Southern launches new steamer for Norfolk and Washington
The Southern, built for the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co, was launched at Newport News from the shipyard. The passenger steamer is designed to be among the finest afloat and will operate between Norfolk and Washington. A dealer promotion for Clinchfield Coal is included in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Southern
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
Norfolk
Washington
Special Stockholders Meeting of The Graham Telephone Co
Stockholders holding at least one tenth of the capital stock call a special meeting at the mayor's office in Graham Virginia on October 12 1908 at 7:00 PM to reorganize the company elect a new board and officers and conduct related business. Dated September 28 1908 by B T Litz and R L Gillespie. Kodol is advertised as a digestive aid sold by druggists.
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Graham Telephone Company
Graham
Virginia
T. Litz
R. L. Gillespie
Church Services Across City in Daily Schedule
City churches publish a full day of services with Christ Episcopal Church changing evening hour to 7 30, first Sunday in October marking a return to regular night service. First Baptist echoes 9 45 Sunday school, 11 morning sermon, and 7 45 gospel service. Catholic Mass at Sacred Heart 9 30 with benediction afterward. Bland Street Methodist hosts last conference year services as Rev D Emory Hawk departs for Knoxville. Immanuel Lutheran preacher Rev C R W Kegley offers 11 am sermon and 7 30 pm missionary program. Grace Methodist lists 9 40 Sunday school, 11 am, 8 pm services. Priddy preaches last sermon before departure. Unchurched attendees noted at the new chapel entry.
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Christ Episcopal Church
R. W. Trapnell
First Baptist Church
Bland Street Methodist Church
D. Emory Hawk
Hawk
Knoxville
Holston
Bland Street
Immanuel Lutheran Congregation
C. R. W. Kegley
Grace Church Pastor Not Returning to Charge in Bluefield
Grace Church will not renew his four year tenure, causing regret among the congregation and Bluefield residents. The Presbyterian Church holds Sunday school at 9:30, morning sermon at 11, and evening service at 7:45 with focus on divine love. Dr. Bullard, newly called to the Christian Church, conducts services at 11 and 7:30 today.
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Grace Church
Bluefield
the Presbyterian Church
Opening Day at Villa Maria Propitious
The opening day of school at Villa Maria Academy Wytheville Va marked the 40th scholastic year with bright weather and eager students. Parents enrolled daughters while old scholars received promotions and clubs for tennis basketball croquet and other sports began to form as the year promises activity and success.
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Villa Maria Academy
Wytheville
Bishop Donahue
Amusements: Villains Steal Show in The Traitor at Elks
In Dixon's The Traitor, a scalawag and carpetbagger drive gripping plot twists at the Elks Opera House with brisk ticket lines. De Mille's Classmates with Norman Hackett comes to the Elks next Tuesday. Wonderland Theatre hosts Poloff Sisters and the Orvilles with marionettes, plus Thursday changes and matinee for ladies and children.
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Dixon
South
Elks Opera House
White Pharmacy
de Mille
Norman Hackett
Duncan Irving
Poloff Sisters
Wonderland
Wonderland Theatre
Orvilles
Ruth
Harry
Bluefield Avenue
Local residents visit city amid travel and social calls
A parade of visitors and residents pass through the city, including Mr. and Mrs. Porterfield with newborn E L Greever of Tazewell, Mrs. Thornhill returning from Dinwiddie, and numerous guests from Bramwell Oakvale and Christiansburg. Visitors attend debates, shop, and visit relatives in Roanoke Lynchburg and Park Street while typhoid and illness affect local families.
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Mrs. Wyrick
Bramwell
City
E. N. Taylor
Park Street
Case aSweet remedy quiets babies quickly
A well known remedy for babies and children named Case aSweet promises quick quieting of little ones. The bottle lists its ingredients and asserts no opiates. Sold by local druggists and shops.
Bridgeman killed in tragic on-site accident at Gordon
William Walden a Norfolk & Western bridgeman at Gordon was instantly killed when two girders swung together pinning and severing his head. Carpenters and witnesses watched unable to prevent the fatal injury. Walden, of Pisgah Virginia, was brought home on No. 8 last night for burial. A jewelry ad for Rose Hat Pins follows.
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Moses Miller
Baltimore
William Walden
Norfolk & Western
Gordon
Walden
Pisgah
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
NEW Altamont Hotel
J. M. Warren
Prop
Thomas E. Peery
M. D
W. VA
Ocoullet
W. Ballway
Lindsey’s Pool & Billard Room
Blacefield, W. Va
R. Chapman
Ford Music Go
Bland St
Clinchfield C
Clinchfield Coal Corporation
Roanoke
Stockholders’ Meeting
Church of the Sacred Heart
North
Mercer Street
Bland Street Methodist
Lutheran Chapel Services
the Daily
Newsboys
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Great Cave
Field and
Prise
Daily Telegraph Printing Company
Christian Church
Wm. S. Bullard
Villa Maria
Bill
C. J. Kinzer
Clinchfield
W. P. Porterfield
E. L. Greever
Tazewell
W. D. Thornhill
Dinwiddie, Va
Joseph Barnes
C. Botsford
Percival Johnson
Eckman
Ava Hogan
Pocahontas
May Palmer
Matoaka
J. A. Fletcher
Miss Bowen
Miss Jones
Mrs
Louise Doolley
A. D. Doolley
F. J. Brown
Tip Top
Bian
Christiansburg
P. C. Bolton
Radford
James Elwood Jones
Switchback
H. E. Ashworth
Springville, Va
May Belcher
Oakvale
Flat Top
J. S. Booth
Sanger
A. J. Waddell
W. J. Philips
Squire Levering
Miss Stafford
Miss Albright
Annie Johnson
D. EB. Johnson
Miss McGuire
Mannie Cosby
M. 8. Cosby
Kimball
Miss Burk
Appomattox
W. A. Maynard
8. R. St. Clair
Honaker
Mattie Greer
Hensley
Florence Mann
Murphy
Washington Seminary
Aletta Crump
Mattie Becker
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Grove
Basic City
New York
F. H. Combs
Grundy
Hillsville
Jenkin Jones
May Jones
Mabel Bowen
D. W. Tabor
Tenn
Hot Springs, Ark
8. N. Hufford
H. Millner Mitchell
R. C. Blackstock
C. B. Wilson
Billy Gregory
Lynchburg
Henry Becker
Mr. Becker
Owell
Paris
Liberty Credit Co
Bell Phone No
Bridgeman
Adams Street
Fourth Street
J. M. Echols
Sun
Mo Sam's Turk
A. J. Hearn
Monroe Street
P. O
Miller Supply Co
Vivian
T. J. Phelps
Brand Shoe Co
Tray
Bluesfield
Westover Paper Company
Richmond
D. D. Williams
Tug River Hotel
Welch
Mark Kincaid
Ferrell's
Bluefield City
Care Daily Telegraph
R. L. Speas
Princeton Avenue
Booker & Grenshaw
Reems
Kelly & Moyer
ST Nedy
W. C. Atwater & Co
Martinsville
Fienetioge
Citizens Goal & Supply,Co
Ikearso
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