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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-11-08
Pounding MIL.

The squeal of thr porker is now
heard in the land.
Mr.. and Mrs II. Z; Britain, of
Tazewell, visited at j. B. Hurts
aud II. X. GiIlespie's last week, and
j. A. Greever and wife, also, last
Saturday aud Sunday. o
Misses Stella Steele and Eliza
Gillespie, teachers in the copmuni-
~. spent Saturday and Sunday at
the home of w. B. Steele.
Mr. and Mrs O. y. Williams,
spent several days in Tazewell this
week, and II. y. Williams has re-
turned from Baltimore.
There will be an Oyster supper
at tho home of Mrs. SturgIll, on
next Saturday night, the 9th, for
benefit OF the Methodist Episcopal
church. Peaches and cake will be
served also. Every body cordially
invited. Don't forget the date.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-11-08
DEMOCRATS
VICTORIOUS.
Majority for the State Ticket
About 10000.
Twenty or More Republicans in
the Lower House.

Montague, and the general tick
ct is elected by nearly 10000 maj
Ority. The Republicans will have,
however, at least twenty members
in the lower house which is "a
gain OF fifteen over the last house.
The Democrats seem to have lost
Rockbridge, Botetourt, Bath, High
land and Allegheny, with one or
two doubt.
The Republicans elected mem
bers of Che lower house in Bath,
Allegheny, Highland, Buchanan,
Dickenson, Carroll, Craig, Roam oke,
Floyd aud Wise.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-11-08
A Physician Testiaes

~ have taken Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure and have never used anything
i'm mp life that that did me the good
that did says County Physician
Geo. ". Scroilgs of Hall county, Ga.
Being n physician / have prescribed
il and found il TO give the best
results 1.-THE food you eat remains
undigested in your stomach it decays
there and poisons the system. You
can prevent this by dieting but that
means starvation. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure digests what you eat. You need
suffer from neither dyspepsia nor
starvation The worst cases quickly
cured. Never fails. John Il. jackson.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-11-08
Benbow.

MIR. Ed. Buchanan and his sister
Miss Kate, of Rich Valley. are yisi
ting friends aud relatives at this
place tins week.
Rev. Henrahan, of Norfolk, preach
ed an excellent sermon in White
Church last Sunday morning. This
man may possibly be called by the
Presbyterians to tlll the place vacated
by Mr.. MOwbray'
Mrs. Merry Buchanan, Misses Kate
Buchanan and Lou Leece were Wis.
iting Miss Carey Buchanan Wednes-
day.
The election was very quiet affair
at this place Tuesday. There was
not as much as fight on the
grounds
There were several new scholars
epl oiled at the High School this
week.
The election at this place resulted
in seventy five votes being cast
Montague received "A and Hoge
%. Six for Governor were lost.
For the Senate Moss received 53
aud Harman 2l. For the House
MIR. Moore received OF out of 75.
This place did very well, but our
sister precinct, Thompson Valley, is
rather on th, decline. IL has been
suggested that tho Democrats send
missionaries into this field before
another election.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-11-08
Cedar Bluff News Items.


20 lar Dluli, NOV. d.
Dear News In response to Sour
inquiry of lat week your reporter
begs leave to saw that geographically
he is still situated At this pleasant
little mountain town, 0nd physically
able to scratch you a few items for
publicat'o In the News, AMI with
an apology for a long silence will
sharpen his pencil and say:
That aft~r so long time waiting,
our ent rprising citizens have taken
an advanrei strp and we are BOW
bless "a il phone eommupica-
ton md able to talk at long range
The first quarterly conference fol-
Ce ia, Bluff circas for the coming
yea was held here on last Sutui day
II Su day, Rev. Handy, presiding
elder and Rev. Bilderback, preacher
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-11-08
A Birthday party.

About thirty little boys and girls
aud hall dozen ladies were delight
fully entertained at the beautiful
residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. p.
Hall, wednesday afternoon, October
Both, in honor of the third anniver-
sary of little Katie Peery Tall and
the ninth anniversary of little Letlie
Ward feery.
The children engaged in many in
t-res ing games aud had. quite a
merry time swinging aud romping on
the grassy lawn. At four o'clock
they were invited into the dining
room where Refreshments were serv-
ed. When twilight approached they
reluctantly said goodbye 10 thei
small hostesses, Misses Lettie a1d
Katie, thanking t,'em for their pleas
ant evening, and wishing them mai,
many happy birthdays.
ID. @. X.
North Tazeuall Va
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-11-08
Modern Surgery Surpassed.

while suffering from a bad case
of piles l consulted a physician who
advised me to try box of DeWitt's s
Witch Hazel Sa!ve," US G f.
Carter, Atlanta, Ga. 81 procu ed
box and wa entirely cured, De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve is a splen.
aid cure for piles. giving reliof in
stantly, and / heartily recommed i,
TO all sufferers Surgery is unn,ces
sary to cure piles" DeWist's Witcf
Hazel Salve will cure any case. Cuts
burns. bruis, and all other wounds
are also quickly cured with it BE
ware of countcrfeits- Jno. +. Jack
son.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-11-08
THE ELECTION
IN TAZEWELL
Harman Defeats Moss
by 335 Majority.

The election was comparatively
q ,iet in Tazewell. The Republicans
did about all the work that was done.
The Con stitutional Convention scare
was used by the Republicans for all
it is worth, aud many voters imag-
that a vote for the Republican ticket
was vote against Acknowledgement.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-11-08
The Ohildren,s Triend.

You'll have cold his winter
Maybe you have one now. Your
children will suiler too. For coughs.
Group, bronchitis. grip and 9th r
winter complaints One MinuteCoueh
Cure never fails Acts promptly
IL is very pleasant To the taste and
perfectly harmless. G. b. George,
Winchester, Ky, writes "Our lttle
girl was attacked with Group late one
night and was 40 hoarse she could
hardly spe K. We gave her few
doses of One Minute Cough Cure
IL relieved her Immediately and
she went to sleep. When she awokc
next morning she had no signs Of
hoarseness or Group" Jno. T.. Jack
son.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-11-08
NEW YORK CITY
GOES FOR FUSION
Tammany Beaten BY a
Large Majority.

New York, Nov. 5.-Seth Low,
former president of Columbia Uni~
versity and four years ago the
Citizens Union candidate for the
first mayor of Greater New York,
was elected today the second
mayor of Greater New York by n
plurality ranging any where from
10000 to 10000, defeating Edward
NJ. Sheppard, Of Brooklyn, the
Democratic nominee. The cam
paign was an exciting one, and the
vote, though somewhat less than
In The Presidential election a year
ago, was the largest ever polled in
a municipal contest in this country,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-11-08
Aaxice rrom way On.

"Understand me-" said the balloon to
the parachute, 81 wouldn't for tho
world encourage drinking habits In the
young and innocent, but at the same
time l don't think a drop would hurt
you In the least"
Whereupon the parachute dropped
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-11-08

Ladies Clothing Stores were
not known five years ago. Today
they occupy prominent places
in every town. The dry goods
house that is not prepared to
fill your wifes wants in ready
to-wear clothing is not up with
the procession, The many
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-11-08
keIiabIe and Gentle.

ga pills a pill" says the saw. But
there are pills and pitts. You want
q pill which is certain, thorough and
gentle. Mustn't grippe. DeWitL's
Little Early RIsers fill the bill
Purely vegetable. DO not force but
assist the bowels to act. Strengthen
and invigorate Small and easy 90
take. John +. Jackson
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-11-08
silve wedding at Graham.

Silvel wedding at Graham.
One of the pleaSantest social reun =
iOus that has occurred in Graham
was that which celebrIted the 25.th
anniversary of the JOYFUL day upon
which Bella Donald and Jessee
Benbow were united In marriage.
The weather was all that could
have been asked-clear, serene,
balmy-typisal Indian Summer.
Mr.. Benbow's beautiful home was
tastefully decorated for the occa-
sion. There were corner decora-
tions of laurel and posted plants.
with masses of ferns, aud trails of
wild clematIs; the stairway was
lurId from top to bottom with twins
ing branches of laurel, and on all
the tables, stands, piano, organ, etc,
iardIniers and vases of roses aud
chrys" "nthemums, sent by friends
In North Carolina. The decOra-
ions were the work of Mrs. Towns
and Mrs Baylor, assisted by the
Misses Benbow, and their cousin,
Mrs. .lanier,of Tazewell.
In the hall the presents were ar
ranged on tables beneath shelf,
containing twenty-five wax tandles
set in ferns. The fifty-two pres
ents made a handsome appearance.
Conspicuous among them was a
solid silver cracker bowl from
loved ones at hone" in North Car
Olina; silver tea service, from old
neIghbors in Thorn pson Valley,
and a set of solid knives and forks
from brothers in Missouri. There
were five sets OF silvertea spoons.
An elegant supper was served,
and hngciy enjoyed. The attend
ants who served the supper were,
Miss Eliza aud Elma Gieever,
and MISS Mamie Crockett, assist
ed by the fair daughters of the
honse.
Mrs. Benbow received her guests
in a charming gown of silver grey
silk. with trimmings of black. 1t
was generally Cbscrxed that she
could have ha, dly looked less
charming quarter of a century
ago. MIR. Benbow is the same big
hearted, genial. noble gentlem an
his friends have known Dim
to be these many years.
After leaving the dining room
the guests were regaled with some
fine musical selections, notable a.
mong which were, the piano solos
by Miss Palmer, Mrs, San Hufford
Mrs. ID. Z. Bur on, and the comiC
selections 10y Mr.. Davenport.
Y our reporter unhCsitatingly say
that we have never seen a hand
sOmer numbe Of women, collect
lively aud individually, as wer,
those assembled on this occasion
and no doubt the same would hav,
have been said of the men had the.
not all persisted in staying wher
"all coOns look ahke".
The house patty were, Mr. an'
Mrs. ii. II Buchanan. Mrs. q. A
Leece. Mis-. w. Il. Buchanan, Mrs
Nj. ThOmlsOn, Of Thompson Vale.
aud Mrs. Sallie Floyd Lanier, c
Ta1ewell. The following day thes
were handsome entertained at din
ner by Mr. aud Mrs. Harvey Peer
and at tea by Mr.. and Mrs. q. I
Greever. All were delighted wit
Graham aud Graham people, an
parted with Their kind host an
hostess With the hearty wish ths
they might all assist at the
golden wedding.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-11-08
Dead Body Brought Homo From
Bramweli-Bai News.

Bailey, Va, Nov. A. Rey. and
Mrs. w, Il. Bailey, who was mon
toned in the News last week as
beng visitors among us. started for
their home at Rural Retreat about
the middle of the week.
A. Hounshell aud daughter, Miss
Bessie, made IA flying tip to Graham
aud Bluefield Saturday.
Miss Jennie Bailey, who WAS men
toned last week as beng visitor
to Pocahontas, returned the first of
the week.
Our new pastor, Bro Jones, has
moved into the parsonage.
Yesterday morning the dead body
cf John Davis, colored. was brought
to our place ON the train and taken
TO tue African colony on Mud Forl
for burial. 1t is reported that the
dead body was 70 nd on the street
in Bramwell Saturday morning, will
bullet hole, or n hole made by shot
in the stomach large enough TO con
tain mans fist, but by what means
or by whom or when the deed was
done. your reporter knows nothing.
John is said to have been son of
Solomon Davis, who about thirty
years ago followed painting and
painted a good deal through this
part of the country. ONE SIDE
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-11-08
Then and Now.

'I will not say anything against
the Democratic party. My mother
fought ne to speak reverently of
the dead" d."--Hamptcn Hoge in his
speech In Tazewe,l on Cont day.
ooh wretched man that | am Who
shall deliver me from this dead
body9"-Ilsmpton HOge, on We'd
nesday morning after the election.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-11-08

compliments paid this depart
ment and the unprecedented
sales in Ladies Clothing have
prompted us to make this the
leading feature of our business.
A distinctly swell line at dis
tinctly pleasing prices await you.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-11-08

Incomplete returns show that
the Republicans have carried Ne
braska, Ohio, Massachusetts, Penn
sylvania, California, Khode Island,
New Jersey and Iowa. The Dom
ocrats carried Maryland, Kentucky,
and Mississippi with a few other
States in doubt. An official count
will be necessary to determine the
exact results of somo doubtful
States.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-11-08

"Children," said the teacher while
instructlng the class in composition,
"you should not attempt any flights Of
fancy, but simply be yourselves and
write what is in you. DO not Initiate
any other persons writings or draw In
spiration from outside sources"
AS a result OF this advice Johnny
Wise turned in the following compost
tion:
eve should not attempt any hites OF
fancy, but rite what IS In Us. In me
thare is my stummick, lungs, hart. liv-
er, two apples. one piece Of pie, enc
stick lemon candy and my dinner|-
Baltimore American.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-11-08
Not OvereIated.

81 suppose" said the effusive lady
who was visiting the Meektons, that
vour wife is sure that she has the best
husband that ever lived"
Yes" answered Meekton, with some
thing like sigh. "But at the same
time don't believe she thinks that is
saying much for me- Washington
Star
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-11-08
North Tazewsll, Va,

Items from Paint Lick and Sur
rounding Country.
The farmers of this section are
very much delayed with their work
on account of dry weather.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-11-08
Napoleon said: There shall be no Alps ="
We said there shall be no Goods
too Good for this Stores Selling.

Napoeons compelled evey object to vanish
til Italy open to Paris France Conquest
maintained him. he sustained his power by achievements
Napoleon thoroughly modern Trade has its victories
and must be modern to achieve
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-31
SAM LEE DEAD.

Sam Lee, at one time leading poll
tician in this State. died in Washing
ton on Saturday of pneumonia. His
body was brought to this city and the
funeral was held in the A. N. E.
Church on Monday Sam Lee, during
the reconstruction period, was the lead
er of the negroes in Sumter County
and held prominent place in the
Republican State organization. He
was for several years prior to 1915
Judge of Probate of this county. He
was also nominated for Congress by
the Republicans and contested the seat
against Hon. John S. Richardson. II
the closing hours Of the session he was
declared elected by the Republican
majority but was not seated nor die
he ever receive his pay for the ses-
sion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-31

The Sumter Tobacco Warehouse will
open for the season on August 1st.
The hot wave is beginning to be felt
in the Southeastern states.
Cotton is still being brought to
town for sale by those who held it for
better prices last fall.
The congressional race is not excit-
ing any special interest Just now as
the candidates are not Yet all in the
running.
The chain gang having completed
the work at Wisackv was moved Satur-
day to Lynchburg.
The Virginia Carolina Chemical
Col still absorbing the oil mills in
this State and Georgia.
The work on the new First Baptist
Church is progressing more rapidly at
present than it has for sometime.
The hremen are now talking of go
ING to tournament to be held in
Augusta. Ga, early in the fall. Big
prizes are to be the drawing cards.
Gronnd has been broken for the new
church building of Emmanuel Method
ist Church, colored. The new church
will be quite a large and handsome
edifice.
Wheo you wat noae,n, ~ to date
ysic try Cam rl.ia's SION .ch sad i've
Taolers They ar easy 10 '7ka and pleasant
10 effect. P,,ce. IS can's Samples free at
y: A China's drug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-31

Mr.. Walter Stuckey, Of Bishopville,
who was recently elected principal of
Jordan Academy, Clarendon county,
spent Friday in the city on his
way to Jordan.
Messrs. E. A. Bultman. Tom Jen-
kins, Ed Jenkins. Tod Folsom, John
B. Miller, Ollie Yates, Charlie Poole
and Harry Pate represented Delgar
Reel SQUAD in the Firemeu's Toyrna-
ment in Charlotte. n. c., last week.
Hon. A. F. Lever. of Lexington
county, was in the city Monday for
a few hours Mr.. Lever is candi-
date for Congress and is visiting
different parts Of the district in ad-
vance of the opening Of the campaign.
Mr.. John T. Green has severed his
connection with the Cash Grocery
Store and will not be with that firm
after July 31st. He has accepted a posi-,
ton with j. Ryttenberg & Sons and
will be in the dry goods department
after August 10Th. where be will be
glad to serve his friends.
Mr.. John Dorrity was painfully hurt
last Monday night at the electric light
station, but escaped without serious
injuries. The back OF one arm was
struck by a piece of machinery and
painfully cut and bruised. The wound
bled profuselv and until a doctor arriv-
ed his condition was alarming, but as
soon as the flow of blood was stopped
he was out of danger. The bone was
not broken. and as soon as his wound
had been dressed he was able to go
home. He expected to be on duty
last night as usual, but will have to
carry his arm in sling for some
time. He made a narrow escape and
was fortunate that the injuries were
not of more serious nature.
Lieutenant Carson having passed his
examinations has been notified of his
appointment as Lieut.. of Cavalry, the
preferred branch of the service. Six
months after arrival in Manila he was
appointed Quartermaster and Com
missaw of Post at Masbate. He also
held Offices of Internal Revenue Col
lector, Inspector of Customs, and Cap
tain of the Port for Island Of Masbate.
Six months later he was sent to the
Island of Samar and placed in com
mand of his company. where FOR four
months, he was constantly engaged
with the Insurgents. For his con-
duct and efficient management he was
given by his Commanding Officer the
very highest concentrations. Before
leaving the Islands he was appointed
Adjutant lst Battalion, 29th I. S. Y.
Those familiar with military will at
preciate the honor of such an appoint
nent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-31
FURMAN UNIVERSITY.

No college in the South has made
more rapid strides in the past few years
than Furman University and the Inn
provement made and now under way
put this institution, on an equal foot
ing with the most progressive colleges
of the South. The equipment is mod
ern and up-todate and the faculty is
able and progressive.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-31

DeWi,.'s Wltch H.zel Salve should be
promp,ly applied to cut', hurus and scalds.
Il soofhes NO quickly hea's the l. ired part
Tbers are worthless counterfri's, be sure 10
get GeWir's IS Hathsoa Z Co
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-31

Wedgefeld, July 2s.-On account of
the illness of Miss Annie McLaurin,
the theatrical performance announced
for Thursday night has been post
poned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-31
MARRIED.,

Mr.. Jervey Mathis, of Heriott's X
Roads and Miss Della Brown, of
Carriers Crossing, were married at the
Red Hill Church on Sunday, July
2Sth.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-31

Wedseheld Theatricals Postponed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-31
CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESS.

| hereby announce myself candi-
date for Congress from the Seventh
Congressional District to fill the unex-
pired term of the late Hon. J. William
Stokes. and pledge myself to abide the
result of the Democratic primary.
Very truly.
THOMAS f. BRANTLEl.
July 81. 1901
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-31
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Furman University-Fall Session.
D. j. Chandler-Seasonable Goods.
Congressional Candidates-Thos. F.
Brantley, a. F. Lever, E. D. Smith.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-07-31

hereby announce that | am a can
didate. subject to the rules Of the
Democratic party. for election to Con
gress as the representative of the Sev-
enth District. Respectfully.
f. ID. SMITH.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-18
sLUGGED AND INSANE.
Former Solomon Jointist in Hard
Lines 1t Xsnsas City.

John Hart, 45 years old, resident
Of Solomon, 10 At St. Margaret's hos.
pital in Kansas City, Kas., and is said
to be hopelsssly insane.
Hart's condition IL. one OF the re.
suits Of the crusade against saloons
introduced by Mrs. Nation. Hart
was the proprietor Of "joint" at
Solomon. A wag told Hart that Mrs.
Nation was coming to smash bis "a.
loon. Hart collected what money be
could-presumed to bs about q, ,20O-
locked his saloon door and hastily
left. He went to Kansas City. He
He is known to have visited q whole
sale liquor dealers Office where he de.
posted a large sum Of money, which
be drew out day or two later. He
was discovered wandering about on
Grand avenue Wednesday disabled
BY blow on the head. He had ap-
psrently been slugged and robbed.
Hart was taken to the St. Margaret's
hospital. His condition has been so
critical that bis life was despsirsd Of
for time. Hs has never recovered
sufficiently to give any account Of the
attack upon him.
Application was made to the pro-
bate judge Of wyaudotte county for
the appointment Of a guardian and
VIM. T. Harris was appointed. Hsr.'s
stock has been locked in the joint
building since The iujunctions were
served.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-18
BOY NAY PROVE 70 Be 4 MURDERER

fPlied with funds, - he paid cash il
advance for tuition and met oil othel
bills promptly. He remained ia
school until the Christmas holidays
and then spent = few days at home.
Whom be returned he was again ID
fus1A which be claimed came from
bis father, who0 hs represented te
be wealthy cattleman.
After the holidays Freeman entered
the employ Of kothschild 4 Roths'
child, dentists, and remained with
then antil March %, when be went
to Wichita. Frsm this point dates
the most interesting and important
part Of this strange story.
Detective Mctsrath was here
trying to dig up some more evidence.
He taoaght perhaps Freeman had
murdered Kinney and thrown the
body in the river.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-04-18
Comrade Altsman Dead.

We are seldom called to note the
undying tie that binds old soldiers
together than in the case Of one Of
this county's old residents, J. G.
Seaton, and William Altsmsn, who
died just recently in Plttsburg, Pa.
Mr.. Altsmsn when a boy entered the
commission house OF r. C. Ioomis
and when be enlisted in Co. G, 9th
regiment Pennsylvanis Reserves, Mr..
R. presented him with s25 revolver
saying, "William, II you live to re.
turn home YOUR place will be ready
for you" He returned and continued
In the house until his death when he
was sole proprietor. Mr.. Altsman
has been a reader Of the REFLECTOR
and other Abilene publications for the
last thirty years.