Baseball scores and standings from a midseason slate
New York beat Cincinnati 6 to 2 in the first game and 3 to 1 in the second. Philadelphia won 2 to 0 over St Louis in a fifth inning called due to darkness with additional scores Phillies 1 St Louis 0 in the later game. Brooklyn was swept by Chicago 0 to 6 and 0 to 3, while Boston lost 0 to 6 and Pittsburg prevailed 6 to 0. Standings show New York leading with .900 and 52–6 34?, Chicago 93–54, Pittsburg 92–55, Philadelphia 77–65, Cincinnati 70–76, Boston 61–84, Brooklyn 48–96, St Louis 40–97.
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New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Chicago
Boston
Pittsburg
P.C
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
St. Louie
P. Co
Beeeene
Nis
F. Delphia
Laymen Entertain Bishop in Bramwell Sermon
The laymen group of the Bluefield district of the Methodist Church South hosted Bishop Hoss from the Houston conference in Bramwell yesterday. A ladies' banquet preceded a program led by Toastmaster Geo Strader with talks on church life, business methods, layman cooperation, and duties to the young men, followed by the bishop's address.
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Bluefield
Methodist Church
South
Bramwell
Hoss
Hoston
Bishop Morrison
Rheynolds
Geo
Strader
W. H. Shuff
B. A. Marks
J. L. Deaton
Mr. Frazier
Browning and the Westminster Review Notice
An early Browning volume drew praise from J B Mill who planned a notice in the Westminster Review. Mill later said he could not write the piece, and a notice appeared in the Review itself claiming the Browning volume was balderdash. Browning, eager for attention, found the article in his club and felt robbed of Mill's promised notice.
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Browning
Mill
Weastminster Review
Westminster Review
Browning Balderdash
Oyster Shells as Medicine for Feeble Children
Medival doctors reportedly used ground oyster shells to treat rickets and scrofula in children. Modern notes confirm shells contain lime iron iodine and other minerals. in powdered form they may improve teeth in growing children and aid nutrition.
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London
Soup Etiquette Misread At Dinner
A guest declines a second serving, joking that etiquette is not the concern. The host offers more soup and the guest answers that the issue is the soup itself, not manners.
Dishes Saved Yet Lacked Enough for Higgies Dinner
A domestic quarrel unfolds as the wife explains at 11 am there were exactly enough dishes to set the table, prompting the husband to dismiss the cook this morning. The judge notes the tension surrounding preparations for Higgies’ dinner tonight.
Little man answers age question in a quaint exchange
A visitor asks the child what he will be when grown and the boy replies Twenty one. The Herald and Presbyter notes Kodol will aid digestion and claims it makes the stomach work properly and digest all food. it is sold by druggists.
Judge Herndon Grants Temporary Injunction in Bluefield Case
Judge Herndon in Welch circuit court granted a temporary injunction to block Bluefield city officials from prosecuting William McCarthy agent of the Bluefield Water Works in connection with a water service dispute. The action centers on a recent ordinance regulating water companies and a $100 fine and $1,000 bond imposed on McCarthy. The appeal bond was posted and the case proceeds in circuit court in a few days.
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Herndon
Welch
Bluefield
City of
J. E. Crockett
William McCarthy
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
A. A. Hawley
Sanders & Crockett
City’ Recorder
Haling Will Ham Sarthy
Recorder’s Court
J. L. Peters
Carthy
McCarthy
Circuit Court
Local Boy Argues Over Long Words
A boy in spectacles argues you cannot spell long words like hippopotamus and parallelogram while another boy leads a dog on a rope. The scene captures a playful exchange as the leading boy claims his luck comes from not needing such words.
Four Kinds of Trouble Judge-What Have You to Say
The fragmentary dialogue shows a judge asking the husband about his alleged wives and multiple engagements. The speaker replies in truncated, nonsensical fashion, with unclear claims about fear and identity. The item appears as a stray line from a theatre or column, not a full report.
Mount Vernon Flour Promoted for All Baked Goods
A customer praise note extols Mount Vernon flour as unbeatable for light bread biscuits pastry and cakes. The letter contrasts poor results with competitor flour and highlights Mount Vernon as the preferred brand and various Chase and Sanborn products.
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Mount Vernon
Invitation to Clark Co store event on September 26
Clark & Co invites housewives and shoppers to meet National Biscuit Co’s Iner-Seal cakes and crackers in air tight packaging. A representative will demonstrate all day Saturday September 26 with new varieties shown. Special sale items span produce dairy and staples with emphasis on quality and savings.
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National Biscuit Co
Five Houses Burned in Early Morning Fire
An early morning blaze on Third Street destroyed five houses, starting in a two story frame dwelling owned by Mrs. Bell Bailey and Henry Sadler. Firefighters faced weak water pressure and a high wind as flames spread, with only one hose line until 2:55. No fatalities reported. several residents displaced and insurance varied. Witnesses urged stronger city fire protection and a bond issue.
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Third Street
Thomas
D. A. Damron
JL. C. Manning
Poff
Rrsh Robinett
Bell Telephone Company
Browning
Thomas Priddy
Professor Ford
W. W. Smith
Bluefield Avenue
Mr. Priddy
Local Republicans Open Campaign Tomorrow
The Republican campaign opens in this city tomorrow night at the Republican hall in the Hearn building. Congressman James A. Hughes of Huntington and Col. W. H. Fairless of Portsmouth Va will speak on national and state issues and the Republican platform. The event invites all political affiliations to attend as public political excitement runs high.
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Reublican Hall
Hearn
James A. Hughes
Huntington
Col. W. H. Fairless
Port&Smouth
Hughes
Congress
Fairless
New England
News Agent Attacked on Train by Drunken Man
T E Roach news agent on train No 10 was cut and bruised in a midday assault between Switchback and Maybeury by John Williams. Williams struck Roach near the eye and head with knuckles or a knife, drawing stitches and a gash. bystanders helped subdue him before he escaped at Maybeury during passenger ingress.
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T. E. Roach
Williams
Owever
Maybeury
Notice to Public on Cleaning and Pressing Service
Notice to public from J. B. Willian offering cleaning and pressing services. The business highlights five years of work and invites customers to trade worn clothes hats and shoes in exchange for services. Contact through phone 232 and Higginbotham avenue.
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J. B. Willian
Higginbotham Avenue
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White Pharmacy
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Princeton Avenue
West Va
Hawley Merchandise CO
Thomas E. Peery
M. D
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Mother Gray
Altey
di. X
Baseball
Water Company
Daily Telegraph
Chase and Sanborn
Sublette & Barnes
Clark & Co’s
Clark & CO
Princeton
Ayeiur
J. E. Hubble
Hearn Hall
T. E- Roach
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Straus. Gunst &Co
OLD Henry
Jefferson Club
Rooney
New York Ladies Tailor
Higginbotham Ave
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