Funeral of John J. Hardy in Roanoke Yesterday
The funeral of John J. Hardy, father of J. M. Hardy, postal clerk, was held in Roanoke yesterday. Other items note the new through route for the Cincinnati sleeper to Norfolk, Hugh Ike Shott elected to the National Press Club, a Grace Church wedding in Ashland, drought effects on spring farming, a picturesque Eden Incline wedding, Dr. George M. Hitchcock death in Pristol, and Norfolk railway surgeons on No. 16.
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John J. Hardy
J. M. Hardy
Roanoke
Cincinnati
Norfolk
Columbus
Hugh Ike Shott
National Press Club
Washington
Temple Graves
Wm. J. Bryan
Alfred Henry Lewis
Peter Finley Dunne
George Horace Lorimer
Wm. Allen White
Cyrus H. K. Curtis
Alsbert D. Shaw
John O'Hara Cosgrove
Princeton
L. H. Johnston
Eden
Commercial Tribune
Bluefield
Norfolk and Western
Richmond
Occident Flour Promises Whiter Lighter Tastier Bake
Advertises Occident Flour with a money back guarantee if the flour does not yield whiter lighter tastier bread. Claims higher satisfaction in baking and better bread at every bake despite a slightly higher cost. Encourages trying a sack to prove its performance.
Auto trip to Hot Springs and other local notes
Reported travel from Teaksburg Va to Hot Springs Va includes D EB Frierson W A Goles and Sterling Mann John Moore. A Lynchburg resident says birds fled from flying machines seen over, heading to hen roosts. Eugene Stowers cut his foot with an axe and was taken to Richmond Hospital. J B Buchanan travels with Mrs Buchanan for a Richmond operation. Captain C Hook mourns loss of an alligator from Hot Springs Ark blamed on rats. An error in Tacraton Clothing ad misstates prices. Augustus Jones en route to Matoaka with a circus show. Woman's missionary meeting planned at Mrs J W Anderson's home. KB L Rann and Vicey Mayorow marry in city. Dr C L Hamilton seeks local location after recent graduation. Mofatt McCue returns from Virginia Tech. June Music Festival with tickets at Waite Pharmacy. A Crumpler couple Cleve Testament and Hattie White wed aboard a Norfolk and Western train.
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Hot Springs
D. EB. Frierson
W. A. Goles
Teaksburg Va
Sterling Mann
John Moore
Mr. Mann
Hot Springs, Va
Northfork wedding on train ends with rice shower
A couple wed on a moving Northfork hollow train car with a rice shower as the ceremony space. They return to Crumpler to start married life. The note mentions other local nuptials and community notices including a church meeting and a dancing class.
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Northfork Hollow
Bourne
Algroma
Northfork
Crumpler
Miss Annie Sexton Weds T P Ford in Wytheville
A wedding at St. Pauls Methodist Church Wytheville united Miss Annie Sexton daughter of George Sexton to Thomas P Ford of Bluefield. Rev M P Carico officiated with attendants Mrs Joe Garland Sexton and Mrs Roy Sexton among others and a bridal procession set to Lohengrin.
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Wytheville
St. Paul's Methodist Church
That City
Thomas PP. Ford
Bluefield
Annie Seston
George Stuart Sexton
Joe Garland Sexton
Roy W. Sexton
James Leavell
Houston
Tex
Harry C. Waller
Piuefield
J. Garland Sexton
M. P. Carico
Bluefield Bride Wed In Green and White Decor
Neil of Bluefield married in a ceremony at the bride’s home on Fourth avenue with Mendelssohn’s march played by James Elmer Brown and violin by Mrs. EB Lee Trimble. A 7:30 luncheon followed, guests greeted by Mrs. J. J. Penn and Mrs. J. L. Kelly. The couple will reside in Bluefield after an extended northern and Canada trip. Out of town attendees included Mrs. Geo. Morrell, Mrs. James Leavell of Houston Texas and several Virginia residents.
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Bluefield
Daily Telegraph
Geo. Morrell
James Leavell
Houston
Texas
M. EF. Keller
Herndon Keller
Staunton
W. B. Ford
Norton
Curry Wilson
Ab Sneden
A. F. Lincoln
Marion
Luther Jones
Roanoke
H. B. Frazier
Graham
G. J. Holbreck
W. C. Easley
J. J. Penn
F. L. Black
H. C. Weller
Lacy Shirey
J. L. Neil
General Taylor's Buena Vista Wins Amid Defeat Talk
The piece recounts Santa Anna marching with 25 000 veterans against General Taylor and 4009 troops at Buena Vista. It notes Taylor's defense and victory, then his reply to criticism that retreat plans were lacking. He said he prepared only for battle and that losing would require no retreat lines, as a will was written by him and his army.
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Santa Anna
Buena Vista
United States
Taylor
Lim
Sue
Buffy
Fidelity Banking & Trust Co
Bluefield
Mercer County
W. Va
Tug River Coal Land Co
Mark Packard
Tug River Land Co
HH. A. Harman
Man and the World Explains Population Density
The Italian professor Zuccarini estimates 1.5 billion people could fit in 500 square miles if living shoulder to shoulder. He cites 60 generations in 600 years and argues burying all would require a graveyard much smaller than Germany, with dust occupying about forty square miles at three feet deep.
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Zuccarini
Germany
Colorado
Coubic Yard
New York Sun
Fomato Plants Offered by FPALLON Florist
Roanoke florist FPALLON advertises 10 varieties of hardy fomato plants shipped by express in baskets. Subscription urged for the Daily Telegraph.
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Fpallon
Florist
Roanoke
The Ring with a Flawed Diamond
A couple argues over an engagement ring as the woman implies giving it to her sister Sue. He contemplates replacing the flawed stone while she asserts her independence and hints at keeping the ring herself.
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Sue
Mair Raising Stunt Higher Duty on False Curls in July
The government plans a revenue boost by enacting a higher duty on false curls starting in July. The move aims to increase state income amid economic pressures and consumer demand for hair products remains high.
S.S.S. Blood Purifier Promises Cure for Old Sores
An advertisement claims S.S.S. removes impurities from the blood to heal chronic ulcers. It states external treatments fail and that the tonic purifies and enriches the circulation, offering a free book and medical advice, with sales at drug stores. The Swift Specific Co, Atlanta, GA.
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S.S
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Fragmentary note hints at post Fourth of July sale terms
The readable lines warn about false curls and puffs, urging restraint while time remains. After Independence Day, additions are described as interwoven with the owner’s real hair property, with a claim that value will rise by twenty percent.
Science in Business: Bethlehem works bonus system
A 1901 Engineering Magazine note describes Bethlehem Steel's employee bonus program. Each job has a detailed instruction card with time for every operation. If workers complete all tasks, they receive a bonus. failing to finish yields only the day rate.
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Bethlehem Steel Works
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Grace Parsonage
Grace Methodist Church
Nina Yost
Rufus Oscar Morris
Ashland
T. S Hamilton
Martinsville
George M. Hitchcock
Virginia Medicine Co
Charleston
Pristol
Tenn
Elmira
N. Y
Thia City
Stieff
Chas. M. Stieff
Wain Street
Lynchburg
C. M
Sublette & Barnes
Norfok & Western Railway
Atlantic Cypy
Christian Endeavor
Atlantic City
Ystec Shrine
Rochester
Rep
ELKS
Wullman
Shenandoah Valley
Athantic
Bevill
Gen. Pass
Agt
Theover
H King
Eugene Stowers
Mayer Stowers
Richmond Hospital
J. B. Buchanan
Tazewell
C. Hook
Giles Street
Ark
Tacraton Clothing Company
Kegal Shoes
Augustus Jones
Matoaka
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Paptat
Mis
KB. L. Rann
Bluefeld
Vicey Mayorow
C. L. Hamilton
Tyler County
Melanela
Hack
Mofatt McCue
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Waite Pharmacy
Cleve Testament
Hattie White
Honakers
Honaker
Honaker’s Dept
Meanor & Land
Hatton-Larimer
Christian Church
C. L. Hutton
Roanoke County
Mary B&b. Larmer
Thompson Valley
Tazewell County
W. S. Bullard
Natural Bridge
Mr. Hutten
Catawba
Railroad
S. A. Worley
J. W. Lindsey
the Park
Willontinue
Hotel Altamont
Tarry Holt
Teccon
I. A. Jaffee
Altamont Hotel
Messia, Barnes & Hichinson
Barnes & Joethuson
B. M. Cohen
Mueffield, W. Va
Annie Sexton
T. P. Ford
Man and
the World
The
Mair
Os Sores
Vur
Cubbedge & Hicks
Mwaberdashers
Burgrisip, W. Va
Science IN Business
West Virginia Brotherhood Purchasing Company
West Virginia
John H. Davis
CHAS
H. Dodson
Williams
Peon
Cleveland
Ohio
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