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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
a SERMON FOR TODAY.
Not For Ourselves, But For God,

But he would not drink thereof;
for he said, shall | drink the
blood of tho men that went in ieop-
ardy of their lives? Therefore, Dav
I'll would not drink, but poured it, out
unto the Lord. -llSnmucl, xiii, 1G,
H. '''
Many renders of the story from
which our text is taken have ever felt
that David was wofully ungrncious to
the three mighty men" who snatched
Tor HIM drink of water from the
well OF bethlehem ut peril of their
ives. Here was Bethlehem i'm the
hands OF the Philistincs. Here these
men, when they heard that David was
longing for "watcr to drink of the well
of bethlehem, which is by the gate"
brake through the camp Of the Phil
istincs" and drew water from this
well. And yet when these heroes
brought to the King the water which
they had purchased Mt so great price
he she would not drink it but poured
it out unto the Lord" What could
have been more ungratcful than such
an act as this? How could David
have more pointcdly show his con-
tempt for the three who hazardcd
their lives for his sake? What must
have been the sensations of the three
when they saw the precious water
spilled out upon the ground?
Such is our first impression as we
pcrusc this story. But if we study it
n little closer shall we not find that
David's act, so far from being an in
suit to these servants of his pleas
urc, was in reality the greatest trib-
ute which he could pay them? Could
he take this gift which had been won
ut the peril Of the lives of three good
men? Could he use, for the gratif-
cation of his own selfish and whimsi-
cal desires, what his fellow had well
nigh persisted to obtain? Nay, to
not water merely, but the blood of
men. From the heart of love, not from
the well of Bethlehem, came this prec-
ious fluid.
Thus did David consecrate what
came to him through the work OF
mems hands and at the peril of mems
| lives. Why do we not do the same ?
The wealth which we accumulate is
bought by the sweat and tears OF
myriads of toilcrs, yet we use it fol
the vanitics and luxurics of idle fan.
cy. Our knowledge is the gift OF
hundreds of faithful scholars who
gave and dared all to find the truth
yet we take it as medium of selfish
culture and not of efficient service
Our political freedom is the boor
transmitted by men who bled on bat
tie fields, yet we snatch it with igno
bic greed as an opportunity for plum
der, power end pclf. Our r, lieiou
liberty is living water snatched from
wellsprings of the spirit, beleaguret
by Philistines of every age and place
by an unbroken line of martyreC
prophets from Jesus to Theodor
Parker, yet we accept it as a chanc
for lazy Indifference to all the high
er and nobler things of life. Th
very world we inhabit is the free of
fering of the creative love of AL
mighty God, yet we use it as a play
ground, n battle field or pig trough
What do we possess, from the com
nonest material object to the rares
spiritual faculty, which has not bee
bought at some incalculable price
And what, therefore, do we posses
! (which can rightly be used for our
selves and not for God?
John Hayes Holmes.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
AGAINST LAW TO
SOLICIT ORDERS
Former Pocahontas Saloon Man
Indicted on Several Counts.
Colored Man, Handy With
Gun, Must Answer, Too.


Samuel l.. Matt, II formcr soIoon
Keeper at pocahontas. wns ;nJ;ctod
by the grand jury Monday for solicit
ing orders for whiskey in this town
There were three true bills rctnrnnI
nEninst him. Matz is now in business
IN CINCINNATI, to which plncc he moved
when Pocahontas went drv IN th.,
first of May. VI" ''e
soliciting orders for whiskev or
beer is in direct conflict with tho stnt.
ute Inv of Virginia, and the nuthori-
lies arc determined to break up the
practice IN this community.
George Bnndy, II well known color
ea citizen of North Tnzewcr. wns in
uieted by, the jury for attempting In
shoot Robert Watkins, colored. The
a.!Smpt was made ut the festival nj
Midway last Saturday night.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
POCAHONTAS NEWS.

Pocahontas, Va, May 25.-The Po-
hontas High School finals have been
the features of interest here since
Sunday night. Rev. S. W. Moore, of
Bluefield, preached the baccalaureate
sermon to the graduating class, at
the Opera House. The Glee club of
the school furnished the music for
that occasion, and have sung several
selections since. The pupils of Miss
Lillian Hensley's music class gave a
recital on Monday night which was a
success IN every respect. On Tuesday
night the debating contests for the
boys and girls medals for the best
declaimers was the occasion for full
house, though an admission fee was
charged Those taking part in the
girls contest were Misses Ida Lubli-
ner, Bertha Szovenyi, and Fay Thorn
ton. The latter was the winner of the
medal. The boys declaiming were
Abram Lubliner, Nathan Matz and
j. M. Newton, Jr. Abram Iubliner
won the medal. The judges were
DR.. A. W.. Saunders, w. M. Min
ter, Jr., and A. V. Sproles. In addi-
ton to the debating contest the other
features of the program Tuesday ev-
ening were n piano solo by Lucille
Hicks, a song or two by the glee
club, a piano solo by Maggie White
head, piano duet by Wayland Newton
and Raymond Hicks, and piano solo
by Bertha Szovenyi. On Wednesday
night, the members of the gradual
ing class had the right of way, and
were heard with interest.
Vernon Elicit delivered the saluta.
tory; Miss Lenna Sander read a
well prepared paper and John New.
ton, Jr., delivered the valedictory.
Dr.. j. =. Mcconnell. President of thf
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

The Missionary Society held their
May meeting at the home of Mrs. C.
A. Thompson. There was a large at
tendance. After the devotional exer-
ciscs and usual program it was decid-
ed to support native bible woman
in foreign field. A committee was
appointed to determine where this
should be. Contributions were solic-
tied to obtain continued support to
this cause. Those contributing are
asked to bring the amount the first
Thursday in June. This meeting will
be at the home of Mrs. ]. d. Harris
son.
Bountiful and delicious refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26

State Normal ut Radford, delivered
an instructive address. after which
the prizes. and medals were deliv.
cred to the recipients, including Il
scholarship medal to Vernon Elicit.
This has been IL successful session
OF the school and j. NJ. Newton. chair.
man, expressed the thanks of the
board and the district board to Prof.
Caldwell and the teachers, including
Misses Charlotte Persinger. Z. d
Conway, Mary L. Watson, Louise
RiNey, Estelle Price, Ellie Garlnnd
Frances Sndler, Scottie McPheeters,
Alma Carver, and Miss Lillian Hens
ley, music teacher, for their able and
efficient services. Most of the above
Will return for the next session.
MIR. and Mrs. Clarence Bloch of
Waylnnd, Ky, who have been on n
trip after their marriage, to MIR. and
Mrs. Nj. Bloch, returned the first of
the week TO their home.
Mrs. NJ. T.. Brinson, of Aurus,,
Ca, arrived in Pocnhontas Tuesday
ana IN company with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Roberts will motor to Farmvillc
III n few days to be present at the
of Mrs. Brinsons neicc.
and Mrs. Roberts daughter. Miss
Margaret Byron. Miss Byron has the
honor of being the class reporter for
1910 at the college and has made n
good record in her studies.
Among the graduates of the Farm
vile Normal with distinction are the
names OF Misses Pearl and Ruby El-
lett; daughters of Mayor and Mrs
y. d. Elicit. These young ladies' arc
Lwins and their records for scholar
snip has been maintained at the stnic
normal as it was in the High School
mere. Pocahontas High school is very
proud of her students.
a. Il. Litz, of Tazewcll, S. NJ. Gro-
nam and son and Col. and Mrs. ]. S.
and Mrs. w. II. Barbour
u Roanoke, are some of the visitors
lerc the DuSt wool,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
DWELLING AND STORE FOR
SALE.

Good, nice dwelling, fine wat
er, good barn, also store and q
stock of general merchandise,
fixtures all new, goods will in
voice about $500; goods located
in the heart of the town of Ce-
dar Bluff, Va. Fine school, and
church, and near depot and post
office. This property is offered
for sale at a reasonable price.
Come, look it over. 1t will suit
any one looking for this kind of
property. Address
R. w. SHREVE,
(5-19-tf) Doran, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
12O ACRES.
An Attractive TaZeweIl County
Home For Sale.

This farm and home is one of the
most attractive homes, in one of the
best neighbOrho0ds in the county;
nine miles from town, on fine Mac
adam rOad, handsome 2-stOry resi-
dence of nine rooms in perfect re-
pair, beautiful lawn, with shade and
fruit trees, fine spring, barns and
Outbuildings, three orchards, land all
cleared, except about Is acres, all
smOothc, except few acres of bluff
on creek. Land very productive,
grows fine crops of grain and grass.
Has several nice meadows, sugar Or
chard, two churches, saw mill grist
mill and planning mill in sight. An
almost ideal home. Owner cannot
work the farm; will sell for the
reasonable price of 100000. Terms
TO suit. Address Box ID, Tazewell,
Va, for further particulars.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRES

Every time we sell Kelly tire we
lose tire customer-for long time,
because Kelly tires are guaranteed
oy us and the manufacturer to run
5000 miles, therefore, it is long
time between tire purchases. Blow
outs are almost unknown.
Give us an order for u pair of
kelly's and see how much more real
comfort you get out of your. automo-
Bile. Kelly tires are higher in price
Chey are worth it.
kemember, we furnish free air to
our tire customers, it means some
thing. Star Motor Co.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
MISS SMITH IN CERTIFICATE
RECITAL.

Miss Stevens, one of the teachers
in the music department of the Taze-
well High School, presented her pu-
pill, Miss Alma Smith, in certificate
piano recital on Tuesday evening to n
large audience in the High School
chapel. Miss Smith rendered in an
excellent manner n number of diff
cult selections, among them being one
Of her own composition. She possess
es unusual musical talent.
Hardy Lacook, Emily Bottimore,
l'itZ Mcclure and Robert Harmnn
contributed largely to the success of
the evenings entertainment.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
PROGRAM OF u. c. v. MEETING

Inc following program of the u.
c. v. meeting to be held here on the
Bird of June, has been arranged by
Major Whitman.
1. Meeting of Camp at 10 o'clock
a. M, June 3rd.
2. Decoration Of graves at 1870.
3. Assemble at Court house i'm
mediately thereafter Reorganization
Of camp.
d. Address of Judge Graham.
b. Reading of paper by Miss Ellie
Bowen.
6. Presentation of crosses of hon.
Oh.
1t is requested that persons owning
automobiles throughout the county
carry the old veterans to and from
Tazewell to their homes, so rs TO en-.
able their attendance of the camI
promptly at 10 o'clock.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
SHE WON THE PRIZE.

When the district chapter of the
U. ID. c. met here n few weeks ago,
offered a nice silk flag of Virginia to
the pupil of the school here who
would write the best history of the
flag. There were IL number of con-
tc3tents.
The paper offered by Miss Louise
Pecry, was pronounced the best of
the lot, and she is now one OF the
proud standard bearers of proud
and honOrcd state. Miss Louise is
a young and bright daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Samuel C. Peery, North
Tazewell, and member of one of Miss
Hawthorne's classes in the school.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
500 DESIRABLE FARMS.

Bluegrass and Alfalfa Land,
River plantations, Orchards and
General Farming Land. Tobac-
co land, Truck and Poultry
farms. Write and describe the
kind of farm you are looking for.
We have it.
VENABLE & FORD,
May19-6mos. LYNCHBURG, VA.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
FOLLOWED IT ON SHORE.

would We do something for poor
ola sallor?" inquired the wanderer ut
the gate.
Poor old sailor?" said the lady Mt
work over the washtub.
"Yessum. ] followed the water for
sixteen years"
well" said the woman, as she re-
ssumed her labors, "you crctainly don't
look as IT you ever caught up with
it."-Sailor's agazinc.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS HERE
yesterday.

VIM. c. Atwater, and son John At
water, of New York city, of the firm
OF Vim. c. Atwater & Co., are in the
county, and were guests yesterday AT
ulnner at the home of w. T.. Har-
man. The New York firm handles Il
great deal of the coal mined in this
section. Others present at the DIM
ner at Mr.. Harman's yesterday were
messrs. Joseph S. Gillespie, w. r.
Gillespie, Z. ii. and John -. Peery.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
ATTENTION, VETERANS.

The annual meeting of Browne
Harman camp will be held ut Taze-
well on Saturday, the Bird of June
1916. 1t is earnestly desired that
the members Of the camp attend, and
any Confederate Veterans who arc
strangers within our gates are cor
daily invited. Respectfully,
JAS. P. WHITMAN, Comd'r
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
GOOD ORGAN FOR SALE.

! have in my home at the Method
lsC parsonage II splendid organ for
sale. This organ cost 500, is almost
new and in fine condition. If Won
want IL bnrgain come To see me.
w. G.. THOMPSON.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
FLYING SQUADRON IN THOMP.
SON VALLEY SUNDAY.

The flying squadron will be at the
White church in Thompson Valley
next Sunday to hear Rev. w. C.
Thompson preach and incidentally, if
occasion offers, make "a few feeble
remarks" The readers of this no.
tice are requested to give it as wide
publicity as possible. The annual
convention meets at Concord on the
|21st.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
MISS HURLEY TO GIVE RECITAL

:, On Monday, May 10Th, in the Hivh
school auditorium, ut $3.50 O'Clock
the music class of Miss Blanche Hnr'
ley, will give II violin and piano re.
cital. The public is cordially inyit-
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
TOMATOES AND CABBAGE.

Tomatoes, 1Oc per dozen; 85c pc,
hundred; cabbage, 10c per dozen; 80
per 100. Plants well sprayed an6
healthy. Mail orders fill.d. NASP
BROS, Tazewoll, Va. 5-12-3
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-05-26
MEN WANTED.

On account of the large con-
tracts the Virginia Bridge and
Iron Company Of Roanoke, Va,
are hiring 200 new men at cool
wages and steady work.
r. 90 ~
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-26
jackson st. Paving
Is Being Torn UP

Work oftearing up the old pavement
on Jackson'street was begun this morn.
ing by the city street commissions
men, This is on the section yet to be
paved under the specifications Of the
Fairmont District Bond issue and ex-
tends from the intersection Of Jack.
son street and Madison to the end OF
Jackson street at Quincy street.
Only portion Of the old paving will
be removed at this time. That Is the
low place near the middle Of The street
where the grade Is to be. raised with
a dirt filling. The tearing up Of this
pavement at this time Is to obtain the
dirt which is geing hauled from the
excavation on the Presbyterian church
site for use in the fill. 1t is likely how
ever that the entire old paving will
be taken up soon as the county court
and the contractor. are thought to be
ready to begin the new paving Of this
section. ~,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-26
Seuen Thousand Club Booster
Week Glasses TomomowEu

Tomorrow night at nine o'clock
marks the close Of the Booster Week"
In the West Virginian's 1000 Club
campaign'for $4,000 In cash and prizes.
This week has afforded q wonder.
full opportunity to all members Of the
club to get a good start in the race
for the big Overland six. Anyone who
can appreciate the ownership Of a
big powerful car, has had the chance
to come very near to winning this
week. That is, they have had an op.
porunity to secure thousands Of extra
votes for subscriptions and run up
big lead. The Booster week offer
Of 10000 extra votes with each three
yearly. subscriptions or the equiyal.
ent Of theree yearly subscriptions, Ii
a better offer than will ever be made
again during the campaign l5I.S
Someone has stated reports that at
the last, as; the campaign was drawing
to close. there would be bigger and
better offers than any which have
been made, In order to tempt people
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-26
AUTOMOBILE TAKES 100 FOOT DVE
!. down EMBANKMENT AT PINE GROVE
Every One of the Five Men Who Were In 1t AT the Time
y Was Most Painfully
ii Injured
CAR GETS away FROM NOVICE AT WHEEL
George N. Straight Well Known Pennington Auto Agent
Who Was Acting AS Instructor Most
- Seriously Hurt

T, the car and landed on the hard ballast
alongside the tracks. Rolls, who was
able to walk, hurried down the track
to the residence of c. d. Conway. q
distance of about half mile from the
scene OF the accident. From there he
Gale DR.. Smith OF Barrackvilie and
DR.. Broomfleld OF Fairmont.
The remaining four men who were
stunned and unable to act quickly
were discovered lying beside the
tracks by another party coming from
Pennington to Fairmont. The driver
of this second car, Mr.. Dudley OF Far.
mington, returned to Pennington and
called Dt Culp Of that place.
Both DR.. Culp and Smith arrived In
few moments aud the men were car
ried to the road and brought to Fair.
mont In the waiting automobiles, Of
which there were at least o dozen
lined up who had stopped In passing.
The three last named men In tho
list Of injured were foreigners and all
able to walk, with slight assistance.
Straight however was unable 10 move
and was carried on 9. stretcherSto the
car of DR.. Culp and rushed to the hos
pital. .'g s. 4,
The wounds Of the men were dressed
at the. hospital and all except Jim
Vinak and Straight were able to re.
turn to their homes. The condition OF
Straight is thought to be serious BY
the physicians and the extent II hts
injuries had not been determined at
press time. -
of sthesrnen were covered with
tmud and dirt and It iss likely tia tho
presence Of the soft mud beside the
railroad tracks was the meaiis Of pre-.
venting the instant death Of the On
tire party. ~,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-26
Overwhelming !.
MAJQR|T|E:IS|' FOR
PREPAREDNESS
Chamber Of Commerce Of
United States announces
Referendum Vote.

WASHINGTON, May .26.-Advancod
preparedness steps, including univer.
sal military training, a building pro.
gram that would restore the nation to
second place among tho worlds naval
powers, and an army increase that
would meet the recommendations OF
the general staff have been indorsed
by overwhelming majoities in refer.
endum Just completed among CONNER
cial organizations throughout the coun,
try holding membership In the Cham
Der of Commerce of the United States.
On the broad question of general
preparedness $40 organizations voted
favorably and only eight. negatively.
The vote for universal military train.
ing was $50 to So. The navy increases
proposed in the query submitted were
Endorsed by 952 to 10, and the army
increase GAG to 81.
+ A proposal to create council of
national defence to aid in developing
the. army and navy along. the lines OF
q continuous policy and to act in an
advisory capacity with the president
and Congress was endorsed 912 to 46.
A correlatiye proposal for a staff Of
industrial mobilization to aid the de.
Tense council by insuring effective
availability of the nations economic
resources was given 1926 favorable
votes. to Al, against 1t. -.
Creation Of general staff Of the
navy was endorsed DAG to 10, while
900 votes were recorded in favor OF
additional officers of the regular army
and. an, officers reserve corps. and
only 0 against. By vote of 935 to
20 the members approved a proposal
for an adequate munitions reserve.
Under another plan, endorsed $40 to
20, the purchase price Of munitions in
war time would be fixed by a pre.ar.
ranged agreement between nnnufac.
turers and he government.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-26
DAYS IN
THE y.M.G..A. POOL
Tw" a Week Beginning with
First Day
June.

Help! Save me! Quick I'm going
under again! .H.e:a.l.p! ,o.o.o;o.h!a
Cries like these coming from fright.
ened soprano and tremble voices will
soon be heard emanating from the
Fairmont Y. NJ. c. A.. .shrieks and
splashes mingled with groans and gig.
giles will ascend from the swimming
pool to the reading rooms and the tired
young men who are trying to cohcen
trate OF the youths Companion" OF
the Sunday school lesson will do but
little reading.
The local Y. NJ. C. A. officials an.
nounced today that the women's
classes which have been under con.
sideration for some! time would begin
next Thursday June /. These SWIM
ming classes for women were so pop.
ular when heretofore tried that the
great demand for competent instruc.
ton again this year compelled the local
officials to accede to the ladies' and
turn the swimming pool over to them
for two days each week.
Tuesdays and Thursdays are the
days scheduled for the ladies' classes
and already a large number OF appllca.
lions have been received from those
who desire to learn TO swim 0: 70
plunge into the cool'depths OF the pool
with the assurance that all craw fish
and other annoying river pests are
strained out of the water.
The classes will be hell during the
day beginning at. 0 O'Clock with tho
girls class Which lasts In:il 10 o'clock.
At ten O'Clock the womeus morning
class g3es IN end remains until eleven.
From 5:15 until 6:15 the wolnen's eve
ming class is held for tna benefit of
those who were unable to atteni the
morning class.
These classes are similar to the anes
given last year and each will receive
efficient instruction In tho art of
swimming and floating together with
all modern safety and acclden: meth.
DDS. for the prevention and care of
persons who swallow too much water.
Girls must be at least twelve years
old to be admitted to ths Girls Class
and all women who desire to enter any
OF the calsses should communicate
with tho Physical Director Of the Y.
M. G. ii,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-05-26
PICNIC FOR GIRLS
AND BOYS OF COUNTY
It Will Be Held at Farming
ton Memorial Day-All
Invited.

There will be a county picnic at
Pennington May 80 given by the boys
and girls clubs of the county. Club
members throughout the county will
be present and all Marion county is
invited. The Pine Grove band will
furnish the music for thu acNasion
which will last all day long. 1t will
be in charge, Of Miss Cora Price, club
organizer in the county. 80
A new club to attend the picnic
will be In the Benton's Ferry Girls
club which was organized by Miss
Price yesterday morning. The new
club members are Misses Mary and
Ruby Lynn. Mary and Ollene Clelland,
Evelyn and Mary McAllister, Lena
Huey and Nora Carpenter. The club
will make the ketchup and can the to.
matoes for the Curry Grocery com.
pany Of Benton's Ferry to be sold to
the public.
Monongah and Grangeville clubs
will be organized next week. This
will take place. after the Grant Town
meeting to be held in the Grant Town
schoolhouse Friday. 1! Il, <