Injunction on Graham Clear Fork road shocks county
A court injunction halts road work on the Graham Clear Fork mountain route near Graham Virginia, prompting a road board meeting at Tazewell. Judge Kegley’s order, filed on short notice, triggers a renewal hearing inParisburg while landowners dispute proposed routes and bond issue provisions.
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Harry
Tazewell
J. Wale
Daily News
Graham-Clear Fork Mountain
Good Roads
J. Hale
Daily Telegraph
Graham Daily News
Taze
East River Mountain
Fulton Kegley
James
Pearisburg
Kegsey
Wong
McCcssaln Hdd Ucd Od
Tazewell County Circuit Court
Bluestone Road
Fincastle
Senator St. Clair
St. Clair
Hockman
Elvira Davis
Sanders Place
Clear Fork
C. A. Wagner
Road Board
Wagner
Clear Fork Road
Hockman Road
Graham
J. W. Hicks
Cent
Graham council holds routine session with budget talk
The Graham council met Wednesday night focusing on routine business. Dr H B Frazier presented a proposed next year budget around 15 000 with a small deficit. No action taken but revenues and expenditures were discussed. An ordinance restricting bill payments to fuel and freight unless approved was enacted. Citizens raised road drainage yard fence sewer line concerns and urged prompt council action.
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Graham Council
H. B. Frazier
C. F. Frazier
East Graham
W. J. Osborne
Moce
Walter Graham
Rev. HK. A. Rich
Vincel Street
Church news coverage gaps prompt reply in Graham Daily
The Graham Daily News defends its church reporting limits noting eight local churches and staff shortages. It criticizes Rev. BK A Rich for not supplying ordination coverage, reiterating prior invitations to ministers to submit religious items for publication while praising the Episcopal chapel.
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BK. A. Rich
Graham
Daily Telegraph
Daily News
KH. A. Rich
Rich
Mr. Rich
Walter Graham
Episcopal Congregation
Council Debates Sewer Rights and Auto License Fees
Busy men earned small pay and urged others to handle duties. Difficulty obtaining right of way for the Hine sewer caused delays. After approving various bills, the council adjourned to consider fixing the license on Bluefield automobiles.
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Bluefield
Korean student to work on railroads in Graham
Joo Song a Seoul native and Roanoke College senior guest of Frank Anderson plans to spend his vacation in Graham and try railroad work with a bridge gang. He has studied European affairs and languages and is among the college’s most popular students.
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Hurn Joo Song
Seoul
Korea
Frank Anderson
Roanoke College
Jo Song
New York
America
Anderson
Joo Song
Graham
Freckles Vanish With Ethine Double Strength Cure
Advertises ethine double strength to remove freckles with a guaranteed money back promise. Recommends one ounce bought from a druggist and nightly application to fade dark spots. Claims most cases need under an ounce and assures a clear complexion.
Roanoke College Student Aims to Finish at Yale
A Roanoke College student expects to complete his education by transferring to Yale University as the final step in his academic plan.
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Roanoke College
Yale
Personal News From Graham and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Minnie Geisen of Cahontas visited Graham on Wednesday. Miss Annie Crockett a Pisgah resident visited Graham guests of Mrs P C Winborne and relatives. Mrs W C Callaway was a Pocahontas visitor yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Walter Graham enjoyed a drive on the Falls Mills road visiting as far west as the new pike’s end city.
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Minnie Geisen
Cahontas
Graham
Annie Crockett
Pisgah
P. C. Winborne
W. C. Callaway
Pocahontas
Walter Graham
New Falls Mills
New Pike
Rheumatism cure ad and Mercer County road order
Includes a 1912 testimonial for RHEUMA claiming cure of rheumatism and gout with two bottles, offered at 50 cents and money back if not as advertised. Also notes a May 5 1913 Mercer County West Virginia court order directing removal of fences and obstructions from county road rights of way.
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John Darhorst
McLean Township
Ft. Loramie
Ohio
West Virginia
Mercer
Court House
Wirt A. French
W. J. Lilly
A. B. Caffee
Bowman
Prineton Day by Day Court House Personal News
Court and social notices from the county seat cover local marriages, business changes, and community events. Personal announcements highlight residents and notable occurrences across the county.
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Court House
Princeton Strawberries and Spring Chickens Scarce
Apparent boycott or other reason keeps Princeton short of strawberries and spring chickens this year despite gifts arriving in nearby towns. Bluefield Bramwell and Athens report ample supplies. locals plan to migrate to towns with better access while noting Princeton remains a dry town and will not ban strawberries and chicken further.
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Princeton
Bluefield
Bramwell
Athens
Wedding at Mrs McClaucherty's home unites Julia WeloThlin and Joseph McGlothlin
Miss Julia WeloThlin marries Joseph H McGlothlin at residence of Mrs D W McClau gherty with Rev L W Irwin officiating. Couple plans a wedding trip by train and will settle in Princeton. In other news East River district board appoints FB W Elmore to fill vacancy caused by R D Karnes term expiry. Elmore, a Democrat and local farmer, is praised as honest and capable.
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D. W. McClaucherty
Julia
Joseph H. McGlothlin
Rev
L. W. Irwin
Princeton
Educati N
East River District
FB. W. Elmore
Elmore
R. D. Karnes
Elmre
Zemo
Nick
Eason
Hope
Ark
B.g W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
East End Pramacy and
Bluefield Pharmacy
Police appoints ex chief Titus Lusk as patrolman
J Karl Bailey recently resigned as a city patrolman and the council named Titus Lusk to fill the vacancy. Lusk previously served as police chief here about two years ago and is celebrated by many locals for his return to service.
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J. Karl Bailey
Titus Lusk
Mr. Luss
County superintendent holds teachers’ exam at high school
The county superintendent of free schools, Prof. J. F. Holroyd, is holding a teachers' examination at this place in the high school building. A fairly large attendance of teachers is reported and the exercises are of interest to all familiar with the work.
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County Superintendent of Free Schools
J. F. Holroyd
Marriage Licenses Issued in County Court Sessions
The county court clerk issued licenses Wednesday for Jos. H W McGlothlin 82 to Julia E K Mennessugherty 28 of Princeton and Myron Stevertson 28 to Susie E K Richardson 20 of Bluefield. The court remains in session and will likely adjourn to next week. many claims were allowed and other routine matters passed.
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Jos. H W. McGlothlin
Julia EK. Menugherty
Princeton
Myron
Stevertson
Susie EK. Richardson
Bluefield
Court certifies good character for Ajax T. Smith
The curt enters an order certifying the good character of Ajax T. Smith now at the state university. Smith, a Princeton resident and son of Judge C. W. Smith, seeks a license to practice law in this state.
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Curt
Ajax T. Smith
The
State University
Mr. Smith
Princeton
C. W. Smith
Personal greetings from Matoaka and Beckley visitors
Cyrus J. Thompson of Matoaka was a business visitor to Princeton yesterday morning. Patrick Blankenship of Beckley was a business visitor to this place. Daniel Bailey of Ada was socializing with Princeton friends on Wednesday.
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Cyrus J. Thompson
Matoaka
Princeton
Patrick Blankenship
Beckley
Daniel Bailey
Ada
Virginia political battle over Attorney General Williams nomination
A Bluefield observer said Virginia politicos plan to derail Attorney General Sam W. Williams. He warned a southwest push could unite eastern candidates to block Williams and pool support to defeat Pollard, Williams' main rival.
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Bluefield
Virginia
Sam W. Williams
Stuart
Southwest
Pollard
The June Winter Weather Brings Unseasonal Cold
The city endures a cold wet spell with drizzle and northwest winds. Citizens report overcoats, hidden waists, and an unseasonal clash of March like weather in midsummer with no snow locally, though rumors say snow in the northwest.
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Derby
Brindle
Kelly
Ninety Three Embryo Generals Get Diplomas at West Point
West Point graduates of the class of 1915, numbering ninety three from thirty six states, received diplomas from Col. Clarence P. Townsley amid remarks by Secretary of War Garrison and Major General Leonard Wood. Cadet Francis K. Newcomer led the class, with Demeric Rafael Del Castillo Jr the sole foreign member. The top ten will join the corps of engineers, others to infantry and other branches.
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West Point
N. Y
United States Military Academy
Clarence P. Townsley
Leonard Wood
Military Academy
Garrison
Col. Townsley
Union
Ilinois
Kentucky
Michigan
Missouri
New York
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Demeric Rafael del Castillo, Jr
Crean
Francis K. Newcomer
Washington
D. CC
Col. Heary CC
Newcomer
G. R. Young
Montana
C. F. Williams
R. W. Crawford
BR. H. Nicholas
M. Bertman
Society girl outrage over New York youth culture
Miss Marjorie Howland of Omaha and her sister Mrs Howard Wood at the Waldorf Astoria condemn Fifth Avenue fashion among teen girls. The pair call the cosmetic trend a deplorable sign, urging a halt to society pressure and the cultivation of youth.
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New York
Marjorie Howland
Omaha
Howard Wood
Waldorf Astoria
Miss Howard
Fifth Avenue
New York Bankers Acknowledge Canadian Centenary Effort
In Ottawa on June 12 Canadian capital bankers from Casada are honored by New York bankers at a century recognitions event. Officials emphasize cross border financial ties and history during the invitation meeting.
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Ottawa
Ont
F Jce
Casada
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