First Automobile in Tazewell County Owned by J F Dudley
The article reports J F Dudley owned the first automobile brought to the Virginia side, a Ford that drew public attention. Mrs George McCall of Tazewell likely bought the county’s first Ford, widely seen during the Tazewell Fair on the race track, and she retains it as a relic. The piece extols automobiles as progress over ox carts and poor roads.
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Tazewell County
Chrysler
Princeton
Charleston
J. F. Dudley
Virginia
O“Dudley
George’ McCall
Tazewell
Sutherland a Pocahontas writer aims for short stories
R J Sutherland of Pocahontas discussed his ambition to become a short story writer and likely a novelist. He has spent the past year refining his craft and has produced several fiction based pieces. Locally known from Dickinson County, he once ran a grocery business here. The article also notes Methodist Church services and activities with a call to attend.
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Pocahontas
Mgr. Sutherland
Mr. Sutherland
Dickenson County
Mac Day Crusader to Be Off the Press Soon
Rev William G Burnfegb drafts a life of Mac Day the mountaineer crusader with Burleigh’s research and field trips with Taylor and Watkins. The book, depicting bootlegger hunts and mountain trials, is expected to advance prohibition and attract endorsers among law and order supporters.
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Mac Day
Crusader
William. G. Burnfegb
Burleigh
Day
Entirely New Species Blacksnake Reported
An entirely new species of the black snake is reported in Blue Ridge press dispatches. It may be traveling this way, warning berry pickers to beware. The monster snake is described as as long as a fence rail with a snow white ring around its neck an inch wide. One specimen reportedly swallowed a big rattlesnake.
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Blue Ridge
Ellen Galloway to Wed R T Cantyell Today at Noon
Miss Ellen Galloway will marry R T Cantyell at the Galloway home at high noon with Rev R E Early performing the ceremony. Only immediate family and a few friends will attend. Miss Blanch Bishop of Galax is in town for the wedding.
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Squire
Ellen. Galloway
R. T. Cant
Licenses Granted In Virginia Side Merchants District
The Virginia side merchants and other license applicants in the Clear Fork district faced a June 25 deadline. Commissioners of the revenues J Grat Gillespie and Jess Gillespie issued licenses actively throughout the month to local businesses.
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Virginia
J. Grat Gillespie
Jess Gillespie
Clear Fork
The Sour Old Woman and the Balloon Bargain
The Green Wizard guides Nancy and Nick to a door under a waterfall. They sing a balloon song to lure the Sour Old Woman, enter her home, and demand the key to Pixie Cave. She offers a trade to fetch the world’s most beautiful balloon from Twelve Toes the Sorcerer in return for the key.
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Nancy
Nick
Furleign
Twina
W C Warlick Named a Leading Bluefield Citizen Candidate
Thoughtful Voter urges support for W C Warlick in District No 4 at Bluefield municipal election on Tuesday July 7. He is hailed as a tireless public spirited retailer with a strong record in roads and commerce and as a key advocate for Bluefield’s retail center and growth.
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Warlick
Kiwanis ‘Club
Knights of Pythias
The
Woodmen
Methodist Church
Retail Merchants’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
Bluefield
W. C Warlick
What is a tournament at the fair grounds July 4
A question about tournaments is posed by a well known lady asSunday papers promise details on the event. The July 4 fair grounds tournament draws attention and promises further information tomorrow. Baseball enthusiasm rises in Clinch Valley as the Clinch Valley League prospers with large attendance.
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Fair Grounds
Virginia
Clinch Valley
Clinch Valley League
Regular Services at Christian Church Sunday
The Christian Church announces regular services with Sunday School at 9 45 and preaching at 11 o clock, continuing as scheduled. A message notes the evening program titled Hope will be presented later.
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Christian Church
gre _ CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Virginia Side Personal News Highlights Travel and Visits
Mrs M C Hughes and her daughter Dorothy left for Charleston to visit sister Mrs Malcolm Price as Hughes recovers from months of illness. Frank Pierce reports enjoying a pleasant stay at a North Carolina outing camp. Mrs M M Strong of Williamson returns home after visiting mother in Christiansburg and her brother Dr Ward Martin in the city.
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Virginia Side
M. C. Hughes
Dorothy
Charleston
Malcolm Price
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Richlands
R. Ashworth
Roy B. Early
Epworth League
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Olive Roberts Barton
Epolahcal
W. C. Warlick
Board of Directors
Mr. Warlick
South Carolina
Lincoln
N. C
Blyfield
Troutman
Connaa Tanto
Lewis
D—St. Louis
Hotsy Toisy
Boston
Heng Kong
Milas
Tepigat
Eddy Clark
Frank Ferera
California
Vernon Dalbart
Ana 8
Mitty O'Conner
Ernest Hare
Malckerbockers
Cavaliers
Rat Beers
Telegraph
Daily Telegraph
Rone
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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