Peterstown to Get Large Creamery and Canning Factory
A Peterstown visitor reports rapid growth with plans for a large creamery and a big cannery. Subscriptions and machinery orders are in place, with construction to begin by July 1. The project aims to boost local employment and capitalize on Monroe county agriculture and Virginian railway shipping links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterstown
Graham
Monroe County
Virginian Railway
Heslop
Cynthia Clark
Pallard
New Bank
Oil Find Reported at Falls Mills on Harris Premises
Oil continues to seep from a Harris well near Falls Mills in Joe Harris's grounds. Struck at forty feet, the liquid overflows and burns when lit. further boring paused as the oil renders the hole useless. Locals tour the site as analysts plan a quality test amid Tazewell county mineral boom claims.
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Falls Mills
Joe Harris
Mr. Harris
Harris
Tazewell
Clear Fork
King Coal
Tazewell County
Water supply in Graham remains muddy and delayed
The Graham water system has been muddy after recent rains and delays in improving the supply are blamed on road work on Bluestone and difficulty securing right of way. The mayor plans to push condemnation suits to speed up the project as about fifteen thousand dollars sits unused in the bank for better water.
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Graham
Bluestone
Ene
Old Grahamite Here Carlisle Peters Returns After Five Years
Carlisle Peters of Kansas City, a former Grahamite, arrived yesterday for a few days of visiting old friends. He once ran a small music shop in Graham and later expanded into a larger West Coast enterprise. Mrs. Peters, formerly Miss Mattie Benbow, will not visit this summer. Peters notes J Benbow’s moves to Kansas City and his recent promotions. He traveled home on No 3 last night after a trip to New York on business.
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Carlisle Peters
Kansas City
Graham
West
Peters
Mattie Benbow
Mr. Peters
J. Benbow
Peters Jott
New York
Rheuma Promises Relief for Rheumatism Sufferers
An advertisement touts RHEUMA as a cure for all forms of rheumatism claiming immediate effect as the uric acid poison dissolves from joints and muscles. A testimonial from Pt. James Ohio asserts cure after two bottles, with sale through The White Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horst
J Aime
Ohio
Earhart
White Pharmacy
Not One Man Suit Names Petition Signers For Road Work
The Daily News publishes the names from the injunction petition aimed at halting work on the Graham Clear Fork road through Sanders place. Signers include J. F. Dudley J. P. Cameron C. W. Pierce L. L. Carper W. L. Spracher T. B. Neel A. J. Broyles Kobin Davis KB W. Phillips J. E. B. Morton C. H. Anderson J. T. Frye F. J. Waddle L. P. Walker J. C. Haman H. C. Broyles A. D. Hambrick Geo A. Reynolds J. T. Spraher J. P. Spraher C. P. Greever RK L. Gillespie W. B. Morton W. L Short R. C. Anderson A. L. Edwards C. W. Anderson S. bk. Vernon A. M. Kitts S. G. Shrader C. W. Crockett. Norton Postmaster G. D. Kilgore and Mrs Kilgore visit Graham while hosting weekend guests. Kilgore, taft-era appointee, remains a holdover trusted in Norton boosters. Cincinnati Reds game trip noted.
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Graham-Clear Fork
The
Daily News
Sanders Place
J. F. Dudley
J. P. Cameron
C. W. Pierce
L. L. Carper
W. L. Spracher
T. 8. Neel
A. J. Broyles
Kobin Davis
W. Phillips
J. EB. Morton
C. H. Anderson
J. T. Frye
F. J. Waddle
L. P. Walker
J. C. Harman
H. C. Broyles
A. D. Hambrick
Geo
A. Reynolds
J. T. Spracher
J. P
Death claims aged and estimable Mrs Trentholme
Mrs Julia Clarinda Trentholme widow of Howard Trentholme of Minneapolis died at 10 30 yesterday morning at her daughter's home in Minneapolis aged eighty. Born in London in 1833 she lived in Brunswick Canada before marriage in 1852. Survived by son A W Trentholme and daughter Mrs Donkin she was blind for eight years and endured suffering with Christian patience. Obsequies at 3 pm today at the daughter's home with Rev S W Moore and Maple Park Cemetery interment. Pallbearers named.
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Julia Clarinda Trentholme
Howard Trentholme
Minneapolis
Minn
W. Donkin
Wayne Street
Trentholme
London
Heath
Brunswick
Canada
Mr. Trentholme
Mrs. Donkin
A. W. Trentholme
St. Paul
Donkin
Minneapolis and
Legion
G. M. Barger
A. D. Wood
H. C. Jordan
Dr. Riersop
Mark Prindle
W. A. Hancock
Banquet to Grads at Old Point Comfort College
Old Point Comfort College staged a commencement week banquet for graduates and alumni on Wednesday night. Henry Johnson of Richmond presided. toasts honored College Memories and Alumni among others. Bohannon, Thomas, and Healy performed, ending with college song yells and a nine rahs finale for C P C C.
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Old Point Comfort College
Old Point
Henry Johnson
Richmond
E. McCarron
W. Nott
Francis
Antonius
Ingratius
Oo P.O. C
E. Healey
Frank Bohannon
Fred Thomas
Bohannon
Thomas
An Age of Reform and a Case of Experimental Marriage
The piece discusses reform hysteria in new social ideas such as experimental marriage. It tells of Kent Blakeman who seeks to leave marriage upon love fading and Estelle Woodruff drawn to these theories. After trials and a breakup, Blakeman reconsiders and returns to valuing family as central.
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America
Kent Blakeman
Kent
Estelle Woodruff
Blakeman
Miss Woodruff
Miss Wood
Blaketown
Landgraf News Notes Brightened by Local Visits
Mrs. J S Ruhl returned Tuesday night from a visit to Chatterer. Mr. Scott, with his daughter in law Mrs. Scott and Miss Lillian Stafford of Pearisburg, were visitors.
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King and Landgraff
W. A. Walker
Red Jacket
Landgraff
Montelius
Red Jackett
John Peake
W. C. Wells
T. E. Stofflet
Barrett
Charles Nuttall
Amy
King
T. £. Stofflet
Hall
Fally Mill
J.S. Ruhl
Chatterer
Mr. Scott
Scott
Lillian Stafford
Pearisburg
Coal markets hold firm with limited mine capacity
Reports show output remaining high but capped by mine capacity and labor and shipping limits. Bituminous prices stay firm with a broad range similar to recent weeks, while rail and lake transport face congestion and labor strain. Northwest and Atlantic markets see steadier trends, as demand for coal of domestic grades grows and producers aim to meet a sizable outlook.
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Coal Trade Journal
Northwest
Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Sims
Interment Returns Body Home Amid Grief
The body was returned home yesterday for interment, accompanied by the heart stricken parents.
Coal trade outlook portends rail and coal shortages
The piece argues recession fears and rising interest rates hinder big firms, especially railroads, from financing new development. It highlights expected coal demand pressures, potential car scarcity next fall, and West Virginia labor restrictions. Anthracite trade remains strong wholesale wise but local retailers report weaker immediate demand.
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Washington
New England
Death of Young Girl in Zenith Tuberculosis Case
The ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert L Shires of Zenith Monroe county died after a knee tuberculosis operation at St Lukes Hospital. She had contracted the illness four months earlier at school and deteriorated until doctors decided an immediate operation was required.
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Bri
Robert L. Shires
Zenith
Monroe County
St. Lukes Hospital
Brick Scaffold Collapse Injures Local Contractor
Mandeville of Bluefield, builder on a Pocahontas project, was brought to Bluefield Sanitarium after a scaffold broke, dropping from twenty feet. A brick struck him in the forehead causing a head injury. others on the scaffold escaped serious harm.
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J. “. Mandeville
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Mandeville
Mendeville
Social notes and visits from regional residents
Miss Hazel Lopinsky hosted a luncheon for visiting friends including Miss Sadie Bank of Kimball and Miss Etta Elpus of Cincinnati among others. The Methodist Aid Society met at 8 pm with Mrs. Harvey Williams. Local residents Dr. G. W. Summers, Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Dean hosted and visited, with several travel mentions and gatherings around town.
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Hazel Lopinsky
Sadie Bank
Kimball
Etta Elpus
Cincinnati
Masil
Bluefield
Anna Levine
Baltimore
Henrietta Live
Cuarteston
Bertha Levison
Roanoke
Aid Society
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Harvey Williams
Two Testimonials Endorse Lydia E Pinkham Remedies
In Zanesville Ohio Mrs Roy Sums reports relief from cramping back pain headaches and irregularity after five bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with Liver Pills. In Danville Virginia Mrs Matt Hailey says she spent ten dollars on the medicine and now bears no bearing down pains sleeps well and feels healthier.
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Zanesville
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Roy Sums
R. No
Box M4
Vanceville
Danville
Matt TE Haley
Colquhone Street
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Graham Daily News
Atls
J. C. Nelson Auditor and Systematizer
Ufficd
Bank OF Graham Graham
Norton
G. D. Kilgore
Norton Booster Club
Cincinnati Reds
Wr. S. Bailey
Bailey
Finney
New York Giants
Reds
Batley
Norfolk and Western
Landgraff News Notes
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Bouyant
Vocahontas
Welch News
William Leckie
Welch
Boy Scouts
Hounshell & Company
George M. Ford
M. Kyle
First National Park
Boy Scouts of
Welch Diamond
Roy Scouts of Northfork
Mitchell and
Howard
Welch, Hutson and
Schultz
Northfok
McDowell County
Edward W. Womack
C. D. Brewster
Sam Polen
Committee
G. W. Summers
Bristol
Sullins College
Summers
C. W. Dean
D. J. F. Strother
Sarah Garnett Curry
San Francisco
Strather
Mhey
Elks Opera House
Keith
Gruet & Gruet
Sam
Herbert Lennon
Pero & Wilson
Victoria
C. O. Moss
Funmakers
Madame Krumpetz
Princeton Avenue
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