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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-06-28
The Trial of
Judge Loving

The trial of Judge Loving for the
killing of Theodore Estes, whom he
charged with the ruin of his young
daughter, has been in progress all
the week, at Houston, in Halifax
county. The trial of the case was
moved from Amherst TO Houston, i'm
Halifax county because of the feel
ing in Amherst against Loving.
Judge Loving shot Theodore Estes
TO death on April 22nd at Lovings-
ton, in Amherst county, near his
home. Estes and Miss Loving had
been out driving the night before,
and returning, Miss Loving was
under the influence of liquor, and
stated that Estes had given her the
liquor, and while in an unconscious
condition had assaulted her. On the
witness stand Judge Loving recount
eel the story, as he got ii from his
daughter and Harry Sneed, rela-
tive, and this so enraged him that he
determined at once to kill Estis and
avenge the wrong done his daughter.
MISS LOVINGS STORY.
Great interest was manifested in
what Miss Loving would say when
put on the witness stand. Upon heI
testimony, true or false, hung the fate
of her father. She could clear him
by blackening the character of the
dead man and herself, or she could
save herslf and the character of Estes
but disgrace forever the character OF
her father. Never was a young girl
put in more trying position.
On the stand she confirmed the
story told by her father. She said
that Estis, on the drive, gave her
whiskey, which she drank sparingly,
and Immediately began to feel dizzy
and sick, finally Iapsing into uncon-
sciousness, and while in this condi-
tion she was wronged. When asked il
! Estes assaulted or attempted to as
sault her she said, ''he forced him
self upon me. / resisted and rtied tc
scream, bot 1 don't suppose there
was any body TO hear me. Then ]
became unconscious, and do not re.
member any thing" In this condi.
tion she was driven back to tie home
Of Mrs. Kidd, where she was visit.
Ing and young Estes went for {
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-06-28
Sad Death in Thompson Valley

William Thompson, aged about IL
years old, the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Stuart Thompson, died at his fathers
home in Thompson Vralley, on Tues
day morning last after n brief illness
OF about three days. The burial
took place onWednesday in thefamily
burial ground.
The boy was taken suddenly III on
Friday with pain in his neck and
head, and OH Sunday became para
lyzed, and died ON Tuesday morning
early. All that the physicians could
do failed TO relieve him. The death
OF this promising youth is sad one
indeed, and the bereaved family
have the deepest sympathy of the
community.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-06-28
lazewell Telephone
Exchange Sold

Ihe Bluelield Telephone Company
has purchased theTazewell Telephone
Exchange lines, fixtures, etc. at Taze-
well and the county. The company
VIII take charge July /. New switch
boards and wires will be put inwhere
needed, and other improvements
VIII be made. The line Will be ex-
tended finally TO Norton and con-
necfed with the lines in Tenn
cssec. The Bluefleld Exchange IL
branch of the great Bell system.
For some time Mr.. Geo. ST. Clair.
PRESIDENT of the Tazewel Telephone
Exchange, has been trying To reor-
game the company here, and put IL
on better paying basis, but the pat
rohs of The line seemed slow 10 take
hoid OF the matter, and the sale
comes after distinct notice being Civ
en-, and an opportunity afforded 10
Keep the line in the hands of homa
people. If Tazewell doesn't like this
move on the part of the stockhold-
ers they have no one TO blame hut
themselves. The price paid for
the Exchange here was 80, 900. 90, ap-
proXimately. The exact amount has
not been given out, but IL Is under
stood that the stockholders are satis-
fled with the sale.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-06-28
Rev. Mr.. Fugate Resigns.

Rev ii. M. Fugate, pastor OF the
Baptist chruch here, has offered his
resignation, To accept "A call 10 Farm
Vile, Virginia. The resignation will
take effect August list. Mr. Fugate
has been here two yars last May. His
Held consists of the church at
Richlands, Liberty, Burkes Garden
and Tazewell, besides afternoon APP
pointments at several points in the
county. He has done good work on
his field, and his churches, and the
entire community will deeply re-
greet his removal. No steps have been
taken TO supply this place, made va
can't by his resignation.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-06-28
StowersvilIe Items.
Stowersyille. Va.

Stowersville, Va, June "a.
{. G.Stowers made q business trim
Blueiield recently.
Mrs. Lee Hicks and Mrs. G. q.
Steele visited frilends and relatives
ut Shawvers Mill last week.
John Leffel and wife visited their
daughter Mrs. j. w. Showers, last
Sunday.
Misses Loula Showers and Dora
Compton spent Saturday and Suu-
day among friends at Cove Creek.
Shannon Thompson, Rocky Gan.
was in the community Sunday.
j. w. Showers came home Fridav
from Bluefield TO spend u few DAYS
with home folks.
II. B. and VIM. Robinett paid
Graham flying visit Friday.
Miss Myrtle Atkins returned home
Friday from KimbaI, w. Va, ac-
companied by her sister, Mrs. JEFF
Stiff, who is spending some time at
home.
Miss Bert Green, Of Bland opened
u six weeks school here last week.
Theadore Spangler and son VIII
OF Missouri are visiting the home OF
Andy Fox this week.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-06-28
CIRCUIT COURT
PROCEEDINGS
Kits VS.. Equitable Assurance So
ciety--Verdict for Plaintiff

Judge Burns, of Lebanon, has been
holding court for Judge Henson this
week. A number of civil cases have
been tried The case of Il. ID. Kits
administrator, VS.. The Equitable Life
Assurance Society, for ~, 600 policy
on tie life of the late J. NJ. Kits, was
decided in favor of the plaintiff, the
verdict being for the full face value
OF The policy, with interset from
l. February, 1900. A short time be-
lore his death James NJ. Kits took
out policy on his life for$ 2. 900. 90,
paying $40 cash on first premium.
Ihe policy was made out in due
form and delivered 10 +. ID. Kits,
sen Of the insured and agent of tho
Company. Some dispute arising as TO
agents commission, the policy was
returned by the agent and a return of
Plemium paid demanded. The COM
lany declined TO cancel the policy
aud return the premium. During this
correspondence Jas. NJ. Kits, the in
suIed, died, when his administrator
demanded payment of the policy.
The Company refused payment on
the gronnd'that the policy had never
been delivered. The administrator
proved that in the meaning of the
law the policy had been legally de
hvered, and verdict was rendered
accordingly. This was the second
trial of the case, the first resulting
in hung jury. The case will be ap-
pealed.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-06-28
The Devil Loose in the coaIfieIds.

During the past week or so "Old
SATAN has been getting in his ork
pretty lievly on the Elkhom.
Chas. Freeman was shot to death
at Burke, in a mixup with several
parties. Freeman was white man
and travelling Salesman. j. F.John-
son, Lum Doss and Kid James, all
negroes, special" policemen, were
arrested, charged with the crime. On
the same night that Freeman was
killed VIM. Redd, colored, bookkeep-
er for A. l.. Calhoun, was killed
over game OF poker, the papers
state, by Arthur Calhoun, a son OF A.
l.. Calhoun.
The store of theVirignia- p Pocahontas
Coal and Coke Company, at Coal
wood, w. Va, was broken into OH
last Friday night, and So, 900 in
money was stolen. The safe was open
ed by working the combination, and
was evidently the work of experts.
Last Saturday night Zack Dewitt,
a prominent white man was shot
and killed by negro at Maher, in
Mcdowell county. Two nergoes are
in Jail charged with the crime.
There were other serious casualties.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-06-28
FIRE AT
JAMESTOWN
Reports That jamestown is Being
Burned Causes Much Eqcite-
ment- Pine Beach Instead

The flaming headlines of the Even
ing Daily Leader, Bluefield, caused
a good deal of, excitement among
some of the people here on yesterday,
stating that the jamestown Exposi-
tion was being wiped or the earth by
iire' The fire was not i'm the grounds
at all, but at Pine Beach, outside,
put near by. Ii this fire will help to
reform and disinfect this famous re-
sort II viii be n good thing. The
damage amounts To- about $3.50, 600. 90.
Covered by insurance. The Exposi-
tion Is unhurt.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-06-28
Falls Mills Items
Falls Mills, Va, June :

rails NILS, Va, June %.
There is to be an opening OF the
new church at Flat Top Yards next
sunday and dinner on the ground.
y large crowd is expected.
Mrs. Jessie Loving and two child
rem, OF kanova, are spending some
'ime In and near the village this
week.
IL. ID. Dudley and daughter and a
number of Others from this place was
shopping i'm Pocahontas Friday.
Charlie Mcclure OF the G. w.
Anderson bridge force spent Tues
day night with his grand father, II.
ID. Dudley.
j. G. Fink, of North Fork, was up
Sunday afternoon 10 see his parents
here.
They say wedding bells are to
ring near here the Foruth of July.
Wharton Jones has had a well
bored ON his lot . Everybody Is pre-
pairing to have good water at home.
There was IA severe rain and hail
storm passed through this section OF
country last Thursday.
Mrs. VIII and Mrs. Chas. King.
OF near Dublin, are on visit 10 reIa-
tiVes here.
WiIl auckland of Landgraft was
visiting his parents at this place
Sunday.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-06-28

physician, who prescribed for her
for ''too much BOOZE" and she was
taken home next day.
On cross examination she confess
ed that she took drink at Estes
store before starting on the drive.
The defense will attempt To discredit
and disprove this story. The plea
of the defense of Judge Loving Will
be temporary insanity, brought about
by drink and sudden provocation.
The opinion prevails that he will be
acquitted.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-06-28

A number of lost articles have been
advertised in this paper within the
past few years, only few of which
have ever turned up. In nine out of
ten cases, all articles of any size that
are lost are found by somebody. An
honest man viii make every effort
to restore an article found TO the
owner. Ee. knows 1t does not belong
to him. A DISHONEST man will not.
There are, evidently number Of dis
honest people IN this section.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-06-28
O'KEEFFE-JETEP

Mr.. John O'Keeffe, of TazewelI,
and Miss Ethel Jeter, were married
at the home OF the bride at Santuck,
>. Z. on Wednesday,.
Mr.. O'Keeffe is son of Mrs.
Mary O'Keeffe, of this town, and
one of Tazewell's most popular young
men. Miss Jeter, the bride was Prin-
cipal OF the music department of the
Tazewell High School the past two
j years, and is much beloved here. Mr..
and Mrs. O'Keeffe, after am exten ded
tour will make their home in Taze-
well,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-06-28
WHEEL BURST RESULTS IN
$1,000 DAMAGE

The large band wheel of the Quig-
ley Furniture Company's mill, at
Asbury, burst last Monday while
running at a high rate of speed, and
tore things up generally. The flying
fragments of the wheel broke up the
saws, and damaged the building and
all TO the extent of about 81, 200,
actual cost, besides delays, etc., nee
essnary TO repairs. Fortunately, no
one was hurt.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-06-28
A Real Wonderland.

South Dakota, with it's rich silver
mines, bonanza farms, wide ranges and
strange natural formations, is d VERT
able wonderland.At Mound City, in the
home of Mrs. L. ID. Clapp, wonder
full case of healing has lately occurred.
Her son seemed near death with lung
and throat trouble" "Exhausting cough
ing spells occurred every five minutes, y
writes Mrs. CIapp, "when began Civ
ing DIR. Kings New Discovery, the
great medicine, that saved his lile and
completely cured him" Guaranteed
for coughs and colds, throat and lung
troubles, by Jackson, druggist. soc and
81. Trial bottle free.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-06-28
Our Annual Announcement

The time is here. The annual bid
Is hereby made TO III. G. Peery,
Esq, and Capt. Fudge for flock
of goats TO clean up the weeds from
the streets of this town.
Rights 10 refuse all bids reserved,
but no reasonable offer viii be re-
jected.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-06-28
Farm For Sale

We have for sale several good blue
grass farms in Wythe, Pulaski, Bland.
and Floyd counties. Write to US for
our "Real Estate BuletiR," giving de-
scription OF same.
Southwestern Virginia Land Agency,
Wytheyille, Va.
June 2m
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-06-28
At Jamestown Exposition

Good Board, Plenty Rooms,
nice people, best place for fami-
lies, very lowest rates. Write
Mrs. Jackson, care sII Board of
Trade Bldg, Norfolk, Virginia.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-06-28

Jessee Draper, of Princeton, who
has been a student at Hampden Sid
ney College the past session, is in his
old position with Henry and Graham
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-06-28

Big Parade of firemen in uniform
and 20Omembers of Hungarian lodges
in uniform, and big mine and trades
display, at Pocahontas on the 4th.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-06-28
SSDO NOW %

else Is s expression applies to fire insurance anything
- you Pu. OH taxing policy in good companies
you may be rendered penniless in a few hours f'
III you nave the protection bv our comnanes ,o
peace OF mnd and property DESTROYED bv FIRE Won
also have funds with which to replace it. = 49, 'OD
Cd 0 IT n WIZ
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1907-06-28

q a - TO o7rA
Bears the ,Ihs Kind You Haze Always Bcgrh
SD s'ss;;'.. .M2zMi
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-11
THE COLUM BIA.

The linn Co. continues it's popu-
larity this week in a musical ram
BILE entitled "Olivette." The piece
is comical in spots and musical in
others. The chorus does some neat
dancing.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-11
.kSMAG0NNAN0XE

able power of imaginative detail
a rather rare gift-shown in the
hoaxes of 1895.
In the next letter, also to the po-
lice, the unknown refers to his
previous communication. but is a
good deal more truculent and
abusive than before. There will be
merry times at Wyrley in Novem-
ber," he says, when they start on
little girls, for they will do 20
wenches like the horses before next
March. Don't think you are likely
to catch them cutting the beasts;
they go too quiet and lie low for
hours, till your men have gone.
Mr. Edalji, him they said was
locked up, is going to Brum on
Sunday night to see the captain
near Mortified, about how it's to
be carried on with so many detec-
tives about, and | believe they are
going to do some cows in the day
time instead of at night 4.
think they are going to kill beasts
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-11
TELEGRAPH TIPS

According to an investigation at
Albany, N. Y, $5,000,000 worth of
state transfer stamps have been
destroyed without count or record
being made. Officials are accused
OF carelessness. ~
Protest has been made against
the publication of accounts of the
Thaw trial by women of Chatta-
nooga. Tenn. The mayor addressed
a meeting held there yesterday in
support of the movement.
A gang of section men at Wood
burn, Ore, last night. drove a gang
of Japanese out of town. The Japs
had been hired to take the white
mems places on the Southern Pa
cific railroad.
A searching party has gone into
the mountains near Lewiston, Ida
no, to look for the remains of
Beaver Jack" an old trapper and
scout, who has disappeared.
Prof E. F. Armstrong. principal
of the Grass Valley Business col
lege, in Nevada City, Cal, while at
tempting to rescue his daughter
from their burning home, was prob
ably fatally injured while carrying
the child down stairs. He missed
his footing and fell full length,
stunned. His clothing caught fire.
The child and mother escaped.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-11
7he0terS
THE SPOKANE.

The "Red Feather" engagement
was cancelled this morning and the
theater management will refund
money on advance sales. Word
was received today that the COM
pany would not be able to get by
the washout between here and
Walla Walla and as this is the Sec
ond postponement the date will not
be carried further. 1t is possible
that an engagement may be ar.
ranged later this week Or next
week.
1t is reported that rancher
tagged the train carrying the com
pany at the washout and probably
prevented wreck. Members of
the company, numbering 60 people,
all took piece Of that rancher as
souvenir Of the experience. His
shirt, hat and everything he had
loose was confiscated, How much
mDney the rancher got out if it is
not stated.
The next attraction at the Spo-
kane is Arthur Hartmann, the cele-
brated violinist, who is here Tues
day night.
His playing in the coast cities
has created the greatest interest.
The Oregonion says: Never has
such violin playing been heard in
the Rose CITY,"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-11
SPORTING SNAP SHOTS

The Nit Mats indoor baseball
team defeated the White Sox yes
terday at the S. A. A. C. by score
of - to II. The Cubs defeated the
Fastidios to 2.
Honey" Melody and Willie
lewis fight tonight at Valley, r. |.
If Lewis is at weight and has train
ed, something he seldom does, he
will prove surprise In Lewis
customary condition Melody should
whip over the winning punch.
The Independent hockey team de-
feated the S. A. A. c. yesterday by
score of to 2.
Tonight at the Princess rink a
picked team from the S. A. A. C.
and regular Princess rink basket
ball team will play a team called
the Fast Five. which is said to
contain some of the speediest men
in the city. This should make a
hot game. Basketball on roller
skates is new here. but the games
that have been played made a hit
with the spectators.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-11
THE SILK HAT FELL.

few minutes later as Chris was al
most bending double in bow to
the applauding grand stand.
Latham let loose with the pop
corn ball. His aim was good, and
the silk tile went to the ground.
You never heard such roar as
went up from that crowd. Chris
was so mad he threatened to fire
the whole team.
Threats did not work and he re-
sorted to bribery. Il gifts $25 to the
man who tells me who did It," he
yelled. But not one of the play
ers would peach. Chris anger had
increased. II anything, by the time
the game was over, and he resumed
his inquiries at the club house
while the players were changing
their clothes.
Latham finally had a brilliant
idea win you give me the $25 if
tell YOU" he said.
Chris was so angry he counted
| out the $25 on the spot.
81 did it," said Latham.
81 thinked so.'' roared Chris
Gust for that | fines you $50"
The fine stuck. and after the
next pay day Latham had to admit
the joke was on him.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-11

much feeling and now and then a
hoarse bark:
oh, fairest lass. please light the
gas
And ope thy sleeping even;
This is thy chance to rest thy
glance
Upon a knight of thine.
| thrum no lutte, nor oboe toot-
just essay to sing;
Oh, wilt not list unto the giSt,
OF this. my caroling?
My love is true. that's why | sue
Thee at the midnight hour;
Thy easement ope, and let's elope
To some Arcadian bower"
1t was just like Mr.. Potts, the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-11
JOKE THAT COST HIM JUST $25

Arie Latham, who had so much
fun at the expense of others. oc-
casionally sprung a back action
joke on himself One of his most
frequent victims in the days 0f
his glory was Chris Won der Abe.
But one day he outreached himself.
The St. Louis season was being
opened, to the accompaniment OF
fireworks and the like. ending up
with a grand parade around the in
field. Chris was in his glory ON
such occasions. and this time led
the march. resplendent in new
suit and silk hat.
Latham saw chance for some
fun, and as they passed the grand
stand "copped" a popcorn ball. A
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-11
sQUIRES CAN'T COME

All the talk about Bill Squires
has wound up in that illustrious
parsonage deciding to remain at
home for the present. Squires is
very anxious to visit the land of
honey and money, but he has to
have something definite before he
starts.
If the Nevada promoter would do
the fight fans favor and secure a
match in which there would be
great general interest, they would
sign SQuires to meet O'Brien or
Burns.
If Squires is able to defeat either
O'Brien or Burns and do 1t in ship
shape then he is entitled to an en-
counter with Jeffries.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-11
XREAL LIFE DETECTIVE STQ[Y
n ~ The Case ofME aae1geRd
V lN THE GREATEST LIVING cRInINOLoGlST

nearer here soon, and | know Cross
Keys farm and West Cannock farm
are the two first on the list. &.
You bloated BLACKBOARD, I will
shoot you with fathers gun through
your thick head if you come in my
way or go sneaking to any of my
pals"
This letter was addressed, like
the last. to:
The Sergeant,
Police Station, Hednesford,
Staffordshire.
bearing a Walsall postmark of July
10, 1908. Edalji is openly accused
of the crimes in the letters, and yet
the police put forward the theory
that he himself wrote them, and
founded upon the last sentence Of
them, which l have quoted, that
second charge, which sounded so
formidable in his indictment, viz,
of threatening to murder Sergeant
Robinson.
A few days previously second
police officer, Mr.. Rowley, Of
Bridgetown. had received another
letter, evidently from the same
hand.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-11
THE AUDITORIUM.

"The Masqueraders," comedy,
headed by Miss Jessie Shirley and
unusually well supported by her
company, is the bill at the Auditor
ium this week. The presentation,
with temperance of Miss Shirley
after a weeks lay-off, was greeted
with the regular Sunday night
Shirley" crowd
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-11

great Ormonde, Orme, Flying Fox.
Ben Strome, Syonsby, Salvador, the
invincible st. Simon, Rayon dor
and Domino to begin to get an idea
of how much the turf owes to that
one mare. Only Queen Mary, per-
haps. can rival Pocahontas In the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-11

am jotting this down in my
diary so that not one word of it can
slip my memory by morning. |
have just been awakened to the
most novel experience of my life.
1t is better than book.
| have received a combination
serenade and proposal, and accept
ed both.
At first | heard a strange noise
under my bedroom window, like
the prelim. of a cat fight, but it
proved to be somebody clearing his
throat. Then the sweet, ducklet
(is that the word0 tones of Mr..
Swineburne Milton Potts were
heard He spoke these words with
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-11
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A YOUNG
MAN.

The Press has for sale one of its
best downtown routes. Nets carrier
at present over $4,000 month. and
can be made to pay considerably
move. Good. responsible. honest
young man can get this route at a
bargain. 1t can be handled without
Interfering with school work. See
Marshall. at The Press office. Gle
Front
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-02-11

poet, to brave bronchitis to propose
in this mad fashion. Carried away
with the stunning abandon Of It,,
l whispered, Yes; but wait till to-
morrow. My clothes amt yet
packed" Then | tossed him sister
Sophs hair ribbon to wear next his
heart. mine not being presentable-
hair ribbon, not heart. Then he
wen away. 4
| know | won't sleep. another
wink, I'm that unnerved.
ITO be continued.)