Graham petition signs stir temperance debate in Graham
In Graham Virginia several added signatures appear on an enabling petition circulating for days. Some opponents of licensed saloons declines to sign while temperance leaders discuss why local optionists may favor Richmond remaining wet. The issue sparks debate among the dry forces as voters may decide by September. Auditor and Systematizer. OFFICE OVER BANK OF GRAHAM Graham, Va.
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Graham
Richmond
Louisville
Cleveland
Sluefield
Clinch Valley
Interstate Express
Bluefield Express
Dry Counties
Farmer Trains Misses Mule Tale At Raven Station
Reese Vandyke of Russell county near Tazewell reports leaving his mule hitched at Raven when he reached Bluefield on train No 12. He later relied on Graham and Ray telegraph lines and a Raven merchant to care for the animal until train No 5 arrives. Charles Smith, Russell county supervisor, confirms no extenuating circumstances and that they simply were not at the station in time.
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Reese Vandyke
Russell County
Tazewell County
Bluefield
Raven
Kite
Mr. Vandyke
Graham
Ray
Glorious Fourth Preparations in Clinch Valley
Forty barrels of beer shipped from Graham on No. 11 travel toward towns between Graham and Cleveland in Russell county as communities plan Fourth of July celebrations.
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Clinch Valley
Graham
Cleveland
Russell County
Jewelry Store Opens at 323 Wister Street
A jewelry shop begins operation at 323 Wister Street beside the Quality Store offering repair services for watches clocks and jewelry at reasonable prices. The ad promises gas fittings and free examination with a sales pitch about mutual profit.
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Wister Street
Wedding Bells for Miss Lou Davis in Tidewater
Miss Lou Davis, former Graham school teacher, wed Curtis Marshall Thacker of Maybeury W V in Tidewater Va on June 24. The ceremony was announced by the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Richard L Davis, drawing interest from Graham friends and staff.
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Lou Davis
Graham
Curtis Marshall Thacker
Maybeury
W. V
Tidewater Va
Richard L.davis
Miss Davis
Graham Daily News
Othe Graham
Civil War Glass Slides Estate Displayed in Graham
The Loneworth family owns about forty Civil War views in glass slides with wooden frames. One scene shows Confederates shelling Cassicle Pennsylvania amid excitement. These lantern slides circulated near war’s end and were kept for over forty years.
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Loneworth
Graham
Cassicle
Longworth
Mrs Metcalfe Stricken by Graham Heat
Mrs. C. A. Metcalfe Hl was taken ill Friday during Graham heat. Her condition was serious for a time, thought to be heat exhaustion. Her mother Mrs. L. B. Oliver of Charleston was alerted Friday night and arrived yesterday. Metcalfe showed signs of improvement last night and hopes rise for a full recovery.
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C. A. Metcalfe
Graham
L. B. Oliver
Charleston
Ice Man Benefits From Record Heatwave
The local ice plant runs at full capacity this week meeting rising orders. Ice cream sales rise as sweltering weather continues, with Graham Ice Cream Company shipping six thousand more gallons in June.
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Ice Man
Graham Ice Cream Company
Dancers to Study Tango With Experts at The Gem
Graham dancers will study the latest fancy dances including the tango at the Gem theatre. Two nights of lessons feature a pair of experts teaching the new steps. The event is described as moral and suitable for patrons seeking instruction in ballroom dance.
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The
Gem
Graham
Gem Theatre
Graham Wins Tennis Season Opener Over Bluefield
Graham triumphed in the first period of the tennis season with a three sets to two victory over Bluefield. The match ended 6-1 6-4 in the sets completed, with two further sets not shown.
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Graham
Bluefield
College baseball line scores hint at old Bluefield game
Compton and Pearson played for Bluefield while Fisher and Baylor represented Groneut in a sparse score rundown showing six to eight and eight to ten outcomes.
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Compton
Pearson
Bluefield
Fisher
Baylor
Progressives Hold Large Meeting in Tazewell County
A large Progressive meeting in Tazewell yesterday adopted resolutions pledging allegiance to the 1912 national platform. Delegates were chosen for a Bristol convention on July 9, and Dr J Welton Witten was named chairman with G4 Harris secretary. Also noted is Stevie Harmon in critical condition after an appendicitis operation at Bluefield Sanitarium.
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Tazewell
Bristol
J. Welton Witten
G. Harris
Richlands
Walter Graham
C. W. Mathews
W. H. Walters
B. G. Compton
Wallace Rye
J. Floyd Gillespie
Walton Witten
Rogers Sluss
J. T. Crockett
BE. L. Riley
W. E. Veey
N. Harmon
M. L. Peery
J. A. Greever
G. G. Harris
C. G. Hendrick
W. L. Burke
James Harris
Will Tarrs
J. O. Brown
William Wendy
J. C. Peery
Grat Harmon
L. T. McGuire
J. R.G. Brown
W. BF. White
George McGuire
Thomas Sisk
Jobin Sisk
Robert Whitley
W. V. Yost
Lee Mayo
Will May
J. L. Mathews
M. J. Hawkins
Stevie Harmon
C. H. Harmon
Bluefield Sanitarium
Episcopal Services at St Marys Graham and Stras Memorial
Episcopal services planned with holy communion and sermon at 11 a m at St Marys Church Graham. Stras Memorial in Tazewell hosts service at 4 30 p m.
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St. Mary's Church
Graham
Stras Memorial
Tazewell
County Republican Ticket Formed for July Primary
Yesterday the county Republican executive committee met at Princeton to finalize the ticket for the July 18 primary. The slate includes House of Delegates Philip Lilly and W B Honaker. County Court Commissioner B B Hunt. County Superintendent Cody Fieetcher and J A French. Clerk of the Circuit Court 4H Karnes and C Frank Wright. Clerk of the County Court J K E Lentz M W Christie and E H Witten. and President of the Board of Education J H A Lilly.
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Princeton
House of Delegates
Philip Lilly
W. B. Honaker
B. B. Hunt
Cody Fieetcher
J. A. French
D. Karnes
C. Frank Wright
J. Ke, T. Lentz
M. W. Christie
E. H. Witten
Board of Education
JH. A. Lilly
Jubilee of Bishop Burke Opens in Albany
The golden jubilee celebration of Bishop Burke in Albany New York begins tomorrow and lasts through next Tuesday. A parade will march from parish groups to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception where Benedictine benediction will be given by the bishop.
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Burke
Albany
N. Y
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
No US Nickel Mines. Production From Copper Refineries
The United States has no active nickel mines. domestic output comes as a by product of copper refining processes. The statement highlights the reliance on secondary sources for nickel supply within the country.
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United States
Bold-sulphur cream offers quick relief for eczema
A noted dermatologist says bold-sulphur cream instantly relieves itching and irritation from eczema and soothes the skin. It has long been trusted for skin disorders due to parasitedestroying properties and can prevent recurrence for years. Apply like cold cream. obtain an ounce at any pharmacy for prompt relief.
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California
Cifrain
Ady
The Heavy Toll of Auto Accidents to U C T Members
The Bluestone Council No 110 U C T reports 1913 auto related losses totaling 598000 with 131520 paid for six deaths and 668 accidents. Auto injuries cost an average 140 per claim, higher than other causes. Also notes Supreme Council attendance, secretary McMullen praised, and plans for larger quarters. Berlin exports to the U S reached 18401504 in 11 months, up from 16516708 in 1912, and Ceylon aims to boost sugar for home use.
Saxo Salve Promoted for Itching Skin in Patterson
Mrs L K Baker of Patterson N Y testifies Saxo Salve cured her children's skin itch or eczema after doctors medicines gave little relief. Advertises a full refund offer if Saxo products fail to cure.
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Patterson, N. Y
New Widfolke Western Schedule In Effect May 10 1914
The Roanoke Virginia timetable lists multiple daily trains from Bluefield to Lynchburg Roanoke Norfolk Philadelphia New York and other points. It details Pullman sleepers cafe cars parlor cars and dining car service with departure times from early morning to evening and notes agent contact for information in Norfolk and Western Railway.
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Bluefield
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Pullman Sleeper
Norfolk
Richmond
Pullman
New York
Hagerstown
Philadelphia
Shenandoah
Columbus
Cincinnati
Kenova
Norton
Saeger
Williamson
Gary
Norfolk and Western Railway
W. B. Bevill
W. C. Saunders
Pass
Mgr
Gen
Agu
Virginia
Sunday school and evening services at city church
The City Churches schedule morning and evening services with 9 30 Sunday school. The laymen's missionary team of the New Lebanon Association, led by J M Newton Pocahontas and Prof R A Henderson Buchanan Mountain School, will speak on church activities from a laymen's view. Baptist Young People's Union meets at 7 pm. all are invited. IL 8S Mabie pastor.
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Chapman
New Lebanon Association
Our Association
J. M. Newton
Pocahontas
R. A. Henderson
Buchanan Mountain School
W. C. Grigsby
Castlewood
William Leftwich
Comfieil
J. W. Simpson
Bluefield
Baptist Young People’s Union
Mabie
Open air Christian Crusaders meetings and jail service
The Christian Crusaders schedule open air meetings across the city tonight with Sunday services at the city jail at 11 a.m. An evangelistic service begins at 9 a.m. in the hall with the verse about those who keep commandments gaining the right to the tree of life.
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Christian Crusaders
Jones Street
Princeon Avenue
Mercer Street
Irace Methodist Church Schedule and Services
Sunday school and bible class at 9 40 a m with J H Hicks and G W Hetherington as superintendents Services at 11 a m and 8 p m by Rev J M Carter Sermon topics are Proper Regard for an Obligation and Pearl Hunting Epworth League meeting led by the president with echoes from the league conference to Bingdon Junior League at 3 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m
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Irace Methodist
J. H. Hicks
G. W. Hetherington
J.M. Carter
Epworth
Penn
Tobingdon
Presbyterian Sunday Services and Session Meeting
Presbyterian church holds Sunday school at 9 30 morning, C K Hancock superintendent, preaching at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m by Rev Samuel W Moore. Morning topic Peculiar Request Job 1 4 evening topic An Important Question Psalm 1 5 1. Session meets in the Sunday school room at 10 50 a m to receive new members. All strangers are invited to worship.
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Presbyterian
K. Hancock
Samuel W. Moore
Christ Episcopal Church Tazewell Third Sunday After Trinity
Rev Guthrie Pitblade rector and Mrs Luth er Neel organist lead services at Christ Episcopal Church corner Tazewell and Duliing streets The rector will preach on Christ s Socialism All things whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you do ye so to them Public invited Sunday school at 9 45 a m S S B Payse superintendent morning prayer litany and sermon at 11
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Christ Episcopal
Tazewell
Duliing Streets
Guthrie Pitblade
Luther Neel
Trinity
S&s
Calvary Baptist Sunday Schedule and Union Meeting
Calvary Baptist announces Sunday school at 9 20 a m with HW Lilly as superintendent The Baptist Young Peoples Union will hold a meeting at 7 p m Prof R A Henderson of the Buchanan Mission School will speak on the laymen s role and aims
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Calvary Baptist
A Lilly
Baptist Young Peoples Union
R. A. Henderson
Buchanan Mission School
Sunday church services and schedules across denominations
The notice lists multiple services: Presbyterian prayer meeting Wednesday night, Bible school at 0:30 am, morning preaching at 1la. m, and evening services. It covers Sunday school at 0:30 am with J. R. Hutcherson and J. A. Bruce as superintendents, a children’s day service at 11:00 am, and leagues led by OB Wiley. Catholic services include three masses and Holy Name Society communion at 7:30. Also mentions Sacred Heart church and a Graham service at 11 am.
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J. R. Hutcherson
J. A. Bruce
Dent
Wiley
Church of the Sacred Heart
Holy Name Society
Much Drinking But Little Disorder
Last Saturday night saw heavy drinking as whiskey sales peak in the state but crowds remained orderly. A few boisterous individuals caused minor incidents, yet no arrests were reported.
Pocahontas Dance Draws Young Men and Chaperones
The Six Thirty Club hall hosted a Friday evening dance for Pocahontas youths with Japanese lantern decor and a midnight coffee lunch. Couples listed include Dr. Luther Sowers and Miss Alice Arbour of Roanoke, and many others from Roanoke, Atlanta, Bluefield, Tazewell, Bramwell, and beyond with chaperones named.
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Pocahontas
Luther Sowers
Alice Arbour
Roanoke
Roger Phelps
Margaret Byrom
Atlanta
A. Winwort Dennent
Juefield
Marguerite Schubert
Buster Drowning
Nell George
Tazewell
Emmet Stump
Erangeline Palmer
Graham
Morris Maerill
Lyle Wood
Max Matz
Willian Goodman
French Fox
Bluefield
Sava Clark
Bramwell
Julius Ceaser Goodman
Eva Dupuy
Dick Smith
Waynesboro
Fannie Kate Gardner
Rupert Cook
Alice Dennen
Mike Clynn
S’reda Jarrett
Gooudwill
George MM. Palmer
Rosie Shere 4
Lytchburg
W. M. Minter, Jr
Glynn Hale
Watchful Mothers Favor Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for Constipation
The article advises avoiding harsh medicines for children and recommends Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the gentle laxative for constipation. It notes constipation can cause colds, headaches, and sleeplessness, and cites Mrs Patten of Valley Iowa praising the remedy. Available from druggists at 50 cents to 1 dollar. free samples mailed from Dr W J Caldwell Monticello Iowa.
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America
M. B Patten
Valley
Ralph M
Patten
Junction
Iowa
Ralph
W. JB. Caldwell
Washington St. Monticello
Greece Enacts Law Halting Rail Workers Strike Rights
A new Greek law restricts railway employees from striking, limiting their ability to organize work stoppages under the new statute. The measure aims to ensure uninterrupted rail service and public transport operations.
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Greece
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Robert Hawkins
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James H. McNeer
J. W. Easley
Hi. M. Umburger
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