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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-07-09
Flung by Horse l2 Feet Up Hill.

Mr. FRANK Moss had fall from his
horse one day this week, which might
have resulted seriously. Mr.. Moss was
in the Cove on business, and riding
along narrow path on hillside, his
horse slipped and fell, throwing the
rider to the ground.
According to Mr.. Moss it all oc-
Cured in u jiffy, and before he had
time to really know what was going on
he didn't know anything. 1t happened
about this way: He was riding fine
bay mare-Mr. Will Barns saddle
mare-as sure-footed and as nimble,
usually, as Il jack rabbit The path
Il mere "cow path" along which he
was riding, was on hill side. The re-
cent rains had softened the sod. The
ground was sleek and givey beneath
he tread of this bay mare Mr.. Moss
thoughts were about cattle, but not
for long. Mr.. Moss says that to the
best of his knowledge and belief, the
mare stepped too near the rim of the
path on the lower side, with her right
foot. The rim broke, the mare fell,
caught, or aimed to do so, on her left
foot, on the upper side. In the mean
time, Mr.. Moss was standing stiff
and straight in the stirrups. AS a
final effort to recover the mare leaped,
and then something happened and the
climax came. He was thrown vio-
lently to the ground, and is absolutely
certain that it is possible for a man
to live after the breath has been
knocked out of him. When the acci-
dent occurred, the horse and rider
were headed east toward the rising
sun. When Mr.. Moss opened his eyes
he was looking toward the setting
sun, and not sure either that it was not
for the last time. He measured the
distance from where he lay to the
place where he was catapulted from
the saddle, and he had vaulted, or slid
through the air exactly II feet, for
tunately on the upper side of the path.
This rather lengthy account of this
affair suggests mathematical prob
lem: If horse can throw a man II
feet up hill, no wfar can he fling him
down hill?
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-07-09
DOUBLE VOTES NEXT WEEK

The offer of double votes in the
contest offered for subscriptions to
this paper expires with next week.
This offer will not be renewed in
this form. For one more week 5000
votes for new subscriptions, 5000 for
renewals. During the past week the
candidates did not take advantage of
this liberal offer as they should have
done. If the offer is ignored an op-
portunity will be lost to the candi-
dates to put themselves ahead. Votes,
and votes only, count. The offer will
expire with next week.
The regular services will be held in
the Presbyterian church next Sunday
at the usual time. The repair work
which has been pushing forward on
the church is now sufficiently done to
permit of the use Of the church for
services.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-07-09
GRAFTON.

Grafton, July f.-hlr. j. Il. Ruther-
t.i-, SON OF T.. T.. Rutherford, died ~
las l.Oinc monday morning. lntermcnu
Mas hade IN Concord cemetery Tues
uay p. III. he leaves four little child
ien 20 mourn the loss and protection
Oh ,hem good father.
Uiu MI. Walk was also laid to rest
IN CONCORD cemetery Tuesday after
noon.
Henry Young, of keystone, is with
ms homeioIks II few days this week.
mrs. George Havens and family are
Nls.tng her mother, Mrs. Nicie Gilpm
,hls wceK. Mrs. Hattie Bourne, OF
blue.ie,u, is also Mrs. Gilpn's guest.
lnc sunday school Convention rs to
ue ne.u next SATURDAY at MT. OnveJ,
80. ...y services, uinncr served on the
s,.~.tN. everybody come and get II
-....,.iN h.va.
A.. y. Cooper WAS 20 visit his family
1....ruuy unll MONDAY. Mrs. Cooper
IS Nisi,hs rclaIivcs here. Mr.. Cooper
.e.urneu on tram No. 6 for keystone,
.nonday afternoon.
mrs. ~. M. Laync and Mrs. r..
&. ust, and families, of Graham,
were visiting Mrs. Henry Young Sun
gay. Ihcy made the trip III an auto
mUplic.
MRS. Wiley Kits and Mrs. Clcvc
balcs, OF Graham and Bluehcld, were
caiicu To Tins place Monday on ac-
count OF the death OF their brother,
j. l.. Rutherford.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-07-09
Remarkable Banjo-Picker.

Freezing, Va, July Little Victor
Vanover is the champion banjoist of
this meek o. the woods" Though
Victor is mere midget, and has pass
ed only his seventh milestone on the
road of life, he can handle his banjo
with all the grace and dexterity that
ordinarily comes through years of
practice, and what is more to the
young musicians credit, he takes up
the instrument in a perfectly natural
manner without any apparent desire
to "show off" and is well aware of
both his powers and limitations.
Victor began to practice with a
natural aptitude at the age of five,
and now he can "pick" any tune that
he has ever heard and with aclearness
that would almost shame the average
professional. Among the tunes he can
pick may be mentioned, Cumberland
Gap" "Old Joe Clark" "Casey Jones'"
The Blind Coon Dog" "The Ship
That Never Returned" "Sourwood
Mountain" "The Gambling Man."
New River Train," and "Walking in
the Parlor."
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-07-09
chautauqu Week in Tazewe Get Tickets Now

lyric soprano of superior merit, comes
from Pennsylvania Qaker ancestry.
She has had unusual advantages in
acquiring musical culture and special
training with the very best instruc-
tors. Her voice is of exquisite quality
and fine carrying POWER. Her person.
ality. expression ;nl intelligent inter
probation combine 10 make her Il mos.
delightful and pleasing artist. Beside
serving as soloist with Lepp's Orches-
ira, she has sung important opera
roles.
Conover E. Applegate, Musical Di-
rector, is Il man of marked musical
ability. Native talent developed under
the best teachers and supplemented
by wide experience in directing mu-
steal productions, has made him Il
most capable director. He is master
of musical Interpretation.
Miss Kathryn Martin, contralto, is
an artist of splendid parts. Her voice
is rich in quality and broad in power
Her musical training has been cons
tant and thorough. Her repertoire in
cludes operas in English, French and
llollui, anu SOlSS VI dli HsltlOilS.
Good musicianship, marked tempera-
ment and strong dramatic power, are
some of her distinguishing charac-
teristicS.
Clarence j. Herman is basso of
splendid ability. His voice responds
readily to all the demands made upon
ii. Both his vocal and dramatic train
ing have been under teachers of re-
nown in stage and operatic work. Mr..
Herman has had much experience in
the operatic, concert and oratorio
fields. For years he was member of
the Philadelphia operate Society.
William Francis McNichol. tenor,
possesses in addition to rich tenor
voice u fine temperament which fur
nishes the key to the human heart.
He comes to our work with wide en-
perience in opera, oratorio, church
and concert work. Like the other
members of the phidelphia Opera and
Concert Company, he is thoroughly
trained for the work he is doing.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-07-09
THE SECOND DAY ATTRACTIONS
Eugene LOckhart and Durno, Magi-
clan and Company.

Eugene LOckhart and Durno, Magi-
clan and Company.
DurnO, The Mysterious, and Company.
Durno is medicine for mind and
body. With wit and mystery, he
smoothes away the wrinkles and helps
digestion. He is a comedian, Mephis-
topheles, humorist, magician, ventril-
oquist, and philosopher, all in one,
interesting, laugh-provoking, master
of magic. Durno ranks with Herman
and Kellar, and is the greatest magi-
clan now before the public Every
laugh contains a guess, every act a
mystery, and every mystery triumph
in delightful deception. He has crossed
the continent six times in less than
four years. He is the man who never
misses date, or at least has never
missed date up-to-date. Mr.. Durno
is assisted by company of fun
makers who are not less interesting
than he. They carry their own scenery
which is not the least among the at
fractions of his performance. In con-
nection with his wizardry he uses lam
guage, sparkling with champagne
words of wit and wisdom, interest
ing alike to children and grown-ups.
Durno appears upon the platform
removes his gloves, which vanish,
birds appear in mid air, flowers start
to grow, water is produced fro ma silk
handkerchief and fun goes on until
the audience is bewildered in the maze
of mystery and magic. He makes the
impossible seem possible, the unnat
ural natural, and his exhibition alone
is worth the price of season ticket.
The New York World says he as an
attraction of great merit" The Omaha
World-Herald says: "Most dexterous
of men with his hands, is Durno, and
depends on the lightning-like rapidity
with which he works."
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-07-09
AN ORDINANCE.

Be it ordained by the Council of
the town of Tazewell that after the
first day of August 1915, it shall be
unlawful for the users of water from
the water system OF said town. to
make use of hose for watering gar
dens, lawns or for any other purpose.
unless and until such person installs
meter through which such water
shall be conducted to such hose and for
all water so used such person or per-
sons shall pay to said town 2Ocents
per thousand gallons.
Provided, however, that the wash
ing of windows by permission obtain
ed from the Sergeant shall not be in
cluded within the provisions of this
ordinance. Any person violating this
ordinance shall be fined not less than
tve (S5.OO) nor more than ten (S1O.OO)
dollars for each offense.
j. N. HARTMAN, Mayor
The Sergeant is directed TO have
this ordinance published for two weeks
IN both the newspapers published in
the town of Tazewell.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-07-09
MODERN HOSPITAL
TO CURE TRACHOMA
Coeburn Has Building Equipped
by State and Federal Govern
ments For Fighting Disease
Which Causes Blindness.

Richmond, July 9.-Olicers of the
State Board OF Health have Just re-
turned from Coeburn where tney at
tended the opening oi the free nos
pitai at which the state ana lnc Unu-
ed States Public Health service are
to center their activities for me u ca.-
ment and prevention of ,rachon...
The hospital was ready 40 te,eN.
patients on July lSt., and Is cNpeItcA
soon to be in full operation. Or. John
McMullcn, of the Umted States Pubnc
Health Service, Is IN direct charge OF
the hospital, the expenses being shar-
cd by the U. 5. Government, the State
and the town of Cocburn, which up
pied the building.
me opening OF this hospital marks
the second stage i'll II campaign which
sanltarians regard as one of the most
unusual Developments III public health
during tine last few years.
Prior to 1913, tins contagious di-
sease of the eyclids which often caused
blurred vision and sometimes led to
blindness was supposed to have left
America almost immune. But reports
began to reach authorities of cases i'm
the Allegheny mountains, with the re
suit that surgeons of the Public Health
Service were sent on II careful tour
of inspection, first through the mount
ans of kentucky and then through
East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia,
and Western North Carolina. To their
astonlshmcnt these officers found tra-
Tnnnl.l vida a, i.,t
Many old people were practically
bnnd, IN the advanced and complicated
stages of the disease, and even child
rem showed signs OF beginning ira
choma.
q morcdetailed inspection made in
Southwest Virginia Iast summer by
officers OF the state Board of Health
III conjunction with the Federal Ser
vice, showed several counties to he
particularly affected. Representations
were then made the Federal govern
mcnt for cooperation in the establish
ment of hospital for the free theat-
ment of the disease. This appeal was
met with prompt compliance, but it
was deemed best not To attempt the
opening of hospital until summer
when the mountain roads would be i'm
good condition and the people could
travel to the hospital without diff
Guilty. Wise county and the town of
Coeburn showed lively interest in
the proposal to open IL hospital and
generously coopcrated in the enter
prise by supplying suitable build
ing. Arrangements have now been
completed, the hospital is opened and
trachoma patients will be given the
best treatment, under trained sur
geons of wide experience, without any
expense whatever.
In addition to the treatment of
cases the State health authorities
plan that the new hospital shall carry
on Il campaign of prevention. Ira
choma, 1T is stated, rs communicable.
The pus from an infected eye may be
carried by towels and the like to the
eyes of others who develop this di
seasc. DR.. McMullcn and his tssist
ants will emphasize these facts and
Will distribute literature especially
prepared by the Federal government
and the State Board of Health.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-07-09
Social Life, etc, at Asberry.

Asberry, July S.-Mr. and Mrs. r.
c. Nidiifer, of Red Jacket, w. Va,
are visiting relatives at this place.
Miss Lena Correll, of Glade Spring.
has spent the past week with her
brother here, Mr.. w. T. Correll.
Mr.. Ii. b. Edmonds, wife and
daughter, Miss Fannie, enjoyed fine
dinner Saturday at the home of Mrs.
M. c. Shraders, given in honor of
Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Nidifrer.
Miss May Vanhoozer is visiting her
brother, Mr.. James Nanhoozer, at Tan
nersvillc.
Miss Pearl Ashley was the guest of
Miss Fannie Edmonds Sunday.
Mr.. E. II. Neal, on returning to his
store from dinner Tuesday, met with
painful accident. He was thrown
from his bicycle and is suffering from
broken arm and several bruises.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brit Boyd spent Sun
day evening at the home of Mr.. IL.
b. Edmonds.
Miss Della Asbury spent severa;
days with friends at Tannersville the
latter part of last week, and returned
home Sunday.
Mrs. M. C. Shrader and Mrs. r. B.
Lambert and little son, Howard, and
MIR. and Mrs. R. S. Nidiffer, spent the
day Tuesday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. b. Edmonds.
Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Mort, of Broad
ford, spent Saturday night at the home
of Mr. A. j. Neal. Mr. Mort preached
at Wesley Chapel Sunday morning.
Mr.. John Asbury, of Little Valley,
spent Saturday and Sunday with his
sister, Mrs. Margaret Lambert.
Miss Leola Neal and Mrs. Pearl
Brooks and little son, "Billie," were
the guests of Mrs. j. A. Lambert
Sunday.
MIR. andMrs. j. f. Shrader, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. b. Lambert, and Mr.. and Mrs.
r. c. Nidiffed and Mr.. and Mrs. j. L..
Asberry spent the day with Mr.. and
Mrs. James Taylor, of Tannersville,
Sunday, and all report o fine dinner.
Mr.. j. A. Lambert, who has been
very ill with grip, is reported much
better.
Mrs. 5. p. Goodwin is spending a
few days with her daughter-in-law,
Mrs. w. G. Goodwin, who is on the
sick list.
Mr.. II. B. Edmonds made a business
trip to Thompson Valley Wednesday.
Miss Minerva farley, who has spent
several days in Bland visiting rela-
tives, returned home Sunday.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-07-09
North Tazcwcll Notes.

MRS. w. l.. Baker, her young daugh-
ter, Marie, and the younger children,
arc visiting Mrs. Bakers old home
ut Dungannon on the Clinch.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Chas. II. Pccry, their
daughter, MRS. Lena Hall, and Miss
kauc han, nave been absent two
weeks ON TRIP including visits to
the l'annma Exposition and to hume
rous friends ANA relatives in the west.
Miss Crockett, delightful girl from
"eicn, w. Va, is spending inc sum
liner win her grandmother, Mrs.
Henry llarrIsson, as is also Mrs. Har-
risson's daughter, Mrs. Hattie Stone,
OF Maryland.
Mrs. Il. W. Whitley makes frequent
visits to her sister, Mrs. j. d. Daley,
who is critically Ill ut her home IN
Baptist Valley.
Miss Nj. k. Smythc is visiting her
ncIce, Mrs. X. $. Moss, in Burkcs
Garden.
The boys are making big catches
of carp III the river. They call the
biggest of them sub marines and this
is no lie.
80 Tar the cherry season has passed
without mishap on accident, and for
the hrst time in history no citizens
have been caught up the wrong
tree"
That beloved lady, Mrs. Claire
Pccry, has so far improved in health
AS to enjoy several automobile rides
during the last weeks.
This is given up to be the best
season this generation has ever enjoy
ed for garden truck and vegetables.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-07-09
AUTO ASSOCIATION.

About twenty automobile owners
met in the courthouse last Saturday
afternoon for the purpose of argan-
izing an association. A temporary
organization was affected by the cleo
ton of Barns Gillespie president, and
j. G. Kelly, secretary. A committee
was appointed to draft bylaws and
report Saturday, July 10, at 8 p. M,
when permanent organization will
take place by the election of officers,
etc.
The object of the association, as
stated by one of its officers, is to pro-
mote social enjoyment among it's men,
bers, and to promote advancement Of
practical knowledge in the operation
and use of motor vehicles; to co-ope-
rate and aid in securing state and
local legislation for construction of
good roads. Efforts will also be made
by the association to adopt means for
the protection of those using the
roads of the county, in preventing ac-
cidents, and throwing safeguards ar
ound all who use the roads.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-07-09
LNU. Il. JAIkSUN,
CLINCH VALLEY NEWS.
NO CUT RATES.
Candidates Plcasc Read.

We have been asked if we will ac-
cept 5-ycar subscriptions ut reduced
rates. No. This cannot be allowed now
under present conditions. a iive-ycar
subscription from one man will help
us but little. We want to increase
our list OF subscribers. Our main OBJ
ject III going into TINS contest was t
extend our subscription list, and it
can readily be seen that II fvc-ycar
or tcn-year subscription from one per-
son will not help much along this
line. We prefer singles, ut one year
Az any rate, however they come they
will be accepted, but only ut our reg
ular rate, for the present at least.
For one more week double votes will
be given.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-07-09
John Rutherford Dead.

John p. Rutherford, son of Freeling
p. Rutherford, died at his home at
Unaka last Monday, aged about 40
years. He leaves four children, his
wife having died in May 1914. The
burial took place on Tuesday D. m.
at Concord. Rev. Mr.. Spring. pastor
of the Methodist church of which de-
ceased was a member, assisted by
Rev. Mr.. Arrowood, conducted the
funeral service. The burial ceremonies
were in charge of the Clinch River |.
o. o. F., of which deceased was Il
worthy member. Deceased died of tu-
berculosis primarily, from which he
had been Il uffere for several years.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-07-09
Governor Speaks Across Continent

Yesterday was Virginia day at the
Panama Exposition, and Gov. Stuart,
who left last week escorted by the
Richmond Blues, for San Francisco,
made a notable address before a great
crowd. The Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company, of Richmond, is
sued a number of invitations to the
Jefferson Hotel on last night where
a demonstration of the trans-conti-
mental telephone was made. The speech
Of the Governor was plainly and aud
IDLY heard by those present at the
Jefferson, and large and interested
crowd bore witness to another great
step in scientific progress-talking
over telephone distance of some
several thousand miles.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-07-09
EUGENE LOCKHART.

Lockhart has travelled with the
"Kilties Band" crossed the American
continent twice, appeared in musical
comedy in England, and is rated
among Canada's leading comedians.
His chief assistant is the piano, which
serves his most effectively in his
musical monologues. Lockhart is a
humorist OF the highest type. His
humor is refined, snappy and deli
cious, and he shows himself an artist
in every way.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-07-09
THE WINNING CANDIDATE.

The question is often asked us, "Who
do you think will win the free trip to
San Francisco or the piano." We
know exactly. We don't know when the
European war will end nor the age
OF Ann, but we do know who wilwin
the big prize in this contest, and we
won't mind telling you if you won't
tell anybody" The winner will be
Miss Largest Vote. Do you know the
young lady?
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-07-09
FIOUR CHEAPER.

Our mill is now running and we are
selling flour cheaper than you can buy
it anywhere. Every barrel is guaran-
teed first class. Farmers who will
have new wheat can come to our mill
and get flour and pay us in wheat
when they thresh. The price on our
flour is $3.50 per barrel for cash or
new wheat when you thresh, No flour
or feed sold on credit.
STAR MILLING CO.,
TaZewell, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-07-09
Not Mr.. j. o. Corell.

In our account of the death and burial
OF Mr.. j. w. Corell last week, the ini-
tials were mistakenly printed as 81.
o. instead of %. W." Mr.. j. o. Corcll
is brother of the deceased, alive and
well, at his home in Thompson Valley.
The above correction is made for the
information of friends and acquaint-
ances of the family, who may have
been misled by the mistake in the
article of dast week.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-07-09
EXCURSION TO NORFOLK AND
RICHMOND.

On Tuesday, July 9TH, the Norfolk
" Western Railway will operate Il
popular fare excursion to RICHMOND
and NORFOLK. Round-trip tickets
will be sold from Bristol, Bluciicld,
and Winston-Salem, and intermediate
stops to Roanoke. No stops east of
Roanoke. VERY LOW TRIP
FARES FOR THIS OCCASION.
Please sec flyers or apply to Agents,
N. u w. Ry.
w. C.. SAUNDERS,
Gen. Passenger Agent.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-07-09

the Wowan's Club next weekk:
COLUMBIA CONCERT COMPANY.
Rubis Stanford, violinist, Richie
Mclean contralto soprano, and Pearl
O'Neil, comprise company of eXcep
tional artists capable of delighting
any audience in the country.
Miss Ruby Stanford, violinist, re-
ceived her training from the Peabody
Conservatory of Music in Baltimore,
in which institution she has also been
Il capable assistant to the head of the
violin department. In tone and tech
nique Miss Stanford satisfies the cri-
ties and charms her hearers. She has
already earned place among the best
violinists in the country.
Miss Richie Mclean. Her gift is Il
rich contralto voice with great range,
sweetness and hcxibiiity. 1t has been
developed under the best teachers.
In addition, Miss Mclean has per-
sonality which lends charm to her
singing. She is winning reputation
as concert and oratorio artist.
Miss Pearl O'Neil is from Toronto,
Canada. She is favorite on the Can
adian platform. The scope of her in
depreciation includes Irish wit, Ameri-
can humor, and Shakespearean drama.
Comedy and tragedy meet and mingle
in her delineations of character. Miss
O'Neil is splendid entertainer and
by her artistic ability and charming
personality not only holds the interest
of her audiences, but wins their cor
dial friendship.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-07-09
FOR TREASURER.

10 the Voters Of Tazewcll County:
hereby announce myself II candi-
date for the Office of Treasurer of
Iazewell County, at the election to be
held Nov. End, 1915, and | respect
fully solicit your support.
III. l.. BRITAIN.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-07-09

WE LIST ELSEWHERE

the names of those who are
gathering votes to apply on our
free Trip to the Panama Expo
Sltion. If you see in this list the
name of Il friend of yours, let us
urge you to help them win. Your
friend would not be SAVING the
votes unless the trip was desir-
ed.
You can help by trading with
us and turning the votes to your
friend. You will always find
equal value for equal eXpendi-
lures with us, and will in addi-
ton be extending a helping
hand.
Remember, we guarantee sat
lSfaction, OF your money back.
JNO. e. JACKSON,
CIINCH VALLEY NEWS