Personal items and briefs from the city
J W Roeder of Elkhorn and Dr G T Epling of Keystone were in the city yesterday. Mrs Thomas Peery left for Pittsburg. Mr and Mrs L & Jones of Honaker visiting in the city. H L Buston and Mrs George Buston of Tazewell are here. The Robinsons returned from Eastern Virginia. Bluefield defeated 25 to 5 at Athens. Rev and Mrs Fox with Kate and Lula Davis visiting Graham. No developments in license questions. Agnes and Harriet Waller and W A Waller and Mrs Camp visiting White on Tazewell street. G M 8 3 and J R McCulloch with Mrs A V Lawrence went to Vinton to attend their father’s funeral. S I Groves’ son Fred is dangerously ill in New York. Groves to go there.
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J. W. Roeder
Elkhorn
G. T. Epling
Keystone
Thomas Peery
Pittsburg
L. & Jones
Honaker
H. L. Buston
George Buseton
Tazewell
J. B. Robinson
Virginia
Bluefield
Athens
D. S. Fox
Kate
Lula Davis
Groseclose
Graham
Agnes
Harriet Waller
W. A. Waller
Indiana
E. H. Camp
North Carolina
H. N. White
Tazewell Street
G.M
J. R. McCulloch
A. V. Lawrence
Vinton
S. I. Groves
Fred
New York
Groves
Dry town row ends with early liquor raid on Bluefield
A passerby witnessed what looked like a street parade on Bluefield avenue as six to eight men, diverse in age and status, bought and consumed liquor. Ugliness rose as the supply dwindled, prompting attempts to enter homes, frightened ladies, and citizen intervention. Chief Oliver jailed four offenders. others face trial today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Avenue
Oliver
Othes
Weddings at Graham Va Bring Two Local Nuptials
WEDDINGS AT GRAHAM Va Mrs Laurel N Worley and Mise Maggie Gillespie wed at Wartburg Seminary chapel at 8:40 yesterday morning. The couple leaves for Norfolk and Washington then to Bluefield where they will reside. Mr Worley works as a clerk for the Norfolk and Western railway. A second ceremony unites Miss Bertie A Yost and Mr H Larkey at the home of Mr Harrison Yost with attendants Miss Maggie Yost and Miss Lula Brooks. The couple plans an extended trip to Bland county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel N. Worley
Mise Maggie
Gillespie
Wartburg Seminary
Mes
Anvil
Snyder
Genevieve McComas
Pearl Harman
Ella Kate Gillespie
D. S Fox
W. Cassell
Lutheran Church
Norfolk
Washington
Bluefield
Maggie
R. L. Gillespie
Mr. Worley
The
Norfolk and Western Railway
Harrison Yost
Bertie A. Yost
H. Larkey
C. G. Yost
Maggie Yost
Bert Snider
Lula Brooks
E. T. Mason
Bland County
Larkey
Chicago House Furnishing
Miss Bertie
Graham, Va
Death of Benjamin McCulloch at Vinton Va
News notes the death of Benjamin McCulloch aged about 76 at his home near Vinton Virginia. He had been ill for months with dropsy complications after earlier bronchitis. He was a Montgomery County native and longtime Methodist, survived by wife four daughters and five sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin McCulloch
Vinton
McCulloch
Montgomery County
A. V. Lawrence
City
Lafew
Pennsylvania
Oma McCulloch
George M., B. J
John R. McCulloch
Bluefield
Samuel McCulloch
Hinton
James McCulloch
Nashville
Notice to Lien Holders in Mercer County
Notice to all lien holders against Thomas C Harris real estate in Mercer County West Virginia. Pursuant to a Mercer Circuit Court decree claims must be presented for adjudication at the Commissioner in Chancery office in Princeton by July 1 1901. Dated June 14 1901. A M Sotian Commissioner in Chancery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Harris
Circuit Court
Mercer County
Thomas ©. Harris
Princeton
W. Va
A.M. Sotion
Isdwe
Chancery
Embalmers Board Elects Officers in Charleston
State board of embalmers met in Charleston for organization and to examine applicants. Elected officers include W. H. Wilson president of Martinsburg W. H. Fredlock secretary of Piedmont and William Hicks treasurer of Bluefield. Many applicants attended and exams continue through the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Embalmers
Charleston
W. H. Wilson
Martinsburg
W. H. Fredlock
Piedmont
William Hicks
Bluefield
Pocahontas Plans Grand July Fourth Celebration
Pocahontas will host a grand July 4 celebration with Gov. Tyler in attendance to address residents. The program includes prominent speakers, numerous races, cake walks, boxing matches, and a large parade featuring many attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Gov. Tyler
Excur sion Arrangements for Bluefield O R C Trip
Capt R W McCulloch returns from Cincinnati with plans for the Bluefield division O R C excursion leaving June 27. Tickets are five dollars, versus the regular fare of nineteen dollars and twenty cents. The stay runs until the 29th, offering ample time to see the sights and hear about attractions and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.W. McCulloch
Cincinnati
Bluefield
McCulloch
Conflicting Orders in a Portrait Session
The Philadelphia Press quotes Henpeck lamenting the average photographer as unreasonable. He recalls a photographer shouting to his wife during a sitting, Look pleasant, please. Be natural.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henpeck
Philadelphia Press
Blacking of teeth in Japanese marriage custom noted
The article notes that the shade black remains used by a small portion of married Japanese women with blackened teeth still seen in cities and dentists displaying blackened sets. It comments on perfection in a man who never errs and ends with an ad for the TELEGRAPH and a line about Bluefield Mercantile Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
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Pedigo
Knox Salors
G. B. Stevenson
Union Lines
EE. S. Pedigo
Princeton Avenue
Citizens’ Bank
Bluefield, W. Va
Bluefield Furniture Co
Queensware and Glassware
Princeton Ave
Bluefield Hardware
Andéall
Lion
Win. Henry
Pennland
Louisiana Purchase
Echo Spring
Paul Jones
West End
Benj. M’culloch
WM. Hicks
Ternoon
Chicago News
Atchison Globe
Telegraph
Bluefield Mercantile Co
WM Hicks
Hicks & CO
J. D. McCue
White & Peery Building
Russell St
Norfolk & Western Railway
Buffalo
W.B. Bevill
M. F. Bragg
Gen
Trav
Roanoke
San Francisco
Cal
Lath
W. B. Bevill
German Baptist Meeting
Lincoln
Neb
Norfok & Western Railway
Bevill
G.P. A
United Confederate Veterans
Memphis
Tenn
W. B. Kevill
G. P.A
West Virginia
At Rules
J. M. A.nderson
Manderville and King, Partners
Mandersville & King
Howard Bell Cigar Co
J. T Akers, Beasley Couch & Co
George P. Hall
George P Hall & Co
Hillenburg
Kincer
Pain of Hillebure & Kincer
E Douthat
Walter Douthat
Douthat
Corporation
J. D. Harrison
Bluefield Bream Laundry
W. W. MccClaugherty
J. J. Francisco
W. L. Goldsmith, Jr
Dr. Lilly
J . Davis
W. T Ould
Lave Partners
Davis & Ould
Green Groceries Fine Line
Quenstassgey
J. N. Echols & Co
Mebane & Thornton
Shane
Star Steam Laundry
Raleigh Street
Thomas 2
Peery
M. D
W Va
N. & W. Railway
Sele
Man
Pediar
J.D. Shott
Binefield
Are
Miller Supply Co
Huntington, W. VA
W.R. Warts
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