Grace Church Unveils Bronze Tablet for Rev Bettis
Grace Methodist church filled to capacity for unveiling the bronze tablet honoring founder Rev. E. S. Bettis. Rev. T. S. Hamilton delivered the memorial sermon, praising Bettis as a model of Christian conduct and noting his life from Priory and Henry College to Holston conference. The ceremony drew hundreds, including many former members, and featured broad support with most gifts capped at $1 each.
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Grace Methodist Church
Capseto
E. 8
Bettis
T. 8. Hamilton
Hamilton
St. John
Priory and Henry College
Holston
West Virginia
Grace Church
Refusal to Forward Mail from Holy See
The Italian embassy said Austro-Hungarian postal authorities would not receive or forward mail from the Holy See even with the cardinal secretary of state seal. Italy began during the war to ensure free mail passage to and from the Holy See without censorship. Secretary Lansing filed the substance of this communication in the State Department archives. no action required by the U.S. government.
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Washington
State Department
Holy See
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Lansing
United States
President Wilson Ready to Return to Washington
President Wilson spent hours in Cornish New Hampshire today weighing Mexican European and Haitian situations. He consulted with Secretary Lansing and other Washington officials but no urgent messages required his immediate departure. He remains ready to return to Washington at any time.
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Wilson
Cornish
N. H
Lansing
Washington
Tme
Proposer Meets Mountain Gorge Rebound
A Baltimore American quip notes a romantic proposal ending with a dramatic rejection as she throws him over a gorge. The exchange juxtaposes romantic aspiration with blunt consequence. The quote underlines wit on risk and consequence in relationships.
Patient credits Cham berlain's Tablets for relief from stomach trouble
Mrs Charles E Hann of Shortsville New York says she suffered two years with stomach trouble and ineffective treatments until taking Chamberlain's Tablets. She reports immediate relief from a dull heavy post meal feeling improved digestion and cure of constipation. She recommends obtaining them everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Charles E. Hann
Shortsville
N.Y
Personal notes of visitors and residents in city
A series of short items lists visitors and locals: Born to Mr and Mrs G W Knox a daughter in Carolina avenue. Mrs Morris Watts of Eckman shopping in the city. Mr and Mrs J Arthur Peery of Marion Va visiting. B F Moomaw of Cloverdale Va in the city on business. Mrs A J May and Mrs A S Higinbotham of Tazewell shopping. George H Moss and JM Hoge of Burkesard en here on business. Gordon Pannel of Pulaski formerly of this city here for a few days. Mr and Mrs Clarence C Burns of Lebanon Va visiting. Miss Lillie McCray returns from Cedar Bluff. Mr and Mrs William Sameth at Welch with their son Dr J L Lameth. Paul Atkins back from Richmond and Norfolk. Mr and Mrs Jack Lambert of Roanoke visiting. Mrs I H Dunn and daughter Betty Jane of Stone Ky weekending with W G Alexander. Dr C Stuart and wife of Blackford Va were guests at Commercial Hotel. Mrs J J Bower and children of Princeton visiting sister Aunt Mrs Otis Collins. Mrs W E Ross back from Richmond. Mr and Mrs E M Truitt of Cord O visiting Mr and Mrs CC Aumiller of Bramwell. Mr and Mrs Aston Tay in Thomas visiting apt D B Baldwin. Mrs Aston previously in Roanoke for treatment. Rev W H Foglesong of Clarksburg SM church visiting, to leave for Bland County this morning. Foglesong, once a resident, has many friends here.
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W.H. Foglesong
Southern Methodist Church
Clarksburg
Bland County
Mr. Foglesong
Coal trade revival fuels record Plat-Top field shipments
Local offices report a revival in the coal trade with indications of another record month. Export demand is high and Norfolk has risen to second among U S ports due to foreign shipments. Operators struggle to move coal over the rails as inbound boats outpace supply.
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Ntinues
Norfolk
Notorious suspect Bud Allen hunted in Wise County hills
Whitesburg Kentucky June 28 Special reports Bud Allen previously in Bluefield assaulted and robbed Jack Griffith at Mc Noberts leaving him for dead. A reward was offered and Allen is now said to be hiding in the Wise County mountains near the Kentucky border as officers search for him. He is described as an all round tough.
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Whitesburg
Bud” Allen
Bluefield
Jack Griffith
McNoberts
Wise County
Kentucky
Allen
Minnesota Bankers Convention Opens in St Paul
The Minnesota Bankers Association opened its annual convention in St Paul with bankers from across the state in attendance. The program includes a discussion on the operation of the new federal reserve law.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
Minn
Minnesooa Bankers’ Association
Federal Reserve Law
County Celebrate the Fourth With Parades and Fireworks
The county plans a July Fourth celebration with business houses closing, an industrial parade led by the band, various races and games, and a grand fireworks display from Smith's Hill at night showcasing the town’s patriotic festivities.
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Smith’s Hill
Street Car Line Inaugurated By Princeton Power Co
The Princeton Power Company opened a new street car service at the foot of South Walker Street. The inauguration marks a milestone for local transit and promises improved mobility for residents.
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Princeton Power Company
South Walker Street
Randolph's gift selections offer timeless presents
When you have a present to buy Ravens? No matter the occasion Randolph's has Silver, Cut Glass, Hand Painted China, Clocks, and many other exquisite birthday gift options. The shop promises quality that is good to give and receive, inviting shoppers to visit for any gift need.
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Randolph's
Randolph’s
Territory rich in coal and timber properties
Whitesburg Kentucky reports ongoing speculation over a proposed extension of a Southern road from near Bluefield through Buchanan and Dickenson counties in Virginia and Pike County Kentucky. The route would traverse undeveloped territory and cross the C and O at a joint in Dickenson near the Kentucky border, opening access to rich coal and timber lands and benefiting communities along the line with anticipated construction announcements.
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Whitesburg
Elkhorn
Boone's Fork
Bluefield
Iuchanan
Dickenson
Virginia
Pike County
Jenkins
Dickenson County
Kentucky
Trial Opens for Prosecutor Jeffer son Malfeasance Charge
Cape May New Jersey June 28 The county court house hosts the trial of Prosecutor Matthew Jefferson indicted for malfeasance in office Judge Aaly of Middlesex county presides at the proceedings.
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Cape May
N. J
Matthew Jefferson
Aaly
Middlesex County
Delinquent tax list notice issued by Mercer County Sheriff
Sheriff W. W. Hamilton warns property owners of a 1914 delinquent tax list with all unpaid taxes due by June 30 to avoid levy. He appeals for immediate payment and notes repeated efforts to collect taxes before resorting to enforcement.
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W. W. Hamilton
Mercer County
Local laxative advertised by Bluefield and East End pharmacies
An old notice promotes Rexall Orderlies a mild laxative that tastes like sugar. It claims parents fear discussing constipation and urges purchase from Bluefield Pharmacy and East End Pharmacy for 10 cents.
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Rexall Orderlies
Bluefield
East End
Line Progress and Bond Market Notes in Local Briefs
News notes report a first car crossing toward Bluefield near Crawfish Valley and rapid work on Brush Creek Valley extension. Brokers and bond buyers show many inquiries for the county sale next Friday while Mercer bonds are expected to command a premium. The column also mentions Caperton family plans for a move to New York.
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Bluefield
Crawfish Valley
International Boundary
Brush Creek Valley
Mercer Resident Plans Move to New York City
They will soon depart this location for New York City where they will establish a home. Mr Cap erton has accepted a lucrative position in the northern metropolis and will take with him the best wishes of his Mercer acquaintances.
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New York City
Mr. Caperton
Mercer
Deyerle Sells Virginian Hotel Lease to New Company
M Deyerle sold his lease on the Virginian Hotel property to a company that will operate the hotel in the future. During his brief tenure as proprietor he earned a splendid reputation for the property and its service.
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E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Bluefield
White Pharmacy
Goodykoom Drug Co
M. Deyerle
Severe Drought Impacts Farms and Watering Stocks
The region faces a most severe drought with crops and pastures suffering from lack of rain. Creeks dry up and water shortages hinder stock watering. Personal notes mention visitors Mrs. Mary H. Pearis and Mrs. L. H. Vermillion to Bluefield and Capt. L. H. Perkins among visitors to Summit City yesterday. J. G. White of Oakvale was here yesterday on business.
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Mary ‘H. Pearis
L. H. Vermillion
Bluefield
L. H. Perkins
Summit City
J. G. White
Oakvale
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Gary Bia
America
Arge City
Uited States
South Bluefield
Midway
West End
C. O'Leary & Son
Federal St
W. VA
Whole Square
United States Postoffice
Bluefield, W. Va
State Department of
Baltimore American
Burke
G. W. Knox
Carolina Avenue
Morris Watts
Eckman
J. Arthur Peery
Marion, Va
Ib. F. Moomaw
Cloverdale, Va
A. J. May
A. 8. Higginbotham
Tazewell
Friends
George H. Moss
JM. Hoge
Burkesarden
Gordon Pannel
Pulaski
Clarence C. Burns
Lebanon, Va
Miss Lillie McCray
Cedar Bluff
William Sameth
Welch
J. L. Lameth
Paul Atkins
Richmond
Jack Lambert
Roanoke
I.H. Dunn
Betty Jane
Stone, Ky
W. (. Alexander
Dr. C. Stuart
Blackford, Va
City
Commercial Hotel
J. J. Bower
Princeton
Otis Collins
W. E. Ross
E. M. Truitt
Concord, O
CC. Aumiller
Bramwell
Aumillet
Tay
Thomas, Aston
D. B. Baldwin
Honal
Bud Allen
E. F. Randolph & CO
Jewelens
Eastern
Southern Railway
Jersey
Fels & Co
Philadelphia
Tip Top
Tazewell County
Norfolk and Western Railway
Edward L. Jenkins
Mgr
TURK
Virginian Depot
Virginian Railway
Yours Truly
Lilly Land Company
New York
Moby Friends
Mrs
Robert S. Caperton
Beecham’s
Virginian Hotel
C. M. Deverle
Mercer Street
Virginian Station
James E. Mayer
Blumfield, W. VA
LAW & Commerce
P. O
Crown and Bridge Works
M. R. Foland
Raleigh St
J. Walker Bell
Raleigh Street
Geo. H. Hill
Thornton Building
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