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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
a TOAST TO THE UNKNOWN.

Here Is II tonat that want to drink In
fellow l'll never know
10 the fellow who's going To take nv
plnce when it's time for me to po.
rye wondered whit kind of II chan
hrii ho and I've wished could take
his hand,
Just to whisper. 81 wish you well, old
man" in Il way that he'd under
stand.
ia IKE to give the cheering word that
I've longcd ut times to hear:
ia IKE to give the warm hnndclnsp
when never friend seems near.
We learned my knowledge by sheer
hnrd work, and wish | could pnss
il on f'''
10 the fellow who'll come to take nv
pince some day when am gone.
VIII he see all the sud mistakes I'vr
made and note nll the battles lost?
WI he never guess of the tears caused
or the hcnrtnchcs which they cost?
VIII ne gaze through tho failures nnd
iruillcss toll To the underlying plnn.
And catch glimpse of the real intent
ana the heard of tho vanuuishcd
man?
dare to hope he mny pause some div
MS no tolls nv hnve wrought
And gain some strength for his weary
task from the battles which have
fought.
hut I've only the task itself to leave
with the cares for him to fncc,
And never cheering word may sneak
to the fellow who'll take my place.
Then here's TO your health, old chan;
drink ns bridegroom to his
bride;
l leave an unfinished task for YOU. bu,
God knows how tried.
I've dreamed my dreams, as all men
do, but never II one came true.
ANA my prayer today is that all the
dreams may be realized to YOU.
Ana we'll meet some dny i'm the grcnt
mknown-out in the realm of space
You'll know my clnsp M | take your
hand and gaze in your tired fncc.
Then nll the failures will be success
IN the light of the new found dawn,
So I'm drinking your health, old chap,
who'll take my place when am
gone. Selected.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26

mother was drowned with her baby
in her arms, is the grand d-daughtcI
of Mr.. Floyd Mcclure on Pounding
Mill branch, and attends the Graham
High School.
Mrs. w. B. Steele and daughter
Mrs. John B. Gillespie, spent Friday
at Richlands interviewing the dem
tist, and were the guests of Mrs
Tom Steele. Mrs. Steele stayed over
for the Shakespeare pageant from 6
to 8, aftrward attending services ut
the Church of God, the preaching
being done by Rev. L. N. Reedy, twice
a missionary to Trinidad, British
West Indies, of which place your cor
respondent wrote lengthy article 4
few years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Gillespie and
DR.. Rex Steele motorcd to Cedar Bluff
Sunday afternoon in their new car
and brought home their mother, Mrs.
w. b. Steele, who had spent Satur-
day night and Sunday with her moth
er, Mrs. Jane Mcclure.
Rev. Mr.. Buskell, of Richlands,
illed Rev. w. S. Billiards. appoint
ment at the Christian church last
Saturday ut IL a. III.
Rev. Mr.. Alfricnd, of the Episco-
pal church, preached here Sunday ev-
ening and was the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. g. M. Hunter.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
DAILEY'S CHAPEL. NEWS.

The singing school taught by w.
X. Catron closed Saturday night with
much success. The choir was greatly
benefited by the instruction given
by Prof. Catron.
Rev. Mr.. Greer filled his regular
appointment Sunday.
Miss Daisy Thompson and brother,
of Grafton, were visiting their sis
ter, Mrs. S. S. Keescc from Saturday
to Monday.
Mr.. J. w. Waldron, of Ilorsepen,
was visiting his family over Sunday.
Rev. w. w. YosL was called to
Richlands Sunday OF fill an appoint
ment for DR.. Watcrhousc.
D. M. G. Catron started Sunday to
visit his son at Marion, also to hear
w, j. Bryan mt Abingdon.
G. a. Waldron has been confined to
his room for some time, but is getting
better.
j. ID. Daily has purchased II new
horse and is riding around enjoying
himself better than usual.
S. Il. Catron, foreman of the con
vict road camp, had narrow escape
from serious injury last Saturday by
the premature explosion of several
sticks of dynamite. His right hand
and face were injured. He looked like
he had been in ten-round bout with
Jess Willard.
I'D. Farmer has purchased "A new
Ford and enjoying life on the farm
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
MISS CROCKETT'S MUSIC RE.
CITAL.

Last Saturday evening ut g O'Clock
MISS Bessie Crockett's music closY
gave delightful recital i'm the Hirb
School chapel. BY malndvertnncc
1t was not announced in either Of Tho
town papers that the recital would
take place ut that time. but. moi.
wlthstanding that fact the auditorium
OF tho chapel was filled to the doors
with patrons and friends in commence
ment mood.
Inc stage was beautifully decorat-
ed, the scheme giving the effect of n
woodland scene where vines and flow
erlhg boughs intertwine. The class of
twenty-eight young ladies was ranged
IN Seml-circle under this vivid canopv
and between the fcstooncd wings. n
very beautiful setting indeed for n n
musical entertainment.
The program was necessarily n lonp
one, but not at any time uninterest.
IN, the variety and excellence of the
young ladies conspiring to hold and
entertain the audience until the re-
cital was over
The playing of the entire class was
uniformly excellent, several of the
young ladies displaying II high order
of musical talent.
Miss Crockett evidently has the
unusual and happy faculty of arousinp
and sustaining nthusiasm in her pu-
uils, and she not only leads them sue
ccssfully through the technical diff
culties Of her art, but inspires i'm
them Il sense of harmony that mani
tests itself i'll what is known rs
"touch."
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
HIGHLANDS SCHOOLS CLOSE.

Richlands, May 23.-The COM
mencement exercises have been in
progress the past week of school and
hever in its history has it enjoyed y
more prosperous year or more de-
ightful finals.
Miss Broaddus' music class gave u
tecital Thursday evening in the au-
Iitorium. The magnificent pageant
on the school campus Friday evening
ittests the ability of those who plann-
ed and carried 1t out to perfection.
Miss Mary Williams was Queen Eliz-
abeth and most royal did she appear,
surrounded by her train of courtiers,
pages and train bearers. The whole
train appeared in review before the
queen and the famous characters from
Shakespeare, heralds, standard bear
erss, foresters, shepherdesses, May
pole dancers, Indians and all the fa-
nous characters of her period.
The whole country turned out to
night in the auditorium the regular
diplomas were awarded the following:
Mr.. John r. Boggess, Misses Nellie
B. Fisher, Lena Elkins, Bertha
preached Sunday by Rev. w. j. AL
friend, of Big Stone Gap, to a crowd
ed church. The decorations were
beautiful.
The scholarship to the University of
CESS and the one to the Virginia
Christian College to Miss Nellie b.
Fisher.
Miss Evans, the principal, is a wo-
man and educator of the highest type.
Miss Evans was invited to the stage
and presented with a gorgeous bo-
quct of lavender flowers tied with
lavender ribbon, her favoritc color.
Prof. Archie Thompson, county su-
perintendent of schools, attended the
closing exercises.
Local Notes.
DR.. P. P. Hunter has returned, af
ter spending week in johnson CITY.
Mrs. j. II. Smith is visiting her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. c.. McCorkle,
at Big Stone Gap.
Mrs. Charles Baker and children
fChicago, and Mrs. hewitt, of Bar
bourville, Ky, are visiting their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs w. b. Spratt.
Mr.. Williamson, of Pounding Mill
is recovering nicely from an opera
ton at the Williams hospital.
Mr. B. L. Wilson, of Lebanon, has
his little son at the Williams hospital
His condition was very grave, but he
is now considered out of danger. This
is the second son of Mr.. Wilson who
has been at the hospital this year fol
the same operation-appcndicitis.
The friends of Mrs. Robinson will
learn with deep regret of her serious
illness at her home at Alfredton. Hel
physicians give no hope of her recov.
cry.
Mrs. Draper, of Roanoke, is the
guest of her son, T. A. Draper.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
BAPTISTS CUT
DOWN EXPENSES
General Association in Asheville
Eliminates Many Useless See.
retaries and Consolidates
Mission Boards.

The Southern Baptist convention
held at Ashville, N. c., closing on
last Sunday, took decided steps in
The way of retrenchment and Il re.
duction of expenses. Two newspapers
covering the same mission field, were
consolidated. Several travelling and
held secretaries were discontinued and
Il move set on foot to consolidate scy-
eral OF the mission boards of the con-
vcntlon. ~ northern Mcthodits rcn-
eral conference took similar action II
few weeks ago ut the annual meet
inE.
1t has been claimed for several
years that the work of the dcuomina-
tlons was conducted at an unnrccs-
Snfy large expense. There hna been
too many boards, too many srcrctn-
RES, ct cctera, all covering identical
territory, and doing practically the
same work, and practically doubling
tho expenses. at costs too much to
get there with the dollar give" saws
one. by the time my dollar gets to
tho place it looks like thirty cents"
And so, there is IL spirit of reform
among all the churches. On the for
eign field this step is of great mo-
mcnt and Importance.
Consolidation of Churches and De-
nominations
1t is predicted, that in the course
of time, there will he consolidation
of churches, and perhaps Of denomi-
nations rs well. The rank and file.
the proletariat, will some day rise up
md demand that the wasting of mon
ey be stopped and the supporting of
two churches and two or more boards
and number of men where n less
number, perhaps one, would be suf-
llcient, shall be brought about. In
the retrenchment inauguratcd by
The Baptist convention mt Asheville
several men and few secretaries and
others, lost II job, but there seems
10 have been no hesitation or opposi-
llon on this account. One of the chief
obstacles in the path of the church
and dcnominational consolidation.
somebody says, is thc question of
jobs, so many men would lose their
Jobs"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
a RECORD-MAKING TAZEwELI
llElFER.

IL man has owned bird dog. n
Jersey COW or gone fishing, he is gen
orally put down MS an rxpert Ii,r
when this individual begins II story
about either his dog, cow or cntcb
OF fish, the boys look at each otbcr
nnd wink. Now listen and wink if
YOU choose.
There is II young COW in This town
nearly full bred Jersey. 2 ID vc"rs
old, which seems to bo making - rnc'
ora Tor milk. She dropped II fine hcir-
or cnii tho first week in Mny, exact
my not known. Her milk, ut each
mllkinE, hns been carefully weighed
,or ,hr pnst twelve days, beginning on
May II, and ending "Wednesday night
the 9th, making mt the twcnty-siy
mlilkinEs d5S pounds of milk, net.
Tins, Mt pounds to the gallon, gives
5i3S gallons of milk, which for tho
IL dnya means i.78 gallons per dnv.
Her butter hns not been weighed
during this time. There were five
cummings during these II days. The
butter is n rich, golden color and of
linc liavor, and Mt II rough guess the
cummings made & or z pounds. The
cow has been on pasture all the time
rnd Ted about half gallon brnn md
course meal twice II day. This in the
record, no guess work, except ns stat
ca bovc, IN averaging the weight of
butter. Can you beat this record?
Several cows in the community nrc
making II better record by guess
weigh up carefully and report. IL
should be stntcd here ttnt this cow
IL not for sale.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
FALLS MILLS NOTES.

The farmers in this community were
very glad to see the good rains, as
everything was very dry.
Mr.. l.. w. Marsh, OF johnson City,
Tenn, is visiting friends and rela-
tives at this place.
Raleigh Tabor, of Ripplemcade,
was visiting Sunday, Mrs. Julia A.
Tabor.
Mr.. w. ]. Sturgiss, of this place,
is very sick at the Bluefeld sanitor-
ium.
Mrs. d. D. Baker has beeu on the
sick list for a few days.
Mrs. Maude Sarver, of Princeton,
was the guest of Mrs. Allie Shep-
ard Tuesday.
Miss Bertic woodward, of Blueficld
was the guest of Mrs. Joe French
Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Mona Lee gave an entertain
ment Saturday night, which consisted
of drills, recitations, and songs.
Mr.. H. A. Green spent Saturday
and Sunday with his family.
Misses Mona Lee, Amy and Annie
Mullin, of Bramwell, and Matte Car
ter, and Walter Harry we re visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Tabor Sunday.
Mr.. Joseph Peck, who underwent
an operation for cancer of the foot
at the Bluefield hospital, has returned
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Page and lit
tie daughter, of Yards, were visitor.
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Compton
Saturday night and Sunday.
| Ellis Peake, operator at Wakefield
Ohio, is visiting his parents here.
Misses Mary Ellis and Maggie Ed
person were calling on the Misse.
Byrd Sunday afternoon.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

Amy width of Il pubic road, less thar
thirty feet, must be sustained by tn,
county records, otherwise the Width
OF the right of way of our county
roads, is not less than thirty feet.
Fences on this righo of way, un
der our recently amended ROAD laws
are distinctions, and as such are sub.
Ject to removal or to be set back, un.
der penalty, OH three days notice from
the County Road Department.
Whlie very evident that such an ar
bltrary move would intlict considera-
bic pecuniary loss and Inconvenience
upon our people, and might be from
many standpolnts, most inadvisable
nevertheless 1T is not to be inferred
Chat the county through inactivity in
this respect, resigns the prerogative
OF removing at any time any or ali
fences obstructing the right of way.
would earnestly request, there
lore, Ill order to meet the REQUIRE
ments OF the law, as it behooves ev-
cry citizen, that you kindly cooper
ate with your road department in sup
porting the legal statute, by hereaf-
ter, and from this date, when con-
structlng new fences or repairing ana
replacing the old along the public
road, set the same OH the line of the
right of way. If in doubt us to saiu
ilne, advise the road department.
which will render immediate advice or
service.
All fences constructed OF renewed
subsequent to this notice, and built
on the public right of way, will be re-
garded as distractions, and the prop
er action for the removal thereof Will
be taken as the law directs.
G. A. MARTIN.
TaZeWell Va. Nav "a. llI6
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
IN HONOR MISS STRAS.

Mrs. George w. st. Clair enter
tanned Tuesday afternoon from four
to 6 o'clock, with n kitchen shower
complimentary to Miss Rosalic Stras,
whose wedding to Mr.. Taylor of Win
on-Salem, will take place early in
June.
The st. Clair home was deliberately
decorated with spring flowers, the
hall and drawing room were banked
with wild ash and dogwood blossoms,
while the dining room was beautified
with peonies and sna pdragons. The
chandelier, We s fcstooncd with snilax
and tool from which were hung tiny
red cupids.
The guests were greeted in the hall
by Miss Bessie jackson, where Miss
Mayola Gillespie invited them into the
drawing room to meet the hostess
who was assisted in receiving by
Miss Rosalie Stras, guest of honor
and Mrs. Beverly Stras, .Jr.
On arrival of all of the guests q
large, elderly lady with a most pc.
culiar face and irregular figure, was
carried in by Mrs. Barns Gillespie
and Mrs. B. w. Stras, sr., and plac.
ed in front of the bride to be, who ac.
cepted the various useful gifts thi.
strange looking guest had brought
Each package contained a rhyme ap
propriate to the occasion, which Mis-.
Ellie Bowen read in her gifted man
ner.
Mrs. Barns Gillespie ushercd tn,
guests into the dining room, where {
delicious ice cream was served b,
Misses Margaret Henry Walker ant
Mary and Martha Coulling, the colol
scheme of red and white being car
ried out in the ices and cakes in shap,
of hearts. Each guest was presentec
with heart on leaving as sou
venir of the happy occasion.
Great merrimcnt prevailed wher
the search of the mysteries of th
wedding cake begun, Miss JESSIE
O'Keeife drawing the ring; Miss Aim;
Thomas the dime; Miss Elizabeth
Hawthorne the bodkin, and Miss Rach
el Bowen the heart.
I All felt when the charming enter
tainment had ended,
Gould anything be so bewtchin'
AS Miss Rosalie in the kitchin;
Unless 'tis our wishing the happy pai
Good luck in home Of Mrs. ST. Clail
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
TO SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERIN.
TENDENTS.

The annual meeting of the County
$. 5, Association will be held nt Con.
cord on the Clinch on "Wednesday.
June 2lst, next, beginning ut 10 a.
M. sharp. Every school in the coun-
" is expected to be represented by
one or more delegates, and II rcport
OF their school. Don't fail TO send n
report If not delegate, but both if
possible. The Sunday schools of the
county, generally, are ON the upgrade
and will 50 continue if the workers
are alive TO their duty and rcspon-
sibilitv
The attention of minister's and pas
Tors III the county is specially asked
o the above notice.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
COUNTY SCHOOLS
CLOSE This WEEK
RichlandS Has Shakespeare Pa
geant, Witnessed BY Large
CrOwd-Tazewell School FL
nals Last Night.

The Tazewell High Schools closing
exercises were held in the chapel last
night, and consisted largely of the
declamations, orations, poems etc, OF
the graduating class.
The chapel was packed to its ca
pacity by members of the school, pa
irons and visitors. The stage was
beautifully and tastily decorated.
The music in charge of Miss Ste
vcns.
Certificates of graduation were de-
livered by Prof. Gollehon, the prin-
cipal to the class, with appropriate
remarks.
The names Of the graduates are:
Misses Lois Hurt, Eloise Buston;
Messrs. Joe Nat Johnson, Huston St.
William G. Bottimore, Henry Preston,
Clair, Billy Copenhavcr, Frank Barns,
Elmer Kiscr. Everett Johnson.
DR.. Wcaver's Address.
Rev. DR.. Weaver president of
Emory and Henry College, delivered
the literary address of the occasion
which was greatly enjoyed. DR..
Weaver is a forceful speaker, Il wise
educator, and has been greatly in de-
mand for addresses in educational
meetings and conventions, and with
al! a pleasant, genial gentleman.
The past session of the High school
has been n prosperous one-in fact
some think the most prosperous the
school has ever had.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
BRYAN SPEAKS
T0LARGE CROWD
Comes to Abingdon and Makes
Great Address OH European
War-Is Not For Peace at
Any Price, He Says.

Mr.. Bryan made an address at Alb
lngdon on the Oath to about 5000 peo
pie. He spoke at the Fair grounds
The day was fine and great crowc
was present, and, as usual, he made
an address which caught the crowd.
The address was divided into three
parts. First, the cause of the great
war; second, the mistaken philoso.
ply of all wars, and, third, the way
to permanent peace.
He was introduced by Ex-Governo,
j. Hoge Tyler. in brief address.
The speech of Mr.. Bryan was
against militarism. He is not foi
"peaco at any price" He said
"There have been righteous wars in
the past and may be righteous wars
IN the future, and if there is ever a
war against the United States every
one of the citizens will gladly shed
every drop of his blood in her de-
Tense"
Five automobiles out of Tazewell,
filled with people attended the speak
ing, which began at p. m. and end
ed at 6.
The Tazewell people reached home
ut various times during the night and
early morning.
Brother John Keesee's Ford broke
down on the mountain, and was over
taken by 10. Heldreth's Hun. and pull
ed to the top, where it driftcd down.
and was finally fixed up, and Mrs.
keesee got home in time to get break
fast and feed the chickens, The en-
tire crowd had fine time and en-
Joyed the trip hugely and arc more
appreciative of the gifts of head and
heart of the Great Commoner.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
POUNDING MILL NOTES.

Pounding Mill, May 24-Mrs. r. X.
Gillespie and Mrs. C. M. Hunter mo-
tored to Richlands Saturday evening
to attend the graduating exercises Of
the Richlands High School.
Mrs. j. Il. Altizer spent Saturday
with her mother-in-law, Mrs. Alex
Altizer, who is very ill. She is report
ed better.
The good rains from Sunday night
to last night, (Tuesday), inclusive,
saved the crops. There had been no
rain for several weeks. Garden truck
in many instances failed TO come up,
and is being replanted.
w. B. Steele is busy this week
sheering sheep.
Mrs. Kate McDilda, of Cedar Bluff
will preach at the Church of God al
this place on next Saturday night
and Sunday at II o'clock.
Rev. N. A. Conner, of Honaker, will
preach in the Union church next Sun
day might.
The Crochet club, which was SC
royalty entertained on last Thursday
from 2 to 5 by Mrs Charls Robinett
will meet with Mrs. Robert Petts OF
tomorrow afternoon.
The young folks club, which me-
with Miss Rosa Lee Smith Tuesday
was enjoyed very much. The clul
meets next Tuesday afternoo on will
Vivian Sparks.
Mrs. w. B. johnson and little son
Edmond, of Blufield, spent last Sat
urday with her sister, Mrs. James H
johnson.
Born on the morning of the 23rd
to MIR. and Mrs. John Hoops, a son
Mother and baby doing we'll. Mr.
Hoops is the father of 20 children
several of whom are dead. He los
his second wife and two children il
the flood here several years ago.
A short time prior to this his lit
tie child by the first marriage fcl
into boiler of hot water and died. /
grown son, also by the first marriage
was killed by a lumber car Hi
daughter, Miss Myrtle Hoops, who's