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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 negro 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
children. 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 niece, 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 Spangler, 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 her 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
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