Graham Gossip Highlights Local Movements and a Ball Game
Graham residents travel to Middlesex county North Fork and Norton for visits and business. Flora Brown visits her sister in Graham while H Witten and Mary Cash tour the East. A Norfolk and Western engineer joins the local club as preparations for a home game against Keystore are announced, with Witten likely pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Brown
Lynchburg
Graham
J. W. Coleman
H. Witten
Bride
Mary Cash
Keystore
Graham Clube
Witten
New Head for Popular Hospital
The Richmond News Leader reports Dr. J Allison Hodges resigned as president of the University College of Medicine after the recent commencement. Dr. Stuart McGuire, son of the original president, accepted the presidency from the board of directors. Hodges cited pressure from private interests and left the college in fine condition. Dr. Stuart McGuire, not yet 88, is renowned as a surgeon educated at the University of Virginia. After his father’s death he ran St Luke’s private hospital and has since devoted himself to surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond News-Leader
J. Allison Hodges
University College of Medicine
Hunter McGuire
Stuart McGuire
Hodges
Bis
Universityf
Viginia
St. Luke's
Norfolk and Western Agents in Conference at Norfolk
High officials of the Norfolk and Western freight department and agents of Cumberland Gap and Great Southern Dispatch lines gather in Norfolk for a convention. Sessions cover agent interests, new methods, and ideas with a Monticello dinner planned and visits by Norfolk transportation leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western
Cumberland Gap
Great Southern
Norfolk
Monticello
Warden Haddox Reappointed at West Virginia Penitentiary
The state penitentiary directors reappoint C. E. Haddox as warden, first appointee after new legislative power. Appointed four years ago by Governor White, he stabilized the institution, improving operations and funding $200,000 in improvements largely paid from prison earnings, raising the facility to a standard second only to Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Penitentiary
C. E. Haddox
Haddox
White
West Virginia
Maryland
Great Van Amberg Show Heads to Bluefield in July
Bluefield awaits the Great Van Amberg Show set to pitch its tent on Wednesday July 12. An advance crew painted town with posters boasting a larger and better exhibit featuring horses trained ponies elephants camels lions and a grand free street parade in the fore noon on exhibition day.
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van Amberg
Bluefield
Grand Free Street
Unknown Negro Man Killed by Train
An unknown negro was found injured in the east end garden early yesterday morning after being struck by a freight train. He died before doctors could help, and Hawkins' undertaking establishment received the body. He was unrecognized despite several sightings earlier Monday. The city bore the burial costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End Garde
Hawkins
Crystal Bottling Company Delivery Notice
A Crystal Bottling Company representative to call on you regarding wagon deliveries twice weekly. The note states products are made from pure distilled water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Bottling Company
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Pile Relief
Advert says every type of pile including blind and bleeding piles is relieved instantly by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and claims permanent cure. Urges buyers to get the genuine product sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
DeWitt's
Laxa tive cough syrup Kennedy's on sale. Bluefield sidewalks bid
Kennedy's Laxative Homey and Tar advertised to cure cold and coughs with a red clover logo. Pedigo sells Griffon Shirt neckwear. Bluefield board seeks contractors for laying sidewalks with sealed bids due July 6 1905. auditor offers details. Dr Thomas Electric Oil urged for accident readiness.
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Kennedy
Pedigοs Clearance Sale Ad Promotes Skin Remedy
An old advertisement touts E. 8. Pedigo’s clearance sale and promotes Dean’s Ointment for itching skin, claiming it stops itching anywhere on the body with a 60 cent price at any drug store.
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Pedigo
Dean
Prospects For A Bright Summer Business In Bluefield
Bluefield merchants report exceptionally bright summer prospects after a brisk spring. E. B. Pedigo and W. R. Hancock say stock promotion and steady trade point to a strong season, with little expected midsummer drop and broad confidence among local business leaders. Further interviews will follow.
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Bluefield
E. 8
Pedigo
Daily Telegraph
W. R. Hancock
Bluefield Mercantile Company
Largest Family in West Virginia
Mary Ann Johnson of Kincaid Fayette county heads what is described as the largest family in West Virginia. Born April 1, 1810, she is 95 and mother to ten daughters nine living, with eighty eight grandchildren 186 great grandchildren and forty nine great great grandchildren totaling 888 descendants. She remains able to read write and cook and sew.
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West Virginia
Mary Ann Johnson
Kincaid
Fayette County
Mre. Johnson
Jury Refuses Indictment of Wheeling Brewers
Hadge Hugues of the Ohio county criminal court urged the grand jury to indict Wheeling brewers for failing to obtain wholesalers licenses, but argued brewing licenses sufficed. The state tax commissioner sought indictments. the judge left the decision to the jury, which chose not to indict.
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Hadge Hugues
Ohio County Criminal Court
Supreme Court
Wheeling
Financial Reverses Cause Death by Own Act
Mark B. Stephenson prominent Parkersburg brick works proprietor took poison after financial reverses. He was found by his wife Monday night and left a note saying the burden was more than he could endure. Remains sent to Woodville Virginia for interment.
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Mark B. Stephenson
Parkersburg
Poleon
Woodville
Bluefielder Robbed While He Slept
R. A. H. Snow of this city was staying at a hotel in Iseger with a sizable amount of cash folded under his pillow. He woke to find the money gone, about $100, while his watch and other valuables were left. He suspects chloroform and that intruders pried the door lock with considerable noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. H. Snow
Iseger
Mr. Snow
Notice of Decree Execution and Lien Claim Deadlines
Commissioner's Office announces a July 1 1906 date to execute the decree in the Harold A Jz versus Laura E Tickle suit at the Bluefield West Virginia office. Lien holders on Tickle real estate must file all claims by July 9 1906 with Commissioner M Easley in Chancery.
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T&r
Harold A. Jz
Laura KE. Tickle
Bluefield
Forcerogasty
West Virginia
Trent Court
M. Easley
Laura E. Tickle
Circuit Court
Mercer County
Tickie
Mercer Gouney
J . M. Easley
Chancery
Sale of Roseville property in Mercer County West Virginia
By decree of the Mercer County circuit court a special commissioner will auction the Roseville house and lot near the east end of tunnel by the Pocahontas line at the courthouse front steps on July 1905. The property was conveyed to William Tinsley in 1902. Terms require cash to cover costs, with six and twelve month credit for the balance and a bond with no personal security.
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Circuit Court
Mercer County
A. B. Bowers
William Tinsley
West Virginia
Roseville
W. Va
Pocahontas
Suffolk & Western Railway
Nancy M. Gladden
B. Main
Special Commissioner’s Sale In Mercer County WV Real Estate
Public auction at the Mercer County courthouse for an undivided one half interest in a Bluefield house and lot known as lot 44 section 360. The sale, under a 1906 May Storm decree in Wimmer vs Argabright, occurs July 3 1906 with cash costs and six to twelve month credit for balance. Deputy clerk confirms bond and security per court degree.
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Circuit Court
Mercer County
W. R. Wimmer
W. EB
Argabright
West Virginia
Bluefield
W. Va
George W. Argabright
Ee Iitaf
Wpesialg Geesmtiniende
West Virginia Court Orders Defendant to Appear for Divorce Case
Mercer County circuit court orders Jacob Robinson, a non resident, to appear within one month to protect his interests in a divorce suit filed by Auntie Ephineee. Depositons of Annie Robinson and others to be read as evidence are scheduled July 17 1905 at Gardner’s law office in Bramwell, Mercer County.
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Virginia
Mercer
Sead
Ephineee
West Virginia
Circuit Court
Mercer County
W. B. Honaker
James P . Gardner
Jacob Robinson
Jas
P. D. Gardner
Bramwell
Annie Robinson
P, D, Gardner
Bluefield Telephone Company
Prinelihe
McCullough Avenue
Bluefield
W. P. Hawley
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Palmer’s
Rogers & Gallet
Freeman's
Rexall Remedies and Vinol
Graham Gossip
W. E. Minter
North Fork
D. O. Burton
Roanoke
A. A. Haun
Norton Tueeday
T. A. Draper
Tip Top
Portland
Ore
Draper
R. A. Wells
The
Keys Planing Mill Company
Beo Linkens
Gary
Gilenwater
O'Connor
Crane Creek
Leon Layne
Coorers
A. M. Layne
Graham Seexterday
Charley Smith
Porter Spangler
Ada
Wm. Mitchell
Williamson
Sister City
Popular Hospital
Pedigo's
Board of Supervisors
Eidewalke
Dr. Thomas
Griffon Pongee
Pedigo’s
Commissioner’s Office
I. W._B. Honaker
C. B. Martin
Mercer Circuit Court
Wimmer
W. E. Argabright
W. B. Honaxen
Madame Gale’ S Ladies
Princeton Avenue
Alice O'Leary
Wholesale Ice Cream Co
van Amburg
Zoological Garden
Oer
Nile
Hrethars
M. Carlosa
Wheeler’s Marine Band
America
Rae Bepeed
Smeey Aes
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Learmmn
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem
N.C
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