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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-11-06
DEATH OF AUNT MAHALA BUR
NETT.

Mrs. Mahala Burnett died here at
the home Of her grandson, Jas C..
Lawson, on Tuesday morning, after
an illness of several weeks. The
funeral and burial service took place
on yesterday morning from the
Methodist church, conducted by the
pastor, Rev. Mr.. Platt. She leaves
one daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann Litz,
of Lewiston, Utah, and one brother,
Charles Brooks. Mrs. Litz has been
here with her mother for sometime.
Deceased was born and reared in
Thompson Valley. Had she lived un-
til Feb. 22, 1915, she would have
reached her S5th year. Her long life
was spent in this community. Within
the past ten years. She made two
visits to her daughter, Mrs. Litz, in
Utah, which she seemed to enjoy
greatly, but was best satisfied here
among the friends and acquaintances
whom she had always known. Her re-
mains were taken to Thompson VALLEY
for burial near the old home anc
church of her childhood. She sleep.
well after long and Industrious life
Not only her family but her ac
quaintances will remember her kind
Ily and miss her from their midst,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-11-06
Fine Entertainments and Lee
lures Given-Farmers Instia
tute and Corn Show in the
Court House.

The Booster Festival closed on
Wednesday evening after n most sue.
cessful and highly interesting prog
ram Of three days, four entertinmenIs
being given each day.
The financial part of the matter
came out entirely satisfactory, all ex-
penses being paid, and surplus left
over.
The entertainments were yiven by
the Radcliffe Attractions of Washing
ton, ID. G. The entertainments consist
Ell of musicals, lectures and Il per-
formance by Prof. Merton, the famous
magician.
The exercises opened on Monday
afternoon by performance given by
Professor Merton. BY special arrange
ment the school children of the entire
school were admitted, and the young
sters, as we'll as the grown-ups, great
ly enjoyed the performances. MIR.
Merton is Il skillful performer, and
ms entertainment was of high or
der-much above the average per-
formance usully given.
This was followed by Prof. Fether-
ston and Miss Sipher, which consisted
of number of musical selections of
~ 'HSH oiuSi. iic pcilOIIncu upon Il
number of instruments, gave several
humorous recitations, all of which. in
cluding Miss Sipher's performance ON
the piano and other Instruments, We're
of high order.
Too much can scarcely be said in
praise of the Metropolitan Glee Club.
The club is composed of four bright,
intelligent young men, who, as the
boys say, "Are on to their job" The
young men sing delightfully."-, besides
playing number of Instruments and
giving a number of recitations. An
unique and unusual feature of this en-
tertainment was the quartet of from
bones, which the young men handled
skillfully and delightfully."-. This part
OF the entertainment greatly pleased
the large audiences which greeted
them, both afternoon and evening. The
quartet is composed as follows:
Messrs. +. NJ. Gratis, first tenor,
manager; ID. o. Slyter, second tenor; ;
II. o. Towner, first bass, and l.. L..
Lucas, second bass. These young gen
tlemen cannot fail to win the ap-
proval of even the most critical and
eXacting audiences wherever they give
their concert.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-11-06
GAIN IN WEST VIRGINIA.

The smoke of the great battle of
the ballots which was waged on Tues
day, having cleared away there seems
to be but little in the returns to dis
courage West Virginians.
A gain of one congressman by the
Democrats, is to say the least, en-
couraging.
Early reports seemed to Indicate
that both Neely and Brown had been
defeated. Later reports, however,
show that both these congressman will
be returned, and the Third district
defeated Avis and will send Adam
Littlepage to Washington to aid the
president.
In the Fifth district, that gallant
Democrat, George /. Neal, carried
seven out of twelve counties, and
greatly reduced the Republican ma
iorities in the remaining five counties.
This election fully demonstrates that
Mcdowell county with her legions
of black voters is an empire" within
herself.-Bluefield Times, Nov. s.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-11-06
DEMOCRATS HOLD
SENATE AND HOUSE
Republicans Make Big Gains
Everywhere-Slemp Has U.s.
ual Majority.

The election in Tazewell county
Tuesday passed without incident to
disturb the good feeling existing be-
tween the Democrats ana Republicans.
The weather was ideal-a clear, baimy
day, Democratic weather some one
SAID, and the result of county vote
was taken as matter of course.
Many of the Democratic workers.
who were watching the voting closely,
thought they saw much smaller ma
Jority in Tazewell than appeared for
Mr.. Slemp, but the older prognos,i- !
Gators said 500 or more. The vote at
Graham was a big surprise to the
Democrats, who expected good ma
Jority for Mr.. Irvine instead of ma
Jority for Slemp. The cause is laid
at the door of the Democratic primary
in August. Pocahontas measured up
to expectations, and Burke's Garden
did the same. The vote at the Taze-
well precinct was u SURPRISE to many,
being. the largest Republican majority
recorded here in years. A number OF
Democrats refused to come to the
polls, and others were out of town.
The showing made in the county by
the Progressive party is discouragine
to the followers of the man from
Oyster Bay. Mr.. Rose, the Progress
sive candidate, failed to get the en-
dorsement of Mr.. Roosevelt direct,
which contributed in a measure to the
loss OF the vote of two years ago.
Notwithstand the fact that stringent
ecorts were made, it is said, to have
MIR. Roosevelt give u note of endorse
ment to MIR. Rose, the Colonel refused
to do 1t, and many of the Progressives
of the district looked upon the candi-
date with doubt. 1t was reported
early in the campaign that represen-
tatlves of Slemp had closed the mouth
of Colonel Roosevelt SO far as the
Ninth district was concerned, and sub
sequent developments substantiated
that belief.
The big surprise nationally occur
red in New York in the defeat of
Glynn for reelection as, Governor and
Gerard for U. S. Senator. A few
days before the election the betting
favored Glynn and Gerard. In the
latter days of the campaign in the
Empire State u strong fight was made
against Glynn because of his religious
convictions, he being Catholic. The
State was thoroughly canvassed by
the enemies of Catholicism, and it is
believed that his defeat was encom-
passed partially from this sourcee. The
results in other States, where the Re-
publicans swept everything before
them, came about through various and
sundry causes.
In the Fifth West Virginia district,
Edward Cooper, brother of Mrs. C.
X. Brown, of Tazewell, was elected to
Congress on the Republican ticket.
In Mercer county, Lowry G. Bowl
ing defeated E. II. Witten for CLERK
of the County Court by several hun
dred majority. w. II. Thomas, Demo-
crat, was elected to the West Virginia
Senate from the district embracing
Mercer county, defeating w. P. Haw-
ley, Republican, by small majority.
Virginia returns the usual delega-
tion to Congress. Congressman Car
ter Glass received the usual majority
of several thousand votes. Congress-
man Saunders, in the Fifth district,
was reelected by a larger majority
than before.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-11-06
NEW LIME GRINDING COMPANY.

1t is understood that lime grind
ing company has been formed, or is
being formed here, composed of n
number of leading farmers of the
community, composed of such men as
AL. Higginbotham, Jno. C. st. Clair,
and n number of others "just M
Good" The object of the company is
to grind limestone for the use of the
company on their farms, and for any
others who may want lime. The ma.
chine, driven by II large gasoline en-
gine, was at work here on Wcdnes-
day, and was inspected by number
OF farmers who were in town on that
day. The outfit is il good one. Mr..
=. III. Lawson is stockholder in the
company, and has charge of the work.
He will move the mill anywhere IL
sufficient amount of crushing and
grinding can he guaranteed to justify.
Here is good opportunity for these
farmers who want ground limestone
to "co-opcrate."
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-11-06
BUCHANAN NAMED.
President Renames Tazewell Post.
master-Four Others on Waiting
List.

From Yesterdays Roanoke Times.
Washington, d. c., Nov. 4.-Presi.
dent Wilson today appointed A. B
Buchanan to be postmaster at Taze.
we'll, Va, giving him what is known
as recess appointment"
buchanan was appointed in Janu-
ary; 1913, to succeed w. c.. Pendleton
who resigned, by Pendleton's bond
holders. Upon receiving information
that Buchanan was satisfactory to the
Democrats of Tazewell, and realizing
that the Senate would not confirm a
Republican, Congressman Slemp rec
commended the appointment of Buch-
anan to the postmaster general.
Postmaster General Burleson acted
favorably upon the recommendation
as soon as he took Office and the NOM
ination was sent to the Senate.
Senators Martin and Swanson fav-
ored the appointed of j. w. Bower.
and were opposed to the appointment
of Buchanan. They have prevented
his confirmation since.
Buchanan has been holding the Of
'iice almost two years, and whether or
not the Senate rejects his nomination
when it reconvenes in December.
Buchanan will continue to hold on as
long as he is satisfactory to the bond
holders and the department.
There are four other Virginia post
masters nominated, but not confirmed.
and President Wilson will probably
take action in those cases similar to
that in the Buchanan matter.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-11-06
THE FARMERS INSTITUTE.

In connection with the Booster Fes-
tival was the Farmers Institute, held
in the Court House, on Wednesday,
beginning at 1880 o'clock. The occa1
sion was profitable as we'll as interest
ing. Prof. Hutchinson, of v. p. l.;
Prof. Dillon, of the Department of
Agriculture, Washington, d. c., and
Hon. Westmoreland Davis, president
of the State Farmers Institute, were
present, and made Interesting ad-
dresses.
The court room was filed, every
seat being taken. The pupils of the
High School, and number of ladies
OF the town were present, as well as
number of the leading farmers OF
the county.
A large npmbef of specimens of fine
fruits, vegetables, ETC., were placed
on exhibition, also samples of fine
corn, alfalfa, etc., all of which added
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-11-06
HAPPENINGS IN HoRsEPEN

Jack Frost is frequent visitor in
our valley. He leaves his track wher-
ever he goes.
There was box supper at our
church last Saturday night. A nice
little sum was realized. Among
those present were Miss arrie Cregar
and Mr.. Alvie Cregar, of Thompson
Valley, and Miss Mcclure, Miss Wo-
brick and Mr.. Laurence, of Squire
Jim.
Miss Carrie and Mr.. Alvie Cregar
have been visiting friends and rela-
tives in this vicinity.
The Rev. Meadows is conducting a
meeting in Lerona, West Virginia, this
week.
Many of our people were witnesses
OF ghost parade Saturday night. The
procession began at Hunt & Bow
mans store and passed on up the val
ley.
Our school has an enrolment of SO
pupils at present, and we are expect
ing more.
Mrs. r. w. Bowman is very ill. We
trust that her illness is not of seri-
GUS nature and hope she will recover
speedily.
Mr.. j. H. Hunt, the merchant, made
flying trip to Tazewell this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. b. Daniel and son
have just returned from visiting rela-
tives in Harrisonburg. They also
stopped for day or two with their
daughter in Radford, who is attending
the normal there.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Hunt, Miss Eliz.
abeth and Mr.. w. r. Murray, Miss
Cregar, Miss Saville and Mr.. Louie
Jennings spent Sunday with friends
] in Crockett's Cove.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-11-06
SENDING FOOD TO
STARVING NATIONS
Millions in Cash and Clothing
For Sufferers From European
War.

New York, Nov. 4.-Twenty mil
lions of American dollars and ten mill
lions worth of clothing and food is to
be Americas generous aid to wounded
Belgium and to the relief of wounded
and dying men on many battlefields.
Ten thousand American women are
giving their time in hospital fonts and
refugees shelters, and million more
are weaving at their fireside bandages
and articles of clothing for the strick-
en- Belgiums.
Never did American greatness man.
fleet itself more prominently in the
world than now, when humanity calls.
Dcspit the hard times that have how
cred over the land, thinning pocket
books and lowering bank accounts,
there was yet osmething to spare in
every section of the country for nn-
ton of toilers in distress. Today the
contributions are coming heavier than
ever, and American generosity can be
truly said to know no bounds
The funds actually raised in the big
cities of tho United States total ST.
100000. Reports from smaller cities
and towns show fully $3,000,000 more
actually in hand for relief purposes.
or the clothing values, no estimate
can be accurately made, but fully five
million dollars worth is already col
lected and is on its way to Europe.
Here are some of the figures to
date. put in round figures, and show
ing funds already contributed:
Belgian Relief: New York, $780,
600; Boston, $4,000; Philadelphia, $5,-
900; Atlanta, $4,000; San Francisco.
$4,000; New Orleans, $4,000; St
Louis, $4,000; Portland, Ore, 5000;
Youngstown, o., $4,000.
Red Cross; New York, 1926, 900;
Chicago, $4,000; Kansas City, $50
900; Lowell, Mass, $4,000.
Ambulance Hospital ut Paris New
York, $l25,0O0; Providence, r. l., So
600. ~
French Relief: New York, S25,-
600; elsewhere, $4,000.
Prince of Wales Fund: New York,
$4,000.
The reports of smaller sums from
smaller cities and towns Indicate n
widespread interest in the Red Cross
and Belgian relief measures, and
nearly every hamlet throughout the
country IL sending its quota of cash
and supplies.
The milers of the country have Of
fercd $4,000 worth of flour, and the
government employees of Washing
ton are giving 700 pairs of shoes for
the stricken Belginns.
Canada is also doing noble relief
work.. and the generosity of our neigh
bors is note onined To their brethren
in England. The plight of the Bel
gians has aroused sympathy there,
and fund reaching $500,000 has been
raised, besides huge collection of
clothing.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-11-06
THE BURKE's GARDEN SCHOOL

Jno. p. Gose and Robert Meek were
here on yesterday, and were asked
about the new school project for
Burke's Garden. The citizens Of that
community have been trying for more
than year TO secure suitable loca-
ton, but until quite recently have
been unable to get the consent of
owners of suitable locations to agree
to sell land sufficient for such school
house as is proposed. However, four
acres of land has been bought, or
contracted for at the price of one
thousand dollars per acre, and steps
are being taken now to raise an
amount of money sufficient to pay for
the land and erect the building. A
number Of subscriptions have already
been made, and of course the house
will be built. Burke's Garden needs
good school which will include q
High School department, and the peo-
pie there are fully able to support
such school. A number of people
interested in Burke's Garden, will con.
tribute to the enterprise.
And in this connection, some time
ago fine new church for Burke's
Garden was projected and completed
on paper only, however. A large
| number of people regret exceedingly
that the new church venture has beer
abandoned, which seems to be the
case. eve need school house more
than we do church," says one citi.
zen of the community. eve can make
out very we'll with the church we
have. We want good school for oul
children, and later, the next genera.
tion perhaps, we will build fine, new
memorial church." And there the
matter seems to rest for the present.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-11-06
THEODORE ROOSEVELT QUOTES
EPISCOPAL LESSONS.

New York, Nov. 4-When Theodore
Roosevelt was asked today for his
opinion on the election result in New
York State he said:
"In the Episcopal church lessons
taken from the Bible are appointed
for every day of the year. The les
son for Nov. 3, includes the Second
Epistle Of Paul to Timothy, Chapter
~; 3, 4, which reads as follows:
For the time will come when they
will not endure sound doctrine. But
after their use lusts shall they heap
to themselves teachers having itch
ing ears, and they shall turn away
their ears from the truth and shall be
turned unto fables.'"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-11-06
FESTIVAL WELL DIRECTED

DR.. William RAIDER, of the editorial
staff of the Philadelphia Public
Ledger, directed the program in ad-
dition to giving two lectures, one on
the Panama Canal and the Exposi-
ton at San Francisco" and the other
on Uncle Sam and American Ideals, !"
both of which were received with en-
thusiastic approval.
Such was the impression made by
the Festival that DR.. RAIDER was en-
abled to repeat arrangements for a
REPETITION of the program next year,
a fact which testifies of the success
of the three days of delightful enter.
tainment. 1t is the consensus Of
opinion that Tazewcll has been bene-
fitted in every may by the artists in
speech and music, who have paid us
this flying visit and their return will
be greatly appreciated by all who had
the privilege of attending the exer-
cises.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-11-06
THE La DELL CONCERT co.

The entertainments on Wednesday
afternoon and night, were, if possible,
the best of the series. The La Deli
Concert Company, composed of three
young ladies, and DR.. Sears, lecturer
and humorist, each gave two enter
tainments, afternoon and evening, to
fine audiences. At night the audi
ence was the largest of the entire Sc
ries. The young ladies' are great
artists. The singer has them ost re
markable voice heard here in years.
The reader and impersonator took the
crowd by storm, and the pianist and
soloist charmed the audience. AS for
the lecturer, DIR. Sears-well, the re.
porter gives it up. Such torrent of
theology. philosophy, common
sense, nonsense, wit ana humor as DIR.
sears rained down on the large
crowd, was wonderful. One man,
combines, Mark Twain, Artemus
Ward, Miller, Riley, all in one. ale
rs sight, said some one. He is
~" Inc latch string was placed on
the outside ON Wednesday night, and
these me people were cordially in
vited TO come and see us again.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-11-06
COVE CREEK

Cove Creek, Va, Nov. A large
crowd from this place attended the
Odd Fellow picnic ut Bishops Chapel
last Saturday.
Mrs. Rachel woodward, of Laurel,
is visiting relatives and friends mt this
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Crabtrce was
visiting relatives and friends on
Walkers Creek last week.
Mrs. Sam Swader and daughter,
Maggie, eat dinner mt Mr.. Is. u.
Showers Friday, en- route to Shaw
vers Mill, to visit relatives and
friends.
Mr.. John Richardson, of Graham,
has been visiting his mother-in-law
Mrs. G. p. Compton, for the past few
days.
Mrs. Walker Slade and children
who have been visiting relatives and
friends on Clear Fork, returned home
last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Shawver and
Mrs. Nigh Davis spent last Saturday
at Mr.. Raburn Neel's.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G.. Fox spent last
Sunday at Mr.. Jim Thompson's.
Mrs. G. II. Compton and two sons
spent last Sunday at Mr.. b. p. Stow
vers.
Mrs. G. S. Steel spent last Sunday
at Mr.. Steve Foxes.
The stork visited the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Steve Fox on the 90 and
left fine boy.
Mr.. John Crabtree and family spent
last Sunday at Mrs. C. p. Compton.
Miss Kate Gillian, Miss Rose and
Straws Higginbotham and Mr.. John
Kinser spent last Sunday at Mr.. II.
r. Gregory's.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-11-06
PROGRAM FOR WEEK OF
PRAYER AND SELF-DENIAI
Woman's Missionorv Soc;oty

Woman's Missionary Society.
Monday
Place of Meeting: Mrs. Mary
O'Keeffe's.
Topic: "Thy Kingdom Come"
Study: "Latin-American Fields"
Leader: Mrs. A. z. Litz.
Tuesday,
Place of Meeting: Mrs. A. st. Clair's.
Topic: "Pray Ye the Lord of the
Harvest, that He Will Send Forth
Laborers into His Harvest"
Study: "Our Opportunity, Our Obli-
CATION at Rio de Janeiro."
Leader: Mrs. j. d. Harrison.
Wednesday,
Place of Meeting: Mrs. A. j. Litz's.
Topic: "Our Workers"
Study: "Our Opportunity, Our Obli-
CATION at Vashti, Thomasville,
Leader: Mrs. C. T. Peery.
Thursday
Place of Meeting: Mrs. Fudge's.
Topic: Thanksgiving for Success"
Study: "The People of the Orient"
Leader: Mrs. Chas. Jones.
Friday
Place of Meeting: Mrs. C. A. Thomp-
sons.
Topic: "The Church at Home"
Study: Queries, "Work and Work
ers."
Study: Mrs. Hurley.
Saturday
Place of Meeting: Mrs. Hurley's.
Topic: "My Lord and l."
Home Study: "What Your Money
Does" "Let Me See It."
Leader: Mrs. Mary O'Keeffe.
Sunday
Sermon by Rev. r. B. Platt.
You are cordially invited to attend
the special week of prayer services of
the Missionary Society of the Metho-
dist church, November GIG, at 8 D. IN.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-11-06
FODDER sHREDDING MACHINE.

No farmer need be told that it pays
to cut his fodder instead of feeding
1t in the whole stalk, as is the general
custom. 1t pays in more ways than
one, and particularly when there is II
scarcity of roughness, MS there is this
year owing to the drought which re-
duced the nay crop. Mr.. Hyter Crab
tree, the hustling farmer of Clear
Fork, has II gasoline engine and feed
cutter, which he ran last season, and
will run this season, and he can cut
your fodder and blow it into the barn
or anywhere desired. See him, and
have your fodder cut, and save feed,
time and worry. The small price he
charges will be money well spent.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-11-06
REACHED US TOO LATE.

The letters from Horspen and Cove
Creek, published herein reached the
office on last Friday, too late for last
weeks issue, and were held over. The
good people who are kind enough to
send us the news from their commun-
ity have our sincere thanks. But bear
in mind, to mail your letters SO as to
reach this Office not later than We'd
nesday evening and there will be lit
tic or no doubt as to publishing them.
The forms are closed late Thursday
afternoon. We dislike to publish
stale news for the reason that people
won't read it. Be on time all the
time.-Editor.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-11-06
FARM DEMONSTRATORS
FOR TAZEWELi

Prof. Hutchinson, in his address
here on Wednesday, stated that there
were farm demonstrators at work in
sixty of the one hundred counties of
the State, and brought out forcefully
the good work accomplished by them.
These experts go as assistants to the
farmers wherever called on. They do
not dictate or give advice except when
asked. They do not thrust themselves
upon the farmers, but go wherever
asked to suggest and help to better
conditions. There are communities,
ne SAID, where these demonstrators
are not wanted. They are not well
come for the reason that the farmers
think they know how to farm well
enough, do not need advice or sugges-
tions. The old-time religion "of
farming is good enough" for them.
Hence, the demonstrator is not need :
ed. But this is not often the case.
AS rule the demonstrator is kept
busy all the time, and welcomed ev-
erywhere, and their work is apparent
wherever they go in better farming
conditions, an increase in yields per
acre, and general improvement in
productiveness of the land. He hoped
to see a demonstrator in Tazewell.
Asked how to get on, he stated that
the United States Department of Ag-
riculture pays half and the county
pays the other half of the salary Of
the expert. The need of demonstra
tor in this county has often been dis
cussed heretofore, and, as time goes
on the prospect of securing one
brightens.