Bluefield Squad Wins Trophy At Shoot
The Eckman event drew fifty five shooters for the season’s second contest. It introduced two trophy cups from Laffin Rand and Dupont Powder Company, with both prizes described as beauties.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
6
The Eckman event drew fifty five shooters for the season’s second contest. It introduced two trophy cups from Laffin Rand and Dupont Powder Company, with both prizes described as beauties.
Reports from Graham indicate a local effort to organize a military company led by W. E. Fowler. After talks in Richmond with Governor Montague and the Adjutant General, state officials reportedly approve the plan if enough men enlist, with roughly $12,000 needed for arms and paraphernalia. The piece also notes social events, an accident involving Mrs. Patrick, and a shooting meet with Bluefield and Powhatan clubs.
The Tent Theatre in the Red Lot hosts the Park Theatre Company this week with a new tent and seats. The company is praised as the best equipped of its kind in Binefield and stronger than week stand groups seen at the Opera House last season. They present A Fatal Wedding and In Kentucky with performances ahead of rivals.
R J Staton of Bramwell visited Binefield on business while Miss Hillie Becker of Roanoke arrived to visit friends. Clem Lane and wife with Miss Sarah Barrow of Raleigh, NC are visiting relatives here. Mrs A D Stockdon and son James of Ashby Clarke county Va are guests of Mrs Hf Shott. J W Bowers, former resident, now in Greenlee VA, attends to business in Bluefield. A free stereopticon entertainment and reading at Calvary Baptist Church draws friends and families. James D Gregg, former resident and UNC student, visits his brother Thee A Gregg. Street paving contractors Pooff Ringold & Smith of Chillicothe Ohio arrive to begin work with 12 horses and wagons. Five months old child of Mr and Mrs C T Barker dies. funeral at 9:30 this morning led by Rev Thomas Priddy. Mrs Beatrice Flipping departs Bluefield for Roanoke to visit relatives before returning to Louisville.
Fashion notes highlight breathable underwear lines suited for hot days at The Metropolitan. Designers showcase lightweight fabrics and moisture-wicking blends aimed at comfort and style during heat waves.
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