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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-09-27
uncle Sam-Honesy, What Are You Running for the Pres
dency or for Revenge7"
From tho Now York Herald.

Taft, Slcmp and the Bristol convent
ion, are not endorsed by the organ
lied Progressive party and that the
Progressive party as such has never
been recognized Mt the Bristol CON
vention and sent no delegates to it,.
That while, had the Republicans
nominated n true Progressive, M they
lead us to believe they would, and
not nominated Slemp, who said he
would not be n candidate, the Pro-
gressive party would have endorsed n
Progressive nominated mt Bristol. but
that Taft-Slenp nomination by the
stand-patters was repudiatcd abso-
lutely and no Progressive ia bound by
it for these reasons. This was the
important business transacted The
Slemp men present, one or moro OF
whom had voted in the Bristol con-
vention, although not delegates, pack
ing that convention and weakening
its regularity and legality slid or
Slemped out. when they saw the y
were dehornded and learned that the
Ro0seveltJohnson-Graham men were
honestly and straightforwardly invit-
ing them either to join the Progress
i've party + to take Off the lion q
skin and show themselves ns stand
patters.
The success and energy of the
Roosevelt Progressive Club of Gra-
ham, Va. is proved by its ability to
bring the honor of the Progressive
nomination of one of its members, to
Graham and to obtain the endorse
ment of the true Progressives of the
whole ninth district and of tho ma
tional and State of Virginia Progress
i've organizations, committees and
Progressives generally.
A TRUE PROGRESSIVE.
Graham, Sept. %.
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SABBATH DISSERTATION.

More than one citizen has called at
this office to enter complaint and IL
protest on account of the manner in
which the Fair people were permitted
to desecrate the Sabbath of last week
1t is noted that drays and wagons
were hauling from the derot to fair
grounds all day Sunday. from early
morning until late at night, and it is
fact These dinys and teams did
more and heavier work on Sunday the
10Th, than during any other day in
the week. The very slight of it was
repulsive and shameful, even had il
not been unlawful. These teamsters,
every one Of them. violated the law,
and should have been hauled up and
fined or stopped. The Magistrate or
the Mayor, or somebody responsible,
should have prevented such whole
sale dissertation of the day and open
flngrant violation of the law. This
hauling was not necessary on Sunday.
Monday morning would have been
time enough to have begun. The
tents, Merry go-round and other Fair
stuff, could easily have been put in
place on Monday. The Fair people
were not directly responsible, hut If
such dissertation of the Sabbath is ne
cessary to holding Fair then better
not hold Fair at all. AT the grounds
it is said, work went on all day Sun
day just the same. This sort of thing
viii not be tolerated by the people
and will not occur again. If the Off
GERS of the law would do their sworn
duty there need never be such com
plants or such cause of complaints
as this.
1t should be said that the team
sters did not, perhaps, know they
were violating the law. but the au-
thorties evidently did, or should
have known it,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-09-27
a Correct Report

Editor Daily Telegram:
The following is correct report of
the meeting of the Roosevelt Pro-
gressive Club of Graham, Va, held
Friday evening:
Mr.. Graham is already fully en-
dorsed as the Progressive party can
didate for congress in the ninth con-
gressional district of Virginia but the
Taft-Slemp postmasters were mot in
it,"
The meeting was called to announce
that the Republicans having at Taze-
well and Bristol, decided to stand pat
for Taft and Slemp. the Progressive
party was going steadily ahead with
it's work of nominating and electing
state ticket, electors, congressman,
etc, without further consideration
of the stand pat Republican bosses,
excepting to drive them from office.
The platforms state and national, and
party Law were explained and il was
seen that so wisely had the able lead
ers of the Progressive party drawn
them that no meeting packed by
Slemp stand-patters could betray the
true Progressives in that way. 1t was
explained that since the Chicago con.
vention all Progressives subscribe,
endorse and pledge themselves to or.
ganization, platform, party laws ant
candidates of the Progressive party
now fully organized, and that Wilson
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b. p. WARD DEAD.

Mr.. B. p. Ward, 76 years old, a
native of Tazweell county, died at
his home in Hansford, Texas, several
weeks ago, news of which sad event
has just reached this office. He left
Virginia in 1885,. His wife, who
died list year, was Miss Sarah
Thompson. of Thompson Valley. De-
ceased and his wife were closly relat-
ed to the large family of Wards and
Thompsons. of this county They had
a family of six children, only three
of whom survive. The, Hansford
Headlight spoke in the highest terms
of deceased as citizen and a gentle
man.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-09-27
Paint

There are two good reasons
for painting often-enouhg or even
too-often. One, to look prosper
Gus ; two, to be so.
Nothing does one more credit
OF gives one more credit than
paint, supplemented of course by
what goes with it; and paint costs
nothing.
True, the first cost is SIS or So
a gallon put-on but it saves more
than that in the property; saves
it from slow going-down-not al
ways slow-it drops with a jump
when water gets in on wood and
iron.
Dry wood and iron cost nothing
kept dry by paint.
Better paint when it needs it.
Paint never goes-down in the
sense of being more profitable
next year,
DEVOE
John E. Jackson sells it.
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ARE: YOU HELPING
WIN THE BATTLE?
To Insure Democratic Sue
cess All Must Help Cause
BY Contributions.

The Wilson -Marshall-A Ayers Club
held il business meeting in the Court
house Tuesday, when the reports of
the soliciting committees were heard
a large sum of mnDey has been raised
Tor the national campaign fund, and
is being forwarded 10 the Committee
in New York City. Regular meet
ngs of the Club will be held each
Tuesday night until the close of the
campaign. The committees are acti"e
in helping increase the popular sub
tcriptior The committees for Taze-
we'll and North Tazewcll are compos-
I'd of the following gentlemen:
Tazewell Precinct john S. Rotti-
more. Chairman; G. w. Doak, j. B.
i.oy.r. ~. S. Hgginhotham W. II.
W erts,. Il. A. Repa,a. jr., j. q. ST.
Clair, A. j. Steele, II. X. lIaw-
thorne, C. r. Brown, Charles I.ari-
mer, and A. Z. LIZ aud A. ST. ulair.
North Tazewoll--K. d. X. Har-
man, Chirmnn; c. f. kits, j. w.
Whitley, w. l.. Baker, John 4. Kee-
ssee, Fl. G. Peery, G. Fl. Peery.
Every Democrat, and any others
who desire the election of Governor
Wilson to the esidency are urged to
attend these meetings and help in
the good cause. Every Democrat is
also expected to contribute as much
as 81. 90 to the campaign fund Con-
tributions can be made to any mem
her of tn finance committee mentioned
above; to Mr.. Repass, Treasurer of
the Club. or to this ufficc. Proper
acknowledgment will be made by
receipt and also will published in this
paper. The full list of the cnntrihu-
riIons so far made will! he published
next week. Get busy and share in
the glory of electing Democratic
President and Democrat to Con-
Eress in the Ninth district.
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Public Sale

! will offer at pubic sale mt tho saw
mill site of McDilda and Lester on
the lands of j. A. Vernon, near Cedar
Bluff postoilice. Virginia, on Satur
day. the 9th day of October, 1912.
the following property:
Ono 8x1O Frick portable engine ON
wheels, 10 h. p., No. 63SS.
Ono No. OF Frick saw mil, with
attachments, No. 5161.
62-inch inserted tooth saw, and
with all nppurtenances thereto be-
longing, the same being conveyed to
mo as Trustee to secure tho payment
of eight notes, with intereat from date
az follows:
One note dated Nov. IL, 1911, due
Feb. IL, 1912. for $4,000.
One note dated Nov. IL. 1911, due
May IL, 1912, for $4,000.
One not dated Nov. IL. 1911, due
August IL, 1912. for Sl23.
One note dated Nov. 12, 1911. due
Nov. IL, 1912, for 1923.
One note dated Nov. IL, 1911. due
Feb. l, 1913, for 1923.
One note dated Nov. IL, 1911. due
May IL. 1913. for $123.
One note dated Nov. IL, 1911, due
August IL, 1913. for $123.
One note dated Nov. IL, 1911, due
Nov. IL. 1913 for 1924. as evidenc-
cd by deed dated the 18th day of
November. and the year of 1911, and
recorded in the Clerk 8 Office of Taze-
well county in Deed Book No. II,
page 274.
Sale will commence at IL o'clock
noon. Ierms-Cash.
A j. CRUEY. Trustee.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-09-27
BACK HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Crockett. who
have been on months visit to thci,
old homes in Tazewell, returned to
their home in Missouri Tuesday.
Their visit was pleasant on all aides
and in all respects. MIR. Crockett is
brother to f.. X. Crockett, and has
numerous relatives in this county.
Mrs. Crockett is member of the
large family of the late james X.
Witten, of this community.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crockett have the
proud distinction Of having reared ID
children-5 boys and 8 girls. The
baby is girl, 10 years old. All the
children but one, married daughter
living in Idaho, are at home or near
by-all healthy, fine fellows. No
wonder MIR. Crockett has prospered
He has been able tr snap his finger
in the faces of Independent or in
different aborers, and do his own
work in his own way, at his own
time. And now, az father and mother
get old they can just pull out and
come to Virginia or 80 anywhere else
they please, certain that the farm
and stock and chickens Will be taken
care of. Who says children are "a
nuisance p f Mr.. Crockett will fur
nish us a picture of his fine bunch we
will gladly put it in this paper.
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THEN AND NOW.

1t is pretty plain to most people
that all the politicians in the world
cannot create prosperity when the
crops fail; and that when the crops
fail; and that when the crops are
abundant there is needed nothing to
create good times beyond the policy
of -tinkering and non-experiment-
ing on the part of the politicians.
Careful voters will realize all this
when they go to the polls this fall.
The politicians have had their inning.
The business mantle consumer-the
laborer-the common chap, as dis
tinguished from the much discussed
"people" of the demagogues. these
ought to come in for some considera-
tion once in a while. = Bluefield Tele-
gaph.
That is not the way you used to
"holler. +" Mckinley and Prosper
ity." "The Republican Party and a
Full Dinner Pail" Roosevelt and
Good Times" cleveland Panic, -
etc., etc. That's the way you used to
squeal. and the people listened, "the
business man, the consumer, the la
borer, the common chap" and voted
for your men, and kept on, until they
have grown tired and hungry. Now,
that they have their eyes open. you,
along with number of other pals,
change the tune, and cry, "All the
politicians in the world cannot create
prosperity when the crops fall You
used to even claim that good crops
and seasons were the result, in some
way. of Republican rule Now, "a
policy OF non- tinkering' is advocated.
If this "tinkering" keeps on some.
body will lose job, crops or M
crops" How things do change"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-09-27
Bids Wanted Dirt Roads

RS will be received by the Board of Supervisors of Tazewe
County athe Clerks Office Tazewe, up until noon of
tuesday, the 9Th day of October for and
Improvement OF about miles of county highway Jacksonville
Magsera district.
Separate bids asked for on the following sections
Section NO. From terminus of the macadam Thomp-
son Valley west to Maiden Spring district ne distance of u
miles, and 10 a width IS feet. ~
Section No. 2Fom the macaiam road leading
up Thompson Valley said valley g. S. Thompsons place.
distance OF miles, to be graded a width Of feet
Section No 3Fom forks of road John B Wiens resi-
dence creek to Ed Thompson brick house. miles to be
graded to a width of 1S feet. -
Section No. 4From forks Of John b. Wttens resi-
dence to the macaam road Burnt school distance
me to a width of I8 feet.
Section No. 5Fork OF road John b. Wtens residence to
ntersec with macadam road, leading hollow
distance OF IL miles to a width of rs feet
Section No oFrom Main Thompson Valley via Pleasant
Hill church Thopson Valley Creek up creek to in
ersete OPossum hollow road, distance Ia miles, to a width
I8 feet ~
Section No. From Maiden Spring Magisterial district line
Poor Valley said valley John A. Meals residence
distance of 3M miles, to width of IS feet
Section No. I2-From Gap Store, Baptist Valley down
said valley west Mden Spring district one
mile, width of I8 feet.
Section No. I8-From Gap Store, Baptist Valley down Drv
Fork to State ine distance of miles, width of IS feet
Section No. 2o-From Dry Fork the mouth of Rays Fork
thence up Rays Fork Maiden Spring Magsea district line
distance OF o2 miles, TO width of 1S feet
BY order of Board of Supervisors.
A Copy--Teste
c. W. GREEVER, Clerk.
Tazewe, Va, Sept IS, 1872.
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Pounding Mill

Pounding Mill, Sept. 24-Quite a
a number from this place attended the
Tazewell Fair on Wednesday and
came home with muddy shoes. Very
few attended the last day.
Mrs. p. M. Alder and two beauti-
full children, of Bondtown, spent Sat
urday might with her sister-in-law,
Mrs. w. B. Steele. She spent Satur-
day at Cedar Bluff, returning home on
No. IL.
Mrs. Deck Altizer spent yesterday
at Richlands with her brothers.
Miss Lettie Lowell, of Richlands,
spent the last of the week with her
sister, Miss Jennie Lowell.
Leonard Harris vacated the John
Robinett property today and George
Bruster will move his family into
same.
Miss Rebekah Davis returned yes
terday from Cincinnati and sum
mer resort on Lake Michigan.
Miss Ocie Lowell, of Rchlands,
took in the Fair Wednesday and
visited homefolks here.
George Hurt returned from Taze-
we'll this morning, accompanied by
jug May and Mr.. Jones, of West Vir-
ginia. who will be his guests.
Rex Steele expects to leave in the
morning for V. p. |. at Blacksburg.
His sister, Miss Uva, and others will
accompany him to Bluefeld.
Miss Irene Embry, of Graham,
passed through town Sunday to teach
the public school on Little River.
Miss Garnett Pharah of the east
ern part of the State, began the
school at Gillespie Hurt school house
last week.
Miss Nell George, of Tazewell,
spent Sunday night with Miss iva
Steele.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bruster and
childrden and Miss Cora, are spending
week in West Virginia with rela-
tives.
Mrs. Nj. j. Sturgill and Mrs. Matt
Bruster were business visitors to
Tazewell Friday.
George Bailey, w. B. Spratt and
G. r. Thomas tried couple of cases
here Saturday.
Mrs. Il. G. Christian, of Bluefield,
spent Sunday night with her old
friend. Mrs. Steele, and left next
morning to visit relatives in Rich
lands and Honaker.
John Gillespie was business visit
or to 3luefeld Thursday.
DR.. w. r. Williams, of Richlands,
was business visitor here today.
The Rev. G. G. Pangle expects to
preach at the Methodist church Sun
day at 8 80.
The Rev. d. E. Motley will preach
in the Christian church at II a. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Pruett and baby
are spending the week with their sis.
ter, Mrs. j. II. Altizer.
Miss Maggie Myres left Friday fol
Portsmouth. She will visit relatives
at Tip Top. Bluefeld and Roanoke oil
her way home.
Mrs. r. M. Sparks spent Monday
at j. Sandres Gillespie's.
Mr.. o. Ferrell, of Steelsburg. wa
married to Miss Neva Altiezr OIL las
Wednesday at Tazewell by the Rev
DR.. T. A. Repass. They will max
their home at Steelsburg
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-09-27
DEMOCRATS AND DOLLARS.

Every Democrat, and every well
wisher uf Governor Wilson, Candidate
for the Presidency, is urged to contri
butte to the campaign fund. Money is
needed to run Il great campaign
speakers, literature and such pecessi-
ties. cost money. What fund is raised
will he given by the people. No big
corporations or trusts will be pei
mitted to contribute. No single con-
fribution over $40, 900 will be accept
ed. The rank and file are asked to
contribute. If you want to see an
honest man elected President-a
safe, patriotic man--scholarl
statesman and Christian gentleman,
help in the election of Woodrow Will
son. Any amout, however small, will
be thankfully received at this Office
and forwarded at once. Let the dol
lars pour in. The WilsonAyers Club
will also receive contributions and
give receipt and forward same to the
Democratic National Committee.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-09-27

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC-Iwill
not be responsible for any debts made
either by my wife. Jennie Savers,
or any of my children. ALEX SAY
ERS, Tazewell, Va, Sept. %, 1912.
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RIDING CON TESr

Best gentleman rider-B. X. Buch-
anan, first; A. r. Thompson. second.
Ten contestants. Best lady rider
Mrs. c. f. Harman, first; Mrs. G.
w. Brewster, second. Best lady rider,
astride-Miss Kate Reynolds.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-09-27

Elsewhere in the N ews is the an
nouncement of the speaking here on
horse day, October 9th, by General
Rufus A. Ayers. Democratic candi-
date for Congress and Hon. j. Nor
ment Powell, Democratic candidate
for eector in this district. The mes
sage which General Ayers will bring
will be of vital interest to everybody
especially to the workingman.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-20
a BUTTERFLY ON THE WHEEL" :" |:
CHAPTER Iv-Continued.

OF all the meals that made up the
daily schedule Of the stoIeing of the
human engine. breakfast is the richest
in true dramatic possibilities. Midnight
suppers have been famous since Bel
shazzar's time, and mighty ambitions
have been slain. great parties ruined
and wars and revolutions launched at
dinners. But we are not surprised.
These gatherings come at the end of the
day and none of us knows when he
sits down to his regular and well-or-
dered breakfast what the day will bring
forth or where and with whom he may
dine or sup. But breakfast comes at
as the tides; any interference or strange
striking. The descriptions of execu-
terror were it not that there is always
line about cup of coffee and rolls
in the serene and peaceful birth-hour
of a new day-just before the awful
room with the little door is opened.
None of the three who sat at the little
table that morning dreamed that here
was to be an execution at the Hotel
des Tuilleries within few hours though
Dicky Ellerdine felt that there might
just as we'll have been one if breakfast
had been delayed much longer.
"Dicky must have his food regularly"
observed Lady Attwill sympathetically
as she poured the coffee. He never
seems quite right until he has had his
breakfast Wien we are down at his
place together"
Piano. exclaimed Collingwood, in
an undertone. nudging her sharply.
The lady started and gazed at him in
amazement. What for." she demand
ed Il don't want to play"
The waiter, I mean" he whispered.
oh"
We all stayed the night at this ho-
tel" remarked Dicky. staring solemnly
al his empty plate
The Washington herald., 1912-10-20
"A Story for the Married and Those Who
Expect to Be, Written from the Great Play
of the Same Title. :: :: :: :: ::

voice trembled. Don't you believe
Colling?"
No; l do notr' he ripped out be-
tween his clenched teeth.
"Admastonw And Collingwood, the
color driven out Of his face, sprang
around the table. Admission faced the
four of them.
Il don't believe single statement
l have heard since ! came into this
roomT
Ellerdine took a swift stride toward
him. "Admaston-" he began, but
Lady Attwill held his arm.
"Dicky. keep quiet!' she cried.
Admaston turned on Collingwood
with blazing eyes.
You have lied! You lied to me
over the telephone last night
Did Admission speak to you last night
on the telephone?'
YES" was the surly answer Eller-
dimes figure relaxed and his bafiied
fists fell open.
My dear chap" he exclaimed dis
gustedly, why didn't you tell u.s.
why didn't he tell your blazed Ad-
maston. his voice shaking with rage.
w Would that have saved you from tell
ing me you all got on the wrong train?
Collingwood lies to me! You have
lied to me, Lady Attwill! Well, I
beg
why should you come catechizing
u.s." demanded Collingwood. with sup
pressed fury.
.Why-'
oh. don't" pleaded Peggy. half hys-
terically. as she held out her arms be-
tween the two enraged men. Go.
Please go, Dicky, take Alice away"
The other two hastened to the door.
There you are. / knew il! / knew
it, groaned Ellerdine.
Admission gave the betrayer of his
friendship furious look.
We'll. why don't you go:" he de-
manded between his teeth
What are you going to do" re-
turned Collingwood in the same tone.
What the devil has that got to do
with you?' snarled the other. advanc-
ing step. But Peggy was bc'ween
them
a great deal" cried Collingwood.
If you loved your wife as much as
love her you'd know what it had to
do with me-
Admaston gasped a, the daring of the
avowal
The Washington herald., 1912-10-20

she slipped away out of sight on ,h'
balcony
Lord Ellerdine was gloomily search
ing through the columns of a ncwspa
per. and before he could rise and taxi
more than two steps in her wake Mr.
Admission was facing him. Ii is fa
ship felt as distinctly uncomfortable
as ever before in his life.
Hello, Ellerdine, what are you doing
here? he inquired pleasantly, but with
out smile, as he advanced slowly int
the room and stripped off his gloves
Dicky threw an appealing glance to
ward the open window and then stared
wildly about for aid
| "Ah-here, oh-ah" he stammercc
ridiculously, squirming and shifting a:
he stood. "Just-ah-had breakfast"
Rather early for you. isn't it, pur,
sued Admission in the same tone. but
there was despair in his heart. Eller,
dimes manner would have convicted Z
regiment of murder in the first degree
He no longer had the slightest doubt
but that the worst was true
Rather" agreed Dicky, with fever.
ish' politeness. Been travelling all
He stopped with choke and a gasp.
"All what?' queried Mr.. Admission
after an appropriate wait.
Dicky made inarticulate sounds and
Latin gestures for several seconds and
then gasped desperately:
"Yes-y-yes-where's Lady Att
wilI?'
rs she here?'
"Oh. yes" exclaimed his lordship
with a nervous smile that was mean,
to indicate his perfect mental ease
She's here We're all herew
Where is my wife," inquired Ad-
maston. 49,,
She's gone to her room to change
her gown" replied Ellerdine. " =
But / thought you were going on
to Switzerland?'i protested Admission
in mild surprise. .
."Oh-did-did you - really?' he
stammered. Admission frowned slight
ly. .-..
Why. yes" be said. That was the
plan. wasn't it,
oh. yes. of courser' replied Eller-
dine, his smile now proclaiming. fatuous
triumph. ''But'-he wished the others
could be there to. see how well he was
carrying of the situation-"we all got
on, the wrong train" ...,. -
"What?' =. t....,
I'VE all got on the wrong train" re-
peated Dicky. in. voice that carried
as much mechanics as the steady, rhyth-
mic rush of the surf. -. -. .
Who's wcT asked the lawyer.
'"Oh. Peggy and Collingwood- and
."And what train did you and Lady
Attwill get on? ?" interrupted Admas-
ton, crisply. Dicky floundered again
for a, few seconds. =. -
.s "Ah-oh-the wrong one!" he cried
at last, ;triumphantly. Stupid mistake,
wasn't it?' 49, ..-.,. ,..[..
"very!" commented Mr.. Admission,
in tone that made, Dicly more un-
comfortable He hastily consulted his
"Yes, he said. "And so-we all
stayed the night at this hotel"
"Indeedy
"Oh. yes" Dicky assured him. All
ALI the proprieties were most care
fully observed Admission" it Co.,.
Now. that is very interesting" de-
elared the latter with heartiness that
was the refinement of irony. 80. ..,
"Yes," nodded Dicky. He was feel
ing vastly relieved now that he was
sure he had quieted any small suspic;