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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09
SCHOOL NEWS.

Pocahontas, Va, Feb. 17.-The lit
erary socities which have been mac
tive since the latter part of October
have been organized into one society,
the Chnucerian. The entire student
body of the high school belongs and
a program will be given every Fri
day afternoon beginning at 2.30The
officers for the first term of four
meetings are as follows: Rufus New
ton, President; Ernest Head, Vice
csident; Abram Lubliner, Secrc-
tary. The program for Friday, the
9th, has been posted. 1t consists OF
readings, recitations, declamations,
school and town news, humorous
notes, oral story, music and debate
on the question, Resolved, That the
Sunday newspaper has demorallz-
ing influence" The affirmative speak,
ers are Rufus Newton, Elizabeth Nc
Neer; the negative speakers are Ray
mond Hicks and Sarah Shaw. These
meetings are open to the public.
Mid-term examinations are over
and promotions have been made. The
results are not what the teachers
hoped for, too many having failed
of promotion, but with the begin
ming of the second term new effort
and determination to wipe out some
of the past, are seen in the different
rooms.
On the 10Th of February, the New
York Metropolitan Concert Co., com.
posed of singers of grand opera ir
New York and the famous Danish
violinist, Alex Skovgaard, who play.
on $4,000 violin will give a per.
formance. It is big thing of the
kind and the school and town are
fortunate in getting an engagement
scheduled.
A test in spelling sent out by tht
Department at Richmond and held il
all the grades on the 9th, showed
there are number of good spoilers
in the school
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09
THE TRIP AROUND THE woRIa

The people of our community ~,
looking forward with great deal {.
interest and pleasure to the "Trn.
Around the World" which will b,
conducted February 10th from 3 l,
O'Clock. The main station will b.,
situated in Pecry's hardware store.
aithough cars may be stopped OH tn.
streets, or II phone cnll will brin,
II car to your door. Quite an elab-
crate menu has been planned and it Is
hoped that as many people as pos
sible will take advantage of this tr,n
TO secure good supper and to en-
JOY the amusements which will be
furnished in each country. Then we
Will not only be having pleasant
time ourselves, but will be hclpinp
the civic league to beautify our town.
we wish very much that every one
VIII JON US in our first big effort to
amuse you and help us make our
town the town beautiful of South
west Virginia.
The price of the tour is only soc.
All are cordially invited to come.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09
POUNDING MILL NOTES.

Pounding Mill, Feb. I've have
had the most severe cold spell the
past week than for number of
years. Friday night and Saturday
nights were the limit-a blizzard be-
ginning about 5:90 Sunday night, and
lasting most of the night, which was
fearful ON stock, especially young
lambs.
Mrs. r. X. Gillespie visited her
brother, Mr. Wharton O'Kecfre and
family at Eckman, w. Va, couple
Of days recently.
Miss Bessie Sayers, principal of
the school here, was called home to
Pulaski yesterday in response TO Il
telegram stating the serious illness
of her mother.
The following delegates were ap-
pointed to attend the w. C. n. u.
meeting at Honaker Friday night
and Saturday: Mrs. II. X. Gillespie,
Mrs. w. b. Steele, Mrs. c. IL. Tray
er and Miss Edith Williamson. Mrs.
Steele will read paper.
On account of the storm Sunday
night Rev. II. It. Foster, of Coeburn
did not fill his appointment ut tho
Church of God. lie was here, howcv-
er, the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B
Steele.
The death of Thomas Tate, form
erly Of this place. which took place
at the home of his son, William, last
Sunday night, at Ncmours, came al
shock to his old neighbors and hi.
friends here. He was 72 years OLE
and was an honest and upright ma,
and kind ncighbor. Burial tool
place at Nemours on Monday p. IN.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09
NOTICE
To members of Ta2ewell County Pure
Bred Shorthorn Association:

To members of Ta2ewell County Pure
Bred Shorthorn Association:
The time is now here when the buy
ing committee should be purchasing
bulls for the Association. 1t is de-
sired to select stock and make pur-
chase for future delivery in plenty
of time for spring service. 1t is i'm
portant that the bulls be bought now
for many reasons. AS spring ap-
proaches the buyers pick over stock
for sale, leaving the less desirable.
The result is that if we are forced
to dealy buying we will get an infer
ior class of stock and have to pay a
high price for it. For this reason all
members who have not sent in their
subscriptions are requested to do so
at once. Many Of these subscriptions
were, sent in before February 1, but
it is absolutely necessary that they al!
be in before bulls are bought. If
you have not already done so please
send yours to J. Ed. Peery, Secre-
tary- Treasurer, North Tazewell, Va,
ut once. He will Immediately send
you n receipt and later issue the
stock certificates.
R. R. WALL,
County Agent.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09
THOSE "LOVE LErTERs."

rms office has mailed out large
number of bills the past week to ab-
sent friends. 1t is asked that these
little statements be received ns "lovo
letters" from the manager, letters
winch should be answered. 1t is i'm
polite and discourteous not to rcplv
TO the letters of IL friend, and an an
Swer is expected from everyone OF
lhese msSives. Some folks receive
Sucn messages kindly from the dir,
goods and grocery merchant, but re-
as mad MS wet hen when the news.
paper sends them, and reply, shorl
md crisp. "stop my paper"
The Clinch Valley News receives
very lew such, and doesn't expect :.
single one this time. Answer now
while you think about it.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09
GERMANY GIVEN
TIME TO REPENT
President Wilson Awaits Overt
Act, and "Will Do Nothing We
Have Not Il Right to Do"
No Foreign Alliance.

Washington, Feb.7.-Still clinging
to the hope that the German govern.
ment may reconsider its determine
ton to provoke state of war, the
United States government is preppar-
ing, with deliberate thoroughness, for
the consequences that surely will fol.
low the perpetration of hostile act.
The unofficial protest from Ger
many that it does not seek war with
the United States have not been SER
lously considered by this government.
Germany has broken every promise
made by it. Consequently the Pres
ldent and his advisers, while conced-
ing that there is yet time for the
Kaiser's government to recall the
warning and threat that resulted in
the determination of friendly rela-
tions between the two countries, are
prepared for war.
They do not want it and would
make almost any socrifice to prevent
it. But they feel justified in planning
for the emergency that every man
connected with the United States
government feels must soon be met
by prompt and decisive action.
The situation is epitomized in this
question, asked by membe of the
Cabinet tonight:
GLOW is the United States going
to KEEP out of the war with Germany?
The President has done everything
that patient man could do to avoid
that which is repugnant to the peo-
pie of the United States. Germany
has forced this solution by her own
faithfulness. Her word is not good.
She has broken every promise. We
have served notice on her that we
have reached the end of our endur
ance.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09
INFORMATION OF THE TABOR
FAMILY WANTED.

Mr. Milton Tabor. of Topeka, Kan,
writes this office seeking information
of the Tabor family. He is writing a
history of his family, originally from
this county.
James Matt Tabor and his wife,
who was Sally Brown, left Tazewell
county in the early forties The de-
scendents of these two young people
are now scattered over many states
of the west. Doubtless some men,
bers of the branch of this family are
to be found among the large number
of Tabors now living in Tazewell. 1t
appears that the settlement of an i'm
portant claim is pending in which the
connections of James Matt Tabor are
concerned. Any one interested will
please write MIR. Milton Tabor, Tope-
ka, Kansas, BIT Tyler Street.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09
EXIT BERNSTOFF.

Mr. Bernstein was politely yet firm
ly asked to vacate. He packed his
grip, picked up his hat and vacated.
lie said he was not surprised and had
done all he could to avoid the clash
Mr.. Gerard, the American Ambassa-
dor Mt Berlin, was ordered to come
home. He's coming. The action OH tie
part of the United States does not
necessarily mean war between the
United States and Germany. 1t does
mean that Mr.. Wilson has his hand
dangerously near the button, ready to
give it push, if necessary. And it
looks now as if Germany wants him
to push.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09
DIR. BAYLOR'S CONDITION UN-
CHANGED.

Late reports received here are to
the effect that DR.. w. T.. Bayior's
condition remains about the same. lie
Is unconscious most of the time, rec
ognizing his friends only occasional
iy Tor brief space of time. AS is
well konwn here, DIR. Baylor was par
alyzed at his home at Wardcll, this
county some time ago, and later was
taken to Johns Hopkins, in Balti-
more, where he still remains in n
precarious condition.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09
FORD PROSPECTS.

We have just received letter from
the Ford Motor Company, thnt ow-
ing to the tremendous demand for
Ford cars all over the country, that
they will ship no cars to any agent
without IL written order from the
purchaser. If you expect to buy u
Ford this year we advise you to place
your order now for Spring delivery.
Fazewcll Motor Co., Tazewell, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09
'iRS. MARY MAY HARTMAN DEAD
In IDAHO.

Mrs. Mary May Harmm, widow of
the lato Captain Elias G. Hartman,
died january 18th, last, at the home
OF her daughter, Mrs. II. +. Neal, at
Boise, Idaho. She was buried ut tl,
ola nome cemetery ut Auburn, Ncb.
Captain llarmm moved from Taze-
well to Nebraska in 1872. lie was
brother To the late Henry G.. H,r-
man, OF this county, ana father OF
our former Tazcweil friend, Mrs. Sal
lis McCulla, who move dto Nebras-
iia in 1893. Deceased was related also
to the family of tho late Col. A. j.
May. She was Sc years of age
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09
OFFICERS ARE ENDORSED.

Richlands, Va, Feb. 5.-A most en-
thusiastic meeting of the TEACHERS
Association of Tazewcll county was
held at Graham January 26-27, in
elusive. Questions of profound inter.
est to the educational uplift of this
division and of tn etnire State were
discussed ably and brilliantly by a
body of men and women keenly alive
to every educational need. 1t develop
ed from these able talks that no di-
vision in the State is doing better
work and making greater progress
than this rich county of Tazewell.
The people, the teachers and the
'eaders Of the school system cooper
ate and the wonderful school spirit
that prevails is most commendable.
No county in the State has done, and
is doing, more for the education of its
people than Tazewell, and their pride
Is not in their material wealth, but in
its boys and girls, the future citi-
zens.
State Superintendent r. C. Stearns
was present and took part in the
round table discussions. He recciv-
ed a most cordial welcome and his
presence added greatly to the enthu-
siasm of the occasion.
AT 7:45 p. m., in the Auditorium
OF the magnificent school building, n
large audience of teachers and par
cnts heard Mr.. Stearnes deliver a
most inspiring address on the individ
uality of the child. The speaker hit
a responsive chord in the hearts of
the hearers, and was applauded again
and again. The people of Graham are
noted for their delightful hospitality
to the stranger within their gates and
well did they maintain their reputa
ton on this occasion.
AT called meeting of the County
School Board of Tazewell County,
held at Tazewell on January 20, 1917,
the following resolutions were offer
ed and unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the County School
Board of Tazewell county, Va, end
dorse most heartily the administra-
tive policy of R. C. Stearns, present
superintendent of public instruction
We believe it to be for the best inter
est of the entire State of Virginia,
that he be reelected to that important
position.
Resolved, That we unanimously
pledge our support and cooperation
and strongly urge the reelection OF
Mr.. Stearns as Superintendent of pub
lie instruction.
Resolved, That in view of the pro-
gressive methods used and highly sat
isfactory results a.,ained in the con-
duct of school affairs in the county.
largely attr;hatvd to the energy, zeal
and fidelity of our efficient county sl-
perintendent schools, Mr. w. A.
Thompson, this board most heartily
endorses Mr.. Thompson for re-elec-
tion to that important Office.
Signed, E. w. Lawson, j. NJ. New
ton, j. B. Crabtree, Committee.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09
PROHIBITION AT PINE BEACH

MIR. j. w. Hackworth, who is n
member of the police force Mt Pine
Beach, is in the community visiting
relatives on Clear Fork. KNOWING
something of the history and the
"toughness" of this little city, sit
uate between Newport News and
Norfolk, reporter asked Mr.Hack-
worth how prohibition worked there.
He said that since November 1st, no
arrests had been made for drunken
ness Mt ALL One or two parties had
been put in Jail for bootlegging, but
drunken man on the streets is now
curiosity. Heretofore arrests were
daily, and sometimes almost hourly.
Liquor, he said, is smuggled into
Norfolk and surrounding towns by
boats from Washington and Balti-
more, but the joints are being raid
ed promptly, and the parties prose-
cuted.
Parties who visited the jamestown
Exposition will recall that Pine Beach
was regarded rs section to be
stunned at that time by all people
wishing to avoid trouble, and it re.
manned not very angelic up to No
vember 1st. And so prohibition works
reformation among the people
MIR. Hackworth's sister, Mrs. Wilks
died Mt her old home near Bedford
City on January %, and he attend
cd the funeral and extended his visit
to Tazewell.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09
S1.5O PER YEAR
ANOTHER BIG ATTRACTION

Romeo and Juliet" the $780,
600 eight reel film spectacle,
featuring Francis x. Bushman
and Beverly Eane has been
booked at the New Theatre for
March 10th. This is said to be
the most elaborate and beauti-
ful presentation of 5hakes-
pere's Immortal love story ever
undertaken. Six thousand peo-
pie recently witnessed Romeo
and Juliet in one of the Blue
field theatres.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09
OLD FASHIONED COLD SNAP.

The present cold snap and snow
was one of the old fashioned kind
we used to have "when we were boys"
The thermometer was lower here than
for many years. registering several
nights from ten to sixteen degrees
below. So far as known there has
been little or no suffering among
the people, Notwithstanding the scrarc-
ity and high price of coal. For quite
a while there was no coal to be had
at the bins.
Some loss is reported of young
lambs in the county.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09
TODAY AT THE NEW
THEATRE.

"The Gay Lord Warning" fea-
turing Warren Kerrigan, the
brilliant screen star and Miss
Lois Wilson, the Alabama beau
ty, is tOday's Bluebird attrac-
tion at the New Theatre. This
picture measures up to the high
Bluebird standard.
The New Theatre introduced
the Bluebird Photoplays Christ
mas Day and Bluebird feature
has been given each Friday
since. This service represents
the best that has been discov-
! cred in the art of film produc-
ton; the photoplay is perfect,
often strikingly beautiful; the
plots are original, gripping and
easily followed; they are often
daring, but are uniformly clean
and wholesome.
The Bluebird standard has
been pitched high and it's excel
lence has been universally rec
ogniZed. The New Theatre
contracted for Bluebird photo
plays iii compliment to the in
telligence and artistic apprecia-
tion Of the people of Tazewell.
This service was brought to
Tazewell on the assumption that
our people desired the best and
would give it liberal support.
; So far this service has not been
self sustaining. If the commu-
nity "a a whole remaina indif-
ferent to it, the contract must
soon be cancelled and the thea
ire will be at the end of the
rope in its effort to furnish
high-class motion picture en-
tertainment.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09
BURKE'S GARDEN
CITIZEN is DEAD
John ID. Fox Was Ill Only Short
Time With Pneumonia, Fol.
lowing An Accident-Was
Highly Respected.

The sudden and unexpected death of
John David Fox has caused profound
sorrow, pain and grief. His death
was not only blow to his family
and immediate relatives, but to the
entire community and county. \
was one of those men upon whom
the Commonwealth looks as its or
naments, and whom we are glad to
meet in their homes, in their places
OF business and in the assemblies of
public men. His was life we are
glad to hold up, and all who knew
him are agreed that he was a good
man, useful citizen, whose name
burke's Garden will always delight
to mention. He was glad to see 9TH
ers prosper. He was honest and ex-
act in all his dealings. He aided this
place in its useful enterprise and did
his share in advancing interests of
ms community. He would not sac
rifice the principles of truth and of
honor for the sake of sinful pleasure
and gain. He was careful not to of
fend his fellowmen, young or old, by
evil habits or wicked deeds. His con-
versation was of strictly moral
and becoming character.
Following an injury he received
by his horse falling ON him he con-
tracted pneumonia. In less than two
weeks he passed away. Last Sunday
morning he seemed to be in the best
OF spirits and asked that he might
get up. However, he complained of
mis- leg which was hurt at The t;r,e
his horse fell on him. In less than
an hour after cheerful conversation
with friends his spirit had flown.
lie was born in Burke's Garden
August 81, 1876. He was married to
Mamie M. Davis, of Rural Retreat in
1904. To this happy uinon was born
SON, George Stephen, who, with his
mother, survives his father. The de-
ceased was the son of Stephen Fox.
well known and loved citizen, widely
connected with most prominent fam
illes. His mother preceded him TO the
grave some several years. His father
and his two sisters-Mrs. Repass. of
Tennessee and Mrs. T. r. Boiling, of
this place, survive him.
He was member of the Lutheran
church, quiet and faithful Christian
who knew his Lord and Saviour. He
foved the Word of the Master and
eagerly listened to the Word of Sal
walton. His life was such as to re-
fleet his faith-the faith that made
him serve God with his substance
and his fellowman with his time and
strength when helping hand was
needed.
Proper services were conducted at
the home and at the church by his
pastor. A large number of friends
followed the remains to the grave.
manifesting the love and esteem in
which they held him. All miss him
and all are grieved over his depart
ure. All are deeply touched to knsw
that he who was of such kind dis
position, so gentle in his behavior, so
devoted to his family, so faithful to
his friends, is no longer with us here
on earth. We rejoice, however, that
we have every reason to believe he is
now at rest with his sainted mother,
Come and let us return unto the
Lord; For He hath torn and He will
heal us; He hath smitten and He will
bind US up"
R. HOMER ANDERSON.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09
FROM BROTHER THOMPSON.
Lebanon, Va, T,

Lebanon, Va, Feb'y. A.
Dear Mr.. Editor:
Will you please state in your pa
per that am here in fine meeting
and that next Sunday at Mt. Olivet
and Concord, Rev. w. w. Yost will
preach. We have had conversions
and interest growing. Fraternally,
w. C. THOMPSON.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09
LAST SUNDAYS BLIZZARD.

About $3.50 last Sunday afternoon
snowstorm, accompanied by very
high wind, struck this section, last
ing nearly thirty minutes. The snow
was binding of the North Dakota
variety. Some damage is reported to
light buildings. 1t was the most
sever remembered by even the oldest
inhabitants.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09
SNOWBOUND ON WAY TO TAZE.
WELL.

Mr.. A. M. Millard received mes
sage on Tuesday, stating that his
son, Walter and family who left their
home at Hazen, N. D., for a visit to
Tazewell, were snowbound and would
be out, he hoped, in a day or so, and
resume his journey The snow storms
in that country are fearful.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09
A MISTAKE IN THE ACCOUNT.

Look over the account mailed you
recently. 1t may not be correct. Mis-
axes will creep in in spite of you,
out can always be adjusted. Rcmem-
Ter, 1T costs money to ride on the
ram, run newspaper and to send
out bills.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09
LOCAL NOTES.

Mr.. w. M. Turner, of Maxwell was
here yesterday to square his wife's
subscription account. Turner is n
Republican in politics, but reads his
wife's paper every chance he gets.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09

j. II. Nipper, of Cedar Bluff, wa:
here the first of the week and warm
ed himself by the good fire in the
News office.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09
R. r. WALL,
County Agent

Don't forget that M. j. Hankins is
going to give away absolutely free
one of the famous "Hoosier Kitchen
cabinets" during his big Clean Sweep
Sale" Read the advertisement in this
paper and save your coupons.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09

Corn is king and alfalfa is queen
on the farm. Now is a good time to
begin to arrange for both this season
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09

The unprecedented nature of the
bargains offered during the "Clean
Sweep Sale" ut M. j. Hankins' store
is shown in the dress goods and the
wash fabrics.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-09

Already n number of "white wings"
and bat wings" are reaching this
office in response to statements sent
out.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-12-11

ARE YOU A MOVIE FAN? Get a
copy of who's Who in Movie Land"
telling all about the motion picture
actors, with pictures. Ten cents post
paid. Standards Press, 112 Water ST.,
Boston, Mass.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-12-11
PUBLIC BOND ISSUES

The United States has tremendous financial power but is not
financially omnpoten We raise whatever money needed win
the biggest wars but while accomplishing this
binary feat raise money usual for ordinary purposes
This fact recognized by the Investment Bankers Association
Of America which is systematically dscourng bond issues not i'm
mediatey contributing the has been proposed that this
effort be heed by proclamaons issued by the of all
the asking Cities counties and townships withhold from the
market all issues not absolutely Indispensable
1t recognized that the financing of public improvements
be wholly stopped There is desire interfere with
digging waterworks construction school extensions for example
But little encouragement given for such projects buying
parks erecting costly city halls cOurthouses, ETC.
The public will readily acquesce this view when the
situation understood individuals and families without
many things tme communities 1t Of the
big msorune of that worthy and desirable public i'm
provemens postponed But reconcile ourselves that
deriving consolation from the big benefits expect gain
We shall take up big community enterprises after the
and handle them all the better because of the consideration
have them and because of the
ty that victory has brought.