Veterans of the Norfolk and Western: Capt Garnett 35 Years
Capt Garnett senior construction foreman on the Norfolk and Western recalls a 35 year career beginning in 1870 at Central Depot. He helped build the New River and Pocahontas divisions, met President Hayes, lived in section houses, and continues active work at Pond Creek Ky. despite nearing seventy.
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Capt. Garnett
Norfolk & Western
S. W. Garnett
Graham
Garnett
Daily Newsman
Norfolk and Western Road
Central Depot
Stadford
Capt
Big Spring
Williston
Hayes
United States
Lynchburg
Bristol
Gannett
Tug River
Pocahontas
C. A. Nelkirk
Pond Creek
Belmont Sisters to Ascend in July Fourth Balloon
The Belmont sisters plan a July Fourth balloon ascent in Graham with a parachute drop option at $125 to $150 plus expenses. A proposed starting spot and flight path stir local debate while a Chicago company promotes their showy large balloons and tights free ascents. Joshua Lockwood buys I. Dodd property. Rev. Hurley to visit for quarterly meeting. T. F. Opie ordination in St Mary’s Chapel. Graham concert band orders uniforms for July Fourth.
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Belmont
Gralum
Giana
West Graham
Belmont Twins
Terra Firma
Hockman
Belmont Sisters
Chicago
Walter Graham
Graham
Reed City
Mich
Aeronaut
Illinois
Eldridge
Band to Perform at Kimball Celebration
The band will play during the celebration at Kimball with several communities attending, including Grah am.
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Kimball
Grahiam
Remarkable Remedy for Stomach and Digestive Ailments
A promotional notice touts Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy as a cure for stomach liver and intestinal ailments. It claims relief from indigestion gastritis dyspepsia gas pressure around the heart and distress after meals, with nervousness noted as a symptom.
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Mayr
Salem Minister Praises Draw Local Congregation
The Graham brass band is expected for UK Fourth music while a Kimball Independence Day gig is possible. Presbyterian services continue with Rev. Mr. Gresham of Salem preaching both morning and evening to a receptive public.
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Graham Brass Band
Kimball
Presbyterian Church
Gresham
Salem
New Gem Theater Opens in Graham With Modern Additions
Graham introduces the VEW Picture Theatre called the New Gem in a formal opening drawing a large crowd. The three story building features a balcony and stage room with first class pictures planned, overseen by Jac Lambert, and operated by the Graham Contracting Company and the Callaway brothers.
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Graham
Moving Picture Theater
Graham Contracting Company
Messrs. Callaway
Jac Lambert
Bluefield
Steam roller dispute fuels local controversy
Steam roller controversy centers on C A Wagner who says he was steam rolled by the road board while overseeing a mountain road project. He questions who controls the rollers: engineer, board, or the people, after a court-ordered location change.
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C. A. Wagner
Clear Fork 4
Wagener
Wagner
Road Board
Moun Ain
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Graham Daily News
Cure Daily Telegraph
City churches and services listed with times and pastors
A church roster lists Christ Episcopal Catholic Lutheran Bland Street Methodist Calvary Baptist Grace Methodist and others with Sunday school times, pastors and sermon topics. Morning and evening services are noted with subjects such as The Compulsion of Beneficence Greater Faith and Why Was it Necessary for Christ to Shed His Blood.
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Bland Street
Frank Jackson
J. R. Hutcherson
J. B. Bruce
Epworth League
First Baptist to Host Morning Worship and Children’s Day
Mrs W Patterson will sing They Will be Done by Marston. First Baptist invites all, especially strangers, to Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by C F Chapman. Morning worship at 11 a m on The Church and the Children. Y P C at 7 p m led by J R Knibb on Baptist Doctrine. At 8 o clock the annual Children's Day concert. Harry Mabie is pastor.
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Presbyterian
B. Hancock
Samuel W. Moore
Porter
Patterson
Marston
First Baptist
F. Chapman
J. R. Knibb
Harry
Mabie
Brotherhood Service and Mission Fields Lecture At Local Church
Reverend C. H. Bass leads Bible school at 10 a.m. with J. & McMullen as superintendent. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers joins for a memorial service at 11 a.m. featuring a sermon on Brotherhood. An illustrated stereopticon talk on world mission fields follows in the evening. All invited.
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C. H. Bass
J. & McMullen
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Unique and Interesting Ordination Service at Graham
A morning service at St Mary's Episcopal Graham will ordain Thomas F. Orne to the deaconate. Bishop B D Tucker will perform, Rev Floyd Rogers will preach. Guests include Rev E A Rich and locals Opie, Adams, and Smith with attendees from nearby towns. The ordination begins at 10 and morning prayer starts at 9.
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St Mary's Episcopal Church
Graham
B.D. Tucker
Thomas F. Orne
Staunton
Floyd Rogers
St. Joan’s Church
Lynchburg
Tueser
Rogers
FE. A. Rich
Coaham
C. K. Robinson
Opie
H. J. Opie
Washington and Lee University
Staunton Y. M
Trinity Sunday School
E. A. Rich
Bankrupt Petition for Discharge in Southern District of WV
Lb. C. Sehaub of Bluefield Mercer County West Virginia petitions for discharge from all debts provable against his estate under bankruptcy acts. Hearing set for July 1 in Bluefield before Judge Keller. notice to creditors via Daily Telegraph and mail to known creditors with copies of petition and order.
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Benjauinebf. Keller
District Court of the United States
West Virginia
I. C. Sehaub
Bluefield
Mercer
Sai
Daily Telegraph
Benjamin F. Keller
Hdwin M. Keatley
R. L. Gosling
Peruna Promises Relief for Stomach Ailments
An elderly woman cites Peruna as helping her long stomach distress and says she can now eat anything after ten years of use. The advertisement notes Peruna tablets as an alternative for those who object to liquid medicine and urges others to try it.
Change of Location for United States Coal and Coke Co
Notice of stockholders meeting on June 17 1913 in Pittsburg Pennsylvania to consider relocating the principal office from Welch West Virginia to Gary West Virginia and amending the charter. Resolution also authorizes certification under the company seal signed by the president and secretary to West Virginia officials. Thomas Lynch, President. Attest:
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United States Coal and Coke Company
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Welch
McDowell
Gary
State of
State Corporation‘commission
Commonwealth of Virginia
Thomas Lynch
The
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Bank OF Graham
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Spirelia Advertiemente
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Dreet
Vorue
Ratine
Corres
Teeta
Cincinnati
DR. Compton
Blacfield, W. Va
Ballgon Ascension
Dodd
Joshua Lockwood
I. ©. Dodd
Vincel Street
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D. P. Hurley
T. F. Opie
Episcopal Church
New St. Mary's Episcopal Chapel
Geo. H. Mayr
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Whiting St
Pluefield
White Pharmacy
Elks Opera House
Keith
the Hayama Four
Louise Carlisle
Dan Delmar
Tripple
VEW Picture Theatre
Eva Layne
Thorpe
W.S. Burton
5. M. Graham
Martha McQuirk
Nannie Gillespie
Gertrude Havens
Alta Garriger
Vabe Johnson
Genevieve McComas
Victoria Theatre
Musical Comedy Co
Thompson
Christ Episcopal
Church of the Sacred Heart
Calvary Baptist
J. Hy
Franklin
A. Lilly
Grace Methodist
J. H. Hicks
C. W. Hetherington
J. M. Carter
Haworth
J. W. W. Shuler
Bramwell
Episcopal
Virginia
Thomas OP
Lb. C. Sehaub
Charles ST. Clair
Matz Hotel
Princeton Ave
W. Va
J. D. McCue
Kelly & Moyer
VA. Realty Loan CO
Bland St
Eugene L. Davis
Public Accountant and Auditor
W. Grace St
Richmond
Ninth St
Lynchburg, Va
Bluefield Lodge
A. PF
A. M
Masonic Hall
Lazarus Building
Princeton Avenue
Perma
Sophie Bauer
First Ave
Fairbault, Minn
Chichester
RAND
Bluefield Undertaking CO
John R. Gott
J. D. McCreery
Bluefield Transfer Go
A. D. Wood
Bluefield, W. VA
Thornton Building
Jas. E. Mayer
Iseger
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Electrical Contractors
A. L. Smith
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