Dramatic Club Highlights Graham College Weekend
J B Yost and Creed Wilson attended the Huntington Keystone game where the home team won. Miss Gertrude Keister hosted a large gathering at Main Street for Miss Saidee Wheeler and Graham College drama members as they rehearsed Because I Love You.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Yost
Creed Wilson
Keystone
Huntington
Gertrude Keister
Pretty Keister
Main Street
Saidee Wheeler
Graham College
Wheeler
Pittsburg
Saloon interview ends with Mulcar jailed after escape attempt
An interview ends with Mulcar placed in custody as he creates a commotion resembling a jail delivery, drawing a quick response from an officer who arrives on the scene.
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Mulcar
English and Scotchman at a Football Match Joke
An Englishman and a Scotchman meet at a football match. A visiting forward makes a good run and Sandy notes it. The Englishman ignores Sandy’s glances while finishing a bottle. After a goal Sandy calls him a grand dribbler and poor at passing.
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Sandy
Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted by Mrs Neal Testimony
A public notice touts Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder disorders. Mrs Amanda J Neal of Bluefield West Virginia reports lasting relief from back pain and kidney trouble after using the product obtained from John J Crockett's drug store. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is listed as U S sale agent with a 50 cent price.
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Doan
Amanda J. Neal
Franklin Street
Bluefield
W. Va
Dean
John J. Crockett
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dilger the Jeweler Offers Watch and Jewelry Repair
Dilger the jeweler advertises watch and jewelry repairing with a guarantee of workmanship. G-15-3t.
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Dilger
Men Past Fifty Find Relief in Foley Kidney Remedy
L. KE of Morris Dexter Ky reports his father suffered kidney and bladder trouble treated by Foley's Kidney Remedy. After one bottle relief came, a second bottle ended the trouble, and the patient avoided surgery. Sold by all druggists.
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Poley
L. Ke, Morris
Dexter
Foley
Woman Dreams Of Man's Fate As He Is Murdered
The murder of Andrew J. Thompson near Peoksboro in Giles county last Thursday is linked to a dream reported by Mrs. James P. Hendricks of Big Stone Gap. She said a dream forewarned of danger to Thompson, who was shot by Jacob Carper over an old grudge.
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Andrew J. Thompson
Peoksboro
Giles County
Jacob Carper
Big Stone Gap
James P. Hendricks
Bluefield
Mr. Thompson
Burglar Standoff at Hunter's Saloon Ends Oddly
Officer Nash suspected a burglar in H. R. Hunters saloon after hours. A tense flank move surprised the man, but closer look showed he aimed to exit rather than steal. The incident concluded with Mulear locked inside during a closing interview in the rear.
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Nash
H. R. Hunter
Yeggyman
Cracksman
Mr. Hunter
Fever Fees Prompt Patient to Question Price
A doctor offers pellets for a fever at five dollars, prompting the surprised patient to remark that the fee seems high for a minor ailment. The exchange takes place as the patient visits a life office by chance.
Barber’s Remark Highlights Bright’s Large Head
A Sacred Heart Review excerpt recalls John Bright recounting a barber’s quip about having a large head and large brain. The anecdote emphasizes brains as the most useful asset, nourishing the roots of the hair alike.
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John Bright
Sacred Heart Review
Absent Band Leader Remains Inquirer Returns
A Philadelphian asks about the big man who beat the bass drum. The leader explains the drummer left over a year ago. He was a good man and excellent, but grew so fat he could not hit the drum in the middle when marching.
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Harper’s Weekly
Phrase about social standing and a titled foreigner
A Chicago Record Herald quote questions the social standing of two girls. It notes one is engaged to a titled foreigner and mentions their son who has suffered through three automobile accidents involving chorus members.
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Chicago Record Herald
Mind-Reader Clash Sparks Theatrics Between Voicers
A playful exchange features a banter about mind reading between two speakers the Victim and the Profesh. The dialogue builds to a humorous standoff as neither claims true psychic ability. It highlights a mock confrontation over alleged mental insight.
Old maid remark sparks witty comeback from Mrs J
Mr Jawback jokes that women dislike being old maids. Mrs J responds sharply that they marry clubs to escape it, delivering a brisk, humorous exchange in a social column tone.
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Mr. Jawback
Mrs. J
Daydream of Leaving Work Feels Like Ink and Paper
A speaker muses in the spring about quitting the job to walk away from the daily grind. They wish bosses would allow it and let the ink settle, letting the paper weight speak.
A Pair Talks of Future Plans and Marriage
A conversation reveals one person expects to wait years for an ideal partner while the other suggests marrying in the meantime. The exchange centers on postponing romance in favor of later commitment.
Refinement Turns Maps Away From Domestic Dispute
A satirical remark from the Illustrated Mail compares refinement to a map turning away from home and heading to a club, suggesting a shift from family quarrels to social diversion.
Long Arm Grinters Meet At Night
Dolly describes being hugged twice by a man who impressed Polly with his long arms as they joke about meeting someone with such reach. The playful exchange hints at flirtation and curiosity about the suitor.
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Dolly
Polly
Witty remark on knights and the right arm
A Philadelphia Bulletin quip notes the common Middle Ages trope of the hero's good right arm and asks about a southpaw knight, reflecting playful wordplay on chivalric myth.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Souvenir Room Promises Beauty and Historic Interest
The Confederate Fair on June 24 features a souvenir room filled with historic items. Notable pieces include miniature rammers and sword, silken flags of the stars and bars and the Confederate flag, hand painted keepsakes, reproductions of old songs, and rare books.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages as a constitutional disease. The ad asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers a $100 reward for any case not cured. It lists F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio as the address and notes the product sells for 75 cents along with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
Halle
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
A Thinking Rescue Story From Bert R Lean
Bert R Lean of Cheny Washington describes a life saving cure after a hard cold caused severe lung trouble. He reports failure with a Spokane specialist and California treatment before using Dr King’s New Discovery, which he credits with a full recovery. The ad promotes the remedy for lung trouble bronchitis coughs colds asthma croup and whooping cough with 50 cents to 1 dollar prices and a trial bottle.
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Bert R. Lean
Cheny
Wash
Spokane
California
Notice to Contractors for Mullins Residence Bid
Bids due by June 20 1909 to build a two story residence in Mullins West Virginia brick or frame Plans available at Mullins business or A F Wysong architect Princeton WV after June 5 1909 Owner reserves right to reject any or all bids.
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Mullins
W. Va
A. F. Wysong
Princeton
Electric Bitters for Healthful Beauty Spotlight
Women praised for beauty in health ads. Electric Bitters are claimed to regulate the stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood and improve complexion and nerves with bright eyes and pure breath. The endorsement notes 50c at all druggists.
Excursion Norfolk and Return By Norfolk and Western
Tuesday June 22nd excursion from Bluefield to Norfolk and return via Norfolk and Western Railway leaves 8 00 a m with no stops east of Roanoke and fare five dollars ticket agent D B Drinkard. Also notice on Chamberlains Liniment for injuries, sprains and rheumatic pains sold by local pharmacies this week.
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Norfolk and Western Railway
Bluefield
Roanoke
D. B. Drinkard
Chamberlain
West End Pharmacy
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
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Cardui
Cardri
Katie Burlison
Goreville
Ill
Cincinnati Dental CO
THE
Cincinnati
RE. Compton
First National Bank OF Northfork
Northfork
McDowell County
Lester G. Toney
Wm. J. Leary
Bb. Parrish
Daily Telegraph
M. Kwass & Son
Pocahontas, Va
Chichester
Sneotion Ohio
Circuit Court of
Mercer County
Code of West Virginia
A. Francisco
West Virginia
L. F. Bailey
Blutefield
Circuit ‘Court of
Bb. W. Francisco
Circuit Court
A. M. Herdon
Goodwill
Gulf Colliery
Graham Daily News
Telegraph
the News
Ritter
Tiotel
BR. N. Bonham
Mr. Bonham
Graham
Dr. Beer
Beer
Pocahontas High School
Baer
Pocahontas School
Wm. Frazier
Ladies’ Aid Society
Hotel Graham
J. H. Sluss
J. S. Davenport
J. W. Hicks
R. W. Embry
Lila
John Edwards
Bluestone
Pocahontas
Humane Society” of
G. A. Ritter
Dramatic Club
Graham Col
Miss Wheeler
Illinois
W. S. King
Brand Shoe Company
Field Watkins Company
Lynchburg
Nina Dodd
Katie Waldridge
Appomatox
S. N. Hufford
Norton
J. W. Jenkins
Knappenberger
Tazewell
S. C. Dodd
Wilson Street
Margaret Nelson
Bramwell
J. C. Nelson
Appomato
J. G. Nelson
Public Accountant
Bank of Graham
Graham, VA
Mulear
Morpheus
Bubscribe
Department of Confederate Fair
Norfolk
Hamburg
Hawley Mase. Co
Ghas. M. Solel
Stieff
Wateroome
Main St
Lynchburg, VA
C. W. Whitmore, Mer
the Hipp
Jessie Steel
Dainty
St. Louis
Marvelous
Morelands
Battle-Ax
Motion Pictures
Lyric Theatre
Bland Street
Joel
Mrs. Jas, L. Harrisson
Tazewell, Va
the Hawley Merchandise Co
the House That
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