Name change ideas stir Graham Bluefield area
Letters to the Graham town council propose Bluefield connections for a new field name and booster titles. Miss Martha Harman of Princeton suggests The Blue and Gray News with regional colors and patriotism. Other citizens propose Bluefield Virginia Builder or Booster as alternatives.
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Martha &. Harman
Princeton
Nefield
South
McGuffey
Kirth
America
Bluefield
Martha E. Harman
Harrison St
W. Va
J. M. Newton
Bluefield Virginia Builder
Bluefield Virginia Booster
Pioneer road salesman hailed in Pocahontas coalfield
The Graham Daily News nominates R. J L. Poindexter of Graham as the pioneer road salesman who traveled the Pocahontas coalfield before the Elkhorn tunnel was cut through. Poindexter previously sold goods for a Lynchburg house in the area.
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Pocahontas
R. J L. Poindexter
Graham
Graham Daily News
Poindexter
Lynchburg
Elkhorn
Graham Council Hears Citizens on Sidewalk Elevation
The Graham council met in heat for three hours with five members and the mayor. Citizens spoke on various matters while G. W. Matthews and Jim Spracher opposed a new sidewalk elevation that would raise the wall to about midway their front door.
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Graham Council
G. W. Matthews
Jim Spracher
Lemon Juice Skin Whitener Promises Harmless Whitening
An ad-like excerpt claims a recipe using lemon juice and Orchard White to create a quarter pint lotion that allegedly whitens the skin. It warns the mix should be prepared fresh, claims no irritation, and cites famous stage beauties for rosy pale complexions and freckle or sunburn fading effects.
Virginia Delegation Mulls Davis Favor at New York Convention
Politicians track Virginia delegates amid a crowded New York convention fight. Some Old Dominion members reportedly lean toward John W. Davis while others back Carter Glass or McAdoo. George C. Peery’s stance and the overall strategy shape the expected votes as the convention unfolds. A separate item notes the Portis family welcoming a baby boy on June 21.
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Virginia
Davis
George C. Peery
Southwest
Mr. Peery
Death of Wright Lawford in Bottom Creek mine
The untimely death of Wright Lawford of Pocahontas occurred after being killed in Bottom Creek mines on Monday. Regrets poured in from friends here, and he had visited in Graham before his marriage.
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Wright Lawford
Pocahontas
Bottom Creek
Graham
Deputies Improve as Widespread Delegations Attend Conference
The condition of Deputy Sheriff B C Neel is improving and he contemplates returning home soon. W E Brown has been admitted to bail and is at home near Tip Top. A large delegation from Wise Buchanan and Dickenson counties heads to Sweetbrier College for the summer Bible school. Reverend EF F Hughes escorts visitors who spend time at Graham Hawthorn. District Methodist conference convenes in the local church with many visitors arriving by train from Clinch Valley.
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B. C. Neel
Wise
Buchanan
Dickenson
Sweetbrier College
EF. F. Hughes
Graham
Hughes
Hawthorn
District Methodist Conference
Clinch Valley
Osborne pledges service to town after council win
Newly elected councilman W. J. Osborne seeks public confidence and vows to work for the town’s best interests, promising to serve to the best advantage.
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W. J. Osborne
Cancer Patient Praises Dr. Cummings Treatment
Mrs Elizabeth Walsh of Kimball West Virginia states she suffered 24 years with cancer of the face. She recounts treatment by Dr Cummings Pulaski Virginia on May 2 1924 that removed the cancer and says she is nearly well. She recommends others seek his services.
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Cummings
Pulaski
Elizabeth Walsh
Kimball
W. Va
Flynn Proposes Conference to End Rhode Island Senate Deadlock
Providence June 24 Governor Flynn urged a conference between the Rhode Island house and senate to resolve the deadlock over constitutional changes. The house adjourned without action after agreeing to confer with Flynn, who favors a referendum on a constitutional convention to curb senate power. Democratic senate members met briefly in Rutland and Mass. absence for a continuation tomorrow afternoon.
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Providence
R. L
Flynn
Rhode Island
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Acti
Overnor Flynn
Rutland
Mass
Seven Jurors Chosen in Trial of Clarence Baring
White Plains New York June 24 Seven jurors selected in the trial of Clarence O Baring accused of attempting to kill his wife by placing disease germs and poison in her food Adjournment was taken for the day.
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White Plains
N. Y
Clarence O. Baring
Notice to creditors of J. Boyd estate
Mollie E B Dodd administratrix of J. Boyd deceased calls all persons indebted to him or owing accounts at the Fashion Shop in which he had an interest to settle immediately. Date June 21 1924.
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J. Boyd
Mollie EB. Dodd
Jury deadlock discharged in Bell prohibition case
A federal court jury deadlocked since Saturday in a case against Martin Bell of Kerens for violation of prohibition laws was discharged. Samuel Prete of Star City was acquitted on similar charges. Other proceedings included a case against Clifford Mayle and Jeff Kennedy of Cecil and guilty pleas resulting in $100 fines for Shelby Taylor Morgantown Alonzo Merchant Fairmont and L Biafore Clarksburg.
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Elkins
W. Va
Martin Bell
Alonzo Merchant
Fairmont
Biafore
Clarksburg
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Pat
KR. M. Witten
Hall
Lover's Lane
Snell
West Graham
L. J. Barbee
T. F. Baker
P. W. Sutphin
Elkhorn Tunnel
STORK
Re. John W. Portis, Jr
Rhode Island House of Representatives
Clarence Baring
Cinginnati
Daily Telegraph
Aaron
Joe I. Kwass
Bibendum
Ford
Botsford
Michelin Tire & Rubber Company
Fords
Hillyer Boice
Crescent Gas & Oil Company
Frank Taliaferro
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