Front Porch Bath Arrest Sparks Graham Court Showdown
In Graham a colored woman Macie Peck was arrested for conduct unbecoming a citizen after bathing on her front porch in broad daylight. The case, tried in Squire C P Greever's court, ended with a fine and a probationary recall, reflecting local attitudes and the Civic League cleanup effort. Also noted: Miss Carrie McGuire leaves Graham for Cedar Bluff after two years as music teacher. Miss McGuirk to join Graham High School staff from Elk Creek Training School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macie Peck
Graham
Harriet Roy
Macie
Squire C. P. Greever
Henry Bell
commonWealth
Henry
Carrie McGuire
Arabia
Cedar Bluff
Miss McGuire
Denver
Watt Fugate
Miss McGuirk
Elk Creek
Grayson County
Pension bill and local notices from Graham Virginia
J C Nelson of Graham pursuing a dollar a day pension policy. veteran McCormack, native of New York, served under McClellan and Grant. Uncle Bird Brown, 70, will receive $25 monthly. Mrs Albert Tabor of East Graham to St Luke's Minefield for treatment. John L Walker of Mc Mullin mill at Bluestone promotes his corn meal and boasts old miller status. Real estate transfers in Graham as G D Bruce sells, Lawson dwelling buys, Harman trades, Tolbert buys Bruce home, Bruce moves. Visitors from Attalla and Bluefield noted. Graham social roundups include Misses Greever and Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormack
State of
New York
General McClelland
Grant
Uncle Bird Brown
Graham
Pension Bureau
Albert Tabor
East Graham
St. Luke's Hospital, Minefield
John L. Walker
McMullin
Bluestone
Squire G. D. Bruce
Lawson
Union
Wister Streets
Hi. Harman
Mr. Harman
Walnut Street
W. H. Tolbert
Bruce
Mr. Bruce
Veterans in Graham Benefit From New Pension Bill
The Civil War veterans in Graham rejoice as Congress passes a pension bill approved by President Taft. J. H. McCormick receives a boost to $25 monthly after turning seventy, with the pension rising by age under the new act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Congress
Taft
J. H. McCormick
McCormack
Visitors and graduates attend Graham high school finale
Rev W G Summers of Bristol attends Graham high school finals with Miss Annie McDowell and Rosa Summers. J K Routh, Bluestone farmer, was in Graham on business. W H Harry of Falls Mills visits sister in west Graham. Mrs J S Karr of Pocahontas visits sister in west Graham with daughter Elizabeth. Eva Dupuy of Pocahontas attends commencement with sister Nannie among graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Summers
Bristol
Graham High School
Summers
West Graham
J. 8. Karr
Pocahontas
Elizabeth
J. & Barlow
Eva Dupuy
Nannie
Personal Notices of City Visitors and Travelers
Additional notices list G. Thomas visiting from Princeton and Mrs. Alonzo Davis of Pulaski staying with relatives. Several residents travel: Jorge Dillard to Huntington, J. F. Moyers to visit Huntington, Mr. and Mrs. Fisher returning from Cincinnati, Edmondsons to Norfolk and Washington, and Mrs. Borden sailing from New York to visit relatives in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Davis
Pulaski
Mrs. Edmondson
Eleanor
Norfolk
Washington
L. Borden
New York
Ireland
London
Notable residents and visitors pass through Charleston area
Matthews plans several days in Charleston before returning. Isabel Toy of Bramwell, on leave from Blackstone Female Institute, eyes Vassar or Randolph-Macon. U S district attorney Barnes Gillespie and assistant T J Muncy travel east from Tazewell toward Harrisonburg. Mr and Mrs W A Hodell and Ruth depart for Hinton after telegram about Mrs Hodell’s father J Wier. A Hancock attends United Confederate reunion in Macon Ga then visits Hopkinsville Ky to see brother after 26 years. Rebecca Hyneman to relocate as public stenographer to the Allamon t Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Toy
Bramwell
Blackstone Female Institute
Blackstone
Vassar
Randolph-Macon Woman's College
Barnes Gillespie
United States
Western District of
Virginia
T. J. Muncey
Tazewell
Harrisonburg
W. A. Hodell
Miss Ruth
Hinton
A. V. Hancock
Macon
Hopkinsville
Mr. Hancock
Oldest jeweler opens new store in Bluefield
Theodore Dilger, Bluefield's oldest jeweler, relocates to 37 Bluefield Avenue with an expanded stock of jewelry, watches, silverware and novelties. He is an experienced optician offering free eye examinations and invites the public to visit the new shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Dilge
Bluefield
Bluefield Avenue
Dileer
Mr. Dilger
Vaudeville at Elks Opera House Promises Top Bill
Elks Opera House opens summer season with Keiths moving pictures and Miller Tempest novelty act. New acts Kix and Trix acrobats, Gray Sisters, and Ross and Shaw provide comedy and song. Matinees daily at 8:30 and evening shows at 7:30 and 9. Prices ten cents to all seats. lower floor twenty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Opera House
Keith
Jolliffe
Miller & Tempest
Kix
Trix
Miller
Gray Sisters
Ross & Shaw
Jungleland
Millionaire Mayo Factor in Politics
Louisville June 3 John C Calhoun Mayo becomes the new Kentucky member of the Democratic national committee. He succeeds Urey Woodson a veteran who once quipped the eye of the hog is set after Judge Parker's defeat. Mayo, a leading power behind Gov McCreary, rose from a mountain schoolteacher to influence state politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
John C. Calhoun Mayo
Democratic National Committee
Kentucky
Urey Woodgan
Judge Parker
Woodson
Mayo
Mayo forged fortune in Kentucky coal and rail towns
The article profiles Mayo a self made millionaire from poverty to ownership of coal lands in eastern Kentucky. It notes his $25 000 Paintsville home and control of hundreds of thousands of acres, rail expansion plans, and town building. It also mentions his 1901 consolidation deal and his emergence in national politics as a Democratic delegate at large.
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Mayo
Eastern
Kentucky
Watsons
Virginia
C. W. Wheelwright
Baltimore
Alexander Thompson
Pittevurs
Consolidation Coal Company
Holdin
Bracelets Return as Fashion Statement Across Eras
The article notes bracelets regaining favor with modern dress featuring elbow sleeves. Fine jeweled bracelets echo old Egypt and Persia designs. Cleopatra era snake armlets and Sabine-style heavy two inch cuffs shape evening wear and upper arm trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Persia
Cleopatra
Tarpeeta
Coat of Taffeta with Trimmings and Ruches
Changeable taffeta coat described with outlining trim, double ruches, and three-quarter sleeves. Turn back cuffs edged at the top with taffeta ruching and covered buttons. Collar falls over shoulders and is rounded in back.
When Little Guests Come
Observing that no children reside here yet the host keeps eating bibs small glasses with handles a tiny table and chair and little plates knives forks and spoons ready for visiting youngsters Telegraph want ads results.
Iowa Woman Well Again After Pinkham Remedy
Ottumwa Iowa resident Mrs Harriet F E Wampleer reports relief from chronic female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter promotes the product as a forty year old proven tonic with herbal ingredients and confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Iowa
United States
Lydia E. Pinkham
Harriet FE. Wampleer
Ransom Street
Ottumwa, Iowa
Secret Societies Stated Communications Noted
Stated communications of Bluefield Lodge No. 85 A F and A M meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays monthly at the Masonic Hall Third Floor Lazarus Building Princeton Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Lodge
Masonic Hall
Lazarus Building
Princeton Avenua
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Attalla
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H. P. Shufflebarger
Dorothy Stone
Eloise Greever
Mabel Williams
the Quality Shop
Exclusive Ladies Outfitters
G. ©. Thomas
Princeton
R. C. Cox
Coalwood
Jorge Dillard
Huntington
J. F. Moyers
Daily Telegraph
Mrs. C. EB. Fisher
Cincinnati
Will C. Bailey
Little Child
Kimball
Luther Griffith
Richmond College
Honaker
Mia
Inez Criner
Thelma Stafford
Newport
2. M. Edmundson
Miss Elenor
T. Voykin
Denver, Colo
R. S. Caperton
New Orleans
Glen Lipford
Fitzpatrick
O. W. Ratcliff
Lynchburg
Piedmont Business College
Hstell Veira
Burks Garden
Farmville
J. L. Crockett
Robert Lawson
Urks Garden
F. M. Peters
G. A. Matthey
Postum Cereal Company., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Matthews
Charleston
Rebecca Hyneman
Allamont Hotel
SCOOP
CUB Reporter
Srik
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John Walters
Bluefield, W. VA
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Flat Top National Bank
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