Mary and Dave, I have Jarrells in my family lines and even though they are brothers, all spell their name differently(Jarels,Jarrells and even Jearls). Dorraine ----- Original Message ----- From: "David" <dmcduke@comcast.net> To: <vafloyd@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 12:57 PM Subject: Re: [VAFLOYD] Gillenwater > Mary, > > I think all the Gillenwaters, of whatever spelling, in the Floyd Co. area > were probably related. As for why the different spellings, it was probably > a > little of both. Many of our ancestors were not the best spellers. That > includes the clerks who recorded the court records. They wrote down what > they think they heard. I see the same thing in my McMillan family. > > In the case of my McMillans, I can imagine my g-g-g-g-grandfather, with a > heavy Scots accent, giving his name to a clerk of English descent. > > Dave > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mary C Williams" <marycwms@verizon.net> > > > Dave, > I note John Bennett's father's surname was spelled Gillinwalters in the > marriage record (Sparrel Gillinwalters m. Eliza Hutcherson). Do you think > all the Gillenwater(s), Gillenwalter(s), or Gillinwalter(s) in Floyd > County > were of the same family? > If so, did they actually spell their surname these different ways or were > they errors in recording marriages, wills and deeds, etc.? > Mary > > > ********************************** > Note from List Administrator!!! > The Second Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" Roll > Call. Please always put the surname you seek in the subject and tell us > something about your Brick Wall person. > To contact Listowner: > Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com > ********************************** > Search this list's archived messages! > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > View the Floyd County Virginia Website at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/floyd.htm > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > VAFLOYD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hello Kasia, Iva's second husband was Claude W. Baker b. July 2, 1877 and died August 26, 1968. He is buried in Den Hill Cemetery. Aunt Iva is buried next to him. Dorraine ----- Original Message ----- From: <KasiaLido@aol.com> To: <vafloyd@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [VAFLOYD] Gillenwater > > In a message dated 3/29/2008 5:52:10 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > yankgonesouth@swva.net writes: > > What Gillenwater are you related to? My great aunt Iva Thompson wed a > William Gillenwater in 1927 montgomery county. He was the son of Byrd > and > Bessie Gillenwater. Iva's brother Fuller wed William's sister Eliza on > May > 16, 1921 montgomery co. > Dorraine > > > > Dorraine what is the first name of Iva's second husband? I have the last > name as Baker. Iva is my first cousin once removed. Thanks. > Kasia > > > > **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL > Home. > (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15&ncid=aolhom00030000000001) > ********************************** > Note from List Administrator!!! > The Second Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" Roll > Call. Please always put the surname you seek in the subject and tell us > something about your Brick Wall person. > To contact Listowner: > Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com > ********************************** > Search this list's archived messages! > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > View the Floyd County Virginia Website at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/floyd.htm > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > VAFLOYD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

In a message dated 3/29/2008 5:52:10 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, yankgonesouth@swva.net writes: What Gillenwater are you related to? My great aunt Iva Thompson wed a William Gillenwater in 1927 montgomery county. He was the son of Byrd and Bessie Gillenwater. Iva's brother Fuller wed William's sister Eliza on May 16, 1921 montgomery co. Dorraine Dorraine what is the first name of Iva's second husband? I have the last name as Baker. Iva is my first cousin once removed. Thanks. Kasia **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15&ncid=aolhom00030000000001)

Speaking of Sears Catalog Homes, I have an old Sears Catalog with all the pages in it...my granddaughters were amazed at the old corsets the women wore...they didn't know what they were...........they would browse thru the cataalog for hours.........there is a picture of a riding lawn mower which has the old reel-type mower underneath the engine.....Ole Paul keep the mail comin' to Ole Paul

Mary, I think all the Gillenwaters, of whatever spelling, in the Floyd Co. area were probably related. As for why the different spellings, it was probably a little of both. Many of our ancestors were not the best spellers. That includes the clerks who recorded the court records. They wrote down what they think they heard. I see the same thing in my McMillan family. In the case of my McMillans, I can imagine my g-g-g-g-grandfather, with a heavy Scots accent, giving his name to a clerk of English descent. Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary C Williams" <marycwms@verizon.net> Dave, I note John Bennett's father's surname was spelled Gillinwalters in the marriage record (Sparrel Gillinwalters m. Eliza Hutcherson). Do you think all the Gillenwater(s), Gillenwalter(s), or Gillinwalter(s) in Floyd County were of the same family? If so, did they actually spell their surname these different ways or were they errors in recording marriages, wills and deeds, etc.? Mary

Would there be any Rierson's or Walton's in there? Thank you Toni -------------- Original message -------------- From: vafloyd-request@rootsweb.com > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Not Genealogy-More Current Event Floyd County (David) > 2. Re: Not Genealogy-More Current Event Floyd County (Jack Spangler) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:14:57 -0400 > From: "David" > Subject: Re: [VAFLOYD] Not Genealogy-More Current Event Floyd County > To: > Message-ID: <005901c89129$8a95aa10$0401a8c0@Technodwmlaptop> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jack Spangler" > To: ; > Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 8:55 AM > Subject: Re: [VAFLOYD] Not Genealogy-More Current Event Floyd County > > > > Jack, > > Would you search for Gillenwater, Hall and Pratt? > > Thanks a bunch > Dave > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:13:04 -0500 (CDT) > From: Jack Spangler > Subject: Re: [VAFLOYD] Not Genealogy-More Current Event Floyd County > To: vafloyd@rootsweb.com, dmcduke@comcast.net > Message-ID: > <19744878.127391206749584394.JavaMail.root@vms124.mailsrvcs.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > ===================== > From: David > Date: 2008/03/28 Fri PM 06:14:57 CDT > To: vafloyd@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [VAFLOYD] Not Genealogy-More Current Event Floyd County > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jack Spangler" > To: ; > Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 8:55 AM > Subject: Re: [VAFLOYD] Not Genealogy-More Current Event Floyd County > > > > Jack, > > Would you search for Gillenwater, Hall and Pratt? > > Thanks a bunch > Dave > ********************************** > Looking for information that confirms that Daniel Spangler?s (1716-1787) wife > was Mary Noffsinger (Notsinger, Naufsinger) > ========== > Gillenwater NONE > ============== > Hall > ======= > > NEWS FROM AMOS > Emmett Goodykoontz, who has been away from home around nine years, has returned > and is meeting and greeting former friends and acquaintences. > Services at "Shelor's Grove" Sunday evening were ably conducted by Rev. J.K. > Harris. He will preach again on 3rd Sunday, September. > Misses Malinda Castle and Sallie Hogan of Willis spent Saturday night with the > Misses Dillon. There were services at West Fork Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Ruth > Howell and Mrs. Will Weaver were received into the church and baptized. > Miss Turpence Dillon is spending this week with friends at Abraham. Messrs. > Scott and Proffit of Floyd, typoes of the Weekly Herald, attended services at > Amos Sunday. > Harvey Hylton has had a phone put in his store which will prove a great > convenience to all. > The neighborhood was in a fever of excitement last week over the closing of the > public schools and just how to get to > the schools through the mud seemed a puzzle which could not be solved. Kemper > school, taught by Miss Florence Harman, closed Saturday and despite the > inclemency of the weather the house was tilled with visitors, which seemed to > surprise the teacher, as they were not expecting anything of the kind. The > scholars acquitted themselves honorably in every respect. Most of them recited > recitations amid cheers of applause after which some of the visitors were called > upon to address the crowd, who were; Messrs. J.B. Dillon, C.L. Simmons, Green > Hall, and last but not least, Mr. Dennis Vaughan, who on being called upon, > arose and paid a glowing tribute to his teacher and "dear" school mates. May his > intellect expand until he reaches the oratorical ladder of tame, side by side > with his father, who is well known for his oratory. The Amos string band, > consisting of guitar, mandolin and banjoes, played by Messrs. Bob Goodykoontz, > A.C. Vaughan, Dennis and Archie Vaughan was one of the main ! > features of enjoyment. > PALMETTO (March 13,1902) > ============= > BEAR BRANCH ITEMS > Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Hatcher and family, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Spangler, Mr. H. > Howery and Miss Launa Howery were visiting at D.W. Bower's Sunday. > Several of the young people gave Miss Lula Sweeney a call Sunday. Those present > were Misses Eula Strickler, Flossie Yearout, Messrs. Charlie, Homer and Frank > Sweeney, Harman Hall, Albert and James Gallimore, Letcher Bower and Mr. and Mrs. > Posey Bower. > TWO GRASS HOPPERS (August 15,1912) > =============== > BIG RUN ITEMS > Miss Clara Hall was the guest of Miss Penoie Hall Thursday. > Iddings school is progressing nicely under the management of Miss Ida Vest. Mrs. > James Vest is on the sick list at present. Our big snow stayed on about a month. > HAPPY HOOLIGANS (February 5,1914) > =============== > NEWS FROM CARTHAGE > The Press is always a welcome visitor in our community. > Mr. J.A. Bishop saw a large catamount near Mr. J.R. Alley's a few days since. > Lightning struck and killed a hog belonging to W.C. Akers in 15 yards of his > door last Wednesday. > Mr. Syl Reed has purchased the property of J.P. Rakes, the well known postmaster > of Ego. Mr. Reed is preparing to sell goods at Ego. > We are sorry to report the sad news of the death of Mrs. William Thompson. She > departed this earthly life Wednesday last. The remains were taken to Hall's > Graveyard and laid in the cold and silent vault to await the resurrection > morning when all the earth shall be gathered together and judged according to > the deeds done in the body. The deceased leaves a husband and one little girl > four years old to mourn their loss. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, > blessed by the name of the Lord. > B.H. ALGONQUIN (February 26,1902) > ============== > CARTHAGE POTPOURRI > Straw hat season is here. N.J. Wade speaks of going to Washington soon. Walter > S. Alley has gone to West Virginia, where he has secured work. > The hegira from this section to the west has become so great there's hardly > anybody left. > Miss Oilie Mae Reed, a student of the Pleasant Valley Normal, spent Saturday and > Sunday at home. > Miss Laura Akers, of Montgomery county, was visiting at Mr. Eli Akers' Saturday > and Sunday. > Mr. John T. Akers, who has been attending Botetourt Normal College is at home. > Rev. Washington Akers and daughter, Delia, Harvey Hall and Alfred Alley were > Sunday visitors at George W. Reed's. > There has been quite a lot of trading in real estate in this section recently: > Burdine Reed bought the store property of Richard Reed and has erected a > dwelling on it; W.A. Duncan purchased M.D. Reed's farm and half of Burdine > Reed's; John Sledd purchased Psalters Akers property near the church, who in > turn purchased a tract of land of W.C. Akers and erected a dwelling on it and > then sold it to Blanch Dun- > can. He has since purchased property of Spencer Reed and will build on it; M.D. > Reed has purchased the old Berry Boyd property; Asa Alley has exchanged 15 acres > of land adjoining Blanch Duncan for 40 acres on Alum Ridge and Columbus Reed has > purchased 25 acres of Burdine Reed, and Wesley Altizer purchased Richard > Dulaney's farm, all within a radius of one half mile. > BABY BOY (April 13,1903) > ============= > ITEMS THAT OLD CREED LIKES TO REED > As I've been silent for sometime, I will come to life again and let you hear the > latest news. Most everybody seems to have colds, since the first frost. It bit > most everybody as they were not prepared for it. > Pulling corn and digging potatoes seem to be the order of the day. > Several attended meeting at Silver Leaf Sunday. > The mud hole school is progressing nicely under the management of Miss Ina > Bowman as teacher. > Mr. Bernard Peters has returned home from W.Va. to spend a few days. > Mrs. Moses Hall of Matoaka, W.Va. is home spending a few days with her mother, > Mrs. Mollie Kelley. > Those calling on Miss Rachel Thomas the fourth Sunday were: Blanche Lawrence, > Messrs. Mowyer Thompson, Hubert Hale, Field Graham and Tyier Pralin. > Mr. Henry Peters is wearing two socks on the same foot, as he has a girl > stopping with now. > Well, news is getting scare so I will ring off and come again. > A CUTE LITTLE LISSIE (November 8,1923) > =============== > ITEMS FROM EVERYWHERE > Mrs. Maggie Collins lost a fine cow a few days ago. Mr. Will Austin and Miss > Lillian Hodge went to Bristol and were married a few days ago. > Those calling on Mrs. Maggie Collins a few days ago were Misses Roxie, Vilvie > and Effie Vest, Messrs. John and Charlie King, Eldridge and Arlie Hall, Giles > and Alton Vest. All seemed to have a fine time. > Mr. and Mrs. Glynn Whitenack were visiting the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. > David Whitlock, Saturday night and Sunday. > THREE EASTER EGGS (April 19,1928) > ============= > FAIRVIEW ITEMS > Mrs. E.A. Hall has gone to Mother's Home for treatment. We hope her a speedy > recovery. Misses Melissa Hall and Magdaline Weddle attended meeting at Topeco > last Sunday. > It seems Dupuy Vaughan likes to call at Hall's Store very often, especially on > Sunday afternoon. > PET (October 7,1909) > =========== > FRED ITEMS > The health of this community is good at this time. Farmers are about through > sowing oats and grass seed and are now preparing for their corn crop. > We are having some tine weather and the prospect is that we are going to have an > early spring. > Easter Sunday was a fine day. Rev. R.A. Scott preached an able sermon at > Stonewall Sunday on the resurrection which was appreciated by all present. Mr. > Scott has been returned to this place for another year. We wish him much success > in his work here. He is an able preacher and it seems a pity for such sermons to > be delivered to empty seats. We cordially invite all to come out and hear him > and honestly believe that they will be well paid for their trouble. > Mesdames Hall and McNeil, of Terry's Pork, were in the neighborhood Friday. > The new roller mill of W.H. Harman seems to be giving satisfaction by furnishing > the neghborhood with a superior grade of flour. > As news is scarce I will close by wishing the Press and its many readers much > success. > OLD TIME METHODIST April 13,1903 > =========== > Religious services of the Dunkard Brethren at the grove here was largely > attended. Interesting sermons were delivered by Elds. Jacob and Solomon Hylton > to an attentive audience. > The mercantile firm of Hall & Son received a supply of goods at the depot > Friday. There are prospects of a large acorn and chestnut mast in this section. > The February thaw has come and we now have a March snow to add to our large > supply of mud. > Mr. Charlie Agee of Pax, who represent Stark Bro's Nursery Co., Louisiana, Mo., > was in this vicinity a few days ago. > When wireless telegraphy and the air ship is completed, when we build a railroad > to the planet Mars, when we get rural free delivery in Floyd county, and last > but not least when all of the old bachelors get married, we can look forward > with bright hope for the dawning of the much doubted and much-expected > Millennium. > (March 13,1902) > ============== > LICK LOG SCRAPS > The school at this place if progressing nicely under the management of Miss > Timandra Howell. The debating society at this place has stopped for a while. > Mr. Albert Simmons and family visited Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Hall Sunday. Mr. General > Walker made a business trip to Roanoke last week. > Young men, hereafter when you go from home so the blind sheep cannot track you > home for it is a hard winter and feed is scarce. > KEPERNA (February 13,1902) > ============ > MOUNTAIN VIEW BRIEFS > Miss Timandra Howell accompanied by Miss Fannie Hall spent Saturday and Sunday > with her parents in Floyd. Mr. Noah Mannon has completed his new house. Misses > Grace and Pattie Dobyns visited Miss Mattie Graham Saturday and Sunday. Mr. N.T. > Dixon of Riner passed this vicinity today on his way to Floyd court. > Hogs must be in great demand in this neighborhood as Mr. C.P. Graham traded a > cow for a hog the other day. > February 10,1902 > ============ > PABHAN ITEMS > The school at Graded Road is doing well under the care of Miss Fannie Hall. > Mr. Jackson Reed visited his son Elias M.Reed Sunday. Mr. Noah Reed preached at > Beaver Creek Sunday. > Hurrah for the RR! Let her come along the top of Wills Ridge. > A FAT PIG (February 6,1902) > =========== > POFF ITEMS > Mrs. C.G. Moses and daughters Miss Lena and Livia of Roanoke, are visiting ther > son and brother, Roy R. Moses this week. > Those visiting the family of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Martin on Tuesday were Mrs. Abe > Spangler, Mrs. D.P. Reed and baby, Mrs. P.H. Spangler and children, Mr. and Mrs. > W.A. Sowers, Pete Hall and Mrs. C.G. Moses. > (June 30,1932) > =========== > POPLAR AND MAPLE GROVE ITEMS > The play "A Poor Married Man," which was given at Pizarro High School Friday, > seemed to be enjoyed by everyone. The music was good also. > Those attending the party at Luther Peter's Saturday night were the following: > Misses Beatrice, Elsie and Evelyn Houohins, Anna and Iva Radford, Sue Wood, Eva, > Ooie and Binie Peters, Clara Turner, Dissie and Sue Bower, Verta, Irva > Underwood, Irba Peters and Messrs. Max Thomas, Greenville Ward, Moir, Ewell and > Lewell Huff, Claude Sweeney, Palmer Cole, Willie and Slant Aldridge, Willie > Radford, Silas Smith, Hampton Peters, Marlow Hatcher, Archie Agee, Clinton > Bower, Roy and John Hall, Albert and Cobra Houchins, Clyde and Clarence Thomas, > Lonzie Nichols, and Boise and Uriah Ingram. > PIGGLYWIGGLY (April 19,1928) > =========== > SIMPSON DOTS > Well, the glorious 4th of July has passed and we think Mr, E.J. Lucas, > superintendent of the union Sunday school #2 has the honor of having the largest > and best picnic we have ever had at this place. Mr. J.W. Hall and D.E. Lucas > made good talks to the students. > We are in need of a blacksmith shop at this place and would be glad if someone > put up one here. Mr. J.H. Sisson, our former blacksmith, has gone into the goods > business, which leaves us without one. > GUESS WHO July 6,1902 > ============= > SIMPSON ITEMS > Threshing seems to be the order of the day. Prayer meeting at St. Paul is > largely attended every Saturday night. Uray Conner had a tacky party last Friday > night. Those present were Hester Muncie, Sabra Conner, Alice McNeil, Altie and > Mazie Lucas, Oliver Anderson, Hadie Light, Roy Muncie, Charlie McNeil, Onley and > Willard Willis, Clarence Stump, Coy Conner, Norris Hall and Waskie Lucas. Uray > Conner and Harlie Light got the prizes. Hester Muncie, Uray Conner, Sabra > Conner, Roscoe, Will and Estrell Conner took dinner with Bonnie Vest Sunday. > Sherman and Willfred Willis have regular runs to Locust Grove. > TWO CHUMS (September 13,1923) > ============ > SPARK PLUG ITEMS > Miss Myrtle Nolen entertained many of her friends at a bean stringing last week. > Misses Eva and Ooie Peters entertianed many of their friends at a party last > Monday night. The ones being present were: Misses Sadie and Effle Grear, Lina > and Ora Turner, Thelma and Clara Turner, Myrtle and Elmer Agee, Beatrice and > Minnie Houchins, Macy and Gay Radford, Alma Fralin, Dorothy Ingram, Dissie and > Sue Bower, Erma and Odessa Trail, Eula Hall, Elva Black, Emma and Edna Agee, > Clella and Ethel Yeatts, Mae Anderson, Messrs. Maynard Peters, Dewie Cannaday, > Uriah Ingram, Tiamon Hatcher, Boise Ingram, Mawyer Wright, Roy Nolen, Raymond > Radford, Archie Agee, Brown Janney, David Shortt, Richard Radford, Elliott > Alien, Albert Smith, John Hall, Clifford Bower, Mawyer Huff, Roy Hall, Morris > Agee, Berkley Akers, Claude, Clyde and Clarence Thomas, Elbert Sweeney, Harlow > Hatcher, Edd and Alfred Yeatts and Wilton Sweeney. > TWO KIDS (August 27,1925) > ============ > TURTLE ROCK TICKINGS > Amos Hall and Win. Hatcher visited Stanton and Cameron Turner a few days ago. > Dr. Charlie Thomas of Patrick Co. visited his sister, Mrs. Flora Turner last > Saturday and Sunday. Charlie is a nice young man and liked by all. > Listen?wedding bells are ringing. > BUGLE HORN (August 14,1902) > =========== > WINDY HILL ITEMS > Miss Ila Hylton was entertaining some of her friends Sunday evening. They were > Misses Bessie Alley, Mollie Robertson, Edna Bowman and Bernice Bond and Mr. Jim > Semones. Mr. Lester Hylton was entertaining some of his friends, Ira Hylton, > Julian Hylton, Maynard Hylton and Hall Robertson. > TWO MAY FLOWERS (May 19,1921) > =========== > ============ > Pratt > ========== > BLACKRIDGE ITEMS > Misses Delilah Hylton and Lillian Pratt spent Sunday with Misses Lavania and > Effie Keith, near Burks Fork. The Toncray mines is progressing nicely. > Misses Hattie Ursia, and India Pratt and Henry and Harry Pratt attended > preaching at West Fork Sunday. Rev. Thomas Stevens of Tonoray Mines, preached at > Fairvlew church last Sunday. > GRASS HOPPER (August 29,1907) > ============= > BLACK RIDGE ITEMS > J.T. Knowles, wife and two little girls, are visiting friends in Floyd at > present. We are very sorry to know Martin Conner, had the misfortune to get > severly cow kicked while at the home of S.E. Hylton's. Mrs. Sabra Slaughter has > her new house about completed. > Misses Mary, Lonia and Lillie Alderman visited Misses Emma and Lillian Weddle > Sunday. > The Black Ridge Scrubs defeated the Toncray Red Caps by a score of 36 to 24. The > batteries for the Red Caps were E.L. Turman and Harter. Those for the Scrubs > were J.E. Alderman, R.L. Slusher and R.O. Slusher. > Mrs. Katie Pratt deserves a premium; she planted one pumpkin seed and raised > four pumpkins, the largest weighing 100 pounds, one 75, one 70, and one 51 > pounds. > Can anyone beat that? > "MAMA'S PETS" (October 13,1910) > ============ > GRASSY PLAIN ITEMS > Mr. Harmon Webb, wife and child, Mr. George Pratt and wife Messrs. Garland and > Arthur Pratt, Mr. Joe Pratt, Miss Julettia Pratt, Miss Malinia Slusher, Messrs. > Mullins and Walter Pratt, Oscar, Junia and Katherine Pratt were visiting at Mr. > Romanus Pratt's Sunday. > TWO CANDY KIDS (April 17,1919) > ============= > FROM GREYHOUND JUNCTION > Several young folks from this place gave Taz Alderman a surprise on his 21st > birthday, March 18. Those present were Misses Velma and Stella Pratt, Lula > Hatcher, Nora Hylton, Ida Earles, Anne Harmon, Gladys and Beulah Mayberry, Dairy > and Lena Sowers, Eliza, Elle and Flora Maye Keith, Zeiva Harris, Messrs. Zera > Hatcher, Eli Hylton, Walter, Dewy, Frank and George Alderman, Roy, Oden, Emory > and Oakley Mayberry, Claude Weeks, Wirt Harris, Greene Keith, Bill and Jim Poff, > Charlie and Otho Harmon. > SUGAR CANDY AND CHEWING GUM (March 27,1919) > ============== > NORTH EAST WIND > Mr. Dave Pratt spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J.H.M. Terry. Mr. Lee Cox and wife > are housekeeping. Wish them along and happy life. Maye Martin has changed her > school from Pine Swamp to Willis High School. > BROTHER (February 5,1920) > ============== > NEWS FROM STALKERS KNOB > Miss Henrietta Hylton spent the night with Miss Nettie Pratt. Listen, Mr. Otho > Hylton, who found his lost property the other day, is now enjoying the use of > it, as it was a corn cob pipe. > TWO JOHNNY JUMP UPS (April 24,1918) > ============ > WILLIS ROUTE 3 ITEMS > We are having lovely weather now and planting corn seems to be the occupation of > most of the farmers now. > A large crowd attended the funeral and burial of Mr. W.H. Harris at Burks Fork > church on Friday last. Mrs. Jathina Pratt and daughter. Miss Velma, Mr. and Mrs. > Dewey Cockram, Mr. and Mrs. Oilie Cockram and Miss Josie Cockram of Ronaoke were > entertained at the home of Eld. S.E. Hylton Saturnight. Misses Edra, Weeta and > Lissa Hylton attended the ball game Saturday afternoon. > BLUE EYED SALLY (April 30,1925) > ========== > > Jack Spangler > Ellicott City, MD > > Author: > (1) Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler Franklin Co., Virginia 1773. > (2) The Yopps and Related Families With Connections To The Royal Families Of > Europe > > Co-author: The Rising Sun Sets ? The Complete Story of the Bombing of Nagasaki > For more info see: http://mysite.verizon.net/mjs15/risingsun.htm > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > To contact the VAFLOYD list administrator, send an email to > VAFLOYD-admin@rootsweb.com. > > To post a message to the VAFLOYD mailing list, send an email to > VAFLOYD@rootsweb.com. > > __________________________________________________________ > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > VAFLOYD-request@rootsweb.com > with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of > the > email with no additional text. > > > End of VAFLOYD Digest, Vol 3, Issue 178 > ***************************************

===================== From: Paula Kelley Ward <chachalady@sbcglobal.net> Date: 2008/03/29 Sat AM 11:39:24 CDT To: vafloyd@rootsweb.com Subject: [VAFLOYD] Sears Roebuck Mail-Order Homes Does anyone know if Sears Catalog Homes were built in Floyd County? They were built around the country between 1908 and 1940. These homes were the early versions of prefabricated homes. What amazes me is that they shipped the house in pieces by train and then hauled them out to the farm by horses and wagons. I suppose if anyone in Floyd County ordered one of these homes, the closest railroad station was probably Roanoke.does anybody know? Were there any railroad lines closer to Floyd County? -------------- Christiansburg is/was the closest railroad to Floyd. Much better access than Roanoke because they did not have the mountain to negotiate. Actually there was a railroad started in Floyd but it was just a sham to make a little money. The guy did some excavating on the hillside on US 221 North across the road from Duaney's greenhouse. Evidence of where he did the work was still evident in the 1950s. -------------- Jack Spangler Ellicott City, MD Author: (1) Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler Franklin Co., Virginia 1773. (2) The Yopps and Related Families With Connections To The Royal Families Of Europe Co-author: The Rising Sun Sets – The Complete Story of the Bombing of Nagasaki For more info see: http://mysite.verizon.net/mjs15/risingsun.htm

Dave, I note John Bennett's father's surname was spelled Gillinwalters in the marriage record (Sparrel Gillinwalters m. Eliza Hutcherson). Do you think all the Gillenwater(s), Gillenwalter(s), or Gillinwalter(s) in Floyd County were of the same family? If so, did they actually spell their surname these different ways or were they errors in recording marriages, wills and deeds, etc.? Mary ----- Original Message ----- From: "David" <dmcduke@comcast.net> To: <vafloyd@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 11:40 AM Subject: Re: [VAFLOYD] Gillenwater > Dorraine, > > My g-grandmother was Laura E Gillenwater b 27 Mar 1884 d/o John Bennett > Gillenwater and Amanda Bower Gillenwater. Laura married Palmer Lee Hall b > 5 > Dec 1886 on 7 Nov 1907. > > Dave >

Dorraine, My g-grandmother was Laura E Gillenwater b 27 Mar 1884 d/o John Bennett Gillenwater and Amanda Bower Gillenwater. Laura married Palmer Lee Hall b 5 Dec 1886 on 7 Nov 1907. Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dorraine Howell Phillips" <yankgonesouth@swva.net> Dave, What Gillenwater are you related to? My great aunt Iva Thompson wed a William Gillenwater in 1927 montgomery county. He was the son of Byrd and Bessie Gillenwater. Iva's brother Fuller wed William's sister Eliza on May 16, 1921 montgomery co. Dorraine

Does anyone know if Sears Catalog Homes were built in Floyd County? They were built around the country between 1908 and 1940. These homes were the early versions of prefabricated homes. What amazes me is that they shipped the house in pieces by train and then hauled them out to the farm by horses and wagons. I suppose if anyone in Floyd County ordered one of these homes, the closest railroad station was probably Roanoke.does anybody know? Were there any railroad lines closer to Floyd County? I started thinking about this when reading the snippets of news from the Floyd Press provided by Jack Spangler. The Floyd Press articles are from the early 1900s and quite a few comments were made about wanting the railroad to be built in Floyd County. Sears Catalog Home http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sears_Catalog_Home Paula Kelley Ward San Antonio, Texas <mailto:chachalady@sbcglobal.net> chachalady@sbcglobal.net A clean house is the sign of a wasted life

Hi Jack and List: I wonder if you or anyone can tell me where Lick Log was located in Floyd County. General Walker cited in the "Lick Log Scraps" of the last Current Events that you posted was the son of my grandfather James Pleasant Walker's step mother Olivia Richards Walker. Also; can you explain the reference to blind sheep in this article. John in Indiana; No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.1/1348 - Release Date: 3/28/2008 10:58 AM

Dave, What Gillenwater are you related to? My great aunt Iva Thompson wed a William Gillenwater in 1927 montgomery county. He was the son of Byrd and Bessie Gillenwater. Iva's brother Fuller wed William's sister Eliza on May 16, 1921 montgomery co. Dorraine ----- Original Message ----- From: "David" <dmcduke@comcast.net> To: <vafloyd@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 7:14 PM Subject: Re: [VAFLOYD] Not Genealogy-More Current Event Floyd County > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jack Spangler" <mjs15@verizon.net> > To: <vafloyd@rootsweb.com>; <geniebug@kuragari.com> > Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 8:55 AM > Subject: Re: [VAFLOYD] Not Genealogy-More Current Event Floyd County > > > > Jack, > > Would you search for Gillenwater, Hall and Pratt? > > Thanks a bunch > Dave > ********************************** > Note from List Administrator!!! > The Second Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" Roll > Call. Please always put the surname you seek in the subject and tell us > something about your Brick Wall person. > To contact Listowner: > Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com > ********************************** > Search this list's archived messages! > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > View the Floyd County Virginia Website at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/floyd.htm > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > VAFLOYD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack Spangler" <mjs15@verizon.net> To: <vafloyd@rootsweb.com>; <geniebug@kuragari.com> Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 8:55 AM Subject: Re: [VAFLOYD] Not Genealogy-More Current Event Floyd County Jack, Would you search for Gillenwater, Hall and Pratt? Thanks a bunch Dave

===================== From: David <dmcduke@comcast.net> Date: 2008/03/28 Fri PM 06:14:57 CDT To: vafloyd@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VAFLOYD] Not Genealogy-More Current Event Floyd County ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack Spangler" <mjs15@verizon.net> To: <vafloyd@rootsweb.com>; <geniebug@kuragari.com> Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 8:55 AM Subject: Re: [VAFLOYD] Not Genealogy-More Current Event Floyd County Jack, Would you search for Gillenwater, Hall and Pratt? Thanks a bunch Dave ********************************** Looking for information that confirms that Daniel Spangler’s (1716-1787) wife was Mary Noffsinger (Notsinger, Naufsinger) ========== Gillenwater NONE ============== Hall ======= NEWS FROM AMOS Emmett Goodykoontz, who has been away from home around nine years, has returned and is meeting and greeting former friends and acquaintences. Services at "Shelor's Grove" Sunday evening were ably conducted by Rev. J.K. Harris. He will preach again on 3rd Sunday, September. Misses Malinda Castle and Sallie Hogan of Willis spent Saturday night with the Misses Dillon. There were services at West Fork Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Ruth Howell and Mrs. Will Weaver were received into the church and baptized. Miss Turpence Dillon is spending this week with friends at Abraham. Messrs. Scott and Proffit of Floyd, typoes of the Weekly Herald, attended services at Amos Sunday. Harvey Hylton has had a phone put in his store which will prove a great convenience to all. The neighborhood was in a fever of excitement last week over the closing of the public schools and just how to get to the schools through the mud seemed a puzzle which could not be solved. Kemper school, taught by Miss Florence Harman, closed Saturday and despite the inclemency of the weather the house was tilled with visitors, which seemed to surprise the teacher, as they were not expecting anything of the kind. The scholars acquitted themselves honorably in every respect. Most of them recited recitations amid cheers of applause after which some of the visitors were called upon to address the crowd, who were; Messrs. J.B. Dillon, C.L. Simmons, Green Hall, and last but not least, Mr. Dennis Vaughan, who on being called upon, arose and paid a glowing tribute to his teacher and "dear" school mates. May his intellect expand until he reaches the oratorical ladder of tame, side by side with his father, who is well known for his oratory. The Amos string band, consisting of guitar, mandolin and banjoes, played by Messrs. Bob Goodykoontz, A.C. Vaughan, Dennis and Archie Vaughan was one of the main ! features of enjoyment. PALMETTO (March 13,1902) ============= BEAR BRANCH ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Hatcher and family, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Spangler, Mr. H. Howery and Miss Launa Howery were visiting at D.W. Bower's Sunday. Several of the young people gave Miss Lula Sweeney a call Sunday. Those present were Misses Eula Strickler, Flossie Yearout, Messrs. Charlie, Homer and Frank Sweeney, Harman Hall, Albert and James Gallimore, Letcher Bower and Mr. and Mrs. Posey Bower. TWO GRASS HOPPERS (August 15,1912) =============== BIG RUN ITEMS Miss Clara Hall was the guest of Miss Penoie Hall Thursday. Iddings school is progressing nicely under the management of Miss Ida Vest. Mrs. James Vest is on the sick list at present. Our big snow stayed on about a month. HAPPY HOOLIGANS (February 5,1914) =============== NEWS FROM CARTHAGE The Press is always a welcome visitor in our community. Mr. J.A. Bishop saw a large catamount near Mr. J.R. Alley's a few days since. Lightning struck and killed a hog belonging to W.C. Akers in 15 yards of his door last Wednesday. Mr. Syl Reed has purchased the property of J.P. Rakes, the well known postmaster of Ego. Mr. Reed is preparing to sell goods at Ego. We are sorry to report the sad news of the death of Mrs. William Thompson. She departed this earthly life Wednesday last. The remains were taken to Hall's Graveyard and laid in the cold and silent vault to await the resurrection morning when all the earth shall be gathered together and judged according to the deeds done in the body. The deceased leaves a husband and one little girl four years old to mourn their loss. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed by the name of the Lord. B.H. ALGONQUIN (February 26,1902) ============== CARTHAGE POTPOURRI Straw hat season is here. N.J. Wade speaks of going to Washington soon. Walter S. Alley has gone to West Virginia, where he has secured work. The hegira from this section to the west has become so great there's hardly anybody left. Miss Oilie Mae Reed, a student of the Pleasant Valley Normal, spent Saturday and Sunday at home. Miss Laura Akers, of Montgomery county, was visiting at Mr. Eli Akers' Saturday and Sunday. Mr. John T. Akers, who has been attending Botetourt Normal College is at home. Rev. Washington Akers and daughter, Delia, Harvey Hall and Alfred Alley were Sunday visitors at George W. Reed's. There has been quite a lot of trading in real estate in this section recently: Burdine Reed bought the store property of Richard Reed and has erected a dwelling on it; W.A. Duncan purchased M.D. Reed's farm and half of Burdine Reed's; John Sledd purchased Psalters Akers property near the church, who in turn purchased a tract of land of W.C. Akers and erected a dwelling on it and then sold it to Blanch Dun- can. He has since purchased property of Spencer Reed and will build on it; M.D. Reed has purchased the old Berry Boyd property; Asa Alley has exchanged 15 acres of land adjoining Blanch Duncan for 40 acres on Alum Ridge and Columbus Reed has purchased 25 acres of Burdine Reed, and Wesley Altizer purchased Richard Dulaney's farm, all within a radius of one half mile. BABY BOY (April 13,1903) ============= ITEMS THAT OLD CREED LIKES TO REED As I've been silent for sometime, I will come to life again and let you hear the latest news. Most everybody seems to have colds, since the first frost. It bit most everybody as they were not prepared for it. Pulling corn and digging potatoes seem to be the order of the day. Several attended meeting at Silver Leaf Sunday. The mud hole school is progressing nicely under the management of Miss Ina Bowman as teacher. Mr. Bernard Peters has returned home from W.Va. to spend a few days. Mrs. Moses Hall of Matoaka, W.Va. is home spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Mollie Kelley. Those calling on Miss Rachel Thomas the fourth Sunday were: Blanche Lawrence, Messrs. Mowyer Thompson, Hubert Hale, Field Graham and Tyier Pralin. Mr. Henry Peters is wearing two socks on the same foot, as he has a girl stopping with now. Well, news is getting scare so I will ring off and come again. A CUTE LITTLE LISSIE (November 8,1923) =============== ITEMS FROM EVERYWHERE Mrs. Maggie Collins lost a fine cow a few days ago. Mr. Will Austin and Miss Lillian Hodge went to Bristol and were married a few days ago. Those calling on Mrs. Maggie Collins a few days ago were Misses Roxie, Vilvie and Effie Vest, Messrs. John and Charlie King, Eldridge and Arlie Hall, Giles and Alton Vest. All seemed to have a fine time. Mr. and Mrs. Glynn Whitenack were visiting the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Whitlock, Saturday night and Sunday. THREE EASTER EGGS (April 19,1928) ============= FAIRVIEW ITEMS Mrs. E.A. Hall has gone to Mother's Home for treatment. We hope her a speedy recovery. Misses Melissa Hall and Magdaline Weddle attended meeting at Topeco last Sunday. It seems Dupuy Vaughan likes to call at Hall's Store very often, especially on Sunday afternoon. PET (October 7,1909) =========== FRED ITEMS The health of this community is good at this time. Farmers are about through sowing oats and grass seed and are now preparing for their corn crop. We are having some tine weather and the prospect is that we are going to have an early spring. Easter Sunday was a fine day. Rev. R.A. Scott preached an able sermon at Stonewall Sunday on the resurrection which was appreciated by all present. Mr. Scott has been returned to this place for another year. We wish him much success in his work here. He is an able preacher and it seems a pity for such sermons to be delivered to empty seats. We cordially invite all to come out and hear him and honestly believe that they will be well paid for their trouble. Mesdames Hall and McNeil, of Terry's Pork, were in the neighborhood Friday. The new roller mill of W.H. Harman seems to be giving satisfaction by furnishing the neghborhood with a superior grade of flour. As news is scarce I will close by wishing the Press and its many readers much success. OLD TIME METHODIST April 13,1903 =========== Religious services of the Dunkard Brethren at the grove here was largely attended. Interesting sermons were delivered by Elds. Jacob and Solomon Hylton to an attentive audience. The mercantile firm of Hall & Son received a supply of goods at the depot Friday. There are prospects of a large acorn and chestnut mast in this section. The February thaw has come and we now have a March snow to add to our large supply of mud. Mr. Charlie Agee of Pax, who represent Stark Bro's Nursery Co., Louisiana, Mo., was in this vicinity a few days ago. When wireless telegraphy and the air ship is completed, when we build a railroad to the planet Mars, when we get rural free delivery in Floyd county, and last but not least when all of the old bachelors get married, we can look forward with bright hope for the dawning of the much doubted and much-expected Millennium. (March 13,1902) ============== LICK LOG SCRAPS The school at this place if progressing nicely under the management of Miss Timandra Howell. The debating society at this place has stopped for a while. Mr. Albert Simmons and family visited Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Hall Sunday. Mr. General Walker made a business trip to Roanoke last week. Young men, hereafter when you go from home so the blind sheep cannot track you home for it is a hard winter and feed is scarce. KEPERNA (February 13,1902) ============ MOUNTAIN VIEW BRIEFS Miss Timandra Howell accompanied by Miss Fannie Hall spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents in Floyd. Mr. Noah Mannon has completed his new house. Misses Grace and Pattie Dobyns visited Miss Mattie Graham Saturday and Sunday. Mr. N.T. Dixon of Riner passed this vicinity today on his way to Floyd court. Hogs must be in great demand in this neighborhood as Mr. C.P. Graham traded a cow for a hog the other day. February 10,1902 ============ PABHAN ITEMS The school at Graded Road is doing well under the care of Miss Fannie Hall. Mr. Jackson Reed visited his son Elias M.Reed Sunday. Mr. Noah Reed preached at Beaver Creek Sunday. Hurrah for the RR! Let her come along the top of Wills Ridge. A FAT PIG (February 6,1902) =========== POFF ITEMS Mrs. C.G. Moses and daughters Miss Lena and Livia of Roanoke, are visiting ther son and brother, Roy R. Moses this week. Those visiting the family of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Martin on Tuesday were Mrs. Abe Spangler, Mrs. D.P. Reed and baby, Mrs. P.H. Spangler and children, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Sowers, Pete Hall and Mrs. C.G. Moses. (June 30,1932) =========== POPLAR AND MAPLE GROVE ITEMS The play "A Poor Married Man," which was given at Pizarro High School Friday, seemed to be enjoyed by everyone. The music was good also. Those attending the party at Luther Peter's Saturday night were the following: Misses Beatrice, Elsie and Evelyn Houohins, Anna and Iva Radford, Sue Wood, Eva, Ooie and Binie Peters, Clara Turner, Dissie and Sue Bower, Verta, Irva Underwood, Irba Peters and Messrs. Max Thomas, Greenville Ward, Moir, Ewell and Lewell Huff, Claude Sweeney, Palmer Cole, Willie and Slant Aldridge, Willie Radford, Silas Smith, Hampton Peters, Marlow Hatcher, Archie Agee, Clinton Bower, Roy and John Hall, Albert and Cobra Houchins, Clyde and Clarence Thomas, Lonzie Nichols, and Boise and Uriah Ingram. PIGGLYWIGGLY (April 19,1928) =========== SIMPSON DOTS Well, the glorious 4th of July has passed and we think Mr, E.J. Lucas, superintendent of the union Sunday school #2 has the honor of having the largest and best picnic we have ever had at this place. Mr. J.W. Hall and D.E. Lucas made good talks to the students. We are in need of a blacksmith shop at this place and would be glad if someone put up one here. Mr. J.H. Sisson, our former blacksmith, has gone into the goods business, which leaves us without one. GUESS WHO July 6,1902 ============= SIMPSON ITEMS Threshing seems to be the order of the day. Prayer meeting at St. Paul is largely attended every Saturday night. Uray Conner had a tacky party last Friday night. Those present were Hester Muncie, Sabra Conner, Alice McNeil, Altie and Mazie Lucas, Oliver Anderson, Hadie Light, Roy Muncie, Charlie McNeil, Onley and Willard Willis, Clarence Stump, Coy Conner, Norris Hall and Waskie Lucas. Uray Conner and Harlie Light got the prizes. Hester Muncie, Uray Conner, Sabra Conner, Roscoe, Will and Estrell Conner took dinner with Bonnie Vest Sunday. Sherman and Willfred Willis have regular runs to Locust Grove. TWO CHUMS (September 13,1923) ============ SPARK PLUG ITEMS Miss Myrtle Nolen entertained many of her friends at a bean stringing last week. Misses Eva and Ooie Peters entertianed many of their friends at a party last Monday night. The ones being present were: Misses Sadie and Effle Grear, Lina and Ora Turner, Thelma and Clara Turner, Myrtle and Elmer Agee, Beatrice and Minnie Houchins, Macy and Gay Radford, Alma Fralin, Dorothy Ingram, Dissie and Sue Bower, Erma and Odessa Trail, Eula Hall, Elva Black, Emma and Edna Agee, Clella and Ethel Yeatts, Mae Anderson, Messrs. Maynard Peters, Dewie Cannaday, Uriah Ingram, Tiamon Hatcher, Boise Ingram, Mawyer Wright, Roy Nolen, Raymond Radford, Archie Agee, Brown Janney, David Shortt, Richard Radford, Elliott Alien, Albert Smith, John Hall, Clifford Bower, Mawyer Huff, Roy Hall, Morris Agee, Berkley Akers, Claude, Clyde and Clarence Thomas, Elbert Sweeney, Harlow Hatcher, Edd and Alfred Yeatts and Wilton Sweeney. TWO KIDS (August 27,1925) ============ TURTLE ROCK TICKINGS Amos Hall and Win. Hatcher visited Stanton and Cameron Turner a few days ago. Dr. Charlie Thomas of Patrick Co. visited his sister, Mrs. Flora Turner last Saturday and Sunday. Charlie is a nice young man and liked by all. Listen—wedding bells are ringing. BUGLE HORN (August 14,1902) =========== WINDY HILL ITEMS Miss Ila Hylton was entertaining some of her friends Sunday evening. They were Misses Bessie Alley, Mollie Robertson, Edna Bowman and Bernice Bond and Mr. Jim Semones. Mr. Lester Hylton was entertaining some of his friends, Ira Hylton, Julian Hylton, Maynard Hylton and Hall Robertson. TWO MAY FLOWERS (May 19,1921) =========== ============ Pratt ========== BLACKRIDGE ITEMS Misses Delilah Hylton and Lillian Pratt spent Sunday with Misses Lavania and Effie Keith, near Burks Fork. The Toncray mines is progressing nicely. Misses Hattie Ursia, and India Pratt and Henry and Harry Pratt attended preaching at West Fork Sunday. Rev. Thomas Stevens of Tonoray Mines, preached at Fairvlew church last Sunday. GRASS HOPPER (August 29,1907) ============= BLACK RIDGE ITEMS J.T. Knowles, wife and two little girls, are visiting friends in Floyd at present. We are very sorry to know Martin Conner, had the misfortune to get severly cow kicked while at the home of S.E. Hylton's. Mrs. Sabra Slaughter has her new house about completed. Misses Mary, Lonia and Lillie Alderman visited Misses Emma and Lillian Weddle Sunday. The Black Ridge Scrubs defeated the Toncray Red Caps by a score of 36 to 24. The batteries for the Red Caps were E.L. Turman and Harter. Those for the Scrubs were J.E. Alderman, R.L. Slusher and R.O. Slusher. Mrs. Katie Pratt deserves a premium; she planted one pumpkin seed and raised four pumpkins, the largest weighing 100 pounds, one 75, one 70, and one 51 pounds. Can anyone beat that? "MAMA'S PETS" (October 13,1910) ============ GRASSY PLAIN ITEMS Mr. Harmon Webb, wife and child, Mr. George Pratt and wife Messrs. Garland and Arthur Pratt, Mr. Joe Pratt, Miss Julettia Pratt, Miss Malinia Slusher, Messrs. Mullins and Walter Pratt, Oscar, Junia and Katherine Pratt were visiting at Mr. Romanus Pratt's Sunday. TWO CANDY KIDS (April 17,1919) ============= FROM GREYHOUND JUNCTION Several young folks from this place gave Taz Alderman a surprise on his 21st birthday, March 18. Those present were Misses Velma and Stella Pratt, Lula Hatcher, Nora Hylton, Ida Earles, Anne Harmon, Gladys and Beulah Mayberry, Dairy and Lena Sowers, Eliza, Elle and Flora Maye Keith, Zeiva Harris, Messrs. Zera Hatcher, Eli Hylton, Walter, Dewy, Frank and George Alderman, Roy, Oden, Emory and Oakley Mayberry, Claude Weeks, Wirt Harris, Greene Keith, Bill and Jim Poff, Charlie and Otho Harmon. SUGAR CANDY AND CHEWING GUM (March 27,1919) ============== NORTH EAST WIND Mr. Dave Pratt spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J.H.M. Terry. Mr. Lee Cox and wife are housekeeping. Wish them along and happy life. Maye Martin has changed her school from Pine Swamp to Willis High School. BROTHER (February 5,1920) ============== NEWS FROM STALKERS KNOB Miss Henrietta Hylton spent the night with Miss Nettie Pratt. Listen, Mr. Otho Hylton, who found his lost property the other day, is now enjoying the use of it, as it was a corn cob pipe. TWO JOHNNY JUMP UPS (April 24,1918) ============ WILLIS ROUTE 3 ITEMS We are having lovely weather now and planting corn seems to be the occupation of most of the farmers now. A large crowd attended the funeral and burial of Mr. W.H. Harris at Burks Fork church on Friday last. Mrs. Jathina Pratt and daughter. Miss Velma, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Cockram, Mr. and Mrs. Oilie Cockram and Miss Josie Cockram of Ronaoke were entertained at the home of Eld. S.E. Hylton Saturnight. Misses Edra, Weeta and Lissa Hylton attended the ball game Saturday afternoon. BLUE EYED SALLY (April 30,1925) ========== Jack Spangler Ellicott City, MD Author: (1) Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler Franklin Co., Virginia 1773. (2) The Yopps and Related Families With Connections To The Royal Families Of Europe Co-author: The Rising Sun Sets – The Complete Story of the Bombing of Nagasaki For more info see: http://mysite.verizon.net/mjs15/risingsun.htm

===================== From: Paula Kelley Ward <chachalady@sbcglobal.net> Date: 2008/03/28 Fri PM 12:21:48 CDT To: vafloyd@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VAFLOYD] Not Genealogy-More Current Event Floyd County Hello, Jack, Would you please look for any KELLEY, KELLY, and PETERS In the old newspaper file? How are you able to do a search? What format are the newspapers in? ============ I have this stuff in a document in my own special searchable format. I have a photo on my website which is marked on the back as Eva Peters. Recognize the name or the lady? Roostsweb had been bouncing my emails today. =============== ITEMS THAT OLD CREED LIKES TO REED As I've been silent for sometime, I will come to life again and let you hear the latest news. Most everybody seems to have colds, since the first frost. It bit most everybody as they were not prepared for it. Pulling corn and digging potatoes seem to be the order of the day. Several attended meeting at Silver Leaf Sunday. The mud hole school is progressing nicely under the management of Miss Ina Bowman as teacher. Mr. Bernard Peters has returned home from W.Va. to spend a few days. Mrs. Moses Hall of Matoaka, W.Va. is home spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Mollie Kelley. Those calling on Miss Rachel Thomas the fourth Sunday were: Blanche Lawrence, Messrs. Mowyer Thompson, Hubert Hale, Field Graham and Tyier Pralin. Mr. Henry Peters is wearing two socks on the same foot, as he has a girl stopping with now. Well, news is getting scare so I will ring off and come again. A CUTE LITTLE LISSIE (November 8,1923) ============= ROCKY KNOB ITEMS Hoeing corn and cutting grass seed and wheat seem to be the order of the day. Those calling on Misses Blanche Lawrence and Rachel Thomas last Sunday were Mr, Lonzie Kelley, Warren Howery, Berkley Akers, Roy and Mowyer Thompson. Well, I don't want to tell all the news this time, so I will ring off and come again next week. TWO GREEN HORNS (July 5,1923) ============ WINDY VILLE ITEMS F.G. Yates and Sons are doing a rushing business with their sawmill. Mr. Cole made pictures at the Kelly School Friday, which is under the management of Miss Annie Ellis. Well I noticed in the Press that Mr. Harlie Bowman was a frequent visitor at Quartz Hill School house. I don't think he is visiting the school for nothing, but he is not the only one. P.D.Q. (February 15,1915) ============ ============ Peters ========== ITEMS THAT OLD CREED LIKES TO REED As I've been silent for sometime, I will come to life again and let you hear the latest news. Most everybody seems to have colds, since the first frost. It bit most everybody as they were not prepared for it. Pulling corn and digging potatoes seem to be the order of the day. Several attended meeting at Silver Leaf Sunday. The mud hole school is progressing nicely under the management of Miss Ina Bowman as teacher. Mr. Bernard Peters has returned home from W.Va. to spend a few days. Mrs. Moses Hall of Matoaka, W.Va. is home spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Mollie Kelley. Those calling on Miss Rachel Thomas the fourth Sunday were: Blanche Lawrence, Messrs. Mowyer Thompson, Hubert Hale, Field Graham and Tyier Pralin. Mr. Henry Peters is wearing two socks on the same foot, as he has a girl stopping with now. Well, news is getting scare so I will ring off and come again. A CUTE LITTLE LISSIE (November 8,1923) ITEMS FROM FLINT Misses Lucy and Nannie Boone of Walcot and Annie Peters of Franklin visited with W.M. Vests Sunday. Mr. John Boone of Bay was in town Saturday. Mr. George Rutrough of Little River was in our midst Sunday looking after his devotional interest. BABY GIRL (July 28,1902) ============ HEMP HILL ITEMS I will give you a few items from this place. Planting corn and motoring seem to be the order of the day. We are having some very beautiful weather now. Those out motoring Sunday were: Messrs. Roy Thompson, G.E. Radford, Arzie Niohols, Misses Ruby and Etfie Radford and Nannie Peters. The meeting Sunday at Paynes Creek was largely attended. A beautiful wedding was solemnized after services being dismissed, when the daughter of Mrs. Wright, Miss Bertha Wright, became the bride of Mr. Clifford Nichols, a prosperous young business man of Pizarro, Va. Rev. Mr. Turner officiated. May the flowers of peace and contentment and true happiness bloom on either side of their pathway throughout the journey of life. Flemon Radford and Hampton Peters are still on the same route. Mr. Claude Thomas has pruchased him a Ford car. I will come again. Come on with your Floyd, route 5 items, as we are always glad to hear from you. BROWN EYES (May 15,1924) ============ HILL SIDE ITEMS The health of this little island is very good at this writing. Several of the girls and boys attended the funeral of Mrs. Puss Jones the second Sunday, at Mr. Jackson Peters. Planting corn and peeling tan bark seems to be the order of the day. Burman Akers and Roscoe Duncan went to Indian Valley Sundy afternoon to purchase a harp, or that was their excuse, but we think they were going to see thier girls. TWO BLUE EYED DAISIES (May 28,1914) =========== THE LITTLE RIVER NEWS Those calling on Miss Ivory Thompson Sunday were Flora James, Elsie Martin and Hillard Thompson. Lyier Fralin was seen going toward Panes Creek with a smile. Those calling on Miss Irba Peters Sunday were Misses Thelma, Alma and Ray Janney and Mr. Andrew Gulllams and several more. Miss Thelma Janney always has a smile on her face every Sunday. Berkley Akers was seen going toward Silver Leaf. Come on Pizarro, would love to hear from you. A LONESOME KID (June 9,1927) =========== LITTLE RIVER PUFFS Going to parties and oar riding seems to be the order of the day. Miss Ruby Young entertained a number of her friends Saturday night. We are glad to say that Miss Dorothy Ingram, who has had pneumonia, is about well again. Perry Shank and Douglas Gray seem to like their present routes Just fine. Miss Golden Radford was visiting Miss Agatha Wright Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy Thompson and children were visiting at Mr. A.L. Young's Sunday. Lonzle Nichols must have a new mail route as he has been seen going toward Stonewall here of late. Tracy Peters seems to like squirrel hunting. Roy Thompson, Kiley Radford and Silas Smith are very fond of ioe cream. Miss Ora Nichols spent Saturday night with Misses Clovis and Leia Radford. Come on Pizarro. BILL AND SUE (June 30,1927) =========== PINEY PORK ITEMS Miss Gillie Nowlln, Annie Peters, Marie and Winnie Via, Nina Beamer and Ola Peters gave Alma Peters a pleasant call Sunday. Peabody school is progressing nicely under the skillful management of Miss Lena Williams. MID NIGHT JIM (January 29,1914) =========== PIZARRO ROUTE 1 ITEMS Lawrence Bartel and Miss Laura Thomas surprised their many friends by getting married. Lonzie Nichols and Hampton Peters were seen going toward Endicott last Sunday. TWO SNOW BIRDS (February 3,1927) =========== PIZARRO SCHOOL ITEMS If you will allow me a small space in the dear old Press I will give the latest happenings of this community. Working on cars seems to be the order of the day. Mr. Bernice Greer and Chester Houchins seems to enjoy working on cars. Misses Ocie and Binie Peters were visiting Misses Sadie and Effie Greer Wednesday night. Mr. Tiamon Hatcher has returned home after taking a flying trip to Maryland. BROWN AND BLACK EYES (September 24,1924) ============= POPLAR AND MAPLE GROVE ITEMS The play "A Poor Married Man," which was given at Pizarro High School Friday, seemed to be enjoyed by everyone. The music was good also. Those attending the party at Luther Peter's Saturday night were the following: Misses Beatrice, Elsie and Evelyn Houohins, Anna and Iva Radford, Sue Wood, Eva, Ooie and Binie Peters, Clara Turner, Dissie and Sue Bower, Verta, Irva Underwood, Irba Peters and Messrs. Max Thomas, Greenville Ward, Moir, Ewell and Lewell Huff, Claude Sweeney, Palmer Cole, Willie and Slant Aldridge, Willie Radford, Silas Smith, Hampton Peters, Marlow Hatcher, Archie Agee, Clinton Bower, Roy and John Hall, Albert and Cobra Houchins, Clyde and Clarence Thomas, Lonzie Nichols, and Boise and Uriah Ingram. PIGGLYWIGGLY (April 19,1928) =========== SILVER LEAF PUFFS Mrs. Ora Niohols gave her friends a Birthday dinner Sunday, March 9. Those present were Misses Nannie Peters, Chloe and Lula Hatcher, Alice Radford, Bertha Hatcher, Gaye and Maisie Radford, Susie Likens, Oakie Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Nichols, Messrs. Lemon and Hosie Guilliams, Charlie Pate, Tom Walters, Albert and Silas Smith, Kyle Radford, Bernard Peters, Berkley Akers, Roy Thompson, Edd Radford, Flemon Richard, Carter Radford and Josh Gillespie. Music was rendered by Miss Okie Nichols and Mr. G.E. Radford, after which a nice dinner awaited them. Miss Ora received many nice presents. All left at a late hour, thanking her for the nice time she had given them and wishing her many more birthdays. HONEY SUGAR AND CANDY (March 20,1924) ============= 2 SILVER LEAF PUFFS Services at Payne's Creek church were largely attended Sunday. Elds. Cole, Moran and Cummings conducted the services which all seemed to enjoy. Misses Okie and Ora Nichols entertained a number of friends Sunday. Those present were Misses Gaye and Macie Radford, Nannie Peters, Alma Thomas and Effie Radford, Hampton Peters, Roy Thompson, Dewey Cannaday, Lemon Guilliams, Eldridge Cannaday, Emmet Nichols, George Likens, Richard Radford and G.E. Radford. Music was renderd by Mr. G.E. Radford and Miss Ora Nichols and a number of games were played. All seemed to enjoy the day immensely. Mr. Flemon Radford purchased a new Ford Touring car last week. Berkley Akers had his Ford car repaired last week by purchasing a new engine for it. Charlie Pate had a car wreck last week, the car was damaged very badly but no one was seriously injured. Mr. Clyde Peters and Miss Ruby Radford were out motoring Sunday afternoon. TWO SICK KITTENS SITTING (December 11,1924) ============= SNAKE BRANCH ITEMS Wilton Nichols and family are right sick with flu. The little son of F.C. Smith, who was sick for some time, is able to be out again. P.F. West got bit right bad by a frog while repairing some fence near the W.H. Peters band mill. I believe good old summer time is about here, the snakes are crawling around and the apple trees are blooming. (April 14,1927) ============ SPARK PLUG ITEMS Miss Myrtle Nolen entertained many of her friends at a bean stringing last week. Misses Eva and Ooie Peters entertianed many of their friends at a party last Monday night. The ones being present were: Misses Sadie and Effle Grear, Lina and Ora Turner, Thelma and Clara Turner, Myrtle and Elmer Agee, Beatrice and Minnie Houchins, Macy and Gay Radford, Alma Fralin, Dorothy Ingram, Dissie and Sue Bower, Erma and Odessa Trail, Eula Hall, Elva Black, Emma and Edna Agee, Clella and Ethel Yeatts, Mae Anderson, Messrs. Maynard Peters, Dewie Cannaday, Uriah Ingram, Tiamon Hatcher, Boise Ingram, Mawyer Wright, Roy Nolen, Raymond Radford, Archie Agee, Brown Janney, David Shortt, Richard Radford, Elliott Alien, Albert Smith, John Hall, Clifford Bower, Mawyer Huff, Roy Hall, Morris Agee, Berkley Akers, Claude, Clyde and Clarence Thomas, Elbert Sweeney, Harlow Hatcher, Edd and Alfred Yeatts and Wilton Sweeney. TWO KIDS (August 27,1925) ============= WHITE OAK MOUNTAIN ITEMS Those calling on Miss Avis Thomas Saturday night were Misses Ora Nichols, Flora James, Elsie Martin, Irva Thompson, Flora Swendel, Berkley Akers, Euriah and Boisy Ingram, Maynard Peters, Roy Thompson, Hampton, Jim and Tracy Peters, Hillard Thompson, Alonzie Nichols, Clyde and Clarence Thomas. Miss Ettle Radford is all smiles when Sunday comes. Miss Ora Nichols was seen going from the mail box with a smile on her face. Come on with your Pizarro news, as we are always glad to hear from you. TWO PIGEONS (June 23,1927) =========== Jack Spangler Ellicott City, MD Author: (1) Descendants of Daniel and Mary Spangler Franklin Co., Virginia 1773. (2) The Yopps and Related Families With Connections To The Royal Families Of Europe Co-author: The Rising Sun Sets – The Complete Story of the Bombing of Nagasaki For more info see: http://mysite.verizon.net/mjs15/risingsun.htm

Hello, Jack, Would you please look for any KELLEY, KELLY, and PETERS In the old newspaper file? How are you able to do a search? What format are the newspapers in? Paula Kelley Ward San Antonio, Texas chachalady@sbcglobal.net A clean house is the sign of a wasted life

===================== From: Jeanne Mower <geniebug@kuragari.com> Date: 2008/03/27 Thu PM 06:50:22 CDT To: vafloyd@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VAFLOYD] Not Genealogy-More Current Event Floyd County Thank you, Jack. I'd be interested in Weddle, Hylton, and Cannaday. Jeanne ========= Weddle ========== BLACK RIDGE ITEMS J.T. Knowles, wife and two little girls, are visiting friends in Floyd at present. We are very sorry to know Martin Conner, had the misfortune to get severly cow kicked while at the home of S.E. Hylton's. Mrs. Sabra Slaughter has her new house about completed. Misses Mary, Lonia and Lillie Alderman visited Misses Emma and Lillian Weddle Sunday. The Black Ridge Scrubs defeated the Toncray Red Caps by a score of 36 to 24. The batteries for the Red Caps were E.L. Turman and Harter. Those for the Scrubs were J.E. Alderman, R.L. Slusher and R.O. Slusher. Mrs. Katie Pratt deserves a premium; she planted one pumpkin seed and raised four pumpkins, the largest weighing 100 pounds, one 75, one 70, and one 51 pounds. Can anyone beat that? "MAMA'S PETS" (October 13,1910) ==================== BUFFALO ITEMS Several from around here attended preaching at Conners Grove Sunday. Four preachers delivered some interesting sermons. Several of the neighbors and friends gave Mr. J.A. Moles a surprise October 18th by setting him a birthday dinner, he being seventy-five that day. Those present were: Mr. Asberry Moles and wife, Mr. M.A. Weeks and wife and little daughter Kate, I.D. and Grove Moles, Law McPeak, Henry Moles, Will Castle, Tellie Moles and wife and three children, Townsend Thomas and Roy, Mr. Tom Moles, wife and four children, Mable, Beulah, James and William, Mr. Simon Moles, wife and 3 children, Cleola, Freeda, and Lenard, Mrs. Minnie Handsard and three children, Stella, Lester and Authur, Mrs. E.S. Sowers and little son, Olen, Mrs. George Harris and little daughter, Mrs. Mandy Moles and little grandson, Fred George, Mrs. H.E. Thomas, Sam Weddle and wife and J.M. Dickerson and wife Misses Inez and Effie Weddle, Rena and Nannie Bolt, Arlie Harris, Lydia Moles, Jenette Martin and Margaret Sowers. A nice dinner was served consisting of cakes, pies, custards, pickles, chicken, beef and all good t! hings to eat that could be mentioned and every one seemed to enjoy the day. They all departed in the evening, thanking Mr. Moles for the nice day and wishing him many more happy birthdays to come. ONE PRESENT (November 8, 1923) ============= CROSS ROADS SCRAPS Mr. Will Sowers family is indisposed with whooping cough. Some of the people of this place attended Mr. Caldwell's sale Monday and reported a cold time. Our school is progressing nicely under the wise management of Miss Almeda Terry. Mr. H.E. Keith visited Mr. J.S. Weddle's Saturday night. TWO GOOD FRIENDS (December 9,1902) ============== CROW VALLEY ITEMS Misses Lila and Minnie Reed and Amanda Keith, Messrs. Walter, Posey and Harley Reed, Edgar Weddle, Oscar Duncan, Posey Weeks, George, Jim and Moody Keith went on top of Wills Ridge Easter Sunday and after a pleasant time spent up there, they all departed for their homes just as the sun was going down, saying they had had a grand old time. Come on with your news from Busyyard Hollow. We like to read them. If Billy goat will let this escape his teeth, I will come again. ME AND ME (April 23,1914) ============ FAIRVIEW ITEMS Mrs. E.A. Hall has gone to Mother's Home for treatment. We hope her a speedy recovery. Misses Melissa Hall and Magdaline Weddle attended meeting at Topeco last Sunday. It seems Dupuy Vaughan likes to call at Hall's Store very often, especially on Sunday afternoon. PET (October 7,1909) ============== HICKORY TOP ITEMS Miss Daisy Sowers visited Miss Vada Weddle Saturday night. Mr. Johnie Sowers, who has been staying at his aunts, Belle Sowers, visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Eli Sowers Saturday night and Sunday. WILD BILL (July 4,1918) ============= LOCUST GROVE NEWS The health of the people is not very good at present. Most everyone seems to have bad colds. Miss Sarah Harmon, formerly of Copper Hill, has returned to her home at Willis. We regret to have her leave. The roads are in the worst condition they have been this year, and we are still having lots of rain and snow. Prof. Weddle of Check, is still pleased, as a school that he is right much interested in, is being taught another month. Mt. Pleasant School, taught by Miss Sarah Harman, Prin and Miss Chloe Smith, assist., closed Feb. 19, 1924. Miss Goldie King has entered Check High School since the closure of her school. Misses Clorice Smith and Lillian Lucas expect to enter Training at Hunington, W.Virginia. Mrs. J.J. Poff, who has been sick for some time, doesn't improve very fast. Bill Kefauver gave a birthday party evening Feb. ?3, 1924 in honor of his 21st anniversary. Several were present. A delightful time was rendered. GROUND HOG (March 20,1924) =========== NEWS FROM LONELY VALLEY Miss Anna Vaughn seems to take great interest in learning to knit. Guess she will be sending come to her soldier boy real soon. Mr. and Mrs. Lemon Weddle and baby were visiting at Willie Week's Saturday night and Sunday. JUST US (April 24,1918) ============= LONESOME HILL NEWS Harvesting and car riding seem to be the order of the day. Quite a bunch from here went fishing the Fourth and reported a tine time. We hear Mr. Isaac Weddle celebrated the fourth in the harvest field. Misses Lena Cannaday, Lala Whitlow and Mrs. Irene Hylton are expecting to attend the Radford Normal in a few weeks. TWO SWEETHEARTS (July 12,1923) =========== OAK HILL ITEMS Miss Roxie Thompson gave the young folks a party Wednesday night. Those present were Misses Nellie and Willie Akers, Linnie, Roxie and Edna Thompson and Willie Moore, Messrs. Eslie, Fred, Dannie and Charlie Altizer, Clayton and Frank Bishop, Elmer Weeks, Roy Sutphin, Halsie Pugh, Dewey Akers, Trigg and Harvie Thompson and Roy Harman. We are sorry the rest of the boys will soon have to go to Camp Lee. We certainly do hate it but we hope they will never have to go to France and that they can soon return home. Miss Ella Bishop gave a party, Monday night in honor of her brothers who had to leave for camp. Those present were Gladys and Livia Lester, Ila, Sadie, Nellie and Willie Akers, Olivia Walker, Tressie Altizer, Gladys Bishop and Iva Pugh, Messrs. Jennings, Bentley and Gordon Lester, Charles, Dewey and Emmitte Akers, Trigg, Harvie and Ora Thompson, Frank, Clayton, Herman and Waddie Bishop, Donnie, Charlie, Hubert and Bob Altizer, Oscar Reed, Roy Sutphin, Hobert Weddle, Garver Reynolds, Lura Dunoan, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Bishop and little daughter Helen, and Mrs. Sofa Sutphin. They all left at a late hour, expressing themselves as having had a nice time. It seems several of the girls around here have the blues but who could blame them. TWO LOVERS (August 1,1918) ============== SOCIAL HAPPENINGS OF REIDSVILLE Misses Delorus, Zana and Geneva Belcher visited Miss Perna Weeks Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Weeks, son and duaughter, Mr. Emmett Starr and wife were dinner guests at L.A. Weeks Sunday. Messrs. Moody Keith and Graden Boyd were guests of Moir Weeks Saturday night. Little Miss Einora Weddle recently spent a week with her cousin. Miss Wrenn Weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Graham and little daughter, Francis, visited Luther Knowles Sunday. LONESOME KID (August 4,1927) ============ SKIP ABOUT ITEMS Going to parties and shucking corn seem to be the order of the day. Messrs. Robert and Clarence Wood entertained some of their friends Saturday night. Those present were Misses Effie Alley, Odessa, Erma and Dorothy Trail, Helen and Lake Wood and Larma Sowers, Messrs. Jerden and Lealand Knowles, Albert and Ivan Weddle, Elvin Shelor, Eddie Alley, Haven Reed, Taylor Weeks, Luara Harter, Verman Wade, Chester Trail, Corden Sowers, John Alderman and Early Sowers. All left at a late hour expressing themselves as having a nice time. Miss Lala Whitlow was visiting Misses Aldah and Maudie Webb Tuesday night. Several from around here attended the debate at Hylton school Friday night. Misses Winnie Wade and Armeda Stilwell were visiting Misses Doloris and Zona Belcher. Harmon school is progressing nicely under the skillful management of Miss Lala Whitlow. X.Y.Z. (December 18,1924) ============= SOWERS ITEMS Misses Ina and Edith Chaftin entertained a few of their friends Saturday night. Those present were Misses Edna Richardson, Edna Simmons and Edna Graham, Messrs. Harvey and Alvis Thompson, Elvin and Marvin Earls, Wyth Richardson, Earl Bishop, Dewey Bower, Luman Simmons, Frank Epperly and Hobert Weddle. All left at a late hour expressing themselves as having had a good time. Those visiting at Mr. Osborne Sutphins Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Bishop and daughter Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Phillips and little daughter Mary Lee of Roanoke, Messrs. Clarence Akers, Fred Altizer, Roy Thompson and Herman Reed. Miss Evia and Ruby Sutphin and brother Paul attended the debate at New Salem the 4th Sunday. Miss Bertha Mannon returned to the Overall factory Monday morning early. She is going to make her best friend a pair of overalls by Saturday. It seems that Wyth Richardson and Luman Simmons likes to go on Laurel Ridge. Alvis Thompson was seen down on Little River Sunday. ALEX. (March 20,1924) ============= FROM TONCRAY The Toncray mines has ceased work but will probably start up work again in about three months. The school at this place taught by Miss Maggie Weddle closed Friday, March ? Dexter Fain is moving from the mines down on the river. Elmer Hancock visited at Andy Alderman's Saturday and Sunday. E.T. (March 1,1909) ============== TOPECO TOPICS The school at this place has a fine debating sociey and spelling match every Saturday night. The Mt. Sterling school, of this place, is progressing nicely under the management of Mr. L.M. Weddle. Mr. D.L. Weeks has a large saw yard at this place and the hooting of the whistle makes us think of the RR that will run through old Floyd in the future, THREE ROSES (January 23 1902) ============== WEDDLE DOTS Dogs have been killing sheep in this neighborhood. Mr. W.S. Lee is still increasing his farm. Mr. Will Dillon has sold his farm. Harvey Nester made a flying trip to Snowville last week. We are expecting a wedding in this neighborhood soon. BLIND TOM (November 20, 1902) =========== WEDDLE HINTS The singing at Mrs. Tishie Weddles Saturday night was enjoyed toy all present. A large crowd attended preaching at the Mines Sunday. Mr. John Epperly is moving his sawmill to the old furnace. Mr. Joseph Hancock is putting up him a fine house. B.F. Hancock has bought him a fine farm. James Dillon has got a cording machine for sale. SWEETIE (May 28,1903) ============== WEDDLE NEWS Messrs. Drus and Billy Wickham of Ballard passed here a few days on their way to W.Va. to hunt them a home. Mr. K.K. McCormick of this place has moved to the James Leomons farm near Tuggles Gap and Flourney Matherly has moved in the house he vacated. Small crops are looking badly in this neighborhood. KICKED (February 27.1902) ============= WEDDLE WINKS Nuton Hylton has moved to his new house. Harvey Nester, our photographer, is doing very good work. Nat DeHart of Tuggles Gap passed here recently. Mr. Nester, our noted trapper, caught a beaver on a small stream near here last week that topped the scales at 30 pounds after being dressed. Mr. Arlie Dillon was in the neighborhood last week selling washing machines. JUST ONE May 1 (1903) ================ ================ Cannaday ================== ARIA ITEMS P.L. Cannaday is preparing to move to Christiansburg to spend the winter and also for his children to attend school. B.W. Gray has bought out Poff Brothers and is now ready to serve his many friends. There has been a Star Route established from Calloway to Aria thus connecting Floyd and Franklin counties and giving a better and much quicker mail service than we have enjoyed heretofore and we the patrons appreciate having it to the fullest extent. A READER (December 14, 1911) ============= FLOYD NEWS Please stand aside and listen to me and I will tell you some of the latest news form this vicinity. Hoeing corn, working in the garden and visiting seem to be the order of the day. Miss Dollie Cockram and her little brother Abe were visiting Miss Ruby Cannaday last second Sunday. I guess we will have plenty of school teachers for the term of 1923 and 1924 as there are so many going to the Radford Normal. Everybody must try and have a real nice time the 4th of July. Well grandma says it is bed time for little boys, so I will close and come again some day. PAPA'S BOY (July 5,1923) =============== ROUTE 5 ITEMS Please allow me a small space in the dear old Press and I will give some of the news from route 5. The health of this community is very good at present, except several cases of whooping cough. Visiting seems to be the order of the day. The pound party at Mr. Edd Spence's was very largely attended last Saturday night. Those present were: Misses Myrtle, Melissa and Maude Martin, Vivian, Myrtle, Ada and Onie Epperly, Zora Howery, Zada Sowers, Vestelle Dobbins, Eunice Board, Allie Barton, Evelyn Sowers, Julia McCann, Messrs. Charlie and Dave Young, Claude and Fred Sweeney, Willie and Fred Aldredge, Field and Jabe Graham, McKinley and Clarence Richard, Edgar Epperly, Elbert Spangler, Irvin Kingrea, Irvin Hale, Frank Dobbins, Ray Naff, Tommy and James McCann, Thomas Cannaday and Dave Williams. Those calling on Misses Vivian Myrtle, Ada and Olie Epperly the second Saturday and Sunday were Misses Allie Barton, Zada Sowers, Zora Howery, Myrtle and Melissa Martin and Evelyn Sowers, Messrs. Claud and Fred SweeneyDave and Charley Young, Irvin Kingrea, Field and Jabe Graham, Frank Dobbins, Elbert Spangler and Oris Sowers. Miss Allie Barton has been spending a few weeks with her friend. Myrtle Martin. Misses Vivian Myrtle, Ada Epperly and brother Edgar were calling at G.D. Martin's last Sunday. Mrs. G.D. Martin was visiting her husband and children a few days last week. Field Graham seemed to be taking it all in last Sunday but was seen flying Monday, but Willie Aldridge was a little ahead. It is reported that Mr. H.L. hale has lost his billy. Miss Oilie Epperly spent last week with Zora Howery. Mr. Sankey King was out in town last Sunday. I will ring off and if this escapes the waste basket, will come again soon. Come on Pizarro and Red Oak. Why dont you ever write? A TOOTHPICK (March 20,1924) ============== GRAYSVILLE ITEMS We had a very cold snap on the 27th and 28th of May but hope nothing was damaged by it. Mr. Thomas Cannaday is expected to return home in the near future. The young man is reported to have rendered a valuable service in the Phillipines as a soldier. Floyd has lots of iron ore, fine timber and other valuable resources. We hope to see these developed in the near future. The ford of the river between Graysville and Ouster's Mill is full of large rocks and several accidents have occurred there on this account. Wonder how these rocks are to be removed. Deputy Sheriff I.M. Clingenpeel, the popular merchant of Graysville, has just returned from the eastern markets. He has a good stock of goods on hand at present, and is a hustler all around. Mrs. Fannie Tice Jamison and little daughter is on a visit to her father, Mr. Wm. E. Tice of Copper Hill. The Chestnut Level school is progressing nicely under the skillful management of Mr. Marion Clingenpeel. he is one of the oldest and best teachers in the county. Miss Flora Tice has dismissed her school at Shady Fork for some days, to visit her parents at Copper Hill. Miss Flora is quite a young teacher but is making quite a success in this line of business. Success to the Press. A TRUE VIRGINIAN (May 30,1902) ================ LAUREL BRANCH ITEMS Our school, taught by Miss Julia Hylton, is progressing nicely with an enrollment of 28 pupils. Several attended the big Dunkard meeting at Pleasant Valley Sunday. Messrs. Edgar and Harry Harman, Howard and Miss Linnie Cannaday were the pleasant guests of Miss Fannie Slusher Sunday. TWO FORGET ME NOTS October 24, (1903) ============= LONESOME HILL NEWS Harvesting and car riding seem to be the order of the day. Quite a bunch from here went fishing the Fourth and reported a tine time. We hear Mr. Isaac Weddle celebrated the fourth in the harvest field. Misses Lena Cannaday, Lala Whitlow and Mrs. Irene Hylton are expecting to attend the Radford Normal in a few weeks. TWO SWEETHEARTS (July 12,1923) ============= FROM PIZARRO (NOT DOGTOWN) I would like to hear from all the correspondents of the Press and would like for them to tell the truth and merely the facts. It seems that some writer has named Pizarro Dogtown. We do not know why this was done, unless to slur the good name of Pizarro. We notice that some of the news were incorrect. As to William Likens being critically ill. will say that he is better than he has been for three years. The Harris-Cannaday school is progressing nicely under the management of Mrs. Turner as teacher. TWO WILD HOGS (December 16,1915) ============= RIVER DALE ITEMS Misses Ophelia and Minnie were visiting Misses Hattie and Hinder Cannaday last Sunday. Mrs. Jas. Board and granddaughter. Miss Fannie Board were visiting at A.L. Cannaday's one day last week. Mrs. G.D. Wood is visiting her mother, Mrs. M.E. Barnard at Roanoke, who is critically ill this week. TWO FARMER GIRLS (May 2,1912) =============== SHOOTING CREEK ITEMS A beautiful wedding took place on the head waters of Shooting Creek last Thursday at I o'clock when Miss Susan Cannaday became the wife of Mr. Joseph Bryant. The attendants were Mr. Mathias Boyd with Miss Lula Griffith, Mr. Jerman Cockram with Miss Mary Bryant, Mr. Malachi Holland with Miss Lizzie Cockram, Mr. Asa Bryant with Miss Leah Ashur, Mr. Amos Bryant with Miss Adaline Cannaday and Mr. Peter Nolen with Miss Sarah Cockram. They were married at Mrs. Constance Cannaday's and went to Mr. Joseph Bryant's where a nice supper was prepared for them. Everything passed oft very nicely. We wish them a long and successful life. GUESS WHO (April 24,1902) ============ 2 SILVER LEAF PUFFS Services at Payne's Creek church were largely attended Sunday. Elds. Cole, Moran and Cummings conducted the services which all seemed to enjoy. Misses Okie and Ora Nichols entertained a number of friends Sunday. Those present were Misses Gaye and Macie Radford, Nannie Peters, Alma Thomas and Effie Radford, Hampton Peters, Roy Thompson, Dewey Cannaday, Lemon Guilliams, Eldridge Cannaday, Emmet Nichols, George Likens, Richard Radford and G.E. Radford. Music was renderd by Mr. G.E. Radford and Miss Ora Nichols and a number of games were played. All seemed to enjoy the day immensely. Mr. Flemon Radford purchased a new Ford Touring car last week. Berkley Akers had his Ford car repaired last week by purchasing a new engine for it. Charlie Pate had a car wreck last week, the car was damaged very badly but no one was seriously injured. Mr. Clyde Peters and Miss Ruby Radford were out motoring Sunday afternoon. TWO SICK KITTENS SITTING (December 11,1924) ============= SMART SCRAPS Miss OUie Turner and sister Arizona visited at Mr. Blance Green's Sunday evening. Messrs. Stuart and Cam Turner and Harvey Trail visited Mr. Peter Cannaday's last Sunday. Mr. G.W. Hale says he thinks the railroad will be through this community shortly. Come on rr and tell us all, you are coming soon to never fall. February 2,1902 ================ SOME COUNTY ITEMS Miss Elizabeth Gwinn, the principal of the Harris Cannaday school, who has undergone an operation, we are glad to say, is able to be back to her work. Euria Ingram is seen going in the direction of King's store quite often. We wonder if he is seeking a position...as clerk? Thomas Vest seems to take the same road each Sunday. We wonder if "Vests and Bells" make a good combination. It might not work so well. NOM DE PLUME (August 26,1925) ============== SPARK PLUG ITEMS Miss Myrtle Nolen entertained many of her friends at a bean stringing last week. Misses Eva and Ooie Peters entertianed many of their friends at a party last Monday night. The ones being present were: Misses Sadie and Effle Grear, Lina and Ora Turner, Thelma and Clara Turner, Myrtle and Elmer Agee, Beatrice and Minnie Houchins, Macy and Gay Radford, Alma Fralin, Dorothy Ingram, Dissie and Sue Bower, Erma and Odessa Trail, Eula Hall, Elva Black, Emma and Edna Agee, Clella and Ethel Yeatts, Mae Anderson, Messrs. Maynard Peters, Dewie Cannaday, Uriah Ingram, Tiamon Hatcher, Boise Ingram, Mawyer Wright, Roy Nolen, Raymond Radford, Archie Agee, Brown Janney, David Shortt, Richard Radford, Elliott Alien, Albert Smith, John Hall, Clifford Bower, Mawyer Huff, Roy Hall, Morris Agee, Berkley Akers, Claude, Clyde and Clarence Thomas, Elbert Sweeney, Harlow Hatcher, Edd and Alfred Yeatts and Wilton Sweeney. TWO KIDS (August 27,1925) ================ ============== Hylton ============ BLACKRIDGE ITEMS Misses Delilah Hylton and Lillian Pratt spent Sunday with Misses Lavania and Effie Keith, near Burks Fork. The Toncray mines is progressing nicely. Misses Hattie Ursia, and India Pratt and Henry and Harry Pratt attended preaching at West Fork Sunday. Rev. Thomas Stevens of Tonoray Mines, preached at Fairvlew church last Sunday. GRASS HOPPER (August 29,1907) ============== ALDERMAN NEWS Mr. Sam Hylton is still Improving. Mrs. Eliza Hylton, of Santos, is not expected to live. Mr. Owen Harman and wife and others of this place, attended the funeral of Mr. Rufus Dickerson at Maple Shade Sunday. Mr. W.J.H. Barringer is getting along fine with his rolling mill. We wish him success. As we have not heard from Clodnocker for some time, we would like for him to come again. OLDEST GIRL (September 11, 1902) ============== NEWS FROM AMOS Emmett Goodykoontz, who has been away from home around nine years, has returned and is meeting and greeting former friends and acquaintences. Services at "Shelor's Grove" Sunday evening were ably conducted by Rev. J.K. Harris. He will preach again on 3rd Sunday, September. Misses Malinda Castle and Sallie Hogan of Willis spent Saturday night with the Misses Dillon. There were services at West Fork Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Ruth Howell and Mrs. Will Weaver were received into the church and baptized. Miss Turpence Dillon is spending this week with friends at Abraham. Messrs. Scott and Proffit of Floyd, typoes of the Weekly Herald, attended services at Amos Sunday. Harvey Hylton has had a phone put in his store which will prove a great convenience to all. The neighborhood was in a fever of excitement last week over the closing of the public schools and just how to get to the schools through the mud seemed a puzzle which could not be solved. Kemper school, taught by Miss Florence Harman, closed Saturday and despite the inclemency of the weather the house was tilled with visitors, which seemed to surprise the teacher, as they were not expecting anything of the kind. The scholars acquitted themselves honorably in every respect. Most of them recited recitations amid cheers of applause after which some of the visitors were called upon to address the crowd, who were; Messrs. J.B. Dillon, C.L. Simmons, Green Hall, and last but not least, Mr. Dennis Vaughan, who on being called upon, arose and paid a glowing tribute to his teacher and "dear" school mates. May his intellect expand until he reaches the oratorical ladder of tame, side by side with his father, who is well known for his oratory. The Amos string band, consisting of guitar, mandolin and banjoes, played by Messrs. Bob Goodykoontz, A.C. Vaughan, Dennis and Archie Vaughan was one of the main ! features of enjoyment. PALMETTO (March 13,1902) ================== BLACK RIDGE ITEMS J.T. Knowles, wife and two little girls, are visiting friends in Floyd at present. We are very sorry to know Martin Conner, had the misfortune to get severly cow kicked while at the home of S.E. Hylton's. Mrs. Sabra Slaughter has her new house about completed. Misses Mary, Lonia and Lillie Alderman visited Misses Emma and Lillian Weddle Sunday. The Black Ridge Scrubs defeated the Toncray Red Caps by a score of 36 to 24. The batteries for the Red Caps were E.L. Turman and Harter. Those for the Scrubs were J.E. Alderman, R.L. Slusher and R.O. Slusher. Mrs. Katie Pratt deserves a premium; she planted one pumpkin seed and raised four pumpkins, the largest weighing 100 pounds, one 75, one 70, and one 51 pounds. Can anyone beat that? "MAMA'S PETS" (October 13,1910) ============== BLOW OFF ITEMS Mr. N.K. Graham is a regular visitor at Mr. A.J. Knowles. Miss Effie Reed is liking to go to Reidsville since Mr. Tom Sutphin has been going. Mr. Jabe Hylton, Miss Doris Belcher seems to be getting along nicely in school. BIG EYES BOSS BIG MOUTH (January 6,1921) =============== BURKS FORK BRIEFS Mr. F.B. Potter and family and Mrs. Julia Potter left for Oklahoma Territory last week. We wish them much success in their new homeland. Mrs. Minerva Barnard of Mayberry is at home again. Mr. Ben Alderman had a singing last Friday nigth at his house, which was very much enjoyed by all present. Two of our neighbor boys has got a habit of going to mill on Sunday, but fail to take their grain. Misses Rachel Hylton, May Hylton and Almedia Terry, Messrs. Adam Slusher, Ellis Harman and Sam Knowles were guests of Mr. Owen Harman Saturday night. Miss Almedia Terry's school closed at Union Friday. They reported a nice time. Miss Julina Dickerson's school at Alderman closed Friday evening. We had a fine little exercise and fine music. An old gentleman in his address to the school said it was the nicest breaking that he was ever at. A PRETTY GIRL (March 28,1903) ============= CARTHAGE CHATS We are having a good society at Forest Hill school house. People are invited to make a pact with us every Saturday night. Our school is progressing nicely under the management of Miss Lula Hylton. Mrs. Strong was the guest of Mrs. H.L. Akers last week. Mr. J.W. Shelburn and wife visted her father Mr. J.D. Burnett on Sunday last. We are sorry to give up our school mate Miss Almeda Duncan last Wednesday. She became the wife of Mr. James Thompson. Hope she will have a happy life, =============== CICERONIAN BRIEFS The health of the neighborhood is good with the exception of colds and measles. Mrs. Amanda Dickerson of Duncan visited her brother. Rev. Jacob Hylton last week. Miss Lucy Hylton made a trip to Duncan last week. Mrs. Marion Quesenberry visited her mother, Mrs. Levi Hylton of Abraham last week. Good luck to the dear old Press. WILLIAM AND PETER (January 29,1903) ============ DILLONS CHAPEL ITEMS All vegetation is looking fine in this part of the county. Sunday School at the Chapel is progressing nicely. There are five girls who memorized and recited at one sitting the Child's Catechism and each have received for their work a beautiful testament and catechism certificate. Their names are Emma H. Hubbard, Allie E. Simmons, Mallie E. Simmons, Edna 0. Hylton and Espa A. Gathercole. There are five other girls memorizing it now and when completed will also receive testaments. Y.Y.Y. (June 28,1928) ============= DUNCAN DOTS Rev. Abe Hylton and wife visited E.F. Strong's Sunday. Quite a large crowd visited Hiley Reed's Sunday. Rev. Wyatt Reed preached an able sermon to a large audience at Dunoan's Chapel Sunday. A JOHNNY JUMP UP (August 7,1902) ============ DUNCAN HAPPENINGS The health of this community is good. Mr. J.K. Guthrie and others left a few days ago for North Dakota. Mr. Fleet Slusher said he had gone to stay till the last trumpet sounded. We wish them good luck in all their undertakings. I will just say to the Burks Fork Supervisor that he had better give the bridge near S.P. Willis' Roller Mill some of his attention. Two ladies on horseback attempted to cross the bridge but could not get the horse on the bridge on account of the roaring of water. They were compelled to get off with their unhandy load and lead their horses across. The upper side of the bridge ought to be weather boarded to prevent the sight of water. News can go flying as we are having phone lines errected in this thriving little town. The Hylton school of this place is progressing very nicely under the careful management of Mr. J.K.L. Gunther. Mr. Cain Dickerson returned home from W.Va. last week. Miss Naomie Keith will start to Smith County in a few days to visit her sister. ROSEBUD (March 6,1902) =============== FLOYD 3 HAPPENINGS Plenty of rain and mud every week-end. Miss Pernie Weeks motored to Willis Sunday evening. Messrs. Hilda and Ira Hylton, Misses Renva Weeks and Verna Guthrie, who motored to Radford Thursday evening, report a nice time. We believe Mr, Graden Bond likes Willis so much he usually goes back on Sunday evening. We're sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Millard Hylton. NIP AND TUCK (May 3,1928) =============== GAGE GOSSIP Religious services of the Dunkard Brethren at the grove here was largely attended. Interesting sermons were delivered by Elds. Jacob and Solomon Hylton to an attentive audience. The mercantile firm of Hall & Son received a supply of goods at the depot Friday. There are prospects of a large acorn and chestnut mast in this section. The February thaw has come and we now have a March snow to add to our large supply of mud. Mr. Charlie Agee of Pax, who represent Stark Bro's Nursery Co., Louisiana, Mo., was in this vicinity a few days ago. When wireless telegraphy and the air ship is completed, when we build a railroad to the planet Mars, when we get rural free delivery in Floyd county, and last but not least when all of the old bachelors get married, we can look forward with bright hope for the dawning of the much doubted and much-expected Millennium. (March 13,1902) ============ FROM GREYHOUND JUNCTION Several young folks from this place gave Taz Alderman a surprise on his 21st birthday, March 18. Those present were Misses Velma and Stella Pratt, Lula Hatcher, Nora Hylton, Ida Earles, Anne Harmon, Gladys and Beulah Mayberry, Dairy and Lena Sowers, Eliza, Elle and Flora Maye Keith, Zeiva Harris, Messrs. Zera Hatcher, Eli Hylton, Walter, Dewy, Frank and George Alderman, Roy, Oden, Emory and Oakley Mayberry, Claude Weeks, Wirt Harris, Greene Keith, Bill and Jim Poff, Charlie and Otho Harmon. SUGAR CANDY AND CHEWING GUM (March 27,1919) =============== HYLTON GOSSIP O.H. Yermian, a misionary from Abysinia, gave a series of lectures at Fairview last Friday and Saturday. Hon. B.A. Davis, the republican candidate for Congress, passed through our town last week. Prof. S.W. Beasly of Dayton, Va. will sing at the Lutheran church next Sunday evening in the interest of a music normal which will commence the 5th of Sept. LITTLE CHICK (August 28,1902) ========== INDIAN RIDGE NEWS A.J. Hylton lost a fine cow Monday. Dr. T.A, Vaughn has his new road about complete. Elgin Bolt shot Peyton Sutphin Sunday night from which he died in a few hours. Sutphin leaves a wife and two children. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out the bereaved family. TWO SUBS (March 2,1905) ============== LAUREL BRANCH ITEMS Our school, taught by Miss Julia Hylton, is progressing nicely with an enrollment of 28 pupils. Several attended the big Dunkard meeting at Pleasant Valley Sunday. Messrs. Edgar and Harry Harman, Howard and Miss Linnie Cannaday were the pleasant guests of Miss Fannie Slusher Sunday. TWO FORGET ME NOTS October 24, (1903) =============== LONESOME HILL NEWS Harvesting and car riding seem to be the order of the day. Quite a bunch from here went fishing the Fourth and reported a tine time. We hear Mr. Isaac Weddle celebrated the fourth in the harvest field. Misses Lena Cannaday, Lala Whitlow and Mrs. Irene Hylton are expecting to attend the Radford Normal in a few weeks. TWO SWEETHEARTS (July 12,1923) ============== MEADOWS OF DAN ITEMS Preaching services at Stuart school house were largely attended Sunday. Elder S.E. Hylton preached a very inspirational sermon on Resurrection and modern Evils. Stuart school closed Friday after a very successful session, tuaght by Miss Stella Spence and Mr. Landon Marshall. Mr. Murry Agee, who has gone to Richmond is expected to return soon. JACK FROST (June 18,1925) ================ MINERVA ITEMS Mr. Tom Jett, near Slate, died last Monday with pneumonia fever. Mr. Elijah Hylton, who has been at Floyd working on the Floyd Press for several months, returned home Saturday. We are glad to have him in our midst again. PAT August 3,1903 =========== NASTURTIUM ITEMS Miss Alice Hylton, who is teaching at Pluck Valley School, was at home Saturday and Sunday. The school at Ciceronian is progressing nicely under the care of Miss Carrie Shelor. Messrs. A.C. Boone and Chalres Phelgar, accompanied by Miss Maud Lemon of Leah, spent Sunday with Misses Lucy and Alice Hylton. Messrs. John Meredith and Charley Sowers and Harvey Howell, our noted hunters, killed 18 rabbits Saturday. TWO WILD DEER (November 20,1902) =============== PAX ITEMS As I haven't seen anything from here for a while I will pen you a few lines. Mr. Rufus Harris moved his saw-mill to Mr. D.W. Slusher's where he will saw a yard Mr. John Barringer and sister. Miss Effie, are visiting at Mr. M. Hylton's. Mr. J.M. Dickerson is visiting West Fork. Mr. D.W. Slusher visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Slusher at Falcon. Mr. J.T. Knowles has gone down south with a drove of mules. Revs. Z. Keith and Austin Hylton have gone to Pleasant Valley on a preaching tour. We hope the road contractors will go to fixing their roads when the mud settles as our roads are in a bad fix. WE are looking for the railroad to come through this place. GUESS WHO March 14,1902 ============ POSEY ITEMS Miss Lucy Dickerson, of Narcott and Mr. G.A. Whitlock made a flying trip to Pleasant Valley last Friday. Mr. Willie Duncan, who has been visiting friends on Beaver Creek for the past week, left for Hylton this morning. BEAVER CREEK BOY June 23,1902 ============ PUMPKINVILLE ITEMS Miss Bernice Boyd while playing ball at school the other day got her eye hurt right badly. Miss Myrtle Harman, Edna Bowman, Hattie Alderman, Effie Reed and Bessie Hylton spent Wednesday night with Misses Jane Alice and Lona Semones. THREE APPLE PIES (April 3,1918) ============= QUOIT ITEMS We are sorry to learn that Mr. Erastus Hylton has sold his farm and going to move to West Va. We regret to see so many good citizens leave old Floyd. Mr. Willie Underwood and Miss Vinecia Brim were united in marriage last Thursday at the home of the bride's father. HUSTLER (February 16,1905) =============== RAG WEED ITEMS The preaching at Greasy Creek second Sunday was largely attended. Miss Vernie Guthrie gave her brother Quinn a birthday party Tuesday night. Those present were Misses Edrie, Weda, Lura and Vera Hylton, Lyda Poff, Jessie Shelor, Addie Mae Gardner, Renva and Alpha Weeks, Emma Dickerson, Effie Allie, Messrs. Otho, Harmon, Hilda and Ishmael Hylton, Roy Dulaney, Moir Weeks, Eddie Alley and Ewell Poff. All left at a late hour expressing themselves as having a good time. Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Guthrie and family were calling on Mr. Esper Weeks Sunday. PAPPA'S LITTLE GIRL (May 21,1925) =============== RIVER VIEW BRIEFS Mrs. Octavie Walker is very sick with but little hopes of her recovery. The River View School, taught by Miss Ella Simmons, closed Friday, March 7. Miss Zettie Slusher, of near Hylton, is spending a few days with Miss Ocie Moore. Misses Emma and Mallie Williams were the pleasant guests of Miss Ocie Moore last Wednesday. TWO SISTERS (March 20,1902) ============= ROUND AND ABOUT Mr. and Mrs. Jabe Hylton and Miss Anna Maye Via entertained a few of their friends Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Weeks and children were visiting Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Akers Sunday. The Harmon school is progressing nicely with Miss Anna Maye Via as teacher. Albert Poff, Forest Light, Early Webb were visitng A.B. Underwood. Miss Nina Sisson and Ocie Underwood were visiting Sherman Argabright Tuesday. Harvie Conner was visiting Mr. Rom Holly Sunday night. A BLACK EYED PEA (June 9,1927) ============= RUSHFORK ITEMS Mrs. Ida Hylton is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ananias Harman this week. Mrs. Mary Hylton visited at J.A.L. Sutphin's Sunday. Miss Libbie Hylton visited Misses India and Ada Harman Sunday. Mrs. Ola Strong has mumps. A.T. Harman is getting along nicely with his new dwelling, As news is scarce I will close. LITTLE BILL (June 8,1908) =============== NEWS FROM SALEM I would like to write a few lines for the Press if you will let a little girl, eight years old, in the cozy corner. I go to school. I have two brothers and three sisters younger than I am. My father works at the Salem Tannery. Mr. Bill Hylton died Saturday and was taken to Washington Sunday morning for burial. NELL MARIE MARTIN (April 5,1917) =============== SANTOS SIFTINGS Elders Joseph Hylton, Z. Keith and C.H. Hylton are in N.C. on a missionary tour. Messrs. J.E. Hylton and S.J. Knowles made a trip to Pax last Sunday. We are very sorry to learn that our servants the Supervisors, were so derelict of duty as to refuse to make the RR subscription after the county had given such an overwhelming majority in favor of it. TRAILING ARBUTUS (June 19,1902) =============== SKIP ABOUT ITEMS Going to parties and shucking corn seem to be the order of the day. Messrs. Robert and Clarence Wood entertained some of their friends Saturday night. Those present were Misses Effie Alley, Odessa, Erma and Dorothy Trail, Helen and Lake Wood and Larma Sowers, Messrs. Jerden and Lealand Knowles, Albert and Ivan Weddle, Elvin Shelor, Eddie Alley, Haven Reed, Taylor Weeks, Luara Harter, Verman Wade, Chester Trail, Corden Sowers, John Alderman and Early Sowers. All left at a late hour expressing themselves as having a nice time. Miss Lala Whitlow was visiting Misses Aldah and Maudie Webb Tuesday night. Several from around here attended the debate at Hylton school Friday night. Misses Winnie Wade and Armeda Stilwell were visiting Misses Doloris and Zona Belcher. Harmon school is progressing nicely under the skillful management of Miss Lala Whitlow. X.Y.Z. (December 18,1924) ================= NEWS FROM STALKERS KNOB Miss Henrietta Hylton spent the night with Miss Nettie Pratt. Listen, Mr. Otho Hylton, who found his lost property the other day, is now enjoying the use of it, as it was a corn cob pipe. TWO JOHNNY JUMP UPS (April 24,1918) ============== FROM TONCRAY VALLEY Mr. Walter Boyd and family were visiting at Mr. Jessie Harmon's Sunday. Miss Lula Salmons was the guest of Miss Kittie Maye Harmon Sunday afternoon. I wonder if Jake Hylton enjoyed his car ride last Sunday. A PRESS READER (April 11,1918) ============= FROM TOPECO Mr. S.J. Hylton has gone to Roanoke with a lot of beef cattle. "Will" Brown Price had to give up their stolen traps. Some time ago Sam Hylton like to broke the crank of Capt. John Harmon's sawmill with his leg. We are glad to know the mill crank is about all right again. It is reported that we will have some Franklin German Baptist Brethren with us the last of this month. We wonder who is elected. "NED" (November 10,1892) =============== WEDDLE WINKS Nuton Hylton has moved to his new house. Harvey Nester, our photographer, is doing very good work. Nat DeHart of Tuggles Gap passed here recently. Mr. Nester, our noted trapper, caught a beaver on a small stream near here last week that topped the scales at 30 pounds after being dressed. Mr. Arlie Dillon was in the neighborhood last week selling washing machines. JUST ONE May 1 (1903) ============== WILLIS ROUTE 2 ITEMS If you will give me a small space in your valuable paper I will write a few lines from the Gum Shade Inn. Misses Zama, Glena, Delois Belcher was visiting Miss Vernie Gentry Sunday. Miss Cornelia Hylton was seen on her way home Sunday. The meeting at Reedsville seemed to be very interesting during the revival. Swanson Sowers spent last Saturday night with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Sowers. Mrs. Alma Kersey and little daughter Ruth were and Mrs. Adam Howell's last Sunday and attended the baptist meeting at Greasy Creek. We are having a nice season around here which we all ought to be thankful for. I will ring off for this time. A JOLIE KID (September 29,1927) ============== WILLIS ROUTE 3 ITEMS We are having lovely weather now and planting corn seems to be the occupation of most of the farmers now. A large crowd attended the funeral and burial of Mr. W.H. Harris at Burks Fork church on Friday last. Mrs. Jathina Pratt and daughter. Miss Velma, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Cockram, Mr. and Mrs. Oilie Cockram and Miss Josie Cockram of Ronaoke were entertained at the home of Eld. S.E. Hylton Saturnight. Misses Edra, Weeta and Lissa Hylton attended the ball game Saturday afternoon. BLUE EYED SALLY (April 30,1925) ============= WINDY HILL ITEMS Miss Ila Hylton was entertaining some of her friends Sunday evening. They were Misses Bessie Alley, Mollie Robertson, Edna Bowman and Bernice Bond and Mr. Jim Semones. Mr. Lester Hylton was entertaining some of his friends, Ira Hylton, Julian Hylton, Maynard Hylton and Hall Robertson. 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Cecil, We are in the process of cleaning the cemetery and will send photos of all the markers to Rena to post on the website. There may be others there of interest to you. Donna ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cecil" <cecilhill@cox.net> To: "Floyd List" <VAFLOYD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 10:20 AM Subject: [VAFLOYD] Willie Cooper > Rena, > The folks that were looking into the Reed Cemetery that is across Alum > Ridge Rd. from Pleasant Valley Church might be interested in this photo. > The first gravestone that you see as you go thru the gate is Willie > Cooper. I found this picture in some of my grandmother's old photos. She > had written on the back ,"Willie Cooper a friend of Dads ( Everette Hill), > and the year 1919". Cecil > ********************************** > Note from List Administrator!!! > The Second Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" Roll > Call. Please always put the surname you seek in the subject and tell us > something about your Brick Wall person. > To contact Listowner: > Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com > ********************************** > Search this list's archived messages! > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > View the Floyd County Virginia Website at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafloyd/floyd.htm > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > VAFLOYD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >