To Charles Cline; I am a direct decendent of Thomas B Crabtree, buried in The Crabtree Cemetary in Tannersville Tazewell CO VA. Dale Goodwin Salem OR

Seeking info on the first and second marriages of Floann Wynne Thompson/Dunigan b:18 Feb 1844 Families of Tazewell County . Found on 1870 Census in Grattonvill Clear Fork township. How did John Wesley die? Where is he buried? On the 1880 Census the second husband is listed, James Dunigan b: 1848 Surry CO NC. Married one year to Floann. Floann died 6 Aug 1884. Where did James Dunigan and children go? What was the place and date of death? Any and all help will be appreciated. Thanks much. Looking for Dunigan, Dunnigan-Thompson-Wynns-Buchanan-Crabtree Tazewell CO Cline-Umberger-Grubb-Creger Wythe Co

While I am not directly related, I have picked up the following: Mary Serilda Lambert listed herself on her m/c as dau of Stephen & Caroline. The marriage is listed in Tazewell Marriage Register on 5 April 1890. Her spouse's full name was Samuel Harvey Puckett, I don't have any parents for him, so prob the m/c listed none. Abt all I know -

Linda, S. H. Puckett b. April 18, 1846 d. Feb. 12, 1923 Mary Sarilda Puckett b. May 15, 1857 d. Mar. 18, 1925 (Woodmen of th World) Father and mother This is on one stone. Did Mary Sarilda have an obituary?????????/ This Woodmen of the World is also on J. W. Peery and Pearly Peery's tombstone. Lawrence Emery Hunnel b. May 13, 1918 d. Mar. 10, 1920 A couple other Hunnel's are: Donnie Elle Polly Ann There are about 10 Peery Cemeteries listed in this book with the Peery's who are buried there. Puckett's that are in cemetery are: Ace Henry; Alexander; Barbara, Mrs., C. Robert, Charlie W. , Charles, Daniel L., Edward G, J.A.; J. R.; Kate ; L. Jane; Lindsey B.; Margaret; Mary Hannah; Pollie E; Pollie, Mrs.; Robert Samuel; S. H.; Slemp B; T. G.; William E. If any of these names sound familiar, let me know and I will send their tombstone inscription. If I can be of anymore help, let me know. Janet Peters harlessj@citlink.net

Janet, You wrote >> Pearly and James are buried in the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church Cemetery in Thompson Valley, Tazewell Co., Virginia. It states there is one tombstone; Pearly Peery 1885-1945 James W. Peery 1882-1962 There is also a Hunnel buried in this cemetery and there are about 3 other Hunnel's burried in other cemeteries. A lot of Puckett's in this cemetery. >> Thanks for the info. This is the James that I am lookin for. I am trying to determine if his mother is Mary Serilda Hager/ Lambert (she used both her Fathers surname and her step-fathers surname) who married Samuel Puckett. I have an intestate record for Mary Puckett in 1925 listing him as her son, but have no idea why he goes by the Peery surname. There is no record Mary was married before her union to Samuel Puckett. Can you tell me the Hunnel and the Pucketts who are also buried there? Maybe I can connect him that way. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Linda Genealogy - Always looking for HUNNELL - CRUEY - PUCKETT - LAMBERT- HAGER - HARRIS - TATUM - MOORE & STEEL(E) in SW Va .

Eric, I have a few Peery's running through my lines, I don't know if we would have a connection or not. Which Peery's are you looking for? Janet Peters harlessj@citlink.net

Sorry for the intrusion. Is someone doing Peery research? They are one of my main lines too. Eric ----- Original Message ----- From: "Janet Peters" <harlessj@citlink.net> To: <VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2004 8:03 PM Subject: [VA-TAZEWELL] James W. Peery > Linda, > > Pearly and James are buried in the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church Cemetery in Thompson Valley, Tazewell Co., Virginia. It states there is one tombstone; > > Pearly Peery > 1885-1945 > > James W. Peery > 1882-1962 > > There is also a Hunnel buried in this cemetery and there are about 3 other Hunnel's burried in other cemeteries. A lot of Puckett's in this cemetery, a few Lambert's in another cemetery. There is a Harris cemetery, a Hager cemetery, Steele Cemetery, a Cruey cemetery, a Moore cemetery and many other cemeteries. This is a book titled "Some Old Cemeteries in Tazewell Co, Va. > Transcribed by Rose Brown Peery and Betty Torreyson Hollowell. Hope this helps. > Janet Peters > harlessj@citlink.net > > > ==== VATAZEWE Mailing List ==== > TAZEWELL UNSUBSCRIPTION DIRECTIONS > VATazewe-L-request@RootsWeb.com UNSUBSCRIBE [in subject line} > VATazewe-D-request@RootsWeb.com UNSUBSCRIBE [in subject line] >

Linda, Pearly and James are buried in the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church Cemetery in Thompson Valley, Tazewell Co., Virginia. It states there is one tombstone; Pearly Peery 1885-1945 James W. Peery 1882-1962 There is also a Hunnel buried in this cemetery and there are about 3 other Hunnel's burried in other cemeteries. A lot of Puckett's in this cemetery, a few Lambert's in another cemetery. There is a Harris cemetery, a Hager cemetery, Steele Cemetery, a Cruey cemetery, a Moore cemetery and many other cemeteries. This is a book titled "Some Old Cemeteries in Tazewell Co, Va. Transcribed by Rose Brown Peery and Betty Torreyson Hollowell. Hope this helps. Janet Peters harlessj@citlink.net

Listers, Elvira Beavers and Stonewall Jackson "Jack" Rose are my Grandparents. Their daughter, and my mother, Scioto Savanna Rose lost all contact with the family after the death of Elvira, in abt. 1918. The children had to be "fostered" out as the girls were not safe in the timber camps. We had contact with the son, Rufus until his death and then his son Otis. But, we have never known what became of the girls or their families. No one seemed to have any information. Do not want to be intrusive into any families or family business. Only trying to find out whatever became of my mothers sisters and my aunts. Have been successful in finding some decendants of other Rose and Beavers families but never finding out about the sisters. I promised Mom that I would try to find out what ever became of her sisters, and I am still trying. I would appreciate any little bit of information. Elvira Beavers, born abt. 1880 died abt. 1918. Married Stonewall Jackson Rose, born abt. 1879 Russell Co., Va.,died abt. early 50's West Virginia. Married, Nov., 25, 1901. Parents of Elvira Beavers, Alexander R. Beavers (1854-1900) and Mary Jane Barnett (1860-1900) Children of Elvira and Stonewall J. Rose: 1. Scioto Savanna Rose, Nov., 12, 1912 Horsepen, Tazewell Co., Va., died July 11, 1998 Princeton, Mercer Co., W. Va., Married, Arleigh Clelle Crabtree. MY PARENTS. 2. Rufus Rose, born in Bishop, Virginia/ War. Died in Caretta, West Virginia. Married Doris Mae (Dorsey) Lowe. 3. Flora (Florrie) Rose, born about 1892, married Clevenger 4. Della (Dealie) Rose, married Shrewsbury 5. Lona (Loma, Lommie) Rose, married Jones 6. Dora (Dorrie)Rose, married Hyder 7. Cora (Corrie)Rose, married Shrewsbury 8. Martha Rose Thank you....................Betty E. Crabtree

Michelle, You have done so much to liven up and educate this list. I'm sorry to hear about your scaling back your efforts, but you have so many irons in the fire it is understandable. I look forward to checking out your excellent Clinch Valley News site and I have found so much information on my Pack family on your Burruss site. Is there anything we Tazewell County listers can do to help you? You give so selflessly of your time and material that we need to give something back even if it is an occasional message of support and good cheer to let you know how much you are appreciated. Blessings, Cheryl Duke Tazewell Co. PACK, WHITAKER, CHRISTIANS, ALTIZERS, BEAVERS Russell Co. TATE, OWENS, PAYNE _________________________________________________________________ Don’t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/

Hey guys - I have had a little bad luck lately and will be off line for awhile. My email address still works, but I don't know how much I will be able to check it - but you won't be hearing from me for awhile. I have a ton of stuff I want to get out to ya'll and I promise I will be back. Just need a few to get things back on track, then I will be back to posting. Michelle

Seeking any information on who this Henderson Buchanan Burton's parents are 1-Henderson Buchanan Burton born: Abt 1830, Grayson Co., VA died: Mar 1902, Tazewell Co., VA +Susan Jane Hackler born: 8 Oct 1850, Grayson Co., VA died: 25 Nov 1925, Comers Rock, Grayson Co., VA marr: 4 May 1898, Grayson Co., VA parents: Unknown Hackler and Nancy Unknown +Susanna (Texas) Hale born: 1829, , Grayson Co., VA died: marr: Unknown parents: Dudley Hale and Susanna Wright 2-Margaret Burton born: 1854 died: Unknown 2-Rosamond M. Burton born: Abt Jan 1856, VA died: Unknown +Rufus Hale born: Abt Jan 1853, Grayson Co., VA died: Unknown marr: 2 Oct 1876, Grayson Co., VA parents: 2-Sarah Elizabeth Burton born: 7 Sep 1856, Grayson Co., VA died: Unknown +Stephen J. Cornett born: 21 Aug 1862, Grayson Co., VA died: Unknown marr: 26 Mar 1882, Grayson Co., VA parents: 2-John Nicholas Burton born: 6 Mar 1859, Elk Creek, Grayson Co., VA died: 22 Dec 1937, Amarillo, Potter Co., TX +Martha Ann Cornett born: 8 Aug 1861, Elk Creek, Grayson Co., VA died: Cir 1951, Pampa, Gray Co., TX marr: 11 Sep 1881, Independence, Grayson Co., VA parents: Alfred Alexander Cornett and Elizabeth Russell 2-Amanda Cathrine Burton born: 10 Apr 1861, Grayson Co., VA died: 30 Mar 1931, Wytheville, Wythe Co, , VA +R. K. Hampton born: Abt 1859, Grayson Co., VA died: marr: 1 Jan 1885, Grayson Co., VA parents: 2-Robert L. Burton born: 20 May 1865, VA died: Unknown 2-Thomas Burton born: 1866 died: Unknown 2-Mary E. Burton born: 1865 died: Unknown 2-Jestin Burton born: 1869, VA died: Unknown 2-Hicks Burton born: 10 Jun 1870, Grayson Co., VA died: Unknown Any help will be looked on kindly, William P. Kenan Independence, MO _wpkenan@aol.com_ (mailto:wpkenan@aol.com)

Seeking info on the James W Peery family of Tazewell Co. They are found on 1910-20-30 census in the Jeffersonville dist. James W born cir 1880, wife Pearl born cir 1881, and children Edith, Katie, Emmella ?,Jamie (female), Jospeh H, Andrew, Nannie, Dorthie, Emmett, and Steven, all born between 1905 and 1920. Any and all help will be appreciated. Thanks. Genealogy - Always looking for HUNNELL - CRUEY - PUCKETT - LAMBERT- HAGER - HARRIS - TATUM - MOORE & STEEL(E) in SW Va .

The Russell Co Genealogy Group will be meeting at 5:30 pm on Thurs., August 5th at the Russell Co. Library. The guest speaker will be Helen Smith Owens. She has and continues to research (among others) Annie McKinney Musick Hatfield. She will be discussing the highlights of her research. Everyone is invited to attend. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.726 / Virus Database: 481 - Release Date: 7/22/04

August 30, 1912 Mrs. A.B. BUCHANAN is again ill at her home on Tazewell Avenue. Henry HAMPTON the contractor, has been home several days this week. R.C. CHAPMAN has gotten back from the northern markets for M. J. HANKINS. Lee SPRATT has been appointed by the Circuit Court as a special policeman at Cedar Bluff. Mrs. Earl C. THOMPSON and little daughter, who have been the guests for several weeks this summer of her husbands parents, Dr. and Mrs. THOMPSON, left for their hoe in Fort Worth, Texas Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. H. Claude POBST have leased rooms from Mrs. Sallie HOOVER on Tazewell Avenue, and will begin housekeeping in a short time. Miss Ella HANKINS, who has been in the Northern markets informing herself on the latest in millinery, returned to her home here yesterday. Mr. W.A. HULL, manager of the Richlands brick plant, was here several days this week. Mr. HULL is furnishing brick for the new Brittain residence, now under construction. J.J. HELDRETH, father of the well known HELDRETH Brothers, carpenters here, is seriously ill at his home near town. He has been in a critial condition for several days. Mrs. SPRATT and her daughter, Miss Margaret, were in town this week. Mrs. SPRATT was on her way home from a very pleasant visit to Chicago. Miss Onda TRUCKS and sister, Irene, of Roanoke, will return to their home today, after a few weeks visit in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Ed PEERY. Miss Lyde will leave on the same train for a short visit to relatives in Graham. Miss Josephine WAYTS, daughter of Rev. William L. WAYTS, a former pastor of the Tazewell Baptist Church, now located at Farmville, is visiting Miss Sallie PENDLETON. Miss Evelyn ST. CLAIR gave a picnic on the Knob, in the Cove, yesterday, in honor of Miss KAHLE, of Bluefield, and Mr. BERNING, of New York City, who are visiting in the city. Mrs. MECK and her two daughters, Misses Helen and Margaret, who have been the guests of Mrs. MEEK'S brother, W.G. O'BRIEN, returned to their home in Indiana yesterday. R.A. CROCKETT and wife, of Stanberry, Mo. arrived in Tazewell last Friday, and are guests of relatives in the county. At present they are with Mr. CROCKETT'S brother, E.K. CROCKETT, at Wittens Mills. Mr. and Mrs. Wilk T. WITTEN returned to Tazewell Wednesday morning from an extensive bridal tour of the Northern cities. The newly married couple were the recipients of many warm congratulations from their friends in this town and county. Miss JOHNSON, of Pearisburg, was in Tazewell this week the guest of Mrs. Fred STEELE. W.R. WILLIAMS, of Maben, West Virginia, connected with the Ritter Lumber Company is at home this week visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin WILLIAMS at North Tazewell. Robert YOST is preparing a foundation for a house near the home he now occupies. The building will be two stories, eight rooms, and modern in its structure. Miss Mabel WILLIAMS, of North Tazewell, who has been the guest of friends in Graham, returned to her home at North Tazewell last Tuesday afternoon.' Mrs. A. COOK has been ill at her home on Tazewell Avenue for several weeks. Her condition for the past week has been such as to cause alarm to her relatives and friends. Nathan STOWERS, said to be the best farmer in Burkes Garden, was here on Wednesday and brought the editor a sample of last year's apples, still sound and juicy. They were of the variety known as "Seek No Farther" and looked as though they had just gotten in a good way of keeping. Our former friend and neighbor, John WHITT, was here on Tuesday and brought the editor's wife a fine lot of splendid plums, sent by sister WHITT. John has corn to show at the Fair, which will give someone a chase for first premium. Lacy TYNES, proprietor of the Star Milling Co. is in Staunton with his brother, Dr. A.L. TYNES, under treatment for a throat trouble. Mrs. Henry LESTER, of Lester's Cove, has leased the property of Miss Jennie KITTS, on Mechanics Avenue, where she moved her family last Saturday. H.S. LEFFLER, Superintendent of the farm of Mrs. Vicie BURGESS near Graham, was shot and painfully wounded last Tuesday afternoon by Will COMPTON, in the latter's yard in the town of Graham. COMPTON used a shot gun, loaded with No. 6 shot, and peppered LEFFLER'S body in many places. The horse LEFFLER was riding was also dangerously injured. LEFFLER was taken to Bluefield hospital, where he is said to be recovering. COMPTON was arrested and admitted to bail in the sum of $1000. The cause of the shooting is unknown. POUNDING MILL ------------------------ Mr. George BRUSTER, bridgeman, is at home this week, suffering from a bealing in his head. Rex STEELE and Fred GILLESPIE started to Bristol this morning, by way of Saint Paul, to attend the Republican convention. Mr. and Mrs. Alex ALTIZER spent several days on their farm near Gillespie recently, while their son and wife visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John PATTON, in Bluefield. John GILLESPIE and James NEELE went to Knob and other points Sunday, guests at dinner of the former's brother, William GILLESPIE, Knob. Mrs. STURGILL visited Mr. and Mrs. LAMBERT Sunday at Raven. Mrs. M.J. LAMBERT was also a guest to dinner. Mrs. KERR and baby, and Miss Cora LOVELL, were interviewing the dentists at Tazewell today. The following persons visited their uncle, W.B. STEELE and family, Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Hugh WHITT, and baby; Mr. and Mrs. John DURHAM, and two children; little Misses Uva STEELE and Mildred WITT, all of Paint Lick; Shannon FAULKNER, of Tip Top. Miss Margaret HURT and brother, George, Miss Sadie MCGUIRE and brother, John, have returned from a pleasant visit to friends near Beckley. Mr. D.C. LOWE, Baptist Valley, was here today on his way to the from Tazewell. Miss Hazel WYNN, Baptist Valley, was here Saturday, on her way to Richlands for a week's visit. Mrs. Marion PHILLIPS and Miss Hernea BEAVER, from the Branch, were here this morning, on their way to Cedar Bluff, to visit friends. Mrs. PHILLIPS reports her little daughter. Ella, as having almost recovered from her recent very severe spell of diphtheria. Dr. CROCKETT was down from Tazewell in his auto in 35 minutes, and administered antitoxin. Mrs. Susan RINGSTAFF and grand children, Ray ALTIZER and Miss MULKEY, and Mrs. STEELE enjoyed a most excellent dinner with Mrs. CHRISTIAN and family today. Mrs. John PRUETT and Mrs. Dock ALTIZER and others, spent the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. William AZBURY are visiting relatives in Bluefield. Mrs. TRAYER, and little son, Malcolm, expect to go to Roanoke Thursday to visit relatives. Rev. THOMAS will preach at the Church of God Sunday night everyone invited. Miss Ocie LOVELL returned to Richlands this afternoon, after several days spent here with homefolks. Rex STEELE and John GILLESPIE made a business trip to Cedar Bluff yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Leonard HARRIS is worse not being able to sit up. Dr. CROCKETT came down from Tazewell one day last week to see her and pronounced her case hopeless, as have several other physicians, and her death is expected at any time. R.K. GILLESPIE and Mrs. STURGILL have each received a car of coal this week. Mrs. Mattie BRUSTER is on the sick list. Miss Alice Viola MULKEY has returned from a week's visit to her uncle, Mr. COWAN, in Bramwell. Mr. and Mrs. Ed MOORE and sister, Williamson, visited their sister, Mrs. Charles CHRISTIAN, a few days, and left this morning for Sword's Creek, to visit their sister at that place. ----------- In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court in Tazewell County on 22nd day of July, 1912. Roby WILES Complainant against Mary WILES, Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain for the complainant an absolute divorce from the defendant. And an affidavit having been made and filed that the defendant, Mary WILES, is not resident of the State of the Virginia, it is ordered that she do appear here within 15 days after due publication hereof, and do what may be necessary to protect her interest in this suit. And it is further ordered that a cop hereof be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Clinch Valley News, a newspaper published in the county of Tazewell, and that a copy be posted at the front door of the Courthouse of this county as prescribed by law. C.W. GREEVER, Clerk H.C. ALDERSON.

DEDICATION CEREMONY Setting of the Headstone Monument SOLOMON JUSTICE 34th Battalion of Virginia Cavalry Friday July 9th 2004, 4pm Justice Cemetery, Asco, McDowell County, WV In Confederate uniform, the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Col. George S. Patton Camp # 1593, will provide full military honors with a 21gun salute and the presentation of the flag. Other re-enactment camps are also expected to participate, including that of a Mounted Cavalry from VA. Guest Speakers include PAUL DRAKE, JEFF JUSTICE, and ALBERT JUSTICE. Chaplain's Service provided by Commander NATHAN WARE, USN Chaplain Corps, Retired. The family invites you to join us in honoring the life and sacrifice of this soldier. ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!! Hope to see you there! Debra Rookard, Director d_rookard@adelphia.net

Hi Tim. It seems as if no one has an answer to your query. I grew up in Tazewell CO but havent lived there since 1953. To my knowledge the coal companys did not have cemeterys per se. Most of the people who died in the mines were buried in private lots. The mine companys for the most part didn't care what took place on top of the ground. They wanted what was underneath it. So there were several cemeterys that were on company property, but were not maintained be the companys but by folks on their own time. I aamnot too faniliar with the western part of the county, so I am unable to tell you where they might be buried. Dale Goodwin Salem OR Formally from Tazewell CO VA

Per chance did the Jewell Ridge and/or Red Ash Mining Operations maintain a Cemetery for those employees killed while working in the mines, and their family members? Am still searching for burial sites of Virginia Bell Wilburn Gilley, m. to James Shaler Gilley, who died in Feb. 1909, believed to have lived in Richlands at the time. Also looking for her son - Edward who died in infancy in 1907-1908. James Shaler was employed by either or both Mining Operations at different times. Search for Medical Records at old Hospital in Richlands futile as medical records were burned in fire subsequently. Possibly Va. Bell and Edward were taken to Wise County, Va., where James Shaler's sisters and brothers were living in and around Appalachia, Va., for burial, although nothing found there either, so far. Appreciate hearing on the above. Thank you. Tim Gilley, Altamonte Springs, Fl.

March 20, 1914 Hon. A. ST. CLAIR teaches the men's Bible class in the Methodist Sunday school. He has succeeded in gathering into this class a number of men not accustomed heretofore to attend Sunday School. From a small number at the beginning he has built up the class until, it is reported, it numbered last Sunday thirty-four. This is a good work. A chief object of the national and inter-national Sunday school association, is the organizing and gathering of large classes of men in every Sunday School. In the organizing and gathering of large classes of men in every Sunday school. In the larger cities these classes count their numbers by the hundreds. The Sunday school work is a man's job, no longer considered the work of women and children only. The suggestion has been made, or rather the wish expressed, that Mr. ST. CLAIR would put the hour of the meeting of his class at such time, say 3 pm, as to enable men connected with other churches and Sunday schools at attend. This suggestion is ! passed up to Mr. ST. CLAIR. If this were done, the class would easily grow into a membership of one hundred or more in a short time. TANNERSVILLE ----------------------------------- Captain R.W. HOLMES, of North Holston, spent Sunday with his mother at this place. Mr. and Mrs. M.F. ASBURY, are the guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. HARRIS, in Thompson Valley this week. Miss COX, who taught an excellent school in Little Valley, left Tuesday for her home near Lynchburg. All of the schools in this section have now closed. Mrs. J.R. FRENCH and children were the guests of Hyter FRENCH and family in Little Valley Sunday. W.E. HILT, W.R. PATRICK and G.P. HOLMES went to Chatham Hill today after the household goods of J.P. HOLMES who is moving back to this place after a residence of several months at Chatham Hill. Joe says "there's no place like Poor Valley." Griffitt and Asbury are progressing nicely with their store building. It will soon be ready for the putting in the stock. Mrs. William KIRK spent Friday with Mrs. W.E. ABEL. William BREWSTER returned to his home at Cedar Bluff yesterday after several days visit to relatives here. Walter MEDLEY of Thompson Valley, was visiting here Sunday. M.T. BROWN has moved his saw mill to William OSBOURNE'S on Flat Top. GRAHAM ------------------------- From reports received in Graham there has been a serious loss of lambs on the farms in this section during the recent severe cold weather. Mr. SPENCE has sold his property here and is going back to the farm. While we regret to lose him, it appears to us to be a move in the right direction. Mr. HOLLYFIELD, a machinist of Bluefield, has purchased the Spence proporty and he, with his wife and two fine boys, will move here. His wife before marriage was Miss Maud DAVIS, one of Bland County's best school teachers. At the recent citizen's meeting here Mr. J.W. HICKS made a strong and eloquent appeal against the proposed saloons in Graham. It was rather personal and at times scorching hot, but sane, and carried conviction for the higher and better morals of the town. Mr. FRYE and Andy NEEL are unloading several cars loads of fine Kingsport brick here this week. Each will build a nice brick residence. POUNDING MILL ---------------------- Mr. William BOLES, aged sixty-eight died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fulton ALTIZER, on Monday at 5 pm of bronchitis, from which he had suffered for some time. He leaves a wife and ten grown children. He was a member of the Christian Church, and a good man. He was born in Henry County, but reared his family in Giles. He and his wife came here recently to make their home with their daughter. Interment will be in the cemetery here at 5 o'clock this afternoon. Mr. Enos DOUGHTON, an old Confederate, of Clifton, spent Wednesday here with W.B. STEELE and family. This was his first visit here since the Gettysburg reunion. He hopes to attend the reunion in Florida in May. Misses Vell BURNETT, Maidle PETTS and Cora MCGUIRE attended the protracted meeting at Maxwell Saturday night. The report a great meeting and large attendance. Dr. ZIMMERMAN returned yesterday from a visit to his parents in Pennsylvania. Mrs. C.M. HUNTER and children returned the last of the week from Selma, Georgia, where they spent the past two months with relatives. Mr. HUNTER met them in Johnson City, Tennessee and accompanied them home. Mr. A.F. PRYOR, foreman of the Boxley shops at this place, has returned to his post of duty. Mrs. Charles MCGUIRE, of Pounding Mill Branch, spent last night here with her daughter, Mrs. Robert PETTS. Mrs. PETTS spent yesterday in Richlands. Rex STEELE, Fred GILLESPIE and George HURT attended the play at Cedar Bluff Saturday night. They report one of our boys, George HARRIS, as one of the principal characters and a fine actor. Misses Lois HURT and Mary Barnes GILLESPIE, of Tazewell High School spent Saturday and Sunday with homefolks at this place. Mr. and Mrs. T.H. ROBINETT have gone to housekeeping on River street by Saint's church. Mrs. James O'KEEFFE, of Bluefield and Miss Jessie O'KEEFFE, of Tazewell, were visiting Mrs. R.K. GILLESPIE here the other day. Rev. and Mrs. G.R. THOMAS and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph SMITH and children spent from Saturday until Monday at Maxwell, where they attended the protracted meeting which closed Sunday night. Rev. LONG returned Monday to his home in Tennessee and Rev. RIDDLE went to Saltville where he will conduct a meeting. Mr. T.A. REPASS, of Tazewell, was a visitor here Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. George BREWSTER have moved from Water Street and now occupy on of the John B. GILLESPIE cottages on Main Street.

July 3, 1908 TIP TOP ----------------------- The Masonic picnic and celebration here on the 24th was a success, and highly enjoyed by all. The address of Judge S.C. GRAHAM was eloquent, and illustrated what Free masonry has done in the rise and progress of our nation. It would require too much space to give a description of the oration, even if the writer was capable of doing so. There was a ring of pathos in the speakers voice while looking upon the hills of his boyhood home. It was fitting that Judge GRAHAM was chosen for the occasion. He was introduced by Rev. Mr. MOSS, a son of old England, who also gave a short and interesting talk at the close of the Judge's speech. The Pocahontas brass band furnished sweet and inspiring music for the day. There was a ball game. A good dinner for every one, and also a dance, good behavior and a happy day. Mr. and Mrs. J.D. BARTEE were so unfortunate as to lose their little girl, Virgie Gladys, nearly 3 years of age, by whooping cough and meningitis. She was taken to Castlewood for burial. A.J. HARRIS' baby died at Bluefield on Monday and was brought up to the Saunders burial ground and buried on Tuesday. Several of Stephen MATHENAS family are now sick with small pox. George W. BOWMAN, Horsepen Cove, son of the late Jefferson BOWMAN fell from an apple tree on last Friday and was so badly hurt that he died on Monday morning. He leaves a wife and several children. BENBOW ------------------ Rev. M. KELLY preached an excellent sermon at this place Sunday afternoon. Children's day was quite a success and every one seemed to have enjoyed it. There was over thirty dollars collected. Misses Blanche, Grace and Carrene BUCHANAN are spending a few days this week in Burke's Garden. Misses Nellie LYNCH, Ella and Mattie CRABTREE will start this week at attend the summer Normal at Emory. Mrs. Charles BEAVERS, of Tazewell, spent last week with her sisters, Mrs. Robert and Mrs. Haynes BUCHANAN of this place. Miss Nellie CRABTREE, Mr. C.A. CRABTREE'S little daughter of Ceres, is spending a few months with her aunt, Mrs. G.S. CRABTREE. POUNDING MILL -------------------- Every family who have cherries are busy canning and preserving this week. Mr. Oscar LESTER, who is suffering from tuberculosis, is at home for the summer, thus hoping to be benefited. He spent the winter in Phoenix, Arizona. The school which was conducted by Miss Bessie GROSS, of Maxwell, closed the 12th. We are very glad to say she taught the best school ever taught at Lester's school house. We want her another year is there is any chance to get her. Miss Wyrene LESTER returned home lately from Tennessee, where she has attended school at Washington's College. STEELSBURG ------------------------ Rev. J.R. KING filled his regular appointment here Sunday evening, and delivered a fine sermon. Uncle Tyra DAVIS, whose illness has been mentioned before, died on the 17th. He had been a great sufferer for 17 years of rheumatism. Miss Alta BALL is visiting at Sword's Creek. Mabel STEELE and Myrtle BARNETT returned home with their teacher, Miss HORTON, Friday, returning Sunday. Mr. William S. DAVIS is on a visit to friends in West Virginia. Mr. T.A. REPASS came down with his family Sunday to visit his wife's father. O.M. FERRELL. Mr. REPASS returning on the late train, while Mrs. REPASS and the children are visiting. Kyle, the little child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry LESTER died Sunday morning, after a lingering illness. He was a sweet child, and the pride of his parents. The funeral was held Monday at the home by Rev. J.R. KING, after which the little one was laid to rest in the family burial ground. It seems so hard that parents have to give up their little ones. Effie WILLIAMS and her brother, Elmer, were visiting at Liberty Hill Saturday and Sunday. John DAILEY was here last week taking up his lamps. W.C. WITTEN has a fine lamb killed by lightening during the recent storm. Mr. R.B. STEELE was serving as juror last week. Mr. F.M MCGUIRE is quite ill. BURKES GARDEN ------------------------- Our Garden looks most attractive in her fresh and becoming mid-summer attire. Mr. and Mrs. W. Jeff HOGE, Miss Dora Neta MEEK and Mr. George MOSS are away on business and pleasure. They will spend a fortnight at Niagara Falls, Buffalo, New York City, and other points of interest. Misses Charlie CASSELL and Mabel GREEVER are visiting Mr. and Mrs. CASSELL. Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert MEEK entertained at an elaborate dinner party a few days ago. Among the guests were Rev. and Mrs. D.T. MILES, Mrs. W.B. DOAK, Mr. Tom VAIL, Dr. and Mrs. J.R. CROCKETT and Mr. and Mrs. F.M. MOSS. A few friends of Rev. and Mrs. D.T. MILES enjoyed a most dainty and delightful six o'clock dinner at the parsonage Saturday night. The Rev. Charles P. KELLEY, who has been on a protracted trip through the Orient, landed in New York June 2, and has spent the past weeks and here with his grandfather, Mr. Steven GROSECLOSE, and other relatives and friends. The all day services conducted by Rev. E.L. RICHIE at Central Church last Sunday were much enjoyed. Rev. D.T. MILES expects to attend Tazewell District Conference at Bramwell this week. Mr. Ed GOODMAN is building an addition of four rooms to his dwelling. ---------------- There has been something doing down the Clinch recently, and is still. On last Saturday, about 1 o'clock p.m. a heavy freight engine, pulling a train load of coal, jumped the track and turned over down a bank, killing engineer WYRICK and fireman MEADOWS. The men lived in Bluefield. WYRICK leaves a widow and children. Both men were popular. The opinion is expressed that the big engine was too heavy for the light rails on that part of the road, and crushed the iron, causing the accident. If so, it's another evidence of either ignorance or criminal negligence somewhere. There are numbers of people who will be pained to learn of the death of Mr. H.M. PORTER, the well known merchant at Castlewoods. He had been a sufferer from rheumatism for a few years. His house was the stopping place of all the traveling men, who always received a cordial welcome and hospitable entertainment by both Mr. PORTER and his excellent wife.