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Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-08-11
POUNDING MILL NEWS.
Items Of Interest to Our Readers Here
And Elsewhere.

Pounding Mill, Va, Aug. 10.
S. T. Sparks left Sunday with the
bridge force.
John M. Moore spent Sunday here
with friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Christian have
a very sick baby.
VIM. Noe, of Bluefield, was here the
first of the week.
Gillespie, Hurt & Ward shipped car
of fine lambs Monday.
Logan Ringstaff is spending a few
days with his mother, Mrs. Susan Ring
staff.
The two Mr.. Cooks, of Tenn, are Wis
iting their relatives, the Ringstaffs and
Noes.
Misses Marguerite and Barbara Hurt
and Miss Gillespie are visiting relatives
Raven.
Mrs. Zack Shamblin and daughter,
Miss Nora, have returned from visit
to w. Va.
Arch Gillespie, of Wittens Mills,
spent couple of hours here Sunday
with friends.
VIM. Mulkey, of Honaker, joined his
family here Saturday and all returned
home Sunday.
John Gillespie and Rex Steele attend
ed the German at the Lithia Springs
Saturday night.
Mr.. Henry Phillips, on the Branch,
had the misfortune to get his arm
broken last week.
Misses Cora and Dora Wilson, Georgia
and Addie Harris and others were viei-
tors to Richlands Sunday afternoon.
DR.. W. R. Williams was called last
week to see Mrs. F. j. Davis baby
which is quite sick at the Bungalow.
Tom, Billy and Walker Ringstaff,
Tom Robinett, Chas. Christian and Dave
Gable were here Sunday with homefo!ks.
Mrs. VIM. Ringstaff gave a party
Tuesday evening in honor of her rela-
tives, the Messrs. Cooks, from Tennes-
see.
Mrs. w. B. Steele and daughter, Miss
Iva, spent a couple of hours Saturday
With the family of John Wynn in Baptist
Valley.
Arthur Kerr, of Mill Creek, Tenn,
cane out Friday His wife and Master
HAIRY Williams returned home with him
Monday.
t L. George, of Bluefield, was here last
Sundag His wife and children return
} ed homs with him, much improved by
; their weeks stay here.
: VIM. osborne and son, James, drove
through from their home at Athens, w.
Va, the latter part of last week, and
were guests of relatives here.
Rev. Rowe, of the M E. Church, was
pleasant caller here yesterday on his
way to Baptist Valley to visit friends
for 8 few days. He will probably
preach or lecture here on his return.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Altizer drove to
Cedar Bluff by way of Baptist Valley
Sunday and spent short time with
their friend, Mrs. B. d. Humphrey, at
Indian.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-08-11
BAD MAN IN THE TOLLS.
John Bailey, Notorious Crook and Jail Bird,
Imprisoned on Serious Charge

John Bailey, one of the most notori-
Gus characters with which the courts of
the two Virginiss have had to deal for
many years, is again languishiDg behind
the bars of the Tazewell county Jail,
and this time the Pocahontas authori-
ties are confident they have case that
will put the man where he will cease
troubling the courts for time at least.
The charge against Bailey is one of the
most serious of which a man can be
guilty-that of criminal assault.
Bailey was arrested at Pocahontas on
Wednesday night of last week by of
ficers Tinsley and O'Conner of that
place charged with having committed a
criminal assault upon Mrs. Joe Radford,
who resides just outside the corporate
limits of that town. He was given a
preliminary hearing on the following
day, and the evidence adduced against
him was so conclusive that he was sent
on to await action by the grand jury
at the next term of circuit court, which
meets on the 22nd of this month.
Bailey has at one time or another
within the past ten years been an in
mate of almost every Jail within radi-
US of one hundred miles of this place
and this isn't the first time he has been
behind the bars at Tazewell. He has
also served time in the West Virginia
penitentiary, and was in Jail at Prince
ton up to about ten days ago awaiting
trial on felony charge when he es-
capped, made his way across the country
to Pocahontas where he committed this
last heinous offense.
1t was Bailey, who about a year ago
while confined in the jail at Princeton,
created somewhat of a sensation by
claiming that he knew who the murder
ers of T. E. George, the late lamented
clerk of this county were, and made af-
fidavit charging George Graham and
Jim Jones, of Cooper's, w. Va, with
the crime. Graham and Jones were ar
rested and lodged in Jail here pending
an investigation of the charge against
them by the grand jury. Bailey was
brought from Princeton to testify
against the two men, but when face
to face with the jury he recanted
and confessed that he had sworn to a
faisehood when he made the affidavit
charging Graham and Jones with Mr..
Georges murder.
Bailey is about twenty-six years old
and stands six feet in heighth and
weighs about 10 pounds and is of at
tractive appearance, although he has
no education. He is a machinist by
trade, and is said to be an expert work
man when he chooses to ply his trade
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-08-11
SUNDAY SCHOOL
ASSOCIATION.
A Large Attendance Representing Every De-
nomination in the County Was Present
at The Meeting Here on Monday.

A large crowd gathered at the Meth
odist church on last Monday afternoon
In answer to a call for Sunday school
superintendent and workers to organ
ize County Sunday School Association.
The meeting was called to order by Rev.
E. E. Wiley, who stated its object, and
ID. 6. Peery was elected chairman and
]. A. Leslie secretary.
Mr.. Thomas C. Diggs, state secre-
tary of the Sunday school association,
and Rev. w. C. Schaffer, of Atlanta,
Ca, addressed the meeting.
After an informal discussion as to the
best method of proceeding to perfect
the county organization it was moved
and carried that another meeting of the
workers be called for Saturday, Sep
tember Oath, and the place of meeting
was left to the committee on program
and an invitation is extended to all the
communities of the county that car,
to entertain the convention on that date
to notify Geo. W. st. Clair, chairman
of the committee on program.
The following committees were ap
pointed: On program, Geo. w. St
Clair, c. R. Brown and j. A. Greever
On publicity, j. A. Leslie and W. G.
O'Brien. On invitation, T. L. Shawver,
D. w. French, L. n. Dunnigan, Felix
Bourne, T. NJ Greear, John C. Bailey,
and all superintendents of Sunday
schools in the county.
The committee on invitation asks the
cooperation of everyone interested in
Sunday school work to use their utmost
endeavors to secure the attendance of
as many people as possible at the meet
ing to be held on September oath.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-08-11
CHARLES X. MATHEWS DEAD.
Was a Virginian and Related to Many Of
The States IIIuStriOuS Families.

The Greensburg, Indiana, Review
gives the following:
"Mr. Charles X. Mathews, one of the
best known of the older newspaper
writer's of the state died at eleven
o'clock Wednesday at the city hospital
of tuberculosis, is statement in the
Indianapolis Star. Newspaper writers
who knew MIR. Mathews attribute to
him a wonderful versatility, peculiarly
torceul power in proclaiming political
doctorine or cause and keen mind for in
vestlgating the most abustrnse subjects.
Mr.. Charles X. Mathews was a man
OF broad education. He received q lit
erary and classical training at the St.
George Jesuit College at Georgetown in
the District of Columbia. In 1865 he
marriculated at the University of Vir-
ginia at Charlottesville, Va, and was
later graduated from the law depart
ment of that institution, a class mate of
the late United States Senator, John w.
Daniel. His tastes being literary, he
entered the field of journalism. He
wrote for the Southern Literary Mes
senger, and for political papers and was
at one time the Washington correspond
ent for leading Virginia papers.
He came to Indiana in 1876 and en-
gagged in newspaper work at Shelbyville
being at different times connected with
the Volunteer with John Hoop. the
Democrat, with w. Scott Ray and the
Republican with L. T. Michener. Later
he succeeded "Jayhawker" in repre-
senting the Cincinnati Enquirer in Indi-
ana. He was contributor to her news
papers and magazines, and held high
rank wherever he went.
He was native of Virginia, belong
ing to the first family of Virginia. His
mother was a sister of General Floyd.
well known in the history of the Civil
War. He served in the twenty-second
Virginia Cavalry during the last two
years of the war as Ensign, ranking as
First Lieutenant, and surrendered at
Appomattox April, 1865.
He had no relatives in Indiana. He
was close friend of John H. Bobbitt.
who had been an associate in boyhood
days and messmate in the army. He
was an intimate friend of this family.
and Charles X. Bobbitt was a namesake
His sister, Mrs. John Ii. Gibboney, lives
at Wytheville and it is probable that the
remains will be taken there for burial in
the family graveyard. He was sixty-two
years old and had never been married.
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N. & W. Official HUT.

An official report received here gives
details of the accident to Mr.. w. R.
Dawson, assistant superintendent of
the POcahontas division. This report
came here Friday afternoon and saws
that Mr.. Dawson was hurt while driving
his rail road motor car through the yard
of East Bluefielh. Intent upon his work.
he was looking over the yard, taking in
its general details, and failed to see that
q switch was set against him. Into the
open switch he ran, with his motor driv-
ing ahead at goodly speed. Two men
were with him at the time but neither
was hurt. MIR. Dawson was thrown to
the ground, and his shoulder was badly
dislocated.
A telephone message from Bluefeld
says that Mr.. Dawson's injury is not
serious and that he is doing well, with
every prospect of being out again in a
few days.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-08-11
Shooting in Wise County.

On Tuesday of last week near Vir-
glnia City, in Wise county, Edward
Wright, sixteen-yesr-oId yonth, way
laid and shot his cousins, Cowan Wiley
and Cowan Wright. the weapon used
being shot gun. The bulk of the
charge took effect in Cowan Wright s
head, and his condition is serious. But
five shot struck Cowsn Wiley, these
entering his head and face. Immedi-
ately following the shooting young
Wright fled from the scene, but was
recognized by Mr.. Wiley and was later
captured at Dante, in Russell county.
The youth is supposed to have had some
faacied grievance against his cousins
which caused him to do the shooting.
He is being held to await action by the
Wise county grand jury.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-08-11
MAYOR GAYNOR
Is SHOT DOWN.
New York Gib'S Chief Executive is DsspeT-
ateIy Wounded by J. J. Gallagher, a Dis
charged City Employee.

Hoboken, N. j., Aug. civilian ].
Gaynor, Mayor of New York, was shot
and seriously wounded today as he was
about to leave for Europe by ]. ]. Gal
lagher, who was discharged from the
department of docks on June 1st. Will
lain E. Edwards, street cleaning COM
missioner and former Princeton football
star, was also shot when he grappled
with Gallagher.
Edwards probably saved the Mayors
life, as the second shot was fired during
his stuggle with Gallagher.
Unconscious of his wound, Edward
beat the assassin terribly, breaking his
nose and rendering him nearly insensi-
bic. The shooting occurred on the deck
of the Liner Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse
while the Mayors wife and children
were nearby and he was surrounded by
New York city officials. The Mayor
was taken to st. Mary's Hospital and
attended by several doctors, including
his own physician. DR.. John W. Parrish.
His condition is serious, but he proba-
bly, will recover. Edwards injuries
were not discovered till the party reach
ed the hospital. He was found to have
a flesh wound in his arm.
Gallagher also fired at Robert Adam
son, the Mayors secretary, who was
not hit. The assailant was arraigned
under police guard as soon as he recov-
cred from the effects of the fight. he
admitted the shooting and was helc
without bail.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-08-11
FAIR CIRCUIT.
GALAX FIRST.
Exhibitions Throughout Virginia-CaTOIina-
GeOTga Circuit Promises This Year 10
be the Best Held Since Formation.

In response to several inquiries as to
the dates Of the fairs to be held in the
Virginia Carolina Georgia Fair Circuit
we publish below list showing the
dates on which the fairs will be held at
the various points in the circuit and the
names Of the secretaries. This will
be quite benefit to those who wish
either to visit or make exhibits at any
of the fairs in the circuit. The pre-
MUM list of all the fairs have been
greatly increased this year and letter
to the secretary of the members of the
circuit will bring premium list togeth-
er with full particulars. The fairs will
be held as follows:
Galax, Va, August 80, 81, September
l; F. Carr, Secretary.
Radford, Va, September 6, z, 8, 9;
M. M. Caldwell, Secretary.
Tazewell, Va. September 13, IA,
10; II. Claude Pobst, Secretary and
Treasurer.
Roanoke, Va, September 20, 81, q,
%; l.. A. Scholz, Secretary.
Lynchburg, Va, September q, 2s.
-, 30; F. A. Lovelock, Secretary and
Treasurer.
Winston-Salem, N. C, October 4, 5,
6, Z; Col. G. E. Webb, Secretary.
Greensboro, N. c., October IL, IL, l9,
ID; Garland Daniel, Secretary.
Raleigh, N. c., October II, 1s, 10, 20,
2l, %; Col. Jos. E. Pogue, Secretary.
Charlotte, N. c., October 25, 26, 81,
2S; c. M. Creswell, Secretary.
Columbia, S. c., October 81, Novem
Der 1, 2, 8, 4, 5; R. C. keenan, Race
Secretary.
Augusta. Ga, November 7, 8, 9, 10
IL, IL; Frank E. Beane, Secretary.
Eatonton, Ca, November Is, 16, II
Is, 10; NJ. F. Adams, Secretary.
Total Stake Purses, ST, 600
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-08-11
LEBANON BRIEFS.
Items Pertaining to Happenings in Rus
sell COulty'S Capital
Lebanon, Va. August o

n, 'd., august j.
DR.. j. p. Speer has been out of town
for few days.
Miss Gladys Hanson returned Satur-
day from Bristol.
Attorney E. S. Finney has returned
from Grundy court.
Miss Lesse Shuler, of Radford, is WIS.,
iting relatives in Lebanon.
Miss Price, of Norton, is being enter
tained by Mrs. Mary D. Gilmer.
Attorney s. B. Quillen made a pro-
fessional trip to St Paul Monday.
E. NJ. Seacatt's new bungalow on
west Main street, is nearing completion.
Miss Totye Hanson, of Hansonville,
will visit Mrs. Walter Gray for few
days.
Miss Maud Wilson, of Wyndale, is on
visit to her brother, B. T. Wilson at this
place.
Misses Dora and Rose Robinson, of
Gary, w. Va, are on q visit to their
parents.
Miss Leona Smithdeal, of Bluefeld, is
the guest of Mrs. Saye Smithdeal, of
our town.
Mrs Walter Howard, of Honaker, is
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
D. K. Banner.
Miss Elsie Shumate has returned to
Carroll Hall after visit to friends at
Hansonville.
Mrs. Fletcher, of New Garden, is Wis
iting Mrs. R. G. Fletcher, of South
Church Street.
Frank Dickinson, formerly of this
county, but now of Bedford, was in
town last week.
Miss Grace Robinson left Monday fol
Gary, where she has accepted position
as stenographer.
Capt. John P. jerks is on an extend
ed visit to his daughter, Mrs. Hender.
son, in Giles county.
Mrs. George Williams and daughter
of Missouri, will spend some time wit
| e. w. w ldullY.
Mrs. Dinwiddie Kilgore left Wednes
day for a visit to her parents befor
leaving for her home at Norton.
Miss Harriet Swine has returne
home after an extended visit to Nash
vile, Chattanooga and Springfield
Tennessee.
Miss Bess Gilmer, accompanied b,
Misses Matte Belle Anderson and Oh
livia Buckles. have returned from tn,
Big Stone Gap normal school.
Mr.. and Mrs. DR.. Anderson entertain
ed happy crowd of little girls wednes
day afternoon of this week in honor Of
their niece, Helen Wolfe, of Marion.
DR.. w. S. Gilmer, of the Richmond
Medical College, is visiting his sister
Mrs. Gray, before leaving for Staunton
where he will practice his profession.
Hon. D. F. Bailey of Bristol, accom-
panied by Attorney H. Gray Gilmer, oi
Abingdon, were attending to legal bus
mess here on Wednesday of last week
Mrs. Josie Sandoe, after spending &
few days at the home of James Seacatt,
left Sunday for visit to w. w. Glib
sons at Cleveland before returning t.
her home at Big Stone Gap. She was
accompanied by her niece, Miss Beulal
Seacatt.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-08-11
SENATOR DICKINSON REPEATS.
Tells The Roanoke Times What He Had 10
Say Of Henry C. Stuart al Abingdon.

Editor The Roanoke Times:
Since so much has been said about my
Abingdon speech. 1 feel that it is du.
you, it is due Henry Stuart, it is due
me, and especially is it due the public
that they know what 1 said on that oc.
casion.
In the course of my remarks refer
red to the fact that my home county,
Russell, was also the home of Henry
Stuart, the Democratic nominee; re-
ferred to the greatness of Russell, of
how proud we were of our blue grass
hills and fertile valleys, of our coal
mines and our cattle on thousand
hills" that we were proud of our Re-
publiNsn supremacy and did not propose
to surrender it without a struggle; that
we were proud of Henry Stuart, that
he was one of the biggest and brainiest
men in the State; that above all we
were proud of our citizenship; proud
that we were citizens of Russell county,
distinction than which there was none
greater, and that in view of this we
failed to understand why Henry Stuart,
with his good sense, his patriotism, his
love for Virginia, and with his great
wealth, would declare his wife and
daughter non-residents instead of citi-
zens of Russell; that were as wealthy
as Henry Stuart, would pay ten thous-
and dollars in tariff tolls rather than
have my wife and daughter classed as
foreigners; that would greatly prefer
to have my wife and daughter recog-
nized as plain citizens of Russell than
of Paris.
And this is the extent of my SHINING
along that line; and now, Mr.. Editor,
lest ye forget, 1 deliberately and dis
passionately say it all again. If this be
treason, make the most of it.
Now, Mr.. Editor, if you will stick to
the text you may preach from now un-
til November Sth, remembering always
that Misrepresentation and abuse do
not constitute argument.
Now, want to say that no man in
Virginia is greater admirer of Henry
Stuart than 1. 1 regard him as one of
the biggest, brainiest and best men in
Virginia, and l expressed my intention
more than once last year to vote for
him for governor had he been a candi-
date.
am opposed to him for congress be-
cause |, with great majority Of the
people of this district, believe that the
progress and development of every in
terest in this district is contingent on
the maintenance of the policy of pro-
lection and sound finance; the Republi-
can party stands for and is committed
to their maintenance; the Democratic
party stands opposed to them.
am for Bascom Slemp because he
stands for Republican policies and is the
equal of Henry Stuart in intellect, in
culture, in morals, in social standing, in
business capacity and in everything
that goes to fit a man for the honor
able position of representing the great
Ninth district in the congress Of the
United States.
r. WALTER DICKINSON.
Castlewood, Va, Aug. 8, 1910.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-08-11

The Motion Pictures are now at the
Payne lot on Main street and the more
convenient location has been reflected
by the increased attendance. The large
and commodious tent is filled nightly and
matinees are quite popular. They are
now showing the Lubin films, which
means that they have the very latest in
the motion picture line.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-08-11

Rev. DR.. J. Stuart French will arrive
at Tazewell Saturday afternoon for his
annual fishing trip. DIR. French will
occupy the pulpit of the Main Street
Methodist church on Sunday night. In
the evening he will preach at North
Tazewell. His many friends here will
be glad to hear him again.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-08-11

Miss Elizabeth Duncan, of Athens,
Ala, who has been visiting Judge and
Mrs. Coulling, left Saturday to visit
friends in Pulaski.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-08-11

Mrs. Henry, whose illness was ment-
Toned last week, is a little better and
hopes are now entertained of her recov-
cry.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-08-11

Motion Picture Show-especially for
children Wednesday and Saturday af-
ternoons at 8 o'clock. Children 5 cents;
adults 10 cents. 3t
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-08-11

A. w. Barns, Of Whitewood, was q
business visitor this week. Mr.. Barns
is with the Ritter Lumber Company.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-08-11

Quite number of the young folks
from here attended the dance at the
Iron Lithia Springs Hotel last Saturday
night.
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Probate LOUrf.

Estate of John Widderwalt, deceased
Petition for probate of will filed. Day
of hearing May Is.
Petition for license to sell real estate
filed. Day of hearing May 10.
Estate of w. w. Wilcox deceased
Claims allowed and estate closed to
creditors.
Estate OF Rowland Place, deceased.
Same as last above.
Estate of Mary M. McAlpine, incom-
petent. Annual account filed
Estate OF John Garrett, deceased.
Report of commissioners on claims filed.
Order for payment of claims allowed by
commissioners.
Estate of Lyman S. Monroe, deceased.
Bond of administrator filed. Letters of
administration issued to VIM. p Breed
ing. Appraisers appointed order for
hearing claims before the court. Last
claim day Oct 81, 1910.
Matter of Chas Hoyt, alleged insane.
Petition for admission to asylum flied.
Order for personal service and physi-
clans appointed. Emergency order ad.
hitting to asylum issued.
Estate of Leslie w. Watkins minor.
Petition for guardian filed.
Estate of John Garrett, deceased.
Commissioners on claims report filed and
claims ordered paid.
Estate of Hiand w. Sweet, deceased.
Petition for license to sell real estate
filed. Day of hearing May %.
Estate of Harvey Fosdick, deceased.
Petition for determination OF legal heirs
filed. Day OF hearing May %.
Estate of George Lenox, deceased.
Receipts filed and administrator dis
charged.
Estate OF Aaron Raymond, deceased.
Receipts filed and administrator dis
charged.
Estate Of Frederick Schuetze, decd.
Warrant and inventory filed.
Estate of Enos Stevens, deceased.
Affidavit of posting notices for sale of
real estate filed.
Estate of Margaret A Pepper, deceased.
Petition on determining legal heirs filed
Day of hearing May %
Estate of Duane and Florence Pepper,
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minors. Petition for appointment of
guardian filed. Bond issued.
Estate of James Riley Bangs, deceased.
Final account filed. Day OF hearing
May %
Matter of Haven Willard, insane.
Petition for admission to asylum filed.
Order appointing physicians and for
personal service. Physicians certificates
filed. Emergency order issued. Day OF
hearing May 2.
Matter of JohG Anholt, delinquent
child. Petition for investigation filed.
Summons ISSUED. Day of hearing
April 30.
Estate of Elijah M. Brown, deceased.
Order determining legal heirs issued.
Estate of Eugene Trim, deceased. No
claims filed. Estate closed to creditors.
Estate of Wallace Cooley, deceased.
Same as last above.
Estate OF Susan Pompey, deceased.
Order appointing Stephen Goens admin
istrator Bond issued.