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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-12-25
hall, and one livery stable, etc

hall, and one livery stable, etc
We have several stores CARVING =
general line of dry goods and grocer.
les combined.
In the professions we have six pbv-
siclans and three dentists. fifteen law
yers, four insurance companies. etc
1he town owns and operates its own
water works, and is governed Ly n
Mayor and Council, and has n Town
Sergeant.
The buildings are substantial. streets
are paved with brick and pranoltb
Few towns in the state are better
equipped or more substantial. There
Is no record, We believe, of an assign-
lnent ~ ii!llnEe -af-n business firm.
There is room, in fact great need II
manufacturing enterprises in the town
such rs would give employment 10 th,
people ami attract population.
Following we give cuts OF some ot
our principal buildings, business men
etc, and few words OF description
explanation. etc:
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-12-25

i'ient Is the Ice plant and electric dyna-
mo. A good quality of ice is made
which is sold throughout the town and
community, besides supplying "A large
trade down the Clinch Valley, as far as
10 Norton. The entire buildiding is
furnished with light from their own
e'ectric plant, and heated by steam
throughout the winter, and cooled bv
electric fans during the summer.
FIVE clerks and two delivery wagons
are necessary To meet the demond q,
'he large patronage enjoyed by this
hrm' Mr.. j. G. Buston is buyer and
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-12-25
BusToN II Sons, GEocERs.

1he firm OF BIZ 5ton x Sons is com
posed OF Rev. Geo. Bustun, whose pie
ture we give, and his two sons. j. q.
and III. l.. Buston. The Bustoas are
English. They came to America in the
year 1873 Their five children two
sons and three daughters, were all born
in England, aud still survive. except
one daughter, who died in Tazewell
some years ago.
The family moved to Tazewell In 1874
and lived on "a farm Tor several wears
They commenced business in rented
property in this town i'm 1886. A small
store room on the corner now occupied
blythe National Bank, was purchased
and used for n few years.
They soon outgrew the building and
erected their present large store, and
moved in in 1900, where they keep con-
stantly on hand one Of the largest and
best assortments Of heavy and fancy
groceries to be found in any retail store
in the State.
The building has three stories with
$4,000 feet of floor space. The first
floor, which we show in our cut. is the
main sales department and cold storage
The upper floor is used as a storage
room mainly, for heavy goods, which
are bought in car lots. In the base
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-12-25

business at North Tazcwcll i'm 1899 in
II large store house which they erected
at North Tazcwcll Two years later
inns 'lrm was succeeded by w. A.
scott " Co, Mr. Diuguid, Of Lynch
burg, retiring from the firm. The firm
consists now Of w. A. and 4. Il. Scott.
brothers, both of whom live in this
town.
In the Spring Of this year they erect
eel an addition 10 this already large
building, doubling their capacity. They
now hovc 1900 square feet of floor
space.
inc house travels thTc men, aIA,,
their sales are largo ~ lncrca
down the Clinch Valley aAr in,no ce'z'1
heIds of West Virginia. Both Of the
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-12-25

Two millinery stores, two banks, Zone Of
them a National Bank, one drug store,
two hotels, one barber shop, one shoe
maker shop, two tin shops, one planning
mill, steam laundry, a marble yard
one saddle and harness shop, two
blacksmith shops, one flour and corn
mill, an electric light plant, two ice fac
tories, two telephone systems, a street
car service, high school, business
and literary college, private school.
two newspapers, two job offices, a Jew
elry store, two toy stores, six churches,
lone colored,) court house, jail, town
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-12-25

Scott Brothers havo had long expe-
riencc In the grocery business. having
Travelled for years for large grocery
houses before going I'm business for
themselves. They are both gentlemen
OF integrity, and to come in contact
with them once Is to become perma-
ncnt customer.
JNo. Il. JACKSON, Druggist.
John Il. Jackson is the only druggist
in town, and Of course Is doing u thriv-
ing business. He came here In the
Spring of 1897, buying out DIR. A. +.
Continued on Fourth Page.l
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west Virginia. They have all the
capital necessary To meet any demand
or any emergency which could arise.
They are, therefore, in IA position to buy
the best in any quantity, at the lowest
prices. At the same time Mr.. Harris
sons experience as "A buyer and oc-
quaintancc with the markets enables
INN to avail himself of every advan-
tage IN buying stock. All these THINGS
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Combined make this firm n very strong
one indeed.
Their stock Of dry goods, shoes.
clothing for ladies, well as men, is kept
full and complete, and OF the best
makes the markets afford.
Their line OF shoes are always up-to-
date. In fact, the entire line Of goods
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-12-25

noted Tor carrying the best goods 10
he found in the markets. and for their
courteous treatment of customers and
prompt delivery of goods. The town
and community are justly proud Il
TINS store, whose growth and develop
ment has kept and will keep abreast
"t the growth Of the town and commu.
nity.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-12-25

manager OF the grocery department,
and his brother, II. L., has sole charge
OF the meat and cold storage depart
ment, and everything works like clock
work.
The extensive business OF this firm
has been built up from the start by
n )nest dealing and persistent untir;ne
attention to every detail. They are
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-12-25

which Is II valuable n ldition to the
grocery and meat department OF the
store. And 30. with grocery store, ice
plant and electric light plant, "Will and
Ed' have their hands full. or one
thing the public may be assured. and
that Is, fair, honest dealing, good goods.
at lowest prices can always be counted
on Mt the stores Of SPOTS Bros.
! HARRISON & GILLESPIE Bros.
The firm OF Harrison & Gillespie
Bros. is composed of j. S. and A, p
Gillespie and William G. Harrison.
MI. Harrison has exclusive control OF
the business. The firm now occupy
the large and commodious building
formerly known as the Pecry building
on the South side OF Main Street. For
number OF years the firm did business
on the opposite side of the street, but
not having sufficient room the two large
stoIe-rooms opposite were purchased.
both rooms thrown into one, and such
other changes as were needful were
made, and now they have building
well suited for the conduct of their
extensive business.
w. q. HARRISON was born and rear. |
ed In this community, and in point Of
continuous service is the oldest dry |
goods merchant In town, having been
in the business for nearly 80 years,
part OF this time, Of course, as a clerk. !
Hence, he is so well-known that he |
needs no introduction to our readers or
commendation from us. Every body
knows him as an experienced, reliable
and honest merchant, otherwise he
could not have built up AMI held for
years the patronage which he at present
commands.
The firm OF HARRISON and Gillespie
Bros. Is one OF the strongest In South
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IN this large store is selected with grcnt
! care nnd skill, and sold al Lvirg p,ices
The year just closing has been The
most successful one in the history or
I'll" firm, and as time passcs their trade
Will Increase Mr.. Unr,isson l.,
AMY assisted In th" conduct Of the
business hy Mr. Jcr Ward. head clerk
VIII" has been with the firm for vcnr.
a'd IL nm efficient salesman. by strict
attention To business he has mndo
himself and his service nlnosr indis.
pcnsablc to THIS firm.
X. G. CmArMAN.
IL. G. Chapmnn's larg,. millinery and
dry goods store h very popular with
the ladies of the town and community
HIS trade has increased cnch year of
TIA" four he has been in business.
Ten years aGo Mr.. Chapman began
business in the brick store recently vn.
Gated by W. II. Wittcn 81 Go. and
. after several years closed out and went
- New York City 49, rugnpsA ia -,
manufacture of ladies suits AID skirt.
for about two years, and for the last
four Year, has been in his present H..
cation. His New York experience has
stood him we'll in hand. His store IL /,
model Of arrangement. He carrics q
large stock Of fine dry goods, notions
ladies suits, and shoes for both men
and women, besides ~ millinery nmo
drcssmaking department is conducted
which commands n large patronng,
from the people Of this and other com
munitcs
Cecil, IA Mr.. Chapman h flmiI-
iarly called has an cnviablc record as
II merchant, and his large stores are
patronizcd by IN increasing number Of
our very best people, who are always
sure Of getting their moneys worth,
and of finding what they want OF the
latest and best in style and quality.
Mr.. &. w. Jones b. head clerk in the
dry goods department Of the vet
Gran clerks, mot in age of the town,
and one Of the most efficient
w. A. SCoTr & Co,
Wholesale Grocers, North Tazcwell.
The firm OF Scott & Diuguid opened
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-05
MuLcT LAW SUSTAINED.
Supreme Court SCOTS at the Original
Package Cigarette Idea.

Des Moines, Feb. 2.-The supreme
court in a decision rendered today up
holds the anti-cigarette mulct tax
law and SCOTS at Tie original package
theory advanced by .-.e American To
bacco Trust.
The test case was brought from
Marshall county anu the American To-
cacco Company sent their general
counsel from New York to appear be-
fore the supreme court and help knock
out the law. The case came up on an
action of property owners to have the
tax remitted, which was refused. The
cigarette people attacke1 the whole
law on two main grounds; first, that
cigarettes were purchased by the deal
er of the American Tobacco Company
and sold in original packages" hence
are not subject to any regulation by
the state; and second, on the ground
that the law was placed in the Iowa
code in an arregular manner and in a
manner to render it void.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-05
ARMORY And CAR Line
Important Matter Discussed by
Commercial Club.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Commercial Club was held with Sec
retary Lyman Monday evening. Every
member of the directory with the ex-
ception of one or two who were out of
the city on business was present.
The needs Of trolley line to Bux-
ton and White City and other mining
towns to the southwest of us via Bea-
con ana the Bolton-Hoove mine were
discussed and the methods whereby
we may have such line were carefully
gone over and determined effort will
be put forth to effect the same.
Several factory propositions were
taken up and investigation will at once
be given to them.
The matter of IN armory for the city
and county was presented by Captain
Wetherell of Co. F. Such a building
will cost in the neighborhood of $780,
900. The proposition is not to ask for
any donation or subscription of any
kind, but to form an incorporated COM
pany and sell stock or shares, Com
pany F to have the privilege Of paying
off or buying in these shares as fast as
they can or as their income win allow,
and after title has been wholly vested
in Co. F, then said company to deed
and dedicate it to a beard Of trustees
for the perpetual use of the public and
the income thereafter to be used for
public benefit. The Farmers Institute
at their recent meeting were much in
terested in the project, as it would
solve the problem they are up against
each year, that is a suitable place for
their exhibit and exhibition. They
appointed a committee to take up the
matter with committees from COZ and
the Commercial Club to push the same
to "a finish"
The Club appointed G. v. Hoffman,,
Richard Burke and G. w. Shockley,
and a meeting of three committees
will be held in the near future. Such
a building as is planned by Mr.. Weth-
erell would be a beauty and one in
much need by the city and county. 1t
would be 70x120 feet and be of pressed
brick.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-05
FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
Annual Meeting Of Sixth District AS
sociation at ottumwa.

The program of the thirteenth an
nual convention of ene Sixth District
Funeral Directors has been published
and distributed among the members
of the association.
The convention will be held in Elks'
Hall, Ottumwa, Tuesday and Wednes-
day, February 10 and IL, and the Ho-
tel Ballingall has been appointed head
quarters. The only Office that 0ska-
loosa has had in the association dur
ing the past was that of delegate to
the State convention which was occu-
pied by ]. B. McCurdy.
Oskaloosa has quite a prominent
part on the program. Chas. Foehling-
er will give response to the address
of welcome, replying to Mayor Picker
of Ottumwa, and j. B. McCurdy leads
in the question box discussions and
will also report to the meeting OF the
doings of the state convention.
The Sixth district convention is &C
knowledged to be the best and the
most successful meeting in the state
and this years program is OF more
than usual excellence. The usual lee
lures and demonstrations have beer
provided for during the meeting.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-05

ance. Labor has made great strides
during that period, and is to-day get
ting larger pay and shorter hours than
ever in its history. Hence, there is
heavy consumption of all the necessi-
ties of life. Capital, however, is feel
ing the effect of these demands, and
the number of railroads and Industrial
corporations which are reporting
smaller net earnings is steadily in
creasing. The railroads and manufac-
turers alike are endeavoring to recoup
themselves by getting better rates but
there is limit to this process, and we
are already entering a stage where
high prices in the United States must
meet foreign competition. We are
likely to see a well-sustained activity
in both commercial and Industrial cir
cles for a long time to come; but if
profits continue to decline it is newt
able that labor will eventually have
to face either shut-downs or lower
wages. Much will depend upon the
next harvest; for both financial and
industrial interests will be largely af-
fected thereby. Should the crops be
ample and find good foreign markets
present conditions may continue an
other year; should we have poor crops
the results will be different. One
thing, at least, is likely-an increased
acreage of wheat, corn and cotton as
a result of present high prices. We
are now fairly recovered from last
years short corn crop, which caused a
shortage in meats. OF the latter
better supply should soon be forthcom-
ing. Our railroads are still seriously
congested with traffic, much to the in
convenience of shippers; but the
roads are making strenuous efforts to
break the blockade"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-05
HE SAVED HIS MONEY
Bought Farm, Married the Girl
and Is Happy.

st. Paul, Feb. 3.--"We didn't exactly
run away" said Hal Packer of Oska-
loosa, Iowa, as he left the office of
Court Commissioners Gallick, accom-
panied by his bride, Mary ]. Bowen of
Abba, iowa. "You see, we are both
old enough to do what we please, but
in spite of this my wife's parents rath-
er objected to her marrying me, so we
decided to come to st. Paul and get
married, anyway. We are going from
here to Winnipeg. intend to take up
farming in Manitoba In the spring"
Packer and his 'vife arrived in St.
Paul just after noon and went to the
district clerks Office. They applied
for license, and, asking where they
could be married quickly, were escort
ed by the clerk into Commissioner Gal
lick's Office, where they were made
man and wife. They left for Duluth
at 2:15.
Packer stated when he applied for
the license, that he was "a years old,
and his bride 20. Both have resided
in Iowa all their lives.
Packer said after his wedding that
he had formerly resided at Abba,
where his wife's parents are prosper
GUS farmers. He mad worked on sew
eral farms in that vicinity and became
well acquainted with the bride. They
became engaged and when they asked
the consent of uer father two years
ago he refused. Packer left soon af-
terwards for Oskaloosa and secured
employment in dry goods store,
where he worked and saved his money
until he had enough to buy farm. He
then wrote to Miss Bowen and arrang-
ed for the wedding.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-05

implicit confidence in them, and have
also the best of reasons for believing
their great wisdom may avert the
crisis pending, and change the dark
looking picture to one of sunlight and
peace. From this source only can we
look for relief. For from past, pres
ent and contemplated intentions the
present allied nations, England, Ger
many and Italy, together with the OFF,
cials representing them seem to have
lost portion at least of their good
common sense, and this is to be at
tributed to no other cause than Jeal-
ousy.
The marvellous strides of progress
this nation has taken, and the great
prosperity of its people have set them
delirious and they want to combine
to destroy it, or check it, and to do so
they seem to be willing to chance the
great calamities that must befall them
in pursuit of their ignus fatues. 1t
is not too much to believe should
events prove that war is the only road
out of the trouble that in signing the
final peace agreements all of these
present aggressive nations would ii
allowed to exist as nations be COM
PEELED to subscribe to the further
agreement that their armament should
consist of only such vessels as the
other powers should designate thus
putting them beyond the power to do
any further mischief or create any fur
ther contention. The question as to
what would be the result as to wheth-
er this would in any way depress the
commercial and manufacturing inter-
ests of these couL.ries at conclusion of
hostilities, and for how long, is mat
ter to meet when it comes. So will
leave that for future investigation.
lieve the people are largely In favor
of saying to these nations, Halt
Pick un your blockade and move out,
and take your chances with the other
nations in collecting your debts, or
you may tarry until it is too late for
your future welfare" Best advices
seem to show that it was England that
made the first oyertures to Germany
to join in the demand for real and fic-
titious claims, showing once again
desire to cripple, yea-even
overthrow the United States. Hence,
l am still further impressed with the
necessity of taking in our Canadian
brothers and close up that part of the
gap for a starter. j. T. X.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-05
FRUSTRATED WITH GRIEF.
An Expectant Bride is Deserted at the
Last Minute.

Sioux City, Ia, Feb. 4.-Because the
man she expected to marry deserted
her on the eve Of the wedding, Miss
Florence Gray Of Correctionville is ~
ing ill at her home prostrated with
grief and modification. The man in
the case was George w. Rupert,
farm hand, who lived near the home
of Miss Gray. They met, loved, and
on Rupert's request we're engaged to
marry. The day was set, the minister
engaged, the marriage license secured,
but just as the preacher who was to tie
the knot, was arranging his Prince Al
bert and white necl1tie to proceed to
the Gray farm, he received a call from
the young woman's father telling him
the event had been postponed. The
postponement came in a short note TO
Miss Gray, telling he would not be
present at the hour set for the we'd
ding. 1t is stated that young Rupert
was engaged to another young woman
and that that fact was the cause OF MS
change of mind at the last moment
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-05
MEETINGS Al PENN.
A Very Interesting Series Being Ad-
dressed by Rev. Purdy.

A very interesting series of meet
ings is in progress this week at the
college. MIR. Purdy is an able preach
er and evangelist. Sabbath morning
his subject was Goods Free Gifts the
Evidence of His Love-" His greatest
gifts are the forgiveness of our sins
and the gift OF His Son. The illustra-
tions were rendering without being
terrifying and the truth was spoken
with pathos and power. In the even
ing the text, Jesus Christ the Same
Yesterday, To-day and Forever" was
also instructive and impressive. Ex-
cellent meetings were also held yes
terday at 2:15 and 500 p. m, and the
interest is growing. al are pleased
with the clearness and helpfulness OF
Mr.. Purdy's preaching. as also with
the utmost candor and the character
of the man, and very good work is
Anticipated. The meetings are brief,
lasting about an hour, and continue
throughout the week at 2:15 and 500
D. m. All are cordially invited.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-05
NOT EXEMPT IN 1902
Old Soldiers Must Pay All Their
Taxes This Year

Des Moines, Feb. 3--Attorney Cen
eral Mullan has rendered an opinion
on the question whether veterans of
the Mexican or civil war and their
widows are entitled under the measure
OF the last general assembly to have
their property to the extent of $500
exempted from taxation in 1902, the
taxes which are now due and payable.
The holding of the attorney general
is that this exemption cannot be al
lowed until 1908. The question is one
that has caused trouble in every sec
tion Of he state and inquiries innum-
cradle have poured into the offices Of
the governor, treasurer and auditor of
state in regard to it.
Under the old law the homestead to
the value of $500 was exempt. Under
the law of the Twenty-ninth general
assembly, property, whether real or
personal, or both, up to the value of
$500 is exempt.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-05
N. A. WILLIAMS DEAD.
Popular Iowa Central Conductor Ans
wers Final Call.

Many Oskaloosa people, in railway
circles, and among the travelling pub
lie will regret to learn of the death Of
N. A. Williams, one of the best known
and most popular of Iowa Central pas
senger conductors. Mr.. Williams
passed away at his home in MARSHALL
town Monday afternoon of pneumonia
and complications. He had been sick
and confined to his home for number
of weeks and had resumed his run on
passengers Chree and four between
Marshalltown and Peoria, Ill. He was
taken with a relapse and 1t become
known several days ago that he had
but small chance of recovery. He had
been in the service of the Iowa Cen
trail for long term of service and was
universally liked by the patrons of the
road and was equally popular with
the road management. He leaves a
widow who has the sympathy of hosts
of people along the route of the road.
The funeral will take place Wednes-
day at Marshalltown and interment is
to be made in Marshalltown cemetery.
The deceased was a member OF the
Oskaloosa division, Order of Railway
Conductors, and has been honored by
the lodge with the highest office with
in its gift.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-05
PELLA RAILROAD.
Company Organized to Build From
Dutch Town to Harvey.

A company has been organized at
Pella to construct railroad from that
town to Harvey, eight miles south.
The purpose is to secure connection
with the Des Moines divisions of the
Burlington and Wabash roads, both OF
which run through Harvey. Pella is
located on the Des Moines Valley d.
vision of the Rock Island road and has
but the one road. 1t is place of
nearly 1000 inhabitants. The propos-
ed road viii necsssitate the building
Of a bridge across the Des Moines
river at Harvey and t he doing Of con-
siderable heavy work along the river.