Local News Highlights and Social Notes from Appomattox Area
Activities and visits abound in the Appomattox region as residents, instructors, and visitors mingle. Notables include Barry from New York visiting Columbia University affiliates, George Uriges calling at Princeton, Miss Kathe Wa and Miss Katie Woolrich of Appomattox entertaining guests, and various locals attending events and meetings. The Fourth of July preparations and school news are also noted alongside social engagements and travels among area families and professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie
Ben Bruce
Keystone
G . Bree
Mer. Barnes Gillespie
Tazewell
Graham
Mary Anlersey
Roanoke
Eueth
Hervie Prye
Ritter Lauber
George Uriges
Eall
Prineton
Leng Saunders
Hoe
Kathe
Appomattox
Hutt
Welch
John Moore
William
Shrader
Wytherlin
Phil
Vidy Sexton
A.B. Jones
Apponuitros
Imi
Welen
Lay
Yost Steele Hints at nuptials in county wedding note
Mr and Mrs Steele announce the recent engagement of Yost Steele and Miss Elinor Yost from Wickaway. The couple, raised in Leon and Monitay, plan to wed in a ceremony followed by a honeymoon to Cincinnati Atlantic City Philadelphia and Washington. Monroe Waterman and Miss Lilia Spencer also travel for visits.
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Lelind Steele
Siunnel
Wickaway
Tletiny Lewhs
Leon Hy
Dane
Ithe
Howell County
Yoo
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Kaltote
Washington
Monroe
Man
Statue to the Founder of G. A. R. Dedicated Today
Washington on July 3 witnessed the unveiling of a statue honoring the founder of the Grand Army of the Republic. Dr Benjamin Wranklin Steven, credited with founding the GA, was celebrated, with notable attendees including MTNeALe Coyne highlighting the ceremony.
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Washington
Benjamin Wranklin
Steven Fownder
Wrights Repair Their Aeroplane in Night Work
Washington July report says Wilbur and Orville Wright work to repair the damaged aeroplane after a night mishap. One person injured in the incident is being attended as repairs continue and a similar test flight is planned for Tuesday.
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Washington
Wilt
Orville Wright
Ore Collapse at Ten Cent Store Sinks Fortunes
Descriptive OCR notes report a collapse at a ten cent store in Detroit during July. Police and rescuers work frantically to remove trapped women and children as the incident causes fear and disruption in the locality.
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Detroit
About People Who Come and Go
A long list of residents and visitors in the city notes acquaintances traveling to Stuart Virginia, Peterstown, Glen Lyn, and Martinsville for holidays and visits. Several families from Wytheville, Norfolk, and Bluefield are mentioned, with trips to the Fourth of July events and to see relatives. Dr D P Crockett and family depart toward Roanoke and Seattle for health reasons and Exposition plans.
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D. P. Crockett
Roanoke
Pourta
Seattle Washington
Church notices and Sunday services listed across several congregations
The notice lists morning and evening services at the Church of the Sacred Heart and multiple other churches. Preachers include Dr. Daniel E. Motley and Rev. S. H. Thompson, with Holy Communion scheduled and sermons tied to national anniversaries. A missionary song service and address on Christian loyalty are noted, with cordial invitations to the public.
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Church of the Sacred Heart
North
Mercer Street
Daniel E. Motley
Washington Christian College
Washington, D. C
The
Christian Church
C. RY Wy Kieglry
International Boat Rage Plans World Boat Race
London in July reports a proposed international boat race on the Zambezi river in 1910. Participating crews include Harvard Yale Canada Australia Belgium Cape Colony and English universities as organizers seek to stage the greatest international sport event yet imagined.
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London
Harvard
Yale
Canada
Australia
Belgium
Cape Colony
Zambeal River
Special sale on preserves and jellies and olives
A scarce OCR ad announces a special sale of orange marmalade and other fine preserves and jellies. It promises fresh sugar content and bargain prices, claiming prices are lower than competitors and urging customers to stock up. A fresh shipment of fine olives is noted.
Sublette and Barnes Cozy Midway Home For Sale
Sublette and Barnes list a cozy Midway home with six rooms finished in hardwood. Sale offered by A D Rice at Comer Lat and Modern Improvement, apply directly for details and pricing.
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Midway
A. D. Rice Midway
Christ Episcopal Church Service Schedule
The Christ Episcopal Church offers Bible class and Sunday school at 9 45 am morning service with communion and reunion at 11 am evening service and litany service at 7 pm. Wednesday service at 8 pm and the regular monthly meeting of the verify is Thursday evening at 8 pm.
Quaker Doctor Relocates to New Quarters
The Quaker Doctor moves to 205 Higginbotham Avenue on Tuesday June 29. Office hours are 9:30 to 12:00, 2:00 to 5:00, and 7:00 to 9:00 every day except Sunday when hours are 9:30 to 12:00 only. Consultations and advice are free for all patients.
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Higginbotham Avenue
Avenue Hotel and Cafe For Rent Two Rooms
For rent two unfurnished rooms at Avenue Hotel and Cafe with hot and cold water bath and electric lights. Rent five dollars. Apply at 60 Rogers Street.
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Rogers Street
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Gire
Bor. Barry
Columbia University
New York
Ward
Mira
Yost Steele
Lilia Spencer
No 4
Rely Tyes
Rowioke
Wrights
Boek
Lester
Rewteter
AON Minney
Daushtes SC Nny
Bre
Aliamont
Hou
I. Yoney
Northifarte
Luther Hatley
Princeton
City
Mies
Norfolk
Wyoming Stout
Montgomery County
J. W. Hatcher
Stuart, Va
Mrs. J. Ho Rangely
G. A. Shumate
Sprigg
Glen Lyn
Mrs. CA. Belvin
Wytheville
Mra. J. J. Moyers
Og Bluefield Avenee
Martinaville
Dr. G. J, Gavage R. M. Garrett
EB. M.mcculloch
West
Pacific Coast States
Sedite Exposition
James BE. Mann
Minsea
Nie Mann
Plorence ‘Mann
Misa Willie Morris
George, Sterling
James Mann
Mebd Browning
Ailis Katherine Browning
Lithia Springs
Morten
Pefige
Martineville Va Ag
Senay County
Messrs Veank Mollang
Helind Ant
Tucan
Wyoiins Couity
Hilt
N Fh Hovle
I Teader
Olay
Lleghert
Robert Thunter
Wer Tiesttle Sons
M. Williame
Christiansburg
Cnerning
Catholic Church
First Baptist Church
H. Thompson
Bland Street Methodist
Bland Street
Syarruddy
Grace Methodist Church
Che
Josesavennian Church
W. A. Pearson
Wetheran
International Boat Rage
Africa
W. E. McArters
Highland Ave
Bluetie 1
W. Va
Sublette & Barnes
Christa Episcopal Church
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield
D. B. Mastin
Harry’s
Kelley & Moyer
Elks Opera House
Lyric Theatre
Harry
Devil
BAP
Cure Company, Incorporated, Aantad
Princeton Ave
Long Biktanes
Bluefield, W. Va
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