Confederate Veterans Rail Stop In City For Richmond Reunion
A special train carrying about 200 Confederate veterans passed through Bluefield en route to the Richmond reunion, with twenty five to thirty veterans from Clinch Valley joining en route. Police arrest John Jackson for repeat offenses, offering a choice between jail or exile. Litz Children’s Home benefits announced with donations from local residents. Bankruptcy petition filed in federal court by Henry B Underwood. Delayed mineral springs due to a derailment of an Appalachian car. Teachers institutes planned in Jefferson and Pendleton counties for August. Community notices include new pulls between Gary and Philadelphia and a push for tax collection and local business ads.
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St. Louis
Richmond
Clinch Valley
Democratic Ticket for Council Seats Across Eight Wards
Election Tuesday June 1st shows candidates for Councilmen by ward W C Pollock in First Ward F S Basny Second Ward B H Cooper Third Ward E H Thompson Fourth Ward W A Bodell Fifth Ward W T Monroe Sixth Ward Royd Biggs Seventh Ward C A Shafer Eighth Ward Advertised by Democratic City Committee.
Social Roundup of Visits and Travel from Tazewell
Miss Mary Lynch of Tazewell shopped in the city yesterday. Miss Hattie Pike of Roanoke, formerly of Bluefield, spent Sunday in town with friends. Mrs. H. A. Boyd left for Pearisburg Roanoke and Danville to visit. O. M. Deverle departed for a business visit to Philadelphia and New York. Miss Lena Huffman and mother left to visit friends in Chicago and Kansas City. Elmer Phelps of Roanoke visited his parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Carr returned from Roanoke. Mrs. W. P. Lafon of Newport left St Luke’s hospital for home yesterday. JT. KE. Montgomery of Atlantic Life Insurance in Roanoke was in the city on business. Everett Shrewsbury left for ten days to Philadelphia New York and New Jersey. J. A. French of Matoaka visits as the new county superintendent of schools beginning July. Mrs. J. F. Hurt and daughter returned to Tazewell after a brief visit. W. L. Dennis county court clerk of Buchanan County Va. was in the city for several hours then left for Richmond. Miss Susie Easley of Pearisburg arrived from coalfields and stays with Miss Irene Easley. Rev. Samuel W. Moore of the Presbyterian church returned from Galax Va after preaching at Galax High School. Capt. D. B. Baldwin left for Richmond for the Confederate reunion with Hubert Baldwin. Misses Florence Kyle Eula Hall Geo B Silusser Ray Linkous returned from Roanoke after visiting Miss Hall’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hetherington and son with Miss Lulia Hetherington of Princeton returned home.
Maudie and the Wolf Tale in London Answers
Aalleged child Quits Little Maudie lies leads to a moral tale about a shepherd boy who cries wolf until trust fails. Maudie challenges the aunt and doubts the wolf story, prompting a cautious exchange about belief.
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Maudie
Auntie
London
Mathematical Masticatory Diet Mentioned in Plain Dealer
The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes a discussion about Tussleigh using a "mathematical masticatory" system for eating. He chews in vast quantities and eats beans by the dozen, rice by the grain, fish by the perch, and spaghetti by the yard. The report notes he appears measurably better.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Funeral Notice and Housing Appeal Items
Robert E. Moore departed Sunday after a telegram to Union Level Mecklenburg County Virginia due to the death of his nephew Robert Kusene Petty, age fifteen, who died at St Luke's Hospital Richmond Virginia. Interested parties should contact Mr. Litz regarding the new homes offering.
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Robert E. Moore
Union Level
Mecklenburg County
Robert Kusene Petty
St. Luke’s Hospital
Richond
Leaves Hospital for Home After Heart Treatment
Dr G H Zimmerman of Pocahontas has left Maefield Sanitarium after days of heart treatment and was taken home yesterday afternoon on train No 1 The library will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday to honor Mrs Edwin Mann library board president who died May 31 Mary B Harmanson librarian Card Party Postponed the board party at the Country Club postponed indefinitely
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G. H. Zimmerman
Pocahontas
Maefield Sanitarium
Edwin Mann
Mary B. Harmanson
Country Club
Civic Club Daisy Sale Postponed to June 12
The Civic Club postponed its daily Daisy Sale from Saturday June 5 to Saturday June 12. Local members urged continued support and noted no change in venue or times.
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Civic Club
Red is named Bluefield’s proudest man in town
Born to Mr and Mrs Joe KE Litz at 310 Fourth Street the proudest man in Bluefield is celebrated as the town’s standout resident. The note highlights his twin sons as part of the family pride.
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Joe KE. Litz
Fourth Street
Red
Bluefield
Iron in Water and Its Effects Across Uses
The United States Geological Survey notes iron in water affects taste above one ppm and becomes unpalatable beyond four to five. Iron imparts value in some mineral springs but is generally undesirable, fouling laundry, paper making, and ice. It complicates boiler corrosion and can clog city pipes by growth of crenothrix, with removal ranging from easy to very difficult.
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United States Geological Survey
Departure of Bluefield Residents Noted
Obituary notices tribute Mr and Mrs Callahan who made many friends during residence in Bluefield and regret their departure. Mike Lamk 35 of Mora Hungary died at Bluefield Sanitarium after pneumonia. funeral at Maple Park cemetery. Royal Arch Masons Bluefield Chapter 20 to meet 730 PM at Masonic Temple. Evangelist Cates passing through Williamson preached multiple sermons en route home to Louisville Ky.
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Callahan
Bluefield
Mike Lamk
Mora
Bluefield Sanitarium
Maple Park Cemetery
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
Williamson
Cates
Louisville
Phenolyptol Promises Quick Head Cold Relief
An advertisement touts Phenolyptol as a fast, cheap remedy for stuffed noses and sore throats. It claims quick symptom relief, antiseptic benefits, and silent action without foaming, urging purchase at drug stores with a 25 cent trial size.
James G. Litz Home Seeks Homes for Three Children
The James G. Litz Home reports three children on hand a six year girl and two boys ages five and three need permanent homes. The article notes their ages and request for foster or adoptive placements to provide stable homes.
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James G. Litz
Bus Schedule Leaves Bluefield and Princeton Hourly
Leaves both Bluefield and Princeton at 7 a m and every hour thereafter until 6 p m. Two seven passenger and three five passenger cars. Rates one way 1 dollar round trip 2 dollars. Call phone 76 or 359 1.
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Bluefield
Princeton
Roumanian Scientist Links Longevity to Water Intake
A Roumanian scientist asserts that people can reach 100 years old if they drink enough water. He claims aging results from reduced body water and that time itself can be slowed by systematic water consumption in middle age.
Buying Wives in Kamyshin Russia Report
The piece notes that in Kamyshin on the Volga region marriages are often arranged by purchasing brides. It states a pretty girl from a well-to-do family commands about 100 to 200 dollars. A Cleveland Leader quote echoes the harsh tone of التس.
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Russia
Kamyshin
Volga
Bilious Attacks and Cham berlain's Tablets Ad
Medical note describes bilious attacks with liver failure constipation and stomach inflammation causing nausea vomiting and headache. Recommends Cham berlain's Tablets to tone liver clean stomach and restore health. Costs a quarter and available Tu-Sat.
Ill health and travel notes from Ohio visit
Miss Elizabeth Kendrick leaves Cleveland for Salem to recuperate after illness. Robert Leffle of Merchants National Bank Richmond visits Shawvers Mill with parents, staying briefly before returning to Richmond.
Memorial Way Observance Marks Limited City Holiday
Graves were decorated by veterans and relatives in two city cemeteries and family plots. Banks were closed and old soldiers’ survivors laid flowers and shrubs, making graves neat restings for the memory of the dead, though the day saw few other observances.
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Europe
Hasley-Pean Drug Store
Sou
John Jackson
Walters
Jackson
Donahue
Henry B. Underwood
Ada
Norfolk and Western
Federal District Court
Binefield
A. Powling
W. Merrill
Tioner
Appalachian
Walton Avenue
H. B. Cooper
Beaver Pond
M. P. Shawkey
Jefferson
Pendleton
Mr. Cooper
Pendleton County Institute
A. KE. Harshaw
Gary
Philadelphia
Harshaw
Washington
M. S. Dickerson
Castlewood
M.S. Hurt
G. W. Grey
J. W. Rawsell
Lebanon
Pinefield
Road Gang
Levi King
William Hill
W. M. Walker
Simon Freeman
John Adams
Henry Gravely
Will Vanhoes
C. E B. Sisson
Montgomery ‘County
Berry Growers Association
Cambria
KE. S. Pedigo Co
EB. &. Carter
MT. Vernon
Sublette & Barnes
E. S. Pedigo Co
Horlick
Main Street
Lynchburg
Virginia
C. W. Whitmore
Mgr
Columbia LI CO
Rex
E. E. Vonderscher & Son
Kelley & Moyer Building
Corvin Brothers
Town Hill
Sulgrave
Isadore Cohen Company
W. C. Pollock
F. S. Baslny
B. H. Cooper
E. H. Thompson
W. A. Bodell
Sixth Ward
W. T. Monroe
Seventh Ward
Royd Biggs
Eighth Ward—Co
A. Shafer
Democratic City Committee
Mary Lynch
Tazewell
Hattie Pike
Roanoke
H. A. Boyd
Pearisburg
Danville
O. M. Deverle
New York
Lena Huffman
Chicago
Kansas City
Elmer Phelps
City
Mrs
J. N. Phelps
A. H. Carr
W. P. Lafon
Newport
St. Luke'’s Hospital
JT. KE. Montgomery
The
Atlantic Life Insurance Company
Everett Shrewsbury
Points
New Jersey
J. A. French
Matoaka
J. F. Hurt
Mr. Hurt
W. L. Dennis
Buchanan County
Susie Easley
Irene Easley
Ramsey Street
Samuel W. Moore
Presbyterian Church
Galax
Galax High School
D. B. Baldwin
Hubert Baldwin
Florence Kyle
Eula Hall
Geo. B. Silusser
Ray &. Linkous
Miss Hall
Geo. Hall
W. H. Hetherington
Clarence
Lulia Hetherington
Henry Rodgin CO
Princeton Avenue
W.C. Alexander
Telephone
Bland St. Pocahontas Agency
Flat Top Drug CO
Stone’s
Mephisto
Fin
Ona
Marcus Ward
Tussleigh
Litz
Richmond, VA
WHITE
Pharmacy
Union Fruit Stand
Honaker's
Icentc Serre
Damon
Waverly
Ohio
B. S. Callahan
East End
Virginian
Broadway
Cleveland Leader
Marcus Aurelius
Beechams
Sanitary Dry Cleaning Works
Bland St
Cleveland
Elizabeth Kendrick
Salem
Robert Leffle
Merchants National Bank
Shawvers Mill
Palm Beach
Mohair
Steyr
Comyilahved
Schloss Bros
Fine Cues
Mikors
Bahiaoe New Yous
Leghorn
Panama
Bankok
Men’s Mart
Shumate Clothing Co
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