Mikado to Headline Seven Day Chautauqua Show
Local boosters plan a seven day chautauqua July 12 to 18 with Mikado as a major draw. H L Ballentine of Redpath Co announces removal of the 10 percent war tax and new tent and stage settings. Cast includes J K Murray as the Mikado and Ko Ko played by Carl Anderson with Joseph Del Puente as Jooh Bah and Floyd Hubbs directing the orchestra.
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H. L. Ballentine
Redpath Company
Welch
Joseph del Puente
Jooh-Bah
J. K. Murray
Oneray Dorothy Fame
Carl Anderson
Ko-Ko
Henrietta Morrison
Dorothy Seegar
Floyd Hubbs
Chautauqua
Charles 8. Madbury
Elwood T. Bailey
Montaville Flowers
Charles G. Jordan
Jesse H. Holmes
John GB. Ratto
Metropolitan Orchestra
Knight MacGregor
New York
E. C Blake
Dunbar Male Quartet
Bell Ringers
Daily Telegraph On Sale At Welch Drug Company
The McDowell Bureau reports the Daily Telegraph will be sold at Welch Drug Company. W A Mills is listed as manager for the Payne Building operation.
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THE
McDowell Bureau
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
W. A. Mills
Daily Telegraph
Welch Drug Company
Hum Bug Circus Big Tent Arrives for July Fourth Show
The Legion's Hum bug Circus director Harry K. Main and assistants set up the big tent for the July Fourth event. The tent seats about 1500, with over half in reserved seats, features two rings and a stage, and rehearsals will begin in earnest as the Legion's band intensifies practice.
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Harry K. Main
Legion
Humbug Circus
Getti
Lexion
Flower Girl Buoys Ill Child With Violets
A flower girl approached a sick child being moved from a New York hospital and placed a bouquet of violets in the youngster’s hands before quickly departing. The act drew attention for its kind gesture amid the hospital scene.
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New York
Unique Christian Endeavor entertainment in Welch
The Memorial building hosted a Welch event by the Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor society. A living-picture program from Riley poems featured performers with Mrs Bragg directing and Mrs H Perrine at the piano. Performers included Alice Padlow Clara Fulcher Irene Ferree Beatrice Rees, and others with readings, pictures, songs, and the Star Spangled Banner closing.
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Memorial Building
Christian Endeavor Society
The
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Annie
Katherine Bohm
Mary Sharrett
Warner Hutson
Gladys Bohm
Clay Hurd
Gladys Rees
Irene Ferree
Hazel Leckie
Tissie Herndon
Lacey Sharrett
Gladys Counts
Billie
Buddy
Bill Crews
Mrs. Bragg
Lucy Sharrett
Sam Rush
Alice R. Partlow
Williamson the Wonderful Business Town
The Standard Oil Company locates in West Williamson, signaling active business in the nearby burg and suggesting economic growth sparked by the refinery presence.
Thedford's Black-Draught Endorsed by Indian Resident
Mrs. Clara Peacock of Seymour Indiana reports relief from stomach trouble and constipation after using Thedford's Black-Draught. She praises its gentle natural action and no after effects and urges readers to get the genuine product from their druggist.
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Ind
Clara Peacock
Oute 6
Thedford
S. Nol
Chamber to seek better express service from ICC
The Columbus and Cincinnati chambers, with local commercial groups, will press the Interstate Commerce Commission for improved express facilities after railroad officials said no changes could be made now. Merchants vow to back stronger service and the chamber offers full support to the chautauqua committee and plans a fall banquet with notable speakers.
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Railroad
Chamber of Commerce
Columbus
Cincinnati
Interstate Commerce Commission
Board of Directors
Welch Briefs: Church Groups Plan Meetings and Local Events
The woman missionary society meets at Mrs. Williams home with Mrs. Lambert and Mrs. Greer hosting. Presbyterian auxiliary circle No 2 picnics at the ball park Thursday afternoon with transport from Welch Drug at 4 30 and 5 00. Members urged to attend with families as men invited. A ball game between business girls circle and circle No 2 is noted. Lorraine Barley and Eloise Beavers travel to Abingdon Virginia for Egworth League conference. Alice Ready Patton and William Blakely depart for Charleston for Christian Endeavor state conference. Epworth Teague held a productive business meeting Monday. Contractors Green and Stowe finish tearing down the old First National Bank Building down to the first car. A new group of non commissioned officers leaves Welch Monday for Charleston school of instruction.
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Presbyterian Church
Circle No. 2
Ball Park
Welch Drug Company
Business Girls Circle
Welch Area Personal Notes Include Travel Plans
C B Smith of Maybeury was a business visitor in Welch on Tuesday. H Guy Kessinger left for Baltimore for a few weeks vacation with Mrs Kessinger and their two children. J W Banks Jr of Bramwell spent the weekend here and will vacation in Georgia. Lorraine Barley left for Abingdon Virginia as Epworth League delegate to a conference there this week. Sir Harry Livesey, former admiralty official, has begun a 40000 mile yacht cruise expected to take two years.
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Altimore
Irs
Kessinger
Mr. Kessinger
J. W. Banks, Jr
Bramwell
Georgia
Lorraine Barley
Abingdon
Epworth League
Wortsmouth
Eng
Harry Liveey
Admiralty
Fliverboobs Picked As Term For Reckless Drivers
The American Automobile Association judges chose fliverboobs as the term describing reckless motorists. F B Simpson of Cedar Rapids Iowa proposed the name and will receive a $25 gold prize from the A A A. More than 10 000 entries were received nationwide.
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American Automobile Association
F. B. Simpson
Cedar Rapids
United States
Local meeting closes with orderly installation ceremony
At the regular gathering retiring matron Mrs Merla C Jones and retiring associate matron Miss Ruth Herzbrun led a formal installation with marshal duties. The event featured refined services and a pleasant reception to conclude the meeting.
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Merla C. Jones
Ruth Herzbrun
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