Nation wide newspaper publicity and local notices race through region
A compendium of briefs shows advertising power of daily papers, local camp drills for Company L, memorial service postponement for Bluefield Lodge 153 K of P, cattle export debate in Russell and McCall disputes, new Woodmen camp in Honaker, Motorists from Tazewell in Bluefield, and church services at Calvary Baptist and Bland Street Methodist with community events and fines for minor offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Lodge No. 153
K. of P
Bland Street Methodist Church
Investigating Ventilating Plant at Big Ben Tunnel
J. O. Clendenin of this city inspected the ventilating plant at the Big Ben tunnel nine miles from Hinton for the Norfolk and Western. He notes differences from the Elkhorn Coaldale setup where air is blown with traffic and the train moves air at about six miles an hour. In Big Ben the plant sits at the eastern portal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Clendenin
Big Ben Tunnel
Hinton
Norfolk and Western
Mr. Clendenin
Elkhorn Tunnel
Coaldale
Worleys and Miss Worley to Attend Roanoke Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Worley and Sam Jr. of Pocahontas travel via our city to Roanoke to attend the wedding of Miss Stella Turner and J. S. Kable. They are joined here by Miss Fannie Worley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. N. Worley
Sam, Jr
Pocahontas
Roanoke
Stella Turner
J. S. Kable
Misidentified Kanawha dancer visit corrected
A Telegraph correction states Miss Fay Butler did not go to Charleston for a visit. It was her sister Miss Hazel Butler who made the Charleston trip, clarifying yesterday's report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
the Telegraph
Fay Butler
Kanawha Dancing Club
Miss Hazel
Wedding flowers and music offerings in Roanoke and Gary notices
Wedding preparations include Lily of the Valley and White Killarney rose plants from Fallon in Roanoke. Ben Harris offers Harris saxophone trio for dances in Gary. Christ Episcopal and Catholic and Presbyterian services listed with times and clergy names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killarney
Fallon, Florist
Roanoke
Harris
Ben Harris
Box
Gary
W. Va
Fallon
Florist
Wace
High Grade Chewing Tobacco Sold At Blue Field Coalfield
New strictly high grade chew Rich and Ripe promoted by Taylor Bros. Winston-Salem N C. Purchase today and be a pleased customer tomorrow. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Coalfield
Taylor Bros
Winston-Salem
Morning and Evening Religious Services Announced
Rev Samuel W Moore preaches morning on Preserving Landmarks with Prov 22 28 and evening on Faithfulness and its reward with Rev 11 10 A choir will provide music and strangers are invited to worship Bluestone council No 110 U C T meets tonight at 8 oclock J B McMullin secretary Rex Steele a scientific farmer from Tazewell passed through the city yesterday afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church
A. Lilly
Mr. Ingram
Richmond
First Baptist Sunday School
Our Church
James H. Franklin
Samuel W. Moore
Bluestone Council No
J. B. MccMullin
Rex Steele
Tazewell
Virginia Tech graduate Rex aims farming after VP I education
Rex, a popular Virginia Polytechnic Institute agricul tural department graduate, plans to return home to become a farmer. A marathon running contest from the Matz hotel along the macadam turnpike features ten city youths racing to the ridge with likely follow up events shaping local sport this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksburg
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Rex
Agricultural Department
Becme
Matz
Harry Greenspon
William Greenspon
William Walker
Henry Modell
Harry Angrist
Buck Stovall
Isadore
Narrow Escape as Water Tank Explodes in Pearls Street Kitchen
Mrs. W. I. Spangler and her two year old daughter narrowly escaped severe burns when a hot water tank exploded in their Pearls Street home. The stove blowout sent danger toward the doorway as they stood near the dining room. only the victimized side was damaged, sparing the mother and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Spangler
Pearls Street
Mrs William Nunn to Undergo Appendicitis Operation
Mrs William Nunn of Rocky Gap Wisconsin was brought to the city last evening on train No 3 and taken to the Blue field Sanitarium for an appendicitis operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laeger
William Nunn
Rocky Gap
Wis
Bluefield Sanitarium
Shell fired at the Battle of Princeton relic unearthed
A ten pound shell found on the Gott farm near Princeton dates from the Civil War battle. It did not explode and still contains powder. The article recalls Princeton’s burning, its early history, and the town’s semi centennial amid reflections on heritage and citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gott Farm
Princeton
Gen Cox
Virginia
Carnival Week Brings Tents and Show to the City
Next week ushers in Sheestey's big combine with score or more tents in town and open attractions for the public. Businessmen oppose only modestly, while residents and visitors alike anticipate the carnival with enthusiasm as Prince ton hosts a festive display. Gayety reigns with bustling streets and flags, as crowds fill the town with good natured energy. Notables: Hon J Alex Meadows of Avens visits on business. Mrs W A Jones of Devon visits friends locally. Er L Bowman of Bluefield travels to Hinton as a Fidelity Bank witness. A W Reynolds returns from Bluefield. Rev W A Smith visits county residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheestey's
Big Combine
Princeton
J. Alex Meadows
Avens
W. A. Jones
Devon
Er. L. Bowman
Bluefield
Hinton
Fidelity Bank
A. W. Reynolds
W. A. Smith
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarroea Remedy Ad
A vintage advert claims there is nothing better to treat diarrhoea and touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarroea Remedy as curative. It states the product is for sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
A Mock Elopement Ends in a Village Wedding
Jim Dunlap, a hardworking farmer’s son, secretly marries May Stanley after a fanciful elopement scheme led by Walter Swift. The couple, chosen from peers in a small town, race to Beaver Inn for a colonial style supper paid by all, and May’s certificate confirms their marriage. Jim later becomes a judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Dunlap
Jim
May Stanley
May
Sorrel
Walter Swift
Swift
Beaver Inn
Dunlap
Elopers
Death claim settled for widow of conductor
The widow of conductor Franklin received a $4500 settlement from Continental Casualty Co. A. F. Healey, the company’s insurance superintendent, is in the city finalizing the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
A. F. Healey
Continental Casualty Co
Edward J. Franklin
Wilmore
Continental Casualty Company
Notice to Take Depositions in Foster Chancery Case
Notice to Charles Foster in Mercer county West Virginia of deposition dates in the chancery suit Etta Foster versus Charles Foster. Depositions of Etta Foster and Jennie Patterson to be read as evidence at the law office of George L Dillard Bluefield WV. If not completed on July 15 1913 the deposition period may continue at the same time and place as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Foster
Mercer County
West Virginia
Charlies Foster
George L. Dillard
Bluefield
Et‘ta Foster
Jennie Patterson
Mercer ‘County
Rtta Foster
Free McCormick tea pot for early Bee Brand tea buyers
McNeal and Company offers a one hour sale this Saturday from two to three PM for the first ten customers purchasing a 1 lb tin of Bee Brand or Banquet Brand Tea. Each of the ten receives a single unique McCormick patented tea pot, the only one of its kind in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNeal & Co
McCormick & Co
McNeal & Company
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Maine
California
Canadian Northwest
Florida
Ocean
Clendesin
Company L
Estmory
Taylor
Hatheld
Russell
Tazewell County
C. W. McCall
J. K. Turner
Peterstown
Honaker
Turner
Woodmen of America
C. Wo. McCall
G. K. Thompson
Pierce-Arrow
L. Coffman
Frank Bundy
Navg
George TP. Hall
Kate Hall
Miss Whitley
Jack Whitley
Peery
Henry Harman
J. W. Whitley
J. G. Kelley
West Yard
Leah
King Baggatt
Violet Horter
Elks Opera House
Bland Street
Chas. M. Stieff
Lynchburg
Thos. E. Peery, M. D
Fiat Top Natiis! Bank
West Jefferson
D. E. Bodington Quality Grocer
Christ Episcopal
Guthrie Pitblade
Catholic Church
Isadore Cohen Company, Jewelers
Matz Hotel Turkish Bath Establishment
the White Pharmacy
Southern Loan Office
Matz Hotel
Bluefield, W. VA
Free Demonstra
Bluefield Gas
U. CG
Postlethwaite
W. S. Penley
Harrisburg, Pa
Bland County
Lena Bernard
Mechanicsburg
Court House
Stearns
Stearns’ Electric Paste Co
Chicago, Ill
Etta Foster
Chichester S
Ledica
J-chester
Ruggiat
Percy J. McElrath
Bluefleily
Bramwell
Charles ST. Clair
Tineston Ave
Iuefield, W. Va
J. E. Mayer
Law & Commerce Building
Lilburn E. Ward
Bloch Co.'s
Bluefield Lodge
Masonic Hall
Lazarua Building
Princeton Avenue
Armature
Electrical Contractors
A. L. Smith
Uhone
W. V
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