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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-01-07

Contractor 7. +. Brooks was home
during the holidays from Kentucky,
where he is engaged in building hous-
cs, ETC., for large coal company.
Sam "Dooley" Pcery, of Chicago,
was here during the holidays for 4
couple of days visit to relatives.
All ladies suits and coats for less
than cost mt The Big Store.
Mrs Lockhart, mother of Mrs. C.
7. Patton, continues ill at the home
of her daughter on Tazcwell avenue.
New Spring ginghams just arrived
at The Big Store.
Geo. w. Hartman, and son-in-law,
Thcs. w. Fuller, of Crump's Bottom,
were the guests this week of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. f. Hartman, east of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Black left on
Wednesday for Palm Beach, Fla,
where Mr.. Black will reopen his win
ter studio.
Just few overcoats left, but all
at costs mt The Big Store.
Mr.. Henry Hampton made a bust
ness trip to the mushroom city of
Hopcwcll last week.
Mr.. C. C. Long, of Big Stone Gap,
formerly of this town, passed through
Tazewell Tuesday enroute to Poca-
hontas.
MIR. and Mrs. w. l.. Page, of Blue
field, spent few days here with Mrs.
Pages parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. f.
Kelly.
Miss Wyrcne Lester was ill at her
home on Pine street several days
, this week. She is better.
Anderson Sexton, of Graham, who
was the guest of relatives here during
the holidays, has returned to his
home.
Six loads of fodder for sale. j. G.
BUSTON.
Mr.. w. A. Scott left last night for
tour of the southern States in the
interest of Was-Cott ginger ale. Mr..
Scott was accompanied by Mrs. Scott.
"Aunt" Emily Holly is confined to
her home on Pine Street with a Sc
we're and painful attack of rheuma-
tism.
Miss Minnie Hartman, who is teach
ing near Charlottesville, was at home
for the holidays.
Mrs. C. w. Steele and children and
sister, Miss Hull, returned Tuesday,
from Glade Spring, where they visit
ed parents.
Last Sunday was rally day for the
Methodist Sunday Schools in the
Tazewell district. Graham and Taze-
well stations tied on 161 present at
each church.
Quarterly meeting at Dailcy's chap
el next Sunday for the Maxwell dis
trict.
Revs. Carnar and Greer are hold
ing very successful revival in Bap-
fist Valley.
During the Christmas rush, the pos
tai authorities here and at North
Tazewell had the times of their lives
during the Christmas rush. Post
master Buchanan here and Kits at
North Tazewell handled the mails to
the Queens taste.
The board of directors of the Tazc
well Fair Association meets tomor-
row to elect new officers for the en-
suing year
Mr.. William Pruitt, of Shawvers
Mills, who has been in bad health for
several years, went to the hospital of
Dr.. Williams at Richards Tuesday
for treatment. He was accompanied
tby his son, Mustard Pruitt.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-01-07

MIS-. lSaDel Leslie Gard leaves to-
day for her home in Decatur, ILL.,,
after a pleasant visit to her old home
here. Mrs. j. E. Pearce left a week
ago for her home at Norton, and
j. A. L., Jr., returned to Richmond
College on Monday. All quiet along
the Potomac and in the old home, too,
a little too much so.
c. l.. Schaub Moved; House for Rent.
Mr.. G. L. Schaub, the laundry man,
has moved from the residence of
Judge j. II. Stuart, into the property
of Mr.. A. j. May, lower down the
street. The Stuart property is for
rent. See Mr.. j. A. Leslie.
WOOLTEX Suits worth $500 to
$4,000 now $500 at the Big Store.
II. G. Peery, proprietor of the Taze-
well Supply Co., who has been the
guest of his sister, Mrs. Shermantine,
near Baltimore, for several weeks, re-
turned to Tazewell this week. Mr..
Peery's health, which had given him
and his friends concern, is much i'm
proved.
Write or phone for the new ging-
hams at The Big Store.
Thursday night before Christmas
burglars entered the stores of Har-
man Brothers Co. and the Tazeweli
Supply Co., and the N. & w. depot,
entrance being gained to each place
by force. SIS or $50 was taken from
Hartman Bros, $500 from the Supply
Co., and few dollars from the depot.
Bloodhounds were brought from Blue.
field Friday morning, but owing to at
mospheric conditions, the hounds did
not pick up the trail. However, it is
generally believed at North Tazewell
that certain we'll known local charac-
tiers were responsible for the thefts.
Ladies suits as low as $500 at The
Big Store.
Clarence Cecil and Chester Cecil,
colored boys of this town, are spend
ing II season at the convict camp in
the west end of the county, for the
connection they had with the taking
of a pocket book from the street car
Christmas week. A young lady of
this town left her pocket book on
the car, which was found by the mo-
torman, who placed it in the space
behind the front seat. The negroes
got on the car and when they left it
at North Tazewell, the pocket book
was missing. They We're arrested
and it was proven that they had tax
en- the pocket, from which they took
the money and threw the pocker-boo:s
in the river.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-03-28
ALL Chill DREN LOVE
SYRUP OF FIGS" FOR
LIVER AND BOWEL
GIVE 1T WHEN FEVERISH, CROSS,
BILIOUS, FOR BAD BREATH
OR SOUR STOMACH

Look at the tongue, Mother! If
coated, it is sure Sign that your lit
tie ones stomach, liver and bowels
need a gentle, thorough cleansing at
once.
When peeVish, cross, listless, pale,
doesn't sleep, doesn't cat or act natu-
rally, or is fevcriSh, stomach sour,
breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore
throat, diarrhoea,< full of cold give a
teaSpoonful OF California Syrup of
Figs" and in few hours all the foul
contsfpated WaSte, undigested food
and sour bile gently moves out of its
little bowels without gripping and you
have a well, play ftif-cifi}d agSn "
You needn't coax children to take
this harmless fruit laxative; they
love its delicious taste, and it always
makes them feel splendid.
Ask y0ur druggist for 50.cent hot
lie of california Syrup of Figs"
which has directions for babies. child
rem of all ages and for grown-ups
plainly on the bottle. Beware of
count crfeits sold here. To be sure
you get the genuine, ask to see that
it is made by california Fig Syrup
Company" Refuse any other with
contempt ---55
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-03-28
". a.: COMMISSION
FIXES PROGRAM
WORK MAPPED OUT FOR MEET
TO BE HELD APRIL
4TH TO Nth.

ATLANTA, March 27.--Gov. Harris
was i'll receipt of letter from c. Muir
ply Gambler, chairman Of the release
commission of the Western IL Atlantic
railroad today, announcing a tentative
program for the meeting on April AZ
of the commission.
Tho tentative program which is sub
Jcct to the approval of the commission
after ii meets here ON April 4 is as
follows:
Aprfi-1=MCcts iii ATLANTA.
April 5-lnspect Atlanta terminals.
April 6-lnspection tour of commits
sioners of road to Chattanooga.
April Inspection of Chattanooga
terminals.
Governor Harris approves of the i'm
specti0n tour TO be made by the com
mission, thinking il best that the mem
bcrs acquire personal information as
to the properties of the states road
which they are to recommend some
disposition of, due to the present lease
OF the road to the Louisville & Nash
vile railroad ending in the year 1919.
liberalization OF the W. & A. road
is a subject the governor wants the
commission to study carefully.
In the event the state decides to
operatae the w. a. a. and not to re-
lease it, the identification Of the road
will play an importantn part in cutting
down. operating expenses said the
& JGrnor.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-03-28
OUT OF THE RACE.

When one wakes with stiff back,
pains in muscles, aches in joints. or
rheumatic twinges, he cannot do his
best. II You feel out OF the race, tired
languid, or have symptoms Of kidney
trouble, act promptly. Foley Kidney
Pills help the kidneys get rid of pois.
onous waste matter that causes trou-
bic.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-03-28
Chaneeaole Weather Erines sickness

| The ehangeable weather of March
causes coughs, colds, Group and grippe
There is no such thing as light cold
none that person can safely neglect.
Foley's Honey and Tar is a safe and
reliable family medicine that heals In
famed, congested air passages, stops
coughs and eases breathing.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-03-28
LIBEL FOR DIVORCE.

GEORGlA--Gdynn county.
Lillian May Foley VS. Oliver c. Foley,
In Glynn superior court, May
term, 1916. Libel for divorce.
TO Oliver c. Foley, defendant:
You are hereby required to appear
in said court at 10 o'clock ant, May
Is, 1916, and answer petitioners said
complaint. Fail not herein. as in de-
fault of such appearance the court will
proceed as to justice shall appertain
Witness the Hon. j. j. Highsmith,
Judge of said court, this March 8, 1916
II. F. du BIGNON,
Clerk superior court, Glynn county
Georgia.
d. w KRAUSS,
Plaintiffs Attorney. @1731; ALL
LIBEL FOR DIVORCE.
Esbon Cook vs.. Nellie Cook, in GlynB
superior court, May term, 1916. Lii.
bel for divorce.
TO Nellie Cook, defendant.
You are hereby required to be and
appear at the next term of the supe.
rior court to be held in and for said
county on the fifteenth day OF May,
1916, to answer petitioners compli-
mont, as in default thereof, the court
will proceed as to justice shall ap.
pertain.
II. Il. du BIGNON,
Clerk superior court Glynn county,
Georgia.
ERNEST DART,
Plaintiffs Attorney 216,30: 81, 26
The Republican journal., 1916-11-30
MONROE.


l. F. Cook and Forrest Grant went to Boston
last Saturday
Walter Fairbanks continues to improve, and
is able to drive about.
Mrs. Jane Pattee has had several ill-turns
lately. and is in serious condition,
Mrs, Forrest Grant will spend Thanksgiving
in Thorndike with her son, Ralph Arey.
Fred F. Palmer, who is attending business
college in Bangor spent the weekend at home.
Harold Ellingwood is at home for visit. in
tending to remain until after Christmas. He
is accompanied by friend who will stay for
two weeks visit.
The Lucky Day whist club met with Mrs,
John Twombly last Friday and spent very
enjoyable afternoon. The first prize was won
by Mrs. G. A. Palmer, the second by Mrs,
Elwin Dickey, and the consolation by Mrs.
Joseph Palmer.
Much pine lumber is being cut this winter in
this vicinity Wilder Parker has sold his,
standing. to White and Bussey, and the lot on
the Bangor road formerly owned by Lewis
Richie is fast being cut and sawed by the
electric saw-mill.
Mrs. G. A. Palmer pleasantly entertained
several friends who surprised her home one
evening last week. Whist was played, and a
guessing contest conducted which caused
much hilarty among the participants. Prizes
were awarded to Laura Palmer, Theo Dickey,
Maude Cooper and Ella Lincoln.
The Republican journal., 1916-11-30
PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. o E. Dutton of Morrill, are
visiting relatives in Brooklne and Somervile.
Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benz. F. Wells, Jr, of Auburn
are spending Thanksgiving with his mother
Mrs. B. F. Wells.
Miss Alfredo Ellis. student at the Uniyer-
sity of Maine. is spending Thanksgiving with
her sister, Mrs. Fred A. johnson.
Miss Katherine E. PilIsbury is the guest Of
her cousin. Mrs. William K Keene and will
remain until after the holidays.
Mrs. Henry Albee and son Otis returned
to their home in fremont Tuesday after a
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Curtis.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Bedell of Auburn are
spending Thanksgiving in Belfast, guests of
their daughter, Mrs. William H. Hall.
Miss Blanche Jennys came home from the
University of Maine to spend Thanksgiving
with her parents. DR.. and Mrs. c. W. Jennys.
The Republican journal., 1916-11-30
SECRET SOCIETIES.

DR.. O. S. Vickery, Grand Patron of the East
land last Friday and will go to Waterville to-
morrow, Friday, to inspect the local Chapter
there.
Corinthian Royal Arch Chapter was inspect
ed last evening by Fred [. Chalmers of Ban
gor, D, d. G. H. p, James A. Richau of Rock
land, G. H. P, and Wilson D. Barron of Cam
den, Grand Principal Sojourner. Representa-
tives from ten other chapters were guests.
Members of Primrose chapter. O. E. S., fur
nished chicken pie supper. The tables were
decorated with evergreens and red berries
Belfast Commandery, United Order of the
Golden Cross. observed lsdies' night at Red
Mems hall last evening. Two candidates were
initiated. Doughnuts, sandwiches, coffee and
tea were served. and entertainment was
followed by dance with music by Townsend's
orchestra. The committee was Mrs. Fred M.
Dutch, Mrs. K. B. Craig and Charles E. Sher-
man.
Arbutus Chapter. o. E. S., of Liberty has
adopted the following resolutions of respect:
Whereas the Grand Patron above has again
entered Arbutus Chapter, No. l9, o. E. s., and
taken from us our dearly loved and honored
sister, Abbie S. White; and whereas
We mourn the loss of our Sister from the
Order and shall miss her presence at our meet
ings. her advice in our troubles, her sympathy
in our sorrows, and her example in our daily
lvess yet we believe that our Heavenly
Father knoweth what is best; therefore, be it
Resolved, That we extend to her family our
heartfelt sympathy in their sorrow; and
Resolved, That our charter be draped in
mourning for thirty days. copy of these
resolutions be spread on our records, copy
sent to the son and granddaughter; also one
to The Republican Journal for publication.
EVA N. RIPLEY [ Committee
HELEN C. HuRD, on
GEO A. SPRAGUE, Resolutions.
Liberty Nov 1919
The Republican journal., 1916-11-30
TRANSFERS in REAL ESTATE.

The following transfers of real estate were
recorded in Waldo County Registry of Deeds
tor the week ending Nov 20. 1916:
Leona nj. Bick more, PittsfeId to Rose and
Frank Gerry. Troy; land in Troy.
Preston L. Bartlett, Union. to Elwin A. Dins-
low, Searsmont; land and buildings in Sears
mont.
Asa Turner, Belfast, to Addie E. Turner,
do; land and buildings in Belfast.
Ethel R. Elwell, Northport, to Elizabeth
Robbins. Belfast; land and buildings in Bel
fast
Ernest c. Bowler, Gardiner, to John E. Jen-
ness, Augusta; land and buildings in Palermo
Helen R. Houston. Belfast, to Augustus D.
Hayes. do; land and buildings in Belfast.
Helen R. Houston, ct al, Belfast, to Augustus
ID. Hayes. ct al, do; land in Belfast.
Augustus D. Hayes, ct al, Belfast, to George
W. Sawyer, Winterport; land and buildings in
Belfast
Scott H. Tolman, Boston, to Lizzie M, Lord
Belfast; land in Belfast.
Elizabeth A. Kelley, Belfast, ct al, to Ruha-
nah L. Gross, do; land and buildings in Bel
fast.
Eleanor Cummings. Searsmont. to Sibelle M.
Cummings ct al, New York; land in Searsmont.
I. N. Pearson, Morrill,, to Lorin Cross, Bel
fast; land in Morrill,.
Rose c. Beaulieu, Liberty. to Augustus B.
Sherman. do; land and buildings in Liberty.
The Republican journal., 1916-11-30
NEWS OF THE CHANGES.

Seaside Grange observed Thanksgiving at
their meeting last Friday evening. Worthy
Master Miss Lucy A. Cochran read story Of
1.-The Origin of Thanksgiving" followed by
readings by Miss Louise Lynn and Mrs. Elijah
Ritchie. Home made candy pop corn and
fruit were served. The election of officers
will take place tomorrow, Friday, evening with
volunteer program.
The National Grange in session at Washing
ton. d. c.. adopted resolutions Thursday night,
Nov. 23d, condemning compulsory military
training in public schools government owner
ship of railroads and the policy of permitting
railroads to include land obtained by public
grant in their capitalization on which rates
might be based. At the afternoon session
nation wide prohibition was endorsed Estab-
lishment of State and municipal milk dstribu-
ting agencies and municipal slaughter houses
was recommended and Congress was asked to
adopt the Borland resolution providing for in-
vestigation of the meat packing industry.
Morning Light grange, Monroe. held an in
teresting meeting Saturday evening, Nov. 25th,
and the third and fourth degrees were con
ferred on one candidate. Worthy Master D.
NJ. Kimhall and wife were appointed delegates
to the com ng session of the Maine State
Grange in Bangor. beginning Dec. 18th. 1t
was decided to have a travelling library and
one will be obt ned as soon as possible. Games
were played at recess, after which short pro-
gram was presented as follows: Music by the
choir; defamation, Speech by Indian Chief to
the White Man, Omar Smart; reading, Betty
and the Bear, Efie Cronkhte; recitation, If
We Only Knew, Abbie Littlefeld
Equity Grange, Belfast, has adopted the fol-,
lowing resolutions of respect:
Whereas, death having again entered our
Grange and removed from our ranks Bro.
Leslie T. Miller, the Grange has lost valued
member and the community a kind neighbor
and sincere friend therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That We, the members of Equity
Grange, extend to the family of the deceased
Brother our sincere sympathy in the sadness
that has come to their home.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions
be sent to the sorrowing family, a copy spread
upon our records, and a copy sent to The Re-
publican Journal and Waldo County Herald
for publication.
CLARA SEEKINs. Committee
FRED IooTHAKER, on
HERBERT SEEKINs. Resolutions.
Belfast, Maine, Nov. 81. 1916
The Republican journal., 1916-11-30
PRESCOTT MEMORIAL BUILDING
At Good Will Farm Dedicated. Novem.
ber 23d

AT Good Will Farm Dedicated. Novem.
Der 23d
HINCKLEY, Me-, Nov. %. Prescott Memorial
Building at Good Will Farm was dedicated to-
day in the presence of large gathering. The
farm is phanthropic educational institution
for needy boys and girls, established by Rev.
George W. Hinckley, the present supervisor
The building is the gift of Amos L. Prescott
of New York. The contract price, with quip-
ment. was about $65.OOO. The brick building
has trimmings of pink Conway granite.
The tower is furnished with clock and a
1900 pound bell. The interior is finished in
fumed oak.
The building includes administration Offices,
grocery room, bakery, stock room. refrigerator,
publishing room, dental office and barber shop.
There are two safety deposit vaults. and in
the large hall there is moving picture BOOTH
The hall has 500 sittings on the first floor and
250 in the balcony. The hall has pipe organ.
MIR. Prescotts gift turned over to the Good
Will Home Association today also includes oil
portraits of his father and mother, a mile and
half of macadamized roads and a steel flag
staff and flag.
Mr.. Prescott delivered a speech, presenting
the building, and it was accepted in behalf of
the trustees by William G. Broadway of West
Orange. n. j.. the treasurer. Rev. DR.. Hast.
iugs H. Harte of New York gave the dedica-
tory address.
The macadamized roadway just completed
was presented on behalf OF Mr.. Prescott by
W. P. Hinckley and accepted for the trustees
by George 0. Smith of Washington.
Rev. w. H. Getchell of Pittsfeld, N. H., pre-
sented portrait of the late Judge Nathaniel
Hobbs Of North Berwick, ex-president of the
Good Will Home Association. r. A. Jordan of
Bangor made the speech Of acceptance.
Frank S. Adams of Boston gave recital on
the 5000 electric organ.
The Republican journal., 1916-11-30
YAK HILL, (Swanville.

webb set monument for Mr., Huff in
recently.
VIC douglas Webster and Leland Nick
q" q deer recently.
'Q' Mrs. F. o. Holmes are sick with
''''s but are little better at this writ
@esnder Sargent and Mrs. Will Parse
'F0iI were guests of Mrs. Ann Webb
''' Mrs. James Wallace visited their
wi NFs Charles Waterman, in Belfast,
2pd
'uu Mrs. F. N. Flye and Mrs. S. ]. Fly 9
'shIer Effie were guests of F. Porter
''d wife Sunday.
=, noimes was called from Canaan, VT,
~ oy the serious illness of his parents
~' Mrs, F. o. Holmes,
The Republican journal., 1916-11-30
Thanksgiving at Boothbay Harbor.

The chief event of Thanksgiving Day at
Boothbay Harbor will be the celebration of the
launching of the government steamer Halcyon.
There will be exercises at the Opera House at
1.30 p. m..t include band and vocal music and
short addresses. This will be followed by a
parade of fraternal organizations. Uniform
Rank. fire companies, the pupils of the schools
of Boothbay, BoothDay Harbor and Southport,
and citizens. led by band. The parade will
proceed to the shipyard. where the launching
will take place at o'clock. The Hslcyon is
108 feet long, 22 feet beam and draws feet of
water. Her cost is about 200. She was
built for the U. S. Fisheries department and is
the first governmentlcvesse :built::::at
Boothbay.
The Republican journal., 1916-11-30
Cov.-Elect MiIliken at His Old Home.

After lapse of good many years the
Milhken mansion on upper Western avenue,
Augusta, is again to be the home of gover-
nor of Maine. Since last September carpen-
ters have been at work constructing new rooms
for the use of Governor-elect Carl E. Milliken
and his family, who arrived in Augusta Nov.
23d to take up their permanent residence with
his father. Hon. c. A. Milliken. This mansion
was at one time the home of Governor Anson
+. Morrill,, who resided there during his term
of office, which began in 1855. The beautiful
residence was originally built by man named
Bicknell, and contained about 20 large rooms,
to which 10 new ones have been added. afford
ing ample space for both Miliken families.
The Republican journal., 1916-11-30
ot Today's Journal.

,ge From the Front. Secret
NesSaE Obituary. The Churches.
sose,llsss5s ls5s in Real Estate. The News
1fsn.5i.st. Prescott Memorial Build
.t s9s;l1a5ona,. Wedding Bells. News
ips lgbr Oranges.
o. from Missouri. A Home Let
's' .Iifornia Election. Probate
lhs Where the Rivers Meet. Bel
.,l' Free Library
i...,ials i';' The War News. Boy
Ea.i'Rn 'Rniemipiscences. The Old Apple
ba'' "a Waldo County Letter..
lrsl5 l5a, wedding in Rockport. .Coun-
:, I. ,.Sssrespondenee,'
". News of Belfast.
L'' ry News and Notes. The Snow
I'-,4 3f Nov. 14th. Royal Raiment
y s'S New York
-ty correspondence. .Corre-
o.D essnce Course for Poultry Keep
y. u. Recent Deaths.
e. -...sport. Stockton Springs. Bel
yea , Prica Current. Born. Married
7.t
The Republican journal., 1916-11-30
Stocked S4I,OOO.

Capt. John Seavey, who was only after
mackerel six months and ten days in his new
vessel. the oil-burning Lucia. equipped with
the Diesel engines at a cost of O,O0O, stock
ed Sal 900 and each of the crew shared $1123.-
10. Last year Capt Seavey's stock was only
$29, 600 which was nearly the best year he had
ever had,
The Republican journal., 1916-11-30
The Bay State Goes to Pieces.

The passenger steamer Bay State, wrecked
at Cape Elizabeth Sept. z3d, broke up Nov.
oath under the effects of strong southeast
winds. Sections of the vessel were cast high
up on the rocks. She had been stripped Of
furnishings, part OF her machinery and metal
parts by . junk dealer, to whom she was sold
BY receivers of the. Easternj Steamship Cor.
poration.
The Republican journal., 1916-11-30
NORTH ISLESBORO.

hi -yf'le Pendleton is spending a couple
'' at Good Will Farm.
tsga. NJ Mrs. Robert Crosgrove of Castihe
'ag Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ladd.
N.'s "essie Babb of Cliftondale, Mass, was
last week of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
n. 1ofence Adams, who has been visiting
sss ss,. % Massachusetts, for several months
'Sfnsd home.