Coal mine ready to commence shipment in Peerless system
R Y Luthe of Vivian reported in the city en route east as Peerless Coal and Coke Company Mine No 2 prepares to ship. Delays came from railroad track work but development aims to reach monthly tonnage of 40. The article also notes new cars for Mrs James E Mann and Mrs Edwin Mann and upcoming nuptials for Edna Shumate and Harold Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Y. Luthe
Vivian
Luther
Peerless Coal and
Coke County
Father
Peerless Company
Edna Shumate
Pearisburg
Harold Moore
War Eagie
Lathrop Coal Company Plans Banquet at Panther Store
The Lathrop Coal Company will host a banquet for employees and guests at the Panther company store next Saturday night. Attendees will meet the new president William Kickie who has succeeded the late W A Lathrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lathop Coal Company
Panther
William Kckie
W. A. Lathrop
Pear Shaffer Injured In Train Wreck Near Coopers
A colored man named Pear Shaffer sprained an ankle yesterday afternoon when freight cars jumped the track on train No.6 at Coopers. He jumped from the train during the wreck and was injured as a consequence. Shaffer’s home is in South Carolina. Preparation for Appalachian Power trip to New River dams underway with invitations forthcoming. General Manager H W Fuller plans to attend a directors’ meeting in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pear Shaffer
Coopers
Shaffer
South Carolina
Appalachian Power Company
New River
H. W. Fuller
New York
Episcopal Council Opens in West Virginia Diocesan Session
A hundred delegates from Episcopal churches across West Virginia arrive for the 85th annual West Virginia diocese council. The event opens at Christ Episcopal Church with services, sermons by Rev Ambrose Beavin, a business session, and a Sunday school conference led by Rev W P Chrisman. Visiting clergymen are hosted by local families with rivalries over guest arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manly
Episcopal Churches
West Virginia
Diocese of
Sessioon
Slite
Christ Episcopal Church
Tormorrow
Ambrose Beavin
W. P. Chrisman
Big Increase in May Coal Output at Stone Gap Field
Stone Gap Va June 3 Special. May coal production in this field rose 10 percent from April and 15 percent from May 1911, with May showing a 32 percent rise over April. Coal moved to southern states increased about 7 percent over western trade. The Stonera Coke and Coal Company reports higher demand as rail fuel needs peak. eighteen mines operate along Virginia rail lines, and more workers are needed at sites in Stonega Osaka Roda Arno Imboden and Keokee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biz
Stone Gap
Carolinas
Georgia
Florida
Stonera Coke and Coal Company
Virginia
Stonega
Osaka
Roda
Arno
Imboden
Keokee
Virginia & Southwestern
Chewed on Policeman in Christmas Hill Home
Eva Christian, wife of Mistah Christian, attacked Officer Shelton after a domestic quarrel at their home on Christmas hill. The officer was bitten and scratched during the struggle as Eva resisted police efforts, later held for drunkenness disorderly conduct fighting and resisting an officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christmas Hill
Eva
Mistah Christian
Alec
Shelton
Christian
Council Fails to Draw Quorum in Wet vs Dry Showdown
The Bluefield city council lacked a quorum last night and adjourned after a heated session. A motion, supported by Hager, passed to keep saloon licenses, allow the gambling ordinance, and enforce new rules on manure boxes street dust and muzzling vicious dogs and bulldogs. About a dozen women attended to oppose licenses but could not present their case due to the missing quorum. The dog and street ordinances took effect with the thirty day clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Jolliffe
W. P. Hager
Hager
Onn
Bluefield
Board of Affairs
Endorse Candidates Prominent Local Colored Clubs Back Primaries
A joint meeting of city colored clubs drew about 300 people and endorsed a slate: Governor H D Hatfield. Criminal Court Judge J Frank Maynard. House of Delegates W P Hawley and W B Honaker. Sheriff W W Hamilton. Prosecuting Attorney A M Sutton. Congressman Jas A Hughes. County Court Commissioner B B Hunt. Justice J H Gallehon. County Committee Wing McCarthy. Constables O B Long and J T Lester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Hatfield
Criminal Court
J. Frank Maynard
House of Delegates
W. P. Hawley
W. B. Honaker
W. W. Hamilton
A.M. Sutton
Jas. A. Hughes
B. B. Hunt
J. H. Gallehon
McCarthy
O. 8. Long
J. T. Lester
Watson Arrested on Mailing of Obscene Literature
Thomas E. Watson, Democratic delegate and former Populist presidential candidate, was arrested in Augusta on charges of sending copyrighted literature attacking the Roman Catholic hierarchy. The ad cites medical claims and product pitches for Hall's Catarrh Cure and related items in the same notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Thomas E. Watson
Watson
Heirarchy
Bride Swap Trick Ends in Happy Reunion
In a social game of bridge, Mrs. Overaker engineers a marriage ruse for Mr. Bradish and Miss Iddings, posing as a match. Misunderstandings dissolve as Bradish declares true feelings, and the pair depart united as husband and wife after a staged setup.
Douty Claggett Wedding Planned in Bramwell
Mr and Mrs Philip Goodwill announce the marriage of sister Miss Sarah Christie Douty to Thomas Holland Claggett. The ceremony will be held in Bramwell on the afternoon of the 19th at 5 30, after which the couple will embark on a wedding tour and not be at home until after August 1. The groom, Pocahontas Coal and Coke Company chief engineer, is highly regarded. Miss Douty is well known in Bramwell and the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Goodwill
Bramwell
Sarah Christie Douty
Thomas Holland Claggett
Pocahontas Coal and Coke Company
Miss Douty
Pretty Wedding in South Bluefield
At the home of Mr and Mrs C N Strum in South Bluefield yesterday morning at 8 oclock Miss Eva Strum wed A Jackson Cole Rev H S Matte officiated Ashton Thornton was best man and Miss Willie White maid of honor The bride wore a tan traveling suit and carried roses The couple left on train No 4 for Virginia cities for several days then plan to settle in Bluefield Both bride and groom are well known in the city with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Iddings
Cheltenham
Mr. Bradish
Mr. Cheltenham
Miss Eddings
Mrs. Overaker
Iddings
Fle
C. N. Strum
South Bluefield
Eva Strum
A. Jackson Cole
Ashton Thornton
Willie White
Maggie Smith
Virginia
Bluefield
Ae Wl
Saxon Salve Promises Quick Eczema Relief
An East End Pharmacy advertises Saxon Salve as a complete treatment for eczema caused by simple digestive issues or soaps. The remedy promises fast itching relief and deep skin penetration with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied, through Cruz Co. and Bluefield Pharmacy in Bluefield West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Goodykoontz Cruz
Sunday School Attendance in Bluefield by Church
Attendance figures from Bluefield Sunday schools list 11 churches with total attendance of 1881. Churches include First Baptist Grace Methodist Presbyterian Calvary Baptist Church of Brethren Episcopal Catholic Salvation Army and others with varied tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Bland Street
Cane Cyee
ORB First Baptist
lGrace Methodist
Planer
Ae Presbyterian
Calvary Baptist
Church of Brethren
Episcopal
Pde
Salvation Army
When Child Has Whooping Cough Use Chamberlains Cough Remedy
The text urges giving Chamberlains Cough Remedy to loosen cough and ease expectoration in whooping cough cases. It claims the remedy softens tough mucus and aids clearing the airways, noting success in epidemics and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Gale
Cardul credited with ending long suffering for womanly troubles
In a Rivesville letter, Mrs. Dora Martin says three years of back and side pains and sleepless nights were cured by Cardul after doctors advised surgery. She credits Cardul with saving her life and plans to stay armed with it, endorsing its continued use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivesville
W. Va
Dora Martin
Cardul
Cardus
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Jas. E. Mann
Shay
Edwin Mann
Binefield
Mann
Bougle Payne
Walters
Princeton Gap
James Adkinson
J. E. Adkinson
Justice Godbey
Princeton
B. W. Lynch
L. C. Gresham
T. M. Combiiha
Chicago
Mr. Gresham
Seattle
National Electric Light Association
Mr. Combyths
M. Lynch
Masonic Temple
Highzinbotham Avenue
Elkhorn
Windhurst Ball Park
Mgr. Ridge
Vaught
Grace Church
B. Vaught
Emory
Henry College
Grace Methodist Church
Emery and Henry College
Buainesa
Sacred Heart Church
Bluefeld
Knights of
H. M. Byllesby
Sarah Gressman
Aisquithtreet
Ansa
Henry Yocitin
BlueBell
Elksmore
Civic League and
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Shelton
Akeo Il
East Yard
United States Coal and Coke Co
Chas. M. Stieff
Watereome
Main Street
Lynchberg, Ya
We Whitmore, Er
Richland
Richlands Brick Corporation
Richlands, VA
the Reynolds Keystone
Undertakers
Shor CO
Calla
Iles
Standard
Raymond Lybrook
Bland St
LLC
Pér
the White Pharmacy
Cohen & Baker Cigar Co
Whitman’s
Mall
Episcopal Council
Southwest Virginia
Tom Watson
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Ohic
Hall
Mrs. Bentley
White Pharmacy
Lou
Edith
Thor
Oughly
Wadras
Loisette
Ad Helio
Castle
Cubbedge & Hickks Haberdasnerbs Buveristy
Eczema
Sluefield Pharmacy
Vast End Pharmacy
Bluefield Normal & Business College
W. M. Cunningham
A.D. Wood
M. D
Frederick L. Black
Princeton Avenue
Princeton Ave
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