Soldier Ed Thompson of Graham Fights in Carrizal Battle
Graham, Virginia reports Ed Thompson, a colored son of Cornelia Ward, among Captain Boyd’s troops in the Carrizal engagement. His letter to his mother dated June 17 describes eagerness for action and hoisting the first American flag in Mexico in over half a century. His fate remains uncertain as relatives await word amid praise from the local colored community.
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Graham
Carrizal
Mexico
Battie
Ed Thompson
Cornelia Ward
Boyd
Thompson
Ward
William Ward
Ed Ward
Captain Boyd
Cavalry
G. T. Boyd
Tenth Cavalry
Graham Daily News
Louisville
Philippine Islands
Cornelia
Kid
War Department
Col. Brown
Stars and Stripes
Armature Company advertises electrical contracting in West Virginia
West Virginia Armature Company promotes electrical contracting general repair armature winding and power house work with A. L. Smith as manager.
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West Virginia Armature Company
Armature Winding
A. L. Smith
Bankrupt John S. Godbey Adjudicated in West Virginia Court
In the Southern District of West Virginia John S. Godbey of Bluefield Mercer County was adjudicated bankrupt on June 26 1916. The first meeting of creditors will be held July 7 1916 at 10 oclock in the forenoon at the referee’s Bluefield office to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt. Memorandum notes on proof of claim required with forms Nos 31 32 33 34 35 36 under the Bankrupt Act of 1898.
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District Court OF the United States
West Virginia
John Ss. Godbey
John 8
Godbey
Bluefield
Mercer
John
Mercer County
West Val
Harold A. Ritz
A. D
Roosevelt praised as hero for rejecting third ticket move
Graham progressives express satisfaction with Colonel Roosevelt and say they will vote for Hughes. They praise his refusal to join a third ticket and applaud his patriotism. Roosevelt is invited to speak in the ninth district this fall and is expected to accept.
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Graham
Roosevelt
Graham Youth Enlists in Richmond Blues to Serve Country
Word from Graham reports John Mowbray has enlisted in the Richmond Blues after leaving Hopewell where he worked for Dupont Powder at City Point. Son of Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Mowbray, he is noted as athletic and a capable baseball pitcher. Eugene Witten also joined the Richmond Blues last week as two Graham boys join Uncle Sam’s ranks ready for duty as the army moves toward the border.
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Graham
John Mowbray
Uncle Sam
Richmond Blues
Hopewell
Dupont Powder Company
City Point
Thomas Mowbray
Young Mowbray
Eugene Witten
Virginia
Richmond
Border
Graham School Board Confirms Teacher Shortage After Declining Candidate
The Graham school board met Monday night at Graham Lumber Company offices to review new teaching applications and conduct other business. Miss Devilbliss, the Maryland candidate, withdrew causing a staffing dilemma while enthusiasm grows for Miss Broaddus to return.
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Graham School Board
Graham Lumber Company
Bank of Graham
Miss Devilbliss
Maryland
Graham
Miss Broaddus
Old Landmark Apple Trees Removed in Graham
W J Osborne had the old apple trees behind his lot cut down after excavation for a new street damaged them and they were nearly dead. Once part of George Hanson’s property they stood as Graham landmarks with branches stretching over the sidewalk recalling a time when locals may have picked from them long ago.
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W. J. Osborne
Graham
George Hanson
Graham Daily News
Ford Chases Editor and Odd Fellows Shows in Graham
A Graham writer recounts a near miss as a Ford car chased him on Main Street then veered into a curb. The Odd Fellows planned a Gem Theater showing of Joseph in the Land of Egypt, four reels, shipped from Mutual Film. The Nemours team strong locally. potato bugs threaten crops. riot victim Will Miller identified. several locals ill, from gall stones to pneumonia. ice cream supper planned. baseball scores abroad with Braves and Reds and Cubs in action.
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Ford
Graham
Joseph
Land of
Egypt
Gem Theater
Odd Fellows Entertainment
Gem
Mutual Film Corporation
Ball Game Highlight Sparks Local Interest on Fourth
The Graham Red Sox and Nemours clash in a Fourth of July game drawing attention in local sports circles. Bruim Field and Jim Davidson, former Graham players, will appear in the Nemours lineup, with expectations on their performance and impact.
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Graham Red Sox
Nemours
Bruimfield
Jim Davidson
Graham
Suggestions to Sick Women
Four points promote Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the cure for female ailments. It claims to regulate the body and relieve backache irregularity and nervous symptoms and to aid childbirth and menopause. It cites testimonials from the Pinkham Laboratory and invites women nationwide to write for free confidential advice.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham Laboratory
Lynn
Mass
United States
Mrs. H. C. Harry Returns From Hospital at Midway
Mrs. H. C. Harry of Midway has returned home from Bluefield hospital after an illness, reporting considerable improvement. Miss Edna Catron entertained many of her young friends at her home Monday evening, and all who attended described the gathering as very pleasant.
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H. C. Harry
Midway
Bluefield
Edna Catron
Cobb Seeks Fan After Scuffle as St. Louis Wins
In a double header at St. Louis, the Browns beat Detroit 5 3 in the first game and 5 2 in the second. Cobb tried to leap into the stands to confront a taunting fan but was blocked by police, umpires and players.
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Braves
Alexander
Philadelphia
Boston
W& RC Iaa
Barnes and Gowdy
Killifer
Burns
Tesreau
Brooklyn
New York
Dell
Doak and Snyder
Mitchell, Knetzer, Schneider and Clarke
Cobb
St. Louis
Detroit
Dubue
Baker
Weisman
Severoid
James
Koob
Davenport
Chapman
First Price Made in More Than 100 Years in Bluefield
Clint Bailey offers forty lots for sale in south Bluefield along the car line and Augusta Street near the new school and Country Club. The land, once the long‑untouched baseball park, hasn’t been bought or sold in over a century. No real estate commissions, easy terms. Additional acreage available at cheap per acre rates.
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South Bluefield
Augusta Street
Country Club
Clint Bailey
J Bluefield
W. Va
Magazine Free With The New York Sunday World
The weekly issue includes a regular magazine section with engaging reading material and pictures. It features a colored cover and full color illustrations throughout. Watch the Daily Telegraph Want Ads for more details.
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New York Sunday World
The
Daily Telegraph
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