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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-12-20
SEND YOUR GOODS
BY PARCELS POST
Merchandise, Country Produce and
Other Products Can be Shipped
Cheaply Next Year.

The parcels post law will po int,
effect January 1st, and before anothe,
issue of the News our friends in the
country will be offered an opportunity
to send small amounts of produce that
has long been denied them. The
postoffice department at Washington
has issued the following:
That distinctive parcel post stamps
must be used on all fourth class mat
ter, beginning January l, 1918, and
that such matter bearing ordinary
postage stamps will be treated as
Held for postage. =" That parcels
will be mailable only at postofIices.
branch postoffices, lettered and local
named stations, and such numbered
stations as may be designated by the
postmaster, or presented to rural or
other carrier duly authorized to re-
ceive such matter. That all parcels
must bear the return card of the
sender; otherwise they will not be
accepted for mailing.
The parcel postal was provides
further:
"That hereafter fourth class mail
matter shall embrace all other mat
ter, including farm and factory pro-
ducts. not now embraced by law in
either the first. second or third class.
not exceeding eleven pounds in
weight nor greater in size than
seventy-two inches in length and eirth
combined, nor in form or kind likely
to injure the person of any postal
employee or damage the mail equip
ment or other mail matter and not of
character perishable within a period
reasonably required for transportation
and delivery"
Such articles as mentioned will be
carried in the mails at the following
rates:
Within radius of SO miles one
pound for five cents, and cents per
pound for each additional pound up to
eleven pounds. The rate for local
packages is the same for the first
pound, and 1 cent for each additional
pound.
The rate for radius of so to $50
miles is six cents for the first pound
and four cents per pound for each ad-
ditional pound.
The local rate applies to packages
for delivery at any postoflice of origin
or any route originating at said Office.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-12-20
FARMERS MEETING
AT STATE SCHOOL
V. P. |. Arranging For Free In
siruction TO Virginians on Jan
uary |, 2 and 3, 1913.

A circular just received from the
State Agricultural College, ut
Blacksburyg. states that three days
farmers meeting will be held there
January l, 2, 3,l9l3. This meeting
is for practical farmers who wish the
latest information on profitable
methods of farming. Practical sub
Jects will be discussed In practical
way by the agricultural faculty of
the V. p. l., and by other speakers.
Among the topics to be discussed are
Pasture Management, "Irish
Potato Growing "Diseases and
Wounds of Farm Animals" Corn
Improvement. "Problems in Farm
Management. ""The Home Orchnrd, I"
"The Commercial Fertilizer Prob
lem. Horse-breeding." "Main-
tanning Soil Fertility" PROBLEMS
of Livestock Farming" A number
of Virginia farmers will talk ON "My
Methods of Farming"
Thursday, January End, the State
Corn Growers Association will meet
at Blncksburg, and will hold corn
Judging contest, and competitive
exhibit of corn and wheat. In the
evening the college will tender an
agricultural banquet to the visitors.
The cost of attending this meeting
will be small, the only expense being
railroad fare and living expenses.
The College furnishes board mt sitxy
cents per day, and lodging cun be
secured in town at very reasonable
rates. The regular holiday railroad
rates of one and three fifths fare for
the round trip can he used These
tickets are sold December 81, and
are good for return trip until January
9th. We hope many of our farmers
will attend this meeting.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-12-20
What They Spent

congressman Carter Glass. Andrew
jackson Montague. William A. JOKES
and Walter A. Watson, all of whom
were successful in their fight for
election, spent not cent to get the
certificates at the hands of the voters
after they had been nominated.
Congressman James Hay, of the
Seventh, separated himself from
$229.3 SO of the coin of the realm.
Congressman Flood. in the Tenth,
managed to squander 81, 156.7l.
Congressman Charles C. Carlin. of
the Eighth. got by with an outl ay of
$228.1O
Down in the Second District Con-
gresham Holland spent $3.50. 25.
Congressman Slemp, in the Ninth,
was forced to extend himself to the
amount of Sd. .48S. ga, while General
Rufus A. Ayers, his Democratic op-
ponent, accounts for distributing So, :
2SO.25, and had the satisfaction of
seeing hisopponent get the certificate.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-12-20
Resolutions By The TazeweIl Bar

AT meeting of the Bar OF Taze.
well County, held at the Court House
thereof on the 18th day of December.
1912. there were present Honorable
Fulton Keggy, Judge of the Circuit
Court of said County, and the follow
ing named members of saio Bar:
Il. Il. Henry, S. G. Graham, j.
w. Chapman, S. M. b. Coulling, j,
N. Harman, Sr.. j. w. Hicks. j.
w. Harman, II. Claude Pobst, Barns
Gillespie, T. j.. Muncy, W. Fl.
Werth, j. Powell Royal, e. l..
Greever, Hugh, r. Hawthorne, v. l..
Sexton. S. ID. May, A. P. Gillespie.
r. o. Crockett, 4. C. Bowen, w. b.
Spratt. w. M. Minter, C. S. Minter,
II. A. Bowen, John Roberts, A. s..
Higginhotham and G. w. StClair.y
and G. w. Greever, Clerk of said
Court, S. s. F. Harman, Sheriff of
Tazewell County, and II. p. Britain.
Treasurer of Tazewell County. The
following resolutions were adotped: (:
Whereas Death, that dread mes
senger which lays its inexorable hand
on all at it's appointed time which
may not be deferred, has again
invaded our ranks and has taken
away from US our esteemed and valued
and beloved associate, Henry C.
Anderson; 1t is resolved by the Bar
of Tazewell County, now here as
sembled to express our grief and to
pay just and fitting tribute to his
memory:
That in in his death we deplore
the loss of sincere and genial friend
and companion, an able and upright
and courteous member of our honored
profession. and that the community
has been bereft of a kind, warm
J hearted, hospitable. charitable and
generous citizen and neighbor and it
is further:
Resolved that this resolution be
spread upon the record of the Taze-
well Circuit Court, and be published
in the newspapers of this County and
that copy thereof be engrossed ON
parchment and signed by the fore-
going named members of the Bar and
said officers, and be conveyed to his
widow. and that copies hereof be
furnished to the other members Of
his family.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-12-20
Help The Poor

The ladies of the different churches
OF the town are arranging to give the
inmates of the poor farm Christmas
treat. The plan is to visit the farm
on the day after Christmas. The
committee in charge os the under
taking is composed of Mrs. Harry
Buston, Mrs. C. II. Brown and Miss
Ella Bowen. Contributions of money,
Christmas goods. clothing, eatables
or anything that you wish to give
should be sert to Miss Ella Bowen
Christmas day or early on the morn
ing following. This is an opportunity
to help your unfortunate brother or
sister that you should embrace. You
should be thankful that such an op-
portunity is offered to cheer up those
notwithstanding of bread upon
the waters that will return unto you
several fold.
Don't let this opportunity to do
good slip by you.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-12-20
PAST YEAR HAS
BEEN A GOOD ONE
Local Advertising Far Below Normal,
But No Room to Grumble--L Loss
Made Up in Other Departments.

The Clinch Valley News has had a
fai rly prosperous year. The paper
owes no money, owns it's building
and plant free of encumbrances, has
had no serious losses or accidents.
has enrolled a considerable number of
new subscribers, ard lost few old
ones, and take it all in all we have
not lost but gained some ground.
These personal matters are mentioned
not because it is supposed the publ ic
is specially concerned, but to make
room for statement which we re-
gret to make, viz: that, so for as the
merchants of this town and county
go the paper has gotten on entirely,
with two or three exceptions, without
their support. For the first time in
newspaper history in this town. the
leading merchants have done no ad-
vertising. We have worried along
without their support. Probably no
other town where newspaper is
published anywhere in the world,
makes similar showing. 1t is said
that town can be pretty generally
sized up by consulting the advertising
columns of its newspaper. This being
so, Tazewell does not show up in
pleasing light. No fault, so far as can
be ascertained, is found with the
papers. They are clean in appearance,
as well edited and have more readers
than ever before in their history.
Nevertheless, the merchants, with
one or two exceptions as stated,
withdrew their advertisements. giving
as reason, we believe, that ad-
vertising does not pay. We are not
"kiching" or growing this good
Christmas time, only stating facts
apparent to any and every readar of
the paper.
Our job printing department has
been we'll patronized during the year.
much of the time being crowded, and
in this department we have done we'll.
Subscriptions have been, in most
cases. promptly paid, and hence, we
have kept the wolf from the door
without the aid of advertising from
the business houses of the community.
If money can be made by not ad-
vertising the merchants are wise in
emitting it. If our merchants can
show that this policy is profitable and
wise they will revolutionize the
business methods of the country. but
the progressive business men of the
world will be slow to try this ex-
pertinent, or follow the example set
by the business houses and mer-
camille establishments of Tazewell.
We acknowledge with much graf
itude the patronage given our Job
department, especially appreciated
under the circumstances.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-12-20
Special Christmas Prices

Malaga grapes, per pound. l5c:
p"'es' per pound, Zoe; figs. per
pound. l5c; Best l.. l.. Raisins, per
pound. 16c; pure stick candy, lOc:
California navel oranges, per dozen.
ooc; Cocoanuts. 9 for 25c; fancy
cVapornted peaches. per pound. IL
l-zc; fancy prunes. per pound, IL
lie; fall cream cheese. per pound,
Zoe. 20 different kinds of candies.
from 10 To 25c n pomj--special
prices for Christmas trees. Bows
wnRons. sleda, skates, fur caps. We
have Iots of Christmas goods bought.
which we hope to. have here ON time
to supply you. The Tazcwoll Supply
Co.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-12-20
FREIGHT TRAINS
YOUNG VICTIM
Son of County Treasurer of Russell
Run Over and Killed at Honaker
Last Monday Evening.

John Banner Howard, son of w.
a. Howard, treasurer of Russell
county. was killed at Honaker last
Monday afternoon by section of the
local which was shifting at that place.
The accident was witnessed by the
crew of the freight and several by
ISLANDERS. The train was moving
west, and was cut in two, the front
section drawn by the engine pulling
ahead. and the cars in the rear were
shifting. Young Howard, who was
standing nearby, attemped to cross
the track In front of the shifting
cars when he was caught by the
wheels and his head half severed from
MS body. An eye witness to the ac-
cident stated the conductor and
brakeman of the tain came near
losing their lives in attempting to
rescue the boy.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-12-20
Shawver Mil News

Shnwver Mill, Dec. 16. On Mon
day. night, the 10th, an interesting
program was rendered by the pupils
OF Shawver Mill School. The house
was filled and everything was in per-
feet order. Each pupil presented his
or her part with case aud interest.
Splendid music was rendered on string
instruments by young men of the
neighborhood. Every feature of the
entertainment was thoroughly enjoyed
by all present. Tho only objection
heard was that the time of presentn-
tion was too short.
However, the performance lasted
two hours. The door receipts amountep
to $40, the amount to be used for
the Improvement of the school.
On Sunday night. December 18th.
II. c.. Combs gave Il very interesting
talk on the State Board of Missions.
Miss Chapman, principal of the
school, has been very i'll, and was
unable to be present at the entertain
ment, and was greatly missed.
The members OF the Rebekah Lodge
will give Christmas treat next
meeting evening. December 28th.
and n grand time ia expected All
members are cordially invited to
come and bring with them their
mother. father, brother sister, or
friend-just one of the number
mentioned.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-12-20
Bmke's Garden News

Burke's Garden, Va, Dec. 16,
1912. Mrs. A. S. Greever. who has
had typhoid fever, for several weeks,
is getting along nicely and can sit up
one hour at time now.
DR.. w. II. Dunnigan. of Clear
Fork, spent Friday night and Saturday
with Mr.. A. C. Kits and did some
dental work for the family.
Mrs, Levi Rhudy has been quite
sick with grip for several weeks, but
is some better.
Very encouraging reports are being
received here every day from Miss
Eta Greever, who underwent an
operation at Richlands last week.
Her many friends hope she will soon
he well enough to return to her home
here.
Several of the young people are
home for the holidays and others are
expected in few days.
MIR. John II. Thompson started
South last Wednesday with about
fifty horses.
The Christmas exercises of Central
Sunday School will begin promptly
at eleven O'Clock Christmas morning.
There will be appropriate music and
an "Old Fashioned" Christmas tree
ON which everyt ody who wishes are
invited to put presents for their
friends. The young ladies' are expect
ing some nice presents from their
best follows and we know they will
not be disappointed.
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. l.. Rhudy were
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. j. w.
Long Saturday night and Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. viii Burg were
at Mr. Carl Kits Sunday.
We wish the News and it's readers
merry Christmas and hope the editor
may have some buckwheat cakes for
MS Christmas dinner.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-12-20

Davis distinctly. Like Sam Bowen.
he was a country boy, and attained
fame and fortune in his profession.
The boss" says that Drs. Wright
and Bowen have the incest and finest
office, parlors, reception rooms ect. -.
she ever saw. and they are crowded
with patients every hour in the day.
She will ever remember with highest
appreciation, the kindness of these
eminetnt specialists, and so will we
all. Tazewell people in particular
and Southwest Virginia people gener-
ally. who need to have their eyes,
ears, throat, ect., patched and re-
paired will naturally inquire for Sam,
when they go to Richmond, and what
this fine firm can't accomplish for a
patient is rot worth the trial by any
one else. Dr.. Wright is not known
personally in this office, but, inasmuch
as he is associated with our Sam, he
is entitled to all the emo luments, SO
to speak, and the right hand of fell
lowship, the same of which is hereby
extended.
1t so happened, in the course of
human events, that while "the boss"
was perambulating around in Rich
mond and vacinity, goodly number
of Tazewell people were in hospitals
there. viz: B. W. Stras and his
daughter. Miss Rosalie Stras, II. A.
Bowen, A. G. Kiser and perhaps
others. She organized herself into a
sort of voluneter visitation associa-
tion. herself as President and sec
retary, and the writer as treasurer,
and auditor of public accounts, and
went to see and comfort these fellow
citizens as often as her multitudinous
engagements and social duties would
permit, and did what she could to
Tighten burdens, cheer up, and soothe
the smart of the surgeons knife, and
she is gifted in this kind OF work.
Now, all this idle gossip is In
tended to call the attention of the
public to Drs. Wright and Bowen.
Little else in this article is worth tire
attention of the public perhaps. eff
you need lawyer, some one saws.
you want the meanest one you can
get. If surgeon or phsician, the
best one on the market. A jackleg
surgeon or doctor is as bad as "a jack
ley peacher or editor-no good d!''
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-12-20
Pounding Mill Items

oN"ui"S Miii, va, Lev. q, FlSt =
Misses Bessie Brown, Eff,
Williams. Maggie Bruster and Miss
Pharr attended the Teachers Associa.
tion Friday and Saturday at Richlands.
Miss Maggie Bruster was the guest
of Miss Bessie Brown Friday and
Saturday nights and Sunday.
Misses Pearl Mcclure and Irene
Embrey spent Saturday night with
Miss Iva Steele, while Miss Russell,
of Steelesburg, was guest of Miss
Pharr at MIR. and Mrs. II. X. Gill
lespie's.
George. the six year old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Rees Ringstafr, died on
Monday morning of pneumonia and
was buried in the afternoon. Rev. G.
r. Thomas conducted burial services
Mt the grave.
Mrs. w. b. Steele and daughter,
Miss Iva, were shopping in Tazewell
today
Mr.. and Mrs. j. 4. Altizer were at
Tazewell last week. while the latter
had some dental work done.
Rev. Combs. of the Christian
church will give lecture here to-
night in behalf of Home Missions.
MIR. Hunters frame house is build
ing rapidly by Mr.. Zack Shamblin and
Sons. Mr.. Alex Altizer is doing the
brick work. 1t will he nice six
room cottage with two large porches.
MIR. Hunter hopes to move family
into same soon after the holidays.
Mr.. Hunter has an interest in the
quarry here.
DR. j. II. Smith has been practicing
his profession here the past week.
Rev. w. f. Manuel closed twelve
day meeting here Sunday night in the
persence of large congregation. He
preached three sermons Sunday. He
left yesterday for home near Brist oil
preaching last night at Maxwell and
tonight in Wytheville. He will hold
meeting at Maxwell just after the
holidays and will take charge of
Pounding Mill, Maxwell
and Wytheville churches, giving
each Saturday and Sunday each
month. The people here were de.
lighted with his preaching.
Rev. Isaac Wright, Blueiield, filled
hes usual appointment here Sunday at
IL o'clock
Mrs. Ollie Hurt and children will
go to Tazewell this week and remain
until the close of the school,
Miss Margaret Williams was called
to Newport News yesterday morning
on account of an operation on her
brother. DR.. George Williams of that
city.
John Gillespie spent Sunday with
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Gillespie,
Sr., near Witten's Mills.
j'mes Neele spent Saturday night
and ''n uday with parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Neele near Paint Lick.
Quite number of visitors were
here Sunday to hear Rev. Manuel
preach.
Mr.. Webb of Cnhatham Hill was
here the last of the week to attend
meeting and was accompanied by his
neices, I le Misses Patrick of Cove.
The latter we're guests of their aunt,
Mrs. John q. Azbury.
Mr.. James Osborne was very sick
last week.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-12-20
Transferred to BluefeId

e. G. Hiltzheimer, for several
years manager here for the Bluefield
Telephone Company was on Tuesday
transferred to Bluefeld, where he
has been given more lucrative and
better position. Mr.. Hiltzheimer has
many friends in Tazewell who regret
his departure. For the present Mrs.
Hiltzhei.ner will remain here as
operator in the central office.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-12-20
Qualified as Administrator

G. p. McMullin was here Wednes-
day to qualify as administrator of the
estnte of The late Il. .. Tabor, whose
death occurred at an advanced age in
November last. The estate In valued
at about Sc, 900 which includes "a
valuable form on Bluestone. Upon
the death of the widow. Mrs. Tabor.
the farm goes to Edward Tabor upon
payment of $1,000 to the other heirs of
the estate.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-12-20
For the Little
Folks

We have Dolls, Toys, Bicycles.
Wagons, Sleds, Mechanical
Trains, Steam Engines, Sewing
Machines, Microscopes, Baby
Grand Pianos, Cash Register
Banks, Richter's Stone Building
Blocks, Automobiles. In fact,
our line of items to delight the
children is almost endless, and
they. must come to see what good
things "Santa" has in tore for
them.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-12-20
For the Ladies

We are showing an unusually
high class line of Sterling Toilet
Sets, Silver Mesh Bags, Vanity
Cases, Gold Pins, Bracelets,
Brooches, Manicure Sets, Hand
Bags, Jewel Cases, Umbrellas,
Card Cases, Hand Mirrors, Etc.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-12-20
For the Men

1t is somewhat puzzling to de-
eide what to give him, but we
suggest the following:
Watch Fob, Manicure Sets,
Safety Razors, Travelling Cases,
Flash Lights. Fountain Pens,
Shaving Mugs, and Mirrors,
Pocket Knives, Card Cases
Pocket Books, Cigar Clippers,
Cigars, Cigarette Cases, Pipes,
Pipe Racks, Comb and Brush
Sets, Military Sets, Cigar Light
ers, Silk Hose, Kid Gloves,
Spalding Sweater Goats, Ties.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-12-20
A Car of Corn

On January LIST we will have n car
oil corn which we will sell as follows:
100 bushel lots, 65c; 80 bushel lots,
67 LIE 25 buahcl lots, zoe. This
Is lirst class corn and il will not last
long ut this price. MS il is advancing.
Put your order in now while you can
get it. Star Milling Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-06
PIONEER OF COUNTY DEAD.
Mrs. Catherine Cooper Passes Away
at Qorehester. Nab

Word received by j. y Cooper. Of
this city. tells of the death at Dor
chester. Neb., of his stepmother. Mrs.
Catherine Guessford Cooper, widow Of
Joseph Cooper. who was the first white
settler of Timber Creek township. The
first Mrs. Cooper died in this county.
and Mr.. Cooper married his second
wife at Newton Jan. &c, 1853. Mrs
Cooper was a native Of Adair county,
Kentucky. where she was born March
Il. 1920. Her husband died June 4,
1877. and since that time Mrs. Cooper
has made her home with a daught er,
Mrs Lucy carp. moving with her to
Nebraska in 1890.
Mrs. Cooper is survived by three Of
her six children, in the persons Of Mrs.
EarD. Joshua Cooper, of Phoenix, Ariz ,
and Mrs. Emma Stradley, of Filler,
Idaho. Six of Mrs. Cooper's stepchiI-
dren are living. They are Joseph y.
and J. Malachai Cooper, Of this city;
Mrs. Mahala Smith. Of Ferguson; Carl
Cooper. of Eagle, Neb.; Mrs. Nettic
Wendren of Richmond, Cal: and Mrs.
Mary Butin, of Dorchester, Neb.