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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-11-17
SIX MONTHS BABY
BURNED TO DEATH
Little One Left at Home in
Care of Boy Who Set Cra-
die Afire Accidentally.
Pounding Mill, Nov. 10.

ounulilS MIL, NOV. 10.
Mrs. Lizzie Osborn, domestic of
this place, was called on Sunday to
Raven S. Branch, about two miles
northeast of Indian on account of the
death of Polly. her six months old
baby Mr.. and Mrs. Reese Lowe had
adopted the child. Mr.. Lowe had gone
to Indian; the wife got uneasy about
him and went TO see il she could see
him coming. She left her only child.
little boy of four or five years with
the baby who lit sticks to entertain
the baby. thus setting the cot on fire.
When the foster mother returned. tho
little boy met her and when she asked
him, where is the baby?" he said,
"She is burned up" The covers etc.
were burned up, and the little child
only gasped once. The mother and
foster parents are very badly hurt
over the tragic death. The face and
head of the child were not burned.
This should be another warning to
parents about leaving small children
alone. Mrs Osborne has five chi ldren
left, her ole est son had his right
hand cut of recently ina saw mill,
which was mentioned in this paper
recently.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-11-17
A GUEST.
Prominent Masons Her e

The Tazewell Masonic Lodge was
favored last Saturday by visit from
the most distinguished company of
Masons that has gathered in the
Masonic Hall here for several years.
The party was composed of w. B.
McChesney, Grandmaster Of Virginia; !;
w. l.. Andrews, Deputy Grand
master; and Geo. W. Wrihgt, Grand
Lecturer, who were paying the Lodge
here an official visit.
A special meeting was held in the
Masonic Temple Saturday, at which
degree work was conferred. The con-
ferring of the degrees was followed
by banquet in the club rooms on the
second floor of the Masonic hall.
The three visitors were met at the
train by a committee of Masons and
extended every courtesy.
Quite delegation of visitors from
Lodges of the county were present a
the Saturday night meeting.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-11-17
Our Lawless Sympathies

From all parts of tho Union and
from men of all degrees, dispatches
and letters are being received in San
Francisco indorsing movement
started there to procure the release of
Abraham Ruef, recently convicted of
bribery after prolonged trial and
sentenced to fourteen years impris-
onment.
1t is not asserted by the petitioners
that Ruef is innocent, that he did not
hive fair trial. that the sentence is
too severe, or that the mprisonment
is too harsh for his health or too
cruel to one of his sensitive nature.
On the contrary. it is conceded that
he acknowledged his guilt, that in his
trial the Court of Appeals gave him
the benefit of every technicality HIS
lawyers could search out of the com
plexities of the law, and that in
prison he has been so agreeably en-
ployed that he wrote n play for the
amusement of his fellow covicts and
organized n plan to form then into n
cooperative fraternal association for
mutual help and encouragement on
their return to the outer world.
The plea for pardon ia in fact the
ultimate demonstration of our impat-
ience with law. We can and do hang
men by lynching and never regret it,
but the moment n murderer il con-
demned by the courts we wish him
pardoned. We clamor against bribery
and corruption, but when n guilty
rascal is convicted we cnll him n vic
tim of circumstances. Had Boss
Tweed gone to Sing Sing he would
haze been deemed n martry and by
this time there would bo movement
to erect monument to his memory.
Our voices are for Justice but our
sympathies are lawless.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-11-17
A Delightful Birthday Party

Miss Salhe Wagner. gave candy
stew Saturday evening, November L
in honor of her teacher, Miss Nav
Wilda Akers, it being her birthday.
Those present were Misses Mamie and
Nette Wagner, Ora and Delphia
Marsh, May Tabor, Dora and Ella
May Harry, Falls Mills, and Miss
Mary Tiller, Graham. Messrs Berke-
ley and Roscoe Tabor, Arthur, Oscar
and Green Wagner, Samuel Taylor,
Arthur Marsh Felix Hill, and Messrs
Perdue and Daugherty of Gary, w. v.
They made quite lot of candy and
spent the evening in playing interest
ing games which all seemed to enjoy
and a late hour, candies and cakes
were served and after thanking their
hostess for giving them such delig.
htful time, ali left for their homes
wishing Miss Akers many bright and
happy birthdays.
A GUEST.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-11-17
A Fine Apple

The editor received recently
through the mail, a fine Johnathan
apple, from the HARRISON Nurseries,
at Berlin, Maryland. If Eve had such
apples as this beautiful Johnathan in
the Garden of Eden, no wonder poor
Adam succumbed. This apple is as
good as it looks. too. The HARRISON
Nurserymen own large orchards in
Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and
West Virginia, and are prepared to
show big results. The farmers of
Tazewell can grow as fine fruit as
those of any other section in the
country. if they will only learn how
and take the Necessary time and trou-
BILE. The nurseries at Berlin offer
help and suggestions free of charge tc
any and all farmers who choose to
write them.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-11-17
WATER SUPPLY is
CAUSING TROUBLE
System Inadequate For the
Size of the Town-Clinch
River Bountiful Supply.

Tazewell's water supply is giving
trouble constantly. The system must
be defective somewhere. 1t was re-
marked the other day that "this
town has the sorriest water system in
the State" Perhaps SO, and perhaps
not Anyway, it is always giving
trouble. The water, much of the time
is unfit for drinking and cooking pur-
poses, and scarcely fit for stock. One
day this week citizen on Tazewell
Avenue drew and threw away at least
thousand gallons of water before he
could get good, clear drink, and
there are others. The town council
seems unable to handle the trouble.
For years and years the troules have
come up. and likely to continue, un-
til a council can be gotten that will
take hold of the matter in business
way. For years, the town has been
fooling with lot of seeps and mud
holes at the foot of the mountain
called "springs," some of whicN are
mere drinking places for stock and
all of them combined inadequate, ev-
en- if they were normally strong, to
furnish supply for the town. Enough
money has been wasted "monkeying'
with the present system to build a
good one, and like some of the roads
of the courty, has cost enough to
build twice what we now have. This
is serious question, and calls for
heroic measures. The health of the
town is at stake, and the Getty Faith
ers, - who voluntarily assumed the
responsibility of running this town
and managing its affairs should do
something. This paper suggested
years ago. and has repeated frequent
ly since, that eventually the town
must get it's water supply from
Clinch River. 1t must come to this,
sooner or later. If necessary issue
bonds for $40 900 or more if needed,
and build a good pump house at the
river to supply the town, and be done
with it. AS long as the town trusts,to
a few intermittent springs for our
water supply there will be endless
trouble and expense and half the time
no water, and the other half none fit
to use.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-11-17
Death of J. J. Sparks
Raven, Va. Nov. 15

L os ANoNs
The community was shocked by the
sudden death of MIR. j. j, Sparks, on
last Wednesday, Nov. g. Although he
had been ill for some time, about one
week ago there seemed to be great
Improvement in his condition and his
many friends had some hopes of his
recovery. He was born in North Caro-
INA IN 1888, moved to this country
with his parents when quite q bow.
lie united with the Baptist church
when about the age of nineteen years.
and was true and faithful member
and an earnest worker for his mast
er's cause until the day of his death.
There has never been anything said
against his conduct or religious char
acter up to the time of his death. He
served four years in the Confederate
army, and people who knew him at
that time said he never faltered in
what no thought TO be his duty to his
fellow man. de was n man of few
words and lever cared to tell any one
his opinion on any subject when being
asked. He was dearly loved by his
friends and neighbors and especially
by his children aud many grandchil
dren, and everything that human
hands could do for his comfort aud
welfare was rendered HIM during his
illness by his youngest son, G. w.
Sparks and his excellent family, with
whom he was living at the time Of
his death. He was married to Polly
Hankins about sixty years ago, and
she preceded him to the better land
eight years ago. He leaves four sons
and one daughter and n large number
Of grandchildren to mourn his sad
death. His oldest son died eight
months ago. The daughter Mrs. j. L.
Linkous, Ives at Indian; J.R. Sparks
Wilburton, Okla; r. M. Sparks,
Pounding Mill; S. A. Sparks, Rich
wood, VIVA; G. w. Sparks, Cedar
Bluff. The funeral services consisted
IF some appropriate remarks and a
prayer by j. w. Bowling, after which
The deceased wax laid to rest beside
lis wife in the Hankins cemetery. to
await the resurrection morn.
A GRANDDAUGHTER.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-11-17
Save Your Fruit

A farmer was asked the other day
if he was prepared to take care of his
large crop of apples, vegetables etc.
and he said he was not, and was for
ced to sell at any old price offered
him. Better this than let his stuff
freeze this winter. This good, unwise
man is, like many of his neighbors,
unwise and wasteful. He should have
a large, roomy cellar, capable of
holding hundreds of bushels if neces-
sary of apples, pumpkins, potatoes,
turnips, etc. Such building can be
made astonishingly cheap. If dug in
a hillside, say two or three feet under
the ground, the dirt thrown up around
the outside will help make the walls.
when water does not rise readily no
costly cementing or brick work is ne.
cessary, though it will pay to cement
floor and walls Build good, cheaI
house over it, and there you are. APP
pies and vegetables, scanned fruits
etc., can beg kept all winter in any
kind of weather. Every farmer shoul'
have one of these useful houses
Some have them already, and fint
them very useful, and in fact, abso
lutte necessities. Don't let anothe
winter catch you without one. Such I;
cellar is useful in the summer time a
a dairy for milk, butter fresh meats
etc. Build one.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-11-17
Pounding'MiII

Pounding Mill, Nov. 14.-Deacor
.. Thomas, of Kurdistan, Turkey
who comes from noble rand famou.
family of Armenians of his country
is here today soliciting money te
help care for 10 orphans. He intend.
to bring these children to the United
States and enter them in school.
On Sat. March 5, 1910, Sheek
Noorie, with an army of Turks and
hurds attacked their villages, plund-
cred their property, and burned their
churches and houses. Among the
many who swere killed were his father
three brothers, his uncle and one sis
ter, himself being wounded in three
places. They were killed by Moham-
medan people on account of their
being Christians. Several here gave
him money. The above comes we'll re-
commended both from his country and
this.
Th' twenty four nights meeting,
including several days. closed here
Sunday afternoon, considerable good
having been accomplished.
Rev. and Mrs. G. w. DOYLE and
baby went to Richards Sunday to
hold weeks meeting.
Mrs. w. B. Steele, MRS. George
Brewster, Misses Cora Brewster and
Mary Belle Altizer. and others, atten-
ded church at Maxwell Sunday night.
Rev. Anderson Brown closed the
meeting and left today for Saltville
where he will hold ten days. meet
ing.
MIR. George Hankins died at the
home Of his son. Sidney, near here ON
Sunday night of tuberculosis, and was
buried today at the .,ltizer grave yard
near Thomas Hankins'.
Mr.. Il. M. Sparks was called to
Gap Store last week on account of the
death of his father, Mr.Jonas Sparks,
which occurred on Wednesday at 2 p.
m lnterment took place on Thursday
afternoon near his home. He was 79
years of age and died of dropsy.
Mrs. M. j. Sturgill, Mrs. w. B.
Steele and Mrs. A. j. Newey, visited
Mrs. Blair Young at her home one
mile east of Maxwell on Monday. Mrs. /
Young has been very i'll for some
time and is now unable to sit up.
Rev. Panglc, of the M. E. church,
South preached his first sermon here
for the conference year, OF Sunday,
to large congregation.
Mr.. and Mrs Tom England have
moved to Jackson Ky.
Pnd M.
Rev. Robert M. Pruett was her
he latter part of the week, atten d.
ing the meeting and visiting home
folks.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-11-17
"Iiomespun Romance"

1t has long been pet opinion of
ours that some one of native stock
would come along with the gift and
the call to give form, and maybe, i'm
mortality to the phantoms of litera
ture that have been floating around
these Tazewell hills ever since the
Indians left. The winds that blow
down from our crags and the breezes
that swell up from our valleys are the
answering voices of romance and
poetry; and the starred and fragrant
blue grass hills are the trysting
places of fairy queens. East Tennessee
and eastern Kentucky are each repre-
sented in the popular hall of fame,
hut so far Tazewell, which is, every
body knows. the center and symbol
ism of Southwest Virginia, has produ-
ced only two or three minor poets
who in their youth got lost among the
foothills of Parnassas and haven t
been heard from since. The nearest
Tazewell has come to owning lite
rary celebrity was when Thomas
Dunn English soJourned for while
here some years before the war-that
is, until now.
The November Lippincott's has a
short story with the very appropriate
title, Homespun Romance, which
was written by lady resident of our
town. 1t appears over the pen name
Sarah Peary," but as we have not
asked the lady's permission to write
this notice, we must refrain from di-
vulging her name. The fact of its
acceptance by Lippincott's is suffi-
cient evidence of the story's merit.
This magazine is one of the top not
chers and it is indeed a rare compli-
ment to be accepted as one of it's con-
tributors. 1t gives US great pleasure
to chronicle the fact that Tazewell
woman has written little story OF
such unquestionable excellence.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-11-17
AN ILL FATED FAMILY

John M. Beverly, of Darwin, Die
kenson county, died at the hospital
at Clintwood last Sunday morning,
after an illness of about four weeks.
His death was the resu 1t of an in
ternal injury received while while
working on the road. He was taken
to the hospital. where an operation
was performed, after which he kept
his bed till death ensued. He was Sd
years of age.
1t appears that the family of which
he was the head has been ill-fated-
his eldest son was killed by trair
about three years ago, and his young
est son was killed by one of his mate
while handling a gun, about tw
years ago.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-11-17
Mustard-Crabtree

Thompson Valley, Nov. 15.--A
very beautiful wedding was solemniz-
ed at the home of Mrs. G. S. Crab
tree Tuesday November Id, at 7 80
a. M, when her beautiful daughter,
Miss Matte Mae was led to the altar
by Mr.. Bascom Newton Mustard, Rev.
Mr.. Carson. of Tazewell, performing
the ceremony in the presence of the
immediate family and few friends
and relatives. Among the guests were
Mrs. Charles Mustard, of Bluefield;
Mrs. Martin Williams, of Pearibsurg;
Mrs. Charles Munsey, of Bland, sis
ter of the groom; Miss Munsey, Miss
Newberry. Mr.. Tuggle, of, Rocky
Gap; Mr.. A. l.. Newberry, Miss
Sayers, Miss Akers, Miss Eddie
Lynch, Misses Blanch and Grace
Buchanan. Charles Buchanan, Will
Thompson, Ed Thompson, James
Neal, Will Brooks, Archie Thompson.
At 6 o'clock before the ceremony
most delicious and elegantly served
breakfast was given. The dining
room and halls were artistically de-
cofated in red autuan leaves, red and
white chrysanthemums the parlor in
laurel. yellow and white chrysanthe-
NUNS. The bride was very becoming
ly attired in tan and blue travelling
suit Immediately after the ceremony
the bridal party took the east bound
train to visit eastern points, after
which they will be at home in Bland
county.
Mr.. Mustard is very popular and
energetic farmer, living near Bland
courthouse, and son of MIR. Newtor
, Newberry, who died two years ago
The bride and groom were present
: ed with large number of very beau
tiful and valuable presents, loo nums
rous to mention.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-11-17
Honor Roll

Roll of Honor of Thomps on Valley
Graded School for October:
Seventh grade-Frank Buchanan,
Mary Lynch, Halle Witten, Flora
Buchanan, Nan Ella Calytor, Susie
Buchanan, Oscar Williams.
Sixth grade-Mariam Buchanan,
Mamie Rose Buchanan, Dan Will
lams, Reece Corel!, Lou Witten,
BERTHE Hager, Matte Brooks, Marie
Buchanan
Fifth grade--Alice Buchanan.
Fourth grade-Eddie Buchanan.
Third grade-Atlee Brooks, Dan
Lynch, Elsie Walk, Lettie Mathews.
Second grade, Arthur Brooks.
First grade-Alex Mathews, Irene
Buchanan.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-11-17
Equal Suffrage League

Since the establishment of new
headquarters for the Equal Suffrage
League of Virginia, at 800 East
Broad Street, Richmond Virginia, an
active campaign that will extend
through the approaching winter, hns
been entered upon by the Leagude.
This campaign aims to effect State
wide organization, consequently, the
first annual Suffrage Convention will
be held in Richmond, December, 1,
1911. At this convention there will
be full representation from branch
leagues established at Norfolk, Lynch
burg, Williamsburg and other points
throughout the State, full discussion
of public questions of interest and
Importance and the relation of these
questions to the welfare and future
development of women.
A bill, asking the legislature OF
Virginia to amend the State Constitu.
tion so as to grant women the right
to vote, will be introduced at the
next meeting of the General Assem-
bly,, by Hno. Hill Montague of Rich
mond. 1t will be approved and fur
thered by Speaker Richard Evely
Byrd.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-11-17
TannerSyilIe


/ Tannersville. Nov. 14.-The elec
tion passed off very quietly here. We
haven't heard many comments. Evil
IDENTIFY all are very well pleased with
the results.
Messrs G. w. and j. p. Holmes
went to North Holston Thursday on
business.
Mr.. II. G. Asbury was here Sat
urday and had something to say about
his cooking. 1t is generally under
stood that he can cook better buck
wheat cakes than anyone else in the
neighborhood. A demonstration will
be given to anyone doubling this
statement.
Messrs C. 7. KeisIer, John Brown,
John Asbury, Jr. and A. j. Anderson
went to North Holston, Saturday.
Advertisements have been received
here asking for bids to carry mail
over newly proposed route from
Tannersville to Saltville, mail to go
daily, except Sunday.
This movement has been on foot
for sometime and those responsible
for its success are to be congratulate
ed. However, we have already heard
of few who think they would not be
especially benefited by the change
and will oppose the plan. That anyone
would object to having this much
needed mail service, seems to be a
surprise to all. 1t is generally belief
we'd that when the protest is SUBMIT
ed to the authorities for consideration
the numerous advantages to be deriv-
ed from the proposed route will be
completely overwhelming to any OBJ
lection made. Or if those who are
inclined to make objections would
take a more liberal view of the situa-
tion, there would be nothing to decide
Broadford is about five miles from
Tannersville on the proposed route.
Under the present arrangement a let
ter posted at Tannersville must travel
some $50 or 800 miles to reach
Broadford. Due to the transferring,
it takes from six to ten days to get a
reply to this letter. With the new
route in effect, if this letter was
mailed before seven O'Clock in the
morning reply could be had the
same day.
Mrs. Nancy Osborne, of Flat Top,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Crab
tree, here.
Mr.. j. I. Necessary, Sr., one Of
the election officials at our precinc
went to Tazewell Wednesday.
From all reports we have had ou
full share of bird hunters, so far thi
season. If the farmers don't hurr.
and get their land posted, there won
be enough partridges to holler TO
: wheat harvest next summer.
Messrs. j. T. Hit, A. S. Caldwdel
and r. p. Hit have returned from
business trip to Washington county.
: Messrs. C. w. Asbury and w. H
2 Necessary attended committe
n meeting held at Broadford Saturday
n MIR. and Mrs. French, of Ceda
t Bluff, are visiting friends and rela
tives here.
Messrs J. T. Taylor, j. It. Necel
h sary, Jr., and J..C. Taylor returne
: from Chatham Hill, Sunday.
nj Mr.. William kirk returned fro
& Tazewell Monday.
ss Master Campbell Holmes is visi
10 ing his aunt, Ms, G, W. Asbur
today,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-11-17

North Tazewell. Nov. ii. The
North Tazewell Graded School closed
tho second month of school with n
total enrolment of ninety eight and
a monthly average of seventy six.
Those whose names were placed on
the honor roll are as follows:
Primary, Miss Wray, teacher-
George Forbes. Marsh Mccall, Keist-
er Whitley, Myrtle Forbes Margaret
Keister, Johnnie Whitley, George
Sturgeon. Bessie Rose and Burnley
Thompson.
intermediate, Miss Pendleton, tea
cher-James Davis, Bette Williams,
Elizabeth Hall, Della Walk, Marie
Baker and Lucien Thompson.
Advanced, G. l.. Strong, Principal
Joe Mcclure, Elmer Kiser, Stuart
Ireson, Stella Williams, Louise Keis-
ter, Winnie Lawrence and Elmo
Peery.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-11-17

All presons are hereby forbidden,
under penalty of the law to trespassS
on my premises where i now reside,
or on the farm recently purchased
from Ws0. Whitman, by riding, wall
ling, hunting, or otherwise. THIS is
not meant to apply to persons PASS
ing to and from town % the county
farm.
j. g. BUsToN
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-11-17
BEATTIE MUST PAY
DEATH PENALTY
Governor Mann Refuses to
Grant Even Respite-Elec-
trocution November "a.

No'Sihoi "uuu has SteIuiy refused
to interfere in the case of Beattie.
the wife murderer, by even as little
as thirty days respite.
The curtain will be rung down
finally on this tragedy. ju st seven
days hence.
The Evening Journal states, in
commenting upon the refusal of the
higher court to grant Beattie new
trial, that, "he has had his day in
courl." He has chad his day" out
of court, too. An old man remarked
the other day, "I have had my day."
1t is pathetic to hear one say, "I
have had my time" 1t has in it the
wall of regret and decadence. With
opportunities all around him, with
the bright, busy world all about him,
with the streets crowded with young,
buoyant children, the old man looks
on and sighs, "I have had nv day. "
This is not unnatural, though pathet-
~ ih ah Olh lic COIllDen-
sation, but great heavens Think of
young man just starting the path of
life, facing a disgraceful, awful
death, uttering the dreadful, remorse-
full wall. 81 have had my day.
Wasted-worse than wasted-mis-
spent. reckless and ruinous, defiant
and destructive of all rules and laws
of God and mamie had his iy-a
day whose night will come in the
electric chair. 1t is too awful 10 even
think about. Yet we must think,
the young should think. The old Book
says, "The way of the transgressor is
hard;" but of Wisdom, cher ways
are ways of pleasantness, and all her
paths are peace.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1911-11-17

Wittens Mills Graded School, for
week ending November 10:
Third Grade-Belle Arlington,
Salie Hagy, Annie Boothe.
Fourth Grade-Arch. Lawrence e.
Fifth Grade-Oakie Bennett, Thomas
Shuler.