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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-08-30
SOCIETY NOTES


Entertained
With Auction
Mrs. Edward Lawman, East High
street, delightfully entertained with
auction bridge Monday afternoon at
her home in honor Of Mrs. Robert
Noble Of Bloomington, Ill. The prize
was awarded Mrs. Congdon and the
visitors prize to Mrs. Noble.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-06-28
RUSSELL HAVING
ROAD TROUBLE
SupervisorsDemand Resigna.
ton of Efficient Superin
tendent by July the First.

The Board of Supervisors of Rms.
sell County. at meeting held June
18th, in no uncertain language, re.
quested Mr.. S. IL. Fletcher, Agent.
to resign at once. The resolution
adopted by the Board. as published in
the Lebanon News. recites, that "the
people of the county are becoming
restive and indignant Mt the manner
in which the road work of the county
Is being carried on" ETC., and TINT
Mr.. Fletcher. Agent, be requested TO
Vacate at once. and the State High.
way Commissioner was requested to
send an engineer to the county nj
once. The above is taken from the
Lebanon News OF the 21st. MIR. Flet.
cher is the efficient cashier of the
bank Mt Lebanon. very successful
business man, and a gentleman of
undoubted integrity. but it appears
that he is not acceptable to the Board
as road man, which is no reflection
upon him. Not every man knows how
tn build roads.
We insisted from the start that
roads should be built byexpcrts under
State supervision, and in many cases,
where the counties undertook the work
Independently. there has been trou-
BILE. and the Highway Commission had
to he called in at last. IN one, per-
haps more, instances. u certain sec
ton OF road. put down by II man who
didn't know his business, had to be
dug up, and put down again, when nm
experienced engineer came along. We
don't know anything about the Rus
sell situation, and these remarks are
not intended to apply, hut it gives a
good opportunity for us to say some
thing.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-06-28
Change of Road

A large crowd of citizens from
Thompson Valley were here last Sat-
urday attending the meeting of the
district board of road commissioners,
relative to the change in location of
roads in Thompson Valley.
The road commission Jefferson
vile district is composed of Super
visor Daniel, Joseph Litz and Joseph
Cregar, but as Mr.. Cregar was inter-
ested in the proposed change, Henry
S. Bowen was appointed to sit in his
place.
The petition from the Thompson
Valley citizens was for a change in
the location of the proposed road
from Mountain Gate through the lands
of Milton Thompson, w A Thompson
and others to Benbow. After lengthy
discussion the commissioners decided
on the Middle Creek route.
Another petition was for a change
of the road from the present loca
ton, connecting the Cavitt's Creek
road with the Hubble Hill road, to &
position on the North side of the river
No decision was reached on the latte,
petition.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-06-28
William Crabtree

Mr.. William Crabtree died at the
Sanitarium here on last Sunday, where
he had been under treatment for some
time for bloodpoison. Some time ago
he cut his knee accidentally, with an
axe. 1t is said that he attempted to
treat the wound himself, using car
bolic acid, and putting in a number
of stitches with an ordinary needle
and thread. Blood poison developed,
and he was brought here in bad shape.
Finally large artery in his leg burst
or sloughed, and as final resort the
leg was amputated as the only hope of
saving his life. The operation was
entirely successful, but the shock was
too great for the patient in his en-
feebled condition, and his death fol.
lowed soon afterwards. His remains
were taken to Maxwell, his home,
Monday morning, for burial.
Mr.. Crabtree was we'll known and
highly esteemed in this county, where
he was born and reared. He was g
brother of j. B. Crabtree, mayor an6
merchant. at Richlands. He leaves q
wife and several children to mourn
the loss of husband and father. The
stricken family have the sympathy OF
the entire community.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-06-28

Baltimore, Md, June 25.-Under-
standing at IL O'Clock this morning
was that on the first ballot Virginia
would vote Is or 16 for Underwood
and 8 or 8 for Wilson.
Governor Mann, who, as half a
delegate at large, has half n vote,
was thought to be against Wilson.
but after his arrival here this morn
ing it was reporte,. that he would
support Wilson. This announcement
was the nearest thing to surprise
that had happened as far as the Vir.
ginia deleagtion is concerned"
1.-THE Virginia delegation, as a
whole, is antagouistic to Bryan, to
Wilson, and to progressive plat
form.''
The above clippings are from spe-
cials from Baltimore to a Richmond
paper. The opposition on the part of
the Virginia delegation to progress
sive candidate is no "surprise. ("
When the Norfolk convention opposed
an instructed delegation it was clear
from the start that the wishes of the
Democrats of the State would not be
carried out. The steam roller was
brought prominently into use, and
the Wilson people were squelched in
the start. At this writing, Wednesday
afternoon. the final vote of the Vir-
ginia delegation is not known. 1t NAV
be that Virginia will enroll herself in
the ranks of the reactionaries.
On the vote for temporary chair
man, Parker received Id and BRYAN
10 Virginia votes. The papers state
that Governor Mann, Lieutenant
Governor Ellyson and A.B. Williams,
Editor of Roanoke Times, with clever
others, voted for Judge Parker.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-06-28
Falls Mills

Falls Mills, June 25.-There was
an ice cream supper here in the grove
Saturday evening. given in honor of
the Sunday School classes of d. D.
Baker, Misses Fannie Baker, Dora and
Bertha Harry. All present reported
jolly time.
B. w. Jewell made business trip
to Tazewell Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry were visiting
at Tip Top last week.
Miss Wells of Midway, has been
the guest of her brother, Warren
Wells for the past week.
j. r. Harry and son, Willie, made
q business trip to Bluefield Tuesday.
Mrs. Fink and Sarah Alberta were
shopping in Pocahontas Saturday
MIR. Lansing Moses, of Bramwell,
was calling on friends here Sunday
afternoon.
B. w. Tabor and family, spent
Sunday at the home of D. d. Baker
Andrew Wilkerson was visiting
homefolks here last week.
Mr.. Alex Tabor has been on the
sick list for few days, but is some
better at this writing.
Misses Edna and Ardal Perdue, of
Montgomery, who have been the
guests of Mrs. Jewell, returned te
their home Sunday.
j. Clinton Tabor made his regular
weekly visit to the "Big Dam" Sun,
day.
Kenneth Shufflebarger was visiting
friends at Nemours Sunday.
Watson Buckland and wife, wer,
visiting home folks lac. week,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-06-28
William Reese Hawkins

William Reese, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
I. M. Hawkins, of this town, died
last Sunday evening, at z O'Clock,
after lingering illness. The funeral
services were conducted by Rev. #.
II. Campbell, pastor of the Baptist
church, assisted by Rev. MIR. Wiley,
of the Methodist church, at the home
on lower Tazewell Avenue, Monday
afternoon at 3 80 O'Clock. Intcrment
of the remains was made in Maple
Shade cemetery. a large crowd of
sympathizing friends and acuuain-
tances were present. The floral tri.
butes were profuse and beautiful.
Deceased was bright and promising
boy, in his 18th year. For more than
year he had been suffering from
diabetes, and his death was no sur
prise, though great shock and be-
reavement to his parents and family.
About ten years ago, it will be re-
called, this family suffered the loss
of bright and promising son, 81
years of age, who was instantly killed
by falling from bridge near Bailey S
Switch, upon which he was at work.
Into each life some rain must fall,
Some days be dark and dreary.'
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-06-28
EDITORIAL

Mr.. Bryan's protest against Judge
Parker's selection as temporary chair
man of the convention has deeper
Significance than appears on the sur
face. Mr.. Bryan protests against
Judge Parker's nomination for the
same reason, or on the same ground,
that the Progressive element at Chi
cago protested against Senator Root.
MIR. Parker and MIR. Root are both
Ryan lawyers, representatives of the
conservatives or reactionaries. Mr..
Parker is Tammany man, named
and exploited by Tammany, and Mr.,
Bryan's protest is protest against 6
boss, and very Objectionable boss
at that. The trouble is to be regret
ted. however, but truth" in Mr.
Bryan's dictiosary means the SAM,
thing all the time,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-06-28
Revival Meeting

Herbert Yuell, of Chicago. will
begin series of Evangelistic SER
vices at the Christian church here, on
the first Sunday in July. at IL O'Clock.
Mr.. Yuell one of the most noted
Evangelists in the country. Great
success has almost uniformly crowned
his efforts. lie will be assisted by
Mrs. Yuell and.a competent chorus
leader. Mrs. Yuell is expected to
reach Tazewell next Sunday to orga-
nize the women for work, and the
chorus leader is expected on Thurs.
day, July 4th, to organize and train
the choir. The singers in all the
choirs of the town are cordially in
vited to help in the music. A most
cordial invitation is extended to the
ministers and Christian workers of
all the churches to attend and assist
in this effort for great meeting.
From the reputation of Mr.. Yuell we
believe his preaching will commend
itself to the Christian conscience of
the entire community.
w. S. BILLIARD, Pastor.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-06-28
Pounding Mill

Pounding Mill, June 25.-Mrs.
Molly Brown, Witten's Mills, ant
Mrs. Rachel Laird, Tazewell, came
down this afternoon to visit frie nds,
guests of Mrs. Rebecca Williams.
Miss Cora Christian is visiting
friends on Little River. guest of Mr..
and Mrs. William Neole.
Misses Iva Long. Richlands, Jes-
sie McCorkle. Big Stone Gap, are
visiting at w. b. Steele's.
MIR. George Counts and shildren, OF
Vivian, are visiting his brother in
law. james Mukley.
Mrs. NJ. j. Sturgill, Misses iva
Steele and Bessie Brown went to Max.
we'll yesterday to attend the burial
of William Crabtree.
! William Robinett is recovering from
his recent illness.
!. j. Fl Nipper and son will give q
graphophone entertainment here Fri.
day night.
Mrs. Alex Altlzer and son. Bobbie,
are visiting her daughter at Coaldan
Mrs. Sparks and Mrs. A ltizer spen |
Sunday with Mrs. Humphrey at In
dian.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Moore, Graham,
spent Sunday visiting w. B. Steele
and family. '-".-,
Mrs. M. j. Sturgill and Mrs. Mat
tie Bruster attended meeting at Cedar
Bluff Sunday.
Mrs. Trnyer attended church at
Maxwell Sunday.
Miss Cora Bruster went to Gillespie
Sunday, returning Monday.
Misses Neva Altizer and Alice
Mulkey. Messrs O'Ferrell and Nc
Connell, spent Sunday at Maxwell.
Master james and will Reese Will
liams. Richlands. spent last week
visiting Harry Williams.
Miss Cora Lowell nj visiting her
sister. Miss Lcttie, ut Richlands this
week.
DIR. George Williams, Newport
News, spent II few days with home
folks here.
Mrs. ]. IL. Stinson and daughter,
Miss Amy. have returned to their
home at Grundy.
Mrs. C. ii. Trayer went to Blue
field Thursday TO meet hor nephew,
Raymond Trayer. Staunton, who will
spend several weeks with her.
Rex Steele made n hurried trip to
Cedar Bluff Sunday morning.
Mrs. Altizer went to Tazewell one
day last week.
j. y. Altizer went to Bluefield to-
day and returned.
w. II. Sparks went to Bluefield
yesterday to have some dental work
done, returning today.
Henry Christian spent several days
last week at William Neele's, near
Paint Lick.
M iss Ellie Williams is visiting her
brother, DR.. Williams. at Richlands,
this week.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-06-28
HON. OSCAR w. UNDERWOOD

favors the enactment of laws supple
mentary to the existing anti trust act
to define as criminal offenses those in
restraint of trade; favors m ore
promptness in the administration of
the law and the avoidance of delays
and technicalities.
We affirm our belief in the protec-
tive tariff. We hold that a tariff for
revenue only would destroy many in
dustries. throw many out of employ
ment. We will support prompt
scientific investigation of the high
cost of living with the aim of decreas-
ing it. We need measures to prevent
money panics and better currency fa-
cilities in the west and south. We re-
affirm our adherence to the principle
of appointment to public office baset
on proved fitness. We stand commit.
ted to the maintenance, extension ant
enforcement of the civil service law
We favor additional legislation to pre-.
vent corporations from contributing
funds to campaigns.
We rejoice at success of the Re-
publican party. We favor the conser
walton Of natural resources; favo
legislation looking toward the estab
lishment of parcels post; believe il
the maintenance of an adequate navy
favor revised merchant marine
favor flood prevention in the Mississ
ippi Valley and continuance of tn
policy of reclamation of arid land
and improvement of rivers and har
bors; favor development of the re
sources of Alaska; pledge the enact
nent of laws to give relief from tn
evil of undesirable immigration; ia
vor laws furthering safety at sea
with adequate life saving apparatus
We challenge successful criticism @
the administrations of Mckinley
Roosevelt and Taft.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-06-28
Bids w Wanted

Bids will be received by the Board
of Supervisors of Tazewell county at
the Clerks office at Tazewell, Va,
until IL o'clock. noon, July 9th, for
macadamizing about 1910 miles of
county highway, as follows:
SECTION 2.
Wards Cove section, beginning
near Reese T. Bowen's, 7.07 miles.
SECTION 5.
Fincastle road from Maiden Spring
district line west. 1858 miles.
Plans and specifications may be
seen at the County Engineers office,
at Tazewell, Va. Bids on the above
two sections must be accompanied by
certified check for $500, as a guar
antee of the acceptance and perform
ance of contract by the party to whom
it may be awarded, and failure to
execute such contract will forfeit said
check.
The successful bidder will besre-
quired to give bond in the amount of
33 1-3 per cent of face of contract.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
Board Of Supervisors of Tazewell Co.
d. B. Daniels, Chairman,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-06-28
ARE Mr.. SLEMP'S
DAYS NUMBERED?
Influenced Virginia Delega-
ton for Taft, and Roosevelt
People are Sore.

Mr.. Slemp Is the candidate of the
"standpatters" in the Ninth district,
for Congress. This is n good time for
MIR. Slemp to resign or withdraw.
No reactionary can be elected from
this district, democrat or republican.
1t is said that several Tazewell
Republicans, strong supporters of Mr..
Slemp, have notified him that his days
of usefulness to the Republican
marty in the Ninth District are at an
end. and that successor must be
chosen who is In sympathy with the
progressive ideas advocated by Roose-
welt. 1t is said that il is strongly
probable that if Mr.. Slemp, is nomi-
nnted by a. reactionary convention
another convention will be. called and
progressive candidate named for
Congress- ssalso. E
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-06-28
TAFT & SHERMAN
TO LEAD G. 0. P.
Reactionary Candidates Are
Named by Republican Con
ventlon-The Platform.

The Chicago Republican Convention
has re-nominated Mr.. Taft for Presi
dent, and also Mr.. Sherman for vice
President. Mr.. Roosevelt and his fol-
lowers, who holted the regular con-
vention, held separate convention
in another hall, and Mr.. Roosevelt
was nominated on an independent
ticket. The informal naming of
Roosevelt is said to be chiefly for the
purpose of affecting temporary or
ganizatlon. 1t is proposed to hold a
national convention in August, and
Mr.. Roosevelt says that he will glad
ly step down and aside if the conven-
tion shall think best to select another
standard bearer.
The platform adopted at Chicago
contains these two significant state
ments. among Others: "We affirm
our belief in the protective tariff, I"
and 1--WE rejoice at the success of the
Republican party" Same old state
ments, same old candidates, same old
gang in control. Of course they do
not expect to win in November.
The following is the platform
adopted mt the Chicago Convention:
The Republican party, assembled
by its representatives in natio7 7al con
vention, declares unchanging faith in
government of the people by the
people, aud for the people. We renew
our allegiance to the principles of the
Republican party and devotion to the
cause of Republican institutions. The
Republican party now, as it always
has been the party of advanced and
constructive craftsmanship, reaflirms
its intention to uphold the authority
and integrity of the courts, as oppos-
ed to special privilege and monopoly;
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-06-28
Less than half Price

Two boxes of Lighthouse Cleanser
and one caket Milady Toilet Soap.
regular price 25c, will be sold at
HARRISON, Barnes and Company's,
Saturday, tomorrow, for 10c. These
goods cannot be had until tomorrow.
All other goods of the kind sell for
double the money. The Lighthouse
Cleanser is an article of merit. Go to
fhe store tomorrow and get two cans
of the Cleanser and one cake of toilet
soap for ten cents.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-06-28
Echoes From Chicago

The Tazewell Republican has nearly
a column on the Baltimore convention.
THE writer was still being ridden by
the horrid nightmare of the Chicago
convention when he wrote about
"riotous scenes, rowdyism, fistfights"
and such--echoes from Chicago, that 8
all-the nightmare of the Republican
crash and crush of the head-on collision
of Republican hopes, at Waterloo,
last week, That's all,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-06-28
BRYAN and WILSON
IN CONTROL
No Nomination Last
Night. Chances in
Favor Of Bryan.

The latest news from Baltimore
this morning is that no nomination
was made last night. but that the
Bryan Wilson forces were in control
of the convention. The dispatches in
the morning papers indicate that
the nomination may go to Bryan.
b Harmony pervails!
Bulletins of the progress of the
convention will be posted in front of
the News Office during the day as the
news is received
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-06-28

In the Clerks Office of the Circuit
Court of the County of Tazewell.
on the 9th day of June. 1912.
William Ellis Idol. complainant.
against In Chencery
Onea l.. Idol. Defendant.
The object Of this suit is to obtain
for the complainant from the defend
ant, complete and absolute divorce.
And an affidavit having been made
and filed that the defendant, Onea l..
Idol, is not resident of the State of
Virginia. it is ordered that she do
appear here within Is days after due
publication hereof. and do what may
be necessary to protect her interest
in this suit. And It'll further ordered
that copy hereof be published once
week for four successive weeks in
the Clinch Valley News, a newspaper
published in the county of Tazewell,
and that copy be posted at the front
door of the courthouse of this county.
as prescribed by law.
A cony-Teste:
C. w. GREEEVR, Clerk.
Minter and Minter, p. q.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-06-28

Mr.. Baker has bought the mill
property here. of g. C. Kinzer,
known as the 7. E. Tabor mill, and
will begin grinding soon.
j. ii. and M. l.. Wagner have put
up goods here in the Gillespie store
house. So, our little town is coming
right to the front since the new road
work began.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-06-28
Heavy Rain

A heavy rain fell here on Wodnes-
day evening. lasting we'll up to mid
night. Some say it was the heaviest
of the season. heavier than the big
rain of Monday evening. which flooded
parts of the county, particularly on
the north side.
The rain Wednesday night did con-
siderable damage. Mr.. A. J. Steele 8
fine corn aeld was much damaged, he
says. Compton, of Clear Fork. was
here early yesterday morning, and
says the rain was lawful" in his
section. However. corn and grass will
boom now. il the weeder ia kept busy.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-06-28
HON. CHAMP CLARK
STATEM MI t. MT
OF the Financial Condition of the
Bank of POCahOntas,

Located Mt Pocahontas In the State OF
Virginin, at the close of business,
June 18th, 1912, made to tho State
Corporation Commission.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-06-28
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN
Local News

Rev. Mr.. Rich, the new Episcopal
minister,will preach in the Episcopa al
church here next Sunday morning.
Mrs. WA. LaCook, and three sons.
of Coffersville, Miss, are the guests
of Mrs. Bottimore and Mrs. Hurt.
Evening journal., 1912-06-05
SALE

FEW SPECIALS. INSPECT AND MAKE
OFFER.
aOe.2o4 W. Twentieth ST., new, square,
r., up.to. date; hardwood nnish.
3o2 W Nineteenth o H.. square upto date
up-to. date, hardwood flush; terms
10 suit.
4O6 \. Broome ST.. new, square 10 r.,
hot water heat hardwood trimmings
61O West ~ rooms. suitable 20 change
n apartments
222 West St., N r., lot sospo. Must telf
1872 Pennsylvania Ave. r., new, up-to-
date. easy terms; going 20 sell
500 ". Twenty ninth ST.. r., modern
lot s0N12o feet.
PAS DUPONT r.. modern easy terms.
80 Washington. r.. the lot through 10
Windsor 81. suitable to build shop
or garage
SOC French St. II r., suitable for apart.
meuts or club. Must sell.
$40 New Castle ave, Il. r. H. Price
$3.50
Marshailton. H. 10 acre. owner leaving
Montrose, Rivervisv r. CITY convsn
venienoesi win exchange for city
home
6-acre poultry and truck farm at State
Road station. Possession. Easy
47-aere farm. Centreville. possession
Many good business locations in stores
Many sother modern houses. some new on
easy terms and investment properties
Several productive farms and country rest
dences, near city. aii Sizes
Desirable building lots. both city and sub
urban, az sacrifice prices
Renting speciality.
Evening journal., 1912-06-05
PUBLIC SALE.


pUBLIC sALE-CONTENrs OF TWO
handsomely furnished apartments inclnd
ing some expensive rugs Will be sold a.
Fourth street Friday, June 2. az ] O'Clock
p. m. sharp.
Bed room furniture consisting Of brass
beds mahogany and oak dressers. I colon
ial brass bed. quartered oak chihoniers and
princess dressers. / handsome Turkish parior
upholstered in genuine Boston leather. 2
pieces. cost $4,000 parlor suit. pieces
mahogany frame, I mission 3-piece suit n
hrary table in OAK and mahogany psrior
pictures summer drsperies ] davenport. box
compartment I leather couch buffet ! as
inch pedestal extension table. quartered OAK
With 8 leather seat dining chairs aud hand.
some al crystal china closet 20 match set.
cost Si20; so pound felt mattresses, brass
costumers fancy parlor rocker ana tables,
brio brac. odd leather chairs. wardrobe .
rcfrigerstors porch rockers with brace
arms. goose feather pillows and holsters.
white spreads, sheets, pillow cases. table
linen, portieres. inlaid linolcum, mating 3
Wilton rug, 3 velvet rugs, several small
rugs silverware and everything used m b
first class apartment
This is all good and fine furniture and
worthy the attention Of parties looking for
good goods or going 10 Housekeeping. Any
goods bought at this sale viii he stored
free until June IS and delivered free.
These goods CANNOT be seen until day
Of sale. Everything must be sold as the
owners are leaving the city and have No
further use for them.
STIDHAM a SON
in3,5.6 Ancucncers for owners