Benefits of Total Abstinence in Sunday School Lesson
The May 8 lesson from The Congregationalist emphasizes voluntary total abstinence over prohibition. It argues laws cannot ensure abstinence, citing Daniel's example of choosing discipline over unlawful indulgence, and urges clean living for national welfare. The note also memorializes Mr. Knowles, longtime Pocahontas church organist and music instructor, detailing funeral arrangements and lodge involvement.
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Vantel
Wm. B. Gilroy
Congregationalist
Dante
Daniel
Iind
Funeral for E J Knowles Led by Pocahontas Lodge No 60
E J Knowles died in St Luke's Hospital Bluefield Wednesday night. Though long a Bluefield resident, he remained a Pocahontas citizen at heart. He arrived in Pocahontas in 1883 after mining began, married there, raised a family, joined the church, and became a Pythian. He was a charter member of Pocahontas Lodge No 60 organized in 1886 and remained one of its two surviving charter members with Harry N Wood of Gary, W Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowles
Pocahontas
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Willie Buffalow
J. W
Charles
Bluefield
Lilian
Pocahontas Lodge No
Fn Cata
D Bluefield
Methodiat Church
Avery Pythian
Tandom
Agsip
Pythian
Moore
Knights
Mr. Shelton
Pocahontas Lodge ‘No
K. of P
E J. Knowles
St. Luke's Hospital
Harry N. Wood
Gary
W. Va
Pioneer Colored Citizen Passes Away in Pocahontas
John Morgan a longtime Pocahontas resident and Pocahontas Fuel Company employee died Thursday night at 10 30 from Bright's disease. Funeral by Rev A D Williams Sunday at 2 p m from the colored Methodist Church where Morgan had been a member for over twenty five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Morgan
Pocahontas
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Bright
A. D. Williams
Colored Methodist Church
Cash Sale to Raise Cash with Time-Limited Attractives
The notice announces a five day sale to raise cash by sacrificing profit and even part of cost. Items are described as money savers for buyers and money raisers for the seller. Daily leaders will be offered as morning specials in addition to existing sale items, with prices cut and no charges during the sale.
Bargain Fabrics and Accessories Sale Adverts
A small lot of colored jewel cloth for fancy work and draperies is offered at yard prices. Summer bags, silk gloves, parasols, neckwear and other fancy pieces are advertised with reduced sale prices from $1.50 to $5.95, highlighting elbow length gloves and parasols for children and adults.
Fine Linen Cloths and Napkins Catalog 70 Inch Textiles
A local textile list offers 68x68 and 70x72 inch linen cloths priced from 3.49 to 11.00, with pattern cloths 5.00 to 7.95, napkins at 6.50 per dozen, pure linen damask 68 inches wide, and cream Italian crash for fancy work. Also available are round art linen cloths with blue scalloped edges at 2.00 each and 20 inch wide fabrics priced 80 cents.
Bargain Linen and Knit Goods Catalog Scan
A fragmented ad lists hand made crochet mats at 25¢ and satine bloomers in various sizes, plus discounted rubber aprons, round bamboo trays, a fountain syringe, high neck gowns, and Quaker Craft nets. It highlights fabric remnants and low prices on cretonne draperies, dress crepes, sport flannels, and underwear fabrics with many items priced under 1 dollar.
Silk Fabric Sale Ad with Various Silks and Prices
An advertisement lists Pure Silk Messaline at 1.00 per yard for 36 inch width in black and staple colors, Pure Silk Radium at 1.00 per yard in yard width all colors for slips or dresses, and Brocade Figure Silk Faille at 3.98 for 89 inches wide.
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Messaline
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America
Wold Daniel
Gad
Melzar
Ifanantah
Mishael
Azariah
Aervanta
Akill
Joarnieg
Vielona
Ream
Pythians
MR. Knowles
We Artu
Sears Monument Company
Charleston, W.va
Europe
Asia
Ducks
Henderson Co
Sackson
S “Henderson Co
Anderson
Pacific
Royal Society
Roshanara
Eeee
Jersey
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