Echoes of the Past is a collection of historical articles curated from The Virginian Review and other publications archived since 1914. You may be exposed to content that you find offensive or objectionable. For historical purposes and accuracy, articles are reprinted in their original, unedited form, and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the publisher.
August 12, 1923
99 Years Ago
Attack Is Made On Sam Brown
Saturday afternoon about 5 o’clock an attack was made on Deputy Sheriff Sam Brown while he was busy writing a receipt in Lew Ellis’ restaurant, on Maple Avenue. Brown and Ellis were sitting at a table at the time, and Brown had his head down when attacked. Who threw the stool is not definitely known. The only thing that kept the stool from seriously injuring the officer was the fact that it hit the table first, only striking him a glancing blow, which cut a bad gash in his head and rendered him unconscious for a short time. When he recovered consciousness all the occupants of the place were rushing out and he was unable to say who threw the stool.
August 12, 1937
85 Years Ago
Farmers Will Have Picnic At Dunlap Beach
A large representation of Alleghany County farmers is expected to be present at Dunlap Beach tomorrow when the annual picnic will be held. County Agent Brown Surber has completed plans for an interesting program and says this will be the best affair of its kind the farmers have ever arranged.
August 12, 1962
60 Years Ago
Covington Visitor Buys Children’s Fall Clothes
Mrs. Robert B. Feild, who lives in New Jersey just across the river from Philadelphia, has done her back-to-school shopping in Covington and declares herself very much pleased with the results. Mrs. Feild is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. B.C. Moomaw Jr. of the Falling Spring valley. She wanted to shop for her children’s school clothes in Covington. Her mother advised her that was a fine time to do so as the new stocks were coming in and there would be a large and attractive selection from which to choose.
August 12, 1987
35 Years Ago
Judge Decides Dogs’ Barking Not Excessive.
Two white German Shepards owned by a Valley Ridge couple do not bark too much, based on a decision by General District Court Judge William Carson. Carson dismissed charges of owning public nuisance dogs against Annette Comer and her husband Keith Flanders. The charges came about from complaints by their neighbors, John and Maureen Stec, who live about 200 feet from the Comer-Flanders home. The Stecs testified last Thursday that the two dogs bark loudly and constantly, to the point of interrupting normal conversation.
August 12, 2012
10 Years Ago
Endangered Virginia Artifact
The 701 locomotive at Covington’s Main Street Park has been nominated by the Alleghany Historical Society as one of Virginia’s most endangered artifacts. To vote on the locomotive or other endangered Virginia artifacts, visit www.vatop10artifacts.org. The 701 with 3,464 votes trails only the Wilton House Museum in Richmond, which had garnered 3,800 votes. Votes are updated daily.
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