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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
Rents for Another Yaar.

We learn that Mrs. Jane McGee, the
present proprietress of the Pocahontas Inn,
has accepted a proposition from the own
ers of this splendid ho, ,el to conduct it for
another year, commencing Jan. Is, 1898.
With the able assistance of w. NJ. Delp
as manager, Mrs. MCGEE has made an ex-
cellent reputation for the Inn during the
past year, and has, by careful attention to
the comfort of guests, built up patronage
for the hotel which it could not have
gained otherwise during the dull times of
the present year.
May her efforts be crowned with greater
siOeoss throughout the second year, than
the first, is the sincere wish of The Regis
ter.-Pocay yhontas Register.
We e'glad that Mrs. MCGEE has found
it to her interest to lease the Inn for an
other Eeai. 1t certainly insures comfort
aRG good treatment for the travelling pub
lie when at Pocahontas, as Mrs. MCGEE
has proven herself a mot capable hostess
and Mr.. Delp most efficient manager.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23

drills, recitations and instrumental music,
lust after, there will be oysters, peaches
and cake served for the benefit OF the
church. We hope that our friends who
live near enough to attend will do SO, and
when they are in a hard place, of the same
kind, perpaps we can return the compll'
ment. am sure we will ifwe have the
money.
The teachers at this place found closed
g this morning, with benches "piJsa3p
on high, reaching farupto the sky. Most
every teacher has experienced the same,
perhaps, in each school he or she has
taught, and, no doubt, many a poor one
! has been "ducked," bat the principal had
entered ere the assistant got there, and
everything was quiet, but it is said you
could detect the "grin" on the boys faces
all day, tickled over the defeat of the ones
| who participated in the act. At any rate,
they will get all of next week for holidays,
but no treat. They say they are going to
fortify the place again.
! We have just had plenty of rain and the
mud, well, we don't pretend to say how
deep it is.
Every one is wishing for white Xmas.
Misses Lille Cecil, Mary McGraw, Alice
Hunt and Flora Gillespie are practicing
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
Burglars Around.

On Sunday night an effort at burglary
was made at the station. The burglar
priced up a window and got into the office
of the agent and drilled hole in the door
of the large iron safe. Fortunately freight
train ran up and had orders to get further
orders at this station. The operator, Miss
Blanche Wilks, was sent for and when she
went to the Office detected something
wrong. Upon examination the work that
had been done by the burglars was de-
tected. But for the arrival of the train
with directions to get orders the thieves,
no doubt, would have succeeded in crack
ing and rifing the safe of its contents.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23

burg, William and Walter Durham, of Ce-
dar Bluff and ]. T. Lester, of Paint Lick,
spent Sunday at Oak Grove.
Mr.. Fred Mcclure, of Cedar Bluff, was
visiting here last Saturday.
Steele, Gillespie & Co. have just re-
ceived a nice lot of Xmas goods. Call and
examine them.
Its been whispered that there will be q
weddraag Wedding in steelesburg near Christmas;
Its we'll enough, but we would advise the
young man to ask by wire or telephone.
Mr.. H. F. Hunt is quite i'll at presqnt
with grippe.
Several of the young men will speak at
the entertainment Christmas eve. Re.
fresLments will be served, we presume.
The streets here are clean and dslick since
the late soap and oil wreck occurred last
Sunday. SWAMP Fox.
Dec. 20, '97.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
BuRKE's GARDEN ITEMS.

Messrs. Surface and Smith were in the
Garden last week buying horses.
Mr.. Jno. H. Thompson is expected
home from the South very soon.
Miss Ollie Moss has returned home from
Virginia College to spend Xmas.
Rev. Wyse is visiting at Mr.. ]. P.
Gose's.
Mr.. ]. H. Lauer lost his drill in a well
at Mrs. Cooper's.
We wish to inform the young physicians
of the B. G. A. that it was not the school
"marm" he was replying to. Don't have
such little regard for lady.
Wonder if Robert saw his girl when she
was out? They say she was hunting him.
We hear that while one of our young la
dies was visiting at Tazewell she was hav-
ing her dresses made.
More lasses jugs coming in for Xmas
than was ever known before
The B. G. deer hunters "laid over"
Monday on account of the rain. Provi-
dence provides for the old hound also.
Mr.. ]. NJ. Snapp and wife are visiting in
Washington county this week.
The young physician must certainly have
missed his calling. He says if he hadn't
made doctor he would have been
preacher. No doubt the community lost
by losing the chance of good preacher
and getting sorry doctor.
Mr.. Thomas Wilson is very low with ty-
phoid fever
Mr.. w. G. Thompson is walking around
again latter being bedfast for some months
with infammatory rheumatism.
Thought 1 heardsome one whisper "won-
der if Jeffis coming home Christmas"
Will said, "Pa, believe I'd like to be
merchant, and think Bluefeld would be
a good place to set up" REPORTER.
Dec. 81, '97.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
Death of Mrs. Sarah A. Boyle.

On last Monday morning Mrs. Sarah
Ann Boyle died at the residence of her
sister, Mrs. Kate G. Peery, two miles east
of town. A few weeks ago she came from
Wytheville to Tazewell with the remains
of her only child, Mrs A. H. Gibboney.
The death of her daughter was crushing
blow, and she never left her room after the
burial of her daughter. The deceased was
born the Sth day of June, 1918, was the
daughter of Samuel Cecil, decd, and the
relict of Fl. R..Bogle, who was sheriff OF
the county when he died in 1870 from the
effects of a wound received while in the
discharge of his duties as sheriff. Mrs.
Boyle when IA or 10 years OF age made a
profession of religion at old Pisgah church,
and since that time has been jealous and
consistent member of the Methodist
Church.
On Tuesday the remains were taken to
the residence of Mr. o. E. Hopkins, which
stands upon the spot where the girlhood
of the deceased was spent and where
her parents lived and died. Funeral SER
vices were held at l o'clock p. m. by Rev.
1. P. Martin, and at their conclusion the
remains were taken to the old Cecil bury
ing ground, where all that was mortal of
the noble, Chritian woman was placed
beside the graves of those she loved in life
and whom she expressed the most
abiding faith of joining in the land of the
blest. She is survived by her brother,
Maj. w. P. Cecil, her sister, Mrs. Kate G..
Peery, her granddaughters, Miss Fannie
Gibboney and Mrs. Kate Campbell and a
number of nephews and nieces and other
near relatives.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
MISS MAG LITZ.

We hardly feel it necessary to say a
word about Miss Mag Litz. For fourteen
years she has been catering to the wants
of the ladies of Tazewell in the dressmak'
ing and millinery line. No girl who mar
ries in Tazewell feels that her bridal outfit
is complete unless Miss Mag has had some
thing to do with the preparation of the
outfit. She is assisted in millinery and
dressmaking work by Mrs. E. F. Hutton
and Miss Sallie Daley, both capable and
faithful assistants. We know the ladies
will say ''tell us something we don't know
about Miss Mag, we could tell you great
deal you don't know" and it would all be
good.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23

After hearing some friends continually
praising Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, Curtis Fleck, of Ana
helm, California, purchased a bottle of it
for his own use and is now as enthusiastic
over its wonderful work as any one can be.
The 25 and so cent sizes for sale by Jno.
E. Jackson, druggist.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
POUNDING MILL ITEMS.

MIR. Thomas Lockhart, of Honaker, will
load car with turkeys today at this place
for Eastern markets.
Preparations are being made for an en-
tertainment at this place on the night OF
the 25th. Its free, come one, come all,
and bring somebody with you.
Rev. G. w. Hairless preached at Steeles-
burg yesterday.
Messrs. ]. w. Gose, of Belfast, Frazier
Ferrell and Johnnie Mcclure, Of Steeles-
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
CHAPMAN & HURT.

One of the most successful enterprises OF
the place is that of Chapman & Hurt, gen.
eral insurance agents, Mr.. 1. E. Chapman,
one of the oldest and best citizens of the
place, is the senior member of the firm and
Mr.. ]. F. Hurt, who is business hustler,
is the Junior member. They represent o
number of the leading fire, life and acci,
dent companies of the United States and
foreign countries and do the largest busl'
ness of any agency in Southwest Virginia.
There are other business houses in the
town that are worthy and do good busi-
ness, no doubt, but they refuse to see the
good results that come from speaking
through the columns of the newspapers.
Of course it is our pleasant duty to call at
tention to those who are patrons OF the
REPUBLICAN, and we are glad to commend
to the favorable consideration of our read
ers the enterprising advertisers we have
noticed in this "write up"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
j. E. JACKSON,

The Druggist, began business here April Z,
1897, as the successor to A. F. Hargrave.
He was formerly member of the concern
of E. 7. Craighill & Co., of Lynchburg,
Virginia. Mr.. Jackson is thoroughly
equipped druggist and pharmacist and has
introduced into his business since he came
here many new lines and novelties. His
store is very beautiful one and his stock
of drugs, chemicals, paints, stationery, to-
bacco and cigars, fine confectioneries and
all kinds of fancy articles that are carried
in such business. Mr.. Jackson informs
us he is pleased with Tazewell and that his
trade has been increasing each month he
has been in business. Mr.. A. F. Hargrave
is with Mr.. Jackson and is most capable
and popular assistant.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
HARMAN & BoTTIMoRE

Are the bachelor merchants of the town.
They are not bald-headed, but are still
young and active, and are pushing the
clothing business right along. The firm is
made up Of Henry E. Harman and John
S. Bottimore, was formed the 10th of
March, 1897, and succeeded the firm of
Baylor & Harman. Their large store room
is devoted to the clothing business and
the other lines usually found in first-class
clothing store-boots and shoes, gents
furnishing goods, travelling bags, valisas
&c. Messrs Harman & Bottimore>dfe ex-
perienced merchants, and lSG6w how to
suit the wants and tast5as Of the Tazewell
people. Their s&E6rts are being rewarded
With lgge and cons- -,.y increasing
trade. Mr. Shell ,4llace is now clerking
for the, lad seems to understand the
business.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
F. C. & NJ. M'KENzIE.

This firm commenced business in our
town on August 9Th, 1896, and is composed
of f. G. Mckenzie, of Ennis, w. Va, and
Mr.. NJ. Mckenzie, who has charge of their
establishment. They carry an excellent
stock of Jeweiry and watches, and have on
hand for the holidays nice line of con-
fectioneries. Mr.. M. Mckenzie is grad
uate of a watch repairing college, and has
established the reputation of being most
expert and skillful workman. He has all
the work he can do in repairing watches
and does his work well.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
w. w. MOORE & co.

Are the "boss" tin and sheet iron workers
of the place. They get large amount Of
work, and when they put on roof or
supply house with guttering and spout
ing you may rest assured good job is
done.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23

Suppose few dots from this town would
not be out of place. Everybody is talking
Santa Claus, Xmas and the entertainment.
The latter will be given free on Xmas
night by the younger mes of both sexes,
with few older ones thrown in as pilots.
The exercises consist of tableaux, hymns,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23

During the present year they purchased
portion of the old Dodd Hotel lot and have
erected thereon fine two story brick
building fronting Sc feet numbering back
100 feet. They are now moving into one
one of the store rooms which is 80 100
and which is by far the handsomest and
roomiest hardware store in Southwest Va.
The shelves and counters are of oak, COM
bining strength and beauty. The room on
the 2nd floor, which is also so 100 feet,
will be used by the firm storing, then
stock or furniture and other articles. In
their new quarters Moss & Greever will
contlnueto forge to the front. Jack Lewis
a schoolmate of the writer is his early
days has been and will continue the eff
cient clerk of the concern.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
MRS. JENNIE p. LEWIS

As mllliner and dress maker is very pop
ular, and gets her full share of the custom
of the ladies of the town and county. Mrs.
Lewis has new store room just west of
her residence, built during the present
year, where she conducts her millinery and
dressmaklng business.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23

We have complete stock of fancy and
staple groceries and it is our purpose to go
into the grocery business exclusively. All
our other goods will be sold at closing out
prices. Groceries as cheap as the cheap
est. Peery & Dodd.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23

To those who have sweet taste, we an
nounce that they can be fully satisfied by
selecting from our large and splendid as
sortment of French and plain candies.
They are fresh and from the best manu-
facturers. Pobst & Wingo.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
THE NEW YORK RACKET sTCRE

Is new enterprise in Tazewell, and isun-
der the management of Mr.. JOS Glen,
formerly of Waynesboro, Va. He comes
we'll recommended, and has started Oft
with an excellent trade. His stock con-
ssts of the hundreds of things that are
usually found in racket store, and he and
his clerks are kept very busy showing and
selling to the numerous customers that
call, attracted by the advertisement of
racket prices.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full OF life, nerve and vigor, take No-To'
Bac, the wonder.worlSer, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure glaran'
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
Notice..

All persons who are indebted to us on
accou9tdfe reuueste,. @11e forward and
LtseftIe by the 1st of January, either by pay
ing cash or giving notes.
TAZRwELL MILLINERY Co.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
PEERY & DoDD.

This firm was formed in 1898, and is
composed of Jas. Ed. Peery and |. G.
Dodd. They are both men of experience
in the business. Mr.. Peery comes of a
race of merchants, his branch of the Peery
family having beenlargely and successfully
engaged in mercantile pursuits for many
years in Tazewell county. His father the
late T. A. Peery, was one of the best all
round merchants Taxewell ever had, and
"Jim Ed" was almost raised behind the
counters. Mr.. Dodd has been engaged in
merchantile pursuits for about 20 years,
and is not only capable but very popular
with the trade The firm now carries
large stock of groceries, confectloneries,
books and stationery, silverware, toys,
chinaware, lamps and other lines. They
announce that in 1898 they will give their
exclusive attention to the grocery business,
as they need all the space in their present
store to accumulate then large and grow
ing grocery trade.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
And And Their Husbands

and sons have been looked after in store too, tor
some specials the clothing line for that Xmas visit
For instance fine, all wool, black Clay Worsted Suit
either frock sack for $780, the kind you have been
paying $50 and $12.5O for. e have reduced prices
on all of our heavy Suits and Overcoats because we
want to move them off counters by January 1st.
Suits for little boys and big too Special values
$1,50up.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23

We buy the best from the best and largest
manufacturers in this country. Our ex-
penses are light and small profits satisfy
us. We guarantee every piece that leaves
our store to give satisfaction.
HARMAN & BoTTIMoRE.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23

DIR. Cady's Condition Powd ~
Just what a horse needs wheho ~
condition. Tonic, blood purifie, 3
vermifuge. They are not foods
medicine and the best in use to put
horse in prime condition. Price 20
cents per package.
For sale by ]. L. Jackson, druggist.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. 5Oc,s g. All drutagis'S'
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23

Pure blood is absolutely necessary for
perfect health Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
only true blood purifier, and great health
giver.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
catarrh Is A Disease.

Which requires a constitutional remedy.
1t cannot be cured by local applications.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is wonderfully success
full in curing catarrh because it eradicates
from the blood the scrotulous taints which
cause it. Sufferers with catarrh find a
cure in Hoods Sarsaparilla, even after
other remedies utterly fail.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
j. W. WALL

Has established for himself solid reputa-
ton as a frst-c house and sign painter.
He knows how to handle the brush, and
every job he does not only speaks for Itself
but secures others for him.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
letter. salt.Rheum and Eczema

letter, Salt-Rheum ana Eczefna'
The intense itching and smarting, incl
dent to these diseases, isinstantly allayed1
by applying Chamberlain's Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles and
favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 25 cts. per -
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
Il. CAUDILL,

The plumber, not ouly does rushing bur
mess with his express wagon, but responds
promptly to all orders given him in the
plumbing line and does his work we'll,
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23

For the Ladies

Two weeks of Cloak and Wrap selling commencing on
to-day and continuing till Xmas. We intend this to
be the biggest cloak and wrap selling Of the season 1t
will includ everything in Ladies' Wraps and Cloaks
and Misse Jackets. Beaver and Melton Wraps empire
plated at $780, $500 and $3.50 will be sold for 81 3d.
$500 and $675 Fur and Bead Trimmed Plush and
Beaver Wraps at $3.50, $3.50 and $125O for $500,
$3.50 and $1,000. All of the Ladies and Misses
Jackets from 25 to so per cent less than former prices
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
IL. lazarus &G0l
POCahOntaS, Va,
Prompt Attention to Mail Orders,
for the entertainment at this place.

for the entertainment at this place.
We see several cedar trees on the depot
platform to be sent to other parts for
Xmas trees.
About 1900 turkeys were sent from here
yesterday by Mr.. Lockhart, from Hona-
ker. The same were bought up and col
ected by Steele, Gillespie & Co.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
TAzEwELL DRUG COMPANY.

This company was established at Taze-
well on the lst of January, 1895, and is
under the management of Mr.. G. H. Lam
don, who has very ripe experience as a
druggist and pharmacist. He was en-
gagged for many years in the drug business
at Salem, Va, and since bis location at
Tazewell has built up large trade for his
company. The company gives special at
tention to the drug and prescription bus
iness, but keeps large and varied stock
of fancy and toilet articles, stationery, to-
bacco and cigars. Mr.. Landon has been
assisted by his sons, Messrs. F. P, T. w.
and George, all of whom are trained drug
gists and popular with the trade. The
company is now showing many useful and
beautiful articles for the Christmas trade.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
MOSS & GREEvER

Are the Hardware dealers Of Tazewell.
Messrs Joseph S. Moss and J. A. Greever
constitute the firm. In addition hardware
they carry complete stock of Furniture
and House furnishing goods, sewing
machines, agricultural implements, &c.
They began business about the year 1889,
Ind since that time their trade has been
Swelling and increasing until it has assum-
ed proportions that are truly astonishing.
The firm has been cramped for room and
in the old building they have been occu-
pying have been unable TO properly
show the large ,tock of goods they carried.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1897-12-23
TYNES BROTHERS.

This is a new concern in town, having
started to work about the first of the pres
ent month. Messrs Lacy A. and Conrad
Tynes constitute the firm. They have
never been engaged in the mercantile bus
iness before, but are energetic and well
trained young business men, and have
started out to succeed. They erected a
neat and commodious store room on Taze-
we'll avenue, in new part of the town and
have stocked it with a complete line of
fancy and staple groceries, confectioneries,
stationery, notions &c. 1t is their purpose
to take in other lines in the near future.
They have enjoyed larger trade than
they anticipated and expect to keep up
with the foremost merchants of their class.
They have exclusive control for the town
of the "Orange Blossom" flour, manufac-
tured by the c. A. Fudge Roller Mills.
TAzEwELL MILLINERY COMPANY
Began business in Tazewel in 1890 with
Mr.. Thomas Hankins as owner. In 1898
Mr.. A. d. w. Walton purchased an inter-
est in the concern and he and Mr.. Hank
ins are now jointly interested. Until re-
Gently the company carried stock of
dress goods and ladies' shoes, but has gone
exclusively into the millinery and notion
business. The year 1897 has been sue
cessful one for the company. 1t has done
splendidIy with millinery, and has estab-
lished lasting reputation for beauty and
style in its goods. This is largely due to
the work of Miss Eta Hankins, who has
charge of the store. She has studied the
art of trimming until she has attained a
degree of excellence in the art that is
rarely won.