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Bluefield Evening Leader in Bluefield, West Virginia

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Bluefield Evening Leader

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1909

Page

5

Formal Opening Monday at Union Park in Bluefield

Preparations to handle large crowds completed for Union Park opening Monday at 2 30 pm Gates open to public then, with main fun starting 7 30 pm Admission free for Bright ticket holders by car but five cent entry for walkers Five cent park coupon covers amusements and refreshments Airdome by Bristol Amusement Company vaudeville acts Dancing pavilion Penny Arcade shooting gallery and other attractions featured Also advertising two letter copying presses for sale and local notices from Daily Leader staff.

Union Park Thiereavon Bluefield Bluestone Traction Company Airdome Bristol Amusement Company Parke Roanoke Knoxville Chattanooga Bristol

Motion Pictures Harbert Swift and Lazette Pets Show

The notice advertises a weekly program with Harbert Swift musical acts and Lazette Pets featuring poodles and Australian cockatoos. It lists special matinees for ladies and children, changes in performers on Mondays and Thursdays, and a series of illustrated songs and children focused acts throughout the week. Doors open 3:30 pm with 5 and 10 cent admissions.

Motion Harbert Swift Cornet Viratoso Thur Lazetts Pets Hipp

Policeman Kills Negro in Spring Virginia

In Spring Virginia on May 29 Jake Fullen a colored man was arrested for disorderly conduct while intoxicated. He resisted and Policeman Humphreys in self defense struck him with his pistol. The weapon discharged accidentally and Fullen was shot through the brain and killed. Fullen was from Meadow View.

Grade Spring Jake Fullen Theestaurant James Stuart Humphreys Fulley Fullen Meadow View

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