Bids Wanted for Gary Banking House Construction
Classified notes announce bidding for erection of a banking house at Gary West Virginia with plans from Gary National Bank and architect FE L Shufflebarger Bluefield. Deposit $10 for plans and $250 certified bid deposit required. bids to cashier Gary National Bank by June 12, 1913.
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Gary
W. .Va
Gary National Bank
W. Va
FE. L. Shufflebarger
Bluefield
Gary National ‘Bank
Coalwood
W. C. Blackburn
Dirt Eating Among Native Tribes Across Americas
A regional study notes that several Indian tribes in North and South America eat clay as a food practice. It reports the Pawnee using yellow fish clay shaped into figures, reflecting a broader fascination with dirt as sustenance across diverse communities.
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America
Store Manager Shot in Paw Paw Va. Suspect Arrested
W A Lawrence store manager for W M Ritter Lumber Co of Paw Paw Buchanan Co Virginia was shot twice Wednesday morning about 730 by Elisha Hurley a Paw Paw native He was struck in the liver and lung and in the thigh doctors say recovery may be possible Hurley was arrested by assistant manager Grant Robertson and released on bond to face a grand jury The motive came from an insult to Lawrence's wife and witnesses note Lawrence faced Hurley with a rocker in hand rather than his gun
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W. A. Lawrence
W. M. Ritter
Hurley
Lawrence
Paw Paw
W. M. Ritter Lumber Company
Danville
Jetlow
Four Men Escape from Princeton Jail
Four prisoners escaped from the Princeton jail during a Wednesday night delivery. Three remained at large as of last night. Albert Sanders was recaptured in Princeton the same day. Minnix had prior escapes. Grobgory and Powers faced grand jury action for allegedly collecting money on flour not to be delivered.
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Princeton
Frank Minnoix
Albert Sanders
Charles Grobgory
W. H. Powers
Minnix
Grobgory
Powers
Payment plan proposed for arrears and future notes
The notice outlines paying arrears starting tomorrow with a period in advance at four dollars per year and ten cents per week for those in arrears. It states everyone must pay up to the present date or in advance and argues the new method is needed for careful business and to satisfy readers who will pay.
Giants Jr. Triumph 1–0 in 20th Inning At Pocahontas
In a lengthy junior baseball clash at Pocahontas, the Giants Jr. edged the Junior Cubs 1–0 after twenty innings. Rexall Magrill pitched fifteen innings with a single hit allowed, followed by Lawford who allowed one more hit. Peck hit the decisive home run for the Giants Jr.
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Giants
Bluefield Tops Narrows In Pitcher’s Duel To Lead Series
Bluefield took the first of a three game set from Narrows 3 to 0 at Windhurst Park. Hess pitched four hits allowed while Carter shut down Narrows despite four errors behind him. Boots Williams contributed two-base in one inning and Kee’s defense helped limit Narrows scoring as Bluefield moved to 5-1 in six games.
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Narrows
Windhurst Park
Bluefield
Hess
Texas
Carter
Boots” Williams
Kee
A. Ehrman
E. Johnson
Anderson
H. Johnson
Ehrman
Hawley
Williams
Potts
Mollineux
Pedigo
Eagles Invited to Roanoke Lodge Dedication
The Roanoke aerie No. 558 invites local Eagles to the dedication of its new home, built at about fifty thousand dollars. Representatives from surrounding acries and Bluefields will attend. Norfolk and Western offers a round trip fare with a special car arranged to depart Tuesday morning and return Thursday evening.
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Aerie of Eagles
Roanoke
Weekly collections begin tomorrow for Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph announces that weekly paper collections start tomorrow for all current subscribers. All recipients who have not prepaid must pay ten cents, with advance payments already settled.
Notice from West End Grocery Company Trustee
The undersigned trustee W H Wade announces urgency in settling all accounts due to West End Grocery Co. All creditors must provide full statements with affidavits and proof to be considered in disbursements. This notice urges prompt settlement of the business and mentions claims procedures.
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West End Grocery Company
West End Grocery Co
Meaata
Labor Shortage for Coal Mines Stresses Trade
The Coal Trade Journal notes the sharp need for thousands of new miners annually as existing labor cannot keep pace with rising output. Immigration limits and wartime disruptions shrink supply, making labor a key factor shaping current and future coal trade conditions.
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Coal ‘Trade Journal
Choir Singer Gets Preacher Before Court
Plainfield New Jersey June 5 Reverend Willis S MacRorie former pastor of a Methodist church at Mt Horeb was arraigned for trial on an indictment based on charges by Gertrude Mason a nineteen year old singer in the Mt Horeb church and related by Mrs Amelia Mason. The case earlier led to arrests in November and a Newark conference inquiry which found the charges unsubstantiated but the grand jury reindicted the minister.
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Newark
Methodist Episcopal Church
MacRorie
ZEMO advertised for skin trouble and baby relief
An advertisement touts ZEMO as a cure for itching and skin ailments including baby rash. It claims immediate relief and a money back guarantee. Testimonials from F W Flowers of Oakdale and a claim of widespread efficacy in thousands of cases. Sealed bottles sold for 25 cents by E W Rose Medicine Co. and from local pharmacies.
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Zemo
F. W. Flowers, Jeweler
Oakdale
E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
East End Pramacy and
Bluefield Pharmacy
Secret Societies Meeting Notice for Bluefield Lodge No 85
Stated communications of Bluefield Lodge No 85 A F and A M Setoné and Fourth Tuesdays of each meta at Masonic Hall Third Floor Zasarue Guilding Princeton Avenue.
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Bluefield Lodge
Setoné
Masonic Hall
Zasarue Guilding
Princeton Avenue
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