Woodmen Monument Ceremony and Local News Roundup
Congressmen J W Collier to address the Woodmen of the World monument unveiling in Walnut Grove cemetery with the Graham band playing. Athens marks the state's semi centennial with a child parade and speeches. Dead infant found near power sign. revival trip to Rochester and Baltimore planned by local families. Planing mill machinery upgrade and Trace Fork Coal Company setup at Mullen with tracks under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Collier
Mississippi
Ward E. Surface
Walnut Grove
Collier
Graham Band
Athens
Athens Brass Band
J. A. Meadows
George Taylor
Stony Ridge
Appalachian Power Company
Bailey
Olinger
New Coal Company
Trace Fork Coal Company
Mullen
Pocahontas No. 3
Marriage of Lillian Dunnagan and John M Patterson
A marriage was solemnized at the Christian Church parsonage last evening at 8 45 o clock Rev C H Bass officiating Miss Lillian Dunnagan the eldest daughter of Mrs J W Dunnagan became the bride of John M Patterson of this city The bride is a Beaver high school graduate and popular for her kindly disposition The groom is con-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
C. H. Bass
Lillian Dunnagan
John M. Patterson
J. W. Dunnagan
Beaver High School
Reunion List Of 110 Confederate Veterans Forwarded
Cap D P Baldwin adjutant Mercer County Camp 858 UCV sent to Governor Hatfield a list of 110 Confederate Veterans from the county who wish to attend the Gettysburg reunion. The article also notes local social and club notices including travel plans and church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. PB. Baldwin
Mercer County
Hatfield
District Court Bankruptcy Southern District of West Virginia
The case is filed in the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of West Virginia in bankruptcy proceedings. A bankruptcy action sits before the federal court as part of ongoing fiduciary and creditor considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
West Virginia
Castlewood Man Severely Injured On Moving Train
Kirk Asbury of Castlewood Virginia fell from a platform while handing a bucket to a relative on a speeding train. He struck a mail crane, broke his left arm and fractured the back of his skull. He was transported to Bluefield Sanitarium unconscious, with serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk Asbury
Castlewood
Gillespie
Bluefield
Asbury
Witten
Tazewell
Pisgah
Maxwell
Sanitarium
Desire to Be Free Is Wrong in Duty Bound Locomotive Metaphor
The text argues that the wish for freedom from coercion is misguided and that a locomotive should remain confined by tracks. It elevates daily duty as essential, asserting restraining rails preserve usefulness and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall
An Appreciative Orchestra
Rubinstein promised the orchestra a supper if his opera succeeded. The disappointing premiere ended with him home sadly, but the doorbell rang and the players announced their enjoyment of the opera, cheering him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubinstein
Fallon Florist Roanoke VA Market Prices June
Debtors to Buchanan Grocery Co. urged to promptly settle with A. F. Kingdon, trustee, Moyer building. June crop prices noted by Fallon florist. Entries reference months 15 17 22 24 Mats in Roanoke Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fallon, Florist
Roanoke
Buchanan Grocery Co
A. F. Kingdon
Pone & Moyer
Een
Wedding Flowers and Music Services Advertised
Advertises Lily of the Valley and White Killarney rose bouquets plus 25 000 Killarney rose plants for cut flowers. Fallon florist Roanoke Virginia offers wire or write services. Harris saxophone trio provides music for dances or social events with guaranteed satisfaction. Ben Harris Gary West Virginia Box 235. Fallon Roanoke ad repeats and mentions West Virginia mining laws stocked at the Daily Telegraph job office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killarney
Fallaon, Florist
Roanoke
Harris
Ben Harris
Box
Gary
W. Va
Fallon, Florist
West Virginia
Daily Telegraph
Woman Sues Railway for 20000 in Husband's Death
Sarah E. Holbrook as administratrix sues Norfolk and Western Railway for 20000 damages in the death of her husband W Holbrook a first class bridge man. He was on bridge 899 a Pocahontas division when smoke from engines obscured vision and a freight train passed leaving him to be struck as a passenger train neared the site at Pando West Virginia. The railway denies responsibility and vows a vigorous defense contending Holbrook could have reached safety and was warned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E.holbrook
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
United States
Roanoke
W. Holbrook
Roanoke World
Holbrook
Norfolk and Western
Pocahontas
Pando
W. Va
Coal Magnate D A Thomas Visits Winding Gulf
D A Thomas the English coal magnate from Cardiff Wales is in the city on business arriving yesterday from a visit. He is known for his work in the coal industry and was seen discussing prospects with local operators during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Thomas
Cardiff
Wales
Mr. Thomas
Industrial land talks hint at Kentucky coal prospects
The visiting coal promoter Mr. Thomas, active in the Winding Gulf district and in Canada, met with W. J. Jenks, Norfolk and Western general superintendent, and was seen surveying Pocahontas operations. Locals doubt planned purchases in Virginia, suggesting he seeks undeveloped land, possibly in Kentucky.
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Winding Gulf District
Thomas
W. J. Jenks
Norfolk and Western
Pocahontas
Kentucky
Bluefield Gets Modern Dry Cleaning Plant From J H Carter
J H Carter proprietor of the Sanitary Dry Cleaning and pressing works on Bland street installed a French dry cleaning plant. He saw Bluefield's need and invested to install a plant that compares with any in the country. He is now prepared to proceed with further plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss. L. Matz
J. H. Carter
Sanitary Dry Cleaning
Sw&am Pressing Works
Bland Street
Mr. Carter
Bluefield
New Garment Cleaning Plant Promises Quick Pressing Service
The new cleaning plant can finish and press a suit within twenty four to forty eight hours. A steam pressing machine handles the process with about fifteen minutes for a suit. The establishment operates as an as you wait service and foresees strong demand from rapidly growing business.
Diamond Ring Award Wins by D R Wood in Lands Contest
Telegram from Fowlerton Texas dated June 20 1913 congratulates D R Wood of Bluefield West Virginia for winning first prize in Fowler Bros Land Co contest. The duration ran April 1 to June 10 and Wood sold over fifty farms overcoming many seasoned rivals.
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D. R. Wood
Fowlerton
Tex
Bluefield
W. Va
Fowler Bros. Land Co
Wood
United States
New Concentrated Lager Brew From Cincinnati Expert
Prohibition era novelty from Cincinnati brewmaster A. S. Shah offers concentrated barley malt and hops that with water and sugar make a real lager. The maker claims rich taste and nourishment at a penny a glass and says thousands already buy it. He predicts it will replace brewery beer in many areas, especially where shipping is restricted by law. details via 1413 Sycamore St. Cincinnati Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Congress
A. S. Shah
Sycamore St
Public Auction of W C Presley Bankruptcy Assets
Trustee GEO L DILLARD lists sale of one piano from W C Presley bankrupt estate in Bluefield Mercer WV on June 28 1913 between 10 am and 4 pm at his Allen Street residence. Auction to be for cash to highest bidder as ordered by H B Lee referee in bankruptcy dated June 14 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Tilton
I. A. F. Kingdon
Law and Commerce
City of
Bluefield
District Court of the United States
West Virginia
W. C. Presley
H. B. ‘Lee
Allen Street
Mercer County
Geo, L. Dillard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daily Press
Georgia Lumber Company
Patterson
Mercer Street
Ellis
H. R. Hunter
M. G. Witten
Pearisburg
Peo
Stieff
Thos. E. Peery, M. D
West Jefferson
D. E. Bodington Quality Grocer
Canada
Frank D. Kitts
Norton
Quebec
Sacred Heart Club
Sacred Heart Sewing Club
W.S. Ripley
Raleigh Terrace
Cleveland
Sam Peery
City
Sam
A. Bowling
East End
South Bluefield
Woman's Auxiliary of
Christ Episcopal Church
C. L. Borden
Boone Street
Care Telegraph
Isadore Cohen Company, Jewelers
Matz Hotel Turkish Bath Establishment
Elsie G. Caring
Bluefield Gas & Power Co
Princeton Avenue
Allerton
Mats
Sarah Holbrook
Norfolk
Western
White Pharmacy
Southern Loan Office
Matz
Bluefielder
Telegraph
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