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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1913
Page
7
Princeton fears another Virginian coal strike as the United Mine Workers issue a general order. A shutdown would hit Virginian Railroad output and Princeton’s economy, which relies on Virginian payrolls. Locals hope regional settlement prevents wider disruption.
Bluefield residents testify to relief from backache and kidney trouble using Doan’s Kidney Pills. Co H White of 39 Rogers Street reports lasting benefits and urges others to ask for the same remedy. Ad notes price 50 cents and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as suppliers.
A Thursday afternoon reception from 3 to 6 at the Hancock home drew many friends despite heat. Hostesses wore elegant voile and crepe meteor gowns as pink sweet peas and chandeliers lit the hall and lobby. Diverse guests mingled, punch served gracefully, and the event was noted as Bluefield’s largest reception to date.
Josiah Caudill of Tazewell, a member of the 22nd Virginia Cavalry, and companions John A. and Charles Greever travel via Frostburg Maryland and Hagerstown Pennsylvania on a special train to join a large veterans’ gathering at Gettysburg. An estimated 30 to 35 old soldiers from Tazewell County will attend. Names include Thomas Hankin R R Henry John Dills Hiram Thompson D C Church James P Whitman James Conley Oscar Kinder John A Tate B W Smith Oscar Cowell and David Thompson.
Newport News guests Blanford and Elam among a large list at Mercer Healing Springs as residents and visitors enjoy dinners, balls, and horse riding. Concord State Normal School students honored with a six o'clock dinner and a musical program in the ball room.
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