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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-02-15
MR.. GEO. Il. THOMPSON.
1t Work On the Farm and
Feeling Well An the Time.

Geo. II. Thompson, Raleigh
Miss, writes:
81 have been cured OF ca
tarrh by your medicine:
Peruna and Manalin. I ha
been affected with cstarrh G
the stomach about all m,
life, and was taken bad ever,
Spring and Summer.
"I used several kinds Q
patent medicines, bat the,
did lie no good. I then tool
. trestmen. under an M. d
which did me but little good
BY this time / had come I
where I could eatnothing bu
. little soup. l. had sever
pains, had lost in weight an
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1906-02-15

lends largely upon
.lly medicine and the
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-03-02
Post Office Discontinued - Sugar
Making Two Sports.


Bailey, Va, Feb. 26.
The weather is good and the far
mers around Bailey are preparing for
planting.
Mrs. {. q. French and Miss Bessie
Hounshell We're visiting friends ON
Mud Fork Sunday.
/. a. Belcher is proprietor OF the
Bailey Milling and Lumber Co. and
says it Is a success.
Messrs ParseI Bros. are moving
over with their machine to "Drytown"
to sink well for T. j. Durham.
Mr.. G. A. Wagner and son Hoge. re-
turned Sunday from business trip on
Elkhon.
Messrs kinzer and Baker, saw mil
lers, have cleared the Stony Ridge OF
all timber, and are now saving the
last years sprouts in Mr.. j. II. Moore's
fence corners.
The Postoffice at Bailey was discon-
tinued Feb. 2S. All parties who re-
ceive mail at this Office had better be
looking out for box on theR.F.D.
Mr.. L A. Belcher has moved his
family over to his new property, for
merly owned by DR. Reynolds.
Mrs. Whit Williamson, who has
been i'll for some time, we are Glad 10
say is improving.
Messrs John and Anderson Mcclure
have turned out to be regular sports"
They were caught on wagon load of
props, bound for Bailey, both wearing
"plug hats"
II. T.. French purchased fine nag.
cost $3.50. He was seen Sunday with
two yankee" spurs, coat off. hat in
his hand, trying her travelling quail
ties.
Ferd Mullins is making tree sugar
on the "shares."
Messrs VIM. Hill and Pearce Wag-
ner made a flying trip to Bluefleld
Saturday night,
Mr. Shell French is getting quite
familiar with the people on Bluestone.
, and says they are all o. X.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mirt Bailey, of Ada,
w. Va, are visiting home folks at
Bailey,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-03-02

absence Of three important witnesses.
without whose testimony he would bee
unable TO prove to the satisfaction OF
the jury a vital point i'm the chain of
evidence connecting the prisoner with
the crime as charged.
The motion was resisted by thedefence
IN two short, strong speeches byMessrs
Higginbotham and Chapman. for the
defence. They urged that the trial
should proceed, that they were ready.
that their witnesses wero all present.
aad that the state had offered the
motion for the same reason that n
motion for continuance was asked in
the forenoon, and denied, and that II
was clearly unfair TO nolle pros the
case now and after three months bring
up the case again. Judge Henson.
however, held that il was clearly the
right of the state TO enter such n
motion before the jury was sworn.
provided il was made i'm good faith
and that the case would not he
brought up again unless new evidence
was discovered, and granted the mo-
ton, and discharged the prisoner.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-03-02
Iazewell Lady Writes of StonewaII
JackSon's Birth Place.

Clarksburg, w. Va, Feb. 20.
Mr.. J. A. Leslie,
Tazewell, Virginia.
Dear S'r:
: As ] am nearly year back in my
subscription, thought would write
you and enclose 50 for the home pa
per, we think we cannot do without il
but IA l have decided just today that
/ will make n trip TO Virginia I'm the
near future, ! will not send money
now, but just wait until come, as
that Will be one, among my many ex-
cuses TO visit Tazewell.
/ Clarksburg, as you know, is the
birth place OF Stonewall Jackson. and
his old home has not been torn down
more than n year, / am sorry, tor /
wished 10 visit the home, neverthe-
less, ! am going to make the visit
later, when summer i'm her full dress
will show the old place in all Of its
glory.
Clarksburg is centrally located in
the state, and has splendid railroad
facilities roads running toward all
cardinal points. As a manufacturing
center there is, perhaps, no better in
state. A number Of manufactures OF
considerable magnitude and impor-
tance are established within it's bor-
ders. Among these are four glass
factories, Il mammoth ii plate mill.
capitalized at n quarter OF million Of
dollars; foundrics, machine works. and
other industries, also the large Gras-
selli Chemical Co.'S. works backed bv
IA capital of $l0,000,000, and the firnr
Is one OF the most reliable i'm the
country. Another feature OF the CITY Is
its being in the center OF rich and paw
ing oil and coal fields.
The city is handsomely laid off with
regard TO beauty and convenience. the
climate is healthy, and the educational
facilities attractive and meeting the
demand OF "a prospering and growing
city. The churches, about fifteen in
number sufficient TO suit all religious
ly inclined. Population, about twenty
thousand, including suburbs. Broaddus
College, Classical and Scientific Bap-
tist Institute, Central Commercial Col
lege, Elliott Commercial College and
st. Joseph's Academy, besides private
schools. Gas is used for both heat and
lights. We enjoy all modern conven-
ince here. like the country, but it is
not old Virginia, and perhaps we will
come back TO Virginia to live some
time in the future, though / do not
feel like | wanted to come just now. I
have a nice situation as Stenographer,
and from my Office window / can see
one building that will make special
,mentioR Of II cost 100000, is fur.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-03-02
SON DIES
FROM FRIGHT
Robert l.. Traynham Arrested
For the Murder of his Father
Dropped Dead While
Enroute to Prison.

The mystery surrounding the muir
der OF Ex-Sheriff of Roanoke. j. B.
Traynham has been cleared up. His
own son, Robert, was arrested at his
home in Roanoke on Monday night.
charged with the crime. He was put
aboard the train and hurried TO Lynch
burg. On leaving the train at Lynch
burg he was seized with n fit and died
instantly, before he could be gotten
into the waiting room at the depot.
1t was ut first thought that he had
committed suicide 10y taking poison.
but an autopsy proved this not To be
the case, and it is supposed he died of
fright
Young Traynham was n married
man, and had family, and seems to
have been leading a double life for
several years. The discovery has been
made since that he had forged his
fathers name to "A number of notes.
and used the money, it is said. in
gambling. He killed his father to pre-
vent as he thought, exposure. The
instrument used was hatchet. His
arrest caused little surprise, il seems.
in Roanoke. He was 30 years old.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-03-02
Doctors are Puzzled.

The remarkable recovery OF Kenneth
Mciver OF VaDceboro, Me-, is the sub
Ject OF much interest to the medical
fraternity and wide circle OF friends.
he says OF his case: "Owing TO severe
inflammation OF the Throat and con-
gestion OF the Lungs, three doctors gave
me up to die. when, as a last resort |
was induced to try DR.. Kings New Dis
covery and 1 am happy TO say, 1t saved
my life." Cures the worth Coughs and
Colds, Bronchitis, Tonsilitis. Weak
Lungs, Hoarseness and LaGrippe. Guar
anteed at Jackson's drug store. Soc
and 81. Trial bottle free.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-03-02
Former Cedar Bluff Citizen Dies
in Indian Territory-M Ministers
Wife Entertains.
Cedar Bluff. Va Feh 9

N'e'i ApiOll, ' H., II tD. ~.
After some weeks of spring-like
weather we are now in the midst OF an
old time blizzard of rain, snow and
wind, which struck us last night.
Miss Helen Repass, of our town.
will close her school term at Raven
this week, and will begin term Mt
Tip Top next Monday
We have omitted heretofore to re-
cord the sad news OF the death of Mr.
j. Nj. Harlow, which occurred at South
McAlister, Indian Territory. on the
9TH, inst. Deceased was for several
years resident of Cedar Bluff, and
was connected with the Cedar Bluff
Woolen Mills. He was finemachinist.
an upright christian gentleman, who
commanded the esteem and respect Of
all who had the pleasure of his ac-
quaintance He leaves a wife and
several children who have the svmpa-
thy of our people.
A little child of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Russell is quite sick with bronchitis.
That was an enjoyable occasion at
the Methodist parsonage on last Fri
day afternoon, when the hostess. Mrs.
j. X. King, entertained the members
of the Home Missionary Society, com
posed or about twenty-five or thirty
ladies. Refreshments were served, and
the ladies las they always do wher
they get tegether) had good tin,
The prize for the most words made
from the word missionary, after a
close contest, was awarded to Miss
Carrie Mcclure
] Mr.. Chas. Steele, of Abingdon, has
; been visitor to our town for some
days.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-03-02
Torture by Savages.

speaking OF the torture TO which
some OF the savage tribes in the Philip
pines subject their captives, reminds me
OF the intense suffering i endured for
three months from inflammation of the
kidneys" says w. NJ Sherman. OF
Cushing. Me-, Nothing helped me un-
til L :ried Electric Bitters, three bottles
OF which completely cured me-" Cures
Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Blood
disorders and Malaria; and restores
the weak and nervous to robust health
Guaranteed by Jackson, druggist.
Price Soc
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-03-02
News From Bland County.
Railroad Excitement.
LNCIICHIeHI.
GraDeneld- Va Enh

Orapenelu, va, Feb. -.
large crowd attended the sale of
the personal property OF J. w. Cam
eron last Tuesday. Mr. Cameron and
family will start for their new home
near Richmond Monday.
Miss Eta Kidd, who has been quite
sick is some better at this writing.
Mr.. S. w. Fox's little daughter.
Elsie, has been very sick the past
week, but is better now.
A party of men from PENNSYLVANIA
We're inspecting the timber i'm this
vicinity yesterday.
Mrs. Geo. Beavers. OF Hicksville.
passed through here this week on her
way TO Tazewell, where she will visit
her daughter. Ella, who is attending
Tazewell High school.
The people OF this place are very
much excited over the fact that n
railroad will be built up Wolf Creek in
the near future.
Mr.. Edgar Wyley and Miss Sena
Hamilton passed through here yes
terday enroute TO Tazewell.
Mrs. G. B. Carter is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. +. G.. Christian, at
Bluefield.
Sheriff G.. w. Showers is in our Wei
nifty TO day.
Mrs. Elizabeth Boiling is visiting
friends and relatives at this place
The friends of Mr.. I. f. Showers
will be glad to learn that he is now
convalescent
The public school at this place clos
ed yesterday.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-03-02
Burglar at North farewell.

Last Friday night Mr. II. Nj. Smythe
awoke about 4 "a. m. TO find tall ne
gro In his room. He accosted HIM.
and attempted 20 catch him. The
negro made his escape through the
hall and back door. He was appre-
hended at Graham later, and Is now In
jail here awaiting the grand jury. His
name Is Wise Horton. He coAiessed
aud implicated another negro. Beau
Foster, who was arrested, but bailed
The negroes got $50 out OF Mr..
Smythe's trouser pockets.
1t Is supposed TO bs the gang that
has been burglarizing the community.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-03-02
Found the Baby Dead.

Last Saturday morning, when Mrs.
II. w. Mcconnell, of Pocahontas. went
To the crib TO take up her flve momhs
old baby, she was shocked beyond
measure to find the little fellow dead.
He had slept peacefully into the arms
OF death, without a struggle
About D a. IN. Mrs. MacConnell got
up and fed the baby. putting him
back in the cradle, where he slept. as
usual. Going To the cradle about 8
a. m, she found him dead, as suited
above. Strangula;ion was assigned as
the probable cause of death.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-03-02
For Sale at Cost.

Owing to a change in the firm,
Greear Bros. & Gillespie, at
Wittens Mills offer for sale
their entire stock of we'll selected
merchandise, until April I, 1906,
at wholesale cost. Don't miss the
opportunity of supplying your
present and future needs. This is
is rare opportunity.
Greear Bros. & Gillespie,
WittenS Mills, Va.
March /, 1906.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-03-02
The News Free.

Ii you are not subscriber TO this
paper send us your name, and we will
send you the paper four weeks. If at
the end of a months trial you think
the paper worth dollar year send
us the dollar, il not, the months sub
scription will cost you nothing. So,
you have nothing to lose. Any OF our
readers are authorized to make this
offer for us, and we hope they will do
us the favor to do so. Help us increase
our list.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-03-02
Col. PattOn-"The Ruling
Passion"

Some time ago Col Patton sold his
hotel business, The Patton House. and
announced that he had retired from
business for good and all. But sthe
ruling passion "would not down. and
he has now leased The Altamont. the
most popular hotel in Blueiield. Col.
Patton is perhaps the best known hotel
proprietor in this section, and his host
OF friends will be glad to know that he
Is again In the business. The Ala
mont Is the most conveniently located
and equipped hotel in the city, and that
Col Patton will succeed there, as he
has always elsewhere, goes without
saying.
Iazewell people are specially fond Of
Col. Patton, and they always find
cordial welcome with him. Success
to the jovial, genial Colonel and may
his shadow never grow less.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-03-02
Good Results are Assured by
Using Stag Brand.

Mcssrs. Hirshberg. Hollander Il Co.
Gentlemon:-Your Stag Brand Paint
is the best 1 ever used. / find IL will
cover from % to 70 feet more than
other brands. l am sure that any
one can paint their building for less
money. and get better job, by using
Stag Brand Paint, than any other
paint. b. G. Perryman,
Winston Salem, n. G..
Made from pure ingredients and by
experienced methods, Stag Semi Paste
Paint is the best and most economical
paint on the market.
"One gallon makes two"
For sale 10y
Peery Il st. Clair,
Tazewell, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-03-02

nished IN every room with mahogany
furniture,upholstercd with Leather. and
each room has long distance 'pbone
connection.
success to the Clinch Valley News.
Respectfully,
LETTIE OSBORNE.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-03-02
New Drug Companv.

Rumor has it that new drug store
Will be opened in Pocahontas, owned
and operated by a stock company. of
which Rev. Mr.. Minter is president.
The company is said to be strong
one.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-03-02
WANTED.

Goose feathers, (old or new bees
wax. Cash paid on delivery.
II. q. PEERY,
Zlol North Tazewell, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-03-02
BENJAMINE
READ FREE
Nolle Prosequi Entered May
Be Arrested Again-Read
was Charged with the
Murder of His
Sister.

Benjamine Read is free man. When
his case was called i'm court on Mon
day the Commonwealth Attorney.
before the Jury had been sworn, NOV
ed the court TO nolle pros the case.
which motion was granted, and the
prisoner discharged. This course was
unexpected, and the large crowd. and
OF course the prisoner, was very much
surprised, rs u sensational and eXcit-
ing trial was expected Read left on
afternoon train for his home at Poca-
hontas.
1t will be recalled, Benjamine Read
well known citizen of Pocahontas. n
man OF some wealth, was charged with
the murder OF his sister, Mrs. Fiel-
den, who was found dead in her home
on the mountain side, near the Brown
ing mines, on Sunday morning Dec
cember IA. Suspicion, for various
reasons, pointed TO Read, her brother
as the murderer. He was arrested,
given a preliminary hearing before the
late w. II. Havens, Magistrate, in
Pocahontas, and sent to Jail here to
await the action of the grand Jury.
which met ut the beginning of this
present term of the court, and found
true bill against Read, charging him
with the murder of his sister. The
case was set for last Monday.
READ IN COURT.
When the case was called last Mon
day morning everything seemed in
readiness for the trial. Counsel for
defence Messrs Chapman q Gillespie.
w. L. Morris, A $. Higginbotham
and Representative, j. Powell Royal.
who had come from Richmond to be
present, were in their seats. Com
monwealth's Attorney, Bowen, and
w. NJ. Alnter, who was to assist ip
the prosecution were on hand. Read
the prisoner, charged with the heinous
crime, walked into court with an air
OF perfect assurance He was clean
shaven, hair trimmed, and neatly
dressed, white stiff bOsomed shirt.
collar and tie. He seemed Just fresh
from the BARRIERS and clothiers. He
carried tablet and bundle of papers
in his hand, and taking seat at one
end OF long table, unfolded his pa.
pers ana began to write. A stranger
coming into the roem would have
easily taken Read for an attorney
with an important case in court in
stead OF the prisoner at the bar, charg
ea with the murder Of sister while
she slept in her lonely hut on the
mountain.
There was some little delay in com
pleting the jury that was to try ReaC
for his life, and after few prelimina
ries, court adjourned.
Upon reassembling in the afternoon
Clerk Il. f. George, in the usual man
ner told Read to stand up. He aros
promptly, and during the reading O
the Indictment looked the Clerk sanar
in the face without a tremor, and whel
asked, are you guilty or not guilty
answered in slow distinct voice. ..
am not guilty, and took his seat. Tn,
court room was well filed with peo
pie, many Of them witnesses, and 9th
ers spectators.
NOLLE PROS. ENTERED.
Commemorative ftor,,.>x - = =. -.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-03-02
NoLLE PROS. ENTERED.

Commemorative Attorney, who asked
a continuance of the case in the fore
noon on account of the absence of
material witnesses, which was refused
by the Judge, sprung surprise. He
moved the Court that NolIe Prose-
qui be entered In the case giving virtu-
ally the same reasons Tor asking for a
continuance in the forenoon, viz; the
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-03-02

Clarksburg, w. Va, Feb. 20.
Mr.. j. A. Leslie,
TaZeweli, Virginia.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-27
RHINOCEROS MARKET
 INBRED.

Price Goes up to Twenty-Five Thou
 sand Dollars, but There's None to be
 Had Anyway
 The rhinoceros market is cornered. Not single specimen of this ugliest of ugly beasts is to be had in the open markets of the world. Geological col- lectors and circus owners the world over are unable to secure one, for the worlds supply is apparently run out. In consequence, the price of this home ly beast is enormous.
 There are known to be two in this country. One, an old chap, tottering with age and screwed up from rheu- matism is in the Central Park, New York, Zoo. and the other, youngster about four years old, and black Afri- can is in the possession of Ringling Brothers.
 According to Pearl souder, a wild animal authority in the employ of the Ringlings, the sun of the "rhino" is fast setting. Not only is he an excep- tionally rare article in captivity, but he has become so scarce in the wild state as to be already regarded as among the senni- animals.
 The market price of an able bodied rhinoceros was, until few years ago. anywhere from five to six thousand dollars, Now circus managers would be willing to pay twenty-five thousand dollars were.it possible to obtain one.
 Several varieties of rhinoceros are extinct. Among these are the white rhinoceros of Africa The square mouthed rhinoceros is so rare as to be considered practically extinct, and the black African variety, regarded not so many years ago as the most common, has almost entirely disappeared.
 The rhinoceros has always been a problem to keepers of animals, for, de- spite his toughness of hide and appear ancc, captivity has resulted in early death. He Is beast so essentially of the wilds and in makeup sso foreign to anything ike domesticity that all ef- forts at breeding in captivity have failed. A very few years will place the rhlnoceros on the list with the quagga or wild ass of South Africa, which dis appeared thirty years ago,-Philadel- phla North American.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-27

seized the latter and lifted him bodily into the bed of the wagon and drove out of town.
 Nancy Hart located near Edgefield. a small town not far from the Georgia. line. Her fame preceded her there. and she was welcomed and respected by her neighbors. My grandfather lived in Edgefleld and was one of the early Baptist preachers The Scotch Irish were almost universally Presby- terlan, but once agitated there was soon a large sprinkling of Baptists and Methodists throughout the south. The ministers were for the most part itin- erant, and revivals that rivalled Moo- dy's and Jones' in enthusiasm were held under huge open tabernacles, and men rode on horseback a hundred miles to be in attendance.
 Tradition says that Nancy Hart was converted at one of these meetings. It would be reasonable to suppose that time and hardship would have touched the red hair with gray and curbed the old dauntless spirit, but she was as strenuous in religion as in politics. There are mystical stories in my mind of gaunt old woman embracing my digniied ancestor and lisarranging his stock and dragging sluggard sinners by their queues and coat tails to the penance seat, but these are traditions repeated from generation to general tion and I would not vouch for their authenticity.
 However have always understood that Nancy Hart lived to a good old age, died and was buried in the old Edgefield district, now Edgefield coun- ty, s. C.-Richmond News-Leader.