Peach Melba Sundae Promises Delight at Richmond Creamery
City notes a Peach Melba Sundae from Shepherds Peerless Peach and Vanilla Ice Cream made in Richmond. Easley Penn Drug Co advertises 201¢ specials. B C Banks promotes Fourth of July train rates with Norfolk and Western officials ahead of a Bluefield Graham Fair. Fire destroys a Beasley street show tent owned by Evans brothers. Rev J H Franklin and bride from Huckingham County arrive in the city after their June 16 marriage. they will reside at 1011 Highland Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Easley-Penn Drug, Co
B. C. Banks
Bluefield
J. H. Franklin
Calvary Baptist Church
Bride
Roanoke Norfolk and Western Train Schedule Update
Norfolk and Western Railway publishes Roanoke schedules with Pullman sleepers to Norfolk New York Philadelphia and Chicago via Roanoke Richmond Hagerstown and Bluefield Cafe car service and multiple departures for Lynchburg Columbus Cincinnati and Chicago from Roanoke to Charles ton and beyond official contact W B Bevill and W C Saunders in Roanoke Virginia announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blum
Lynebb
Roanoke
Pullman Sleeper
Norfolk
Richmond
Pullman
New York
Hagerstown
Lynchburg
Philadelphia
Cafe Care
Bluefield
Shenandoah
Charleston
Columbus
Cincinnati
Chicago
Jaeger
Williamson
Gary
Norfolk and Western Railway
W.B. Bevill
W.C. Saunders
Gen'l Fass
Virginia
Revival at Boyds Chapel Sees Twenty Two Conversions
A revival led by Rev. 8. W. Lyons at Boyds Chapel near Wenkiniones reports twenty two conversions. Baptisms are set for Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock alongside the 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyds Chapel
Wenkiniones
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Grace Methodist Church
Summer Vacation Jewelry Cleaning and Repair Offer
Summer vacation time reminds you to have jewelry checked and cleaned. Bring pieces in for a free cleaning and inspection, with any necessary repairs offered at a reasonable charge. Remodeling and design estimates also available.
Gary's Stronger Team Faces Windies In Sunday Clash
Sunday afternoon game features Gary's improved lineup against the Windies with Manager Turner aiming to preserve an undefeated season record. The matchup promises a tough test as Gary's squad seeks another win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Turner
Blufield
Bluefield
Goodwin
Windies
Garbee
Notable Visitors and Local Businessmen in Roanoke
A stream of visitors and officials from Roanoke and surrounding areas stops in the city for business. Norfolk and Western executives including C H Quinnpet Roanoke and A V Riton were in town on official duties. Residents such as Mrs Beamer and Miss Manning returned home after visits, while others like Miss Alice White and Miss Emily White traveled from Shawsville to see relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Quinnpet
Roanoke
The
Norfolk and Western
C. KE. Kearn
A.V. Riton
Alice
Emily White
Fannie
Margaret Harding
Shawsville
F. A. Campbell
Norfolk and Western Railway
Mr. Campbell
Approaching Marriage in Princeton Brightens Local Scene
Cards announce the approaching marriage of Miss Vera St Clair Hylton Johnston to Thomas Merriman Johnston of Princeton. The ceremony is set for July 7 at 7 30 AM in the First Baptist Church and a bridal tour will follow. Wheat fields around Princeton appear healthy with yield and acreage up over normal levels by about twenty five percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera St. Clair
Hylton
Thomas
Merriman Joanston
Miss Hylton
George P. Hylton
Johnston
Virginian Railway Co
Baptist Church
Licensed to Wed in County Court
The county court clerk issued a marriage license yesterday for William O. Gearhart age 25 and Ida J. Bryant age 18, both of Crystal. Also notes keepers and towns such as Philadelphia Staunton Bluefield Martinsburg Norton and Springton referenced in various visits and returns by residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O. Gearhart
Ida J. ‘Sryant
Crystal
Confederate and Union Veterans Honored in Mercer Event
The Mercer County event at the Elks club room featured 22 Confederate and 2 Union veterans with a strong program. Hon. John Kee spoke praising peaceful leadership, devotion of southern women, and national unity, followed by remarks from P. J. Hain before a theater outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
United Confederate Veterans
Bluefield
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Elks’ Club
Florence Thomas
I. A. Becker
R. W. Cubbedge
Luther Neal
Gertrude Watts
W. Moore
Presbyterian Church
H. 8. Mabie
First Baptist Church
Ruth Mawkins
Swanee River
John Kee
Kee
Wilson
Union
Alabama
Stuart
Forest
Pickett
Lee
South
John S. Mosby
Cheap Life Insurance Claims From Bowel Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts cheap life insurance by buying Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at twenty five cents. It promises protection for self and family against summer bowel complaints and calls the medicine prompt and reliable. The brand is claimed to be highly esteemed by informed users and obtainable widely. The fragment mentions Mount Mitchell as North Carolina's highest peak.
Local board approves permits and street improvements here
The water company seeks damages of 25000 while various residents gain permits for porches dwellings and a residence. An alley between His ginbotham and Stewart streets is approved. Adams street opening and Adams street improvement papers are finalized. Princeton Power Company agrees to maintain a crossing over its track and new fire plugs are ordered at Walton Wythe junction. A gasoline tank permit is issued to W H H Harry & Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kelly
Third Street
W. L. Thompson
Wythe Avenue
Bernard McClaugherty
Union Mreet
Hisginbotham Avenue
Stewart Street
Adams Street
Princeton Power Company
East End
Walton Avenue
Rockbridge Street
W. HH. Harry & Company
Salvation Army Seeks Thirty Cars for July Outing
The Salvation Army asks for thirty automobiles to transport 200 poor children and their mothers to a woods outing on July 7. Call 26-L to pledge your car, needing about fifteen minutes in the morning and evening, inviting volunteers with a friendly smile to brighten the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Last Notice to Tax Payers for 1914 Delinquencies
Sheriff W. W. Hamilton of Mercer County warns that delinquent 1914 taxes must be paid by June 20. The notice states all unpaid taxes will be listed and levies may follow, urging prompt payment and noting it is the final request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. .T. Akers
W. W. Hamilton
Mercer County
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Coalfield
Ing
Banks
Railroad Offic Tats
Clinch Valley
Plowield
Evans
Beasley Street
Paughter
Plano
Steiff
Chas. M. Stieff
Hamn Street
Lynchbura, Co
W. Whithor
Stone’s
Sublette & Barnes
Vonderscher & Son
Kelley & A Fw
W. V. Ross
W. EF. Ross
St. Luke's Hospital
Might
J. C. Turley
Pacific Coast
Yellowstone Park
J. B. Akers
Clark Street
Big King” Snead
Shawsville, Va
Mr. Snead
Ty Cobb
Atddington’s
Ivanhoe Commandery
Knights. Templar
Theigo Asylum
Bramwell
Red Cross
Templar
O. M. Moshe
Mercer Street
H. S. Stafford & Co
Bodington's
Rodington's
Ladies of Calvary Baptist Church
Bluefield Avenue
Zenith
Eclipse Milling Company
Graham
Carter
MT. Vernon
Pedigos
Virginia Penitentiary
Blazewell
Russell Counties
Isadore Cohen CO. Jewelers
C. Alexander Eee
Bland St
Pocahontas Agency
Flat Top Drug CO
Tiera+T Barth
Mrs. W
C. Jopling
Dayton, Ohio
Friends
W. J. Thomas
Bristol
A.B. Rawn
Keystone
H. Scatchard
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Rosalie Sherman
Stella Harman
C. C. Broskie
Wilmer
Huntington
R. B. Doyle
R. T. Edmundson
Radford
Anna Shumate
Monroe Street
J. W. Snyder
Dora
Front Royal
Shepherdstown
W. D. Akers
Chesterville, C
J. T. Akers
Pulaski
Jordan
Wate. Pharmacy
Central Pharmacy
Elks Theatre
Madan
Fieel. Fit
Nanasa
Cruggist
Senl and Remedies Co. (Inc
Union Central
Princeton
A.W. Reynolds
W. S. Dangerfeld
Staunton
Dangerfield
Norton Va
M. H. Pearis
J. TH. Craft
Springton
Veterans OF Blue
Daughters of Cofederacy and
Children’s Auxiliary
Mount Mitchell
North Carolina
United
Water Company
Mreet
Ed Tyree
Raleigh Street
Mary FE. Huff
William Napper
C. R. Sproles
Princeton Avenue
L. Lazarus
George W. Bishop
Law & Commerce
Henry Rodgin Co., Jewelers
Opticians
L Crean
Bluefield Ice Cream Co
Kfrfee
JaMme
the Quality Shop
Exclusive Ladies Outfitters
Tazewell County
Edward L. Jenkins
Mgr
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