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Williams news., 1917-03-01
SOCIETY NOTES
Had Good Attendance

Among the out-of-town guests at, the Yoemen dance were Mrs. Tom Manning of Flag staff, Mrs. Munice of Winslow, and MT. and Mrs. Basham of Red Lake. The dance was well represented by all Yoemen of Williams and everyone consid- cred it a success.
Williams news., 1917-03-01
Entertain with Birthday Party

Mrs. l.. l.. La Nair was host
 ess at a birthday party, given
 in her honor Thursday even ing Feby. 22nd at No. 27, La Nair Heights. A few friends as sembled for the occasion and a most delightful evening was spent. The amusements of the evening were. dancing, music furnished by the Victrola, and many past-time games. The guests repaired to the beauti- fully decorated dining room at an early hour, where a table was set with all kinds of dainty refreshments, the creations be- ing fred white and blue". Those present were: MT. and Mrs. Percy Tyler, Miss Alberta Allen of Gallup, N. M., Mrs. H. M. Groves, MT. M. Cook, MT. Wm. Burnsides, MT. Wm. Walker of Los Angeles, Miss Martha Tyler, MT. Oscar Tyler, Mrs. l.. l.. La Nair Miss Doro- thy Coleman, Miss Anita Cole man and MT. Raymond Cole man. The hostess was the re- cipient of many valuable pres ents.
Williams news., 1917-03-01
Resigned from Forestry Service

Jim Gardner of, the Forest Reserve entertained a few of hisifrends Wednesday, evening with a stag party in honor of Tom Reed who has resigned from the Forest Service, and ,wilIgoi to Canada to work for the International Lumber Go. of Minneapolis, Minn. He will be one of their field men.
Williams news., 1917-03-01
AMERICA BEHIND N { >bELG|An RELIEF WORK
Of $25O,OOO,OOo Contributed America Gave Only $9,0OO- / 900 -1,25O,OOO Children
 Starving -

l America has been given credit for so much in the work of relieving the needs of starv- ing Belgium that the report of Herbert Hoover, commissioner in, charge of the relief work, comes like a terrific blow to our self-comp1acency. We are en- titled to credit for administra- ton, but our financial contri- buttons to the relief fund have been niggardly. Of the $25O,- 0o0,0O0 dollars so far contri- buted America has given only $9,0OO,0OO. The land of great est wealth has given least.
 In order to stimulate activity in Belgian relief work an or ganiZation known as the Rocky Mountain Club is applying it. self to- the work of increasing American contributions to the Belgian relief fund. An execu- tive committee has been form ed with many prominent men as members and the work of this committee is to arouse pub lie sentiment to the end that America shall no longer be a laggard in the good work of re- lieving the suffering millions of Belgium but shall henceforth contribute according to her means.
 The most pressing need for relief. is that of the 1,25O,OOO children of the stricken coun- try. They are receiving bare ly enough to keep them alive not enough to sustain growing bodies. As consequence, disease is spreading; the child ren are of stunted growth and in short time infant mortality will devastate their ranks as if they were subjected to the gun fire of battle.
 At least $1,259,OOO. each month is required from Amer ica to supplement, the. child ren's rations. The war which has brought to Belgium her woes has profited America en- ormously and even the food supplies which have been bought for Belgian relief have brought a profit of $3O,OOO,- 900. Yet, altogether, we have given less than one third of this profit, which in itself ought to shame us, for Belgian relief.
 There IS hope of redemption from the stigma under which America rests. The Rocky Mountain Club has an organiz- ation of nearly 1900 active and prosperous men, widely scat tered, who are self-sacrifcing in their labors for Belgian re- lief and their appeals are meet ing with response. They hope to interest the Western public in the great work so that the flow of relief shall be ample and continuous. If this state ment and appeal shall arouse in News readers a desire to con- tribute to a fund to feed the starving babies of Belgium, they can send their contribu- tions to Rocky Mountain Club Hoover fund for the Relief of Belgium, 65 West filth Street, New York City, or hand it to the News and it will be for warded. :
Williams news., 1917-03-01
Spent the Evening Dancing

A very pleasant surprise party was given at the home of Mrs. Trent last evening. The happy party spent the evening dancing. During the evening refreshments were served.
 About thirty couples were present.
Williams news., 1917-03-01

MT. and Mrs. Billy Steffins returned Tuesday from their visit to Phoenix. They were gone six days, leaving Feby. 21 and returning Feby. 27.
Williams news., 1917-03-01

Sacramento (Cal.) business men have formed a Barefoot league for health and amuse- ment objects.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-26

ASSAILS DANCE HALLS
During his last sermon in Central
Park Congregational church, Park
and Keystone avs, last night, the
Rev. Alfred Grey assailed public
dance halls as producers of immoral
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-02
EDWIN GOULD AND THE COON
(Editorinl.)

Tho daily papers of the 25th of
February, told of the tragic death of
Edwin Gould, jr., son of Edwin Gould
the millionaire, near Jekyl Island, in
Georgia, where the Goulds have n
winter resort. 1t appears that the
young man still retained an overplus
of barbarism in his vein. He went
out one morning to visit traps he had
set for coons. In one of the traps nc
found coon imprisoned, caught by
the foot. The little animal struggled
andl fought for his life, just as hu-
man beings would have done. Young
Gould instead of shooting the pris-
oner and mercifully ending it's suff-
ering at once, grabbed his gun by the
barrel and began hammcring the coon
over the head with the butt of the
gun. The number of times the blows
landed on the head and body of the
frantic animal imprisoned in the steel
trap, is not stated. The gun was nc
cidentally discharged, the load enter
ing the body of the young man, kill
ing him almost instantly. And this is
the price of that coon hunt.
The desire to kill "just for fun"
is rolic Of the savage still not elm
mated from our veins. To kill Of ne
cessity, for food or protection, is JUS
tifinble, but should be done humane
ly and not cruelty Children should
be taught in the home and schools to
respect the life of Gods dumb ami
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-02
TANNERSvILLE NEWS.

Tannersville, Feb. 27.-Mr. w. A.
Crabtree spent Sunday with his SON.
in law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. j
A. Patrick at Broadford.
Misses Julia and Stuart French were
visiting relatives in Smyth county on
Mrs. ]. L. Taylor's school at Laurel
branch has closed. This was Mrs. Tay-
lor's third school in this section and
she has proved to be an efficient teach
er. Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor contem-
plate moving to Bethany, Mo-, at an
early date to make their home.
Messrs. E. A. Holmes and o. H
Keister were "dear" hunting at Broad
Ford Sunday.
Mrs. w. r. Patrick and Mrs. w. A.
Crabtree were visiting Mrs. j. N. Pat
rick Sunday.
The one-day old infant of MIR. and
Mrs. j. w. Neel died Monday, inter.
ment being made in the Crabtree
cemetery.
Mr.. Frank Whitehead is moving to
Clinchburg.. II. j. Whitehead is NOV
ing into his house and Bob Fowler
is occupying the home vacated by II
j. Whitehead.
Mr.. Coy Richardson, of Chilhowie
was visiting friends here Friday and
Saturday.
Lee Patrick spent Sunday with his
sister, Mrs. S. L. Moore Mt McCra.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-02
FEWER ARRESTS NOW.

Pocnhontas, Va, Mar. 1T has been
custom in different places TO COM
pare the number Of arrests under pro
hlbition with the preceding period
under license. In looking over the
reports Of tho police justice as re-
corded on the town records we find
that in June 1915, under license the
number OF cases tried amounted to
l82. One year later, in the snme
month, under prohibition, the number
of arrests was 10, In July 1915, the
cases tried were 200; in July of 1915,
the number of arrests was So; i'm
September 1915, number Of cases tri-
ed was lob; in September 1916 under
prohibition, number Of arrests was AZ.
In October 1915. number of cases
tried 100. in October 1916, number
of arrests, eighty-three In Novem-
Der 1915, number of cases tried, 149,
and in November 1916, the number
OF arrests was sixteen. In Dccem-
Der 1915, the number of cases tried
was 100; in December 1916, the
number of arrests was seventeen. In
January 1916, number of cases tried,
JIG; in January 1917, number of mr.
rests, forty-scVcn. The receipts from
fines also are interesting in compuri-
eo'' al uuHc 1910, unuer license, the
amount of fines imposed was $1201 so;
In June 1916, under prohibition, the
amount of fines imposed was $255. In
August 1916 under license, the
amount of fines imposed wns $1994;
In August 1916, under prohibition the
amount was probably around 5000. In
October, 1916. the fines imposed were
$2194; in october 1916 the sum of
1907. In November 1915, the fines
were $156I.50; in November 1916,
17d.5O. In December. 1915, the fines
were $1623; In December, 1916
S2O4.5 so. In January 1916, the fines
were$287 The town went dry on
May l, 1916. The town council in
creased the tax levy last fall, SO as
to provide for the deficiency in re-
venue, not only from fines but from
license.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-02
NOTES OF POUNDING MILL,

Pounding Mill, Feb. 28.-NIiss Ma.
RE Maxwell has returned from n Wis.
1T of a week in Bluefield.
Born on Sunday MORNING. son
to Mr.. and Mrs. james Neel in Little
valley and son to Mr.. and Mrs
Burley Evans ut this place.
Rev. N. A. Conner, of Saltville M
e. Church, preached in the Union
church Sunday night.
Miss Mabel Bourne, of Grafton,
passed thru town Sunday enroute to
Bondtown. ~
The quarterly meeting of the M.
e. church will be held at this place
next Saturday night and Sunday.
The Womans Christian Temperance
Union will not meet next Sunday on
account of the quarterly meeting. but
Will nmeet next week at the Union
church.
A silver medal contest is being got
ten up between the school children bv
the local w. C. T. u.
Rev. H. T. Foster, of Coeburn. has
an appointment at the Church of God
on next Sunday night.
MIR. and Mrs. John B. Gillespie and
MIR: and Mrs. w. B. Steele had ms
their guests to dinner on last SIM
day the formers relatives, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Sam Gillespie and little
daughters, Lucille, Elizabeth, and viii
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-02

dy's.
Mr.. G. A. French was trnnsactine
business at Marion Thursday.
Mrs. VIM. Osborne has been right
sick for several days.
There was no little excitement in
tho vicinity of Laurel Fork Thurs.
day night, when the citizens of that
usually quiet community were nwak
ened by the war cry and the boom
ing of heavy artillery as if advnnc-
ing on the enemy in the war zone,
Their first thought was that Villa on
Won Hindenberg, with sweeping ar.
my had reached tho gap md planted
forty-five centimetres and other large
guns on the cliffs and had began n
bombardment that would annihilate
the entire population of this peaceful
valley before tho rising of the sun.
But much to the satisfaction of all, n
little investigation disclosed the fact
that it wasn't Villa or Won linden
berg that caused their loss of slecp.
but was spccinl policeman j. s. Rec
tor and detective X. +. Wiles, who
had mobilized an army in an effort
to capture John Miller, 18 year old
youth, who is alleged to hnve COM
mitted mn offese against tho peace and
dignity of the Commonwealth. The
posse apprehended young Miller in
the Gap, and demanded his surrender
and rather than comply with their
demands he plunged into the mill
dam, (when they failed to read a
warrant showing their authority. Az
ter much persuasion and demands of
the officers he agreed to come out
and surrender, provided they would
take him home for the night. This
they wouldn't agree to do. After
several hours in the icy water, Mil
Ter mnde II dnsh for "liberty or
DEATH" and with the reports OF the
40 centimetrcs as they flnmed and
Missed vollcy after volley of shot
after him he made his escape to parts
unknown.
1t IL evident the captain, while mo-
bilizing his army and acquiring his
munitions of war, failed to take in
ventory of their most essential neces-
sity, which was nerve. AS Young
Miller had made arrangements with
his complainant to have his trial Sat
urday his relatives rs well as others,
were greatly incensed with the off,
GERS actlonn. E. p.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-02
COVE CREEK LOCAL NEWS.

Cove Creek, Feb. 28.-Mr. and Mrs
W. II: Showers spent last Sunday with
Mr.. Charley Showers.
Miss Stella Repass spent Satur.
day and Sunday as the guest of Mis-!
Mary Hicks.
Miss Lizzie Compton was the weel
end guest of Miss Rosa Showers.
Mrs. Cynthia Atkins and Mrs. Lula
Sshworth were the guests of Mr.. ant
Mrs. A. p. Fox last Thursday.
Mr.. G. E. Walker is on the sick lis
at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. C. Fox spent tn,
day Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. R. B
Robinett.
Mr.. C. F. Showers attended the buri
al of Mr.. D. A. Bailey last Sunday.
Mrs. Geneva Steele spent last Fri
day at Mrs. Charlie Walkers.
Miss Belle Burton and Mrs. C. F
Showers spent Monday at J. B. Greg
orys.
Mrs. Edd. Fox and Miss GeorgI,
Bondurant spent last Sunday will
Mrs. 7. E. Gregory
Miss Celestia Mcneil, Clara Crab
tree and little Lettie Showers wer
the guests of Miss Hazel Slower
last Sunday.
Mrs. John Neel is visiting her moth
er, Mrs. j. B. Gregory.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-02
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

Whereas, our diligcnt worker, Bcs,
sie Peery, hns been takon from this
mo TO the life and rest Of eternity
therefore be it resolved,
First, Tint while we realize our
loes IN hsr passing from among u.s.
yet we humbly submit 10 His wire
Will, who doeth all things well.
Second, That we express to her be-
renved fnther and brothers, our ten
derest sympathy in their deep sor-
Third, Tint II copy of this tribute
he sent TO her fnthcr, also n copy
placed upon the records of the Young
Peoples Missionary Society.
:. Sadie Whitley, Elizabeth Reed, Will
lie Peery, Committee.
North Tnzewell, March /.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-02
AND THIS is FREE AMERICA.
(Thc IN. VI Eveninp Mail

NlHc NN. ~ Evening MALL
Mo American can export pound
Cf goods to a neutral nation of Eu-
rope without permission of the Brit
ish. Every concern, from the small
est merchant to the gigantic United
States Steel Corporation, must sign
an agreement which the British gov
ernment has framed or it is denied
the right of transport over the seas
for it's goods.
The British government goes fur
ther. 1t demands the right to scru-
tinize the books of American firms or
corporations engaged in export trade
Hundreds if not thousands of Am
erican business men submit to this
tyranny because the United States
government denies protection to them.
They find it profitable st present
They sign the agreements and they
open their books. If the British
wish 10 take advantage of the COM
mercial information and the trade
secrets thus obtained they will be in
a position to riddle Americas for
eign trade when the war ends.
We are rightly Mortified at Ger
many's arrogance. We must not toll
crate British usurpation of our SOW
ereignty and our rights as a free
people. We must not subordinate
independence to profit.
One man has rebelled. He has re-
fused to accept British rulership in
his foreign and domestic trade. He
is an American, but he cannot get
the support of his government.
We must arm to fight off German
aggression first. We must arm to
fight off British interference. We
can live as free men only if our
army and navy are adequate to pro-
tect our RIGHTS.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-02
DISCOVERS PLOT
AGAINST u. S.
Germany Attempts to Effect AL.
lance With Japan and Mexico
to Wage War on Uncle Sam
TO Take New Mexico,
Texas and Arizona.

The Associated Press dispatches
make public for the first time wha
is considered gigantic plot on tn,
part of the German Kaiser, to form
an alliance with Japan and Mexico
against the United States, will
promise of great emoluments to com,
to these countries in case of victory
The dispatches state that this plot
was hatched out through German of.
hcials in this country and Mexico
who, while officially accredited am.
bassadors to this country, were acting
the part all time of the lowest and
most develish German spies. The
plan proposed, accoruing 10 letters
now in possession of the authorities
in Washington, was that Mexico
should have New Mexico, Texas and
Arizona, territory lost by them to the
United States.
Reports have been current for two
years or more past, that German
agents were at work in Mexico, Cen
trail America and other countries
which reports are now confirmed by
recent developments. AS to whether
Germany has succeeded in persuading
Mexico and Japan to agree to the
dastardly conceived plot, is not known
but the fact that it was attempted is
sufficient.
The leading papers all stated yes
terdny that it means war, "war to the
knife"
President Wilson hns done every
thing any living man could do to avert
war.
Unless something entirely unfore-
seen should occur, the United States
will be in the big war within the
next thirty days.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-02
METHODIST CHURCH SUNDAY

The services of the Methodist
church will be held in the Prcsbyter-
ian church next Sunday morning Mt
II o'clock. Or. 5. ID. Long, President
of Martha Washington College, will
preach. DR.. Long is we'll and favorn-
bly, known here and it is expected that
n large congregation will greet him
mt this time.
The sections of radiators needed to
repair the heating apparatus Of the
Methodist church havn been ordered
and will be put in place as soon ms
they aro received. We appreciate the
courtesy Of our Presbyterian friends
in proifering their church. and ex-
tend to them and to all others n cor
dial invitation to worship with us.
~ Dr. Long will preach at North
Tazewell church Sunday night nj. 2
o'clock. A kindly welcome awnits ali
who will attend the service.
Il. b. PLATT, Jr., Pastor.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-02
GOVERNOR STUART. APPOINTS
BURKS.

Richmond, Feb. 27.-Professor Mar.
tain P. Burks, dean Of the law school
OF Washington and Lee University
Lexington, Va, was appointed by Gov
Henry G. Stuart at six O'Clock this
evening to serve the unexpired term
OF Judge George M. Harrison, resign.
ed, upon the Supreme court.
The term for which the appoint.
ment is made expires in 1919, and the
election of the jurist for the ensuing
full term will be made by the general
assembly next year.
The resignation of Judge Harrison
became effective arch l, and Pro-
fessor Burks will be imm ;diately in
Quoted into office.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-02
DEATH CLAIMS LITTLE BOY.

Last Thursday evening about 4:3C
O'Clock death claimed the little son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Thompson. The
death was q great shock to the COM
munity, having left home the evening
before for a visit to his grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Hoback, in Burkes
Garden. He was 2 years old, n sweet
and loving little fellow, but the father
called him home to rest, where there
is no more sorrow nor grief. The
little fellows remains were laid to rest
IN Mt. Olivet cemetery on Friday at
2:30 p. m.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-02

when his fifteen minutes were out,
and just as he was getting a good
start.
Roanoke n Convention City.
Roanoke is becoming famous as n
convention city, if not already so.
Somebody predicted that when Roa-
noke became n dry town conventions
would not be so anxious to assemble
there. This was a SANDER all around.
Roanoke is one of the most attrac-
tive cities in this State or any other
State-fine people, fine stores, fire
transportation, fine churches and fine
picture shows of course, none of them
over ten cents admission. 1t is said
that certain gentleman known by
the familiar name of Wood, is largely
responsible for SO many conventions
and large gatherings ia the city. He
is secretary of the Board of Trade, or
Chamber of Commerce, or both, per-
haps, and doesn't sit idly by and wait
for things TO happen. He goes after
'em, and when he hears of q conven-
tion committee browsing around look
ing for good quarters, he starts some
thing then and there, and the first
thing you know his town is filled with
people. Good kind of a man to have
handy-one who is useful as we'll as
ornamental, as the poet says. Would
that every town had John Wood
The Land of the Blest.
OF course, being so nearby, / would
drift over the line into old Botetourt,
"The land of the blest," where the
skies are always bright and the sun
forever shines" a part of three days
spent there were among the most
pleasant of the entire trip But, as
this visit was n sort of "by-product"
will leace off right here.
Now if any of you cold sticks"
don't like this sort of gossip" don't
read it. j. A. l..
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-02
a CUP OF COFFEE AND A SAN.
WICH.

A good citizen of this town OK
pressed the wish that there was n
restaurant or place on Main street
IN this town, where cup of coffee
and n sanwich could be had at lunch
hour, to obviate the necessity of walk
ing distance home. He said it would
be great convenience to busy men
-and lazy ones, who did not have
time or inclination to go home.
doubtful. '1' ~ 10
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-02
GEORGE w. ST. CLAIR BUYS THE
FINE MAY PROPERTY

Mr.. George w. st. Clair closed n
trade Saturday for the fine home of
the late S. d. May, situated on Rich
mountain south of town. It is under
stood TINT Mr.. st. Clair paid $4,000
Tor the property, and that possession
will be had of tho property In the
next few weeks.
Mr. st, Clair announces TINT his
property in this town, which includes
Severnl ncres of lind La for snlc
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-03-02
FINE TAZEWEI.L RESI-
DENCE FOR SALE

Fine residence, nine rooms,
steam heat, orchards, with ten
acres fine bluegrass land attach
ed. Price, $4,000, on terms to
suit. This is one of the most
desirable and colnmodious homes
in the vicinity.
For further information of
the above property, call on or
write j. A. Leslie. Tazewell, We.