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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
Historic Old Church.

In clearing away the old Christian
Church recently, preparatory to build
ing the High School chapel on its site
the carpenters found u tombstone under
the pulpit platform. At first it was
thought that some one was buried
there, but inquiry, and examination of
the inscription on the slab, shows why
1T was placed there. The inscription
reads: John Warfield johnson, son of
John and Necotia Johnson: born 1S42.
died 1851.
This son of Mr.. johnson is buried on
the hill, above Col, Mays, in the Catho.
lie Cemetry. His grave is walled
around with stone, aud large slab laid
over it, and on the stoue wall. This
present slab was subs ituted for the one
found under the church, where it was
put, evidently for safe keeping, by the
Johnsons, who were Jealous mem bers
of the Catholic Church, and in fact the
founders Of the church in this town,
The church, which has been pulled
down, has had quite history, n some
what unusual one. II was built by the
Cathulcs-largely by John w. Johnson,
who sold the land upon which it was
built, and also the Cemetry on the hill.
to the church, and conveyed TO Bishop
Whelan, in one deed, in 1859, for the
sum of $500. There is no official rec
Ford, so far as we car find, of the cree
'tion of the church. When the lot was
decided, in 1859, the church was already
on the lot, SO the deed states.
Mrs. VIM. Yost and Mrs Julia Moore
are itbout the only inhabitants here now
who were here In those days, ut neither
of these remember when the house was
/ built. Mrs. Yost says the house was
standing, and in use when she was mar
RED. which was in Oct. lS45 Mr.
BOSS Steele was asked about il, and he
says he helped to build it, when he was
an apprentice, about the year 1853. Mr..
Steele helped TO build the house now
rowned by Col. May, in 1856 and 81. for
Jno. w. johnson, and then the ssme
carpenters built the church the next
year. Mr.. Steele must be correct.
After the Johnsons left Tazewell the
Catholic congregation did not long hold
together, The church was unoccupied
for II long time, when the Christian
Church people bought it in 1888, and
occupied it until last year, when they
sold it to the High School people.
The first church built in the town, so
far as we can learn, was brick house,
built by the Methodist, on the hill above
Judge Graham S residence: This church
was never finished. 1t was burned, and
framed church was then built in the
West end of town, on or near the site of
the colored High School lot The pres
ent Methodist house, on Main Street
was the successor of the wooden church
i'll the West end. This period covering,
say fifty years has witnessed many
changes
There are probably, not more than
two people in The town now. whe were
here fifty years ago. Mr.. j. +. White
says that there only two. men in town
now, who were grown men when he
came here to live, viz: Mr., 1, L. Chap
man and Boss" Steele.
1t is our purpose to continue these
historic sketches from time to time as
we msy be able to collect the facts.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
Notice..

Sealed bids are solicited for the
improvements and repairs to be.
made on the Court House of Taze-
well County, plans and specifica-
lions of which are on file in the
Clerks Office of the Circnit Court OF
this county. )
All bids must be in, on or beforeS
July 18th, 1898, bids to be address.
ed to Il. Il. George, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors for Tazewell
County. The Board reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
Said plans and specifications are
not allowed to be taken from the
office. j. ED. PEERY,
Chairman of Board.
Tazcwell, Va, June 10th 1898. st,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
A.-Perfect cathartic

Is one. that does not wreck the
system or leave it weak and exhaus-
ted. A perfect cathartic is found in
Hoods Pills. They ase praised
everywhere, and after being tried
May permantly take the place of the
old fashioned drastic pills, such as
"our, grapdfathers used" Hoods
Pills are the only pills to take with
Hoods .Sarsaparilla and they grertly
mid that medicine in its cleaning and
purifying work.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

The President will have an "ar-
my of brigadicrs" sure enough if
he commissions every one in the
country the size Of Keifer and
Rosser. We must have in the
neighborhood OF hundred on
hand now. ="
Oregon went about $4,000 Re-
northumberland turned it's
back on "Free Silver and Bryan
ism."-Bristol News.
The reason is the Democrats are
all away fighting III this Republi-
can war.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
COUNTY CONVENTION.

Don't forget that the county
Convention will be held at the
Court House on next court day, for
the purpose of electing delegates
to the Congressional Convention,
to be held at Pulaski City, July
9th, to nominate a candidate for
Congress for the Ninth District
Let there be a full attendance.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

What of the "insupportablc con
dition" that we started out to re
lieve in Cuba. Instead of feeding
the starving reconcentrados we
blockaded the Cuban ports and
wont ever allow Spain to feed
them. War is always terrible but
this one we sadly fear is causing
more misery than its best results
will alleviate.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
FaII's Mills Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. James e. Fink have re-
turned from visiting their son, G. l..
Fink. of Kenova, w. Va.
Several OF our young folks went up to
Macedonia church last Sunday.
Mrs. F. NJ. Carter and child rem are WIS.,
iting friends and relatives at Springyille.
Mr.. Il. l.. Yass and family moved to
Bluefeld last week.. We are sorry to
lose them. Mr.. Vass was formerly sta.
ton agent at this place.
j. w. Hackworth has moved into the
house vacated by Mr.. Vass.
Our farmers are progressing nicely
with their work now. Crops are looking
we'll. Corn is rather small yet.
Subscriber" of Springville seems to
think there great many delinquent tax
payers at Falls Mills.
MIR. q. j. Hale came near losing his
house by fire last Thursday. The roof
was ignited by q spark from the kitchen
flew, 1t is supposed. Fortunately Mr..
Hale discovered the fire before it had
made much Roadway, and as help was
near, it was soon extinguished
Sam Mars ha. returned home from
Huntington. w Va.
Little Nellie Dudley, of BlueGeld, is
visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Gillespie.
Miss Janet Gillespie is visiting rela.
tives at Springville.
All are anxious to hear the latest war
news, but none have caught the "war
fever" to the extent of volunteering yet.
Miss Nancy Tabor is teaching school
here now. We wish her much success.
MIR. George Sink. our Commissioners of
Revenue, was in the vicinity last week.
Our miller. w. q. Tabor, seems to be
doing good business now.
The general health of the neighbor-
hood is good at present.
SIMON u. GREENHoRN.
eve thank brother Greenhorn for his
locals. We hope he will continue to
write to us. The wonder is how a man
with such name can write so WE'LL
Eds.)
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
'''' Country Life.

limestone, Va, June, oS.
DEAR FRENp:-l wish, 10. give You n
lew remarks in regard to my views of
Country Liie-rnthcr, n country gil's
lite. Reing II country girl myself. Il ought
To give vcrS'nccuraic description, bat
tearing am not able tNdo Sn,l will only
attempt II brlci sketch OF it, II has nd
VnniageS and disadvantages. One great
advantage il has is being ii very healthy
life. think each individual should do
II certain amount of labor to ACQUIRE
good health Of this the country girl
Is not devoid. There is so much labor
attached to II cotiiitry home, she is
bound .to,tnlic hcrpart Where is the
glr!. That would stand by in silence and
see all the carcs'laid on her poor IN Their
who has rearcd and cared for her until
she has reached the age OF maturity. ON
whose bosom she has been lnllcd to
sleep mt eve and ut night-fall, and TO
whom she has so oftcngonciorprotccti
ana advice? Yes, we IRE more than will
ling to help mother cook, sew, care Tor
the children, etc So we go ON in lie
tolling from day unto day, ieeliup glad
wecan be oil some benefit il il il only
performing the little duties of country
home. The country girls lie is very
quiet and lonely. Very seldom is she anx-
lously awaiting the time when she is to
attend the bah, opcra,~or theatre. No
her brightest anticiparions are. OF the
coming Sabbath when she is free from
her labors, can attend church, also have
the privilege ri entertaining her best fcl.
low u she happens to be one OF ewes
lucky daughters" But the country girl
becomes so accustomed TO this nuet
lonely life that she wishes for nj, other.
The sunshine, flowers, aud ibe' bird 5
song are sufficient 10 make her glad. She
rises early in the morning, takes one
peep III the mirror to brush her ruffIcd
tresscs, aud hasten away to the kitchen
To prepare breakfast, after being srrvcd
she goes irom'room toroom, with n song
on hcr>lips, sweeping and busting until
all is III readiness, then she goes out on
the lawn to feed the poultry. The sights
and sounds that grcat-her eyes and ears
Till her with delight. The merry cackle
OF the chickens and geese, as they corhe
with eager appeiits to receive tie
food from her hands; theiowins of eat
tie on distant hills, and The bfcntiup OF
the playful lambs in the meadowsvall
tins she enjoys very much. Sunday comes
at last. She oversleeps hcrseiff6is. m or.
'Hng, and on awakening she is quick to
realize 1T. She hurries out OF bed. steals
to the window and looks out. the sun
is high i'll The heavens; she does nottake
time this morning to brush her brown
enrls, bntgoes about her morning work
with "A rapid step. She. is almost
through when she is aroused by the. old
clock on the mQutle which tells her ii il
church time; she quickly dons her Best
bonnet and gown, and is out.in the sun.
shine, down the lame into the high road
that lrads to the old chapel. Thus cntls
weeks and years OF tie country gitls
life and they ought to be happy ones.
For il is not the town or country paloce
or hotel that makes us happy, but that
sweet gentleness and nimiability of soul
that dwclls within us.
NANCE
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

First Cuba, then while we were
thinking OF porto Rico as pos.
sibility, the Lord delivered into
our hands a thousand islands on
the other side of the earth. Now
we are beginning to think Of the
Ladrones and the Carolincs. Later
on we can look after the Balearic
group, and Spain's other possess.
ions in the Mediterranean. This
is Humanitarian war with a ven.
geance.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

If there is bad blood between
Miles and Alger, that may bring
about such unfortun axe delays as
that of which the soldiers com
plain so bitterly, one of the gentle
men should resign.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
Agents Wanted

TO introduce the great discovery,
ANTI-KINK, for straightning
kinky and curley hair. Endorsed
by United States Health Report
Big money to agents. Send 4c
stamps for full particulars.
DARRAGH & RICH,
No. IL Broadway,
N. Y.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
Ralph Bingham Again.

Our people will be glad to hear
that RalphBingham, theinimitnble, Is
TO be.with.us again. lie will appear
at the Town Hall next Monday eve
ming, at s o'clock.
The proceeds of the entertainment
Will go to the Rectory Fund of the
Episcopal Church.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

1t is pronounced "wbantanamor
the bay and town where the Pan
ther landed the Marines, and
where the first land fight of the
Cuban invasion occurred.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

If as the World chargcsthe war
is TO be prolonged for political ef-
feet the party which superintends
the procrastinatiOn had better not
let the people find it out.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

There must have been the "Fly
ing Dutchman" that scared tile
Navy Department into conf ption
fits the other day and suspended
the process Of INVASION.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

The only happy people we know
are the legions who are getting
fat contracts and receiving tie
Presidents commissions.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
To The Pubic.

| hereby give notice to the pub.
lie that | will not be responsible
for any debts or obligations,
contracted in my name, by my
wife Mollie M. Cline, or papers she
may sign in my name.
j. M. Cline.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

Tho politicians in Congress seem
to be more exercised about the
soldiers votes than the soldiers
rations. I'd.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

Come TO Court next Tuesday. The
Convention to nominate delegates
to Pulaski meets, and you ought to
be here. Drop IN and see us.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
NORTH TAzEWELL BEEF MARKET

We deliver the best beef in guam.
tiles to suit customers at any point
in town. Orders by Telephone or
otherwise promptly attended to
Telephone free.
j. III. WHITLEY & Son..
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
Died.

The little child Of james Cousins, (col-
ored), reported sick last week, died Just
after ourpaper went to press.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
Blood and Nerves &

Blood and Nerves are very close
iy related. Keep the blood rich, pure
dnd healthy, with Hoods Sarsaparilla
and you will. have no nervousness.
Hoods Pills are best after-dinner
pills;aid digestion, prevent constipation
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

= 1T begins TO look like Dewey and
Agninaldo will he quite sufficient
for the situation in the South. Pa:
cilic.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

DIamfHrc NUBlAN TEA cures Dyspep-
ns'ass>s y STA, Constipation and Indi-
gestion. Regulates the Liver. Price. rs cts
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

Planters c U BAN OIL cures
''''~s~ Cuts, Burns, Bruises, Rheli::
matism and Sores. Price. 25 cents.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17
A Curiosity Shop Combined.

A place where little money goes a
long way, and where the big profit which
other merchants charge on Notions and fam
cy goods is unknown, Bring a, dollar and
wheel-barrow, and see how many useful ar
tcles you will trundle home.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

MIR. ID. O. Gillespie, son of Geo.
w. Gillespie. returned yesterday
from the University of Virgini a
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

Rev. Jack Ward preached fine
sermon In the Methodist church last
night.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

j. f. Maynard. of Bluefield. is in
the City.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

"a - To7IA.
Bears the N The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature Of &xXAzlZa
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

We are selling our entire line of Spring
Goods at a great reduction. We also carry
a large line of shoes which we are selling
from % to soc on the pair less than you
can buy them elsewhere. We are, ready
and willing to show you our goods at any
and all times, whether you want to buy or
not. We handle everything.
]. B. HAWKINS & co.
Opposite Court House.
TazeWeII, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1898-06-17

Ai.ADGE. E.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-08
Victim of La Bourgogne Horror.

Pittsburg, July s.-Rev. Father John
Williams of this city. who is reported
among the lost on the La Bourgogne,
was one of the best known priests in
this section. He was head of the Order
of the Holy Childhood association in
this country, an organization that ex-
tends throughout the world, it's object
being to care for an conduct mission
airy work among children. He was A
years of age and was on his way to
France TO make a tour of that country
in the interest of the order with which
he was connected.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-08
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

The tannery Of the A. Platz &, Sons
Leather company at Racine, Wis, was
totally destroyed by fire. Loss, s115,-
O0O0: insurance, $4,000. Fred Platz,
manager of the plant, was seriously in
jured by jumping from third story
window.
The National funniest Of 1900 will be
held in Philadelphia.
The Iowa State Bar association met
in Mason City. Among those present
at the banquet were Governor Shaw,
State Supreme Court Judges Robinson
and Ladd and Attorney General Rem
ley.
The fellow citizens of Captain C. ".
Gridley in Erie, Pa, have bought 4 300
square feet of land in Lakeside Gene
terry for the intrepid naval officers
final resting place.
Colonel j. A. Watrous, recently ap-
pointed paymaster in the United States
army, has left Milwaukee for Washing
ton to report for duty.
Bob Banks. colored. may be lynched
at Mayfield Ky. He Is in Jail, and has
confessed to criminal assault on Ten
ME Books. 15-year-o!d white girl.
The National Turnbund elected the
following officers at San Francisco
Emil Wallber of Milwaukee, president;
G. j. Rhodes of Los Angeles, first sec
rotary.
Paul Larsarko fired four shots at his
wife Rosie at her home at Chocago one
of the bullets fatally wounding her.
George Fl. Ellis, chief yeoman on the
cruiser Brooklyn, the only man killed
In the battle Of Santiago on the Amer
lean fleet, was born in Peoria, Ills. in
1871.
Mayor John II. Heisel of Brunswick.
Mo-, has been arrested on the charge
of numbering Richard Ashley, June II.
The tragedy was the outcome of a scan
dial connecting the name of Ashley's
daughter with that of the mayor.
George Davis, alleged to be at the
head of daring band of crooks, which
has recently been operating in Omaha.
has been arrested there.
The steamship Mohawk will sail from
Tampa, July 3, and the Port Victor
from New York shortly afterward, car
rying refrigerated beef and food sup
plies to a point in Cuba, which will be
basis for the relief of suffering ma
tives.
Fire partly destroyed j. l.. Chap
mans four-story building at 1S4 to 1sG
Washington street, Chicago. and dam
aged five firms. The loss aggregated
$4,000
David Miller whipped Levi Lock at
Newark, o., for insulting his wife.
Lock died shortly afterward.
The Missouri supreme court. en- banc,
awarded the attorney general a writ
to compel the street car companies to
make returns to the state board Of
equalization for assessment purposes.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-08
Both sIdes Viewed the Exchange.
For Time Adjournment OF Congress.

Washington, July SIN the absence
Of Speaker Reed Payne was desi gnated
TO preside over the house. The CALLER
ies were filed with members Of the Ma
tional Educational association now
holding its meeting In this city. Dali
zell offered from the committee on
ways and means concurrent resolu-
ton providing for final adjournment of
the session OF congress at o'clock Fri
day. 1t was Immediately passed and
generally applauded by the members.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-08
La BOURGOGNE DISASTER.
Denials Made That the Officers and Grew
Were Recreant to- Duty.

Were Recreant to- Duty.
New York, July s.-A telegram was
received at the French line Office stat
ing that the survivors of La Bourgogne
would arrive in Boston by boat at
o'clock Friday morning. They will
probably come on TO New York by rail.
One of the agents of the line will go
10 Boston. Acting General Manager
Paul Faguet gave out the following list
of the lost First cabin, IS; second
cabin, 113; steerage, 246; officers and
crew, 1l3. Total sos. A telegram was
received from Halifax by NJ. Faguet
from S. Cunard & CO.. which stated
that the wreckage on board La Bour-
gogne proved to be such an obstruc-
tion that the passengers and crew were
unable TO reach the starboard lifeboats.
There was, therefore, a great rush to
the port boats. The crew endeavored to
launch these but owing to the vessels
heavy list TO port it was impossible to
do so.
The telegram stated that so far as
could be ascertained in Halifax the Of
ficers and crew did their duty nobly.
Most Of the sailors who were saved
were picked up in the water and not
taken from the lifeboats. This dispatch
contradicted those which came from un-
official sources. NJ. Faguet received an
other telegram stating that the life
boat No. 2 was taken possession of
by some foreigners, presumably sailors,
who were in the steerage. 1t is pre-
sumed that IL any violence was shown
towards struggling passengers by any
one ii was by these sailors and not
gOpne
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-08
Wisconsin Man Kills His Wife.

Westfeld, Wis, July S.-The most
dastardly crime ever committed in this
community occurred here. Fred Rod
man shot his wife through the heart
She was the former wife of the late
Assemblyman j. w. Perkins. an estim-
able woman and recently an assistant
in the postoffice. Rodman also at
tempted to shoot his brother, who was
present He was arrested and locked
up in Montello Jail. twelve miles away.
A lynching is threatened. The assault
grew out of a trivial quarrel.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-08
Control of the Western Paper Trade.

Appleton, Wis, JulyS.-The Combined
Locks Paper company and a number
of big print paper mills in the Wiscon-
sin valley having a daily capacity Of
225 tons have contracted to sell their
entire product to the Manufacturers
Paper company, Of Chicago, an organi-
cation which has caused much worry
to the officials of the International
Print Paper company. The deal means
that the plan Of the eastern print paper
manufacturers to purchase and control
the western output has been frustrated
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-08
ADDRESSED THE VIRGINIA BAR.
Senator Hoar Speaks ON Supreme Court of
the United states.

cGd Point Comfort, Va. July s.-Sen-
ator George +. Hoar OF Massachusetts
delivered an address here before the
Virginia Bar association, his topic be-
ing THE Supreme Court of the United
States" He said il must be agreed that
the court has scrupulously kept itself
aloof from political controversy and
kept off the domain which belongs to
the political power of the country. 1t
would have been intolerable had 1t
been otherwise" In concluding he
said:
II have spoken in behalf OF a trib-
unal whose constitutional judgments
upon the greatest questions with which
IL has ever had TO deal have over
thrown, baffied and brought to naught
the policy in regard TO the great mat
ter of reconstruction of the party TO
which l myself belong and the school
of politics in which / have been trained
and which, L suppose, was also that OF
a majority of the American people. /
submit, l believe, that the example of
such submission is better and promises
more for the continued life of the re-
public than any party success or than
the prevalence of any special policy.
The life and the glory of this country
are to depend not on armies or navies,
not on wealth, not on victory, not on
empire, not on commerce. not on num-
bers. but upon the sentiments which
govern the individual citizen-above
all. on obedience to law. The one most
sublime thing in the universe, except
It's Creator, is that of great and free
people governing itself by law high
ar than its own desire"