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1909

 

 

 

 

 

January 22, 1909

News reaches Tazewell of a somewhat serious racket which took place on

Clear Fork a short time ago between H. Ruble, two sons of A. Neal, Bud and

Vance, and Charles Fox, son of G. C. Fox, at the house of Mr. William

Gregory, where the young folks were having a dance. Charles Fox was cut

with a knife in four different places by one of the Ruble boys. He had a

gun on him and shot once, but did no damage. The case came up before

Squire Bourne, who fined Fox for carrying a gun. H. Ruble was sent on to

the grand jury, and is now in jail. The other two boys have not been

found. The affair is much regretted. All the boys are akin, and have the

reputation of being quiet and orderly. It is said that booze was

responsible for the trouble.

BURKES GARDEN

Burkes Garden, Va. Jan. 19 - The Yuletide festivities closed with a most

enjoyable party given by Mr. George and Miss Nelly Kelly to a number of

their school friends. Among the invited were: Misses Lucille Snappe, Pansy

Meek, Sara, Lettie and Mary Moss, and Mesrss. Eugene Peery and David

Crockett. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly have a delightful home and they, with the

assistance of Miss Mamie Kelly, certainly succeeded in giving the "younger

set" a good time.

Prof. A.S. Greever has taken charge of Miss Ida Greever's classes at the

Academy - Miss Ida is visiting in town.

Miss Lucille Snapp returned home Monday after a months stay with her

grandparents.

Messrs. Charles and Ben Moss entered school at Emory for the last term.

T.H. Short has just taken an invoice of his goods and given his store a

regular "spring cleaning" Mr. Will Woods did a fancy job on the counters,

etc.

Little Miss Ida Moss is in Bland county, with her sister, Mrs. W.J. Hoge.

These spring days makes one hungry for tree sugar.

J.R. Meek has been having quite an amount of work done on the back road

between his place and the mill.

Mrs. E.M. Moss is at home after spending a while at Tazewell.

We are sorry to note the sale booked for Jan. 20 as we do not like to

loose S. Paul Peery and family from our neighborhood.

Mr. and Mrs. Landon D. Snapp came home Monday after four weeks absence.

Mrs. Snapp, little Miss Rheba and Master Francis having been with friends

and relatives in Giles County, while Mr. Snapp, since the holidays was

looking after business interests in Bluefield.

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BURGLARS BREAK IN EPISCOPAL RECTORY

In Absence of Occupants, Mr. and Mrs. Russell, Their Home is Broken Into.

The residence occupied by Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Russell was broken into on

last Tuesday by unknown parties, who ransacked every room, closet and

bureau drawer, where valuables might be found. So far as is known nothing

of value is missing. Mrs. Russell left on Monday night for Denver, Co. and

was accompanied as far as Welsh by her husband, and the thief took

advantage of their absence to ransack the house. Entrance to the house was

made by breaking a hole in a rear window large enough to admit a persons

hand, and turning the lock on the window, which, when released, was easily

raised. A neighbor is said to have seen a window shade lowered in one of

the rooms on the day of the robbery, but thought nothing of it, thinking

that some of the servants were in the house. The thief made an

unsuccessful attempt to unlock the back door by cutting a hole under the

lock, but finding that the door could not be unlocked in that way,

abandoned the door, and tried to cover up his work by putting a lathe in

the hole that he had cut. No clue, whatsoever, to the thief is known. 

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Mrs. A.G. Russell left on Monday to visit her parent's in Denver, Co. and

was accompanied as far as Welch by Mr. Russell. Mr. Russell bade them

goodbye and whished them God-speed on their long journey, and took the

next train to Tazewell. Shortly afterwards he discovered, to his

astonishment, that he had failed to give his wife her railroad ticket to

Denver. He immediately got on the wire and arranged it so that a duplicate

would be issued in Columbus, and the lady proceeded on her Journey without

any further unpleasant incidents to mar the pleasure of the trip.

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PUBLIC SALE

I will offer for sale to the highest bidder on Feb. 6, 1909, beginning at

10 am all the personal property belonging to the estate of the late B. I.

Compton on Mud Fork consisting of: 2 young horses, 1 8 year old saddle and

buggy horse, 2 milk cows, 4 calves, 1 2 year old bull, 7 sheep, 3 hogs, 1

two horse wagon, 1 buggy and harness, 1 mowing machine, 1 wind mill, 1-4

interest in threshing machine, blacksmith tools, 1 rick of timber. Corn,

meat, hay, oats, household good and other things too numerous to mention.

All indebtedness against the estate of Mr. Compton will be paid from

proceeds of sale, and those who are indebted to the estate must come

forward and settle at once. C.J. Hale, Adm'r. Falls Mills, Va. Jan. 20,

1909

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MOON SHINERS ARRESTED

Graham was treated to somewhat of a sensation yesterday morning when it

was found that Deputy Marshal's, Pitt and Elias Shrader had caught two men

at the supposed to be good paying business of moon shining. The men who

were arrested were alleged to be making the illegal dope up the Bluestone

above Graham and they were brought here yesterday morning and given a

hearing as a result of which a white man was fined $100 and Dal Tilballury

(? paper faded, can't make out name), colored, was held over for the grand

jury. Several gentlemen said yesterday afternoon that the extreme

punishment should be given to the moonshiners as it is impossible to see

how the Grahamites can remain on the water wagon if any one should start

to make good fresh corn liquor in this vicinity. A lady when asked what

she thought about it said she thought moonshiners in Graham was the limit

but she was not surprised as she always knew that Graham people would do

anything once. No one seems to know just what recipe was used in making

the Bluestone moonshine but from information received on the dead quite

the stuff was alright. It is expected that the Graham-Bluefield Chamber of

Commerce will make an effort to retain the industry in this section as

every little plant which can be secured for the section will aid in making

the section great in the eyes of people who want to see Graham and

Bluefield grow - 

 

February 26, 1909

SPRINGVILLE

Springville, Va., Feb. 24 - Mrs. Edd Tiller, of Hockman, is visiting her

sister, Mrs. G.T. Deaton, this week.

Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Wallace are proud parents of a fine boy.

Mrs. Mollie Wells entertained a number of young friends Sunday.

Born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Wells, a boy.

On Wednesday Feb. 17, at 5 pm, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G.P. McMullin,

was celebrated the wedding of their daughter, Miss Effa and Mr. Thomas

Armes. Both are well known in this part of the country and highly

esteemed. The parlor and dining room were beautifully decorated with white

and green. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.H. Gillespie, of Tip Top,

Miss Annie Wallace played the wedding march, assisted by Messrs Shannon

Faulkner and Chapman Wallace with violin and guitar. Before 5 o'clock the

parlor was filled with friends of the couple from far and near. At 5:01

the bridal procession began. The attendants were as follows: Mr. Bob

Waldren with Miss Mollie Wells, Mr. V. Strickler with Miss Margie Carter;

Mr. Harvey Ashworth with Miss Roxie Carter; Mr. Jim Wallace with Miss

Ennis McMullin, then came the bride, leaning on the arm of the groom. She

was beautifully gowned in white silk mull, carrying a bouquet of brides

roses presented by the groom. The groom was dressed in conventional black.

The ceremony was short and simple, but beautiful and impressive. After the

ceremony had been performed usual congratulations were offered. They were

escorted to the dining room where many good things to eat had been

prepared for the occasion. After supper all were entertained with music by

the Springville string bad, and many interesting games were played. When

the bride and groom left her home the usual good wishes accompanied by

rice and slippers followed them. On Feb. 18th the party arrived at 2pm at

the grooms home. The house was tastily decorated and the table was ladened

with everything bountiful to eat. The guests were entertained by music and

dancing till a late hour. If good wishes will make the young couple happy

their paths will be strewn with roses.

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Mrs. John D. Greever, who underwent a very serious surgical operation on

Thursday of last week, as stated in this paper, is reported as doing well,

and unless unforeseen complications set up her recovery is simply a matter

of time. The operation was a very serious and delicate one, more so than

even the physicians expected. Dr. C.R. Rowbins, of Richmond, the surgeon

who performed the operation, is spoken of in the highest terms. As a

careful, skilled operator he is said to have few superior in the country.

Mr. John D. Greever and his entire family have been the grateful

recipients of many hearty ministrations of sympathy from their neighbors

and friends, far and near, and may and fervent prayers are offered for the

recovery of the devoted wife and mother.

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The sanatorium was phoned yesterday afternoon that Col. J.S. Browning was

ill at his home at Pocahontas, and asking that Dr. Bowen come on first

train. Dr. Bowen spent the night before in Burkes Garden, but was caught

by phone, and hurried to town in time to catch the 1:30 train for

Pocahontas. Northing further could be learned here as to Col. Brownings

condition on yesterday. Col. Browning is one of the best known citizens of

this county, a prominent coal operator and his recovery is hoped for by a

large number of people here as well as elsewhere.

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Mrs. V.L. Stephenson, who was operated upon last Friday morning, as stated

in this paper, is doing well at this time, and her family and friends have

strong reason to expect her recovery.

BIG CREEK

Work is at a standstill at this place. Our boys have most all gone to

Seaboard to work till we start up here. Geo. T. Altizer, is mine foreman

in one of the openings at Seaboard.

Henry Johnson has been keeping his hat locked in the iron safe for the

last week. If it had been a boy Henry would have handed the hat over to

the executioners, but it has been a week now, and Henry thinks the little

girl is nicer than all the boys in town.

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Mr. J.A. Cecil and Miss Pearl Leona Smith, were quietly married on

Wednesday evening at Pocahontas at the residence of Mayor W.R. Graham,

Rev. Mr. Cartwright of Graham, officiating. The groom is a Tazewell man,

belonging to the well known Cecil family of Cedar Bluff. His sister, Mrs.

T.A. McGuire, was present at the marriage, Mr. T.A. McGuire was also

present. The bride is the daughter of Mayor Smith of Graham and sister to

Mrs. W.R. Graham, of Pocahontas were the marriage took place.

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Circuit Court adjourned yesterday, several cases of minor importance have

been disposed of the past week. The Lawson case is docketed to begin next

Monday, March 1.

The case of the commonwealth against Joe Rose for assaulting George

Deskins, near Adra, several weeks ago, was tried on Tuesday, and resulted

in Rose being fined $75 and paying the cost of the trial. The case came up

from Magistrates court, which had found him guilty and sentenced him to

six months in the county jail and pay a fine of fifty dollars, sentence

however, being suspended allowing an appeal to the Circuit Court. The

defendants main defense was drunkenness. His witnesses testified that on

the morning of the difficulty, Mr. Rose drank from a pint and a half to

two quarts of whiskey. After he had imbibed free he got his gun and went

hunting for Deskins, and found him near where a religious meeting was in

progress. He was prevented by friends from doing Deskins harm. It seems

that the origin of the trouble was over a dog belonging to Rose.

Chas. Tayler, a negro from Pocahontas, was sentenced on Saturday last to

one year in the penitentiary for taking a watch from Jack Taylor in

Pocahontas. Taylor claimed that on the evening of the theft he noticed the

watch hanging from Taylor's watch pocket, and fearing that it would be

stolen from him he took it from Mr. Taylor and as he was on his way home,

dropped it on the pavement and shattered the works. The nergo took the

watch to the jeweler at Pocahontas to have it repaired, claiming that he

would return it to Mr. Taylor as soon as it was repaired. His arrest

followed, and rather than risk his case before jury his lawyer advised him

to accept one year in the penitentiary.

Mr. Vance Neel, son of A.B. Neel, Cove Creek, was tried in court here this

week for cutting Chas Fox with a knife, and fined fifty dollars. The row

occurred at a dance at the home of William Gregory, on Clear Fork some

time in Jan. The evidence showed that young Neel used his knife in a

lively fashion, nevertheless a number of people have expressed themselves

surprised at the verdict. The think the fine excessive. Young Neel is a

nephew of M.F. Neel, and proved an excellent character by a number of the

best citizens of his community. Let this little scrap be a warning to the

boys.

TIP TOP

John Crockett, aged nearly 3, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Grat

Gillespie died here on last Sunday, after being sick for a month from

scariatina, complicated with Kidney and other diseases. This is the first

death in the family - there being seven children. The parents are

heartbroken. The little child was buried at the cemetery at J.J. Wallaces.

Old Mrs. Harman of Abbs Valley, widow of the late Daniel Harman, died on

Monday evening after a lingering illness. She was about 80 years of age.

Burial was at the cemetery near the residence on Tuesday.

The children of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Smoot have all about recovered.

Joseph Wells, son of R.C. Wells, of Teel Branch has pneumonia at Gary. His

father went to see him on Monday.

By the death of Barney Carter, of Kentucky, a native of Tazewell, a son

John H. Carter has fallen heir to considerable money and lands in

Kentucky. He was notified by attorney to go to Kentucky and look after the

interest. Mr. Carter has gone to see after the estate.

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Lorenzo, Idaho, Feb.. 18, Clinch Valley News: 

Please give room in your paper for a few lines from an old Tazewell man

and of the death of Mrs. Mary Jane Whitman, who passed away on Feb. 18,

1909, after a lingering illness of more than a year. She was a daughter of

Linday and Ann Thompson, and was born in Montgomery in Dec. 1836 and

shortly thereafter her parents moved to what is now Graham in Tazewell

county. Besides a husband she leaves four sons and one daughter, and a

number of grandchildren in Idaho, and a host of relatives and friends in

old Tazewell and surrounding counties, to mourn her loss. She was an

affectionate wife and a good mother. Her end was peace. Respectfully, Byrd

Whitman and family.

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A mysterious stranger appeared on our streets one day this week, and

caused a good deal of excitement. He wore a false mustache, and other wise

was of suspicious appearance and actions. That he was a crook was evident,

it is said, from the fact that he tried to get a check for $50 cashed,

purported to have been given by one of our well known citizens. Failing to

get any one to cash the check, which was evidently a forgery, he left town

in a hurry. Sergeant Hawkings was off the street at the time, and did not

get onto the visitor. He is seeking in other fields new and less

suspicious victims.

BURKES GARDEN

Burkes Garden, Va. Feb. 24 - Miss Bettie Grocelosse closed her school,

with a nice little entertainment on Tuesday. Mr. Williams says that she is

one of the county's best teachers.

Mrs. T. Crockett Bowen, accompanied by her bright little son, Master Hoge

Bowen, came over from Tazewell Monday for a week's visit.

Mrs. John D. Greever is doing as well as could be expected, and it is

hoped that she will soon be out of danger. Since the departure of the

other physicians she is under the care of Dr. J.R. Crockett and Miss

Wooten.

Rev. Walton H. Greever left last Sunday for his home at Columbia, SC.

Miss Margaret Greever expects to return to Charlotte, NC about the first

of March.

Rev. D.T. Miles could not preach Sunday and fears he will have to give up

his trip to Honker on Wed. as he is suffering from a severe case of grip.

Mr. and Mrs. Edd Wynn lost their youngest child on Monday night. The

little boy was about 18 months old and his death was caused by falling

into the fire and being badly burned. 

 

 

April 16, 1909

BURKES GARDEN

Burkes Garden, Va. April 14 - Roy Meek returned to Roanoke College on
Wednesday, having been at home for Easter.

Mr. Wood, representing Norton Hardware Company, called on the Merchants
and Tuesday.

Scott Brother's drummer, Mr. Ketster, was in the Garden Monday.

Mr. Bud Heldreth, a brother in law to T.H. Short, died at West Graham on
Tuesday morning and was brought here for burial Wednesday.

Rev. E.L. Richie, being indisposed on last Sunday the Easter services were
postponed until his next appointment, April 25.

May 14, 1909

LEBANON

Lebanon, Va. May - Jim Tate a good citizen of the west end of the county
died last week of pneumonia aged 42 years. He leaves a wife and 5 children
and a large circle of relatives to mourn his loss.

Major A. Fletcher a highly respected citizen of Coppers Creek suffered a
stroke of paralysis Monday evening. He is in a dangerous condition.

H.F. Pruner of Appalachia joined his wife here Sat. at the home of D.K.
Banner.

Hon. L.P. Summers of Abingdon, was here last week on legal business.

A convict on the Cleveland road made an unsuccessful attempt to escape
last week. He was soon recaptured.

Mattie, the little daughter of Mrs. Hannah Teets left Sat. for Norton
where she will spend the summer with her aunt, Mrs. Geo. Reece.

D.K. Danner sustained a heavy loss Tue by losing a fine saddle horse. The
horse had been sick for some days and every thing was done to relive him
that could be done but to no avail.

Mrs. Din Widdle Kilgore, of Nortonis a visitor of Mrs. Sam Aston.

Mrs. George Bunk of Elks Garden died wed. evening after an illness of 10
days. She was a daughter of Cumings Gibson and a sister of V.B. Gibson of
this place. Her husband Hon. George Bunk preceded her six months. She was
a most estimate Christian lady and her death is mourned by 3 children,
George Jr., Glenn, and Miss Flora, besides a large circle of relatives.
She was in her 60th year.

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Mrs. Dora Thompson, wife of Harvey Thompson, came near losing her life on
Tuesday afternoon from an overdoes of medicine. Dr. Melvin Crockett was
called hurriedly, and by the use of heroic mean and strenuous efforts
succeeded in bringing her around. The rumor was current in the
neighborhood that the medicine was taken with suicidal intent, but this
could not verified. The medicine she took was a prescription containing
strong poison, prescribed by her physician, as she has been in rather poor
health for sometime, and the drug which she had been taking, and on this
occasion, it seems, took purposely quite a large does, in a room in which
she had locked herself. As Mrs. Thompson, so it is stated, refused to make
any statement or explanation, it cannot be stated that motive prompted
her. There is no reason why she should wish to end life, as her home life
is, and has been pleasant. Mrs. Thompson is the daughter of L.G.S.
Compton, a well known and respected citizen of Thompson Valley. She was
married a year ago while a pupil of Tazewell High School, eloping with Mr.
Thompson to Bristol. They now live with Mr. Thompson's mother on Tazewell
Ave., where Mr. Thompson has been in the mercantile business until
recently. Mrs. Thompson, at last accounts, was out of danger, and
recovering rapidly.

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A distressing accident occurred in Pocahontas last Sat. evening about 6
o'clock, by which Mrs. Floyd Black, the wife of Floyd Black, the well
known druggist, was shot by a nergo named Thomas Saunders, and seriously
wounded, the bullet entering just below the collar bone on the left side.
It seems that a nergo named Johnson was leaving the drug store of Geo. S.
Landon & Co. and the Saunders negro who had had some difficulty with
Johnson, opened fire on him from the street. Mrs. Black, who was standing
in the door of the drug store at the time received the wild bullet, as
stated above. A card from Mr. Black on yesterday states that Mrs. Black is
doing well, and will recover if no unexpected complications arise. Mrs.
Black is pleasantly remembered here as Miss Pattie Landon, who lived here
a number of years, and where she has many friends who hope for her speedy
recovery. The two negroes were brought here to jail Sunday morning.

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GRAY'S BRANCH

Gray's Branch, May 10 - Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Rimmer attended meeting Sunday at
this place from Richlands.

Clarence Lockhart, who has been away sometime, is at home now helping on
the farm.

Virgie Lockhart, has been very ill but is improving fast.

John R. Stinson is very ill not being able to be about much all winter.

Elbert Horton, of Long Pole was visiting homefolks last week.



UNAKA

Unaka, May 12 - E.R. Rutherford spent a few days with his companion last
week.

W.H. Yost left on the east bound train for Washington, DC where he will
make his future home.

Mrs. Luther Bourne gave a nice supper in honor of her daughters.

Elbert Buchanan met with a bad accident Sunday while playing on hay. He
ran a pitch fork in his eye. It is feared he will lose his sight.

Luther Rutherford is slowly recovering.

SPRINGVILLE

Springville, Va. May 11 - The cold rain Monday made the people gather
around the fire place like winter.

Mr. and Mrs. J.E. McMullin, of Bluefield, were visiting relatives in the
community last week.

Mrs. James Dewitt, of Pocahontas, was visiting at this place again on
Sunday.

Kemp Nash, while out in the yard playing last Monday night, fell and broke
his arm, and leg about his knee. The child is getting along nicely.

Little Lena Deaton fell from a horse Sunday afternoon breaking his arm
near his wrist.

We are having a fine Sunday school at this place. Had a large attendance
Sunday. Brother Tickle gave the school an interesting talk on that
occasion.

Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Wallace and G. P. McMullin, were the guests of Thomas
Yost on Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. J.H. McMullin were visiting at the home of H.E. Ashworth
Sunday.

Mrs. Jennie Carter was visiting her brother J.L. Armes Sunday.

Mr. Will Witten was calling on his friends here Sunday afternoon.

Mr. Sam McMullin and Paris Ashworth were calling on friends at Bailey
recently.

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Mr. Frank Medley, 57 years old, died of pneumonia at his home in Thompson
Valley, on Thursday of last week, leaving a widow and nine childrem. He
was a good citizen, and to those who talked with him, expressed no fear of
death, but a readiness to meet his maker. His death is deeply mourned by
his family and his loss will be sorely felt. His family have the sincere
sympathy of the community.

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POUNDING MILL

Pounding Mill, May 11 - Mr. and Mrs. Whitfield Chition and baby, of
Culpepper, and Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Hunt, of Kenova, have been visiting their
sister, Mrs. A.H. Griffith the past week.

Mrs. Charles Griffith of Raven, returned home after spending a few weeks
with relatives here.

Mrs. Taze Smith, of Castlewood, was visiting friends here between trains
Sunday.

Brothers Evans and Boyd, ministers of the M.E. church have been holding a
meeting here since last week. Much good is being done.

Mr. J.B. Griffith, brake man on the C.C. and O is spending a few days with
parents here.

Messrs. John Gillespie and Jim Bob Hurt, spent a day recently at Liberty
Hill.

Mr. Walter Thomas spent a few days last week with parents here and
returned to Whitewood Saturday, where he is employed in the lumber
business.

A message received on Sunday morning announced the death of Capt. Thomas
Peery on Saturday, May 8th, at Culeper, Va. This will be sad news for a
host of Tazewell people. He was 68 years old, having been born April 10,
1841. His father was Thomas Peery and his mother Miss Gose, of Burke's
Garden, sister to the late George Gose, father of John P. Gose, of Burkes
Garden. For the last 169 years the record shows Thomas Peery in direct
line of descent. Deceased lived all his life in this county, except for
the last four or five years. He was twice married. The last wife was Miss
Shawver, of Cove Creek, this coutny. The widow and five children survive.
The first wife was Miss Repass, of Wythe county. Of this marriage there
were ten children all of whom are highly honored and respected citizens.
Dr. Willis Peery, the oldest son, is now studying abroad. Rev. Dr. Benton
Peery, a former missonary to Japan, is now pastor of the Lutheran church
in Denver, Colo. Rev. John Peery is pastor in Lynchburg Va. Mr Walton
Peery is in business in Norton, Va. and Professor George Peery is a member
of the faculty of Roanoke College. The five daughters are all happily
married - except one, we believe, who is still single. It is remarkable
that all of the children of both marriages are living. Captain Thomas
Peery is the last male member of his father's family, of whom there were
also five boys and five girls - Jessee Peery, father of M.L. Peery;
Stephen, father of A.E. Peery, Burkes Garden, and Mrs. Dr. Henry Crockett,
of this town; Arch, who met a tragic death in West Virginia while looking
after his large cattle interests there, father of Dr. Thos. E. Peery, of
Bluefield, the well known eye and ear specialist, and Dr. Jas. Peery, of
Cedar Bluff, father of Geo. C. Peery, the lawyer, of Wise, Va., Chapman H.
Peery and Miss Bessie Peery, who live at the old home town, Cedar Bluff,
Wade H. Peery, of North Tazewell, and Mrs. Dr. Williams, of Richlands. It
would be interesting and profitable too, to trace and give more in detail,
the history of the remarkable family whose influences for good has been
felt for generations and in different vocations, and in different parts of
the world, but the circumscribed limits of a newspaper article forbid. A
true Virginia gentleman, a man of sterling integrity and Christian
character, has gone. A faithful, gallant, Confederate soldier has dropped
out of line of the rapidly thinning ranks to answer roll call on the other
side, and rest with his old comrades under the shadow of the trees. May
the clods of Culpepper rest lightly upon him.

COVE CREEK

Cove Creek, May 11 - Mr. Bent Shawver spent Sunday night and Monday with
C.P. Compton, who has been sick but is some better at this writing.

Mrs. Eliza Robinett and Miss Mary spent Monday with Mrs. Agnes Compton.

Messrs. Brada Sharder and Henry Neal, of Graham, are visiting relatives
and friends at this place.

Several people from Cove Creek attended church at Bishop's Chapel Sunday.

Mr. Adam Shannon, who has been going to mill just below here will from now
on have to go to Rocky Gap, or down in Giles county to mill.

Miss Virgie Slade, of Graham, is visiting relatives on Clear Fork this
week.

The farmers are busy planting corn in this section.

The protracted meeting still continues at Bishop's chapel.

C.P. Compton is very ill at this writing.

Messrs. Tom and Luther Gregory were pleasant callers at Mr. Wylie Atkins
Sunday.

Mr. Will Belcher and wife and children returned to their home Wednesday
accompanied by Misses Barnes and Clara Neel.

Mr. Joe Starling moved from this place to Mr. Dunningan's neighborhood
Saturday.

Mrs. Lillie Sarver is on the sick list this week.

Mrs. C. G. Stowers was visiting at Mrs. R.B. Robinett's Wednesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bolling and little son, Andrew, were visiting the
latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Stowers Sunday.

Mrs. Cynthia Atkins and her father visited Mr. Andie Fox and family
Sunday.

THOMPSON VALLEY

Thompson Valley, May 12th - Mrs. Geo. Crabtree has been ill recently, but
is reported better at this writing.

Mr. Richard Ratliff and his neice, Miss Ida Daley, Baptist Valley, were
visiting the families of Thos. Fox and Andrew Howery several days last
week.

The big frost on Tuesday night has done but little damage in our valley.

Mr. Ormund Daley, Baptist Valley, is attending Sunday School at Benlow in
our Valley.

 

ADRIA

Adria, May 12 - Mr. John Hurt, has moved his family from Welch, to the old
Litz place near Adria.

Mr. Chart Mitchell preached in the Cavitts Creek church on last Sunday
morning.

Malvern Sluss who has been on the sick list for sometime, is improving.

R. Sluss is spending sometime with his family now.

C.W. Sluss was in town on sales day Tuesday.

May and Cora Peery, the two little daughters of James Peery, of Graham are
spending sometime with their aunt here, Mrs. Pearmen.

Annie Peery who has been sick for the last week is reported better.

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The remains of Susie Spengler, child of Mr. L.J. Spangler, of Fort Worth
Texas, were buried her on Tuesday, in Jefferesonville Cemetery. The child
died under distressing circumstances. The following account appeared in
the Fort Worth Star Telegram on the 8th:

Susan, the pretty 4 1/2 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fields of
1117 east Bluff street, fell into a tub of boiling hot water left in the
yard by a negro servant Thursday and was so severely scalded that er
condition is considered serious. The tub of boiling water had been placed
in the yard by the servant in preparation for washing. The little girl was
playing about the yard and while walking backward pulling a toy ran
against the low tub. She at once toppled over into the scalding water. As
she fell her head was supported by the side of the tub. This, with her
hands and feet, was the only part of her body not immersed in the hot
water. Medical attention was secured at once and the child's suffering
relieved as much as possible. The burns cover practically all the body,
and Friday little hope for her recovery was entertained. Ft. Worth Star
Telegram.

It will be recalled that the child's mother was Miss Sue Steele, daughter
of the late Monaville Steele of North Tazewell, who married Mr. L.J.
Spangler. She died when this child was born, and since then her sister,
Mrs. R.E. Fields has cared for her tenderly in her home at Fort Worth. Not
having children of her own, she and her husband were specially devoted to
this little motherless one. Her death, under the circumstances, is sad and
distressing indeed. The little one sleeps beside her mother in
Jeffersonville Cemetery.

The following named people were here on the sad occasion of the burial of
little Susie Spangler: Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Fields, Fort Worth Texas; Mr. and
Mrs. Robert, John, and Al. Steele, of Coeburn; Mr. J.L Spangler, of
Columbus Ohio; Mrs. Spangler, Strasburg Va. and Mrs. Clauda Hight
Lexinton, Va. Several of these people are still in town visiting Mrs. Dr.
Thompson and other relatives and friends.

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Henry M. Smythe, editor and publisher of the Pocahontas Field Headlight at
Bramwell, while attempting to board the Clinch Valley train yesterday
afternoon as it was pulling out of the station here, was thrown and
severely bruised about the head and shoulders, receiving a severe shakeup.
Mr. Smythe was on his way to Tazewell to spend a few days with his family
when the accident occurred and the fact that he was not more seriously
injured was due to the quick work of clear minded by standers who snatched
him from beneath the train before the wheels caught him. An Italian who
was attempting to board the train at the same time was thrown bur not
badly injured, being able to rise without assistance. Mr. Smythe was taken
to the Altamont Hotel, where his injuries were dressed by Dr. Fox, and was
resting well last night - Wednesdays Bluefield Telegraph.

BANDY

Bandy, May 1 - Jack frost made his appearance last night, doing
considerable damage to early vegetables, fruits, etc.

Everybody is planting corn, making garden and house cleaning in general.

Young Brother's have had a phone installed in their business house, so now
they can have outside communication.

Mr. and Mrs. James Brewster, of Kansas City are visiting Mr. Brewster's
brother at this place.

G.W. Henkle, of Bandy, visited his daughters at English WV this week.

Prof. Owen of Gate City is teaching a singing school at Bandy Chapel.

W.P Payne is in Washington and Richmond this week taking in the sights.

Master Lloyd Young, with a few of his friends, entertained themselves
fishing for horney heads.

September 11, 1909

GRAHAM

McClure WALTERS, formerly shipping clerk for the Virginia, Confectionery Co., left this morning for Williamson, WV, where he has accepted a position as time keeper.

Carl GREEVER, of Tazewell and R.L. GILLESPIE, of this city, have purchased the stock of the Graham Telephone Company. Dr. GREEVER will move to his place at once and start immediately to work putting the lines in shape for better service.

S.P. SAUNDERS, assistant express agent, has just returned from his vacation which was spent at Hunter's Alum Springs and other points.

Mrs. Ellen JAMES, music instructor of Graham High School, has returned from a visit to friends at Pulaski.

R.H. MATHEWS has been visiting in Thompson Valley.

The Graham High School opened its doors this morning. Judging from the number of pupils seen going, the school has opened with a large enrollment. Prof. J.A. LIVESAY is principal of the school and he is supported by an able corps of assistants.

BURKES GARDEN

Mrs. Charlie CALDWELL, of Pulaski, who was formerly Miss Lena SNAPP of this place, arrived here Monday with her three children, from Washington State, where she has been on a protracted visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. SNAPP, and other members of the family. After a brief visit to friends and relatives in the Garden, Mrs. CALDWELL will return to Pulaski.

Mr. and Mrs. RICHIE who have been spending a while with their son, and daughter at the Lutheran parsonage, left last Saturday for their home in North Carolina.

Rev. S.O. HALL filled his regular appointments on last Sunday, at Central Church and the Glade.

Miss Pansy and Mater Truble MEEK are visiting at Blackburg.

Attorney E.L. GREEVER spent the day Sunday in the Garden.

Mr. STOCKTON, of Glade Spring, has been in the community for a few days showing the people the acetylene lights.

Aunt Lizzie HERON, who is a kind and useful member of our neighborhood, and wife of the colored preacher is quite ill at her home. LATER - Aunt Lizzie HERON died this morning at 4 o'clock. Many friends both white and colored mourn her loss.

UNAKA

Mrs. R.C. COOPER who was visiting parents here last week has returned to her home at Northfork.

Miss Pearl CLARK of Graham, is the guest of Miss Lula BAUGH this week.

Miss Ada BURTON left Monday for Graham, where she will enter school.

CURED THE COW

Charles McCOY had a sick cow last week. The cow had the milk fever, and was in a manner dead. Dr. CROCKETT, the veterinary surgeon was sent for, and in about three hours the cow was up and walking around.

SPRINGVILLE

The farmers at this place are busy cutting corn.

Mr. Tom ARMES of Boissevaine, was at home last week.

Miss Peggie Carter returned home last week from Pocahontas, where she had been visiting her sister for the past three weeks.

Mr. Jessee HARMAN of Keystone, was visiting his home here last week.

Mrs. Ida LAUDERMILK, of Pocahontas was visiting homefolks the past week.

Mr. Sidney CARTER of Pocahontas, was at his home here last week.

Miss Virgie BURTON of Graham was visiting at the home of F.G. WALLACE last week.

Mr. Roy TILLER of Graham was here last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Will SHAWVER of Clear Fork were visiting here last week.

FINE COLT SHOW

The colt show was the feature of Tuesdays entertainment. Jos. W. MOSS, as advertised in this paper last wee, offered premiums for the first and second best colts of his horse, in the county. Fifteen colts were exhibited, and a fine bunch they were. Mr. William McNEIL won first honors for the best colt in the lot, and Mr. J. Cecil PEERY, second. The colts were all fine, and even expert judges had difficulty in rendering a decision.

MRS. MATTHEWS DEAD

Mrs. Eliza Sanders Matthews, wife of Lewis Mathews, died last Friday afternoon, after a lingering illness, at her home in Thompson Valley. The burial took place on Sunday. Mrs. Mathews was 32 years of age, the mother of four children, three of whom, with the bereaved husband, survive. After long suffering she sleeps well, beside her baby that died two weeks previous to her death. Mr. Mathews and his family have the sympathy of the community.


WILL STUDY MUSIC IN NEW YORK

A number of our young ladies, viz: Miss Mae HANKINS, Nellie and Cecil STUART and Neta PEERY, expect to study music this winter in New York under the instruction of Misses (doesn't give name).

ALBERT J. SPARKS

Albert J. Sparks, 24 years old, died at the home of his brother in law, L.M. CATRON in Baptist Valley yesterday one week ago, of consumption. He was an exemplary young man and his death is a source of deep regret to a wide circle of friends and relatives.



WITTENS MILLS

Rev. S.O. HALL delivered one of his splendid sermons at May's Chapel last Sunday.

Misses Nannie and Jennie HURT are spending sometime at Mountain Lake.

Miss Delia CROCKETT is at home from Roanoke where she is taking a business course.11 sep 1908


Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles BROWN Wednesday, Sept. 2nd, a fine son. Father and child are doing well.

Our fever patients, Will WITTEN and Kemper TARTER, who have both been alarmingly ill, are better.

Richie NEEL is also at his home near Graham with an attack of fever.

Mrs. Will GILLESPIE, with her handsome boys, is spending some time with her parents here, while Will makes arrangements for a change in their abiding place. They will move to Liberty Hill to go into the mercantile business.

Tom SMOOT'S family have returned to their home after a months sojourn at their cottage at the Iron Lithia Springs.

A number of beautiful girls have been visiting Misses Helen and Nell GILLESPIE this week. Among them were Miss Maggie HURT, of Pounding Mill, Miss Sallie BRITTAIN, of Tazewell, Miss Annie GREEVER, of Five Oaks, Miss Bertha GREEVER, of Graham, Miss Grace and Vernon HAWKINS of Tazewell.

BAILEY

Mrs. Newt BAILEY, of Ada, was visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glen CARR last week.

C.A. WAGNER was called to Bluefield on business last week.

Miss Ella WAGNER and little sister, Rose, returned home Friday after a pleasant visit to their sister, Mrs. W. N. WILLIAMS, at Eggleston.

News was received here Sunday morning of the murder of Will DEATON, eldest son of Mr. C.A. DEATON, formerly of this place but now of Woosley. He was stabbed by a young man named French, of Bluefield. The young men were drinking and were in a store at Woosley, when they engaged in a quarrel. French drawing his knife stabbed him four times killing him instantly. Miss Fannie, sister of the young man killed, was visiting relatives here, but left for her home at once on receipt of the sad news. This is indeed a
shock to the young man's many friends at this place.

Mr. and Mrs. Brown WAGNER, of Greenville; Mr. and Mrs. James DOAK, of Davy; Mrs. Jim BOGLE, of Bland, and Mrs. Charley BAILEY of St. Clair spent part of the last week with their father, Mr. David WAGNER, who has been in feeble health for sometime. They all met at the old home place, and held a family reunion. They were served to a sumptuous dinner under the shade of this weeping willow which stands in the yard. The family spent the day in wandering over the scenes of their childhood days. In the afternoon they went to the family grave yard, where sleeps their mother. All of the family were present except for two sons, Rev. N.N. WAGNER, D.D. of Baltimore Conference and Mr. J.E. Wagner, of Bramwell. It has been many years since this prominent and widely scattered family has had a complete reunion, but expect to hold an entire family reunion next summer if all are living, when Miss Ella Sue, a missionary to Korea, reaches home.

SHAWVERS MILL

Miss Pearl CLARK, of Graham is visiting friends at home.

Mrs. Monroe SLADE, of Graham, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. LEFFEL.

Born to Dr. and Mrs. HICKS, a fine girl baby.

Born to William B. GREGORY and wife a boy.

Rev. D.T. MILES preached a fine sermon to a large and attentive congregation at the Christian church here Sunday night.

Miss Austin LEFFEL is on a visit to her father, Mr. George WADDELL at Chatham Hill, Smthye County.

 

 

October 15, 1909

TIP TOP

Brother Wright came over from Tip Top Sunday afternoon and baptized six.
He has been holding protracted meetings at Tip Top for a week.

Mr. James Habmrich, of Graham, has been visiting relatives and friends at
this place.

Misses Mamie Bane and Mary Weaver were visiting in Bluefield Friday and
Saturday returning home Sunday.

Mr. John McMullin has returned home from Bluefield. He will take charge of
McMillin Bros. Store having brought an interest in the store.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Carnes of Tip Top were visiting their parents Sunday.

Mrs. Jennie Carter and daughters Mrs. Loudermilk and Miss Roxie, and James
DeWitt were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Carter Sunday.

Misses Edith and Margaret White, of the Divides, were visiting Misses Ella
and Mable McMullin Saturday and Sunday.

Miss Gladys Scott returned to her home, in Giles Saturday after spending
the summer with her grandparents Mr. and MRs. J.T. Moore.

Mr. and Mrs. Alex Cater returned to their home in Missouri last Friday
after spending sometime here visiting relatives. They were accompanied
home by their Aunt Mrs. Bailey of Pocahontas.

Mr. Sidney Carter of Pocahontas spent several days last week with his
mother Mrs. Jennie Carter.

Mr. E. E. Francisco of Anowalt WV was visiting at the home of E. E.
Ashworth last week.

Mr. Harvie Ashworth made a business trip to Bluefield last week.



BURKES GARDEN

The first ice of the season was broken this morning.

Messrs George W. and R.S. Moss shipped their fat cattle on Monday.

A party numbering four, of which E.L. Greever was pilot came over from
Tazewell on Sunday.

Mrs. G.W. Moss and her daughter, Miss Nannie Rose, have been visiting in
Thompson Valley.

Miss Katrina Gose returned a few days ago from her western excursion and
now is off for college.

Rev. J.W. Sexton of Houston, Texas who visited the garden last week, is a
nephew of the late Dr. Thomas Witten.

Mrs. L.D. Snapp and two children, Miss Reba and Master Francis, left on
Tuesday for Newport, Giles County, where they will visit relatives and
attend the marriage of Mr. Snapps brother, Mr. James Miller to Miss Sadie
King, which will occur on October 26.

ADRIA

Mrs. John Hurt and baby, who have been spending sometime with her
relatives at Hemphill, returned home Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. Rages Sluss and two little sons spent last Sunday with her
sister, Mrs. McGuire of Tazewell.

Mr. Thompson Hurt, of Hemphill spent the latter part of the week with
parents here.

A.L. May has accepted a position as clerk in Harman's store at Rift.

Miss Compton is getting on nicely with her school in Bear Wallow.

Mrs. John Hurt gave a social to the young folks of the neighborhood on
last Saturday night.

Jim Brooks, of this place has moved his family to Bluefield.

Bertie Gillespie spent a few days with her cousin, Mamie Harman.

L.T. McGuire and Mr. Curt Hurt's horses received a very bad wound a few
weeks ago by some unmerciful being. It is hoped that the guilty parties
will be found out and punished.

Miss Emma Gillespie has returned from a pleasant visit to her friends at
Mayberry.