Death of F R Woolridge in Graham
Presley Woolridge died at his Graham home after a long illness of tuberculosis of the bowels. Born January 2 1855 in Appomattox County, he worked on the Clinch Valley division project and later for J J B Saunders in Graham. Survived by wife Mary Ellen and four children Katie Dennis Harold Virginia. Interment in Appomattox Court House. Sunday School organized at the Episcopal Church. Schehrmann Concert Company fundraiser for Ladies Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Woolridge
Presley R. Woolridge
Graham
Mr. Woolridge
Aospital
Lynchburg
Virginia
Mary Ellen O’connor
Appomattox
W. K.K. O'Connor
Bluefield
Methodist Church
Mary Woolridge
Dren
Katie
Dennis
Harold
J. B. Saunders
Appomattox Court House
Local residents and visitors noted in city society
Pocahontas resident Ambrose visits the city while J B Jegins returns from Richmond. Tazewell and Norton guests travel for business and leisure, Miss Josephine Wright arrives from Hollins Institute, and locals discuss illnesses and family trips. Notables include H S White, Geo W Moss, Capt E W Francisco, and executives from the Flat Top and Thomas coal ventures.
Wabash May Move Operations Toward Norfolk
Rail observers note the Wabash Pittsburg Terminal railway with liabilities of 57 million dollars was placed in receivership last Saturday. If the line shifts, critics say an Atlantic terminal at Norfolk could replace Baltimore shipments and handle 25 percent of Pittsburg steel tonnage plus 4 million tons of coal annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Wabash
Goulds
Baltimore
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Toledo
Cleveland
Wheeling
Zanesville
Chicago
Wall Street
Norfolk
I Ig
Atlantic
Bids for New High School Build Rejected as Too High
The board of education rejected all bids opened yesterday afternoon for the new high school project since none met the budget. Architects Mille and Pruitt of Columbus and W. E. and E. B. L. Bhifflebarger of this city were ordered to revise plans to fit funds. Eleven bids covered the completed structure and seven for the heating and generation, with bidders from Bluefield Columbus Cincinnati Charleston and Roanoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Mille & Pruitt
Columbus
W. E
EB. L. Bhifflebarger
Bluefield
Cincinnati
Charleston
Roanoke
Celebrate with Children Friday at The Mawley Mosse Co
Community event invites families to join Friday activities. Children will receive flags and participate in festivities hosted by The Mawley Mosse Company at the designated venue. Local organizers encourage broad attendance and family engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P
Mawley Mosse, Co
Real Estate Bargains in South Bluefield
Two adjoining lots totaling 180 acres in South Bluefield are offered as prime real estate bargains with strong development potential. The parcels share a name reflecting their utility and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bluefield
Burke's Garden Property at South Bluefield
Land described as level and fertile with 4 or 5 springs and about 50 acres of timber. Located in South Bluefield, suitable for dairy or truck farming operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke’s Garden
South Bluefield
40 Acres Sold At Over 1000 Per Acre
Adjoining this property two thirds of land lies within the corporate limits. Forty acres have sold at over $1000 per acre, indicating strong demand and high value for nearby parcels.
Bluefield Eyeing Fair Grounds for Horse Racing
The piece notes Bluefield’s advantageous site for a Fair Grounds and suggests an association or company could profit by promoting horse racing, predicting strong local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Baseball park plan eyed as possible sublet option
A baseball association contemplates subletting part of its facility for a ball park. The move would repurpose space to accommodate games and related activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
Street Cars Boost Prospects For Adjacent Plot
Street cars run nearby within a short distance of the plot enhancing access and value. The system will give the land an economic advantage by improving transportation links and potential development appeal.
Low Price Property Offer Promises Surprise Quote
Real estate listing touts a property shown to buyers with an unexpectedly low price quote. The ad emphasizes a quick viewing and a reveal of a strikingly low figure.
Property for sale with urgency and price warning
A sales note urges potential buyers to act quickly on a property offer. It warns the longer they wait the higher the cost and states delaying won’t lower the price.
One Price Quote Draws Household Enthusiasm
A local retailer promotes a single price offer drawing strong shopper interest as customers respond to a fixed quote. The campaign emphasizes simplicity and value, urging quick action to secure the deal.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sherwin-Williams
Snerwin-Williams
W. H. Harry
Princeton Avenue
S. M. Smith Insurance Agency
L. G. Toney
Edward Cooper
H. C. Donaldson
Sec
8. M. Smith
S.M. Smith Insurance Agency
Kelly & Moyer
ED G
W. VA
Graham Daily News
Telegraph
Episcopal Church
Entertainment Tonight
Schehrmann
Ladies Aid Society
Miss Hurt
Miss Moorman
Leo
Mrs. Thornton
RN. A. Wells
Tip Top
Jefferson Davis
Mr. Davis
Richmond
Benedict Arnold
King Crockett
Witten's Mills
Tazewell County
John
Ambrose
Pocahontas
J. B. Jegiins
Peery
Tazewell
Frank Kitts
Norton
The
City
A. Mitchell
Tacewell
L. J. Wilburn
Elkhorn
Rucker
Jenkins
Appomattox, Va
H. S. White
Matewan
Josephine Wright
Hollins Institute
W. W. Ord
Lambgraf
May Francisco
Highland Avenue
R. FE. Henry
A. M. Young
C. B. Ratliff
Percival Johnson
Elkman
L. J. Mastin
James E. Jones
Switchback
Andy Day
Jefferson Street
L. H. Clarke
Kyle
J. M. Rowzie
Christiansburg, Va
H. R. Kipps
Isaac T. Maiin
Braswell
Radford
Geo. W. Moss
Burke's Garden
Agnes White
Ronceverte
E. W. Francisco
Buchanan
Giles Countty, Va
J. R. Kemp
Williamson
Blanche
Jamie Witten
Bristol
Sullins Institute
Raleigh Freeman
Bramwell
Allie Gilmore
L. O. Hudson
D. P. Crockett
Wilcoe
J. M. Langton
W. H. Thomas
Washington
Mr. Thomas
Flat Top Fuel Company
Thomas Coal and Coke Company
J. B. Stobinson
Ciddhnett
Madison
Wis
Tate Field
Panama
Oxfords
Architeets
Overlook
Baseball
Kelly & Moyer Building
Bluefield, W. Va
Artistic Stieff
Chas. M. Stieff
Stieff
Shaw and Stieff
Main Street
Lynchburg, VA
Harry’s
Bland Street
Princeton
Atlantic City, N. J
Ocean
Walter J. Buzby
Prop
Booker & Crenshaw
Altamont
B. M. Cohen
A. D. Wood
Thornton Bulllog
The‘Home Furniture Co, Nuf Sed
WE & EL
Shufflebarger
Phono
W. Vd
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