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Newspaper

Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1909

Page

4

Thaw sanity shown in court as Evelyn irks him

In White Plains on July 28 Harry Kendall Thaw faced questions about his sanity. He requested Evelyn her exclusion from the courtroom, citing her presence as a distraction. A separate matter in Martinsburg involved a $1,200 theft and a prison term.

Evelyn White Planing N.Y Harry Kendall White Plaine Martinsburg Revere Marchand Arerhyat Opal Eno Sunita Fiona

Wright Brothers Flight Record At Le Mans And Pau

Continued report on Wright brothers aviation feats at Le Mans and Pau. Orville Wright demonstrates two men weight on a powered aeroplane, with Wilbur flying a passenger in France. The incident recalls Lt Selfridge’s death and Katherine Wright’s emotional support as the craft set new endurance marks.

Wight Les Wright France Whibur le Mans Pau Kik Professor Palnlove Wilbur Wright Wilbur Wright Hind Fordyce Wright Brothers Orville Wright Hyon Selfridge Slater Miiew Katherine Wright Brother Otis

Wood Using Industry in Kentucky to be Studied

A joint committee of Kentucky wood using industries and federal forestry staff will meet early next month to assess supply and demand for lumber. The study aims to determine which tree species to grow for home use and industrial needs and to publish findings for state authorities, with attention to demand for sawtimber and other products.

Washington Kentucky Stars Board of Agriculture, Forest Unite States Tuibur Jared Lorimer Annietiys Paw

Graham notes many local residents travel and visitors

A Graham column lists many names with movements and visits. Billy Meal of Tazewell visits relatives. Gen Winston of Washington spends Monday in Graham. Georgy Nall of Tazewell tours locally. Rev. Lloyd Holloway and family plan to move to Roland North Carolina. several residents attend brief trips to Dublin, Munters Alum, and Bluefield. Local weddings, gate rides, and a bank of Graham injuries are noted along with a rope of social calls and visitors from Wytheville, Roanoke, and Matewan.

Billy Meal Tazewell Winston Washington BD. C Momlay Graham Georgy Nall Curre Willson Muetters Lloyd Holloway Roland N. C R. B. Williamson Jack Matthews Walform Creek Grace Barlow Mighland Avenue JW. Kavanaugh Roanoke Rem Western Union Extra Frees Mire W. A. Sanders Waughn Miss Allen Dublin Munters Morton Newrt News Iy Watrlet B. J. Lee Bluefield Soutien Express Company I. Dunlee Lucy Williams Wytheville Rosalie Hicks Gillepete North Fork Henry Harvey S. M. Tarver Portland H. McCormick Mikses Levant Louie Williams Alma Spanner W. R. Dodd L. B. Hunter Thomas Lynch Frank Cook Matewan W. Va Glen Mahood Gtlek & Roaty J. M. Saunders South Bluefield Mra S. M. Graham and Sons Malcolm Hal Day Hyos BP Peery S. Richardson Hluetest Vita Shin Wl. Brown Alindon Gertrunte Ke Main Wade Crockett

Hawley Sale Draws Crowds in City Store Event

Hawley Merchandiser Company runs a highly successful sale this week drawing large crowds. Opening day saw frequent traffic at the Moore store as country buyers joined locals, with ten minute special sales spurring continuing interest and rapid turnover. Aggressive advertising proves its value as crowds grow.

Hawley Merchandier Company Hawley

Miss Clara Rush Dies From Pellagra in Columbia

Columbia South Carolina July 28 Miss Clara Rush died here after an illness of two months from pellagra. There are several other cases of pellagra in Kershaw county.

Columbia S. C Clara Rush Kershaw

For Sale Cheap Two Homes on Franklin Street

Two houses offered for cash or installment plan on Franklin Street. One cottage at corner Franklin and Jackson Street, 50 by 140 feet, price 1400 dollars. A second eight room house with bath, 55 by 140 feet, includes a stable at the rear. Describe terms: one third cash, balance in one and two years. Inquiries to A R Harwood c/o W H Harry & Co.

Franklin Street Franklin and Jackson Street A. R. Harwood W. H. Harry & Co

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