Mrs Embry Hosts Return Party In Graham
Mrs R W Embry entertained at the Pimbry home on Franklin Street for her sister in law Mrs Tyree of Kennekey. Guests enjoyed music reading and a puzzle game while flowers decorated parlors and porches. A lawn party by West Graham Methodist Church is planned with ice cream and strawberries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Embry
Pimbry
Franklin Street
Tyree
Kennekey
Jennie Vawter
Julia Saunders
Jean Davidson
Oxford
Miss Doll May
Tazewell
Mesdames Morton
Livesey
Hardy
Baylor
Frazier
Graham
Crockett
Pranklin
Burton
Witten
Bailey
Benbow
Sexton
Berry
J. M
W. A. Beavers
Davieson
Dodd
Jurbee
Hicks
Davenport
Shepherd
Saunders
Davidson
Ladies Aid Society of
West Graham Methodist Church
Local Couple Wed In Pocahontas Ceremony
Reverend L. My. Cartright officiated a noon wedding for S. B. Carter and Miss Pearl Cartright from Pocahontas. Pearl is the daughter of Capt. and Mrs. David Cartright, a Pocahontas division conductor, and the ceremony drew notable attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. My. Cartright
Pocahonta
No. 2
Graham
Theny Cone
S. B. Carter
Pearl Cartright
David Cartright
Pocahontas
Proime
Local Social News Misses Attend German at Pocahontas Inn
Misses Julia Saunders Nannie Dupuy Mit tle Hicks and Rosalie Hicks plan to attend the German gathering at Pocahontas Inn tonight. Doll May of Tazewell visits sister Mrs J H Hardy. Jean Knappenbarger a popular Tazewell young lady visits Miss Dodd on Wilson street. Mattye Smith of Pembroke visits Capt and Mrs C W Anterson in West Graham. Mrs J F Dudley and daughter Annie of Hockman were in Graham yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. KE. Dupuy
South Bluefield
Davidson
Hicks
Saunders
Dodd
Dupuy
Crockett
Messrs. Harbee
Carper
Witten
Julia and
Coozy Saunders
Nannie Dupuy
Mittle
Rosalie Hicks
Pocahontas Inn
Doll May
Tazewell
J. H. Hardy
Jean Knappenbarger
Miss Dodd
Wilson Street
Mattye Smith
Pembroke
Capt
C. W. Anterson
West Graham
J. F. Dudley
Annie
Hockman
Graham
Local residents attend Welch congressional convention
Harry Vowen Isaac T Mann J C Yack Edward Cooper H 8 Brown and J W Bailey were at Welch yesterday for the congressional convention. H W Shields and J E Wagner returned from a business trip to Philadelphia. Mrs J C Bunt and Miss Nettie Sweeney came back from Beckley W Va. H Witten of Graham was a city visitor. Rev S W Moore leaves for William Geo W Craft moves from Maybeury to join Pocahontas Fuel as chief inspector. Aubrey Martin Pocahontas was here with parents. Mrs J Perry shopped in Pocahontas. R H Roudenbush of Binfield calls on merchants. R E Scott of New York visits friends. Dr R O Rogers of Godfrey was here yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Vowen
Isaac T. Mann
J. C. Yack
Edward Cooper
H. 8. Brown
J. W. Bailey
Welch
H. W. Shields
J. E. Wagner
Philadelphia
J. C. Bunt
Princeton
Mollie Helcher
S. W. Moore
William Fon
Geo. W. Craft
Maybeury
Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries Company
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Aubrey Martin
Pocahontas
Pocahontas Firemen Plan Big Fourth Fair
The Pocahontas firemen’s second annual fair promises greater success than last year with a tastefully decorated sale building in red white and blue. Attractions include a box ball alley a half man and alligator a fortune teller and a special orchestra with dancing on July 4 from 2 pm onward balloon ascensions planned and notable speakers invited for Independence Day events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Horse Day Inauguration Draws Numerous Enthusiasts
Today marks horse day as Messrs. CC Smith and L J Hyman inaugurate festivities with many horse people expected in Bluefield. The Bluefield Brewing Company shows four new wagons on display along the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. CC, Smith
L. J. Hyman
Bluefield Brewing Company
Litz Receives Gold Watch for Travelers Protective Service
James G. Litz president of the local Travelers Protective Association received a gold watch from the national body for securing the greatest number of members during the period May 1 1910 to April 30 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Litz
Travelers Protective Assocatiion
County officials move into new annex offices
Welgh R. B. Bernheim and W. Bb. Payne occupy newly completed county clerk and circuit clerk offices in the courthouse annex. The building and furnishings are praised as among the finest in the state. Social notes mention Mrs. A. Z. Litz's return from Winston-Salem, visits by Rev A H Clarke, and attendees at a local convention including Senator H S White and Mrs. H S White. Also noted are Lorraine of McDowell Insurance attending a state banquet and visits from Miss DeVinney and Miss McGuire to Mrs. A. Z. Litz and guests of Mrs. J M Lorraine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Bernheim
W. Bb. Payne
A. Z. Litz
Winson-Salem
WN. C
A. H. Clarke
Kimball and
Vivian
Lita Wins State Prize and Seeks Bluefield Charity
The text notes that he will receive $50 from state secretary W D Harwood of Richmond for the state prize after securing the largest number of members. He is soliciting funds to establish an orphanage and hospital at Bluefield and is a native of the county and city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
W. D. Harwood
Richmond
Lita
Bluefield
Aged banker arrested on banking law indictment
Captain 3. P. Gillett former president of the Citizen's National Bank in Evansville Indiana was arrested on an indictment for violation of national banking laws. He posted a bond of ten thousand dollars. Gillett aged seventy is a United States Naval Academy graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
3. P. Gillett
Citizen's National Bank
Gillett
United States Naval Academy
Aviator Cody Injured In Aldershot Flight
Captain F B Cody, American aviator employed by the British War Department to train officers in aeronautics, fell about one hundred feet at Aldershot when a gust threw the aeroplane off balance. He was pinned beneath the wreckage and rendered insensible. gravely injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
F. 8
Cody
Aldershot
British War Department
Reinstatement After Not Sustained Charges Cleared
Cleveland police Chief Koller who was suspended on drunkenness and immorality charges is reinstated by the civil service board as the charges are declared not sustained. Kohler is vindicated and resumes duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Koller
Civil Service Board
Kohler
Roosevelt late to Outlook office in New York
Theodore Roosevelt reached the Outlook office at 10:30 AM and swiftly handled pressing matters. Only one visitor, John Callan O'Loughlin, paused during the hour after his arrival. He spent the night at his brother-in-law Douglass Robinson's home.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Outlook
Roosevelt
John Callan O'Loughlin
Col
Douglass Robinson
Noted Anthropologist Charles Stanisland Wake Dies at 75
Chicago report notes the death of Charles Stanisland Wake aged seventy five, a prolific author in anthropology with numerous works. His passing is reported from Chicago on June 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles Stanisland Wake
Swiss Divorces and Reconciliation Courts
An English correspondent notes Swiss divorce practice with feuille d Avis notices inviting spouses to reconcile before a judge. About half of cases settle at these meetings, and lawyers delay taking cases until reconciliation passes. Contested divorces cost about 260 dollars on average, or as low as 10 to 15 dollars when both parties agree.
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Mme
Switzerland
Geneva
San Francisco Chronicle
Dr Kings New Life Pills Praised by Buffalo Family
Paul Mathurka of Buffalo N Y says the King of all laxatives Dr Kings New Life Pills kept at home for a year have blessed his family Easy remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles at 25 cents at all druggists
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Paul Mathurka
Buffalo
N.Y
Beaver Pond Justice of the Peace candidate seeks renomination
George L. Dillard announces his bid to succeed himself as justice of the peace in Beaver Pond district. The entry notes the Democratic convention in Bluefield on July 9, 1910, signaling a local political contest and party backing. Referenced products Chamberlain remedies appear as advertising filler amid the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace of
Beaver Pond
Bluefield
George L. Dillard
A Want Ad Will Bring It
Brief note states a want ad will bring results. The line hints at a classifieds mindset and a practical method to locate items or services. It underscores an emphasis on advertising as a straightforward path.
Saunders Holds Seat In Contested Virginia Case
Washington reports a disputed election row in the Fifth Virginia district as the Saunders Parsons contest is held over to the next session. Saunders, a Democrat, keeps his seat and pay while Parsons receives back pay and allowances up to the sixty first congress. Each will be paid about eighteen to nineteen thousand dollars with up to two thousand for contest expenses. The action marks an unusual outcome in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Saunders-Parsons
Virginia
Sections Committee
Parsons
Saunders
Election Committee
Congress
Heat Wave Extends East for Two More Days
Washington reports the hot wave will persist for forty eight hours longer over the eastern half of the nation. Forecasters say conditions east of the Mississippi justify the prediction with generally fair weather expected tomorrow. No extreme highs were logged in the last twenty four hours, though Washington's thermometer reached 102 degrees yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mississippi River
Mercury
Congress Swelters Amid Heat Wave In Capitol
Washington report notes the House meeting under 83 degree heat with members in linen suits. Earnhardt and Harnhardt suffer heat at their hotel apartments but are expected to recover. The scene includes fans in the galleries and occupants enduring the warm chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Earnhardt
Harnhardt
House
Senate
Nonconcurrence on Amendment in Public Buildings Bill
Washington on June 23 the house by unanimous consent nonconcurred with senate amendments to the public buildings bill and sent the measure to conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jun
House
Senate
Free Doctor Prescribes Laxative Tonic For Elderly
An old fashioned health ad urges adults over fifty to use Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to regulate bowels without harsh stimulants. It promotes a free sample offer via mail to Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois and lists available retailers in Bluefield West Virginia Pocahontas Virginia and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nfe
Dr. Caldwell
Tenn
T. H. Marshall
Nail
W. B. Caldwell
Caldwell Building
Monticello
Great preparations for 500 Annapolis midshipmen visit
London reports extensive plans for the 500 Annapolis middies who arrived at Plymouth aboard the battleships Iowa Indiana and Massachusetts. They will have shore leave during a week in Plymouth and are expected to visit London for assorted entertainments. They sail June 30 from Plymouth for Marseilles and Gibraltar.
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London
Annapolis
Plymouth
Iowa
Indiana
Massachusetts
Marseilles
Gibraltar
All Want Ads Are Only a Word Try One Today
A brief want ad notice urging readers to try placing ads with a one word entry, highlighting simplicity and immediacy for quick personal or business notices. The item frames the service as easy to use and accessible to all readers seeking fast promotional listings.
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Princeton Avenue
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G. M. McCulloch
Pres
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Sec’y & Treas
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John M. Wirgman
Philadelphia, Pa
Wm. McCarthy
W. Va
Kelly & Moyers
Claass Billiard
Kl. Lazarus & CO
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THE
Graham Daily News
Telegraph
Hotel
Hotel Graham
Joseph Keys
Herndon
Jolly Park Party
J. C. Nelson
Public Accountant and Systematizer
Bank of Graham
Graham, VA
Bramwell
Wireman’s Annual Fair
Coalfield
Daily Telegraph
Parachute
Tyler Frazier
Chilhowie
Jas. S. Browning
Roanoke
Wm. Hodges Mann
Claude A. Fivanson
Bie
Prof. Robinson
Lion
Horse Diy
Mr. Litz
Chamberlain
Ssackett Pharmacy
Flat Top Drug Co
Geo
Landon & Co
Pocarhontas, Va
Judgeson Square
GOTEB
Importers Coffee Co., Ltd
New Orleans
Cincinnati Dental CO
Cincinnati
DR. Compton
Mercer County
Warner J. Kenderdine & CO
W. J. Longley
Radford
Mayer Brothers
the Dental Specialists
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