Graham to Bluefield Name Change Vote On Tuesday
The Graham town name change proposal to Bluefield Va is set for Tuesday with two ballots for town offices and for or against the change. Proponents claim benefits for both communities while opponents frame it as a long standing sentiment. Ex Governor H C Stuart supports the move predicting a major industrial center at the mouth of the county coalfields.
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Bluefield
Thomas Graham
Philadelphia
Pocahontas
Grahame
General Assembly
H. C. Stuart
Stuart
Tazewell County
Election Tuesday To Be Carefully Watched In Graham
Rumors of a slush fund in the Graham election are being scrutinized as people warn that using money to influence votes is illegal. Two prominent Graham ladies told the Daily Newsman they hear of money offerings but no side is accused. officials say any attempt to sway Tuesday’s vote by unfair means will be investigated despite doubts about the rumors.
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Graham Daily
List of town officer candidates and election notes
The notice lists mayor candidates K. C. Patty and W. H. Speed and three for city treasurer Laura Davenport W B Dunn and Squire D Bruce. Council seats feature many names, with the eight highest vote getters to be elected. Officers like recorder commissioner city treasurer and attorney are elected by the council. term begins September 1 for two years.
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K. C. Patty
W. H. Speed
Laura Davenport
W. B. Dunn
Squire
D. Bruce
T. S
Tobe) Neel
J.rank Anderson
W. P. Barnett
Ecorder
City Treaurer
Bluestone Valley Rivalry in Names and Fire
A fragment recalls naming contests and local pride as a major furniture factory burned yesterday. Debates over a suitable name included Blue Stone River and Bluestone Valley reflecting regional identity.
Origin of Graham name tied to local industries and settlers
The town adopted the Graham name from Colonel Thomas Graham after previously being known as Pinhook and Harman. Bluefield earned its name from the blue grass region, aligning with other towns that changed names. Graham Mattress Company and Graham Lumber Company are two major local industries beside banks.
Graham chain gang road suggestion prompts committee review
The Graham chain gang on the Bluefield College road has been proposed and will be referred to the street committee. Locals want the Virginia side road fixed before the fair grounds route is passable, with Myrtle improvements noted. A million dollars in college upgrades are planned, urging support for road repairs across the state line after persistent spring rains left sections nearly impassable.
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Bluefield College
Fair Grounds
Virginia
State Line
West Virginia
College Road
John Brown Sermons Uplifting and Inspiring in Bluefield
Graham residents who missed four weeks of John Brown meetings in Bluefield regret not attending. Brown, regarded as a top preacher, has inspired many in the region, with Bluefield ministers bringing him to town and many locals attending and praising the revival.
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Graham
Bluefield
Base ball crowds at fairgrounds grow in Bluefield Graham rise
The games and near games of baseball at the fairgrounds show the motion of Bluefield and Graham to support the same team. Attendance this year will likely exceed any prior local season, with Friday's crowd larger than last year's crucial Pocahontas Princeton game, proving field Graham can sustain a ball club.
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Warm Weather Spurs Crop Growth Across Virginia and North Carolina
Farmers report rapid growth in grass wheat oats and rye due to persistent warmth. Corn, still backward in some areas, could surge with sun and dry spells. The author recalls a 1909 rumor of snow in the Virginia North Carolina mountains, noting the unusual season.
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Virginia
North Carolina
Clark Long marriage in Tazewell ushers Graham couple to new home
James A Allen Clark and Margaret Long wed in Tazewell with Rev. M O Alexander officiating. The groom, a World War hero, and bride, granddaughter of Alex Long, will honeymoon in Washington before settling in Graham.
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Tolbert Clark
Margaret Long
Burkes Garden
Tazewell
M. O. Alexander
East Street
Washington
Graham
Alex Long
Tazewell County
Speed Craze Sweeps Tazewell County Roads
Reports warn that speed inflation plagues Tazewell and nearby counties with jitneys and other drivers racing at fifty to sixty mph on state highways. Critics say a wreck is inevitable and fear will grow unless an agency halts the danger. The piece questions solutions as the world seems to spin.
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Tazewell
What About the Graham Furnace Developments
Rumors swirl about the furnace property with claims of an upcoming important announcement. Those familiar with the situation predict a notable development after further consideration, igniting local interest and speculation.
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Graham
Citizens oppose Graham town name change letter
A 1924 letter to the Graham Daily News from residents led by C. W. Pierce argues against changing Graham West Virginia’s town name to Bluefield. It contends that growth, identity, mail service, and local government would suffer, citing statements about tolls, fares, and post office naming as unfounded campaign talk.
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Graham Daily News
Graham
Virginia
Bluefield
West Virginia
Bluegeld
Bluefield Aly
Jones
Hbiefield
Graham and Bluefield
Princeton Power Company
Post Office Department
John H. Bartlett
Postal Service
Bailiwick
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Liberty
Independence
Thomas Graham
C. W. Pierce
Chicago House Furnishing Co
R. H. Palmer
S. N. Hustard
W. B. Morton & Co. Inc
K. Crockett
W. L. Nash
C. M Iraham
Graham Lumber Co
H. B. ‘Razier
J B. Graham
Proposal to Rename Norfolk County Town to Bluefield
A 1924 letter from W. C. Sale urging Graham Virginia and nearby officials to reject a move to rename Norfolk area town Bluefield. Cautions that such a change would disrupt mail service, citing Bristol Tennessee and Virginia cases with frequent mail poaching and hours of service loss.
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Norfolk
Graham voter treasurer candidacy speech by W B Dunn
W B Dunn asks Graham voters for support in re election for treasurer noting three years in office and continuity of service including his daughter remaining in the office. He explains he cannot personally canvas due to being very busy and asserts his administration will continue as before.
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Graham
Death of Aged Lady Louise M Quillin at Richlands
The death occurred Friday evening at Richlands of Mrs Louise M Quillin mother of Conductor A G Quillin of the Pocahontas division. She was grandmother of G C Quillin of the American Railway Express at Bluefield born in Grayson county December 16 1842.
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Louise M. Quillin
A. G. Quillin
Pocahontas
G. C. Quillin
American Railway Express Company
Bluefield
Quillin
Grayson County
Just Final Thought On Eve Of Election In Graham
A Graham column on the eve of a double barrel election states polls open soon and voting is underway. The writer defends fairness and conviction, urges open discussion, and expresses optimism that the town will benefit from the upcoming election and local opportunities.
Echo of Silent Voice From Graham West Virginia
The echo of a silent voice comes from Graham West Virginia and is described as the voice of Mrs Bob Alleys parrot speaking from the tomb. The text notes that Mrs Robert Alley of West Graham sent something earlier.
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Graham
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Talking Parrot Discovers Voting Predicament
A money order paid for a talking parrot ended with the bird shipping to Graham West Virginia rather than Graham Virginia and starving en route. The anecdote questions how a live bird would vote if a qualified voter in the upcoming election.
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Graham
W. Va
Graham, Va
Graham Personal Chat Sparks Homecoming News
Miss Lucy Baldwin returns from Winston Salem where she attended college. Miss Josie McCorkle of Johnson City Tenn visits as a guest of her college club. Mrs T J Ashworth and daughter Evelyn depart for Meadowview to spend the summer with relatives. Miss Eliza Williams to graduate this week from Harrisonburg State Normal and plans to be home soon. Mrs W A Brice and daughter Beverly leave for an extended visit to Norfolk.
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Winston Salem
Josie McCorkle
Johnson City
Tenn
Ruth Farrar
T. J. Ashworth
Evelyn
Meadowview
Ashworth
Eliza Williams
Harrisonburg
Miss Williams
South West Virginia
Funeral of Mrs. Tabor in Graham Church
Mrs. Tabor dies after a long life spent mainly in Tazewell county. She leaves nine children, six living. funeral from the Christian Church in Graham at 2 o'clock this afternoon conducted by Rev. M. C. Hughes. She passed away Saturday at 1 a.m. at her daughter Mrs. T. S. Neal’s home in Wyoming County.
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Christian Church
Graham
Hi Horn
Wyoming County
Samuel F. Tabor
Alive With Bathers At Shannondale Pool
The Shannondale Swimming Pool drew many bathers on a hot summer day marking the start of the annual Saturday bath. Crowds enjoyed the first opportunity for outdoor swimming this season as temperatures rose.
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Shannondale
Agnes Gergahty Breaks 200-Metre Breast Stroke Record
Briarcliff Manor New York Miss Agnes Gergahty competing in final Olympic team tryouts today broke the 200 metre breast stroke record with a mark of 4 33 2 5. She formerly held the record of 3 37 3 5 set in Miami last February.
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Agnes Gergahty
Miami
Wells Defeats Rose For Allegheny Club Golf Title
Joseph M. Wells of East Liverpool Ohio defeated J B Rose of Pittsburgh 5 and 3 in the thirteenth annual invitation golf tournament at the Allegheny Country Club. Wells impressed with sensational play and faced real opposition only in the final round.
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Joseph M. Wells
East Liverpool
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Allegheny County Club
J. B. Rose
Pittsburg
West Graham letter defends freight station and rail changes
Local letter from West Graham residents argues for keeping freight and passenger facilities in town. They defend a Graham Daily News rebuttal and urge standing together to avoid needless changes and confusion in carrier services. The authors cite Judge Rhea and Virginia law while stressing convenience for shippers.
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Graham Daily News
Puckett
Broyles
Jackson
Warden
Messrs
Dudley and
Cameron
Dudley
Rhea
Graham
R. R. Company
Bluefield
S. N. Hufford
Hufford
Hockman
Judge Rhea
Richmond
Virginia
Public Service Commission
State Corporation Commission of
Department of Business
Jas. F. Dudley
J. P._ CAMERON
Coal dealer runs 128 yards in Chicago
A Graham man reported at Bluefield that a Chicago coal dealer claimed ownership of 128 retail yards in the city. He said Pocahontas coal was handled at nearly all locations, prompting reactions about the scale of his operation.
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