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The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-17
CITY COUNCIL MEETS.

The city council held short session last night. Several bills arising out of the influenza quarantine were read. O. Ked and ordered paid and pr. Ro- mig, Health Officer, made report on the influenza in Seward, which is printed elsewhere in today's Gate way. Mayor Hoben and Councilmen Cotter, Graef, Whittemore and Craw- ford were present at the meeting.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-17
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 BE DELIVERED IN QUICKLY

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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-03
is HE THE OLDEST?

We asked in recent issue for tho
name of The subscriber to this paper
who had been reading it the longest
period of time. Our old friend, Walk
or, of North Tazcwcll, brother-in- law
OF DR.. j. II. Hicks, reports that he
has been reading the paper since the
year 1S56-62 years. In the year 1856
says Mr.. Walker, Il young man NAM
ed Trainor, of his (Walkcr) neighbor-
hood in Bland county, chum of his,
came TO Tazewell TO work in the
Clinch Valley News Office and sent
the paper to him in Bland. After
wards his father subscribed and the
paper has been coming to the Walk
CT family ever since.
Is Mr. Walker the oldest? Let's
hear from the next.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-03
FOUNDING MILL NEWS.

Pounding Mill. May l.-Wcdncs-
day morning, May lst, dark and rain
ing, with the thermometer standing
ut 36 degrees, ground too wet t.
work, the sign right to plant potn.
toea and by the time the ground is
dry enough the moon'll be wrong, So
what's II fellow going to do?
Dr. Rex Steele, who returned homo
Sunday from Norton, where he hns
been looking after the practice of
DR.. Cox, the past six months, went to
Tip Top last night on professional
business, ana to Bluclicld before re-
turning.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. X. Gillespie on
Sunday had NJ their guests to din
ner, Mr. and Mrs. WcrLh, of Tnze-
well, the former having spoken on
the Liberty Loan at Steelbsurg mt
/ o'clock and wns brougt 10 this
place by i. O. Gillespie in his car.
j. r. Altizer, wife md two children
went to Richlands Sunday morning.
He and his brother, Robert attended
the speaking ut Paint Lick by j. W.
Chapman and others and then went
to Tazewcll and heard the noted
Christian evangelist speak.
Mrs. William Mulkey and daught-
cr, Miss Kate, returned on Saturday
afternoon TO their home at Putnam
after spending the week with their
mother, Mrs. Susan Ringstaff, who
is i'll.
Mr. and Mrs. James spent Sunday
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
Neal at Paint Lick and took in the
public speaking by Mr.. Shapman.
Rev. MIR. Forbes, of Richlands, will
fill his usual appointment at Christ.
ian church Saturday night and Sun
day at II a. m.
Mrs. Fannie Phillips returned te
her home from Princeton yesterday
morning.
Mercer Thomas, who was called
here on account Of his mothers ILL
ness, returned last week to Cam1
Lee.
The stady of Lure Of Africa" viii
be at Mrs. w. b. Steele's next Fri
day night, Mrs. Ollie Hurt, leader.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-03
lt's not too latc-BUY A BONDI
GRAFTON NEWS.

Spring seems to be hero in good
fn"lilon now. Everything in looking
80 beautiful, trees are in their benu-
'lful pink md white dresses Makes
one feel good TO see them and hear,
az we wake in the morning 80 early,
birds singing their songs of low and
pNce.
The farmers arc IL litMe behind
with their crops owing to 30 much
rain. But it will stop in time for
heir corn planting. Don't worry about
he weather.
The last report from Mr.. r. Nj.
Bourne was not very encouraging.
Mrs. George Thompson is also very
III.
Mr., G. II. Galloway and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Reyburn, OF Langraft,
w. Va; MIR. John Lccdy, of Kim
hnll, motored through to Tazewell TO
take dinner with Mrs. Elizabeth Bur-
ton last Sunday, returning tho same
day.
George Barnett, who has baen ia
for some time, iB not improving as
fast m was hoped.
Mr.. Il. C. Mcfarland had the mis-
fortune of losing a fine mare last
week. The animal had its shoulder
broken and had to killed.
Mr.. and Rlrs. Charles Jones were
the guests Of Mrs. Jones' mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth Burton. Also Mrs. 2.
G. Mcfarland.
Miss Rosa Burton, who has been
indisposed for several weeks Is much
improved at this writing.
: Mr.. John w. Yost said once upon a
time that the automobiles Of this
neighborhood and our town were
much harder on his chickens and his
turkeys than Methodist preachers ev-
cr were. They keep him in chickens
to eat about two-thirds Of the time.
On the other hand Mrs. Yost says,
"Doggonc the autos"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-03
mo SUBSTITUTE
FOR FREEDOM
But There Are Many Things
That Can Take The Place of
Flour Which Our Soldiers
at the Front Must Have
To Carry on the War.

The propaganda carried on in tn,
county has resulted in much interes
being taken in food conservation.
Chairman L. l.. Greever of the
speakers bureau of the Tazewel
County Food Administration, in con.
nection with George c. Pccry, foot
administrator, have SHIELD the re-
motest sections of the county with
large calibre artillery until nearly ev-
cry man, woman and child in the
county have been brought face to face
with the seriousness of the situation
AS n result of this campaign of edu-
cation, tho people are cooperating in
every way they can with the food nd.
ministrator in carrying out the law
and saving food.
Food Administrators Peery issued
the following yesterday:
"The appeal to the farmers to mar.
ket their surplus wheat is meeting
with response in our county We ap-
peal TO those who have not yet sold
their surplus to do so at once. The
price is fixed and nothing is to be
gained by delay,
Retail stores are required to limit
the sale of flour to one-cighth Of a
barrel to the customer living in town,
and one-quarter of n barrel to the
customer living out of town.
"The appeal to the householder is:
Limit the use of flour in your own
household to IL pounds per person
per week. Let our soldiers and our
Allies have the rest.
"There. are many substitutes for
Flour, but there is no substitute for
freedom"
GEO. C. PEERY,
Food Administrators for Tnzewcll
County.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-03
Large Crowd Hears
Lecture onKaiser's
Withered Hand"

The lecture and entire service at
the New Theatre last Sunday after
noon was of the most interesting
character Mr.. Cappa sang, Rev. j.
N. llarmnn, Mrs. Mary O'Kceffe and
Rev. w. S. Bullard made short nd
dresses on the Red Cross work. The
building was packed chairs being
placed in the aislcs.
The collection for the Red Cross
amounted to about $ll2-about SAC
more than the previous Sundays col
lection. The lecture on "Thc Kais-
cr's Withered Hand was regarded ms
remarkable in some of its leading
statements as made by tho speaker
Evangelist Rev. William Burleigh.
He said that the Kaiser, ns every
body knows now, was born II dcfec-
tive, his left arm and hand being
withercd. This physical defect nc-
counts for his vndictiveness. His
mother was granddaughter OF
Queen Victoria. He blamcs his phys.
ical defect to his mother, and hates
everything English. His mother was
n great horse woman-fond of rid
ing and just gefore the Kaiser's birth
she suffered an accident, being thrown
from his horse and TO this accident
the Kaiser attributes his physical de-
feet and has always hated everything
English and is now venting his spleer
in an attempt to crush and destroy
the British nation.
Mr.. Burlcigh painted the Kaiser
and his father before him, who died
of loathsome disease, in livid colorf
of black, and warned the people OF
the danger and awful consequences OF
German domination. The lecture ant
the entire service was of unusual in
terest.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-03
CIVILIANS URGED
TO GET READY
Admiral Dillingham;, of the Ma.
Wy, Says Citizens Should Mas
ter Setting Up and Drilling
Exercises That We May
BE Prepared.

In substantiaLion of the efforts OF
the organizers Of the Home GuarJ
Companies throughout the Virpini,
to get the able bodied men to prcp:.r,
themselves for war by learning the
simple military movements prescrib
ed by army regulations, Rear Adm;,
raj Dillingham;, of the u. S. Navy
has issued m open letter to the citi-
zcns of Tidcwater, Virginia, urging
all who are subject to the draft law
or who become liable under tho pro.
posed extension of tho ago limits to
master tho simple regulations for
their own protection and for the pro.
tecticn Of the country. His letter Is,
as follows:
I'VE have been a year ut war. and
have not yet the war habit, md this
habit is ms necessary for the men who
are not yet ut the front, us it is for
the man already in the service. There
are thousands of men in this country
who are not making the slightest ef-
fort to prepare Themselves for war,
and believe if what suggest could
be Systematically put in operation
that we would soon create the war
hnbit amongst the men of the country
and finish n certain rmount of setting
up and rilling men must have before
the enemy. If this is done
here we will advance just 50 much
i'll preparedness"
Concluding he urges campaign
along this line until every man is
trained to the limit of the facilities
at hand, where the service is not con
tinuous
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-03
THE LIFE pREsERvER.

ellis County, Okla, Capital.)
If you are standing on a deck at
sea; if you should spy sudden deadly
plume of white crash into the ships
bowels beneath you; if you knew the
moments could be numbered on your
baby's fingers till the water would
enclose you, tell me
Would you stop to argue about the
wisdom of being in the path Of the
torpedo; would you criticize the cap
tain of the ship; would you delay a
moment to pass bill condemning
anything on land and sea?
What would you do?
Bless your heart you'd slide for a
life preserver! You'd take the big
gest one you could find; you'd get one
for your wife; for your boy, for your
girl; your mother-in-law and the cat
You'd be all tied up in them ant
trying to find q place to hitch on
few extra for luck before the first
boat was ready to leave the sinking
ship.
You would, wouldn't you?
A Liberty Bond right now is about
the best Life Preserver on this ole
ship of State; and say,-remember
YOU wanted the best, the biggest ant
n,Aha most of them and you wanted
sinost awgully quick, just now
Il 4t other ship,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-03
Tazewell Waking
Up to Fact That
We Are at War

"We are just now beginning TO
catch on, to wake up,s is about the
way one of the 4-minute speakers
put it recently before an audience Of
Tazewell county citizens. He wen:
on somewhat after this manner: AL
ready about 1000 casualties have oc-
CURED in France among our Ameri-
can boys. We have n million or more
men in training camps. Thousands
CT soldiers are going to France every
week now, and their places are being
taken in camp by men of the new
draft. We have raised billions Of
dollars, and thousands of factories,
are turning out war supplies by the
ship load daily. These things have
been going on for year, but until
now it has been difficult for us, away
eff here, distant from the great CEN
tiers, to "catch on" but we are wax
ing up now. We now begin to see.
as we havn't realized heretofore the
real reason why we are in the war.
For three anxious years we kept
out. 1t was the hope and prayer of
the nation that we would stay out
and MAINTAIN respectable neutrality.
Time and events proved that VIC could
not stay out. At the last, year ago,
the President declared war, and so,
we went in and are now in earnest,
determined to stay in to finish. The
question why we are in the war, the
speakers went on, is just now upon
cur people fully. Stated in one SEN
tence, it is this. For our own protec-
lion and safety. We are not fighting
for France and England. We are
not fighting to revenge the Lusita
mia murder; we are not waging n war
of revenge. We are not waging n
war of conquest. We want no terrific
ry. We are not after forming any po-
litical or commercial alliances. We
are fighting purely and solely in self
defense, said the speaker. The Ger
or pretense that could not be seer
clear through from the beginning
Their object, stated in one setnence
is, "The conquest Of the world-a
universal empire, the overthrow OF
all Europe" Conquest Of the Unit
ed States was included in the mon.
strous program. And, SO, we had tx
go in to preserve and perpetuatc
our own freedom and independence
OF become the vassals and slaves oi
n military despotism. Our owI
safety demanded our hearty cooper
| ation with other free democracies
struggling for the same end. And
so we are beginning to see--some o.
cur people. through glass dark
ly," perhaps, that this is our war
not French war, not British war
but our own war. If the Unitet
States had not gone into the war
by this time the Huns would b'
knocking at our gates if not already
inside.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-03
PfTnlAN LODGE BUYS HALE
MILLION IN BONDS.

Capt. Jack w. Witten, now COM
mander of the l06th Sanitary Train
ut Camp Wheeler, Ga, hns been nd
vlscd by the Supreme Chancellor Of
the fythians, John J. Brown, TINT TN,
insurance apartment has purchased
half a million dollars in Liberty loan
bonds of the third issue. The mos
sage states: "Thc insurance depart
ment has this day purchased hnl f
million liberty bonds to Indicate our
loyalty to flag, home and country.
The influence OF the Pythnn order
will be felt by our Government in the
effort we make to assist in winning
the war;"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-03

Above is the picture of Rev. Will
liam Burleigh, the evangelist, who is
conducting successful revival at the
Christian church, accounts of which
have appeared in this paper
Mr.. Burleigh is SO years old, ma
tive of West Virginia. He was born
near Wheeling. His father was civil
engineer and farmer He has three
brothers and one sister living in Ore
gon, where the family moved years
ago, and where his father died, and
where his mother still resides. His
brothers are prominent lawyers in the
State of Oregon. He was educated in
the common schools and in the Uni
versity Of Oregon for Il lawyer. About
% years ago he entered the minis
try. He has held pastorates-seven
years in Portsmouth, Va, seven years
in Bristol, Tenn, and has been evan
gelizing the rest of the time-about
seven years. He seems to be seven
year preacher-moving in circles
about seven years in diameter or cir
cumferance. He has built about a
dozen churches and has been the
means of adding about 5000 members
To the Christian church on his differ
ent fields. His present home is in
Washington, d. c., where he has a
wife and three children His wife was
Vermont lady, 4 school teacher.
Mr.. Burleigh is strong preacher,
entirely original, unhampered by
theological dogmas-a free lance,
which we swings with skill and earn
estness. From his preaching so far
it is difficult for stranger to decide
what church he belongs to. lie thinks
for himself, and accords the same
privilege to his hearers.
His manner and delivery is unusual
and peculiar to himself. There is no
other one like him. He is intensely
earnest and sincere in his manner.
He speaks rapidly, with many ges-
tures-sometimes he opens fire like
machine gun, pouring hot shot SO
fast that it is impossible to distin-
guish between shots.
He is plain, strong, sincere man
and his sermons are clothed in plain
language, holding the attention of
the large crowds that hear him each
night. He is doing good in this town.
Prof. +. II. Cappa.
Professor Cappa, the singer in the
evangelistic meetings, adds greatly to
the interest of the services. He was
born in Louisville, Ky, received his
musical education in Chicago. His
father was Virginian, it is said. He
is AZ years old, has wife but no
children. An innovation here, is his
illustrated songs, each evening be-
fore and after the service, he throws
on a large screen fine pictures illus
trating some song which he sings In
accompaniment, and the effect is al
ways solemn and impressive. I'VE
may forget the singer, but cannot
forget the song" and Prof. Cappa's
singing will be pleasantly remem-
bered.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-03
GERMAN DEAD
COVER GROUND
Huns Attack American Sector,
and Are Moved Down BY Su-
perior Workmanship of u.
$. Soldiers, Who Display
Remarkable Bravery.

~ heavy German attack launched
Weunesdny against the Americans in
the vicinity of Villers- Bretonncux wn,
repnlscdw ith heavy losses for the
enemy The German preliminary bonn
Dnrdment lasted two hours, und then
the infantry rushed forward, only to
he driven back, leaving lnrge num-
bcrs OF dead on the ground in front
Of tho American lines.
The German hombardment begnn
nj 3 o'clock in the afternoon. and
whs directed especially against the
americans, who were supported ON
the north and south by the French
me IRE wns intense, and ut Tho end
OF two hours the German commander
sent forward threo bnttnlions of in
fhntry. There WINS hnnd-to-hand
lighting NIL along the line MS II result
OF which the enemy wns thrust back
me dcnd and wounded lying on the
ground in NIL directions Five pris-
cncra remained in American hands.
The struggle, which lasted n con-
siderable time, wns extremely violent
ana the Americans displayed marked
bravery throughout.
IL was tho frat occnsion in which
me Americans were engaged in tho
biz battle which has been raging
since nrch II and their French COM
m"ndcrH nrc full of praise for tho
manner in which they conducted them,
selves under trying circumstances.
especially in view OF the fnct TINT
,hcy are fighting Mt one OF the most
difficult points on the bnttlc front.
The American Losses were rather
severe.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-03
WEDDING IN BURKE'S GAR
DEN.

Burke's Garden, April 24.-One of
the most beautiful Weddings of the
early spring was celebrated last We'd
nesday at eight o'clock, when Miss
BERTHE Moss Thompson, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Thompson, be-
came the bride of Alex Long Meek,
son of Mr.. J. B. Meek, of Burke's
Garden. Rev. R. Homer Anderson,
pastor of the groom, performed the
ceremony in the presence of large
number of relatives and friends.
The home of the brides parents
was beautifully decorated for the oc-
casion. The entire lower floor was COW
cred in white and spring flowers were
used throughout the rooms. An altar
of flowers was improvised. The piano
on which Miss Lettie Moss played
the wedding march was screened by
flowers in the parlor. Mr.. Geo. w.
Moss and Miss Fannie Litz were the
ushers.
The bride is one of the prettiest
girls in the county, and wore hand
some wedding gown of white crepe
with pearl trimmings. She carried q
shower of brides roses and lilies OF
the valley.
Following the ceremony reception
| was held at which large number
was present. The good wishes OF
many friends go with the happy coup
lie.
! They will make their home in the
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-03
It's not TOO late-BUY A BOND!
COVE CREEK NEWS.

The farmers are busy getting
ready to plant corn in this communi-
ty.
We are glad to see Mrs. Geneva
Steele out again after an illness.
Messrs. w. II. Showers and Clark
Nee have received letters from their
boys, Noylie and Robert that they
The Sunday School at Mt. Nebo is
progressing nicely with Mr.. j. b.
Gregory MS Superintendent.
Mr.. George Caldwell and wife
spent Sunday in Bluefield.
Mr.. George Shawver, wife and lit
tic son and Miss Cora Reynolds mo-
tored over 10 Bluefield Monday and
brought Miss Rosa Showers home
from the Bluefeld Sanitarium, where
she has been for treatment for the
past two weeks.
Miss Uleene and Nanola Neele
we're the guests Of MIR. and Mrs.
Reece Neal Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kincer and lit
tie daughter, Mamie Rose, spent last
Sunday at Mr.. ]. H. Higginbotham'c.
Mrs. Mary Bell Neel has moved
into her new house built on her IA
theirs place near the Cove Creek
church.
Mrs. Della Neel is on the sick list.
Miss Cecil Robinett is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Howard Showers on
Walkers Creek. .,
Mr.. r. C. Fox, wife and little
daughter, Jessie Jane, spent the day
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Rob-
inett. -.---..l -.-----------
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-03
WILL GO OVER SUNDAY.

The gospel meetings at the Chris
tian church will continue over Sun
day on account of the growing inter-
est manifested in the meetings.
Fathers Day will be observed in
the Bible school, at which time an
effort will be made to bring out the
fathers with the children.
Up to going to press Thursday af-
tcrnoon there have been 46 .profes-
sions Of conversion and % baptisms
Other baptisms were performed last
night.
An interesting program will be ar
ranged. Evangelist Burleigh will lee
ture again at three o'clock Sunday OF
what the Kaiser did to Belgium ant
what he will do to America if h.
wins.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-03
McADOO ORDERS OVER THOUS
AND LOCOMOTIVES

Washington, April 20.-Contracts
for ] ,025 freight and passenger loco
motives, the largest single order ever
placed in the history of American
railways, were let today by the Rail
road Administration to the American
Locomotive Company and The Baldwin
Locomotive Works.
The entire order represents cost
of about s60,O0O,O0O, or an average
price of little less than 100000 for
each locomotive. The profit to man.
ufacturers, who will divide the work
about equally, will be between five
and six per cent, less than half the
rate of profit represented in the origi-
nal bids.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-03
NEW RED CROSS MEMBERS
ON CLEAR FORK.

Below is Il list Of new members to
the Red Cross recently sent in from
the Clear Fork Auxiliary of the
Tazewell County Chapter:
Mrs. James Davidson, Mrs. Lucy
A. Grayson, Miss Doyse Divers, Miss
Lucy Slade, Miss Sallic Slade, Miss
Mary Ann Slade, Mrs. Graf Slade,
Mrs. Frank Slade, Mr.. Charlie Slade,
Mr.. George Necl, Mr.. Howard Walk
er, Mr.. Henry Compton, Mrs. Howard
Reynolds, Mrs. Joe Carper, Miss Jo-
sic Neel.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-03
NEW SWINDLE TAKES MONEY
FROM PARENTS OF SOLDIERS.

Parents of soldiers in camps are
warned by the War Department of a
swindlc which has been successfully
operated in various camps.
A telegram is sent informing ;hat
the soldier has furlough, and re-
questing funds by wire to come homo
waving identification. The rest is 6
mere rnatter Of detail.
Parents and friends should be warn
ed of this game and of the similar
one whore the telegraphic request is
to mail money to the soldier, care Of
general delivery.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-05-03
TAZEWEL.I
GOES OVER
Indications Are That TaxcweII
Will Subscribe Much More
Than its Quota of Third
Liberty Loan.

Bank OF Clinch Valley, -. $7O,00O.00
Tazewell National Bank. D.. 65,000.0n
Bank of Pocahontas, ...... .22, 10000
First National, Pocahontas, 100000
Graham Banks, ........... .46, 10000
Each of the banks Mt Pocahontas
report that by Saturday night their
total will be much over 100000.
The Richlands banks have secured
several thousand above their allot-
ment.
The indications are that subscrip-
tions TO tho Third Liberty loan in
Tazewell County will far exceed the
quota of $2GO,00O set for the county.
1t was stated yesteday that each Of
the banks in the county lave secured
more than enough to put the county
over the top"