Trade mark talk and local society notes in Bluefield
Discussion on trade marks and advertising by manufacturers, a vaudeville bill at the Elks Opera House, a card party at the Wilson home, and local social and civic items including a Presbyterian orphanage aid, police court notes, hospital visit, post office hours, bank holiday observance, wedding travel plans, and a new rector arrival for Christ Episcopal church.
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Elks’ Opera House
Pero
Wilson
Herbert Lemmen
Gruet
Lazenby Relative Heads to Bedford County for Brother's Care
Lazenby of Princeton and Dr. John K Lloyd of the Virginia hospital travel through the city en route to Bedford County Virginia to attend Edgar Lazenby a brother of Lazenby who lies seriously ill at his home. Dr Lloyd will take the patient case under treatment on Southern Trip. George F Neely auditor of the Johns Church Piano Company accompanies them.
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C. c. Taylor
Princeton
Hazard
Sprhiellende
Totear
Stredelder Oofke
Lazenby
John EK. Lloyd
Virginian Hospital
Bedford Count
Edgar Lazenby
Lloyd
George Fi. Neely
The
Johns Church Piano Company
Kanawha Dance Tonight at Hearn Hall
The Kanawha Dancing Club hosts a dance at Hearn Hall tonight with White's trio providing music for the season finale. Also notes closing exercises for Miss Blanche Miller's kindergarten at Bland Street Methodist Church Saturday at 4 pm and choir rehearsal tonight at 8 pm. rent ad for a front room near the depot. eight day and evening commercial school offering shorthand and typing courses since 1900.
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Kanawha
Kanawha Dancing Club
Hearn Hall
White
Blanche Miller
Bland Street Methodist Church
Death of W. G. McAllister Shocks Family in Bluefield
Mr and Mrs C C Phelps left yesterday on train No 2 to Harrisonburg Va after a telegram announced the sudden death of Mrs Phelps father W G McAllister. The death came as a great surprise to the family and community.
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B. L. Carter
Miss May
Mar O, Va
la .N. Cy
Carter
W. G. McAllister
C. C. Phelps
Haarrisonburg
Local Militia Captain Appointment Delayed
A telegram to Mrs Phelps notes a death of an eight year old at 6 am yesterday. Lieut Taylor says no captain has been appointed for the militia yet though information is expected today. Tonight is drill. attendance at the armory is requested for routine business and annual camp discussions.
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Taylor
Welch Beats Bluefield In Postponed Tennis Match
The rescheduled match on Welch courts yesterday ended Welch three sets to two over Bluefield. Bluefield players Compton and Pearson faced Welch’s Sales and West. final scores were 6-3 6-4 4-6 6-4 5-7.
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Bluefield
Welch
Compton
Pearson
Sales
West
Local Builder Plans Major Front Renovation on Higginbotham Corner
R. lh Garrett, owner of the southwest Higginbotham and Princeton building, is remodeling the first floor with a new handsome front new floors and ceilings. The project will cost a considerable sum. Clinch area contractor D. J. Phipps and family arrived from Newport News Virginia last evening and will depart this morning on the Clinch Valley train. Phipps is the contractor on the Masonic temple and has new Clinch buildings to erect.
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R. Lh Garrett
Higginbotham and
Princeton Avenues
Garrett
Clinch
D. J. Phipps
City
Newport News
Clinch Valley
Phipps W
Masonic Temple
Brakeman Resumes Run After Illness
Brakeman Frank P. Taylor on passenger trains Nos. 17 and 18 between this city and Gary resumed work last night after several days off with illness. W H Wade, trustee for West End Grocery Co., orders collection of balance due on the books. If settled by June 23 at 12, savings of $2.10 offered. Robt E Moore, Atty.
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Frank P. Taylor
Gary
Taylor
W. HH. Wade
West End Grocery Co
E. Moore
Lily of Valley or White and Killarney rose plants offered
Fallon florist advertises Lily of Valley or White and Killarney rose plants for cutting, inviting orders and emphasizing seasonal availability.
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Killarney
Fallon, Florist
Roanoke
Newt Hickman Held for Grand Jury
Newt Hickman faced a grand jury after being charged with shooting Doreus Craig at her Lawson and Melcher streets home. He was held on a $300 bond with his parents as surety, while Joe Thompson, tied to the case, was jailed then released as a witness.
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Newt Hickman
Doreus Craig
Lawson and
Melcher Streets
Squire Chambers
Hickman
Russell S. Ritz
John R. Dillard
Joe Thompson
Thompson
K. FE. Stafford
Hickman on trial as state rests case in shooting incident
Officer Stafford testified he arrived at the colored woman’s home about twenty minutes after the shooting and found Hickman lying on the floor with a 44 calibre revolver nearby. The defense argued against holding the defendant without an indictment as further testimony was needed.
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Hickman
Stafford
Craig
Dillard
Grand
Thy Diermany
Dorcas Craig
Thompson
Dorcus Craig
Postmaster Job Becomes Available By Civil Service Exam
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a July 26 exam in Bluefield to certify for the fourth class postmaster job at Giotto and other vacancies. Pay was $413 last year. Applicants must be U.S. citizens 21 or older and reside in the local post office territory.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Bluefield
Giotto
United States
Washington
Clergy Performs Quiet Welch Marriage in North Fork Tie
Rev C W Dean officiated at the marriage of Grace Henry Clarke and S Deifenderfer at Mrs Henry Clarke's home in Peterstown. The couple, uncle of the bride officiating, will reside in North Fork where Deifenderfer serves as cashier at the Northfork National Bank.
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C. W. Dean
Peterstown
Grace Henry Clarke
S. Deifenderfer
Henry Clarke
Welch
Northfork
Deifenderfer
Northfork National Bank
Gary Wins Ball Game In Heat At Home Diamond
Yesterday afternoon the Gary and Welch teams played a close game on Gary’s home diamond. Intense heat reduced attendance, but the contest remained lively with a final score of 8 to 7 in favor of Gary. Kell and Waldron worked as batteries for Welch.
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Gary
Welch
Kell
Waldron
Townwide Day of Payettes Shuts Businesses
The town observes a rare Day of Payettes with all business houses closed. Local officials report unprecedented effort and expenditure, marking a notable civic event as the day unfolds.
Summer celebration brings refreshments in Barley building
The Barley building hosts visitors with hot coffee ice cream cake and lemonade as the day’s entertainment. Personal notes mention Hazel Hatfield returning from Mt Notre Dame Academy to Charleston and summer plans at the executive mansion with her parents. Colen Richardson visits Bluefield while J M Lopinsky travels to Cincinnati for business.
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Ises
Hazel Hatfield
Charleston
Mt. Notre Dame Academy
Cincinnati
Executive Mansion
Colen Richardson
Bluefield
J. M. Lopinsky
Welch
Will Wray
Northfork
B. O. Swope
L. Ballinger
Rose French
Athens
S. C. Bernheim
R. V. Shinklin
Martin
Gary
Father Gilleson
Wedding Bells For Grace Clark And C S Dieffenderfer
A quiet wedding occurred at the bride’s mother Mrs Annie Clark home on Wednesday at 6 am officiated by Rev C W Dean of Welch. Grace Clark and C S Dieffenderfer, bank clerk at Northfork, wed and left on No 18 for a bridal trip east.
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Annie Clark
C. W. Dean
Welch
Grace Clark
C. S. Dieffenderfer
Northfork Bank
Goodykoontz Drug Co Sells Dr Howard’s Specific Half Price
Bluefield residents rush to The Goodykoontz Drug Co for Dr Howard Co specific at 25 cents a 50 cent bottle. The medicine promises a reduced dose after several days and a lasting cure for constipation and dyspepsia. Supplies are limited.
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Bluefield
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Dr. Howard Co
Dr. Howard
Will Enlarge Yards and Spur Virginian Traffic
The Winding Gulf strike settlement is expected to boost Virginian Railway coal traffic and revive local machine shops by increasing employment. Yards will nearly double in capacity with possible new structures including a large foundry, though specifics remain unconfirmed. A depot expansion may wait until next year as yard offices are moved. Princeton Celebrates Semi-Century With parade and school programs, but many citizens cannot attend. Rain cancels the planned baseball game between Princeton and Athens after grounds become waterlogged.
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Gulf
Virginian
Princeton
Athens
Jupiter Plavius
Local Marriage Licenses Issued by County Court Clerk
The county court clerk issued licenses for six marriages: Elbert White and Leavey Dunford. Robert A. Bowling and Annie Justice. Samuel H. Morehead and Della Belle Cooper. Creed H. Meadows and Sadie May Johnston. Also notes the courthouse basement enlargement to house a larger boiler and coal bins, supervised by M. L. Carter with prisoners from the jail performing excavation.
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Elbert White
Bluefield
Leavey Dunford
Montcalm
Robert A. Bowling
East Radford
Annie Justice
Spanishburg
Samuel H. Morehead
Della Belle Cooper
Goodwill
Creed H. Meadows
Sadie May Johnston
Court House
M. L. Carter
Laying New Sewer Along Honaker Avenue
A work crew is busy laying a new sewer along Honaker avenue in the TM ward the west Princeton area as part of an addition project.
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Honaker Avenue
Princeton
Local Visitors Spark Town Activity
Mrs. E. L. Day arrived Wednesday from her country home three miles south of the city. J. H. Pettrey of Matoaka visited Princeton yesterday morning. Capt. C. M. Jennings of Bluefield visited his brother J. T. Jennings here on Wednesday. Dr. John E. Lloyd of the city was a Bluefield visitor yesterday morning.
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Irene Ballard
Red Sulphur Springs
Charleston
D. R. Dunn
Maben
W. W. Dunn
McKinley Lowe
Princeton
E. M. Spangler
Northfork
Clark-Dieffenderfer
Margaret Ballard
Pearlsburg
Ethel Dulaney
A. P. Spangler
E. C. McNeer
Philadelphia
Thomas
Phyllis Clark
J. E. Spangler
E. L. Day
J. H. Pettrey
Matoaka
Capt
C. M. Jennings
Bluefield
J. T. Jennings
John E. Lloyd
First big detective case in Sunday World magazine
Roger O'Mara presents a true narrative of the sleuth's first big case as a feature in the 24 page illustrated magazine of next Sunday's New York World. The issue also includes a humorous Pill the Office Boy by Paul West and a tale of a woman given power by a scarab plus a colored joke book and a full song.
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Roger O'Mara
New York World
Paul West
Sunday World
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T. O. J. Wilson
Lillian
Bertha Sheppard
Red Star
Misa Hazel Poff
Fannie
Margaret Harding
Ruth
Olive Johnson
Powell
Sizer and Parker
Tom Blanford
Robert Wilson
Wim. A
Ray
Mildred
Ela Clark
Presbyterian
Lynchburg
Clark
Callaway
Harman
Norfolk and Western
West Yard
Ed Wilson
Robert Shires
Zenith
Monroe County
St. Lukes Hospital
C. Ballard
Ballard
Monroe
Shires
City Postoffice Force
Kentucky
Guthrie Pitblado
Christ Episcopal Church
Chas. M. Stieff
Warereems
Main Street
Lynchberg, Va
W. Whitmore, Mgr
Thos. E. Peery, M. D
W. VA
West Jefferson
D. E. Bodington Quality Grocer
Isadore Cohen Company, Jewelers
Matz Hotel Turkish Bath Establishment
Ss. L. Matz
Outtit
White Pharmacy
Southern Loan Office
Matz Hotel
Bluefield, W. VA
Gregg, Pitman
Kimball
Free Demonstra
Bluefield Gas
Princeton Avenue
W. H. Cunningham
Bluefield Normal and Business College
Civic Club
Grand Jury
Bond
Welch News
Diedenderter
Woman's Missionary Society
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Tom Proyles
Prgram
Missionary Voice
G. H. Callaway
East End
Adams Street
Albemarle Street
South Bluefield
Bowling Realty Company
Thornton Building
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