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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-11-24
UNION THANKSGIVING.
Services To Be Held in Methodist
Church Next Thursday.

Services To Be Held in Methodist
Church Next Thursday.
Rev. r. B. Platt, chairman of the
music committee.
Organ prelude.
Hymn.
Reading Presidents Proclamation
Rev. w. w. Arrowood.
Reading Governors Proclamation
Rev. w. S. Bullard.
Music.
Reading Scriptures, Rev. w, H.
Anderson.
Prayer, Rev. T. H. Campbell.
Music.
Sermon, Rev. w. C. Thompson.
Music.
Offering for community benevo.
lence, Rev. j. N. Harman.
Prayer.
Report of Treasurer, DR.. C. A
Thompson.
Doxology.
Benediction, Rev. R. B. Platt.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-11-24
METHODIST CHURCH SUNDAY.

Next Sunday is the last Sunday Of
the Go-To- Church Month. 1t should
be the banner in attendance. It is
hoped that every member Of the
church will attend at least this one
last service if at all possible. Preach
ing at North Tazewell at II m. and
at Main Street at 7.15. We have ap-
preciated the attendance of many
friends and visitors and hope to see
many Of them present next Sunday.
Sunday School at Main Street at
10 o'clock. Why not let every officer,
teacher and pupil be in place?
R. B. PLATT, Jr., P. C.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-11-24
KNIFE MEN AND BOOT-LEGG ERS
IN THE TOLLS.
PocahontaD, Va, Nov. 2S


There has been little more activity
around police headquarters for day
or two, due, Of course, to the fact that
there has been little more activity
among tho offenders. A shooting on
Church Street Sunday afternoon caus-
cd the police to be suspicious that
there was something wrong in that
part Of town, but no one was hit. a
colored woman was shooting mt II man
both with her tongue and the pistol,
the former being much more ncA
tive Of the two. And it was not both
blessing and cursing that was com
ing out Of the same mouth, but only
cursing and obscene language.
At ThaXton's while the police were
investigating, William Thaxton was
seen coming up from tho bottom
floor with n sack, which he promptly
hid from view when he snw the po-
liceman. But Tom Tinsley told Bill
Lowe "he smelt about three mice" and
he expected to find out what was in
that sack, which Bill denied that he
had. Tinsley took his nashlight and
went in the direction Bill came from
going up next to the street in one OF
the subterrancan caverns, where he
then and there found several pints of
whiskey in the aforesaid sack and af-
ter returning upstairs and looking in
toBill ThaXton's ovorcoat pockets he
found two larger bottles of whiskcy.
So Bill was brought down and put un-
der a $500 bond for selling whiskey.
Arthur Hickman, colored, had n
pocket knife with blade sufficiently
long to be interesting and cnterprls-
ing, and he proceeded to give dem
onstration Of its superior carving
qualities on the body of one Oscar
Barnes, also colorcd. II seemed to
work all right, Mt least it was thought
for long time by the doctor that
Barns was down and out. 1t was re-
ported yesterday, however, that he
has n chance to recover. Hickman
escaped to West Virginia, but Tinsley
and Rutherford discovered his where
abouts and knocked at the door of
one Robert Connor, at Rolesville
where Hickman was supposed to be
hiding. Tinsley was informed that
Hickman had been there but had left
at o'clock in the morning Evident
ly Tinslcy was not so easy, for
having stationed Rutherford (of the
Baldwin-Feltz agency, at the back
door Of the house, he went inside and
| soon found Hickman tucked away in
a wardrobe. He was brought to Po-
cahontas and locked up in Jail.
Yesterday afternoon Will Tabor re.
ported to the police that bunch OF
negroes were having n game of craT
ut Beartown. Tinsley, Lowe, Cox
jumped in Raleigh Trigg's automobile
and were soon on the scene, much to
the discontinue of the negroes some
Of whom tried to escape; in fact about
three of them did escape, but the off,
GERS brought eleven Of them to Jail
Brass knucks and other implements
were found on them. One Of them
who denied being in the game and
denied having any money, was search
ed and $40 bill and other bills were
found in the lining of his coat.
Good Irish Potatoes.
W. w. Foster. a railroad man here
brought thirty-one Irish potatoes tc
town which he raised in his garden
and sold them for 81. The thirty-onc
weighed twenty-nine pounds. Ber
thinks this is pretty good for rail
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-11-24
BANDY NEWS.

Bandy, Va. Nov. 22.-The Ladies'
Aid Society of tn Christian Church
at Bandy met November Is, with
MrH. J. H. Murphy presiding. A
good attendance was had. The fol-
lowing business was transacted:
Mrs. r. l.. Lambert, Secretary, be-
ing absent, Mrs. ]. H. Murphy acted
as Secretary-Tr 9Oc collec-
tion was taken. After the business
OF the meeting was transacted re-
freshments were served, after which
adjournment was had to meet with
Mrs. J. G. Henkle on Nov. 29.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-11-24
REPORT CONDITION OF
TAZEWELL NATIONAL BANK

AT Tazewel the of IT. 1916
RESOURCES
Loans discounts b and
U s. bonds deposited to circulation,
valuc)
ftal Total t. s bonds i00oo0 s1oOooo
stocks)o unpedgcd 225OOOO
Stock of Federal Reserve Bank, $50 Of
subscpion),
value value OF banking house, Gf unencumbcred),
M ea Estate owned other than banking house. 365O0O
Net amount due from approved in
New York, Chicago and st. Louis,
Net amount due from
NJ, in other reserve ctiea 1OO,a97Y79 12997847
than included in 10 r 18) 6926e8e
porting bank,
Outside checks rcash items, 2sso14 ~
fractional currency nickels and 238O27
Notes OF other national banks 471OOO
IN iu ana with Federal Reserve Bank 6305O3
from u s. Treasurer 100000
TOTAL s81629a60
Capital stock paid n 100000 90
Surplus fund,
Undivided profits s5aOo7o6 'o'0'ooo
Gss current lex expenses interest and taxes paid 2,o15A5
Due to banks and bankers, '''Ao0'0o
than included in 20 30),
Individual deposits subject check, 1871 80
Tnts Tn,sd 1oSantd States dep deposits, ~ 90 o. 10000
Amount reserved Ior unearned discount 100000
TOTAL s8152es6s
state of Virginia, County of TazeweI, IS:
W. T. Gillespie Cashier bonk do eo,or,,, $500
that the tot
W. T. GILLESPIE Cashier '
this sud ts assd 1nd daa ToE og Ss to before
ALLIE M MILLARD J. s. GIIfTSPiE
commission exn;res nary at ne, GEO W. GILLESPIE
' " eNpneS SoV otn' 1919 Directors.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-11-24
AUTOMOBILE FOR PASTOR.
Board Of Stewards viii Purchase Can
For Rev. MIR. Thompson.

Tho Board met at the parsonage
Saturday, November 18th, at 2 p. m
Rev. w. G. Thompson, the pastor, leo
in prayer. The following members
were present: w. A. Buchanan. Chas
Rutherford, ]. N. Rhudy, w. E
Thompson, N. w. Showers, G. B
Kits, Joseph Cregar, James Peery
and L. C. Buchanan.
w. A. Buchanan was elected chair
man and L. c. Buchanan secretary.
The Board agreed to leave the sal
ary as it was last year, 100000 and
purchase an automobile for the pas
tor. All the appointments were rep
resented, except White Church and
the Cove.
L. G. BUCHANAN, Secy.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-11-24
Go-TO-SUNDAf SCHOOL
SUNDAY

Next Sunday is Sunday school
a"y IN the Baptist church here.
Every member of the church and
congregation is expected and urged to
be present next Sunday, md to bring
someone else. If you never have been,
and do not expect to attend again. by
All means be present next Sundny,
ram or shine, go this once anyway,
next Sunday, 10 O'Clock sharp.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-11-24
WHAT DID 1T IN CALIFORNIA.

dbrcoran, Cal, Nov. 13.
Editor the News:
Dear Sir: Enclosed check for sub
scription to August, 1917. Well, don't
you think California is on the map
The Progressives say the old guard
did it, and the old guard say the pro
gressives did it, and of course we
Democrats are glad it was done. They
were like the Christian Scientists
they just thought they were united.
We are having little cool nights
here now. A little ice last night.
hope you elected Trinkle.
Yours very truly,
J. T. PEERY.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-11-24
YOUR CHRISTMAS SUBSCRIP.
TION.

a. number of the "boys" have
dropped in and left a christmas
subscription" to help along.
Unless an extra number of "bat-
wings" show up around this way
pretty soon, there's going to be y
derth Of turkey hash around these
parts, and the linotype operator, the
job printer and the devil may have to
be satisfied with fat hen. Look at
the figures on the label of your paper
and say something.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-11-24
REVIVAL MEETING AT PLEAS
ANT HILL.

Next Sunday morning at II O'Clock
/ will preach ut White Church and
in the afternoon at 8 o'clock at Pleas
ant Hill, Mt which time / expect to
begin what I hope will be real re-
vival of religion. This is to be q
meeting for everybody and I hope
the people will come. Brethren, pray
that men and women may be saved.
W. G. THOMPSON.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-11-24
POUNDING MILL LETTER.

Pounding Mill, Nov. 22.-My writ
ing of late is like the liquor busines.
in Nirginia,-it's u long time betwecI
drinks"
r. L. Ellis, of Whitewood, will be
the guest Of his sister, Mrs. Martha
Sparks and family tonight.
I Mrs. c. NJ. Hunter and guest, Miss
Hunter, n niece from Eastern Vir-
ginia, wero visitors to Tazewell to-
day.
The children of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Pruett and MIR. and Mrs Charles
Robinett, grandchildren of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. Wade Christian, are recover
ing from the measles.
Robert, the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Craig, returned from tho Mat
tic Williams hospital Saturday, where
he had been undergoing nm operation
for appendicitis.
Mrs. T. A. Repass, ST., Of Cedar
Bluff, was tho guest of her cousin,
Mrs. w. B. Steele to dinner yestor-
day.
Rev. Mr.. Forbes, of Graham, n min
lister Of the Christian church, will be-
gin n protracted meeting hors next
Sunday night.
DR.. Rex Steele motorcd to Tazc-
we'll today via Steelsburg, where he
filled call.
John b. Gillespie is travelling this
week in his new 1917 model Ford,
and is at Norton tonight His moth
er, Mrs. John f. Gillespie, who has
been i'll for sometime, is still in Roa-
noke and is reported being much
better. Her husband and son, Sam,
went to see her Sunday at the homo
of their daughter and listor, Mrs. S.
T. Davidson.
School, which was closed on account
of diphtheria, has reopened. Miss
Bessie Sayers took advantage of the
opportunity and visited homefolks at
Draper
Basket ball between the boys here
and tn Tazewell team Saturday af-
tcrnoon was greatly enjoyed and was
won by Tazewell Miss Ethel Will
liams, teacher here, coached the home
team.
Miss Mary B. and Ollie Kate Gil
lespie, of Tazewell High School, was
the guest the week end Of her par-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. X. Gillespie.
Rees Johnson is here moving to
Ohio, and says he don't like Virginia;
it went dry.
r. X. Gillespie bought the ]. Mar
ion Mcclure land last week, but we
understand an upset bid will be put
in, as q part Of the land went entire
ly too low.
James E. MCGUIRE, of Cedar Bluff,
was n visitor here Friday.
Logan Ringstaff, bridgcman, spent
most of the week with homefolks
last week. 1t is reported that he is
to be married soon.
James Neel spent tho week end
with homefolks in Little Valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Thomas, of
Williamson, are spending the week
with parents, Rev. and Mrs. G. R.
Thomas. Their son. Mercer, of the
city of Princeton, spent Sunday here.
The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union and the l.. T. l.. will give
a program Sunday at 2.30. All are
cordially invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Altizer were
visitors to Tazewell yesterday.
Mrs. Kate McDilda, of Cedar Bluff,
did not fill her appointment at the
Church of God Saturday night and
Sunday because her children were in
disposed.
The six-months old baby Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Phillips on Pounding
Mill Branch died last week of pneu-
monia and was buried at the Floyd
Mcclure cemeterv
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-11-24
road man.
Personal Notes


JIM. Tanner and Mrs. Tanner ,,e,
MI l"hner's father. were over from
Graham Sunday afternoon.
Mr. nnd Mrs. w. l.. Mustard and
family motored over from Bluefield
Sunday.
Kew. h. "A. Rich and family motorcd
over from Graham Sunday afternoon
ana MIR. Rich held service at the
Episcopal church.
II, Millner is reported i'll at hi,
home in Philadelphia.
MISS Pearl Elicit returned to her
sehool at Max Meadows Monday, be-
ing accompanied by her brother, Yer
non Elicit, who returned to Richmond
College.
j. a. Newton is on the sick list
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-11-24
GOT ONE BIG BUCK.

w. NJ. Frazier, well known citi-
zen Of Graham, has just returned
from South Carolina, where he has
been on deer hunting expedition. He
reports that eight deer were started
but only one killed.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-11-24
THANKSGIVING NEXT THURS
DAY.

Was there ever time in the histo-
ry Of this nation when the people had
so great cause for Thanksgiving than
they have this year? AS a nation,
rs State, as individuals, "Showers
If blessings have fallen, are still fall
ing, upon all.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-11-24
statement of the financial condition of
BANK OF CLINCH VALLEY

located Mt TaZcwcll, in the county of
Iazewell State of Virginia, nt the
close OF business on the nth dny of
November, 1916, mndc to the State
Corporation Commission:
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, S3i7 .32a.a1
Ovcrdrnfts, secured, none;
unsecured. 2,39G.s3
Bonds. securities, etc, own
cd, including premium ON
same, 100000
Baniling house and lot, lOOOO 90
Exchanges and checks for
next DAYS clearngs, 23l.92
Other cash items, 1SlG6
Juc from national banks. 3l5.lIIl1
Due from State Banks, Phi
vatc bankers and Trust
Companies, i,09S.90
Paper currcncv Ii. .7b3. 90
fractionnl paper currency,
nickels and cents. il2.S7
Goid COM d27 80
SILVER com, l,0lI.I6
Internal revenue stampB. dl.20
TOTAL, 5000, ,753.57
LIABILITIES.
capital stock pnid in, 500, 600. 90
Surplus fund, GO,00O.OO
Undivided profits, less
amount paid for interest,
expenses and tnxes, 1861. .95
individual deposits, 509,55l.9l
Certified checks, &C. 90
Que to national banks, A,078.19
Due to State Banks. pri-
vnte Bankers and Trust
Companies, 1,9I7.l5
Reserved for accrued taxes, l,758.37
Reserved for unearncd dis
count, $4,000
TOTAL, 5000, ,753.57
|, Henry Preston, cnshicr, do sol
statement Of the financial condition
Of Bank of Clinch Valley, located nt
Tazcwcll, in the county of Tazcwcll,
state of Virginin, nt the close of
business on the 18th day of Novcm-
edge and belief
Correct-A ALtrst:
HENRY PRESTON, Cashier.
A. ST. CLAIR,
o. T.. HOPKINS,
S. G. GRAHAM,
Directors
State of Virginia, county of Tnzcwcll,
Sworn to and subscribed before me
by Henry Preston, cashier, this 22nd
day of November, 1916.
j. POWELL ROYAIL,
Notary Public.
My commission expires April 20, 1920.
100000
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-11-24
SUBSCRIBERS TO BRIDGE FUND
PLEASE REMIT

The bridge Mt, Teal Branch on Blue
stone is now being Dut in. Parties
who have subscribed for this improve
ment will please send check to me at
West Graham, R. F. D.
r. C. WELLS.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-11-24
MEETING OF CIVIC LEAGUE.

Notice is given, by request, of the
meeting next Tuesday, Nov. 2ath, in
the club room at o'clock. A full
meeting is requested.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-11-24

Rev. Mr.. Campbell, who attended
the Baptist state convention at Nor
folk, last week, was asked about the
matter and said he heard very little
said about it.
The following appeared in yester-
days Lynchburg News:
TO CARRY PROTEST HIGHER.
Dallas, Texas, Nov. 22-Dr. J. B
Gambreli, corresponding secretary OF
the Baptist General Association in
what he styled "a reputed interview"
quoted as saying facetiously:
"If the Baptists are determined to
persist in distorting my statements,
they had better put their property
in the names of their wives"
DR.. Gambrell said:
lhave no properly to hide and
take full responsibility for the pro-
tests of Baptists against the attitude
of General Funston concerning preach
ing to the soldiers along the Rio
Grande."
After referring to his visit to south
ern department headquarters at San
Antonio last summer, during which
he sought permission for Baptist min.
listers to conduct revivals at the bor-
- ""-rrs ond was told, he says, that
General Funston objected to revival
al me camps and the soldiers being
told they were "lost," DR.. Gambreli
continues, in part:
"If President Wilson, the COM
mander in chief of the army, issued
~'c"s 'h" nrotest of every Bap-
tiss In the country would be count
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-12-20
Incoming Deputy Sheriffs. +.

Sheriff-elect Ward W. Wescott an
nounces the following list OF his deputies
for the term beginning January /:
Amherst, Cecil w. Crosby.
Bluehill, Ernest l.. Osgood (court crier)
Brooksville, Fred ]. Perkins.
Bucksport, Chandler NJ. Wilson.
Bar Harbor, John Suminsby (civiD
George E. Clark Qiquor).
Castine, Ralph 8. Wardwell.
Dedham, Leslie F. Burrill.
Deer Isle, Paul w. Scott.
Ellsworth, Fred A. Patten turnkey
and liquor deputy.
Franklin, Samuel A. Bragdon.
Gouldsboro, James A. Hill.
Orland, Irwin r. Saunders.
Penobscot, Norris l.. Grindell.
Sedgwick, George q. Harding.
southwest Harbo Johs j. Carter.
Swans Island, Stinson Hooper.
Stonington, Reuben w. Cousins.
Winter Harbor, Frank E. Weston.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-12-20

HCongressman John A. Peters is at home
| for the holidays. --.-s-4-...- -.
yiMrs. F. II. Macomber, of Seal Harbor, is
in Ellsworth for the winter. .---. ..--.
for holiday recess OF two weeks. i--
The second of the dancing assemblies OF
the Odd Fellow will be held tomorrow
evening.
A. /. Richardson lett Monday for
Bridgeport. Conn.,, where he has employ
ment for the winter.
Miss Beulah Salisbury, who has been in
Bucksport since last spring. has returned
to Ellsworth for the water.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Ellsworth, of
Concord, N. H., are visiting Mrs. Els
worth's parents, Edward L. Drummey and
wife.
Misses Martha Royal and Marion Dom
nell left Saturday for weeks visit with
Miss Royals sister, Mrs. A. X. McNabb, at
Pittsield.
Miss Christina Doyle will leave to-
morrow for Brunswick TO attend o mouse
party and dance given by some OF the
Bowdoin students.
The county commissioners will be in
session at the court house next week, to
close up the years business and prepare
their annual report.
Mrs. Harry E. Rowe left Monday to
spend the holidays with relatives in
Boston. Mr.. Rowe will join her the last
of the weekIto remain until after Christ
mas.
The Ellsworth postoffice will be open
next Sunday from a. m. to p. M, for
the accommodation OF the public, in the
mailing and delivery OF Christmas parcel
post packages.
Edward B. Wyman was operated upon
Sunday at Paine's hospital in Bangor. He
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-12-20
DEvEREUx VS. sILSBY.
Law Court Overrules Motion for New

Law Court OVerrul0S MOLlOh LOT new
Trial.
The law court Thursday handed down
q rescript in the case of the Devereux
Company of Castine vs.. Sheriff Forrest o.
Silsby, overruling the motion OF the
plaintiff for new trial. The rescript is
rs follows:
This is an action on the case in which
the plaintiff sues to recover damages for
the loss OF the steamer Corinna, her
tackle, apparatus and furniture. through
the alleged negligence OF Norris l.. Grindle
a deputy of the sheriff appointed by the
defendant and for whose conduct the de-
fendant is answerable. The jury found
for the defendant. The plaintiff moves
for a new trial because the verdict is
against the law and evidence.
On the fifth day of May, 1915, Norris l..
(lrindle, the deputy of the sheriff. at
tached the steamer ON writ issued out OF
the supreme judicial court. On the
twelfth day Of September, 1915, the
steamer was accidentally destroyed by fire
The two questions of fact that the jury
passed upon were, did the officer use
ordinary and reasonable care after the at
tachment and prior to the fire, and since
the fire has be done what an ordinary
prudent and cautious man should have
done TO Ireserve and care for the property
remaining under water?
The jury found, under proper instruc-
tions, as to the care, that it was the duty
OF the deputy to exercise, both before and
after the fire, that he did exercise the
care required, and there was evidence
if the jury believed it, that justified
their finding, and we can find nothing
in the record that tends to show that The
jury were influenced by pre- judice, bias OF
mistake; that the evidence Was sufiic nj
to authorize the verdict we think is cleal
from the reading of the testimony, and thu
finding OF the jury upon the question o
fact must be sustained.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-12-20
COMING EVENTS.

Thursday evening, Dec. q, ct Odd Fell
lows hall-Dancing assembly for Odd
Fellows, Rebekahs and members OF their
families.
Friday evening, Dec. %, at Society hall
Dance; Monaghan's orchestra.
Monday evening, Jan. 1, at Nicolin
grange hall New Years ball, under aus
pices OF grange.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-12-20
WEATHER IN ELt>V ORTIZ.

For Week Ending a, Midnight Tuesday.
Dec. 10, 1916.
| From obse ervations at the power
station OF the Bar HarDor Il Union River
Power Co.. in Ellsworth. Precipitation is
given in inches for the twenty four hours
ending at midnight
Weather Precip-
Temperature conditions itation