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The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-22

Andrew. Carnegie must have finished
his vacation. He has stated that giving
is his sole business these days and he
seems to be working hard in Scotland.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-22

n g. LOUISE downtown realty boom Il
souly one of; the many benefits certain
70 como IN the train Of tie Worlds Fair.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-22

tho teschsrs IN the pubic schools q
st. Louis win receive the pay to which
they are entitled. i,
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-22
THINGS HAVE CHANGED.

Members Of the House Of Delegates
are not adding to their popularity In the
community by holding up the temporary
appropriation bill. Another conference
committee appointed to consider differ
ences has agreed to disagree. Indica-
tiOns point to the fact that there will be
disagreemeuts as long as politicians
have hopes Of securing patronage.
According to reports from the City
Hall certain members Of the lower
branch Of the Municipal Assembly labor
under the impression that they can force
q recognition Of their power by prevent.
ing the passage Of the appropriation bill
Judging from the past, perhaps some Of
them are entirely consistent in their de.
ductions.
But st Louis has elected a new Mayor
and new officials. The people. Of st
Louis expect the newly elected officials
to resent any interference in their ap
pointments II such an effort. is being
made. Sandbag methods are not in
vogue these days. Delegates might a
well understand this fact now as later.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-22

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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07
Items From Italv.

Miss Douglass Stubbs, governess
at Maj. Walton's, left for her home
in Richmond last Saturday.
Some of the farmers in this com
munity are working their corn and
potatoes the first time for the season.
Prospects for wheat and hay crops
in the surrounding neighborhood are
excellent.
T, A. Calmer, of Radford, was in
town last Friday.
W l. Morris has returned from
his home in Lexington and resumed
his duties in the quarry.
b. Young spent last Sunday with
friends in Bramwell.
W.J. Fink was visiting his brother
in Keystone East Sunday, SO be says
but we believe there are other at
fractions.
Jas. Kirtner has resigned his posi-
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07
Bailey.

Bailey Va, June 3-Mr. w. ID.
Mcdowell, died at his home near
TIP Top Sunday evening about
seven O'Clock supposed from rheu.
matIsm of the head and today
about four O'Clock after religions
service conducted by Rev. II. Nj
Walker, the remains were taken to
the family burying ground and
laid away to rest.
In the News of last week there is
an article headed "Fougnt With a
Preacher" The Editor SAYS that
in the messages no cause for the
difficulty was given neither will
there be here and now any attempt
made to give a cause for the
diffictlty, bat as to the par ticulars
ct the place and time of tn,
difficulty, Mr.. Walker was assaulted
while sitting on the platform il
front OF Mr.. j. G. Gillespies stor,
House door, and knew not that h,
would be assaulted until, as he SAYS
tho sssailants 6st was wthil
twelve inches of his head, but h,
dodgsd the blow after all, and
second attempt was made aud b
dodged that also. Not one word Wa
spoken up TO this time bv any bod
bat at this time both of them wen
, of Of the platform together, an
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07

brickbat was used.Walker had TO
fight as it was too late to run if he
had even been disposed to 10 so
and now Mr.. Walker says that as
faver TO him he respectfully askes
the public and especially every
one interested, to call on Geo. Il.
Faulkner aud j. G.. Gillespie of
Springville, or Chas III. Harman, OF
Tip Top, for Information as to
particulars regarding the difficulty
MS they were eye witnesses.
On Sunday night of May 10Th QUO
people met at the church and orga-
nized what is known TO methodist
people as an Epworth League.
The following officers were elected:
President Il. G.. Wagner, first vice
President Miss Mary Wagner, sec.
ond vice President Mrs A.
Hounshell, third vice President A.
Hounshell, secritary Miss Corrie
NJ. French, Treas, Mr.. Il. II. Buth.
The enterprise has started off wit
considerable promise.
On Saturday June, 15.-The
ladies of this place propose to give
a short literary entertainments
after which ice cream will be served
Prof. Il. II. Il. Christie will be on
hand to furnish the music. Exer-
cises to begin about one p. IN.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07

brother spent a couple of days with
their aunt, Mrs. Kate Bourne, of
Grafton, before returning on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Gillespie and
the baby went down to Raven yester-
day to attend the marriage of their
brother and sister today, Will Giles
pie to Miss ICarrie Crockett. The
marriage takes place at six o'clock
Rev. Philip Johnson filled his usual
appointment here Saturday night and
Sunday at IL. Rev. Jordon is ex
pected to preach next Sunday-that
is if he returns from his wedding
trip. It's an lawful lot OF trouble
for some people to get married, or
to get to work after they do get mar
ried.
Mrs. Nj. j. Sturgill and Miss Lettie
Ringstsfr are spending a few days
with their friend Mrs. Brown in Little
Valley.
Hunter Sturgill is clerking for
Steele, Hurt & Co.
Miss Lizzie Christian marries
George Pruett today.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07
Raven.

Miss Lyde Mccall and Mr.
Arch Gillespie attended Boo
Taylor's lecture at TazeweIl on
Saturday night.
Misses Mable and Lettie Iresop
OF North Tazewell, visited their
brother, r. e. Ireson, at this place
last week.
Judge S. G. Graham. of TszewelI
was in town oil Monday.
Mrs L. A. Repass Jr. returned
Sunday from visit to her parent.
at Steels burg Va.
Extensive preparations are beine
made for the Gillespie-Crockett
edding which takes place to-mor-
row the 9th.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07
DR.. r. B. Stricklsr.

DIR. Striokler, Professor in the
Union Theological Seminary, Rich.
mond, arrived in Tazewell on Tues
day, and preached three sermons
one on Tuesday nigh. and two on
Wednesday. The sermons were
characteristic of this scholarly christ
Ian gentleman. He combines, as few
men do, all the elements of IA great
preacher. He is great in his simpli-
city and simple in his greatness.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07
Horsepen.

HOrsepen Va, June 3.-Rev. G..
w. Hairless preached last unday
at Onr church to two attentive con-
gregations Miss Mamie Daniel and
Miss Ollie Gillespie took up a
mlssinary. collection Miss Mamie
Young of Thompson Valley, is the
guest OF her comm, Mrs. S. W..
Daniel.
IL l.. Myers is working on the
stony ridge road. 1t washed out
and got past travelling.
j. L. Miller has moved his saw
mill into the cove agaiu. Lumber
is going out slow OH account OF the
wet weather.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07
SENTENCED TO DEATH.
Negro Payne Convioed of Criminal
Assault at Pulaski.

Pulaski, Va, June ed. Payne
the negro who attempted to Grim
inally assault Miss Duncan, OF
Dubllr, on Saturday, was tried
yesterday, the result of which was
a hung jury until this morning
when they brought in q verdict of
guilty and fixed the penalty of
death.
The judge asked Payne lf he had
anything to say, and he replied no,
Payne took the verdict in the cool
est manner.
The Judge then sentenced hun
to be hung by the neck until dead.
on the 18th day of July, Friday
between the hours of 10 O'Clock
a. m. and 4 O'Clock p. IN.
The verdict meets with general
approval.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07
Is Out Again.

John William Spots, claim ad.
Jnster of the Norfolk and Western
railway, who has been In the Roanoke
Ho Ipital for several months, was
able to be out yesterday much to the
qualification of his many friends.
Mr.. SPOTS is q we'll known politician
from the Ninth District and is an
ardent supporter of Attorney General
Montague for the governorship.-
Roanoke Times--June 9th.
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BenboW.

Rev. T.Mowbrey preached an ex
cellent sermon at this place last
Sunday.
Sunday School progressin nicely
at this place this season, we now
have an enrolement of more than
6O scholars with one increase
each Sunday.
Miss Matty Crabtree who ba,
been attending School at Sharon
returped bone where she wi
meet the pleasant greeting Of her
many friends.
Farmers are all busy this week
planting and working corn.
A great many of our citizen,
attended the lecture Saturda
night in Tazewell, all of whom
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07
PocahOntas.

Pocahontas, Va, june 5.-For two
weeks past being considerably indis-
posed and having been overworked.
have been unable to give you news
from POcahoutas.
The rain played havoc In Poca. 1t
washed out the bridge at the BY
Product plant OH Laurel. The space
being very wide it has not been
repaired yet. The bridge above the
Company stables was,,washed out also.
The bridge at the Episcopal church
was carried away and lodged against
the bridge over Center Street. This
bri lge has heen rebuilt The bridge
leading over Laurel from the Com
pany store to the Wholesale house
was destroyed, The bridge in Hun
garian town was swept out.
Last Saturday being pay day the
streets of Poca were crowded with
living mass of people-two medi-
ctne auctioneers and two brass
banCs-one from Bramwell and
the other from Poca. The town
was lively until II o'clock at night.
Something like two hundred boys
attached a rope to one of the medi-
cine mems wagon, started down
Center street in full tilt. the i'm
mems crowd scattering in every
direction, giving the boys full sweep.
We have not been able to find the
medicine men.
Pocabontas is making big prepa.
rations fer 4th, of July celebration
1t will be the most elaborate display
every gotten up in Poca. Every
merchant and business man in the
town is determined that it shall be
grand beyond description. We look
for thousands of people We invite
all to come from all sections,
Poca, at this time has her portion
of travelling shows, which have beer
showing for several nights to crowd
ed houses. The Teat Brothers ar,
advertised for Friday 7th. Tb,
Bright lights are In a few miles
of us and VIC expect th M soon.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07
Steelesburg.

Mr.. VIM. Lester died last Fri.
day after a lingering illness of
mouths of suffering, from that
dreadful disease cancer.
His burial took place Saturday
afternoon, near the home Funeral
service was conducted by Rev. z.
j. Lockhart. A large number o
relatives and friends attended the
burial.
Mr.. f. j. GRAPHICAL and Mr..
Pinkney McCluug, of Williams
burg, w. Va, have been visiting
here. The former left for his
home last week, the letter for
Oklahoma.
Miss Bertha Stinson, OF Cedar
Bluff, has been visiting her sister
Mrs. L. L. Ferrell.
Mrs.Nannie Clark Spent Sunday
with Mrs. w. Q. Witten.
Misses Alta Bale and Myrtle
Clark took in the commencement
at Richlands.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. u. Cecil were
visiting at Robert Steele's Sunday.
Mrs. Florida Repass and little
son, Paul, spent the past week
with her father o. NJ Ferrell of
this place.
Wonder what is too become OF
us poor creatures hereP We have
had no preaching for about four
months. No wonder we are all
heather.
Hugh CordelI, small boy living
at Robert Steeles, has had fever,
but is improving now.
Mr.. & Mrs. l.. ID. Ball and daugh.
ter Leora visited g. Il. Griffitts
Sunday.
Same of the young folks ar,
taking in the commencement al
Belfast Mills this week.
Madam Rumor states that al
absent young lady from her shal
soon return "no more singl,
lady.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07
THE VLAKF0NTElN FIGHT.

More Details About the Latest
South Africa Engagement.
London June "Details received
regarding the fighting at Vlak-
fontein show that it was one OF
the most desperate engagements of
the war. General Dixon's column
was traversing the district and
establishing posts when it was
attacked by 1000 Beers under
Commandant Kemp. The Beers
were so close that fifty British fell
at the first volley.
The yeomanry held the position
protecting the guns until they were
nearly decimated, and then,
finding it impossible to save the
guns, the artillerymen shot the
gun horses to prevent the Beers
moving the guns. The column
quickly recovered from the shock
of the unexpected attack. The
Derbyshiers charged with bay.
onets and after a short, desperate
fight, drove off the Beers and re-
covered the guns The Derbyshires
and yeomanry both lost very
heavily.
1t is asserted that while the
Beers had temporary possession of
the guns, they shot two artillery
men in cold blood for refusing to
work them against their own COM
rades.
The appointment of General
French, who has been recuiting
his health in Cape Town, to Colony
indicates that Lord Kitchener
attachts considerable Importance to
the invasion.
The uIfence of serious
Ggbtings brings further demands
for the sending out of reinforce
ments.
The surrender of James town il
regarded as dissgreeable inciden
because it has provided Command
ant KritEineer with fresh suppl,
of tho sinews OF war.
The war Office tonight published
the following despatch from Lore
KitchOner, dated Pretoria, June
"Jamestown" (Cape Colony,
surrendered to KIrtpiBger's CON
mando on the morning Of jun
2nd after tour hours lighting.
The town guard and the guart
, and local volunteers were over
powered before our pursuing col
umns coul,l come up.
3 "Our casualties we q Skilled an,
a 2 wounded. The j. loss is sal
I to have been create. :"
e "The stores were looted, but th
il garrison was released"
II "Have placed general French i
q charge of the operations in Car
Colony"
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COUNTY NEWS.
Items oflnterest from the
Different Sections
Shraders.

ShradeTe, Va. June As it has
been several weeks since anything
has been written from this place for
the News. l will venture again to
knock for admittance into your col
'umns for few commonplace jottings.
This Spring has the distinguished
appellation of being the most back.
ward one ins the knowledge of the
oldest citizens.
The unusual rainfall that the coun.
try has been blessed with In the last
few weeks has impeded the progress
OF fam work all over the country.
The unusual cold weather has kept
every thing in the vegetable kingdom
from growing. Corn in this section
looks the worst I ever saw for the
frst of June,
Philip Shrader, who has been in
employ of G. L. Ritter, OF Gordon,
W Va, has been visiting homefolks,
much to the delight Of his many
friends.
Our merchansts seem to be having
lively trade.
Farmers in this section are not all
done planting corn.
Rev, w. W. Yost, of Gap Store.
filed Rev. T. A. Jordon's appoint
ment in the Cove on Sunday last.
This community is now blessed
with two Sunday schools, one at the
Christian church on Grassy Spur,
the other one in the Methodist church
down in the Cove. The more the
better There is no doubt but that
the Sunday school, conducted in the
the proper way, is one of the most
successful institutions for the pro-
motion of the right sort of morality
in the world and in addition it is
also educational, and where ever
there is church or place of publ @
worship the people ought to see to
it that there is good Sunday school.
g. w. PRESLEY.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07
DAvENP0RT-TRouT.
Miss Mary Trout the Bride or Mr..
Junius Clay Davenport.

Junius Clay Davenport.
Although very quiet ceremony,
the marriage yesterday of Miss Mary
Trout, daughter sof Hon. and Mrs.
Henry Shawver Trout, to Mr.. Clay
Davenport, Of Graham, Va, was one
of unusual interest in this eommuni-
ty, where Miss Troutand Mr.. Daven-
port are so we'll and pleasantly
known. The wedding ceremony was
celebrated at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Trout at - O'clock, noon, yes
terday. in the presence of only the
immediate family aud few friends.
1t was performed by Rev. w. H.
Milton. rector of st. John's Episco-
pal church, of which the bride is a
member. The bride was attended
by her sister, Miss Martha Belle
Trout, and tho groom by his brother
Mr.. r. Davenport, of Charleston, w.
Va. The honeymoon will be spent
in the North.
Mrs. Davenport is the Oldest
daughter of Mr.. aud Mrs. Trout, and
has occupied a foremost place in So
cial circles of Roanoke. Mr.. Daven
port is at present cashier os The
Bank of Graham, but was n number
years cashier Of the old Commercial
National Bank of this city. While
here he was esteemed both socially,
and among those with whom he came
in contact IN business way. Mr.,
and Mrs. Davenport will be at home
atGraham after June 2Otn-Roanoke
Times, June 9Th,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07
EXTRA SESSION NOT NEG
ESSARY.
This Conclusion Arrived At by the
President and Cabinet.

This Conclusion Arrived At by the
President and Cabinet.
Washington, June 4.-The cab
met today unanimously decided
that existing conditions do not
warrant the calling of an extra
session of Congress this summer.
Secretary Root and Attorney 3en-
eral Knox both rendered lea
opinions to the effect that the
authority to govern the Phillip>
pines vested in the president by
the SpoOner amendment was ample
These opinions were concurred in
by all the members Of the cabinet
The decision of the cabinet was
announced after the cabinet meet.
ing in the following statement is
sued by Secretary Cortelyou:
"The president has determined
that existing condition do not
require or warrant calling Congress
together during the present sum
mer or making any change in the
policy heretofore pursued and
announced in regard to tn,
Philippine Islands"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07

tion as conductor on the Italy Air
Line. j. E. Bryant is his successor
Peter Povoni left Wednesday
for Strawsburg, Va.
Your correspondent at Falls Mills
Is suffering greatly OF rheumatism and
was not able to report this week.
We hope to read items from him
next week.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07
Bob Taylor.

The Bob Taylor lecture last Satur-
day night was just what everybody
expected, both as TO the crowd and
the lecture itself. The best and tho
fairest were there-"lights shown down
upon brave men and fair women"
The lecturer was not at his best as
to voice owing TO a recent attack of
grip, but this hindered him but little.
The audience.were fully en- rapport
with the speaker, and laughed and
applauded vocifeously, notwithstand-
ing the fact that the jokes and Incl.
dents related were ell old, and had
been heard many times before. This
lecture closed tho seasons entertain
ments planned by the Woman's Club.
These good ladies have the satisfac-
ton of knowing that every lecture
was great of its kind, and that the
people Of Tazewell and the entir,
community have shown by their pat.
ronage and otherwise, how deeply
and sincerely their efforts are appre-
ciated.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07
Pounding Mail Letter.

Pounding Mill, Va. June 5.-There
was another very had rain here Mon
day afternoon, but from the appear.
ance of yesterday and to-day it looks
as summer has indeed come.
Mrs. X. K. Gillespie, Mrs, W. B
Steele, JAS. Mcclure, Mics Efie and
DR.. W X. Williams attended the
Bob. Taylor lecture at' Tszewell las
Saturday night. Mrs. Steele an6
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07
Lime Painting.

Painting the inside Of house with
lime is an art, instead of make shift
To obtain the best results, thought
and experience are necessary. refer
you to the many people in Tazewell
for whom have worked. Give me
a trial in white washing, labastining
&c, Respt A. S. VANCE,
TaZewell, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07

Sharon College Commencement.
A very large number of people
had the pleasure of spending an
other commencement at Sharon
College, Bland County Va, which
took place May 30 and 81. The
commencement was very great
success, aud enjoyed by all who
were present. First on programme
was a contest in recitation for a
gold medal by the young ladies.
Second, was contest in declama>
ton, by the young men. Third,
and last, was the closing exercises
and awarding of Medals to Miss
Della Dutton Of Wythe Co. a very
bright young lady.
The successful one in the young
mems contest, was Mr.. Robert
McNutt, Of Effna Va, who well
deserved his prize.
Prof. Crabtree deserves much
credit for the labor which he has
rendered at this place for the past
four years. We ngratulate him,
and wish him great success in the
future. He Is a prominent teacher
and a gentleman of many noble
traits of character.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07
Hav and Sidewalks.

The town council should not pro-
hibit COWS and horses from grazing
the streets In certain parts of the
town, particularly Mechanics and
Tazewell Avenues The sidewalks
are in such q condition that little
travelling is done there now. and tie
grass is Aourishing, and a pretty ia
crop of hay can be cut along certair
parts of the streets by July 1st. i
has been suggested that the hay b
saved and sold and the proceeds b
used to improve certain sidewalk
Ion main street.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07
were very much pleased.

The Presbyterians of the
Abingdon Presbytery will hold
their annual Presbytery at white
church this year. 1t will begin
about Wednesday before the fifth
in September. 1t has been
about fourteen years since such q
meeting was held at this church.
Will Moss of Burke's Garden
spent several days last week with
6. o. Thompson and others, by
others we mean his lady friends.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07
Nice Property in Graham.

A nice 2 story, metal roof house
large rooms spring water in the
yard, all out buildings large barn,
buggy houses. There are 6 large lots
attached to this property. The house
cost $500. few years ago. Price
$1,000 cash for the entire property
or $1,000. on years time. Address
at once. News Office, Tazewell Va
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07

Some body will come along pretty
soon and buy our nice brick store,
and our 13 acres of good land-our
one house aud 8 acres of land, or
some other piece OF property adver-
tised in this paper, and then you will
blame yourself that you let the boat
Leave You.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07
New Marble and Granite Yard for
Tazewell.


Mr.. r. L. Hopkins, of Kentu cky,
has moved to Tazewell, and will
open at once q large Marble and
Granite yard in the town. Mr.. Hop
kins has had shipped to Tazew we'll two
car loads Of stock TO begin with, and
will add to this as his trade require.
He has had eleven years experience
in this line of work and knows his
business in its details. He has sold
and set work in fifteen different
States, and gwen satisfaction. Such
an establishment seems TO be needed
in this section, and will no doubt
succeed from the start. Watch for
an ad of this new enterprise in our
next issue.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1901-06-07

Danger disease and death follow
neglect of the bowels. Use De wits
Little Early Risers to regulate them
and YOU will add years to your life
and life to your years Easy to take
never gripe.J. f. Jackson.