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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-06-17
G. 0. P. TICKET
A STRONG ONE.
Proposed Republican Slate Made Public
In Washington Last Week is Com
posed Of Clean, Able Men.

Washington, d. c., June II. -Ad-
vices received here tonight are to the
effect that the slate for the Republican
State ticket, to be nominated at the
Newport News, Va, convention on July
18th, has leaked out.
On this ticket will be Taft Demo-
crat and former Gold Democrat.
A. P. Gillespie, of Tazewell, will head
the ticket, and be the nominee for gov
ernor. His running mates, so far prac-
tically agreed upon, are:
George E. Sipe, of Harrissonburg, for
lieutenant governor. Sipe is Gold
Democrat, who bolted Bryan in 1896.
and has since remained with the Repub-
lican party.
For attorney general, Henry Ainslie,
of Richmond. Ainslie is a recent re-
cruit to the Republican ranks, and is
called Taft Democrat. He went over
with Wyndham R. Meredith, Henry W.
Anderson and other Independents last
fall.
For treasurer, R. H. Angel, of Roam
oke. Angel is a contractor, wealthy.
and we'll liked by both parties in Roam
oke.
By many Democrats here this is re-
garded to be the strongest ticket ever
put in nomination by the Republicans of
Virginia
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-06-17
Death of Mrs. L. C. NeeI.

Mrs: Rebecca Neel, wife of L. c.
Neel, Esq, died at her home two miles
north of North Tazewell, on last Sun
day night after protracted illness from
an incurable malady.
The deceased was thirtv-nine wears
old. She was the daughter of A. F.
Moore, of Bluestone. and a descendent
of the historic Moore family of Abbs
Valley. For number of years she had
been devoted member of the Metho-
9lst Church, and was greatly esteemed
for her many excellent qualities She
Is survived by her husband and three
sons, the latter ranging from seven to
thirteen years of age, and by many rel
atlves throughout the county.
On the morning of the 18th instant
funeral services were held at the home
OF the deceased, conducted by Rev. G.
&. Rector. The remains were then con-
veyed to the new cemetery at Tazewell.
where they were buried at noon.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-06-17
Circuit Court Convenes Again.

Pursuant to adjournment of last week,
Judge Kegley opened his court again on
Tuesday. The first matter for consider
alton was the case of John Cumby's
administrator vs.. Pocahontas Collieries
Company. Counsel for the plaintiff had
given notice that they would move the
court for change of venue, that is, ask
the circuit court of Tazewell county to
remove to some other circuit court in
Virginia this case for trial. 1t is one of
the damage cases growing out of the ex-
plosion in the mines of the Pocahontas
Galleries Company in December, 1906.
When the case was called on Tuesday
morning, counsel for the defendant
company moved to quash the notice, for
failure to show any cause or reason set
out on its face for the action sought by
the plaintiff; and for failure to allegc
that there is cause for change of venue.
Counsel for defendant admitted that
plaintiff had the right to amend at bar
the notice in these particulars. The
court overruled the motion to quash,
but required the plaintiff to file bill of
particulars showing his reasons.
In response to this requirement of the
court, the plaintiff filed tie following
statement as grounds for removal:
81. There has been tried in this court
other cases, by separate plaintiffs,
which involved the investigation of the
explosion referred to in the declaration
in this suit, in each of which cases great
difficulty was experienced in obtaining
fair and impartial jurors for the trial
thereof, and in the efforts to obtain such
jurors sundry persons were summoned
from different sections of this county
Said trials excited much popular COM
ment and criticism, which has created
an existing prejudice, sentiment and
bias in the county in favor of the de-
fendGnt in this suit, which renders it
difficult, if not impossible, to obtain in
this county fair and impartial jury for
the trial of this case.
''2. Because of existing conditions in
this county a fair and impartial jury
cannot be reasonably obtained, free
from bias or prejudice for the trial Of
this case.
''2. Because of existing conditions ir
this county as set forth above fail
and impartial trial cannot be had in thii
county by reason Of the local prejudice
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-06-17
Not in the Trust.

The Mighty Haag Railroad Shows
which exhibit at Tazewell on June oath
are not in the show trust. Several in
ducements were made to Mr.. Haag to
join the show trust, but he refused all
offers and will continue to give the pub
lie the same high class shows, only this
season will be enlarged in every depart
ment as the show now travels on its
own special trains Of cars.
The trust magnates advised Mr..
Haag to Obliterate the street parade,
but he refused positively and this year
has enlarged his street pageant so as to
make it two mile in length, with plenty
of music, pretty ladies', fine horses,
funny clowns and massive open cages
of animals and takes place daily on the
public streets free.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-06-17

sentiment and bias existing therein" q"
The bill of particulars was objected
to by counsel for defendant for various
reasons, but the court overruled the OBJ
Jections. And, thereupon the defen-
dant filed statement setting forth the
grounds of its defense against the peti-
tion or motion for a change of venue.
The opening paragraph of this state
ment says:
''The defendant denies and contests
all and each of the particulars which the
plaintiff gives for the removal of this
case"
Issue being joined, a motion to fix a
time for the trial thereof was made by
plaintiff, and the court fixed upon the
first day of the August term, 1909, for
hearing, upon the pleadings as now
made up.
This Is very interesting question
raised IN these explosion cases, and the
defendant company will strenuously op-
pose change of venue.
The case of Dawson VS.. Empire Coal
Land Corporation was called in the cir
cult court on yesterday, but owning to
the absence of Mr.. Armistead C. Cor
don, one of the attorneys for the de-
fense, it was passed over till the Au-
gust term of court. This is an action
brought by Dawson to recover damages
for injuries received while working in
the mines of the defendant company.
A brilliant array of attorneys are en-
ployed in the case, and the matter will
no doubt be warmly contested when
called for trial in August.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-06-17
S. W. VIRGINIA
NEWS ITEMS.
WHAT HAS RECENTLY TRANSFERRED
IN THE COUNTIES OF THIS
SECTION.

A large coal corporation is negotiat-
ing for the purchase of all the pocket
coal plalts in the Clinch Valley field
with the exception of the Monarch
plant. 1t is not stated just who or what
interests are making the bids, but it is
supposed to be the Wentz interests,
owners of the Stonega Coke and Coal
Company in Wise county.
A warm contest is now being waged
for the Bristol postmastership, with
both Representatives Slemp, of Virgin
ia, and Brownlow, of Tennessee, seek
ing to have it given one of their con-
stituents. The Office carries a salary
of about SO, 500, and has been held for
many years by a Tennesseean. AS half
of the city is in Virginia, and it furnish
es half of the patronage, Virginians now
lay claim to it, and the result is that
Congressman Slemp is endeavoring to
land it for one of his constituents.
One of the worst hail storms in the
history of Montgomery county swept
over the Shawsville section on last Fri
day. Hail fell almost as large as hen
eggs. The wind was terrific, while the
rainfall is said to have been like water
pouring over a dam. Houses were
washed away, many cattle and hogs
drowned but no lives were lost. The
tomato crop in that section is said to
have been almost completely destroyed,
and the canneries are endeavoring to
cancel their orders for thousands of dol
lars worth of cans.
During deadly duel in a crowded
country church on Shelby Creek, near
Freezing, in Dickenson county, a few
days ago, Wilbur Elkins was killed out
right and his antagonist, Creed Saw
yers, was fatally stabbed in several
places. Elkins had walked quietly into
the church, carrying a small child in his
arms, when Sawyers opened fire on him
with pistol, sending three bullets into
his body. Elkins drew a large knife,
graphing with Sawyers as he did so,
and plunged the knife into him several
times before dropping to the floor and
expiring. Sawyers is fatally hurt, and
can hardly recover.
Five deaths and damage to property
to the extent of S1OO, 600 or more is re-
ported to be the result of the terrific
rain and wind storm which swept over
Wise county on last Saturday night
Railroad tracks for miles were swept
away and Powell's river rose more than
ten feet in two hours. The Interstate
road lost more than two miles of road in
the six mile stretch of track between
Appalachia and Stonega. A passenger
train was left stranded near Arno, with
the track impossible on either side. Big
slides occurred in deep cuts at Appa-
lachia and Dorchester Junction. The
Powell Valley Light and Power Com
pany's plant, which furnishes lights for
Big Stone Gap and other towns, was
put out of commission by lightning, and
crops were badly injured.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-06-17
CALL FOR MASS MEETING.

The Republicans of TazewelI county
are requested to assemble in mass meet
ing at the court house on Tuesday, the
18th day of July, 1909, at l o'clock
D. m.
The object of the meeting is to elect
q delegates and 2S alternates to repre-
sent the county in the State convention
to be held at Newport News, Va. on
the 2Sth of July, 1909; and also to elect
delegates to convention to be held at
Richlands, Va, (time TO be fixed here
atter) where, together with delegates
from Buchanan county, a candidate to
represent Tazewell and Buchanan coun-
ties in the next House of Delegates will
be nominated.
A full attendance of the Republicans
of the county is requested and desired
at the mass meeting.
JOHN T. BARNS,
County Chairman.
VIM. c. PENDLEToN,
Secretary.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-06-17
The Mighty Haaq Railroad Shows

have the only orchestrainia in this
country today. The orchestrainia was
originally brought to this country by
the German Government to place in the
German exhibit at the jamestown Ex-
position, but arrived too late for OPEN
ing of the exposition and as the exposi-
tion did not prove successful the orches-
trainia was never used and after sew
eral attempts Mr., Haag was fortunate
enough to secure it and then only to
lease it for this season, as it returns to
Wurtenberg, Germany, after the close
of the present season with the Mighty
Haag Railroad Shows.
For lovers of good music there is a
great treat in store when they hear the
orchestrainia, with the Mighty HaaR
Railroad Shows which exhibit at Taze-
well on Thursday, June Oath.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-06-17
FIRE SWEEPS
TOWN OF WISE.
Approximate Loss Of Property About
$125,OOO and Insurance is Less
Than Third That Amount.

The town of Wise, the county seat of
Wise county, was practically wiped out
by fire Sunday afternoon, with an ap-
proximate loss of SIPS, 900, about thirty
per cent of which was insured. The
fire originated in the GladevilIe Inn,
owned by George II. Miller, from some
unknown cause. 1t was a very large
fra , building and the flames soon
spread to the adjoining houses. The
town being without a fire department
or any facilities whatever other than
the bucket brigade to oppose the flames,
it was soon realized that the hotel was
doomed and all efforts were then direct
ed to saving the other nearby buildings.
But despite all efforts to check them
the flames continued their work of de-
struction, leaping from building to
building, until within short time after
they were discovered the principal
business section Of the prosperous
and progressive little town had been
wiped out.
The following list of losses is prac-
tically correct:
Gladeville Inn, Dotson's store, Quill
lens stock of goods, the Dotson resi-
dence, Mrs. Hale's residence, postoffice,
w. B. Fulton's tenement house, Wise
News Office, John Kegley & Company g
store, Mrs. McElroy's restaurant and
hotel, c. w. Renfro's store and resi-
dence, w. E. Kilgore's theatre and Of
fee, M. ]. Bruce G. Company's feed
store and three story building, w. H.
Roberts store building and stock of
goods, the Baptist church and the Hix
& Hill Office building. In the last named
were the following Offices: Ayers &
Fulton, Kilgore & Kilgore, Duncan &
Kelly, Dotson & Bond, Wears & Peery,
attorneys, the Virginia & Kentucky
railroad offices and Drs. Hill & Hix's of
offices.
There have been several bad fires in
Wise of late, and there is little left OF
the once beautiful and prosperous little
town.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-06-17

bride at the improvised altar. At the
close of the ceremony, the happy couple
proceeded, through q shower of con-
gratulations, to the dining room, where
the bride instituted solution of the mvs-
tic fate ana omens for those present.
which were locked in the snowy en-
brace of the wedding cake.
The going away gown was of tan
RaJah silk; and the bridal tour is to
comprise transcontinental trip, west
ward by Denver to Los Angeles, thence
up the Pacific coast to Vancouver.
where the bride will visit friends, and
back east in a midsummer trip over the
Canadian Pacific railway.
Many gifts have been received by the
bride, including silver, cut glass, and
others more novel and distinctive, as
well as an especially attractive and
elaborate collection of linen. A par
ticularly interesting gift from the
brides grandmother was an heirloom in
the shape of a silver spoon, made from
the knee-buckles of the grandmother 8
own grandfather. Another striking
gift was that of Mr. and Mrs. A. Sidney
Higginbotham, of Tazewell, being a
handsome belt buckle made old gold,
enclosing the coat of arms OF the family
Dickenson on an enamel field.
Among the house guests were: Miss
Mace Duff, of Lebanon, Ind; Miss
Brinson, of Waycross, Ga; Miss Mary
Garden, of Chattanooga, Tenn; Misses
Eulalia Kendrick and Mary Summers,
Bristol; and Mr.. and Mrs. A. Sidney
Higginbotham, of Tazewell, Va. Other
out-of-town guests were: Mr. and Mrs.
Geo. l.. Carter, and Mr.. and Mrs. ].
Fred Johnson, of johnson City, Tenn. 4;
James Wilkinson, of Hillsville, Va. 4;
Mrs. Eva T. Earnest, of johnson City.
the brides grandmother; Messrs. Tate
L. Earnest and Arthur T. Earnest. of
johnson City; Jas. B. Hoge, of Wash
ington, d. c.; r. A. Morrison and w.
M. Slemp, of Big Stone Gap, and E. L.
Greever, of Tazewell, Va.
One of the principal social functions
which have filled the ante-nuptial fes-
tivities at "Walrose" was a most de-
hghtful dance given on the evening pre-
ceding the wedding by Mr.. and Mrs.
Dickenson in honor of the bride.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-06-17
A Treat for the Children.

Mr.. Haag, owner of the Mighty Haag
Railroad Shows which exhibit at Taze-
well on Thursday June oath. has decided
this year that all children attending the
afternoon performance of the Mighty
Haag Railroad Shows will be treated
free" to ride on the ponies after the
performance, careful attendants at
tending the ponies.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-06-17
Jennlngs-D s-Dickenson.

Castlewood, Va, June 10.-A beauti-
full wedding took place here today at
"Walrose," the handsome home of Mr..
and Mrs. R. Walter Dickenson, where
at they gave their daughter, Eva, in
marriage to Stephen Richard Jennings,
of johnson City, Tenn. The nuptials
were solemnized at 1 o'clock, the Rev.
DIR. c. C. Fisher, of Millersburg, KY,
the brides uncle, officiating.
The bride is well known and admired
throughout widely extended circle of
acquaintance for her many charms of
personality and accomplishments and is
a gracious and attractive representa-
tive of the Dickenson family, which has
been prominent in this section since the
earliest pioneer days. To attend her
as maid of honor she had her beautiful
and attractive sister, Miss Anna Dick
enson.
The groom is prominent young busi-
ness man, a cousin of George L. Carter,
and associated with him in many of his
development and business enterprises;
and is serving at present as president
of the Interstate Coal Company, in the
Kentucky coal fields, and as president
of the Russell and Dickenson bank at
Dante, Va. He had as best man Mr..
J. Fred Johnson, a brother-in-law of
Mr. Carter, and prominent business
man Of johnson City, Tenn.
Mrs. A. Sidney Higginbotham, the
brides sister, attended as matron of
honor. The ring was borne in by little
Miss Julia Dickenson, the brides young
est sister, on pink satin cushion that
was used for like purpose at the wed
ding of the brides grandmother, more
than half century ago. The ribbon
girls were Misses Felicia Dickenson and
Margaret Earnest, sister and cousin Of
the bride.
The wedding march from Lohengrin
was played by Mrs. Joseph Sechler, OF
ChilhOwie, Va. Prior to the ceremony,
the brides uncle, Mr.. Arthur 7. Earn
est, sang d'Hardelot's Because. u
Miss Mary Garden, of Bristol, sang
"Calm as the Night"
The spacious parlors of "Walrose'
were filed with representative gath
erinG of relatives and friends.
The ceremony was impressively and
effectively arranged. The ribbon girls
preceded, establishing an aisle through
the main parlor bounded by streaming
ribbons, through which the Rev. DIR.
Fisher next marched to his station.
Then followed Mrs. Higginbotham,
matron of honor, who was splendid in
her handsome white satin wedding
gown. Next came the maid of honor,
and she was both charming and pretty
in beautiful gown of green messaline.
The little ring bearer followed, serving
as escort of honor to the bride, who
then entered upon the arm of her faith
.er, the latter giving the bride away
Her beautiful wedding gown of brocad
ed satin, made empire, with pearl trim
,mings, seemed an appropriate setting
for her own bridal radience, and the
long swoop of the wedding veil wal
crowned by cluster caught up above
her brow with a handsome diamond
crescent, the groom's gift to her. Th'
groom entered with the best maj
through the second parlor, and met th'
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-06-17
NeedIswork Department for TazewsII Fair

The officials of the Tazewell Fair have
a ''Needlework Display" under consid-
GRAFTON. 1t is the wish of the officials
that the ladies of the county make their
wants and wishes known relative to this
matter. Tazewen county has always
been noted for its beautiful women. fine
horses and great natural resources. Let
US make our county famed also for the
"handiwork of its women" The needle
work display at expositions are beauti-
ful and artistic. We feel sure that
Tazewell can have a nice exhibit. The
white linen work is artistic and service
able as well, and is found in all homes.
Let US bear in mind that in a contest
but few can win. However, it REQUIRES
strength of character to bear defeat as
well as to win
Miss Margaret Howell, of Burkes
Garden, will have supervision of this
department
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-06-17
A Holiday Coming.
tense.

The Mighty Haag Railroad Shows
which exhibit at Tazewell on June oath,
will be one grand, glorious holiday.
Everybody remembers Haag and every
body knows the Haag Shows.
This year the show has been enlarged
so as to make it impossible to travel by
wagon, and will travel on its own
special trains of cars. Remember this
one holiday.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-06-17

Having decided to sell Wonder Ice
Cream Freezers exclusively we will sell
White Mountain, Arctic, Peerless and
American Twin Freezers very cheap to
close out stock. We consider the Won
der Freezer the best made. We can
also furnish repairs for parts worn out.
Boyer & Co.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-06-17
WIN. c. PENDLEToN,
Secretary.

Three packages of tobacco for ten
cents several kinds and all good, at
Jackson's.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1909-06-17

Chemicals for making Bordeaux Mix
ture and directions for mixing same at
Boyer's.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-21
W. 7. HENDRICKS
I'LL AT DECATUR

Decatur, October 20.-(Special) w. 7.
Hendricks, a travelling salesman from
Pensacola Fla. was stricken with pa
ralysis in his room at the Echols hotel
here yesterday, and is now lying in his
room in dangerous condition. He is be-
ing given every attention possible by the
members of the local lodge of Elks, Mr..
Hendricks being an Elk himself.
Yesterday afternoon Sam Beavers, one
of the Echols hotel clerks, suspected that
something was wrong with Mr. Hendricks
because he was remaining in his room so
late and went to the room to investigate.
A knock of the door was responded to by
Mr.. Hendricks, who said he was unable
to get to the door to open it. The door
was forced and Mr. Hendricks was found
lying on his face on the floor. He stated
that during the night he suffered with
a nightmare and thought that a large
team of horses was being driven over him
and that he sprang from the bed. DIR.
Will w. Dinsmore and DR.. NJ. w. Muir
ray were at once summoned and they pro-
nounced Mr.. Hendricks trouble a case of
paralysis. He is at the hotel under the
care of a trained nurse. and everything
possible is being done for him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-21

j. Baxter Allen, who recently left this
city with a view of locating in Texas,
has returned and will probably give up
the proposed removal Mr.. Allen and his
father built and operated the first car
line that was ever run in Admission and
opened up oxford lake, the beautiful
summer resort south of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-21
IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCES.
Huntsville Continues Work of Improv
ing Streets.

Huntsville. October Especial. -Four
new improvement ordinances for the paw
ing of streets and sidewalks were passed
on their first reading by the city council
last night The new streets to be paved
are Eustis, from the square to Green,
on which front the Elk theatre. the
postoffice and the Episcopal church; Gin
ton street from Washington to Green, on
which the county jail is located. and
Church street from Holmes to Pinhooh
creek beyond the Southern railway yards.
The ordinances will be finally passed
next month without any serious objection.
Most of the expense of paving Church
street about eight blocks. will be borne
by the Electric Railway company and
the Southern railway. Another improve
ment ordinance provides for sidewalk
pavements and cutters on East Clinton
street The materials to be used in paw
ing Holmes street and the others yet un-
paved have not been chosen and the street
committee, accompanied by Mayor Smith
and City Attorney Smith. will leave on
a junllet to Knoxville, Washington AMI
Chicago this week to inspect the pave
ments used there.