Sidewalk rows delay Bluefield street work on Wister street
The Bluefield street committee battles obstruction over grading for a sidewalk between the new Baptist Church and Osborne's store. Some property owners want a level with front yards, others insist on street grade. McBride Concrete complains the dispute stalls progress while the Baptist church and Blue Stone Motor Company line up with the grade.
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Wister Street
New Baptist Church
Osborne's
New Bluestone Motor Company
W. P. Barnett
A. W. McBride
McBride Concrete Company
Kaiser May Enter Greek Bulgarian Conflict In Greece
A former local restaurant keeper known as the Kaiser may join the Greek Bulgarian fight after returning to Greece. He once resembled the dethroned German ruler and ran a Morton street stand later replaced by Nick the Greek. The note hints at his possible involvement as tensions rise.
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Kaiser
Greece
Handajaris
Morton Street
Kaiser” Pill
Nick
Opossum Hunt Inspires Rhyme From G H 8 Faculty
Local teachers express thanks for a community opossum hunt event held last Friday night near the river. The poem lists attendees from Virginia Side including Mr. Palmer mayor Patty and Rev. Logan, with details of the meal and social scene.
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The
Bird Dog Dilemma Sparks Debate On Sentient Senses
A Dr Hoge and his bird dog tested the dog’s sense of hit or miss as a pheasant escaped after two shots. The dog’s calm reaction prompted wonder whether the animal exhibits near human awareness of the hunter’s aim in a hunting incident.
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Hoge
Bird dog retrieves game after swift woodland chase
A dog dashed through the woods and returned with a pheasant in its mouth. Dr Hoge believes the animal sensed the kill before the catch, aided by a keen nose that detected blood despite the bird's distant flight. The report notes birds dogs often seem highly intelligent.
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Hoge
Thompson Purchases New Farm Near Columbus Ohio
Fallen Thompson visits his son Allen near Columbus and buys another fine farm about thirty miles from the city. He plans to spend part of his time in Ohio with his sons as large plantations are divided into squares and sold as small farms. Dudley Thompson also owns a farm in the area.
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Florida
Ohio
Fallen Thompson
Virginia
Mr. Thompson
Allen Thompson
Columbus
Buckeye
Dudley Thompson
Beautiful Mixed Fox Owned by Mrs Bailey
Mrs Garrett Bailey of Highland Avenue West Virginia Side owns a beautiful mixed fox and is considering parting with the animal. The fox was described as a valued pet by the owner.
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Bailey
Garrett Bailey
Highland «Avenue
West Virginia
Captured Hot Chase Ends With Fine Condition Vehicle
A suspect was captured after a rapid chase and the vehicle involved remains in fine condition. The car is described as a beauty with a stylish brush and notable appearance.
Professor Livesay Moves Family to Florida
Professor J. A. Livesay former principal of Graham High School moves his family to a Florida residence near Tavares. He has led Coeburn High School for years but will not teach this term and will spend the winter in Florida while engaging in real estate transactions.
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J. A. Livesay
Graham High School
Florida
Tavares
Livesay
Professor Livesay
Coeburn High School
Retains All Faculties At Age Ninety Years
Miss Sue Givers of the West End Virginia Side and sister Mrs. Howard Neel have long watched her health. Though ninety years old she retains all faculties and can vividly discuss her life and changes since childhood, sharing engaging conversations on these topics. Mrs Hawley plans to open a gift shop in Bluefield, stock being purchased in New York. Conductor Akers and Engineer Waltz reported the longest train yet on October 14.
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Sue Givers
West End
Virginia
Howard Neel
Miss Givens
J. P. Hawley
Bluefield
New York
Akers
Waltz
Chat
Monster cow pumpkin seen in Bluefield story hints at Halloween display
A large bumper Russell county cow pumpkin was sent to the editor of the Bluefield Virginia News for a life size bogieman on Halloween. The pumpkin, shipped by Norfolk and Western agent at Carterton, is about as large as a flour barrel and part of a local excitement noted with a string of empty coal cars totaling 134 moved from Bluefield to Ci Yard as a possible record train.
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Bluefield
Ci Yard
Russell County
Bluefield Virginia News
Hallowe'en
Mansfield
Norfolk and Western
Carterton
New Map of the Virginia Side Completed by Kyle
Freeman J. Kyle, of Bluefield and Princeton, completed a new and very complete map of the Virginia Side after a year long effort. The map is now in the possession of the city. A Virginia Side society leader invites guests to a Hallowe'en party for the weekend with or without costumes and predicts a large attendance.
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Virginia
Freeman J. Kyle
Bluefield
Princeton
Virginia Side Society
Bluefield items note recovery and real estate listings
J H Hearn recovering after appendicitis at Bluefield Sanitarium and hoping to go home soon. Real estate for sale in Bluefield Virginia includes a 60 ft lot with 7 rooms and 3 front lots offered at 4500 with good terms. Rev Victor Hugo Harrell named as new Baptist pastor (note clarifies correct name).
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J. H. Hearn
Bluefield Sanitarium
Bluefield
Dudley Land Co
Victor Hugo Harrell
New Baptist
Victor
Arrival Expected to Take Charge of Work Here
Hugo Harrel currently at Victoria Virginia is expected to arrive within a month to assume responsibility for his work here.
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Hugo Harrel
Victoria
Washington Robins Entangled in Seed Tape Rescue
A robin became ensnared in red seed tape at Washington, its feet tangled in the string and hanging head downward from a limb. The fire department was summoned to rescue the bird. Reports note factories operate match sticks at 40,000 per minute.
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Washington
Fire Department
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Stevens Heights
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Tazewell County
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