Local notices and events fill Bluefield page
A collage of community items including sales seeks across Easley Penn Drug Co and Fallon Florist, a summer music studio opening by James Elmer Brown, a recital in First Baptist church by Blanche Simpson and Josephine Smith, and Bluefield College tuition plans. Various social notices mention visitors, church meetings, a charity band benefit, and a move to Chillicothe Ohio.
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James Elmer Brown
Union Bank
First Baptist Church
Blanche Simpson
Wd Josephine Smith
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Baptist
Funeral notice for Brother P. H Edwards at Cismont Lodge
Master Masons in good standing meet at Cismont Lodge No. 31 AF and AM to attend the funeral of Brother P. H Edwards at 12 30 p m Bring apron and white gloves A E Goodwyn W M also a cake and bake sale by U D C selling cakes pies and candies Saturday at the Bluefield Gas and Power Co Kelley and Mover building to benefit Sunday’s activities.
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Bluefield Lodge
Norwood Davis
Cismont Lodge No. 31
P. H Edwards
A. E. Goodwyn
W. M
Bluefield
False alarm at box 44 North and Bland streets
A false alarm was turned in last night from box No 44 at the corner of North and Bland streets. Company No 1 responded to the call but found nothing.
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North and
Bland Streets
Company No. 1
Casts Shine In Local Play Attracts Satisfied Crowd
Edwin Kerr and Miss Morgan delivered strong performances as Mr Leonard and Mrs Somers while Little Miss Beland contributed capably. The overall production drew a good show and a well satisfied audience.
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Edwin Kerr
Mr. Leonard
Miss Morgan
Mrs Somers
Miss Beland
Mission Conference Opens With Clergy Attendees
The Bluefield district conference convenes at Kimfai today with Rev. J. B. Ward Rev. F. E. Wiley and Rev. J. M. Carter among attendees. The Grace Methodist Woman's Missionary Society meets Mrs. H. S. Stafford on Carroll Street this afternoon at 2 30.
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Bluefield
Kimfai
J. B. Ward
FE. E. Wiley
J. M. Carter
Ambassadors to Meet in Livingston Chapter Tonight
The Livingston Chapter of Royal Ambassadors will meet tonight at 7 45 p.m. at the home of Edgar Pyles 4 Bluefield Avenue.
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Livingston
Royal Ambassadors
Edgar Pyles
Bluefield Avenue
Bland Street Methodist Church Choir Rehearsal Tonight
The Bland Street Methodist Church choir meets for rehearsal at 8 o'clock this evening and asks members to arrive on time.
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Bland Street
Adkins District Vote Debate Questions Registration Padding
Col Edward O Toole of United States Coal and Coke Company says voting totals in Adkins district show no padding. He notes 2006 of 2600 registered voters cast ballots with 358 for Lilly and 1738 for Robinson. He points to thousands employed across multiple mines to argue turnout supported by payrolls and operations.
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Adkins
Edward O'Toole
United States Coal and Coke Company
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Lilly
Robinson
Leckie Central
Pocahontas
Berwind
White Page
Jenkin Jones
Lil
Why Girls Leave Home ends fourth run at Elks Opera House
The Lewis-Oliver company closed its fourth performance of Why Girls Leave Home at the Elks Opera House to a crowded audience. Miss Grandin and Jack Lewis shared top honors with Tex Perry close behind, while John Lane earned praise for Spike Grogan and Billy Monroe delivered a solid Irish role. Slim William Taylor fit his part well.
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Lewis-Oliver
Elks’ Opera House
Miss Grandin
Jack Lewis
Tex. Perry
John Lane
Spike Grogan
Billy Monroe
Slim William Taylor
Zemo Promises Clear Skin at Low Cost
Bright promotional copy touts Zemo as a cure for pimples black heads eczema and ringworm offering a clear healthy complexion. Advert shows price of 2c per bottle or 1.00 for extra large bottle and claims no wateriness stickiness or staining. Cleveland based promotion emphasizes low cost dependable results.
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Cleveland
ALL AMERICA CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY OF OLD GLORY
The nation marks 139 years since the 1776 flag decision with nationwide celebrations. Bluefield participants pinned flags as Boy Scouts hosted a chamber of commerce event featuring talks on the flag’s symbolism and history.
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ALL America
Atlantic
Pacific
Great Lakes
Gulf
Chronicle of America
Boy Scouts
Chamber of Commerce
Chas. —. Fisher
Railroad
W. H
Flag Day remarks honor country and sacrifice
Thomas spoke of the events leading to the flag’s adoption and the service of the day’s men. Rev. J. M. Carter recounted the flag’s meaning and history, teaching its lessons and national glory. Secretary Shafer praised the celebration and the Boy Scouts were commended for the event.
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Chamber of Commerce
Boy Scouts
Reward Offered for 14 Year Old Martha Stewart Elopement
Distressed parents offer a reward of 100 dollars for the arrest and return of 14 year old Martha Leona Stewart and Charles C. Wheatley who eloped from Carrollton Ohio on June 3. The couple described as good singers dancers and vaudeville bound. Wheatley reportedly married Martha's sister last April.
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Martha Leona Stewart
Carrollton
Charles C. Wheatley
Wheatley
Thut
George Tinlin
Duever-Hampden
Canton
M. J. Lanahan
Navy
George Galbraith
Tri-Star Fair to Stage Three Day Fourth of July Race Meet
Tri-Star Fair Association plans a three day Fourth of July meet at Bluefield Graham with four races opening Saturday and similar programs Monday and Tuesday. The event includes harness racing grand riding tournament and other attractions led by J L Vaughan who owns Ridge Hill Stock Farm and operates Virginia fair circuit. Vaughan backs Bluefield Graham fair grounds lease securing a lasting fixture for Giles County riders and regional stables.
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Tri-Star Fair Association
Bluefield-Graham Fair
Bluefield
Giles County
J. L. Vaughan
Shawsville
Vaughan
Felony warrant for Draypool and dismissal of charges
L V Draypool faced a felony warrant for purloining samples from B D Coates a traveling salesman. Coates pled guilty to petit larceny, was fined ten dollars and costs. Oppenheim's charge was dismissed for lack of evidence. Draypool arrived from Charleston with Chief Morrison.
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L. V. Draypool
Coates
Justice of the Peace Chambers
L. Oppenheim
Draypool
Charleston
Morrison
Narrows Va Looks To Grow Into Manufacturing Center
Narrows residents tout excellent railroad facilities and a large water supply. The Narrows board of trade is seeking outside capital to establish a furniture factory and an iron furnace, citing nearby ore deposits and ongoing efforts to attract investment.
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Narrows
Narrows Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Town Sees Building Boom From New Extract Plant
The town experiences a building boom as a large extract plant is under construction bringing at least two hundred workers to the area.
Mr French Thanks Friends and Neighbors
Senator D E French candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor sends thanks to readers for courtesies and loyal support during the primary campaign and acknowledges Republican friends and neighbors for their interest.
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MR. French
Daily Telegraph
D. KB. French
Bluefield
W. Va
D. E. French
West Virginia Colored Medical Society Holds State Meeting
The West Virginia Colored Medical Society meeting opens in Edwards Hall Raleigh Street at 10 o clock with about twenty five physicians from across the state. A public tuberculosis lecture by Dr B A Crichlow of Charleston is set for 7 o clock at the Raleigh Street Methodist Church followed by Friday clinics.
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West Virginia Colored Medical Society
E. W. Lomax
Edwards’ Hall
Raleigh Street
Raleigh Street Methodist Church
B. A. Crichlow
Charleston
Edwards and Lomax Sanitariums Meeting Details
The Edwards and Lomax Sanitariums event will be conducted by Dr. A. M. Curtis of Freeman's Hospital. The meeting ends with a reception at Kingslow's hall on Bland street Friday night.
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Edwards and Lomax
A. M. Curtis
Freeman's Hospital
Kingslow's Hall
Bland Street
Father Reclaims Hungarian Child From Litz Home
Charles Vorger of Pocahontas collected his ten month old Hungarian child who had been at the Litz Children's Home for six months after the mother died suddenly. The matron had cared for the child improving its condition, and yesterday the father and his new wife took the child home with new clothing. One Austrian boy remains at the home.
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Litz
Charles Vorger
Pocahontas
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Easley Penn Drug Co
Easley Insurance Agency
Fallon, Florist
Roanoke
Stafford & Co
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield Normal and Business College
W. H. Cunningham
Tyler Street
P.O
Fiality
Savvedbe
C. M. Rudder
R. B. Huden
F. &. Mitchell
A. S. Booker
E. Payne
the Sing of Society
New York
Lionel Barrymore
Irene Howley
Rex
Rolfe Photo Players Incorporated
Metro
New York City
Far West
Virginia
Dave Ratcliff
Cincinnati College of Embalming
Virginia State Board
L. Hawkins
Ratcliff
Richmond
Petersburg
Lewis- Oliver
California
Charles W. Smith
Clinton and
Wird
Lodi
Cal
Alb's Valley
Nilticothe
Evans
Erwin, Tenn
C. B. Thomas
Chillicothe, O
Automobile
Piachnig Proberl
Damase
E.H. Easley Insurance Agency
South Side Cash Co
Bluefield Normal and Business College City
P. O
Masons
Bluefield Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Cers
Stieff Piano
Chiads
M. Stieff
Honaker
Bluefield's
World Film Corporation Presents
Robert Warwick
Alexander Cut Folwer
Blue Field, Ie
Paramount Cpictures
Colored Masons
Richard
White Pharmacy
Col O'Toole
Congress
United States
Bell-Ans
West Virginia
Colored Medical Society
E. F. McKinney
Watchmaker
The
Henry Rodgin Co
Geo. H. Hill
Thornton
Union
America
Wilson
Isadore Cohen
Bluefield Taxi CO
Princeton
Tazewell
National Bank
Victoria
Cortright
Reg. U.S
Georgia Lumber CO
Bluefield, W. Va
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