Teel Branch Flood Drenches Graham Area Homes and Roads
A Sunday cloudburst drenched Teel Branch and floodwater four feet deep filled R A Wells home damaging furniture. The milk house was washed away and debris littered roads as Bluestone River ran muddy. Residents helped each other, fences and corn fields suffered slides, and Graham residents noted a flood history reference in the local paper. City treasurer W B Dunn moved offices to the Three-C Nectar building and a local sale ad appeared for furniture.
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Mr. Wells
Teel Branch
Bluestone
Graham
W. B. Dunn
Bank of Graham
Nectar
Joint-Ease and Joint-Fuse advertised by Goodykoontz Drug Co
The ad promotes Joint-Ease for joint pain reduction and swelling across multiple joints and conditions, claiming rapid relief from rheumatic pain and inflammation. It also touts Joint-Fuse as a stainless emollient for quick skin feel, in a single tube six centimes sale by Goodykoontz Drug Company.
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Goodykoontz Drug Company
Harman Advocates Keep Dry Men in Office Plan
J. N. Harman spoke at the new Baptist church urging enforcement to suppress moon shiners. He backed a dry leadership and warned against liquor legislation that could raise alcohol percent, noting federal help shifting after a New York incident and urging a dry president and Congress. Rev. M. C. Hughes criticized Governor Al Smith’s wet stance and urged nonpolitical cooperation on liquor questions.
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J. N. Harman
New Baptist Church
New York
Virginia
Congress
M. C. Hughes
al Smith
Widening of Beaver Pond Creek Discussed in Graham
A cooperative movement seeks to widen Beaver Pond Creek through Graham to add water space at the bridge opposite the mayor’s office. Private citizens along the stream would join, aiming to ease the flood risk from suburbs in Bluefield and Graham. Officials note recent pavement and construction have narrowed the channel, causing floods during heavy rains.
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Beaver Pond Creek
Graham
South Bluefield
Beaver Pond
Lightning Strikes Bluefield Church During Wedding
Sunday afternoon a bolt hit the steeple of the Colored Methodist church in Bluefield just after 4 o clock. John Randolph was knocked senseless in the vestibule and remained unconscious for hours. He was taken to Dr. Phiegar and then Lomax hospital. A wedding had just concluded as the bolt struck, and several church splinters were scattered while a crowd aided Randolph.
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Colored Methodist Church
John Randolph
Bluefield
Randolph
C. K. Phiegar
Lomax
Ambrose Wilson
Annie Mason
Trip to Mission Fields Event Thursday Evening
The Methodist ladies report success selling tickets for the Trip to the Mission Fields set for Thursday at six sharp on Mrs. Ben bow's lawn. Mexican girls serve Mexican Punch and play music, then India visit at Mrs. M. D. Hinton’s lawn at 6:30 with a cafeteria dinner and reading. Korea visit follows at Mrs. Sutter’s at 7:30 with ice cream and cake served by Korean girls.
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Mission Fields
Pageant at Methodist Church With Dinner For One Dollar
A pageant will be held at the Methodist church at 8 30 tonight. The entire program and dinner are offered for a small sum of one dollar. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Southern Leaguer Joins Graham Team
Lee Sharpe, Southern League southpaw, joined the Graham Red Sox Saturday and in his first tryout at Glenwood Park Sunday struck out six in three innings. Ty Cobb reportedly has a string on Sharpe, a strong recommendation for the new left hander. Graham begins a three game series with Pulaski Thursday as Sharpe joins Culp and Hardy in the pitching staff. Parson Goff is expected to join tomorrow for a tryout.
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Lee Sharpe
Graham Red Sox
Glenwood Park
Sharpe
Red Sox
Ty Cobb
Detroit Tigers
Pulaski
Graham
Culp
Hardy
Parson Goff
Summer visitors and departures in Graham region
Miss Katherine Strickland returns from Virginia Interment College. McCall Frazier from Washington joins wife for summer in Graham. Mrs W H Frazier and family from Roanoke visit for hot season. Samuel Neikirk home from vacation. F D Waddell of Salem and Mrs P H McCutcheon of Roanoke attend funeral of R A Burress. Dr O K Phiegar’s mother visits. Hudson Hufford returns from Johns Hopkins graduation. father S N Hufford attends. Vote for bonds and progress.
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Katherine Strickland
Virginia Interment College
McCall Frazier
Washington
Graham
W. H. Frazier
Roanoke
Ee Samuel Neikirk
F. D .Waddell
Salem
R. A. Burress
T. P. Phiegar
Pearisburg
O. K. Phiegar
Hudson Hufford
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University
8. N. Hufford
Zemo Promises Fast Relief for Skin Irritations
A patent medicine claims to stop itching and cure eczema and rashes. The advertisement touts Zemo as a safe antiseptic liquid that clears skin, with rapid overnight results for minor blemishes and instant itch relief. Prices listed are 35 cents for a small bottle and $1.00 for an extra large bottle.
Racing Hearts introduces Agnes Ayres in new speed drama
Agnes Ayres debuts as a vivacious daughter of a bankrupt automobile maker in Racing Hearts at the Colonial Theatre. The film features Ayres piloting a racing car in a real contest, paired again with Theodore Roberts as her father, with Richard Dix and Wallace Reid in supporting roles.
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Agnes Ayers
Paramount Pictures
Paramount
Colonial Theatre
Miss Ayres
Theodore Roberts
Wallace Reid
Richard Dix
Five Diamond Thieves Shot at Kimberley Mine
Five natives attempting to smuggle diamonds from the Kimberley mine were shot to death. The incident underscores security concerns amid mining activity and echoes broader calls for progress funding through bonds.
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Capetown
Kimberley
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Graham Daily News
Bailey
R. A. Weils
Mr. Well
C. A. Ralston
Graham, Va
Hanna
Eureka Hardware Co
W. Va
Pocahontas Hardware Co
Pocahontas
Reynolds Hardware Company
Keystone
Northfork Hardware Co
Northfork, W. Va
Aaron’s
Aarons Shoes
MR. Harman
Bever Pond
Southern Leaguer
Bayer
Isadore Cohen Co. Jewelers
Princeton Ave
Bluefield W. Va
Cohen
Agnes Ayres
Bran
Post's
C. H. Berryman
Truck Service
Bluefield, W. VA
Farkgon-Bgndersay Co
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