Bridge Luncheon and Society Notes Highlight Highland Visit
Mrs. I. J. Holland hosted a bridge luncheon at her Highland Avenue home from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in honor of Roanoke visitor Mrs. G. A. Van Lear with La France rose motifs and pink decorations. Attendees included Mrs. Van Lear and twelve others. The Music Study Club held its closing meeting at Mrs. G. H. Hill’s home to plan American music study for next season, with a September restart at Mrs. O. R. Jenkins’s. The Bridge Club was entertained by Mrs. H. C. Weller on Ramsey Street Thursday afternoon with two hours of bridge and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Holland
Highland Avenue
G. A. van Lear
Roanoke
J. B. Pearson
F. T. Ridley
F. J. Brown
G. H. Hill
O. R. Jenkins
Geo. P. Johnson
H. C. Weller
Saturday
Ramsey Street
Local Socials Highlight Summer Teas and Birthday Party
The home of Miss Sarah Bowen on Rogers street hosted an auxiliary meeting with Mrs. W. H. Thomas presiding in Mrs. Campbell's absence. Miss Genevieve Prince entertained guests at Bland street for Miss Zola Breshere and Miss Laura Noel with a first prize of silk hose and a consolation prize, followed by refreshments assisted by Miss Bertha Prince. A lawn party at Mr. and Mrs. Bernard McClaugherty marked the fifth birthday of Bernard Jr with a fruit lunch, pink and green decor, and a children’s program attended by numerous young guests and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Bowen
Rogers Street
W. H. Thomas
Campbell
Genevieve Prince
Bland Street
Zola Breshere
St. Louis
Laura Noel
Elkins
Ncc
Hallie McCormick
Lillian Shrewsbury
Bertha Prince
Mary Kyle England
Covington
Mona Reese
Parkersburg
Annabel Howard
Floyd, Va
Blanch Witten
Nell Bragg
Florence Mann
Aileen Akers
Sallie Sanders
Willie Gardner
Hilda Wilson
Florence Becker
Bernard McClaughterty
Bernard, Jr
Guest of Honor at Matz Dinner Hosted by Mrs Higginbotham
Mrs JohnS Richardson served as guest of honor at a six course dinner held Wednesday evening at the Matz, hosted by Mrs Higginbotham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns. Richardson
Higginbotham
New Norfolk and Western Schedule Adds Two Trains
The Norfolk and Western adds two trains between Gary and Bluefield with adjusted arrival and departure times. Pullman cars now run between Gary and New York City, replacing Philadelphia service. New train No 17 debuts Bluefield at 7 30 p m, reaches Welch 9 35 p m, then Gary 10 30 p m, linking with No 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western
Gary
Bluefield
Philadelphia
New York City
Clinch Valley
Welch
Pora
Train connections for Tug Fork Bramwell and Bluestone
The Hontas branch links with Tug Fork trains. two daily runs run between Gary and Leckie. Trains 5 1 17 and 3 connect to Bramwell at Bluestone Junction while trains 18 8 2 and 10 go to Bramwell and Coppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hontas Branch
Tug Fork
Gary
Leckie
Bramwell
Bluestone Junction
Coppers
Substitute at Daily Telegraph as Haddox steps in during Morgans absence
J Jerome Haddox will replace J P Morgan during Morgan's absence to Pulaski Alum Springs for health reasons. The Coal River Republican reports Haddox plans to join Bluefield Daily Telegraph staff temporarily and then move to Atlanta for a career in insurance after considering options with a leading Georgia daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Morgan
Daily Telegraph
Pulaski Alum Springs
J. Jerome Haddox
Coal River Republican
J. Jerome Paddox
J. D. McNeely
Haddox
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Atlanta
Georgia
Police Board Governors Prepare Before National Meet
Washington June 10. The board of governors of the national bureau holds a pre meeting session with members discussing agenda and logistics ahead of the national gathering. Attendees include key officials and department heads coordinating security and planning activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Governors
Washington
The
National Burea
Police Chiefs Meet to Plan at Major Sylvester's Call
Representatives of major American city police departments gathered at the city under the call of Major Richard Sylvester. The board includes William A. Pinkerton Chicago J J Donahue Omaha J W Reynolds New Orleans T A McQuaide Pittsburg Frank J Caswada Elmaira Col William Young St Louis T F Farnan Baltimore J J Downey Detroit John J Janssen Milwaukee They will travel to Rochester early next week for the International Police Association annual convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Sylvester
William A. Pinkerton
Chicago
J. J. Donahue
Omaha
J. W. Reynolds
New Orleans
T. A. McQuaide
Pittsburg
Frank J. Caswada
Elraira
Col
William Young
St. Louis
T. F. Farnan
Baltimore
J. J. Downey
Detroit
John J. Janssen
Milwaukee
Rochester
International Police Association
Beloved Pastor Remembers Bluefield Conference Friends
A pastor in Austin reflects on the Bluefield district conference noting warm greetings from Texas brethren. He reports church growth at the University of Texas and a successful February debt campaign, with 22 000 dollars raised by his congregation, and praises ongoing student outreach and parish life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan
Bluefield
Addison
Texas
Christ
Bros. Hounshell and
Bulla
Jersey
Mysterious Austin Letter Signed by D Emory Hawk
A 1911 Austin letter dated June 7 1911 bears the signature D Emory Hawk. The brief fragment mentions a force that compels Teleprop and its readers. Public interest note accompanies the unsigned personal communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Emory Hawk
Austin
Texas
Prune Syrup and Senna Promoted as Laxative
An old advertisement urges use of Prune Syrup and Senna as a mild thorough laxative to treat constipation linked to liver stomach and bowel issues. It claims digestion support and family suitability with a price of 50 cents and offers to locate a dealer and send a free booklet and souvenir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Va. Medical
Charleston
W. Va
Also Mentioned on This Page
Society
Epes
Music Club
Bridge Club
Elk’s Opera House
New York
Ada Gamplell Hussey
MR. Frederick Weld
Prige
Goupon
MR. John Barnes Wells
Florence Hinkle
U. D. CG. Auxiliary
Varanda
Frances
Harriet French
Nannie Harman
Elsie Deverle
Nancy Hipland
Elizabeth
Rives Hoo
Olivia Tutwiler
Dora Thornhill
Elizabeth McClaugherty
Catherine McClaugherty
Oscar Deyerle
Lucius Holland
David Thornhill
Waitt Hancock
Jack McClaugherty
Hunter Hancock
MR. Morgan
Fopmer
aLy
University Church
How
White Pharmas
Telegraph
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