Graham to Bluefield Name Change Voted Tuesday in Graham
Graham residents face a two ballot election on Tuesday with one ballot listing town offices and the other asking for or against changing the town name to Bluefield. Supporters cite cooperation benefits while opponents fear sentiment and tradition. Ex Governor H C Stuart backs the move predicting growth in the coalfield region despite local resistance.
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Graham
Bluefield
Thomas Graham
Philadelphia
Pocahontas
Grahams
General Assembly
Randidtes
H. C. Stuart
Stuart
Farewell County
Election Tuesday Watchful Amid Slush Fund Rumors
The Graham Daily Newsman reports rumors of improper campaign money and vows to monitor Tuesday’s election closely. Two prominent Graham women say funds are being used improperly, though no charges are leveled at any side. Authorities urge fair campaigning and warn against influencing votes illicitly.
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Graham
Graham Daily
List of Town Office Candidates and Council Seats
A voter guide lists candidates for mayor treasurer and council in the town. Eight council seats will be filled by the highest vote totals. Open offices include recorder commissioner city treasurer city attorney and sergeant, 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. Frank Anderson
W. P. Barnett
Ecorder
City Treaurer
Bluestone Names and Fire Destroyed Factory Discussed
The article muses on how places and things get their names and notes a recent prize contest to name Maefield's million dollar hotel was won by West Virginia. It mentions a major furniture factory destroyed by fire and the Bluestone River and Bluestone Valley proposed as names.
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Uie
Maefield
Chain gang road prompt eyed for Graham area
The Graham matter of using a chain gang on the Bluefield College road for a day has been suggested and referred to the street committee. Locals note the road from Graham toward the fair grounds is rough and muddy holes may be filled. a million dollars in college improvements elsewhere underscores the need to fix the road on the Virginia side after frequent rains rendered it impassable and dangerous.
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Graham
Bluefield College
Fair Grounds
Virginia
State Line
West Virginia
John Brown Sermons Uplifting Bluefield Revival
Graham residents miss four weeks of Bluefield meetings but praise John Brown as a highly effective preacher. Bluefield ministers brought him to town and many locals attended the revival, expressing gratitude and friendship for the evangelist.
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Graham
John Brown
Bluefield
Baseball crowds at fairgrounds fuel local team move
The article notes increasing attendance at baseball games at the fairgrounds and argues that the field Graham can support a strong club. It claims this season’s attendance will exceed all previous local seasons and that Friday’s crowd surpassed last year’s games, including crucial Pocahontas and Princeton matches.
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Bluefield
Graham
Pocahontas
Princeton
Warm weather boosts crops and recent planting trends
Farmers report two days of warm weather accelerating growth in grass wheat oats and rye while corn remains backward in some areas. A dry spell could push corn forward though planting and replanting have been common. The piece recalls a snowy June 14 1909 in the mountains of Virginia and North Carolina as a past anomaly.
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Virginia
North Carolina
Clark Long wedding ties families in Tazewell and Graham
James A Allen Clark son of Tolbert and Mrs Clark married Margaret Long of Burkes Garden in Tazewell. Rev M Alexander officiated. The couple dined with Clark family on East street before a wedding trip to Washington and other points. They will live in Graham after returning. the bride is Alex Longs granddaughter and the groom is a World War hero.
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James A. Allen Clark
Tolbert Clark
Margaret Long
Burkes Garden
Tazewell
Rev
M. ©. Alexander
East Street
Washington
Graham
Alex Long
Tazewell County
Sroom
Speed Craze Hits Tazewell County
A local report warns that speed thrills have gripped Tazewell County and nearby southwest counties as jitneys reach fifty to sixty miles per hour on state highways. Observers fear fatal wrecks and urge authorities to act to restore safe driving and protect lives and families on the roads.
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Tazewell
Rumors Stir Over Graham Furnace Property Developments
Sources wary of the Graham furnace site speak of upcoming developments and a possible announcement soon. Insiders say a period of review is underway and an important move may follow after further consideration.
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Graham
Citizens oppose Graham town name change letter
A June 6 1924 letter to the Graham Daily News argues against renaming Graham Virginia in favor of preserving its identity. The writers cite growth, local institutions, and concerns over false promises about wholesale business, telephone tolls, streetcar fares, and mail service, including a post office note opposing the change.
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Graham Daily News
Graham
Virginia
Bluefield
West Virginia
Bluegeld
Jones
Tolad
Graham and Bluefield
Compar
Princeton Power Company
Postoffice Department
John H. Bartlett
Bailiwick
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Liberty
Independence
Thomas Graham
C. W. Pierce
Chicago House Furnishing Co
R. H. Palmer
N. Huffard
W. B. Morton & Co. Inc
K. Crockett
W. L. Nash
C. M. Graham
Graham Lumber Co
H. B. “Razier
J B. Graham
Names Change Debate in Bluefield Virginia
Norfolk message from W C Sale urges Graham Virginia to oppose changing its town name to Bluefield Virginia. Warns against mail disruption seen in Bristol and Tennessee as a caution against risky name change plans.
Graham voters hear from treasurer candidate
Card to voters states candidate seeks re election as Graham treasurer Tuesday. He explains lack of personal canvassing due to busyness but assures continued office conduct and mentions his daughter remaining in the office. He emphasizes support earned by past service.
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Graham
Death of Aged Lady Louise M Quillin at Richlands
Mrs Louise M Quillin died at Richlands on Friday evening. She was an aged resident, mother of Conductor A G Quillin of the Pocahontas division and grandmother of G O Quillin, an employee of the American Railway Express at Bluefield. Born in Grayson County on December 16 1842.
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Richlands
Louise M. Quillin
Place
A. G. Quillin
Pocahontas
G. O. Quillin
American Railway Express Company
Bluefield
Quillin
Grayson County
Just Final Thought On Eve Of Election In Graham
A Graham community column urges calm on election eve. The writer defends fairness, backs the town’s double ballot vote, and argues the local movement will help Gra ham’s future growth and opportunities for many people.
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Graham
Daily Telegraph
Echo of Silent Voice From Graham West Virginia
Echo from Graham West Virginia reports Mrs Bob Alleys parrot speaking from the tomb after Mrs Robert Alley of West Graham sent a message at the movement here.
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Graham
W. Va
Bob
Dead parrot ship error sparks voting question
A money order paid for a talking parrot, shipped to Graham West Virginia by mistake, died of starvation. The writer wonders how the bird would vote in the upcoming Tuesday election if alive and a qualified voter.
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Graham
W. Va
Graham, Va
Graham Personal Notes Highlight Local Social Moves
Miss Lucy Baldwin returns from Winston Salem where she attended college. Miss Josie McCorkle of Johnson City Tenn visits her college chum Miss Ruth Farrar. Mrs T J Ashworth and daughter Evelyn depart for Meadowview to visit relatives. Miss Eliza Williams to graduate this week and soon return home. Williams says Southwest Virginia girls read the Graham Daily News to combat homesickness. Mrs W A Brice and daughter Beverly leave for an extended Norfolk visit.
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Lucy Baldwin
Winston Salem
Josie McCorkle
Johnson City
Tenn
Ruth Farrar
T. J. Ashworth
Evelyn
Meadowview
Ashworth
Eliza Williams
Harrisonburg
Funeral of Mrs Tabor in Graham Church Draws Family
Mrs. Tabor born in 1845 in Wyoming County West Virginia was the last of her family. She wed Samuel F. Tabor in 1870 and had nine children four sons and two daughters survive. She lived in Tazewell county after marriage and died Saturday at age near 1 a. m. Her funeral from the Christian Church in Graham will be led by Rev. M. C. Hughes with daughter Mrs T S Neal in residence.
Alive with bathers at Shannondale pool
Shannondale Swimming Pool drew numerous bathers on a hot afternoon and evening marking the start of the annual Saturday swim event as the first truly warm day of the season.
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Shannondale
Gergahty Breaks 200-Metre Breast Stroke Record
Briarcliff Manor New York Miss Agnes Gergahty broke the 200 metre breast stroke record in final Olympic team tryouts with a time of 4 33 2 5. She previously held the former mark of 3 57 3 5 set in Miami last February.
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Briarcliff Manor
N. Y
Agnes Gergahty
Miami
Wells Defeats Rose To Win Allegheny Club Golf Title
Joseph M. Wells of East Liverpool Ohio state golf champion won the thirteenth annual invitation tournament of the Allegheny County Club defeating J B Rose of Pittsburg 5 and 3. Wells played sensational golf throughout and met strong opposition only in the final round.
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Wells
Rose Pittsburg
Joseph M. Wells
East Liverpool
Ohio
Allegheny County Club
J. B. Rose
Pittsburg
West Graham residents defend freight depot and station needs
A West Graham letter to the Graham Daily News argues for keeping the freight station in Graham and supporting a passenger station at town limits. The writers contend moving freight to Bluefield harms local shippers and that station naming changes would confuse the public service commission.
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Graham Daily Nove
Puckett
Broyles
Jackson
Graham Daily News
Messrs
Dudley and
Cameron
Dudley
Rhea
Graham
R. R
Bluefield
SN. Hufford
Hufford
Hockman
Judge Rhea
Weat Graham
Richmond
Virginia
Public Service Commission
State Corporation Commission of
Department of Business
Jas. F. Dudley
J. P. Cameron
Chicago coal dealer runs 128 retail yards in Chicago
A Graham man quotes a Chicago coal dealer at a Bluefield convention claiming he operates 128 retail coal yards in Chicago and sales Pocahontas coal at nearly all of them. The remark prompts varying reactions about market reach and sourcing.
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Bluefield
Graham
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