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The Holston Conference which has been in session at Chattanooga, Tennessee, made the following appointments for the Tazewell district: C.W. KELLEY, presiding elder; Tazewell Station, E.E. WILEY; Tazewell circuit, J.R. KING; Graham circuit, J.A. SPRINGS; Graham station, A.B. HUNTER; Pocahontas, C.K WINGO; Rocky Gap, O.A. PANGLE; Burkes Garden, W.W. HICKS; Cedar Bluff, S.H. HALL; Richlands, Marvin BURHAM; Belfast circuit, J.W. STEWART; Elk Garden, D.S. HEARON; Dickensonville, J.A. PERKINS; Castlewood, W.F. PACE; St. Paul and Dante, S.T. MCPHERSON; Grundy, H.B. ATKINS; West Buchanan, E.G. SMITH. Tazewell people, generally are glad that the conference saw fit to return as many of the ministers as it did. It is generally regretted that Rev. W.M. PATTY had been transferred from Burke's Garden, to Bluff City, Penn. Chap WINGO who was assigned the Pocahontas station, is one of the youngest preachers of the conference, is a native of Cedar Bluff, and one of the brightest young men in the conference. --------------- Mr. S.J. THOMPSON shipped nine cars of cattle - 153 head - from Tazewell on the 7th, consigned to the S and S Co. One hundred and thirty-six of these cattle were Mr. THOMPSON'S own raising. Grazed on his farm in the Cove, and weighed fifteen hundred and fifteen pounds. Men who are good judges of cattle, think they were as good, if not the best ever shipped from Tazewell. --------------- Robert and Clarley MOSS returned last Friday night from Russell County, where they had been roading export cattle for shipment. A bunch of cattle of 100 belonging to S.J. BUNDY were among the lot shipped, which averaged 1540 pounds, which is believed to be the best average yet made in the Southwest. One steer was loaded on the cars by the MOSS boys, which weighed 1910 pounds, a regular monster. It is also said the this is the largest ever shipped from the Clinch Valley field. --------------- Reese BOWEN drove a fine bunch of cattle through town last Saturday which averaged 1500 pounds. --------------- Tazewell poultry, when given a fair show, usually carry off all honors in sight. This fact is further demonstrated by the poultry awards at the Appalachian Exposition, where the Standard Bred Poultry Farms, of Burkes Garden, and George H. MOSS won a great many of the premiums offered. The following list was furnished us by Mr. MOSS: Standard Bred Poultry Farms - 1st and 2nd White Wyandottle Pullets. George H. MOSS - 1st, 2nd and 3rd hen, 2nd cockerel, 1st pullet and 1st pen in White Plymouth Rocks 1st cockerel, 1st and 4th pullets in Columbian Wyandottes; Southern Planter cup for best White Rock hen in the show. You will note that only one first premium was lost to the Tazewell exhibit. CEDAR BLUFF Cedar Bluff, R.F.D, Oct 10 - Corn cutting is the principal amusement in this neighborhood. Mr. and Mrs. H.P. LINKOUS attended services in Baptist Valley on Sunday, as did also Miss Wilda AKERS, our charming school teacher. Jessie HANKINS was visiting on Dix Creek Sunday. Misses Victoria and Ida WHITT were visitors on Dry Fork the first of the week. J.W. PRUITT and Miss Annie PRUITT were visiting Sterling WHITE'S last week. J.Y. HANKINS and Alex MITCHELL are looking as gloomy as Republicans at a democratic rally over the record of the late Congressman, but they will stick to their word and not support little Bascom. POUNDING MILL Pounding Mill, Oct. 12 - R.M. SPARKS, J. Saunders GILLESPIE, R.K. GILLESPIE and others attended the speaking at Tazewell yesterday by Ron Bascom SLEMP and others. John GILLESPIE, who has held a position for the past two years with Steele, Hurt and Co. has accepted a position with the Raven Red Ash Co., Raven, and left Monday for that place. Mrs. HARMAN and daughter, Mrs. Will GILLESPIE and children, of Tazewell, dined Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. R.K. GILLESPIE, and spent the afternoon with Mrs. HURT. Mrs. J.B. HURT who had lagrippe last week is convalescent. Miss Allie HOOVER, of Tazewell, was here yesterday morning on her way to Mr. John WYNN'S in Baptist Valley, where she was called to nurse his daughter, Mrs. Joseph TATE, who has typhoid fever. The family and friends are apprehensive of her recovery. M.H. STURGILL left on No 5 yesterday for Knoxville where he will take charge of a news stand. His mother accompanied him as far as Bluefield to visit friends. James MCGUIRE, Cedar Bluff, dined with his sister, Mrs. W.B. STEELE on Monday. Rev. French WILSON, Big Stone Gap, preached an excellent sermon at the Church of God, on Monday night, followed by an exhortation from R.W. PRUETT. They will both help this week in the protracted meeting of Maxwell, by Revs. William LONG and RIDDLE, of Tennessee and North Carolina, respectively. J.T. ALTIZER is moving into his property recently bought from Charlie JOHNS, of Dante, known as the J.R. SPARKS property. The sick children are all reported better. Mrs. William RINGSTAFF was called to Bluefield yesterday to attend the burial of her little niece at that place. Miss Barbara HURT and Ralfee GILLESPIE have returned to Tazewell High School Richard WHITE, Raven, is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. James JOHNSON and circulating among friends. Mrs. Joseph WHITE, and two children, Raven, were the guests of her sister in law, Mrs. James JOHNSON, last of the week, and visited old neighbors and friends. Her husband joined her on Sunday and all returned home on the afternoon train. John LESTER and brother in law, Richlands, spouted the B.D HUMPHREY property here yesterday. William ROBINETT, after a pleasant visit to his mother, Mrs. Lou ROBINETTE and many friends here, returned on No. 6 yesterday to the eastern part of the state, where he holds a position with the Norfolk and Western. Messrs. Charles CHRISTIAN, Bud BREWSTER and others of the Norfolk and Western, spent Sunday with their families here. O.G. HURT, of Indian, was in town yesterday. Miss Lyde WILLIAMS is the guest of Miss Bertha ROBINETTE. WARDELL Wardell, October 13 - Messrs. S.B. and George WARD are in Russell gathering cattle this week. W.B. LESTER who has been at work at bookkeeper at Wilcoe for several months came home last week and will spend the winter with homefolks. Frank AKERS, of Bluefield came down and spent Sunday with his wife who is the guest of Mrs. WARD. Russell ASCUE is preparing to build a nice residence. He has come to the conclusion that it is better to build the house and then secure the mistress. Mrs. S.B. WARD and Mrs. Frank AKERS went to Tazewell to do some shopping Wednesday. ------- Dr. Melvin CROCKETT'S fine horse, which is admired by everybody who sees him, has added other blue ribbons to the list acquired at the Tazewell Fair. The horse was taken to the Abingdoon Fair, and swept everything before him. Dr. CROCKETT proposes to give the care of the horse his personal attention the coming winter and by next Tazewell Fair expects to have the finest horse that Tazewell fanciers have seen in a long time. ------ Herbert YOUNG, of Pocahontas, was here on Tuesday, and joined the army of men of character who testify to the good offices of Henry Carter STUART, the next Congressman from the Ninth Virginia district. Mr. YOUNG stats that he worked for STUART twenty-five months, and that in all his travels he had never seen or heard of a man who was kinder to his tenants than is Henry C. STUART, the reports of others to the contrary notwithstanding.

October, 14, 1910 WILLOW BRIDGE Willow Bridge, Oct. 10 - Mr. and Mrs. J.R. LINKOUS and three children were visiting Mr. Fenly MAYHAPPY Sunday. Mr. Newton ASBURY had a bean shelling Tuesday night. Everybody reports a good time. Alex SPENCE who has been cutting corn for A.J. RITTER for the past week, has returned home and is back at his old job of cutting timber. Misses Sallie KITTEN and Georgia SPENCE were visiting Miss Rosa MITCHELL the first of the week. Mrs. Jennie TURNER of Bailey, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. HARRISSON this week. HANKINS Hankins, Oct. 10 - Mr. and Mrs. Mae KETRON were visiting Mrs. KETRON'S sister, Mrs. Joseph HALL Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jonas LINKOUS were visiting Mrs. LINKOUS' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Augusta WALDRON the last of the week. Mr. and Mrs. H.P. LINKOUS and Mr. Thomas HALL and Miss Wilda AKERS attended services at Baptist Valley Sunday. Miss Cynthia HANKINS is on the sick list. Asa MURRAY has moved his saw mill into this community and will begin sawing for Messrs. GRAHAM and SPENCE at once. Mr. and Mrs. N.P. MCCANN are visiting Mrs. MCCANN'S parents, Mr. and H.P. LINKOUS this week. Mrs. J.A. LINKOUS and Miss Wilda AGEIS spent the last of the week with Mrs. Joseph HALL. Mrs. William RYE spent Monday with her daughter, Mrs. J.A. LINKOUS. Thomas LINKOUS made a business trip to Tazewell Saturday. Walter SPARKS expects to leave Thursday for Illinois on business. Misses Pearl WALDRON and Rosa LINKOUS were visiting Miss Lassie CROUSE the first of the week. COVE CREEK Cove Creek, Oct. 11 - The Missionary Society met at the home of the Mrs. Liza ROBINETT Saturday. A large crowd was present. W.N. STOWERS and wife of Burkes Garden, were visting the formers parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. STOWERS the later part of the week. Miss Bessie DAUGHERTY, of Emory is visiting her uncle, M.F. NEEL and family. Mrs. C.F. STOWERS and Little children of place are spending a week at Bland visiting her father, Robert GREEN, and others. J.B. GREGORY made a business trip to Tazewell Saturday. Misses Mary, Bessie and Cecil ROBINETTE were the guests of Misses Cora, Gertrude and Dora FOX Sunday. SHRADERS Shraders, Oct 10 - Joe RILEY has recently returned from a visit to friends at Lafolette, Tennessee, and was also present at the Appalachian Exposition at Knoxville with gone. H.W. CROCKETT, Princeton, was shaking hands with friends in the Cove last week. Little Marjory, the nine year old daughter of S.J. CROCKETT, is very sick at this time. Dr. Glenn BREWSTER of West Virginia, and Dr. D.R. JACKSON of Tazewell, are in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. E.L. PATTON'S 5 month old baby died last Thursday and was buried near Adria on Friday. News reached here last week from Canebrake, of the serious illness of Mr. and Mrs. E.S. CROCKETT'S baby. There is now hope of it's recovery. Mr. and Mrs. H.B. GILLESPIE are now moving their household goods to Tazewell where they will make their future home. Mr. ROBINSON, of Horsepen, has rented Mr. GILLESPIE'S farm at this place. Mrs. T.G. CROCKETT is in Abingdon where she underwent and operation several days ago at the Johnson-Willis Hospital. At last report she was improving. Mrs. G.F. SHRADER (nee: Cynthia A. Burress), Misses Laura and Myrtle and Master Claude, passed through the Cove Saturday, enroute to Squire, West Virginia, where they will visit relatives. The Odd Fellows of this place, are remodeling their Hall with the intention of taking the Grand Encampment degrees. There will be a box supper at Grassy Spur church next Saturday afternoon. The proceeds of which will go for a new coat of paint for the church. Everybody invited. J.G. MCGUIRE and son, Walter, have returned from a trip to Ohio, where they went in search of a farm. Robert SHRADER was very sick several days last week. Jesse RYE, Pocahontas, was the guest of J.C. MARRS the last of the week. ROCKY GAP Mrs. George FAGG is up and about again after a severe sick spell. S.E. STINSON sold a horse last Friday for two hundred and twenty five dollars. The price of horses on Clear Fork seem to be right good at this time. J.D. HONAKER is off buying cattle. Mrs. Rose BOURNE, of Mayberry, is spending sometime with her father, E.A. DAVIS. J.C. HONAKER made a business trip to Bluefield last week. H.G. THOMPSON and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Will STINSON. R.S. BAILEY, of Cross Roads, was on Clear Fork last week weighing up cattle he had bought. Fayett NEWBERRY, of Bland, bought a nice lot of cattle from J.C. HONAKER. Mr. and Mrs. J.M. TUGGLE are wearing a smile over the arrival of another granddaughter, this one is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davidson. Mr. and Mrs. Walt CALDWELL and Mrs. O. CALDWELL, spent Sunday with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Charlie SARVER. Rev. BOURNE will preach the funeral of Mrs. Jim WILEY next Sunday, if its a pretty day, but if the weather is unfavorable it will be preached at the Baptist Church.

I found the below info for an Ambrose Hall in Tazewell County in 1850 Name: Hall, Ambrose Year: 1850 County: Tazewell Township: Western District 62 State: Virginia Roll: M432_979 Page: 248 Image: 70 I found this for the 1870 Census Name: Ambrose Hall Age in 1870: 12 Estimated Birth Year: 1857 Birthplace: Virginia Home in 1870: Clear Fork, Tazewell, Virginia Race: White Gender: Male Value of real estate: View Image Post Office: Burkes Garden Roll: M593_1680 Page: 336 Image: 675 Year: 1870 I was unable to search anything for 1860... I got all this info from Ancestry.com

FINE RESPONSE TO ARMENIEAN CALL Rev. W.W. ARROWOOD, chairman in Tazewell County of the Armenian Relief drive, is very much gratified at the showing his home town and vicinity are making in the campaign to the relief of the Armenian women and children. He believes that if the rest of the county does as well as it appears that Tazewell will do, there will be no doubt of the ultimate success of the campaign. A number of lists of contributors have been received in this office. Following are those received to date: Wittens Mills E.R. HOWARD, Chairman; J.H. HURT, Thomas H. GILLESPIE, Frank HURT, S.A. WITTEN, Mrs. Robert TARTER, Robert TARTER, J.G. PEERY, Miss Barbara MCMULLIN, Mr. Harry CROCKETT, J.W. WITTEN, Mrs. A.M. HOWARD, Miss Effie HOWARD, Sam C. PEERY and T.M. GREEAR each contributed one dollar. Mrs. C.F. BROWN, J.H. WILSON, G.W. KINDER, and Wade HAMPTON 50c each. Miss Jenna SMOOT 25c, Rufus NEWTON, 75c, Coon WHITMAN, 25c, Grat BROWN, $5.00, Miss N. Brenda WRIGHT, $5.00. The Wittens Mills School contributed $2.82. This makes a total fo $33.07. Quota was $30.00. Burkes Garden, George MOSS, chairman Mrs. George W. WYNN, H.R. STOWERS, Miss Maude MOSS, R.S. MOSS, Alex MEEK, J.M. HOGE, and son, and the KELLY family each gave $5.00. R.M. LAWSON gave $30. R.A. MEEK, $15; Moss Bros. $10; Mrs. J.M. HOGE, $7; Hubert BAILEY, Elmer RHUDY, and Iradelle McMEANS, each gave $1.00. T.T. MEEK, $1.35; S.S. FOX $2, and A.E PEERY, $3; Total $106.35 Concord Sunday School, $21; J.F. BUCHANAN, $1; F.P RUTHERFORD, Marvin BURTON, Ethel BUCHANAN, Miss Stella BAKER, Miss Margaret THOMPSON, Miss Lula BAUGH, W.Y. BAUGH, $1 each; Mr. and Mrs. R.C. COOPER, Mr. and Mrs. S.J. PETERS, $2 each; W.B. YOST, 50c, C.E. BURTON, 25c, Mrs. E.C. MCFARLAND, 25c, Bilton PECK, 25c, Mrs. W.C. YOST, 25c, W.C. CARBAUGH 30c, Miss Ella BURTON, $1. Total $36.76. Mt. Olivet Sunday School, $17.25; W.A. BUCHANAN and wife, $5.00. Total $22.25. Wardell J.H. DURHAM, K.K. WITT, Dewey ASCUE, Miss CYPRESS, Miss BUCK, C.B. ASCUE, Mr. and Mrs. Charles WITT, Mrs. J.B. REPASS, Clara CLARK, Earl BROWN, Mr. and Mrs. Carl LESTER, C.W. LOWE, $1 each; Edith ASCUE, 50c, Harvey T. ASCUE, 50c, Mrs. W.J. LESTER, $2, Mr and Mrs. G.M. LESTER $2, Grat STEELE, 50c, Mrs. W.T. ASCUE, $1, Mrs. John I. DEBORD, $1. Mrs. W.B. MARTIN, 50c, W.T. ASCUE $1. Bandy R.L. LAMBERT, $5; JA VERNON, $3, R.D. YOUNG, $2; J.M. LAMBERT, $2; Mrs. C.V. MCREYNOLDS, $2; George VERNON, $1.75; Miss Sarah BREWSTER, $1; Miss Mae VERNON, $1; George NICEWANDER, $1; George EVANS, $1; Beecher LAWSON, $1; G.F. STEELE, $1; M.T. QUESENBERRY, $1; Ben QUESENBERRY, $1; Shade CREED, $1; Mrs. R.L. LAMBERT, $1; Arthur MCCANN, $1; Rose VERNON, 50c; J.C. LAMBERT, 50c; Eva HARMAN, 50c; F.O. LAMBERT 50c; Mrs. F.O. LAMBERT, 50c; Mrs. U.F HANKINS, 50c; Eula BROWN, 50c; Payton HARRISON, 30c; Grace BEAVERS, 25c; Mildred LAMBERT, 25c; Mrs. J.C HENKEL, 25c; Robert HENKEL, 25c; J.A. BROWN, 25c; Mrs. J.A. BROWN, 25c; clarence HENKEL, 10c; Grace HENKEL, 10c. The Paint Lick district, of which Mr. W.T. ASCUE is chairman has sent in its full quota of $25.00. The names of the individuals contributing have not been received. Mr. Bird HILTON of the Red Ash district has sent in a check for $60.00, their full quota, with the statement that this was contributed by members of the General Assembly of the Church of God at Raven, Va. An additional check for $2.50 brings Red Ash up to $62.50. Mrs. James R. BROWN of Indian, Va. sends a check for $50.00. This brings the contribution from Cedar Bluff to $129.00. Their quota being $100. The Tazewell Public School has made a splendid contribution of more than $73 with more yet to come. This speaks well for the spirt of the school. Bluestone Mrs. G.T. CATRON, $5; Mr. J.W. SHANNON, $5; Miss Rose SUMMERS, $5; Mr. and Mrs. E.T. SCOTT, $4; Mr. D.W. SARGENT, $2.25; Mr. Robert CAUDILL, $2; Mrs. J.W. SHANNON, $1.50; Mrs. Mary SHANNON, $1; Mrs. A.J. NASH, $1; Mr. S.A. RUBLE, $1; Mrs J.T. DICKLE, $1; Mr. S.R. NASH, $1; Mr. J.H. SUMMERS, $1; Mrs. J.H. SUMMERS, $1; Charlie SUMMERS, $1; Mrs. G.M. SLADE, $1; Mrs. M.E. TABOR, $1; Mr. E.E. HALE, $1; Mrs. John HELMANDOLAR, $1; Mr. W.H. BANE, $1; Mrs. Pearl PATTERSON, $1; Mrs. Sallie CRAIG, $1; Mrs. Edward RUBLE, 50c; Mrs. A.P. TABOR, 50c; Mary Kate SHANNON, 25; C.S. MCCLANNAHAN, 25; Mrs. M.L. LEWEY, 25c; Misses Lula Summers and Pearl Craig, collectors. NEWS OF THOMPSON VALLEY Thompson Valley, Feb. 17th. Mrs. R.O. SHANNON who has been ill with tonsillitis, is some better. Joe CREGAR Jr. is suffering from a fractured wrist caused by cranking a car. So far no cases of the flu have been reported in this community. DAUGHTERS OF CONFEDERACY MEETING The Daughters of the Confederacy will meet with Mrs. H.E. Harman Tuesday, March 2nd at 3pm. The program for the afternoon will be the part taken in the world war by Virginia, in State, war, navy and aviation. Let every daughter come who can and add as many items of interest as possible about our own county boys. MRS. JOHN COOPER DEAD Mrs. John Cooper, wife of the pioneer coal operator of Coopers, who died several years ago, died at her home at Coopers yesterday morning from influenza. She is said to have contracted the disease while nursing the sick at Coopers and vicinity, the influenza having been epideic in that community. Deceased is survived by Mrs. C.R. BROWN, of Tazewell; Congressman Edward COOPER, of the town of Coopers; Mrs. Dr THOMAS, of Colorado; Mrs. BROPHY, of Montana; Mrs. FRANKLIN, of Marion; and Mrs. W.H. THOMAS, of Coopers. The funeral and burial service will take place Sunday at her old home at Salem. 20 YEARS FOR DAVE BAILEY Tazewell Circuit Court adjourned Wednesday and Judge KEGLEY returned to his home at Bland Courthouse. Dave BAILEY, the Pocahontas man, who killed Thomas MICHEN, of the same town, several weeks ago, confessed to first degree murder and was sentenced by the court to twenty years in the penitentiary. This being BAILEY'S second or possibly third sentence additional time will be added y the penitentiary authorities, which will be equivalent to a life sentence. Other cases disposed of were: Will HAIRSTON, forgery, two years; Fred ALLEN, felony, one year; Albert WILLIAMS, felony, 2 years; Leon BRYANT, felony, 2 years; Frank RAMEY, one year; Adam BROWN, one year and $100 dollar fine. LOCAL NEWS Aaron RUSS, cashier of the Farmers National Bank of Tazewell and Mrs. RUSS were visitors to Bluefield Wednesday. Mr. George W. ST. CLAIR and Mr. C. W. STEELE will leave tonight for Norfolk in the interest of the business of the Virginia Smokeless Coal Co. Rev. A.S. ULM will preach Sunday at Mt. Olivet and Concord, this being the fifth Sunday. Mr. John A. NEAL is reported seriously ill at his home at Asberry's. Mr. E.R. BOYD, after several days illness with the mumps, was able to be on the street this week. Mr. and Mrs. A.M. BLACK, who have both been ill at their home here recently, are about well again. Robert HOPKINS, proprietor of the Hopkins Pharmacy at Radford, is ill with the influenza, according to the information reaching Tazewell. John C. HOPKINS, who is attending the Medical College of Virginia pharmacy department, was at his hom here for a few days the past week. Alex SAYERS left on Tuesday for Boissevaine, to return to Tazewell in a few days, and build fences and prune vines and trees. County Clerk H.S. SURFACE has been confined to his home here for several days with the influenza. He is better now and expects to be out in a short time. John G. O'Keeffe has been ill at his home for the past week with a severe attach of the mumps. Miss Lucille LESTER, who has been ill for several days of influenza, is getting along nicely this morning and has not developed pneumonia as reported. Her sister, Miss Mozelle, of Bluefield, is nursing her and she is expected to be well soon. Miss Mae BROWN, who has been in Baltimore, Md. attending a meeting of the graduation class of Groucher College, of which she is a member, has returned to her home here, after a very pleasant visit. M.J. HANKINS has recently returned from a visit to the northern markets and is pretty well convinced that the dealers and manufacturers have set the blue above as they only limit to the cost of material. The higher an object goes, you know, the harder it falls. H.B. PRIBBLE and wife and Mr. PRIBBLE'S mother, have all been ill of the influenza at their home on Tazewell avenue for the past week. Mr. PRIBBLE'S brother in law, and sister, Dr. and Mrs. P.S. MELEECE of Kentucky, reached town the first of the week, and took charge of the PRIBBLE hospital, as a consequence of which all the patients are doing well and expected to be out soon. Mr. J.H. HAMPTON was called to Wythville by wire Tuesday on account of the serious illness of his son's wife, Mrs. Herbert HAMPTON. She has had the influenza, which developed into pneumonia, and her condition has been critical. Miss Myrtle HAMPTON, who has been visiting at her brother's has also had the influenza, but is recovering. H.C. POBST and family are all abed with the influenza at their home at Grundy, according to information we have received. Mrs. POBST was taken ill with the 'flu' while Mr. POBST was in Tazewell last week, and immediately upon his return home he was also taken ill. Miss Anita GILLESPIE has entirely recovered from recent illness as have also Mr. and Mrs. A.C BUCHANAN. Miss Lillian Parker, of Baltimore, who has been Miss GILLESPIE's guest for several weeks, proved a willing and efficient nurse during the illness of Miss GILLESPIE, and also gave valuable assistance to the family of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. BUCHANAN. Mr. N.M. WALKER and Mr. L.A. TYNES have been in Columbus this week buying modern machinery and other paraphernalia for the garage of Tazewell Motor. When the modern equipment arrives and is installed this garage will be one of the most moderately equipped in this section of the county. Dr KING, the Eye Specialist, will be at the Jefferson HOtel Marth 8th. The fifth Sunday, February the 29th, I will preach at White Church in Thompson Valley. The services will begin promptly at 11 o'clock and it is hoped that there will be a large crowd present. B.O. SHANNON. Clyde GREEAR, of St. Paul, formerly of Wittens Mills, died at the former place Wednesday of pneumonia, following the influenza. He leaves a wife and two bright little children. The remains were taken to Wittens Mills Wednesday and interment was made in the cemetery near the old home. Deceased was a son of the late John C. GREEAR and had for a number of years been engaged in the mercantile business in St. Paul. Five hundred cases of influenza are reported at Pocahontas, and three hundred cases at Boissevane. It is more severe among the foreign population, several of whom have died. Mr. Thomas DILLON's wife and baby died, and Charles CRABTREE lost his wife, and baby last week. Five Hungarians have died in the last week. Other deaths have occurred. Little Peter WILLIAMS has been very ill at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.P. WILLIAMS, Jr. in this town, for the past week. Mr. WILLIAMS was in Philadelphia on business when his son was taken ill, and was summoned home by wire. After he reached Bluefield he found that the Clinch Valley was blocked on account of Sunday Mornings wreck and was late reaching home Sunday. The little boy was reported better yesterday. NOTICE This is to inform the public that I will hereafter conduct my business stritly on a thirty day basis. All customers are advised that on account of the cost of material and labor, I am compelled to do this, and will please govern themselves accordingly. Those who have ignored my statements will be required to pay cash in hand when work is done. J. Albert HAGY.

HORSES BURNED IN BARN A barn belonging to Mr. G.M. SLADE was destroyed by fire Saturday night, two horses being burned to death, and a horse and cow so badly injured that they had to be killed. Mrs. David NEEL, the daughter of E.E. HALE is seriously ill with influenza at her home at Big Stone Gap. There has been several cases of "flu" in the neighborhood, but all are reported better. Ebenezer Church almost doubled its quota in the Near East Relief Fund Drive. The quota was $30.00 but over forty was reported from the upper section of the valley, with the lower section yet to report. The money was raised through the efforts of Misses Lula SUMMERS and Pearl CRAIG, committee. NEWS OF STEELBURG Mr. and Mrs. Arthur HARRIS spent several days last week visiting at the home of her father, Mr. John BOOTHE. Born - To Mr. and Mrs. Will VANDYKE, a fine baby girl. Mrs. MARTIN, who has been very sick, is much better. Mr. J.B. JACKSON and son Earl, of Pounding Mill, were visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John DEBOARD Saturday evening. Miss Martha WHITT is visiting at Swords Creek. Misses Mamie and Nelly GRIFFITH were the guests of Miss Rachel NI?ER Sunday. Misses Leona BALL, Kate HARPER, and Stella McGUIRE were shopping in Richlands Saturday. Mr. Joe MCGUIRE and family have been sick for several days. Mr. Henry BROWN, of Paint Lick, spent Sunday in Steelsburg. Mr. Earnest TATEM spent the latter part of the week in Hensonville. Miss Bertha COMBS spent the weekend at her home in Tazewell. Mr. Bob STEELE spent Sunday at Paint Lick. Misses Uva and Sallie CLAYPOOL were the guests of Misses Mary and Maggie BOOTHE, Sunday. FLU AT GRATTON Mrs. Z.T. BELCHER, Shawver Mills, was hero on Tuesday. She had to dismiss her school at Gratton on account of prevalence of the flu. She said that nearly every family in the neighborhood was down, not enough well people to wait on the sick. The three COX brother's and several of the BOURNE'S and BUCHANANS and others, were sick. Jo BOURNE'S 2 year old baby was reported ill with pneumonia. No deaths have been reported. GRAT HARMAN DEAD Mr. Grat HARMAN, about 45 years old died at his home near North Tazewell, on Wednesday night, of pneumonia. He was well known in the county, a half brother to W.F. HARMAN and a member of the Christian church. He leaves a wife and two children. The funeral and burial arrangements have not been made public at this writing. THEATRE GIVES BENEFIT FOR AUNT MARTHA FLOYD The entire proceeds, less the cost of the films from tomorrow night's show at the New Theatre, will be turned over to Aunt Martha Floyd who recently lost her house and all of her household goods by fire. Aunt Martha is a worthy hard-working woman of the Aunt Dilsey type familiar to readers of Irvin Cobb's stories - a type beloved and respected by all southern people who have known her in real life. Aunt Martha is stranded on the sunset slope of life with nothing left but the clothes on her back and a bare hillside lot. Sergeant THOMPSON has been soliciting help for her, but contributions have come slowly and are for the most part in small sums. It is expected that generous friends of both races will fill the theatre tomorrow evening and make Tazewell a real "friendship village" for one day. The Theatre promises that the show will worth the price of admission and Aunt Martha needs a house. The High School orchestra will furnish the music. Admission will be 25 and 50 cents for the entire house. The amount taken in will be announced on the screen. This advertisement and notice is inserted free of charge by the Clinch Valley News. TIP TOP NEWS Tip Top, Va, Feb. 25 We are having bad times about Tip Top now. Post master, or rather post mistress and her husband both in bed sick, Dr. PYOTT here, there and everywhere, from East River mountain on the south to head of Tug and Horsepen, on the north, with his 125 cases of influenza, besides some 26 other patients, is going da and night. Hardly a family is exempted. Several cases of pneumonia in the community. French PEERY, colored, who lived on north of Stony Ridge, near Tip Top, died on Sunday a.m the 15th. His brother Floyd PEERY, who recently moved from here to Thompson Valley, came to the funeral and burial, and started back to his home on Tuesday. We hear he died some where about North Tazewell. Both had families. Aunt Kitty HARPER, colored, of Mud Fork, widow of the late Oliver HARPER, died at her home on the 11th. She was the mother of 12 children, 11 of whom are living at this time. Monroe SLADE who lives on Mr. ST. CLAIR'S place near Bluestone, lost 3 horses, most all of his farm implements, a lot of feed, when his barn burned on Saturday night and Sunday morning. The supposition is that some one had gone into the barn to spend the night and perhaps the fire caught from a match or cigarette. SLADE is one of several brothers, and a son of John W. SLADE, of Clear Fork. MISS RUTH PEERY HONORED The Amarillo (Texas) Daily News carries a picture in a recent issue, of Miss Ruth PEERY, of Amarillo Texas, and an account of the launching of the S.S. "Potter," for which Miss PEERY was chosen as sponsor. The ship was named in honor of Potter County, for the splendid work of the county in the Liberty Loan Campaign. Miss PEERY was selected as sponsor by the committee. The ceremonies took place at New Orleans, on which occasion the sponsor was tendered a splendid banquet, and otherwise received many honors. Miss PEERY is a daughter of Mr. H.E. PEERY, formerly a citizen of this county. She is a niece of our Mr. Luther PEERY, and related to a number of families of the county, who extend to her their hearty congratulations. BOISSEVAINE George W. GILLESPIE and his bright little boy, were here on Tuesday, and reported a sad state of affairs at Boissevaine. Two deaths occurred on Monday and one on Sunday before. Mrs. Thomas DILLON died on Monday. Her 9 days old baby on Sunday before. Mr. and Mrs. Lem LEWIS lost a 9 months old child on Monday. There is much influenza and sickness in that community, and a dearth of nurses, as in almost every community in the county. FLU RAGING AT GRATTON Serious times at Gratton now, almost every family in that neighborhood is down with flu. Mr. Joe BOURNE lost his baby Wednesday, Mr. June HARRY has 2 cases of pneumonia in his family. Mr. Felix BOURNE'S family are all down but Felix himself. Mr. BOURNES little baby was buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery Thursday morning. Born - To Mr. and Mrs. Charles JONES on Saturday, a fine girl. Mrs. Elizabeth BURTON has been ill for several days, but is much improved now. Mr. Hoge ETTERS family are all down with flu, also Sam ETTERS whole family, but are better now. DRY FORK Mr. Henry LINKOUS' family have flu. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John WHITE, a girl. It is generally known that a club house has been established at White Rock for the good of the community. Miss Hazel SPARKS has been quite sick, but is better at this writing. There are several cases of the flu in the community. Rev. T.W. OSBORNE is at home this week. Miss Mattie BROOKS was the guest of Mrs. G.J. LAMBERT Thursday.

Ann, The only Hall's I see listed in the 1860 Census are: Ambrose; Daniel;; Henry; Jack; James; John; Lucy; Patsy; Thomas; William ; William R. There are only 2 McFarlin's(McFarland's) listed in this book, The 1860 Taz. Census; compiled by Taz. Co. Historical Society . The McFarland's listed are: You have the Family of James B. with wife Christina , children listed with James B. and Christina are: John W. ; Susanah; James A.; Barbary; and Nicketti. In a household of Wilburn you have a Jemima McFarland as a domesti Servant. Did you know that there is a Ambrose Hall and a Margaret Hall, wife of Ambrose buried in the Hall-Brown Cemetry??????? Janet Peters harlessj@citlink.net

New member and will try a look up for you - until I spotted this in the historie of the areas, I went nutz looking for a friend's family/ The ancestor's didn't move, but the statelines btwn VA/WVa and KY did // McDowell Co WVA formed from TAZWELL CO in 1858 .... Mercer was formed from Giles and Tazwell Co in 1937 and the 1890 census 'lost for most states' ... but I can check these - 1860-1870-1900-1910-1920 if that is any help. I have www.Godfrey.org subscription [$35 annual] that accesses HeritageQuest/ Many local libraries will have also - but if any one on the list wants to send me the names you seek/ and possibly a town name and I can try searches. You will have to able to receive attachments, as these are in .gif, and I do have the blank forms for each year to fill in/ Is there someone who has the 1860 census available for a lookup? Ann ... I may have the Thomas HALL genie you seek/ will check some records.. Mimi Taylor New list member --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it!

Friday, February 27, 1920 POUNDING MILL Pounding Mill, Va. Feb. 26 BURIAL OF MRS. ELLIS The following relatives from here attended the funeral and burial of Mrs. R.L. ELLIS, of Whitewood, which took place at Richlands last Friday at 11 o'clock; Mrs. Walker RINGSTAFF, Mrs. S.T. SPARKS, Mr. and Mrs. Charles GRIFFITH, Miss Gussie CHRISTIAN. Mrs. ELLIS was a member of the Christian church and the W.C.T.U. of this place. She resided here for a number of years before her marriage. Before marriage she was Miss Sallie MAXWELL. Friends here were sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. SHINALT, of Maxwell, which occurred in West Virginia after an illness of several months. Her remains were brought to Maxwell yesterday, funeral taking place from the Church of God, of which she was a member. She was also a member of the Woman's Missionary Society of Maxwell. She was about 70 years of age, a most excellent Christian woman. Mr. W.D. FULLER, of Norton, of Fuller Bros., Tazewell, dropped down from Tazewell Friday night and spent the night with old friends, W.B. STEELE and family. Mr. FULLER is interested in the Oklahoma oil wells. Another week was given here to raising the Armenian fund. J.H. WILLIAMSON spent several days in Roanoke last week. Dr. Rex STEELE went to Bluefield Sunday, returning on the late train at two o'clock that night. JEWELL RIDGE An interesting entertainment was given at the Y.M.C.A. last Friday evening for the Near East Relief fund. Five reels of moving pictures were shown and a musical program was rendered by Mrs. EASTHAM and Mrs. WALKER. Following is a list of those contributing to the fund: Mr. BORKEY, Harve HELMANDOLLAR, Mr. and Mrs. Warren EASTHAM, Mr. and Mrs. WALKER, Misses Effie and Naomi BREWSTER, Kate BARNETT, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. Cary WHITE, A.J. GRIFFEN, Brown BARNETT, Burk BARNETT, Walter GILLY, Mr. and Mrs. LAYMEN, Whitten JOYCE, Mr. DAVENPORT, Mr. Earl FLETCHER, Jim MAYS, Helen BARNETT, Mrs. BRADLEY, Josh JEWELL, H. JEWELL, Miss Lila JEWELL, Jim NEASE, Mrs. Homer BREWSTER, Misses BROWN and ST. CLAIR, Mrs. Randolph RHEA, Mrs. Albert SMITH, Mrs. Jeff GRIFFEY, and other whose names have not been listed with the writer. Mr. Jug MAY of Tazewell, is working in the office here as bookkeeper. There was quite an interesting literary program rendered by the Smithsonian Literary Society of the Jewell Ridge School, Feb. 13. There were some very interesting papers and readings given by the members of the society. Mr. Jim BURK, store manager, has been off from work with a case of mumps. His wife and children are visiting in Wythe County. CAVATTS CREEK Mr. Charles HARMAN has been dangerously ill for several weeks. It is difficult to determine the cause of his prolonged suffering. Mr. and Mrs. Grat HARMAN and family, and Mr. Peel HARMAN have the influenza. When prevented from meeting at church, Sunday School is held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles SLUSS, at 2 o'clock. The union Bible prayer league service is conducted in their home each Friday afternoon at three o'clock. The Healing Springs school, which is taught by Misses Nancy and Katherine MCGUIRE, closed in February with a general exchanging of valentines. Miss Francis LITZ is teaching in the high school at Danville. Mr. Joe SMITH and family have moved to Tazewell. Mrs. J.F. LITZ recently visited her sister in law. Mrs. M.O. LITZ, of Welch, West Virginia, who has been suffering intensely and is now in a hospital at Columbus, Ohio. EMMETT SCOTT AS CHAPERON Mr. E.B. SCOTT and Judge S.D. CLAYPOOL, the newly appointed magistrate at Cedar Bluff were here on Tuesday. Magistrate CLAYPOOL was stocking up on necessary legal forms documents, etc., preparatory to opening up business. Mr. SCOTT seemed to be acting as chaperone and general adviser to Judge CLAYPOOL and promised to pay his dues in this university just as soon as his cows came fresh and his wife got back to butter making and put in a petition for an extension of time, which was granted. LABOR UNIONS PROTEST AT RAILROADS RETURNING TO PRIVATE OWNERSHIP Railroads are due to be returned to private ownership next Monday. Railroad labor unions are protesting vigorously. It is not on account of the wage question they say, but as to the validity of the bill, that their protest is based. Perhaps it is surmised that under private ownership a lot of loafers will be put to work, and parasites kicked off at the rear end of the coach, just exactly what should happen. SMALLPOX On account of the fact that smallpox is existing in close proximity to the town, the Board of Health deems it wise for all persons in the corporate limits who have not been successfully vaccinated to have the same done at once. All school children are hereby reguired to furnish to the principal of the High school, within ten days from this date, certificates from their family physician showing successful vaccination. This February 23, 1920, Tazewell Board of Health. A.C. BUCHANAN, Chairman, D.I. PEIRCE, Secretary. FATAL WRECH NEAR BAILEY Engineer and Fireman of Eastbound Freight Train Killed Sunday Morning - A slide of dirt and stone caused by the heavy rains of the past few weeks resulted in the wreaking of eastbound freight train No. 84 at Bailey's Siding at 4:30 o'clock Sunday morning, the scalding to death of Engineer, George W. KNOX and Fireman Luther COX and the killing of twenty-three horses and mules and the wrecking of six car loads of coal. The dead engineer and fireman were in charge of the second engine which turned over on its slide and pinioned both of the men under it, the bursting of a steam pipe scalding them to death, and so mutilating their bodies that they were almost unrecognizable. Engineer J.E. MARTIN and Fireman Ray R. LINKOUS, in charge of the first engine, jumped and saved their lives, the engine and tender turning crosswise of the cut. The car load of horses consigned to dealer in North Carolina were covered with coal several feet deep and several hours time was required in uncovering the bodies of the animals and hauling the from the right of way. The bodies of the animals were taken to a depression near the cut and burned. On account of the high banks of the cut, it was a very difficult matter for the wrecking crews to remove the steel coal cars. They had to be dragged to the end of the cut and dropped over the bank on the company's right of way. Large crowds from Bluefield, Tazewell, Graham and other nearby points were at the wreck all day Sunday until late in the night watching the crews clean up the track. The bodies of the dead men were taken to their homes at Montgomery, Va. and Kingsport, Tenn., for interment. A peculiar coincident of the wreck was the fact the engineer Knox who was killed exchanged places with engineer Martin just before the run form Norton was commenced. Martin was a regular head-end engineer, but on account of recent illness requested Knox to take his place in the front engine and relieve him of the duty of watching for signals.

Is there someone who has the 1860 census available for a lookup? I am looking for the children of Thomas Hall, but they were not living with him, and I can't seem to find their supposed mother either. The mother may have been Elizabeth/ Betsy McFarland d/o James and Christine McFarland born ca 1836, she was not with her parents on the 1860 census. The children were Halls, Grayson Ambrose Hall , Gordon McDonald Hall, Alene/Ilene Hall, Margaret Hall all born in the mid to late 1850's but they were not with their father on the 1860 census. Thank you very much, Ann

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Pat; Thanks for the information,it was not my Silas but we probably do connection, way back there in Tazewell. Rich Richmond Phipps Radcliff, KY

I also lived in Radcliff and still have rental property there. I worked at Fort Knox. It was fun living in Radcliff with the name Ratcliff. I don't have your particular Silas, but have the following: We must have some connection, please let me know. Descendants of Silas Ratcliff, Jr. Generation No. 1 1. SILAS4 RATCLIFF, JR. (SILAS3, REUBEN2, REUBEN1 RATLIFF) was born October 11, 1828 in Tazewell County, VA, and died May 19, 1863 in Petersburg. He married SARAH LOONEY October 23, 1845 in Tazewell County, VA. She was born May 01, 1829 in Tazewell County, VA. Children of SILAS RATCLIFF and SARAH LOONEY are: 2. i. JAMES5 RATLIFF, b. 1856, Smyth County, Virginia. ii. GEORGE W. RATCLIFF, b. January 15, 1853. Generation No. 2 2. JAMES5 RATLIFF (SILAS4 RATCLIFF, JR., SILAS3, REUBEN2, REUBEN1 RATLIFF) was born 1856 in Smyth County, Virginia. He married AMANDA DORIS WILSON September 30, 1874 in Smyth County, VA. She was born 1856 in Smyth County, VA. Children of JAMES RATLIFF and AMANDA WILSON are: i. GEORGE NELSON6 RATCLIFF, b. July 02, 1875. ii. CLAY RATLIFF, b. June 25, 1887. iii. DOLLIE RATLIFF, b. September 21, 1906. iv. ED RATLIFF. v. WILLIAM A. RATLIFF, b. February 27, 1890. vi. THOMAS RATLIFF. vii. JOHN RATLIFF. Pat Ratcliff Conover, NC Researching RATCLIFF, GRABILL, BUTTON, HICKS, DEWITT, BUTTS, WHEAT, PUTNAM, KENNEDY, COREY, BURCHETT, TUTTLE, WELTY/BURGETT http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/a/t/Patricia-Louise-Ratcliff/ Patricia Ratcliff pratclif@earthlink.net Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. > [Original Message] > From: <RHPPS@aol.com> > To: <VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 1/20/2004 21:14:10 > Subject: [VA-TAZEWELL] Silas K. Ratliff 1792-1895 > > My g. grandfather Andy Ratliff was b. in Tazewell County 1848 Father was > Silas K. Ratliff, Mother was Nancy Harper. I am looking for the parents of > Silas and Nancy, but would appreciate any and all information. > In 1850 Silas and Nancy are in Clay County, ky with children, > Frances 14, Matilda 12, Ann 10, Joseph 7, Stephen 5, Andrew 2. > Silas was probably born in Patrick County VA. Thanks for any help. > Richmond Phipps > Radcliff, KY > > > ==== VATAZEWE Mailing List ==== > ABSOLUTELY NO LIST SPAM > Violaters are monitored > and soon removed! OKAY!

My g. grandfather Andy Ratliff was b. in Tazewell County 1848 Father was Silas K. Ratliff, Mother was Nancy Harper. I am looking for the parents of Silas and Nancy, but would appreciate any and all information. In 1850 Silas and Nancy are in Clay County, ky with children, Frances 14, Matilda 12, Ann 10, Joseph 7, Stephen 5, Andrew 2. Silas was probably born in Patrick County VA. Thanks for any help. Richmond Phipps Radcliff, KY

SHARDER Mr. French HARMAN is moving to J.H. MCGUIRES place on Banjo Branch. Mr. J.J. RILEY is a vistor to Tazewell today. John PRUETT, son of Mr. R.W. PRUETT, has been very ill at his home for several days with rheumatism. He is improving slowly. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Willie NEEL Sunday night - a fine boy. Miss Jennie RILEY has returned from Canebrake, where she was the guest of her brother for several days. The new circuit rider, Rev. Mr. GREEAR, preached an excellent sermon at the Methodist church Sunday at 11 am. Miss Fannie STEPHENSON, who has been on the sick list for sometime is improving. Mrs. D.W. DUDLEY, of LaFollette, Tenn., is still with her daughter, Mrs. J.J. RILEY. Mr. E.L. RILEY was visiting relatives on Cove Creek last week. Mr. Jack SHRADER, of Tug, has been visiting relatives over here for a few days. STEELSBURG We are having plenty of snow and mud. Miss Bulah SMITH spent Sunday with Mrs. M.R. DAVIS. Mr. and Mrs. J.B. JACKSON and daughter, Miss Carl, spent Sunday at J.H. NIPPER'S. Miss Nora BROWN and brother, Wiley, spent Sunday at J.H. NIPPER'S. Miss Beatrice FERRELL visited Myrtle GRIFFITHS Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A.W. MARTIN spent Sunday with Mr. J.H. MARTIN. Mrs. J.H. MARTIN, Mrs. F.M. MCGUIRE, Miss Roxie MARTIN, Miss Hazel MARTIN and Miss Stella MCGUIRE spent Saturday at Mrs. J.B. JACKSON'S. Mrs. W.C. WITTEN continues to improve. Mr. Charlie HARRIS and Mr. Andy NIPPER went to Olfast Sunday. There will be preaching by the Rev. Mr. BURHAM Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. R.E. GREER, the new minister at Maxwell circuit, was here yesterday and transacted business in this office and held a conference also with presiding elder Hurley. Mr. GREER and his wife have made a fine impression on the people of his congregation. ADRIA Rev. A.S. WALDRON filled his regular appointment here Sunday. There was a large congregation. Mr. Alex MITCHELL, of Rock, West Virginia, was visiting his parents at this place last week, the Rev. C. MITCHELL. On his return he stopped off at Graham to see his brother, T.O. MITCHELL, who has been ill for sometime. He was accompanied to Graham by his sister, Miss Rosa MITCHELL. Mrs. Mary WALDRON continues ill at her home here. Mrs. Mollie ISAACS was visiting at Mr. Joe TAYLOR'S Sunday. All who have been grieving over Mr. Wade TAYLOR'S going to the army had just as well wipe their tears away, as he has returned. Mrs. George BEAVERS was visiting relatives here Sunday. Mr. John HANKINS is very sick. Mr. Jesse HANKINS and wife, of Berwind, were visitors to their brother on account of his illness. UNAKA S.W. BOURNE and T.E. BURTON went to Tazewell horse day. Mr. BOURNE sold a fine team for a fine price. Mr. Bilton PECK seems to be on the road to recovery, after a long and serious illness. Walter BOURNE left Tuesday for Richlands, where he has accepted a position as clerk in a hotel. Mr. W.H. BARNETT continues very low. Little hope of his recovery is entertained. Mr. GERALD is just about as usual, not very well. Mrs. BAUGH continues about the same, still suffering with rheumatism. Henry YOUNG is at home for a few days visiting his family and friends. S.B. YOST was home for a few days last week visiting family and other relatives. Rev. Mr. SPRING will preach at Mt. Olivet Sunday at 11 am and Concord at 3pm. BURKE'S GARDEN Mr. John BROWN expects to move into his own house this week. This house was formerly the M.E. Parsonage, but when the circuit was changed it was not needed as a parsonage and was sold to Mr. BROWN. Mr. A.S. BOWLING went to Bluefield Saturday on business. Mr. George MOSS recently sold four acres of land to the people of Burke's Garden for school purposes, the price being $1,000 per acre. Mrs. T.R. BOWLING was very ill part of last week, but is about well again. Mr. D.A. CRISMOND has rented the Spracher farm for one year. Mr. N.W. STOWERS spent a part of last week with relatives on Walker's Creek. Rev. W.W. ARROWOOD spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. FANNING and on Sunday gave us one of his splendid sermons. Dr. J.N. HIGGINBOTHAM is visiting homefolks on Clear Fork. There have been a few cases of measles reported here. Mr. Wythe EAGLE and son, of Oaksdale, Wash., are visiting the formers brother, Mr. H.P. EAGLE of this place. Mr. G.E. MAHOOD, of Graham, spent a part of last week in the Garden. SHAWVERS MILLS Rev. D.A. LEFFEL delivered an interesting sermon at Concord chapel on Sunday at 3 o'clock. Mr. J.A. LEFFEL has been ill at his home for several days, but is improving slowly. Mrs. W.A. NEWBERRY of Bland, was called to the bedside of her father, R.J. KIDD, who is no better at this writing. Mrs. George LAMBERT is reported very ill. Mr. and Mrs. J.W. LAMBERT, P.W. LAMBERT and Elbert RUBLE are now on their way to Maryland. They are renters for this year. Miss Rosa BURTON and Pauline HOWARD, and Rocky Dell school teachers, spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss Rosa COMPTON. Miss Katie GILLIAM spent last Saturday night with Miss Della LEFFEL. THE EDITOR NOT TO BLAME Attention has been called to a number of typographical errors in recent articles in this paper. The wonder is that more mistakes are not made. A good deal of the writing which comes to us is about as bad and illegible as can be, and as for punctuation - none at all. Particularly in writing proper names and such, are mistakes liable. We have to do a lot of guessing. We thank our correspondents very much for their work, but beg them to be a little more careful. We haven't time to puzzle over bad writing, or to re-write, as we sometimes do. We have a waste-basket which we don't care to fill, but please write plainly - Ed. ------ R.K. MARCUS, a young man, 22 years of age, son of R.N. MARCUS, of Bluefield, formerly of Bland county, was shot and fatally wounded in Cincinnati, Wednesday by William CROSS, cashier of a bank, which Marcus and another man attempted to rob, says the Telegraph of yesterday. The other escaped. The young man died in a hospital soon after being shot. He is said to have borne a good reputation all his life, and heretofore shown no signs of viciousness. The remains were brought to Bluefield for burial. His mother and father are prostrated and have the sympathy of the public. HAM W. BARNETT H.W. BARNETT, 70 years of age, died at his home near Concord on Wednesday afternoon about 5:30 o'clock, after a long and distressing illness from cancer. The funeral takes place today at 11 o'clock. Besides a wife he leaves six-children. He was born and retired in this county and was an honest, industrious citizen, for many years a member of the Methodist Church.

POUNDING MILL Mr. A.J. MYERS, and old confederate soldier of Holins, VA is here the guest of his son, F. MYERS, who has been very ill with rheumatism for sometime. Two others who are similarly afflicted are W.M. MITCHELL and Davis WARD. G.C. SHAMBLIN'S baby is recovering from pneumonia. Miss Lois HURT, a Tazewell High School student, has been confined to her room for the past two weeks with measles and now a bealed ear. Miss Uva STEELE, who has been confined to her bed for several days by illness, is somewhat improved. Mrs. Rebekah WILLIAMS who has been ill for the past few days, is reported better. Mr. and Mrs. George QUISENBERRY'S three months old baby died Sunday of pneumonia. The child has been very delicate from birth. Burial took place in the public cemetery. Mrs. Mary BROWN spent the weekend with home folks at Cedar Bluff. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan TATES two children, who were ill from colds, are much better. Mesdames R.K. GILLESPIE and W.G. GILLESPIE spent one day last week at the home of Mrs. Sanders GILLESPIE. Dr. ZIMMERMAN has been quite busy for sometime waiting on the sick. He made a flying trip to Richlands yesterday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Henry ROBINETT visited the latter's father, Mr. John LOVELL on Little River Sunday. Messrs. Claude and Mercer THOMAS are erecting a nice eight-room residence near the old home site. Mr. and Mrs. D.W. FARMER have moved their little family of nine children to the Williams home above the tank, and will farm of Dr. WILLIAMS. J.H. WILLIAMSON was interviewing the dentist at Richlands yesterday. W.R. SPARKS who holds a position at Dante, came home on Sunday for repairs, and to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.M. SPARKS. He has been suffering for sometime from tonsillitis, and will undergo an operation soon. He returned today to Dante. Rev. R.E. GREEAR, of the Methodist church, who lives at Maxwell, has an appointment here for next Sunday night. Not as many attended the W.C.T.U. meeting Sunday as should have. The date for the next meeting is in the afternoon at 3:30 pm the first Sunday in March. We notice that Arkansas is the sixteenth State with a state wide prohibition law among its statutes. A saloonless nation in 1920 is predicted by many temperance people. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. ALTIZER are having their residences improved. Mr. Alex ALTIZER, of Richlands is doing the work. MUD FORK Mr. C.D. BUTT expects to move his family to Florida in a few days. Mr. Karl GAINS spent Sunday with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor BILLIPS. Misses CONROY and Ira SLUSS were the guests of Mrs. E.L. HAYES last Wednesday evening. Mr. Lee BILLIPS, who has been on a visit to his home, has gone to KENTUCKY. An entertainment will be given at Sheffey's Chapel Saturday, Feb. 13 at 8 pm. The program will consist of two plays - Dr. Cure all and Just like most folks. Characters of Dr. Cure All Dr. Cure All --- Arthur Billips Deacon Jones --------- T.W. Billips Mr. Paddington ------ Bupert Billips Mrs. Blooming ------- Lois Hayes Mrs. Brown ------ Ira Sless Mrs. Stawney ------ M.B. Conway Mrs. Ratchison ------ Myrtle Shrader Miss Kate --------- Pearl Shrader Miss Hutchinson ------ Lilly Billips Maria ------------ Clara Sluss All that enjoy laughing, come. All that suffer any ? of the flesh, come and learn from Dr. Cure All a cure. Admission: adults, 15c, Children 10c. CEDAR BLUFF C.H. PEERY was a business visitor to Tazewell Saturday. Watt FUGATE returned from a business trip to Denver Monday. His wife and daughter will accompany him home to Pilot Mountain Tenn., this week. Cecil MCCALL, of Raven, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.G. MCCALL. George HURT spent the weekend at Tazewell. Miss Kathleen ABBOTT, who teaches at Laurel spent last Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. SCHWARTZ. Mrs. Beverly WINGO has been suffering the last few days with a severe attack of tonsillitis. James GODFREY, Jr. spent the weekend with his T.H. LOGAN. Eugene THOMPSON, of Berwind, was here Friday enroute to Tazewell to visit his parents. Miss Elizabeth REED, of North Tazewell spent the week with her grandmother, Mrs. Margaret MCGUIRE. The Missionary Society of the M. E. Church will meet with Mrs. J. Albert MCGUIRE, Thursday afternoon. F.A. LEWEY spent the weekend in Bluefield. Alex ST. CLAIR spent the weekend with friends at Indian. H.W. HOUCHINS and family are moving to swords creek. Mrs. H.W. BANE and daughter, Virginia, spent the last week with Mrs. Al HIGGINBOTHAM at Pisgah. Jim RUSSELL spent Friday and Saturday at Raven. Mrs. Wade PEERY of North Tazewell came Monday to spend a few days with her mother, Mrs. Maggie MCGUIRE. Misses Sadie MCGUIRE, Stella KANE, Elizabeth REED, Bess HEWEY and Mrs. I.O. PERKINS "hiked" to Richlands on Saturday afternoon, returning on No. 6. Miss Mary BROWN, who teaches at Pounding Mill, spent the weekend with her parents.

The Women were the informant so he might have been drunk at the time and not working. So the ladies made it so. I love dirt like that. I wish I could find something like that in my line. Lets me know more about them. Things couldn't be perfect all of the time. Gwenn Thank You for sharing that with us. ----- Original Message ----- From: <ASBJ56@aol.com> To: <> Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2004 5:10 PM Subject: [VA-TAZEWELL] Something funny about birth register listing in Tazewell > I just was reading some birth registers from Tazewell, year 1861, and many > occupations of the fathers were farmers, black smiths, mechanic, merchants ect. > > But one particular birth listed Whiskey Drinker as the birth father's > occupation., and the wife/mother was the informant! > > > ==== VATAZEWE Mailing List ==== > Take an extra moment to delete unnecessary > material from a reply you give to someone. > It looks more professional, and looks like > you've taken the time to send your best. > >