Best Scoop Fails After Dynamite Case in Lynchburg
A Lynchburg Progress report recalls two cub reporters Bob and Sam Wingfield chasing a dynamite mystery and turning up nothing when the dynamiters were to be arrested. The piece notes rapid city reporting history and mentions Russia and South America area figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W.horner
Associated Press
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Jackson
Sam Wingfield
Hawley
Bob
Lynchburg
Old City
Pop” Rodier
Washington, D. C
Main Street
Fifth Street
Progress City
Seay
Tablets Relieve Stomach Trouble Says Mrs Hann
Mrs Charles K Hann of Shortsville N Y credits Chambeli n s Tablets with ending two years of stomach trouble. She says the medicine eased heaviness after meals, strengthened digestion, and cured constipation. Obtainable everywhere, St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambelain
Charles KK
Hann
Shortsville
Local residents and officials attend regional events and travel
Miss Callie Morrison hosts Miss Minta Hads of Kimball while Prosecuting Attorney A M Sutton visits the city. Many locals travel to Tazewell, Hickspurg, Blacksburg, and Philadelphia for relatives, finals, or commencements during break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callie Morrison
Minta Hads
Kimball
Florence Kyle
Ana
Bula Hall
Hickspurg
Obituary: J. W. O'Dell Dies After Illness in Bluefield
J W O'Dell aged forty five died Sunday night at 10 20 at the family home on Albemarle street of tuberculosis after a yearlong illness. He worked with Walton Construction, led a Pearisburg farm venture, and contracted streets for South Bluefield Land Company before moving to Bluefield. He leaves a widow and seven children. funeral today at 3 pm at the family home conducted by Rev C H Bass with Masonic rites at Walnut Grove Cemetery.
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J. W. O'Dell
Albemarle Street
Mr. O'Dell
Walton Construction Company
Pearisburg
Giles County
Bluefield
Albemarie Street
Country Club
South Bluefield Land Company
O'Dell
Pearlsurge
Ths City
Swift & Co
North Carolina
C. H. Bass
Christian Church
Masonic Order
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Boatwright Franklin Wedding Planned in New Canton
Mrs A A Boatwright of New Canton Buchanan county Va hosts a wedding this week as her daughter Miss Lillian Frances Boatwright weds Foy James Houston Franklin of this city. The ceremony at high noon followed by a honeymoon tour of eastern cities. After June 25 they reside at 1012 Highland Avenue.
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A. A. Boatwright
New Canton
Buchanan County
Lillian’ Frances Boatwright
Foy
James Houston Franklin
Franklin
Edna
Florence Boatwright
Pocahontas
Calvary Baptist Church
Friends
Highland Avenue
Susie Litz
Welch
Roan Litz
Cincinnati
John Greever
Five Oaks
A. A. Benbow
Carlisle
J. Peters
Kansas City
Greensboro
Twin City
Frank St. Clair
Grace M. Crocker
Lewisburg
W. Va
Gillespie
S. N. Worley
Wilcoe
Homer Anderson
Salvation Army Helpers' League seeks monthly donations
The Salvation Army distributes pledge cards in the city inviting residents to contribute 25c 50c or 1 per month to support local work. A league officer will call each month to collect the subscribed amount as part of church aid efforts. Danish merchant marine numbers noted include 700 steamers and 8200 sailing vessels.
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Salvation Army Helpers’ League
Salvation Army
Getting the quality you want in diamonds
An ad promises reliable diamond purchase at Randolph’s jewelry store. It stresses expert evaluation, honest representation of grades, and fair pricing with a guarantee on perfection, color, weight, and cut. It invites customers to inspect diamond jewelry without pressure to buy.
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Randolph's
Randolp
Virginian Railroad Plans Fifteen Mile Lateral Line
The Virginian Railroad will let to contract a fifteen mile lateral line in Winding Gulf along Stone branch. The new road will unlock a large coal land block and spur several major operations.
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The
Virginian Railroad Company
Gulf Territory
Stone Branch
Twenty five cents buys Chamberlain's bowel remedy
This ad urges a 25 cent bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to guard families against summer bowel illness. It touts prompt reliability and widespread esteem, claiming it should be kept at hand and obtainable everywhere.
Board regrets secretary departure and staff changes
The chamber of commerce board met to note Secretary Boykin’s resignation to join the Town Development Bureau in New York on July 1. A committee was named to draft a heartfelt resolution and a search for a new secretary was begun as applications already arrived. The board also accepted G. K. Wilder’s resignation and commended Boykin’s city work. A trip report from Boykin on Bluefield branch plans was presented. Additionally a bamboo road bridge over 00 feet long was noted in Java Dutch government plans.
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Chamber of Commerce
Boykin
Town Development Bureau
New York
D. E. French
Herbert Markie
H. I. Shott
G. K.wilder
Wilder
Voykin
Java
Ensgij
Graham Daily News Church Event Promises Insightful Meeting
Delegates from neighboring towns are expected for a church gathering hosted by the ladies, with lunch served at the Graham Methodist Church. The event aims to be enjoyable and instructive for attendees.
Twenty Million Dollar Mystery on a Mountain Lake night
A fragment from a 1915 newspaper notes a likely critical medical case and details local social visits. It mentions a lung issue, a promising recovery, and a serial film showing. The passage then lists several residents visiting relatives and traveling, and ends with a public notice offering a twenty dollar reward for escaped prisoners in Mercer County West Virginia.
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the Gem
County Court
Mercer County
West Virginia
King
William Hill
W. M. Walker
Simon Freeman
John Adams
Henry Gravely
Will Vanhook
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A.H. ‘Hoge
Richmond
FV. Fawlker
Burkeville, Va
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C. A. Bane
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Cramwell
Philadelphia
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Fefélla
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Hannah
Placksburg
Mette Inc
Udy
Isaac
J. W. O’dell
Calvary Baptist
E. F. Randolph
Jewelers
Virginian
Fifteen Mile
Chevy and
Pliable Life Insurances
Prince’ Albert
P. A
Jimmy
Colt
R. T Reynolds Tobacco Co
Prince Albert
John O'Reilley
East Providence
R. J
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Jimmy Se
Jimmy Pipe
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem, N. C
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Graham Daily News
Methodist Church
Ruble
Masa
Aaa
Fels & Co
Lowery G. Bowling
Wkly. Clerk
Rexall
HairTonic
East End
Burkes Garden
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