One Party Rule in Virginia Campaign Moves Ahead
A Dominion election battle presses across Virginia with Republicans rallying behind Roanoke nominee S Harris Hoge for governor and Mrs. William M Colwell pushing GOP aims for public instruction. In Tazewell county a two man race for general assembly pits Dr. J W Witten and W P Boggess as independents against the Democratic arena in a heated finish.
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Virginia
Dominion
Roanoke
Harris Hoge
Cantor
Commonwealth
WM. M. Colwell
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Colwell
St. Clairs Crossing
Tazewell County
General Assembly
J. W.tten
W. P. Boggess
Assembly
C. M. Hunter
Poundting Mill
Dr. Witten
Mr. Boggess
Voters urged to participate in upcoming rallies
The item notes rallies to be held this month and veterans expected to attend in large numbers to hear discussions. It emphasizes that everyone should vote for someone.
Moonshine Still Raided Near Taze Wil County
Officers led by T M Gravely seized a modern peach brandy still in a house near the corporate limits in a Greek resident Eckman’s cellar. Eckman, 73, was jailed and a bond offer was reported. a filling station grocer from Northfork, he denied ownership while fumes of peach brandy lingered. In Burkes Garden Virginia Side basketball, Burkes Garden girls edged our girls, while Bluefield boys beat Burkes Garden boys.
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TM. Gravely
Tazewil
Reinia
George Eckman
Eckman
Northfork
Mr. Gravely
Burkes Garden
Virginia
Garden
Bluefield
Beggar on Horseback Opens at Virginian Theatre
Paramount presents James Cruze's Beggar on Horseback featuring Edward Horton and Esther Ralston. The film adapts Kaufman Connelly stage play with a musical prodigy chased by two women, magnified dream sequences, and a single elaborate set. Walter Woods wrote the screenplay and Karl Brown supervised photography.
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Cruze
James Cruze
Paramount
Virginian Theatre
Edward Horton
Esther Ralston
Cragg
Marc Connelly
New York
Walter Woods
Karl Brown
Many New Homes Nearing Completion on Virginia Side
The year ends with several handsome residences nearing occupancy on the Virginia Side. Homes of Mrs. George Dodds, Sheb Dudley, Clarence Boyd, J. Crockett, and T. L. Smithdeal are near move-in, with Shelby Heights and Montrose Street seeing rapid growth as Bluefield College draws buyers. The Chicago House Furnishing Company ad spurs crowds and long-distance shoppers.
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Virginia
George Dodds
East Tazewell Avenue
Linkous
Sheb Dudley
J. Boyd
Clarence Boyd
J. Crockett
Sanders’ Drive
T. L. Smithdeal
Shelby Heights
West Virginia
Montrose Street
West End
Virginia Side
Bluefield College
Greater
Bluefield
Greater Bluefield
Chicago House Furnishing Company
Daily Telegraph
Wytheville Sisters Faithful Sunday School Attenders
Wytheville reader reports Hazel and Margaret Hoflman daughters of Captain and Mrs Walter Hoffman have attended Sunday school without missing for seven years. They even join when traveling away from home, inspiring the superintendent with their dedication.
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Wytheville
Hazel
Margaret Hoflman
Walter Hoffman
Diamonds Found On Witt Graveyard Diamond Farm Near Peterstown
Local reports describe a diamond field on Mrs. Lacy Witt’s land near Peterstown at the Monroe Giles county line. Children and others have long collected sparkles from red clay on the graveyard hill while a past visitor reportedly sold diamonds in cities. Mat Midkiff of Peterstown is a brother of the landowner.
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Lacy Witt
Peterstown
Monroe- Giles County
West Virginia
Mat Midkiff
W. Va
Old and Odd Coin Contest Draws New Interest
The Old and Odd Coin contest attracts readers from several states with coins dating back to 1700s and 1800s. Bluefield collector Maury Barrett and attorney George P. Crockett host potential displays while Mary Vaughan of Stotesbury and Mrs A D Clark of Orange share rare pieces and requests for appraisal. An Orange reader recounts U S and international coins and seeks information as 1925 dates appear in correspondence. Also a real estate ad for a seven room home and Garland property appears among the notes.
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Maury Barrett
Bluefield
Christ
Peter
George P. Crockett
Crockett
Mr. Barrett
Stotesbury
W. Va
Mary Vaughan
Bluefield Virginia News
Robt. J. Walker
John Allison
Register
United States
A. D. Clark
Orange, Va
Correction clarifies false Bristol marriage notice
The Daily Telegraph reports that a proposed Bristol marriage between Willard H. Smith and Miss Ethel Canode was a prank. Mr. Smith requested correction after a misled publication, and editors admit the item was published in good faith without verification.
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Bristol
Willard H. Smith
Ethel Canode
Miss Canode
Smith
Daily Telegraph
Miss Canade
Mr. Smith
Why dogs circle before lying down
IS HEREDITARY A reader asks why dogs turn around several times before resting. The habit is traced to wild ancestors preparing a bed by circling. Dr Northen will preach at the Methodist church this morning replacing Rev Roy Early due to the pastor's absence. No evening service today. Kindergarten enrollment notices mention Mrs Edwards and Miss Osborne with class details and a meeting at Morton's store on Monday October 5 at 9 am. Tuition for the first month is due upon enrollment. for information call 671.
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Northen
Bluefield College
Roy EF
Methodist Church
Diamond Farm Within Forty Miles Of City Noted
The article asks readers if they know a diamond farm lies within forty miles of Bluefield, stating it as a fact though details are sparse. It frames curiosity about the existence of the diamond farm near the city.
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Diamond Farm
Bluefield
Eastern Star Meeting Plans and Lodge News
The newly organized Eastern Star chapter schedules a Monday night meeting in the lodge room with full attendance requested. James Clift of Richmond, grand lecturer of Masons, spoke Friday night at Harman Lodge, praised as among Virginia’s brightest Masons. Bear hounds poisoned in Clear Park. George Hagey offers a reward for information on the attackers of his two fine dogs.
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Fastern Star
The
Eastern Star
James Clift
Richmond
Harman Lodge
Clift
Virginia
Clear Park
George Hagey
Burkes Garden
Hagey
End Meetings Tonight at Virginia Side Presbyterian Church
Rev J H Gray of Bedford will preach at the Virginia Side Presbyterian Church today at 11 00 am and 7 45 pm concluding his series that began last Sunday The public is invited to hear Mr Gray and observe his reasoning noted by many attendees from other congregations
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J. H. Gray
Bedford
Virginia Side Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Mr Grey
Mr. Grey
Jack Sparks Accepts Evans Wrestling Challenge
Jack Sparks of the West Virginia Side has accepted Corbett Evans challenge to a wrestling match. Sparks weighs 136 pounds and says he is a wild cat tamer ready to meet Evans anywhere in the arena with the mitts at any time.
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Corbett Evans
Jack Sparks
West Virginia
Evans
Sparks Challenges Evans Amid Light Weight Difference
Local sports circles report Sparks, about twenty five pounds lighter than Evans, declaring readiness to fight now rather than wait for training camps. Evans previously signaled he would face all challengers under 200 pounds, leaving the next move to Sparks' manager as the plan unfolds.
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Sparks
Evans
Jailed For His Dog In New York
Romeo Hansult became the first man jailed over a dog in New York after boarding a bus with his mongrel refused to remove it and was arrested for disorderly conduct. The judge dismissed him at arraignment.
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New York
Romeo Hansult
Bear Fights Man to Save Wagon Near Clarendon NC
A North Carolina colored man Ben Stephenson defends a wagon from a hungry black bear in a woodland near Clarendon. He beats the bear with a hitching chain, aided by two other men, driving the animal away after a tense struggle. The incident underscores the bear’s hunger and the boldness of the locals.
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North Carolina
Clarendon
Bluefield
Virginia
Colorado
Darkey
Ben Stephenson
Ben
Brain
Stephenson
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