Virginia widow Martha Bowman French dies in Bellfield
Mrs Martha Bowman French wife of William French dies at home on the San ters place after months of ill health. Funeral at 3 pm today at the Christian church in Bellfield with Rev M G Aughes officiating. Burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Jack Bowman husband and brothers and sisters including War l Emory Robert Bowman and Mrs Albert Bowman and many others. Active pallbearers listed. numerous friends named as honorary pallbearers.
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Christian Church
Binefield
Martha Bowman French
Williem
French
Santers Place
Maple Hill Cemeery
Jack Bowman
Warl
Emory
Robert Bowman
Albert Bowman
Edward Williams
Haries Collins
Ade
Nen
Marion Bowman
John “. Clair
Will Neel
T .E. Neel
J . Routh
Henry Harvey
Donald Sanders
W. P. Sprinkle
D. N. Stewers
J. H W. Gillespie
H. C. Callaway
Dr. O. K. Phiegar
W. P. Poe
Waler Sanders
J. K. Burgess
Monroe County July Fourth Celebration Planned
Monroe County plans a Glorious Fourth event at Balards Grove near Lindside featuring a brass band, two base ball games, political speaking by Democrats and Republicans, entertainment, a pond for children, and food proceeds for the Peterstown Christian church. Local residents are urged to attend to meet friends and celebrate patriotism.
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Ooection
Monroe
Balards Grove
Lindside
Monroe County
Oere Entertainment
Christian Church
Peterstown
Princeton to Norfolk and Return Fare Adverts
The notice advertises a rail fare of six dollars for Princeton to Norfolk and return, with departure at 4 15 p m from Princeton on July 3 and final return by 10 p m July 7, children half fare and lower fares from stations east of Princeton. It warns holders cannot secure accommodations on sleepers and baggage checks apply. R C Sutherland, Ticket Agent, Princeton W V.
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Princeton Norfolk
Virginianry
Princeton
Norfolk
R. C. Sutherland
W. V
Funeral held for LD. PP. You
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for pioneer LD. PP. You whose death followed a lingering illness. A number of relatives and friends attended the funeral and burial. Remains were laid to rest in the family plot at Maple Hill Cemetery.
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Funere
You
Maple Hill Cemetery
Virginia Sidelights: Palmer Hall Pageant and Local News
Cool damp weather moves the Methodist ladies pageant and outdoor entertainment to Palmer Hall Friday evening with supper at 6 45 and the program to follow. The Bus ness Men's club will join the ladies for supper. John Robinsons Circus returns to Maefield this summer as the Fifty Year club prepares badges. Miss Irene Heynothe and Hen Bates wed at Graham Methodist church at 5 oclock this evening drawing local social interest. Bates is son of Mr and Mrs J M Bates, with Bates recently at Appalachian Electric Wercompany.
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Ladies of the Method
Palmer Hall
Paat
Aupper
Bus'ness
John Robinson
Circus
Maefield
Uutder
Mies Irene Heynothe
Graham Methodist Church
Weide
George A. Reynolds
Tre J. M. Bates
Appalachian Electric Wer Company
Tourists praise Bluefield climate in summer warmth
Tourists stepping over in Bluefield praise the local climate. One visitor during the week claimed Bluefield offers the best summer weather in the United States and noted that locals have not exploited this asset for profit.
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Bluefield
Bluefeld
United States
Boom starts for Senator Walter Mapp in Virginia race
Friends of Walter Mapp former city leader and Virginia general assembly power begin a gubernatorial campaign push. They say changing political conditions may make next year favorable for a comeback after his previous primary bid.
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Walter App
Virginia General Assembly
Accomac
Old Dominion
Senator Mapp
Virginia
Abbs Valley Moore massacre memorial fete planned at old Mo Pac
Abbs Valley Moore massacre monument committee met Tuesday night to plan the July 14 dedication in Abbs Valley. Dr L J Stump and H W Renkin of Pocahontas attended along with C Breckenridge who chaired. Local groups and old Men’s Lodge will participate. Foot races drew interest with Eldridge Voose and Serineville figures among entrants. A Philadelphia delegation and Roanoke guests expressed interest. Dr and Mrs T Clarke moved into a new home on the car line Clarence Boyd property.
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Abbs Valley Moore Massacre
Democrate
Houston
Proram
Abbs
Val- Try
L. J. Stump
H. W. Renkin
Pocahontas
C. Breckenridge
Barnette-Plumfield
Eldridee Vooet
Serinevil
Hunt
Serineville
la Pilfne
Phila
Amone Esata
Roanoke
Adios
Ceapres
Mire T. Clarke
Clarence Boyd
Judge Cassell to Speak at Better Service Club
Judge G. K. Cassell of Radford will headline the monthly Norfolk and Western Potter Service club meeting this evening at the new freight station editorium. His address is expected to draw a large audience. J W Brown and vocalist Miss Bowen head Miss Reese and head will perform. Several railroad officials will attend. Ladies invited.
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G. KE. Cassell
Radford
Norfolk and Western Potter Service Club
Judge Cassell
J. W. Brown
Fleren Vile
Bowen
Reese
B C Stops Headaches and Quiet Nerves
An ad promotes B-C as a sudden, safe pain reliever from Durham NC. It claims rapid relief of headaches and neural pains with five ingredients, touting no depression or after effects. Consumers are urged to ask druggists for B-C or write the B Remedy Co. in Durham, North Carolina.
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North Caroline Draggiet
Remedy Co
Dept
Durham
N.C
Mindanao Sultan Described as Long-Reigning Ruler
A fragmentary report describes the sultan of Mindanao, named Phipps and Suliaga of Buin, with multiple wives and children, portraying him as a sovereign in a long line of rulers dating back to pre Magellan.
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Mindanao
Phipps
Suliaga
Buin
Taiol Krama
U S Brazil Statue Found Site At Last In Rio
In Rio de Janeiro a goddess statue symbolizing amity between the United States and Brazil, boxed for decades, is set to be unveiled on Rio’s shore. The piece by Charles Keck, begun after his arrival in 1922, faced site disputes before storage and now awaits installation.
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Rio de Janeiro
United States
Brazil
Rio
American Chamber of Commerce
Monument to rise at harbor with embassys backdrop
A monument will be erected on the harbor shore to back a new American embassy. The statue will rise seventy feet and sit atop a base featuring figures from North and South American republics.
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Wboch
North
South American Republies
Cars Repossessed Here as Notes Default Rise
A report notes many cars are repossessed for nonpayment with more than a third taken back before an address is determined and about four fifths when payments are missed. The figures highlight growing auto loan delinquencies and enforcement actions by lenders amid economic strain.
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Woman's Division
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