Roanoke Virginia Rail Schedule May 1 1915 Update
Norfolk and Western timetable lists departures from Roanoke and Bluefield with trains to Lynchburg Roanoke Norfolk Philadelphia Richmond New York Chicago Columbus Cincinnati and Gary. Pullman sleepers and cafe cars noted. Information line includes agents contact W B Bevill and W C Saunders in Roanoke Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Pullman Sleeper
Norfolk
Richmond
Pullman
New York
Hagerstown
Philadelphia
Shenandoah
Charleston
Columbus
Cincinnati
Chicago
Jaeger
Williamson
Gary
Norfolk and Western Railway
W. B. Bevill
W. C. Saunders
Trai Mer
Gen’'s Pass
Virginia
Notice to Creditors of Decedent W T Oliver
Creditors of W T Oliver deceased must present claims for adjudication to James S Kahle commissioner at his Mercer County office on or before July 20 1915. Witness H D Karnes clerk of the circuit court dated June 11 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Oliver
Circuit Court
Mercer
W.T. Oliver
James S. Kahle
H. D. Karnes
Notice of decree execution in Mercer county suit
Commissioner James S Kahle of Bluefield West Virginia gives notice that on July 20 1915 at his Bluefield office he will execute a circuit court decree in the case W H Price vs J S Oliver et al The parties must bring books papers vouchers and evidence and file pleadings to comply with the order of court dated June 2 1915 in Mercer county West Virginia Real names and dates preserved for archival use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Williams
Fidelity Banking and Trust Company
8. M. Smith Insurance Agency
Et Als
Bluefield
Circuit Court
Mreer County
Co Ik St, Clair
West Virginia
W. H. Price
J. S. Oliver
Als
Mercer County
James S. Kahle
Chancery
Notice to Creditors of Royal Cafe Partnership
Creditors of Phillip Chokas and Nick Karos trading as The Royal Cafe Bluefield West Virginia are notified that stock furniture and fixtures have been bought by A B Nicol who has set aside funds to pay all debts The purchaser will continue the business as of June 15 1915 and creditors must present sworn itemized statements within ten days to settle the accounts Sellers include Chokas and Karos while Nicol is the buyer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Chokas
Nick Karos
THE
Royal Cafe
Bluefield
W. VA
A. B. Nicol
Social notes of Bluefield residents visitations and travel
Bluefield society column lists local and out of town visitors including Mrs. J E Wilburn of Crumpler Mrs W G Baldwin of Roanoke Mrs J C Parham of Knoxville Tenn Miss Edith M Stott a local teacher Miss Theresa Hare and families visiting Villa Marie Academy attendees Miss Marjorie Barnes leaves for New York and Boston with others returning from Moneta Va Dr Eugene Blake Martha Washington College official visits Mrs Dolph Stinson recovering from illness and others returning from Blacksburg for V P I finals Raffled mention of trips to San Francisco and San Diego with plans to visit Bluefield in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Barnes
H. H. Barnes
New York
Boston
J. W. Vermillion
Linton
Texas
San Francisco Exposition
San Diego
Cal
Bluefield
Virginian Coal Shipments by Coal Firms for Kanawha Month
Net ton shipments reported for the Virginian Railway show totals across multiple firms and collieries in Kanawha, Glen Jean, and East Olen. Major contributors include E White Coal Co, Lou p Creek Colliery, New River Coal Co across several subsidiaries, Gulf Smokeless Coal Co, Pemberton Coal and Coke, and West Virginia mining firms, with regional totals around 352 750 tons and individual company figures ranging from hundreds to several thousand tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginian Railway
Kanawha
Glen Jean
East Oyn
Oupgad
Cossesaichyet
White Coal Co
Glen Pmla
Loup Creek Colliery Co
New River Col. Co
Eccles
Slab Fork Coal Co
States- Tin Cathy
Winding Gulf Colliery Co
Pemberton Coal & Coke Co
McAlpin Coal Co
Gulf Smokeless Coal Co
Raleigh Coal & Coke Co
Algonquin Coal Co
Seseees
Trace Fork Coal Co
Woodpeck Coal Co
the New River Co
Searbro
Cranberry
Hope Coal & Coke Co
Elkhorn Party Honors Martha Washington Guest
Miss Blanche Worley hosted friends Friday night from 8 to 11 for guest Miss Blanche Frazier Deaton a Martha Washington student. Guests exchanged dial dates then solved house puzzles, followed by refreshments and piano solos by May Guy and Ha Kirk with Martha Washington songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Worley
Blanche Frazier Deaton
Martha Washington
May Guy
Ha- Kirk
Martha Washing
Bertha Pendleton
May Carle
Hazel Kirk
Mary Muir
Berwind
Farle
Emma
New York Beats St Louis 9 4 in American League clash
New York triumphs 9 to 4 over St Louis in a bold AL game. Other scheduled games were postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Louis
National League Scores Update From Baseball Action
Chicago defeated Boston 4 to 0 while New York routed Cincinnati 8 to 0 St Louis beat Brooklyn 4 to 2 The Pittsburg Philadelphia game was postponed indicating weather or scheduling disruption across the league.
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la Pet
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
New York
Washington
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Brooklyn
St Louis
Pittsburg
Federal League Scores Output Card
Pittsburg defeated Brooklyn 5 to 2 while Kansas City powered past Baltimore 9 to 4. St Louis won 1 to 0 over Newark, and the Buffalo Chicago game was postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Kansas City
Baltimore
St. Louis
Newark
Chicago
Buffalo
County's exact financial status for Mercer County May 1915
Monthly sheriff report by W W Hamilton shows Mercer county receipts and disbursements for May 1915. It includes balances from April 30 and May 31, 1915, with entries for taxes license fines school and road funds and county to road funds transitions. The report highlights public access to county finances and mentions bonds and miscellaneous collections totaling balance figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Hamilton
Mercer County
Egraph
Iff
Hamilton
Eir
Jus- Roe
Sumo Sc
Miners Ie
Stearns Electric Paste touted as sure remedy for rats
An advertisement claims Stearns Electric Paste kills rats and other vermin overnight when used at night. It states the paste is inexpensive, distributed to druggists for twenty five cents, with directions in fifteen languages and noted government use in rat control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stearns
Card of Thanks for Woodmen of the World Aid
We express gratitude to Woodmen of the World for promptly paying the Insurance on our son I L Linkenhaker. J S Hall delivered the check covering all claims. We thank Beechwood Camp No 89 for kindness in our bereavement. Sincerely, S R Linkenhoker Mrs M J Linkenhoker. June 15, 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ll. L. Linkenhaker
J. S. Hall
Beechwood Camp
No. 89
Welch News Notes Knights Templar show at Welch Opera House
The Knights Templar moving pictures drew a large Welch crowd in Bluefield at the Welch opera house Monday night. Several Welch residents were clearly visible in the film. Also planned are an upcoming ice cream social on the church lawn to raise funds for enlarging the Sunday school. Sheriff J Frank Johnson sold Main Island Coal Company stock at 110 per share totaling 21000. Local baptisms and social events fill this week with meetings, visits, and travels of residents to nearby towns and states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Blue Field
Welch Opera House
Welch
Ladies’ Union Bible Class
J. Frank Johnson
Main Island Coal Company
Logan County
J. A. Kelly
Dog Foils Robber at Bailey Home in Oakhurst
Early yesterday morning Patrolman Charley Bailey and his wife woke to barking from their dog in the Oakhurst addition. A man appeared at the dining room window with a stick trying to pry it open. The dog, inside, chased the intruder as he fled the yard. A rock was thrown at the dog, breaking a window. Officer Bailey was called home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Bailey
Oakhurst
Mrs. Bailey
Bailey
Cardui touted as help for weak women in Pleasant Hill notice
Mrs. Walter Vincent of Pleasant Hill, N C, credits Cardui with restoring strength after three summers of severe headaches, back pains, and prostration. The advertisement touts Cardui as a gentle vegetable tonic that improves appetite and nerve strength, claims it has helped over a million women in 50 years, and invites readers to write for instructions and a 64 page book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
N. C
Walter Vincent
Cardui
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Ladies” Advisory Dept
Chattanooga
Tenn
Missing Bailey man leaves home ransacked and loot taken
A man is missing after a home invasion during the Bailey couple's absence. Police report found a .47 caliber revolver and $9.50 missing, along with a notable amount of canned fruit taken from the residence. Further details hinge on ongoing investigation.
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Patterson Civil Service School
Rochester
N. Y
Union Fruit Stand
Princeton Avenue
Franklin Street
O. S. Hare
Bath
South Bland Street
Higginbotham Avenue
Tazewell St
Cahandens Sibene
Sublette & Barnes
Great Eastern Casualty Co
Greenbrier Coal & Coke Co
T. H. Becker
Tyler St
Goodwill
Bluefield City
L. J. Holland
Country Club
C. O'Leary & Son
Becker
E. W. Womack
W. C. Burke
Frank T. St. Clair
St. Clair, Va
Midway Addition
Princeton
South Bluefield
William Klush
Catawba Valley
Roanoke County
Route 4
Studebakers
Bluefield Ave
WHO
Virginia Armature
Sumpany
Armature
Winding and Power House
A. L. Smith
Geo, H. Hill
Witifolke Wester
M. R. Foland
Raleigh St
Frederick L. Black
Chichester S
Chichester
Best
James E. Mayer
Bluesfield
LAW
Commerch
PHOND
Jrown and Bridge Works
Sellers
J. E. Wilburn
Crumpler
W. G.baldwin
Mrs
D. B. Baldwin
Summers Street
J. C. Parham
Knoxville, Tenn
City
H. Sanford
Edith M. Stott
Muir, Mich
H. C. Pilety
Miss McNutt
Theresa Hare
Wytheville
Villa Marie Academy
Moneta, Va
Ruby Kerns
Dollie Hench
B.S. Higginbotham
de Land, Fla
Iron Lithia Springs
Tip Top
Eugene Blake
Martha Washington College
Abingdon
J. L. Lameth
Dolph Stinson
Richlands, Va
Mr. Norman
Norfolk and Western Freight Department
Kenova
John Greear
Flynn
F. J. Woolwine
Pauline Woolwine
Gladys Honaker
Blacksburg
W. C. Bullard
Tazewell
Wm.Thompsonx
Adams Street
Farley
Albert Barty
Bert Hilton
Sammy Wygal
Julian Whittaker
Fred Dwyer
Ballard Pace
Linley Kirk
Guess
Virginian Coal
Elkhorn News Notes
National League
Federal League
Eenee
Eetee
R. Linkenhoker
M. J. Linkenhoker
Welch News
Hemphill
Missionary Society
Women’s Missionary Society
Methodist’ Church
Woodmont
T.f.henritze
Pers
George Cartwright
Colorado
B. F. Downs
James A. Henecheoy
B. EK. Downs
Clarksburg
State Board of Pharmacy
W. W.hamilton
Ersa Hamilton
Harry G. Camper
North Carolina
C. D. Mills
Northfork
Penn
T. A. Lambert
Monroe County
America
Cliquot Club
Millis, Mass
Cn Ae
Vin
Cent
Cardus
Rexare
Rexall
East End
J. Walker Bell
Raleigh Street
Bluefield Normal & Business College
All
Crockett & Graham Block
W. BH. Cunningham
Pris
Keystone Orchestra
Edward L. Jenkins, Mer
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