Death of Robert Pack in Richlands Still Unsolved
Authorities probe death of 28 year old Robert Pack found along an infrequently traveled Middle Creek path. Coroner's jury cites exposure and alcohol as factors. conflicting witness statements and a related false knife story hinder clarity. Pack leaves a wife and children. funeral held. grave previously dug amid YuWVa mining history.
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Robert Pack
Middle Creek
Richlands
Pack
McCoy
Trey
New Year Greetings From Richlands Page
In a seasonal message the Richlands Page thanks readers and advertisers for support over the past year. The note emphasizes community advertising value and promises continued effort to make the page readable and beneficial to contributors and readers.
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Richlands
Death of an Esteemed Lady in Cedar Bluff
Mrs. Mary Spotts Peery, a pioneer of Tazewell County and mother of Congressman George C. Peery, died Tuesday morning at her Cedar Bluff home at two o'clock. Age and illness linked to a long life of community service and religious work marked her passing. Funeral services were held at Cedar Bluff Methodist Church with multiple ministers and a large bereaved family in attendance. She leaves five children and a sister, with a large group of mourners noting her Christian character.
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Robert Pack
John Pack
Busthead
Pack
Mary Spotts Peery
Tazewell
George C. Peery
Bes
Peery
Cedar Bluff
Tiis
Methodist Church
James Peery
W. R. Williams
Richlands
Bessie Peery
Chapman HH. Peery
Wade H. Peery
L. C. Kendrick
Wichita
Aneas
L. v
Cedar Bluff Church
Maplerove
Davend Peery
M. H. McGuire
John G .Keefe
Latfrop O'Keefe
M Tailey
W. M. Gillespie
J. O Perkins
Harry W. Bane
Bam J. Thompson
H. P. Brittain
O. A. Terri
C. C. Myatt
J. Brattree
W. P. Boggess
T. Go i
Tom Smith
Dan Thompson
W. J. Gillespie
Robert McCall Bayne
AL. Humphreys
L. K. Vizot
Allen Higg Povluam
Mare
User
B. W. Straus
Joe MeIutre
George Hurt
John Meulre
C. M. Hunter
George R McSail
Henry Preston
McCal Erazier
Elmer Kiser
Hitch Peery
Colorful Cedar Bluff Christmas Program At Town Hall
Cedar Bluff held a two hour Christmas program at the town hall organized by the junior high. About 240 students performed including recitations songs and readings with a Rock of Ages tableau. Santa distributed candy fruit toys and gifts to 300 children after the show. Professor J B Lowry directed the event.
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Cedar Bluff
San‘a
Huncend
J. B. Lowry
Mine Disaster Victim Returns Home for Funeral Arrangements
Two days after the mine disaster a man stepped from a Valley train to find his relatives in mourning. He learned of the grave injury and completed arrangements for his funeral and burial, reflecting the community impact of the tragedy.
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Robert Pack
Yu Www. Va
Baptist Valley
Ineh Valley
Officers Elected by Local Masonic Lodge 1926
At a Tuesday night meeting the local lodge of the Masonite order elected officers for 1926. George R. McCall was named worshipful master with M. H. McGuire as senior warden and I. T. Jessee as junior warden. P. Elawick became senior deacon, J. D. Mallory junior deacon, and J. B. Mutter will serve as Tyler.
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John C. Goodwin
C. A. Goodwin
H. G. Norman
W. W. Thacker
Masonite Order
George R. McCall
M. H. McGuire
I. T. Jessee
Arden
P. Elawick
J. D. Mallory
J. B. Mutter
Tyler
M. C
Panther tale rattles nerves in Bluefield about deadly beast
The Bluefield News relays Walter Adkins's account of a panther attack on a baby in 1825 near Kenova Ohio Valley, describing a brutal hunt and a recovered child. The piece bundles wild animal lore with archival notes on ancestors and a prior famous panther story.
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Bluefield Virginia News
Wth
Walter Adkins
Bluefield
Archibald Rutledge
Hatfield
Mr Atkins
Bedford County
Giles County
Ohio Valley
Kenova
Adkins
W. Va
Virginia Sde News
Pleasants Adkins
Tippecanoe
Cattlesburg
Kyn
Lawrence County
Ohio
Han
Virginia Side Construction Boom Tops Year 1926 Record
The year 1926 saw Virginia Side builders report a record year with projects valued near a quarter million dollars. Notable works include the Blue Stone Motor Company bowie, Laedy block, Wells building, Methodist church completion, Christian church addition, Walthall Morris Garage, and various residences. Expansion by Seyler Lumber, Bluefield Vacuum, Simmons Bed Co, and utility firms plus sewer lines, sidewalks, and a new bridge marked municipal progress. Population neared 4,500 with a five thousand target ahead.
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Virginia Sde
Virginia
Bowie
Bluestone Motor Company
Laedy
Wells
New Methodist
Christian Church
Walthall- Morris
Corporation
Boyd, Dodd, Crockett
Baldwin Brothers
Sutter
P. W. Sutphir
Shelby Heights
Seyler Lumber Company
New Bluefield Va Ket Company
Simmons Bed Company
Bluefield Telephone Company
Appalachian Power Company
Bluestone River
Virginia Side New Year Appeal for Social News and Notices
The Virginia Side editor urges more cooperation from readers to publish social happenings engagements and personal news. It invites readers to share visitors news and local items to enrich the page and ends with New Year wishes and religious notes. The piece references Christmas Day events and a dry Christmas at the west end with alcohol found and small-town mischief, plus a note about a future column on page Fifteen.
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Virginia Side
Bluefield Telegraph
West End
Keys Planing Mill Company
Planing Mill
Almom
J. F. Dudley
General Mix-Up Over Auto License Law
As the New Year nears a dispute over auto license requirements surfaces. Commissioner Haynes says licenses must be obtained by January 1, while several justices interpret the statute differently. The law requires owners to register and secure a certificate of registration and license before operating a machine by early January, with further provisions for dealers and chauffeurs after February 1.
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Secretary of the Commonwealth
Motor Vehicle Commissioner
Virginia
Haynes
Motor Vehicle Comsioner
Steel trap defended by ranchman and cowboy
Jim Roten, ranchman and cowboy, writes from Graham Virginia defending the steel trap. He praises trappers as protectors of farmers and argues that trapping helps the economy and saves government money. He urges not to discourage younger trappers and stresses study of animal behavior over anti trap laws.
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Jim Roten
Bluefield
Virginia
Graham
Hich
Christun Church Sunday School Invitation
Christun Church invites all to Sunday school at 9 45 a m praising warm reception and inclusive classes for all ages. A strong corps of teachers leads a program aimed at maintaining high standards and welcoming newcomers.
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Christun Church
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Richlands and Bluegrass Section
Budget OF News
Richlands O«sevad Club
Ion
Hawkins Building
West Front Street
Happ
Wildcat
Frank Myers
Ernest Meade
Patstre
Masonic Lodge
Patsy Warner
M. O. Warner Store
Railroad Avenue
Richends, Virginie
Richlands Pharmacy
Rexall
News OF
Clinch Valley
Virginia News
L. Adkins
I. T. Roten
Tim
Gow Church
Morow
Virginian Theatre
Jack Holt
Zane Grey
the Speed Cleaning and Pressing Company
the Sanitary Barber Shop
D. M. Lytton
W. W. Wells
I. V. Lytton
Blaefield
Christmas Club
Twin City National Bank
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