation and invites immediate action from interested parties.
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Sherwin-Williams
W. H. Harry & Company
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield, W. VA
W. P. Hawley
HOUSE
South Bland Street
M. Smith Insurangé Agency
L. G. Toney
Edward Cooper
H. C. Donaldson
M. Smith
S. M. Smith Insurance Agency
Kelly & Moyer
ED G
Miller Supply Company
W. L. Draper
Studebaker
Geiser
Vulcanite
Bluefield Implement & Machinery Co
Bluefield Restaurant
Tor
Craham Daily News
Telegraph
Keystone
Graham
Wade
Waters
Metcalf
Litz
Franklin
Preece
Saunders
Allison
Linkong
Smith
Dan Steele
Spillman
Dr. Steele
Willia
Offa
Booth
Snider
Crigger
Bear
Innings
Graham Commandery
A. F
A. M
Graham Masons
Exerices
California
Carrol
Lindsay
H. C. Calloway
Hensley
Kentucky
Los Angeles
Cal
Tazewell
William Leckie
Jed Coal and Coke Company
Jed
Leckie
Pocahontas Colleries Company
Hall Richards
Schuhlmann Concert Company
Catherine Hurt
Annie May Moorman
Atorneys
J. W. Hicks
R. Kemp Morton
Wade H. Beavers
Gr.ham
Mr. Beavers
Cr. H. Fisher
Welch
Atlee Smith
Newport
Gilea County
W. F. King
Lynchburg
Ning Dodd
Julia ‘Saunders
Staunton
Staurnton Military Academy
S. E. Keller
Bessie’ Suthers
James I. Price
John Ritz
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
O. We
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Awe Wholesale
Hio
W. P. Hawley Meee. Co
Overlook
Baseball
Booker
Ofeshaw
Kelly & Moyer Building
Allen
Dedegiaus
Instany
Allen 8
Olmeted
le Roy
Artistig Stieff
Chas. M. Stieff
Stieff
Shaw and Stieff
Main Street
Lynchburg, VA
C. W. Whitmore
Harry’s
Bland Street
Princeton
Bluefield Normal & Business College
Altamont
Bar
B. M. Cohen
Phepe
A. D. Wood
Thornton Building
Bluefield Halting Company
W. Ya
Wome Furniture Co
el, Shufflebarger
Sohn
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