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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
WOULD CHANGE ROADS NAME.

In his annual report submitted to
Governor Davis, State Highway Com
missioner George P. Coleman recom-
mended tina the Graham-Tazewell
state highway be changed to read
:he Graam-N North Tazewell- Claypoole-
Rosedale state highway. This change
is suggested by reason of the high.
vay commissions election of the
North Tazewell-Pounding Mill route.
1t is understood in this connection
that the citizens of the county seat
are not satisfied with the recent de-
cision of the highway commission III
cutting the county seat off the state
highway map and are prepared to
make fight over the matter. Mr..
Coleman, it is observed, recommend
ed that a "spur" be provided from
North Tazeewell 20 Tazewell, but
evidently the Tazewellites are not
going to be satisfied with only a
"spur" without the boots. The Gra-
ham state highway leads into Lee
county, and runs into te old Daniel
Boone trail, which is marked off by
the Daughters of the American Royo-
lution-Graham Daily News.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
SANTA COMING TO YOUNG
STEERS.

Santa Claus is coming to Taz.
well-the real, live, Santa Claus. He
will be at the community tree in the
school yard Friday evening at 6:30.
Everyone, old and young, are invit-
ed to be there. There will be splen-
did music, Christmas carols sung by
vested choir; composed of the best
voices in town.
Santa Claus will have treat for
all the children who attend schoo,,
and the other children of the town.
The older ones are asked to bring
their younger bothers and sisters.
This is the first time Tazewell
has ever attempted a community
tree, and it is hoped that every man,
woman and child will help make the
occasion a success by being there
:. If there are any persons or organ
izations who would like to contribut.
baskets or clothing for those who
are in. need. these articles will b,
delivered from the tree. if they ar.
sent to the school by six o'clock.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
TELL RI TO WILL HAYS.

You would have to trnvcl far to
find y more efficient bunch of work.
ora than those employed to handle
Uncle Snm's mail here. Postmaster
Buchanan will accommodate you In
nnv way possible; Beavers will lick
all tho stampa for the female pnt-
rens of the Office, and carries n big
gun to keep robbers away from the
mail pouches; Mcclure is In tho of :
ice long before most of tho folks nru
getting their sccond nnp. and Will
linn Byrd Chapman carries around
with him one of those William Jcnn-
ings smiles that stays put, and you
can't ruffle him. If Jennie Smith or
Johnny Jones calls at tho Office sev
cntcen times day. and gets about
ono postal card month, IT'S NIL the
same. And I',ore's Bill Kimbnll, who
walks around more in ono day thnn
the usual man does in week, md
carries joy and happiness. and some
times sorrow, into the homes M the
city's postman. He's always on the
job.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
TAZEWELL HIGH SCHOOL CLOS.
ES WEDNESDAY.

Tazewell High School closed on
Wednesday afternoon for the Christ
mas holidays, and will reopen the
first Wednesday in January
Wednesday afternoon each grade
rendered o program and the Hign
School Literary Society gave Al
Christmas program in chapel. The
school also had Christmas tree.
Most of the teachers left Wednes-
day afternoon for their homes at the
following places: Mr.. Brown, Belle
Springs; Mr.. Baylor, Wakefield; Miss
Bondurant, Farmville; Miss Rhudy'
Burke's Garden; Miss Craddocls, Rich
mond; Miss Cottrell, Lynchburg; Miss
Geffler, Williams Wharf; Miss Dar-
den, Franklin; Miss Mahood Cliff
field; Miss Smith, Lynchburg; Miss
Elder, Brookneal; Miss Talbert, Bal
timore; Miss Dulaney, Pearisburg.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
NEW MAILING LIST.

A new mailing list will be made
out January 1st, 1922. 1t is hoped
" or before that time, to have our
entire list paid up for 1922. Quite
large number of renewals have
been received recently, and also new
subscribers, taking advantage Of the
reduced rate of $1.50.
Please bear in mind, this low rate
Of $1.50 applies exclusively to those
who pay in advance. We cannot cred
it out subscriptions at this low rate.
Pay what you owe us up to January
1st, 1922. and the new rate Of S1.b0
will apply from January 1. 1922.
We thank you for your loyalty,
friendship and support during all
these years We hope to give you
value received for your money and
moro, during the coming year-Edi-
tos.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
ELABORATE RECEPTION.

The homo of Mrs. j. H. McNear,
on Summers street, was the scene
Of most elaborate recetion on
Thursday afternoon from $3.50 to
$3.50. The color scheme carried out
in the decorations was red and green
and the house was profusf6n OF
cedar, holly, poinsettias and red ros-
es with delicately shaded lights and
candles all carrying out tho Christ
mas suggestion.
Mrs. r. G. Blackstock and Mr..
Floyd Brown received the guests at
the door and Mrs. j. D. McCue di-
rected them to the punch bowl. Mt
which the Misses Ruth Bodell, Lii
liam Shott, Eleanor MeNeer, Maris
Mustard and Mary Zimmerman pre-
sided. Mesdames Douglas Leekis,
Geo. Barger, Jr., E. E. Perkins, S. N.
Euifard and r. NJ. Archer ushered
the callers from the punch bowl to
the eceiving line. which was compos-
cd of Mrs. j. II. McNeer, Mrs. X.
b. Williamson. Mrs. e. S. Mcneer
of Princeton; Mrs. Sterling Mann,
Mrs. Frederick Black and Miss Mabel
Baker, bride elect, Of Bramweli,
From the receiving line the guests
were directed to the dining room BY
Mesdame: W. A. Bodell, Geo. Dung
linson, w. H. st. Clair, Js H. Pear
son and C. o. Stahlman. The dinin.
room table presented lovely pit,
ture with q large silver basket filled
! with red roses forming tho cente,
piece flanted by silver candle sticks
and silver coffee service. Mrs. A. H
Mann and Mrs. Ellen Holland pour.
ed coffee and delectable salad and
ice course, coffee and mints were
served by Mesdames Jas. O'Keeffe
w. Anderson. J. w. Overstreet, J
Fl. Kabler, Harold Black, ,Cabel
Blackstock, Jr., and r. B. Parrish
Mrs. +. l.. Black and Mrs. G. B
Wilson. generally assisted during tn,
afternoon. .--Blueheld Telegrah. /.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
GREW 1o1.s BUSHELS PER ACRE.

Frank w. Lux, 13 years old, Shell
by County Indiana, as stated in sew
eral papers, grew 101.6 bushels OF
corn on an acre of land this season.
This was fine for the boy. Some of
his corn won the championship prize
IN the great grain and hay show III
Chicago recently held. He grew pun .
bred white corn.
The editor of this paper showed
l0 ears of corn ut the corn show
here last week, which won first and
also the sweep stakes prize The
corn from which these ears was ST.
lected measured 100 bushels from an
acre of ground. There may have
been few feet over or under an acre.
but very little one way or another.
We paid 10 cents a bushel flour
barrel measure, well rounded up, and
the shucking bill was $1,000. If all
the corn which grew on this acre
has been measured there would have
been over 100 bushels. The editor
had about 60 ears at the Fair i'll
stalk and ear. and q number of ears
wore taken from the field as samples
before the crop was gathered, whic
were not included in the 100 bushels.
This corn, a purebred Casev, was
grown without any fertilizer of ma
nue., was cultivated times in the
usual way. The seed was puchased
from Mr.. T. o. Sandy, at Burkeville,
Va, and planted about April 25th.
The corn was cultivated by Mir.
Geo. w. Lewis in his usually ellie
lent manner. Purebred seed and he
says, "purebred land and good cul-
tiyation, is necessary to make prize
winning corn.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
"A CRUST OF BREAD RELIsHEp

Little hands, outstrctched pleading
for bread, that rayenous appetitas
NAV bo appeascd. and for clothing,
that the winter blasts may not dim
the spark Of life that glows in liz
tile, "mancipated bodies, have touch
ed the heart strings Of those whose
fathers fought that such n plight
might be forever banishcd from tho
Land of Freedom. That the sight of
starving children, torn from heart.
broken mothers by tho avisher might
never again pollute the eyesight,
that man might kneel unafraid to
worship God in the manner Of his
choice.
Touched by the plight of 10000
destitute orphans under tho caro- of
the Near East Relief, whose very eA-
istence since the massacre of thel,
arce has been possible only through
the pity and generosity Of America,
hundreds of Virginians have already
contributed loyalty to the fund Of
$500 600 which this state has been
asked to raise that the work of this
organization may go on But it re-
manned for the Daughters of the
American Revolution to show tho
spirit Of truo womanhood.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
ATTORNEY w. II. WERTH TO RE-
SUME GENERAL PRACTICE.

For about two years I have been
forced to decline general practice
that came to nv Office, and have
confined my practice to few special
cases. Owing to the change Of condi-
tions. / find myself compelled to re-
sumo the general practice of law,
and for the purpose Of correcting
the general impression that I would
not accept geneal practice I make
this announcement, that, beginning
now, will accept general practice,
criminal and civil, in State courts
and United States Courts, having
my office over tho Bank Of Clinch
Valley. Tazewell, We.
w. H. WERTH.
Tazewell, Va, Dec. Ia, 1921.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
HAPPENINGS AT HEALING
SPRINGS.

North Tazewell, II. Il. d., Dee. %.
Mrs. May, wife of III. II. May, died
Mt her home ut Adria, Dec. 18th
Funeral services wcro conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Arrowood, and burial was
mada in tho Litz Hill cemetery. Her
husband, five daughters and a soi..
dren of this family preceded their
mother to the Better Land
An entertainment was given Christ
mhs by the Hcalings Springs school,
Dec. 2lst. The teachers will spend
the holidays at their home in West
Va.
Chns. Harman, Jr, has diphthcria.
Rages SSuss has returned from
Grundy. His son. DR.. j. A., is also
Mt home.
(Sevoral other locals In this letter
are illcgiblc and Of course omitted.
Ed.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
TAZEWELL BOYS
NOW CHAMPIONS
Defeat Crack Graham Team In
Final Contest in Bluefield Last
Saturday-May Contest for
State Championship.

The Tazewell Basket Ball tetan
composed of Robert Moss, Harry
Gillespie, Marvin Gillespie, Marvin
McGraw, Marian Kiser and William
Pyott, vanquished their rival, the
stalwart boys from the Graham High
School in the liveliest contest of the
season in Bluefield last Saturday af-
ternoon. Two games were played
with Graham during the day, the
first resulting in Graham's favor by
a close margin. 1T became neces-
sary that drawing should take place
Tor the second game with Graham,
and that team was so unfortunate
as to draw the Tazewell champions
Tor the decisive contest, and as a
consequence they met defeat, which
also lost them the county champion
ship
A number of people from Tazewcll
went to Bluefield to witness the
game, and report that it was the
"ferccst" that hNa been played yet,
and that fazewcll's quintet did
themselves honor
The championship game for the
State will be played in Charlottes-
vile in March and the Tazcwell
team is eligible to compete, and an
effort will be made to find a suita-
bie court for winter practice in orde.
!hat the county champions may be
in good trim when the contest takes
placu O.
Graham didn't lose all the honors.
though. The crack girls team from
that town, which has so far won all
honors, was victorious in BluefieIu.
only, Burke's Garden competing for
the honors. The score stood 40 to l.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
The Night Before Christmas

was tho night before Christmas a through the house
Mot creature was stirring, not II mouse
Inc s.ockihgs were hung by tho chimney with care
m IN hopes that St Nicholas would bo there
Inc Inc children were nestled all snug in their beds
whne visions of sugar plums dancod in thoir heads
AND mama in her kerchief, and in my cap
a ina Just settled our brains for long winters nap
Wheh out on the lawn there such clutter -
l sprang from my bed to what was tho matter
Away to tho window flew like II FASH
ID rDre open open the shutters and threw up the sash;
Inc moon OH the breast of the fnlen snow
Gave luster of midday TO the objects below
When, what to my wondering eyes should appcar
Rit 6gi immature sleigh and eigh tiny rcndcer
| knew In moment it must be old St Nick
More rapid than eagles his courses they came
ana he whsted and shouted and called them by name:
On Comet On Cupid! II Donner and Bixon"
10 the top of the porch, to the top the wall
!1aS dry leaves that before the wild hurricane nv
WWhen they meet with an obstacle mount to tic sky
30. 30 up To the houSetop the they flew
WIN sleigh full Of toys, and st. Nicholas too;
And them in twnkling, heard on the roof
The prancing and paving of each little hoof
As As drew IN my head and was turning around
Down the chimney st. Nicholas came with n bound
lie was dressed nl in fur from his head o his foot
ana his clothes were all tarnishcd with nshes and soot
And he looked like peddor just opening his pack
Ills eyes, how they winkled! His dmplcs how merry
Ills cheeks were like roscs his like cherry
AIS Aus dro % little little mouth me M WINS WIS drawn up like bow,
The stump Of pipe he held tight in his teeth
And the smoke it elcirclcd his head like wreath
lie WINS chubby and plump right jolly old elf
lIe spoke not word hut went straight to his work.
And filled all the stockings; then turned with lork,
ana Ana LAYING. laying his finger aside Of his nose,
lic sprang to his sleilh, to his team gave II whistle
And AWAY they all flow like the down n thistle.
But heard him excaim, Gro they drove out of sight
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
COMPARE PRICES. WHY PAY
MORE?

Emperor grapes, per pound, aSc
No. l Calf English walnuts, b,35r.
No. Brazil nuts, per lb, 25c.
No. 1 Calf mixed nuts. per lb., ,2bc.
Figs, package, 1Sc.
Oranges, s and &c.
Chocolate creams, per pound, 25c.
3 Crown L. L. Raisins, per lb., 81
Martha Washington Candy, per lb.
T6c.
War tax on same, per pound. 81.
Boys wagons. 1925 to ST so.
GRADUATED SUGAR, 100 LIB.
BAGS, $3.50.
THE TAZEWELL SUPPLY co.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
BAPTIST PASTOR PLEASEs
HIS CONGREGATIONS.

Rev. MIR. Alexander began his pap-
torate here last Sunday, preaching
morning and evening to good COLI
gregations. His sermons were we'll
received and the impression he mado
was very favorable. Mr.. Alexander
is a graduate of college and SEMI
nary, and well equipped-head and
heart for his responsible and SOL
emn duties. He has n wife and two
children, and will reside at Graham,
preaching here on 1st and 3rd Sun
days in each month.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23

CUT EXPENSES
Fail to Make Appropriation for
County Demonstration, and Do
Away With Prohibition
Agents.

AT a recent meeting of the Board
Supervisors, action was taken that
may eliminate the county demonstra-
tor, the Board failing to make All
appropriation for the continuance of
the work Of Mr.. Fisher. Just what
steps, if any, will bo taken to have
the Bonrd rcscind the order Is not
known. The county road engineer
and his assistant, and the five coun-
ty prohibition agents, also suffered
at the hands Of the Board The road
officials salaries were reduced, and
the entire appropriation for the pro-
hibition agents was cut off, which
means that the enforcement of the
prohibition laws will now be in the
hands of the sheriff and his assist.
ants.
Only routine business, other than
that above mentioned, came before
the Board for consideration at its
meeting.
We have it upon reliable authori-
ty that the Tazewell County Farm
ers Association is taking steps to
retain Mr.. Fisher rs county demon
strator. He has made himself indis
pensable to the farming interests of
the county, the farmers think.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
CHRISTMAS MUSICAL.

The Christmas musical, given Tues
day night in the Methodist church
under the leadership Of Miss Lois
Talbert, of the Tazcwell High School
faculty, attracted large audience,
and was very highly complimented.
Miss Talbert is in charge of the mus
ic in the Methodist church,, and rem
ders valuable assistance to the other
choirs of the town,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23

Prof. Brown and wife left on yes
terday to spend Christmas with Mr..
Browns mother at Bell Sping. MIR.
Brown expressed himself as highly
gratifled with the results Of the
school the first half session, and al
so very much pleased with Tazewell
people.
1t should bo added that Tazewcll
poople are very much pleased with
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
BURKE's GARDEN RED CROSS.

A phone message from Burke's
Garden brings the news that in the
drive for membership and renewals
Burke's Garden "went over the top"
This is not surprising when it Is
known that our towering friend Rob-
ert Moss, was in Charge. The amount
collected, it is stated was $52.05. Re-
ports from other sections of the
county, have not been made go far a.
known in this office.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
NO PAPER NEXT WEEK.

Elk consuetudine, which being in
terpreted in plain English means,
according to custom" no paper will
be issued from this office Christmas
week. The boys will take a rest,
straighten up, let the machine cool
off, and get in shape for the 1922
run.
However,, the Editor expects ito
-bo kept busy writing subscription re-
c"ints and overhauling the mailing
lat,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
MRS. SHELTON DEAD.

Mrs. Jennie Shelton, sister of the
late George R. Surface, died at her
home in Pearisburg last week. She
is survived by two daughters, Misses
Bette and Ollie Shelton, and one
BON, L. ]. Shelton. w. N. Surface, Of
Norton, and Mrs C. T. Pecry and H.
8. Surface, Of Tazewoll, attended the
funeral and burial.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
BARRETTS ROOFING.
ON THE WRONG RIDGE.

Bandy. Va, December IL.
Editor the News: Please correct tho
mistake Of the poker game and killing
of Tom Short, rs it was done on the
Altizer Ridge, distance Of three or
four miles from Whitaker Ridge.
Give the Whitaker Ridge Justice.
M. s. WHITAKER.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
WHERE is DIR. COPENHAvER's
BIRD DOG?

Dp r. P. Copenhaver's bird dog,
black and white spotted, black ears,
small. female, disappeared from his
home Monday. Has Newport News
license tag. Reward if returned to
me at once. DR.. R. P. Copenhaver
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
EFFECT OF CIGARETTES.

doctor do you think the cigarette
habit effects the brain?"
That question can never be answer :
cd fo~ n man with brains has never
been discovered smoking one-Con-
!tributed by q "nut"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
FOR SALE.

A number of second hand pianos,
standard makes, some almost as good
as new, prices running from $4,000
to s275.oO. Terms. $40 cash and s7,OO
per month.
w. N. LAMBERT,
Box 81 GRAHAM, VA.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAIN
MENT

There will be Christina onter-
tainment, at the Rhudy school house,
Saturday night beginning at 7:3o.
No charges for admission. All are
invited. Home. made candy will h
on salo fsy benefit Of school.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
a CHRISTMAS BOx FOR THE
PASTOR.

Tho ladies and others Of the Bap-
tist church and congregation got up
n Christmas gift for the new pa4tor,
Mr.. Alexander, consisting Of necess-
airy articles FOR his larder The box
will 20 Off today, and is a valuable
one.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
HEAD or CHRIST
Room Tor ubee

un There was for them the n
lhou dldst leave Thy throne Thy kngy crown
80 ~
But in Bethchems
- ' ~ N"' ''
royal decree; ~. = - '' ' -
But in owy birth dd Thou humility
Foxes found their tho
of the cedar tree; = - ~ "
Thy of God deaors
Galilee. -
a. Thou camest Lord with Thy living That Thy
people free; -
But with mockng thorn Did they bear
Thee Calvary.
g. Heavens arches shall ring, and sing,
At Thy coming to victory,
Thou wilt call home is
There is My side
Refrain.
Oh heart Lord Jesus my
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23

Mrs. Fisher, wife of the farm
demonstrator. who hns been in the
Blueiicld hospital for treatment, has
returned to her home here. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fisher ara now occupying tho
home of Mrs. ID. w. Lynch, and nre
tho proud parents of new born
bnby.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23

3ox3 Oak Leaf Castings, non
skid, $40.
3Ox3 1-2 Oak Leaf Castings,
non skid, $11.50.
30x3 Keen Kutter castings,
non skid, $13.25.
{, 30x3 1-2 Keen Kutter Cas-
ings, non skid, $3.50.
THE TAZEWELL SUPPLY co.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
LOCAL NEWS.

They wanted II change and they
Most Of the girls are going
to get Whitmans or Liggetts
Candy for Christmas. Is yours :?
Jacksons Drug Store.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
BOX SUPPER.

There will be box eupper at
Baker school, Saturday, December
81, ut p. :, for benefit Of library.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23

BUYS AND SELLS REAL
ESTATE and NEGOTlATES
LOANS Gil REAL ESTATE.
If.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23
VISITOR FROM OKLAHOMA.

Mr.. Gilmcr. of Oklahoma, has been
on visit to his relatives here and
in Russell. He belongs to the we'll
known family of tho name in and
around Lebanon, and is first cousin
to G. II. Reyolds here, whose guest
he was during his visit here. Mr.. Gil
mer left Russell years ago, married
a western woman, has family, and
has been very successful in business.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-12-23


NJ. j. Hanliins. manager of tho
Columbia Chemical Company, of Roa-
noke, was n visitor to Tazcwcll last
week. 1t is rumorcd that Mr.. Hank
ins will be elected president of tho
company the first of the year. The
company manufactures the WE'LL
known soft drink, &C Nectar, and
has growing business. There arc n
large number of stockholdes of this
corporation in this county.
Mn w. l.. Shawver and his good
Democratic wife, of Shawver Mills,
were shopping in town the other day,
and called Mt this Office. w. l.. was
on crutchcs, due to fall which
twisted his ankle around where the
top of his foot had been, or some
thing of the kind. He will not be
able to do the quick stop during tho
holidays perhaps.