Bankruptcy discharge petition in Southern District of West Virginia
Chester L. Martin of Bluefield West Virginia files for discharge in bankruptcy before Judge Benjamin F. Keller. A hearing is ordered for July 15 1918 at Bluefield to determine if debts will be discharged, with notices to known creditors by mail.
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District Court of the United
District of Virginia
L. Martin
Benjamin F. Keller
District Court of the United States
West Virginia
Chester L. Martin
Bivefield
Mercer
Congress
Hern
A. D
Bluefield
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Matt
Benjamin F. Kéller
Pinefield
Matt District
Fhdwin M. Keatley
Clerkee
Dow
Princeton Draft Board Receives New Dependency Instructions
Local draft boards were given guidance on how to treat dependencies from marriages in evaluating deferred classifications. The rules revolve around age, timing of marriage, and whether the dependent is a child born or unborn by June 8 1918, with reclassification to class two under specific conditions.
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Congress
Woman with deep scalp wound after automobile crash
Mrs M L Barrett of Nucleld was thrown from a car during a ride with Mrs O V Heffner of Bluefield. Barrett sustained a deep scalp wound and possibly a fractured skull. She underwent surgery at Princeton hospital. condition undetermined.
Revival at Littlesburg draws hundreds at New Salem
A great revival meeting at the New Salem church in Littlesburg reports upwards of twenty conversions and wide area interest. Rev. Mr. Moore of the bluestone circuit conducts the services as the revival promises to be one of the season's most stirring in years.
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Littlesburg
New Salem Church
Mr. Moore
Bluestone
Big War Savings Drive Under Way In County
The county begins a major War Savings drive with Saturday events by the Flying Squadron ladies promoting stamp purchases. The Metropolitan company pledges to move sixty five million dollars in stamps this year as part of the effort led by Superintendent Mankerto, urging the public to buy stamps to help defeat Kaiser Bill.
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Metropolitan Company
Mankerto
Arantic
Kaiser BI
Lydia E Pinkham Plant Based Remedy Endures
Three generations of women have used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound guiding families through health issues. The ad argues it is a standard remedy for women's ills, contains no narcotics or harmful drugs, and is produced from field roots and herbs under sanitary conditions. Mercer's quota is $990,000.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Dreco Promises Relief for Stomach Ailments in War Era
An article promotes Dreco as a safe herbal remedy for indigestion constipation and liver sluggishness. It highlights testimonials including Joseph Whitford who reports weight gain and renewed health after using three bottles. The piece urges readers to buy from the local drug store and link it to National War Savings Day on June 28.
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Joseph Whitford
Wendell
W. Va
Vest
Spectacle at Colonial Theatre Showcasing Gerard Film
Review highlights Gerard's My Four Years in Germany presented at the Colonial Theatre. The film emphasizes German cruelty and Prussian officials, while noting American courage and the film’s hopeful moments. It contrasts vivid horrors with occasional humor to ease the viewer.
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Germany
Gerard
United States
Bariacs
Colored woman slain in near Maybeury coal yard incident
Charles Ratliff shot Pearl Frederick at the Miehorn Coal and Coke Co. near Maybeury. The bullet pierced her breast. she died within minutes. Authorities pursued Ratliff, a single sawmill worker, but no trace was found. The motive remains unknown as the crime occurred when few people were present.
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Charles Ralif
Pearl Frederick
Miehorn Coal and Coke Company
Maybeury
byDrega
Tre
Ratliff
Notice of Dissolution of Bradley Manufacturing Company
Notice records the dissolution of Bradley Manufacturing Company a West Virginia corporation after a May 20 1918 stockholders meeting. The board will wind up assets settle debts and distribute remaining assets pro rata to stockholders after publication of this notice for four weeks and filing with the state secretary.
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Bradey Manufacturing Company
West Virginia
Eld
Firat
Bradley Manufacturing Company
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