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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-02-11
LOAFlNG ON THE STREET
AFTER SCHOOL HOURS.

The attention of this paper has
been directed to what citizen calls
n bad habit TINT should be stopped"
He refers to boys loafng on the
streets after school hours instead
of going home and trying to make
themselves useful about tho house.
1t is not I'm uncommon thing to SEQ
boys Of almost all ages and sizes,
going home anywhere from five to
six o'clock in the afternoon.
They loaf, lean against brick wallis.
loafing IN stores, or scuille on tho
sidewalks from $3.50 until daik drives
them home. This is IL habit which
ls pcrnicious in the effect, and should
be stopped. Whether Prof. Gollchon
has jurisdiction after school hours or
not Is II question. IL appears that
something should be done. In many
instances these boys arc needed ut
home. Their mothers and sisters are
carrying coal, splitting tho kindling
wood and doing other outside chores
which these boys should do. AT least
they should be putting in their time
at something more useful than loaf
ing on the streets.
In nearly all cases these boys won't
obey their mothers. They pny little
or no heed to what they arc hidden
to do, and somebody should be en-
pomerod, If parents cant manage their
own children somebody should be
delegated to the task. All of us have
seen boys, and men too, loafing on
the streets, and mother and daughter
driving cows, Juggling tho weeks
washing home, splitting wood and do
'ng other work which these idlcrs
should he doing. The school author
tiles may be able to say something,
or perhaps tho mayor and town Ser
geant may be able to do something to
remedy an evil habit amongst us.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-02-11
LIBRARY TO BE OPENED

The library will be opcned Sutur-
day, Feb. 18th, at $3.50 p. m., With
twenty new volumns, others to be
added each month according TO the
patronage.
The Encyclopedia Britannica will be
received at once and installed as
soon as possible.
With the addition of the Encyclo-
pedia the subscription will have to
be raised to $500 n year. The IL
brary will be opened every day from
$3.50 to p. m. except Wednesday.
Books can be gotten or exchanged
anytime during the opening but VOL
umns OF the Encyclopedia can be talk
en- out only at the closing hours and
must be returned at the opening
hour the next day, penalty of five
cents to be imposed if volume is kept
out during the time the room is open.
The ladies' will do all they can to
keep up a good library if the citizens
come to their aid. $500 year is
very little more than the cost of one
book and for that amount YOU will
have the choice of large number
OF books to the latest and best re-
ference work that can be OBJ
tanned.
All subscriptions to be paid to Mrs
John E. jackson, treasurer, for the IL
brary fund or left at John E. Jack
sons drug store.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-02-11
MASONS HONOR MIR. JOHN
s. BOTTIMORE.

Richmond, Feb. 10. Especial to
the News)-John S. Bottimore
was elected Grand Junior Dea-
con on the second ballot, lacking
one vote on the first. South
west follows precedent establish
eel a quarter of a centur ago by
the grand old man, George w.
Wright. Nh. Bottimore was the
recipient of many honors as a
hitting tribute to his faithful
ness to the cause of the Masonic
order.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-02-11
GERMAN PROPOSAL IN
LUSITAN|A ACCEPTABLE
Optimism Prevails That Contpo-
versy will be Settled Amicably
Berlin Foreign Office is
Notified by Bernstorm.

Washington, ID. c., Feb.-ln sub
stance the tentative communication
from Germany, designed to scttic the
Lusitinia case, is acceptable to the
United States. High administration
officials tonight consider that this ,;o, :
erhinent IN prcvm.lng upon Germany
20 make the CONCESSIONS ana agree
menus, as set forth in the documents,
has achieved recosnluon OF all high
princip.es for when IL has contcndcd
III connection with submarine war
fare.
While the substance of the proposed
communication admittedly is satis-
factory, minor changes to clarity the
the wording and in connection with the
form which the formal document shall
take were suggested today by Count
Won Bernstorif, the German ambas-
sadore, by Secretary Lansing
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-02-11
POUNDING MILL NEWS NOTES

Pounding Mill, Va. Feb. Oh. M.
Sturgill, of Roanoke, formerly of this
town, is here this afternoon shaking
hands with his many friends.
j. 7. Altizer made business trip
to Bluefield and Richlands Saturday.
Rev. Greear will preach here on
next Sunday night.
w. r. Sparks returned to Dante on
yesterday, where he holds a position.
Rev. II. T. Foster, of Big Stone
Gap, filled his appointment Sunday
night in the Church of God.
Mrs. Page, of Richlands, and son,
Mr.. Charles Johnson, of Nebraska
was the guests Saturday of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. r. Thomas.
w. G. Gillespie has resigned his po-
sition with w. B. Steele G. Co., and
John Whit, of Erwin, Tenn, will take
charge.
Malcolm Trayer, little seven year
old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. C. II. Trayer
is able to sit up.
r. X. Gillespie will have as his mil
ler at Cedar Bluff, Mr.. o. o. Berry,
of Jonesvill. Mr.. Berry ran the mill
last year and gave satisfaction.
John B. Gillespie spent the week
end with homo folks.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-02-11
GRAFTON NEWS.

Miss Rosa Burton, is we understand,
is engaged in business in Coeburn,
while we miss her, we hope she will
have great success.
MIR. Willie Bourne and sisters.
Mrs. S. B. Yost and Mrs. Fred Cort-
ney, of keystone, came up to see their
mother, who is seriously i'll, she is no
better.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. George Greg
ory fine boy, mother and baby are
doing fine.
Rev. w. c. Thompson will preach at
concord, a large crowd is expected.
Mrs. w. A. Bourne is improving
very slowly from a recent illness. Her
many friends are wishing to see he
well again.
Mrs. Hamilton Barnett gave a
social last week to a number of the
young people of this place, quite an
enjoyable time was reported by those
present.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-02-11

Abingdon, Va, Rout d., Jan. s.
MIR. j. N. Rhudy, of Tnzcwcll, passed
through the neighborhood last week
enroute TO Mountain City, Tenn, on
business.
Mr.. Reese Dye and his uncle, Mr..
Elihu Dye made flying isit to the
city of Grcenvile, Tenn, few days
last week.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. L. G.. Tur-
ley on January ga girl.
Miss Cora Gregory has closed her
school at Oakdale as Northfork dis
trict gives ony five months this year.
Mr.. Mock and Miss Cyphers, the
teacher at Maidcns Falls, will teach
another month, their school being in
the Snltvillc district.
Mr.. Willt Witten is in TazcwelI on
business mt this writing.
Mrs. William Mcclellan is on the
sick list.
Mr.. William White, Of Law Land,
who has been insane for n short time,
committed suicide last week by pour
ing kerosene oil on his clothes and
setting them on fire, which burned
him to death.
Mr.. Tom Moore, who has been sick
for some time, is no better at this
writing.
Miss Edna Dye of Law Land, is
visiting her uncle, Mr.. c. G. Dye.
Mr.. John Hit, of Tannersville, was
seen in the community last week. He
also visited his brother at Greenspring
before returning home.
The ground hog did not see his
shadow yesterday, but today the
ground is frozen and sheet of snow
has overspread the landscape. How
ever, we hope for good weather as
Mr.. Grounding prophecies.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-02-11
PLEASE NOTE.

I have rented the mill at North
Tazewell from the Star Milling Co.,
Inc. am no stranger to the patrons
of the Mill as l had charge of the
mill about a year ago and as far as
L know | didn't have any dissatisfied
customers.
Owing to my small capital and
small profits l will not be able to do
general credit business and my
terms will be cash except to GUS
toners who are able to ray their
bills when presented.
l know the milling business and I
Know how to treat my customers
and solicit your patronage. I pro-
mise you square deal i'll rcrurn.
| will conduct the business in the
name Of Star Milling Co., Inc.
Geo. w. Reedy, North TaZewcll, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-02-11
NEWS OF OLD GRAFTON

Grafton, Feb. l0.-Rcv. Mr.. Andcr-
son preached an excellent sermon at
Concord Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Hattie Bourne, of Blucficld,
is visiting her mother, Mrs, Vicie
Gilpin.
w. S. Baugh, Miss Lula Gilpin, and
Miss Ella Burton attended preaching
at Shawvers Mills Sunday morning.
Mrs. w. IL. Dunnigan is some bet
ter at this writing.
Mrs. w. II. Barnett and daughter,
Miss Ruth and l.. C. and Bcrdie
Bailey spent Sunday with the for
mers son, John Barnett, at North
Tazewell.
Mrs. w. A. Bourne is improving
very slowly, bit il is hoped that she
will soon be well.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Fox spent the
day Sunday with Mrs. Foxs sister,
Mrs. l.. c. Buchanan.
II. II. Nedermair attended preach
ing at Shawvcrs Mills Sunday morn
ing.
l.. c. and Berdie Bailey, of Wing N.
d., who has been visiting at the home
of Mrs. w. II. Barnett for the past
two weeks left Sunday night for
Kansas City, Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Bird, of Blue
field are visiting at the home of their,
mother, Mrs. Nidermair.
Mr.. Charley Cox made business
trip to BlueGeld last week, and re-
ports that trade is good in Bluefeld.
Rev. w. C. Thompson will preach
at Mt. Olivet Sunday morning. Sun
day school promptly at ten o'clock
and preaching at eleven o'clock.
There will also be preaching ut Con-
cord at three in the afternoon.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-02-11
THE STIEFF PIANO SELLS WELL
The Graham Daily News had the fol

lowing in last Tuesdays issue:
4W. X. Graves, the we'll known
piano salesman, recently won two
prizes for selling more pianos than
any other salesman in the contest.
He got $50 as the premium. Mr..
Graves rarely falls to convince them
that music will be sweet to their
ear when he goes after sale. He
is agent for the Stieff Piano Co."
Mr.. Graves is evidently a good
salesman, but to sell the Stieff piano
to party who wants an instrument
of real value and merit, is not such
difficult task after all. Few if any
makers of pianos in the United States
are better known or stand higher
than the Stief. This fine instrument
is advertised in the Clinch Valley
News, and has been for years. Read
the ad and write the company if
you are thinking of buying a piano.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-02-11
PARTY LINES WIPED OUT
IN .HOUSE ON DEFENSE
Speaker Clark and Republican
Leader Mann Fight Side by
Side for Preparedness-Two
Navy Measures Passed.

Washington, d. c., Feb. 7.-Spcalscr
Clark and Republican Leader Mann
fought sidc by side in the house to-
day for adequate national defense.
With party lines obliterated, most of
the members following their leaders
ana two navy measures passed with
out dissenting vote. One, to pro-
vide for adding thrco hundred mid
Shipmcn to the entiring class at An
napolis next July, passed 173 to 0,
and the other to equip Eavy yards
Tor construction of battlcships Nos.
l3 and Ill passed without II roll call.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-02-11
YOUNG LADY's ARM BROKEN.

Miss Carine, the II year-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. David Williams,
of Thompson Valley, had the misfor-
tune to get her arm broken few days
ago, by being thrown from a horse.
She with young sister who was
riding behind her, were returning
from school, when for some reason
known only to the horse, he got gay,
reared up and did few circus stunts
throwing the girls off with the re-
suit as stated above. Her sister suf-
-fered few bruises and general
shaking up and such a scare as may
stop her growth for the rest of the
year.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-02-11
TANNERSVILLE
Local and Personal Happening OF
Tie Well Known Little Village.

Tannersville, Va, Feb. THE
ground hog must have gotten u peep
at his shadow. Anyway that is the
way that the weather has been tell
ing it ever since.
MIR. j. Newton Rhudy passed thro
the valley one day last week en-
route to home in Thompson Valley
after spending several days in Tenn,
and in Washington county. He was
accompanied by Mr.. j. w. Witlen,
of Abingdon.
Mrs. Mollie Hatfield after spending
several days with her sister, Mrs. T.
B. Asbury, of Asberry's has return
cd to this part of the valley, where
she will spend some time visiting
relatives and friends before return
ing to her. home at MacCradys Gap.
Mrs. Frank Griilitts, of Little Val
ley spent the week end with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Taylor, at
Broadford.
Mr. Willie Caldwell accompanied
by Mr.. Robert Beavers, spent from
Saturday till Monday with his aunt,
Mrs. Mary Caldwell, at this place.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. w. \. Hit
a lob boy. Mother and baby are
doing well.
Mrs. j. P. Hit, who has been ser
iously ill with pneumonia is much
Letter at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Raugh, Mes.l-.
Reese Tur'cy and Daily Hubble VINO
have been visiting their grandmother y.
M-s. j. P. Hit during her sickness
have returned to their homes IN
Bland cour ty.
Mrs. w. II. Necessary was the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. w. r.
Patrick, Saturday night and Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. C. w. Asbury re-
cieved telephone message today
stating that their son, Reese, who
is attending school at Emory and
Henry had been taken to the hospital
at Abingdon. The message did not
give any particulars. They started
at once to his bed side.
Mr. Vance Tolivcr moved his fam
lily to their new home in Little Valley,
Il few days ago.
The school at Laurel Branch is pro-
crossing nicely under the manage
ment of Mrs. John l.. Taylor. The
patrons all agre that the terms are
not long enough in this district.
Mrs. R. f. Abel, of Asbcrry's, came
down Thursday and stayed till Sun
day with her Mother, Mrs. j. p.
Holmes.
Mr.. A. NJ. Simons, who had been
living on what is known as the
Brooks Place" purchased some time
ago by the Holmes boys, sold his
household goods at public auction
and moved his family to City Point
Messrs. John and Rush Trail NOV
ed into the house vacated by Mr.. A.
M. Simons
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-02-11
READY FOR FIGHT ON
COORDINATE COLLEGE
Educational Bill on
Legislative Calendar For To-
day-Big Fight is Looked
For-Others to Report.

Richmond, Va, Feb. S.-The bill
for establishment of coordinate
college for women at the University
OF Virginia was reported by the senate
committee on public institutions and
education today, and the measure will
be on tomorrow's calendar. 1t is
expected that the house committee on
schools and colleges will report the
the same measure tomorrow, and those
for and against the measure are mar
shalling their forces for determin-
ed battle.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-02-11
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION

The State Sunday School Convention
meets in annual session, in Newport
News February 21-23.
a number of noted ministers and
Sunday school workers of this and
other states, are on the program for
addresses. Among the number of
great men and women who are to
speak will be Marion Lawrence, the
best known Sunday school man in the
world. Railroads will give reduced
rates, and free entertainment is pro-
missed for 300 delegates. Tazewell
should be represented. Who will go?
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-02-11
PRUNING DEMONSTRATION

Prof. G. S. Ralston, specialist in
fruit growing. will be at Tazcwcll on
Friday, Feb. 18th, to give a demon
stration in pruning fruit trees. Sew
real trees in Mr.. Shel. Surfaces or
chard will be pruned. Prof. Ralson
will also give lectures in connection
with his practical work. The work
will begin at 10 n. M, and at one
p. m.
This is a chance for every farmer
who is interested in his home orchard
TO learn the proper methods of prun-
ing fruit trees.
Remember the date, Friday, Feb. IS.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-02-11

And still there are some living now
who are fools enough to think that
II they could have riches they could
be satisfied.
Lhey might be, but not because of
material possession. AS an express
sion of their appreciation / am
informed that the North Tnzcwell
people made up purse of over 5000
FOR MIR. Thompson and II nice suit
of clothes for Mr.. Plutt.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-02-11
AUTOMOBILE OWNERS, AN I'M
FORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.

The chief item of expense in the
use of an automobile is the tires.
Special attention is called to tho ad
of the Double Service Tire and Rub
her Co., Akron, o., which appears
in this paper.
If this company can sustain their
claims the tire bill can be cut away
down. Read the ad on page 3, last
column, and investigate.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-02-11
SHOT THROUGH WINDOW

Freezing, Feb. 9.-Intelligence has
just reached here from Bolecamp in
effect that John Hampton, citizen
OF that place. was shot at night while
sitting at his fircside. The charge
was fired through window, and took
effect in the mans arm, shattering the
limb terribly.
Certain parties are suspected of the
crime. but at last accounts no ar
rests had been made.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-02-11
Z. From Flora Mays to Dix Creek

Z. From Flora Mays to Dix Creek
$4,000.
8. Beginning at macadam road west
of Scales in Thompson Vail running
west S250.OO.
8. Complete road from Pleasant
Hill church to Cregar's Mill $25O.OO:
Total for dirt roads as above
$130OC.O0.
Bridges, Etc.
1. Bridge across Clinch River near
j. Ed. Peery's 100000.
Total for all as above is S9GOOO.OO.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-02-11
REVIVAL AT NORTH TAZEwELI

The revival ut North Tazcwell clos
cd last Sunday night. 1t had been in
progress four weeks. The first week
prayer meetings were held every
night ut the church led by the pastor,
Rev. Chas, Il. Brown and MIR. L. IL.
Forbes. The next three weeks, Rev.
w. &. Thompson preached twice daily.
rhe meetings. resulted in more than
one hundred conversions and reclaim
ations and I'M addition to the Meth
odisS church of forty-two members
besides some who joined other
churches. According to we'll informed
opinion this was the best meeting
tic community has seen fer many
years. the genuine ood accomplish
cd can not bo stated in figures. The
house wos filled to its capacity near
ly every night and the morning ser
vices were largely attended. For II
part of the time meetings were held
in the X. of =. hall for men in the
church FOR women and proved to be
very helpful. The meeting was dccp
IN spiritual power and all those who
came forward to tho alter seemed
deeply convinced of sin and to express
determined desire to lead differ
cnC lives. | may say personally that
it was the best revival have ever
attended. 'rhi power of God seemed
to bc present ut every service from
the beginning and the meeting pro-
crossed and ended without the slight
est friction or criticism so far as is
known. There is every reason to be-
llevc that the community was lifted to
n high altitude of moral and spir-
tual life which will he felt in every
department Of its being.
The people of North farewell PROV
cd their gcnuincss of their famed hos
pitality and Brother Thompson and |
Jared sumptioualy every day and
night. The opinion often voiced by
others is heartily endorsed by him MS
well as myself, that no more cordial
and warm hearted people can be
found any where. Last Sunday morn
ing mn Offering was taken for Brother
Thompson by Brother Brown in his
inimitablc manner and it, was hand
''''''N ''N f'bhy 'IipiN'l'iltll' ~ ItW
suit of clothes was also provided
for the pastor; "a thing Of beauty
and n joy for ever" unit, il wears
ont.
We were glad to have the presence
and help Of other pastors of Tazcwcll
and members of other churches.
Brother Thompson deserves the cX-
altcd opinion of the people and pastor.
He was almost IL stranger To us cx-
ccpt by reputation hut now we nll feel
that we all know him and we love
him for what he is and what he does.
We consider ourselves very For
tunatc in securing the services OF II
man of such exceptional ability as II
preacher and evangelist and con
gratulatc the pcop.e Of Taaewcll cir
cult on having him as their pastor.
We bid him God-spccd and wish him
well and are confident that the sue
cess which has always attended his
ministry will increase and become
even moro powerful.
II. B. PLATT, Jr.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-02-11
LITTLE BOY OUT OF DANGER.

But you are in danger of not get
ing just what you want in wall pa
per unless you buy early. Buy now
a bigger and better limo Of wall paper
room moulding than ever. cents a
roll up. j. Frank Alexander.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-02-11
TIMBER FOR SALE.

About 100000 feet, oak, chestnut,
popular, ties etc. liz miles from
railroad, near Tazewell. For par
ticulars see or write j. A. Leslie,
Tazewell, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-02-11
wANTED-sHEEP

To buy Ewes not over 8 years old.
Rams not over 2 years old. Delivery
after weaving time. Advise de-
scription, number and price.
EWING w. LAWSON,
Burkes Garden, Va.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1916-10-11
JAMES B. SILVER

Death came to James Silver at the
Mary Fletcher hospital in Burlington
Sept. Is. The subject of this sketch
was born in Craftsbury Feb. %, 1868.
He was united in marriage May 10,
1886, to Anna S. Austin of Lowell.
For seventeen years he, with his
family, has resided in this place
where he has become well known as
a man of genial personality and
ready wit. He leaves to mourn his
loss besides his widow, two sons, Lor-
en- ", and wife, and Mason E.; two
daughters, Leila, and husband, Mr..
Coville, and son, Ernest, Gladys, and
husband, Mr.. Meacham, and daugh-
ter, Mary, all of this place.
The house was filled with choice
blossoms from sorrowing relatives
and friends, the casket being literally
covered with cut flowers.
Rev. Charles Mcclure, a close
friend of the family for fifty years,
was the officiating clergyman. With
B. S. Curtis as funeral director, the
body was the first to be laid in the
family lot in Pine Grove cemetery.
Those coming from out of town to
attend the funeral were: Timothy
and Benjamin Silver of East Crafts
bury, Mrs Ernest Richards of St. AL
bans, Melvin Austin of Northampton,
Mass, Mr.. and Mrs. Will Armstrong,
Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Wheeler and Mr..
Peabody of Newport Center, Mr.. and
Mrs. Truman Lockwood, Mr. and Mrs.
Archie Pope, George Recor, Mrs. San
vile and Mrs. Vernon Warner of
Lowell, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Curtis of
Westfeld, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Had
lock of Derby Center, a nephew, Ar
thur Austin, of Florence, Mass, be-
ing unable to attend, sent a beautiful
floral wreath.