Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-09-01

rotary OF the Ninth District DEM
ocratic Committee and manager of
Mr.. Trinkles campaign, was here
on Wednesday, in conference with the
leaders and others of this county.
The picture, "Hypocrites," shown
yesterday and last night at the New
Theater, is perhaps the best one
shown so far. 1t is n marvellous
production and the work of a genius.
All the films are first class and the
people are showing their appreciation.
Samuel w. Cecil, of Bluefeld, was
here Sunday with his wife, who is
the guest of her mother, Mrs. T. NJ.
Hawkins. Mr.. Cecil has been very sue
cessful as n building contractor the
past season. He has four houses about
completed in Blucfield now.
John C. Hopkins, Theodore Pobst,
Albert Peery, Glenn Peery, Ed. Hop
kins, and Lawrence Painter, are mem
bers of party camping on "The
Knob" favorite resort for hay-fever
sufferers. The "Sneezers" are said to
be having a fine time.
The Sticff Piano Company have n
new ad. in this paper. This old and
well known piano never fails to give
satisfaction. Read the new ad. You
ought to have the pleasure and re-
lining influence of one of these nice
instruments in your home.
The W. C. T. u. of Wittens Mills
will have an ice cream supper at
Mays Chapel Saturday afternoon, be-
beginning at A o'clock. The ladies of
| Wittens Mills and Five Oaks who have
the affair in charge have arranged for
the accommodation of number of
guests.
Miss Alma Smith is missed from
the New Thcater, where she has pre-
sided at the piano since the opening.
She has made many friends here. Her
place is admirably filled by Miss
Louise Witten, daughter of the
proprietor. Miss Smith enters the
school at Bramwcll.
Mrs. Rosean Horton, colorcd, cele-
brated her seth birthday on the Doth
inst at her home on Midway. She
was in good spirits and invited num-
Der of friends, and spared on pains in
making everything pleasant and en-
joyable. A great dinner was served
to the invited guests.
Judge Geo. X. Anderson, of Clifton
Forge, who was designated by Gov
ernor Stuart to hear the North Taze-
well annexation proceedings, was
here Tuesday, and after hearing,
granted the petition to the town to
annex twenty acres, which is known
as the Bailey farm.
Miss Mae Hawkins, who will open
ana conduct a studio of music in
this town this fall and winter, is one
or the most competent teachers in
TINS section, having studied abroad,
and occupied important positions in
prominent schools in this country. She
will, no doubt, have a large class.
The venire serving at this term of
court is composed of the following
gentlemen: Chas. B. Stinson, Geo. +.
Duncan, Henry Hooker, j. Floyd
Blankcnship, Chas. G. Scott. w. a
Henkle, John R. Crabtrce, G. O.
Bandy, John H. Mcclure, Mac Catron
*. II. Keesee, Jos. A. Crockett, T. E.
Nash, +. H. Cox, j. E. Buchanan, Dan
M. Thompson,
The district convention of the Chris,
Ilah church began here last night
The Rev. John A. Tate preached The
opening sermon. A good program fol-
the meeting has been arranged, with
some of the most prominent and Yen.
resentatlve men and women of Lhe
church taking part. A cordial invita-
ton is extended to the people of The
community to attend all the session;
Of the convention.
Miss Helen Fuller, of Chicago. and
her friend, Miss Maria Williams, dca.
connesses of the Episcopal church
spent Wednesday with Mr.. and Mrs
D. L. Williams here. Miss Fuller
works in the mission field in Chicago
and Miss Williams in Dante and ST
Paul communities. Miss Nancy Car.
rington, Of Lexington, has been tn,
guest for sometime Of her sister, Mrs
Williams.
A charter has been granted the
Southwest Motor Car Company, Of
Pocahontas, with w. X. Maxey. Pres.
ident; j. r. Black, Secretary anC
Treasurer, and Chas. X. Wagner
Vice-President. The Board of Direc.
tors are: NJ. C. Smith. II. j. Ferimer
z; K. Wagner, w. X. Maxey, ]. r
Black, all of Pocahontas The com.
panly has the agency for the Maxwell
and other well known makes of cars
Rees D. Young, of this town, was
painfully injured last Sunday after.
noon in an automobile accident west
OF town. He was riding in the car of
Z. c. Payne. with Payne driving. Neal
the residence of Frank Bund- a blow
out to one of the tires occurred. Mr.
Payne lost control of the car and ran
into telephone pole. Mr.. Young was
thrown to the ground and several
RIBS broken, besides severe injuries
to his face and body. Other occupants
OF the car were uninjured.
ANOTHER ERA OF RECONSTRUCT