Hartley Nominated for Jackson County House Seat
Chas. H. Hartley former Bluefield high school principal was nominated in Tuesday's primary for a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates in Jackson County. The town notes mention a WCTU meeting, church services, Boy Scout plans, a family reunion, tax stamping, a temperance address, an amateur night, and railway news.
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Prof. Hartley
Chas. H. Hartley
Bluefield High School
House of Delegates
Jackson County
Botetourt
Woodson
Care
Bluefield Cold Spell Drives People Home to Hearths
Bluefield awoke to a cold spell with fires in demand as residents stayed indoors near the warmth. At Altamont hotel lobby a cherry blaze in the fireplace drew travelers and locals, contrasted with the chill seen on the streets. Miss Zona Shull arrives to Bluefield to teach voice at Plant Street Methodist church, after earlier teaching stints in Raleigh.
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Bluefield
Altamont Hotel
Princeton Avenue
Zona Shull
Solojist
Pland Street Methodist Church
Miss Shull
R. Blian Owen
St. Mary's School
Raleigh
N. C
The
Raleigh Times
Notable soprano performance charms with flawless vocal control
The performer displayed remarkable intonation and flexibility with a charming manner. She executed every note of trill and cadenza with pearl like clarity and individuality. Proch Theme and Variation stood out as perhaps her best number.
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Proch
Kelley brothers deploy crews on city streets and Bluefield avenue
The Kelley brothers have men at work on Russell Ramsey Spruce Giles Walnut and Duhring streets and Highland avenue. They plan to add a crew on Bluefield avenue not later than this week to push grading and macadamizing.
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Kelley Brothers
Russell
Ramsey
Spruce
Giles
Walnut
Duhring
Highland Avenue
Bluefield Avenue
Davis Accepts Sales Post With Townes Cigar Co
H G Davis has accepted a position as salesman for the Townes Cigar Company of Salem and will begin his duties on Monday. His territory will cover Virginia and West Virginia.
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H. G. Davis
Townes Cigar Company
Salem
Virginia
West Virginia
Clergy Visit Bramwell and Newsroom Upgrades
Churchmen and delegates from Bluefield traveled to Bramwell for special Episcopal services with speakers Rev. Gibbons and Rev. Dr. Roler. The Bluefield Daily Telegraph announced a new Hoe printing press installation to boost circulation near 6000, and Bluefield Normal and Business College advertised stenographic and bookkeeping courses with flexible class times taught by W. H. Cunningham.
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Bramwell
Episcopal Council
Bluefield
Episcopal Church
Mr. Gibbons
Roler
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
R. Hoe & Co
Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Normal and Business College
W. H. Cunningham
Bluefield Avenue
Tyler Street
City
Newly Wed Seeks Kitchen Etiquette And Card Tips
A reader asks about finger bowls use and placement salt dish etiquette and carving a grapefruit salad recipe. Guidance notes finger bowls on a glass plate or china stand and individual salt spoons. It advises engraving wife name on cards and that doorplates are rarely used.
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H. B. Jones
Harry B
theater outing etiquette from N B D
The paper says there is nothing improper about taking a box of candy to the theater but it should be eaten during the interval and not during the day. A gentleman walks at the left of a lady and sits at her left, offering his right arm when occasion requires it.
Glove Etiquette on Handshakes Question and Answer
A reader asks if gloves must be removed for handshakes. The reply says remove gloves before shaking hands if they are heavy and soiled. otherwise it is not necessary.
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Madame Merri
Breeze Baskets Add Lavender Scent to Quiet Rooms
A bedroom described as redolent with lavender scent finds refreshment and peace. Hanging breeze baskets, tied with ribbons, release a delicate fragrance whenever air moves, decorating spaces like the looking glass or escritoire handle out of sight but not in mind.
Dog Admitted to Sudbury Workhouse
Sudbury board of guardians reports a dog admitted to the workhouse with a vagrant during the year. The animal was discharged the next morning without any task work assigned.
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London Mail
Sudbury
Suffolk
Steel Making Town by Night
Those who have lived in steel making towns never forget the sight of great mills at night. Tall chimneys turn into candles, colored flames flicker, iron buildings glow white from openings, and windows shine. Veritable sparks from converters light the air as trains carry hot metal through yards and coils travel along overhead conveyors.
Delinquent Tax Notice in Beaver Pend District
Notice to taxpayers warns of delinquent list if taxes are not paid within days. Deputy E. F. Carter signs for I. J. Biligon and M. C. Patronise the man who advertises.
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White
Royal
E. F. Carter
I. J. Biligon
M. C
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Bramwell Presbyterian Church
Boy Scouts
Rurds Hale
Graham
Hall
Alabama
Miss Moore
Mrs. Hall
Chicago
Marvin Engler
Winchester College
Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Everett
Colvin
Talking Pictures
Hamilton
Emory
Emory and Henry College
Mr. Harwood
Via
French
East River District
Frank Ridge
Maury Barret
Niagara
Geo. P. Johnson
L. FE. Johnson
Norfolk and Western
George P. Johnson
Detroit
Mich
Toledo
Ironton
Johnson
J. Johnson
Chas. M. Stieff
Lynehbarg
Waucan
Pichilands
Richlands Brick Corporation
Richlands, VA
Reynolds
Shor CO
Keystone
W. VA
Ffins and Caskets Co
Les
Raymond Lybrook
Bland St
Sive Agency
Whitman
Cohen & Baker Cigar Co
Mats Hotel
Presbyterian Church
Sun-Wed & Fri
W. 8
Kabrich
Pocahontas
A. T. Draper
Criminal Court
Mercer County
GRO. L. Dillard
B. of L. B
B. of L. KE. Hall
Bluefield Gas and Power Co
Sat&sun
E. F. Randolph
Jewelers
Dog
Imperial
Lilly Clothing Co
Home Insurance Agency
E. L. Bowman
Reem No. 4
Kauffman Ride
Blaefield W. Va
Miss
Zona Skull
Bland Street Methodist Church
Voige Culture
Union Bank & Trust Building
Russell St
W. L. McGraw
Sore
John Walters
Bland Street
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