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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1913-02-21
That 1927.
Randy Va Fob

Bandy, Va, Feb. 18th, 1918.
Mr.. Editor still have my
eye on the 1927 IA deposited in
Mcclure Hollow and in veiw of
that fact, | wish to reply to Mr..
S. f. Allison's reply to my for
mer publication in your paper.
First, | have nothing to retract,
that | said in my former article.
| cannot see where Mr.. Allison
and myself differ as to the num-
Der of people living in Mcclure
Hollow, only as to one, and that
is Mr.. Joe Beavers, aid | under
stand that he just recently
moved there; and as to Polly
Miller | gave the name of her
son, Geo. H. Miller who owns
the land and his mother makes
her home with him. and as to
the widow of Jas. Bandy, | do
not consider that she lives in the
Mcclure Hollow; she lives in a
few hundred feet of the Lowe
branch road, which intersects
with the Baptist Valley road at
what is known as Bust Head,
and | understand that she said
that she wished the Mcclure
Valley road was closed-I do not
know how true this is.
Now, as to the road tax paid
by these people left Mrs. Bandy
out, as | did not think her taxes
would be expended on this road.
Mr.. Allison says the $4.19 road
tax is not correct, but in truth,
if he is correct the Treasurer is
out, as the Treasurer gave me
the amount from his books, and
should he desire further in
formation will have it itemized
to cent; and as to who he
worked on the road is none of
my business, but would like to
know the amount each man re-
cieved; and also see that he
worked Doctor Allison on the
road, and which is strictly
against the law to work a doctor
on the road. And as to Mr..
Homer Allison, he has a perfect
right to work the road just the
same as any other citizen, and !
presume that he is good hand,
as he is very strong man; and
as to the boy he is raising, that
is my information, and that
same has learned him to sing
| understand this boy is giving
Mr.. Allison some trouble, keep
ing him off of this new road out
IF the way of automobiles. | I'M
1erstand that there is no place
On this new road that wagons
could pass each other, but a
1arty remarked to me the other
lay, that it made no difference, |
hat there was only one wagon
in this Mcclure Hollow, and
hat one belongs to Mr.. Allison, |
md it is always going out or
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1913-02-21
SIGNS OF PROGRESS.

Roads telephones, schools
these three things are necessary
to make the country districts
prosperous and happy.
Already the good time is COM
ing. In many counties in this
State, and in smaller districts in
many counties, the people have
phones, good roads and schools.
In this county the towns are
fairly "well fixed" in these nee
essary things. Tazewell, Ora
ham, Pocahontas are in reason
ably good condition for present
needs. Richards, Cedar Bluff,
Pounding Mill, North Tazewell
should have and will have bet
ter showing. Witten's Mill, Blue
stone, Horsepen, Clear Fork,
Thompson Valley, Poor Valley
and the west end of the county,
are in the mud and in many in
stances cut off by bad roads and
lack of school facilities. Burke's
Garden is in fairly good condi-
ton to enjoy life. They need
school improvement. All these
communities are suffering for
lack of adequate school facilities.
Most of them have one-room
schools, short term sessions, do
ing the best they can with what
they have. Good roads would be
a wonderful help towards better
ing conditions. Schools could be
consolidated. better facilities
provided. Good roads shorten
distances by about half. The
country church, too, the center
of moral and social life in every
community, Tor should be) would
take on new life. The influence
of good school on church life
and efficiency, has, perhaps moi
been fully appreciated.
How to get good roads has
been made clear the citizens OF
the county must build them witt
their own money, and are doing
so. Telephones are within reach
and cheap. How to get better
schools is not so clear. Won
some one come forward with ;
plan by which a large school funt
can be raised and better method.
adopted?
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1913-02-21
Piedmont Business
College, Inc.
I.ynChburg,

~ - S'shAea
Have just had a talk with Ell
bert and we have decided to en-
roll March l. Russell.
| see no reason why | can not
enter March 1.-Scott.
Would like to receive a cat
alogue of your school. Lee.
Have decided to enter March
1st. Mendoza.
Mr.. S. has decided to take q
course at Piedmont-two others
interested. Dickinson.
Am teaching want sum-
mer course. -Tazewell.
Send terms of card PROPOSE
ton. -Nickelsville.
Send terms Of card PROPOSE
ton. Buchanan.
Send terms for March l.
Tazewell.
Want only shorthand-world
come 22nd. Scott.
Get our March offer.
Piedmont Prepared" is youl
password to a paying position.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1913-02-21
Hat Not in the Ring.
Richmond, Va, Feb. 10th.
Messrs. j. A. Leslie and Son,
Editors, Clinch Valley New,


Messrs. j. A. Leslie and Son,
Editors, Clinch Valley New,
Tazcwell, Va.
Gentlemen:-I have received
copy of your issue Of February
7th, 1913, and naturally feel
very much complimented at your
editorial respecting my efforts
to perform the duties of this
Office. Being the servant of the
people entrusted with the dis
charge of the duties of one, (if
not the most Important of the
important Offices of the Common
wealth, | have earnestly en-
deavored. to the best of my
ability, to discharge that duty,
and it is indeed gratifying to
know that the press has thought
proper to commend me for my
work.
| take off my hat to the Clinch
Valley News, but cannot, at this
time, throw my hat in the ring
for the Gubernatorial nomi-
nation.
Permit me again to thank you
most cordially for the kind
words you said about my work,
and to say that | appreciate
them very highly.
Yours very truly,
G.. Lee Moore,
Auditor Public Ac counts
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1913-02-21

The Progressive Farmer states
that after a hog reaches 300 lbs
to keep him longer is only q
waste Of feed, unless of course
in the case of a stock hog.
1t cost much more to produce
the second 300 lbs than it did
the first 300 lbs, on the principal
that it cost more TO run a big
machine than it does to run a
small one. To attempt to make
500 or 600 pound pigs, is clearly
shown. will be tc lose money in
the end.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1913-02-21

Of the Northwest.
1t is known that South Dakota
and adjacent territory is rich
in fossil remains of animals once
inhabiting this continent. Prof
O'Harra says, page Id: 1.-The
camel originated in North
America. The earliest and most
primitive ancestors are found
here, and the evidence shows
that the family had Travelled far
on its road toward modern
camels before conditions became
favorable for their migration to
other continents Ages be-
fore Joseph was sold by his
brethren to the Ishmaelitic
caravan from Gilead, the fore
runners of these useful beasts,
(camels) were roaming in great
numbers through the wilds of
what we know as South Dakota
and neighboring States. =
Within the area described in
this paper dozen ANCESTRAL
species have been identified" etc.
Owing to geographical changes
the camels were enabled to mi
CRATE, using perhaps the Panama
strip and Behring Strait, as
bridges between continents, and
later owing to climatic condi-
tons and other changes the
North American branch of the
family became extinct. SO de-
clares this eminent geologist.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1913-02-21
DON'T FORGET THE FAIR.

The corn in the crib may be
getting a little low about this
time of the year, and before it
is all gone pick out few dozen
ears for your exhibit at the Fair
next Fall. 1t will cost only a
few moments of time, and you
may win several premiums be-
sides helping in other ways to
stimulate the growing of larger
yields and better corn. Don't
forget this. Do it at once before
you forget it. The agricultural
exhibit at the Fair next fall will
be the best we've had. The
school exhibit will be held in
Connection, and a fine show will
BE made. Save some of your last
crop. This years crop NAV NOT
oe sufficiently mature by Fair
'@>'
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1913-02-21
TAZEWELL SPEAKERS.

The Educational Conference OF
the Ninth District is in session
at Bristol. The program is an
interesting one both as to speak.
ers and subjects discussed.
Among the speakers from this
side of the mountain are: Miss
Margaret Williams, of Rich
landss; Prof. Livesay, Graham
Prof. D. M. Hunter, Lebanon
}. M. Hillman, Coeburn; C. p.
Graham, Ceres; j. G. Boatright,
GAINESVILLE; and A. w. Stair,
Gate City. The schools of the
district should receive "a big
boost" as a result of this fine
meeting.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1913-02-21

About 90 acres strong lime
stone land, all und,r fence and
in grass and cultivation tAt,p
three or four acres in timber
Good house, 6 rooms, barn and
Out buildings, young orchard OF
good fruit, well of fine water in
yard
This land is in the Sinking
Waters, near Bandy, Va. in sigh,
OF railroad. Price and terms
reasonable. Write or call on
III. g BREWSTER,
Dandy, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1913-02-21
Nice Farm For SAFE Latest in Wall Paper

The price others axis for ordi-
nary wall papers should now
give you the latest and most adj
vanced ideas in home decorations.
At a comparatively small ex-
pense you can decorate your
home in a way that will insure
artistic and pleasing effects. |
am showing this season COM
plete line. John D. Gillespie,
Tazewell, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1913-02-21

Here is a message of hope and good
cheer from Mrs. G.. j. Martin, Boone
Mill, Va, who is the mother of eigh-
teen children. Mrs. Martin was cured
of stomach tronbe and constipation
by Chamberlain Tablets after five
years of suffering, and now recon-
mends these tablets to the public.
Sold by all druggists.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1913-02-21
Fish of Peculiar Formation.

The New York Museum OF Natural
history the other day received from
the remote regions of Gambia. West
Africa. living lung fish which lives
underground. In a block was a small
lunnellike opening, an air cell for the
dormant fish.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1913-02-21

Wonfod Fifty Select Young Men
esohtSu To Study Famous Gregg
Shorthand. Wanted Fifty High School
Graduates To Take Our Special Bank
ing Courses, Wanted Fifty College
Trained Ladies To Qualify For Law
Office Positions. Positions Secured
Free Upon Graduation. $500 Guaran
teed Salary First Year-$6OO.
Write For Special Card Proposition.
PIEDMONT BUSINESS COLLEGE, Inc.
Lynchburg, Va. 11-1-1yr.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1913-02-21
We Prouress.

"Then you like brldge?" "Sure I dol
And yet l once thought pingpong was
fun. Louisville Courier-J ournaI.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1913-02-21

This is the season of the year when
mothers feel very much concerned
over the frequent colds contracted by
their children, and have abundant re-
ason for it as every cold weaknse<
the lungs, lower the vitalitY.a69>f
the way for tb-aep " 80
that 60 Nrrhe mors ~
c Coz ;E e. ssi !.
sale peasant 9
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-03-27
JUST A LITTLE TOO HAsTY
Chances Are Colonel Newton VIII In
vestigate Hereafter Before He
Makes a Complaint.

Have you noticed that dead dog in
Harris back yard?" inquired Colonel
Newton at the breakfast table.
NO, haven't; ! didn't know they
had a dog his wife returned.
NO more did /, blu there's a dead
dog lying in their back yard, and it's
been there a day or two. If it
isn't disposed of by tomorrow l shall
notify the health department"
AS the dog was still there, stretched
stiff and stark, upon his return at
night, the colonel telephoned the
health department to come in the
morning and remove the body of a
dead dog in his neighbor's back yard.
which was becoming offensive.
The men came early, before the col
onel had left home, to attend to the
matter. He "a them pick up the anil
NAL, drop it suddenly and turn away.
The colonel. mystified, hurried out to
see about 1t.
Why didn't you take that dog
away?" he s%puttered.
The officer eyed him coldly. Jaw,
come off," he said, In a tone Of dis
gust, that's a stone dog; piece of
bricky-brac; put out there for the ash
man"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-03-27
KANSAS LAW WILL STOP
YELLOW DOG VOTING
From the kansas CITY Star.

What Is the Massachusetts ballot Law
that has Just been enacted in Kansas? 5
It is a law providing for a new form
of ballot such as has been used in Mas
sachusetts for several years.
What is its chief difference from the
ballet forms that LAY been used hith-
erto?
The abolition of the party column, SO
that the straight ticket cannot be voted
by a single mark,
What IS the arrangement under the new
law?
The names of candidates for each office
viii be grouped together in alphabetical
FOR GOVERNOR.
(Note for one.1
John Allen, Dem. Wichita.
James Black, Prog. Salina.
Allen Cave. Rep, lola.
William Dunn, Soc. Mcpherson.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Note for one.)
Charles Humphrey, Soc, Independence
George Jones, Prog, Chanute.
John Upton. Dem. Abilene.
Francis Newton, Rep. Wichita,
WHAT does the voter do?
a square is printed at the left of the
name of each candidate. He makes a
cross mark in the square to the left of the
name of the candidate he desires to vote
for.
VIII there me any party designation
upon the ballot by which the voters may
determine the politics of the candidate?
Yes. TIL party designation and post
office address of each candidate will fol-
low each name.
Is there any way under this law by
which the voter may vot a straight tick
etc
Only by going over the list and mark
ing the name of his party's candidate for
each office. In this way he must pick
out his own ticket.
Does ne have to mark the name of each
presidential e%lector"
No. He votes for all party electors In
one group by making a single mark.
What other important feature has tho
Kansas law besides it's provision for abol-
ishing the party columns?
1t provides an educational qualification.
In what way%
A voter must be able to read the names
upon the ballot before he can vote.
Can he not call upon the judges of cleo
ton to help him mark his ticket?
No. The law permits judges of election
to help only those voters who are physi-
cally disabled from marking their own
ballots.
VIII the new law affect the method of
nominating candidates?
No. Candidates will be selected by d.
rect primary as at present.
Will the Massachusetts ballot be used
at the primary?
Not unless the primary law is amended
for that purpose A bill is pending in the
legislature to provide for such a ballot at
the primary.
What are the chief advantages of the
new law?
Two. BY abolishing the party column
intelligent, independent voting is pro-
NOTED, and the yellow dog variety of par
ttsanship which so often puts incompetent
men in office through the protection of the
party column is discouraged. BY making
it imperative that the voter mark his own
ballot, the law automatically hampers
voting by illiterate persons.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-03-27

Il never saw such rapid improvement
in the health of anyone. Syrup Pep
sin is a wonderful remedy and / shall
never be without it again" Thousands
keep DR.. Caldwe!fs Syrup Pepsin con
stantly in the house. for every mem
Der Of the family can use it from in
infancy to old age. The users of Syrup
Pepsin have learned to avoid cathar-
tics, salts, mineral waters. pills and
other harsh remedies for they do but
temporary good and are a shock to
any delicate system.
If no member of your family has
ever used Syrup Pepsin, and you would
like to make a personal trial Of 1t be-
fore buying it in the regular way of a
druggist, send your address, postal
will do--to DR.. w B. Caldwell,
203 Washington Street. Monticello, H.,
and a free sample bottle will be
mailed you,
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-03-27
ona Million Goats in America.

In Farm and Fireside appears q
most interesting article about goats
an article full of facts about the COM
nlercial possibilities of raising these
animals. Ther are 1,Ooc, geo Angora
goats in America and yet we import
annually over 80 per cent of the mo
hair used in our domestic manufact-
ures.s There is no reason why our
farmers cannot maintain enough goats
to supply our domestic trade with gu
perior mohair. Following is an extract
from the article:
The banner goat farm of America is
located in Texas, and mbe 10000
cad of grade and pure bred Angoras.
Last year the owner Of this ranch real
lied a net profit of 81 per animal from
his flock. There are several other pre-
tentious goat farms throughout New
Mexico, California and Oregon. The
largest goat ranch in the Mississippi
valley has 1000 head, but the average
flock in this country Is from 1000 to
500 animals.
THE custom is to shear the goats
early in April. Ordinary hair sells for
35 to IS cents a pound. This common
grade of mohair, which commands no
especially high price, Is that whose
length is less than II inches: the or
binary fleece of n years growth
measures about 10 inches In length.
The average mature doe will shear
from six to nine pounds OF mohair
each while the full grown buck
will yield from 10 to 15 pounds. Pre-
vious to shearing, the flock is graded
into classes of does, bucks, kids and
wethers. The ieeces are marketed ac-
cording to this classification. The
American Angora Goat association
maintains a special mohair warehouse
in Boston, where the fleeces OF prac-
tically all the Angoras in this country
are marketed. At this depot the feeces
are carefully cleaned, regarded 4 nee
essary, and baled ready for consign-
ment to the manufacturing plants,
where the raw mohair Is converted into
clothing, rugs, book bindings, shoes and
gloves.
Zone very beautiful fleece, which was
20 inches in length, sold for $3.50 q
pound, the record price for raw mo-
hair In this country. Four dollars a
pound Is about h ordinary top figure.
Land can be cleared by Angora
goats of the worst brush known to
this country for a little less than moth
ing. How? Simply this: Angora goats
Will live on leaves and weeds, leaving
the land cleaner and nicer than can
be done In any other way"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-03-27
Healthy Baby is
Precious Blessing
To Make 1t Healthy and
Keep it HeaIfhyUse a Re-
liable Baby Laxative

In spite Of the greatest personal
care and the most intelligent attention
to diet, babies and children will be-
come constipated, and it is Il fact that
constipation and indigestion have
wrecked many a young life. To start
with a good digestive apparatus Is to
start life without handicap.
But as we cannot all have perfect
working bowels we must do the next
best thing and acquire them, or train
them to become healthy. This can be
done by the use of a laXative-tonic
very highly recommended by a great
many mothers. The remedy Is called
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and has
been on the market for two genera
tions. 1t can be bought conveniently
at any drug store for fifty cents or
one dollar a bottle, and those who are
already convinced Of its merits buy
the dollar size.
Its mildness makes it the ideal medi-
icine for children, and it is also very
pleasant to the taste. 1t is sure in
its effect and genuinely harmless.
Very little Of 1t is required and its
frequent use does not cause it to lose
Its effect, as is the case with SO many
other remedies.
Thousands "a testify to its merits
in constipation. indigestion. bilious
ness, sick headaches, etc, among them
reliable people like Mrs. NJ, johnson,
752 Dayton St, Kenosha. Wis. She is
the mother OF little Dorothy Johnson
who was always in delicate health I'M
I'll her mother gave her Dr.. Cald-
welpsSyrup Pepsin. Mrs. johnson says:
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-03-27
It Didn't Matter.

When Fred Kelly made a start in
journalism he was put on reporting.
One night he was sent to a big fire
down town. A reporter named
Brown was sem with him. It was a
large fire, and presently Brown lis
appeared. A wall had fallen, and
Kelly was sure Brown was under it.
He rushed to the telephone and called
up his city editor.
Say" he shouted into the tele-
phone, Brown is gone. He's burned
up!"
What's that?" asked the city edi-
tor.
Brown is burned up, l tell you
He fell into the fire.
"All right" said the city editor,
hanging up the telephone, "IIl send
down another man.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-03-27
HAS ANYONE. ELSE MET HIM7
Kansas City Paper Tells Story OF En-
counter With Automobiles That
Is Hard to Believe.

Thus c%ynically does the Kansas City
Independent speak of the motorist
who cares for something else than
speed-for he does really exist, ap-
pearances to the contrary notwith-
standing:
We came upon the motor car stand
ing on the brow of the hill.
"Hello!" we said to the chauffeur.
Broken down."
No, sir" he responded.
"out of gasoline?"
No. sir. We have plenty"
Tire punctured?"
NO, sir. The tires are in perfect
condition
Lost you way"
No, sir. The country hereabouts
is very familiar"
Dropped something from the auto? ?"
No, sir. Nothing of the sort"
Then why are your standing here?
Why are you not shooting down the
hill and across the level at a terrific
speed
y do not care to do that said the
owner of the machine, who had been
silent until this moment. whenever
I come this way / have my car stopped
here so that I may enjoy the magnifi-
cent view from this elevation"
With a frightened glance at him, we
turned and fastened to the nearest
town, to war; the officials that a per-
9 evidently insane was at large In
an automobile.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-03-27
And Yet the Dance Halls Thrive.

Young Man approaching a Crib
"Eer-er-may I have this one? Oh,
you're too kind. You don't mind if |
hum, do you? Do you know, I'm just
dippy over this here dip. Tee-hee,
joke. Floors swell tonight. amt it?
Gee, but / like to dance with you!
Tell that to every girl? Not on your
life! Seems as If I must have met
you somewheres before. Wish l had
though. Well, I'll be; that's all. Short
and sweet. hey-iust like you. Tee
hee. See you later"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-03-27
THE KNOW HOW
To Feed Children and Get Good Re
suIts.

There are more nervou persons
made SO by undigested food lying in
the stomach than the average indi-
vidual would suppose.
II food remains undigested in the
stomach, 1t begins to ferment, set UP
gas and a large portion is thus con-
verified into poison.
That's why im~perfectly digested food
may, and often does, cause Irritation
of b nerves and stupor OF the mind
brain and nerves are really poisoned.
my daughter had complained for
some time Of a distressed feeling In
the stomach. after eating, which set
me thinking that her diet was not
right" writes an anxious and inteili-
gent mother.
"She had been fond Of cereals, but
had never tried Grape-Nuts. From
reading the account OF this predigest-
ed food. It seemed reasonable to try
Grape-Nuts for her case.
The results were really wonderful.
The little brain that seemed at times
unable to do its work, took on new
life and yigor. Every morning, now,
before going to school, she eats the
crisp little morsels and IL now com.
pietely and entirely well, she seems to
have g new lease on Iife-no more
distress Ia the stomach, nor head.
ache. but sound and well eyeryway.'
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek, Mich. Read the book, 1.-THE
Road to WellyilIe." I'm pkgs.
THERE'S a Reason.
Ever read the ahoye Iefterg a new
one appenrs fr0na ffnae to tfsne. They
are trues ana fnN ~ hnMan