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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12

sembled at Richlands, Virginia, Sep
tember 7th, 1907, make the following
declarations:
1st. We desire to express our re-
newed allegiance to the splendid princi-
pies of the National Republican Party,
and our admiration for President Roose-
velt and the grand achievements of his
administration.
End. We heartily endorse the repre-
sentative record of our present Con-
gresham, the Hon. Campbell Slemp,
and congratulate him upon his three
successive triumps over the hosts of
Democracy in the Ninth Congressional
district.
Srd. We most earnestly appeal to
the people of Tazewell and Buchanan
counties, and all the people of Virginia,
to unite with uSin determined effort
to free our state from the vicious rule
of a partisan oligarchy. To perpetuate
its power this oligarchy has deprived a
hundred thousand men of the right to
vote, and robbed all the people of the
right to choose and elect their own
officers. We demand repeal of all the
laws, both Constitutional and Legisla-
tive, by which these outrages have been
inflicted upon the rights of the people;
and especially do we demand repeal
of the poll tax qualification for voting
and the laws which have taken from
the people the right to elect their Com
missioners of the Revenue and other
officers that should be chosen by direct
vote of the people.
4th. We denounce the present Legis-
lative apportionment of Virginia which
gives to the counties of Tazewell and
Buchanan, with their thirty-five thou
sand population, only one representative
in the House of Delegates, and that
gives to the county of Appomattox,
with ten thousand population, one mem
Der of the House of Delegates, or as
much representation as have the two
great counties of Tazewell and Buch-
anan. This legislative apportionment
is equally unjust in its treatment of the
other counties of the Ninth District and
of the mountain counties of all other
sections of the the State. 1t was made
in the interest of political machine
that is located east of the Blue Ridge,
and in that section of the State that has
always dominated the politics and con-
trolled the legislation of the Common
wealth by the use of the negro, first
while slave without any vote, and
now as citizen without the right to
vote. No honest man or patriotic citi-
zen should give his sanction to laws that
have been framed to rob his neighbors,
himself, his own people, of their repre-
sentative share in the Government.
The following resolution was then
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12
LIQUOR MEN BARRED.
Red Men Vote to Shut Out Saloon Men
and Bartenders.

Norfolk, Va, September 1O.-The
great council of the Improved Order of
Red Men in sixtieth annual session here
this afternoon, adopted an amendment
to the laws of the order barring from
membership in the future all saloon
keepers and bartenders. This is not
retroactive and does not affect the pres
ent status of such members of the or
der. The great council rescinded all
legislation enacted at the Niagara Falls
session last year in relation to the sub
stitution of the Jewell for the sash, !"
and went back to the old form of rega-
liza in its entirety.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12
Lunch at the Fair.
Harrison & Gillespie Bros.

The ladies of the Cemetery Improve
ment Association will serve lunch at the
fair again this year. They are going to
try to give good lunch and they ask
the patronage of everybody.
Every friend of this organization is
expected to contribute to this lunch.
Please do not wait for further solicit
ing, but let me know at once what your
donation will be. Goods will be collect
ed at SPOTS Bros. store again, as it was
last year, and our wagon will go to the
grounds early every morning. Please
be prompt and thus help US to make a
success. The privilege of serving costs
us high this year, and if we succeed, all
must help. H. S. Harrison.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12

offered by W. B. Spratt sand unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved, that we, the Republicans
of Tazewell county, in convention
assembled at Richlands, hereby endorse
the candidacy of the following gentle
men: R. o. Crockett, for Common
wealth's Attorney; H. p. Britain, for
County Treasurer; and S. S. F. Harman,
for Sheriff; and we also heartily endorse
his present efficient deputy, the Hon.
VIM. Bandy.
There being no further business be-
fore the convention, on motion, it ad-
journed.
The convention was full and repre-
sentative body, and the nominee will
prove strong and winning candidate.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12
IN MEMORIAM.

Lessie, the little girl of Geo. w
Christian, was born July 18th. 1902. and
died September 7th, 1907, of diphtheria
and weak heart. She lived two weeks
after the dreaded malady fastened its
clutches upon her. DR.. J. H. Cox gave
medical aid, but all medicine was of, no
avail. Lessie is greatly missed in the
home. Friends brought flowers to
place on the coffin of the little girl that
was so much admired for her kindness
and loving disposition, always having
friendly word for all she met.
Parents and friends will miss her. but
they should not mourn her loss to them
for she is one of the little ones Christ
said to suffer to come unto him. She
Is now singing sweet songs around the
throne with the other angels, enjoying
the blessings and happiness that await
all the children of the blessed.
Parents and friends don't ween for
her but bend your steps Heavenward
and some day you can meet her and ioin
In the sweet songs around Gods eternal
throne in Heaven.
Friends don't weep.
But strive to meet
On the bright
Golden shore,
Where we can rest
With all the blest,
And never part no more.
OKALA CHRISTIAN.
Harman, Va, Sept. 9, 1907.
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The Republicans Of TazoXell and BuCh.
anan Counties Meet In COnIel-
tiOn and Nominate Candi-
date for House.
DESKIES GREEN is NOMINATED.
He is q Substantial Farmer of the West
End Of TaEewell County, a Good Man
and Will Make Faithful Representative
Of His People.

On last Saturday the Republicans of
Tazewell and Buchanan counties met in
convention at Richlands for the purpose
of nominating a candidate to represent
these counties in the next General
Assembly of Virginia. At 1:30 p. m.
the convention was called to order by
Jno. T. Barns, county chairman of
Tazewell. Rev. j. H. Kelly, of Buch-
anan county, was requested to open the
meeting with prayer. Mr.. Kelly was
then, upon motion, made chairman of
the convention, and VIM. C. Pendleton
was elected secretary.
The chairman announced that nomi-
nations were in order, and Geo. w.
Mullins, of Buchanan county, arose and
placed the name of Deskins Green be-
fore the convention. Mr.. Mullins re-
marked that he he came tothe convention
earnestly in favor of nominating a
Buchanan county man, as had all the
delegates from his county, but after
much deliberation they had been unable
to agree upon a man and that he con-
sidered it best, uuder existing circum-
stances, to nominate Tazewell man.
The nomination of Mr.. Green was
seconded by S. r. Hurley, of Buchanan,
and r. o. Crockett, ]. Powell Royal,
VIM. c. Pendleton and J. H. Kelly.
Thereupon, w. B. Spratt moved that
the nomination be made by acclamation,
which was done with hearty good will.
Mr.. Green was then waited upon by a
committee, introduced to the convention,
and accepted the nomination in few
but well chosen remarks.
The following resolutions were then
offered and adopted:
We, the Republicans of Tazewell and
Buchanan counties, in convention as
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Japanese and Chinese Greatly Aroused.

Vancouver, B. c., Sept. 9.-There is
renewed apprehension of further Asiatic
rioting here and all morning Japanese
and Chinese crowded the local gunshops
to buy firearms and ammunition. They
declare they will defend their lives and
property in case the oriental quarter is
again attacked. 1t is feared there will
be bloodshed, for the Japanese and
Chinese are thoughly aroused and are
convinced that the police are powerless
to protect them.
Shortly before noon the police noti-
ted the gun stores to cease selling fire.
arms to any one until such time as all
possibility of further outbreaks had
passed. Before the order was issued
several hundreds of Chinese and Jana
nese had armed themselves.
All Chinese and Japanese in domestic
service, of whom hundreds are employ
ed in Vancouver, have stopped work
forced by the threat of their country
men to act as part of the defensive
guards. Orientals employed in the
mills have also stopped work and taken
refuge IN the quarters occupied by their
countrymen where they are prerarine
to assist in opposing any further attacks
that MAJ be made.
Two hundred special policemen w.re
sworn in today and there is talk of call
ing out the militia. There is little
doubt that this will be done in case riot
ing is renewed.
Feeling all over the city runs high
and an attack is likely to occur at any
time. So far there have been no fatal
ltles, although several of those concern
ed in Saturday nights riots are in
serious condition. Twenty-six rioters
were arraigned in police court today and
were held for further examination.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12
TAzE WELL FAIR.

The Tazewell Fair has become an
important annual event in all this sec
tion of the country and all of the people
within reach have become accustomed
to look forward to it as an occasion both
of profit and pleasure.
Many years ago the Association that
then had charge of the grounds expend-
ed a great deal of money and became
financially involved, and for some years
no exhibition was held; however, some
four or five years age a new company
was formed, the property of the old
company was purchased, and the ex-
hibitions since then have been constant
ly growing ininterest and Importance.
Many Bluefield people and people from
the coal fields have visited each one of
the last -four or five exhibitions, and
have been impressed with the constant
growth and Improvement of everything
connected herewith. Reports this year
Indicate that the exhibition on Septem-
Der the 18th, 18th and goth will be the
very best ever seen in Tazewell county.
This lis saying good deal. Many of
the very best and fastest horses on the
track east Of the Mississippi have
already been entered, and several en-
tries have been made from points fur
ther west, even as far as California.
The explanation of the Association s
ability to show such a fast class of
horses is found in the fact that Taze-
well, RadfOrd, Galax, Roanoke and
Lynchburg have formed a circuit and
have so arranged their dates that a
string of horses may be shown and
raced at each one of these different
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12
A warm welcome for every one.
Harrison & Gillespie Bros.
hancock-Marrs.

On Tuesday afternoon, September 3rd,
at 3 O'Clock, Mr.. Robert Hancock, of
Pulaski, Va, and Miss May Marrs, for
merly of Tazewell, were married at
Richmond, Va. The ceremony took
place in the parlors of the Richmond
Hotel, and was performed by Rev. R.
w. Forsythe.
The bridegroom is a popular young
business man of Pulaski, while the
bride is well known to our people, hav-
ing been born and aised in this COM
munity.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12
BEAUTIFUL CHURCH WEDDING.
Miss Reba Ball Browning and Or. George
Edward koOntz Married In Presby-
terIan Church at Pocahoatas.

On yesterday afternoon at six O'Clock
one of the prettiest church weddings
that has ever taken place in this section
was celebrated in the Presbyterian
church at Pocahontas, Va. The con-
tracing parties were DR.. George
Edward Koontz, of Salem, Va, and
Miss Reba Ball Browning, the attractive
and popular daughter of Colonel and
Mrs. James S. Browning. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Peter
Clark, friend of the bride and pastor
of the Presbyterian church at Bluefield,
and was witnessed by a gathering of
relatives and friends of the contracting
parties that filled the church to its
limit.
Miss Gertrude Haller, of Pocahontas,
was the maid of honor, and the sisters
of the bride, Mrs. Mcconnell and Mrs.
Trotter, were matrons of honor. The
bridesmaids were Misses Mary Koontz,
of Woodstock, Helen Mason and Ka.E-
erinePearson of Pearisburg, and Caroline
De Jarnett, of Richmond, Va.
Mr.. Lester Koontz, of Woodstock,
acted as best man, and Messrs. Julian
Cox, Frank Wiley, Robert Hubbard.
T. c. Bowen and George W. Logan
were the ushers.
The bride was given away by her
father, Col. Browning, and she wore a
very handsome imported robe of rose
point lace, with veil caught back with
orange blossoms. She carried a very
handsome boquet of orchids and roses.
Preceding the ceremony, Miss Witten,
of Graham. Va, sang with excellent
taste, Love Me and the World Is
Nine" She was accompanied by Mr..
Will Henry Anderson, of Tazewell, on
the violin, and Mrs. Howell Hardy at
the organ. The bridal chorus from
Lohengrin was used as professional,
and during the ceremony the exquisite
strains of "Oh Promise Me-"
were rendered by Mr.. Anderson. While
the bridal party was leaving the church,
Mendelsohn's Wedding March was
played as a recessional.
The church was beautifully decorated
with golden rod with color scheme de-
veloped in white and yellow.
Immediately after the ceremony Col
onel and Mrs. Browning gave a recep-
tion at the Pocahontas Inn to which
more than hundred and fifty guests
had been invited. This was a very bril-
liant affair and the guests were served
with an elegant repast.
Among the guests from a distance
were: Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Meek Hoge, of
Burkes Garden; Mr.. and Mrs. T. C.
Bowen and Miss Mayola Gillespie, of
Tazewell; Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. c. Peery,
of Wise, Va; Mrs. Taylor Young, of
Roanoke, Va; Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur
Newman, of Norfolk; Miss Suddeth, of
Welch, w. Va; Captain Koontz, of
Woodstock, Va, and Mesdames Kemp
and Pearson, of Pearisburg.
Many beautiful and valuable and val
liable gifts were presented to the bride,
among them a handsome China clock
from Cashier, Curran & Bullitt, a mar
bic statue from Mr.. Barrett, and nu-
merous pieces of beautiful cut glass
from other friends.
On Tuesday night Mrs. Trotter, sis
ter of the bride, gave an elegant recep-
ton and dinner to the bridal party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Koontz left on No. 8
for an extended trip to the West and
Mexico. They will reside at Salem af-
ter their return from the bridal trip.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12

For men only. We are carrying now
in stock four of the very best lines of
shoes manufactured. viz: Keith Kon-
queror, The Florsheim" ''The Hess
"The Crossett. There are none better.
HARRISON & Gillespie Bros.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12

Ladies, our fall suits, skirts, coats
and rain coats, are coming in, and we
are very much pleased with them. We
want you to see them. Will you give
US a look? We think you will be as well
pleased as weare.
HARRISON & Gillespie Bros.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12

How stylish?" "Ar'nt they beauti-
full" They are lovely" "0h, what
pretty suits" There are many more
expressions like these we are having
every day about our ladies suits.
HARRISON & Gillespie Bros.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12

Ladies, our suits, skirts, coats and
rain coats will all be in by the fair, but
don't wait till the last, come first, get
the best.
HARRISON & Gillespie Bros.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12

Ladies, place fifty different makes of
women's shoes together, ask ten wo-
men to make a choice. Nine of them
will pick the Queen Quality. There
must be reason why the Queen Quail
ity outsells all other women's shoes in
world.
HARRISON & Gillespie Bros.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12

Housekeepers, you want to see our
line Of rugs, druggets and mattings be-
fore beginning fall house cleaning.
Harrison & Gillespie Bros.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12
Dorset Sheep.

have some very fine Dorset bucks
for sale. Correspondence solicited.
SAMUEL T. HENINGER.
Burkes Garden, Va.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12

Ladies, we are showing a great line
Of silk lace and muslin waists. See
them.
HARRISON & Gillespie Bros.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12

Ladies, see the new fall line of ladies'
suits, skirts, coats and rain coats, at
The Big Store.
Harrison & Gillespie Bros.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12

Are you going to send your boy or
trunk, and perhaps a suit case See
ours.
Harrison & Gillespie Bros.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12
CATTLE FOR SALE.

have for sale seventy-five head of
TWO and three-year-old cattle. They
are of good quality and fat.
r. w. SHREvE,
Doran, Va
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12

Ladies, don't forget that The Big
Store carries the greatest line of table
linen, napkins, towels and curtains in
town.
Harrison & Gillespie Bros.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12

Trunks, suit cases and grips, at prices
to suit all. ~N0
Harrison & Gillespie Bros.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12

Ladies, buy your suit now-have it
ready for the fair.
HARRISON & Gillespie Bros.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12

Something new is nothing new at Ths
Big Store.
HARRISON & Gillespie Bros.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12

On your satisfaction depends our
prosperity.
Harrlsson & Gillespie Bros.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1907-09-12

-@3N OAAANAo Ian.
Harman, Va, Sept. 9, 1907.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-24
SALEM.

Salem.-After spending several
weeks with her sister, Mrs. Nina Van
Vleet, in Kansas City, Mo-, Miss Low
Pidgeon is at home again.
Mrs. Shook of New London was re-
cent visitor at the home Of her mother,
Mrs. Newly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Scott arrived
from New London and visited the
formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. @.
Scott, recently.
Miss Mabel Pittman has returned
from a visit with her sister, Mrs Lin
ton Packer at Fort Madison.
Miss Mary Maris came down from
Donaldson and spent Saturday at
home.
Mrs. G. A. Stevens enjoyed a visit
with friei.ds at Mt. Pleasant last
week.
The members of the Methodist Epis-
copal church are preparing for har-
vest home festival.
Mrs. Edgar Vincent of San Pedro
California, arrived Monday and vii
enjoy a visit at the home Of her moth
er, Mrs. Lucy Davis.
Miss Gertrude Brown is home from
Mt. Pleasant for few days.
Mrs. Ad Myers entert aimed her cous'
in Miss Ida Shelledy of Mt Pleasant
the first of last week.
After spending a month with he
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LEE ANON.

Lebanon.-Mr. and Mrs. Glen Will
son and sons of Douds- Leando spent
last week with relatives here
Mrs. Elmer Cowan and sons Of
Douds-Leando visited with MT. Cow
ans parents last week
DR.. G. s.. Guernsey returned home
Saturday, after spending the past two
months with his daughter at Hinsdale,
III.
spent Sunday with Mrs Leighton
DR.. ]. E. Guernsey and family spent
last Wednesday with Rev. Gilbert and
family, at Cantril.
Mrs. James Leighton returned home
Saturday from Chicago, after spending
few davs with her sister, She also
spent a few days with her daughter,
who is attending school at Nauvoo, ILL.,
Mrs. Belle Strait OF Leando and Nell
lie Conner were shopping at Cantril on
Wednesday.
Mrs. Frank Johnssn Of ottumwa
visited with relatives and friends here
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Conner and Nellie
spent Sunday at Troy. Mrs. Conner
remained for more extended visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Price Meek of Biz
mingham We're callers at the Conner
home here Monday afternoon while en-
| route to Pulaski to attend the funeral
Of Kirk England of Tennessee, whose
remains will be brought there for bur-
| fal
The Irish Bend baseball team cross
| ed bats with the Lebanon team Satur-
day. The game resulted in favor OF
Lebanon.
| Mrs. Holsclaws and daughter of Illi-
nois are -uests Of Mrs. Holsclaws
brother. Ned Harrison, and family.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-24
FOSTER

Foster.-Mrs. Harlan Balm visited
her sisters. Mesdames Allen Decker,
and Stephen Barnes, in Ottumwa over
Sunday.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. David Ellis
Friday. October 18. boy.
Mrs Tommie Davis returned to her
home in Seelyville, Ind, Friday after
a months visit with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. David Lewis.
John Morgan and family returned
from Kansas after living there two
years.
S. ]. Hardisty returned Saturday
from 8 two weeks visit with friends
and relatives in Mason county, Mo.
Mrs. Maggie James of Lovilia, was
calling on friends and visiting her
brother mere last week. .e
Reece Thomas moved his family to
Hynes Monday and will work in the
mines there. .,.
Born ITO Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Foster
Sunday, October 20, daughter
County surveyor j. w. Pane, was
doing some work here for the Baptist
people Monday.
John Johnson sold his property to
Frank Swain, consideration $500.
Hank AIDES has bought the Wood
ruff property on Main street, and
has moved to town.
Geo. Miller has moved out onto the
Eph AIDES farm, southeast of town.
Frank Smith and wife was business
callers in Ottumwa Saturday and
Monday.
John Terry and wife and Mesdames
Wallace Convey and John Padon, at.
tended confirmation services at the
Catholic church in Abba Monday.
Wallace Conway attended the Mas
onic lodge in Ottumwa Friday night
The Misses Katie Conway and
Mabel Terry attended church in Abba
Sunday and Monday. Bishop Davis
of Davenport, conducted the services
Bert Seely moved to Lockman Fri
day where he has secured work in the
mines.
W. A. Rector was transacting bust
ness in Mystic one day last week and
sold six Thousand mine props.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-10-24
Former EddyvilIe Man Dead.


Eddyvlile.-John H. Miller received
a telegram Monday evening that his
brother. c. B. Miller of Salida, Colo
RADIO. had died. He formerly lived at
Given and Eddyville, but went to
Salida tbout twenty years ago.
James Johnson Of Second street,
who had his hand injured in the mines
at Hynes about ten days ago, was
brought home Sunday and had his
thumb amputated Tuesday.
The high school has arranged with
Alton Packard. the crayon lecturer and
humorous entertainer, to appear at the
opera mouse Monday, October %.
Mrs. Ella Clayton and son of Col
chester, ILL.,, are visiting Mrs. Clayton's
brother, A. L. Carson.
George H. Miller and family Of
Chickasha, Indian Territory, arrived
Tuesday, called here by the death of
Ebert Epperson Is at home from
Ottumwa on account of getting hot
cinder in his eye.
Miss Laura Allen has returned from
an extended visit with relatives In
Pennsylvania
Horace Perry and family moved to
Kennebec this week
Chris Myers Of ottumwa was hers
Monday, called bv the death of his
DrOCner, w. M. Is. myers. 81
Mrs. A. c. Davidson returned Tues
day from Abba, where she was at
tending the funeral of her niece, Mrs.
William Darby.
]. j. jaeger and family of Sheridan
Wyoming, Departed for their home
Monday, after visit with his uncle
John jaeger.
Harry Saunders, who has been in
the west, was recent guest Of his
family at this place.