The Democratic Ticket Wins Pocahontas Council Seats
Pocahontas June 11 special report states two municipal tickets contested. Democratic ticket wins mayor and council seats while the Citizens ticket gains some council positions. results include candidate names and vote tallies.
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Pocahontas
Marisipal
Democratic
Cultinens
Cnuw
Coulessmen
ULI
Uchet
Tcket
Mayor, Inc
Roberts
W. Levering
A. Umbarger
Vaber
de Crawford
John J. Lawford
Colored Fraternal Order Holds Bluefield Meeting
The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association, a colored fraternal group, held its annual session in Bluefield with about 100 delegates from coalfields. Rev. R. H. McCoy opened the program at Mt. Zion Baptist Church and a 60 strong juvenile parade accompanied the session. Bluefield Pharmacy advertises trusses for ruptures.
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Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association
Bluefield
R. H. McCoy
Bramwell
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Smith Elected Mayor of Griscom After Contentious Election
The Griscom mayoral contest ended with Smith winning 108 votes to Sexton 62 amid reports of disfranchisement and tax prerequisites. Eight council members were re elected, including Fink Yost and Mathews. The Graham post office began a new postal saving system and Rev B C Rich visited to assume pastorship at the Episcopal Church. Elizabeth Brooks wed Jack Perdue in Tazewell with plans for a Cincinnati honeymoon. Frank Baylor departs for Nashville and college duties, while Lizzie Crockett recovers at her daughter's home. Mamie Sexton celebrated her birthday at home with friends.
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Griscom
Virginia
Sextin
Smith
T-Dexttor
Pelter
Graham
Anderson
Fink
Ofo
Tewrenes
Newton
Yout
Eee
Willi Son
Motealt
Wofford
Mathews
Ketsa
Sexton
Surcessful
Execut Fink
Yost
Jehan Lb
Tox
Big Stone Cap
New Episcopal Church
Evtecopsal
Suereedes
Rich
Elizabeth Brooks
East Graham
C. G. Yost
Tazewell
Jack Perdue
Falls Mills
Mr. King
Cincinnati
Northfork
Graham Deily News
Nashville
Frank Baylor
Emory and Henry College
Walton Construction Company
Louisville and ’ Nashville
Frank
Washington and Lee University
Lizzie Crockett
A. P. Pent
Highland Avenue
Mamie Sexton
Peblis Accountant and Systematizer Office Over Dank of Gramam
A historic item notes the Peblis accountant and systematizer occupying an office over a dank Gramam bank or financial hall. The fragment hints at a clerical role tied to financial services in a dated urban setting.
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Dane
Peblis Accountant and Systematizer
Dank OF Gramam
Community notices and local visits fill Graham page
From 4 30 to 6 o clock activities include a Sunday school bake sale and a post office gathering at 10 o clock. The Methodist church hosts a W C T U meeting this afternoon with refreshments planning for the garden party. New machinery coming to ThisNe Poundry and Machine Works boosts local industry. Various residents and visitors are named with travel and social updates.
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Gyarant Baptist Sunday School
Lovers Lane
Hssemle
Methodist Church of the
W. CC. T. UU
Sind
Hefreshments Committee
Ant
ThisNe Poundry and Machine Works
West Graham
Two Million Children Overworked in America
A National Child Labor Committee bulletin reports over two million children under fifteen employed in various industries and farm work. It notes progress in state laws since 1904, with ten states limiting work ages higher than fourteen, and outlines concerns about health, poverty, crime, and the economy linked to child labor.
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United States
National Child Labor Committee
Hoothern
Singie
New, Hampshire
Kentucky
Tenavetee
Louisiana
Virginia
New York
Litsing
Flere
Ways
Balleua
Eubceriers
Che
Florist Ad Offering Plants and Flowers for Sale
Sale list includes tomato ants all varieties penner and beet plants priced at 1.00 per 100 vegetables and cut flowers. Potts plant and cut flowers. Funeral hastens and home ta a specialty. Phone 385 South Bluefield Florist.
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South Bluefield Florist
Phone
Miss Graham to wed in Randolph-Macon College church
Miss Jean McDonald Graham daughter of Judge Graham of Tazewell and Clinton Maury wed at the Presbyterian church in Tazewell. Rev Dr Hall officiated. The wedding party included Wallace Kilby and Miss Josephine Graham. After the ceremony the couple left for a southern tour and will reside in Lynchburg after returning. A bridal party dinner and a dance followed the nuptials.
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Tazewell
Jean McDonald Graham
C. Graham
Clinton Maury
Randolph-Macon College
Lynchburg
C. & Hall
Wallace Kilby
Mies Jozsie M. Graham
G. Lloyd Bell
Katherine Wligabth Graham
Mary Preston
S. Grahar
8. C. Graham, Jr
Mig. Kilby
Richmond executive Wilan Northup dies from auto crash
Wilan Northup president of the Virginian Railway and Power Co. died from injuries in an automobile accident in Richmond on June 11. He was a prominent figure in Virginian railway projects and his passing ends a notable era in regional transportation leadership.
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Richmond
Beaver Pond District Tax Payers Delinquent List Notice
Public notice from E. Carter deputy for I. J. Ellison announces delinquent tax list for Beaver Pond District. Taxpayers are urged to pay within the next few days to avoid penalties and return of accounts. Includes Fallon Florist Roanoke details and references to local shop listings.
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Beaver Pond District
di E. Carter
I. J. Ellison
M. C
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M. D. McPherson
Chadrom
N.C
Cardus
Ake Carbdui
Mrs. McPherson
Cardut
Tyle Lyahs
Compton
Bluefeld, W. Va
Dr. ©. L. Dolle
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Walnut Street
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6Th Avenues
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Cacia
Bien Monroe
W. Va
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Monroe County
West Ya
Soqop
CUB Reporter
Hop
Oo Imagin
Gary Baru
Hie
Carche
Myufe
Theo
William
Kabrich
Nore
A. T. Draper
Keystone
Blacksburg
R. C. Mustard
Abb
Vesley
Squire W. L. Moore
Mr. Mustard
Squire Moore
W. R. Rickman
Maury C. Newton
New Lebanon
Colored Fraternal Order
Golden Rule Association
Bluefield Pharmacy
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Pocaahontas
West Virginia
Ery of Education
Welch
V. Va
Luther
C Anderson
McDowell County Bank
W.va
Walter Jefferson Smith
Bramwell, W.va
Telegraph
Postal Savings Bank
Postoffice Department
Graham Post Office
Inele Sai
J. C. Nelson Granam
Memic
Tapt's
Mitale
Ww. c
Meining
Frenk Routh
Lebanon
Wan Herr
Iiciness
Routh
Co. B. Smith
Lanistraf
J. M. Beavers
Rernoke
J. T. Frazier
Chilhowile
H. B. Fraziey
Rora Summers
Bluestone
Graham High School
Lee Long
Dante
Mr. Long
Wil- Hamson
Mias Long
Judge M. &. Couling
Ceorge Wall
Tin Top
Walter Leedy
Oklahoma
Mr. Leady
Ter
Texas
America
Siie
Miss Graham
Tazewell Young
Lady Becomes Fine Co
Randolph-Macon
Cooka
Ceuta
Fallon, Florist
Roanoke
Kayeer
Julius Kaveer & Co., Makers
Robt. E. Moore
Attoney-At-Law
Atucfield
NO & W
Acsege
Nisher
Armature
Electrical Contractors
Crompt Service
Superior Supply Company
Shepa A. L. Smith
Nanagee
Bluefield Normal & Business College
W. M. Cunningham
A.D. Wood
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