New Operation on Laurel Creek Coal Site Planned
William R. Graharm, a noted civil and mining engineer from southwest Virginia, leads his corps in locating a new Pocahontas Collieries Co operation on Laurel Creek near Pocahontas. Plans include commissary tipple office building stables hotel dwellings coke ovens and related facilities with work to proceed rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Graharm
Virginia
Pocahontas Colleries Co
Laurel Creek
Pocahontas
Personal notices from the Bristol to Roanoke region
J B Wishey returned from Bristol. JD Sarrien left for Cincinnati on business. Mr and Mrs D C Ballwin to Norfolk to visit friends. Estelle Battimore left for Tazewell to visit. Mrs S N Worley left for Radford to visit friends. John M McGrath of Princeton in city en route to Charleston. Harry Douthat back in Bluefield from Eastern Virginia. David and Goa Schareain return from Roanoke after Jacob and Dora Rosnbery wedding. Hoge Major wed Roanoke girl Tatanelle Mingolota in Roanoke. Nellie Louise Mays head home to Eggleston. Mrs Gee T Rogers visiting Petersburg. L left for home. W L Adkins to Cereboard for grandparents 50th anniversary in South Port Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Adking
Cereboard
W. H. Adkins
South Port
Ohio
First Train Delights Crowds at Fourteen Mile Linea
A large crowd gathered Wednesday afternoon at Fourteen Mile Linea county to view the first train over the Gayandot Valley railroad to that point. The track had just been completed as rain began and workers pushed to extend beyond Poarteen Mile. Spectators cheered and some fled the track when the locomotive appeared, with many children crying as sparks flew from the monster on rails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourteen Mile
Linea County
Gayandot Valley
Poarteen Mile
Narrow Escape From Serious Accident In Graham
Miss Pearl Smith of Graham had a narrow escape when a wagon struck her buggy as she stood in front of the drug store. The buggy overturned, the horse bolted breaking the shafts, but bystanders halted the animal. Smith emerged unharmed though badly frightened, witnesses relieved.
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Miss Pearl Smith
Graham
Miss Smith
Lightning Kills Fine Export Cattle in Thompson Valley
Last Sunday evening a group of Jno W Crockett export cattle, valued at 60 to 75 dollars each and weighing 1300 to 1400 pounds, were killed by a lightning strike while sheltering under a tree on the Oscar Thompson farm in Thompson Valley near Tazewell. The cattle belonged to Crockett of Tazewell and were pastured on the late Oscar Thompson's property.
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Jno
Wedding Invitation for Ethel Lillian Masineup Metzger
Mr and Mrs Qu A Masineup of 514 Moorman Avenue North West announce the marriage of their daughter Ethel Lillian to Mr George C Metzger on Wednesday June 17 at 3 30 oclock at St James Methodist Church with Rev Hout officiating. They will reside in Keystone West Virginia after the wedding.
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Roanoke News
Qu. A. Masineup
Moorman Avenue
N. W
Ethel Lillian
George C. Metzger
St. James’ Methodist Church
Hout
Keystone
W. Va
One Case in Police Court Involving Foreman Johnston
One case heard in the police court yesterday involved C. E. Johnston a Norfolk and Western grade foreman on construction near Pearisburg. He drank heavily at four local saloons and was released when witnesses failed to appear. Later he was found prostrate on Raleigh Street and re arraigned. the damage was $2.50 plus costs. He sobered up and returned to work on the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Johnston
Norfolk and Western
Pearisburg
Sach
Heeper
Nother
Raleigh Street
Reynolds
Godbey
Johnson
Grade Jorema
Graves Grocery Co. closes out stock at 105 Princeton Ave
Come to 105 Princeton avenue for cash groceries at cost as Graves Grocery Co plans to stock shoes hats and furnishings. Bargains only while stock lasts. WANTED to rent a house or flat in good location. Address Box 474 City. 5-24-ti ve iT
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Avenue
Graves Grocery CO
Miles Charles Sentenced to Six Years in Penitentiary
The Buchanan county court this week found Miles Charles guilty of killing C. G. Hatcher months ago. He was sentenced to six years in the penitentiary. Most Telegraph readers know the case details.
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Miles Charles
C C Hatcher
Buchanan County
Miles Charls
C. GC Hatcher
Buchanan
Telegraph
Regents Meeting at Bluefield Colored Institute
Board of Regents met in Bluefield yesterday with Prof Virgil A Lewis Prof N C Brackett Edwin Mano and ex Senator W A Matcod present. Routine business was transacted and discussion of moving the school to a more revitable location occurred with no definite action. Prof J P Sima resigned his position and his resignation was accepted.
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Board of
Regents
The
Bluefield Colored Institute
Virgil A. Lewis
N. C. Brackett
Edwin Mano
Ww. A Matcod
J. P. Sima
Pretty wedding at Graham in Norton's Hattie Yost wed L W Norton
A wedding solemnised at Graham Wednesday morning joined Miss Hattie Yost and Mr L W of Norton in a ceremony officiated by Rev M P Carico of the Methodist church. The couple left for an extended visit to eastern and northern cities and will return to Norton to make their home.
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Greham
Hattie Yost
HM. Yost
L. Ww
Norton
Wade Map Jenkins
M. P. Carico
Methodist Church
Pocahontas Plans Fourth of July Celebration
Arrangements and large subscriptions in Pocahontas aim to eclipse prior Fourth of July efforts. Two years ago Governor Tyler attended with Col. William J. Bryan giving addresses. Governor Montagne is invited for this year but may be unavailable. a notable orator will be sought if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Tyler
William J. Bryan
Montagne
Marriage at Liberty Hill in Tazewell County
H. G. P. McNeil wed Miss Ella Gillespie at Liberty Hill in Tazewell County on Wednesday with Rev. R. A. Kelly officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. P. McNeil
Ella Gillespie
Liberty Hill
Tazewell County
R. A. Kelly
Eliza Greever to Wed Wade H. Frazier in Davy
Mr and Mrs C P Greever of Graham announce the marriage of their daughter Eliza to Wade H. Frazier Norfolk and Western agent at Davy W Va. The wedding will take place on Wednesday the 10th instant. Also listed are items for sale and beverages from Hoster’s Pale Ale and Porter.
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C. P. Greever
Graham
Eliza
Wade H. Frazier
Norfolk and Western
Davy. W. Va
Rooms for rent in large new suites unfurnished or furnished
Readable notice offers rooms for rent described as large and suitable for roomers. Contact 0. V Heffner at the corner of McCulloch and Tazewell streets for details. Also advertises Hester's Special Brew as the finest high grade beer on the market.
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Heffner
McCulloch and
Tazewell Streets
Hester’s
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Sore in Five Days
La Grange Georgia resident P A Danforth reports a six month frightful leg sore cured in five days by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He praises it for ulcers wounds and piles and notes a 25 cent price and druggists as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P A Danforth
la Grange
Bucklen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pocahonts Collieries Company
J.B Wishey
Yestec Y
Bristol
JD Sarrieen
Tact
Cinsonati
Mrs. D. C. Ballwin
Norfolk
Mise Estelle Battimore
Tazewell
S. N. Worley
Yeterday
Radford
John M. McGrath
Princeton
Charleston
Harry Douthat
Eastern Virginia
Bluefield
David
Goa Schareain
Roanoke
Jacob
Dora Ros Nbery
Hoge Major
Binefeld
Tatanelle Mingolota
Nellie Louise Mays
Binefield Avenas
Eggleston
Gee. T. Rogers
F. R. Wadleigh
Petersburg
Pedigo
West Va
Samuel Turk
Hemlock
Iee
F. R. Chambers
Eckiian
W. P. Hawley
Moise Co
Loney
East Bland St
Ake
Strouse & Bros
J. E. Thornton & Bros
North F.rk
Lincoln County
Dean
Hester
Gordon Keith
Thomas Nelson Page
New York City
New York
Bluefield Book & Stationery Co
Bland Street
C. A. Moofaw
H. B. Rockhill
Rockhill Machine CO
DERS
Euwilders
Bvil
Board of Regents
Snevron & Jorpan
SG Karin
Schoss Bros, & Co
Baltimore
Peg
Wholesale Drapers
Shelton
Jordan
Moose Book & Stationery Co
Nelson Page
F Hopkinson Sith
Cripts of the
Jas
Allen
Bluefield Furniture Co
Care Daily Telegraph
Hoster's
Hosters
Was
Bluefield Mercantile Co
Hancock & Jamerson
W. McK, Evans
Richmond, VA
Shafer
J. Blair Farrar
Consulting Public Accountants
Bluefield, W. VA
P. O. Box
Whitlow
Paint and Paper Co
Coalfield
Raleigh’St
E. R. Whitlow
Sign Writers
Mgi
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