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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26
Mrs. Greeyer Doing Well.

Mrs. John d. Greever, who un-
derwent vrey serious surgical opel
alton on Thursday of last week, as
stated in this paper, Is reported as
doing well, and unless unforeseen
complications set up her recovery is
simply matter of time. The opera
tion was very serious and delicate
one, more so than even the physi-
clans expected. DR.. G. II. Row bins,
of Richmond, the surgeon who per-
formed the operation, is spkoen of in
the highest terms. AS careful,
skillful operator he is said to have
few superiors in the country. Mr..
John ID. Greever and his entire fami-
ly, have been the grateful recipients
of many hearty ministrations OF
sympathy from their neighbors and
frieuds, far and near, and many and
Prevent prayers are offered for the re.
covery Of the devoted wife and moth
! er.>
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26
News of Big Creek.
Coaldan, Va. Feb.

Coaldan, Va, Feb. %.
Editor News I'VE will first men,
tion the christian work that is being
done on Big Creek near RichIands.
The Christian people are holding a
protracted meeting in house near
Clifton Mill at Richlands, and the
Holyness people are doing the same
at the new church, which they have
built just a few hundred yards
above. Both are having large audi
ences, and both baptising all who
will be saved. One preaching, "he
that believeth and is baptised shall
be saved" the other preaching "he
that beIieveth and is saved shall be
baptized" but as we are not COM
petent to judge of such things we
will not venture an opinion as to
who is right or wrong.
Did you ever see such a winter
The weather has been so adulteratec
for the last month with wind, rain,
sIeet and other cooling elements anC
substances, together with warm in
tervals that a fellow can't tel
whether TO kick the blanket off o.
put a comfort on.
Work is at standstiIl at thi
place. Our boys have most all gon,
to Seaboard to work till we start VI
here. Geo. Il. Altizer, is mine fore
man in one OF the openings at Sea
board.
Henry Johnson, has been keepin,
his hat locked in the iron safe 70
the last week. If 1t had been q bo,
Henry would have handed the ha
over to the executioners, but it ha
been a week now, and Henry think
the little girl is nicer than all tn
boys In town.
Well, / think will take up m
new position at the tail chain c
John Stumps OK team in few days
and If am not promoted to som
J higher Office in two or three months
will resign and then I will writ
again.
The Skin and Bone Lumber Com
: pany has just completed fine bar
at their lumber plant on Big Creet
jerry +.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26
Marriage at SpringyiIe.
Springyille. Va. Feb.


Mrs. Edd Tiller, of Hickman, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. CT. Deaton,
this week.
NJ. and Mrs. A. A. Wallace are
proud parents of a fine boy.
Mrs. Mollie Wells entertained a
nubmre of young friends Sunday.
Born Friday to Mr.. and Mrs. r.
G. Wells a boy.
On Wednesday Feb. II, at p. m.
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. p.
McMullin, was celebrated the we'd
ding of thier daughter, Miss ETA
and Mr.. Thomas Armes. Both are
well knonw in this part of the coun-
try and highly esteemed. The parlor
decorated with white and green.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
j. III. Gillespie, of Tip Top. Miss
Annie Wallace played the wedding
march, assisted by Messrs Shannon
Faulkner and Chapman Wallace
with violin and guitar. Before 8
o'clock the parlor was filled with
friends of the couple from far and
near. AT :01 tie bridal procession
began. The attendants were AS fol-
lows: Mr.. Bob Waldren with Miss
Mollie Wells, Mr.. V. l.. Strickler
with Miss Margie Carter; Mr..
Harvey Ashworth with Miss Roxie
Catrer; Mr.. Jim Wallace with Miss
Ennis McMullin, then came the
bride, leaning on the arm of the
groom. She was beautifully gowned
in white silk null, carrying "A boquet
of brides roses presented by the
groom. The groom was dressed in
conventional black. The ceremony
was short and simple, but beautiful
and impressive. After the ceremony
had been performed usual congratula-
tions were offered. They were escort
ed 10 the dining room where many
good things TO eat had been prepared
for the occasion. After supper all
were entertained with music by the
Springville string band, and many
interesting games were played. When
the bride and groom left her home
the usual good wishes accompanied
by rice and slippers followed them.
On Feb. 18th the party arrived AT
= p. m. at the grooms home. The
house was tastily decorated and the
table was ladened with ever thing
bountiful TO eat.
The guests were entertained by
muisc and dancing till late hour. / I
good wishes will make the young
couple happy their paths will be
stTewn with roses.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26
Mary Jane Whitman.
Lorenzo, Idaho, Feb. Is.

Lorenzo, Idaho, Feb. Is.
Clinch Valley News:
Please give room In your paper for
a few lines from an old Tazewell
man, and of the death of Mrs. Many
Jane Whitman, who passed away on
February 13, 1909, after lingering
illness of more than n year. She was
u daughter of Lindsy and Ann
Thompson, and was born in Mont
gomery I'm December, 1885, and short
ly thereafter her parents moved TO
what is now Graham, in Tazewell
county. Besides husband she leaves
four sons and one daughter, and n
number of grand children in Idaho,
and n host of relatives and friends i'm
old Tazewell and surrounding coun-
ties, To mourn her loss. She was an
atfectionate wife and n good mother.
tier end was peace.
Respectfully,
Byrd Whitman and family.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26
Tried TO Cash Bogus Check.
Byrd Whitman and family,

y mysterious stranger appeared on
our streets one day this week, and
caused good deal of excitement. lie
wore false mustache, and other
wise was of suspicious appearance
and actions. That he was IA crook
was evident, IL is said, from the fact
that he tried To get "a check for 500
cashed, puTported to have been given
by one OF our well known citizens.
Failing To get any one To cash the
check, which was evidently for
gerry, he left town in hurry. Sar-
geant Hawkins was Off the street AT
the time, and did not get onto the
visitor. lie is seeking In other fields
new and less suspicious victims.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26
COlOred People Organize.
North TazewelI, Va, Eel

Norln IeZeWelI, va, teD. 20.
A literary society organized at the
colored Christian church, j January u,
by the writer is doing we'll. Eight
new members were enrolled lastTues-
day night.
This society was gotten up for
the improvement of our young people
along, moral, III usicral, business and
literary lines.
1t has three debates each month
besides the meetings for music and
business.
On next Tuesday night they will
discuss the subject: Resolved, That
parents should educate their giIls in
preference to their boys" Much in
terest is already manifested in this
subject. We would not forget TO say
that on last Friday night the League
surprised us with "storminl
party" and brought us nice lot o.
provisions. Some good white friends
also assisted in this affair. We ar,
truly grateful to all who helped, no
only for the value of the food article
they brought, but for the spirit o
good will that prompted the deed.
G. NJ. Dickerson.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26
COURT ADJOURNED
Until MONDAY
Several Cases Disposed of Past
Week-Joe Rose Fined $75
and Costs For Assault.

Circuit Court adjourned yesterday.
Sevreal eases OF minor Importance
have been disposed of the past week.
The Lawson case is docketed To begin
next Monday, March l.
The case of the Commonwealth
against Joe Rose for aSsaulting
George Deskins, near Adria, several
weeks ago, was tried on Tuesday,
and resulted in Rose being fined $40
and paying the costs of the trial. The
case came up from a Magistrates
court, which had found him guilty
and sentenced him To six months i'm
the county Jail and pay fine of
fifty dollars, senvtence, however, be-
ing suspended allowing an appeal "a
the Circuit Court. The defendants
main defense was drunkenness. His
witnesses testified that on the morn.
ing of the Difficulty Mr.. Rose drank
from pint and Il half To two quarts
of whiskey. After he had imbibed
free he got his gun and went hunt
ing for Deskins, and found him near
where n religious meeting was In
progress. He was prevented by
friends from doing Deskins any
harm. IL seems that the origin OF
the trouble was over dog belonging
TO Rose.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26
GOOD ROADS WOULD
MARK new ERA
Some Objection to Plan of Su-
pervisors, But You Should
Push, Not Pull Back.

There are some objections, perhaps
to the proposition of the Board of
Supervisors. 1t would be impossible
TO adopt any plan To which some OBJ
lection could not be found. Any plan
which will give us IA good road, first
the main road through the county,
aud then the cross roads, should be
encouraged. If the rich men, because
of their riches, are able To secure the
road first, SO well and so good. Every
man of small means and no means,
will be benefited. Every dollar con-
tributed To the fund is SO much clear
gain. Don't knock but push. Your
turn Will come next. AS we under
stand IL this road building, when
once gotten under way, will con
tinue. IL won't do to scatter this
money all over the county, rs we
have been doing for years. The law
does not permit IL. Within the last
twenty years the county has spent
close up ta 500, 900. 90 on the roads,
and everOyody knows we haven't
ten miles OF perfect, or even good
road in the county. This road fund
is to he spent, as we understand IL,
under the direct supervision of the
state authorities and experts, and
Will be as good and perfect rs il Gun
be built. This Is "A source of conTgatu-
lation all around. II carried out IL
markes IA new era In this great coun-
ty.
Here Is the wonder and the dis
couraging feature IL is reported that
some men OF wealth, near or through
whose fine farms the main road pass
es, have refused TO contribute or help
ut all. Strange business policy this.
Some men seem not Inclined To help
themselves, even when other people
are willing To help them.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26
Virginia Corn Growers Associa-
ton

\ Virginia Corn Growers Associa-
tion was oragnized recently atBlacks-
burg, with J. II. X. Bell, of Pulaski,
President; I. c. Commins, of Rum
ford, Vice President, and Lyman
Carrier, Blacksburg, Secretary and
Treasurer. The object of the Associa-
tion as set forth in the constitution
are:
% To establish improved types
and breeds of corn which shall in
the best possible way meet the needs
OF the Virginia farmers.
(2) To promote the growing of
pure-bred corn throughout the state
of Virginia.
(3) To furnish means by which
valuable native varieties of corn
which show purity of breeding may
be recognized rs pure-bred.
(4) To protect the farmers who de-
sire TO purchase pure-bred seed by
supplying such Information as will
enable them to distinguish the def
rent breeds or strains of corn and TO
furnish them with the names of
reliable growers.
90 To hold an annual Corn Show
and TO further in any way possible
the corn groing interests of the state
(6) To establish a score card or u
standard OF projection for corn
plants.
The membership of the Associa-
tion is restricted TO farmers actively
engaged i'm growing corn, directly or
indirectly, professors, instructors and
students of agricultural colleges,
members of experiment station stafrs
and editors of agricultural papers.
Anyone interested in this oragniza-
tion should write TO the Secretary
for copy of the constitution and by
laws.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26
MAJ. HENRY NOT
A CANDIDATE
On Account of Pressure of Pro
fession Business Cannot Enter
Race For Governor.

The following statement was given
out this week by Maj. r. r. Henry,
in regard to his candidacy for the
gubernatorial nomination.. Mai.
Henry's numerous friends all over
the state will regret that circumstan-
ces are such as to make it impossib BILE
for him to allow his name to he
used as candidate for the high
office. That he would have made a
strong candidate none of his friends
have the slightest doubt. That he
would make the state fine execu-
tive is also beyond question, while
Mrs. Henry would have presided
with dignity and taste which
would have given the "White
House" of the state something of its
former glory and popularity. How
ever, this is not the last campaign,
let us hope, we are TO have for COVER
nor, and Maj. Henry is still young
and quite active. -Four years is not
long.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26
Col. Browning III.

The sanatorium was phoned yester-
day afternoon that Col. j. s. Brown
tas, and asking that DR.. Bowen come
on first train. DR.. Bowen spent the
night before in Burke's Garden, but
was caught by phone, and hurried to
town in time TO catch the 80 train
for Pocahontas. Nothing further could
be learned here as to Col. Browning's s
condition on yesterday.
Col. Browning is one of the best
known citizens of this county, n
prominent coal operator. and his re-
covery is hoped for by a large num-
ber OF people here, as we'll as else
where.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26
Goldsmith.

Mr.. ]. A. Cecil and Miss Pearl
Leona Smith, were quietly married
on Wednesday evening at Pocahon-
tas, at the residence of Mayor w. r.
Graham, Rev. Mr.. Cartright, of Gra-
ham, officiating.
The groom is Tazewell man, be.
longing to the we'll known Cecil
family, of Cedar Bluff. His sister
Mrs. t. A. Mcclure, was present a
the marriage. Mr.. t. A. Mcclure wa.
also present.
The bride is a daughter of Mayo
Smith, of Graham, and sister to M rs
Mrs. w. r. Graham, of Pocahontas
where the marriage took place.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26
School Children and Vaccination

Speaking OF the order recently issu-
ed directing that all school children
shall be vaccinated, DR.. j. w. Hicks,
the well known physician, of Cove
Creek, said that the vaccinating
should be done during vacation un-
less the small pox already prevails,
and the idea is good one. Children
can do little studying while suffer
ing from sore arms, and consequent
ly are liable To lose much time from
study. BY all means, unless there is
smallpox already threatening let the
work be done during vacation.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26
President Resigns.

The Ananins Club failed To meet
last Monday night on account OF
sickness and other hindranccs. The
Club Will meet next Monday night.
In addition To other matters of i'm
terest TO come before the club at next
meeting, Will be the consideration of
President PeeTy's resig nation. a
number of names have been handed
in rs probable and suitable successors
to Mr.. Peery, and the contest prom
ises To be lively.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26
THE BATTLESHIPS
ARE HOME AGAIN
World Encircling Tour Ended on
Monday, When U. S. Fleet
Steamed Into Hampton Roads

The American feet of l6 battle
ships, after their wonderful voyage
around the world, reached home safe
ly and dropped anchor in Hampton
Roads on Monday morning, greeted
by thousands of people from different
sections-relatives and friends of
the officers and men OF the navy, and
the President of the United states
and other prominent people. After
voyage of about $4,000 miles, oc-
cupying a year, two months and six
days, visiting every continent on the
globe, they came in without a
scratch" The voyage was not, how
ever without its incidents. Two ad-
mirals who started on the voyage
are retired, viz: Evans and Emery,
two captains, McCrae and Merriam
are dead. The hospital ship lief
was left at Manila condemned.
Naval men the world over declare
that this voyage of the American
fleet was one of the most wonderful
achieveme ents of history.
Admiral Sperry and fifty four
officers were entertained by the Rich
mond chamber of commerce ON Tues
day at the Jefferson. A splendid
luncheon was served, attended by
all the leading men of the city. Mon
day and Tuesday were notable days
in the history of Virginia.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26
One Years Time.

Chas. Tayler, n nergo from Poca-
hontas, was sentenced on Saturday
last TO one year in the pcnitentiary
for taking watch from Jack Taylor
in Pocahontas. Tayler claimed that
on the evening of the theft he
noticed the watch hanging from
Taylors watch pocket, and fearing
that IL would be stolen from him
he took IL from Mr.. Taylor and as
he was on his way home, dropped
il OH the pavement and shattered the
works. The nergo took the watch To
the jeweler at Pocahontas To- have IL
repaired, claiming that he would re-
turn il to Mr.. Taylor as soon rs IL
was repaired. His arrest followed,
and rather than risk his ease before
jury his lawyer advised him To
accept one year in the penitentiary.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26
One Heart-to-lieart Talk

In the current issue of the Philis-
tine the Pastor Of the Flock in his
heart to-heart talk tells about nm oc-
currence in his usual breezy fashion,
that Is worth reading.
The accounts follows:
"When I was In Waterloo, Iowa,
"A few weeks ago, they told me OF an
incident that recently occurred there,
which | hope Will never be repeated
In America. IL seems that there was
TO he batpism at the Baptist
church. a new bapistry had inst
been Installed, and this was To be
the lirst test of its fitness.
1.-The church was packed. The pro-
gram had gone we'll and the moment
arrived when the immeIsions were to
take place.
at was an exciting moment for
everybody.
"There stood the five candidates-
three women and two men, all in
their batptismal robes. The preacher,
n bit illustrated. lined Off the hymn
in his high-water pants:
There is fountain filed with
blood,
Drawn from Emmanuel's veins,
And he that's plunged beneath its
food,
Loses all his guilty stains.
1.-The pulpit slid noiseless.y back,
worked by IA Philistine crank by the
ianitor down in the cellar.
1.-THE preacher and the first can
didte, "A fat man with side whiskers,
entered the water as the organ peal.
ed, and the choir sang, 'On Jordan's
stormy banks L stand
1.-The erstwhile sinner, reformed
grocer, was put beneath the wave
and the triumphant pair ascended
the steps.
"When 10! what - yes, Holy
smokes-a miracle! the baptized
one was red as be-lud.
"Itw asn't burnt lumber, nor yet
sienna; it was straight crimson
lake.
The baptized man was as red as
red devil automobile; even his
whiskers were red; he was as red as
a red snapper. And the preacher was
red and black-red to his umbilicus,
and even to his oxtre.
"Several women screamed -one
tainted. A doctor rushed froward
looking for red corpuscles. A quick
diagnosis, and this physician an
nounced that some one had thrown
at least a full quart of concentrated
aniline Diamond Dye into the bap-
tistry.
1.-The preacher dismissed the con-
gregation without taking the otferto-
ry or giving the benediction.
1T took an immunity bath in
gasoline to wash away the guilty
stains from the fat mans hair and
whiskers. They say he swore the
while, like Pirate of Penaznce.
Two women scrubbed the baptistry
three days with boraxine.
"The minister is in doubt as to
the efficiency of the baptism.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26
Grammar School Nine Months.

The grammar schools this year
will be continued nine months in
stea of seven, as heretofore. A re-
cent decision OF the State Board
authorizes this continuance, the same
as the High schools. 1t is to be hoped
that every pupil now in school will
continue during the entire term.
To drop out and lose these two
months will put the pupile AT
Q reat disadvantage next year
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26

There is not any better salve than
DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve.
We hereby warn the public that we are
not responsible for any Injurious ef-
fects caused from worthless or poison
Gus limitations Of our DeWitts Carbol-
lied Witch Hazel Salve, the original. Ii
is good Tor Anything when IA salvo is
needed, but it is especially good for
piles. BE sure you get DeWitts. Sold
by John Il. Jackson.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26

Mr.. Vance Neel son of A. b. Ncel,
Cove Creek, was tried in court here
this week for cutting Chas Fox with
a knife, and fined fifty dollars. The
row occurred ut dance nj the home
OF William Gregory, on Clear Fork
some time in January. The evidence
showed that young Nee used his
knife in lively fashion, nevertheless
a number of people have expressed
themselves as surprised at the ver-
dict. They think the fine excessive.
Young Neel is nephew OF NJ. f..
Neel, and proved an excellent char
acter by number of the best citi-
zens of his community. Let this lit
tie scrap be warning TO the boys.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26

Foleys Honey and Tar clears the air
passages, stops the irritation in the
throat, soothes the inflamed mem
branes, and the most obstinate cough
disappears. Sore and inname1 lungs
arc healed and strengthened, and the
cold is expelled from the system. Re-
fuse ay but the genuine in yellow pack
ages. .-Jo Ohm L. jackson.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26
The Crime of ldleness

IGleness means trouble for any one.
Its the same with lazy liver. 1t caus-
es constipation, headache, jauniice,
sallow complexion, pimples and blotch-
es, loss of appetite, nausea, but DIR.
Kings New Life Pills soon banise liver
troubles and build up your health. 25c
at Jackson's.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26
Our Calendars.

We have few nice calendars for
onr subscribers. We cannot mail
them ont, so, you must call or send
If you want one. Also, we can fur
nish them only to our subscribers.
The supply won't last long.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26
Inauguration Next Week.

The Inauguration ceremonies of
President Taft which will take place
next Thursday, promises to be as
usual, spectacular and elaborate. A
number of Taezwell people will at
tend. Mr.. II. G.. Mccall was special
ly invited TO attend, and ride in the
parade. An announcement of interest
in connection with the ceremonies is
that Mr.. Taft Will lead the german.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26
Falls Heir to Estate.

Tip Top, Va, Feb. 20.
John Crockett, aged nearly 3,
youngest child of Mr.. and Mrs. Graf
Gillespie died here on last Sunday,
after being sick for month from
scarIatina, complicated with Kidney
and other diseases. This is the first
death In the family-there being
seven children. The parents are heart
broken. The little child was buried at
the cemetery at J. J. Wallaces'.
Old Mrs. HaTman Of Abbs Valley,
widow OF the late Daniel Harman,
died on Monday evening after a
lingering illness. She was about 81
years of age buaril was at the ceme-
terry near the residence on Tuesday.
The children of Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
Smoot have all about recovered.
Joseph Wells, son of II. G. Wells,
of Teel Branch has pneumonia al
Gary. His father went to see him or
Monday.
Mr.. Tom Arms and Miss Effie Nc.
Mullin, of the SpringvilIe neighbor
hood, were married last week. w;
wish this happy couple as mucf
success as IL is possible for mortali
10 receive.
By the death of Barney Carter
of Kentucky, native of Tazewell, 1
son John s. Carter has fallen heir Il
considerable money and lands II
Kentucky. He was notified by attor
ney to go to Kentucky and look afte
his interest. Mr.. Carter has gone L
see after the estate.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1909-02-26
The Cooper Trial.

The sensational trial of theCoopers,
father and son, for the killing Of
Senator Carmack, Is on in earnest.
What will be the verdict is the mer-
est conjecture. The jury is partly
composed of very ilIiterate men, il is
said, and there is no telling what
their decision will be.