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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-09-01
Shot The Horse.

"A horse belonging to the Pitts
lumber people, became disabled
by some means last Saturday.
and was left in the field of III. q.
Peery, Esq, west of town. The
horse got down and was in very
bad way, besides frightening
horses passing the road, and to
relieve him of his misery was
shot on Tuesday. Just what was
the trouble with the animal can
not be ascertained. MIR. Peerv
says that there were no marks on
the horse 20 sustain the rumor
that he was beaten To death. The
team was evidently over loaded,
and the horse probably made sick
by hard pulling. He was balky.
and no doubt had been whipped,
perhaps severely, as the roads
were muddy, and four horses
were bringing or attempting to
bring, a siX-horSe load 10 the de-
pot. AT any rate, the poor fellow
has tightened his last trace, and
gone as many mistreated and
over-worked horses have gone.
There is a law in this country
protecting horses-a law which,
though often violated is seldom
enforced. A hard-hearted driver,
an over loaded wagon, long
heavy whip, slippery roads and
steep hills-make populous bone
yards in this country.
"A merciful man is merciful
to his beast. Men, women and
children fare badly in the hands
of the man who can mistreat
horses-always, invariably.
In this case, no doubt Mr..
Peery did the only thing, and the
best thing for the suffering horse,
as we understand an effort was
made To cure him to no effect.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-09-01
The Grand Jury
and Ginger

Following close upon the death
of one of our citizens last week
and the article in this paper, an
investigation was promptly insti-
uted by Commonwealth Attor-
ney Bowen, into the Jamacia
ginger business carried on in this
community, which has caused
the death of a number of people
in this county within the past few
years, and the serious injury OF
others.
A large number of witnesses
testified to having purchased the
drug from certain merchants, and
as a result of the investigations
some fifteen or sixteen indict-
ments were made, and the cases
will come up for trial before
Judge II. @. Peery as soon as
circuit court is over.
The following is the Grand
Jury that found the indictments
Il. p. Bowen, J. w. Mcneil, 5.
c. Peery, John T. Keesee, Geo
w. Patton, John T. Barnes ano
John w. Whit.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-09-01
interesting Letter
From Maxwell.

Maxwell, Va, Aug. %.
Rev. Harve Bowling preached for
us Sunday morning, to very atten.
tive congregation.
Mr.. Arthur Graybeal, who has been
Mt Virginia Hospital, Richmond, for
quite a while, is at home again and is
looking well
Miss Maud Barnett, OF Tazewell. Is
visiting relatives at this place this
week.
Miss Clara Cecil spent the night
with Miss Bessie Gross Sunday night
Miss Elsie Graybeal was shopping in
Tazewell Saturday.
Mr.. NJ. l.. GRAPHICAL, OF Greenbrier
w. Va, visited his uncle, @. NJ. Gray
peal. ut this place last week.
Mrs. Mollie Mcneil returned Sat.
rday from visit Of several days in
Monroe county.
Miss Bessie Gross visited relutives
at Wittens Mills last week.
Misses Flora and Mona Graybeal en-
teriained quite "A number OF friends at
their home Saturday evening. All
that were present report u most enjoy
able time.
Miss Joisa Gross was i'm TazewelI
Saturday having some dental work
done.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-09-01
PROF LYLES RESIGNS

Prof. Lyles, who has been Princi-
pal of Thompson Valley High school
for several sessions. has resigned,
and accepted a similar position in
North Carolina Who will take his
place has not been decided, so far as
known. The Board of Trustees have
been in correspondence with Prof.
McBryde. former principal, bnt he
has given up the profession of
teaching.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-09-01
w Wardell Iteras.
Wardell- Va Ann

Wardell, Va, Aug. 80.
Messrs John Crockett and Geo.
Yard were in this section for
several days this week, looking
at the expert cattle.
Mr.. Frazier Ferrell, who has
been in Texas for the past two
or three weeks, got back home
Tuesday. He is very much
pleased with Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. b. Ward
spent the day with Mr.. and Mrs.
Robt. r. Gillespie Tuesday.
Mr.. E. S. Thompson's little
child has been quite sick fol
isome lime, but is improving now
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-09-01
Burglars in Town(?)

There has been considerable talk
about burglars infesting the town.
Several attempts, according to report,
were made this week to get into res
idences, bat there is not word OF
truth in any of the reports. No bur-
glaries have been attempted. There
was some "prowling around by
certain parties, but they were not
burglars. The names OF some of
these night walkers are known. III
Mr.. Hurts pistol had been a shot
gun the burglars scare would
have been cleared up. Many so call
ed burglars" could be explained by
the servants in the kitchen.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-09-01

Back to the hills, again to hear
The voice OF nature In my heart
The rippling OF yon crystal stream
Again doth sweetest visions start:
And once again l see as then,
And once again / feel, hear
The echo OF the voices stilld.
Midst olden scenes, in places dear.
Ye cannot take them from me, Time.
Although thy hand doth fall 10
change
Some spots, that once familiar were.
Thy handiwork hath now made
strange;
But love and sympathy and friends.
And times that were are written here.
Upon the sac red scroll, the heart
That, thou canst never make look
drear.
And these old hills-old friends and
true,
Now cloth'd in natures richest robe
Are singing hymns OF love and praise.
Unheard elsewhere upon the globe.
With reverence deep and soul afiame
With love all pure and holy,
Have greeted with an unshed tear
Shall leave y,u with an unheard
sigh.
&C. A.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-09-01
Al the Convention Yesterday

fhe Democratid Convention, repre-
senting> Tazewell, Russell, Buchanan,
and Dickenson counties, met at Cedar
Bluff on yesterday, and nominated Mr..
w. X. Graham, OF Tazewell county for
the Senate and Rev. j. j. Childress,
Buchanan county for the House OF
Representatives.
The convention was one OF the largest
seen In Tazewell for years, and grea,
enthusiasm was shown. Every body
ays, good ticket"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-09-01
Overhauling Office.

The brick masons and capen-
ters are overhauling the News
Office this week, making some
much needed repairs, and the
paper is gotten out under difficult
ties. If we are behind with our
orders for job printing, and short
on news our friends will under
stand and make allowance, we
hope.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-09-01
Osborne Acquitted.
Virginia.

James Osborne, who was tried last
week for killing Reese Lester some
time ago, was acquitted. The verdict
was unanimous,the jury being out only
few minutes. Public sentiment,
wherever the facts are known, univer-
sally sustains this verdict.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-09-01
Senator Harman'S
SummerSauIt.' -

In recent issue of the Clinch
Valley News there appeared an
editorial under the above heading
which. to my mind, seriously re-
fleets on the Editors power of
discrimination Why Mr.. Editor,
the very fact that | had '"with-
drawn from politics" marked me
as the man above all others to
rescue the public free school
from partizan control. The de-
plorable condition of the free
schools of the State today is at
tributable i'll large measure TO the
fact that the Democratic party
has made them a part of its poll
tiCal machine.
Of the one hundred and seven
teen superintendent of schools in
Virginia, not one of them is
Republican; notwithstanding the
resolution" passed by the State
Board OF Education, saying that
a mans politics would not be
considered in their appointments.
1t must have been a revelation 10
Profs. Kent, Bowles and Tyler,
when the political members of
the state board made appoint
ments with an eye to the political
creed of the appointee, after vot-
ing for that "resolution.
l further inform the Editor tn at
voted for increase of the school
levy, and asked others 10 do so.
] was much worried over the
failure of Maiden Spring Distri' t
to support that measure. For this
failure | proceeded to lecture
some of the prominent Republi-
cans of that district, who gave as
the reason, that the schools had
been dragged into politics and
that they were manipulated, g,
managed and controlled by the
Democratic party that every dol
lar paid in school taxes was so
much contributed to the Demo
cratic campaign fund. They said,
"Why just think of it. in Taze-
well county where two-thirds of
the patrons and pupils are Re-
publicans, not single trustee OF
that party is appointed. 1t is tax
alton without representation"
Now IT seems to me that an
effort to free the schools from
political shackles is such a COM
mendable. work that a paeacher
may take a vacation from his
pulpit work for sixty days to serve
this sacred cause, regardless oi
his chances for "success."
would rather make this fight ano
loose the office than win a seat in
the Senate. ! would rather be the
forerunner in the dawning of the
New Era in Virginia, in which
the principles of fair dealing art
to prevail, than to win the highes
office in the gift of the people
which would make me a part o
the machine to perpetuate tn,
wrongs inflicted upon a long-sui
fering people in the levying an,
collecting Democratic campaigl
funds under the guise of take
for the public schools.
MIR. Editor, have many thing
to say on this subject, but yo
cannot bear them now.
N. HARMAN,
Tazeweli, Va, Aug. 20.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-09-01
Good Record.

Mr.. J. F. Hurt makes wonder
ful record in practice clay pigeon
shoot at Clinch Valley Gun Club
last Saturday. He broke os out
OF possible 100, making
straight run of % birds without.
missing.
His score was as follows:
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-09-01
LOCAL OPTION IN
POCAHONTAS
Petition Granted by Judge
Henson Here at term of
Conrt nou, in Sass;on

|
Court now in Session.
A petition, asking for local option
election in Pocshontas, was presented
TO Judge Henson here on Tuesday,
and granted by the court. 1t Is under
stood that the election will be held.
The petition was signed by AZ OF the
citizens. voters In the last election in
that town. This is more than the re-
quisite number which the New Consti-
tuition prescribes in such cases, which
says that one fourth OF the voters in
the last municipal election shall be
sufficient number to ask an election.
1t is known that for some time there
has existed in Pocahontas, with large
number OF citizens OF that community
great dissatisfaction with the liquor
business in that vicinity, but up to this
time no legal steps have been taken to
suppress it.
The vote in the recent election shows
clearly, they say. that the majority of
the voters in that community favor the
suppression, or greater restriction
and regulation OF the traffic. Judge
Mann carried the county, and received
very fiattering vote In Pocahontas,
and the friends Of local option are con.
iident that the town will go dry now
upon fair vote.
DIsPENsARY CONSIDERED.
Some few of the citizens have thought
that a dispensary for Pocahontas
would be the thing, but this idea is not
acceptable, il is said, to the majority OF
the people-"wipe out the business
entirely" Is the motto. 1t is clearly
proven, our informant declared, by
long experience, that the sale OF liquor
in Pocahontas Injuries business and
ruins morals, and benefits no body ex-
cept the dealers. Women and child
rem are beggared and ruined through
Its influence. they say, and nothing
gained by il whatever.
Some good men oppose the move
ment on the ground that the town will
be deprived Of large revenue II the
sale OF liquor is stopped. This is not
denied, but on the other hand il is
pointed out by the leaders that, years
ago the town owed $4,000 and now
owes $4,000, Notwithstanding these
years of revenue derived, and further
more, the taxes OF the town are low,
and can readily and easily be increas-
ed To an amount sufficient TO meet all
expenses, and still he below that paid
by other towns. At any rate, the
majority of the best people have said
that they are willing to do without fine
sidewalks and other luxuries, and have
little more respectability and guar
antee OF safety 10 life end property.
THE LEADERS.
The petition was presented here by
Mr.. w. M Minter, the attorney, and
was signed by AZ OF the best people.
Col. and Mrs. James s. Browning,
Rev's. Kennedy, Moore and Walker.
are the leaders In the movement. 1t is
said that the petition has the signatures
OF large number of young men who,
though not church men, are anxious
that the temptation TO drink. and
Threatened, possible ruin shall be
placed "a little further out OF their
reach. We shall see. The movement
will be watched with int crest.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-09-01

In the shoot Monday evening
he made still better showing,
breaking 81 out of possible 100,
making straight runs of II, 33
and IS respectively, without
missing.
His score was as follows:
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-09-01

Making his score for the two
days sho IT 1872 out of 200 or an
average of 90 per cent.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-09-01
HoW'S This?

we offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward Tor any case of Catarrah that cali
not be cured by Halls Catarrah Cure.
r. j. Ct ENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
we, the undersigned. have known F,
) Cheney for the last is years, and be-
iieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
ahie TO carry out any obligations mad,
by his firm.
WALDING, KNNAN & MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. q
Halls Catarrnh Cure IA taken ;ntsr
naliy, acting directly upon the bIoot
and mucous surfaces of the svstam
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c ne
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
TAX Halls Family Pills for constipa
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-09-01
Report Of the condition Of
FIRST NATIONAL BANK

of Pocahontas,
al Pocshontas. In the State OF Virginia. at the
close of business August 2S, ltsB ~ Wv
RESOURCES
H. :. bonds 90 secure circulation onnooo
,,.... VI manu- ''''''''.' '''..... 5000
,,,, ''''''.'''''''''' '.'......... az 20
hanking house, furniture and nxtures 400 an
h"o troiD National Banks not reserve
sse"'s,'' ','''''.. ........... 5.50lsl
-, ~ "AnAr hnu hanAcrs.. 400
.,'N., .'""' aPp'"Neu reserve agents. llt34B3
$500 'u "'"eI oAsn ltcins,. 2l92
Notes OF other National Banks mooo
fractional paper currency, nickles
""" "coh's.s.s.............. Oda AZ
specie e.................. poI gl
legal teudcr notes. .... I.0tO otst "a
'"''''.'.'.'.'............ ........f 81 G5u AZ
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in in....... ~ IN,
u undivided profits. ess expenses
ana taxes paid. 4k7
Individual deposits subject 10 check sol6 Or
Liabilities other than those above stated sloo oo
Total. al........................ sal e,o 40
state OF virginia, County OF TazewelI ~.
1, Jas. III AcN Ger, Cashier of the above
nnmed bank. do solemnly swear thai the
above statement Is true to the hast az 49,
knowledge and belief
JAS. Ii. McNEER. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn To bofor. ,ns this
3lst day OF August, 1905. ''''
w. Nj. MINTER, Notary Public.
w. X. Graham,
Jno. 4. Haller,
Sam L.. Matz,
Directors.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-09-01

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ssars the The kiad You Have A!.ays Bsqgta
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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1905-09-01

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Bears the HIhs Kind You Nszs Always ,sgx
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02
Does Your Doctor Know

What's the matter with you? II he does,
the chances are he may help you, but
many times women call on their family
physicians, suffering, as they imagine,
one from dyspepsia, another from heart
disease, another from liver or kidney dis
ease, another from nervous exhaustion
- prostrstion, another with pain here
and there, and In this way they all pre-
sent alike 10 themselves and their easy
going and Indifferent, or over-busy doctor,
separate and distinct diseases, for which
ne, assuming them TO be such, prescribes
his pl is and potions. In reality they are
Gil only symptoms caused by some womb
disease. The physician, ignorant OF the
cause OF suffering, encourages this prac-
tice until large bills are made. The suf-
fering patient gets no better, but proba-
bly, worse, by reason Of the delay, wrong
treatment and consequent complications.
a proper medicine like DR.. Plerce's Fa-
vorfte Prescription, directed 20 the cause
would have entirely removed the disease,
thereby dispellng all those distressing
symptoms, and instituting comfort in
stead OF prolonged misery. 1t has been
well said that "a disease known is half
cured" In cases almost innumerable,
pfter all other medicines had failed 20
help and doctors had said there was no
cure possible, the use OF DIR. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription, supplemented when
necessary by the medical advice and
counsel OF Dr. PIERCE, has resulted In
perfect and permanent cure. The genu-
ineness OF these cures is attested not only
by the entire disappearance Of pain, but
by a gain Of flesh, clear complexion
and cheerful disposition.
CURES OBSTINATE CASES." Favorite
Prescription is a positive cure for the
post complicated and obstinate cases Of
menstruation, unnatural suppressions
and irregularities, prOlapsus or falling OF
the womb, weak back, female weak
ness, anteversion, retroversion, bearing
down sensations, chrenic congestion. in
Examination and liberation OF the womb.
Inflammation, pain and tenderness of the
Qvaries, accompanied with internal
heat"
Reliable dealers recommend "Favorite
Prescription" With tricky ones, some
thing else that pays them better will
probably be urged upon you as Just as
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There Is only one way TO cure Deafness.
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an infiamed condi-
ton OF the mucous lining OF the Eusta-
chan Tube. When this tube gets in
named you have rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing and when IL is entirely
closed Deafness is the result. and unless
the Inflammation can be taken out ana
TINS tube restored TO it's normal condi
uon' nearing Will be destroyed forever
nine cases out Of ten are caused by Ca
tarrh. which is nothing but an inflamed
condition Of the mucous surfaces. We
VIII give One Hundred Dollars for any
case or Deafness (caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure Send for circulars. free + J.
CHENEY q CO. Toledo, O. Sold by
Druggists. 75c. Halls Family Pills are
the best.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02

good" Perhaps IT is for them, but it
can't be for you.
DIR. r. V. PIERCE. Buffalo. ~ Y:
Dear Sri suffered for four years with
railing OF womb and general female weak
ness. had terribIe backaches and headaches
periods. Our family physician prescribed
several remedies but although he was an old
and excellent doctor he was unable TO relieve
me Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription was
brought TO my attention and spoken OF so
mighty that decided to change medicines
and take that. l was indeed pleased TO find
mat this remedy relieved my pains within
two days. and at the next period. there was
great change FOR the batter After ten
weeks use OF the Favorite Prescription
i was not only cured but my general health
was much better than IL had been for three
years / took on flesh. my complexion be-
came cam IS smooth and clear. and 4 now enjoy. the
best OF health. thanks TO DR. Pierce's efficient
remedy.
Mrs. A. E. BoRTNER.
le5 Seventh Street, Portland. Oregon
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription con-
tains no alcohol IS entirely vegetable and
was the first exclusively woman's tonic
on the market-it has sold more largely
in the past third Of q century than any
other medicine for women.
All other compounds intended for wom-
en- only are made with alcohol, or alcohol
Is a1arge component. This alcohol Injuries
the nerves. The little red corpuscles of
Ihe olOOu are snrunhen Dy alcOnOl. All
such compounds, therefore, do harm.
THE Peoples Medical Adviser" con-
tains several chapters devoted TO the
physiology OF women, with directions for
self-treatment which every woman ought
TO read. A paper-bound copy sent abso-
lutely free on receipt of 81 one-cent
stamps TO pay for mailing only; or cloth
bound, 81 stamps. Address DR.. X. V.
Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
DIR. PierCe'S lsPSelS 5e% q %a |.
ter OF good
health, and good health is largely mat
ter Of healthy activity OF the bowels DIR.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure constipa-
ton. They are safe, sure and speedy.
and once taken do not have 20 be taken
always. One little Pellet" is a gentle
laxative and two mild
snipe. By ali hG druggists afysr Pellets.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02

49, lc0r r-~ tbs he noticed Ned
si'-r~ ,he s-rro wall overlooking
he da'd with paper and pencil in
hand and n rod-pole beside him IL
W evid ntly making som profound
eel ulatiors.
well. : d." said his father. "wh I
are Won doing now2 \ measure here
zoo? WaS Won afraid that / had no.
given you q full quarter acro?"
No father" replied Ned. but I
,auted 20 be sure about II II will h
o s9ea plan 10 60 on 10 prove all things
Wy teacher says. it an depends on
starting Wit II we DO no. begin
light tlora is no knowing what the
nd viii be. | have measured this
'.~i al fnd IL IS five rods wide
M eight long and IL consequently
contains forty square rods. which is a
rood or onc-fourth az an acre. Just as
Won said. and have a safe basis for
rv calculations"
"But wat poesih'e calculations are
'ou making Ned" queried his father
arc Won computing profits on crop
not yet planted? 1t appears 20 me as
{ thnt was IKE counting chickens be-
'oro they arc Matched"
But my calculations are about
planting the crop" said Ned. Il find
hat tho agricultural books say that
he rows should be three feet apart.
hall have the rows ran iengthwise
md the plat being ivo rods wide
-hould have twentv-seven rows at
three feet apart or If ! make them
six I.Ches nearer together shall have
thirty three rows, which 7 have con
Guided to have The land being new
and we'll ;,rtilized will stand this ad-
ditonal amount. The cultivator I'm
the barn will reduce sufficient for the
narrow space. and when the potatoes
are we'll grown and il comes 10 the
second hoeing a piow can lie used: so
think | might just as well have those
extra rows
Where are you going 10 get vour
horse, cultivator and plow. | did not
agree 10 furnish them. did =" said Mr..
Jackson. with "A twinkle in his eve.
81 have been thinking about that
replied Ned. Il first thought should
be obliged 10 dig over the whole lot
with my hoe, but that would take too
'Ong can save by exchanging works
with some one who owns "a team.
't+' 'NN' NAiiA' NAAA va my pay llNuIS 10
work for YOU. enough extra ! mean. 10
nay 70" your labor and for the use of
horse and tools | have heard YOU say
that fair exchange was no robbery"
That is true" said Mr. Jackson. Il
do not wish 10 be hard with you Ned
but in this speculation Of yours. bust
ness is business. II | furnish myself,
horse and tools 10 help ow out the
crop my bill will be three hours work
Tor one. In this case man. horse and
tools count time, therefore for every
hour of our work you must give me
three hours Of your labor"
That is all right. father. and shall |
save time at that, so You can consider |
yourself engaged. and tomorrow | |
shall want the burrows made
a few days after this. Mr.. Jackson |
saw Ned pouring out something from
a bag which had been left in the field.
What have you there. Ned" he
lueried
Seed potatoes" was the reply.
Buy them?"
Well. have been specializing a lit
lie, said Ned
You mean that you have been pur-