davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-12
Noapt Chinese Tree.

unity Of the Chinese wood
'Or cultivation in northern
eehs to have been proved by
peflments. A tree at ITALIA
ID bore two bushels of fruit
VI In addition to being an
ly important tree, it is a
ornamental one. 1t bears
white flowers with reddish
.uiers. and in full bloom re
eatalpa.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-12
MT Qualified

Gibbs-How are Holsters caught?
Bibbs-Don't ask me, I'm no chorus
girl
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-12

Il. W. R. GROVER
SICIAN AND SURGEON |
and 5 Kentucky Building
LAKELAND, FLA.
Law Office Of
A. x. ERICKSON
Skipper Building
TTORNEY AT LAW
X. Erickson
C. Williams
W. Thompson
Fy. Dispositions Attended
gers Edwin Spencer. Jr.
0GERS & SPENCER
Attorneys at Law
Bryant Building
LSEY BLAN T ON
LAWYER
Dt1ce in Mum Bldg.
Florida
PIPES TUCKER, JR.
DO Bldg, Lakeland, Floridt
LAKELAND. FLA.
RICHARD LETTERS
SICIAN AND SURGEON
oms z-5, skipper Bldg.
over postoftice
ERMAN WATSON, NJ. D.
Forgan-Groover Bldg.
les: Office 351; Res. lis Red
LAKELAND, FLA.
7. n. B 3 Y A n
ARCHITECT
pm 8, Elliston Building
P. o. Box sos
LAKELAND, FLA.
MUSIC TEACHER
} Lessons, Elementary or
Advanced
Dry of Music; Harmony
|URA L. BROCKMANN
Ill East Lime st.
Phone IL Blue
]. H. PETERSON
TTORNEY AT Law
lilo, Mum Bldg.
Lakeland, Florida
fablished In July. 1900
DIR. W. s. IRWIN
DENTIST
I and Is Kentucky Buildins
v. N. BEvIS, M. D.
ooms No. 81 and %
RAYMONDO BLDG.
Just Opposite welcome"
Sign
les-Office 393.
Residence 152.
[YDE G. TRAMMELL
Attorney-at-Law
ices in Dickson Bldg
IRELAND, FLORIDA
<*sas+4+&@4*++$<+*>..
FICE ROOMS !
FOR RENT I
Telegram Building
|est and Best Lighted
in tho Citv x
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-22
THE NEEDY OF THIS TOWN.

Tazewell has, perhaps, as few des-
titute people as has any other town
in all the country. But doubtless there
arc some unfortunates, who, at this
Christmas time, will have little or
nothing to mark the days as different
from other days. No matter the
cause or why-thc fact remains.
Some men are SO sorry and lazy as to
deserve nothing themselves. They
have energy enough. however, to pre-
sent themselves at the table three
times a day, and partake heartily of
such food as their wives have provid-
ed. This class, if there be such in
this town, do not deserve notice, but
their wives and children do, and they
should be remembered in our distri-
button of gifts. And the little chill
dren will look in vain for visit from
Santa Claus, unless some one else
sees to the matter. Remember, the sick
and the children.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-22
MONEY FOR CATAWBA.

Sunday, December 10th was observ-
ed by many of the churches all over
the country as tuberculosis Day, the
object being. first to inform the pco-
pie on the subject and also to take a
collection for the help of the unfor-
tunatc patients in the sanitariums.
The Methodist church of this town
took a collection on that day for the
poor at Catawba, unable to pay their
way, and the sum Of $21.00 was &C.
cured. This amount will pay the ex-
penscs of patient for four weeks, at
$500 per week, the amount the pa
tients are required to pay. The ex-
penses of the patients there, all told,
amount to S11.08 per week, of which
amount the State pays $6.08 and the
patients $500. The sanitarium is
doing a great work for the people OF
Virginia, but is seriously lacking adj
equate facilities for the accommoda-
tion and treatment of the large num-
ber of sufferers in this State.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-22
MEDICAL SOCIETY MEETS

The regular monthly meeting Of
the Tazewell County Medical Society
was held here Wednesday afternoon
The Society, of which Dr.. r. B. Gil
Iespie is President, had the pleasure
of entertaining Il number of distin-
guished physician guests. The visi-
tors included DR.. A. NJ. Willis, DR..
C. G. Coleman. and DR.. Maurice
Hutchinson, of Richmond; DR.. j. r.
King, of Radford, DR.. Kirk, DR.. Steel
and Ors. C.. Z. and Wade H. St.
Clair. Of Bluefeld.
Tie society met in the ladies club
rooms Wednesday afternoon and lis
Ecncd with Interest to the reading Of
Il paper by DR.. Coleman on "1he In Il.
juries to the Head" The paper was
discussed by Drs. Wade ST. Clair and
DR.. Willis. The presentation Of the
paper by Dr.. Coleman, who is a spec
ialist in brain troubles, was consid-
cred the feature Of the session. AS
the Association was assembling tel
egram was received announcing the
sudden death in Richmond of Dr..
George Ben Johnston, which threw
gloom over the occasion. A paper
which DR.. Willis had prepared was
not read, neither were the paners of
Drs. Hutcheson, King and Haller.
The train from the East missed
connection with the Clinch Valley train
in Bluefield, making the visitors ar
rival in Tazewell so late in the af-
ternon that much of the contemplated
program for the day had to be dis
pensed with.
After the exercises in the club
rooms, the society adjourned in a
body to the Jcffersonville hotel,
where banquet was served.
The society accepted gratefully the
tender of the medical library Of DIR.
j. R. Gildersleeve. Dr. Giidersleevc
was successful practitioned in this
county for years and one of organ
izers of the County Medical Society.
and it's first President. The gift Of
his valuable library is only another
evidence of his interest in the So
ciety. The books will be placed in
the ladies club room, and will be
valuable addition to the library of
the reading room also.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-22
TAZEWELL PEOPLE AT COM
MERCIAL CONGRESS.

The Tazewell people who attended
the Southern Commercial Congress
in Norfolk last week. all returned de-
lighted with their visit. The county
waa represented by the following
gentlemen:
Tazewell-Geo. w. st. Clair. Chas.
r. Brown, John S. Bottimore., Archie
Thompson, Geo. A. Martin, J. N. Har-
man, l.. A. Tynes.
North Tazewell-Charles II. Peery.
D. b. Daniels, Joe Litz
Burhc's Gardcn-R. M. Lawson. 4.
S. Greevcr.
Cedar Bluff Chapman II. Pccry
Rev. +. NJ. Buhrman.
Richlands-W. B. +. White j. b.
Crabtrcc.
Pocahontas-Dr. L. j. Stump, j. NJ.
H..
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-22
THE WAR MOTHER.

She is listening for the voices that
forever may be dumb;
She is waiting for Il vision that per-
haps may never come;
In her heart II memory fades
All, these frightful, CHASTITY shades!
ln>hcr eyes the smoke of carnage, i'm
her cars the laundering drum.
She is ycarning for the brightness of
tomorrow's morning sky;
And she pictures "A reunion when the
long, dark night is by.
In her gaze face appears
Oh, the binding mist of tcars!-
And yet ever, sharply shrilling, comes
the buglc's blatant cry.
She ie dreaming of his valor-m mother
love is ever bold;
Boots and spurs and muddy khaki
lighted by the sheen of gold;
In her soul hopes shines anew
They must live! Her sons, so true!
Hark! The booming of the cannon
turns her hearts blood deathly
cold!
She is listening for voices that she
loves so we'll, so well,
And she's watching for the loved ones
while the brazen moments knell,
In her heart pride's fire aglow-
Then the chilling breath of woe,
And forever, shrieking, shrieking, the
loud screaming of she'll!
IN. Y. Times.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-22
REMEMBER R. F. D. MEN

The II. +. ID. boys are great con-
vcnicnccs--in fact, they are neccs-
sary now absolutely. Like the telc-
phone they are IL houshod and a bus
iocss necessity. Wouldn't it be a nice
handsome, well deserved compliment
TO the r. +. ID. carriers for the pat
rons along their routes to remember
them Mt this time? Uncle Sam is "A
good paymaster. but he doesn't prom
Use great salaries, andd the carrier
are ut considerable expense. His
horse is to be fed, his vehicle kept
in repair all ut his own expense. BY
the time all these expenses are paid
and the family supported, there is
precious little, if anything. left. Why
not have bushel of corn, or few
feeds of oats of few messcs of po-
tatocs, etc, ready next time, and put
them in his buggy or wagon. He
would appreciate it. and you would
show just appreciation of the men
who serve you every day, rain or
Eshine, the "car around. Such sug-
gestion has not been made hereto
fore, anywhere, so far as the writ
er knows, and this one is made with
out the knowledge of any of the car
ricrs. Should this hint be taken and
acted upon, this paper wants the
names of all the donors and the gifts.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-22

And then in twinkng heard on tho roof
The prancing and paving of each little hoof
AS drew in my head and turning around,
Down the chimney st. Nicholas came with Il hound.
lie was dressed all in fur from his head to his foot
And his clothes all tarnshed with ashes and SCOT;
bundle of toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like Il pcddlcr just opening his pack
His eyes how they twnklcd his dimpcs how merry!
His checks were like roses, his like IL cherry;
His drcwl little mouth drawn up like Il bow,
And the beard OH his chin was as white as the snow
The stump of pipe he held tight in his tcoth
And the smoke IL cncirccd his head like IL wreath
He had broad face and little round belly,
That shook when he laughed like bowl full of jelly
lie was chubby and plump-a right jolly old elf;
And laughed when saw him. in spite of myself
A wink of his eye and twist of his head
Soon gave me to know had nothing to dread.
lie spoke not word, but went straight to his work.
And filled all the stockings; then turned with jerk
And laying his finger aside of his nose
And giving nod up the chimney he rose,
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave n whistle
And away they all flew like the down II thistle;
But heard him eXclaim, he drove out of sight,
Happy Christmas to all, and to all Il good night"
Clement A. Moore.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-22
FAMOUSSURGEON
dies SUDDENLY
DR.. George Ben Johnston, Ma
tive of Tazewell, Victim of
Heart Failure AT His Home
In Richmond.

This community was greatly shock
cd "Wednesday to hear that the dis
tinguished physician and surgeon, DR..
George Ben Johnston was dead
His death occurred ut one O'clock
"Wednesday, at his home in Rich.
mond. He had not been we'll for sew
eral years, but only within the past
few months had he been confined to
his home
His death was sudden and uneXpcct-
ed. His partner, DR.. Willis left Rich
mcnd Tuesday night for Tazeweii, to
be present at the meeting of the mec-
icai Society Wednesday, and heard
with deep grief and surprise OF the
death, after reaching Tazewell.
DR.. Johnston was born and par
tally reared in this town. and always
retained very tender regard for
Tazeweil and her people. It is said
that he kept parcel of Tazcwcll
earth in his office which he wished put
upon his grave. He wanted to sleep,
he said. leneath Tazewell soil.
Dr.. Johnston was ono of the most
distinguished and widely known sur
geons in the United States. He was
one of the founders of the American
College of Surgery, the Memorial
Hospital, of Richmond, and later, OF
the Jonhston-Willis Sanitorium, of
Richmond.
His death is greatly regretted by
menbcrs of the medical fraternity
everywhere, and leaves wide gap in
their ranks.
He was twice married, and leaves
Il widow and four daughters His age
is given as Ga years.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-22
AGAINST PEACE.

The Entente Pact-The British,
French and Russian governments
agree that when the terms of peace
come TO be discussed, no one of the
allies will demand conditions Of peace
without the previous agreement of
each of the other allies.
Davis Lloyd George (now premier)
October /, 1916.-Germany elected to
make it finish fight with England.
Now we intend to see that Germany
has her way, the fight must be to a
finish-to knockout.
Former Premier Asquith, October
II, 1916-This war cannot be allowed
to end in some patched up, precarious
and dishonorable compromise, mas
querading under the name of peace.
Lord Norcliffc, November %,
1916-The suggestion that Great
Britain should consider peace can on
ly be regarded as hostile.
Premier Alexander Trepoff Of Rus
sia, December 2, 19l6-The whole
world must know once more that Rus
| sia and he rvaliant allies will mobil-
ize to the last man. The war will be
carried on to decisive end, until
the German yoke and German vio-
lence have disappeared forever.
Premier BRAND of France, Cham
ber of Deputies, September 10, 191t
If peace were made now it would
be a peace Of war and a menace tC
future generations.
Viscout Grey, of England, Octobci
%, 1916-We shall fight until we have
established the supremacy and righ
of free development under equal con
ditions, each in accordance with it.
genius, of all states, great and small
as family of civilized mankind.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-22
THE LAST CALL FOR CHRIST
MAS

With this issue we bid "good-byc"
to the old year and also to number
of our old friends and subscribers
who are in arrears and pay no attcn-
tion to statements sent them. They
know that we cannot pay increase
cost of paper and other things, and
carry free list of readers. We shall
send out this paper this week TO the
entire list-paid and unpaid, with our
good wishes, but it will be the last
copy some of our readers will get
unless they reply to our statements.
This is the "Last Call for Christ
mas"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-22
A Visit From St. Nicholas.

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through
the house
Not = creature stirring not even n mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In the hopes that st. Nicholas would be there
The children were nestled all snug in their beds
While visions Of sugar pumbs danced in their heals
And mamma in her 'kcrchef and in my cap,
Had just settled brains for long winters nap
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter
| sprang from my bed to what was the matter.
Away to the window flew like flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up tho SASH
The moon on the breast of the new fallen snow
Gave ustre of midday to objects below
When what to my wandering eyes should appear
But miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer,
With little old driver lively and quick,
knew in a moment it must be ST. Nick
More rapid than eagles his courses they came,
And he whistled and shouted, called them by name
"NOw Dasher! Now Dancer! Now Prancer and Vixen
On Comet Cupid! on Donder and Bitten!
To the top of the porch, to the top of the WALL
Now dash away, dash away, dash away ALL"
AS dry leaves before the wild hurricane fly
When they meet with obstacle, mount to the sky
So up to the house top the coursers they flew,
With the lcighs full of toys-and ST. Nicholas, too
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-22
is son, c, C. Frazier this week.

his son, c. C. Frazier this week.
Mrs: John lizard was here from
Roanoke this week, the guest of Miss
Rilla Saunier at the Pocahontas Inn.
Mrs. Ethel Dupuy and Mrs. C. S.
Mintcr were among the Bluefield
shoppers this week.
w. r. Graham, President of the
First National Bank Of Pocahontas.
was here this week on business.
j.. Richard Peery, who is studying
law at Washington and Lee Univer-
sity, is at home for the Christmas
holidays. Richard is bright boy
and deserves much credit and we hope
he will soon succeed in his chosen
profession. Squire Peery has two
sons. the Oldest, w. R. Peery is a me-
ehanic employed by the Pocahontas
consolidated Collieries Co. Both his
boys are sober, Industrious young
men.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-22
WILL MAKE HOMES BRIGHTER.

These young people have arrived
home for the holiday season:
Elizabeth Ward from the Radford
State Normal; Katherine Hall, from
Washington College, Washington, d.
c.; Francis Litz, Mary Baldwin Semi
nary, W staunton; Et Mary Harman and
Military @ 's Academy, en- % Culver, r'G 1md.; qSqr Her
bert Ward. from v. p. l.; Misses Mar
garet st. Clair and Mary Turk, will
arrive tomorrow from Wesley: Miss
cs Emmalinc Peirce and Eloise Grecv
cr, from Elizabeth College, Salem.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-22
TO MY CUSTOMERS:

take this means of thank
ing my customers, one and all,
for their past patronage dur
ing the year now about to pass
and for the many years that
have been in business. 1t has
been my policy to please my
customers, remembering that
thereby is the only means by
which l can carry on a sue
cessful business.
1t has been through you that
] have been able to run such n
business and it shall be my
plan during the coming years
for this reason to please you
more than ever.
Thanking you again, and
wishing you a Merry Christ
mas and n Happy New Year,
am,
Yours most respectfully,
II. w. POBsT.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-22
JENKINS JONES IS DEAD

Pocahontas, Va, Dec. 20.-The
death of Jenkin Jones at Freeman,
Tuesday morning removes one of the
most successful men who ever enter
ed the Pocahontas coal field to make
his abode here. In the earl history
of this field he came to Bramwell and
purchased or leased lands and began
his career as a coal operator in this
field. He has grown in wealth, pow
er and influence in the thirty odd
years that he had been here. He was
easily one of the most commanding
figures in the coal field. He had Il
bright, cheerful disposition, and was
always plain and unassuming. The
writer remembers n true story which
indicates the simplicity of the man.
Several years ago while Mr.. Jones
was standing at the station at Sim
mons, when the train came in well
dressed drummer stepped off the train
with his grip, or sample case and in
quired where the Office of Mr.. Jones
The stranger then asked If there was
any one there who would take his
grip over. Mr.. Jones said, "I'll take
il over" which he did. On reaching
the office, imagine the look on the
drummer's face when he ascertained
that this man who took his grip over
was the same Mr.. Jones he was look
ing for. He was the father of Col.
Jas. Elwood Jones, and he has also
a daughter living, Mrs. Roy Van
Vert of New Orleans. She has been
with Mr.. Jones during his illness. He
was 76 years old. The town of Jenk-
in Jones is named in his honor. He
had strong hold upon the working
men as we'll as upon all who came in
contact with him. He was a man Of
wonderful personality. The funeral
was held at Simmons Thursday, at
tended by hundreds who knew and
loved him.
Community Christmas Tree.
The community Christmas tree is
enlisting the interest of the young
people at the present time, asst they
are in raining for program in con-
nection with it. 1t will be held Mon
ldav. afternoon at 6:30.
| w. S. Penn, of Richlands, was here
Saturday.
R. o. Crockett, of Tazewell, was in
the city Saturday on business.
| Rev. j. Tyler Frazier is visiting
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-22
JUST A SUGGESTION.

Why not remember one of YOUR
friends with years subscription to
the Tazewell Reading Rooms? II
only costs two dollars and the Sec
retary will send the person to whom
it is given, a Christmas card with
your name. Send orders to Mrs. Jno.
+. jackson, Treasurer, Tazewell, Va
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-22
NEEL-HALE WEDDING.

Mr.. David Neel and Miss Mollie
Hale were married Wednesday at the
home Of the bride on Bluestone. The
bride is the attractive daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. C. Hale, and the
groom, son of M. +. Neel of Clear
Fork. This paper extends hearty
congratulations to these young people
and their parents as well.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-12-22
DEATH OF A BAPTIST MINISTER

Rev. j. B. Newton, of Salemburg,
N. c., died last Sunday morning. He
was principal of schools at Aulan-
der and other places. Later in life
he entered the Baptist ministry. He
was brother to Mr.. j. NJ. Newton, the
well known insurance man of Po-
cahontas and Graham.
The Washington times., 1916-08-12

service brake. Lc has
anything to do IL
requires consideraL. lave
you heard Of any cal, Il. VI.
The writer has not heard oi any SINH
lar case. II YOU believe that the pain
Is caused bv the clutch being too hard
to operate. would suggest that you have
Installed additional fittings OF some
sort which will require less pressure to
effect the same result. This has been
done In a number of cases.
Motoring Department. The Times
l have a Chevrolet late 1915 model and
find. after Just having engine over
hauled and radiator flushed out. II
still heats very much in a short time.
Please give me remedy and obliHe.
Flushing a radiator and cooling sys-
tenn does not remove the scale and
slime left there by the water. Take
two pounds of washing soda. dissolve
with hot water and pour into radiator
through strainer as 1t dissolves. When
this is done run the car three to four
hours and then drain cooling system.
Do not allow 1t to cool In radiator.
Then ill with fresh water. III the en-
gine has Just been overhauled the pump
is probably In good condition. This
will be shown by heat descending In
radiator. II bottom Is cool while top
is hot the pump has failed.
Motoring Department. The Times
have a Ford car. There Is a knock
In the motor which develops slightly
as the spark is advanced, but princi-
pally as the throttle is opened. What
do you suppose causes the knock? The
connecting rod bearing being worn or
the piston pin bushings being cut out?
Also would you advise any way to To-
cate the cylinder in which this knock
occurs? j. l..
There is no way to determine whether
the knock Is at one end OF the connect
ing rod or the other except by inspec-
tion. In motors several years old It
may be caused by piston slap" due to
worn pistons and cylinders. The only
remedy for this Is to regrind cylinders
and get larger plstons and rings.
II is difficult TO locate the cylinder
Mt fault. especially in a block motor
but II Is sometimes accomplished by
using a long stud rod or piece OF dowel-
ling and touching II to the different
cylinders while holding the ear close
against the other end. The cylinder al
fault will gave the loudest noise.
The Washington times., 1916-08-12
CAR CONSUMES
BUT LITTLE WATER

Paige men are pointing to two re cent
achievements that throw light on tho
mechanical qualities of Paige cars.
This summer a Detroit owner drove his
Paige Fairfield 70" twelve weeks and
for a distance OF bout 5000 miles with
only two. quarts D; water required for
the radiator in addition to the initial
filling.
The Detroiter's experience covered
long road tours that took him to New
York. Philadelphia. Atlantic City, and
other Eastern points. and then back to
Detroit.
The radiator cap when he left Detroit
was screwed down tight with a stillson
wrench. and could only be removed
with the same tool. a task that was per-
formed just twice In the time specified.
This achievement-hard travel on a
small supply Of water-illustrates per-
fection of cooling apparatus. the nice
balance OF parts. correct construction
and design. friction having been reduced
to a minimum. II is claimed.
The Washington times., 1916-08-12
Booth Skaters Three
Motorcycle Road Races

Jack Booth. the Australian motor
cycle speed king, and his Indian. have
been burning up the roads around
Melbourne again. and three worlds
road records have fallen. They are
the one mile. the five mile, and the ten
mile.
tablished by Booth is 371-5 seconds,
which Is at an average speed of 90 "a
miles per hour. In making this rec
ORD. Booth clipped 8 1-6 seconds from
the previous mark.
The Ave mile record now stands at
minutes 26 3-5 seconds. The ten
mile worlds road record as made by
Booth is now Z minutes 45 As Sec
onds.