Princeton Man George Hall Reported Joined Pershing Expedition
A Princeton weighmaster for the Virginian Railroad and former Fort Myer drill instructor is reported to have joined the Pershing expedition to France. A Chicago wedding and military service details are noted, with a New York conversation said to confirm his embarkation and commission prospects.
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George Hall
Virginian Railroad Company
Fort Myer
France
Princeton
New York
Hall
Pershing Expeditionary Force
The
Virginian
Wash
Ington
Chicago
Secrecy Seeks Cover as Local Marriage Licenses Rise
In the past week six marriage licenses were issued by the county clerk with four requests to withhold contracting parties’ names from publication. The trend follows wartime secrecy after the June 5 registration day. One license was issued to James Nowlin and Carrie Stephens of Freeman for five dollars, with others disclosed by ministers and records. Harold B Ball, seeking aeronautical army training in Bluefield, received orders to report.
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United States
James Nowlin
Carrie Stephens
Freeman
Telegraph
Harold 8. Ball
Bluefield
Army
Aerial Service Draws Veteran Auto Man Ball
Washington reports July 21 as Ball prepares for a final examination. Ball, an automobile veteran, is lured into aerial service by the motor idea, hoping to land a post if successful.
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Washington
State Convention Planned Septembers Meeting Schedule
From September 4 to 6 pastors and delegations of Christian churches will meet in this city for the annual state convention. The tentative program lists ministerial sessions, Bible study, reports, addresses by W H Book Study leaders, and multiple intercession periods with speakers from Huntington Cincinnati and Bethany.
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N. Williams
W. H. Sheffer
Huntington
Iby
Columbia
Ind
W. H. Book
Robert Hopkins
Cincinnati
Christian Endeavor
Frank
Dansdell
Hinton
HF. Lutz
Half Millson for Breaking Hearts Court Set for Tomorrow
Reports claim R. D. Patterson resigned as county court commissioner and Garland Carter of Bluefield seeks a special session to appoint an administrator for E. J. Carter’s estate with County Clerk Bowling coordinating Brown’s appearance. A separate discussion notes high breach of promise awards including Miss Honora May O'Brien's $250,000 verdict against banker John B Manning and a series of historic English cases.
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Garland Carter
Bluefield
E. J. Carter
Hunt
Mr. Patterson
Carter
L. G. Bowling
Allen W. Brown
Bowling
Brown
Patterson
New York
Ale
Honora May O'Brien
John B Manning
O'Brien
Clara Campbell
London
Daisy Markham
Marquis of Northampton
Miss Markham
Miss Fortesque
Savoy
Viscount Garmoyle
Cairns
Duke of Manchester
Portia Knight
Rheuma Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatic Pain
Advertises Rheuma as a fast acting remedy for rheumatism and sciatica promising relief in days. Claims to neutralize toxins causing joint and muscle pain with a 50 cent bottle guarantee and money back if relief is not felt. White Pharmacy and Central Pharmacy stock Rheuma. Haiti will permit land ownership by foreigners.
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White
Haiti
Freckles Vanishing Remedy Promoted by Doctor
An old advertisement touts the Othine prescription by a prominent physician for freckle removal. It promises a clear complexion with a money back guarantee if it fails and urges asking for the double strength ethine.
Purity scene staged after Prince Eugene in Rex film
The studio scene in Purity at the Rex theatre mirrors Prince Eugene's design with a Langley crafted interior set. Gladys Brockwell stars today in Her Temptation at the Colonial, while a story of wealth, sacrifice, and marriage drives the plot. French Indo China expands sugar cane cultivation in a brief note.
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Rex Theatre
Prince Eugen
Royal Palace
Stockholm
Sweden
Edward Langley
Langley
The
Colonial
Wm. Fox
Gladys Brockwell
Shirley Moreland
Gerald Halstead
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Liberty Clothing
Princeton Avenue
WAM. Fox
Temptation
Princeton and
Blnfield
Pershing
Crystal Shoe Shine Parlor
Princeton Ave
Christian
R. D. Patterson
Half Millson
Theresa Gladys Knowles
Admiral Knowles
Leslie Duncan
Viscount Dangan
Earl Cowley
Phyllis Brougton
Birdie Sutherland
Dudley Majoribanks
Lord Teedmouth
England
Pablo
Pabst
Milwaukee
Lacy Bros. & Company Distributors
PTT
Miss Munson
Laude Lamarque
Shirley
Ralph Stuart
Helen
CREA
M. G. Whitlow Hardware CO
Bluefield, W. VA
Baker’s Old Stoe Stand
Oxfords
Federal Street
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