Death linked to moonshine avoids murder ruling
In Richlands and Cedar Bluff areas, confusion over a Sunday death led to reports of a murder. Coroner’s jury ruled Robert Pack died from the effects of moonshine, not by gunfire or throat cutting, ending local excitement as Christmas lore begins in Tazewell County.
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Richlands
Cedar Bluff
Robert Pack
Bust Head
Pack
Bast Head
Kitts and Osborne
Tazewell
Mountain hunters kill mate and wife of catamount
The hunters Bill Witten and Tom Arma tracked and killed the catamount mates at Dial Rock on Hast River Mountain. They then mounted the male carcass with a Cincinnati taxidermist, and the female may be mounted by Minefield artist. The killings mark a double tragedy among the local wildlife.
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Bill Witten
Tom Arma
Hast River Mountain
Mr. Witten
Mr. Arma
Dial Rock
Mr. Arms
Cincinnati
Dial Rock Desert
Christmas Programs At Virginia Side Sunday Schools Packed
Large congregations attend Christmas entertainments at Virginia Side churches. Christian church reports 426 students present with an annual average of 302. Baptist Sunday school also shows steady growth as Christmas programs draw crowds.
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Virginia Side
Christmas
Baptist Sunday Schools
Christian Church
Baptist Sunday School
Snowy Christmas Hopes Rise In Local Forecast
Local observers expected rough weather ahead as signs pointed to snow around Christmas. Weather prophets noted blue mountain skies and the Owl’s sleepy pose as hints of cooling temps and possible rain sleet or snow, leaving youngsters and readers hoping for a six inch Christmas snowfall.
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East River Mountain
Santa Claus Helps Unfortunate Stranger In Chicago Visit
A local Red Cross chapter aided a moneyless young man who wished to spend Christmas with family in Chicago. He received funds for a train ticket to Cincinnati and pledged to repay when able. Also a fire department warning to watch lighted candles during Christmas.
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Santa Claus
The
Red Cross
Chicago
Cincinnati
Ford Coupe Stolen From Highland Avenue
Police are asked to warn towns and cities to look for a Ford coupe owned by C. B. Prickett of Gary. Vehicle taken from the street opposite the residence of H. Nood on Highland Avenue.
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C. B. Prickett
Gary
H. Nood
Highland Avenue
Vague OCR Note Mentions Ofra Parking Incident
Fragmentary text mentions a car left by Ofra and references a Saturday afternoon event. No clear names, dates, or locations beyond Ofra. The item reads as incomplete notes with uncertain meaning.
No days of grace for new automobile license 1926
No grace period for the 1926 Virginia automobile license tag. The tag must be in use by January 1 or drivers face penalties. Licenses available at Tazewell, from E R Garst, or the motor vehicle department at Richmond. Christmas buying brisk with merchants predicting continued trade up to Christmas Eve. Local students return home for holidays including Dorothy and Janet Grant Manny Ate and Harry Netkirk. A Virginia Side musical program at Brand Street Methodist Church drew praise. Card of thanks from the G L Smiths for support after the death of their son Fred.
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Virginia
Tazewell
E. R. Garst
Motor Vehicle Department
Rtchmond
Dorothy
Janet Grant
Martha Washington
Manny Ate
Richmond
Harry Netkirk
Norfolk
Brand Street Methodist Church
Heavy Christmas Mail Strains Virginia Post Office Adds Help
Post office workers at the Virginia Side office battle heavy Christmas mail as extra staff are drafted to handle the surge. A local joke suggests Ford cars may soon be shipped by Parcel Post. Charley Pool of Gobblers Knob North Carolina, a banjo player, appeared here.
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Virginia Side
Ford
parCel Post
Columbia
Charley Pool
Gobblers Knob, N. C
Old Fiddlers, Gobbiers Knob, and Virginian notices mix
Several months ago with the Old Fiddlers, a Columbia record headlined by Pool’s voice and banjo, and the Gobbiers Knob musicians performing at the high school auditorium highlight a Virginia be de personals column. Local visits include Rofus Repass from Wisconsin and Mrs Forbes from Dundas with Rev Forbes preaching plans.
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Pool
Columbia
Gobbiers Knob
Virginia Bede
Rofus Repass
Wi Mama
Rev. and
Mra W. G. Forbes
Dundas
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Bluefield
Virginia News
Johnson
Tis
Chicago House Furnishing Company
Ee Rend
Ovien
Ofra
Fred
G. L. Smith
Mr. Forbes
Clarence Boyd
High Point N. C
G. W. Brewster
Roderfield
Clay Callaway
Promaine
Trip
Rene
Arabia
Lass Mowry
Henry Rodgin Company
Henry Rodgin Co
Cuthura
J. B. Hamilton
Bristol
Tenn
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