Open Places and Political Promises Dominate Bluefield Listings
Bluefield readers are urged to see Jack Gardner in Open Places at the American today while hearing from B Chilton ex senator and Democratic nominee hopeful at the Colonial Theater Monday night June 24. Also shown are Wolves of the Rail with William S Hart and four year German war tale at the New Colonial. The Board of Equalization meets July 5-7 at Princeton to adjust 1918 real and personal property assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Gardner
Northwest Mounted Fee
The
American Today
Aart Chilton
B. Chilton
United States
Lie
Colonial
Chilton
United States Senate
Colonial Theater
Eng
Wm. S. Hart
Hart
Bluefield
Board of Equalization of
Mercer County
Princeton
Lowrey G. Bowling
Germany
James W. Gerard
New Colonial
Immense Wheat Crop Predicted Across Southwest Virginia
Farmers report record wheat yields this year across southwest Virginia with all counties claiming unprecedented acreage and quality. The agriculture department forecasts 931 million bushels of winter and spring wheat combined, aiming for a possible billion with favorable weather. Farewell to Bluefield draftees held at Scott Street Baptist Church honored by Rev J A Pickett and Prof R P Sims. a county defense council formed with Geo Sinkford as chair and Annie Shelton as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Mercer
Department of Agriculture
Bluefield
Scott Street Baptist Church
J. A. Pickett
R. P. Sims
County Council of Defense
Geo. Sinkford
Annie Shelton
J. F. Clarkson
E. G. Creasy
G. J. Hill
Notable Residents and Visitors Stop in City Yesterday
McKenzie was there yesterday from Huntington. Ss. W. Lewis of Beckley and C. G. Keesee from Tazewell Va. came to the city yesterday. J. EB. Kessler of Huntington and Mrs H. L. Graham of Pland Va. visited yesterday. B. Db. Dunman, with M. Hammett and EF. Austin from Northfork, were in town. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon of Fagaron visited. J. Belcher of Honaker spent a short time here. Morrow of Elkhorn and Edward Farley of Jenkin Jones joined coachfield visitors. Dr. and Mrs. Graham passed through en route to Lynchburg for Piedmont Business College. N. F. Lawson, old Confederate veteran, returning to Richmond soldiers’ home after TN relatives visit. Elbert Duncan of Garaner Milling Co. en route to Richmond for millers meeting. Rev. D. H. Carr, Holston conference minister, brought in from Vivian after illness. taken to daughter Mrs. J. W. Douthat’s home in south Binefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenzie
Huntington
Ss. W. Lewis
Beckley
C. G. Keesee
Tazewell
J. EB. Kessler
H. L. Graham
Pland
B. Db. Dunman
Mullens
N. A
R. N. Graham
Wienaker
Lynchburg
Graham
Piedmont Business College
N. F. Lawson
Richmond
Tennessee
Elbert Duncan
Garaner
D. H. Carr
Holston
Vivian
Funeral Held for 8. R. Linkenhoker by Pythian
The funeral from the Christian church honored 8. R. Linkenhoker with large attendance from friends, neighbors, and lodge members. Rev. P. P. Hasselvander delivered the discourse as the Knights of Pythias conducted grave services using their ritual. Pallbearers and flower bearers listed. delegations of Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Udy
C. H. Sanford
F.W. Ford
Roby Dunn
E. P. Godbey
C. E. Swain
W. R. Stoots
Henry Walk
O. J. Caldwell
J. 8. Aliff
T. C. Tanner
Leroy Landrum
D. &. Simpson
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pything
Death of Edgar Pilson in Virginia mines
Edgar Pilson died about 10 40 last night at St Luke s hospital in the city from injuries sustained in the mines at Boissevain Virginia yesterday morning He was run over by a coke oven lorry His home was said to be in North Carolina To Inspect manganese properties a bureau of minerals engineer and others will inspect Giles and Bland counties A Community Charities Association charter arrived and a meeting is set for Friday night at 8 at the chamber of commerce All who are interested may attend Local Army recruiting Sergeant Lucas reports one recruit George M Wolfe who prefers cavalry and is sent to Columbus Barracks Navy yard Norfolk seeks 1000 laborers at 4 40 per day Apply to O Kv Lambert Minefield Women s missionary society meets at 3 30 this afternoon Freewill offering noted Woodmen to attend funeral of R M Fox at Moose Lodge Princeton avenue at 2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frazee
Seantention
Community Charities Association
Civic Club
Truefield
Edgar Pilson
St. Luke's Hospitaly
Boissevain
North Carolita
R. B. Miler
Bureau of Minerals
Geological Survey
War Board
Giles
Bland
Chamber of Commerce
Regular Army
Sergeant Lucas
George M. Wolfe
Columbus Barracks
Ohio
Zemo Offered For Fast Eczema Relief At Low Cost
A Cleveland based company promotes zemo as a quick remedy for eczema and related skin conditions. The advertisement claims rapid relief, non greasy formula, non staining liquid, and widespread effectiveness, with pricing of 35 cents for a smaller bottle and one dollar for an extra large size.
Club to Organize War Work Invites Bluefield Girls
Announcement calls on every young girl in Bluefield to join a war work club at 10 30 a m at the home of Misa Dorothy Shivey on Russell Street. Death notices report the passing last night of Mary Dunreath aged two, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Dunreath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Misa Dorothy Shivey
Russell Street
Little
Mary Dunreath
Tiz Foot Relief Ad Promises Instant Comfort
An old advertisement touts Tiz for happy feet and quick relief from corns callouses and bunions. It claims feet feel joy after a Tiz bath and urges readers to buy a 25 cent box at drug or department stores.
Officers Named to Serve at Special Levy Election
City council evenings appoint election officers for the upcoming special levy vote next Tuesday. Ward listings include James Elmer Brown Martin Garry R C Lilly in first ward and Henry Moore R C Sproles Steve Evans in the seventh ward among others across eight wards with multiple assigns per ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Elmer Brown
Martin Garry
R. C. Lilly
T. H. White
F. T. Akers
Phil Kleiman
N. O. Reese
B. H. Cooper
Hilbh Williams
J. S. Kahle
C. V. Hefner
Jas. Rosenheim
Also Mentioned on This Page
City Coalfield
Berkshire
Poland
J. D. Brown
West Graham
Lavie
Chas, M. Stieff., Inc
Vratthcing
the Stieff
Ghas. M. Stieff
W.H. Harry & Company
Princeton Avenue
Peyton Brown & CO
Law & Commerce
Codi
Tems Specialists
W. Va
Harry Bailey
A. ‘H. Bailey
Aegd
Hox
Care Telegraph
Broncho Billey
Prece
United American Mechanics
Jack Wright
J. H. Churchwell
John H. Brunner
Will J. Pond
J. Y. Hill
Inside Sentinel
George Cox
John Henry Cox
Walter Preston
Justice of the Peace Stoners
Cox
Preston
Justices of the Peace
G. W. Turk
Rockbridge Street
Burk
Lemuel W. Boykin
Kula Bruce
T. 8. Hamilton
Bland Street Methodist Church
J. A.bb. Bruce
Virginia Realty Company
Camden
Virginia Beach
Atlantic City
Hilda Wise Curtis
Thompson Baird Pierce
Philadelphia
Dennis
Mrs. Pierce
Wm. L.pierce
Anna Pierce
Christiansburg
Walter Pierce
Washington, D. C
John Armstrong
Iowa
Grace Methodist Church
South Bluefield
Women's Missionary Society
Scsiecties
Barisi
Miss Mae Maynard
Associational
Honaker
West VA
HOTEL
Matz
Beauty Shop
Te Olon Ander
Wiliam S
Ged. McCulloch
Cape Charles
S. R. Linkenhoker
Louise Fazenda
the Colonial
Mr. Hart
United States Navy Yard
Norfolk
O. Kv Lambert
Missionary Society Meeting
Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Moosey Hall
R. M. Fox
G. A's
George Williams
Elkhorn
National War Savings
Plymouth
Gorham
Henry Rodgin
Jewelers
Westinghouse
Superior Supply Company
Superior Supply Co
Bluefield, W. VA
Goodykoontz Drug Company
Daily Telegraph
the Quality Shop
Bluefilly
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