Baseball Standings and Notable Engagements
Baseball standings show Danville and Norfolk leading various leagues with mixed records while Richmond, Portsmouth, Roanoke, Lynchburg, and others trail. The article lists team records, winning percentages, and key player pairs. It also notes the engagement of Miss Harriet Peck of Kenova and Judge L Judson Williams of Lewisburg, a state court of appeals member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Peck
Kenova
L. Judson Williams
Lewisburg
State Court of Appeals
Double Tragedy at Big Stone Gap
A deadly incident at Dryden in Lee county follows an entry denial during Dryden public school's graduation. Doorkeeper Jesse, 30, clashed with two men, shots were fired, killing R. M. Young, 28, and William Bailey, 26, while Jesse was wounded but not blamed. Young was an Internal Revenue employee. Bailey a telegraph operator. Jesse survived, and a race to warn locals began as neighbors prepared to insure amid the aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Stone Gap
Dryden
Lee County
DrydJen Public School
Wii
Ham Jeasee
R. M. Young
William Dalley
Jessee
Young
Bailey
Fred
Hug
Pengle
Hailey
Jearce
Harvey Young
Internal Revenue Department
Jesse
Pocahontas Social Roundup and Local Moves
Pocahontas May 17 Special James Hetherman new general foreman of Big West Mine visits Bluefield. He plans to move his family to Pocahontas after securing a house. Recent events include a large hayride with many local families, a German at Masonite hall led by Miles Carey Jr, and various visits by physicians, lawyers, and government geologists. A $50 contribution to the fireman’s bazaar fund by Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries Co notes ongoing community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
James Hetherman
Big West
Mesdames Cox
McNeer
Messrs
A. Deanen
D. R. Cooks
EB. B. Phelps
J. 8
Browning
W. M. Minter
Alfred Deanen
W. N. Walters
J.T. Baker
Frank Willett
Hilda Walters
Mellie Walters
Myrtle Walters
Lenna Walters
Nettye Angel
Maragret Byrom
Alice Dennen
Sadie Deaton
Bertha Deaton
Thelma Conner
Sol Baach
Masonite Hall
Miles Carey, Jr
Zimmerman
Annie Minter
G. M. Batley
Allie Gray Buchanan
Miles Carey
Jenaie Brincey
J. B. Ward
Mabel Baach
PJ. R. Williams
Misa Basie Jones
W. A. Kean
Eva Louise Kitts
Sidney Bloch
Alice Barbour
T. V. Smith
Laura Gildersleeve
Richmond
Philadelphia
Guy Nas
C. H. Semper
B. F. Lake
Washington City
Inn
Geological Department of the Government
W. B. Minter
Williamson
Law School of Washington
University
Chas
Minter
Mra
T. T. Kibbler
Misa Kiesle Kibber
L. C. Kibbier
Bluefield
Luray
J. W. Busley
T. H. Clay
Huntington
Mr. Clay Ia
Secret
Hie
J. J. Beck, Jr
T. J. Gorman
Wm. Weigand
Baltimore
Iron Lithia Springs
Tip Top
Ginner
M. M. Umbarger
W. W. Kelly
Masters Jeb
Richard Kelly
Missea Margaret Jones
Laura Gildergleeve
Euaie Lisberger
May Wilson
Jennie Witten
Bernice Bloch
Kathleen Kahle
Katherine McClain Kitts
Mesara
Robert Berbert
Clarence Bloch
Clyde Cofer
Otto Kloeze
McDonald
Masons Endorse McKanna Treatment For Liquor Habit
Reidville Lodge No. 884 A F and A M presents testimonials from W M A J Billington and other members praising the McKanna treatment for alcohol addiction. They report long-time hard drinkers becoming sober and productive, with two men joining the lodge in a year. Free booklet offered from Santtart iums in Reidsville and Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Billington
W. M
Reidaville Lodge
A. M
F. & A. M. Masons
Santtartiums
Reidsville
N. C
Richmond
Times-Dispatch
Three Rail Accidents Leave Three Men Injured in Elkins
In Elkins West Virginia on May 15 three railroad workers were seriously hurt within three hours. George Armesey a woodsman fell between two passenger cars and injured his right foot. Carpenter L B J Crow working on a cupola survived a twenty five foot fall with hip wounds. Roy Paine sleeping beside the track was burned by a hot elbow as rain cut the skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
W. Va
George Armesey
L. B. J. Crow
Roy Paine
Guimiberland
Princeton News Roundup Sees Churches Homes and Roads Planned
Princeton May 17. A Presbyterian manse to be built this summer at about 2500 dollars, aimed for completion before Montgomery Presbytery meets September 14. I F Saunders called to Bluefield for brother in law Marshall Oyler injured in a railroad wreck with multiple fractures. H B Lee, former Putnam legislator, plans to move to Mercer county near Bluefield and practice law. Mercer Electric Railway stockholders meet May 29 at A M Sutton's office to discuss a line from Athena via Princeton to Bluefield, with mixed views on impact. J P Chapman and associates plan a three story hotel by the depot at about 7000 dollars, W A Blair Fayette manager. Rev W H T Squires installed as Park Place Presbyterian pastor in Norfolk. E L Bowman returned from West Baden Indiana. Ellison vs Flat Top Grocery Co. case involving hay car remains in circuit court with Berry case next. Several pistol license applications to be heard under Johnson law this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Ias
Montgomery
I. F. Saunders
Bluefield
Marshall Oyler
Oyler
H. B. Lee
Putnam County
Mercer County
Bluefeld
Lee
Mercer Eelectric Railway Company
A. M .Sutton
Athena
Princeton Marchants
J. P. Chapman
E. L. Bowman
West Baden
Indiana
Ellison
Flat Top Grocery Co
Berry
Missionary to the Coalfield Preached at Bland Street
Rev. J. T. Cameron of Nashville preached to a large crowd at Bland Street Church last night in Pastor Hawk’s series. Cameron has been employed as a missionary to non English speaking people in the coal field and his sermon showed him to be a man of ability capable of great good in his new field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Cameron
Nashville
Tenn
Bland Street
Hawk
Cameron
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Bluefield Brewing Go
Princeton Avenue
Southern Realty Co. Cor
Princeton and Higginbotham Avenues
Henry Rodgin Oplician
M. BR. Long
L. Bluefield Ave
A. D. Wood
Thornton Bldg
Thomas E. Peery
Blefield
W. Railway
Bluefeld Normal and Business College
Crockett & Gram Block
Buefield
W. H. Cunningham
NS Wircester
Roanoke
Norfolk
Shenadoah
Pullman
New York
Hagerstown
Rich Bond
Pullman Sleeper
Lynchburg
Shenandoah Valley
Phildelphia
Gary
Columbus
Cincinnati
Tazewell
Norton
Clinch Vallye
Clinch Valley
Welch
Norfolk and Western Railway
W. B. Bevill
Bor
P.C
Danville
Portamouth
Romnoke
Billard
Jackson
Loos and Wahl
R. HE Portsmouth
Roanoze
Hanoifan
Clunn
McCauley
Reynolds
Ryan
R. H. &. Redmond
Revelle
Keifel
Hadman
Calvin
Fromme and Morean
Ames Raymond and
Sehler
Chicago
Moran
Moren
Doomn
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Camaltz
Gibson
McIntyre
Bergen
St. Louis
Boston
8 & Sallee
Bresnahan
Smith and Owen
ROWE
Lank
Thomas
Smith
Owen
Cleveland
Warhop and
Kleinow
Jose and
Clarke
R. A.B. Washington
Hughes and Street
Powell and Stephens
Eailey
Smith’s
Wild Animal Circus
Union Park
Black Diamond Fields
IA. F.& A.M. Masons Now
Goon
Ocoalfield
Banking & Trust Co
Pocahontas, Va
Manchester
J. Hayden
Bright
Inany Ag
J. J. Hayden
Lam
Hh Grat
W. Seventh Street
L. J. Hayden
West Broad St
J. Wilson
Manchever, Va
Richmond, Va
Mr. Thompson
Rio Vista
Easley & Rodefer
Bluefield Avenue
Busy Bee
Tongtit
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