Missing Visitors Reported in Lebanon and Bluefield
Names listed as visitors in Lebanon Virginia and Bluefield West Virginia include M G Gilme RoC Honaker Princeton Lilly Giallo Ball Princeton Hunt Tazewell F C Holland Welch and Ed Mann who returned from Washington and Philadelphia on business or pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roc. Honaker
Princeton
Lilly
Giallo
Bluefield
K. Ball
Hunt
Tazewell
Ed Mann
Washington
Philadelphia
Al G Field Greater Minstrels Silver Jubilee
From Portland Maine to Portland Oregon Al G Field’s Greater Minstrels has remained America’s premier minstrel organization for twenty five seasons. Field organized his first troupe a quarter century ago and has continually refined the act. The Silver Jubilee Twenty Fifth Anniversary season is billed as the peak of Field’s renowned company.
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Portland
Maine
Oregon
A. G. Field
America
al. G. Field Greater Minstrels
Evern Clain
December 13 in History Highlights and Deaths
Events include Lysander at Aegospotami ending a twenty seven year war, Emperor James V of Scotland’s death, a 1809 naval action with Junon capturing three French ships, the 1860 steamboat explosion at New Orleans, Sherman’s attack on Fort McAllister, and Berlin trial proceedings. Also notes on reading the Bible in England and other brief mentions.
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Lysander
Aegospotami
Rick II
James V
Scotland
England
LeGondre
Jiuton
New Orleans
Petition alleges murder in Kenatar Carmack case in PHI county
A petition filed today names Tobi I Cooper in connection with the murder of Kenatar Carmack in the PHI county case. The document references a court filing and seeks legal action against Cooper, outlining alleged involvement and requesting further judicial steps.
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Nantvilly
Phi
Chet
COUTE
Tobi I. Cooper
Kenatar Carmack
Child Burned in East Graham Tragedy Shocks Town
Fragmentary OCR reports a severe child burn incident in East Graham with dubious text about the event. The readable lines indicate a fatal outcome for a young girl and mention a theater or public figure, but specifics are unclear. Further clarified copy needed.
Pape's Cold Compound Claims Quick Grippe Relief
An advertisement asserts Pape's Cold Compound ends grippe and clears all cold symptoms after two doses, with no quinine. It markets a three-year research backed formula, claiming rapid relief from headache, nasal discharge, sore throat, and neuralgia, available from any druggist.
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Pape
Letters to the Leader Endorses Col Tierney
In Crystal West Virginia December letter to the Leader urges Col J K Tierney of Powhatan Mebonwell County as a U S Senate candidate. The writer praises Tierney as a Democrat aligned with workers and industry, calling for integrity and broad state representation. The piece asserts the party’s need for a patriotic, responsible leader to represent West Virginia in the next general assembly and U S Senate.
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West Virginia
Court House
United States
Weir
Chilton
Earnest McGraw
Watson
Jie
United States Senate
Rink and
J. K. Tierney
Powhatan
Mebonwell County
Deen
Tom Shevlin and the Yale End Game Jest
Yale fans tease Tom Shevlin, famed All American end of 1905, now coaching Yale and famed for a new tackle shift that befuddled Princeton and Harvard. He jokes Kilpatrick was the better end, but notes Kilpatrick had the advantage of being taught by him.
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Yale
Benqguets
Tom Shevlin
Princeton
Harvard
Shevlin
New Haven
Kilpatrick
Jimself
Thomas
Kidder
England's Leading Jockey Faces English Turf
England's leading jockey Wooten, who topped last season over American Danny Maher, is described as a midget defying tradition. Maher, the American jockey, may have to settle for second in the jockey championship this year as Wooten secures successful mounts and sits atop the standings.
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Wooten
Danny Maher
Wii Lave
Secon
Jock Jurploinshin
Hem Ueloy
Wooton
Wooten to Train Next Season After Maher Exit
The rider Maher quits the saddle to become a trainer next season leaving Wooten to dominate British racing in 1911. Wooten, riding at ninety pounds, has been the sport’s sensation for two seasons and the most popular figure among racing followers in Great Britain.
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Maher
Meter
Wooten
Great Britain
Tittle Wooten
South Africa
Johannesburg
Doster
Army Boxing Champions Featured By England Report
England’s army boxing domes lists many champions led by Private Smithy Gunner Mole Wagoner Jones and Sergeant White among a large group of fighters. The piece highlights numerous named soldiers acclaimed for their skill and strength in the corps boxing program.
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England
Gunner Mole
Wagoner Jones
Sergeant White
What the Cartoonist Saw at Field's Minstrels
Al Field and his minstrel company of sixty five performers arrived by special train in Bluefield for a single performance at 15 dollars. The parade and first appearance drew an expectant crowd as the Elk residents from Bedford enjoyed a pre show matinée banquet and a trip to Roanoke. The entertainment includes Professor William Walters Banner Band for a 7 20 pm concert, with advance sales signaling a record Bluefield audience.
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AL G. Field
Mminstrel
Bluefield
Wield
al. Field
Roanoke
Elk’s National Home
Bedford
Field
William Walter
Elk’s Theatre
Mr. Field
Tales About People and Plagiarism in 19th Century Letters
A fragmentary account discusses Riley Smith and others in alleged literary imitation and plagiarism. It notes a supposed incident with a poem titled Chihiro and references to penalties, pardons, and public reaction, alongside a side remark by Edison on immortality and heaven versus invention.
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Hay Riley Smith
Vietin
Prikon
Lanwing
Riley Smith
Terrian Ieee
Birthday Party Held for Mr and Mrs Ming’s Daughter
A birthday celebration was held for the couple’s daughter, featuring about a dozen guests. Attendees enjoyed melons and pastries, with music and jovial toasts. H. Ensley and Trevrance Ewuny assisted, ensuring all arrangements went smoothly.
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Richardson Hardware Go
Princeton A
The
Foland Printing Co
Princeton Ave
Bluefield, West Virginia
Adler’s Collegian
Sis
Union Clothing CO
C.W. Thornton
Prop
Aluefield, Woova
M. G. Gilme
Lebanon
S Ee F.C. Holland of
Welch
AL. G. Fields
Greater Minstrels
Sherman
Fort McAllister
Savannah
Count von Arnim
Mebet
Berlin
London Bridge
Netherlands
Cruner Gel Herland
Surd Whip Alte
East Graham
East Cinatiain
Mheeneng
Col
Tierney Crystal
W. Va
Indaw
Detroit
Brederion
Duaiter Pahely
Gotham
New York
Ockey Wooten
Milwaukaw
Initear
Frank Beaurepaire
Avatrana
Woedlertal
Ethimpion Awitmwer
Nie
Ayracite Ik
Jan Cheroken
India
Chenarraatey
White Kewle Dale
Dan
Eastman
Kodak
Kodaks
W. H. Harry & Company
BY KE
Norman Stanley
OT Henley
Tonite Dove
Elks Theatre
Peres L
A. Edison
Mawin
Mew
Rai Onouwialan Ming
Jorn
Rene’ Storlen
H. Ensley
Trevrance Ewuny
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