Rufus M Ward Laid To Rest In Maple Park Cemetery
The body of Rufus Morgan Ward was buried in Maple Park Cemetery. Ward, born in Virginia, rode with Gen Rusks cavalry in Arkansas Texas to aid Texas independence, served as first lieutenant in the 2nd Arkansas U S Volunteer Army in the Mexican War, received a gift medal, and later visited California and Virginia relatives. He is remembered as a remarkable man and a cousin of Gen. Rees T. Bowen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Morgan Ward
Maple Park
Ward
Tazewell County
Arkansas
Texas
Rusks
Sam Houston
Davy Crockett
Travis
Bowie
Alamo
Mexico
United States
Mr. Ward
2Nd
Arkansas U. S. Volunteer Army
Rio Grande
California
Rees Bowen
Kings Mountain
Rees T. Bowen
Christmas Return Leads to Jail for Burton
Bernard Burton was arrested by Officer Houchins and jailed after reportedly assaulting a colored man near the overhead bridge months earlier. He previously faced a grand jury with a $500 bond, which he forfeited and then disappeared until yesterday. Jewelry bargains advertised at Mebane's Kinzer's and M. Rosenberg's offer a free silk handkerchief with Hawes hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Burton
Houchins
Young Burton
Justice Brown
Personalities and small notices from the Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph will not issue Friday and Saturday for printers holiday on Thursday and Friday. Andrew Agner visits Salem Virginia. Elza Williams travels to Williamson to visit relatives. W P Crash goes to Fincastle Virginia to see his parents. Light snow fell last night. Mrs R S Eads of Buffalo Forge visits her brother J W Raff. Services at Christ Episcopal and Bland Street Methodist today at 11 a m. Walt L Adkins leaves for home at Ceredo. James Anderson returns to Glen Jean after transporting Allen Brown's remains. Presbyterian Sunday School entertainment at Y M C A hall Friday night. The Jolly Ten Club held its first annual ball at Hunters Hall last night with many young people. dancing lasted late and all were pleased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Telegraph
Andrew Agner
Salem
Tod
Elza Williams
Williamson
W. P. Crash
Fincastle
Buffalo Forge
J. W. Raff
Christ Episcopal
Bland Street Methodist
Walt L. Adkins
The
Ceredo
James Anderson
Allen Brown
Glen Jean
Presbyterian
Jolly Ten
Hunter's Hall
Bad Negro From Henry County Arrested For Carrying Pistol
Albert Williams a man from Henry county Virginia spent Christmas at the Brick House on the Hill After boarding No 4 at North Fork he went to Henry county to spend his remaining cash During revelry he flashed his pistol in a quarrel with another man Officer Houchins arrived and after knocking him with his Billie secured the weapon and took him into custody
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Williams
Henry County
Albert
North Fork
Houchins
Billie
Graham Notes and Christmas Services Preview
Roanoke College students Randolph Palmer George Peery Charlie Gillespie and James Spracher spend vacation at home. Miss Polly Peery travels from Eckman W Va to Tazewell for holidays. Miss Josephine Peery attends W B Peerys marriage in Norton. Christmas services listed at Christian Baptist Lutheran and Presbyterian churches with addresses and plans. The Graham Banner editor B F Ginther praised. Santa Claus at Mercer Merchandise for toy department. promotions run in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Palmer
George Peery
Charlie Gillespie
James Spracher
Roanoke College
Polly Peery
Eckman
W. Va
Graham
Tazewell
Josephine Peery
Norton
Peery
Christian Baptist Church
Lutheran Sunday School
S. P. Koon
Bluefield
Methodist Sunday School
Presbyterian Sunday School
Graham Banner
B. F. Ginther
Lillian Sanders
Gertrude Harman
Martha Washington College
Also Mentioned on This Page
Opera
E. S. Pedigo
Princeton Avenue
John Harper
Bland Street
Princeton Ave
Rufus M. Ward
J. Kinzer
Flat-Top Installment Co
Bluefield Avenue
Mercer Merchandise Company
Himan Brody
Pocahontas
Mebane's
Kinzer's
Harry
M. Rosenberg
F. M. Greenough & CO
Henry
Santa Claus
Specia
Owen Wistar
Holday
Raph Connor
Lew Wallace
Bluefield Book & Stationery Co
Bland St
Sporting Goods
L. C. Smith’s
Syracuse
Peiffer
Wisenester
Berlin
Rogers
Winchester
M. G. Whitlow
Philadelphia
Bluefield Inn
Ours
Schloss
Shelton & Jordan
Watt
W. P. Hawley &Lose Co
South Bland St
Ragland
On Thornton Clothing Co
Sian
Bluefield, W. VA
Bluefield Mercantile Co
ODAY
Hancock and Jamerson
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