Schell yields for trial in Hepburn bill case
Robert Schell, a Black man sought by federal authorities for riding on a pass bought from another Black man, has surrendered through his Graham-based attorney. He and two others allegedly profited from the pass, used it to Shenandoah Junction, and face U S Commissioner Dillard on Hepburn bill charges. A Bluefield Royal Arch Masons convocation and Grace Church missionary program are announced, plus Bluefield loses to Welch 6 to 4 with a rematch Friday.
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Robert Schell
Schell
Graham
Sewill
Joe Jordan
Shenandoah Junction
Wade
United States
Dillard
Fire Destroys Davidson Street Cottage in Bluefield
A Sunday fire at the Davidson street cottage owned by G F Richardson caused extensive damage with furniture loss around 500 dollars and total property loss about 700 dollars. Fire origin traced to a defective flue. the home was unoccupied when the blaze started.
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G. F. Richardson
Davidson Street
Rs. Richardson
Richardson
Calvin Houchins
Bluefield
Cal Houchins
Local visitors and residents travel through Bluefield notes
A long list of residents and guests are recorded in Bluefield with trips to Roanoke Lynchburg Norfolk and Richmond. Names include J T Johnson F T Hutson W I Short and many others visiting relatives attending fairs or returning from trips to Virginia and West Virginia towns.
Mount Vernon Flour Advertises Superior Pastry Flour
A customer warns of busy lines while seeking Mount Vernon flour and praises its reliability for light bread, biscuits, yeast bread, cake, and pandy bread. Chase and Sanborn's Teas and Coffees are mentioned in the same context.
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Mount Vernon
Iner Seal Cakes and Crackers Demo Saturday
Sublette and Barnes invites shoppers to a Saturday in store display of National Biscuit Co. Iner Seal line in airtight packages. Representatives will showcase quality while offering specials on produce and pantry staples for housewives.
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National Biscuit Co
Try This Dessert Jell O Mold With Whipped Cream
A simple dessert uses one package of Jell O dissolved in a pint of boiling water. When partly congealed, heat gently with one cup whipped cream and six crushed macarons. Whip well, mold, cool, and serve with extra whipped cream or pudding. Jell O costs 10 cents per package at grocers.
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Genesee Pure Food Co
le Roy
Mi o na promises cure for dyspepsia in ads
Mi o na claims to cure stomach trouble by strengthening walls so digestion occurs without aid. The White Pharmacy in Bluefield sells Mi o na for 50 cents a box with money back guarantee. Endorsement from W A Ennis of Syracuse cites dramatic health improvement after one week.
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Bluefield
W. A. Ennis
Green St
Syracuse
N. Y
West Virginia Voters Face Two Constitutional Amendments
Governor Dawson announces the general election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, proposing two amendments. The first, the Qualification Amendment, sets age and residency requirements for state offices. The second adjusts county commissioner terms by lot to assign two, four, and six year terms with staggered elections.
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Wm. M. O. Dawson
West Virginia
County Court Amendment Proposed Ballot Language
The document details proposed amendment text for county commissioners and an electoral rule about district representation. It specifies distribution of votes among district residents and defines president selection among commissioners, plus daily court compensation and potential increases by public vote. It notes official publication and dates, with secretary of state signatory.
Kodol Promises Quick Digestive Aid For Stomach
The advertisement states Kodol will soon enable the stomach to digest all the food you eat. It claims the product makes the stomach sweet and pleasant to take and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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Mother Gray
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Ferrell Mercantile
Princeton Avenue
West Va
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New York Ladies Tailor
Higginbotham Ave
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Bluefield, W. Va
Chapman
Thomas E.peery
N. & W. Ballway
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Prsenger
Daily Telegraph
Royal Arch Masons
M. BE. H. P. R. D. Payne
Foreign Missionary Society of Grace Methodist Church
Welch
Bluefield Athletic Association
Princeton
A. M. Sutton
Davis Thorn
W. B. Honaker
R. C. Honaker
W. ©. Hedrick
James A. Hughes
Huntington
W. G. Conley
Kingwood
J. Hoge Tyler
Virginia
William H. Fairless
Portsmouth
L. J. Clark
Kyle
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Howell
Bal Walters
Val
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Bal
Jake Leftwich
Booth
Leftwich
Recorder’s Court
R. L. Melcher
J. T. Johnson
Berwind
W. I. Short
Oklahoma
George Dunglinson
Lynchhurs
F. T. Hutson
Keystone
George Mann
Ollie Mae Compton
Iron Lithia Springs
J. Frank Maynard
Lynchburg
Nannie Beavers
Tazewell
Mrs. Winfrey
L. Bourne
South Bluefield
D. H. Jenks
Jeimts
Charles Ewald
Roanoke
Wytheville, Va
T. L. Levering
Bramwell
St. Paul
Samuel Walton
Falls Mills
H. K. Butsler
Merry Widow
O. M. Deverle
Philip Goodwill
Philadelphia
G. T. Thornhill
Herndon
City
W. D. Thornhill
L. H. Clark
Ll. B. Mallory
Parkersburg
John Crockett
Wittens Mills
R. L. Ott
P. B. Gibson
Ralph
Hot Springs
Ark
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Eckman
Watts
Miss Myrilla Music
Cincinnati
R. F. Turner
Lillian Nickell
S. BE. Wingo
Baron de Gael
Moss
Harrison
Mr. Stinson
Ford Music Company
Twin Branch
J. W. Preston
Foxie Brown
Luray
Natural Bridge
Mary French
Concord
Jennie Compton
Bland County
Tazewell Fair
Nettie Witten
S. L. Eversoll
East End Pharmacy
Tennessee
James Barrowman
Banner Coal Company
Banner, Va
Banner
Dr. Irvine
Hants
Pedro Alexander
O. A. Knerr
Glen Jean
Superior Pocahontas Coal Company
Davy Works
Nell George
Ollie McCall
Floyd
W. M. Campbell
J. H. Cook
Lewistown
A.S. Johnston
Miss Beulah
Clarence
Trigg, Va
J. W. Ripley
St. Louis
Mr. Ripley
Bishop Loss
Radford
J. A. Forsythe
W. S. Becker
Aurora, Ill
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B. & Q Railway
R. EB. Bolling
Elizabeth Ae
Abingdon, Va
Mrs. Bolling
Racine, Wis
FE. T. Randolph
Williamson
Chase and Sanborn
Sublette & Barnes
Clark & Co’s
Clark & CO
Food For
Uneeda
National Biscuit Company
C. W. Swisher
WM. M. C.dawson
DIXIE
Bluefield Normal
Business College
Pitman, Gregg and
Kimball
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Oliver, Underwood, Remington and Smith Machines
W. H. Cunninghaw
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