Light and market notices from a 1916 Mercer county sheet
Public notices address property assessments for 1916 with July 5 hearings at the Mercer county courthouse and June 25 clerk stamping. Other items include a sanitation shop signoff, scouts and soldiers relief drives, farm agent conference notes, and a film star Blanche Ring wardrobe vignette.
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Board of Equalization
Board of Equalization and Review of
Mercer County
Court House
Lowery GC
Bowling
Furnace Smoke Triggers Fire Alarm at Elks Building
Smoke-filled basement from a choked furnace flue set off box 21 alert yesterday afternoon at the Elks building. No damage occurred. Boy Scouts Troop II call for a uniform meeting at the high school tonight at 6:45. Official note signed by Scribe Theodore Turk and district manager S. G. Rogers.
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Elks
Troop II
Boy Scouts of America
H. Wetter Sconrem
ATS
Theodore Turk
Zemo Promises Quick Dandruff Relief and Hair Nourishment
The ad promotes Zemo as a fast treatment for dandruff and falling hair. It claims to kill the dandruff germ, nourish hair roots, and stop scalp itching. The product is described as safe, non greasy, easy to use, and non staining, with Cleveland noted as a point of origin.
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Zemo
Cleveland
Prominent Coal Operator D H Thomas to Move to Huntington
The Huntington Herald Dispatch reports Dr D H Thomas a noted coal operator from Columbus Ohio has decided to locate in Huntington. He is believed to have leased the corner residence at Fourteenth Street and Fifth Avenue owned by Union Savings Bank and Trust Company Day and Night Bank and Huntington National Bank with George S Wallace as trustee. The date of his move is not known.
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Huntington
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
D. H. Thomas
Columbus, C
Small Sunday Fires Answered by Local Fire Dept
The local fire department was summoned twice on Sunday for small fires. The first alarm at 7:35 AM from box 17 at Bluefield avenue and Chestnut street found a basket of clothes in a Pearis Rogers street residence on fire, causing little damage. About 9:00 PM the auto truck fought flames from a burning trash pile on Federal street.
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Bluefield Avenue
Chestnut Street
Pearis and
Rogers Street
fMederal Street
Chautauqua Boosters Plan Parade For Bluefield
The Bluefield boosters announce a Thursday parade with plans to showcase the chautauqua. The Bluefield Grocery Company lends its truck for the band while the Redpath Company provides elaborate decorations. Garrett lists lenders of machines and urges immediate promises to boost the event.
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Chautauqua
Seetredarrett
Bluefield Grocery Company
Garrett
Bluefield
Redpath Company
Hoboes Sent to City Chain Gang for Box Car Ride
Six “foot-sore” hoboes were found aboard a box car after a late Saturday night journey and ar rested by dawn. In police court they were sentenced to ten days in the city chain gang with Judge Akers imposing five dollars for each.
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Akers
Speed limits noted and officials' visits recorded
The report mentions speed limits of twelve miles per hour and six miles on curves within corporate limits. H F Staley of Boyne City, former Norfolk and Western foreman, visited Bluefield and nearby areas while returning from Washington and the Shenandoah Valley. Sheriff W W Hamilton of Princeton traveled to Charleston to attend his ailing father J M Hamilton, aged seventy seven, who has been ill for some time and is near death.
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W. W. Hamilton
Princeton
Charleston
J. M. Hamilton
Hamilton
Soldiers Promise Full Strength by June 28 at Front
The letter notes troops expect full strength by next Wednesday June 28 and plan to move to Terre Haute Indiana to join their brigade then division on the border. They mention working south to acclimate to heat and express readiness to serve and help the country despite homesickness.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Mercer
Bankrupt Petitions Filed by 200L Room Proprieter and Hostler
John S Godbey proprietor of a pool room cigar stand and hotel fixtures files for bankruptcy with debts totaling $5 039 70 and assets of $2 976 78. Fifty one creditors named including Huff Andrews and Thomas and Dit Weil Cigar Company. Martin hostler at Norfolk and Western shops files for bankruptcy with debts of $479 50 and assets of $2 55. Both petitions list secured and unsecured creditors and were filed in the federal district clerk's office yesterday.
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John 8S
Godbey
Federal District Clerk's
Iobbey
Huff, Andrews and Thomas
Dit Weil Cigar Company
Richmond
Bluefield Grocery Company
Flat Top Grocery Company
Arthur Weil
E. S. Pedigo
Altamont
Graham Fair Association
S. N. Rangeley
Brunswick-Balke Collender Company
John B. Martin
Norfolk and Western
Martin
Er. H. Thompson
Easley- Wilson Realty Company
S. J. Sublett
Lee and
Tanner
Two Women Injured In Wise County Automobile Crash
Miss Stella Andrews of Bondtown and Miss Anna Robinson of Coeburn were seriously hurt when a Ford collided with a Hudson on the Wise Coeburn road. Andrews suffered three broken ribs and facial cuts. Robinson broke an ankle and an arm. The male drivers escaped with minor injuries.
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Stella Andrews
Bondtown
Anna Robinson
Coeburn
Wise
Ford
Hudson
Miss Andrews
Miss Robinson
The Tight Rein shown at the Colonial today
Relentless and tragic upset drives the plot of The Tight Rein, a photo novel from the Who's Guilty series by Arrow Film for Pathe Exchange. The film will be shown at the Colonial today with the story focusing on the peril faced by its characters.
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the Colonial Today
Arrow Film Corporation
Pathe Exchange
Colonial
Mrs Charley Vining of Camden Arrives for Summer Visit
Mrs Charley Vining of Camden N J arrived yesterday to spend the summer with her husband at the Bluestone plant where he works for the Norfolk and Western. They plan to live on Bluefield Avenue and she has many friends in the city. Dr G W Burkhart was arrested on warrants from his wife for non support and assault and battery and bonded for appearance before Justice Chambers at 2 oclock this afternoon. Bluefield Camp No 9595 M W A will meet tonight at 8 with full attendance expected as important business will be transacted.
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Charley Vining
Camden
Mr. Vining
Norfolk and Western
Bluestone
Bluefield Avenue
Mrs. Vining
Tkives Bond
G. W. Burkhart
Burkhart
Justice of the Peace Chambers
Bluefield Camp
Reading Circle Meeting Announced for This Evening
The Reading Circle of the Young People's Missionary Society will meet with Miss Eula Bruce on Walton Avenue this evening. Members are asked to bring dues.
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The
Young People’s Missionary Society
Eula Bruce
Walton Avenue
Tax Collection Notice in Room 23
To get in your assessment and pay your capitation tax. Room 23, over Union Trust Company. Open evenings 7 until 9:30 o'clock.
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Union Trust Company
Homer Jamison Arrives for July Racing
Homer Jamison, the well known driver, arrived here last night to compete in the July races and stated that he would ship his equipment soon.
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Homer Jamison
Mr. Jamison
No where else to find cooling ices at our fountain
The article invites readers to visit the fountain in the interior department for delicious, delicately flavored ice and ice cream. It promises new flavors at the same price as old favorites, urging that there is no better place to get temperature reducing treats.
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Interior Department
Local horses to race at track in upcoming meet
Mr Jamison planned to ship last week but his secured car was seized by the Virginia militia at Radford. Mr Booker of Abingdon arrived with three runners for the meet, arriving last night. Both men anticipate many good races for the July meet.
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Jamison
Th Virginia Militia Company
Radford
Booker
Abingdon
Funeral for James Bralley Scheduled in Wytheville
William McCarthy of the Bluefield Water Wars and Improvement Company travels to Wytheville to attend the funeral of James Bralley, brother of ex-Sheriff Bralley of McDowell County, who died Saturday near Basie City, Va. A soldiers' families relief fund benefit will be held at the Airdome Thursday with afternoon and night performances. Mrs. Coulling, wife of Judge S M B Coulling of Tazewell, was brought to the city and admitted to Bluefield Sanitarium, accompanied by Judge Coulling and daughters.
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Bluefield
Boy Scouts
Princeton Avenue
Honaker
Ces
William McCarthy
Bluefield Water Wars and Improvement Company
Wytheville
James Bralley
Bralley
McDowell County
Basie City
Airdome
Jolliffe
Coulling
S. M B. Coulling
Tazewell
Bluefield Sanitarium
Fund for Relief of Soldiers' Families Grows
Yesterday there were several responses to the patriotic duty of the people and the fund for the relief of soldiers' families increased materially. The contributions listed include Flat Top Grocery Co. 25.00, Jenkin Jones Bramwell 25.00, Mrs. W. E. Gilkeson 5.0, and other small amounts.
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Flat Top Grocery Co
Ee Jenkin Jones, Bramwell
W. E. Gilkeson
Heat Tells on Boys from Mercer County
Norman Q O Reese mess sergeant of company LI, second regiment West Virginia militia, writes from Camp Hilfield Kanawha City to Bluefield of all well with little sickness aside from sore feet and throat. He thanks friends for cigarettes and kindness and notes a strong send off. The unit has twelve companies one band one hospital corps and a supply train of twenty two wagons with about fifty men and growing recruits.
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Norman QO. Reese
West Virginia Militia
Hilfield
Kanawha City
Bluefield
Lewis-Oliver Players Present The Devil One Night Benefit
The Lewis-Oliver players stage a single performance of The Devil on Saturday night July 1 as a testimonial benefit for the Bluefield band. Tickets are sold by band members and at the Elks theatre box office.
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Lewis-Oliver
the Devil
Bluefield
Elks’ Theatre
City Police to Enforce Auto Ordinance to Letter
Chief Morri son stated last night that the city will strictly enforce the automobile ordinance. Patrolmen and plain clothes officers have orders to arrest every violator with no excuses.
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Morrison
Tip Top Mineral Springs Open Season With Prospect of Success
Tip Top Mineral Springs opens its new season under new management led by S. S. Davis. Visitors already arrive as the manager plans to draw eastern visitors during hot months. Next Monday offers a dance by young men from coal regions and nearby towns. Road from Tip Top dragged. Pocahontas access improved.
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Tip Top
S. S. Davis
Pocahontas
Coal regions linked by easy auto routes
A fragment notes ties can reach the springs by auto from Bluefield Tazewell and Poca hontas and the coal fields with ease.
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Bluefield
Tazewell
Pocahontas
Ashworth Fined 500 for Illicit Whiskey Sale in City Court
George Ashworth colored faced Judge Akers after 335 half pints of Royal Age whiskey were found in his rooms during a raid. He received a $500 fine and 30 days in jail, the largest ever imposed in the City court, and plans to appeal from a $1,000 bond.
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George Ashworth
Akers
Ritz and
Parker
Ashworth
Akerson
Podhones
Rial
Three Recruits Accepted For State Militia Camp
First Lieutenant Bailey of Company L remained in the city to recruit for the state militia. Three recruits were accepted at the local headquarters yesterday, bringing the total ready to entrain for Camp Kanawha to fifteen. Bailey expects to depart for the mobilization camp as soon as orders arrive.
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Bailey
Kanawha
Yesterdy
New Recruit Expected to Be Called At Any Moment
The report notes a new recruit is prepared and anticipated to receive orders imminently, with officials signaling readiness for deployment. No specific unit or location is identified in the readable text.
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Pasley Penny Co. Is
FP. M. Easley
Thomas T. Trapnell
Law and Commerce Building
Eod
Montgomery County
Berry Growers Association
Cambria
J. B. LA
Motley’s
Albert
J. Warden
West Ind
N. H. Purcell
James M. Warren
Sam Carmack
South Bluefield
W. R. Worthington
Lewisburg
Soldiers’ Relief Fund
American Tobacco Co
Blanche Ring
Oliver Morosco
Miss Ring
Rex
S. G. Rogers
Dandruff
Chas. M. Stleii
Chas. M. Stieff
Lynchbur
Main
Virginia
Albert’s
Upeteira
Bluefield, W. VA
Bluefield's
Anna Nilsson
Tom Moore
Opera House
Maurice Costello
van Dyke
Brooke Leac
Baird
Harry Fisher
Mary Page
Alexander Cut Folwer
H. F. Staley
Boyne City
Carolina
Clinchfield
Ohio
Staley
Washington
Shenandoah Valley
John
Fund For Relief OF Soldiers
Mountains OF
Mineral Springs
Bell-Ans
Criminal Court
Grand Jury
Camp Kanawha
Crystal Shoe Shine Parlor & Hat Hospital Company
Seeeeas Area
Princeton Ave
Motley’s Pool Parlor
W. VA
E. F. McKinney
Watchmaker
Henry Rodgin Co
Geie Ieg En
New Rex
John Emerson
Bluefield Taxi CO
Yale and
Sulgrave
Colen’s
Isadore Cohen
W. T. Owen
P. O. Box
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