Local Notices and Social News from Bluefield
Village chatter includes family updates as Bishop relatives travel to Kenova on news of Mrs R s death while Bluefield hosts lawn party at 619 Carolina avenue and a Grace Methodist choir rehearsal. Also reported are retirements and relocations, a Princeton primary notice, and business ads from Bluefield firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sister
George
Bishop
Kate
Wille Bishop
Jd Avenue
Kenova
Greter
Cook
Bluefield
Special Friday and Saturday Jordan almonds sale
East and Drug Company advertises Jordan almonds at forty cents per pound for a special Friday and Saturday sale with sixty cent value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East and Pharmacy
Goodykoontz Drug Co Adv
Marguerite
Goodykoontz Drug Co
Jordan Almonds
Goodykoontz Drug Company
Ady
White slave charge brings Bowen to Raleigh
Sheriff J A Kinzer of Rowan County N C arrived from Princeton to Salisbury N Y and left for Raleigh with L C Bowen a white man charged with white slavery Bowen was in Salisbury about three weeks and is alleged to have taken a thirteen year old girl to Virginia for immoral purposes The crime is said to have occurred about ten days ago and Bowen was arrested at Princeton Bowen reportedly appeared unaware of the gravity of the charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Kinzer
Rowan County
N. C
Princeton
Raleigh
L. C. Bowen
Kinzer
Bowen
Salisbury
N. Y
Virginia
Danville
Grace Meek Weds Orville Wilson Knight at St John’s
A quiet ceremony took place at St. John’s Episcopal Church as Grace Meek daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Austin married Orville Wilson Knight. The rite was at 4 o clock with Rev J W Cantey Johnson officiating and Miss Rose Friedinger as bridesmaid. Perry Crouch served as best man. Mrs James Malcolm played the organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Grace Meek
J. 3. Austin
Orville Wilson Knight
J. B. Austin
James Malcolm
Lohengrin
List of Election Officers Serving in Districts for July Primary
A detailed roster lists election officers across Adkin Brig and Plkhorn districts for the Republican primary on July 18. Precincts name commissioners and clerks for Coalwood to Keystone and Elkhorn areas with officer names and positions.
Local Stock Notes From Bluefield Markets
Local stock report quotes bids and asks for banks coal and misc stocks in Bluefield West Virginia. Entries include First National numbers for several banks along with Majestic Collieries Premier Poca and Flat Top Ins and Gro Co and other listed firms with bid and ask figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Archer & Company
Bluefield
W. Va
First National
Top National
Graham
First National Bank of Northfork
First National Keystone
Gary National
Gary
Wanis Coal Co
Majestic Collieries Co
Premier Poca, Co
Brand Shoe Co
Easley Ins. Agey
Flat Top Ins. Co
I Flat Top Gro, Co
Flat Rock Coal Co
Super Poca. Coal Co
Poca
Winding Gulf Col. ‘Co
Bluefield Office Bldg Co
Bird Produce & Co. Co
McCue & Wright M. Co
Mingo Lime & Lum, Co
Sterling Holn, Co
Superior Supply Co
Limestone Crusher Co
Graham Grocery Co
Bridal couple wed with music from Faust and Mendelssohn
The Roanoke World News notes the bridal party processed to the Love Song from Faust during the ceremony and Mendelssohn’s march for the recessional. The bride is described as very pretty and attractive, and the groom, employed by the Appalachian Power Company in Bluefield, plans to make their home there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faust
Gounod
Mendelssohn
Appalachian Power Company
Bluefield
Roanoke World News
Williams Treatment Promises Kidney and Uric Acid Relief
Urgently promotes Williams Treatment for kidney and bladder issues and rheumatic pains. Offers a free 40¢ bottle with address and 10¢ for distribution, promising a 50¢ bottle by parcel post with no obligation. One bottle per address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Dept
P.O. Bidg
East Hampton
Conn
North Fork and Sandy River District Precinct Officials List
A detailed roster of commissioners and clerks for Precincts 1–7 in Northfork District and Precincts 1–4 in Sandy River District. Names include Miller, Adams, Watkins, Farmer, Wygard, Paw ell, Vanhook, Parker, Stami per, Bush, Tucker, Gook, Marks, Compton, Leftwich, Pe rry, Coles, Brown, Peters, Hodge, Wood, Shelton, Payne, Jewell, Vance, Addair, Short, uville, Day, Kennedy, Collins, Perdue, Kroll, Hatfield, Stacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfork
Clarke
J.H. Stamiper
T. B. Bush
William Tucker
McGinnis Hatfield
L. Swartz
Town of
C. Gook
Frank Marks
D.T. Coles
L. Schuehat
C. J. Stewart
Roanoke
J. H. Compton
T. K. Leftwich
Jesse Preston
Bradshaw
D. L. Payne
George W. Jewell
David Vance
J. Roberts
Richard Hagerman
Lex
Henry Addair
Edward Sheppard
Noah Short
Mex Evans
T. A. Niggemeyer
Jaeger
J. R. \uville
James Day
A. R. Kennedy
John Day
Shirley
Freckles Vanish with Ethine Treatment Says Doctor
A physician asserts a freckle removal prescription using ethine. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee if no improvement. First applications reportedly lighten freckles and reveal a clearer complexion.
Mineral Resources Report Near Mercer and Wyoming Counties
Ray V. Hennen assistant state geologist Morgantown traveled to Bluefield en route to McDowell County to prepare a detailed report on Mercer and Wyoming counties mineral resources. He is aided by R M Gatthrop stationed at Oceana, with a plan for a broader Mercer county report this summer. Hennen is nephew of H S White of Matewan. Miss Lillian Hamilton introduced smallpox vaccination in Afghanistan about twelve years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray V. Hennen
Morgantown
McDowell County
Wyoming County
R.m.gatthrop
Oceana
Mercer County
Hennen
H. S. White
Matewin
Bluefield
Afghanistan
Lillian Hamilton
Kabul
Also Mentioned on This Page
John
Hobbie
The
Hobbie Co
Bland Street Methodist Church
J. R. Horton
Horton
Virginia Brewing Co
Chadnates
Johnston Wilson
Porthind
Ore
N. J
Princeton University
D. R. Wood
Knights of Columbus
Bluefield Council
Eagles’ Hall
J. A. Donohue
Bluefield Furniture Company
Raleigh Street
Payne Realty Co
Daily Telegraph
Postoffice
G. BE. B
Bluefield Normal and Business College
City
West End
W. Apling
Bluefield Avenue
Mind Pharmacy
Gonodykoontz Drug Co. Adv
Law and Commerce
Kelley & Moyer
H. B. Lee
Sicians and Colleges
Stieff
Chas. M. Stieff
G. D. Howell
Mer
Malin St
Lynchburg, Va
Ham
Sublette & Barnes
Martha Washington College
S. D.long
D. D. Abingdon
Honaker Balm Co., Inc
Honaker, VA
White Pharmacy
North Carolina
Knight
Austin
Isadore Cohen Company
Jewelers
Princeton Ave
G. & W. Cigar CO
Cor
Princeton & Federal
Welgh News
ADKIN
Jedn S. F. Funkhauser
I. B. Keith
F.C. Hendricks
L. Draper
P. Wolfe
Wilcoe
W. J. Hatfield
G. Pruner
Nick Hostin
William Addair
Mmory Nelson
J. J. Nunan
V. Kh. Carder
Claude Baughner
K. Woodson
C. BE. Donovan
Elbert
N. D. Handy
R. L. Handley
T. A. Murphy
A. L. Hampton
H. ©. Beadley
Thorpe
W. D. Ward
K. M. Caffee
C. C. Hopkins
W. W. Miller
C. R. Richards
Pageton
O. M. Stark
William Warnett
W. C. Andrews
Arthur Murphy
B. B. Evans
Anawalt
Ww. C. Morris
S. T. Spencer
J. J. Stewart
Berwinds-T
Li Tinsley
PoneVant
Pp. Payne
Johnson
Thompson
Three Forks
Big Creek
Samuel Graham
William Day
Grat Wooldridge
David Stacy
Joshua Day
Brown’'S Creek
Big Sandy
J. E. Wood
N. C. Melfuire
John Thomas
H. L. Scott
H. L. Muttweiler
Marytown
N. B
Ole
J. M. Cline
S. R. Smith
C. EB. Loudermilk
D. W. Sarto
Davy
George Cook
EK. Lusk
T. A. Cook
Joe Herndon
Elbert Crockett
William Collins
L Blevins
Melvin Trent
R. M. Peck
J. M. Pornell
S. S. Welch
G. D. Brewster
I. J. Rhodes
J. F. Johnson
Chas. G. High
Sam G. Walker
Welch
C. L. Moses
Herman Brewster
B. N. Gay
J. W. Edwards
B. Harley
Huger
William Campbell
G. L. Stone
W. P. Walls
J. W. Hopnett
EB. H. Pierce
Norwood
H. Bank
Charles
Landgraff
A. H
Crutchfield
G. V. Rickman
C. A. Robinson
W. A. Lanter
M.B. Looney
Bekman
J. H. Bowman
R. L. Hodges
O. Dodson
James Caffee
J. D. Dooley
Keystone
William McDaniels
S. F. Lord
Mike Marinack
B. B. Harman
M. T. Whittice
Burke
Joshua Leck
Thos. Massie
William Cowans
John Cassell
Vernal Bridgeford
Plkhorn
Norfolk
W. L. Creasy
J. S. Handley
L. W. White
E. L. Harris
Albert Lawson
Maybeury
G. L. Slate
Charles Ratcliffe
Jones
R. D. Gibson
C.M. Feil
Burkey Gap
W. D. Whitt
H. H. Lucas
Will Miller
Huyler
F. M. Archer & CO
J. Bluefield
W. Na
Eee
Randolph Henry
West Virginia
Berkey & Gay
Little Berkey & Gay Travelogues
Bluefield Furniture Co
Princeton Avenue
Union Bank & Trust Co
Kaufman Liquor Co
Northfork, West VA
Var Pocahontas
Mustard & Co
Pocahontas
Telegraph
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