City Sees Mix of Visitors and Travelers
A stream of visitors and residents moved through the city yesterday. Princeton’s S. D. Rice and Athens’ Ocear Bailey were among those in town, with many others from Tazewell Big Stone Gap and Burke’s Garden dropping by for meetings, visits, or brief stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Rice
Princeton
Ocear Bailey
Athens
City
J. N. Harman
Tazewell
Jeanette Bailey
Big Stone Gap
J. A. Whitsell
M. A. Fulton
Herndon
T. S&s
W. K. Thompson
KE. G. Hoke
J. W. McGuire
Robert Hoke
Ancient Tazewell history found in county person
G W Harmon of Cramps Bottom returned from Tazewell and recounted an ancient county history in the possession of a resident. He plans a loan for a reprint of the sole known volume detailing panera wars and early Virginia history, noting Judge Johnson sought copies long without success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Harmon
Cramps Bottom
Tazewell
Tazewell County
Virginia
West Virginia
Judge Johnson
Witty Exchange From London Express
A London Express snippet cites a humorous exchange with a commercial traveler. A lady asks if his wife misses him, and the traveler replies sharply noting his wife's straight aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Express
For a Weak Stom ach Take Chamberlains Tablets
Advertisement touts Chamberlains Tablets to aid a weak stomach. Claims the pills help digestion naturally and are sold by Galore or by all vendors.
New River dam clash pits state rights against property owners
Wealthy landowner G W Harmon questions use of condemnation to back Virginian Power and Development Co plans for a Bluestone dam. Governor Hatfield confirms protections for title and urges public service commission scrutiny before any forced purchases. Hearing set by the Public Service Commission for July 15 on disputes and claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginian Power and Development Company
G. W. Harmon
New River
Cramps Bottom
Harmon
Govenor Hatfield
Power Company
West Virginia
Public Service Commission
Bluestone
Crumps Bottom
Tazewell County
Repair and Maintenance of Good Earth Roads
The article explains how proper crowned roads with center height and side ditches prevent water pooling. It warns that overgrown ditches and blocked drains cause standing water, soft soil, and road damage, noting driveways can redirect water into roads and clog pipes.
How to Improve Rural Roads With Simple Drag Techniques
The article explains underdrainage and crowning roads via a two log road drag. It details trenching with pipes and stones, how to drag for a smooth water tight surface, and the benefits of regular dragging after rain. It notes an essay contest延 by Director Logan Waller Page with extended deadlines and prize medals for rural school pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Waller Page
Office of Public Roads
Washington
Nellie Mattox Weds Erwin Lewis in June Nuptials at Danville
Miss Nellie Mattox daughter of Mr and Mrs Fern Mattox of Danville Va marries Erwin Lewis a Southern railway engineer from Bluefield. The ceremony conducted June 18 at 7 pm at the Mattox home featured pink and white decor with mountain laurel and roses. They will reside in Lynchburg with a wedding trip to Macon Ga and Zellwood Florida and were attended by friends from Roanoke Radford and Danville among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Mattox
Fern Mattox
Danville
Erwin Lewis
Bluefield
Mose Mattox
Mattox
Guilford College
High Point
N. CC
Frank Mattox
Taylor Mattox
Gary
Lewis
Presbyterian
E. Wells
Zelfo
Florida
F. A. Looney
Estela Lawn
Stella Baker
Carrie Beamer
Charlie Holbrook
Vivian
L. A. Lawrence
Ethel Hambrick
Roanoke
Bessie Mattux
Radford
George Lambrick
Mrs. Lewis
Lynchburg
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad From F J Cheney & Co Toledo
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior member of F J Cheney & Co of Toledo declares the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason verifies December 6, 1886. The advertisement promotes internal use and blood mucous system action with testimonials and product pricing 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Gleason
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised for Colds and Whooping Cough
L C Haines of Mari bury Alabama endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as one of the best medicines for lung troubles and whooping cough. The note says it works well for children, contains no narcotic, and is pleasant to take. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Haines
Marbury
Ala
Soldier Boys 10 Take Up Arms Again in Kanawha County
West Virginia governor's orders shift first battalion second infantry training to Charleston during the prosperity celebration week. Company L from Bluefield, with G H I and battalion HQ from Huntington, will travel by special train June 29–30 1913 to join encampment and rifle and pistol practice under redirected schedules and personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Second Infantry
Huntington
Bluefield
Kanawha County
Fort Oglethorpe
Charleston
War Department
Hatfield
State of West Virginia
Adjutant General's Office
Camp Kanawha
Norfolk and Western Railway
Kenova
A. m
Battallion
G. O. No
C. G
Camp Kaawha
John C. Bond
H. D. Hatfield
Co. D. Elliott
United Woolen Mills Plans Bluefield Store 12
Parkersburg based United Woolen Mills announces a new Bluefield store as part of its American Progressive Tailoring Shops chain. The company operates eleven stores across West Virginia and Ohio with single price tailoring and a slogan Tailors to the Masses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Woolen Mills Company
Parkers‘burg
Bluefield
W. A. Hersh
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Ohio
Parkesburg
Wheeling
Charleston
Clarksburg
Huntington
Fairmont
Cincinnati
Columbus
Zanesville
Marietta
Middletown
Middle West
Market Street
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F. Randolph & Co., Silversmiths and Jewelers
Beechwood Camp No
Woodmen of the
Ward E
Aer
J. W. Collier
Vicksburg, Miss
Miss Bethel Hypes
Graham Band
L. T. Cadle
Norfolk
J. Elliott Hall
Kentucky
Watson Stowers
Burkes Garden
Faeferinceton
Hluefield
Chap Hubbard
Lewis Farley
Spanishburg
Westerday
Albert Baldwin
Pocahontas
William Wade
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
J. W. Snyder
Blacksburg
Ed McCulloch
Chiefinnati
Frank Bohannon
Norton
Old Point Comfort College
Robert Barnes
Otiy St. Clair
George McCulloch
Eggleston Springs
W. D. Ord
Philadelphia
Landgraff
James KE. Marshall
Appomattox
H. F. Bausell
Mount Elliott Springs
Virginia Press Association
L. A. Jaffee
Princeton Avenue
Mrs. B. Angrist
B. T. Wilson
Bert
Lebanon, Va
Mys
J. B. Keith
Third Street
Sidney J. Brown
Brown
H. P. Harman
Tip Top
Hl. F. Staley
Erwin, Tenn
Atlantic City
The
Master Mechanics
Virginia Power and Deeelopment Company
Kirschbaum
America
A. B. Kirschbaum Co
E. S. Pedigo Co
W. VA
Lewis-Mattox
Ing
Bluefield Company
Witt
M. G. Whitlow
Citizens Underwriters Agency
Flat Top National Bank
Bluefield, W. Va
W. C. Jones
Postoffice
Pocahontas, Virginia
A. D. Wood, M. D
Thornton
Bluefield Undertaking CO
John
Bluefield Transfer Go
Mearatin
Norfolk & Western
Pullman
Richmond
New York
Hagerstown
Shenandoah
W. C. Saunders
Stone & Supply Company
Martin Budding
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