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Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1909

Page

3

Sells Floto Circus to Give Three Performances in Bluefield

The Sells Floto show announces three Labor Day performances in Bluefield on September 6 with the first at 11 a.m. The company, featuring Milly Wales in a hip podrome act, bills itself as the greatest circus on earth and reports strong local interest and large crowds. Local promoter Dave Jarrett states the event will also include a second show at 8 p.m., promising a full program with numerous acts and impressive exhibits for theatergoers.

Floto Circus Bluefield Labor Day Dave Jarrett Wim

In Memoriam Mabel Garnett dies after illness at home

Obituary notice for Mabel Garnett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B Garnett, who died after six weeks of typhoid fever on August 25 1909. Services held at Maple Park Cemetery with Rev. Thompson and Rev. Pearson. Pallbearers and flowers listed. reflects community sorrow and pride in Mabel.

Mabel Garnett and Airs KB B. Garnett Muefield Wied Maple Park Cemetery Thompson Pirat Baptist Church Pearson Mabel Heyman Basham R. P. Finley Walter Bingham Harry Joint Gene Long Sidney Shoemaker Flower Dearera Yin Artere Ada Joint Myrtle Mingham Myrtle Joint Car Me Cofer Maggie Shoemaker Elizabeth Shoemaker Beulah Fleshman

New Ordinance Passed To Reform Electrical Work In Richmond

New ordinance in Richmond tightens electrical work rules and bond requirements. It limits who may engage in electrical work with a $1000 bond, aiming to protect property owners and improve safety. The measure follows strong support from the electrical community while influencing local business practices in Bluefield and surrounding towns.

Board of Affairs Richmond Kovertieg Hateetty

Henrietta a Comedy Masterpiece on Jefferson Stage

Joseph and Wiam W Jefferson lead a capable company to present The Henrietta in the city promising a witty fast paced performance. The cast aims to deliver clever humor and strong character work with dramatic timing and musical interludes to entertain the audience tonight.

Joseph Wiam W. Jefferson Hrotio Wei Fun Mederen Qrandera Wall Jerrichy Degiona Wita Wideffereen Piertier Pier Conan Wilvereal Clevernite

Pocahontas News Highlights From Roanoke to Norfolk

Roanoke visitor Mr W T Barbour stayed with friends John Hundley in Pocahontas. Martinsville and Rolsevan residents traveled via town en route to Norfolk for hospital training. Tom Lawson trial in Tazewell begins for Thanksgiving day murder of William Race. Mrs Brownlie plans Roanoke move. Vocahontas Presbyterian meeting and Abba Valley Sunday School show growth. Fred Woray returns from Youngstown to Switchback then Berwind. Miss Carre Near works at her father's store. A theft at the store ends with pursuit and arrest of Alvin Davenport. items recovered.

Donaldson Rolsevain Norfolk Protestant Hospital Im Tat City Willy Workine Tae Alvin Davitwon Virginian Mia Teng Koods Masa Blorstone Junction Bear

Campaign to conquer Wales and Scotland by suffrage caravans

London reports undaunted suffrage organizers plan caravanning campaigns to preach woman’s rights across Wales and Scotland. Welsh tour will reach Clatter on May and head south through several towns, while Scottish route starts at Airdrie with twenty faculty members guiding meetings nationwide.

London Euccea Wale Scotland Bam Mevay Cardi Alerdet Thor Caravan Borane Tina Rexperbene Carey

Marriage record from Gretna Green ceremony

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Gretna Green marriage, mentioning a geometer, a tavern, and a celebrant. The text is garbled with stray capitalized words and misspellings, but conveys a nuptial event conducted at Gretna Green on a noted date with a ceremony led by a reverend or official.

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Jarrett Milly Wales Sells-Floto Circus Union WorLp Rizley AC Edna Fleshman Snyder Thelma Lee Fon Fidelity & Casualty CO New York Tam Sa J. Fintey Skdewalk Crosnesth Street Neithin Virginia Tellurium Fluvanna County Harrison ARGUS W. P. Arwood Eleventh St Richmond, Va Joseph Jefferson Othe Henrietta Pocahontas W. T. Barbour Roanoke John Hundley Nun and Pharis Martinsville, Va Tom Lawson Tara Well Wiliam Tazawell J. S. Brownleg Vocahontas Presbyterian Buns Moors Memorial Chapel Abba Pudany Siday School de. L. Iw. Ward Fred Woray Pocatontas Consalidated Colleion Company Hte Elty W. Vaban Fia Penton Will Teay Berwind Berwind Wilite Goal Carypany Wales Gretna Green Merlot Hue Worine Archer Mirchee Mateo Palphan Orin Fidelity Banks Union Bank & Trust Co W. Va Nave Hovania Deitaite Bluefield, West Virginia Bluefield General Transfer Aiko Ail Rudolph & Mitton Joll Princeton Avon Hinedeld Alipi Trapster Warman Princeton Inn L. H. Perkins West Va John M. Wirgman WM. McCarthy W.va Philadelphia WM. Beury Morriss Watts Citizens Underwriters Agency Bland General Insurance the Foland Printing Co Princeton Avenue
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