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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-28

window break and a posse of men sur
rounded the residence with lights. The
intruder broke out and got away. Blood
hounds were secured from Greenville and
took the trail, practically going over his
trail twice. The dogs went to Simmons
home and then followed him down town
to the Jail where he had been confined
on suspicion. Simmons has retained a
lawyer and Liole has one also to as
sist the town. A preliminary hearing will
be held tomorrow and will probably be
waived Courts starts December 1st, and
the trial will come off then.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-28
Asthma and Hay Fever Cured.

The truly marvellous cures OF Asthma,
which are being effected by DIR. Schitf-
mann's Asthma Cure certainly call for
notice.
Rev. e. L. Taylor, of Washburn, ILL.,.
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A Hay Fever sufferer writes: II have
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| was greatly relieved. 1t cured my cough
after using few times. ] shall recon-
mend it to all sufferers of Hay Fever. "
Mrs. Martha Simerson, LaingSburg. Mich.
Sold by all druggists at SOC and Sl.00.
Send &c stamp to DIR. r. Schifmann, Box
$685.. st Paul, Mimi, for free trial
package.
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IN placing your case in his hands, as he
is the longest established and has the
best reputation. He cures where others
tail: there is no patchwork or expert
menting in his treatment. Personal at
tention by Dr. Hathaway, also special
counsel from his associate physicians
when necessary, which no other office
has If you cannot call, write for free
booklets and question blanks. Mention
your trouble. Everything strictly con-
fdential. j. Newton Hathaway, M. D.,
suite 80 Inman Building, 2215 S. Broad
street, Atlanta, Ca.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-28
ALL DAY LONG

you may have comparative comfort until
laughter reading aloud or nervous eX
element brings on the fit of coughing
which racks you until your very bones
ache Do not suffer needlessly. Even
when a cold on the lungs seems to have
you fast in it's dreadful power, Aliens
Lung Balsam will loosen the mucus,
allay the inflammation, heal the aching
throat and finally overcome the enemy
completely.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-28
JAILED FOR HoUsEBREAKING.
Seth Simmons Charged With Entering Charle
Liole's Home
(Specia! to News and Observer)

0SEttIdi TO NtWS anu UDotTNPTJ
Washington, n. c., Nov. 27.-I.ast night
while Charles Liole was at his store and
his wife was at her mothers. Seth Sim
mons. young employee of tho Pamlico
Iron Works. broke a window of the resi-
dence and climbing over bed gained
entrance. He succeeded in getting $500
in money. Several neighbors heard the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-28
Yesterdays Markets.
LIVERPOOL.

LIVERPOOL, Nov. % a p. m.-COoton Spot
miet; prices unchanged American mid
ling s.54; good middling 4.ba: middiinc
L54 low middli" g 4.44; good ordinary 4.3
ordinary APO The sales of the day were
5000 bales. of which 500 were for specu-
alton and export, and included 5000 Amer
lean. Receipts 1000 bales. all American.
Futures opened steady and closed dull.
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men and WOMEN

who are in
need of the
best medical
ire a t me n t
should not
fail to con-
s IL 1t D r .
Hathaway at
once, as he
is recognized
as the lead
ing and most
succe S S f Il ]
S p e C i alist.
You are safe
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-28

Among the incorporators of million
dollar cotton mill in Marlboro county, 5
c., is Mr. Edmund Strudwick, a torme
citizen of Hillsboro.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-28
Industrial News.

The side track at the quarry of the
National Marble Company, four miles
from town. is being put in and it will be
but a short time until the shipment of
marble begins, as over a hundred car
loads are now ready This is the biggest
industry in the county and ultimately
will be the biggest Of it's kind in the
South Captain Emerson, the affable
manager, has unlimited faith, backed by
years of personal investigation, in our
marble.-Cherokee Scout.
Mr.. S. T. Peace has been elected secre-
tary and treasurer of the Oxford Savings
Bank
High Point, Nov. 27.-The organiza-
ton of the High Point Wheel Company
is completed The authorized capital is
s5O. 900. Mr.. George Briggs, OF Ames-
bury, Mass, is president, and Mr.. q. n
Richardson, of this place, vice-presldent.
The secretary and treasurer has not Deen
chosen. The directors are Messrs. E. A
Snow. j. Edward Cox. o. n. Richardson,
George H. Briggs and r. E. Briggs. The
plant VIII be located on the Kendall
property in the southwestern part OF
town.
Work is being pushed on the Thomas
Vile wagon factory. The News says
that. when completed, it will be one Of
the largest in the State.
Among the incorporators of million
dollar cotton mill in Marlboro county, s
c.. is Mr. Edmund Strudwick, former
citizen of Hillsboro.
1t is understood that a prominent
northern tobacco firm is soon to estab-
lish one or more branch factories il
North Carolina for the manufacture OF
cheroots. One of these may possibly be
located in Winston. 1t would employ
from four to five hundred hands, and FOL
this reason would form welcome addi-
ton to our industrial life.-Southern To-
bacco Journal.
The Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
at a recent meeting, voted to decline
the offer of the American Cigar Company
to establish a branch plant in that city
provided the city or its citizens would
provide a building for it's use, the same
to be erected at cost of $4,000
The business of the Wells Whitehead
Company, of Wilson is said to be rapid
ly growing, especially in Chicago ant
other Western cities. Mr. Roscoe Briggs
the president of the company, is in Chi
cago, looking after it's interests.-South
nrp TOhaprO Journal
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-06-13

stove, as all others were stored away
for winter use. John Asbury and Boh
Sparks have white washed their ward
pailings. Mrs. Susan Ringstafr has had
stone dairy built and other improve
ments. We are talking OF scrubbine
the church. II we do will report later
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Smith have moved
into town, we like such neighbors.
Strawberry picking Is the order OF
the day.
Mrs. J. B. Hurt, Mrs. r. X. Gillespie
and Mrs. America Smith spent Tues
day with Mrs. Susan Ringstafr.
Mr.. Hugh Tabor's little son Aubr,
won medal ut Richlands college Miss
Helen Thomas is also back home from
institution. Her presence and service
adds much to our prayer meetings
holiness prayer meeting) which meets
every Tuesday at p. m.
Mrs. Mary Lambert read the 10th
chapter OF Hebrew. Mrs. w. b. Steele
and George Thomas, each gave a talk
on the lesson; the former dwelt prin-
cipally on the last two verses. while
the latter gave a more general talk.
This now is the only prayer meeting
held at this place or has been for some
time.
Miss Lula Thomas lost her nurse
which contained a good bit of change
Mrs. NJ. j. SturgIll and son Hunter
visited their old N. c., friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown, and family
were In Little Valley from Friday till
Monday. Mr.. Brown is fixing to erect
"A fine dwelling of eight rooms.
Mrs. Lizzie Burnett is spending a
a few weeks at the home Of her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. John lambert.
Mrs. Leslie and grand daughters
from Oakvale, visited her daughter.
Mn Tom Faulkner.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-06-13

| lSpeciA Correepondence.l
A gentle rain prevailed all day last
Sunday, refreshing Vegetation very
much.
Little Jack, the son Of H. G.. Winfrey.
has been quite sick of pneumonia for
the past week, but is improving at this
writing.
Miss Douglass Stubbles, who has
been teaching a private school at Mai.
Waltons, left last Saturday for Tazewell.
Willie Rcece. the little son OF I. C..
Dodd, is visiting his father this week.
We were glad to see our doctor in
camp Monday morning looking hale
and hearty.
Mrs. Walton, Miss Mamie and MIR
Walton Sudduth are visiting friends
and relatives in Bluefleld this week.
John L. Johnson took in the quar-
terly meeting at Bailey last Sunday.
A Gypsie tent was pitched near Falls
Mills last Saturday. The entire COM
munity, including married people, bach
elors, old maids, youths and children
have given them trial at their past
life and future expectations. Quite a
variety OF expressions were seen ON
many faces as they withdrew from the
presence of these fortune readers.
We hope to hear more OF the boom
that is sweeping Taborvllle. We pre-
sumo town lots are increasing In value
rapidly. Send us blue print, please.
1t Is written that the old men will
dream dreams and the young men see
visions, and mourners go about he
streets. and e'erlong when that day OF
recording cometh many, no doubt, will
repent In sack cloth and ashes. No
doubt a dream has dreamed and
vision beheld, wherein earthly angels
appeared. Will the Falls Mills cor
respondent give the correct version OF
this.
The second italy air line will begin
to operate soon, transporting the rough
and perfect Ashlar from the big quar-
ries near the residence of j. w. John
son.
Notwithstanding the big strike in the
anthracite regions and the decrease OF
business in many avenues OF trade and
commerce, Italy can boast OF her activ-
ity and business pursuits, new orders
Tor her product coming In almost daily
and a daily increase of workmen added
TO the list. May her resources Increase
an hundred fold.
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Five Oaks.
Especial Correspondence ]

Mn. EDITOR,
| AS there has been no news from this
place for some time, will try and give
you few items.
Mrs. Smoot, OF Witten Mills, is quite
i'll at this writing.
we had fine rain Saturday and
Sunday, which benefited every one.
]. B. Painter had his phone put in
last week. Listen for VIII now.
Mrs, b. b. Greever is some better
We are glad to say.
Miss Fannie Ingles and her little
neice, Hattie Painter, are visitisg J. b.
Painter.
Mrs. Greear, OF wittens Mills, is i'm
proving fast.
Misses Ruby Whitehead, Kate Sprad-
ley and Annie Fleming of Norton, are
visiting HELEN and Annie Greear.
Bowen Watts arrived home from
wythe Friday. Bowen goes pretty Of
ten, but not to buy cattle is the rumor
Fred Steele was in our neighborhood
last week buying sheep.
Mrs. Dick Valley and children, Of
Raven, were visiting Mrs. b. b. Greever
first of the week.
Mr.. Frank Landers, OF Glade Strings
visited his friend, win Painter the first
OF the week.
A large crowd from here attended
the musical given by Blind Tom at
TazeweIl Tuesday night.
1t Is rumored that Mr.. Bob Calem
has employed Mr.. Conley, of Wfttens
Mills, to defend him in the stear case.
ALPHA.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-06-13
Pounding Mill.
Especial Correspondence


A number Of our friends are asking
why we don't write every week. we
didn't know before that people were 80
glad to hear the news from this place
We might say that the town is ON a
boom. Peery and Ireson viii soon
have their store completed. Mr.. Bob
lreson Will move his family here soon.
We like to have good people move
among us. Steele, Hurt and Co.. are
taking an inventory Of their goods this
week. They will sell strictly for cash
or produce. We understand that the
new store mentioned above, will adopt
the same, plan, II this be the case. we
all will be a fiourshing people In year
or so. John Lambert has lust had his
residence nicely painted, it now looks
like little paradise upon the hill His
son-in-law, Mr.. Chas. Lawrence did the
work. Rev. r. Sparks is fixing for cold
weather, having fiues built to his res.
idence. w. b. Steele and Montgomery
johnson are loading several cars OF tan
bark. Corn crops and gardens arc
fairly good considering the recent
drough and cold wave struck this place
Saturday and lasted until Tuesday
Foot roasting was INDUCED in the cook
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-06-13
Two Weeks in Bast Tennessee.
Talbot Tenn, June g.

Mr.. Editor:-Perhaps a few dotings
from one of your old patrons might
DO OF some interest to at least a
Few of the many readers of your val
liable paper, the CLINCH VALLEY
NEWS. l left my home near Bailey
Va. on Monday evening of May 18th
to visit my daughter, Mrs. J. l..
Massey, of this place who had not
seen for nearly two years, and
although she had been gone from her
parental home for nearly five years
had never visited her in her newly
made home before. rode horse back
through Burks Garden and across
Bland county by way of Seres and
on to Wytheville, spending just a
week on that part of the journey
visiting many old friends aud rela-
tives. On arriving in Wytheville
(the town of my childhood } beau
tifnl aud thriving little county seat
and r. X. town of $500 inhabitants
on Sunday evening of May 18th, and
spent the night. Mr.. Massey was
waiting for me with his little son.
Master Robt. Dewey at the depot,
with a buggy. We left at once and
after an eight mile drive we landed
safelyat the place of their sojourn
near Talbot. l teok in part OF the
commencement Tor rather closing ex.
ereises OF Carsan Newman College, a
a hourishiug institution of learning
located at Messy creek (now Jeffer-
son city belonging to and controll-
ed by the Missionary Babtist Church
| heard the bacalauroate sermon, an
able discourse, delivered by Rey Kerr
Boyce Tupper ID. ID. l.. l.. d.,
Philadelphia, Pa. Subject, Christ
Jesus Went About Doing Goood.
jefferson City is "A neat we'll built
little II. X. and country town situated
in jefferson county, 30 miles east of
Knoxville, with about 20O0 inhabi-
tants.
The weather in this part of the
country is distressingly dry, gardens
are suffering and the wheat crops
here is like most other places, Il com
parative failtre, but perhaps have
said enough, 80 with many good
wishes for the News will close. and
perhaps | may write again.
a. Hounshell.
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BEAR KILLED
A YOUNG MAN
Shocking Story From
Bland County.

News reaches us OF shocking stor,
nom Bland county, near Rocky Gap
IL seems that farmer named Burton
who lived In what is known as the
Wilderness, had been missing his sheep
Burton suspected that bear was do.
ing the mischief, and sent his two sons
young boys, to Investigate. one or the
boys came up with the bear which had
lamb In his mouth. When the bear
saw the boy it arose on it's hind feet
and the boy fired with 81. Winchester
rifle. The bear fell, and the boy ap-
preached and It said, turned him over,
when the brute seized him by the arm,
crushing IL, and otherwise tearing the
boy to pieces 80 badly that he died.
The brother came up in the mean
time, and finished the bear. The
wounded boy lived only short time.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-06-13
Drop Condition.

Bandy, Va. juno IO.-Meadows
are short, oats are very good; and
corn is looking we'll, with good pros
poets.
VIM. H. Payne has returned from
Washington, d. C.
James Bandy Is improving slow
ly.
Jim Creggar and Bob Fox, from
Thompson Valley, were in our COM
munity this week.
Mr.. George w. Hinkle has NOT
finished plowing for corn. He wants
more time.
Mr.. Crack Lambert is at home from
school. He isdevoting all his atten-
tien'to the young ladies. He goes
South every sunday.
Horse swopping is all the rage. II
requires allthe force of payne s..
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-06-13
COUNTY NEWS
Weekly Letters From the
Various Postoffices.
Tsborvili-.
Especial Correspondencsl

we had a good rain last Saturday
night and Sunday, which was badly
needed.
Mr.. w. G. Hill and his little son,
Eddie, were visiting in W Va, last Sat
urday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Belcher and
Matte, OF Glover Bottom, w. Va, are
visiting their many friends ON Mud
Fork this week. Robert has been in
bad health for several months, but is
improving some now.
There were several people in this
vicinity expecting to attend the quaterly
meeting at Bailey last Sunday, but are
disappointed on account Of the rain.
Mr.. J. w. Shannon, of Bluestone, was
on Mud Fork last week, buying cattle.
Mrs. w. G.. Hill has got 13O young
chickens and has only lost two this
season. Who can beet that? Mrs. Hill
is the chicken grower of Mud Fork.
Mr. H. j. Tabor and G. w. Purlxins
has been on the sick list for few days.
G. Z. McMullin OF Springville was in
the village last week, calling on the
tax payers.
james Holey OF Brushy Fork was in
Taborville last Sunday visiting H. J..
and b. w. Tabor.
III you want TO get mans anger
raised just throw off little on his
politics or religion.
Mr.. Wat Compton was in Mercer Co.,
last week, trying to buy cattle, and
only purchased one fine heifer, he re-
ports cattle very scarce.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-06-13
Thompson Valley,
Especial Correspondercel


The farmers are looking pleasant
again since the nice rain yesterday;
they were wearing long faces over
the dry weather.
Miss Bennie Smith has been quite
sick for few weeks but we are glad
to say she is better at this writing.
Mr.. Dan Thompson, accompanied
by has sister, Miss Alice, are attend
ing the closing exercises of Jackson
Institute, at Abingdon.
There has been a series of PRAYER
meetings held at Pleasant Hill church
the past week, which resulted in
very much good.
Rev. ID. B. Hanrahan will fll his
regular appointment at Pleasant
Hill Sunday evening at 3: 30.
Rev. K. K. Sutherland will begin 9
protracted meeting the fourth Sun.
day in this month.
Mr.. Charlie Asbury passed through
the Valley one day last week enrou,
to Tazewell.
Madam Rumor says the wedding
bells are to ring in this vicinity
before long.
Vacation days are here, and We
see smile on the face Of every
student.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-06-13
Bailey.

Owing TO the inclemency of the
weather, the funeral service of Bro.
Jessee Bailey was postponed till Mon.
day, when it was preached to large
congregation, by the P. E., Mr.. Handy.
Rev. Edward Bailey and family Of
Rural Retreat Va, are spending a week
with his mother, Mrs. Mary Bailey
and his sister, Mrs. J. E. Wagner and
Mrs. George Deaton, James Doaton OF
Pocahontas was the guest OF his brother
at this place last Saturday and Sunday
Prof. Christie is making social calls
In Bailey this week.
Mr.. John Sayers of Sayersville has
been visiting friends in this community
this week Don't look so heartbroken
girls, he viii be back bye and bye.
Mrs. Hattie Montgomery of Tazewell
returned to her home yesterday after
a pleasant stay OF two weeks with
friends near Bailey.
We are anticipating the erection OF q
phone line through Bailey soon.
Messrs WIN Wagner, Chap Lucass. VIII.
lie Tabor and Marion Thomas, all young
civil engineers paid their respective
homes and their respective girls a
flying call Sunday.
Great celebration at Pocohontas 4th
July.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-06-13
Letter to the j. F. Hurt Insurance
Agency, Tazawel. va


Dear Sir: Two names stands for
she best of everything in paints, the
Longman q Martinez Pure Palms
They are just the paints to decorate
your town or country home: 10
brighten 1t by making a fresh and
attractive, and ideal in appearance.
They cost in the original PACKAGES
a lewcents per gallon more than thin
paints, but when the necessary oil is
added their COSTS about 81 20 or 30
cents per gallon less than thin paints
Please go to Messrs Moss & Greever
for prices, color cards, etc.
Very truly
LONGMAN & MARTINEZ.
PAINT MAKERS,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-06-13
NOTICE

To Creditors Of VIM. b. NELSON des'd.
All persons having claims against
the estate cf the late VIM. b. Nelson
are hereby notified to present same al
once to me for payment.
Given under my hand this Itl day ot
June 1902.
CHAPLAIN II. PEERY.
6-a-2 ii
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-06-13

Great celebration at Pocohontas 4th
July.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-06-13
HI STEELE
AT LARGE
The Crazy Negro Heavily
Armed.

Hi Steele, the irrepressible, is again
at large, and is in the West end OF the
county, 'terrorizing that community. A
phone message was received in town
on Monday morning, asking that the
sheriff take steps to capture the negro.
who is heavily armed, and has threat
ened the lives Of several people I'm the
community. 1t was known last week
that Hi was In the community and de-
putty sheriff Gillespie wired the author
tiles In Richmond, asking II they wanted
Hi, to which, strange TO say, no answer
was received.
.LATER-Hi Steele, the famous ne
gro convict, was captured in the West
end OF the county by deputy sheriff r..
$. Gillespie and G. II. Steele constable
OF Maiden Spring District Tuesday
night and lodged In jail here Wednes-
day evening. Hi appears to be as
sane as any man, and can coverse
intelligently. He only takes spells and
when one OF them comes on him Won
had better make yourself scarce.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-06-13
They Want Institutes.

The CLINCH VALLEY News Of MAY
3Oth contains the following: at is
TO Toe hoped that we may have anoth
or farmers institute in Tazewell this
summer. The gentleman who were
here last summer year agoare good
enough. We can guarantee large
attendance this time. What says
our Commissioner of Agriculture.
Commissioners OF Agriculture
Coiner says he will try to hold some
institutes this summer during spare
times with the farmers. The com
missioner is very much pressed with
the Work of his department. The
farmers are writing to him from all
over the State. His mail is heavy
and he has issued one furtilizer bull
letin this spring and has another one
in the press which will soon be sent
|ont to the farmers of the State.
The farmers attach Mr., Koiner has
also issued second edition of his
annual report, so great has been the
demand for it. Some of the State
railroads are called for large num-
bers of this report to send
out as advertisements by the State.
Mr.. Koiner's work is given very sat
sifaetory results to the entire State
,-RichmoDd Times.
az viii sell tickets to Montana.
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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-06-13

Come to Pocahonta4 on 4th July and
celebrate.