Progres sive party meets in Norfolk for chairman election
Graham Daily News reports the state committee of the Progressive party meets in Norfolk to elect a state chairman and executive committee. Mass meetings in the ninth district vote to form county organizations and name delegates to the Tristol convention on July 9. Walter Graham is mentioned as a candidate to fill the vacancy from Tomes Lee Moore’s death.
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Norfolk
Virginia
Progressive Party
Walter Graham
Graham
Tomes Lee Moore
W. J. Short
Tazewell County
Bull Moosers
Bristol
KR. Tate Irvice
School Board To Meet On Faculty List And Principal
The school board will meet again tonight to complete the Graham faculty list and elect the principal. All recommendations will be fermented for council ratification as required by ordinary procedure.
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Graham
Jewelry Store Opens at 523 Wister Street
A new jewelry store at 523 Wister Street beside Quality Store offers watch and clock repairs at reasonable prices. They also fit glasses with a free examination and promote mutual benefit in dealings.
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Wister Street
Graham High School Principal Faulkner Likely Re-elected
The Graham school committee plans to propose the re election of Professor J O Faulkner as principal. Teachers demand higher pay and have told Dudley they will not accept positions without it. The council and Dudley will discuss this during their session tonight.
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J. 0. Faulkner
Graham High School
Prof
Faulkner
Dudley
Council
Death of Judge W. A. Ayers in Lebanon Russell County
Judge W A Ayers a prominent Russell county citizen was found dead in his bed yesterday morning at his Lebanon home. He was about sixty and had served on the bench. Surviving sons are William and James of Lebanon. A number of relatives in southwest Virginia, including General Rufus A Ayers of Big Stone Gap, survive him. No cause or further details were provided.
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W. A. Ayers
Russell County
Lebanon
Judge Ayers
Virginia
William
James
Rufus A. Ayers
Big Stone Gap
Bettie Butler Denies Horsewhip Intent in Training Boy Arrest
Bettie Butler says she held a horsewhip during a confrontation with a Graham police officer who arrested her eleven year old son for riding a freight train but she did not intend to use it. She complains of an unfair selection among others charged in the incident while defending her reputation. Meanwhile local construction shifts: New Brick Block at Vincel Street by Graham Hardware Co and a foundation laid on Highland avenue for T. K. Nash’s brick business building as Boyd block work advances. Mrs Boyce Day Dead. Mrs J H Sluss announced the death of her niece Mrs Boyce Day formerly Miss Nora Young, who died recently in Tennessee. The interment was in Nolan.
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Bettie Butler
Graham
Bettie
Graham Hardware Company
Vincel Street
Graham Pharmacy
T. K. Nash
Highland Avenue
Boyd
Barnett & Leedy
Dr. T. Frantz
G. H. Wade
Blind Street
Peoples’ Loan Co
A. E. Midkiff
Moving Picture Show
J. M. Mosre
Mercer Street
EB. L
M. G. Caswell
Princeton Avenue
C. V. Heck
Thomas Street
L. Pedge
Jefferson Street
C. R. Coodson
Washington Street
Charles Stieren
Pulaski Street
R. W. Honaker
P.M. Shrewsberry
Oakhurst Avenue
Standard Tile Supply Co
Hoge Street
Wsp. Brown
Bland Street
R. C. Watt
Rose Street
James Washington
Yadsin Street
C. J. Carter
West Peaks Street
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
Old County Road
Rairoad
Min Street
Board of New Realty Subdivisions
Pluefield
Go to Church Day at Christian Church Service
Christian Church announces Bible school at 10 a m with J H Wilson as superintendent and morning worship at 11 a m featuring the Lord's supper and sermon The Efficient Church Aimed at full attendance A 7 30 p m Christian endeavor invites all Strangers welcome Minister John Addison Tate Also notes a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Ralston at 6 o'clock with guests Evangeline Palmer Creed Wilson Maggie Cameron and R Kemp Crockett followed by music and cards into the night
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Christian Church
J.H. Wilson
Christian Endeavor
John Addison Tate
Grahamites To Attend Bluefield Baseball Game
A local Grahamite group is expected to attend this afternoon’s baseball game in south Bluefield between a Grahamite team and the Bluefield league club.
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Bluefield
South Bluefield
Tennis Match Between Bluefield and Graham This Afternoon
Tennis this afternoon features Bluefield and Graham meeting on Graham courts with play set to start at 3 o'clock. Personal notes include Miss Viola 7TM visiting as guest of her brother Dr C W S Phiegar, traveling with her mother and two Phiegar daughters. Nell George of Tazewell visits Evangeline Palmer. Mrs. Robert McNutt returns to Norton after months in Oklahoma. Sind province in India covers 53116 square miles with 8513435 people.
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Bluefield
Graham
Viola
C. WS. Phiegar
Phiegar
Caruthersville
Nell George
Tazewell
Evangeline Palmer
Robert McNutt
Norton
Oklahoma
Married Syrian girl seeks return home amid marriage bondage
A Pulaski couple story follows Annie Young who wed a Syrian about six years ago in Welch. She traveled to Beirut with her husband only to discover another wife and family. Miss Isabel Boucher and Rev. Matthews sought help to restore her and three children to Pulaski, with U.S. state department and Beirut consul general involvement. Funds raised locally to aid her return are urged with contributions to Matthews or at The Southwest Times office.
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Pulaski Times
Syria
Annie Young
Carl S. Matthews
Matthews
The
Southwest Times
Isaac Young
Pulaski
Bluefield
Mustafa Jaleel
Welch
W. Va
Beirut
America
Jaleel
Isabel Boucher
Annie Youne
Virginia
Mr. Young
Mr. Matthews
Miss Boucher
William Jessup
State Department of the United States
W. Sranley Hollis
State Department
Missionary’s Halting Return Fund Appeals for Syrian Woman
A Syrian woman and her three children await transport home as funds of about 225 dollars are raised. The case, tied to a missionary involved in a foreign marriage warning American girls against such entanglements, has generated voluminous correspondence. The woman is ill and remaining may lead to death. return could save her and her children.
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Missa Tencher
City’s Growth Driven by Street and Sewer Upgrades
At a recent meeting the city’s growth was linked to street and sewer improvements that spurred a boom. Officials discussed a land swap between the Christian church and the city, with plans for a church edifice and a new fire station lot, directing the city engineer to measure the two parcels and set terms.
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Christian Church
Bramwell High School Closing Exercises Commented On
Bramwell High School held closing exercises with Prof. Cooper of Beaver High as speaker. The hour long program included an address, choruses, a solo, diploma presentations, and a prayer. Principal E K Miner presided. event noted for its good attendance and enjoyable atmosphere.
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Bronesell High School
Cooper
Beaver High School
EK. IL. Miner
Bramwell
Call for Republican Primary Election Fifth West Virginia District
A Republican primary is called to nominate a congressional candidate for the Fifth District of West Virginia comprising Boone Cabell Lincoln Logan Mason Mingo Mercer McDowell Putnam Raleigh Wayne Wyoming. Election July 18 1914 7 a m to sunset at all precincts in the twelve counties. Candidates file by June 18 1914 with W P Hawley secretaty treasurer. County committees to appoint election officials and canvass results. winner to be certified July 18 1914. Done Huntington West Virginia May 30 1914 Karl Henry Chairman Hawley Secretary.
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Congress
West Virginia
Boone, Cabell
Lincoln
Logan
Mason
Mingo
Mercer
McDowell
Putnam
Raleigh
Wayne
Wyoming
State
W. P. Hawley
Clnefield
State Senate
Congressional Committee
Huntington
Republican Party
West
West Virgina
Karl Henry
Hawley
Family Begins Serious Sickness Becomes Local Tale
McDuff Virginia resident Mrs J G Whitaker recalls years of sickness until Black Draught, praising its safety and efficacy for her family. The ad extols Whedford Black-Draught as a vegetable remedy for weak stomachs, indigestion, and related symptoms, noting ten years of use and a price of 25 cents per package.
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McDuff
Whedford
N.C
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Daily Telegraph
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Masonic Temple
Federal Avenue
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Calumet Tribe
Bluefield Avenue
Loyal Order of Moose
Ingles
Blam Street
Moose
Elk Street
Bluefield Camp
Bluefield Nest
Order of Owls
Red Men’s
Summit City Lodge No 144
Jewelry
H. L. Bening
W.A A. Ayers
Sind
India
J. M. Monroe
Mand Street
Mitchell Coal and Livery Co
Clayton Livery Co
Bramwell High School
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Fi. Y
Dr. Pierce
W. T. Morrison General Contractor
Thedford
West Virginia Armature Company
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Goodman
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