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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1920-07-16
statement of the financial condition o
BANK OF GRAHAM

located at Graham, in the county oe
Tazewell, State of Virginia. at the
close of business June 30, 1920 modo
sion! oo'''i"'s-
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. s2o1 97o 5o
Overdrafts, unsecured. 1io99
BONDS, securities, etc, own
ed, including premium. on
Banking house and lot, i8'o00 m
Furniture and fixtures, 95O0 M
Exchanges and checks for
next days clearings, 1909 60
D.e Mn. cash ltems,, 229.38
DDue Duo rum rroIh nationai banks, 36,874.90
vate bankers and trust
companies, s,43O 90
Paper currency, .18'243 On
fractional paper currency,
niekels and cents, 367.7s
Sola S;' com, 335.0U
oii'er CON- 2,333.80
TOTAL, s42O, ,8as.6s
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in. sac. 0.O0o On
Surplus fund, 20 nm m
tNSN PiOiLoy leSS umOuC
paid for interest expenses
ana taxes, 10,518.46
Dividends unpaid, 2O0 on
Individual deposits, subject
to check, 274,351 .o3
Savings deposits. 9'642 40
Demand certificates of de-
post. 62,o92.o7
Certliled checks, 55.15
Cashiers checks OUTSTANDING. 206 70
Bills payable, including certificates
OF deposit representing money
borrowed, 100000
on certificates Of deposit, 2,375.O0
Reserved for accrued taxes, 277.06
TOTAL, s42O.sa8 08
Il. X. Crockett, Cashier, do SOL
EMMY swear that the above is a true
statement of the financial condition
Of Bank of Graham, located at Gra-
ham in the county of Tazewell, State
OF Virginia, at the close of business
on the Both day of June, 1920, to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
Correct-Attest
R. X. CROCKETT,
Cashier.
C. M. GRAHAM,
S. N n. i H6FFoRb,
Directors.
State Of Virginia county Of Tazewell.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me by r. K. Crockett, Cashier this
18th day Of July, 1920.
G. l.. SHUFFLEBARGER,
Notary Public.
My commission expires June 1S,
1 1870.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1920-07-16
THE TRAINING GROUND OF ALI
THE PEOPLE.

Departments represented: The Col
lege, Graduate studies, education,
engineering, law, medicine, the Sum-
mer quarter. Also Degree courses in
fine arts, architecture, business and
commerce. Tuition in academic de-
partments free to Virginians. All ex-
penses reduced to n minimum. Loan
funds available for men and women.
Address THE REGISTRAR,
University. Vn.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1920-07-16
FINE SAMPLES OF WHEAT AND
RYE

That veteran. farmer, Mr.. J. o.
Corcll, Thompson Valley, sent to
this Office II day or two ago n anmplo
of this seasons wheat and ryo crops,
grown on his farm. Judging from mp
penranccs, this IL fine stuff.
II brother Corclls entire crop Is us
good ns these samples ho is in tho
light ms we say. or course we will
zee q simple of this fine grain ut
Che Fair in September.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1920-07-16
LAuNnRYMAM WANTED.

WANTED-A experienced first
class lnundryman To take charge of
II well equipped laundry in fine
town. An attractive proposition for
the right mnn. Address Box ID. Tnzc-
well, Va.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1920-07-16
OPERATION FOR APPENDICITIS.

Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Gose were
in town Wednesday on their return
from Bluefield, where they had been
with their daughter, Miss Nello who
has been at the Blueield Sanitarium
for about two weeks. She was operat-
ed on Monday for appendicitis. They
report the operation success and
their daughter doing unusually well.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1920-07-16
REAL EsTATE CHANGES.

Albert iingy hns bought tho old
livery stable building and lot, and
will put up a commodies chop.
j.. a. Leslie hns bought tho house
and acre lot of r. B. Johnson, on
south side.
Miss Eta llnnkins offers tho store
building for sale, occupied by M. j.
linnkins and Tazcwcll Millinery Co.
Detnilcd advertisements In nnxt nm nn1.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1920-07-16
WANTED.

Man with team or auto who can
give bond to sell 1877 Watkins home
and farm products. Biggest concern
of kind in wSrld. $500 to $4,000 in
come. Territory in this county opcn.
Write today to j. X. WATKINS
CO, Dept. Id, Winonn. MINI.
7-0-dt
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1920-07-16

''''' y" Hrs. otcelcS parents.
At the present high price or cnso-
line and oil il will be TO vour o.Ivn,,
ingc to investigate II vnlc-in-hend
motor which we sell In our Buic md
Chevrolet cars. We now hnvc two
Chevrolet touring cars OH hand md
VIII have live Buics next week.
Auto Sales and Machinery Co.
Mr. and Mrs. M. j. Dicmmer. of
Augusta, Georgia, have been in Tazc-
Vol FOR several days the guests of
MIR. and Mrs. w. A. Scott. Mr..
Dicmmcr is the Southern salesman
for Wns-Cot ginger ale
Why waste gasoline when YOU can
get. more power and mileage to tho
gallon of gns and oil by using valve
in head motor.
Auto Sulcs and Machinery Co.
Mr.. G. II. Reynolds Is reported to
be somewhere in West Va. on bust
ness. His sent hns hcon vacant con-
scquently, among the Society.
Two good looking young men from
Richlnnds, were sight seeing like n
certain lawyer of TINT city, n fire.
qucnt visitor to this metropolis. Ono
cf them wns II son Of Mr.. Boyd, tho
turchnscr of the lIigginbothnm farm,
IN" other IL son of Tom Davis, the
inaurnncc king of the west end, and
vrriiahlc chip Of the old block.
I pccpcd in through church
window once. and saw the devil. silt
nm IN 'hc pulpit chair. grnning.
N"ross the stand was written "Thc
nnsior is on vncntion."
lfv"pf.niiSl
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1920-07-16

We have n few of our Moline way,
ons on hand, which we will sell al
August 1st. "
Auto Sales and Machinery Co.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1920-07-16
LOCAL NEWS.

MIR, Ford owner, we have full line
oil replacement parts for your Ford
car. Call in and investigate. 1t will
save you money. Auto Sales a Mn.
chinery Co. ''''-
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1920-07-16

Miss Ella Johnson is taking her
vacation and her position in tho Taze-
wei Natioal is being filled by Miss
Anita Gillespie. 80
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1920-07-16

Come in and look over our Papes
Ensiiage cutter. Best cutter on the
market.
Auto Sales and Machinery Co.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1920-07-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Steele return
ed last week from Glade Spring, af-
ter n visit to Mrs. Stcelc's parents.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1920-07-16

Read new advertisements in this
paper.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1920-07-16

Mr.. G. II. Reynolds Is reported tt
be somewhere in West Va. on busi
ness. His sent hns hcon vacant con
scqucntly, among the Society.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-02

sunragists chose this chance to fore
stall the blow at States rights rather
is certain to refuse to ratify. Two Two
moro anti-Sufrage Legislatures meet
IN May. and action already taken in
courts as being directly contrary TO
local State Constitutions. In view oc
these these facts; is It any tifno for the old
pet9al bulwsrk of Sturdy American a lean
Traditions. to DO laying down on the
o o, because ,nna OF the threats of a few
to deliver their boasted women vote.
and thus allow other States to force
r thsie aws su 11,, 4non them through
situation; and other States will look
upon VirEinia's action as either result
Ing from fear Of the ridiculous boyle
pudIation of those States rights which
She Is supposing to uphold
A rejection by the people. moreover.
mont. Let the House and Senate at
once pass 4 substitute measure for tho
original rejection and insure that sre
teen to kill this blow Mt local self gov
eminent and initiative.
And let us. not forget. meanwhile.
first entering wedges Of decadent
movements. having existed during the
decline OF practically every great civ
Carthage. Rome and Egypt down to
Poland. in our own modern era. II.
only effect is to give women the enron
cd for. partisan politics and for ,he
efficient welding of her political rod
of iron and to efreminize mon by re-
mating Instincts. while Mt the SAME
and Bolehevism by destroying The
unity OF the home and family ann
Washington, D. c., Jan. 90 1920.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-02
a REPLY to n. A. Henson.

TO the Editor Of The Times Di spatch:
Silt j. Is very r, sad indeed Iced. TO find
spirit and with tho ideals of Cicero,
as is B. a. Henson. whose article APP
peared in this column last Sunday.
we'll fitted for position on the staff
of ono OF our modern comic magazines.
and his letter relieved the monotony
severa things are evident from his
letter; he is a land holder OF consid-
srabie means; he has no children. and
and conditions.
The statement that the money it is
vacations would be about AZ badly
spent Per o as ,b the h, per diem paid the ar.
other parts OF the letter. If he had
children of his own he would be will
education Whether he himself ever
wanted it or not. He sits by the fire
and collects rent from his tenants. not
also during the vacation. while the
teacher in an adjacent school labors
on collecting about $500 for a nine
pected to teach ali Subjects cts equally Ely
y We Dress Eooa fary s for live Ser we'll 1
That the school does not meet during
the summer is not her fault, and the
liiot Sic IL SlSlnR ner Ike Tor
those n her care should at least be
appreciated. Our friend. If he wants
any schools, wants good teachers,
graduates of at least one college. Can
he get them for an average OF $500 per
year. and then force them to work In
factory during the summer in order
to provide the bare necessities or life
that they may return next session and
give another portion ofe their life's
blood to an unErateful community?
Next q bill to create sinccurc
for some henchman as physical direc :
tor" Can il be that our friend has
filed his application for the position?
Best of luck TO him: he has our sym
patty.
Has the gentleman from Poindcxter
ever visited any school on n tour Of
inspection? If ne has he has seen the
need Of n physical director. Many
children in the poorer sections have
poor home conditions. they live in
squalid tenements. and they work very
hard for the little they have. 1t is
not exercise these, children need, as
EruehlnE hoe, az. saw and hammer,
man 10 army and navy calisthcntic
, methods.
1t is we'll to remind the Legislature
that II should be economical, but al
ways remember that mental and phy-
steal development is economy, and
economy in its true sense.
Richmond. Va, January 30, 1870.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-02

ests of the Southern States" are best
served by an honest adherence to the
POLITICAL tenets professed by tho South
ern StateS-those tenets coincide with
the principles of the Democratic party,
and In their practical observance lies
the way of wisdom for the South. and
WISDOM is expcdtcnt. In the Century
dictionary we find as an illustration
OF the word expediency:
When Infinite Wisdom established
tho rules Of right and honesty, He
saw 70 1T that Justice should DO al
ways tho highest e1pediency."
And this dictionary further says:
The sinister meaning often attached
TO this word is not inherent in 1t. but
arises from tho frequent disregard OF
moral considerations In determining
what what is expedient; Expedienoy may.
with the highest morality"
respectfully submit that tho rati-
hcation of the Federal suffrage amend
mcnt by the Legislature of Virginia
is consonant with Democratic Cor Re-
publlcan) basic principles: with the
guarantee OF Republican form OF
State government pledged 70 every
State OF this Union by tho Federal
Constitution; with majority rule as a
guiding obligation; with Individual.
CIVIC and moral responsibility. and
Therefore. since policies are but tho
pans OF humankind. this ratification
OF the Federal suffrage amendment is
IN the highest sense politically ex-
MRS. JOHN II. LEWIS
Richmond, Va. Jan. 81, 1920.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-02
Berryvilio. vs.. January Is, ~
Passinr the nucl,.

To tho Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-Unless tho people OF Virginia
lincluding womcn) desire to have tho
susan Is. Anthony amendment forced
upon them, and their control Of local
suffrage turned over to centralized
show more fearlessness than exhibited
by the apparent attempt to pass tho
buck" In referring tho Federal suffrage
amendment to a vote OF tho people.
While apparently and specifically
Democratic: II was. in fact an admis-
sion that II the people of Virginia de-
SIRED they could. by popular vote. force
rejected II II this was merely an at
tempt to shirk responsibility il is un-
worthy OF VirSinia's traditions. If II
was an honest effort to uphold democ-
racy. u was very mistaken effort.
since the very cruS OF the argument IN
opposition to that amendment Is that
the people OF one State have no right
their consent or to interfere in any
way with tho purely local affairs which
do not affect the welfare of the nation
AZ whole. On the other, hand, IL the
people OF that State (Virginia) were in
any way suspected of desiring to force
state. there was ample opportunity to
allow them to vote upon It without en-
croaching upon the rights OF others.
-Four States have directly refused to
ratify the Susan Il. Anthony amend
ment. ratification In Ohio. where anti
suffrage sentiment Is overwhelming,
and where q poll OF women resulted in
in suffrage throughout the state, has
been effectually killed by referendum.
And the same has been practically as
surcd In New jersey. where the anti
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-02
CENSUS BUREAU REPORT
SHOWS SLUMP IN COTTON
Two Factors Are Ascribed. Min One
Being Less buying by Eu-
rupcun People.
I By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. Feb although
the 1918 crop was the fourth success
sive small cotton crop produced both
IN this country and throughout the
world. the ''carry-ovcr" at the end of
the season III the United States was the
largest ever recorded, as shown by the
statistics In The Census Bureaus an
nual report on cotton production and
distribution for the season 19IS19l9
Just issued by Director Sam L. Rogers.
The worlds total for the four crops.
not including iinters in the United
states, was 7o.SS3. 600 equivalent 500
pound net weight bales, compared with
S'.35a."oO bales for the preceding four
years.
Two factors were mainly RESPONSE
bic for this condition., the report says.
The actual quantity Of cotton consumed
maj. although there had never been
such scarcity OF cotton goods since the
rcr!od immediately following the Civil
war, and sportation facilities for
exporting cotton had not yet become
normal Another factor was the ina
chase cotton freely because OF unstabl
conditions in some of the countries and
The extraordinary high rates OF eX-
change.
Consumption OF cotton in the United
states during the cotton year which
for any year since 1918. Compared
with 1918. il showed 4 reduction of
nearly 100000 bales, the quantity, in
cluUng lintcrS. having been 6,223S37
bales. The heavy decrease was largely
due TO the reduced consumption Of lin
ttrs OWING 10 the cessation of hostili-
ties in Europe. The reduction was
about 100000 bales on that account
LINT cotton consumption was 5,765.936
palcS and l!nters, 451,901 bales.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-02
STEEL ORDERS FAR IN EXCESS
OF SUPPLY FOR LONG TIME
Shorfnge So Pronounced Th,t
are Wiling 10 Pay Mig Premium
Tor Deliveries.
tBy Associated Press1
VrDIy ~

y. NEM YORK. Feb. l.--SteeI dn,,,-a
is far beyond the supply aud tho sT"t,l
age is growing more pronouDcrd ni1i,
suner from lack of raw materj.,, -,S
from inadequate transportation, wli"h
mas caused heavy accumulation ~ o.
4ished products. Bars billetS sbon,
plates, pipe and wire are djftirui. -.
obtain before June. Indcpcndon,s 49,.
advanced prices So to SiO per Ton 49,,
semi-hnished and finished steel tn
s.hfgher prices are eagerly paid IN ,n
cure delivery for even the second ana
Fter. The railroad administrative, ~
ISSUED a wartime order on rail- MIL
Tor o heavy tonnage at the March nriI.
of W. though many mills have hcId
second half and furnaces have boobad
heavily. Basic iron has sold a, frn,m
$50 TO $40 and Nc. foundry AT from
$40 TO Si3.25 AT the furnace A fair
donnaSe also has been taken for ~.
second quarter al these ranges Pro.
8duction has been curtailed for want Or
Coke and gone furnaces have haG 20
@bank.
80 Lead continues quiet. with SUNNY
and demand at about an even balance
underlying conditions appear strouD
.se Foreign demand for zinc has been
stopped by low exchange rates, but do.
S!nestic consumption 10 moderately
haAry.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-02
POLITICAL AND FINANCIAL
OUTLOOK REACTS ON COTTON
European Situation Has Bearisd In
Hucnce Un Nlarket-Spot Depart
mcnI Holds Up.
fly Associated Press


NEW ORLEANS. Feb. lit was an
other week of narrow price changes in
cotton. the extreme range being only
50 10 20 points and the net results OF
the week declines OF 90 to &c points
tnfavorable political and financial CON
dittons In Europe were the main bear
ish influence, while the market drew
it's support from the continued large
business at high prices being done in
finished goods. In tho spot depart
mcnt the tone was very steady and
prices lost only l2 points. Niddling
closed at 3e.SS as against the closing
price on March of 37.27.
Weakness OF foreign exchange and
the tighter money market in this coun-
try were responsible for Some little
selling, while late in the week tho
improved weather conditions in the
cotton region added to the offerings.
although only in n moderate way. a
somewhat better demand for tho lower
grades In the spot demand and con-
t!nued good demand for the high grades
at as high as 90 and o. cents pound.
helped to steady the contract market,
and the discount of contracts under
spots was at all times n bull argument.
Tho statement from London that all
Of Europe was on tho verge of bank
ruptcy created a sensation at the end
Of the week, and because OF this state
ment European news will be of In
creased Importance this week and may
easily be the dominating influence on
the opentng. Pessimistic talk regarding
conditions aDroau Is not having as
much effect as il would If mills had
less business in front of them.
Weather conditions over the oel7
attracted more attention last week and
Will he of increased Importance from
now on. A good part Of the belt needs
warm and dry weather in order to 20
ahead with winter blowing. Rains this
week would be regarded as extremely
unfavorable, especially rains in the
Western belt Private reports arc that
the soil in Texas and portions OF sew
eral other States is too wet for plow-
ing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-02
Reoieu0 of Weeks
Trade In Richmond
Slache1,ing Activity Due
Mainly to Adverse
Weather Conditions.

Il. C. Dun & Co.'S review OF trade
conditions and the Immediate outlook
Tor for , the Kiehmond territory. prepared
Recent adverse weather conditions
are held responsible to n large degree
for a pcrceptible slackcning of trade
activity. Low temperatures have caused
delay In getting pcrishables 10 mar
ket: Collections are reportcd only fair.
an undue expansion OF credit which
should be curtailed.
Prices remain firm, and. in some in
stances, have made sharp advances. Re-
show increases ranging from 10 to 20
per cent Contractors and dealers in
figure on work owing 10 the frequency
OF prices increases. The opinion is
EXPRESSED, however. that return TO
LOVER lower price levels may DC looked for
Stimulated by large amount of
illness, drugs arc moro active than dur
ing the corresponding period in 1919.
Disinfcctants, uuinine and remedies for
colds and influenza are in chief request.
Steam heating and related lines show
little activity, with tho outlook for the
tGtC-c uncertain. In mill supplies and
equipment the demand is far in excess
o: the supply. With an adequate sup
ply, dealers say three times the present
volume of business would be possible.
a general weakening in the demand
for clothing is noted By retail dealers.
Many reduction sales are in Progress.
hut movements OF stock are not as ac-
tive as in previous years.
The higher grade groceries are in
greater request than cheaper varieties.
Coffee is unusually active. with no APP
parent danger of the supply being di-
m!nished. The sugar shortage is being
less keen!y felt. Vegetables OF certain
varieties arc offered in limited guam
titles.
In paints and oils the volume Of bus
mess is larger than in January, 1919.
and the better grades arc in special de-
~
are difficult TO procure. Paper dealers
are continuing to experience difficulty
in securing sufficient ncwsprint with
nuf Of hOnlS nannr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-02
EGGS GETTING DOWN SOME.
POULTRY KEEPS RATHER HIGH
Active Busines. on Gary Street All Of
i'hst "eck-Largc Receipts
Looked For

With most things eatablo in ac.iv,
I ims. IN ana receipts Of many articles
business all of last week was prni;T
myely on those sections OF CARY and
Where pbe w Streets and ,hcreabout
and comnis Mno'es staecb produce dealers
ve|gsetablss fr<h nc ESers s iades of
heretofore, early York ca bbnre ana n.",,.
lettuce being added To the list The
trettuce came IN great quantities and be-
.Iue ehe !. W. %eek7end The market became
aiutIcn Shd prices sWaEgcd much
Apples were in larger supply. ana
many OF them were in bad order, when
sraues' fancY fruit however. held it's
own al around $40 per barrel r >,
other goods went from that i!Curc don'n
10 $500 per barrel WV" 4"
Potatoes were sulI IN active a
lions i't "'cF quota
,,9 hnGaltTy generally was in somewha.
and % to 81 for dressed H. Ii fGo BIRD nr,,s
sh pf1 on 90 to -: dressed % to 40:
tr!chths, 1--we, 80 10 40, dressed aa a.
~. 1--we ducks So 20 a. dressed 81 ="
Va geese, i've % 10 ~ drnssrl 80
aGa "a suineaS young, - TO 81 APIECE,
OLD 90 10 90. Eggs were moro r,s,,,jf,,i
and lower. fresh country eggs roir r,.' u,
Ss TO %; with still downward ,e, =
de Vesjs s ,ysTa :, eggs, IS to ~
onIv i" larry good recent
strons ana ~, me extra fine ones were
and order, considered went ron s'"r : ,
down 10 IL cents per pound, -
mogs We're active. 1.-Two i5ls tn ,c
and higher "t't scarce
The outlook for Tho w.eE ,s ~.
i ibs; w TIece pts and an active demand
they closed last week. 80 az, nUput as
or the vegetables being e%ccptions
FRESH country eggs vii! nErIv -.