Man Fights Black Bear With Pocketknife in Creek Battle
Bud Reed a sturdy Raleigh County man waded into Glade Creek to confront a large black bear armed only with a pocketknife. After a two minute struggle the bear died, Reed emerged wounded but hailed as a hero by locals on Joel Ridge. Henry J. Haevery of Bluestone confirms the tale.
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Glade Creek
Raleigh County
Bud Reed
Reed
Cross Roads
Camp Creek
Mercer County
Bruin
Summers County
Jones Ridge
Brain
Mr. Reed
Han
Bud
Joel Ridge
Henry J. Haevery
Bluestone
Uill
Bear Sary
Nail Driven in Head Shocks Rome Police
An unidentified Sicilian man was found dead in his room in Rome with a nail driven into his head. Authorities have not released details on the motive or suspects and continue an investigation.
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Rome
Mountain Industrial Institute booster aims to raise one million
Samuel R. Hurley of Grundy returned from the north where he promoted the Mountain Industrial Institute founded at Grundy. The county clerk and banker has given away over 100000 for religious and educational work and plans to raise a million for local schooling while denying a Congress bid this year.
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Samuel R. Hurley
Grundy
Mountain Industrial Institute
Hurley
Buchanan County
Panther Lumber Company
Congress
Plana
Sam Hurley
Prospect for Big Apple Crop in Botetourt County
Ikeberry of Daleville says Botetourt County apple prospects look favorable while the peach crop appears damaged by the March freeze. Professor Ikenberry, owner of a Cloverdale peach orchard, is tied to Daleville College and chairs the Church of the Brethren Sunday school board. he heads to Elgin Illinois this week for a board meeting.
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Daleville
Bluefield
Chicago
Botetourt County
Ikenberry
Cloverdale
Daleville College
Church of the Brethren
Elgin
Ill
Ikhenberry
Old Time Fiddlers Hit Bristol Section
Teo. Rh. B. Holder and his old time fiddlers delighted Bristol crowds. Calls from several sections seek staging of these musicians contests. Holder aims to bring the act to Broadway New York and then Brooklyn, reflecting his move from Matoaka.
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B. Holder
Bristol
Holder
Matoaka
Broadway
New York
Brooklyn
Mr. Holder
Mother Delivers Second Baby at Fifteen in St Clair Crossing
Mr and Mrs Beverly Britts of St Clair Crossing announce the birth of their second child, a girl, born March 2. Mrs Britts is reported to be Seemaiy Miss.
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J. H. Gillespie
J. Grat Gillespie
Rane Carter
Carter
Shelby Heights
Washington
Mr. Gillespie
Beverly Britts
St. Clairs Crossing
Young Bride Helen Thompson Shares Two Births by Age Thirteen
The report notes Helen Thompson married at twelve, had her first child Evelyn Ruth by thirteen, with broad press attention and letters from friends nationwide. Her second daughter weighed eight and a half pounds. Mrs Britts is nearly fifteen.
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Helen Thompson
Evelyn Ruth
Mrs. Britts
Effect of Climate Upon Health Observed in a Train Conversation
Two flu patients aboard a train discuss how climate affects health. One travels south toward mountains to be cured. the other goes to the mountains for his health. They note the irony of seeking cures in opposite regions while a wife remarks they will stay to see if shared remedies work.
Swastika Delights Theatre Audience With Psychic Performances
Swastika thrilled the theatre public last week as the Palace theatre packed for two days. He answered questions by name, gave personal insights, and claimed astrology guides fate. Management says he will appear in this coal field section for a time.
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Swastika
Mr. Swastika
America
Swastki
Two Big Virginia Real Estate Deals Attract Attention
The past week saw two major Virginia real estate transfers. Mrs. Dave Morrisette of West Virginia bought the Gilpin store building and Dudley and Company purchased the J. Boyd home, the old Linkows property. The Linkows property, once sold for 6500, is now valued above 20000. Sheb Dudley plans to occupy the home temporarily and offer several building lots from the estate. Mrs. George Dodd, a Boyd heir, will keep two lots and build a handsome home later this year.
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Virginia
George Dodd
Boyd
Plain Old Tree Made into the Holy Bible at Kingsport mill
The Kingsport Tennessee pulp mill turns plain timber into large quantities of Bibles and The Book of Knowledge, with about 80 000 books daily. Special arrangements by the enterprises moved large shipments and the business has grown since inception.
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Kinksport
Tenn
Kingsport
Eaptress
Visit to Kingsport pulp mill shows paper making from trees
Report notes a visitor touring the Kingsport pulp mill to observe the process of turning raw timber into finished paper bound as books. The demonstration highlights steps from pulping to final binding and the transformation of raw forest material into printed volumes.
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Kingsport
Last Lyceum Show Closes Series in Bluefield
The final Redpath winter entertainment in Bluefield Virginia is set for Wednesday night at 8 45 at Memorial Baptist Church. The five act program already staged here concludes the series with the visiting performers.
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Lyceum
Redpath
Bluefield
Memorial Baptist Church
Faubel Entertainers to Perform Wednesday March 11 at 8 45
The Faubel Entertainers will appear on Wednesday evening March 11 at 8 45. Their act offers clean wholesome fun from old musical and monologue numbers and aims to suit churchgoers attending prayer services.
Fox chase painted by Miss Nellie Neel on exhibit
A typical fox chase depiction by Miss Nellie Neel, daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Neel, was shown Saturday and called a masterpiece by local art club members.
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Miss Neel
Nellie Neel
Will Neel
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