Wedding and civic notices from Bluefield region
Miss Maud Kaiser of Castlewood was brought to Bluefield for hospital care after a wedding attended by Mary and Mattie Gilmer of Virginia. Gilmer, a former Bluefield resident and Bluefield Hardware employee, plans to live in Matoaka. Jerry C. Akers thanks supporters after a sheriff primary fight and endorses W. W. Hamilton. County politics cover sheriff votes, Democratic and Republican tickets, and Tip Top Springs opening June 20, 1912. Elks plan for Portland convention with potential special trains. Pocahontas undertaker ads and a planing mill sale highlight local business notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mises Mary
Mattie Gilmer
Athens
M. G. Gilmer
Nettie Peck
Mr. Gilmer
Moore at White Pharmacy Exhibits Ryland Jewelry Line
Bill Moore of D. B. Ryland & Co. Lynchburg arrives at White Pharmacy to展示 an extraordinary line of jewelry silverware watches and cut glass from June 7 to June 14 in a noted showroom event at the pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryland
Bill Moor E
D. B. Ryland & Co
Lynchburg
White
Mr. Moore
White Pharmacy
Epworth League Holds Special Bland Street Meeting
Bland Street Epworth League organises a special church meeting Friday at 8 o clock to arrange for the upcoming annual conference next week. All members on committees are urged to attend. entertainment committee asks all ladies to meet in the ladies parlor at 2 30 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Bland Street
Bland Street Church
Hatman Faces McDowell Delegates Race After Keystone Results
C B Hatman Republican nominee in McDowell county for the house of delegates was in the city and said Keystone results shown in yesterday's Daily Telegraph were incomplete. Keystone gave about 800 plurality for Dr Hatfield with many votes for opponents due to voter misunderstandings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Hatman
Republican Party
McDowell County
House of Delegates
Keystone
Daily Telegraph
Dr. Hatfield
Philadelphia Receiver Passes Through City From Jed Coal Mines
A. H. Storrs of Philadelphia, receiver for the Jed Coal Company, was seen in the city yesterday on his way home from the mines, signaling ongoing judicial handling of the firm’s affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Storrs
Philadelphia
Jed Coal Company
Witt Talks Baseball Franchise Meeting in Philadelphia
P. J. Kelly and his son William left yesterday for Philadelphia as a Roanoke club official planned to meet them there to discuss the baseball franchise. A Roanoke telephone message indicated President Elliott would join the talks to confer on the potential deal.
Bluefield may take over Danville franchise. Bijou shows and music
Fragments report possible transfer of the Danville baseball club from the Virginia league to Bluefield. The Bijou offers Friday and Saturday entertainment with sheet music at five ten and fifteen cents. Memorial service planned for Sunday with B of L. EB and G I A members asked to attend. Mr and Mrs Ballengee travel to St Louis for Charley Ballengee’s orthopedic operation hoping to restore leg use. they will visit son Guy in Du Bois afterward.
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Bluefield
Danville Baseball Club
Virginia League
S. IL. Ballengee
Charley
St. Louis
McLain Orthopedic Sanitarium
Mrs. Ballengee
Guy
du Bois
Three Recruits Examined For Army Visit City
Cavain M. 8 of the United States army examined three recruits for service yesterday. A. L. Carter of Radford Harriston Holston colored of Martingville and Cecil Breedlove of Eckman all passed the test and were sent to Columbus barracks last night. Why do Girls Leave Home the touring Edison comedy at the Bijou today. Shown in Cincinnati eight times in the last two months The funniest picture ever produced. Three big reels two Edisons and one Vitagraph plus a special musical program. The Bijou today Five and ten cents.
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Cavain M
Battle
United States Army
A. L. Carter
Radford
Harriston Holston
Martingville
Cecil Breedlove
Eckman
Columbus Barracks
Bijou Today
Cincinnati
Edison
Vitagraph
Bijou
Akers Family Leaves for Madison Nebraska
Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Akers of Spring Valley, guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Reynolds on Wyoming Street, departed last night for Madison Nebraska to visit relatives. They were accompanied by their granddaughter Maud Reynolds, ward of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
M. T. Akers
Spring Valley
H. B. Reynolds
Wyoming Street
Madison
Neb
Maud Reynolds
Brookey Returns From West To Bluefield
Mr. Brookey a popular Norfolk and Western machinist, has returned to Bluefield after spending time at Indianapolis race events. The Kanawaka dancing club postpones its regular weekly dance tonight due to Miss Butler’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brookey
Norfolk and Western
Indianapolis
Bluefield
Kanawaka
Selling Many Machines in City by McNulty and Crockett
Charles McNulty of the E. M. F. factory and local agent John L. Crockett plan a swift departure after bringing nine more cars. Crockett, in his first month with the agency, has sold fourteen cars and lists buyers P. W. Massie Athens A W Reynolds Princeton Dr A H Hoge and Will Claytor Princeton. Lamb shipments from Clinch Valley have begun with carloads moving through the city as prices climb to over ten cents a head at Versey City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McNulty
John L. Crockett
Mr. Crockett
P. W. Massie
Athens
A. W. Reynolds
Princeton
A. H. Hoge
This City
Will Claytor
Clinch Valley
Versey City
W E Bennett Seeks Care After Axe Injury at Bluestone Depot
A man with a fractured skull and an artificial leg, W. E. Bennett, arrived at St. Luke's Hospital from Bluestone on train No. 16 after treatment by Dr. Irving of Bramwell. His father lived on the north side and Bennett needed further hospital care.
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Ari
W. E. Bennett
St. Luke’s Hospital
Bluestone
Irving
Bramwell
Bennett
Nata
Jasi
Axe attack leaves watchman with skull wound at Bluestone
Night encounter between Frank Bean and crippled watchman Hennett at Bluestone led to a brutal fight. Bean swung an axe after a cane defense, striking Hennett and leaving him severely injured with a gash above the eye. Dr. Irving treated him as Adams and others reportedly confronted the doctor. Bennet has worked as a watchman at the Norfolk and Western Coaldale tunnel and is to be operated on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bean
Bluestone
Bean
Hennett
Bennett
Irving
Adams
Norfolk and Western
Coaldale Tunnel
Jabots and Bows Fashion Commentary
The article discusses jabots as a key toilet detail, noting their effectiveness in elevating simple blouses. It predicts changing styles with two aided jabots, worn with stocks and collars, offering varied materials and shapes while cautioning against overextending the Rabot effect.
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Ares
Beetty Jabot Displays Among Avenue Beauties
A descriptive piece paints the fashionable scene with beaded fabrics and satin bows. Attention centers on Valena modeled butterfly wings and long waistline silhouettes, noting lace frills and black satin stocks.
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Beetty
Jabot
Valena
Birds of a feather flock together sparks feathered clash
A lighthearted saying hints at birds competing within a flock to pluck rivals. The adage suggests predictable peer behavior among birds seeking rewards.
Fidelity Bank Receiver Ordered to Sell Real Estate in Court
In Princeton circuit court yesterday the receiver C. L. Williams was authorized to sell all Fidelity bank real estate and settle doubtful debts. A court term decided to enforce assessments and dividends at August term. Williams sold two Lee and Quarrier streets lots in Charleston for 5250 to M. A. Hoder, with a higher bid of 5200 noted. The Fidelity bank building is set for private sale on June 29 at 10 30 AM with five or six bidders expected.
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Princeton
Fidelity Bank
C. L. Williams
Charleston
W. Va
Lee and
Quarrier Streets
Capital City
M. A. Hoder
Li Cc. Anderson
Wetch
Hatfield serenaded by 2000 at Eckman victory celebration
In Eckman West Virginia on June 6 neighbors and friends serenaded Dr and Mrs Hatfield with two bands. Dr Hatfield thanked supporters and vowed to stay in the race, while Senator Sol White praised Hatfield and party unity. Refreshments followed as the crowd dispersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novemer
Sol White
Ming c County
Dr. Hatfield
Panama Canal Appropriation Cut Sparks Senate Clash
Washington reports a claim that the Panama Canal appropriation was cut by sixteen million seven hundred thousand dollars based on secret information obtained by the appropriation committee. The dispute arose during the debate on the sundry civil bill as members acknowledge the charge but defend the move citing staff dismissals and improved remaining workers.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Man Assaults Matewan Messenger Editor
M F Cannady of near Matewan West Virginia entered the Messenger office and assaulted the editor with a club over material he believed the paper published about militant preacher editor. The editor is reported badly injured.
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Matewan
W. Va
M. F. Cannady
Sanc
Matewan Messenger
Messenger
Cannady
Personal Paragaphs of City Visitors and Departures
A long list of residents and visitors frequenting the city includes Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Fells traveling to Cincinnati, A. R. Carroll of Richmond on his first visit in ten months, H. E. Cooper and J. C. Glenn among others leaving for business trips. Several locals return home or head to new assignments, with J. C. Herndon and Miss Mattie Davidson noted among attendees at regional events.
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A. R. Carroll
Richmond
Daisy Pack
Hollins Institute
Rer
Bramwell
J. C. Pack
Louise Allen
Henry, Kendrick
W. C. Bagley
Salem
Cardus touted as remedy for womanly trouble in Alabama letter
A Mrs. Carrie May from Shellhorn Alabama writes of lasting weakness and headaches until Cardus, taken in two bottles, restored her health. The letter claims Cardus strengthens the womanly organs and cites over 50 years of success. The ad urges readers to ask a druggist for Cardus and mentions a Home Treatment book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shellhorn
Ala
Carrie May
Cardus
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Asl
W. W. Hamilton
Jerry C. Akers
Harmilton
Lilly
Tip Top Mineral Springs
Tip Top
Republican County Committee
Paul Adkins
City
Kabrich
Pocahontas
Virginia
West Virginia
A. T. Draper
Elks
John Tanner
Bluefield Lodge of Elks
Grand Lodge
Portland
Ore
Tanner
Chas. M. Stieff
Pactery
Lytebberg
Ve. A. Whithoree, I'sz
Richlande Brick Corporation
Ilder
Richlands
Reynoldds-Shor CO
Krystone
Embalu
Ier
Lea
Raymond Lybrook
P. O
Bland St. Bleefield
Sumette A
Mie
BE. P. Keech
Baltimore
Mr.Keech
Big Vein Coal Company
Victor Immanuel
Joseph Caldara
Fairmont
Ray Prince
RE. H. Fields
Walnut Cove
Mr. Fields
Agee
Cohen & Baker Cigar Co
Mail Hotel
Whitman’s Candles
B. of L. EB
B. of L. EK
Fidelity
Serenade Hatfield
Mc Nowell
Mrs
T. L. Fells
Edward Cooper
H. S. White
H. E. Cooper
Cty
Huntington
A. W. Reynolds and Son
E. W. Hale and Son
Princeye
A. W. Davis
Pulaski
J. C. Glenn
L. P. Cadel
Thengineering Department
Nenova
Jack Easley
Vivian
The
King Coal and Coke Company
Mrse. Vernon
Wytheville
J. A. Vernon
Kelly-Jackson Drug Co
John Dpouthat
Pearisburg
Wim O'Connor
Prospect
Miss Jessica Connor
J. C. Herndon
Welch
Etty
Nane
Cc. O. Wright
Josephine
Lucy McCue
Louisville
Mattie Davidson
Tazewell
Giles County
Bessie Bane
A. E. Whitehouse
Northfork
J.C. Herndon
J. M. Gordon
Santa
Cubbedge & Hicks Haberdashers Buysriato
Telegraph
Howard Raymond
Mary Bolden
Peck Street
Massey Business College
Louis Yuhasz
Mitchell Transparent Ice Co
Graham
Sonia
Matz
Highland Avenue
Princeton Avenue
J. A. Donahue
Thornton Building
Express
Eas Reo
Roanoke
C. A. Johnson
L. J. Holland
Indian Creek Oil and Gas Company
C. E
Care Telegraph
Care Daily Telegraph
South Bluefield
J. K. Morgan
Babcock _ surry
W. Straley
Rior
Virginian Railway
Elkhorn Sand Co
Elkhorn
Fallon, Florist
Honjo Ward
Tokio
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Princeton Ave
T -W
United States
Harrisonburg
United States Court
Henry McDowell
TY. McClintock
Bath County
Day
McClintock
Bluefield Garage
Paris
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