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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
4
The gospel tent event led by W. E.oe and J. Charles Yelton continues to attract larger crowds each service. It opened Sunday at 2 30 pm with two pianos and a strong choir under Mr. Yelton's direction. Princeton churches urged to cooperate and welcome all residents.
The Lilly Land Company subdivides the Miller Survey at Flat Top Mercer county near the Virginian coalfield. The land lies along the Turnpike from necton to Beckley and will be sold on easy terms. Oscar Lilly will be at Lilly's store in Flat Top from June 19 to 26 to show the farms.
Lara V. Lambert administratrix of E. J. Lambert seeks 50000 in a circuit court suit alleging the Virginian Railway negligently caused the death of locomotive engineer E. J. Lambert in a Raleigh County engine collision. The case lists attorneys John R. Pendleton and Hugh G. Woods for the plaintiff.
A county reports a large cherry crop but few cherries reach town markets. Some families import from Giles and Monroe to meet demand as Mercer and Giles crops ripen at different times. Grocers and households in Mercer and nearby areas want all available fruit.
The baby clinic will hold its last session next Wednesday and then pause until early August. Chautauqua is coming for a week and Miss Nash the nurse will take a July vacation, so mothers are urged to bring babies for examination next Wednesday if possible.
An advertisement urges readers to save money and invest in real estate via the Silly Land Company's easy payment plan. The copy emphasizes affordability and long term ownership, presenting real estate purchase as accessible through installment payments.
County Court Clerk Bowling issued a license for the marriage of Robert Hackett and Ida Hebb in Goodwill. News notes cover local moves, society visits, club events, church activities, and minor legal actions with a focus on Princeton area people and places.
Our only Chinaman, Tom Lee, ran a Sixth Street laundry for years and is still with us seeking a new site. He paid rent promptly and did good work, but new building extensions forced him out and no suitable vacancies remain to reopen his laundry business.
A Gardner Methodist circuit meeting led by pastor J. E. Davis added fifteen new members and saw many professions. Reverend Wm. Hantzman Charlottesville and Early Robertson of Princeton sang and assisted in outreach. The campaign drew steady interest and likely could have continued another week, boosting the community’s spiritual life.
Mrs Amanda O'Brien of Eckman visits daughter Mrs W H Witt on hth street. Mrs Brooks returns to Portsmouth after two weeks with son L L Brooks. George Lemrow and Arthur Wright join Lindeman's Ragadours in Northfork. Carla of Pearisburg visits home of Judge H G Woods. A group including Mrs S B Vaught and others travel to Bluefield on business.
Crowded Baptist service features extra chairs as attendees fill the house. Music includes The End of a Perfect Day and In the Garden. three men come forward to accept faith. Kincheloe preaches on courage and trust in God. afternoon service for youth well attended. about thirty five come forward for invitation. Licenses notices and city licensing details noted for June 1922. Italy grows about 1.26 billion lemons annually.
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