Striking Miners Stay Quiet Amid Tension and Camps
Striking coal miners held a peaceful stance with no marches or demonstrations yesterday. Camps sprung up at Mt. Tabor and Burks Garden for distribution of supplies as organizers reinforce with Bonsfield and Kilcher joining Slav agitator arrivals. Guards were increased on the North Fork while talk of a July Indianapolis meeting spurred resolve to press demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Tabor
Burks Garden
Bonsfield
Arkansas
Kilcher
Missouri
Union
Increase of Thirty Cars Cuts Through Shipping Field
The report notes an importation of agitators failed to effect loading across the field yesterday. The day’s shipments rose to thirty cars more than the prior day, with Wednesday’s loading at 20 cars, Thursday at 298, and yesterday at 1.8 cars. The loading yesterday is given below.
Personalities and Briefs From Local Scene
W L Rutledge returns from Blacksburg visit. Mrs Robert Jones visits Eastern Virginia friends. Jon Sloan departed for Alderson to see relatives. J E Thornton of North Fork in city yesterday. Floyd Fisher back from Roanoke relatives. C E Davis returns from North Carolina. Rev and Mrs Everett Brosius back from Baltimore. Miss Octavia Harris and Miss May Melcher depart for Middlesport Ohio. Capt and Mrs C V Heck return from Bristol Virginia. Miss Minnie Mann returns from Lewisburg to study. C R Burnett of Newport News visits city guest of Bobby Ferguson. Mrs James E Mann and children back from Washington and Staunton. Mrs P L Dudley and children of Union Hall arrive, guests of G W Lazenby. Christian Church services at Y M C A Sunday. Rev C E Elmore of Tazewell to preach. Miss Lucy McCulloch from Westchester Pa visiting brother G M McCullough. accompanied by Mrs Goodwin. Shamokin Coal and Coke loaded eleven cars instead of seven due to telephone miscount. Cr E Layman of Troutville en route to Kenova for meeting tonight. First Baptist Church: Sunday service 11 a m. 8:15 p m sermon for young men “The Young Man Going Down.” Special music. all invited. Robert E Lazenby marries Dinwiddie at Hale Ford Va. couple to Bluefield. Y M C A Hall Friday June 27 8:30 p m entertainment for Y M C A. program includes banjo duets vocal solos violin duets and trios quartets mandolin club recitations. Tickets Crockett’s drug store and Y M C A hall. admission 50c. children 25c. The J M cigar guaranteed. Try one.
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Octavia Harris
May Melcher
Middlesport
Ohio
Capt
C. V. Heck
Bristol
Minnie Mann
Lewisburg
C. R. Burnett
Newport News
City
Bobby Ferguson
West End
James E. Mann
Washington City
Staunton
P. L. Dudley and Children
Union Hall
G. W. Lazenby
Christian Church
C. E. Elmore
Tazewell
Lucy McCulloch
Westchester
G. M. McCulloch
Russell Street
Goodwin
Shamokin Coal and Coke Company
Cr. E. Layman
Troutville
Kenova
Y. M. C. A. Hall
Crockett’s Drug Store
Married in Mecca at No 60 Pennsylvania avenue
A marriage record from Bristol Courier notes the ceremony by Parson A H Burroughs on June 1 at his Mecca, uniting H A Shumate of Athens West Virginia and Hettie H William of Blacksburg Virginia. They traveled on No 18 Norfolk and Western and departed the evening of June 19 with Port Oney of Glen Lynn. Ages 26 and 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Courier
Parson
A. H. Burroughs
Mecca
Pennsylvania Avenue
H. A. Shumate
Athens
Mercer County
W. Va
Hettie H. William
Blacksburg
Montgomery County
Norfolk and Western
Port Oney
Glen Lynn
No Dynamite Used by Striking Miners in Williamson Case
The Roanoke based dispatch claims dynamite killed five miners near Williamson and injured others, but the Telegraph and Attorney Peterkin dispute the report stating no dynamite use by strikers. They describe peaceful demonstrations, guarded mine entrances, and rising coal shipments as signs the strike may end.
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Associated Press
Roanoke
Williamson
Henry
Peter Harstons
Oakvale
Norfolk and Western
Harstons
Couches and Bedroom Furniture at Cost by Hicks & Co
Advertising catalog item notes rugs carpets and furniture sale by William Hicks and Co dated 6-20-46. Items include wool carpet 45 cents per yard and up iron beds from 2.75, bedroom suits 15 and up, rugs 75 cents and up and diverse couches and rockers. Sale emphasizes selling at cost and below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. Hicks & CO
One Minute Cough Cure Praised By Logan County Resident
D Scott Curin of Loganton Pa endorses One Minute Cough Cure for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles claiming immediate relief. Mothers praise its safety and children friendly taste while ads note sale by John L Crockett druggist and payments at Flat Top Installment Co 81 Bluefield Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Scott Curin
Loganton
John L. Crockett
Baseball score summary and rain-postponed game notice
In Brooklyn Brooklyn the home team scored 1 run on 5 hits with no errors while New York totalled 3 runs on 6 hits with 2 errors. Pitchers Newton Ahearn Evans Bowerman. umpires Cantillon and Emslie. In Boston Philadelphia were shut out 2 to 0 with 5 hits and 1 error while Willis Kittridge Frazer Dooin worked behind the plate. The Pittsburg St Louis game was postponed due to rain. A July 4 Pocahontas celebration invitation.
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Brooklyn
New York
Newton
Ahearn
Evans
Bowerman
Cantillon
Boston
Philadelphia
Willis
Kittridge
Frazer
Dooin
Emslie
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Local ads urge coal wood delivery and freezers
A collage of classifieds offers T. H. Becker coal and wood delivery at phone 125, M. G. Whitlow freezer with easy operation, J. M. Cigars, The Telegraph subscription, and a Pocahontas Fourth of July day of fun.
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T. H. Becker
Wanted Gentlemen Lodgers at Mrs Palmer’s Flat
Public notice seeks male lodgers for accommodation at 18 Bland Street First Flat under Mrs M L Palmer. Respondents should apply to the listed address for terms and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Palmer
Bland Street
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Proves Cure for Piles
Eight R Meredith of Willow Grove Del says the salve cures piles and skin diseases. Claims operations unnecessary for piles as they yield to DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. Sold by John L Crockett druggist with warning against counterfeits.
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DeWitt
R. Meredith
Willow Grove
Del
John L. Crockett
Atlantic Coast Line Mortgage Deed Record in Petersburg
A mortgage deed for 80 million dollars from the Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company to United States Trust Company of New York was admitted to record. It covers 2377 miles of railroad and all property, with bonds to be issued at 20 thousand dollars per mile to secure debts and enable line improvements and expansion through acquisitions.
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Petersburg
Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company
United States Trust Company
New York
Peery Rides Between House Tops on Independence Day
On the Fourth of July at Pocahontas Peery bicycle rides from house top to house top showcasing a daring perch walking stunt amid holiday celebrations.
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Peery
Pocahontas
Electric Bitters and Arnica Salve Cured Cancer Claim
A Virginia man allegedly cured of incurable cancer by Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve is cited as proof of a medical advance. The ad promotes Bitters for biliousness kidney and microbe poisons and the salve for blood diseases skin eruptions ulcers and sores, with prices 50c and 25c.
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G. Roberts
Elizabeth
Notable Virginia West Virginia notices from various towns
Obituaries and local notices report deaths in Parkersburg Fairmont and Old Point. a murder casualty at Viropa. a chartering of Lafayette Residence Park Co in Norfolk. marriages in Martinsburg. drowning of John Sinnamon near Old Point. a church leader accepting a role in Richmond. Winchester court verdict for the city in a damages suit. funeral for Bishop Francis M. Whittle in Richmond. Dr John Staige Davis elected assistant secretary of the American Academy of Medicine. Epworth League convention ends in Martinsburg with officers elected.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
H. K. Jones
Fairmont
Harry Banks
Viropa
John Hawkins
Miners
Norfolk
Lafayette Residence Park Company
Brooks Johnston
Martinsburg
William W. Watson
Mollie Wolford
Thomas Wolford
Hampton
John Sinnamon
Korea
Newport News
San Francisco
Old Point Alexandria
Berryman Green
Christ Episcopal Church
Episcopal Theological Seminary
Christ Church
Winchester
Mra. A. B. Carroll
Richmond
Francis M. Whittle
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Charlottesville
John Staige Davis
University of Virginia Medical School
American Academy of Medicine
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Methodist Episcopal Church
Frederick District
Epworth League
Senator Scott Defends Cuba Policy On Reciprocity
Senator Scott maintains a protectionist line favoring home industries and warns that Cuban reciprocity could damage the party. He opposes aiding Cuba, arguing it would hurt American producers and farmers who supported domestic manufacturers. He says America should serve its own country first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senato Scott
Scot
Cuba
Europe
Philippines
West Virginia
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Spring Liver Health
Spring fever signals biliousness and danger from a torpid liver and inactive bowels. DeWitts Little Early Risers stimulate the liver, open the bowels, and cleanse the system. Safe pills that never gripe. R. M. Everly of Moundville WV endorses their spring use and they are sold by John L.
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R. M. Everly
Moundaville
W. Va
John L. Crockett
J. M. Cigar Enjoyed In All Seasons
The brief note touts the J. M. Cigar as consistently good in winter and summer, inviting readers to try one.
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J. M
Asthma Sufferer Endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar
Daniel Banatz of Otterville Iowa reports long asthma battles with little help from physicians and other cough cures until Foley's Honey and Tar provided immediate relief. He recommends it to all and notes it is sold by G H Wade druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Banatz
Otterville
Iowa
New York
Foley
G. H. Wade
Riot Threat, Militia Guard Silk Mills In Paterson Area
Emma Goldman arrives to lead a mob against silk mills as four militia companies are sent to Hoboken to guard mills. Six Hackensack mills close amid rising unrest in Paterson and Essex troops guard the manufacturing district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
Emma Goldman
Hoboken
Fist Regiment
Essex
Newark
Hinchcliffe
Lee Peery High-Wire Rider At Pocahontas Fourth
Local note highlights Lee Peery the high-wire bicycle performer at Pocahontas on July 4. Ad mentions J M Cigar meeting all requirements and lists household items priced from rockers 1.75 up iron beds 6.00 and up side-boards 15 and up with easy payments through Flat Top Installment Co. 81 Bluefield Avenue.
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Lee Peery
Pocahontas
Bluefield Avenue
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