Graham Boy McCracken Killed In Action In France
Private Thomas D McCracken of Graham Virginia was killed in action on May 28 in France. A telegram to his father W K McCracken dated June 23 announced the death and paid tribute to his bravery. McCracken enlisted June 28 1915, served on the Mexican border, and was among Pershing's expeditionary forces. The town mourns as neighbors recall his character and sacrifice.
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Thomas Daniels McCracken
France
Mother
Graham Boy
Alrnoon
W. K. McCracken
McCain
Washington, D. C
Williame K. McCracken
Graham
Thomas D. McCracken
Infantry
Unifon
Anden
McCracken
West Drahem
WreMoCrackcon
Harmins
Mexican
Pershing
Toul
War Department
Dan
M.G. Co
Rudyard Kipling
Private Dan McCracken First Tazewell County Hero Falls
Private Dan McCracken died fighting in France becoming the first local casualty in the war to make the world safe for democracy. Graham residents consider honoring him with memorial exercises to celebrate his sacrifice.
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McCracken
Tazewell County
Graham
France
Dan McCracken
Lottie Compton Bitten by Bull Dog Near Home
Nine year old Lottie Compton was badly bitten on arm and legs by a bull dog in the Compton back yard while feeding it. The dog, raised by a colored boy in Graham, was killed after multiple shotgun blasts and later buried, with neighbors gathering as Mrs. Compton tended the injured child and Dr. Phiegar treated wounds. The family lives north of the Hinch Valley railroad near the county pumping station.
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Lottie
Raleigh Compton
Compton
Phiegar
Graham
Compion
Ilinch Valley
Reilroad
Eheaity
Gets-It Quick Relief for Corn Pains And Peels
The ad promotes Gets-It as a rapid corn remedy, claiming it relieves corn pains in seconds and makes corns peel off easily. It highlights easy application in 2 seconds, immediate drying, and painless walking, with guaranteed money back value. Sold by B. Lawrence & Co. of Chicago and recommended locally by The White Pharmacy.
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B. Lawrence &Co
Chicago
Ill
Bluefield
Beecham's Pills Promoted For Nervousness And Headache Relief
An advertisement claims Beecham's Pills restore strength, brighten looks, and improve health for women suffering nervousness fatigue low spirits and loss of appetite. It asserts gentle action on stomach liver bowels and blood with no after effects.
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Beecham
Black Draught Praised By Constipated Reader
Mrs Pearl Petrick of Meadorerie Ky writes she suffered sour stomach and constipation after weak pills. She found Black Draught an easy laxative that cleared her sour stomach and normalized her bowels without griping.
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Pearl Petrick
Graham notices and school notes from May 1918
Byron Hurt of Graham, son of Mrs. J. C. Moore, writes from Camp Wheeler Ga on May 22 1918 seeking a chance to face Fritz in rifle shooting and asking about home life. Rev Homer Anderson of Nurke’s Garden preaches at Graham Lutheran church. Mr and Mrs T F Goodwin of Maysville Kentucky visit relatives in Graham. Corn bitten by Jack Frost near Graham with frost temperatures noted. A Delphian society army Y M C A benefit at the Graham school hosts an entertaining community event.
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Byron Hurt
Graham Boy
J. C. Moore
Aduli
Fritz
Jetter
Wheeler
Byton
Homer Anderson
Nurke's Garden
Graham
Graham Lutheran Church
Graham Daily News
Anderson
Wss
Kentucky
T. F. Goodwin
Maysville
Tazewell County
U. C. T. Council
Bluefield
Bob Sayers
Goodwin
Sayers
Ken‘ucky
Frest
Sanders
Oricey
Jack Frost
Delphian Society
Army Y. Im
Knights of the Christian church host ice cream events
The Knights plan two ice cream servings in Weat Graham on June 20, starting at 3 PM at Fr Dudley's Sons store and at 7 PM on a vacant lot near ex Mayor Smith, to support the boys. Local residents attend. several families are noted visiting or returning from trips and hospital stays.
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Loyal Knights of the Christian Church
Dudley’s & Sons
Weat Graham
Smith
Lemon Juice For Freckles Beauty Lotion Claim
Squeeze juice from two lemons into three ounces of orchard White to make a quarter pint freckle and tan lotion. Massage daily on face neck arms and hands to fade freckles and blemishes and whiten skin. Also mentions Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion and biliousness with a testimonial from Mrs. P Fraisier of St Louis.
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Ray W.S
Remains Taken to Scottsville and Local News Highlights
The remains of H C Toney were taken to Scottsville Virginia on train No 2 after his death at home. The funeral proceeded to the family burying ground at Scousville. Also reported: several locals answered the call to service and departed for Camp Lee on train No 16. Norfolk and Western crews string new trolley wires between Eckman and Bluefield. One five passenger Chevrolet for sale by L G Toney. Quick notes from E K Easley, W F E McCrey, and Mrs F K Miller and her sons.
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Graham
MéCracken
Mr. McCracken
Dan
H.C. Toney
Scottsville
H. C. Toney
L. G. Toney
Blanche Toney
Scousville
Welch
Camp Lee
Harry Rice
A. D. Rice
Worth
B. B. Zeigler
Rocky Mount
Theoanoke Coal and Coke Company
Cleveland Austin
L. C. Allein
Northfork
Harry Harris
Ennis
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Cleansing
An advertorial urges readers to switch from calomel to Dodson's Liver Tone, claiming it is a harmless vegetable remedy that cleanses the liver without causing sickness. It touts quick relief from headaches dizziness and constipation and notes widespread use and a money back guarantee.
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Calomel
Dodson
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