Strange Indian captivity tale reunites brothers after years
A fragmentary historic note recounts two brothers separated by Indian wars in Virginia and Kentucky, one captured on the Ohio Bank and later found to be the other’s long lost sibling. The narrative blends legend and fact as tribes, traders, and settlers intertwine across Bland County and Waller’s Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Bland County
Virginia
Ohio
Orhja
Lietiie Burke
Waller's Creek
White
Clarke
Kentucky
Waelker’s Creek
Anii
Hho
Indus
Virgina
Jiman
Tuking
Pocahontas Christmas News and Local Social Notes
Regular services at the Mission continue with sermons by Rev. Misa Cumtolns and Miss BE. McKinley. The Community Christmas Tree program, led by Carkyla Reese, featured a Santa visit and clothing gifts for local children. Dr. Alexander injured in a car crash near the tipple, and several local residents and visitors are noted in holiday gatherings and family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Vk. Dee
Misa N. Cumtolns
Mies BE. Mc
Kinley
Carkyla Reese
Community Christmas Tree Organization
Ceremonier
Roy Early
Colored Mettodiat Church
Santa Claus Oeat
Local man recounts Bland County squirrel and rattlesnake tale
Billy Horton French killed four squirrels at dawn and then a large rattlesnake, mistaken for a crippled squirrel, swallowed the tail of one. Billy chased the snake and dispatched it, with his neighbor supporting the tale of a woods encounter near Appalachian Power Company workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoy Callaway
Bluefield
Ong Aliot
Billy Orton French
Misa Velyn French
Syou
Billy
Bib Sr
Appalachian Power Company
Baa
Humphrey Brothers Shine In Local School Honors
A student named Humphrey leads in high marks and athletic display at Cedar Bluff. Reports praise Shammy Humphrey and Cesar Humphrey for top grades, football and bowling talents, with Devett and Hed mentioned in standout performances.
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Shinmy Humphrey
Stark
Union Miltiry Beatle
Devett
Ay Humphrey
DR. Humphrey
Nurf
Sub-zero winter wave broken after deadly sweep
Chicago reports the first sub-zero wave finally lifted, yet it left at least 220 deaths or related losses and crop damage in the millions. Snow spanned the nation from the Rockies to the Atlantic, with mild relief spreading in the Northwest as temperatures rose above zero in several cities.
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Colorado
Continental Divide
Ranta Fe
New Mexico
Montana
N. D
LaCrosse
Wis
Sanita Ste. Marie
Mich
New York
Entombed miners rescued at Detmold mine near Lonaconing
Seven Maryland Coal Company workers were pulled from debris after a car ran away, causing timbers to fail and a ten foot tunnel to fill. Miners Daniel Nightingale John Stewart Millard Broadlay Jessica Warnick Joseph Ricker and John Smith, all of Lonaconing, were uninjured. Night foreman Martin Eichhorn supervised debris removal. his father died in a similar accident in 1989 nearby.
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Louaconing
Detmold
Maryland Coalt Company
Here
Daniel Nightingale
John Stewart
Millard Broadlay
Jessa ‘Warnick
Joseph Ricker
John
Smith
Martin Eichhorn
Eichhorn
August Eichhorn
Cyberg
Woman parole violator nabbed in Missouri
Joyce McBrayer, a 28 year old described as a parole violator, was arrested in Jefferson City after police linked her to attempts to marry Norman Pea cock, a convicted slayer awaiting execution, and George McGee, a kidnapper. She had a prior narcotic sentence and was born in Alderson, West Virginia.
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Jefferson City
Wee
Ohjo
Missouri Penitentiary
Joyce Mb.Brayer
John Hruner
Feclerg
Institution For Women
Aldernon
W. Va
Hruner
Norman Peacock
George McGee
Bary McElroy
Kaysaa City
McGee
McElroy
Benner
Nia McBrayer
Cincinnais
Evans Omar Heads Bluefield Business Group
Evans Omar, notable Greater Bluefield businessman, will lead the Bluefield Virginia Business Men's Club next year with Wade S. Hrazler as vice president A G Taylor secretary and R Baylor treasurer The new board of directors elected Friday night honored retiring president I W Gatee and praised Baptist ladies for service The club plans Leap Year meetings at Graham Methodist church with possible major industry talk and notes cooperative efforts from the past year including highway meetings and toll reductions in Bluefield A January Ladies Night is planned with a Tazewell Rotary visit and a slate of directors J M Bailey W N Frazier J H Muftard oe W Pierce Evans Qrar H C Callaway and Batey
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Bluefields
Tazewell
J. M. Bailey
W. N. Frazier
J. H. Mutfard
Oe W. Pierce
Evans Qrar
H. C. Callaway
Batey
HW. A. Willis
Memorial Baptist Church
Ghost in Attic Scares Tazewell Man in Va Tales
A local ghost tale recounts an attic fright near Huntington and Rich Mountain in Tazewell County. Witnesses describe spectral visits from a grandfather, Mrs Blake's famed spirit contact, and eras of superstition linked to Friday the thirteenth.
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Tazewell
Jong
Ohio
Huntington
Mré
Blake
Mrs Blake
John
Mother
Lince
Elam Hager
Rich Mountain
Mr. Hager
Panther Tracks Down Fox and Other Virginia Wildlife
A fragmentary account from Pocahontas and Bath counties reports a panther attacking a red fox and a monster panther track near Black Mountain. Witnesses Allen Thompson and Dr Jevana claim two bears were killed in Pocahontas County. Rare white deer were cited as hunted near Little Egypt and Mount Grove, with the last sighting in 1890.
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Makinton
Tia
Red Fox
Kor
Pocahontas County
Bluefield
Allen ‘Thompson
Jevana
Pocahontag’ County
Mount Lick Run
Black
Virginia
Hilla Crook Cherry River
Virginia Sidelights Christmas Party
C A Munson of Portsmouth Va spent days in Blusfield and befriended Police Justice T A Osborne. Munson, a US Navy man, sent Osborne a gold tied coconut dipper as a Christmas remembrance. Santa may later seek the oldest toy at T S Gillespie Virginia Ave home.
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C. A. Munson
Portemouth
Blusfield
T. A. Osborne
Munson
United States Navy
Mr.Osborne
Fashion notes on evening wear from old period catalog
The text reviews formal garments including a single breasted park lapel tuxedo and Ulmer jacket fashion, recommends a black ribbed silk vest or white vigor to match shirts, notes a double breasted guard�s coat in dark blue for evening wear, praises a Inverness cape, and suggests a nude military style overcoat with silk lining. It also mentions shoulder draped topcoats, simple throws for quick club jumps, and a muffler to protect the shirt bosom.
Struggling Fragments Highlight Old Notices and Names
Fragmentary clipping shows a culinary themed card text about tailcoats and proper dress, plus memorial and church notices for Bluefield and Tazewell, Virginia. It mentions J J Sprachs and Rev S W Hughes, with Bluefield Business Men's Club memorial observance, and stray notes on dog control and Garnett Stevens.
Compliment To The Ladies At Formal Evening Event
The piece describes gentlemen in tailcoats and formal wear emphasizing proper length of coat tails and silk trouser stripes. It notes accessories like butterfly ties, wing collars, and open front shirts with studs, and mentions white gloves and tops for evening attire. A social section lists a Christmas party, gifts, and local greetings with names and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ate
Nihg
Gentlameh
Hyer
Alice
Talis
Twins or Not Across the Sanders Estate Near Bluefield
A short feature notes a Holstein cow at the Sanders estate near Bluefield apparently gave birth to twins on different dates, as one calf lagged behind, suggesting a twin birth but with staggered appearances. It also mentions Old-Timer’s snow predictions and reflections on Christmas cards after the holidays.
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Sanders
Bluefield
Donald Sanders
Jnite
Sunday School Parties In W Va Honor Members
Ralph Boone hosted a Willing Workers Sunday school gathering at his parents home with gifts and prizes for Frank Pressley and Vernon Gilliam. Jackie Flanner hosted a junior girls party with games and treats. Catherine Vance and Easy Warner circles held a World Missionary Society meeting with officers elected and Pollyanna gifts awarded.
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Jenkins Jones
W. Va
Ralph ‘Boone
T Ie
Ruf
Boone
Frank Pressley
Vernon Gillam
Fred Casius
Meriam O'Bryan
Vernon Keys
George Hedrick
Ernest
Vernon Sluas
Donald Vance
J. B. Whitehead
Frank Pregsley
Ralph Boone
Paxton
Kermit Walker
Roy’ Jesse
Jackie’ Flanner
J. C
Morrisernt
Flanner
Mies
Grace Flanner
Mraée Ho Fo Hancock
Missea Imogene Inscore
Elizabeth Keve
Mae Monre
Virginia Robinson
Wella Mae Stabv
Zelma Osborne
Mary Elien Cunningham
Beatrice
Pauline Hundley
Bernica Whitehead
Nora’ Mae Riley
Tole
Gravely
Mildred Jeases
Marion
Laylae Lewis
Hstalle O'Bryan
Frances Hancock
Jackie’ Manner
Catherine Vance
Easy Warner
Woman's Missionary Society
Ehauing
Bladen
Mrg
Am ‘Moreland
Mra
A. J Thompson
W. Fb.tahor
J. Nickola
W. Ty. Gearley
Thompson
Ed R. Whitehead
Mirafon
Cal Murphy
Christen Social
Lee Billing
Beasley
World Outlook
Abolep
Melegate
Coalfeld Mission
Mrg.j
B. Prargley
Mra. T. 1
Olen
Legal Board
W. E Tabor
Eecretay Griftual
Preeslay
Tha Rigs
Virginia Side Personal News and Holiday Greetings
Mr and Mrs RK Bruce andd drew from Columbus Brant enjoy holidays with Bruce’s parents at their home on College avenue Julia Saunders visits Knoxville for Christmas at the home of Rev and Mrs Charles Williams Mrs W H Cantrell from Roanoke visits relatives W H Frazier and family in Graham height Sidney Saunders of Tip Top spends holidays Margaret Callaway to depart for New York after holidays Tahawell county schools begin January 6
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Pocahontas
T. W. McCahn
John Farauersor
Coopers
David Farquepgon
Keruilt
Tueaday
Mag Sarai Ward
Willian and
Mary
Witligmaburg
Parsute
Mra
Paddy
Alexander
University At’ Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
M. J. Alexander
Jack Garwood
University of Alabama
Boca
Houtea
Herbert Porter
Ts. Lexngton
Mre
Herbert Porter, Sr
Homer
Bolisevalns
Atudent
Mary Baldwin
Amiandy
Miami
Fla
Crawford
Biacae
Henry Garter
Jig J K
Ke Peters
Gurlatuaeter
Jett Fede
Richlands
Ldis Segaon
Hatte
Saltville
Ed. Rosenbaum
Charlie Moss
W. Tt. Poory
Bluefeld
Misa Nelle Prenticn
Mise Alson Prentice
Imnegar
W. Yao
Mia Margaret Prentice
Roanoke Bus- Iwear College
Mia. Willan Prentice
Lucilla Peters
Elkhorn High School
Roy J. Marly
A. J. Harty
Methodist Church
Dennis Draper
Covington
Uride
Misa Barly Culbertson
Mullin
A. Cy
Mr. Draper
iMra
A. T. Draper
Jack Dalton
Blackstone
J. M. Dalton
Harry Garwood
Parahontas
J. B. Whitehead
Bramwell
J. K. Whitehead
Peary
Aon
Billie
W. D. Gibson
Kimball
W. E. Tabor
Withel Me
Whitehead
Boissevain
Misa Eugenia Vick
Columbus
Ohio
Mildred Whitehead
Atherts
Forrest Caldwall
Bluefield
Robert Vick
Blackaburg
Clyde Vick
Maurice Murphy
Dennis Boone
Bluefield Cole Dfe
W. C. Jackson
Amonate
J. W. Pearson
Xtra
Charles B. Wondera
Shannondale
Hone
Kinder
Alice McGlothin
Has
Kingeport
Tenn
Sam McGothin
C. A. Murphy
Maurice
HS. Bealey
P. J. Halley
Leslie Ratcliffe
CG. W. Vick
Eugenia
Anawalt
JB. Pressly
Weleb
H. Fy Hancock
Frances
J.J. Vanes
Raymond. Murphy
Blubleid
Bruce Ands
Brant
Bruce
And
Graham
Sidney Saunders
Tip ‘Top
Misa
Margaret Callaway
New York
Tazawell County
Swallows Toothbrush in Pittsburgh Hospital Visit
Anna Miller 17 from Meyersdale swallowed a toothbrush during a visit and underwent an hourlong esophagoscopy by Dr. J M Johnson. Doctors decided on surgery to retrieve the article but her condition is not serious. Host George Snyder questioned how it happened as friends sat on an icy street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Anna Miller
J. Murt Johnson
Taxewell County Virginia Funding Bonds Question
Notice from the Circuit Court of Tazewell County Virginia to the qualified voters of the Town of Blueflath about a January 1936 election on funding bonds. The measure would fund existing bonded indebtedness by selling proceeds to the Town and applying them to Funding Bonds.
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Iamefield
Taxewell County
Agua
Virginia
Bluyetisid
Anid
Tazewell County
Blueflath
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ST. John's
Si. John'’s
Claude Stump
Richmond
Betty Stump
Anil Mya
M. J. Alaxander
Anna Leigh Stump
Betty Miller
Miles Katey Stump
Glalting
Mes. C. C. Mindley
Billy Miller
Monro Street
W. A. Miller
Aril
Ren Gray
Gray
Harry J. Yowell
King
George Rosenbaum
Sdlon Bune
Bishop
A. V. Sproles
Ward
J. G. McNulty
G. Thomas Gentry
J. B. Hurley
William Prattice
MD. Alexander
Nf Pocahontas
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Tipple
Peet Chestnut
Nathan Cook- Tan
Dr. Alexander
Jon Jackson
Gordon McBride
Yanda
Jackson
McBride
John Jackson
Joe
Bluefield Sanitarium
Graveley
Mapleraya
Wmmy Humphreys
Winter’s
Bluefield Business Men’s Club
Panther
Fox
Santa
Troy
Sha
Ute
SI. Marys Bluefeld
Vai
Young’ People's Service League
Hy W-Clary
Stras
Tazewell, Ve
Sarmon
Welch
Garnett Stevens
Stevens
Bro
Jack Hoelda
Chicago
Samuel Insull
Jaculta
Bss
C. C. Hanes
Alvis
Wande
Sam‘ Gabriel
Joan O'Bryan
Wilma Ferguson
Ada Bell Williams
Kathryn Pouzzich
Dorothy Tabor
Joss Jones
Santry Bill Ma~haffey
Herbert Meador
Donald and Ashby Alishire
Kenneth Jones
Robert Pouzich
Clyde Ferguson
Ray Williams
Jackie Culbertson
Willa June Regan
Buddy Meador
Wanda Jones
Anawalt Theater
Audrey Anvil
Beatrice Miller
Jackie Flanner
Frances Basham
Edna Whitt
Bernice Whitehead
Mike Aldish
Buddy Robertson
E. L. Head
Winston-Salem
Obrietwes
Senioes
Lee Ivr
Mon Tuer
Tad Mee
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