Massacre at Abbs Valley near Graham Virginia
Narrative recounts the 1786 attack on Captain James Moore in Abbs Valley six miles west of Graham. Indians killed Moore and two children, burned the Moore homestead, captured Mrs Moore and five children, and fled after looting the estate. The scene and survivor accounts are outlined for a forthcoming installment.
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Abbs Valley
Nemours
James Moore
Moore
Graham
Tazewell County
Simpson
Captain Moore
Alamance
Williamson Clark
Martha Ivins
Polly Moore
Margaret
Polly
Mrs. Moore
John
Jane
Peggy
East End School Is New Middle Of Town
The Graham Daily News notes a new Graham graded school near the town center, with two modern buildings totaling about twenty seven classrooms. It sits on Hardy Hill overlooking the town, and readers are urged to suggest a name for the unnamed building.
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East End School
NEW Middle OF Town
East End
East
Graham
Graham High School
John Marshall
Graham Daily News
Hardy Hill
Bruce Heirs to Share in Stafford Estate
Bruce heirs of Graham will participate in the settlement of Ernest L. Stafford's estate, the mining man who died at Carswell last month. Stafford was brother to Mrs. G. D. Bruce, and with no will the estate will be equally divided among his brothers and Mrs. Bruce's offspring.
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Bruce
Graham
Ernest L. Stafford
Carswell
Stafford
G. D. Bruce
Mr. Stafford
Carter Scott Bride Weds J B Carter in Tazewell Home
Miss Norman Bruce Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A B Scott, married J B McKhroy Carter of Charlottesville Va on Friday June 1. The ceremony at the Scotts home featured a yellow and white decor scheme with an improvised altar and a reception followed by a trip to Norfolk and Washington. Out of town guests included Armistead Scott Dorothy Scott Pat McKenry H W Poebst Mary Meriweather Joseph Keller and others. Dr C L Phillips of Bluefield provided veterinary services and office contact was 165.
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A. B. Scott
Norman Bruce
J. B. Mc Khroy Carter
Charlottesville
L. H. McCue, Jr
Victor de Vault
Ey. Samuel Moore
Bluefield
Armistead Scott
Dorothy Scott
Pat McKenry
H. W. Poebst
Tazewell
Mary Meriweather
Lynchburg
Joseph Keller
Lode
Harry Biggs
Virginia Netherland
Joseph Creed Trice
Helen G. Sherman
Richmond
Graham to spend large sum on public buildings
A Graham council member states a summer to fall expenditure of about a quarter of a million dollars on public buildings and improvements. Projects include streets sidewalks a new passenger station a Methodist church a department store and 35 to 50 homes plus the Seyler Lumber development and a new school building raising total estimates by at least 20 000 to 25 000. The town expects a bumper prosperous year and plans a complete push within ninety days. West Graham Methodist notices announce services and activities for Sunday morning and evening including Sunday school Junior League and Epworth League programs.
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Graham
Graham Council
Graham Furnace
Seyler Lumber Company
Bluefield College Shows Strong Start and Support
The Graham community anticipates the Bluefield College finals as the institution exceeds expectations in its first term. Officials praise the school's start and urge widespread booster support, calling it a vital asset for the region and its people.
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Graham
Bluefield College
Tramway of Seylor Lumber Company Progressing
The tramway of the Seylor Lumber Company is progressing and laid to Bluestone on the Sanders estate toward East River Mountain. Narrow gauge rails are used and timber is being cut on the mountain. Logs will soon be hauled to the mill for processing.
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Seylor Lumber Company
Bluestone
Sanders Estate
East River Mountain
High School Grad Class of 1923 Goes to Work
The Graham high school class of 1923 has all taken jobs or have job promises. None seek a white collar position, as they work hard in the ditch and aim to fund further education, with plans to enter college. St Marys Church will hold evening services at 8 o clock led by Rev Young followed by a vestry meeting.
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Graham High School
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary's Church
Mr. Young
Ancient clock keeps accurate time for 150 years
Old clock owned by George W. Walker of Clear Fork has run for 150 years and kept time, proving its date by inscription. An measles outbreak is reported in Peterstown Monroe county with about a hundred cases in the village and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Walker
Clear Fork
Mr. Walker
Peterstown
Monroe County
I Ig
Also Mentioned on This Page
Graham, VA
Clinch Valley
Graham Ice Company
W. Hughes
Graham Land
R. R
Bank OF Graham
C. M. Graham
J. T. Mann
R. K. Crockett
Cashier
C. L. Shufflebarger
Asst
C- Shier
Granam
Carter
Scott
C. L. Phillips
West Graham Methodist
Epworth
Tramway OF Lumber Company Progressing
Ashworth Hardware Co
Henry A. Sexton
General Insurance
Graham, Virginia
Mutual Life Ins. Co. of
New York
Hartford Fire Ins. Co
Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co
Westfield
Westfield Pharmacy
U. S
Mlewell Mfg.co
Tale Well
Raya
Tazek
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