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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-03-22
Notice

On Wednesday, March 9th, 1912,
between the hours of 10 a. M, and
2 p. M, Of that day, at the front
door of the Court House ,,of Tazewell,
in the town of Tazewell, Virginia, /
Will offer for sale, at public action,
to the highest bidder, the following
personal property belonging to the
estate Of j. w. Moss, deceased:
1. lie undivided interest in forty
shares of stock in Burke's Garden
Coal ana Coke Company.
2. Four shares of stock In Taze-
well Street Railway Company.
8. On share of stock in Tazewell
Electric Light and Power Company.
4. 1-3 undivided interest in n inc
shares of stock in Tazewell Street
Railway Company, and in one share
of stock in Tazewell Electric Light
and Power Company.
TERMS OF SALE-Said property
will be sold on three months time, and
the purchaser will be required to
execute note to the undersigned
Administrators, bearing interest from
date of sale. with good personal secu-
rity, or for cash, as the purchaser
may elect.
T. C. BOWEN,
Admir-. of ]. w. Moss, Dec d.
Tazewell, Va, Mar, 16, 1912,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-03-22
In a Class by Himself

Coaldan, March 2O..-Mr. Editor
i have always heard it said that
there are two bad paymasters-th the
one that pays before hand, and the
one that never pays, but here come
at last with your check for four dol
lars am due the paper until July
next. subscribed for the paper in
July, 1907, and paid for it the first
year, which will make me due the
paper until July. Wishing you much
success, yours truly,
M. II. LOWE.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-03-22
NOTICE

Directly Boy will make the season,
1912 in charge of Hubert Bailey. at
the following places: Tazewell, North
Tazewell, Tip Top. Grafton, Cove
and Thompson Valley for the small
sum of $40, to insure mare in foal.
His colts are beginning to show now.
All can step good. Think it over and
patronize this horse.
l. FRED r. STEELE,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-03-22

In addition to this financial report
we wish the public to know that the
Association acts upon the advice of
experienced business men in buying
or selling land. and, that when con-
fronted by legal question, lawyer
is consulted. We hope to do some i'm
provement work this spring, but the
plans are conservative. We try to see
the end from the beginning, and to
keep firm hold on the purse strings.
The Indebtedness weighs rather heav-
lily 1T is true, but it guarantees
well kept burial ground for the peo
pie of Tazewell for generations to
come--one that will be self-support-
ing after few years.
We thank you for pas. help and
ask for the continued cooperation of
the citizens of our town and countysin
carrying forward the work success
fully. If you knew how much the
membership dues, one dollar per year,
helped to make ends meet, you would
join the Association.
Faithfully yours,
SALLIE HARRISON,
President Gem. Imp. Assn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-18

Felix was good boy-3ust q little
fond Of gay company. perhaps. but
nothing Objectionable, you know. In
decd, he and Mr. Winnett had been
real good friends until-well, there
was no harm in telling 1t now, and
Miss Zenith was a charming girl
but, as she was saying, there hadn't
been cross word in the house until
Felix began paying attention to Miss
Winnett and asked her uncle for his
consent to their marriage. Then the
fat was In the fire to be sure! Mr..
Winnett completely lost his temper;
called poor Felix beggarly upstart,
forbade him ever speaking to Miss
Zenith again, and wouldn't SO much
as notice the young man at meal
times. oh yes, Felix had been home
to dinner as usual-he was employed
In dry goods house on Broadway
but had dressed and gone out imme
diately afterward. Certainly he had a
latch key, and he was always very
quiet about coming in late at night
because Mr.. Winnett hated to be dis
turbed.
Asked how long 1t was since Felix
Carnaby and Caleb Winnett had quar-
relied, the good woman guessed it must
have been all Of a month or six weeks
ago. And OF course Felix and Zenith
were still engaged; no young man of
spirit would let little thing like a
grabbed old uncle come between. "
the young lady was still true. Finally
It came out that Zenith Winnett would
be sole heiress to the old mans mil
lions. since he had no other relatives
Did Mr.. Carnaby know this? Why,
everybody knew 1t!
Thus ended the examination of the
female inmates Of the Madison ave-
nue. house. Undoubtedly, Inspector
Valentine reflected, Mr.. Felix Carnaby
must be interrogated and perhaps
taxed with the crime. However, 1t
would not do to alarm Mrs. Michel.
II think you would better make out
regular death certificate" he said
to Zabriskie when they were once
more alone. "At the present stage of
the inquiry don't want any inquest
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-18

your -wsapon--or what's left Of 81"
by Gad!" exclaimed the other.
But where's the rest?'
Ffnney Valentine shrugged his
shoulders. That we've got to find
perhaps 1t may never turn up. Did
you probe the woundf'
There's no broken end there, If
that's what you mean" answered Ia
briskie. Whatever weapon killed
him was suddenly plunged into his
breast and as suddenly withdrawn,
leaving an absolutely clean puncture. :"
"And the head came OFF the stiff
steel wire in that backward pull" COM
mented Valentine conclusively Then
the culprit, Mortified, grabbed the wire
and escaped, inadvertently dropping
this tell-tale head, or maybe he or she
was too fiurried to search for 1t min
utely."
1T must have been a she," said
Doctor zabriskie; Just the sort of
weapon you might expect a woman
to use. Our friend here, I've heard,
was bit shady, and had dealings
with both sexes"
Inspector Valentine nodded. But
don't be too sure" he cautioned.
Wouldn't 1t take a mans strength
and adroitness to deal a fatal blow
with 80 slender a weapon?"
Perhaps" assented the doctor
doubtfully. 1T must have been
chance stroke. for no one unskilled in
anatomy could hope to reach the vital
spot through several thicknesses of
clothing"
Valentine nodded again. II guess
we'll talk to the inmates a Bit" he
said. Twin you call them in one by
one, beginning with Miss Winnett?
But not. word, remember, as to the
real cause of death. Better mention
me as your medical colleague"
The ensuing inquisition drew moth
ing but long series of blanks. Zenith
Winnett, the dead mans niece, typi-
cal sweet girl" had been at the the
ater and dance; she had left the
house on the preceding evening at
seven-sorty-five after kissing her uncle
goodnight; returning at two a. M,
she went directly to her own room;
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-18

with its attendant publicity. Do this
In your private capacity; you can re-
open the case officially should occa.
sion arise"
IN make 1t heart-lesion." said the
physician grimly, and it's true
enough"
Returning to police headquarters, as
was his wont, Valentine picked up
that mornings Herald to scan the lost
and found column. About half way
down he gave start. This Is what
he read:
"Lost--A gold and silver filigree hat
pin, either in the Garden theater or on
Madison square. Return to 1889 Broad.
way. Reward
In fifty Valentine was on his way
to the address given. which proved to
be florists sh Behind the count
er stood smart. good-looking, ex-
travagantly pompadoured young lady"
of the type dubbed "dashing blond"
along the Great White Way.
II called in answer to this adver-
tisement," said Finney Valentine
Luckily for his present purpose he
was not in uniform.
ooh, did you find 1.-THE pin,
mean7 My gentleman friend bet me
a dinner at Martins that I'd never see
1t again, SO I'll have the laugh on him
an he'll be out some!"
I'VE mustn't be too sure" continued
Valentine. II found something-part
Of pin. in fact. Just where did you
lose it?"
Either in tn theayter-th' Garden,
y know, or else on Madison square.
Guess it must "a been In tn theayter,
cause l can't seem t. remember pin
ming on my hat with it when we came
out"
rs this it?" queried the inspector,
the mutilated head.
Sure II Isl" exclaimed the girl
I'D know it anywheres. Some one
must "a stepped on 1t! Amt 1t a
measly shame! Thank you ever so
much. How much shall pay you for
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-18
Electric Bells seareerows.

II is said that there is no beast
which despises an electric bell go cor.
daily as bird. The people who have
been adjoining their premises with
scarecrows of various types, in the
hope of dissuading the crows, black.
birds, and other thieves from settling
down upon the crops, have overlooked
the only thing that will drive bird
away as far as he can fly and keep
him there throughout ali time. II the
farmer we're to take advantage Of this
recent discovery of the birds antipa.
thy to an electric bell, and install a
few wires and cheap bells In his gar.
dens and fields, he would acquire the
disapproval of the birds so that they
would not even eat his cherries. The
efficacy of this type, Of scarecrow. by
the way, was discovered lately by the
teacher OF an Austrian public school.
who has patent on clock which
connects a series of bells with the bat.
teries at regular intervals-just often
enough TO keep the birds unsettled
and annoyed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-18

she had noticed nothing out OF the
common on her return.
The landlady's examination was
equally unproductive; she never
troubled Mr.. Winnett or entered his
rooms, even to clean, unless sent for.
She had retired early the night be.
fore. Yes, the old gentleman must
have had callers, for she heard the
bell ring two or three times, but that
was not unusual: he usually answered
the door himself. and let the people
out afterward: indeed, that was one
reason why he had made 1t financially
worth her while to dismiss all her
other boarders; he seemed to desire
the strictest privacy for himself and
his visitors.
For so small family only one maid
was needed. This one-a stupid
Swede-had gone to her room on the
third floor-back-at eight or eight
thirty, and had neither seen nor heard
anything unusual until tapping at Mr.
Winnett's door to call him to break
fast. When he didn't answer, she re-
ported to Miss Zenith and Mrs.
Michel,
Z, who found the body, them"
queried Inspector Valentine at this
point.
Miss Zenith and the landlady; they
had gone upstairs together from the
basement dining-room. found the door
to the Office unlocked, and entered.
Seeing that the old man had been
dead some time, they had telephoned
to Doctor Zabriskie in the next block
as the nearest physician.
Were there any other inmates Of
the house?" inquired Valentine.
Only one-a young man named Felix
Carnaby, son of Mrs. Michell's first
husband. But 1t seemed Mr.. Carnaby
was not at home, and further pressure
ELECTED the fact that he had not been
home all night Seeing that both
Doctor Zabriskie and his friend
seemed rather annoyed and suspicious
at this information, the landlady grew
more volubly communicative.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-18

His suggestions were not strictly
followed at the battle of Bull Run.
When the news of the disaster
reached Washington, his rage was
fearful He strobe up and down his
office. swinging his arms and shrek
ing like wild man. In the midst of
the outbreak. Capt. c., an Irish
man, and one of his aides. entered the
room and saluted.
"The compliments of President Lin
coin, and he asks
The massive lunatic. his face
aflame. wheeled about
"out of my presence! You are
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-18

be in the habit of kissing a pretty
servant girl in her employ. so she de-
cided to watch and catch him In the
act. After watching some time for
an opportunity. she heard him enter
the kitchen quietly one evening when
the pretty servant girl was out. She
Immediately placed shawl over her
head and, with matches in hand, heart
burning with Jealousy, entered the
dark kitchen by the back door, and
was almost Immediately seized and
embraced and kissed in the most ar
dent manner Burning with rage and
bents on administering terrible re-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-18

traitor like the rest of themi Leave
at once!"
The dazed captain retreated in con-
fusion. A few hours later the general
sent for him. In fear and trembling
the freshman presented himself.
Capt. c., wish to apologize
for my rudeness short while ago"
said the aged general in his most
pompous manner. His words were
so unexpected that the captain was
ratified
ut WAS piece of dommed rude
ness"
What" Numbered the general.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-18
GENERAL SCOTS APOLOGY"
irish Captain Thought He Would
Rather Fuss and Feathers Would
"Cuss" Him Two Weeks.

Gen. Winfield Scott was one of the
most rigid martinets that ever held
a command in TIE United States army.
Early in his career ne won the name
OF Fuss and Feathers" and It stuck
10 him to the end, He had terrific
temper. and wien In one of his tenn
restuous moods every one shrank
from before him
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-18

starting to rise from his chair. The
captains Irish wit flashed to his aid.
ION my part to come into your pris-
ence without your permission"
The cyclone was soothed. but when
Capt. c. passed outside, he
scratched his red head and muttered;
I'D rather the old man would cuss
me for two walks than use tin sec
onds in apologizing. 1t wouldn't be
half so trying"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-18
penny Dinners for Poor.

The provision of penny dinners for
the poor is work that has met with
gratifying success in Dublin. Thus.
in their appeal for help to enable them
to continue this benefcient work, the
Christian Union Society point out
that 10000 dinners we're supplied last
year, G70 of which we're giyea in one
day.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-18
Easy.

Easy
Japanese children are taught to
write with both hands"
THAT'S nothing. If we had the kind
of writing that the Japanese have IL
would be easy enough for most of US
to write with both feet"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-18

buke. she tore loose from his EN-
brace and struck match. and there
stood the servant girls beau.--Abilene
(Kan.) Chronicle.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-18
New idea In Finance

Il have found man with eight
children who has apparently grown
weather. with each addition to his
family" said a lawyer who Is endeav.
oring to build up a practice on the
east side. He is small shopkeeper
and by diligent investigation have
found that with the arrival OF every 10.
FAINT he has filed petition In Volun
tary bankruptcy. shedding all his debts
and starting life nearly az unlncum.
bered as the child New York Sun.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-18

Salt Produced by British Empire.
OF the 100000 tons Of salt pro
duced in the world each yea, the
British empire provides 100000 toRa
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-18
Served Her Rioht.

An Abilene woman grew suspicious
of her husband and believed him to
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-18

"Bertie!" Larke called. From above
flushed face and hair that shone in
the sun looked down instantly.
I'm going to toss up your glove.
said Harry Larke In cold. set tone.
"oh. thank you'll" said Miss Drafts.
icily. "But-why don't you bring IL
up"
For an instant the. young man
frowned Then he grinned a little
sheepishly. DO you want me TO.
honest?" he inquired.
"Sure!" said Alpertine briskly.
Then she dashed to the dresser 10
powder her nose and smooth her hair
before she opened the front door.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1912-07-18
(COpyright BY W. G. Chapman)

ELIO! Detective bureau?
Inspector Valentin e
there?" Inspector Valen-
tine on the wire. Whats
wanted?" "Oh, hello!
That you, inspector? This
Is Doctor Zabriskie. " Yes,
go ahead, doctor. Right.
Inspector, there's a case
up here that will interest
you, / believe. Something
YniOhfv 1,,aeY Hou vou
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-06-20

Withstand heat longer; are bet.
ter for slipping; are better for
storage; will save the hens
from injury during the mott;
and they will go to laying SOON
er. Mate up your breeding
pens; keep two or three extra
birds for emergencies; then sell
or kill all the rest of the roost-
ers on the farm. Help save
that million dollars; and per-
chance save yourself from pay
ing a fine of $50 for marketing
eggs unfit for human food. Let
there be a mighty slaughter Of
these non.productive, greedy,
useless roosters on the farm
N. E. Chapman, Poultryman
Extension Div. MINI. Col. of
Agriculture.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-06-20

H. ]. Arnold, who moved this
spring to Bowden, n. D., with
his family, where they will put
in the summer, returned to
Fairmount Wednesday and will
remain until after the Old Set
tiers Reunion which will take
place in Fairmount next Thurs.
day and Friday, June 20 and 81.
Mr.. Arnold is we'll pleased with
that country, the crops of all
kinds are looking excellent and
not much behind this vicinity.
Harry's laugh is about the
same but there is q change in
his looks, he has raised love.
~ crop of chin whiskers, q la
Van Dyke. Harry is president
of the Old Settlers organiza-
ton, aud, with the Commercial
and Boosters Clubs is going
to give the "Old. Timer" a time
of their life.-Fairmount News.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-06-20

suggested to the Mitchell Co.
that anothe trophy would be
acceptable if ia their generosity
they would consider an appro.
priation for the purpose. No
response has as yet been re.
ceived to the proposition, but
from those who are thoroughly
we'll informed we learn that the
trophy will be forthcoming in
ample time to stage the addi.
tional race.
An effort was made TO ascer.
tain the character of machines
which would compete for this
trophy, but the NJ. A. D. A. of.
ficials declined any information
before receiving favorable as
surance of the donation.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-06-20
County News.

Tuesday Mr.. and Mrs. 3. j
Hurley and daughters, Marcel
la and Susie went to St. Paul
to attend the commencement
exercises at st. GATHERINGS Ac'
ademy where their Oldest
daughter. Miss Catherine grad
yates. Stephen, their son, who
has been attending the Catho'
lie University at Washington,
D. c., will meet them and re-
turn with them to Paramount
Paramount News.
It looks very probable that
Hon. 3. n. Nelson of this place
will receive the nomination tor
railroad commissioner on the
Republican ticket. Mr.. Nelson
was elected to the last legisla'
ture from this district, and was
.wide-avake all the time ana
made many staunch friends
swhp viii support him'-Fa'F'
mount NG1s.
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TrophIss Will be Contested For

1I0PnIoS VIII 10 OVusoosVu sVS'
At least two other Interna.
tional trophies will be contest
ed for at the Grand Prix and
Vanderbilt, Cup races at Mil
waukee next October.
One of these is to he known
as the Milwaukee Challenge
Cup which will be supplied by
the combined business associa.
tons of that city, The sc cond,
supplied by a leading Milwau'
kee business man, and to be of
equal value with the two lead
ing trophies will probably be
named the "Pabst" as it is
rumored Col. Gustave Pabst,
head of the vast brewing inter
est by that name. is the donor.
The Challenge Cup race WILL
probably be light car race,
run simultaneously with the
Vanderbilt; while the "Pabst"
will be run during the Grand
Prix.
Before the location of the Of.
fetal course was decided upon
the makers of the Mitchell car
very generously offered $4,000
toward ito construction provid-
ed Il was located 90 40 to pass
ito huge factory at Recine. It
il now rumored that the organ.
ixers of the n. A. D. A. have
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-06-20

Minnesota has a surplus
from her farms, annually, of
over a million and a half cases
of eggs. Three.fifths of these
are produced before September
1st of each year. The Govern
ment experts consider that
there is loss of 5 per cent in
value because of "chick de-.
velopment," or because roost-
ers run with the laying flock.
This common practice causes a
loss of above 100000, annual
", to the farmers of Minnesota.
What should be done7
A few breeding cocks, the
best produced, should be dept
for exchange with other farm
ers, or for sale. These should
be confined by Themselves, like
all the other breeding stock of
the farm; and all the rest
should be killed or sold at once.
They should never be allowed
to run with the flock. You win
get just 90 many egg; they
will cost you less;. they arc
more easily preserved; will
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-06-20

Each age of our lives has it's
joys. Old people should be
happy, and they will be if
Chamberlain Tablets are TAX
en- to strengthen the digestion
and keep the bowels regular.
These tablets are mild and
gentle in their action and
especially suitable for people
of middle age and older. For
sale by all dealers.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-06-20

last Thursday to spend a few
days.
The Halvorson and Lund.
quist families who have occu
pied "Uneeda" for q week re-
turned to their homes at Fer
gus Falls Sunday evenday.
They very reluctantly left
camp, az the time spent here
was very enjoyable in spite Of
bad weather.
The Mclaughlin boys failed
to appear Saturday as pei
schedule. However a load OF
freight arrived for them, 50
think they will soon follow.
A long talked of side porch,
is one of the improvements be.
ing mede to "Kill.Kare."
We had some rain Friday and
were very glad to see it, for
vegetation needed it. Friday
night and all day Saturday we
had a regular down pour OF
rain.
Miss Bessie Walker came out
from Fergus Falls and is a
guest at "Kill.Kare" for q few
days. Later she goes to Wis
consin for a visit with her
brother.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-06-20

day, July 10th, 1912. Plans and
specifications will be on file at
the school. A certified check
for five per cent of the entire
contract, payable to Chas. E.
Quinn, president, is required.
The work must be completed
by Sept. 1st, 1912. The board
reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
JOHN B. WAGNER, Secy.
CHAs. E. QUINN, Pres.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-06-20

There is no real need of any
one being troubled with consti.
patton. Chamberlain's Tablets
will cause an agreeable move.
ment of the bowels without
any unpleasant effect. Give
them q trial. For sale by all
dealers.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-06-20
','np NIrvana.

Lodge is greatly i'm
va nice little cellar
enew we'll.
afro and son Carroll
aphls, Tenn, arrived
y afternoon. Madge
joined their mother
sal, They have been
school at Mitchell, S.
are IN "Interlachen"
JASON IN and are getting
niciled.
VI 1snlng and q
Tvoa time Mr.. and Mrs.
friends returned to
s ae' at cayuga, N. D.
s sserton also left 40
s as'day, returning to
a. .al home. She
[''efurn to camp soon.
lumber of ane bl.cl
caught during the
VS., ,ss,0 =, .ad. two
vent to Breckenrid -
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-06-20

For q clean, well ventilated
room with modern conveniences
and popular rates, the New
Beaufort leads them Ill, dc
and 81! 90 Per day. Opposite
the Posto8ce.