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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-08-05
Thomas W. RatIiff Gone To Rest.

On Friday afternoon at about O'Clock
Thomas w. Ratliff died at his home on
Tazewell Avenue. He had been sick for
long time with that dread disease con-
sumption, and his death for some days
had been looked for at any moment. The
deceased was born near Grundy, in Buc-
hanan County, Va, on January 10Th, 1854,
and he was, therefore, 43 years 6 months
and II days old at the time of his death.
He was married in 1877 to Miss Jennie
T. Kendrick, by whom he had seven
children, five of whom, all sons, are still
living. In the Spring Of 1896 Mr.. Ratiiff
united with the NJ. E. Church South at
Grundy, Va, and since that time has led
consistent Christian life. He lived at
Grundy until he came with his family to
razewell last October From those who
knew him well in all the relations Of life we
learn that he was man of untiring energy,
and by his superior business tact had ac-
cumulated q property estimated at fifty
thousand dollars. de was recognized by
all those with whom he had business
transactions as a man of perfect integrity,
and he was liberal and charitable to all.
No one was more popular Or beloved by
those who knew him. His word was as
good as his bond. He was a man ofstrong,
decisive character. When we consider
his educational advantages and other OPP
portunites his character as man and
his financial success are wonderful.
On Saturday afternoon at $50 o'oclock
funeral services were held at the residence
of the deceased, conducted by Rev. L. 2.
Martin, assisted by Rev. Painter who had
received Mr.. Ratliff into the church. Tie
services were attended by throng of
relatives and friends, number being
present from Cedar Bluff, Doran and Buc-
hanan County.
At the conclusion of the services at the
house, the remains were placed in charge
of the Masonic fraternity, ,ofwhich deceased
was a respected and faithful brother, he
being member of Cedar Bluff, Lodge NJ.
2GO. Members Of that Lodge and ofTssEe-
we'll Lodge, No. 60, united to pay the last
tribute of respect to their departed
brother. large number of friends and
relatives joined in the procession to the
East End cemetery, where all that was
mortal of Thomas w. Ratlif was placed in
the grave with full masonic honors. The
following acted as pail bearers: From
Cedar Bluff Lodge, ]. 3. Hurt and John
|. Crockett. From Tazewell Lodge, r. A.
Crockett, NJ. c. McCorkle, O.G. Empsh-
willer and w. G. Mccall.
We extend our sympathy to the bereaved
widow and her sons in their sad affiiction.
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STATE NEWS.

A syndicate has been formed at Rich
mond for the purpose of engaging largely
in the beet sugar industry. A Large fac
tory is to be built below the city, and if
experiments now being made prove salts
factory it is proposed to devote several
thousand acres to the cultivation of sugar
beets next year.
The Fredericksburg Free Lance and
Roanoke Times, both Democratic papers
are advising the Democrats to take Capt.
Cooke as their candidate for lieutenant
governor. Their advice is not likely to be
followed.
1t is reported that Park Agnew will re-
move the office of collector Of internal rev.
enue from Lynchburg to Alexandria. Col.
Brady will remove his Office from Rich
mond to Petersburg.
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Death of Miss Mamie HigginbOtham.

On Saturday afternoon a shadow of sad
ness fell upon our community when it was
I announced that Miss Mamie A. Higgin-
botham had departed this life. For about
one month she had been lingering with
what ultimately proved to be fatal illness,
and at 3:05, p. m. surrounded byrelatives and
friends, who had tenderly and lovingly ad-
ministered to her wants, she passed quietly
to a brighter and happier land. From the
testimony of those who were her intimate
associates during her childhood and early
womanhood her life has been recorded as
that of a bright, pure girl and sweet
Christian Her death was a sad one, but
full of comfort to those who were related
tc her by the close ties of blood and
the warm associations of friendship and
love-
Miss Higginbotham was born the 18th
of January, 1875, and was the daughther of
Rees b. Higginbotham, deceased She
has five living sisters: Mrs. w. S. Default,
Mrs. j. w. Chapman, Mrs l. G. Dodd,
Mrs. J. H. Brown and Miss Mary Higgin-
botham. The four last mentioned were
with her during her last hours.
1t had been announced that funeral
services would be held in the Methodist
church on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
At that hour the church was filled to over
flowing with persons of all ages, who had
come to join in paying the last tribute of
respect to the deceased.
The church altar had been draped in
mourning by the tender hands of lady
friends.
As the casket was born into the church it
was preceded by Misses Joie Britain,
Alice Alexander, Jesse O'Keeffe and Lula
Steele, dressed in white and bearing floral
offerings. These young ladies were intimate
friends of the deceased. As they entered
the church the choir sang: $50 Bury Thy
Sorrow. 1.-THE funeral services were conduct
ed by Rev. l. P. Martin and were continued
and concluded in the following order: A
vocal solo and chorus, "Death is Only
Dream" Prayer, by Rev. l. P. Martin.
Hymn, "Asleep in Jesus" Scriptural
selections and funeral remarks. Prayer,
by Rev. w. w. Ruff. Vocal duette, "Some
Sweet Day, By and By"
The passages of scripture were read from
the bible of Miss Mamie and had been
marked by her as favorite passages. They
showed how deeply she was impressed
with the truth Of the word Of God and how
thoroughly her heart had beengiyen to her
Savior.
At the conclusion of the services at the
church the remains were taken to the
East End cemetery and inferred. The fol-
lowing gentlemen were the active pail bear
ers: Messrs. w. Anderson, Geo. W, Dodd,
Barns Gillespie, w. J. Gillespie, j. S.
Bottimore and A. S. Higginbotham. The
following gentlemen acted as honorary
pail bearers: Messrs. Frank Pyott, A. j.
Higginbotham, c. w. Jones, Will Pierce,
NJ. j. Hankins and ]. 7. Smith.
The procession that followed the re-
mains to the grave was the largest we have
seen since our residence in Tazewell.
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NORTH TAZEWELL NEWS.
Locals are scarce.

Locals are scarce.
Several of the boys are figuring on the
Klyondyke, that is as far as they will get.
w. A. Whitley is spending all of his
spare time with the rod and minnow bucket.
Sam Young came near losing his dray
horse in the mill pond Tuesday
Rev. w. NJ. Dyer, former pastor q Taze-
well, preached an excellent sermon in
the Methodist Church on Sunday night.
The business revival has struck NJ. L..
Peery & Co, they ship this week several
thousand pounds of yarns to Northern
manufacturers.
If some of our Democratic brothers don't
look out the wave of prosperity is going to
hit them in spite of all they can do.
We have heard it intimated that the
Clinch Valley Breeders Association will
give an exhibition on their grounds about
the last of September. Is it true? We
hope so.
Our sick folks are all doing we'll at
present, ,and it is to be hoped they will all he
entirely recovered in Il short while and
our town rid of the dread fever.
Some of our farmers have actually been
unable to get hands sufficient to put up
their inca lows. What is the matter? Are
there no hands to be found, or don't they
want work when you do find them.
Miss Jennie Hambrick, lovely young
lady from Russell County, has been visiting
her cousin, Mrs. John D. Peery Of this
place for some days.
Henry Cartley one of Blacksburgs rarest
specimens, took unto himselfa rib on last
Wednesday, and is now ON his bridal toul
to Shakerag and other Southern points,
Every farmer in this county not supplied
with one of Lewis Gregory's cultivator, ii
in bad fix, and a way behind the times
Call on w. II. Kiser and see samples.
HG. Peery returned this week from hi
fishing trip to Wolf Creek, and reports,
good time but very poor fishing on accoun
of the high and muddy water
H.G. Garrison, our genial town Sergeant
dispenses the Cincinnati Post to a number
ofour people every day, and is as spry a
the Youngest news boy in the state.
Miss May Fall returned this week from
an extended visit to her sister Mrs. Robt
Shelton, of Blue6eld, her many friends
were glad to see her again.
Miss Gee Buchanan, of Pisgah,i is visiting
her cousin, Miss Florence Whitley, OF
Bridge Street.
Capt. Fudge's meadows were so heavy he
hardly had room on them to stack the hay.
Prosperity strikes different people in differ
ent ways but it gets there under Repub
lican administration.
1t does look little rough for the schoo
teachers in the east end of the county tc
be compelled 10 travel to the extreme
west-end to beexamined.
ASH FIELDS
North Tazewell. Aug. 4, 1897.
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his home at College Station, Texas. He
enioyed his visit to Tazewell very much
and regretted that business called him
home earlier than he expected. His visit
was a source of great pleasure to his rela-
tives
Gen. j. A. Walker arrived at Tazewell
Yesterday afternoon, and was the guest OF
Col. Joseph HARRISON last night.
DIR. James O'Keeffe, accompanied by
Mrs. O'Keeffe, went to Pearisburg on Tues
day, where they lived prior to their COM
ing to Tazewell The doctor was to insti-
tute chapter of Royal Arch Masons at
that place on Tuesday night, acting for
Grand High Priest j. p, Steflner, who
could not attend on account of the death
of his father. There were % applicants
for membership in the new chapter.
On Monday morning at about 2 O'Clock
little Barbara, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. X. Gillespie, died at their home, near
Pounding Mill. The remains were brought
to this place on the 1880 train Monday
afternoon and buried in the east end
cemetery. A number of friends and
relatives met the remains at the station
and followed them TO the grave. The child
was about twenty three months old and
very bright and pretty we are told.
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CEDAR BLUFF ITEMS.

President William Dyer, of NJ. w. Col
lege, is in our town looking up students.
The ladies' society gave an ice cream
supper last Thursday night which was quite
a success and very much enjoyed by all
who attended.
Mr.. j. II. Kirby is indisposed for the
last few days.
Bessie Peery is convalescent.
Mr.. John Laird is out on Sandy this
week. She misses him.
The Normal is over. He solemnly blows
the horn and then takes rest.
Misses Mamie Brown, Jennie Bailey,
Kate Carper and Mr.. ]. L. Neal, of Rich
lands, were in our little town Sunday.
a large crowd from Cedar Bluff attended
the quarterly meeting at Steelesburg.
Quite a crowd of Cedar Bluffians visited
the Normal at Richlands Monday.
Miss Florida Ferril, of Steelesburg, who
has been attending the Normal at Rich
lands, spent the night with Miss Maud
Repass last week. REPORTER.
August Sd, 1897
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Communicated.
Editor REPUBLICAN:

Editor REPUBLICAN:
We notice in the REPUBLICAN the names
Of several gentlemen spoken of as candi-
dates for the legislature. While several
persons mentioned might do good work,
we propose the name of a man who we
believe is better suited for the place than
any we have noticed. We want man
who is not only staunch Republican, but
one who has stood with the party for years
gone by, and who has lived in Tazewell
county all his life, and therefore knows just
what kind of legislation the people need.
The name we take pleasure in offering is
that of T. A. Gillespie, of Cedar Bluff, a
man whose character. responsibility and
capacity cannot be questioned by the old
est voters in Tazewell county
We think that with few such men as
Mr.. Gillespie in our legislative halls, our
citizens would enjoy the benefits of the
best laws to be obtained by just legislation.
Respectfully,
REPUBLICAN VOTERS.
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BUCHANAN. COUNTY REPUBLICANS.
Elect new chairman and pass res
olutions.

At q meeting of the Republican COM
mlttee for the county of Buchanan, State Of
Virginia, on July 9th, 1897, the following
business was transacted:
Mr.. f. H. Witten having resigned as
county chairman his resignation was
accepted by the committee.
Upon motion Dr. j. w. Waldron was
appointed county chairman to fill out the
unexpired term made vacant by Mr.. Wit
tens resignation.
The following resolutions were offered by
Mr.. John NJ. Ratliff and adopted by the
committee.
Whereas Mr.. E. .Witten has decided to
leave our county and has rendered his res
ignation as county chairman to this COM
mittee: therefore be it resolved,
1st. That from the first we have hailed
him as young disciple Republicanism who
had surpassed his elders as an organizer
and leader We have followed his career
with admiring interest and recorded his
triumph with ever increasing sympathy
and appreciation, as he gathered the
broken fragments of our party together
and bound them into promethian links
that not only baffled and defeated a
rotten and unjust election law, but gave
to the cause of justice and Repulicanism
the handsome majority Of one hundred
and ninty one Therefore we deeply re-
gret the loss of such a staunch Republican
and leader from Our county, and feel that
it will be long before Buchanan County
will find one to take the place made con-
spiciously vacant by his absence.
End. That the Tazewell REPUBLICAN and
Messenger be requested to publish these
proceedings.
(JoHN NJ. RATLIFF.
Committee J: j, J; JACKSON.
w. w. BALDWIN.
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SHAWVER'S MILL ITEMS.

The farmers are very busy at this time
harvesting their hay and oats, which are un-
usually good this year.
Our new postmaster, Mr.. l.. l. Shaver,
has moved the office to his store, which is
great convenience to the people.
Our Sunday school, which is one of the
best in the county, has been very success
ful this year under the judcious manage
ment Of d. A Leffel, superintendent, and
Miss Bessie Lefel, secretary.
Rev. ]. S. Taylor, of Mechanicsburg, Va,
has just closed q protracted meeting here.
He has been very successful with his work
at this place, and the church has given him
q unanimous call to serve them another
year.
Willie Leffel, of Bluefield, w. Va, was
over last week to see the home folks and
visit his many relatives and friends. There
must be plenty to eat in Bluefield from his
general appearance.
Mr.. L, S. Witten, of Witten's Mill, was
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The Sick.

Mr.. jeff Wards infant daughter is quite
sick, but Mrs. Ward is doing we'll.
Mrs. Jno. Fox, ofThompson Valley, who
has been very i'll With the fever, is now
much better, and her friends are confident
Of her recovery.
Buford Tynes, who has been sick for
about two weeks, is doing very well.
Mr.. John Thompsonisnow convalescent,
but his oldest son is very sick.
Mr. Jno. Ball is getting along well, and
his case is not considered dangerous.
Mrs. ]. T. Hopkins, Of Thompson Valley,
is improving rapidly.
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Methodist Episcopal Church South.

Public worship of God on the 1st and
3rd Sundays at II A. NJ, on the End and
4th at 7:30 P. NJ.
Meeting for prayer, Wednesday at 7:30.
P. NJ. Sabbath School at $50 P. Nj.
Meeting of Epworth League each Mon
day night at 7:30., the third Monday
night of each month being devoted to
literary work.
most cordial welcome is extended to all.
ISAAC p. MARTIN, Pastor.
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A Remarkable Cure of Chronic Dlarrhaa.

In 1862, when served my country as
private in Company A, 167th Pennsylva-
MIA Volunteers, contracted chronic
rhna. 1t has given me a great deal Of
trouble ever since. l have tried dozen
different medicines and several prominent
doctors without any permanent relief. Not
long ago friend sent me sample bottle
of Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhea Remedy, and after that bought and
took 50-cent bottle; and now l can say
that am entirely cured. cannot be
thankful enough to you for this great rem
edy, and recommend it to allsuffering vet.
erans. If in doubt write me. Yours
gratefully, Henry Steinberger, Allentown,
Pa. Sold by j. E. Jackson, druggist.
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CR0CKETT'S COVE CACKLiNGS.
Cloudy every day.

Cloudy every day.
Rain favorable. The Farmers have some
oats down and are afraid to cut down
more.
Corn crops are looking fine and the weeds
are too.
d. II. Payne, the hustling constable OF
our district, is in our midst this week.
Look out debtors.
Squire Crockett has returned from Clear
Fork on fishing trip into Bland Co. He
reports that he caught 80 of the speckled
beauties (trout), and the terrible rain
that fell, and such wetting he never got
before.
"Joe" says any one suffering pain can
be relieved by calling and purchasing a
bottle of Chamberlains Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. We sent away to
Iowa for it.
Mr.. Houston Crockett has purchased
for himself buggy Houston will go
somewhere now flying and looking back.
We see some mems anti belum "breech-
es" yet being worn in the neighborhood.
These pantaloons are not dark but colored
"a right smart browney,
Made with all the jutlaps and pockets
just as gay.
They are not the style now,
But built and worn that way.
Mr. Isaac Effler and Mr.. Alex. Huford
passed through the village this week driv-
ing nice little drove of cattle from Nc
Dowell, w. Va. Also Mr.. A. u. Litz
and Geo. w. Litz passed one day later
with nice drove, all en- route for Clinch
Valley.
Mr.. Hugh Shrader is attending the heal
ing springs 2! miles south of us. lie re-
ports his health improving. There are sew
eral young ladies and gentlemen in attend
ance. There may be other attractions for
Hugh.
Shorty Smith has been absent for several
days. 1t is supposed that Shorty has gone
to Pocahontas and West Virginia to pick
blackberries. He is aware of the fact that
its going to take jam, blackberry jam and
plenty of it for the big meeting.
Dudley, Mcclure & Co., general mer-
chants-We buy as low as we can; that's
business sense. We sell as low as we can;
that's progressive sense. You buy as low
as you can; that's common sense. You
buy Of US; that's dollars and cents for both
of US. OLD HEN.
! shraders, Va, July 81, 1897.
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down this week and bought nice lot of
cattle from Mr.. Ballard Leffel.
Mrs. Myrtle Belchee, of Knob, Va, was
visiting her mother, Mrs. Geo. Shaver
Sunday.
Little Miss Sallie Myrtle Peery, daugh-
Ter of Capt. Thos. Peery, of Graham, Va,
is spending the Summer with her grand
mother, Mrs. J. NJ. Shaver.
Miss Annie Wipgo, of Springville, and
Miss Willie Wingo, of Tazewell, were
visiting Miss Pearl LefIel Friday and Sat
urday.
Rev. j. n. Harman, of Tazewell, will
preach for us in the Christian church next
Sunday night. A SUBsCRIBEs.
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Card of Thanks.

In behalf of myself and children l wish
to extend my heartfelt thanks to the many
kind friends of this community, who, dur
ing thet trying hours of our recent aifliction,
so often gave evidence of their sympathy
and offered to assist us in any way they
could. Words are inadequate to express
our gratitude, and we pray Gods blessings
on you all.
We desire especially to thank DR.. Il. B.
Gillespie for bis constant and faithful at
tention to our dear departed one.
Respectfully,
Mrs. T. w. RATLIFF.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-08-05

We have decided to discontinue our
Hardware business at once and in order
to do SO, will sell anything in our house at
cost, but it takes CASH to buy it, and if
we have anything you want, bring the cash
and you can get it at cost. All parties
indebted to us are respectfully requested
to come forward at once and settle, for all
accounts unpaid within thirty days will be
placed in the hands of Mr.. A. Sidney
Higginbotham for collection. We wish to
thank our friends and customers for their
liberal patronage in the past, and want
them to take advantage ofthis cash sale.
Yours very respectfully,
Tazewell Hardware Company.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-08-05

The mad rush to the Klondike gold
fields still continues, and the reports as to
the richness of the finds are really astound-
ing.
Secretary of War Alger has sent Captain
H. P. Ray and Lieutenant Richmond, Of
the Eighth Infantry. to Alaska to investi-<
gate the situation and report on the advis.'
ability of sending troops to that region.
1t is understood that if they report the ne
cessity of troops there Colonel Randall will
be ordered TO go with one or more compa
MES as soon as transportation can be ar
ranged.
1t is said that the Democratic State can
didates in Ohio are secretly pledged to
John r. Mclean for the United States
Senate. The pledge is ironclad
but not to be disclosed, as the candidacy
of Mclean has aroused so much opposi.
ton that the strength of the Democracy in
the State has been greatly weakened.
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STRAS MEMORIAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Divine Service-First and Third Sun
days of the month at II a. m. and Sp. m.
Holy Communion-First Sunday at II
g. m.
Sunday school every Sunday at $50
a. m.
A hearty welcome is extended to all.
Rev. w. d. BUCKNER,
Rector.
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Serious Rumor.

SEATTLE, Wash, Aug. "A report is
current here to the effect that the steamer
Portland has sunk with all hands. She
sailed for the Klondike last week with
every inch of room taken by gold seekers
This story comes from Vancouver, which
is port of entry.
G. II. Hamilton, manager of the COM
pany owning the vessel, says the report is
probably without foundation. He further
says that it sounds like malicious rumor
put in circulation by enyious British Co.
lumbians.
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Miss Higginbotham Dead.

Many persons in Bristol will regret TO
learn that Miss Mamie Higginbotham
died at her home in Tazewell, Va, at 5
O'Clock Saturday afternoon. Miss Higgin-
botham taught in the Virginia public
school here last year and was engaged for
the same duties this year,
While here she made many friends, and
her sweet amiabe disposition made her
much beloved by her acquaintance. .-Bris-
tol News.
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Off For California.

Col. A. j. May and Mrs. May will
start to-day for California. They will
first 90 to the northen part of the state
and stay at Reading and Shasta City.
Later they will go to Southern California
and visit San Diego and 9th points.
They will be absent two months or more,
and we frost the trip will be full of pleasure
and benefit to them. Mr.. Ed Spots, who
started to Chicago on Monday, will join
Col. May at that city and go with him to
the Pacific coast,
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Attention Republicans.

The Republicans of Tazewell County are
requested and urged to meet at the Court
House on Tuesday, the l7.h Of August, 1897,
(court day. at l. p. m. for the purpose OF
selecting candidate for the House of Del
-egates, also to elect delegatestoa Senatorial
Convention, if one should be held, and
delegates to a state convention if one
should be called. This meeting will also
elect a county chairman and county
committee,
W, G. You've
County Chairman.
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Notice..

All persons are hereby warned not to
trespass on the enclosed lands belonging to
the Clinch Valley Coal and Iron Company
by travelling over or through the same, on
foot OIL by horseback. The law will be en-
forced on all who tresrass upon the above
mentioned lands. HUBERT RAVEN,
Supt. Clinch Valley Coal and Iron Co.
July &c, 1897.