Robbery at Appalachia store shocks Big Stone Gap
Four African American suspects robbed Eagle Clothing Company in Appalachia three miles north of Big Stone Gap late Saturday night. Elnore, the proprietor, pursued thieves. one swam Powell river, another rode a freight train and fled. Four garments and 40 yards of fabric missing. George Washington and Fred Jarrett detained. both on chain gang for involvement. New jail planned at Appalachia with night watchman. Virginia Brewing Co opens a branch in Appalachia to sell beer under state law. Mrs. Rebecca Barron recovering from bronchitis. $100,000 federal building appropriation approved in Washington for Big Stone Gap.
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Big Stone Gap
Vay
Eagle Clothing Company
Appalachia
E. Elnore
Ilnove
Thalr
Elnore
Powell River
George Washington
Fred Jarrett
Virginia Brewing Co
Letters Remain Uncalled For at Bluefield Post Office May Week
The weekly list of uncalled letters at the Bluefield post office for the week ending May 17, 1908 includes Reese Asberry, J A Boyd, Pol Koons, Krank Boone, William Hock, Chas Brumfield, J T Beamer, Garton, Burchett, Nob irks, W A Buchanan, A K Bishop, Elmo Clark, J H Crawford, Thomas R Craig, Henry Carter, W D Caffee, Walter D Davidson and others.
List of names and mail letters distribution notice
The notice lists numerous male and female residents and families with variations in spelling. It states that persons calling for the above letters should say they were advertised otherwise they may be overlooked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty S. Cardwell
H. Ford
Joe Ferrers
Z .T. Garber
Joseph A. Gilléapie
Judson Green
K. T. Grispile
G. A. Hyvansfield
Grover Hall
P.A. Haws
L. D. Johnson
O. KR. Jones
Geo. Y. Johnson
Pearl Johnson
Earnest Lucas
Harry Lee
A T. Ledgerwood
Mr. Lipps
Wm. J. McCloskey
Willie McCulloch
W. J. Macke
Lemon Morrison
Willie
Morrison
Ray Mowels
W. W. McNeal
Etter Mitchell
Neal Nash
W. H. Moisley
A. D. Peeples
Charlie Perdue
Ote Ramsey
Willie Redix
C. M. Swan
Ladie J. Shepard
A. H. Sweeney
James A. Sunney
J. L. Stafford
Burnie Strong
Fred Spangler
J. C. Smith
Albert Thompson
A. L. Trout
Kile Hamburger
W. F. Witers
M. B. White
Charlie Wheley
Laury Wilmer
James W. Willis
Abrham Woodhouse
Rob Wright
Arthur Williams
Willie Dryant
Idell’s Baker
May Casey
Mamie Cosby
Cherry Chappelle
Lou Nuckles
Hellen Davis
K. Gravely
Jane Hall
G. Litton
Gertrude Mertin
Ida Moore
BE. T. Ouldis
Virinda Pruett
J. Perry
Mildred Perry
Sarah Roberts
Mary Radcliffe
Ninie Robinett
Wilie’ Stafford
Bertha J. Tury
Burtie Tanner
Arnis Thompson
Annie B. Weslington
Margaret Ward
Bettie Watkins
Hattie White
J. C. Winston
Amanda Williamson
R. 2B. Wick
Jennie Williams
Julius Walker
Hyomei Promises Quick Relief for Respiratory Ailments
Readers praise Hyomei for instant relief from catarrh bronchitis hay fever and coughs. Advertises money back guarantee from The White Pharmacy with inhaler pocket unit priced at one dollar and extra bottles fifty cents.
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M. A. Drake
Utica
N. Y
Ludwick Edwards
Madison Ave
Columbus
Bertha Weekly
Pleasantville
Electric Bitters Promised As Remedy For Climate Ailments
A vintage advertisement touts Hanna's Green Seal Paint and Electric Bitters as a universal cure for climate related fevers malaria jaundice and debility. It claims high altitude fevers and low altitude malaria vary by altitude and promotes Bitters as the antidote for nervousness insomnia and general weakness with a 50 cent price and store guarantee.
Graham Gossip and Local News Roundup in Graham
Graham residents and visitors fill a Sunday notes page with social visits church sermons and college events. Col L G Toney, H Galloway, and others are listed alongside the Martha Washington College baccalaureate address by Dr Long. The Graham College and Bramwell baseball teams play this afternoon.
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L. G. Toney
Northfork
Graham
H. €. Galloway
Crewe
Order of
L. Cilespie
Abindton
Lutheran Synod
Long
Abindon
Martha Washington College
Graham College
Methodist Church
Jennie
May Wilson
Abb’s Valley
Mather
A. Gillards
W. W. Catron
Tazewell
O. M. Frye
Bessie Byruss
Frye
Ballou
Roanoak
R. V. Riley
Denver
Col
Poo! Turpin
A. Heilman
Pearisburg
A. C. Smith
Bramwell
Civic Art paper highlights city beauty and urban planning
Mrs. George P. Johnson reports on civic art at the Virginia Clube meeting in Bedford City noting art in commerce, downtown centers, open spaces around public buildings, underground wires, and the impact of women’s clubs on municipal beauty. Sealed bids end May 26 1908 for the Windsor Hotel property and related fixtures in Bluefield West Virginia. auction may follow.
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George P. Johnson
State Federation of Virginia Clube
Bedford City
Johnson
Capitol
Washington
New York
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Paris
Savannah
Cleveland
Detroit
Dayton
Chicago
Elkhorn News Notes Collected Social Updates
Mrs John J Lincoln and daughter Elizabeth visit Newtown Pa. Dr J B Kirk returns from Parkersburg on business. Mr and Mrs Melvin Akers leave for Saco Montana to make their home. Mrs Jas Bingham and Annie Kershaw shop in Keystone. Benj Lewis calls on friends in Bluefield. Edward Lyons visits Thacker on business. Mrs Ed Lyons, Mrs Jas Bingham and Miss Wickham shop in Pocahontas. Irvin Wagoner calls on friends at Thacker. Ida Edwards from Welch visits Elkhorn. Miss Mattie Shelton of Bluefield visits sister Essie Shelton. Sam Evans Jr returns from Reading Pa.
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John J. Lincoln
Elizabeth
Newtown
J. B. Kirk
Parkersburg
Melvin Akers
Saco
Montana
Jas Bingham
Annie Kershaw
Keystone
Benj. Lewis
Bluefield
Edward Lyons
Thacker
Ed. Lyons
Jas. Bingham
Wickham
Pocahontas
Irvin Wagoner
Elkhorn
Ida Edwards
Welch
Mattie Shelton
Essie Shelton
Sam Evans, Jr
Reading
Barnum Deflates Oxford Humbug Row with Witty Retort
Barnum faced rowdy Oxford students during a lecture on humbug. In a brief pause he challenged the crowd asking if they wanted to hear more about humbug. They roared I do not. He quipped I’ve got your money and there is no humbug about that, then resumed his talk in peace.
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Barnum
Oxford
Quote cadets law and temptation mock courtroom style note
A satirical remark from the Louisville Courier Journal mocks law obedience with a line about failing to ignore the law and resisting the urge to kick at legal rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Meeting of a Man and a Mane Ends The Puns
Tom Hood quipped about a man and a Man in a playful line. The pun celebrates energy and humor with a twist on might and mane. The quote reflects Victorian wordplay and clever verse.
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Tom Hood
No usable article headline found in the text
The provided line presents a moral aphorism about dignity and social perception rather than a news item or reportable event with identifiable persons or organizations.
It Reached the Spot Dr King’s Discovery Saves Life Claims
Omega Ohio store owner and telecom president E Humphrey says Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life by reaching the cough’s spot. The ad claims it heals throat lungs and chest with a guarantee at drug stores. 50c and 1.00, trial bottle free.
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E. Humphrey
Omega, O
Adams County Telephone Co
The
Home Telephone Co
Pike County
Dr. King
Notice for Bramwell School addition bids May 11 1908
Plans and specifications for an addition and alteration to Bramwell Graded School Bramwell West Virginia will be ready for bids on or after May 11 1908. Bids will be opened May 26 1908 at 2 p m at the office of Walter J Smith architect Bank of Bramwell Bramwell WV Plans and specs can be viewed at the architect's office Bank of Bramwell Building Bramwell WV The school board may accept or reject any or all bids Walter J Smith 59 151 Architect
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bramwell
W. Va
Walter J. Smith
Bank of Bramwell
W.va
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S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Tiny
W. P. Hawley
South Bland Street
Intermont Electric Co
Rebecca Barron
R. P. Barron
Hanna
State Federation of Virginia Clubs
Ernest H. Arters
Windsor Hotel
West Virginia
Patton House
Pho
L. Kaufman
Artistic Stieff
Chas. M. Stieff
Stieff
Shaw and Stieff
Main Street
Lynchburg, VA
R. L. Morris
Elkhorn News Notes
G. Stewart
Cedar View
Miss
Ptr
Fallon
Zaas
Business Giege
Pitman, Gregg and Kimball
Oliver, Underwood, Remington and Smith Machines
W. H. Cunningham
Bluefield, W. VA
Wytheville, Virginia
Wytheville, Va
the Home Furniture Co
EL Shufflebarger
Soda
D. B. Baldwin
Pioneer
First National Bank Bulding
Notary Public
Thomas ZB. Peery
M. D
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Levulist
N. & W. Railway
A. D. Wood, M.D
Thornton Bulding
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