Closing Telephone Directory in Bluefield 1911
The Bluefield Telephone Co will close new directory listings on June 30 1911. Notify agent at 234 Bluefield W Va to avoid deletions after the date. Also today reports marriages in Princeton and Bluefield, a double wedding, accidents, a fatality, lodges elections, and local notices from coal fields and nearby towns.
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Bluefield Telephone Company
Bluefield
W. Va
GarHest
Bluefield Telephone CO
W. P. Hawley
Firemen Hold Meeting Report
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen held a meeting last night and four or five applications were received.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Threatened With Appendicitis Riles Deputy Sheriff
Deputy sheriff Curier at his Blueneld Avenue home faces threats amid an attack of appendicitis as neighbors report tense conduct and local concern.
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Curier
Blueneld Avenue
Celebration Cancelled at Tazewell Due to Track Work
Fourth of July festivities in Tazewell Virginia were called off by managers because track and surrounding improvements could not be finished in time. The fair was rescheduled for September 19 to 21 with two stake races and growing entry prospects.
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Tazewell
Crect Dt
Personal travel and visits wrap up in regional notes
The city records multiple people leaving for business or leisure trips to Roanoke Cincinnati Athens and Philadelphia and visits to relatives in Pocahontas Salem and Allisonia. Residents include Pat Abha Pho A D Hamman L J Holland Charles Pearson M T Matheny Mabel Hare Louise Godwin Whitney Godwin J H Foster and others with locations Pocahontas Roanoke Salem and Chuckatrek noted.
Primary election path favored for senatorship in state
The article notes a primary election method to settle the forthcoming senatorship. Younger men focus on ex Senator D and I lkins probable bid for the full term. his push for a primary law during the regular legislative session boosts his standing. State Chairman Matthews awaits the state committee meeting, likely to be held this fall.
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Davis Ilkins
Matthews
Discretion the Better Part in a Daring Dilemma
In this vignette from the Metropolitan Magazine, Terry Callahan endures a harsh rebuke from Mr Stenneasey while friends urge him to defend his honor with his Osts. Callahan weighs his bravado against public perception, fearing the label coward more than the risk of a costly clash.
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Mr. Gallahan
Tormorrow
Terry
Metropolitan Magazine
How a Hindu Uses Clocks
A Hindu shopkeeper collects many clocks not to tell time but as foreign curiosities and symbols of wealth. He keeps several in one showroom, yet ignores exact hours, measuring time instead by the sun’s height and bamboo length.
Memory Lapses and Missing Details Highlighted
A police scene shows a man with aphasia recalling his name, address, phone, car, and dog license all at once while the officer tries to help. A rural tale follows of banks and signs, noting the landowners’ no trespassing message and a humorous mispronunciation.
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Ava Ber
Nce
Washington Star
Among the Fliers Touched Wall Street
A terse note recalls a flyer linked to Wall Street in a scene of naval vows and fresh tears over old griefs. The exchange hints at a fine start followed by an abrupt setback as emotions surge in Buripides style.
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Buripides
Notable remark stirs readers over Bitte Nethin tragedy
The passage recalls Mekens' characters and readers showing sympathy as they discussed the death of Bitte Nethin. A quoted exchange features a lady accusing Mr Dick ens, and the response defends not marrying a butcher, reflecting late 19th or early 20th century sentiment.
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Mr Dickens
Bun
Bitte Nethin
Toledo Blade Suberts Haliv Telegram Quip Prompt
Fragmentary dialogue quotes a Toledo Blade subheader about a rival telegram in which Jim calls someone a prick and a regular gold brick. tone hints at local humor or jab between editors or readers.
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Toledo Blade
Goff Weighs Senate Run After War Hero Record
Dispatch from Charleston says Hon Nathen Goff of Barkshores judge of the United States circuit court fourth circuit plans a bid for United States senator to succeed Clarenc Wayland Watson in 19h2. Goff’s name has circulated for governor or senator, with reports now centering on a Senate race. He is praised as a lawyer politician developer and former Libby prisoner who wrote Lincoln on Major Armeey. His war record includes brevet brigadier general and noted patriotism.
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Charleston
Nathen Goff
Barkshores
United States Circuit Court
Fourth Circuit
United States
Clarenc Wayland Watson
Judge Goff
Atd Injeed
Rice
Libby
Major Armsey
Lincoln
Armeey
Ime
Gott
Seven United States Geological Survey topographic maps issued
The U S Geological Survey released seven topographic maps in one week, covering diverse regions from desert-like arid zones to rich farming areas. Highlights include the Calumet special map in Michigan with copper production values, and maps of Meadows Idaho and Hennepin Illinois, among others, each detailing terrain and human works.
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United States ‘Geological Survey
Nationa
Calumet
Michigan
Lake Superior
Meadows Quadrangle
Idaho
Weiser National Forest
North Fork
Payette
Long Valley
Payette Lake
Taneytown
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Magon and Dixon
Hennepin
Illinos
Illinois River
America
Ottawa
la Salle County
Dupue
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Monticello Quadrangle
Sullivan County
N. Y
Kentucky
Dewson Springs
Mhpkins, Christian, Caldwell
Trigk
West Virrin
Peytoun
Coal River
Kanawha
West Virginia
United States
United States Geological Survey
Linen Dusters on Sale at The Fashion Store
Business ad notes $5.00 linen dusters offered for $2.50 at The Fashion Store with a June 27, 1981 date line.
Hemphill Colliery Stockholders Meet July 11 1911
Regular annual meeting of Hemphill Colliery stockholders will be held at their Bram well West Virginia office on Tuesday July 11 1911 at 11:00 a m to elect officers and directors and to transact other business. J Howe president and S A Toy secretary. G-16-tf. al A] $1 50 Parasols for 75¢ at The Fashion Store. Telegraph Want ad to a word.
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Hemphill Colliery
Bramwell
W. Va
Respectfelly
J. Howe
A. Toy
Bankruptcy Petition for Discharge in West Virginia
Harvey C. McCoy of Princeton Mercer County West Virginia seeks discharge from debts after bankruptcy adjudication on July 14 last. A hearing is set for July 28 at 10:00 a.m. in Bluefield with notice to creditors by mail, per order of Judge Bent B Keller.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
BF. J. Cheney & CO
Loledo
Thec
Hall
United States of America
West Virginia
United States Court
Harvey C. Me
Acts of Congress
Mercer
Lvil
Bluefield
Benj. F.feller
Said
Edwin M, Kreatley
Woile Skirts Discount at The Fashion Store
A sale at The Fashion Store lists Woile skirts priced at five dollars, with a ten dollar item being offered as a discount. The notation includes a date reference of 6-27.
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Princeton
Pansy Randolph Adair
R. 8. Caperton
Presbyterian Church
Bridge, Va
Minnie Kithel
R. J. Taorntou
Jovsce Markwood Hines
Cora Dale
George Edward Elsheimer
J.T. Thornton and Son
Co. W. Thornnton
J. Finley
Finley
Calvin Harris
Northfork
Keystone
Harris
Hotel Northfork
Charlotte
N. Cc
Bluefield Lodge No
J. ON. Utley
Noble Grand
J. R. Craig
A. W. Hetherington
J. A. L. Bruce
G. Tf. Cooper
Ben Mulkrew
Pressing & Orr
Norwalk
Fiat Top Grocery Company
St. Luke's Hospital
Dr. Hatler
Pocahontas
Kimball
Board of Education
Brown's Creek
McDowell County
Benton Peery
Mrs. Peery
Veyver, Colo
N. Worley
Jost
Railroad
Christian Church
Eat O'Clock
Londer
Young Ladies of the
Epworth League
Uland Street Methodist Church
Ashville
W. Eliiott
KK. E. Carter
Hotel Altamont
Harry Holt
Tieff
Chas. M. Stieff
Main Street
Lynchburg
Bluefield Undertaking
W. S. Crockett
Public Ambulance
N. & W. Railway Co
Sublette & Barnes
Bluefield,w.va
A. D. Wood
M. OD
Thornton Bldg
New York World
Puerlock T Holmes
T. Meade
Blood Tide
Margaret Cameron
New York Sunday World
Mary Bolden
North
Mercer Street
Beaver Pond
A. D. Hamman
Philadelphia
L. J. Holland
Roaneoke
Charles Pearson
Sheppardtown
Max Davis
JL. A. Hoover
Roanoke
W. H. Grayson
Mrs. Miller
Mrs. W. A. Spangier
Cincinnati
J. T. Phelps
Nia F Georguson
Talis Mills
Eva Linkenicher
Athens
Margaret Verdleton
Joe Stupolsky
Brothers
Mike and
Geo
Stupolsky
Lucille Dowling
Reanee
Norfolk
Lois Uenbow
J. K. Townes
Salem, Va
M.T. Matheny
Peckley
Emily Burgess
Lurich
Maggie Levern
A. I. Muldrew
New‘itament
Mabel Hare
Richwend
Eastern
Viginia
John Bare
Louise Godwin
Whitney Godwin
Chuckatrek, Va
Josephine
Julian Wrisit
Janes Markes
Norfolk and Western
Mommore
Constance Kersey
Richard Kersey
Allisonia
W. S. Cook
H. B. Lee
Waeleh
Woshington
C. Dawson
D. Ik. Cramer
EH. Jacobey
Graham
Whitehaven
Elizabeth Gillespie
City
Muntington
J. H. Foster
Smokeless Fuel Company
Milwaukee
Pittsburg
Wall Street
Him
Jim
Haliv
Mack
White
Virginia
Dover
MABE
Geological Survey
A Centlemans
Money Takes
Fidelity Banking & Trust Co
Bluefield, W. VA
Telegraph
Harvey C. McCoOy
Windsor
Nettleton
Cubbedge & Hicks
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