Tazewell County, Virginia, Newspaper Articles: Clinch Valley News--April 28, 1911 Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Michelle Burress http://www.cvnotes.com ==================================================================== Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ==================================================================== Clinch Valley News April 28, 1911 The following clipping is from an Oklahoma paper, of last week. Mr. FAULKNER was formerly, a citizen of this county. He was born at Springville, and married Miss Mattie GREEAR in 1888. He left Tazewell in 1898 for Missouri, and moved there to Oklahoma in December 1900. Besides a widow he leaves a family of eleven children. His death occurred April 5th, 1911, aged 47 years, of rheumatism: The news was flashed over the city Wednesday afternoon that Charles FAULKNER was dead, and this report came as a great surprise to the large number of people who knew him in life, and who looked upon him as a strong, rugged man. The deceased has resided in this city for sometime, having formerly lived on his farm near Faulkner, in this county, where he resided for several years. He was well known all over the county, having always taken an interest in public affairs, and held some local offices in his community. Charles FAULKNER was big, whole souled man, who was a good friend and a formidable enemy. He was one of those individuals who did not hesitate to give his opinions, regardless of whether they met with approval or not. The funeral took place this afternoon, and was in charge of the Masons, he having been a member of that order. His relatives have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends. Miss Bessie CALHOUN, of the Glade Creek neighborhood, Roanoke County, died in Augusta County, Thursday afternoon. The body was brought here today for interment. The funeral will take place, Sunday morning from Glade Creek church. Miss CALHOUN taught in the High School here last year, and had many friends here who will be grieved to hear of her death. She was a splendid young woman and gave promise of a long life of usefulness. Her untimely death will be mourned by a large number of people in Botetourt, her native county. NORTH TAZEWELL ------------------------------------ Mr. G.T. SHRADER of this place, has moved his family to Bluefield, where they will make their future home. Joe RILEY, of Shraders, left last week for Abingdon, where he will undergo an operation. Mrs. L.C. NEAL was the guest of her sister, Mrs. J.H. PEERY Wednesday last. Sunday School at 2:30 pm at the near Bear Wallow Church each Sunday. A cordial invitation is extended to all. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will CONLEY'S the 12th and left a fine girl. D.P. PEERY is on the sick list this week. Misses Mallie and Florence DAVIDSON were visiting the Misses PATTON Sunday night. There will be a box supper at the new Bear Wallow Church May the 6th at 5 pm for the benefit of the church. Price per box 25c. All are cordially invited to attend. POUNDING MILL ---------------------------------- Mr. BALDWIN has moved his family from Richlands and occupies the section house. Miss Alyse MULKEY visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William MULKEY at Honaker Sunday. Mrs. R.K. GILLEPSIE spent Thursday afternoon with friends at Indian. Messrs. Charles and Tom ROBINETT, of the N.W. bridge force, visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John ROBINETT Sunday. Miss Lettie LOVELL came up from Richlands and spent Sunday with homefolks. James JOHNSON has a valuable milk cow strayed or stolen. William NOAK came down from North Tazewell and spent Sunday with his wife. Mrs. John AZBERRY spent several days last week at Graham, with her sister, Mrs. SANDERS, who is very ill. Miss Jessie O'KEEFFE, Tazewell is visiting her sisters, Mrs. R.K. GILLESPIE. Mr. and Mrs. Frank WILSON, Coeburn, visited the former's father, J.P. WILSON from Saturday to Monday. Miss Lettie RINGSTAFF underwent a surgical operation at Richlands, by Dr. J.H. SMITH and assistants, on last Thursday night at eight o'clock. she is getting along nicely and her friends and relatives hope for her speedy recovery. Misses Pearl MCGUIRE and Uva STEELE spent Friday and Saturday in Bluefield. Miss Effie WILLIAMS spent from Friday to Sunday with homefolks here. Miss Margaret HURT is spending the week with relatives and friends at Tazewell. John STURGILL made a flying trip to Bluefield Friday. Mrs. W.B. STEELE, Miss Uva STEELE, Messrs. John and Ralfee GILLESPIE spent Sunday at Mrs. Ollie HURTS. Mr. R.J. HURT from Indian, spent the afternoon there. Mrs. Susan RINGSTAFF spent last night at Richlands with her daughter, Miss Lettie. Logan RINGSTAFF was at home last week attending his sisters operation. Rev. Fulton BLANKENSHIP left on No. 6 yesterday for a visit to an uncle in West Virginia. Odd Fellows have a sermon and speaking here Sunday. F.M. HURT is clerking for Steele, Hurt and company with week, John GILLESPIE being away on a vacation. Mr. and Mrs. William CALDWELL spent Saturday night with the former's parents Mr. and Mrs. John ROBINETT at this place. Miss George HARRIS spent several days last week at Richlands. Miss Barbara HURT and Ralfee GILLESPIE spent from Friday to Sunday with homefolks here. Miss Cora CHRISTIAN and Mrs. Dock RINGSTAFF, visited the latter's sister at Richands Monday. Mr. Bennie LESTER, of the Cove was a business visitor here Thursday. Mrs. Tom STEELE, Indian, was here Monday, after visiting her mother, Mrs. Floyd MCGUIRE on the Branch. There is little hope for her mother's recovery. Mr. J.P. WILSON spent Sunday with friends at Gillespie. Messrs. George HURT and Marvin MCGUIRE visited the latter's brother James, in West Virginia from Friday to Sunday. James has been ill but is better. Mrs. Ella LAMBERT, wife of the last Grover LAMBERT, and Miss Henkle BANDY accompanied the teachers here Tuesday. --------------------- Mrs. Minnie Cox GRAHAM, the wife of Judge Samuel C. GRAHAM, of this town, died at her home here on last Friday afternoon. The burial took place in Jefferson Cemetery on Saturday afternoon. The funeral and burial services were conducted by Rev. Mr. SYNDER, Rector of the Episcopal church of which the deceased was a zealous and leading member, assisted by Rev. Mr. HALL. She was 45 years of age. The floral tributes, the large crowd and the deep grief shown on the solemn occasion, attested the high esteem in which this good and useful woman was held by the public. The floral tributes of the Brown Harman Camp of Confederate Veterans, and of the Tazewell Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy, which Mrs. GRAHAM organized, and of which she ws the successful and honored President, were befitting, costly and beautiful. Her casket and grave were literally hidden by great banks of flowers, tributes of friends and acquaintances from far and near. Mrs. GRAHAM, never physically robust and strong, spent the past winter in Florida, and was not well when she returned. About two weeks ago she was attacked by pneumonia, and her life was several times despaired of, but heroic and constant attention on the part of the physicians and nurses promised a favorable termination, but last Friday she began to sink rapidly, and earth ensured early in the afternoon. Mrs. GRAHAM was a daughter of the late Captain Henry COX, Chief of Staff of General McCausland's Brigade, during the Civil War, and granddaughter of the late Judge James A. COX of Chesterfield County, a wealthy and distinguished man in his day. Her only brother, Edwin P. COX, is a well known attorney of Richmond, a member of the House of Delegates. She has two half sisters, Mrs. Louis BOTTEFORD and Mrs. Kate GOTTSCHALK, wife of Prof. Victor Hugo GOTTSCHALK, of the University of Missouri. Her mother was a Miss Martha WOOLDRIDGE, also a distinguished family of Chesterfield County. At the time of her marriage to Judge Samuel C. GRAHAM, a leading lawyer of Southwest Virginia, on June 2nd, 1898, she was making her home with her sister, Mrs. General Thomas A. LOGAN, at Algoma, in Buckingham county, this state. Of this happy union a daughter, Kate Elizabeth, was born, now in her 12th year of her age, the solace and joy of her stricken father. At the time of her death Mrs. GRAHAM was President of the Tazewell Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy, which she organized, and was prominent in the Tazewell Woman's Club, a zealous and efficient leader also in the Episcopal church, in all of which organizations she displayed the enviable talent of a successful organizer and helper. She knew how to bring things to pass and succeeded in what she undertook. The name of Mrs. GRAHAM was familiar in almost every home in this town, and with every old soldier in the county. Being of ample means, broad culture and general information, deep piety and a consuming desire to help, she was found in the forefront in every good work. Her untimely death leaves a great gap in the ranks of the social life of the community. Her loss to her husband, her young daughter, and to the two young ladies, and two sons, her step children, to all of whom she was a loving companion as well as mother and friend, can only be partially imagined. The influence of her beautiful, christian character and life will remain, a rich heritage to those who come after her. BURKES GARDEN --------------------------------------- The friends of Judge and Mrs. S.C. GRAHAM were much shocked to hear of the death of that excellent lady. The people of the Garden extend sympathy of Judge GRAHAM and his family. Rev. H.E. BAILEY, who has spent the winter as tutor in Mr. John P. GOSE'S family, closed his school last Thursday and left on Friday for his home in Giles County. Mr. Jeff GILLESPIE made a business trip to the Garden the first of this week. Mrs. J.M. HOGE returned Monday from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. T.C. BOWEN and other friends in Tazewell. Mr. Charlie CALDWELL, of Roanoke, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J.P. GOSE. Mr. Lacy TYNES and Mr. SEA were here on Friday in the interests of heavy machinery. Mr. HARRIS of Knoxville, Tennessee, was talking clothing to the merchants Monday and Tuesday. Miss Etta GREEVER continues very ill and her friends are solicitous for her improvement. Bessie MEREDITH who has been sick for sometime is thought to be some better. Luther STOWERS is still sick. His father and uncle from Bluefield came to see him on Sunday. Misses Virginia BARNS, Lettie, Ida and Mary Bell MOSS and Mr. Oscar MOSS spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W.J. HOGE. They were accompanied home from Bland by their mother, Mrs. F.M. MOSS. W.A. SCOTT and Company's representative, Mr. SULLIVAN, called on the merchants at their usual time.