Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1901-06-27
TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS.

Mr.. j. G. Mathews, of Gardner, Russell
county, Va, was in Tazewell yesterday.
DR.. Geo. Ben Johnson, of Richmond,
arrived at Tazewell yesterday. lie came
professionally.
Robt. f. Henry who had been student
at Hampden- Sidney during the past ses-
sion is at bis home at Tazewell.
Austin Belew, of the Norfolk & Western
Offices at Roanoke, Va, spent Sunday and
Monday IN Tazewel with his parents
Ifyou have picture of a friend you
want copied or enlarged take 1t to Black'
the photographer, All work guaranteed.
Bower & Hartman have fixed up for the
BOYS so they can celebrate the Attn OF July
with fireworks and flags. Read their adj
vertisement, boys.
Mr.. w. G. Ratliff left Yesterday for St.
Joseph, Mo-, 10 pay visit to his grand
parents, Mr. and Mrs. w. g. kendrlck.
He will be absent about three weeks.
Among those who were drowned in the
food at Welch, w. Va, was Paris
Craig, colored, of this place. He was the
son of Sam Craig and was about twenty
one years old.
WANTED-A position as governess by a
woman of several years successful expert
ence. Primary work specially. Refer.
ence exchanged. Address, "W. A."
care Tazewell "Republican."
Messrs. Rufus A. Hartman and NJ. j.
Hawkins left Tuesday, fol Milt, Lee coun'
tv. Va, where Mr. Hartman was to be
united in marriage on yesterday to Miss
Jennie Sheburne. Mr.. Hankins was to
be best man.
We are showing the biggest variety OF
Young mems suits ever shown by us.
Bought direct from the factory In New
York. Stylish and up-to-date suits OF
newest shades and patterns.
Hartman & Bottlmore.
Mrs. w. q. Harrison has sent out inv,
tations to an CAT Home" which she Will
give tomorrow afternoon in honor OF Mrs.
Barnes Gillespie. The married ladies Will
be received from to 1870 O'Clock and the
young ladies will be received from 10
$50 O'Clock.
A severe spran will usually disable the
injured person for three or four weeks.
MANY cases have occurred, however, IN
which cure has been effected III less than
one week by applying ChamberIain's Pam
Balm. For sale by John K. Jackson.
Next Sunday, the 30th inst, the corner
stone of the new colored Methodist church
at this place is to be laid with imposing
ceremonies An address is to be delivered
bv Rev. Philip Johnson, of the Christian
Church. The colored Masonic Lodge at
this place will conduct the ceremonies.
On last Saturday morning lightning
struck the house occupied by Sam Craig
col. 1t struck the building at one corner
running down from the ceiling through
the floor. There were several mem
bers of the family in the house at the
time and all escaped with slight shocks
Prof. C. D. NJ. Showalter, accompanied
by his wife and children, have gone to
| Franklin county, Va, to visit Mrs Sho-
walters parents, Mr.. and Mrs James l..
English. They will also spend some time
at the Pan American Exposition, at Buff
falo, \. y, before returning to Tazewell'
John IL. Sparks new Railroad Shows
will show at Tazewell today. This is one
of the cleanest and best shows that has
! ever been brought to Tazewel. Those
who attend can always feel certain that
they will see all that is promised on the
bills. and even more. The show this year
is pronounced better than it has ever been.
Call at Jackson's drug store and get g
free sample of Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets. They are an elegant physic.
They also improve the appetite, strengthen
the digestion and regulate toe liver and
bowels. They are easy to take and pleas
ant in effect.
On Monday afternoon Rev. w. ii.
Greever, accompanied by his brother Prof.
A. S. Greever, left for Philadelphia. Rev.
Greever will be married this Thursday
morning at 10 O'Clock TO Miss N. Roberta
, Bfuegel. They will spend a week or ten
DAYS at Virginia Beach and other points,
and then come to Tazewell.
Miss Charlotte Henry, who had been
visiting her grandmother at Houston, Va,
got back to Tazewell last Saturday night.
She arrived at Blue6eld that morning and
finding that no trains could be run from
, Bluefeld to Tazewell, she, in company
with others, came through in livery con-
vevance, reaching her home about eleven
O'Clock at night. She encountered a good
many hardships in making the trip.
Hon. A. P. Gillespie has been placed on
the following important committees OF the
constitutional convention: Committee on
Elective Franchise, Qualification for Office,
Basis of Representation and Apportlonment
and on Elect ns Committee on Privileges
and Elections. When the question OF the
taking of an oath was brought before the
convention Alr. Gillespie voted for taking
, the oath. This, his first vote in the con-
vention, was cast right, in our humble
Judgment.
We control the well-known line of "Bos-
tonian" shoes at this place. These shoes
are the perfection of shoe making, and
the manufacturer stamps the price on the
bottom of every pair, thus preventing any
merchant from charging more than the
small profit they allow. We have many
regular customers who wear these shoes.
If YOU have not seen them call III and let
us show you the best line of shoes that
comes to the town.
Harman & Bottimore.
Hon. w. ]. Bryan will deliver lecture
at Pocahontas, Va, on Tuesday, July 2,
1901, under the auspices of the Pocahon'
} tas Young Mems Christian Association:
Subject: "a Conquering Nation" Special
trains will be run to and from Pocahontas
on said date, for the convenience of per-
, sons wishing to attend the lecture. Adj
J mission Scots. 1t is expected that large
number will avail themselves of the oppor-
tunity of hearing Mr.. Bryan, and ample
arrangements have been perfected to &C,
comodate several thousand. Tickets will
: be sold only at ticket stands in Pocahontas