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Newspaper
Bluefield Evening Leader
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
4
A mine accident in Pocahontas County results in one fatality and multiple injuries. James Souders of Mittbewand counties, Va, dies within an hour. Herbert Atkins, about 16, breaks a leg. Joshua Green, a West Mine driver, sustains a broken foot.
At the home of Sergeant and Mrs James A Manuel of Poanoke yesterday high noon ceremony joined Miss Mabel and Mr Stafford W Shumate of jest er, W Va. Rev William Stephens of St James Methodist officiated. After a tour of northern cities they will reside at Hensley.
Miss Martha Dunn, daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Dunn of Hicksville Virginia, visits her daughter Miss May who is under treatment at the Binfield Sanitarium for several weeks and is reported ill. the family remains hopeful for improvement.
Local narrator describes living in Meriows R. Henry alley for months then moving with family. Details are fragmented but indicate a relocation from South Whiteth bl to Narrows Wisconsin and a significant upheaval related to the move.
SPRE J. G died Tuesday. The preacher Artett, a Colored street and cobbler, passed away in Red Brush. The casket and engine were moved to Tip Top for burial.
A garbled notice states that W Clinton Miller, who accepted a post at Beckles, will not move his home from Plus held and will retain residence here to attend the county meeting as he remains a member of a local club. It mentions plans to move to Boek ley but remains unclear.
A Roanoke based revival effort led by Rev W Hodernis and Rev James Martin reports success at field avenue meetings. Organizers say nine souls were saved and plan to extend the revival through the week.
A local skirmish involving Handsome and Ne'rane factions spilled into the Fairview addition near Corner Web and Rey. Citizens reported tense moments as witnesses described struts around the HW. fh area and a notable march by Tike. The event drew attention from nearby residents and observers.
Attorney E. B. Moore, a former city health official, returned to the city this afternoon. Native of Mecklenburg County Virginia and graduate of the university, he will resume his practice and renew friendships from his previous residence here.
Richard Ry Wiekok a prominent puuns bushes man married Miss Eacka Thomas in the bride home at Wetheville Virginia yesterday afternoon. Pir proc is brother of Mrs. Wy IL Wade of Rileish Terrace this ily. Thomas, dja Phaminy, a.
Three passengers were furnished transportation and seat at Cheb Loames in Montgomery County, Va. this afternoon.
The Linwrene family of Parahotites attend a funeral service for the child of Mr and Mrs John Croke. Mr Cooke is noted as a brother of Vig and Lawrence.
James Zoll veteran of the Civil War dies after a brief illness at his Radford county home. Survived by wife Etella Shanklin and son James Zoll. burial in Zoll family plot in Confederate uniform. Clergymen Rev L W Irwin Rev W S Heed Rev Op Vander conducted funeral service. Zoll described as a kind neighbor with notable wealth.
In a fragmentary report the note describes a wartime era discussion over postcard postage rates tied to a broader amendment. It mentions the American philographers and a clash at a pool, with a tied to a price per pound and a call for rising rates.
A crowded society note lists Mrs TG Gaynne of Beckley visiting in the city, Javed Walters of Roanoke, Mrs Jo M Said visiting relatives, Mrs Hunter of Reg Saphur, and many others stopping through Bluefield. Mentions include Mayor Clarence Hale enjoying sea breezes, Mrs Chapman visiting relatives, and Dr Crockett traveling to Philadelphia for family illness. Numerous locals and visitors from Wytheville, Welch, Oakvale, Northfork, and Pocahontas coal region are cited with short travel and visit mentions.
Mercer Electric Railway Co stockholders invite all local citizens to a 1 30 p m meeting in the court hall Princeton W V to sell shares at 20 dollars each. About seventy five stockholders with one to seventy six shares. aims to broaden ownership and push grading survey between Princeton and Athens. Bring friends. Signed by the board.
Abandoned Job Pointing business offers printing machinery including One Babcock Optimus cylinder press in fair daily use condition One Dexter folder Two Chandler and Price Jobbers with steam fixtures One 10x15 Jobber with steam fixtures One 8x20 Jobber with steam fixtures no inhalation Mercantile Addressing Ma Wine gold new Suitable for weekly commercial paper Plus One 20th Century Wire Stretcher One shore power Water Motor Float Close condition One 20 inch Fort power Performe Presses Two Latter Copying Presses Evening Leader Blld W Va
Dr J J McKanna opens the McKanna Sanatorium at 225 Princeton Avenue in Belfield. The new facility treats liquor addiction with offices and patient rooms, bath amenities, and round-the-clock care. Local families note the positive change in recovering men formerly plagued by alcohol.
Springfield Illinois June 17. A state court ruling declares that any person who keeps a saloon open on Sunday is unfit to be a citizen of the United States. The decision cites duties of moral conduct and national unity as grounds for loss of fitness to vote or hold office.
Ascot, England, June 17 The first American victory at Ascot occurred today when Harry Payne Whitney's Hillside won all take. Curson Norfolk and Return Tuesday, June 22 via Norfolk and Western railway. Leave Bluefield 8:00 a.m. $5.00. No stops east of Roanoke. T. B. Drinkard, Ticket Agent.
Dr. N E Rierson, who left Blue flesh for Las Vegas New Mexico last September, has returned to his former home. He retained the house here and is glad he did though he cannot take immediate possession. He finds there is no better place to live than Onefield.
Bluefield event on June 25 features the Mighty Haag Railroad Shows owner Mr Haag offering free pony rides to children after the afternoon performance, with attendants supervising safely.
Notice of judicial sale issued May 21 1909 in Chancery case Paul Jones & Co versus W Whitworth and others. Sale set for July 1 1909 at 2 PM at the front door of the D M Ley office Bluefield Bluefield city Mercer county. Real estate to be offered to the highest bidder in Bluefield.
Mercer county WV notice details a property sale by special commissioner Nasley. It describes a deeded lot with boundaries from Davidson street and Bluefield street, listing a 33 foot and 95 foot alignment, stake markers, and a 4 ten wide alley. Terms require one third cash with balance in six and twelve months by purchaser bonds, security approved. The document confirms bond and security posted by Nasley as required by the decree.
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