Delegates Named for Roanoke Convention from Tazewell Districts
A Republican mass meeting at Tazewell named delegates to the state convention in Roanoke on September 5. The list includes district representatives across Jeffersonville Clear Fork and Calloway with many names, and a resolution granting pro rata voting power to all Republicans from Tazewell County. Also notes social and travel updates and a rental notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell County
Tazewell
Roanoke
Effersonville
Mary Shrader
R. L. Bilis
James Harris
C. A. Leece
H. B. Stevenson
Oscar ——. En B. Witten
H. Hager
J. L. Mathews
Itman
E. E. Crockett
R. W. Whitman
T. R. Waldron
B. T. Dailey
T. E. Hawkins
A. R. Beavers
W. B. Young
T. E. McCall
G. J. Lambert
Stanley
O. W. Dailey
D. W. Say
E. W. Bowling
Margaret Harman
Ollie Kate Brittain
W. A. Leece
Wm. M. Gillespie
W. R. Bowen
Mattie Yost
H. A. Bowen
H. H. Yost
W. Bourne
John W. Yost
W. M. Helmandollar
R. O. Crockett
A. B. White
J. N. Harman
Maiden Spring
Peertet
Georgeobertson
Brown
John I
George Fock J. Gillespie
W. C. Witten
J. G. Barnes
W. O. Barnes
John Ascue
W. J. Lester
John J. DeBoard
M. H. Beavers
Mollie Beavers
Roy White
George Horton
Tom Blankenship
T. H. Wheeler
L. . McGrothlin
C. D. Stevenson
R. D. Young
L. Boyd
James
New Methodist Church Nears Completion
The handsome new Methodist church is nearly finished with seats and windows installed. By October 1 it should be ready for use, after months of construction that have drawn wide attention.
Virginia Side Fans Rally Behind Blue Grays
Virginia Side fans showed strong loyalty to the Blue Grays after their Sunday victory over Poca Bram, lifting spirits and hoping for a Mer cer county flag win to even the series.
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Virginia Side
Virginia
Blue Grays
Poca-Bramwell
Whl
Mercer County
Opening of Schools Aims to Start Next Week in Virginia
The Virginia side is preparing for the new school term starting Monday. Prof. Kyle assists with opening details early in the week. A Crockett family reunion and picnic at Witten Mill drew many attendees and a large spread. Simmons Bed Company ships a carload of beds to the local yard as a branch is planned. Circuit court in Tazewell remains in session. the term will likely last through the week. A convocation of W. G. Batmore Royal Arch Chapter No. 28 is set for tonight in Inefield Va.
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New York
Baltimore
Pearl
Eugene Lamkin
Dayton
Ohio
Prillman
Tazewell Avenue
C. B. Bailey
Frances Yost
Springville
Virginia Side
Panoke
T. J. Ashworth
Evelyn
Meadow View
Virginia
Kyle
Witten Mill
Crockett
W. B. Morton
RA. Crockett
Bonnie Beavers
W. J. Crockett
Simmons Bed Company
Tazewell
W. G. Batmore
Royal Arch Chr
Inefield
M. H. Irwin
Coal Creek
Tenn
O. H. Logan
Valley of
Luray Caverns
Washington
Irwin
Logan
Betty Jane Olinger
T. H. Olinger
Wendl Street
B. F. Ball
Richlands
Bess Blankenship
R. J. Douson
Vincel Street
Rufus Hawkins
Washington, D. C
Kirkwood James
Kirkville
Oneey
J. A. Strickland
Falcon
W. K. Graves
Nannie Livingston
Dossie and
Mary Ball
Coal from Mud Fork Mine Highlights Local Fuel Supply
A report notes coal from the Mud Fork field, seven feet deep and from the Pocahontas smokeless seam, is being hauled in wagons for winter fuel. Other items include W. C. T. U. meeting at the Methodist church and various Virginia side personal notes.
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Mud Fork
M. L. Wagner
Mr. A Ties
Fork
Pocahontas
Springville Springs and Wellsville Wells Dry Up Reported
Reports from Bluestone Valley say Springville springs and Wellsville wells are drying up for the first time. Families living near the mountain must haul water a half mile. Yesterday Wellsville’s spring was flush but Springville’s spring was completely dry.
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Springville
Wellsville
Bluestone Valley
Bob Wells
Funeral for Squire Dickenson Draws Scout Procession
The remains of Squire Lee Dickenson of Elkhorn were brought to Maple Hill cemetery for burial after dying last Thursday. A large funeral procession included many Boy Scouts from Elkhorn riding in a school truck provided by the deceased, with four of his nieces wearing white in attendance. Dickenson had led Scout work in Elkhorn and was well liked by the community.
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Squire Lee Dickenson
Elkhorn
Maple Hill Cemetery
Squire Dickenson
Purification Program Promises Health Through Calotabs
Physicians claim perfect system purification restores vitality and health. Take Calotabs in a four dose course, weekly if desired, with directions in a family package priced 35 cents or trial 10 cents at any drug store.
Dollar Day shoppers crowd Princeton and Federal for two day event
Fans packed the semi annual Dollar Day, merchants praised brisk business and orderly crowds. Women led most shopping while husbands appeared sparsely. Talks push to extend to two days to broaden stock display and buyer options.
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Princeton Avenue
Federal Street
Dollar Day Likely Return in February
shoppers, especially women, visited only a few stores yesterday due to crowds. Afternoon shopping featured items already picked over. The date for the next Dollar Day is expected in February but not yet set.
Real estate transfers filed in county court clerk office
Transfers listed include W A Holley and others to S A Parks for a Rock lot valued at 90 dollars, W V Scott and wife to A M Meadows for a Wickham avenue lot in Princeton at 700 dollars, I J Glass and wife to Gwin Parker for 94 acres at Widemouth for 5500 dollars, and John B Lee and wife to Perey ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Holley
S. A. Parks
Rock
W. V. Scott
A. M. Meadows
Wickham Avenue
Princeton
Glass
Gwin Parker
Widemouth
John B. Lee
Perey
Oldest Major League Manager Connie Mack at 62
New York Philadelphia Athletics manager Connie Mack, aged 62, is the oldest manager by service in the major leagues. Also notes about Miller Gibson buying Elkhorn Creek lots for 1500 dollars and a quirky England ratio of pipe to cigar smokers.
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New York
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
England
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Virginia News
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T. K. Leedy
H. C. Broyler
Della Broyler
H. Wade Crockett
B. M. Newman
Wyley Tibbs
Frank Cook
W. J. Clark
Ea. Wallace
John Arms
R. C. Wells
Grat Slade
Frank Cox
Levi Neel
W. L. Shawvers
Stella Hagg
Lacy Slade
John Slade
Wm Goodman
Clint Moss
Lattle Goodman
Joe Kelly
Joe Pruett
H. P
James F. Galloway
Depot Street
J. B. Hawkins
Tokyo
Japan
War Office
Viola Dana
Ruth
Tom MIX
Tony
Horse
Duke
Dog
NEW Methodist Church
Springville Springs
Dickenson
Bhefield Furniture Company
Oqinceton Ave
Tes
Masiand
Fang
Annou
SSA
J.H. Franklin
Miller Gibson
Elkhorn Creek
Austin C. Wilson
Nat Reiss
America
King's I. X. L. Ranch
Mercer, McDowell, Tazewe
Giles Counties
Seanie MacPherson
Cecil B de
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