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Clinch Valley News Folder - 1929 |
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1929
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
JOHN L. BABER -- John L. Barber, one of the pioneer merchants of the Flat Top
coalfields, died at his home in
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,
SMITH SHORTRIDGE -- Smith Shortridge, Confederate
veteran, 83 years old, died of pneumonia early Christmas morning at his home in
Dickenson conducted the burial services from the
Methodist church at
MRS. H.B. HULL -- Mrs. H. B. Hull, age 79, mother of Mrs. C.W. Steele, of
Tazewell, died at her home at
of Tazewell; Misses Pauline and Josephine and Mr. Denton Hull, of
Chilhowie. There survives also two sisters, Mrs.
Gilmer, of
JAMES CLARENCE ANDERSON -- James Clarence Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.K.
Anderson, died on
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."
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,
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
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.
Miss Emily Dorton, teacher of
Mr. and Mrs. Roy White spent Monday at Pounding Mill with Mrs. McGuire, who is very ill.
Pounding Mill,
Rev. Tommy Martin, of
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
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.
Pounding Mill, April 17 -
Rev. Issac Wright, of
R. L. Ellis,
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
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
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.
ANDREW J. WILLIAMS -- Mr. Andrew J. Williams, a pioneer citizen of
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
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
services were held in
ELIZABETH BROOKS -- Mrs. Elizabeth Brooks, died suddenly Tue. morning, at the home of her brother, Jim Brooks, at
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.
Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Asbury
returned yesterday from a visit with their son, R. P. Asbury, of
Ralph Asbury, of Pounding Mill, is spending the week with his cousin, Jim Edd Taylor.
Miss Ruth Hilt left
Thursday for
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
Mrs. E.A Holmes and
children, Dorothea and E. A. of
Mrs. W. D. Waddell and
daughters, Allie Ruth, Betty and Louise, returned to their home in
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.
Jewell Ridge,
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
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
Chas. Mathena,
the little son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Mathena, had his
tonsils removed at the
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.
Jewell Ridge,
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
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
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
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.
SALLY GILLESPIE -- Mrs. Sally A. Gillespie, aged 58, wife of Postmaster J. Grat Gillespie, of
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.