Big Sandy coal field outline in Virginia and Kentucky
A Courier correction notes the undeveloped Big Sandy field spans Buchanan Dickenson Wise counties in Virginia and Pike County Kentucky. The Elkhorn seam yields low sulphur coke, with rich by products, and the field would be served by rail and river routes improving access to Cincinnati. Companies owning land include Elkhorn Coal and Coke Company of Boston and Virginia Lion Coal and Coke Company of Bristol.
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Connellesville
The
Courier
Tateswell
Buchanan
Dickenson
Wise
West Virginia
Virginia
Pike
Kentucky
Charles I. Hellier
Boston
Big Sandy
Elkhorn
Eal
Appalachian
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Big Sandy River
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Catlettsburg
Monongahela Consolidated Coal and Coke Company
Alabama
Ohio
Elkhorn Coal and Coke Company
Virginia Lion, Coal and Coke Company
Bristol
Notice to Masons appoints committee members
The following master Masons have been named to committees and must report at Masonic Hall Monday night, June 17. List includes L. Black, W. E. Pearson, F. J. Brown, A. W. Howard, H. N. White, W. Br. Hudson, W. Akers, R. Tu Shelton, A. H. Land, S. O. White, W. E. Winters, J. A H. Johnson, T. E. Peery, J. M. Saunders, L. H. Phettys plage, E. L Bailey, C. E. Samuels, W. K. Bramble, J. S. Morris, George Harris, F. M. Bennett, C. A. Eailey, J. H. Wright, H. Shelton, F. W. Smith, O. Kk Oakey, Myron Marsh, C. B. Hancock, Rev. Tyler Frazer, Rev. P. C. Clark, Rev. A. S. Thorn, H. G. Harris, S. E. Morris, chairman Committee on Entertainment.
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Masonic Hall
L. Black
W. E. Pearson
F. J. Brown
A. W. Howard
H.N. White
W. BR. Hudson
W. Akers
R. Tu, Shelton
A. H. Land
O. White
W. E. Winters
J. A H. Johnson
T. E. Peery
J. M. Saunders
L. H. Phettys Plage
E. L Bailey
C. E. Samuels
W. K. Bramble
J. S. Morris
George Harsris
F. M. Bennett
C. A. Eailey
J H. Wright
H. Shelton
F. W. Smith
O. Kk. Oakey
Myron Marsh
C. B. Hancock
Tyler Frazer
P. C. Clark
A. 8S. Thorn
H. G. Harris
Local Graduates and Visitors Noted in Graham Area
J C Perry returns from Roanoke College where he served as tutor this session. L J Spracher comes back from Roanoke College as a graduating class member. Rev and Mrs W R Brown and son Paul visit her brother Rev C W Cassell. Constance Surface of Coeburn stops in Graham en route to Blacksburg commencement. Frank Shafer couple attend Blacksburg commencement. J Sharr of Mayberry moves his family back to Graham.
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L. J. Spracher
Roanoke College
Mrs. W. R. Brown
Paul
Rev
C. W. Cassell
Constance Surface
Coeburn
Graham
Blacksburg
Frank Shafer
J.sharr
Mayberry
Miner Walter Gardner Dies After Train Collision
Walter Gardner a colored miner employed by the Lynchburg Coal and Coke Company was killed Friday when struck by a train at North Fork while walking on the tracks. Gardner from Martinsville Virginia was attempting to avoid an approaching train and was hit by another train on the double track.
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Walter Gardner
Lynchburg Coal and Coke Company
North Fork
Martinsville
Christ the Christian's Rope and Church Erection Question
invitation from W. W. Williamson minister to attend services at 11 a.m. on Christ the Christian's Rope and 2 p.m. on knowing the church erected by Christ and his apostles. Bible school at 9:30 a.m. All welcome. Bring friends.
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Christ the Christian
Christ
W. W. Williamson
Music Scholars Wanted in Bluefield
Miss Jennie Sadler of Bluefield West Virginia seeks a music class and offers to furnish strong references upon request.
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Jennie Sadler
Bluefield
W. Valwk
Personalities and Briefs from the City
Hi Jeffrey is quite ill. Cecil West of Charleston visits then returns home. Capt KR Smith of McDowell en route to Washington. B F Keller of Camwell and P BE Houston of Elkhorn in the city. H V Green returns home to Pocahontas after visiting Dr Johnson. Mrs T C Dickinson of Roanoke visits daughter Mrs S S Cofer. I G Pike abandons Raleigh street building plans due to fire limit. Dr E M Easley and family return from Pearisburg. Dr G T Epling of Keystone in the city. London Answers joke about a recruit with oversized boots causing him to turn feet inward.
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Jeffrey
Cecil West
Charleston
KR. Smith
McDowell
Washington
B. F. Keller
Camwell
BE. Houston
Elkhorn
H. V. Green
Dr. Johnson
Pocahontas
T. C. Dickinson
Roanoke
City
E. M. Easley
Charles Easley
Pearisburg
G. T. Epling
Keystone
Bourne
London
Echo at the Mountain House Echo
An old man atop a mountain sits with field glasses and shouts, claiming to be the echo at the Mountain House. He warns that talking will make him lose his job as the echo, leaving a visitor impressed by his solemn dignity. The piece also notes the Mexican Herald doubting the Mexican dollar’s displacement in the east and the Chinese familiarity with its value.
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Echo
Mexican Herald
East
Far East
Philippines
Photographer Critique Sparks Husband Wary Comment
A Philadelphia Press quip recalls a photographer directing a sitter with notes to look pleasant and be natural. Henpeck laments the average photographer as an unreasonable creature and muses on the interaction with his wife during a portrait.
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Henpeck
Philadelphia Press
Black Teeth Practice in Japan At Marriage Noted
The Chicago News notes that the custom of women applying blacking to their teeth at marriage persists in a small percentage of cases in Japan. In cities hundreds are seen with black ivory and dentists display sets of blackened teeth. A man who never makes mistakes is praised as near perfection beyond this world.
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Japan
Chicago News
Matrimonial Trust and Loyal Love Quip in Press Echoes
A light exchange contrasts trust in marriage with possessive devotion as heard in two newspapers. The Atchison Globe likens good advice to castor oil while the Philadelphia Press quotes a couple discussing trust and devotion within marriage.
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Atchison Globe
Good News Mrs Nurgus Eye Injury Update
Dr Nortuwl reassures Mrs Nurgus about her eye injury saying the eye will heal in a week or two. The Brooklyn Life snippet conveys a medical update with hopeful prognosis.
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Pedigo
G. B. Stevenson
Miltiner
Wees
Isineh Union
E. S. Pedigo
Princeton Avenue
Citizens’ Bank
Thornton Clothingco
Star Sign
Bluefield Furniture Co
Queensware and Glassware
Princeton Ave
Bluefield Hardware
Lion
W. Va
Wm. Henry
Pennlan
E. Morris
J.C. Perry
Dublin
Green Groceries Fine Line
Hpi
J. N. Echols & Co
Norfolk & Wester Railway
Norfolk & Western Railway
Buffalo
B. Bevill
M. &. Bragg
Gen
Trav Pass
San Francisco
Cal
Bevill
G. PL
Rtoanoke
Lincoln
Neb
W.b.bevill
United Confederate Veterans
Tenn
G. P
Tonnes
Wri Hicks & CO
Hicks & CO
W. S. Crockett
F. D. Undertaker
EmbalImer
Bland Street
Postoffice
Phone
Studebaker
the Miller Supply Co
Bluefield, W. Va
Huntington, W. Va
W. R. Wertz, S.lesman
N&rw
Harris Moze Co
New York
C. B. Reuss
C. C. B. Pocahontas
Pocahontas Trade
United States Navy
Casttner, Curran & Butnirtt
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Penna
Terry Building
Neave
Old Colony
Chicago
Ill
Broadway
Kilby Street
Mass
Citizens Bank Building
Norfolk
Hull Blyth & CO
Fenchurch Avenue
England
Peter & CO
Castries St. Lucia
West Indies
E. A. Haggart
Kingston
Jamaica
James A. Conyers
Hamilton
Bermuda
Kitty
R. J. D. McCue
White & Peery Building
Russell St
W. V.A
Railroad Avenue
Office & Works
Ford Brick Co
TIP Top
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