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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01
The Editors Trip.

Leaving Des Moines for Ottum-
wa Xmas day, arriving there at
6:55 o'clock, finding the city
wrapped in its holiday appearance:
however business was rather dull.
The colored people are doing very
well; they have one policeman,
Mr., Bradford; bookkeeper, Mr..
Joe Hopkins; few working in the
public buildings, large number
in the packing house. Mr.. Gil.
bert keeping one Of the best chop
houses in the city, Mrs. w. Fl.
Bailey has q home bakery, and il
doing fancy baking. There are
nine barber shops, owned and
operated by colored men quite a
number Of successful citizens
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hamilton
are OF the oldest and most highly
respected citizens, having resided
here over twenty-five years, and
worth several thousand dollars
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Green, al.
most centenarians, owns a nice
home, and enjoying a ripe old age
Messrs Welch, Fowler, J. H.
Weeks, 7. j. Sheldon and Mr..
Owens and several others all have
good property, and are doing we'll.
There are several farmers, among
which are Messrs II. King, H.
Williams, Robinson, McInham,
Jones and Price, Alexander, a
stock raiser, who is fast gaining
wealth. There are three young
girls in the high school and sew
eral more will enter. They have
a fine class Of young society peo-
pie. The A. NJ. E. church choir
gave a reception in honor Of the
visitors, Mr.. Hunter, Of Muchi-
KNOCK; Chas. Ruff, VIM. Frazier,
and j. L. Thompson, of Des
Moines; Mr.. Woods presiding as
toastmaster. All the visitors
made short speeches. also w. S.
Page, on behalf of the choir. Al
ter music, singing, and converse
ton, cake, oranges, candies, nuts,
elc., we're enjoyed, all the visitors,
enjoying SO much that thoy were
really sorry when the hour came
for parting. Mr.. and Mrs. Welsh
Fowler entertained the Des Moines
guests Sunday at dinner, they
proved themselves to be excellent
entertainers. ...
Ottumwa may we'll fell proud of
her young people and the genera
intelligence and learning they are
receiving. 5.~
Sunday evening a surprise
musical reception was given after
church at MRS. Barber Carter's. A
good time. The A. NJ. E. church
choir was very good; Mrs. Dot
Hamilton is choirister.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01
Obituary.

Died, at Boone, Iowa, December 25th,
1896, Miss Bertha Coleman, at the home
of her father, Mr.. Charles Coleman.
BY her death Boone loses one OF its most
highly esteemed young ladies. Funeral
services were held at the Mission Sunday
morning. Rev. johnson ofticiated.
Services were held Sunday evening by
Rev. Johnson. He leaves for Des Moines
Thursday. Christmas exercises were
postponed on account Of the death of Miss
Bertha.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01

Mr.. D. G. Basticld and family will &C
company the Des Moines Harmony CON-
pany to Osceola to attend the Enancipa-
ton celebration on the 9Th Of January.
Mrs. Basfeld and children will remain for
n short visit with Rev. D. D. Basfield and
family. Mr.. b. will return Thursday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01

Among your resolves tor the
year let your first one be to sub
scribe for the BYsrAxBER for one
year, and then carry out that reso-
luton by sending us one dollar,
and say who you would have your
vote cast for in the watch contest.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01
OSCEOLA NEWS.
Osce,,ola. January i

OSN&SOiaAS 'OSSAN0sy
Christmas passed of very pleasantly.
although there was no jingle Of sleigh-
bells nor coat Of snow; but the windows
icing decorated with toys and Santa Claus
with clustering joys. told us that Xmas
was here. a5.s.. l5.5 ss
The Christmas tree at the AZ. M. E.5
church was largely attended. The tree
was nicely illuminated with wax candles
and beautitied with many valuable pres.
ents. A very interesting programme was
rendered by the children and the choir
rendered some beautiful anthems
About ten o'clock Sabbath morning fire
broke out and destroyed the southeast
corner of the public square. The damages
amounted to $4,000, with some iEsur-
ance. XII
A woman was found dead, shot through
the head. Sunday evening. The guilty
one is still at large.
Mrs. Griffin, with her friend Mrs. Angie
johnson, OF Ottumwa, spent Christmas
Will AlCE MOtuCIs NIB: OOuAl 1iluM ~
this city.
Mrs. johnson Of Kahoka, Mo-, who was
on her way to visit her mother. in Cla-
rinda, Iowa, stopped off and attended the
Christmas tree.
Rev. ID. A. Basficld arrived home Tues
day morning.
Mr.. James Cloyde spent Christmas in
Omaha and Council Bluffs.
Mr.. Frank Bryant spent his Christmas
in Bedford. Keep your eyes open.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Williams spent Sat
urday and Sunday with their sister, Mrs.
Walker. OF Des Moines, and returned
home Monday.
Mr.. ]. L. Thompson. the editor Of the
State Bystander, visited this city Tuesday
evening and called to see the agent, which
we highly appreciated. and hope he will
be able to stay longer his next visit.
Mrs. Hanshaw and her daughter Emma,
residing near Lucas, spent Xmas with her
mother, Mrs. Betty Trimble.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01

Mr.. Chas. Ruff, one of Des Moines FORE
most printers, sojourned among the swell
people of Ottumwa over Christmas. .
Miss Francis Brown, one of Iowa 8
school teachers, is the only colored teach
or attending the state teachers association.
She is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. K. N.
HYDE
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01

The Des Momes Harmony Concert
Company under the management Of Mrs.
Tom Blagburn, will sing in Osceola on
January 9Th, at Tonets' Opera House. on
tho 7th in Sheritan; and on the 9Th in
Indianola. This company is composed Of
some OF the best musical talent in the
city, and as Mrs. Blagburn has never been
known to get upa concert without being
very successful those who have hired
them will not he sorry.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01

Would it not be good time to
talk up the interest Of some good
colored man for school director
sWzhile 90 many are satisfied
with some Of the present directors.
II is not long till spring. Rally
your forces.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01

n Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Carter, Of Colfax,
Iowa. spent few days in our city las,
week, the guest Of Mrs. James.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01

WANTED-To sell or trade for1owa
property, good lot and house of rooms. Y
story, situated in Albany, Mo, county.
seat Of Gentry county, q town Of 25Oo
people, colleges, electric light, eic. For
3 Information, address the BYsTANDER, or
WATKINS, Albany, Mo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01

Secretary Morton is in tavor OF
abolishing the office of Secretary
of Agriculture. So would we if
Mr.. Morton were to be continued
in that Office.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01

John Hardy had his face burned by
gasoline last Wednesday, while assistiog 6
the plumbers in fitting in pipe in the So.
very barber shop lie is improving.
His face has bandage which society don't
like to see -.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01

The dance on last Monday night at
Webster's Hall, given by MIR. Woods and
Washington. was all that the lovers Of the
art could wish for. All claim they had .
grand time The attendance was very
large.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01

Mr.. "A. NJ. Rivers has resigned his posi-
tion as janitor at the Capital City Com
mercial College, after having worked
there with credit and honor to his race for
nearly four years. He will 60 into the
express business.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01

Mr.. VIM. Frazier made q flying busi-
ness trip to Ottumwa, spending Sunday,
returning Monday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01

Van Ginkel Coal Co. Best,
brightest burning in the city.
1O1 Court avenue. Phone 421.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01
l0HA'S LEADING COLORED PAPER.
CITY NEWS
Congressman Hull is spending his ho!i
days with his family.

Mrs. R. ]. Right, of Marshalltown, was
in the city several days this week. She
was visiting with her son, on b street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01
MUCHlKANOCK NOTES.
MuchikinOck. Dec. 70. l89l

as. ~s:la.l r.-: = ~ ~
80 - - -, Z .'s.'
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'''ou's' : :. su's va a ~
80 g. ]. ..',1.s Z 1. .Ss D, -.
8. Z .. - - '',si ID
~ ',',r, 49,. ,.a. s1,.. 49,,
4 %, g.
49, ~ ssss ~. -. 7sssG -
q $500
tnrned = onr town = r.a;da ,,.ro ,ne,,t, !;
u I Hunter h.. nat sret,,rn q son,
ntt,m 3, = bor. 10 h,s hean ar;or;,,,, !,
xmoa "a sn,.ks i ~ hiobast nr.;.e 7
of tho :. : ho v.e .ntort, ;nod uh;Io ,bor1s
l.;zsas Marv and n.,t;a rhode. "a.
tumed nome from Des Mo,n.s inst in tim.
n o,;ov xm.s ot homo ,rhov on;ovad
tho p {, NJ conncil,s snr or Xmas nioht
VIM Buckley Of Evan wa, with us
dur;no tho xmas
Jackson Jones and Mrs Ella London
en!oved dinner with .Joseph Tate Of O,ka.
loosa Saturday
Miss Lizzie Thicker Of S. Louis Mo i
visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. w Riggs and
NAV remain this winter "
John Toliyer ,Jr left our town Xraas
in great hurry. Ho didn't saw where he
was going. but we learn he went to Fort
Dodge. He has returned. bringing with
him lifelong companion. We wish him
succsss.
Saw. We need n daily paner to record
the dailv MARRIAGES that seem to he han.
peninp daily
Walter Harnev and Miss p Henderson
war. n.rr;ad xnas avo
Mrs. Nancy Carter Of Des nfo;nes Is
shaking hands with her MANY friends
here ot ,h;s wr;,;no "1
Joseph Tate. Jr. Rem Tate and M;ss
B. Cannady. Of Oskaloosa attended the A.
NJ. f. Xmas tree Frank Davis and M;,s
Worthall Of Colon were al,o nresont
The superintendent gave the men all
the time they needed for Xmas. The
mine shut down Thursday and did not
resume work until Tuesday.
J.W. Riggs had the misfortune Of some
ono killing his mastiff. He saws he wonld
not have accepted tifty dollars for him
He feels he wonld l;ka n kno~ phna;a;t
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01

Read our new advertie ments
and then Patronize the firms
who advertise with us.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01

Merchants Know the Value
of a good advertising Medium
Read our "Ads."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01
A Gard Of Thanks

~ Oe&t " VI n tIe&t1tN0s I---l- " N q
Idesire to thank the many friends who
50 kindly assisted ME in the late sickness
and death of my daughter Bertha.
CHARLES r. COLEMAN.
Boone, Iowa, Dec. %. 1895.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01

Mir, John Walker, Of East Freemon
street. has been sick the past week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01
Mrs. James was visiting in Colfax this

I. and Mrs. " W1iiiiians, of Osseola, Ia
spent the holidays in our city, TIL ]. u
Mr.. and Mrs. John Walker.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01

Send money by postotflcs order, money
sfdsr, express or draft, to TIE Iowa erA11
eYsTANDRa Publishing Company.
Communications mnst be written on ons
side Of the paper only and be Of interest 70
Shs public. "Brsvity IL the soul Of w.t."
esmember.
We viii not return rejected manuscript
unless accompanied by postage stamps.
a All correspondence and communica.
lions must be signed by the persons writing
the same. =. - "a .
All entertainments. concerts, festivals,
atc:. Tor which an admission fee is charged,
VIII be published at the rate Of 5 cents Der
line for each insertion. Lists of presents
for anniversaries, weddings etc., will be
charged extra.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-01-01

Enter the prize watch contest,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-01-29
why lie Ncedod . cun.

II was western town. and Z he young
fellow Ind been arrested for CARRYING
a concealed weapon. Fresh from the
east. he imagined that bad men lurkcd
in the shadows, and he hnd bought n
pistol that Ind n bore MS large as ~
cough-drop. When nrr1nigned before
the police judge bc had no defense 10
make. and the magistrate said: II shall
have to fine you
please let me off," said the young
fellow. u have no money to pay n
tinc, nnd IL you fine me shall have to
60 to Jail, and TINT would disgrace mt.
J have done nothing wrong except
carry the revolver. and nm, sorry loi
Tint. hnvc no friends from whom |
could secure the money 10 pay the fine ''
"Whnt did you carry tho artillery
for" asked the judge.
WHY. er-er-to protect my vnIu-
nbies."
To protect your vaiuablcs? What
valnnbles have you? You say yoii have.
no money to pay fine. What else have
You of vnluc?"
Why. you sec-tliat is-er--i have
the gun. II cost me Sl2.'
lie went TO Jail,--N. y. World.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-01-29

Several bcggnrs in Pcra own iafgc
amount Of property. One weIl-hnown
nan has houses worth ;o.nc0 Iiras. urI
tct is to be seeu bcgging in filthy rags,
\ roor governeHs. who sns yer, clnrii'
ible. used to give hin o piastfc twic q
wrek. One dny s!ic niisscd i;rg
fponndD. end Thought she must hayS
sivcp II TO the bcggar by m'stai;r. lie
bad gone home for the day. so abe fol
owed him 10 his house OH ,ar Taximc.
lie received her gracionsly. looking Ike
pasha at least in liis magnihcchf
'ohes. 81 never like to lose food
,licnt." be said. aud sen, for his tog Of
Iakings; "if there's ira here we shalt,
ind IT, Sure enough The lirn was
.liere. Take it," he continued, aud the
loof girl. fun Of fbanks. was b,,rryIns
tWay when the heggar stopped her.
Wait moment; you haven't gi,cnm mc
the .piastre:"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-01-29
ExHoRT BY MACHINERY.
s"ivatioPis,s Who r-o D Oraphophonc In
rreRchimI.

The most up-to-dnin religious o,rnni
zntion, the Salvation Array. which ncvv,
plsscs mn opportunity OF exciting i.,n
curiosity and interest of the crowd, har
secured the srrviccsof the y arhophonc,
s"ys the New York prcss. There nr1
many thousands oI villages and smnll
towns all over the county where such
machine haa never been hrnt,l, nnl
/ where its introduction ~ cuilu,,t.d 10
e,nke nstonishincnt nn'l delight,
The grnphophone consists IS lnrtya
horn md stand which will cnaLle nn ni.
dicncc of from icO to |, 600 crA,ns ~
hear song ns distinctly aH ~ Aunu iN
the individual, and its ncccsHories cun,i
prize IL records, including un address
by the commander. md also nnr hy tlr
'onsul, nnd III army songs, baud ~.
lccilons, etc.; IL blanks by which home
'ccnrtfs can be made; y travelling rnh.
To carry So records. lnd, ilnnl't. three
hearing tubes. \ full meeting similnr
To thosc held in New Iorl, nnd I.ondon.
with complete hand uccompaGimcni,
viii i>e given by the aid Of the iLnch;n,.
When n detachment strilca u village
that II has been decided 10 cppturci i,u
soldiers VIII proclaim in every tlifrr-
tion tho mnryels of thu scarrc that is ,o
he held. md the curiosity of the inhnti.
tEnts having been aroused. they mny
be counted upon to appear IL fun force
Mt the place ard timo appointed.
The mnchine will do the rest, even
nHl,ing for The collection. Then ilryl!
hScrs will sit In nInazemcnt nnd ilstrr
TO The assistant cojninandrr's voce.
while she, perhnpa is thousands OF
miles away.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-01-29
MlLLAls' VERSATILITY.
II ID Said lie Was the Gfcn,ts, Paint.
OF tho Are


OF tho Are.
tor u period uf nearly o. Years Mi,lniB
has been before the public as IA, artist
and for the greater par, of that time
he nus sustained his reputation MS the
greatest painter ~ his day. says Scrii,
rer's. lie has painted history, romance.
poetry. ]untiscapc. portraits and Luz
made his mark In all.
no one else has attempted SO wide a
range Of subjects. few hnyc shown n
greater variety Of invention or nn.
rFoachct him in his command ovri
tools and materials. 1t Is only within
The last few years tia, he has sho,, n
my decline OF power nnd It was only
VIE other day Tint Mr.. Watts, h:s gara,
COLLEAGUES. observed to me OF one Of
his pictures 10 the -pNscut cxI.ibit!or
Of The Royal academy tisaC) TIM, az
painting 1t wns good IN cycr."
Ills art Is In no scrse Ideal; his
imagination cannot body forth things
unknown or rise 10 amy grcn, heroic,
height; he has never attempted To rcric.
fent rnpid or violent notion. tut irs;dr
'hese lines his powers nre splendid aud
eSnbernnt
An almost matchlcas drnughtsman. n. ~
colorist OF great truth und force, n
painter of extraordinary initiative row.
rr, with handling not alway. pleasant,
perhaps. but OF the utmost surrncns
ind freedom. hc hns left II body of work
which both for quality aud quantity
bns scarcely been cqualcd In motlcrn III I.
Indeed, the whole Of his work hns been
40 sincere md full ut fresh life. IL re.
ncc's no forcibly his own personality $
and tho living spirit Of his day. that II
" difficult TO believe that II can ever jyI
come uninteresting TO posterity.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-01-29
MY oLo fRlgNo IS nor HERe.


{ bark to tho harsh discordant notei
or ciamorous toll and strife,
] drag my feet through the dust and heat
OF tho broad highroad OF life;
But catch not the sound OF a weli-kuown
voice. Is
And the road Is brown and aere
And my eyesight blears with unshed tears
For my old friend is not here. N
with a backward glance and a wave of the
hand. 'stt'
He has wandered far away
TO land that lies under cioudloss skios---
Where the sun shines oil the day;
And his form Is lost In the hurrying thronR
That gathers from far and neor
And miss the grace OF his kindly faco--
For my old friend Is not here.
But ! caught q glimpse of that unknown
land.
As my old friend hurried through
The outer cato where the dear onoa wait
For the pilgrim who 10 due;
and know that the oun shines all the day.
That the now'rs bloom all the year
shall miss his smile through tho after-
while,
For my old friend Is not hero.
-S. a. Lapius. In Ohio Farmer.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-01-29
Mistaken fdcnt,tx.

A remarkable case OF mistaken idcr.
tity is reported from Fecamp.. The
body OF man was found recently in thc
fne de Valmout. and after The usual
formnlities was buried as that of an oc.
toGenorian named Godefrcy. Two of
Hodefrey's daughters attcuded the III.
neral. When they returned home they
hearty died OF terror Mt finding their
fother sitting at his usnul place near
the fire. The shrieks OF fhc women,
who thought they sa.v ghost.b ught
IN the neighb6rs. The error Was d,,o
TO remarkable likeness between Gode.
frey and the man who bsd been found
dcae.vf>ondon Ti'-R;ts.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-01-29
HOW DOGS ARE sruNrEp.
hcthods Employed Ia the Manufacture %,
Toy Terriers.

hcthoub tmplbteu in thc aIRnHItcture Dt
Toy Terriers.
There is mn era Of thy Cogs In Eng.
.lsh socirty. Tho inor d ninutivc u
farcel OF canine flash that YOU can PCS.
scss the more ere you swell. says The
Toledo Blade, l.nt alas! How ndny
fcminirc readers WIN delight In i,.h
miniature dogRics know that they sfr
an nrtiiicinl prodiict2
There Is IN London an establishment
levoted entirely To the .tunting Of thc
'nimab. Tbn proprietor Is nm cx.br,rd
er OF fighting dogs. but hc ncw nnha
n ore profit in rearing the lIlipuiur
:nnines. for which he has widc ftlui-
tatiop. He does not claim to lc tl,.'
originator of the process, for bc say
that oil dog men know Of the dyn.f.
ng powers OF nicohoI. hu ht assert
.hnt he is the only mnn 10 Ittn,lot o.
adopt the principle systcmaticary.
His method is M follows: TIC p,,r
destined 10 be stlntcd liz taken from ~
mother when n few hours oil nnd whcr
Il beginH 10 whine for sustcnancc IL il
I'd With warm dccociion Of rn AMI
"nter. Deprived OF milk. II takes 10
this readily. When II rca.hcs onrtu,t.
igc alcohol in var;ons forms const,tUlrs
he aninnl'A sole diet. The pn.,s do moi
lie nor do they develop. Thry soon
seaso to grow atnIl At,cra grnfrn,,o,i
~ two OF matlng ttih in,nsh priced liiiif
putian canine ia Obtained
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-01-29

TAS OLDEST spoRT.
Hunting and Fishing wcro Means of Live
iihuod 10 Prltuitivs Mnn.


Hunting and Fishing Wcrc Means of Live
iihuod TO PrstnitivS Mnn.
HumpbodS Inns usl<ch which IN the
bldes, spot, ind started Ii diStiiissiog
,hut hEs already put hie antiiliiits IL
games heyoilu The hidtlie ages: liiipi-
ing and lighting @ere primitive iuau'5
ehicf occu. .'atiois. sESs The New York
Journal
Thesc. rs civ;lixnt 'ou d-reIopcd. wriS
gradually converted iiuiu being fncnrj
81 livelihood into rustimcs. !.m ii &
Impossible to rr exactly when tns
thange took rlucr. FOR i, IL nnt even yrE
tomrlc,r. and what is ~ppr, 20 the
nquirc nEA nn,t,riir IL necessary WORT
to the Ennckftper and professlbn,i
tolhlor. ''''''''
Nifirod. Nonh'r grrua-grnatsnn. was
. "m'gtiy hiirirr hrforr the lord" aud
re he va, "miFh'y one in The rarth'i
he prohn' Is hpnird for = cas,irf; TE,f
lt tn" eldest record OF siorl
The stre and its l,ind. r,,'ch maiS
y" S.r"tcst demand on tho skill M |
endurance NJ the hurtrr. would rruI;
.etlv hc IL" first anmpi pursnrd for
lHnsu'r. To hunt he lien wns tinn,t
apart f:nri the earliest .imcS.
The Ervm'nn monuments show llak
all kinds OF hunting. ms well ns fSa iin.i.ys,
we're followed for pleasure rnr i,l,n;
pic i-"n'rs were rrnhatlv ,hr oldest
athletic -Yeris md ihe!i orivin /. losI
in on''ou!ty. Jhcv G,r pni.l to celebrate
iVp!'yt'a hcfcat of the Ti,t..
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-01-29
VOL. LII. NO. S
TAzEWElL DIRECTORY.

CITY OFFICERS. 49,
hIayor-J. A. Greever. c-'s
Sergeant--G L. Msolintoek. III
Asseasor J H. Lewis, rs
UOUNCILMEN. 80
J. w. Chapman, James o'Keeffe, J.. A..
Gieeser, d. w Stras. G. r. Surface
POSTOFPICE q. gE
Open during week from 7:3G a. m. to 7:00
Pm daily, except Sunday.
Money Order window open from 0 a. IN. to
4 p. M. daily except sunday.
West bound mail closes Loo y. m.
East bouqd mail closes $3.50 p. IN. s.-
CHURCH SERVICES.
PaEsBYrsRIAN.-Rev w w Ruff, Pastor
evening, except the first, when the pas
tor holds services in Blu kes Garden.
Sunday School $3.50 a. IN. z aver meet
ing every Thursday. evening.
hErHDIsr.-l. p. Martin Pastor. Preach
ing ON first and third Sunday in each
month at II a M; secnnd and fourth
Sunday Mt 1880 p. IN. Sunday School ut
9:S0 q m. Prayer meeting every We'd
nesday evening.
BArrIsr.--Rey. D. A. Glenn, Pastor.
Preaching the LIST and Sd Sunday in the
morning and I'd aud 4th Sundny in the
evening. Sunda, School 9:30 a. IN.
Prayer meeting every Friday evening.
EuRIsrIAE. N. Hartman, Pnstor
Preaching every Sabbath morning. Snn-
day School $3.50 IN. PRAYER meeting 2
every Saturday evening.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
fudge Circuit Court.-Hon Is. W. Will
liams, W,thcville. Va. M
Circuit Court Sessions I'D Monday in
April; 4th Monda, i'll August, Sd Mon
day in December
Judge Comfy Court.--Hcn. J. II. Stuurt.
Tazewell, Va
County Court Tuesday after the. Third
Monday.
Clerk Circuit Court. III. Bane Harman,
Tazeweli, Va.
Clerk County Court.--T. e. George, Taze-
we'll, Va
Commonwealth's Attorney--Jno L. Bnrns,
Tazewell, Va.
Sheriff ff-John w Crockett, Tazewell, Va.
Treasurer.-R. X Gillespie, Pounding
Mill, Va.
Commissioner Rcvenue--Clear Fork Dis
drict--G. A Sink, Bluestone, Va.
Commits .ioper Revenue Jeffersonville Dist.
j. N Johnson. Sayersvilln, Va.
Commissioner Revenue Maiden Spring
Districts. H. Laird, Cedar Bluff. Va.
Supervisor, Clenr Fork District: j Ii.
tireever, Burkes Garden. Va.
Supervisor, Jeirersorville Districts j. Ell.
Peery Tazewell, Va.
Supervisor Maiden Spring District: w.
l.. q. Bufk, Big Creek, Va.
County Snpt. of Schools: P. II. Williams
Snapp, Va.
County Survey r: Robkrt S. Wi liams,
Founding Mill, Va.