Masonic Meeting And Local News From Williamson
In Williamson tonight A F and A M will hold a third degree at the lodge hall. Miss Josephine Hounshell and Rev Luther D McCutcheon announce their marriage in Rural Retreat Virginia last Thursday. The couple goal to return to Korea for missionary work. Baseball split report Williamson vs Bluefield on Tower grounds with Brumfields and Anderson in lineup. Grace Methodist Home Mission greens and yellows tie with 15 new members each. An egg from Rocky Gap with no name on it is shown. Squire Bailey of Matoaka wounded. amputation possible.
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Josephine Hounshell
Luther D. McCutcheon
Rural Retreat
Ben
Miss Hounshell
Methodist Church
Korea
Mr. McCutcheon
McCutcheon
Williamson
Bluefield
Tower Grounds
Draper
Short
Brumfields
Anderson
Ste Whaich
C. A. Johnston
Mercer Street
Bluefield Lodge No.153
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Old Masonic Hall
Join Army recruits men from regional towns
Lieut E J Bracken visited the Bluefield recruiting office and accepted five men for infantry service George W Thornton of Radford John R Richardson of Sparta NC Geo W Anderson of Oldtown Va Bruce A Cox of Galax Va. The men left for Columbus Barracks Ohio last night. Mrs H W Powers of Kimball died at her home Sunday afternoon of heart failure She was wife of car inspector H W Powers of Vivian The funeral will be in Marion Va with the widower three children a brother and her mother Mrs Nannie Allen surviving.
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E. J. Bracken
Bluefield
George W. Thornton
Radford
John R. Richardson
Sparta
N. C
Geo. W. Anderson
Oldtown
Bruce A. Cox
Galax
Columbus Barracks
Ohio
H. W. Powers
Kimball
Powers
Pocahontas Division
Vivian
Death of Eliza Nash in South Bluefield
Eliza Nash a colored woman died at her home in South Bluefield. Her remains will be taken to Witten's Mill for burial. The Nash woman was married to Charles Nash. Bland Street Methodist Church ladies plan a rummage sale starting Wednesday in the O Leary building on Raleigh Street. Those unable to bring articles may send to Mrs. R. C. McClaugherty and Mrs. W. R. Davidson. 9-22-21.
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Eliza Nash
South Bluefield
Witten’s Mill
Nash
Charles Nash
Bland Street
O'Leary
Raleigh Street
R. C. McClaugherty
West End
W. R. Davidson
East End
Fellows of Three States in Convention
Williamson welcomes tri state Odd Fellows delegates for a three day meet. The town lacks up to date hotels so members open homes to visitors, and the Williamson band adds a festive holiday air as sessions begin with today’s business.
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Williamson
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows of
Williamson Band
Tristate
Bogus checks cashed by local saloons
A man named H. T. Williams passed four counterfeit checks in local saloons Saturday and Sunday, netting over $20. He claimed to be a telegraph operator on the Radford division and banked funds in this city. Receivers included J. L. Corvin, the Windsorer, and Fred Stinson. Williams fled before No. 18 trains passed.
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H. T. Williams
Radford
Williams Cashes Fraudulent Check Then Evades Bank
About 30 year old H T Williams, described as well dressed with a smooth face, cashed a $5.00 check on no. 18 before bank opening and fled. Bank notified holders that no depositor by that name exists, prompting a fraud investigation amid Gala days for Bluefield with Pedigo’s Millinery opening on September 22 1911.
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Williams
H. T. Williams
Bluefield
Pedigo’s
Ferrell’s Millinery Opening Today In Fairyland of Beauty
A fairyland of beauty welcomes shoppers as Ferrell’s millinery debuts today. Locals are invited to preview hats and headwear selections amid a festive display.
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Ferrell
Cleaning and pressing business offers trade for worn clothes
Notice from J. B. Williams on Higginbotham avenue announces five years of service and a trade offer for worn hats clothes and shoes. The ad also touts a tonic named Kodo claimed to aid digestion and to be sold by local druggists.
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J. B. Willians
Higginbotham Avenue
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Ad
A Boston era ad touts Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as easing throat irritation and inflammation without constipating, while DeWitt's Little Early Risers are promoted as small gentle pills sold by all druggists.
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Kennedy
DeWitt
Mi-o-na stomach tonic touted as a cure all
The White Pharmacy advertises Mi-o-na as a perfect stomach tonic that relieves dyspepsia in 24 hours and treats vomiting pregnancy sea and car sickness and post indulgence upset. A New York executive claims dramatic relief after trying Mi-o-na and a large box costs 60 cents.
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Telegraph
New York
Herbert H. Taylor
West 143 Street
New York City
A Paying Investment
Mr John White of 88 Highland Avenue Moulton Maine reports lifelong winter coughs vanishing after using Dr Kings New Discovery. He notes the remedy clears the cough with a few doses each season and endorses it as the best cough and lung remedy. Sold with guarantee at drug stores 60c and 1. Trial bottle free.
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John White
Highland Avenue
Moulton
Maine
Dr. King
How to Get Strong
P J Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago claims Electric Hitters strengthens the body. He says his feeble mother gained flesh, overcome insomnia, and grew stronger. Bitters remedy stomach and liver complaints. Sold under guarantee at drug stores for 50¢.
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P. J. Daly
W. Congress St
Chicago
Slemp Campaign Stops Highlight Republican Bid in Virginia
Kon Bascomb Slemp, candidate for Congress in the Ninth District, toured Buchanan County with L P Summers. They spoke in Grundy where about 500 people attended and in Sturley, asserting confidence in winning by at least four thousand votes. Slemp warned of potential Republican gains in several districts, despite earlier skepticism from Richmond papers.
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Kon. Bascomb Slemp
Congress
Virginia
L. P. Summers
Abingdon
Buchanan County
Grundy
Sturley
Slemp
Richmond
Fedmond
Largest selling lemon vanilla extract brand touted
An advertisement proclaims Pure Concentrated Extract of Lemon and Vanilla as America’s top selling flavoring. It touts ten American and European medals as proof of quality and prominence in the market.
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United States
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