Residents of Bluefield host of visitors and locals
A long list of residents and guests in Bluefield is noted, with Abe Witt Bramwell and James O'Connor Bramwell in the city, Misses Fannie and Emily Williams Richmond leaving for Princeton, and many others visiting or traveling to Princeton Roanoke Johnson City and Washington. The item mentions shopping trips, court attendance, injuries and a mine accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Witt
Bramwell
Fannie
Emily Wiliams
Richmond
Capt
D. A. Preach
Princeton
James Williams
Tomato and Sweet Potatoes Sale and City Bid Notice
Readable items include a plant sale listing tomato jams sweet potato plants verbenas coleus and scarlet sage with varied prices plus a city notice seeking sealed bids by June 5 1908 for 1000 feet of fire hose. The document cites J T Akers auditor and Bluefield city Board of Affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleus
Fallon
Mlorist
Rowsoke
Board of Affairs
City of
Bluefield
Amu Wl
Political tension at Blewfhelt election stirs black voters
A fragmented speech depicts racial animus around local politics as a party chant mocks a Black candidate and laments campaign funds. The speaker predicts party victory despite alleged voter suppression and accuses the opposition of illegitimate influence.
Davidson Buried at Union Near Montoeera
George T. Davidson died at his home near Union Montana and was buried there yesterday afternoon. He had been in failing health for several years and was the third son of Joseph Davidson. He was born at the old Davidson homestead in Mekstown and left a widow Mila Freeman and three children. He is survived by his brother Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Davidson
Union
Montoeera
Nion
da [Soo
Everal
Allen
Mr. Davidson
Milatary Freeman
Freeman
Pocahontas Field
Randall Kent Drowned Near Huntdale Virginia
Sage reports Randall Kent, 26, son of Mr and Mrs John Kent of Max Meadows Virginia, drowned Tuesday afternoon near Huntdale not far from Wytheville. As of latest advices his body has not yet been recovered. Kent was employed by the railroad company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wytheville
Randall Kent
John Kent
Max Meadows
Huntdale
Johnon City
Jewelry firm hire marks new engraving expert in Bluefield
In Bluefield an unnamed jewelry firm announces Russow has joined as an expert engraver on Princeton avenue and offers all kinds of engraving services. In Charleston a separate case seeks to establish the material identity of Adolphus Armstrong who died intestate at Grafton two years ago leaving a large fortune. The suit Butcher v Sommerville ascends to the supreme court from Harrison county over Armstrong’s heirs and disputed maternity claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HR. Russow
Dilger
Princeton Avenue
Mr. Russow
Bluefield
Charleston
W. Va
Adophus Armistrong
Diegg
Grafton
Butcher Et al
Sommerville
Supreme Court
Harrison County
Armstrong
Polly Buteher
Death of infant at Farrow home on Allen Street
An infant daughter, eleven weeks old, died at the Farrow residence on Allen Street last evening. Funeral services were held this afternoon conducted by Rev W S Bullant of the Chris Sotharch and interment followed at Maple Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Farrow
Allentreet
W. S. Bullant
Chris Sotharch
Maple Park Cemetery
Wadies' Aid Society to Meet Friday Afternoon
The Wadies Aid Society of the Hagiat church will meet Friday afternoon at 2 o clock at the residence of W D Thornhil on TCHSE street. A large attendance is requested. A musical evening by a professional will be featured with sheet music 156 per copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duvalls
Ans
The
Wadies’ Aid Society of the ‘Ivat
Duvauk
Musius
Duvalle, Con
Burlingame
Brethren Conference Sets Next Meeting Site Warsaw Indiana
The Church of the Brethren annual conference adjourned in Harrisonburg Virginia and chose Warsaw Indiana as next year’s meeting location. A life insurance request was decisively rejected with only about twenty voting in favor. The dress issue was debated at length and sent to a seven member committee for study and report at the next annual gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Church of Brethren
Warsaw
Indiana
Two reels every day special attention to ladies and children
A brief notice announces daily reels with special attention aimed at women and children in the afternoon, highlighting a family friendly viewing schedule and ongoing entertainment.
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Richardson Hardware Co
Bluefield, We van
Lee Lasley
Audiente
Cociasera
Ae Bistel
Daena
Waly
Bluefeld Typewriter Exchange
AL AL Wygall
Mener Couner
Virginia
Ee Pattremoen Cote
Povey
Nevrin
Matton
Monier
Yoru Wilt
Oman
Saal Ae
Partizan
Chawter
A. G. Kizer
Tazewell
Vity
James O'Connor
C. Beckwith
City
Pocahontas Coal and Coke Company
Roanoke
Blackfield
M. L. Carter
Elty
H.S. White
Matewan
Elty Today
Field Scott
Richland, Va
Eity
John R. Dillard
M. ‘J. ‘Postlethwaite
W. W. McNeil
Elkhorn
Bennie Hill
Masters H. H. and
Hancock, Jn
Charlotte County
Samuel Eb, Stimson
Rocky
Loyd J. Brown
M. J. Caples
Johnson City, Tenn
KB. F. Young
J. J. McKanna
Richardson
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
J. T. Garretson
Ittle Daughter
Kegley
Wm. Abbs
War Hagle
Mr. Abbs
W. J. Pritchard
Heir Son
Crane Creek
W. A. Lindell
Lttle
Ruth
Misa Louise Bodell
Houston Chronicle
Miss Haven Strader
Blue Sulphur Springs
Cedar Bluff
Sallie Shumates
N. R. Vermillion
Hart-Schaffner and Marx Clothes
K. 8, Pedigo Company
I Dls
Emily Scheon
Evelyn Foutz
Hollins
Stella Buffington
Atlanta, Ga
John Payne i
Union Park
Fallon, Florist
Les
W. A. Wiseman
Payetteville
J. A. Bruce
C. Campbell
Williamison Lastight
Suuariun
Tom Gregg
Grand Divison
Pedigo Company
N. D. Maher
W. W. Coe
Norfolk and Western
Nis
Mime Jewett
Cty
Bradford
West Virginia
Ty Erate Institute
Goly
J.T. Akers
Ity Order of the Board of Supervisors
Laad Hooper
Lawsy
Isaac
Oeo. T. Davidson
Joseph David
Dirm
Tech Evilars
Pedign Company
Ian
Kanes City
Meres Lowe
Pioneer Manufacturing Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Eureka Hardware Company
LOR Field
Howe
Tere Velen
Thea
Raneforph & Mittendorth
Wivetielt
Srey
Sublette & Barnes
Bluffield
D. B. Mastin
Kodak
Kodak Guy
W.H. Harry & CO
the Lyric Theatre
Rhu
Children OF
Paris
Tommy
Fidelity Banking & Trust Co
Pocahontas, Va
Main Street
Oxfords
Yin
Manhattan
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