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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-01-28
LAST MEMBER OF FAMILY.
Frank Carter Was Third TO Meet a
Tragic Death.
(Graham Daily News.)

Frank Carter, who died Sunday
night at the Bluefeld Sanitarium,
from injuries received at Falls Mills
Sunday when he was jerled under
passenger train No. 2, was the third
of the family to meet tragic death.
About seventeen years ago, his father,
Tom Carter, was shot and killed at
Flat Top Yards by Norfolk and
Western pumper by the name of Gen
try. Gentry was sentenced to term
in the Virginia penitentiary, where
he died. The tragedy took place in
f. ID. Mornings store. Will Carter
son of Tom Carter, and brother of
Frank, was killed by being hit by a
freight train at Flat Top about enight
years ago. The accident occurred
about forty steps from the spot where
his father had been shot. Frank, who
was fatally injured by being jerked
under the wheels of No. 2 Sunday,
was the last member of the family.
The young man was twenty-five years
of age and unmarried. He was en-
ployed for time on the painting
gang of o. N. Edmonds.
He made his home with his grand
mother, Mrs. Morris, mother of Sam
Morris, of Falls Mills. Sunday it is
said that young Carter in company
with another young man, attempted
L IL
ing the Falls Mills station. He miss
ed his hold and was thrown under
the train, his right leg being crush
ed off and one arm badly mashed, be-
sides receiving other injuries. He
was taken to the Bluefield saitorium
on No. 2 and died at midnight Sun
day night.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-01-28
VIRGINIA BANKS IN GOOD
SHAPE.

G. G.. Barkcsdalc, State bank exam
iner, filed his annual report with the
State Corporation Commission We'd
neadny. IL shows that not n dollar
was lots to depositors in State banks
and not II single state bank closed
its doors during the year 1916.
The new town of IIopewcll is given
the credit in the report of increasing
the business of the four banks in Pc
tersburg.
There are 271 State banks, seven of
which arc operated by the colored pco-
pie. The aggregate surplus in the
banks is SILL, ,S53.38 and the aggre-
gate Of all deposits to November 10,
1915, was SCI ,403,53i.37.
The buildings owned by State banks
are valued ut $2,50G,7i5.54, while the
value of real estate owned
is $957,298.38.
The increase in deposits in the
State banks last year was $3,013,-
1865, while the increase in deposits
of national banks in the State was
$8,060, ,554.13.
The State banks made loans and
gave discounts aggrcgating 500, 1891 ;.
701.44.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-01-28
CHARLES CHASE.

A recent issue of this papr carried
an account of the killing of Charles
Chase, the young negro chauffeur of
Mrs. Walter Dickinson, of Russell.
The clipping was taken from the
Lebanon News, in which the state
ment occurred that Chase was an i'm
pudent negro and other things said
refecting upon the character of the
dead boy. Mrs. Walter Dickenson, in
an article published in last weeks is
sue of the Lebanon News, strongly
denies that Chase was "impudent,'
and gives him splendid character
and deeply deplored his death. Mrs
Dickinson has known this boy and
his family for years, and knows where
of she speaks. Mrs. A. S. Hiegin.
botham, Mrs. Dickenson's daughter
fully corroborates her mothers esti
mate of the boys character, and with
her mother and the entire family ant
many of the best people in Mrs
Dickenson's community, deplore the
untimely,- cruel, uncalled for murder
of the boy. it appears that the kill
ing of Chase was not the first time thu
man Boyd had used his gun with fata
effect, if reports be true.
The Clinch Valley News woule
gladly publish Mrs. Dickenson',
article in full, but the paper contain
: ing it was mislaid.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-01-28
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS
WILL BE HERE TONIGHT
Hon. John G. Woolley, Once Can.
didate for President on Pro-
hibition Ticket and DIR. Nor
row To Make Addresses.

Tho opportunity to become acquaint-
ed with and hear men and women of
national reputation, doesn't often
come to the inhabitants of small in
land towns and counties, except to
those citizens who find it convenient
to visit the large cities. The people
of Tazcwcll, within the past few years
have been rather more highly favor
ed than have many of the smaller
towns. We have heard, on our own
soil, Mr.. Bryan, Henry Wattcrson,
Bob Burdctte, the Taylors, Stuarts,
General Gordon and others, of equal
merit, if not quite so famous.
Another rare opportunity to sec and
hear two great men is immediate. The
Honorable John G. Wolley and DR..
Morrow, two men of national rcpu-
tation, and great orators are in our
midst and will he heard tonight in
the Presbyterian church.
Most well informed people have
heard of and read of John G. Wolley.
For more thnn rs years he has, by
voice and pen, fought for nationwide
prohibition, and its final accomplish
ment, which is mn assured fnct, "and
in sight" will be due to the work of
John G. Wollcy as much or more, per-
haps, than TO any other man.
Wendell Phillips was nnti-slavcry,
and dedicated his wonderful abilities
patiently and effectively for decades
to it's overthrow. Wolley is nnti-liq-
uor, and no less vigorously and cifcc-
lively is hurling himself and all his
forces 10 the overthrow of the liquor
traffic.
There should be y great audience
n capacity audience, ut the Prcsby-
terian church tonight to hear the two
great speakers. DR.. Morrow is II
minister, earnest, energetic, and
forceful. DR.. Bnrklcy, of Detroit,
says of him: al have heard him be-
fore great audiences, and he was like
"a lion walked out of great sleep"
All seats are free tonight. All arc
welcome. Admission free.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-01-28
A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

We bow our heads in grief at the
death of our schoolmate, Lillian Ruth
Gregory. In her death we have lost
one of our sweetest, most effectionate
and kindest pupils.
She was born January /, 1908, died
January II, 1916, age 13 years and II
days. She was taken ill with laryn-
gifts. She was sick little over a
week and everything that could be,
was done for her relief and recovery,
but God, in his infinite wisdom, saw
that it was best to take this sweet
flower from earth to bloom in heav-
en-. She was laid to rest in the ceme-
terry near Shawvers Millh.
Ruth is missed in our school, She
was always prompt and studied well.
She was kind to the little ones, never
forgetting to help them through in
way she could. Those of us who have
been her school-mates and looked up
on her sweet face will thank God for
such pleasant associations.
She was one of our most faithful
scholars in Sunday School, always
taking part in exercises of any kind
with pleasure. We know that she is
missed in the home, for the father and
mother will look for the loved ones
face and listen for the fall of her
footsteps often times, but we will say
to them that mourn her untimely
death
Don't be listeningefor her footstep,
In this earthly shore no more,
For her Fathers called her to him,
And she has just gone on before.
HAZEL SHOWERS,
(Her Schoolmate.)
Cove Creek, Va, Jan. 26.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-01-28

THOMPSON VALLEY NEWS.

Rev w. C. Thompson filed his reg
ular appointment hero Sunday af-
ternoon. There will be a revival meet
ing held here soon, by Rev. Mr.. Shan
non and Rev Mr.. Thompson.
Misses Margaret and Grace Buch-
nnnn were tho guests of Susie Crab
tree Saturday night and Sunday.
Miss Susie Crcgar and S. i. T..
WINNER were Che guests o Friends
and relatives in Graham last week.
Mr.. WINNER recently purchased n
farm near Lynchburg, and expects to
be in Tazewcil only until tho wealth
er is favorable for beginning work
on his new farrn. Tho people Of this
community will regret OF give him up.
Puckctt, Matthews q Company have
recently purchased store in Graham.
Miss Carrie Crcgar ard her broth
or, Joe, were tie guests of Mrs. c..
Is. Blevins Sunday.
q. w. Matthews, of Graham, re-
Gently spent few days with relatives
here.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-01-28
FOR HEAVENS SAKE DON'T
TELL IT."

Under date of January Is, 1916, a
good frined of this paper and a we'll
known former Tazcwell woman, now
living il. a distant state, says: EN-
closed find money order for Clinch
Valley News. 3 l would write
more, but my hand seems to be ner-
vous. Strange, is it not? / am only
81 years old on the 4th, but for heav-
ems sake don't tell it. Wishing all a
prosperous, happy year." etc.
Now, why should this good wo-
man wish her age kept secret? Only
67 years old! Why, she should now
be enjoying the finest, ripest and rich
est experiences of her life!
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-01-28
DAUGHTERS OF CONFEDERACY
GIVE ENTERTAINMENT.

The Tazewell Chapter, Daught-
ers of the Confedcracy gave n most
enjoyable entertainment on the night
of the 21st inst in the Womcns Club
room.
This was given, not only to cele-
brate General Jackson's birthday, but
to raise money to answer the many
calls the daughters are always receiv-
ing for help.
Sometime ago, the Tazcwell chapter
offered $500 in gold to the High
School pupil who would write the
best essay on "Virginia's Part in the
Making of the Nation"
The program of the evening was as
follows:
Vocal solo, Miss Nita Peery.
Violin solo, Miss Blanche Hurley.
Vocal solo, Mrs. A. S. Higginboth-
am.
Reading, Miss Bowen.
Quartette, Messrs. Shell Surface
Walter Steele, Conrad Tynes, and
Nose Hankins.
Violin solo, Miss Louise Witten.
Prize Essay, read by DR.. Bullard. !.
Vocal solo, Mr.. Barns Moore.
Reading, Mrs. Barns Gillespie.
Recitation, Little Jessamine Ken
drick.
Dixie Ry olJ
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-01-28
ROBERT STEELE DEAD.

Robert Steele, perhaps the oldest
citizen of the county, died on Monday
at his home near Steelsburg. The
burial took place on Wednesday. In
terment was made at Steele's chap
ell. His wife preceded him to the
grave about seven years. Two sons
and two daughters survive, viz: A. L.
Steele, of Rockbridge, S. S. Steele, of
Fauquier county, and Mrs. Belle Gray
beal, of Williamsburg, w. Va, and
Mrs, w. c. Witten, of Stteelsbur, at
whose home he died.
There seems to be no exact record
of the age of the deceased. Judging
from best information he was about
Sd years old. He had been a strong,
vigorous man all his life, n consis-
tent member of the Methodist church
and an upright citizen of his county.
The funeral was conducted by pre-
siding elder Hurley.
The Steele's were among the earlier
settlers of the county. The family
came from some point on the Poto.
mac river. Deceased's grandfathe,
settled in the neighborhood of Steels
burg, and here his father was reared
from boyhood, and here Robert Steele
was born, lived and died. "The link.
that bind us" to tn epast, are break
ing and falling away.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-01-28
METHODIST CHURCH SUNDAY.


There will be preachin gin the Main
Street Methodist church rerc Sunday,
Rcv. Dr. Bullard, of the Christian
church, having consented to fill the
appointment for Mr.. Platt, who is i'm
the revival with Mr.. Thompson Mt
North Tazewe!l.
The revival meeting at North Tazc-
we'll continues whit interest. Scviccs
are held at IL o'clock, three o'clock
and seven o'clock. Rev. w. C. Thomp-
son will preach ut tho threo services.
The afternoon service will be for men
only. a very cordial invitation is
extended to every one of both con-
grogations to attend these services.
The revival has been in progress for
two weeks and the measure of rood
accomplished is evident. But larger
things are expected and the particu-
lar attention of the people is called to
these services. Services havo been
conducted every evening at G:l5. In
addition. prayer meetings at k. u.
hall and for women at the church
have been held. There will be no
services Saturday. Tho above men
TONED prayer meetings will be held
Friday, at 3:l5 and the service at 6:l5
Friday night. Announcements for tho
following week will bo heard nt the
services Sunday. Remember that you
arc invited. Sunday School Mt the
usual hour ut North Tazcwcll.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-01-28

three of the bars at the base and
bending them hole was made large
enough to allow them to get through.
There was another charge pending
against Hoback, for fighting, but for
some reason he seemed to think that
he was ws nted for white slavery.
The police are satisfied that the saws
were handed Hoback by a visitor to
the Jail Sunday afternoon.
Chief of Police MORRISON issued in
structions yesterday to the jailor that
hereafter no person would be allow
ed to talk with any prisoner while in
Jail.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-01-28
]. c. BusTON TO CLOSE
OUT HIS DAIRY BUSINESS
Has Sold Too Much Farm Land
and Hasn't Enough Pasture
Left For Cows-Will De-
vote Time to Farming.

1t will be some surprise to the gen.
Buston will close the Sunrise Dairy,
and discontinue business. He has
reached this positive decision after
due consideration. His reason for
closing, as stated to News man, is
not that the business has not been
profitable, but that, owing to hav-
ing sold one of his grass farms he
hasn't enough pasture land left to
support the requisite number of cows.
The overhead expense in handling a
large number of cows is very little
more than for a small number. Be
sides, the work is very confining and
exacting. The dairyman has few op-
portunities for recreation or for Wis
iting or anything else than right down
at it every day and Sunday, too. And
Mr. Buston says he is tired And, so,
his entire dairy herd and equipment is
for sale.7 He will continue to live on
the farm, raise and grow cattle, corn,
alfalfa, etc.
Mr.. Buston began the dairy busi-
ness about five years ago. He has
kept between fifty and seventy-five
head of Jersey cows all the time Last
year, he says, his cows made about
$4,000 each. If he had 60 cows on
the iarm this would mean n nice little
sum for milk alone Of 100000. The
income from the sale of calves, ETC.,
has been considerable. In addition, he
has greatly increased the producing
capacity of his farm by the addition
of Il large quantity of manure from
his barns. He has succeeded, and his
retirement from the business is due
solely to the fact that he has not
room enough for pasture. 1t should
be plainly stated, perhaps, that the
farm is. not for sale-only the dairy
cattle, equipment, etc.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buston are thorough
ly satisfied in their country home, and
have no idea at present of moving to
town.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-01-28
GAR OF POWDER BLOWS
UP ON BLUEF|ELD YARDS
In Terrific Explosion, Thirty Are
Injured Accident Occurred
On East End Yard, Caused
by Shifting Car.

"A number of persons were injured,
several seriously, Wesdnesday night,
when car load Of black powder was
blown up on the yards ut Blueficld.
The accident is said to have been
caused by ashifting car striking tho
car of black powder with such force
that it was exploded. Three cars con-
tanning dynamite were on a nearby
siding, but Bluelield liremen succeed
cd i'll removing them to u place OF
safety. Tho explosion occurred about
mile and II half from the business
section. The shock was felt for miles
and hundreds of windows in the vi
entity were broken.
ihe explosion occurred about seven
o'clock, a number of boys, who were
IN tho road on Mechanics avenue OBJ
served peculiar red glare in the
cast about that time, and the remark
was made ut the time TINT it was like
iy caused by an explosion of powder.
Tho Telegraph of yesterday has
this To say of the nccidc, /:
"Thc explosion occurred about seven
o'clock, fifty feet from tho second
bridge on the road to Princeton, near
The cab track, and its force was felt
for miles around. Many windows
within radius of more than two
miles were shattered, telephone and
telegraph poles were blown down
and even posts Of fences in the inn
mediate neighborhood of the explos-
ION were uprooted.
Or tho five mon iuEnn la iI, H..
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-01-28
IS BROTHER CANNON SCARED?
(From Staunton Newsl

NrToHl oIaunton NcWS.)
There are only two reasons why
the prohibitionist should not want n
law permitting the shipment and con-
sumption Of certain amount of
liquor by individuals. Either the pro-
hibitionists do not favor real strin-
gent prohibition in Virginia, and
would regulate only the sale and not
the use of liquor, or they admit, by
implication, that the Demon Rum is
an evil only relatively and proper
tionately. Either they do not believe
real prohibition law could possibly
be enforced in Virginia, OF they are
willing for every citizen to drink
liquor to limited amount.
If we are to allow every man to
have whiskcy shipped into the state
for his personal use in any quantity
at any time, the majority of men will
find easy and abundant means to get
as much shipped as they wish and at
any Time they wish.
Let us have one thing or the other,
gentlemen, let US either be honestly
dry" or honestly "wet." 6
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-01-28
Bob Hoback in Trouble in BlueGeld.


Robert Hoback, well known here, is
in trouble in Bluefield. The Tele-
graph of Tuesday morning contained
the following:
Bob Hoback, arrested Saturday
night and held to answer the charge
of violating city ordinance, and
Van Henry, colored, another prisoner,
who was serving twcnty-day sem
tence on the chaingang, escaped from
the city bastile Sunday night about
10 o'clock. Hoback was the first to
escape, and had been gone about
thirty minutes before his absence was
discovered. Sergeant White had gone
into the Jail to give one of the trus-
ties some cigarette papers, and as he
opened the door he saw Will Cofield,
another negro prisoner, attempting
to escape. Cofield had become fas-
tened and was unable to move. Of
ficer White clos, the Jail door and
ran around back of the building just
in time to see Henry dash into the
alley running back of Bland street
The police were notified, but no trace
of the man was found.
1t was claimed by prisoners in the
Jail that Hoback had been given saws
in the afternoon and about 8 O'Clock
he and Henry began to plan their es
cape. A window about three feet
square at the back of the Jail, ant
about twelve feet from the floor, wa.
their only chance, and with the US,
of hack-saw their escape was made
easy. The bars were made of three
quarter inch iron and by saving
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-01-28
THE WEEKS DOINGS AT
POUNDING MILL.

Mr.. Benjamin Riley is very i'll of
kidney and bladder trouble at the
home of his son, Alex Riley.
Mr.. Floyd Mcclure, OF Pounding
Mill Branch, was visitor to the city
Monday. He is looking well.
Mrs. w. b. Johnson, wife of the
Blueiield engineer, came down yes
tcrday to see her sister, Mrs. James
johnson, who is i'll with the grip.
Mrs. Mary O'Kceire, of Tazewell,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. II. X.
Gillespie today. One of the children
has been sick.
Mr.. Petts, who has had the grip for
sometime, is able to be out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Il. Altizer and
children spent Sunday with their pnr-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Atlizer at
Pounding Mill
Mrs. w. B Steele celebrated her
birthday Sunday by visiting her moth
er, Mrs. Jane A. Mcclure at Cedar
Bluff.
VIM. Asbury and little son, spent
Sunday with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John Azbury at Richlands.
James Neel visited Sunday his sis
ters, the Misses Neel, at Richlands.
These young ladies' attend the High
School at that place.
Mrs. II. A. Rcpass and daughter,
Miss Estelle, of Indian, spent today
with their cousin, Mrs. w. B. Steele.
George Hurt has returned from
Richmond, where he went to be treat
ed for stomach trouble. Mrs. Mar
garet T.. Mcclure, of Indian, his aunt,
accompanied him and was operated on
Mt the Johnston Willis hospital for
gall-stones. Seven hundred and sixty
five gallstones were removed, and she
hopes to be home next week to the
delight of her many relatives and
friends. Her son, DIR. John Mcclure,
of Richmond and daughter, Mrs. Watt
Fugate and Miss Sadie Mcclure, were
with re for several days.
Mrs. Craig and little son, Robert
have lagrippe.
w. r. Sparks, who was operated
on ten days ago for appendicitis, at
Dante, is recovering. The operation
was kepta secret from his mother
Mrs. Martha Sparks and his brothers
and sisters. His little brother, Nor.
man, aged about ~, who has been
very i'll the past week with the grip
and stomach trouble, is better.
Miss Marie Maxwell has lagrippe
at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Martha
Sparks.
Mrs. Matte Ringstaff and two pret.
ty children went to Richlands this
afternoon to spend couple of day.
with her brother, William RingstaA
and family.
Mrs. II. w. Christian and daughter
Miss Gussie, have been on the sick list
the past week.
Mrs. Witten, of Wittens Mills, i.
visiting her sister, Mr.. Julia Will
liams and family today. All have re-
lowered from recent illness.
| Lena Altizer, the little 12-ycar ole
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. AL
tizer, is quite i'll.
| Miss Rebekah Davis has decided Il
be more sensible and ride astride. TIL,
side saddle is now a thing of the pas
in these parts.
| Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Gillespie an,
several of the children have been lai,
up with the grip.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-01-28
NO RACE SUICIDE AT YUKON.

The following interesting facts were
reported in this Office recently by Mr..
A. M. Millard,, who obtained the facts
from member of his family: One
Mr.. Ratliff, widower, with 8 chill
dren, married, about year ago, a
widow, who had five children, making
13 in the family-an odd and unlucky
number. A week or so ago Mrs. Rat
lift presented her husband with trip
lets thus evening up the number,
and 8, and now everybody is happy.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-01-28
WE BELIEVE

/ believe in my work, in tao oatis-
faction of a:.liness, in the happi-
ness and healthfulness of clean clothes
/ believe the sun still shines on us.
l believe have the most modern
and best equipped chop and that I do
the best work.
(. | believe I can prove all claim if
you will give me chance to do your
work.
ALEXANDER DICKINSON,
The Leading Cleaner and Presser,
Tazewell, Va,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-01-28
PLEASE READ THE FIGURES
ON YOUR LABEL.

The figures opposite your name
on your paper shows the month and
year to which your subscription has
been paid, according to our records.
Look at your dates on this paper. If
not according to your receipt or other
record notify us at once. We have
tried our best to have these dates
correct. but in the rush may have
made mistakes. These figures show
whether we owe you or you owe us.
Please examine these dates now, be.
fore you lay this paper down,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-01-28

Officers of the Association.
President, Mrs. Lena Hail.
Vice-President, Mrs. S. p. Harris
son.
Secretary, Mrs. J. w. Harman.
Treasurer, Mrs. w. /. Painter.
Board of managers, Mrs. G. w. st.
Clair, Mrs. A. j. Tyncs, and Miss
Jessie. 0ssKeeffe.
Mr.. A. St. Clair and ]. w. Chap
man were elected as advisory COM
mittee.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-01-28
TEA ROOM OPEN.

The tea room will be open on Sat
urday, the 10Th, tomorrow, from
$3.50 to 5 p. m. Refreshments will
be served, consisting of a salad
course, 2lc. Tea and sandwiches, 1Oc.
MRS. P. D. JOHNSTON, in charge.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-01-28
LITTLE BOY RUN OVER

and tell your mother | have just re-
ccived my new line of wall paper for
1916, embracing all the latest styles,
from DC per roll up. Estimates fur
nished checrfully. j. Frank AIcxan-
der.