Commemorative Exercises Mark Bluefield Colored Schools Graduation
The Bluefield Colored Schools concluded their commencement with Declaration exercises on Saturday, a baccalaureate in the institute chapel, and an operetta and diplomas awarded after a sequence of orations and performances. Distinct speakers included Arthur Stuart Adams and Edith B Lee, with debates on monarchy versus republic and multiple solo and duet performances.
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Bluefield Colored Schools
Institute
W. A. Saunders
Arthur Stuart Adams
Marshall county indictments exceed six thousand against brewing firms
Six thousand one hundred thirty seven indictments were returned by the Marshall county grand jury against Wheeling Bellaire and Martin's Ferry brewing firms for license violations. The count includes 2008 against Schmalbach 1920 Reymann 1009 Belmont 46 Bellaire 521 Uneeda and 102 for K Balzer. If tried separately at six a day it would take three years to hear all cases.
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Marhall County
Grand Jury
Wheeling
Bellaire
Martin's Ferry
Marshall County
Schmalbach Brewing Company
Reymann Brewing Company
Belmont Brewing Company
Mi o na Promises Cure For Stomach Ailments
An advertisement extols Mi o na as the sole remedy for digestive ills and skin problems caused by weak digestion. It claims the product soothes the stomach lining, strengthens nerves, and detoxifies the bloodstream, with a 50 cent price and a White's Pharmacy guarantee offering a refund if unsatisfied.
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White
C. Dewitt & CO
Lawsuit Could Shake Coal Transport Rules In Virginia
The Greenbrier Coal and Coke Company sues Norfolk and Western Railway and several coal firms over coal car distribution. Judge Keller considers jurisdiction and whether parties should be brought in. next hearing set for Monday. The case, involving tipple sales and shipper status, could become one of Virginia’s largest since court actions.
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Turkey Gap Coal and Coke Company
Norfolk and Western
Greenbrier
Greenbrier Company
Seaboard Air Line Railway Company
Seaboard Air Line
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Turkey Gap
Greenbrier Coal and Coke Company
Charleston
Keller
Taurkey Gap Company
Tipple
Greenbrier Cmpany
Banks Pay Interest on Savings At Graham Virginia
The American National Bank of Graham Virginia adopts interest on savings with three percent after sixty days for funds not withdrawn. It states it pays interest to all, with no special privileges, and invites individuals firms or corporations to open accounts as secure and progressive banking.
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United States
Lynchburg
Richmond
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York City
American National Bank of
Graham
Graham, Va
Maybeury to Welcome New Modern Woodmen Lodge
A new Modern Woodmen lodge will be organized in Maybeury Friday evening with 31 members. J Keadle is organizer and installation will occur tomorrow night followed by officer elections and a member smoker.
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Maybeury
J. Keadle
New Brigadier Appointed for West Virginia National Guard
Governor Dawson commissions Col W W Scott of Fairmont as brigadier general and brigade commander to fill the vacancy from General Clarence L Smiths death. Col C E Morrison of Parkersburg had acted in the role since February.
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Dawson
W. W. Scott
Fairmont
National Guard of
West Virginia
Clarence L. Smith
Smith
C. E Morrison
Parkersburg
Regents Appointed to West Virginia Colored Institute Board
Governor Dawson on Tuesday issued commissions to five members of the board of regents for the West Virginia Colored Institute at Institute. The appointees are B. L. Butcher of Fairmont, C. B. Scott of Bethany, Joseph Gray of Elizabeth, James Hazlewood of Charleston, and Edward Harper of Keystone.
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Dawson
Board of Regents
West Virginia Colored Institute
Institute
B. L. Butcher
Faimont
C. B. Scott
Bethany
Joseph Gray
Elizabeth
James Hazlewood
Charleston
Edward Harper
Keystone
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Trgut
Kodaks
Kodak
Secret Society News
Bluefield Lodge No. W
Red Men's Hall
Bluefield Lodge
No. 45
A. F
A. M
Masonic Hall
Bland Street
Bluefield Lodge No.1
Knights of Pythias
At & Pb. m
Noello
J.M. Honaker
Chamberlain
White’s Pharmacy
West End
D. W. Fulp
Bluefield
The
Patton Fame
Thornton Clothing Co
N. Partee
Ffice Buite
Sfply Daily Telegraph
D-T
Highland Avenue
Park Place
M. K. Emmons
Qrder Books
Know & Easley
W. Va
R. A. H. Know
ER. H. Easley
Higginbotham and
Princeton Avenues
Easley
Snow & Easley
A. H. Know
RF. H. Rabpley
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
BK. H. Easley
Bluefield Brewing Company
Frank Husband
Seo
Morris Rosenberg
Princeton Avenue
Colored Institute
Bertie Connor
Louisa E. Frye
Golden Bonde
Wortha Heath
Prof
C. W. Warfield
Edith B Lee
Roosevelt
Sophia
Mills
W. Warfield
Lizzie B. Redd
Thaddeus H. P. Warren
Bettie M. Barbour
Sumuer Bailey
Rebecca Farrel
Maggie Marshall
Rosa Mickens
Graham Institution
West Virgina
Metropolitan
Frank E. Griswold
Viola
Mary Morgan
Holly Rossenyn
Re.o
O’leary
Higginbotham Avenue
Telegraph
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