Fourth Of July Recalled In Graham Bluefield 1890
Bluefield Virginia recalls the first Fourth of July celebration in 1890 at Graham noted for furnace workers and local promoters. The event drew crowds from neighbouring counties, featured speakers and state representatives, rifle drills by Pocahontas unit, and a hillside fireworks finale. Provisions were locally supplied, with some early issues from drink vendors, yet the celebration left a lasting memory in the town.
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Graham Fnow
Bluefield
Graham
Norfolk and Western
Pocahontas Divisio
Clinch Valley
Norton
Pocahontas
H. M. Smythe
Virginia
North Tazewell
J. P. Cameron
Thistle Foundry
Irena
Tazewell
Mercer
McDowell
Giles
Bland
Russell Wise
Dickenson
Lower
Highland Avenue
Amanda Jeever
Nce
Hicks’ Hill
Backwoode
W. F. Black
Richlands
Kh. KR. Witten
W. B. Morton
R. L. Gillespie
J. P Cameron
O. A. Metcalfe
W. L. Nash
J. £. Baylor
Lee J. Bartee
Mre Greever
G. B. Stevens
Geo P. R. Kemp Crockett Ibnes of
Williamson
Grabam Tron
Boys Freed After Baiting With Double Hooks
Judge J B Boyer of the court of domestic relations dismissed charges against several boys for using two hooks while fishing in a Virginia stream. He warned they must follow game and fish laws in the future.
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J. B. Boyer
Court of Domestic Relations
Virginia
J W Ward Dies After Illness In Virginia
J W Ward 79 died at the home of daughter Mrs P H Ritter Montrose Street Bluefield Virginia after several weeks of declining health He passed away shortly after 3 o clock Saturday morning Born and raised Elk Creek Grayson County Va he lived years at Rural Retreat then Nickerson Nebraska where he was postmaster The family moved back to Virginia ten years ago He married Lina Warrick 55 years ago and had ten children nine living: John W Ward Nickerson Neb Muncy Ward Santa Rosa Cal Mrs L L Karnes Lincoln Neb Mrs Rose Porter Denver Colo Mrs P H Ritter its city Mrs Harve Heldreth Rural Retreat Mrs L H Weathoff Crete Neb Mrs Leo Wilson Plainview Neb Mrs O H Howling Spanishburg W Va Funeral at West Graham M E church Tuesday 2 30 Hawkins Undertaking handled arrangements body at Ritter home
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J. W. Ward
P. H. Ritter
Montrose Street
Bluefield
Mr. Ward
Nickerson
Neb
Virginia
Ritter
Lina Warrick
Grayson County
L. H. Weathoff
Crete
Leo Wilson
Plainview
H. Howling
Spanishburg
W. Va
Porter
Mra
Karnes
Methodist Church
Odd Fellows Order
West Graham M. E
Hawkins Undertaking Establishment
Ritter Home
Two Bears Sighted Near Falls Mills Area
Daily sightings report two large black bears near Falls Mills in the Palle Mills area by Brush Creek. Mrs. Witherspoon saw them close up while one kept watch as the other drank. foreman Arthur Peery notes multiple witnesses. Likely den in Flat Top mountain thickets. Bears wander for berries and possible honey during bee season.
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Evory
Palle Mills
Flat Top
Walton
Ads Bring Quick Result in Lost Hat Box Case
Miss Lucy Temple Willis lost her hat box and contents on arrival at Bluefield station. A local ad led to a call from Mr. Phipps in Princeton reporting the loft y found on the street, in his possession. Willis recovered her property and was pleased.
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Lucy Temple Willis
Bluefield
Phipps
Willis
Princeton
Mr. Phipps
Mies Willie
New manganese development planned in Bland County near Rocky Gap
Report indicates a movement may launch soon to develop manganese ores in Bland County near Rocky Gap. Local discussions followed visits from residents of the area. Earlier pages described cars climbing hills with the gas shut off, a theory suggesting ore magnets could speed vehicles uphill.
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Bland
Rocky Gay
Tazewell Fourth Fair A Big July Celebration
The Virginia sidelights describe a major Tazewell county Fourth of July celebration at the fair grounds with auto and horse racing rides and a large midway. It notes cool shade and abundant water and urges family attendance all day.
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Tazewell County
Tazewell Fair Grounds
Tells Peace Formula With Pre-Marital Advice
The Bluefield News reprints a simple postnuptial tip from an Ohio salesman. Couples are advised to write thoughts during disputes rather than argue verbally. A newlywed couple tested it after six months, turning potential quarrel into humor and a kiss.
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Bluefield
Ohio
Girl Climbs Freight Train For Thrilling 13 Mile Ride
A 16 year old white girl, scantily dressed, gripped the side of a fast freight train from Thacker to Williamson 13 miles away. Train crews witnessed the perilous ride as the woman released her hold and stepped down unharmed near Williamson. Conductor Ernest Thoman led the train. the girl gave no name or reason.
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Thacker
Williamson
Bluefield
Norfolk and Western
Thacker Station
Williamson Yard
Ernest Thoman
Republicans 10 Meet Wednesday in Virginia Campaign
The Virginia Republican state convention opens Wednesday at 7:30 pm in Richmond led by R H Angell. Col Henry W Anderson to deliver the keynote as Republicans back the anti Smith Democrats in the governor race.
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H. C. Callaway
Virginia
Roanoke
Old Dominion
Richmond
R. H. Angell
Henry W. Anderson
Colonel Anderson
South West
William Mosely Brown
Lexington
Dr. Brown
Garland Pollard
G. Walter Mapp
Southwest Virginia
Rites Held In City For Mrs. Peraldo
The remains of Mrs Albert Peraldo who died Friday were honored in rites held in the city. The funeral service drew family and friends as officials noted the passing of the local resident.
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Peraldo
Albert Peraldo
Local News Briefs From Bluefield Area
The text notes several social visits and family events in Bluefield area. Mrs. Peraldo’s relatives in coalfeld and Falls Millis observe interment at Ma Le Hill cemetery. Visitors include Mrs. T A Weeks and Miss Jane King Weeks from Roanoke. Mrs. Sime shows clinical improvement at Bluefield sanitarium.
Day News Briefs From Across The Nation
AP briefs report Lee Schoelbate begins nonstop to New York Columbus prosecutor seeks mental exam for Snook Broadway icon FDNA McCauley dies in Paris Spanish fliers reach Island of San Miguel IC C orders freight rate review east of Chicago Hoover party to Madison fishing preserve husband who poisoned wife jailed in shadowing case two Americans drown in Marcaibo engineer wounded in Martinez train raid girl acquitted in Starkville after killing man for attacking her father.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Lee Schoelbate
New York
Columbus
Snook
Fdna McCauley
Paris
Madrid
San Miguel
Washington
Chicago
Ohio
I. C. C. Washington
Sinclair
Day
Hoover
Madison
New Boston
Texas
Marcaibo
Venezuela
Martinez
Calif
Starkville
Mies
Pleads Guilty to Murder Charge in California
Santa Ana California June 22 John DeClure 57 a real estate broker pleaded guilty to the murder of Myrtle Wood 40 a widow from Long Beach California He was sentenced to life imprisonment in San Quentin penitentiary
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Santa Ana
Cal
John DeClure
Myrtle Wood
Long Beach
Calif
San Quentin Penitentiary
Man seeks wife prompts sanity hearing in Missouri
Springfield, June 22. Karl Kreider, who advertised widely for a wife, faced a sanity hearing after his insistence on marriage. The court case concerns his mental state and the need for examination.
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Springfield
Karl Kreider
Death shocks Bramwell and area residents in June report
Bramwell West Virginia reports the death of Mrs. A Beraldo shocking local friends. The article notes her prior residence, travels to Italy, return to Taeger, and life above the Bramwell station. It also shares church activities, local moves, baptisms, and community notices from the Methodist and other groups with multiple local names and dates.
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Bramwell
W. Va
A. Beraldo
Peraldo
Italy
States
Taeger
Bramwell Station
Frank Smith
Woman's Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Bluefield
B. T. Selis
Circle No. 3
J. F. Thornton
William H. Haynes
Thornton
F. A. Witt
Alice Morgan
Epworth League Attends Bluefield Meeting Wins Attendance Banner
Twenty Epworth Leaguers journeyed to Bluefield Virginia on Friday June 14 for the tri district union. They boasted the highest attendance rate among groups and carried home the attendance banner. The July
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Epworth League
Epworth
Bluefield
Tri-District Union
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Richard Dudeneing
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Rocky Mount
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