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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-05-14
AN "ALL-STAR" GAME.

The Tazewell High School base
ball team, Notwithstanding their abjl-
ity to administer defeat to the other
teams of this section, (Princeton. of
course, excepted), met their Watcr-
loo here Wednesday,, when they went
up against the all-star aggregation
OF Tazewell, known as the "Ex-Pro-
fessionals" or the "has beens." The
game had been looked forward to for
several months by the fans, and the
boys of the High School Tin their
mnds) saw score of 25 or 80 in
their favor. But, gee whiz! when
those "ex-profs." lined up and got
busy the High School bunch began
to walk the plank. After the game
1t was discovered that the score stood
6 to A in favor of the "has beens." "
Here are the professionals who turn
ed the trick:
Peery Greever, c.; Robert Harman
and Henry Kiser, alternated between
LIST b. and p. Harry Spratt, formerly
OF the Boston Nationals, S.; Gar
land Lowder, 2b.; jug May, former
star on the University of Va. team,
took care of tho third b.; Robert Nor
gan, took all of 'em that came over to
rf.; r. X. Hawkins dove for those
that reached C. f., and Ernest Lewis
put quotas on the horse hide that
reached If. DIR. j. G. Kelly, another
former "has been," umpired for 'em,
both sides, of course, and showed that
ne was familiar with all the new
tricks, and that they could put moth
ing over without being caught at it.
1t is reported that numerous scouts
from the Giants, White Sox, Fillies,
Pirates, Robbers, ct ais, were wit
nesses of the game, and that numer-
Gus efforts have already been made
to land some of these "experts" to
offset the effective work of Ty Cobb
and Hans Wagner, Home-run Baker,
and others.
Athens, a; Tazewell, S.
What is said to have been the best
game of real baseball played in Taze-
well for many seasons, occurred here
last Saturday between Tazewell High
School team and the team from the
Athens Normal School. The game
lasted eleven innings, and was said
to have been baseball from the be-
ginning to the end.
The game scheduled here for We'd
nesday with Graham, did not mater
ialize, the Graham boys failing to APP
pear. Their non appearance Is said to
have forfeited the game to Tazewell.
The High School team will go to Gra-
ham today, and will be at home to-
morrow to the team from Bramwsll.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-05-14
NOTES OF BENBOW

Mrs. John Puckett is visiting her
friends ndrelatives in Graham this
week.
Farmers are rushing corn planting
this week. Everything looks fresh
and promising since the good rains
Sunday night and Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Walk spent
Friday with the family of Mr.. Will
Bowling of Poor Valley.
Although our Sunday School was
late in starting this year, tn, atten-
dance last Sunday was very encour-
aging.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. P. Beavers and
daughter, of North Tazewell, spent
Sunday with the family of Mr.. Haynes
Buchanan.
Mrs. Mary Moore and her two
daughters, Misses Annie and Ruth,
who have had charge of the school
at this place for three years, will
leave today for their old home in
Henry county.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-05-14
TRAGIC DEATH. OF
FORMER Citizen
l. c. Dodd, Killed at Coopers, w.
Va, on Tuesday Afternoon,
Was Buried in Maple Shade
Cemetery Yesterday.

The funeral and burial of |. c..
Dodd took place here yesterday at
io;30 O'Clock II. M, from the Method
ist church. lnterment of the remains
was made in Maple Shade Cemetery.
The remains We're brought here from
Siuciieid, escorted by number of
friends and the family.
The exercises were conducted by
Presiding Elder Jack Ward, Row. DR..
T.. +. Wiley, of Blueficld; Rev. Frank
Jackson, formerly pastor in Bluefield.
now ut Marion, an intimate friend of
the deccascd, delivered the funeral
address.
Deceased was in the 5Sth year of
ms age. He leaves widow and three
children, w. r. Dodd, Misses Nina
and jamie Dodd. Three sisters and
three brothers survive-George, of
Graham; Herbert and Edward Dodd,
of Galax; Mrs. j. w. Shirey, of Bl, a.
held; Mrs. Ora Mccormick, of Charles
ton, and Mrs. Ida Lynch.
lie was for years n citizen OF this
town and highly esteemed by nll who
knew him.
i ''Nh iilct Witn L. violent death
ut Bluestonc Junction on Tuesday af-
ternoon. He was timc-kecpcr for
the N. ~ w. Mt the works there, and
IN the discharge of his duties chose
To ride up an incline on coal buck
ct instead of walking up the stair
way. The coal buckets pass through
n small opening at the top where the
coal is delivered. Instead of getting
oil the bucket ut the top, he attempt
ed, by ducking, to pass through this
opening. only about eight inches of
clearance. when he was caught and
crushed To death.
News of his death reached Tazewcll
short time after its occurrence, and
greatly shocked tho entire communi-
w. Few men, who have lived here
were better known or more highly re-
garded. Floral tributes from friends
IN Bluefield and Graham and other
manifestations here on yesterday,
forcefully indicated the esteem in
which he was held in that communi
ty.
His bcrcnvcd wife and family have
the universal sympathy of all Taze-
well.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-05-14
S5OO.OOO DAMAGES EVERY YEAR
IN VIRGINIA

| 1t is estimate dthat forest fire:
burn up $500,000 worth of propert,
each year on the average in Virginia
With the mature timber being cut of
and worth several times what it was 4
few years ago, we are evidently ap.
preaching timber famine. Our only
salvation is to take care of the young
growth, and keep out fire, which car
in few months destroy the growth
of years. Already vast stretches OF
land, particularly in the mountains
have been burned over so that they
are now covered with nothing but
brush, and practically n barren waste
worth nothing to anybody.
Cattle Ranges Are Also Injured.
There is an impression in some sec
tions that forest fires improve the cat
tie range, and many fires are set out
in other peoples woods by men who
want free range for their stock and
think burning the woods will improve
the range. That is all wrong from ev-
cry standpoint. Fires burn up the
litter on the ground, and the decaying
leaves and other plant material which
constitute the humus. 1t is this humus
that makes the soil black, fetrile and
porous. Without it, trees and grass
cannot get enough food and moisture
from the soil to make good growth.
The good grasses starye for the lack
of food and water, and what is left
makes very poor rangz.
The question is, what can be done
about it? The State of Virginia is
looking for solution OF the problem
and already has laws providing fine
or Imprisonment for setting fire to
any one else's woods. 1t is also lille
gal to burn brush without taking all
possible precaution against the spread
of fire, and redress can be obtained by
any one injured by such fire. Log
ging and railroad locomotives, saw
mills, ETC., are required to carry suf-
ficient spark arresters. And forest
wardens may be commissioned by the
Governor to enforce the fire laws, un-
der the direction of the State Fores-
ter, and to fight fires, etc. CA copy of
the fire laws will be sent free on re-
quest to the State Forester, Char
lottesville, Va.) But unfortunately,
there has not yet been any money ap-
propriated with which to pay war
dens for enforcing the laws and the
fighting of fires. The next legisla-
ture is expected to come to the rescue
in this emergency and make it pos
sible to have an effective fire protec-
tion organization. In the meantime
much good can be accomplished by
putting up warning notices and the
spreading of knowledge of the fire
laws and arousing interest in fire
prevention. These notices can be Sc
cured free of charge from the office
of this paper or will be mailed on ap-
plication to the State Forester at
Charlottesville.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-05-14
THE ROOSEVELT PLAN.
(Communicated.)

Mr.. Roosevelt has at last made a
concession to the peace sentiment of
the country. 1t is to absolutely dis
continue all commercial exchange with
Germany because that country has
placed itself "outside the pale" of in
ternational Interchange" For once
in his turbulent career the Colonel
has mot gone far enough" He says
nothing about the discontinuance of
diplomatic relations, which would be
a condition precedent, and absolutely
necessary to the new situation.
This would not imply State Of
war, and would placate the war SEN
timent of the country. 1t would leave
the United States in possession of
every international right-reprisal, in
tervention and indemnity. 1t would
place our government above and be-
yond the range of diplomatic offcnsc.
And it would electrfy the American
people.
III NJ O.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-05-14
COVE CREEK NEWS NOTES.

Cove Creek, May 9.-Mr. Noah
Caldwell, of Rocky Gap, is visiting
his daughter, Mrs. B. P. Showers.
Mrs. Jake Wynn, OF Burke's Garden
is visiting relatives and friends in the
community.
Mr.. NJ. F. Neel and family spent
last Sunday at Mr.. A. S. Shannon's.
Misses Verna and Reba Crabtree
spent last Thursday at Mr.. Andy Fox.
Mr.. George Gregory and wife and
baby spent last Sunday at Mr.. T. E.
Gregory's.
Mrs. Nose Sarver and children spent
last Sunday at Mr.. Frank Steele's.
Misses Gertrude and Dora Fox were
the guests of Miss Cecil Robinett last
Sunday.
Mr.. r. B. Robinett spent last Thurs
day with his daughter, Mrs. R. C.
Fox.
Misses Hazel nd Glennie Showers
are visiting relatives and friends on
Walkers Creek.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-05-14
DO YOU WANT FREE ROUND TRIP TO THE GOLDEN GATE?

of men assembled each Sunday tc
study the word of God in the auditor
ium and suggested that some one had
been using the keys of the Kingdom
iii the achievement of this happy re
suit.
After the formal ceremonies of dedi-
cation were concluded, statement
was made by Mr.. Wiley that the sum
of 100000 was badly needed to build
small Sunday School room for one
of the classes. The sum was readily
subscribed.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-05-14
THE PUBLIC CLAMOR.
(Editorial.)


Something should be DONE" say
the people, "to teach Germany n les
son." Well, what? Send n battle
ship somewhere? Declare war?
Would this "teach Germany n les
son?" AS to the deplorable incident
of the destruction of American lives
on the Lusitania, what more can be
done than to demand damages? After
all is said, the Lusitania was British
ship flying the British flag. After
over the seas by British orders, the
Americans and others were virtually
on British "soil" and in British "ter-
ritory" when lost, was it not the
duty of the British to protect people in
her charge? Without protesting to
know much about such grave matters
it occurs to us that the British peo-
pie are the ones to look to for repara-
tion. If she under the circumstances
and knowing the conditions, chose to
send out great ship with 1000 pre-
cious lives on board, convoy should
have accompanied the ship for pro-
lection. The Germans had perfect
right to blow up the usitania or any
other ship of belligerent.
This is not justifying the way they
did it, which was heathenish and bar
baric. Will those who are clamoring
that Mr.. Wilson should "do someth-
ing" please state what? He will do
the right thing and the best thing,
be assured.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-05-14
MISS CRoCKETT'S MUSICAL.

Miss Bessie Crockett gave a recital
of her music class in the High School
Chapel last Saturday afternoon, to
which number of the patrons and
others attended. The following of her
pupils took part in the program
Misses Karl Bundy, Macie Peery,
Virginia Peery, Betty Yost, Kate
Peery, Katherine Mcclure, Bessie
Edwards, Louise Peery, Marie Baker,
Grace Johnson, Helen Bottimore, Lena
Greever, Marian Buchanan, Edith
Crockett, Marie Heldreth, George
Edwards, Virginia May Peery, Annel-
la Greever, India Howell, Ella Burton
Annis Crockett, Edgar Hurt, Eliza,
beht Gillespie and Mr.. Robert Botti-
more.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-05-14
CANNING CLUB AGENTS MEET.

The meeting of County Canning
Clug Agents mt Blacksburg, May 8
to 8. was by far the most interesting
of ALL the annual meetings.
Heretofore the agents have met nj
Burkeville, but not the state work
has passed under the supervision
of the State Agricultural College and
from this time on the meetings will
be held at the College.
The entire program was interesting
There were present from the Depart
ment at Washington; Miss Cresswcll
Miss Powell, Miss Hunt, MIR. 0. b.
Martin, Mr. Jesse Pones and DR.. NJ.
Nj. Straugh, all of whom addressed
the meeting on different prases of the
Canning Club Work, the use of
franking privilege and the pure food
laws.
In the various departments of the
college there were lectures on Silos
by Prof. Hutchinson, on Vegetable
Plant Diseases and their Control by
DIR. Reed and on The Home Fruit Gar
den, by Prof. Price. The agents were
also taken on an instructive tour
throughthe dairy and through the
green houses where experimental
work is being carried on.
Miss Agnew, the State Agent. pre-
sided, and brought out the best in
every lady, Mr.. r. o. Sandy, State
Agent for mems work gave one of
his practical talks.
Mrs. Jane McKimon, who has done
n remarkable work as State Canning
Club Agent of North Carolina, gave
II talk on standarnizing products and
experiences Of difficulties overcome i'm
marketing gave agents valuable ideas.
Miss Pritchett, State Agent of
Maryland, where the work is new was
present throughout the meeting to
observe and obtain the best methods
for carrying on the work in her
State. Mrs. Kingham, State Poultry
Club Agent, illustrated his lectures
with pictures and presented this line
in n most practical way.
There were demonstrations in pnclx
ing, canning and jelly making and
demonstrations of practical home
made devices, such as iirelcss cookers
and iceless refrigeration, also demon
stration of II portable oil stove. If
little else had been gotten from the
meeting these last named things would
have been worth while.
The Girls Canning Club has been
recognized as an important factor i'm
education and the State Education
Board will hereafter allow II member
ne or more units in the High Scno ol
ON her canning club work, provided
she meets certain requirements.
This is II significant step and will
have more to do with Tho progress of
the movement than any other thing.
The social feature Of the meeting was
by no means the least important.
AT the Tutwiler hotel, the agents
were pleasantly situated and royalty
entertained. The ladies of the town
gave delightful reception to the
club Mt the home of Mrs. Lybroolx.
President Eggleston gave the freedom
of the college and the cadets gave n
dress parade.
Every moment of the time was made
pleasant and the only thing that rec
onciled one to leaving was the pros
pect of repeating this happy expe-
rience next year.
MANY M. ST. CLAIR.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-05-14
MISS NELL GEORGE NOW MRS
GEORGE C.. APPLETON.

A telegram last Saturday announc-
ed the marriage at noon on that day
of Miss Nell George, daughter of
Mrs. I. E. George, of Tazewell, and
Mr.. George c. Appleton, of Warren
ton. Miss George left Tazewell last
Thursday for a visit East. Many of
her closest friends here were not ap-
prised of her intentions. Mr.. Apple
ton is we'll known in Tazewell, wlere
he has large number of friends.
He was located here few years ago
as engineer for the State Highway
Commission. Mr.. and Mrs. Appleton
will make their homo at Warrenton.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-05-14
POUNDING MILL NEWS.

Pounding Mill, Hay 12.-An elo-
giant dinner of spring chicken, etc.
was served at the quarry boarding
house yesterday by Mr.. G. M. Hunter
TO Messrs. Boxley, II. Dawson, J. III.
williamson, DR.. G. l.. Zimmerman
and others.
Mrs. ii. w. Christian and daught-
cr, Miss Gussic, left Sunday to spend
several days with her daughter, Mrs.
Wright Mt Athens, w. Va.
Rex Steele has been confined to
his bed since last Wednesday night
with a mild attack of typhoid fever,
his highest temperature being almost
lO1. DIR. Zimmerman is the attend
ing physician.
Rev. j. N. Harman preached two
interesting sermons here Sunday at
III n. m., and $3.50 p. m, and vast the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. II. M. Sparks.
Rev. MIR. Greer, of Maxwell, filled
his usual appointment here Sunday
night to an appreciativc audience.
a handsome piano was installed in
the homo of ii. w. Christian yes
terday for his daughter, Miss Gussie.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. X. Gillespie had
as their guests to dinner Sunday Mr..
and Mrs. G. M. Hunter, Miss Leo and
Miss Margaret Hurt.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Steele had as
| their guests to dinner Thursday, the
latter's brother, +. G. Mcclure and
MIR. Gregory, "a life insurance man.
Miss Lettie Ringstaff, who has been
suffering from severe cold tho past
week, is reported better.
G. G. Shamblin is quite i'll at his
home. Indications are that he has q
case of TYPHOID fever
James L. Mcclure was up yester-
day to see his nephew, Rex Steele,
who is ill.
The convict camp is being moved
from the Cove to the sugar grove on
X. X. Gillespie's place, opposite the
new residence Of Mr.. and Mrs G. r.
Thomas, which is almost completed.
Mr.. James Altizer bought q lot at
the big sale at Richlands last week.
Mrs. Rosa Ward Hutton, daughter
of MIR. and Mrs. George r. Thomas,
has returned from Kentucky, where
hehas been teaching for the past
SWo years.
Rev. w. S. Bullard, of Tazewell has
an appointment hero for next Sun
day at II a. m.
Tom Farmer is home from visiting
his aunt, near Coeburn. He expects
job there soon, as thinks he Is now
able to resume work, having lost
limb several month ago.
Garden truck is growing fine. Peo-
pie are enjoying onions, lettuce and
radishes from their own gardens.
Beans and peas are several inches
high. The season so far has been
fine. Most of the corn has been
planted, some of it neary ready to be
Dlowed.
Henry Robinett left Sunday to at
tend tho Grand Lodge of Odd Fell
lows in Richmond, as q representa-
tive of the lodge here.
Mrs. Jane A. Mcclure came up
from Cedar Bluff Monday and spent
the day with her daughter, Mrs. w.
B. Steele. She is much improved in
health.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-05-14
REMOVE THE TREES.

Now, while a good opportunity is
presented should not the Council re-
move the trees along Main Street OF
part of them, at least? A great
many people have expressed them
selves on the subject, and believe the
trees should be removed. The street
is too narrow to permit of so much
space being given to large trees. Half
or one-fourth the number would an
swer every purpose. Out with the
trees now
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-05-14

Watch this paper, next issue,
for definite announcements of
the contest for the free trip to
San Francisco, and the free
piano, etc.
If you don't want the one you
may want the other.
You can have either without
a cent of cost. Names of the
candidates will be published next
week. Get in the push.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-05-14
METHODIST CHURCH.
Main Street.

Preaching by the pastor, Rev. R.
B. Platt, Jr., at II a. m.
Sunday School at 9:45 a. M, Rev.
Chas. r. Brown, Superintendent.
Class for men in church auditorium
at 10 a. M, Mr.. A. st. Clair, teacher.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:45
NORTH TAZEWELL.
Preaching at IL a. M, by Rev. ].
N. Harman; at 7:45 p. M, by Rev. r
B. Platt, Jr. Sunday School at GAS
a. M, Mr.. E. P. Moore, Superinten-
dent. Prayer meeting Friday at 7:46
p. m. A cordial invitation to all.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-05-14
NEEDLES NEEDED.

You need needles every day--can't
keep house and kee- ne place with
out them. Here t, g 5 papers
assorted sizes, fine EEL need
les, and dozen or darn.
ing and carpet needles g sort
ed sizes. They are put up d nice
folding card, enclosed in an Envelope
Every subscriber who pays up and
a year in advance, new or renewal,
will be presented with needle book
free. This offer holds good only for
the month of May. If you need need
les here is your chance to lay in a
supply free of cost.
CLINCH VALLEY NEWS.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-05-14
REWARD FOR LOST WATCH.

On last Sunday afternoon, between
Mr.. j. F. Gillespie's store and DIR.
d. R. Johnson's residence, lost 10
jewell, Elgin movement, ladies' gold
watch with chatelaine PIN. Liberal
reward if finder will kindly return to
HAZEL A. WALL.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-05-14
SPONSOR AND MAID OF HONOR

l have appointed Mrs. Lucy Henry
Walker, of Tazewell, as sponsor and
Miss Josephine Buchanan, of Marion,
as Maid of Honor, to represent the
9Th district of United Confederate
Veterans at the reunion to be held at
Richmond on the 1st to 3rd of June,
inclusive, and will be recognized ac-
cordingly.
JAS. P. WHITMAN,
Asst. Ispct. Gen. 9th Dist.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-05-14

Gregg Shorthand Tuition Cou-
pom, worth $25.00, issued by a
leading business college in this
State, will be offered for quick
sale at reduced price. Owner
cannot use it. It's transferable.
Address this Office.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-05-14
BUSINESS BUILDERS.
Following the Standing in the Con-
test Now on at M. ]. Hankins'
Store.

. ihC thC W
test Now on at M. ]. Hankins'
Store.
Carl Gregory.
MARY Yost.
3-Ruth Sphing.
flames Alexander.
5-Aubrey Parks.
6-John Hawkins, Jr
boyd Watson.
8-Bane Vandyke.
9-Margaret Hawkins.
10-Meek Hoge Bowen.
11-Will H. Repass.
12-Willie Saunders.
13-Crockett Gray.
14-George Patton.
15-Vivian Sparks.
16-F. G. Grouse.
17-Walter P. Shawver.
1S-Robert Heldreth.
19-Mona Lawson.
20-George Surface, Jr.
21-John Alexander.
22-Francis Witten.
23-Margaret Keister
24-Ed. Heldreth
25-Hubert Peery
26-Lena Greever
27-Garland Stevenson.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1915-05-14

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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-07-13
HUDSON IS
INDICATED
Jury Gives Anti-SalOOn
League Head 5000
Verdict

After celebrating about 10 hours,
Saturday, the jury in the libel suit
brought by Grant NJ. Hudson, state
superintendent of the Anti-Saloon
league. against Charles II. Culver,
publisher of the Little Stick.
brought in a verdict in favor OF Mr..
Hudson of $500. He sued for S.. 900.
Mr.. Culver said, Monday. that he
would probably appeal the case to
the supreme court.
THE verdict is a vindication for
Mr.. Hudson that we are glad to
see." said Edwin Simpson. superin-
tendent of the Detroit district Of the
Anti-Saloon league, Monday. "The
size of the amount named il the ver-
dict Is far less important than the
verdict itself. which is all Mr.. Hud-
sons friends care about"
Mr.. Hudson brought suit after the
publication OF statements that he
drank and that he had had improper
relations with woman. Witness
after witness swore that he had
known Mr.. Hudson for 20 years or
more. and had never seen him take
a drink. His intimate friends testi-