Sidewalk 15 Delayed by Local Dispute on Grade
Street grade dispute blocks completion of sidewalk segment on Wister street between the Baptist Church and Osborne's store. Some property owners want the walk level with front yards, others want grade conforming to the street. McBride Concrete Company protests delays and urges rapid progress during Indian summer.
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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
The Kaiser, a former local restaurant keeper nicknamed Kaiser Bill, may become involved in the Greek Bulgarian war after relocating to his homeland in Greece. He previously resembled the dethroned German ruler and ran a Morton Street stand now known as Kaiser Bill's place.
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Kaiser
Greece
Handajaris
Morton Street
Bill's
Nick
Opossum Hunt Inspires Rhymes From G H 8 Teachers
Local teachers expressed appreciation for the opossum hunt with a humorous verse. The poem describes the invitation to the faculty as guests, lists participants including George Carey Tot Shuffy Fatt I and mentions Mayor Patty, Calloway and Barnett Brumfield. The event featured a large fire, food such as pickles and weenies, onions with bacon and bread, and a festive atmosphere.
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The
Bird Dog's Remarkable Scent Claims Raise Skepticism
A hunting anecdote reports Dr. Hoge firing at a pheasant and missing twice while his bird dog appears to react with displeasure. The peculiar interaction prompts debate on canine perception and whether dogs can sense a missed shot or track prey just ahead of a gunshot.
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Caabe
Hoge
Bird dog brings pheasant after scent clues in woods
The dog tore through the woods and returned with the game in its mouth. Dr Hoge believes the dog sensed a hit before the pheasant landed, aided by its keen nose detecting blood, while the bird flew swiftly as a bullet. Bird dogs show remarkable intelligence in tracking.
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Hoge
Thompson Buys Another Farm in Buckeye State
Fullen Thompson of Virginia visits son Allen near Columbus and buys a farm about thirty miles from the city. Dudley Thompson will reside on the newly purchased property as Ohio hosts many small farms being sold from large plantations.
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Florida
Ohio
Fullen Thompson
Virginia
Thompson
Allen Thompson
Columbus
Buckeye
Dudley Thompson
Obio
Beautiful Mixed Fox Owned by Mrs Bailey
Mrs Garrett Bailey of High Avenue West Virginia Side owns a beautiful mixed fox and is considering parting with the animal. The fox was described as valued by its owner.
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Bailey
Garrett Bailey
Highand Avenue
West Virginia
Captured After Hot Chase A Fine Car With Brass Beauty
A suspect was captured after a hot chase and the vehicle taken is described as in fine condition and carrying an attractive brass feature, noted as a beauty by witnesses and officials.
Professor Livesay Moves Family to Florida
Professor J. A. Livesay former Graham High School principal moves with his family to Florida near Tavares He has managed Coeburn High School for years but will not teach this term spending the winter in Florida.
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J. A. Livesay
Graham High School
Florida
Tavares
Livesay
Professor Livesay
Coeburn High School
Reta ins All Faculties at Age Ninety Years
Miss Sue Givers of the Virginia Side West End with sister Mrs. Howard Neel has not been in good health but she is ninety and retains her faculties. She can discuss life and changes since girlhood in an engaging way and enjoys talking about these topics. Mrs Hawley plans to open a gift shop in Bluefield while purchasing stock in New York. Conductor Akers and Engineer Waltz on October 15 were in chain.
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Sue Givers
West End
Virginia
Howard Neel
Miss Giveng
J. P. Hawley
Bluefield
New York
Long Coal Train Says Record Run From Bluefield
A string of empty coal cars totaling 134 moved from Bluefield to Cull Yard and may be the longest train yet. A bumper Russell County cow pumpkin arrived in Bluefield to be used for a life size bogieman on Halloween Eve, shipped by Otto Mansfield of Norfolk and Western from Carterton, about as large as a thorough barrel.
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Bluefield
Cull Yard
Russell County
Bluefield Virginia News
Otto Mansfield
Norfolk
Carterton
New Map Completed by Virginia Side Engineer
Freeman J. Kyle of Bluefield and Princeton engineered a new Virginia Side map, described as very complete, after a yearlong effort. The map is now in city possession. A Virginia Side society leader invites guests to a Halloween party for the weekend with or without costumes and expects a large crowd.
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Virginia
Freeman J. Kyle
Bluefield
Princeton
Virginia Side Society
Local Health Update and Bluefield Real Estate Ad
J H Hearn recovering after appendicitis at Bluefield Sanitarium now able to eat solid food and hopes to return home soon. Real estate in Bluefield Virginia offers bay front property at 4500 dollars and 7 room front lots with good terms from Dudley Land Co. The Rev Victor Hugo Harrell is named as the new Mephet pastor.
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Stevens Heights
G. B. Stevens
Bluefield
Tazewell County
Virginia
J. H. Hearn
Bluefield Sanitarium
Dudley Land Co
Victor Hugo Harrell
Mephet
Victor
Hugo Harrell to Assume Post Here from Victoria
Hugo Harrell, currently located in Victoria Virginia, is expected to arrive within a month to take charge of his work here. The note places Harrell arriving soon to begin leadership duties locally.
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Hugo Harrell
Victoria
Harrell
Robins entangled in red string rescued by fire department
A robin became tangled in a long piece of red string caught on a limb. Fire department responders freed the bird hanging head downward. Separately, mechanical plants produce matchsticks at about 40 000 per minute.
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Washington
Fire Department
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McBride
St. Luke's Hospital
Mr. Johnson
Virginia Side
Jim
Mr. Logan
Mr. Early
Kyle
Virginian Theatre
Parent - Teacher Association
Paul Leicester
Janice Meredith
Tom Johnson
John H. Holbrook Or
Bluefield, Virginia
Mr. Palmer
George
Carey
Tot
Jay
Shuffy Fatt
Mayor Patty
Breck
Frank
H. Calloway
Barnett
Brumfield
Shiawley’s
Deauville
Georgette
Pocket Books
Prof. Livesay
Akers
Waltz
Mech
Scott
Humphrey
Sweet Virginia
American Legion
Princeton Avenue
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