Automobile Tragedy In Wise County Leaves One Dead
A Nash taxi carrying four colored men and one woman from Appalachia collided near Tacoma after a dance trip. Anna Bell Lovejoy died instantly. Frank Brooks the white driver and four male passengers suffered injuries. Mayor Renfro coordinated responders as locals assisted, arrests were made, and the wounded were taken to Wise County jail. The wreck drew hundreds from Coeburn, Norton, and surrounding areas to view the scene.
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Tacoma
Nash
Appalathis
Frank Brooks
Lonesome Pine Park
Norton
Appalachia
Anna Bell
Lovejoy
Frank Stooks
Frank Harris
Joe Davis
Rank’ Herndon
A. C. Jones
O'Clock
Towayds Cogburn
J.N
Anfro
Ie -al- Yael
Renfro
Prasengers
J. KR. Medley
Coeburn
Short
Mie Eltizang
Hesmugh
Anta Bell Livejoy
Nash Taxi
Fragmentary Local Notice From Monntroga Street
A fragmentary entry describes a found item at West Graham and a person named J.C. Baldwin. The text mentions a bird and a couple of unclear phrases including Sports Black and Virginia. The readable details are sparse and uncertain.
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Pzost
Monntroga Street
Virginia
Fireproof factory planned by Graham Mattress duo
D A Metcalfe owner of the Graham Mattress Co and Har man Broyles will jointly build a large fireproof two story factory on Metcalfe’s lot adjoining the mattress plant. The structure will house mattress, pillow, bedding and overall production with both firms expanding operations. Groundwork starts soon with hopes to move in within ninety days of foundation.
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D. A. Metcalfé
Graham Mattress Co
Stde
Virginia
Harman Broyles
Broyles
Stony Ridge Overall Company
Ularts
Graham Mattresa
Metcalfe
Aottle
Alt
Ieen
Shelby Wolehts
White Robed Figures Drill Nightly Near Tower
Citizens on the northside report nightly white robed figures drilling near the Norfolk and Western tower. The scene is described as parade like with heavy crowd interest and uncertain purpose. The text notes Knights of the Ku Klux Klan involved and mentions a similar activity continuing late at night.
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Norfolk and Western Trails
Ita
Tee
Klenamen
Northside
Norfolk and Wastern Tower
Knights of the
Ku Klux Klan
New Hymn Debuts During National Music Week
During National Music Week, P W T Bailey a renowned hymn composer from Rock Mercer shows a new hymn. Copies were calved locally as George Hivans a city songwriter and singer praised the song after reading the music sheet. Evans and Matthews concurred it is very good and Bailey is noted as a prolific and talented singer with a strong tenor.
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P. W. T. Bailey
Rock
Mercer Deitity
George Hivans
Evans
Marble Yard
Catfish Abundant and Large in New River Report
Anglers from Giles County report catfish plentiful and large in New River this spring. Pearisburg area resident notes some very old, huge fish. Live bait preferred. fish rarely take artificial lures. River clarity after iron area washouts makes big fish easier to spot on clear days.
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Giles County
New River
Tiia
Pearisburg
Neaw
Birthday fete for Mrs Gillespie and Mrs Bowen
Mrs H. Rowan of Witten Mil. hosted a birthday celebration Saturday with daughters Miss Mary Welen and Laurae and son H Jr. Guests included Mrs J D Gillespie who often celebrates her birthday with Mrs Bowen. A large cake had few candles yet the event remained festive.
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Rowan
Witten Mil
Mary Welen
Laurae
J. D. Gillespie
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Wise County
Poaratica
Jenny Sunday Club
Maybeury
John
Tazewell
Join Yost
Circuit Court
Clrewit Court
Virginia Tyler
Jessher
Aidi
Rialto
Mary
Ry Lace
Peromorrow
Jousnes
Parnes Tra
Lewis Stone
Anna Q. Nilsson
Mary Astor
Inez
Hollywood
Blaefield Furniture Company
Ngeton Ave
Raleigh S
Baten
Arcola
Joe Arcola
Bluefield Supply
URW - Tinsing & Roofing Co
Ginedald i Va
Bodell H' Plsg
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