Jan 4, 1929 --
S.L. BOURNE -- The remains of S.L. Bourne, whose death occurred at his home at
Graham Friday night of Flu-pneumonia, were taken to Wesley's Chapel, Giles
County, last Saturday morning on train 24 for burial. Mr. Bourne's widow
has been an invalid for several years and she was not able to attend the
funeral. She was formerly Miss Eliza Johnson, of Giles County. They were the parents of
five children, three of who are living, William K. and Thomas Bourne, and Mrs.
A. F. Landreth, all of Bluefield. One son met death by
accident and one daughter, Mrs. J. B. McConnell, has been dead for several
years. Mr. Bourne was 67 years old. He was the son of Thomas Bourne of
Clear Fork. The Bourne family came to this country from England and settled on Clear Fork.
Most of them spent the greater part of their lives there. Mr. Bourne had
been a resident of Bluefield, Va, for many years, where he was well
known and enjoyed a wide acquaintance.
JOHN L. BABER -- John L. Barber, one of the pioneer merchants of the Flat Top
coalfields, died at his home in Lynchburg last week. His death was
caused by pneumonia. When the Pocahontas coalfield was first opened, Mr. Baber came from Lynchburg to Pocahontas, where he was a
highly successful merchant. A few years ago he retired from business and
moved back to his old home at Lynchburg. He was held in high esteem
and widely known thoughout this entire section. Mr. Baber had taken an active part in the civic life of
Pocahontas. He was a loyal Democrate in
politics, and at the time was mentioned as a canadidate
for Congress in the Ninth Virginia district. He was married to Miss
Alberta Gills, of Giles county, who was sister of Mrs.
Sallie Litz, Bluefield, Va. and
Mrs. W. H. Thomas, Pearisburg, Va. Besides his wido he is
survived by eight children. A number of years old.
Two brothers of the deceased met a tragic death when the old hotel at
Pocahontas was destroyed by fire. They were trapped by the fumes and
burned to death.
SMITH SHORTRIDGE -- Smith Shortridge, Confederate
veteran, 83 years old, died of pneumonia early Christmas morning at his home in
Newtown, a section of North
Tazewell. Mr. Shortridge was a native of
Buchanan county, but had lived in Tazewell since his
marriage to Susan Vance some years ago. Rev. C. B.
Dickenson conducted the burial services from the
Methodist church at North Tazewell and interment was made in Maplewood cemetery. Besides a widow, he
leaves a son, Henry Shortridge, Jewell Ridge.
MRS. H.B. HULL -- Mrs. H. B. Hull, age 79, mother of Mrs. C.W. Steele, of
Tazewell, died at her home at Chilhowie, Va. early Tuesday morning from pneumonia
following influenza. The lady had been ill only a short time. She
is survived by her husband, just recently out of the Abingdon
hospital, following a surgical operation, and a number of sons and daughters,
who are prominent in business and social circles on Southwest Virginia: Dr. H.
B. Hull, of Arkansas; A. T. Hull, of Emery; J.K. Hull, of Richmond; Mrs. C.W. Stelle, of Tazewell; Misses Pauline and Josephine and Mr. Denton Hull, of
Chilhowie. There survives also two sisters, Mrs.
Gilmer, of Lebanon and Mrs. Robert Copenhaver,
of Marion. The deceased lady was a
sister of Judge John Kelley, a former president of the Virginia Court of
Appeals.
JAMES CLARENCE ANDERSON -- James Clarence Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.K.
Anderson, died on
December 25th, 1928, at the home of his parents, at
Pounding Mill. He leaves to mourn his loss, his father and mother, four
sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Walker Hager, Pounding Mill, Va; Mrs. Edward Bailey, Pounding Mill, Va; Mrs. Garnett Herald of Freeman, W.V. and Helen
Anderson, Frank and Robert Anderson, all of Pounding Mill.January 11, 1929 --
Clerk Surface issued during
1928, 168 marriage licenses. So reports our friend, T. A. Repass,
the registrar. Tom reports also 172 births, four more births than marriages.
Asked to explain, he said, "Twins."
January 18, 1929 --
Miss Mary
Cassell visted Mrs. Hurley
McGee recently.
Mrs. Mary Collins and three
children and sister, Miss Reba Nunley, of Pulaski,
visited Mr. and Mrs. Nunley and Mrs. Hallie McGee the past week.
Mrs. John Thompson of
Graham visited Mrs. Robert Petts last week.
Miss Mary B. Gillespie is
visiting her brother, Dr. R.F. Gillespie, of Bastian,
Va.
Mrs. W. B. Steele visited
her daughter, Mrs. John B. Gillespie and family at Cedar Bluff on day last week.
The children, after a "tussle" with the flu, resumed school Thursday.
Miss
Mildred McGuire of Cedar Bluff, taught school here Monday and Tuesday of last
week for Miss Narcie Wingo,
who is ill.
Jan 16 - Mr. and Mrs P.F. Howell and Miss India Howell were dinner guests of
Dr. and Mrs. Rex Steele today.
Mrs. G. A. Riley visited
her daughter, Mrs. Walter Nunley in Richlands, recently
Sam Ellis, charged with
being drunk and disorderly and disturbing the tranquility of his brother's home
in Little Valley was fined by Magistrate Patton $25.00 and costs this week.
Mr. T. J. Sayers, of Dry
Fork, was in town this week and obtained search warrant from Magistrate Patton
to search one of his neighbor's houses for his false teeth, clothing, and other
personal effects that disappeared
while he and his wife were absent on a visit. The warrant was issued, and
no doubt by this time Mr. Sayers is in possession of his teeth.
T.W Harman, W.H. Phillips
and Gus Billips, on one of their periodical raids,
destroyed a still and 200 gallons of mash on Mud Fork in the house of Walter
Buffalo. Phillips states that the still was found in full blast on Buffalo's back porch, and the mash found in
his house.
On another occasion this week, Harman and Phillips descended on Horsepen Cove, found a 300-gallon still, 10 barrels of
mash, 150 pounds of sugar and other necessities for making liquor. The
operators were absent at the time.
JIM HURT AND ARTHUR LEWIS
IN WRECK -- Last Sunday afternoon, James Hurt, of North Tazewell, and Arthur
Lewis, of Tazewell were parties to an automobile collision on Tazewell avenue,
in which Mrs. Hurt was painfully injured, and both cars wrecked. Mrs.
Hurt was taken to her home by W.E Peery, and the fear
that she was injured more than appearances indicated have not been
dissipated. The responsibility for the wreck has not been determined.
February 13, 1929 -- Cliffield
Miss Emily Dorton, teacher of Mt. View school,
spent the week end with Miss Ethel Mason.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy White
spent Monday at Pounding Mill with Mrs. McGuire, who is very ill.
Feb 15, 1929 -- Pounding Mill
Pounding Mill, Va. Feb 13 - Mrs. Leroy Hankins spoke here Sunday night
on Missions.
Rev. Tommy Martin, of Church of God, is holding a meeting at Cedar
Bluff.
Rev. Hawks preached at Mr.
Geo. Quesenberry's on Sunday night.
A Missionary meeting was held on Monday at the home of Mrs. Robert Petts.
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Gillespie, Cedar Bluff, called on Parents Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McGee attended the baptizing of 15
April 19, 1929 --
WADE PRUETT IS EXONERATED
-- Wade Pruett, who shot and killed McKinley Brown several weeks ago near
Bandy, Va., was tried in Magistrate's court here, and exonerated of the
charges. From the evidence introduced at the trial it was very plain that Pruett
shot in self defense. Pruett, a small man, met Bowman at a dance. They
were no on good terms. Frequently during the dance Bowman would step on
Pruett's feet, and otherwise annoy him. Finally, the men met outside the dance
hall, and Bowman knocked Pruett down, and in the scuffle Pruett fired and
killed him. The case is closed so far as the law is concerned.
April 19, 1929 -- Pounding Mill
Pounding Mill, April 17 -
Rev. Issac Wright, of Bluefield, pastor here years ago, preached
two good sermons here Sunday at 11 and at night. He preached and baptized his
first in 1888 at the mouth of the Pounding Mill Branch in the old log church
and river near by, when he was helping build the railroad through here. A large
number attended services. He may hold two week meeting here soon.
R. L. Ellis, Cornettesville, Ky. visited his sister-in-law, Mrs.
Martha Sparks and her son, Norman, a short while Monday enroute to Bluefield on business.
Early Gizzle,
Clinchfield; Johnnie Ferris and Theryle
Sizemore, Hartwell, were visitors to C. R. Meade's Thursday and Sunday.
Prof. John Bowling spent
weekend in Burke's Garden with his mother and grandmother. The latter has been
quite ill for some time.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Price
have moved to Russell County on their farm.
Mr. and Mrs. John B.
Gillespie and daughters, visited their parents here Sunday.
Mr. and
Mrs. P.F. Howell, Tazewell, visited heir neice, Mrs.
Rex Steele here this afternoon.
James H. Johnson is here
from Ky. where he has been working.
S.T. Sparks, Tom Robinette,
James Mulkey and perhaps others of the N. & W.
bridge force, spent the weekend at home here.
Miss Clara Ringstaff visited Mrs. A. H. Griffitts
at Richlands Tuesday.
Miss Anna Riley spent the
past weekend with her sister, Mrs. W. J. Nunley, at Richlands.
3 May 1929 --
ANDREW J. WILLIAMS -- Mr. Andrew J. Williams, a pioneer citizen of Bluefield, Va. died at his home on last
Thursday. He was nearly 68 years of age, and was born in Bland County, Va. April 27, 1861. He had been ill for nearly a
year.
JAMES L. SEABOLT -- James Lewis Seabolt, aged 76,
died last Friday at his home at St. Clair's Crossing, after an illness of
several weeks. He was a native of Smyth County, and located in Tazewell county a number of years ago. Two sons, John and
William survive. His wife preceeded
him to the grave a number of
years ago. Funeral services took place at his home on Sunday.
W.M. SPARKS -- Cedar Bluff, R.F.D - May 1 - W. M. Sparks died Monday night at
the home of his son T. J. Sparks. He had been ill for some time,
suffering with cancer.
LOUISE OSBORNE -- Mrs. Louise Osborne, aged 47, wife of Thomas A. Osborne,
prominent citizen
of Bluefield, Va. died at her home Monday
morning. She never regained consciousness after being stricken on last
Friday. Before her marriage Mrs. Osborne was a Miss Dern,
of Maryland. Besides her husband, one son
and two daughters survive, William Osborne, Misses Virginia and Anna Osborne,
Miss Viginia being a student at State Teachers College, Farmville. A brother lives in Kansas City, Mo. Funeral and burial
services were held in Bluefield Wed.
ELIZABETH BROOKS -- Mrs. Elizabeth Brooks, died suddenly Tue. morning, at the home of her brother, Jim Brooks, at North Tazewell, where she had been visiting.
She has been making her home with her son, on the Bluefield-Bramwell
road. Mrs. Brooks was 62 years of age, and had been in failing health for
a
number of years. She suffered a stroke of paralysis Tuesday morning and
death came twenty minutes later. She is survived by
one son, Claude Brooks, and a daughter, Miss Maude Brooks, and also a
brother. Funeral and burial services took place Wednesday afternoon in
West Graham.
August 16, 1929 -- Tannersville
Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Asbury
returned yesterday from a visit with their son, R. P. Asbury, of Huntington WV.
Ralph Asbury, of Pounding
Mill, is spending the week with his cousin, Jim Edd
Taylor.
Miss Ruth Hilt left
Thursday for Thompson Valley, where she is going to attend a
singing school.
Campbell Holmes is a frequent
visitor at Asberry's lately.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hilt and
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Taylor spent the day Sunday with friends near Abingdon.
The farmers of this section
have finished making hay, and are busy in preparation for the threshing season.
Crops are reported to be unusually good throughout the Valley.
Miss Ruth Pat Hilt is the
guest of her uncle. E. E. Rhudy of Pleasant Hill this week.
Mrs. E.A Holmes and
children, Dorothea and E. A. of Bristol, Tenn., returned to their home Sunday,
having been the guests of A. R. Necessary for the past Week.
Mrs. W. D. Waddell and
daughters, Allie Ruth, Betty and Louise, returned to their home in Roanoke Sunday, having been the guests of
relatives here for the past week. They were accompanied by Mrs. Waddell's niece,
Mrs. Lee Love and Harry Necessary, who will spend part of their summer's
vacation in Roanoke.
Tannersville, Va. Aug. 13 -
A gloom was cast over this community Thursday afternoon, August 8th, when a
message was received from Wilksboro, NC, saying that
Mrs. J.M. Osborne was critically ill. She is the mother of ten children, who
are at her bedside. She has been in poor health for a year.
August 16, 1929 -- Jewell Ridge
Jewell Ridge, Va. Aug 14 - Miss Lena Reed, of Bluefield Va. is spending a few weeks with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Reed.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hutton,
of Chicago, Miss Ruth Carpenter and Miss Nell Greever
were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C.N Petty on last Thursday.
Mrs. Maude Fleshman has returned to her home in Bluefield, Va. She has been the guest of Mr. and
Mrs. Breedlove for the past week.
Miss Dorothy Scott is
spending a few days with homefolks in Tazewell.
Mr. and Mrs. H.T. Patterson
entertained a group of their friends on Monday evening, honoring their guests
the Misses Williams.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Claude Pobst and son, were visitors in Jewell on Sat.
Sam Rose was rushed to the Mattie Williams Hospital for an operation for appendicitis
on Monday. He is doing nicely.
Chas. Mathena,
the little son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Mathena, had his
tonsils removed at the Jewell Ridge hospital during the week.
Miss Emma and Aldah Williams and Mr. Wilbur Williams, of Newbern, have
been the guests of their sister, Mrs. H.T. Patterson, for the past week. They returned
to their home on Tuesday.
On Monday we had a number
of visitors in town, among them were Dr. Houston St. Clair and his guest, Dr.
W. W. Arrowood and his guests. We feel justly proud
of our town and are always glad to have out of town folks come see us.
Born to
Mr. and Mrs. Noah Elswick, a son, and to Mr. and Mrs.
W. F. McFall, a son.
Rev. Wesley Hubbard filled
his appointment here on last Sunday evening.
Aug 16, 1929 -- Jewell Ridge
Jewell Ridge, Va. Aug 14 - Miss Lena Reed, of Bluefield Va. is spending a few weeks with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Reed.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hutton, of Chicago, Miss Ruth Carpenter and Miss Nell Greever were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C.N Petty on
last Thursday.
Mrs. Maude Fleshman has returned to her home in Bluefield, Va. She has been the guest of Mr.
and Mrs. Breedlove for the past week.
Rev. Wesley Hubbard filled his appointment here on last Sunday evening.
Miss Dorothy Scott is spending a few days with homefolks in Tazewell.
Mr. and Mrs. H.T. Patterson entertained a group of their friends on Monday
evening, honoring their guests the Misses Williams.
Chas. Mathena, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Mathena, had his tonsils removed at the Jewell Ridge hospital during the week.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Noah Elswick,
a son, and to Mr. and Mrs. W. F. McFall, a son.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Claude Pobst and son, were visitors
in Jewell on Sat.
Sam Rose was rushed to the Mattie Williams Hospital for an operation for appendicitis
on Monday. He is doing nicely.
Miss Emma and Aldah Williams and Mr. Wilbur Williams,
of Newbern, have been the guests of their sister, Mrs. H.T. Patterson, for the
past week. They returned to their home on Tuesday.
On Monday we had a number of visitors in town, among them were Dr. Houston St.
Clair and his guest, Dr. W. W. Arrowood and his
guests. We feel justly proud of our town and are always glad to have out
of town folks come see us.
Oct. 25, 1929 --
SALLY GILLESPIE -- Mrs. Sally A. Gillespie, aged 58, wife of Postmaster J. Grat Gillespie, of Bluefield, Va. died at her home on Monday.
Mrs. Gillespie had been ill since early last spring, and her death was caused
by cancer. She was under the care for sometime of Dr. Jackson of Philadelphia. Mrs. Gillespie was among the
most widely known women in this county. She was a member of the Christian
church, and leader in the societies. Deceased was a daughter of the late
James Harvey and Elizabeth McMullin and was born at
Springville. She was married forty-two years ago. To this union were
born nine children, six boys and three girls. One son died three years
ago. The eight children who survive are: James H., J. S., T. W., R. G., and Bowen Gillespie, Miss Eva Gillespie, Mrs. Robert Pierle
and Miss Elizabeth Gillespie. Her husband and three brothers also
survive, G. P., S.H., and J.H. McMullin.
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