Massacre tale from Abbs Valley told in Graham issue
Fifth installment recounts Moore family killings by Indians in Abbs Valley and nearby towns. The narrative describes torture and death of Mrs. Moore and daughters, Yorick the horse episode, and hardships of frontier pioneers. Episcopal services and local notices follow with community activities and meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Abbs Valley
James Moore
Tazewell County
Savage
Ivins
John Moore
Toma
Hawteen
Virginia
Bids Planned on Three Street Types by Graham Committee
The Graham street committee will advertise bids next week for three street types. Engineer C B Davis from Bristol will prepare estimates and oversee construction on a concrete asphalt street a plain concrete road and an asphalt top over the limestone base. Plans will be in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Street
C. B. Davis
Davis
Bristol
Graham Council
Shirely
Virginia State Highway Commissions
No Man's Land
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Graham Personal News Highlights Local Visitors and Absences
Mrs J T Ashworth and daughter Eveleyn visit relatives at Meadow View. Dr Walt Gillespie of Oak Hill visits Graham. Miss Glenn James returns from Louisville. Miss Katherine James attends Y M C A convention in Montreal representing Virginia Intermont College. Miss Callie James recovers from tonsil surgery. Lois Benbow returns from North Carolina where she taught. W J Duncan visits Graham from Logan County. Mrs G R Huggena leaves for New York after three months with relatives. Mrs A G Hall remains ill at Hicks Street home. Gladys Bailey attends Marshall College commencement in Huntington. Mrs Sheb Dudley and children visit Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Ashworth
Eveleyn
Meadow View
Walt Gillespie
Oak Hill
Maxwell
Glenn James
Louisville
Katherine James
Montreal
N. C
Virginia Intermont College
James
Callie James
Lois Benbow
North Carolina
W. J. Duncan
Logan County
Graham
Cc. P. Nash
Duncan
G. R. Huggena
New York
J. B. Hawkins
A. G. Hall
Hicks Street
Gladys Bailey
Huntington
Marshall College
Sheb Dudley
Charleston
Record Breaking Crowd Expected This Morning at West Graham Class
The West Graham Methodist Church young men Sunday School class expects a record crowd at their 9 45 this morning meeting. The group aims to inspire with lively lessons and a welcoming invitation to join. An annual June 21 event features foreign mission field visits with participation across all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Billy Sunday Club
Thompson's Valley
Tazewell County
Sheb Dudley
The
West Graham Methodist
BE. H. Cole
Youngs
West Graham Methodist Church
London
Nework
Foeign
Childre
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Graham, VA
Clinch Valley
Tazewell
Hawk
Mrs. Moore
Jane
Polly
Martha Ivins
Polly Moore
Yorick
Simpson
Episcopal
Graham, Tazewell
Dante
Stras Memorial
BE. W. Hughes
St. Marys Graham
E. W. Hughes
Ieee Dante
H. H. Young
Robert C. Jett
D. D
Salem
W. Va
Graham Duai
Southwest Virginia
Greham
Red Cross
School and Betterment League
W. K. Graves
Pine Resort
Thompson Valley
Billy Sunday Club
Graham Presbyterian Church
Bluefield
W. M. Lorimer
Harry Neikirk
St. James School
Maryland
M. O. Alexander
Memorial Baptist Church
Bill Shannon
Henry A. Sexton
General Insurance
Graham, Virginia
Mutual Life Ins. Co. of
Hartford Fire Ins. Co
Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co
NEW Sanitary Barber Shop
Tazewell Country
J. Harman
L. Gillespie
M. Shoman
A. Vandyke
L. Nunnaley Arles
H. Yancy
B. Cregar
W. R. Chi
J. D. C. Ware
William Snap Wyatt Howard L. Birdzwell
Walter Baker
J. H. Scott
R. Hill
W. T. Crabtree
F. H. Painter
G. C. McCalh
A. H. Lawson
J. A. Collins
E. D. Jackson
R. Berry
Vernon Johnson
Litz McGuire
Charlie Jones
FE. F. Loyd
W. M. Thompson
A. IL. Sweens
A. L. Russell Elburt Hurt
Will Dye Howard B
G. M. Smit
A. J. Steel
D. M. Thompson
H. D. Bryant
A. B. Noel Glin Gillespie J. EB. P and
Walter Close
J. H. Moore
J. B. Johnson
O. B. Tidwell
A. F. Fink
Marion McGraw
Buford Bourne
R. E. Meade
H. B. Edmonds
Geo. Lawyers
T. J. Reed
W. G. Baugh
W. J. Porter
W. T. Cavall
R. L. Reed
J. D. Harper
George Fox
W. O. Johnson
W. T. Ellenburg
Graham Land & Improvement Company
E- W. Hughes
P. O. Box
Billy
Billy Sunday Beckley
Raleigh
Mr. Sunday
J. H. Cole
Dupont Powder Company
Itland
Maine
Mr. Cole
Nemours
Bank OF Graham
C. M. Graham
R. K. Crockett
T. Mann
C. L. Shufflebarger
Hurley Machine Company
America
Rusmisell Electric Company
Mercer Electric Co
Princeton, W. Va
Acme Hardware & Furniture CO
War, West Va
OLD Dominion Power CO
Norton, Va
Welch Hardware & Supply Co
McNary & Johnson Co
Welch
Mercer Hardware & Furniture Co
Matoaka, W. Va
I. T. Jessee
Richlands, Va
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