Personal notes and briefs from Tazewell area
Police Officer Mowles ill with fever. Judge Golbrock in court at Tazewell this week. A B Argabright of Lawson street left for Hot Springs Arkansas. Crockett Braster of Welch visited the city yesterday. Miss Della Tedder and Mrs Mattie Bally of Ada shopped in the city. Miss Jenple Godfrey of Bramwell visiting Miss Clara Austin of South Bluefield. Mr and Mrs William Linkenhaker returned from Montgomery county Virginia. Mrs J R Pack and daughter Nanaole returned from Branwell. J L Crockett and family and Miss Grace Fuater left for Cincinnati Columbus and Ohio cities. George C Bennett of Bramwell en route home from six weeks tour of the C&O country. Grace Church Home Mission Society meets at 8 tonight at Mrs Cowling’s on Third street. Mr and Mrs Clarence Ellisor of Red Saltphar Springs guests of S L Payre on Pearis street. Eugene Foster arrived from Eurory and Henry college to spend vacation with parents. Ernest Maiden of Tazewell escorted him. they will leave today. Bland Street Church Sunday editors meet at 2 pm. evening services by Rev Jn Baylor. Blue Ribbon Lemon and vanilla advertised as pure and economical.
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Eugene Foster
Eurory and
Henry College
Ernest Maiden
Tazewell
Wwe
Merchants Oppose Carnival at City Fair
At a Retail Merchants Association meeting on night eight, merchants unanimously voted to petition the city council to refuse licenses for any street fair or carnival. They argued revivals would hurt business and do the town no good. Fourth of July plans were in progress, with a committee claiming the event would top Bluefield's past celebrations.
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Marchants’ Association
Watter
Bluefield
Ander Kon
Quality quantity price in Shaweer chewing tobaccos
A fragment notes Shaweer as high grade sar cared chewing tobacco with claims of quality quantity and price. The text suggests a trade listing or advertisement focusing on product attributes and value.
Two Cent Rate Movement In West Virginia Rail Debate
Interest grows as counties reevaluate candidates to back a two cent railroad rate bill. Railroads oppose reform friendly candidates while pushing for passage, claiming the law will soon spread east of the Rockies. Citizens demand lower passenger rates even as dividends remain high, and railroad influence faces growing scrutiny.
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West Virginia
Ohio
Roke Mountains
Railroyde
Railroads enforce air brake rule on old cars
Officials announce no cars from foreign lines or their own may be used after July unless fitted with air brakes. Cost to equip is about 150 dollars per car, with many old cars already removed from service or sent to shops for installation. Local men estimate freight car life at ten years and expect the law to reduce accidents.
Bland Street Services Move to Episcopal Church
Bland Street Methodist Church announces services will be held at the Episcopal Church at the corner of Tazewell and Dublin streets while their building is completed. Evening preaching at 8 o'clock, Sunday School at 2, prayer meeting Wednesday at 8, Epworth League Tuesday at 8.
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Bland Street
Episcopal Church
Tazewell
Dubling Streets
Poisoning toll hits four as two children die
In Huntingtown West Virginia on June 14 two children of Joseph Jordan are dead and two others near Glenwood thirty miles away are dying after a suspected poisoning. An autopsy is planned for tomorrow. Jordan lives in a well to do farmer community and a local tobacco brand named Shaw new union made is referenced.
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Huntingtown
Wva
Joseph Jordan
Tomorow
Jordan
Glenwood
Here
Furmer
Shaw nee San-Cure Trade Distributors Listed
Bluefield Grocery Company named as distributor to the trade of Shaw nee san-cure high-grade chewing tobacco.
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Bluefield Grocery Company
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