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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
North farewell Items.

A striking proof OF the value of
newspaper advertising was shown
mere in the opening days sale of the
Supply Company. This sale on Mon
day aggregated 81, ,025.
The old hotel has been entirely re-
moved, and Mr.. Hufford is leveling n
beautiful lawn in front OF his residence,
rebuilding fences and making walks.
Several propositions are pending for
the transfer of properties here with
every indication that we can report
something doing in next weeks News.
The recent injury to the little Thomp-
son boy at this place, has given rise to
a good deal OF discussion as TO the
best methods to prevent recurrence
Of similar accidents. Boys are allow
ed to jump on shifting trains and ride
at their pleasure, the railway author
tiles paying little or no heed to them
inside the corporate limits
The rinci pal cross street Of Ia,
town, in front OF several of the largest
stores, an l constantly full OF Iailic
Is in condition 10 reflect discre lit OF
: the town,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
To the Trustees OF ToxeweII
Presbyterian Church.
Centlenen:

Gentlemen:-
We want To donate some l.. & NJ
Paint To your church whenever they
paint.
The largest Methodist church in
Georgia expected 90 use 100 gallons Of
the usunl kind OF paint; they only used
81 gallons l.. & NJ. mixed with n
gallons Linseed oil.
lt costs less TO paint house with
l.. ~ l.. lhan with other pnint. be
cause painter mixes Linsced OH fresh
from the barrel at 60 cents n gallon
with l.. and NJ, and doesn't pay 81 80
per gallon for Iinseed oil as done #
ready -for-use paint Is used. Also be-
cause the l.. & NJ Zinc hardens the
j.. & NJ, White Lead and makes the
paint wear like iron.
Actual cost l.. * NJ about 81. 20 per
gallon.
Sold by
j. A. GREEvER q Co., Tazewell, Va
The Bloch Co., Pocahontas, Va.
w. l.. BOGGEss. Richlands, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
Birthday Party Personals.

Wardell, Va, April 4.
Miss Minnie Belcher. OF Belfast
Mills, spent Saturday and Sunday
with her friend, Miss Ella Steele.
DIR. w. L. Baylor spent the dav
with Mr.. S. B. Ward, Monday.
Miss Jennied Bradshaw entertained
number of her friends last Saturday
Among the guests were: Misses
Hoddle and Diggs, two lady teachers
from Stewards Institute at Belfast
Mills. All who were present report a
delightful day
Mr. + 5. Thompson, the Black
smith at this place, went TO W. Va. or
business, this week.
Miss Clara Witt gave several of her
friends birthday party SATURDAY.
night. Those who had the pleasure of
attending report delightful time
Although the roads have been al
most impossible, n few wagons have
continued to haul lumber all winter.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
K. p. Banquet.

The Uniform Rank of the Knights
OF Pythias Lodge, has been recently
organized here. A formal meeting was
held last Monday night for the pur-
pose or mastering i'm the Rank.
Col. H. NJ. Darnell, of the Brigade
Staff, assisted by Capt. G.. Nj. Speese
of Roanoke Company, No. IL. The
following officers were elected and in
SAILED. viz: j. W. Laird, Captain; H.
+. Peery, First Lieutenant: Felix
Lake, Second Lieutenant; w. X. Yer
million, Sentinel; j. r.. Gildersleeye.
Guard; w. T. Huffman, Recorder. and
X. III. I'eson, Treasurer.
After these exercises were over the
Rank, and number OF invited guests.
sat down TO an enjoyable banquet at
the Ratliffe. There were number of
responses TO toasts, and OF her ad-
dresses, and good time generally was
had.
Coi. Darnell and Captain Speese left
on l:3O p. m. train for their homes i'm
Roanoke. expressing themselvers as
highly pleased with their visit to
fazewell, and the good time they had
enjoyed
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
Human Blood Marks.

A tale Of horror was told by marks
OF human blood In the home OF j. w.
Williams, we'll known merchant OF
Bac, Ky. He writes: Twenty years
ago ] bod severe hemorrhages OF the
lungs, and was near death when / be
gan taking DIR. Kings New Discovery.
IL completely cured me and have re-
manned well ever since" 1t cures
HemorIhages, Chronic Coughs, Set
tied Colds and Bronchitis. and is the
only known cure for Weak Lungs.
Every Dottle guaranteed by Jackson,
Druggist. soc and 81. Trial bottle free.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
Bank Passes Resolutions Of Respect.

At meeting OF the Board Of Direc-
tors OF the Bank OF Pocahontas, the
following resolutions were adopted
We have heard with deep regret Of
the death Of Mr.. John G. Freeman,
Nice-President and Director OF the
Bank OF Pocahontas,
Resolved, That in his death, his na-
tive and adopted states have lost n
useful and honored citizen: that this
community has lost u faithful friend.
and this institution an honored and
valued officer.
Resolved further, That this minute
be spread upon the records OF the
Bank, and copy sent to the family
of the deceased, and furnished the
press OF the county for publication.
The Board Of Directors Of the
Bank of POcahOntas
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
Store Burned at Bailey.

t. A. Belcher, the weliknown mer-
chant ut Bailey, lost his store and his
entire stock of goods a few nights ago.
Nothing was saved of CONSEQUENCE.
The fire started in the upstairs part
of the store, about II o'clock at night.
The stock of goods, invoiced at
about $4,000, and carried S2.25O in
surance. There was no insurance on
the building, which belonged To Mr..
Wagner
Mr.. Belcher will probably resume
business there if new store is erect
ed.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
Left for Montana.
Unnka- Vn

Unaka, Va, April 4.
The farmers are right busy blowing
now, as they are so behind, owing 10
SO much bad weather.
Messrs Glen and Sterling Yost. of
Northfork, and Jaeger, respectively,
were home Sunday and Monday.
Miss Abbie Barnett, who has been
IN West Virginia for year, returned
home last Tuesday. There was ioy i'm
that home for a while.
Mr.. w. A. Knight and family start
ed Monday on the 80 train for Mon
tana, where he will join his parents
We are very sorry to give up Mr.. and
Mis-. Knight, as they were excellent
nelghbors. We trust they will be well
satisfied in the far west.
Mr.. John Baugh, who has been
staying with his uncle, p. G. Baugh
for the winter, visited home folks
Friday until Sunday at Ceres, Bland
coonty.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
The V. p. /. GIee Club.

The V. p. /. Glee Club gave :
highly entertaining concert here on
last Saturday night. 1t was given in
the Chapel of the High School, under
the auspices of the Missionary Society
OF the Presbyterian church. Many OF
the selections were sentimental, sweet
songs, sung with much feeling. A
number were numerous and the col
lege songs, so dear to all boys hearts
were given in a happy, jolly way
After the concert, refreshments were
served to the Club at Hotel Phoenix
The decorations III the dining room
were in the eolors of. .P.I.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
FOUND DEAD.
Quarterly Meeting and DarninS
Needles.
Shawvcrs Mil. Va. Anil D

HhlWNrfS MIL, Va, April >
Sunday School was rcorganized mt
the Christian church Sunday. with
about 10 scholars present.
Mrs. II. T.. Lclrel, of Springville. wns
visiting relatives here the past week.
Mr.. Lee Hicks aud Mr.. Chas Walk
er were at home Sunday. from vii.
hanson, w. Va.
Misses Dora and Ethel Pruitt were
ht home during the Quarterly meet
ing.
Miss May Moss, of Burke's Garden
was visiting Mr.. aud Mrs. VIM. pruitt
Saturday and Sunday.
Fannie Compton was visiting her
friend Emma lost, Sunday.
Mr.. VIM. Lambert died suddenly ON
March 2s. lie had not been welI for
some time, but his death WINS n sbocl
l" IN" community. lie had been n
resident of this place from childhood
lie leaves three sisters and five brotbcrs
to mourn his loss. lie had been n
cripple for many years. He was n
soldier ia the civil war and was about
~ years old.
The Second Quarterly meeting was
held ut Tins place, Kinzers Chapel. the
second Sunday. Several good sermons
were preached to large congre-
CATIONS. The weather was bad
Somebody stuck darning needle in
Rev. MI. Maidens hand. That person.
II he has run out Of a job. ought 10 he
furnished with one
Mr.. Bill Gregory is very i'll at this
writing.
Messrs John II. and Jim Neal have
returned home from Bluefield. where
they have been working.
Mr. Sam Cundinrs mother. an ogcd
l'dy' died near Rocky Gap last week
Mr.. g. u. L. Shawver spent Satur-
day with 9. p. Compton.
Mr.. Compton, who has had rbeumo-
tsm Tor several months. is Thought to
he n little better.
Mr.. b. G. Shunlcbarger's school
closed yesterday. 1t was q great suc-
cess. '''O
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
School Closes Maple Syrup
Making.
Stowersville. ~. Mnrch n

Stowersville, Va, March 81.
Quite number Of the young ladies
and gentlemen attended the closing
exercises Of the Bishop school in the
church here. The free school was
taught by Rev. Phillips. 1t was great
success.
Mr.. Adam Shannon, of Cove Creek.
passed here Saturday evening enroute
to Rocky Gap.
Mrs. Edith and Miss Lula Showers
are visiting Mrs. Edith's parents. near
Princeton, w. Va.
People around here are busy max
ing tree sugar and molasses.
Mr.. S. T Showers has sold his farm
to his brother, Mr.. c. q. Showers.
MIR II. c. Showers, well known
man of this place, was visiting his
friends at Cove Creek, Sunday.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
Bishop Randolph Coming.

The Rt. Rev. A. Nj. Randolph, ID. d..
L. l.. d., ID. G. L., Bishop Of Southern
Virginia, will visit Tazcwel Parish to
administer the rite OF confirmation
Monday, April 10, at ii n. m. BisLop
Randolph is not II stranger in Taze-
well, and his Welt here is looked for
ward 10 by his friends and admirers.
Bishop Randolph will also hold ser
vices at Pocahontas at 8 p. IN. OF the
same day and ut Graham on the 2Oth
at / l II. m. The public is very cordi-
ally Invited TO attend these services.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
C0NLEY, CHARGED WITH
KILLING ELRIDGE. ACQUITTED

fiiSphCl leSlltNlnk.
, In the close OF the argument bail
was sked for 10y his counsel. which
was resisted by the Commonwealth.
and the Statute was read. wherein ii
Is stated that Justices have no author
ity TO bail in a felony case il there is
good cause 80 believe such person
guilty, but if only u light suspicion of
guilt falls ON him then the Justices
have authority 10 bail.
While the Justices retired 10 con
slider OF their verdict, the prisoner ap-
preached Mr.. q. w. Mays and asked
him TO send his razor and some cloth
ing up To him on the following day.
and the large crowd that had assem-
bled awaited the return OF the Justices
thinking that the only question To be
decided was whether OF not the Priso-
ner was entitled 20 bail.
The verdict of NOT GUILTY was
received like "A stroke of lightning
from clear blue sky, and the priso-
ner was told several times that he
might go before he could realize what
this unexpected verdict meant 10 him
Every one present did not hesitate To
express themselves freely, and the
Justices have been criticised severely
as TO their Judgment i'm the trial of
this ease. Citizens and laymen agree
that this was "A gross miscarriage of
justice, and that the verdict of the
Justices was without evidence TO sun.
port IL. IL is said that one of the JUS
tices stated that the witness. Anderson
Holly did not see the deceased at the
time the ball struck him, therefore.
there was no eye witness and in view
of this fact, the defendant was entitled
to AN acquittal.
This reminds us of trial which took
place before IA Justice upon warrant
changing the prisoner with throwing
IA rock through the window OF "A store
ond only one witness appeared against
'"'i WIN ''n'lli'u UNIT ne saw the
prisoner throw the rock in tho direc-
ton OF the store and heard the glass
break but that another small building
obstructed his view OF the window. that
he did not see the window at the time
the rock passed through IL, whcreup-
ON the Justice acquitted the prisoner
because hear-say evidence was not
admissible i'm law.
IL is rumored that Commonwealth
Attorney will call the attention OF the
Circuit Court 90 the evidence and the
verdict of the Justices, but we are not
informed just what will be- done along
that line,
subpoena was Immediately served
ON all the witnesses for the Common
wealth for their appearance before the
Grand Jury at the May term, at which
time an indictment will be preferred
against Conley, in the mean time, the
prisoner 10y the verdict of the Justices
is given his liberty and doubtless he
will be beyond the reach of the law ut
that time. We think that the Justices
owe an explanation to the people who
elected them. JUSTICE.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
Death of Mr.. Zack BeIcher.

Cove Greek, Va, March 81.
Mr.. Zack Belcher, aged about 81
years, died at his home near here re
Gently. Mr.. Belcher moved here about
six years ago from Liberty Hill. III,
was good christian gentleman. He
was good citizen, honest and up.
right. After the burial services. con
Quoted by his pastor, Rev. Nj. Pierce
we laid his body 10 rest i'm the Neel
grave yard. He leaves many relatives
and friends in deep sorrow.
Miss Mary Hunnel, who has been
very Ill, is able to sit up. Her niece,
Miss Essie Hunnel, is with her.
Messrs VIII Atkins and Newton
Neei, two young gentlemen of this
place, went down the road "Bird
Hunting the Bird Sunday i'm March.
Messrs Adam Shannon and Jim
Brown spent last night with Mrs.
Matthias Fox, on Wolf Creek, who is
very ill.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
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The instrument viii be on exhibition
here shortly. We have secured space
in Hankins q Son store, and so soon
as this space IS available the piano
viii be put on exhibition and will show
for itself.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
Letter toe. w. Moore,
TaZewen. Va.

Dear Sir: Have you found this out
You need less Of Devoe lead-and zinc
for a job than Of anything else: less
gallons; less money.
nj. A. Thomas, painter, Lynchburo.
Va. has found it out; he writes: "The
first ioh did with yonr paint esti.
mated 81 gallons; had 12 left over.
Since then have not used any other
kind Of paint but Devoe lead and zinc;
l recommend it to all my customers
When / commence job, tack up a
card reading as follows: NJ. A. Thomas.
contractor; Devoe Paint"
Putting il on costs two or three
times as much as the paint, Have you
found this out? You can paint Devoe
10 less time: less time; less money.
Have you found this out? Devoe
wears longer than anything else.
You don't object TO long time be-
tween jobs. Your customer likes II.
And you like what he likes. 1t keeps
your customers.
Yours truly,
+ w DEvoR & Co.
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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
School Closes Sick Improving.

Grafton. Va, April 3.
Rev. Mr.. Pierce filed his regular
appointment at Mt. Olivet Sunday
morning. An interesting sermon was
heard by small congregation.
Miss Tynes' school closed Friday,
-Four prizes were given.
Mrs. Alice Nidermaier is much inn
proved after long illness.
The many friends of Mrs. Ethel
Bourne, are glad to learn she is inn
proving.
Miss Lula BauSh, one of cur smart.
est girls, student of Graham College,
was visiting her home Saturday and
Sunday.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
Mr.. ID. Kits
Dies Suddenly

MIR. ID. Kits, one OF the oldest citi-
zens OF Richlands, fell dead ON the
street IN Richlands ON "Wednesday af.
terhoon. He was talking 10 MIR. Watt
fugate at the time, and. without a
moments warning fell over dead. He
was about 80 years of age. and stood
hlSh IN the estimation of his ncighbors.
IL" WIS father TO Frank, and the late
James Kits, of This community. The
burial takes place today at Rlchlnnds.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
Barnes Gillespie Under Knife.

Mr.. Barnes Gillespie, who has been
a sufferer for sometime with vericose
veins, was operated upon in the Mem
orial hospital in Richmond one day
last week. Five Of these veins were
removed from each leg, and it is
thought that the operation will restore
BIN entirely.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
Devils islano Torture

ls.no worse than tho terrible case OF
Piles that afflicted me 10 years. Then
was advised to apply Bucklen's
Arnica Salve, and less than a box per-
mancntly cured me, writes l.. s. Napier.
OF Rugles, Ky. Heals all wounds,
Burns and sores like magic. 25c al
Jackson's, the druggist, 5
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
a Lucky Posiniisiress

Is MRS. Alexander, of Cary, Me-. who
mas found Dr. Kings New Life pills 70
oe tne the best remedy she ever tried
ior keeping the Stomach, Liver and
Bowels In perfect order. YouU acre
with her II you try these painless puri-
hers that infuse new life. Guaranteed
oy jackson, Druggist. Price 25c.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
THE BAND WILL PLAY.

Next Tuesday, Sales day, promises
10 be one OF the best. Extensive prep
arations have been made for the occn-
sion. a large number of stock. buyers
irom different sections are expected.
ana every indication points TO a s:c
cessfnl and profitable day. The Tnze-
well Band will make it's first appeor-
ahce IN public, and furnish music for
the occasion.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
Three Qualities.

The first three qualities are assured.
The other we stand behind.
West Arlington, Nd.
Mr.. j. C Cook,
Dear Sir
Stag Paint covers more space. ls
easier applied. and makes a finer
finish, and 1t only needs verification of
its durability. TO place it. at the head
Of the list OF patent paints.
,urs respectfully,
X Disney.
Stag Brand S m'Paste Paint EN-
bodies all that II desire In paint, and
has proven itself to be superior 10 any
other make on the market. After one
trial you will b. cony-nced OF it,
qualities
Zone gallon makes two"
For sale by
Peery Il St. Clair,
Tazewell, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06

The J. n. Harmn Insurance Agen-
cy, Tazewell, writes good fire insurance
'on all classes of property.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
he Band Book is the.
Foundation

ofmany home. The placing OF few
dollars In the bank, and the possession
OF book has fostered the saving habit
and caused it and the bank account to
grow.
THE AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK
knows how to take care Of your dol.
lars. Our savings department is con-
Quoted on strictly business principles.
1t Is under the United States Govern
ment control.
Open up an account. One dollar
will do 1t
Three per cent interest paid on all
sums deposited IN our Savings depart
ment.
The AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF
BLUEFIELp, w. VA.
The American National
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The Commercial Bank Oohsoiua'e1
OF Bluefeld, w. Va.
cArIrAL Fully Pam 100000,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06

P. S. John E. Jackson sells our paint.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06
Job Printing,

OF any character executed by our
JOB Department. Phone or write.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-04-06

News, Advertisements, Etc, sent
us by phone will receive prompt
attention. Telephone 81.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

'sDo not lose your temper my dear little MARQUIS,
said the robber 'syou will only do yourself harm
think shall take your purse, for you were anxious at
the inn to let all see that it was fat one''
He imprisoned both Of Fabien's hands in one Of his
own and endeavored the purse from the boy
belt the latter meanwhile struggling and striving to bite
his captor's hand -,.~
Pedro who up to this time had believed their new
acquaintance to be merely INDUCING in rough play spran
forward Having weapon of his own he drew out
Fabiens dagger and succeeded in giving the rufan
somewhat cut the arm, tho the weapon was
little than trifng toy. H..
t'Oh no! That is your trick, is it, my little pop
injay?'' the man, and having secured Fabien's
purse he turned his attention to Pedro wrestling the
weapon from him and throwing it far away then hold
ing the boy he drew strong cord from his wallet
and tied him so that Pedro s were bound to his
side Having performed the same act for Faben he
tied the boys to trees He smiled they shrieked for
help. r. = ~.rt ',*---. =" 4"~- :"
''I could put gags in your mouths, but am tender
hearted man. moreover quite that will
hear you good distance from the path
And think will take that fine little donkey. I some
times beast to carry my goods Goodbye boys
hope you will not be lonely. - 70
They called aloud until they hoarse then Fa-
ben began to weep with anger and terror Pedros dark
eyes filed with tears, not for himself but for poor
little Tonito whom he should again Then he