Coal Find at Mud Fork Sparks Bluefield Prospects
Report describes a large Pocahontas coal seam found north of Mud Fork and Bailey across Clinch Valley railroad, with estimates of vast deposits extending toward St Clair's Crossing. Promoters say the discovery could transform Bluefield’s economy and population within years.
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Clinch Valley
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Mud Fork Country
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Snake tales from a rural past and a dog’s brave aid
A fragmentary tale recalls snake encounters near Burkes Garden and Lick Creek from R L Gillespie’s youth. A dog and boys turned over a chunk to reveal three copperhead and three large vipers, all killed by the dog. The passage ends with garbled notes about loans and bids in Bluefield, Virginia.
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G. W. Waddell
R. L. Gillespie
Lick Creek
Burkes Garden
Weather delays noted as drought grips county fields
Farmers report a long dry spell across Tazewell county with Clear Fork districts faring better yet the county seat seeing forty nine days without rain. Officials and locals mention past forecasts being unreliable and urge rain to salvage corn and pasture lands before damage worsens.
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Gillespie
Clear Fork
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Water in Dills Spring At Lowest Level In Years
Virginia readers report Dills Spring water supply dropping to its lowest level amid a severe drought. The spring continues to flow despite rationing and weather hopes for rain, while nearby residents endure continued shortages and highland areas suffer more. Services Epworth League Graham church plans a special service this evening at Mrs. A Benbow s home with Rev he e Bar leading. FOUND PAY STATION A railroad engineer found a telephone pay station on the railroad right of way between the signal tower and old freight station. A Bluefield Telephone Company crew later retrieved the device after the slot was broken and the unit robbed of coal.
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Graham
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Hee Bar
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Greatest Bear Killer Arch Tolley of Blue Ridge
Bluefield Virginia News recounts Arch Tolley of Big Island Virginia as the era leading Virginia bear hunter. Tolley reportedly killed hundreds of wild black bears aided by fearless hounds and a hunting knife in hand to hand fights.
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Bluefield
Virginia
Arch Tolley
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Oes
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Bedford
W. W. Paris
Norfolk and Western
Clif Yard
Mr. Parks
Bedford County
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Menag
Island
Blue & Range
Old Barracks Estate Offered For Sale In Albemarle County
A Bluefield Virginia family advertises the historic Barricks estate in Albemarle County Virginia for sale. The property includes an ancient brick house designed by Thomas Jefferson and sits on land once owned by George Carr. the Barricks site carries Revolutionary War heritage.
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Virginia
Albemarle County
J Carr
Carr
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Virginia Carr
Barricks
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Jefferson
George Carr
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Washington
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College Hill Residents Back Street Proposal Near High School
College Hill residents push a plan to open new streets on the north side of the high school building with land donated by R L Gillespie. The project would provide a full loop and parking space for the Hill area, using Tazewell county machinery that could clear the street quickly at an estimated cost around 100 dollars.
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Oes Reo
Tazewell County
Bailey Prillman Wedding Invites Sent for Thursday
Invitations have been mailed for the marriage of Carl Prillman and Miss Gladys Bailey to be celebrated at the Virginia Side Presbyterian church at 11 o clock. Miss Bailey is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Bailey of this city. Prillman, born near Roanoke, has worked with Twin City National Bank of Bluefield Va. Recent social functions honored the bride elect.
Barnett Family Set for South Tour in Chrysler Six
W. P. Barnett his two sons Ray and Sidney and Dr A B Sutton and Murray Callaway depart Monday in Barnett's Chrysler Six for a southern sightseeing tour. They plan to visit notable sites including Stone Mountain and return with official updates on the trip.
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Sidney
A. B. Sutton
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Republicans Prepare Ticket for Virginia State Convention
The Old Dominion Republicans plan a state convention in Roanoke on September 5 with counties selecting delegates and alternates at mass meetings. The aim is a full state ticket, aided by G. Walter Mapp influenced press and anticipated national speakers.
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Old Dominion
Roanoke
Virginia
G. Walter Mapp
Commonwealth
C. B. Slemp
Coolidge
Bluefield Eyes Factory Site On Virginia Border
The Bluefield Chamber of Commerce secretaries and local businessmen discuss securing a proposed factory site on the Virginia side. Promoters have shown interest, and after talks about location, rail access, and Bluestone river proximity, there is optimism for significant industrial development in the Bluefield area.
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Brevick
Bluefield
Chamber of Commerce
Farm and Several Houses Found in Clear Fork District
Squire McTee Sanders, assessor for Clear Fork, reports finding a $15,000 farm not on land books and unpaid for years. He also located several houses and lots that had disappeared from the records, suggesting multiple recent transfers and loss then discovery.
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Tip Top
Clear Fork
Squire Sanders
Haps
Aged Aunt Sarah Beats Back Moonshine Blockader
Aunt Sarah Harman a sixty year old Tip Top farmer’s wife shoots at a moonshine still occupant after finding a still in operation on her land. She fired seven shots and drove the intruder away before prohibition officers arrived to inspect the scene.
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Sarah Harman
Tip Top
Sarah
T. M Gravely
Tazewell County Circuit Court Terms Grand Jury Impaneled
Tazewell county circuit court convenes on Tuesday with the usual witnesses summoned before the grand jury. Several violations of the prohibition laws are slated for trial. Names from Bluefield and West End Piuefield Va appear among those summoned with others on the venue. An eight room frame house with modern conveniences is listed in West Graham Va.
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Tazewell County
Bluefield
West End
Piuefield
T. Jackson
Graham
Four Minute Run to WeW Station Raises Freight Debate
The piece discusses time between the new freight station and the old depot, estimating four minutes via the state line and arguing the new station’s facilities could save time. It notes broader rail traffic, coal shipments, pay day spending in Bluefield, and local activity including a Tazewell youth hay ride.
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