Tactless wooing ends in wedding swap tale
A Vera Cruz evacuation clears a sailor Horace Morton as dead. His would be bride Ethel Jones weds plumber Philip Thompson, then Morton reappears to win her. Mrs. Jones' plan backfires as Morton inheritably returns at the wedding, and Ethel marries him.
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United States
Horace Morton
Martha Jones
Ethel Jones
Vera Cruz
Philip Thompson
Ethel
Mr. Thompson
Mrs. Jones
Mr.Thompson
Navy
Receivership Sought for Ancient Order of United Workmen
In Trenton New Jersey on June 5 the United States district court began hearing the application for a receivership of the Ancient Order of United Workmen of New Jersey. The proceeding centers on the order's legal and financial status as presented by the seeking party.
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Trenton
Ancient
Order of United Workmen of New Jersey
United States District Court
David
Gets-It corn remedy advertised across the world
An old time ad touts Gets-It for corns and calluses. It mocks painful home remedies and claims quick removal in seconds. The product is sold at 25 cents a bottle and promoted by BE Lawrence & Co of Chicago with recommendations from White Pharmacy Goodykoonts Drug Co and W H Cobb in Bluefield.
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BE. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Ill
Bluefield
White Pharmacy
Goodykoonts Drug Co
Washington Man Opposes Dues Increase Seeks Receiver
Gomersall, 74, of Washington state challenged a recent dues rise on a $2,000 policy claiming insolvency. He alleges his monthly payments jumped from 4.08 to 26.20 dollars and requests court intervention to appoint a receiver.
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Gomersall
State of
Washington
Dodson's Liver Tone Offered as Safe Calomel Substitute
Advertisements tout Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable remedy to replace dangerous calomel for liver troubles and constipation. It promises quicker relief with less sickness, and claims frequent endorsement by a Wellsburg NY pharmacist. It notes the product is safe for children and urges purchase for 50 cents.
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Dodson
Chautauqua Tent Plans For South Bluefield
In Bluefield advance Redpath Chautauqua agent Ss A Mayer promotes July 1 8 events with a central Vineyard street tent location near Adams street. Tickets priced 250 adults 125 children with a Mother Goose festival and Junior Redpath Club activities led by Miss Helen Palmer Gray and Mrs Ben H Williams.
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Ss. A. Mayer
Redpath
Bluefield
Bane Higginbothams
Vineyard Street
Adams Street
Bland
Jefferson Streets
Columbia College of Expression
Chicago
Redpath Club
Helen Palmer i Gray
Lyceum
First Baptist Church
Ben H. Williams
Draper Kittinger Nuptials Quiet Welch Ceremony
Miss Eliza beth Kittinger married Ben Lee Draper at Alderson in a quiet home ceremony attended by about fifty relatives and friends. Maid of honor Trove Kittinger wore a white net dress with pink trimmings, while Carl B. Early served as best man. Rev. R. L. Neal officiated as guests enjoyed Mendelssohn music and a flower-decorated setting. The couple planned a short honeymoon to the east before settling in Havoca.
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Welch
Draper-Kittinger
Alderson
Elizabeth Kittinger
Ben Lee Draper
Havoce
Trove Kittinger
Carl B. Early
Howard N. Livesay
Mendelsshon
R. L. Neal
Methodist Episcopal Church
Havaca
dMY on Annual Cruise
Annapolis reporters note the mid dies are off today for their annual cruise event, with preparations underway and officials awaiting more details on schedule and participants.
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Dmy
Annapolis, Md
Academy ships prepare for sea trial voyage
Missouri Wisconsin and Ohio will lead the fleet as the three lower classes of the academy undergo a test of seamanship and are not expected to return until August 30.
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Missouri
Wisconsin
Ohio
Chamberlain's Tablets Praised for Indigestion Relief
Mrs. C. fe. Riley of Alion N. reports six months of use with great benefit and pleasure. Chamberlain's Tablets are advertised as available everywhere for indigestion.
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Chamberlain
Chewing Gum Habit Costs Nation 25 Million Annually
A report estimates the country spends about 25,060,000 dollars each year on chewing gum. The figure reflects consumer purchases and related economic activity across multiple sectors.
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Western Union Telegraph CO
Central Art & Stationery CO
Senreco
Walnut St
Cincinnati
Willard
C. A. Greever
Conover
Bing
Fraternal Order In
Tronte
Lewis-Oliver
Theda Bara
Rex Today
Chautauqua
South Bluefield
Bane Higginbotham
Ed. McCulloch
Welch News
West
McDowell
Mesdames
Brooks F. Williams
I. C. Verndon
W. W. Logan
Alice Reivers
Callie
Madelyn
Vivian Williams
Gladys Trall
Ternard Lovett
Jack
Ed Blakeley
W. E. Kinzer
Mr. Moss
John W. English
M. Rush
Clyde, Jr
Kathleen Hicks
C. M. Gates
Rawl
S. H. Imsem
Beecham’s
Thornton Clothing Company
Princeton Avenue
Federal Street
Bluefield, W. VA
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