Graham Gossip and a Weekend of Local Visits
In Graham Sunday visits include Prof W H Shepherd of Mingo and Dr Pyatt of Tip Top. Guests Miss Ollie Steele from Monroe county and Miss Annie Crockett from Saeger return home after visits. The Graham High School session 1907 08 closes Friday with commencement Saturday night. Proceeds from a Graham College baseball ice cream supper benefit the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. HH. Shepherd
Mingo
Ollie Steele
Monroe County
J. E. Morton
Elkhorn
Annie Crockett
Saeger
W. H. Beavers
D. C. Burton
Tazewell
Dr. Pyatt
Tip Top
Graham
T. P. Hale
Midway
Sword's Creek
Roxie Gillepsie
Lucy Shufflebarger
Christianburg
John Walters
Graham High School
LG. Toney
Northfork
Carey Benbow
John Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Bradshaw
Bluefield
Lee J. Barbee
Roanoke
A. B
B. N. Bonham
Princeton
Atterf
Tomato Plants Twelve Sorts by Fallon Florist Roanoke Va
Fallon Florist of Roanoke Va advertises ten varieties of tomato plants available by express shipment in baskets. The note dated May 12 1920 promotes fall planting with bundled baskets and direct delivery to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Ptr
Fallon, Florist
Roanoke
Canned Goods and Fresh Produce Listed for Sep Us Sale
The notice advertises ham 15c, 3 cans tomatoes, 2c per item, dry smoked country ham 15 and 18c, 3 cans corn 25c. It touts fresh country butter, coffees and teas, salted roe herrings 30c per dozen, and assorted canned goods. It promotes fresh fish Tuesdays and Fridays and a wide range of vegetables including Irish potatoes, lettuce, tomatoes, beets, carrots, strawberries, spinach, cucumbers, and more, inviting shoppers to Sep Us for quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Fender Haddocks
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge in West Virginia
Abe Schevie of Bluefield Mercer County West Virginia petitions for a full discharge from all provable debts under bankruptcy acts. The hearing is set for May 23 1908 in Bluefield before Judge Benjamin F Keller. Clerk Edwin M Keatley to mail copies to known creditors with this order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Schevie
Benjamin F. Keller
District Court of the United States
West Virginia
Bluefield
Mercer
Acts of Congress
A. D
Abe Schevic
Pocahontas Graduates Shine At Bramwell School Exercises
Pocahontas music student Miss Alice Coleman Harbour represented Miss Elizabeth Stuart’s class at Bramwell graded school graduation evenings held at the Bramwell Methodist church. Miss Barbour impressed with a difficult classical piece and a duet with Miss Vera Hyiton. A spring social reception honoring Mrs. Clinton B. Moys hosted by Mrs. H. M. Umberger drew many society figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Coleman Harbour
Elizabeth Stuart
Pocahontas
Bramwell
Methodist Church
Miss Barbour
Bris Haney
Vera Hyiton
Stewart
Eso
Bramwell School
Clinton B. Moys
H. M. Umberger
Water Street
Moss
Tazewell
Umberger
Amberger
Seven Million Dollar Virginia and Southwestern Mortgage Recorded
A $7,000,000 consolidation mortgage for the Virginia and Southwestern Railway Company was recorded in Bristol to cover Holston River and Black Mountain railway purchases and retire old bonds. Deeds for rights of way from Clinchport to Guest river and coal properties were also recorded as the company expands to bid in Southwest Virginia coal. An Oct 16 1905 transfer of Bristol property is noted, with subsequent transfers consolidating lands under the Virginia and Southwestern. The stockholders meet April 29 in Bristol to elect officers. notice for West Virginia Brotherhood Purchasing Company meeting May 27 at Bluefield.
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Virginia and Southwestern Railway Company
Holston River Railroad
Black Mountain Railway
John H. Gose
Corporation Court
Bristol
Clinchport
Scott County
Virginia
Clinch River
Guest River
Toms Creek
Virginia and Southwestern
Holston River
Southwest Virginia
Henry K. McHarg
The
West Virginia Brotherhood Purchasing Company
Stewart Street
Bluefield
W. Va
R. W. Austin
Agents Wanted for Patent Cement Fence Posts
Recruiting agents to sell farm and county rights for a new patent cement fence post. Liberal commissions offered to the right party. Manufacturing starts next week. Correspondence solicited, Horag Fence Post Co., North Tazewel, a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horag Fence Post Co
North Tazewel, A
Kilbourne nearly killed by falling glass in Norton incident
Big Stone Gap reports Bert Kilbourne collector for Powell Valley Light and Power Co. narrowly escaped serious injury when a cloudburst and falling glass occurred after a gun being cleaned by J L Lyons clerk Frazier discharged. Also noted are a drowned horse at Callahan creek, a preliminary murder hearing in Inman, and various local incidents including a Pennington Gap memorial day plan and a pistol firing episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Stone Gap
Bert Kilbourne
Powell Valley Light and Power Co
Norton
Lyon
May Day Skating at Roller Rink Sunday Night
Cincinnati Tailoring Co offers suits to order starting at 15 dollars. May Day event announced for Thursday night May 14 at the Roller Rink with dancing and skating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Tailoring Co
The World's Best Climate and Health Claim
The article notes fever at high elevations and malaria at lower levels, tying altitude to health. It promotes Electric Busters as the cure for climate ailments, lassitude, malaria, jaundice, biliousness, fever and ague, debility, nervousness, and insomnia, sold with a drugstore guarantee for 60 cents.
Hanna's Lustro Finish for Sale at Eureka Hardware
An advertorial notice announces Hanna's Lustro Finish for sale by Eureka Hardware Co. It promotes Kodol digestive aid with a testimonial style claim and urges readers to try it to restore health. The copy emphasizes guaranteed results after weeks of use and lists druggists as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Eureka Hardware Co
Changes in Jaeger business as firms enlarge and move
Jaeger West Virginia May 11 special reports a sunlit town with shifting commerce. Dr C Garner sold his dry goods store to EF Miller and John Damron expanding Miller and Damron stock. Rev Pengler moves to Berwind and will preach here occasionally. Dr G E Dennis visits Berwind for medical practice. D C Garner travels to Roanoke to manage business there and plans to relocate family after selling remaining property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaeger
W. Va
C. Garner
Messrs
EF. P. Miller
John Damron
Miller and
Pengler
Berwind
G. E. Dennis
D. C. Garner
Roanoke
May Special Clock Repair Offer by Will M. Bunt Jeweler
In May only, Will M. Bunt, jeweler, offers to repair any clock worth repairing for $1.00 with a one year guarantee. Also promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach and biliousness relief, noting many cures and a 25 cent price. Samples free. Sold by West End Drug Co., East End Pharmacy, and Bluefield Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
West End Drug Co
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Notice to creditors of E H Arters estate
Claimants against the estate of E H Arters or anyone owing the estate are asked to present their claims for settlement. E H Easley, Administrator. May 10, 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Arters
E. H. Easley
Admir
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bovery
Dorothy Dodd
Hai
Bluefield Brewing CO
Bluefield, West Virginia
Clark & CO
Princeton Avenue
Gompton Bros
Dentists
Sele Bank Building
Bluefield, W
Bluefield:” Implement and
Machinery Company
Miller Supply Company
W. L. Draper
Studebaker
Gelser
Vulcanite
Bluefield Implement & Machinery Co
R. L. Morris
P’rogram Bluefield Normal & Business College
Edwin M.keatley
Julia Strickler
Damville
Victor Strickler
Pocahontas Inn
Gertrude Blackburn
Gary
Pocahontas Society
Cké
J. A. Collier
Callahan Creek
Dan Farmer
Esther Barabas
Inman
Appalachia
Farmer
Wise
Joe Barabas
Stanega Hospital
Barabas
Main Street
Priday
M. J. Holley
Pennington Gap
Knoxville
Tenn
Myers
George Hinkle
Jonesville
Lee
Orbin Osborne
Nat Hunneycutt
RR. H. Sheppe
Wise Graded School
Sheppe
Virginia-Tennessee Milephone Company
Pero
Eureka Hardware Company
Reynolds & Shor, Keystone
Will M. Bunt
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