Death of Mrs. Nannie Dailey at Baptist Valley
Mrs. Nannie Dailey, aged 82, widow of A F Dailey, died Tuesday at 3 15 p m at her Baptist Valley home after cancer treatment. Born January 12 1843 in Richlands she leaves eleven children, thirty two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral at 2 30 p m at the home with burial in the family cemetery. She was the last of eleven Ratliff siblings and a Methodist. Her husband died five years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Valley
Nannie Dailey
A. F. Dailey
Augustus F. Dailey
L. W. Dalley
Richlands
R. W
Maxwell
R. E
Roanoke
J. W
Falls Mills
A. G
Bluefield
Lowering of Values in County Reported
A report claims real estate valuations in Taze well county are being reduced by assessors, sparking concern in incorporated towns where residents pay both corporation and county taxes. If true, levy increases may follow, affecting townspeople. The source notes ongoing equalization efforts and widespread discussion among towns. The piece also mentions Virginia political strife and a funeral notice for T. H. Lambert.
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Tazewell County
Board of Supervisors
Virginia
G. Walter Ma
Clinch Valley
Accomac
A. H. Williams
Democratic Party
Williams
Union
Senator Byrd
Byrd
Bluefield
Old Dominion
Seniors To Have Things Their Own Way Tonight
The Virginia Side commencement program neared its climax as the two literary societies dominated the spotlight. The long standing rivalry between the At- and other groups shaped the program and crowd reactions during the evening portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Hillman
Emory and Henry College
R. W. Bobbitt
Charlotte County
Bluefield
Virginia Side
World War Veteran Lambert Dies After Operation
Noon at Richlands saw a large crowd as the burial service was led by the Richlands Post of the American Legion. Mr. Lambert, a World War veteran, died Tuesday morning following an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richlands
American Legion
Lambert
Mr Spracher Improves After Appendicitis Operation
Jim Spracher, recovering from an appendicitis operation performed last Saturday morning, took nourishment for the first time yesterday. Friends and numerous inquiries express relief as his condition appears to have passed the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Spracher
Jim Spracher
Miss James Presented With String of Pearls
Miss Catherine James, a music teacher in Coeburn, received a string of pearls as a gift from the Baptist congregation there. The community hopes she will return next year, following her strong record from G and Virginia Interment College and her many medals at commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine James
Coeburn
James
G m High School
Virginia Interment College
Substitute Almanacs Replace Virginia Weather Forecasts
Readers urged replacing old almanacs with Bluefield Virginia News weather notes. The piece defends forecasts as duty to inform on snow, frost, heat, and rain. It credits Uncle Hugh Ratcliffe for weather analysis and recalls a May frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Ratcliffe
Frost Devastates Wheat Crops In Early June 1859
A northern frost on June 5 1859 killed wheat and crops across the region. Farmers cut wheat to allow regrowth and W B Morton recalls the event, noting he was seven and walked barefoot in frosty grass while driving cows. Officials feared earlier frosts had done further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
W. B. Morton
Morton
May Revolutionize the Kodak Business
A patent issued to Rusker Hughes, Ralph Newton, and Rufus Newton may revolutionize Kodak. The device, likened to a machine gun, shoots as long as the trigger is held. Inventors Hughes and Newton, Bluefield College student and Wake Forest graduate, previously used the old Baptist church as their workshop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Newton
Edward Hughes
Mr. Newton
United States Government Patent Office
Kodak
Rusker EB. Hughes
Ralf K. Newton
Rufus T. Newton
Newton Hughes Odak
Eastman
Uncle Sam
Hughes
Bluefield College
Wake Forest
Graham High School
Old Baptist Church
Purple Egg Laying Chickens Sent to Purdue University
In Buenos Aires three vividly colored hens reportedly lay purple eggs and have been sent to Purdue University by Dr. Adolph Holm of the Buenos Aires Zoological Garden. The note signs as J F Galloway secretary. During 1924 Mass ships caught over 150 million pounds of fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass
Buenos Aires
Purdue University
Adolph Holm
Storewide pledge to earn patronage through service
The management states the store values the customer over self, pledging courteous service, fair impressions, and honest striving. They invite criticism to improve and promise all staff have read and approved the commitment, seeking renewed patronage only if earned.
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Mag. A. F. Dniley
T. H. Lambert
Miss James
Virginia Side News
Charley Gills
Fieldale
Mrs. Gills
Royal Arch Masons
J. F. Galloway
Seno
Federal Street
Bluefield, W. VA
Aeia
Men’s Union
Nainsook Athletic Union
Lisle
Athletic Union
Racine Railroad
Madras
Princeton Avenue
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