Peach Melba Sundae and other local notices
Local ads announce Peach Melba Sundae at a Richmond VA creamery, Elks Club dinner program for Civil War veterans, and multiple community notices from Bluefield WV including a Sunday school picnic at Sulphur Spring, normal preparatory school designations, and public service reminders. Also listed are medical updates, travel plans, and business notices from area firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal
South Bluefield
Bland
Rinceien Avenue
Norfolk and Western Railway Passenger Schedule Roanoke VA
W. B. Bevill and W. C. Saunders announce the Roanoke Virginia schedule with Pullman sleepers to Norfolk New York Philadelphia Richmond and Columbus and cafe cars on multiple trains. Times include 6 45 a m 9 15 a m and 8 30 p m with connections to Lynchburg Roanoke Norfolk and Chicago. For details contact Norfolk and Western Railway agents in Roanoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Pullman
Norfolk
Richmond
New York
Hageratown
Philadelphia
Ecar
Shenandoah
Charleston
Columbus
Cincinnati
Chivo
Seeger
Williamson
Gary
Norfolk and Western Railway
W. B. Bevill
W. C. Saunders
Trai Mer
Gen's Pass
Virginia
New Mounting Keeps Street Car Headlights On Rails
A new headlight mounting directs the street car light along the rail line, ensuring illumination for the car as it follows a surve system. The device aims to improve visibility and safety for nighttime operation on urban streets.
Lenox China Exhibition Highlights Fine Lenox Porcelain
Lenox china praised for perfection in detail and gilding with rich coloring. The display features service, dinner and breakfast plates, tea pots, cups and saucers, salad sets, sandwich plates, and tea sets inviting inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
S. T. Crockett Dies of Peritonitis in Bluefield
Samuel Temple Crockett fifty five formerly of Max Meadows Virginia died at St Luke's Hospital from peritonitis after illness of several days. He had moved to Bluefield last January and with his brother leased a dairy farm in south Bluefield. Survived by wife son father five brothers and one sister, all at his side. Remains moved to Max Meadows for interment in Crockett's Grove Wythe County today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Temple Crockett
Virginia
St. Luke’s Hospital
Mr. Crockett
Samuel R. Crockett
Max Meadows
Bluefield
Charles C. Crockett
J. W. Douthat
South Bluefield
Weddings Bring Gary and Marytown Couples Together
A spring wedding in Gary unites Miss Alcesta Hensel and Robert P. Carnes with a reception by Mr. and Mrs. J W Barker. The ceremony, by Rev. M C Carless, followed by a social hour and train departure for Marytown. Wagner Snyder engagement announced, plus several local personal notes on improving health and visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ws. Barker
Gary
Alcesta Hensel
Barker
Robert P. Carnes
Marytown
J. J. Stout
Hig Stone Gap
Will Make Attractive Park Near Princeton
The Princeton Power Company is clearing a seventy acre tract three miles southwest of the city bought two years ago for a park. It lies on the trolley line between Princeton and Bluefield and at the junction of a macadam road from Carri's schoolhouse to Rody with the Bluefield and Princeton road, promising a popular summer resort. Landowners have been notified that oil rights are under option on several thousand acres nearby and boring for test wells may begin next month. Machinery for tests has been ordered and is expected at the Virginian station this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Power Company
Bluefield
Carri
Licenses Issued for Four Marriages by County Clerk
The county court clerk issued marriage licenses for Albert Pailey aged 84 to Rutha Blackburn 18 of Mannering and Emory Jackson 27 to Lizzie Crockett 28 of Hiawatha. Also noted are personals about Miss Helen Reynolds returning to Cincinnati for summer studies, Ira Partlow visiting Keystone, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Simmons from McCreery visiting relatives, Mrs. A. H. Ball and daughter Mary Lee visiting Bluefield, and Nora Hickok visiting relatives in Summit City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Pailey
Rutha Blackburn
Mannering
Emory Jackson
Lizzie Crockett
Hiawatha
Helen Reynolds
Conservatory of Music
Cincinnati
Ira Partlow
Keystone
T. J. Simmons
McCreery
A. H. Ball
Mary Lee
Bluefield
Nora Hickok
Summit City
Great Day for the Clinchfield Route Opens New Extension
Officials of the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio railroad announce the new extension between Elkhorn City and Dante will be opened, with traffic to be instituted. This July 1 event marks a significant expansion of rail service in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhorn City
Dante
Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railroad
Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Helped Woman Recover From Weakness
A Adrian Michigan woman describes severe weakness and backache from female ailments. After reading an ad for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she took two bottles, then three months total, and recovered enough to resume work and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian, Mich
Lydia E. Pinkham
Alonzo E. Baker
Tecumseh St
Adrian
Mich
Maniy
Lydia E
Pink Medicine Family
Clinchfield Route Opens July 1 Connecting Regions
The 32 mile extension between Elk Horn City Kentucky and Dante Virginia features 26 tunnels including the Sandy Ridge tunnel near two miles long. Concrete lining completed the big tunnel and traffic is announced for July 1, linking eastern Kentucky coal fields with the Atlantic seaboard and Great Lakes region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhorn City
Dante
Atlantic Seacoast
Great Lakes
Northwest
Kentucky
Elkhorn
Boone's Fork
Letcher County
Wille
Consolidation Coal Company
Jenkins
Elkhorn Creek
Clinchfield
Sandy Ridge
Splendid Norton to High Knob Road Fund Drive
Norton residents in Wise county Virginia raise funds for a model road from Norton to High Knob Kentucky. About five miles long with $20000 already subscribed. High Knob sits atop Stone Mountain and is touted as the region’s highest point within 200 miles across five states. A hotel and improvements exist on Patrick Hagan’s property. an electric line was planned but abandoned. Regular auto service will start once finished.
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Norton
Wise County
High Knob
Stone Mountain
Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
North Carolina
Patrick Hagan
Parker N C Man Gets Quick Relief from Remedy
N C Parker resident W R Davenport suffered long stomach illness once called catarrh of the stomach. After trying Mayr's Wonderful Remedy he reports instant relief from one bottle and says the full course nearly cured him with others also affected. The ad promises permanent results for stomach liver and intestinal ailments ending with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Davenport
Parker, N. C
Mayr
Prominent visitors and residents in city
Rrovishon of Tazewell is in the city on business. Mr and Mrs C McDermott of Mullene, plus F W Beckwith of Princeton, visit for business. Miss Gertrude Baker of Morgantown visits her cousin Miss Jennie Baker. L M Goldbers of Charleston, formerly of the city, stays a few days on business. Numerous others travel, visit relatives, or attend to trips including Bernard McClansherty, Adkins, Lena Foster, Russell Ritz, Rev J S Neal, Mrs Creed Shelton, Mrs George Bailey, Emmett Farrell, Mrs Frank Alexander, and Charles A Bailey with family. Iowa cities are permitted by state law to have city managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rrovishon
Tazewell
Princeton
Bernard McClansherty
Charleston
J. W. Beard and Son
Conway
Roanoke
Otto Collins
Teasley Street
W.N. Dermott
United Woolen Mills Co
Parkersburg
B. P. Hall
Hancock Street
J. 8. Campbell
Stuart
Virginia
Pau
Adkins
Richmond
Norris
Lena Foster
W. J. Martin
Greenbrier Street
Radford
Russell & Ritz
Mountain Lake
J. S Neal
Athens
Luther Neal
Creed F. Shelton
Finney
George Bailey
Miss Mabel
Ludlow
Trenor
Cumberland
Charles A. Bailey
Adame Street
Baltimore
Lelia
Chalmers
I. N. Munsey
Foster Falls
Cuest of Friends
Mr. Munsey
Bland County
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Easley-Penn Drug Co
Board’ of Education
Nicholas County
Clay County
Tylor County
Kingwood
Parsons
Webster Springs
Sutton
Spencer
Hinton
Mt. Hope
Missionary Institute
H. B. Reynolds
P. J. Cobb
Chattanooga
Tenn
Holston
Til
Staunton Hospital
William Bowles, Jr
Piuefield
W. Va
Bowles
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Staunton Daily News
Elks’ Club
Stars and Bars
Stars and Stripes
Children’s Auxiliary
D. A. Thomas
South Wales
Lusithia
David Liloyd‘George
United States
Canada
George P. Hall
C. H. Peery
Hall
Kate
California
San Diego Exposition
Pocahontas County
A. L. Rutherford
A. B. Gerbish
Bride
Annie Strader
Giles County
Sviting
Friend Fetry
Bodington’s
FE. S. Pedigo Co
Froe
Ag T
J. T. Akers
Royal Steam Laundry
J. W. Brooks
M. B. Postlethwaite
Ladies of Calvary Baptist Church
Bluefield Avenue
Kell
Bodington's
Zenith
Eclipse Milling Company
Graham
Carter
MT. Vernon
Sublette & Barnes
Pedigo’s
Branc
Main Street
Norfalke Western
Phiwllip Chokas
Nick Karos
Partnerax
THE
Royal Cape
Royal Cafe
A. B. Nicol
Phillip Chokas
Sellers
Vonderscher & & Son
Oarvin Brothers
Allen Street Bridge
Lenox
America
W. C. Alexander
Bluefeld
Bland St Pocahontas Agency
T Top Drug CO
Glasgow
Flenn &Greear
White Pharmagy
Central Pharmacy
Elks Theatre
S. T. Crockett
Telegraph
Carnes-Hensel
Mr and Mrs. Barker
Wagner-Snyder
Bessie Snyder
Glenhazel
Harry Wagner
Johnsonburg
Snyder
Harry J. Brook
Welch
Will Armour
Bess “ Watson
Laura Woodward
Columbus Ohio
J. A. Shields
Tug River Hotel
Ernest’ Kitts
Tom Edwards
Court House
James E. Mayer
Blumfield
LAW & Commerce
P. O
Crown’ and Bridge Works
Parker
N. C
Emmett Farrell
Washington
Frank Alexander
Maryland
Iowa
Henry Rodgin CO
Princeton Avenue
Vu Udg
East End
Klee-ko
Clicquot Club Company
Millis
Mass
Hudson Street
Chicago
North Wichigan Avenue
Dr. J. S. Compton
Blunfield, W. VA
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