Kind of a dumb question, but I'm trying to find out if anyone on the list is researching prominent families in Tazewell. For example, I notice in the newspaper, that most often the persons mentioned are those who I guess are considered "upper class" There are just certain people who get mentioned all the time (like the McGuires and Steeles) and I guess I'm just curious as to how many of you find more information then other's because of this. I promise the CVN site is almost done. It has taken me longer the I thought because of problems I have been running into. I'm going to be doing another site to with different research stuff on it (like court records, etc) that I'm also pulling off micro film - however that one hasn't even been started yet so haven't got much info right now. In referrerce to my question, I'm asking more about the prominent families because I have to skip over a lot of stuff when making copies (cause I don't have the money to print out everything) and I'm trying to get a feel more for what would be more helpful to everyone. I'm assuming most of us are researching the more common folk - just trying to get some idea. Michelle

February 3, 1911 D.A. LEFFEL, esq. of Shawvers Mill, was here yesterday, and stated that a road meeting was held in his neighborhood recently, which was largely attended. About forty of the leading citizens of the community were present, and at the conclusion of the meeting a vote was taken as to whether those present favored a bond issue, and every man present voted in favor of the issue of bonds for building roads. The sentiment in the Clear Fork District is unanimous for a bond issue. Mr. William PRUITT was chairman of the meeting. POUNDING MILL Mr. Cobsie ROBINETT came down from Tip Top this morning to visit relatives and friends. Mr. M.B. CROCKETT, Tazewell, was here yesterday to see Miss Bertha HARRIS who has been very ill with appendicitis since Thursday of last week. Relatives and friends are apprehensive of her recovery. Dr. Rees GILLESPIE was down from Tazewell Saturday and Sunday to see his niece, Mrs. J.B. HURT, who has been prostrate with grief. Mrs. HURT is better. Miss Margaret WILLIAMS was here Saturday from Richlands. Miss Effie WILLIAMS spent the last of the week with homefolks here. Misses Pearl MCGUIRE and Grace SAYERS spent from Friday to Sunday at Cedar Bluff and Steelsburg respectively. R.K. GILLESPIE made a business trip to Russell County returning Friday. W.B. STEELE made a business trip to Laurel today. Dr. J.H. SMITH made a professional visit here yesterday. Miss Lettie RINGSTAFF and Mrs. Byrd BREWSTER (Nee: Mattie Earls) are reported better. Mrs. R.M. SPARKS and little son Norman are spending a week with her sister, Mrs. Raymond ELLIS at Norton. G.C. SHAMBLIN and family have gone to Saltville where they will probably reside. Mrs. Mary O'KEEFFE, Tazewell, spent Thursday night with her daughter, Mrs. R.K. GILLESPIE. The entire community was greatly shocked and much grieved over the sudden death of Mr. John B. HURT on the 26th. He was 49 years of age, a man of sterling qualities, honest, kind, generous and accommodating. A merchant of this town for the past 13 years, also a farmer and grazier. He will be greatly missed in the church, Sunday School, everywhere. His popularity was unbounded, his friends could not be counted. He leaves a wife and eight children, three boys and five girls, the youngest being six years of age. The four oldest were away at school and the death came like a thunder bolt to their young and loving hearts. Miss Margaret was at Bethany College, Bethany, Va. Miss Barbara at Tazewell High School, Tazewell; and Messrs George and Jim Bob at the V.P.I., Blacksburg. We understand that the two oldest, George and Miss Margaret will not return to their schools, although the former is one of the class of 1911 graduates. Messrs. Fred and Harvey George GILLESPIE who were called here on account of the death of their uncle, Mr. J.R. HURT have returned to the V.P.I. at Blacksburg. Some beautiful floral tributes from V.P.I. cadets, friends of the HURT boys, arrived on Saturday PM too late for the funeral and burial of Mr. HURT. The following are some from this place who attended the funeral and burial of Mr. John B. HURT at Tazewell on Saturday: Mr. and Mrs. R.K. GILLESPIE, Mr. and Mrs. W.B. STEELE, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. ALTIZER, Messrs. John, Fred and Harvey George GILLESPIE. The burial of the remains of the late John B. HURT, whose tragic death was reported in last week's paper, took place here last Saturday morning, in Jeffersonville Cemetery, at 12PM. The body, accompanied by members of his family, relatives and a number of sorrowing friends, reached Tazewell on Saturday mornings train, and were met at the depot by a number of Tazewell people. The funeral services, conducted by Rev. Mr. WILEY, of the Methodist Church, assisted by Rev. Mr. HALL, of the Presbyterian church, were held at the residence of George W. GILLESPIE, father in law of the deceased, in the presence of a very large crowd of friends from different sections of the county. He was widely and most favorably known all over the county, and many of them wept as they looked for the last time, upon his face. He was a member of the Methodist Church, and would have been 50 years of age had he lived until next May. He leaves a widow and eight children. Two children are dead. All of his children were present at the burial services. Miss Cora CHRISTIAN spent Sunday at home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.W. CHRISTIAN. Mr. J.P. WILSON, the accommodating agent at this place returned today from a trip east, and is loathe to tell much about it, but his friends say however, "he has been away on a courting expedition." ------------------ At Stowersville, Va., on Wednesday evening, January 18, a very quiet but pretty wedding took place in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.B. ROBINETT, when their pretty young daughter, Bessie Lee, became the bride of Howard C. STOWERS, a young farmer, of Bethany, Mo., formerly of Bland County, Va. and son of Sheriff George W. STOWERS. Rev. W.A. GOSE officiated. After the ceremony a sumptuous supper was served. The bride received many nice presents. The young couple will leave Saturday for Missouri where they will make their future home. May God's richest blessing go with them, and be with them in the building up of another new home. We regret very much to give up Bessie, as she was one of the most worthy young girls of our neighborhood. ----------------- PUBLIC SALE I will offer for sale to the highest bidder, on Saturday, 18 of February, the following: 6 horses; 2 two year old horses and five yearlings; 2 milk cows, 4 two year old Shorthorn heifers; 4 Jersey yearling heifers, and one thoroughbred Jersy bull; half interest in Shorthorn bull. 46 ewes and two bucks, ewes will bring lambs within next few weeks; 7 hogs. All kinds farm machinery, plows, harrows, wagons, etc. Three places of antique mahogony furniture, one good range, practically new, and other household furniture. 250 bushels of corn, two stacks hay. Terms - all sales under $10 case; over $10, notes with good security. Mrs. M.J. PAINTER. CEDAR BLUFF Andrew ASBURY is on the sick list this week. Farmers of this place have a number of fine lambs. Newt WHITAKER returned to his home at this place Saturday, after a two weeks visit to Springton, West Virginia. Mrs. J.C. BEARD spent Tuesday and Wednesday of last week with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence STEVENSON on Laurel. Mr. and Mrs. C.W. BOWLING spent several days of last week with Mrs. BOWLING'S parents Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay STEVENSON, in Thompson Valley. Miss Lola FELTY spent Tuesday night of last week with Mr. J.C. BEARD and family. E.W. STEVENSON spent Saturday and Sunday with is brother, G.D. STEVENSON of Laurel. -------------------- I will leave Witten's Mills within 30 days, and am offering for sale, all my Black Orpington Rose Comb Brown Leghorns and Indian Runner Ducks. Have some extra good stock at bargain prices. Can sell all my ducks eggs at $1.00 per set or $5.00 per 100, and will guarantee my ducks to lay 5,000 eggs by July 1st. Will also sell one 50 egg incubator and one 100 chick size brooder. T.F. WITTEN, Wittens Mills, Va. BURKES GARDEN Lo, the poor traveling man! How his life is endangered and his patience is tried! One evening this week two young men were exploring the wilds of Wolf Creek enroute from lower Clear Fork to Burkes Garden. When they reached a terribly rugged and swollen ford, one horse, having crossed the stream before, plunged into the water, floundered, at most, lost his footing, but finally brought his rider safe and sound, tho dripping, to the opposite bank. The other horse, that fiery steed that is "blind in one eye and can't see good out of the other," belonging to Mr. MOSS of the livery, did not like the looks of the water nor did his rider care to risk his neck so he called to his friend to go ahead and tell the folks in the Garden that he would be along later as he was going to try another route. By this time it was "dark as pitch" and both men were quite a distance from their destination and each had another dangerous ford to make. However, after toiling "o'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent till the night was well nigh gone," both reached the friendly shelter of Burkes Garden. Man number one came in with only wet clothes to complain of. Man number two rolled in a few hours later in fine spirits tho his overcoat was torn and his face scratched by the caressing brambles. They were OK next morning, having found rest and food and fire and after pleasant calls on the merchants, took their flight over Bear Town into Thompson Valley. Quite a flock of traveling men have braved wind, mud, and other difficulties into the Garden this week. Tho "his path's beset, his way is lost, the night has chilled his limbs with frost" the traveling man usually comes out all right at last. Mr. Will HOGE died at his home in Bland on Tuesday night and will be buried today.

February 17, 1911 The following news item was clipped from the recent issue of one of our exchanges: "Tazewell, Va. Feb. 6 - George W. ST. CLAIR and J.W. MOSS have purchased the farm of Mrs. PAINTER, east of town, the price paid being $21,500. This is a valuable bluegrass farm, consisting of 250 acres." We would like to know, the valuation given this land by the tax assessor. The sale price, as given above, is $86 per acre. Is its assessed value in the same proportion as that given to the lands in sections where they are of less sale value? Right here is where the question of equalization of land values would come in. We do not know what they are in the above case, but it is to be doubted if they are any where near the sale price. At any rate these are matters that should be looked into and no doubt be by the next legislature - Blackstone Courier COVE CREEK Rev. GOSE will fill his regular appointment at Mt. Nebo next Sunday at 11am. Misses BARNES and Stella NEELE were visiting the latters parents near this place Sunday. Several of the young people from this place called on Misses Rose and Lula STIMPSON Saturday evening. Some of them stayed over till Sunday, among them were Misses Lena HIGGINBOTHAM, Dot GREGORY, Elizabeth SOUTHERS, Jessie BRUCE, Mrs. Cynthia ATKINS and Mr. Edward GREGORY. Mr. Milton STOWERS moved into his new home in the Lynn Hollow last week. The Home missionary Society met at Mrs. Frank STEELE'S, Saturday evening. The next meeting will be at Mrs. M.F. NEELE'S, Saturday before the second Sunday in next month. Miss Ella COMPTON is visiting homefolks near this place. She has been working in Graham for the past four months. Mr. COLE from Tip Top was transacting business here Saturday. -------------------- The school house on Cavatts Creek, near the residence of C.H. REYNOLDS, was burned to the ground on last Monday night, about 9pm. The fire is supposed to have been caused by a defective flue. Mr. M.L. BISHOP is the teacher there. He dismissed school as usual, on Monday afternoon, leaving a very small amount of fire in the stove. When discovered the building was too far gone to save. This is a large school, and a number of books and school supplies were destroyed. Arrangements for rebuilding the house have not been completed as yet. --------------------- Roy THOMAS, alias Brammer JAMES, colored, was brought here by officer J.W. MOSBY, of Keystone, on Wednesday charged with having committed a theft at Coaldale. The negro was arrested several days ago upon a description of a negro wanted in Birmingham, Alabama, for murder, and the negro is said to have confessed to the murder. His confession was not accepted by the Keystone authorities, however, and diligent inquiry of the Alabama authorities have failed so far to throw any light on the supposed murder. In the negro's confession of the murder he is said to have gone into details, saying that the man whom he murdered belonged to the same secret order, and that they had trouble over some money matters. The opinion prevails with some that the negro made the confession in order to get free transportation to his home at Birmingham. ------------------------ At a meeting of the council of Graham on last Tuesday night the proposed bond issue for that town was increased from $45,000 to $50,000. It is proposed to use the money, in the event the bound issue carries, in building a school house, street and sewer improvement and other civic improvements. Much of the success of the affair is said to be due to the untiring efforts of Mayor V.L. SEXTON, who has exerted all his energy towards getting the council pass the measures. Several members of the Graham council opposed the measure. --------- Russell County voted yesterday an additional bond issue of two hundred and seventy five thousand dollars for good roads by a majority of about six hundred. A large vote was polled. The county has heretofore issued and used one hundred and fifty thousand dollars on her roads. The result of Tueday's election seems to argue that the citizens of Russell are pretty well satisfied with former work done on the roads. POUNDING MILL --------------------------- Rev. M.P. PIMMER and son, Walter, of Norton, are circulating among friends. The former preached of the Church of God Monday and Tuesday night, and will preach at Richlands tonight and tomorrow night. Miss Addie HARRIS who was called home on account of her sisters death, mentioned in last weeks paper, will return to Graham High School today. Mrs. George McCALL and Mrs. PAINTER, of Tazewell, spent today with their relative, Mrs. Ollie HURT. Mrs. W.B. STEELE and daughter, Miss Uva, spent yesterday with Mr. and Mrs. J. Marion MCGUIRE at Cedar Bluff. The latter remained over night. Mrs. John AZBURY spent today with Mrs. W.P. CECIL at Indian. Miss Josie BRITTAIN, nephew and baby BRITTAIN spent the past week visiting Mrs. Ollie HURT and Mrs. R.K. GILLESPIE. Mr. Will Reese SPARKS left Monday for Whitewood, where he has accepted a position with the lumber company at that place. He was accompanied by his aunt, Mrs. Raymond ELLIS and daughter, who will reside there. Miss Mabel BOURNE, of Gratton, spent from Saturday to Monday visiting her cousin, Mrs. W.B. STEELE on her way to Bondtown, where she holds a position in Steele and Alder's store. Mr. and Mrs. Frank WILSON are visiting the former's sister, in the eastern part of the state. Miss Lettie LOVELL is spending a few days at Richlands. W.B. STEELE and R.K. GILLESPIE each have over two hundred lambs; Mrs. Ollie HURT about one hundred and fifty. Mr. and Mrs. William CALDWELL visited the latters parents, Mr. and Mrs. John ROBINETT Saturday and Sunday and both took in the Odd Fellows and Rebecca's meeting Saturday and Saturday night. Mrs. W.P. CECIL visited Mrs. John AZBURY Saturday and attended the Rebecca Lodge meeting. Mrs. Tom STEELE and daughter, Miss Lena, of Indian, are visiting relatives on the Branch. The remains of Miss Bertha HARRIS were interred near her home on the Branch on Thursday at 1:30, instead of at the Thomas cemetery as was reported. Messrs. Carl FIELDS, of San Francisco, and cousin, Benny LESTER of the Cove; were visiting friends here Monday on their way home in Bluefield, the latter going that far with the former on his way to New York. Mr. FIELDS belonged to the navy for years and encircled the globe, as well as visited many places mentioned in Holy Writ. He was at Messina just after the dreadful earthquake. He is a Tazewell county boy, raised near here, a nephew of the late Monteville STEELE, and is a very fluent and interesting conversationalist. Mrs. Joseph SMITH and children returned Tuesday from Whitewood and reports her sister, Mrs. WARD, much improved. John GILLESPIE, Jr. visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John GILLESPIE Sunday near Wittens Mills. Mr. Gehili PHILLIPS, mentioned in last weeks issue, and whose buial took place at 4pm on last Wednesday, was 66 years of age, instead of 52 as stated. He was a man of considerable wealth, owning a fine farm in the oil well section of Kentucky, also a very find residence at Hazel Green, Ky. Two sons are merchants and one a lawyer, and three others farmers, besides five daughters and a wife who was a sister of Mrs. Henry PHILLIPS. Three of the family married sisters and brothers, he and his brother Henry having married the same day. Mr. Aubray TABOR, son of Hugh TABOR, formerly of this place, but now of Falls Mills, was circulating among old friends here Monday. Mrs. R.K. GILLESPIE spent one day last week at Tazewell. Engineer William JOHNSON, of Bluefield, had the misfortune last week to lose his residence by fire, the kitchen furniture being entirely destroyed. He and his wife were formerly residents here and have the sympathy of the community over the heavy loss. Richard WHITE, of Doran, visited his daughter, Mrs. James JOHNSON, the first part of the week. ------------------------ R.N. PHILLIPPS, of Raven, was arrested by deputy Marshall HARRISSON this week, charged with moon shining. Mrs. Pearl MARTIN, a daughter of PHILLIPPS, was also brought here to jail with her six month old baby, also charged with selling liquor. Mrs. MARTIN is said to have ordered liquor by check, when she had no money in the bank. It seems a shame to confine a mother in jail with a baby six months old to care for. Crockett NIPPER, of the west end is also in the toils for selling liquor without a license. --------------------- Saltville - James C. BUCHANAN, who was one of the best known and most highly esteemed citizens of Smyth County, died at his home in Rich Valley, Saturday morning. He belonged to the family in this section which is so well known in Virginia in judicial and educational circles. He was a gallant Confederate soldier who served with conspicuous bravery throughout the entire struggle. At the close of the war he came back and settled on his farm in Rich Valley, where he reared a large family and dispensed delightful hospitality to a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Mr. BUCHANAN married Miss Sarah CAMPBELL of this county, who bore him eight children, two sons and six daughters. The deceased was a ruling elder in the Presbyterian church for thirty years and a member of the board of visitors of Stonewall Jackson Institute to the time of his death. ----------------- The road meeting held here last Saturday was, in all respects, satisfactory, certainly to the citizens of Clear Fork district, who got all they wanted. The decision was reached early in the proceedings that each district should have a separate bond issue, each district fixing the amount of the bounds to be issued and expended on its own roads. It was clear from the start that a county issue, as a unit, would cause considerable friction, perhaps, and the decision to divide, and each district issue its own bonds seemed to meet with general approval. Representative citizens from each district held separate meetings, and fixed the amounts as follows: Jeffersonville District, $200,000; Clear Fork, $250,000, and Maiden Spring, $150,000, making $600,000 to be spent on the roads, instead of $500,000 as was at first proposed. 'We divide to conquer' seems to have been the slogan. By this division, the roads get an additional $100,000, and the question as to how the money shall be spent will be referred to the people, who are to furnish it. As to where the roads shall be built will be definitely settled by the proper authorities in each district which question is likely to cause 'talk' as naturally, every farmer wants a new road by his door, if possible. The final meeting of the committees from each district is to be held here tomorrow, when the petition is to be drafted, asking for a bond issue. ------- A most enthusiastic and harmonious road meeting was held at Richlands yesterday afternoon, attended by a large number of the farmers of that section. An agreement was reached as to what roads would be improved, and what roads built in that section, etc. W.L.C. BURK, a well known farmer of the west end, in a most enthusiastic speech said he favored the issuing of a million dollars in bonds for road building instead of half that amount, if the roads in his section were improved. SALTVILLE - The building of the railroad from Berwind, West Virginia to Cedar Bluff, causes quite a stir in our quiet little village. Quite a lot of sickness in this vicinity. Daniel VANPELT met with a serious accident, getting his leg broken by a sheep butting him down where he could not protect himself. As he is quite old we fear he cannot survive. The widow CROUSE'S family is convalescent. Mr. John E. CROCKETT and the accomplished daughter of Grat MCGUIRE were married at Welch, West Virginia. The school at this place is doing fairly well, considering the illness here now. Following is the honor roll of the Sayersville Graded School; William HANKINS, Eliza HANKINS, E.M. PRUETT, Thomas R. HANKINS, Henry MCCALL. History: E.M. PRUETT, 100, Spelling: Eliza HANKINS, 100. Reading; Linnie PRUETT, L.R. HANKINS, Henry MCCALL, Grace MCCALL, 100 each. A.P.D. LONG, principal. ----------------- Pocahontas - At a regular meeting of the town council held here last night the following concerns were granted retail liquor license for the year 1911. Davis and Matz, Kwass and Gross, James W. BAILEY, H. MILLNER, J.E. ROSSER, Hawks Liquer Company, M.C. SMITH, manager; John MARINACK, Kwass Brothers, H.J. FERIMER, A. Goodman, Inc., Ed ADAMS, Hoster Columbus Brewing Co., Bluefield Brewing Co. --------------- Rev. E.L. RICHIE, pastor of the Lutheran churches in Tazewell and Burkes Garden, has been at his home in Concord, North Carolina, for the past week, where he attended the golden wedding of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George E. RITCHIE, of No 6 Township, near CONCORD. A paper published at Concord gives a lengthy account of the celebration. The paper says: "At 1:30 o'clock as many as could do so assembled in the parlor of the house where a short service was held by Rev. J.J. LONG, Mr. and Mrs. RICHIE'S pastor, assisted by Rev. Edward L. RICHIE, their son, of Burkes Garden, Va. To the surprise of the 'bridal' pair two very handsome leather rocking chairs were brought in and Mr. LONG said that he had been requested by the children to present to their father and mother each rocker, with the request that the remainder of their days be spent in ease and comfort. To the mother there were also presented a very beautiful gold ring as an "emblem of eternity" said Mr. LONG and to the father was given a pair of gold cuff buttons with 1861-1911 engraved on each, and also a handsome gold headed cane. These gifts were made as a slight evidence of the appreciation of the sons and daughters, for the kind and tender care given them all these years." -------- Program of the Grady Literary Society, of the Clinch Valley Institute, Wittens Mills, for February 22: Song - American. Recitations - Uncle Sam, Samie MCBRIDE; Washington's Birthday, Lura WATSON; Not Washington, Erra MCBRIDE; Dick's Valentine, Litz HARMAN; Tommy's Valentine, Gratton BOWEN; Washington, Robert LEFFLER; Twenty-second of February, Pearl DANIEL; Our Defenders, E.R. ARRINGTON; The Essence Boy, Fletcher BROWNING; Song, Our Flag. Debate - Question, Resolved, That Washington's character deserves more praise in the world's history than that of Columbus. Affirmative - R.C. BRAHE; Negative - Ernest IRESON. Some years in Washington's life, School. Song - Where He leads me I will follow. J.P BRAHE, Principal. RAVEN - Mr. George R. MCCALL made a flying trip to Bluefield on Tuesday. W.N. LAMBERT, the well known piano salesman, is wearing a broad smile; 'tis a fine baby girl. Mr. John LAMBERT made a business trip to Wyoming County, West Virginia last week. Mr. George W. BALL has been quite an expert nurse while his family has had the measles. They are improving rapidly under his careful attention. Those who need a nurse during sickness will do well to employ him. Dr. I.W. CUNNINGHAM, who was called home last week on account of his mother's sickness, returned today. Dr. J.H. MOORE was called to Buchanan county last Monday to see Richard KING, who is critically ill with pneumonia. Miss Lula DICKSON, who has been very low with typhoid fever is reported better at this writing. Mrs. M.E. HATFIELD of Saltville is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. LAMBERT. Mrs. C.E. LAWRENCE, of Bluestone, West Virginia, spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.J. LAMBERT. Messrs. Frank HURT, Newt and Charles GILLESPIE were pleasant visitors in town Sunday. All the people of Raven were severely shocked Tuesday morning to hear of the sad death of Mr. Thomas STINSON, which occurred at Welch, Monday night about 11 o'clock. He was struck by passenger train No. 16 about 7 pm at Powahatan, West Virginia from which place he was removed to the hospital where he received every attention possible. But in spite of the best medical attentions he succumbed within a few hours of his injuries. He was in the prime of life, and in the bloom of active business life. He surrendered honorable to his maker. He was about 25 years old and married. His remains were brought here Wednesday morning on train No. 5 and after the funeral services at his father's home attended by a large crowd of mourning relatives and friends he was laid to rest in the family grave yard, under the auspices of the Odd Fellows, to which lodge he belonged. He leaves a widow, father and mother and three sisters to mourn his death. We extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family.

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5 March 1915 STEELSBURG Mr. William LESTER attended the horse sale at Tazewell Monday and sold a horse. Fred and Willie WITTEN visited their uncle at Liberty Hill Sunday. Miss Roxie MARTIN and Mrs. ONEY and Mrs. STEVENSON were guests of Mrs. R.B. STEELE Saturday afternoon. Dr. W.E. BUNDY, C.H. PEERY, Arieigh VENCIL and Andrew WHITE were visiting W.C. WITTEN Sunday. Mr. Thomas LEFLER, the dry goods drummer, was calling on our merchants here last week. Mr. and Mrs. John JACKSON were shopping in Richlands Tuesday. BURKES GARDEN Mrs. Arthur PEERY, of Marion, is spending this week with her mother, Mrs. George W. MOSS. Mr. Robert MOSS as been in Ohio for several days, but is at home again. Dr. J.N. HIGGINBOTHAM was called to Boissevane last Saturday to see his sister, Mrs. BROWN, who has been very ill. Mr. J.D. GREEVER and daughter, Mrs. C.J. MOSS, spent Sunday and Sunday night at Mr. C.H. GREEVER'S. Quite a number of relatives and friends are expected here today to be present at the Moss-Higginbotham wedding, which takes place tomorrow. Miss RHODES will spend this week and next at Mr. W.L. DAVIS. Her school closes next week. We will be sorry to lost her from the neighborhood. Messrs. J.D. GREEVER, T.R. BOLING and N.W. STOWERS attended the Bishop sale February 23rd. Misses Bessie PEERY and Ida MOSS are home from Roanoke Womans College from the Moss-Higginbotham wedding. ------ On Saturday Feb. 27th, at 2:30, Miss M. Louise MOSS gave a "Linen Shower" at her home in Burkes Garden in honor of her cousin, Miss Sarah MOSS, on account of whose wedding appears in this issue. Among those present were: Mesdames M. CASSELL, J.B. MEEK, C.J. MOSS, Misses Lettie RHUDY, Katrina GOSE, Dora MEEK, Bertie THOMPSON, Frances STEGER, Carrie HENINGER, Grace HOWELL, Mary MOSS. Mrs. M. CASSELL and Miss Mary MOSS assisted the hostess in receiving the guests. A delicious salad course with grape juice sherbet was served, after which we heard the first warning of the approaching shower, which was a shrill postman's whistle, Miss Sarah MOSS was asked to answer the postman's call. As he carried more than she could manage he assisted her into the library and then such excitement cutting of strings and 'ohs' and 'ahs', 'isn't it pretty', 'how did you ever do it?' until in the end we stood in speechless admiration. The bride elect was too happy and thankful to say much, but she made each one feel that is was more blessed to give then receive. And each one left happy, knowing that they had made some one else happy. ------ WEDDING The drama, life, with its entrances and exits, its changing scenes and thrilling action, its climaxes and denouements, is rarely staged in happier setting than was presented in Burke's Garden, Wednesday, the third of March, when Dr. J.N. HIGGINBOTHAM claimed his promised bride, Miss Sarah MOSS. The lover in this little drama is the popular young physician, whom it will be recalled was only a few months ago fighting death under the skillful knife of his devoted friend, Dr. W.R. WILLIAMS, of Richlands, who is recognized as perhaps the most successful surgeons of Southwest Virginia. Dr. HIGGINBOTHAM is a son of Mr. James HIGGINBOTHAM of the widely known HIGGINBOTHAM family of this county. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. F.M. MOSS and Mrs. Mattie Barns MOSS, the latch string of whose home is always on the outside and whose relatives and friends are numbered by the hundreds. This marriage is but another link in connecting the long strong chain of Barnses and Gillespies and Mosses and Higginbothams, which has done so much in building and binding the wealthy county of Tazewell. Rarely has the curtain risen on happier actors or prettier setting than on this particular scene, often staged, but always different. Restored to each other the almost tragical illness, triumphant love lit the countenances of both lover and sweetheart till the saying went around: "I never saw a happier couple." It was a typical happy home wedding, with pretty decorations, sweet music, delicious refreshments, hosts of friends, and the prayers, promises, and benedictions of the marriage ceremony. The linen shower, an account of which appears elsewhere in this paper, was the prelude to the play. The reception, act I of the play proper, was presented Tuesday night to the young friends of the bride and groom. It was charmingly starred by Mrs. Arthur PEERY, and Miss Lucy MOSS, cousins of the bride, and Miss Lettie MOSS, sister of the bride, who stood in the receiving line with the bride and groom and mingled with the crowd giving introductions, serving refreshments, requesting music, and doing all the things that resourceful hostesses do to bewitch the flying hours. Miss Frances STEGER, of Pulaski, responded graciously to the call for song; with "A Day Dream," so well suited to her rich soprano. Miss STEGER was in splendid voice and happy in the selection of her sympathetic accompanist, Miss Bess PEERY, Miss Mary MOSS, Miss Katrina GOSE, and Miss Dora MEEK gracefully rendered a veritable piano concert. Miss Lucy MOSS, always at ease before an audience, gave two readings to the delight of the company. The unique bouillon cups of ice cream, with the color scheme of pink and white carried out in its layers, and the pink mint and brown nuts on top in the form of a star for luck, featured the refreshments, but it was the delicious cakes of pink and white and generous size that made one feel that so far the making of a cake remains the greatest achievement in the art of cooking. The wedding ceremony, the climax act of the the play, always half sad, however glad, was staged at noon on Wednesday. The parlor and hall were artistically hung with pink and white, the brides color scheme, clusters of pink carnations enlivening dark evergreens in most effective brightness. The unobtrusive good taste of the hostess assisted by her daughter in law, Mrs. C.J. MOSS, of Tazewell even adorned the beautiful in arranging so pretty a setting for the handsome costumes and smiling countenances. Mrs. Nannie Rose Moss PEERY, with her beautiful sister, Mary, at the piano, sang the wedding love song, "Because I love you" in a feeling contrite, vibrant with the spirit of the occasion. As the familiar chords of the wedding march floated from the tender touch of the bride's sister, Lettie, filled the rooms and warning the expectant groom that the crucial hour had come, four pretty little fairy flower girls, Janie HOGE, Mary MOSS, Alverta WHITE and Lettie NEAL, in pink and white, tripped gleefully down the stair, their bright baskets of sweet peas spilling sweet scented sunshine down the pathway and their sparkling eyes aglow with childish excitement, saying "Here comes the bride!" Rev. W.W. ARROWOOD, the bride's pastor, in the informal and impressive ceremony of the Presbyterian church, with ring and vow and God's benediction on the sanctity of the act, joined together what no man shall put asunder. The groom appeared in handsome conventional black. The bride, in brocaded cream satin with silk net and pearls, and carrying a shower bouquet of cream rose buds with streamers of lily of the valley, looked, herself, a lovely lily of the valley. In a profusion almost to confusion, love and good wishes were showered upon Dr. and Mrs. HIGGINBOTHAM. The wedding luncheon had already been served to the family and bridal party, the bride reappeared in a smarth spring suit of the new tan putty, to make her exit from the scene of mingled kisses and smiles and tears in the sweet joy of parting, and soon the chugging motor whirled out of sight the captured hero and heroine of our little life drama. The display tables, crowded with linen and glass and silver and gold, spoke volumes of love and esteem. Among the guests other than the Garden folks were: Dr. and Mrs. WILLIAMS, Mr. and Mrs. W.B.F. WHITE, of Richlands; Mr. and Mrs. C.J. MOSS and Dr. M.B. CROCKETT, of Tazewell; Mr. and Mrs. John T. BARNS, of Salem; Mr. and Miss HIGGINBOTHAM, and Mr. NASH, of Clear Fork; Mrs. Arthur PEERY, of Marion; Mr. Charles MOSS and Mr. Ed ROSENBAUM, of North Tazewell; Mrs. Will BARNS and son, Clinton Newberry BARNS, of the Cove. ------ Mr. R.H. MCGUIRE, a well known and highly respected citizen of this community, died on Thursday morning at his home on Whitley Branch, near North Tazewell. He had been suffering more or less for a year from some trouble in his back. For ten days preceding his death his suffering were intense. Physicians were summoned, and after consultation, decided that he could not possibly recover, and that an operation might perhaps prolong life. Upon examination it was found that his trouble was cancerous, his whole body being affected, and nothing could be done to save him. Death came to his relief yesterday morning as stated. About 30 years ago he married Miss Sallie LITZ, daughter of the late Jno. LITZ, of Tazewell, sister to A.Z. LITZ, of this town. At the time of his marriage he was living in Bland County. Later he moved to Tazewell. Besides his widow he leaves ten children, 6 boys and 4 girls, to mourn is death. He was about 58 years of age, and a member of the Methodist church. The funeral services will take place tomorrow morning from the Methodist church at North Tazewell, and interment is in the new cemetery. POUNDING MILL The following relatives have been called here on account of the serious illness of Mrs. Rebekah WILLAMS: Mrs. Leonard SPRATT and baby, and Harry WILLIAMS, of Erwin, Tennessee; Mrs. CARR and two children, of War; H.G. WILLIAMS, of Williamson, Dr. W.R. WILLIAMS, of Richlands. Mrs. WILLIAMS is reported better. She has bronchial trouble and has been very sick. Mr. John ROBINETT, who has typhoid is reported better, although considered a very sick man. Mrs. Reese RINGSTAFF, who is perhaps suffering from an internal cancer of the beast, still continues very ill. F. MYERS, who has rheumatism, is reported better. A new treatment of vaccine is being used on him. Miss Uva STEELE, who has typhoid fever, is being propped up in bed some today, and is recovering fast as could be expected. She has regained her appetite that she lost several years ago. Mr. Walker RINGSTAFF, of the N & W bridge force, who was thought be be taking typhoid fever, has recovered. Miss Mary BROWN, primary teacher here, went to her home at Cedar Bluff Friday noon suffering with a severe cold and it is now feared she has typhoid fever. Mrs. M.H. BURNETTE visited her mother, Mrs. J.H. LOCKHART in Wittens Valley, Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. LOCKHART was thought to be taking pneumonias, but is better. Mr. Burley EVANS, son of Rev. and Mrs. J.R. EVANS, of Shraders, was married to Miss Tiny ALTIZER Saturday night at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fulton ALTIZER by the Rev. Ezra LINKOUS, of Indian. Several friends were present and enjoyed a good supper. Mr. James Floyd MCGUIRE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles MCGUIRE, was married to Miss Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh PUCKETT; both of Pounding Mill Branch, on last Wednesday at 4 pm, at the home of the Rev. Ezra LINKOUS at Cedar Bluff. Several relatives and friends accompanied the bride and groom and witnessed the marriage. H.G. GILLESPIE is clerking for George W. HURT, receiver for the Cedar Bluff Woolen Company at Cedar Bluff. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. ALTIZER and children, Lena and Gladys, visited their sister, Mrs. Alex BEAVERS at Wittens Mills Sunday. Miss Myrtle HOOPS went to Bluefield Saturday to have some dental work done. Mr. and Mrs. A.F. PRYOR, Mrs. CREIG and two children and Mrs. G.C. MCLAIN, have returned from their homes in the east.

DEATH CLAIMS THE REV. GEORGE BUSTON Rev. George BUSTON died at his home Tuesday night about 9 o'clock, after a lingering illness, due to the infirmities of age. He was in his 80th year. The funeral and burial took place on yesterday afternoon from the Methodist, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Mr. PLATT. Other ministers of the town took part in the solemn service. Burial was made in the Jeffersonville cemetery. Besides a wife, whose death at any time would not be a surprise, owing to her long illness, he leaves two sons and two daughters, viz: Mr. J.G. BUSTON, Mr. H.L. BUSTON, Mrs. W.A. SCOTT, and Mrs. CAMMACK, all living here, except the latter, who lives in Indiana. An older daughter, Mrs. H.W. POBST, died years ago. Death came to him peacefully and almost imperceptibly. His nurse, Miss DRINKARD, was in the room, lying down. She had made him comfortable, and he had gone to sleep. Some slight noise, as of one breathing hard, or a deep sigh, attracted her attention, and she at once went to his bedside. He gasped once and life was gone. The monster stole into the room so easily, turned the bolt of the door so noiselessly as not to be heard, and mercifully to the old soldier of the cross away, while he slept, without awaking him, or causing him a moment's pain. His coming is not always thus calm and merciful, but often with a flourish of trumpets of pain, struggle and fearful demonstration. At other times he steals into the chamber with muffled tread and hushed voice, and like a gentle mother, takes the sufferer into his arms, hushes him to sleep, and while he sleeps kisses the breath away, and departs on the long journey to the skies. Before we enter a room we knock at the closed door or ring the bell to give notice of our coming that there be no surprise. Sometimes so acts the Monster, but not always. There was no need of warning knock or ring at the door of this chamber to avoid suprise or disarm fear. Mr. BUSTON was ready, waiting, and expecting the call. for years and years he had "walked with God," lived upon the promises as a child lives upon its daily food, and well we knew from actual experience that his strength should be as his day should demand. He leaves the legacy of a spotless life to those who come after him. May the mantle of the ascending Elijah descend with benediction of comfort, hope and power upon those who watch through their tears, his flight to his eternal home in the skies. Mr. and Mrs. BUSTON, with their five young children, came to the United States from England, the land of their nativity, in the year 1872, stopping first in Washington county, later moving to Tazewell. For a number of years he engaged in farming. Finally he bought property in the town, and went into the grocery business, which grew rapidly. Buston & Sons erected the large building now occupied by Harrisson, Barns & Co. of which firm Mr. H.L. BUSTON, is a member and general manager. Mr. J.G. BUTSON, the elder son withdrew from the business some years ago, and now operates the large dairy farm just outside the corporate limits of town. After coming to Tazewell the deceased was granted license to preach by the Methodist Holston Conference, and while he never entered regular work he did a great deal of preaching throughout the county. PALL BEARERS: Active - H.G PEERY, Jr. John S. BOTTIMORE, J.P. ROYALL, T.C. BOWEN, Henry PRESTON, Dr. R.F COPENHAVER. Honorary - J.B. BOYER, George W. LEWIS, A. ST. CLAIR, W.L. MOORE, A.J. STEELE, E.F. WITTEN. Flower Bearers - Misses Harriett and Dorothy SCOTT, grand daughters of deceased, Mary MOORE and Lyde PEERY. TANNERSVILLE Messrs. Sam and Jess WYATT have sold their farm, situated about Laurel Branch School-house to M.F. BROWN and Albert RICH. Mr. WYATT has moved his family to the head of the Valley and Mr. RICH is moving to day to the house vacated by Mr. WYATT. Mr. and Mrs. C.W. ASBURY went to Tazewell one day last week to attend the sale of W.T. WITTEN & Co. and while there they spent one night with their son, M.F. ASBURY at Wittens Mills. Mr. John TAYLOR spent Saturday night and Sunday with his wife at Paint Lick. Mrs. George TAYLOR was visiting Mrs. James HATFIELD, and baby at McCrady's yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. HATFIELD had triplets born to them a few days ago - two of them only living short while. The other one and the mother are getting along nicely. Mrs. HATFIELD is a daughter of Mrs. Matilda OSBORNE of Little Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Andy NECESSARY gave a dinner to a few of their friends on Feb. 20th, in honor of their little daughter, Mamie, who was a "dozen" years old that day. The guests were asked to work some stitches on a crazy quilt the little girl pieced herself. Those present were her grandfather and grand mother, Mr. and Mrs. J.P HILT, Mrs. Sallie NECESSARY, Mrs. Albert RICH, Mrs. C.W. ASBURY and daughter, Blanche, Mrs. J.P. HOLMES, Mrs. Blair BREWSTER, Mrs. W.E HILT and Misses Ida CALDWELL and Mary HILT. All reports a nice time. Mrs. J.P. HILT has gone to Asberries to spend some time with her daughter, Mrs. R.F. ABEL. J.P HOLMES lost a fine colt last Saturday. It died very suddenly and no one seems to know what was wrong with it. There has been a good deal of la Grippe and colds in this valley recently, chiefly among the children. Those who have been past going are Little Claude and Ruth RICH, Mary and Sarah BREWSTER, Ruth, Elsie and Charles HILT and perhaps others. Mr. Ira WYATT is reported to be very ill at this writing. ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE An ineffectual attempt by a number of the prisoners to break jail was frustrated yesterday by the discovery that a number of the bars of the cells had been filed, one being filed in two. An investigation was made by Sheriff HARMAN, and upon the confession of two of the prisoners the deed was fixed on Willie LEWIS, a colored man of Pocahontas, who was on trail here last week from Pocahontas. LEWIS was arrested at Pocahontas yesterday, and will be brought back to jail here today. It has been proven that he carried the saws to the jail in a clothes basket, in which he was delivering clothes to one of the prisoners. The saws had been hidden in the bottom of the basket in such a manner that they could not be seen. Sam TAYLOR and a number of the other prisoners, who are to be taken to the penitentiary were the ring leaders of the gang who attempted to saw their way out. Their plan was to get out and get horses at the livery stable, and make a get away. Commonwealth's Attorney HARMAN has arranged to grant freedom to the men who apprised the authorities of the attempt to escape made by the prisoners. For their protection their names will not be given.

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Michelle, I haven't found any of my Mabe or Lawson line on your list but enjoy reading about the area in teh time frame you present. Anyone reading this that has any information on these lines I sure would like to get in touch with you. Thanks again Michelle and Keep It Going. Clifford Sands Madison, N.C. csandscm@vnet.net

Yes, I feel the same way! Merry Christmas and May God guide you and protect you with His loving hands now and forever! Patty Wingo- Bane JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON! CHRISTMAS IS A BIRTHDAY! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pam Moehling" <moehling@mc.net> To: <VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 11:48 AM Subject: [VA-TAZEWELL] A very special thank you... > To the List and Michelle... > > We have thanked Michelle so many times in the past and I for one say "One > more sure wouldn't hurt" > Michelle I do thank you for the time you take to share these news clippings > with us. I save everyone > of them. And always check my email first thing for one from you. It's like > Christmas all year round. > And if we could all give you a big ol' hug for what you do for all of > us...you'd be so sore you > couldn't type. So...I guess that's a good thing !! > > And I would also like to extend a wonderful Christmas wish to all who are on > our list. May God Bless > and Keep you in His care during this most Blessed Season... and may you all > have a great Christmas and > a fantastic 2004 !! > > Pamela Carter-Moehling > > > ==== VATAZEWE Mailing List ==== > TAZEWELL UNSUBSCRIPTION DIRECTIONS > VATazewe-L-request@RootsWeb.com UNSUBSCRIBE [in subject line} > VATazewe-D-request@RootsWeb.com UNSUBSCRIBE [in subject line] > >

To the List and Michelle... We have thanked Michelle so many times in the past and I for one say "One more sure wouldn't hurt" Michelle I do thank you for the time you take to share these news clippings with us. I save everyone of them. And always check my email first thing for one from you. It's like Christmas all year round. And if we could all give you a big ol' hug for what you do for all of us...you'd be so sore you couldn't type. So...I guess that's a good thing !! And I would also like to extend a wonderful Christmas wish to all who are on our list. May God Bless and Keep you in His care during this most Blessed Season... and may you all have a great Christmas and a fantastic 2004 !! Pamela Carter-Moehling

Michelle, I am writing to once again thank you for your kindness in posting the Clinch Valleys News. This has become a valuable vehicle for documenting my family. Many of you must be finding this true, too. Wouldn't it be nice to share with the List, (and encourage Michelle), what you may have discovered because of these postings? I wish to encourage all of you to read them carefully. They not only provide documentary and historical information, but are very entertaining. Imagine the highlight of the season being the corn judging contest! Earlier this week, she gave us the 27 Oct 1899 issue. In it I found the death notice of my gg'uncle George Blackwell's wife, Ann. We have been trying to find out what happened to her for years. THE DEATH ROLL Mrs. BLACKWELL, the wife of George BLACKWELL, died at her home in Thompson Valley on Tuesday, of consumption. She leaves a husband and one child. The burial took place on Wednesday. Thank you for your generosity Michelle, Debra For anyone on the List who may also be researching this neighboring Washington Co family: Name: George Washington BLACKWELL Sex: Male Father: William BLACKWELL Jr. (1820 - 1908) Mother: Orpha MCNEW (1822 - 2 Sep 1861) Individual Facts Birth 1840 Washington Co, VA Military Service: 29 May 1861 (age 21) 45th Virginia Infantry, Co A Known as The Floyd Guard; Wytheville, Wythe Co, VA[1] Death 1910 (age 70) Tazewell Co, VA[2] Census 1910 (age 70) Tazewell Co, VA Burial: Knollreg Cemetery, Abingdon, Washington Co, VA Marriages/Children 1. Ann BLACKWELL Death 24 Oct 1899 Cause Consumption/TB Burial 25 Oct 1899 Children: John BLACKWELL (1868 - 18 Aug 1873) Vick R. BLACKWELL (1878 - 1956) Notes (Individual) General: George enlisted at the original muster of the 45th VA. He stayed the entire war and was present on the final roll with NFR. [1] 45th Virginia; http://www.gwest.org/45thva.htm; BLACKWELL, GEORGE W.: Co. A. Enl. 5/29/61 at Wytheville. Present on final roll. [2] Ibid., BLACKWELL, GEORGE W., Living in Tazewell Co. in 1910, age 70.

I eagerly read down Michelle's list of 1917 volunteers and draftees for World War I from the Tazewell area, but didn't find my father, WILLIAM REESE DODD. Then I remembered his story. He had just graduated with a law degree from Washington & Lee University when the call came to support our country. He reported eagerly to the Tazewell "local exemption board" --- only to be turned down because he was too thin for his six-foot height. He went to the store and bought a big bunch of bananas, and ate them all afternoon and evening. The next morning he boarded a train to an adjoining county, still eating bananas, and in that county his enrollment was accepted without question. Fortunately he was able to return to Virginia safely. Like all World War I veterans, he was very proud of his service, and we flew the American flag proudly on all patiotic holidays. (I still do.) Virginia, in California.

July 29, 1910 FALLS MILLS ----------------------------------- W.B. TABOR made a business trip to Bluefield Tuesday. Mrs. SHEPPARD and Mrs. GREEN were shopping in Bluefield Tuesday. Miss Willie May CARR was shopping in Bluefield Tuesday. Mrs. Ida CRAWFORD and Miss Florence BRITTAIN were shopping in Pocahontas yesterday. T.J. RANSOM has just completed an addition to his house at this place. Mr. RANSOM has a beautiful little home. B.W. JEWELL is having a concrete walk built around his house. The walk extends from the front gate to the front steps, thence around to the kitchen. Mrs. W.B. TABOR was the guest of Miss Bertha HARRY Monday afternoon. Lizzie, the ten year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. KISTNER is ill at the home of her parents here with typhoid fever. She is getting along nicely at this writing. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.W. BUCKLAND, of Bluefield, died of brain fever on July 23, 1910; the remains were interred in the Tabor grave yard near the church; the floral offering was beautiful. The sympathy of the whole community goes out to the ereaved father and mother. BENBOW --------------------------------- Our substitute correspondent of last week made a few mistakes, and below we give the corrections: Mrs. HAGY and Mrs. Will STINSON were visiting Mrs. James HARRIS several days last week. Miss Bertie STEPHENSON, daughter of V.L. STEPHENSON, spent several days in the community last week. R.P. WALK and two daughters were visiting Mrs. Amanda WALK, an aunt instead of a sister, several days last week. Wiley PHILLIPS and son instead of wife, were visiting Joseph CREGAR last week. Mrs. Julia BUCHANAN and daughter, Miss Grace, went to town on Monday. Farmers are very busy with their hay crops this week; both crops are fine. Miss Marie BUCHANAN went to Tazewell on Wednesday to have some dental work done. Rev. Mr. KING preached to a large and attentive audience at White Church Sunday. Mrs. Ed. BUCHANAN, of Smyth County, is visiting relatives at this place. Mrs. C.P. BEAVERS and daughter, of North Tazewell, were visiting here sister, Mrs. R.P. BUCHANAN recently. TO EXCHANGE MULES FOR HORSES WANTED: To exchange a pair of horse mules, 6 years old, for a pair of mare horses, not over 5 years, or under three years, to weigh not less then twelve hundred pounds each, and work double or single harness, must be sound and gentle and free from blemish and not weigh over thirteen hundred pounds. The mules are without blemish, will work single or double, and are good, handy, and all around mules, 16 hands high, one is an iron grey, and the other is black, would take mares that are a little thin in flesh, but must be sound in every respect. The mules can be seen working at the Radford Brick Co's works at Tip Top, Va, every day. Call on or write, George SHAFER, Tip Top Va. FINE OATS Mr. A.J. STEELE brought to this office on Monday a sample of the finest oats seen for years. The heads are of great length and very heavy. If Mr. Steele's entire crop is any thing like as good as this sample - and he says it is - then he has a fine crop indeed. Prof. GREEVER and other Burke's Garden citizens, report the finest crop in that section for 25 years. The crop is good all over the county. Don't forget to save a nice bundle for the fair. A premium is offered for the best oats - threshed and in sheaf. CONTEST LIVELY FOR BEST ACRE There is a lively contest now between the contestants in the community for the finest acre or patch of corn. Several of these nice plots are on the road, where they can be easily seen. Mr. George R. SURFACE has a fine small field just on the edge of town. He says his is the best. W.A. SCOTT has nearly an acre which has surprised everybody, and certainly at this time is about as good as the best. Frank LEWIS, Jim ROACH, Dr. GREEVER, J.G. BUSTON and William E. PEERY all have nice crops immediately on the road leading east of town. There are other fine crops in other localities. Luther PEERY, C.H. PEERY, Ed WITTEN, King CROCKETT, Phillip BAUGH and others are in the fight. It is said that several parties in Burke's Garden are saying nothing but doing a lot of thinking, and expect to be on hand at the measuring time. Mr. A. J. STEELE, and one or two other good farmers says that the editor of this paper has 'got em all skinned at this time' His acre is very promising. He has risked an entirely new type of corn - a prolife, late maturing variety. If this is a late and favorable fall he will be 'in it' and along with the top yields. If there is an early severe September frost he planted Cox's Prolife, but determined to risk it. If it ? it will be a big hit. At any rate, it will be demonstrated this year what varieties can be grown in Tazewell successfully and if some one of the crowd loses out he will have the pleasure of knowing that he helped some one else from failure hereafter. Somebody must lose that others may win. MISS ST. CLAIR IMPROVING -------------------------------------------- The young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander ST. CLAIR, who was operated on for appendicitis recently in Bluefield, is reported doing nicely, and will be able to return home soon. Her parents and friends have suffered great anxiety about her, and are very much relieved and satisfied that her recovery is now assured. MRS. HOUSTON DEATH ---------------------------------------------- Mrs. HOUSTON, mother of Mrs. S. O. HALL, of this town, whose illness has been noted in this paper, died at her home in Botetourt county last Friday morning. All her children were present except one daughter, Mrs. B.C. PATTERSON, who lives in China. Mrs. HOUSTON, a Presbyterian minister, and a lady of fine Christian character. A quiet and unostentatious Christian and mother, she exercised an influence for good upon a wide circle of kindred and acquaintances. Her memorial is built of material more lasting than marble, and many will rise up to call her blessed. UNAKA ----------------------------------------------- Miss Pearl CLARK will give an entertainment at Concord Saturday at 8 PM. We are expecting a nice time, and a large crowd too, as Miss CLARK is a worthy young lady and we all enjoy her music very much. Miss Ada BURTON was called home last week on account of the illness of her father, who is improving slowly. Mr. and Mrs. R.c COOPER, who were visiting Mr. and Mrs. W.R. BURTON the past week, returned to their home in Keystone Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J.C. BURTON left for their home at Elkhorn last Sunday. Luther RUTHERFORD, of Bluefield, was among homefolks last week. George FOX and mother were visiting her daughter, Mrs. S.W. BOURNE last week. Earnest WYNN, of Burkes Garden was with friends and relatives at this place last week. POUNDING MILL ------------------------------------------- Misses Cora and Sophrona CHRISTIAN went to Tazewell on No. 6 yesterday. Mrs. Thomas BURNETT is slightly improved since our last writing. She has been confined to her bed for about six months, and is not able to sit up. Her baby is doing some better. Born to Mr. and Mrs. George DUNCAN and to Mr. and Mrs. Morgan TATE, a boy to each family. Farmers are busy cutting their grass, which in many instances is very good. The six sons of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. LAMBERT of Raven, but formerly of this place, were here Friday and Saturday fishing. They were accompanied by their cousin John MURPHY, of Oklahoma, and Dr. MOORE of West Virginia. Mrs. Arthur KERR is improving from her recent surgical operation. Mrs. W.B. STEELE spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. MCGUIRE at Cedar Bluff, and reports that her relatives, J. Marion MCGUIRE and sons attended the Republican convention at Abingdon last week. Ed has returned and reported a great time, while his father and Mr. FIELDS visited his sister, Mrs. HALL in South Carolina for a few days. Messrs. George HURT and John GILLESPIE were at Cedar BLUFF Sunday afternoon. W.B. STEELE and son Rex, spent from Saturday to Monday with their relatives at Bondtown. Messrs. Tom GILLESPIE and Robert HAWKINS spent Monday night with John GILLESPIE. Miss Lizzie MAXWELL is spending sometime with her aunt, Mrs. SPARKS. Lloyd SHAMBLIN returned Monday to War, accompanied as far as English by his wife, who will visit her parents. Miss Dora, daughter of depot agent WILSON, who has been spending several months with her sisters in Eastern Virginia, has joined the family here. Rev. G.R. THOMAS preached at Cedar Bluff Sunday. Miss Lula HANKINS of Richlands, spent Friday night and Saturday night with her cousin Miss Uva STEELE on her way home from the Normal at Athens. She reports a fine time while gone, and speaks in the highest terms of that fine institution, and has accepted a position in the Berwind High School where she will also teach music. Misses Maude and Clara, two daughters of Mr. and Mrs. William Bryant, formerly of this place, but now of Tom's Creek, were visiting at W.B. STEELE'S last week a couple of days on their way to visit relatives at Pisgah. Mrs. Millard BROWN, of Tannersville accompanied her son, sheriff Pressley BROWN on Friday of last week, is visiting friends and is the guest of her friend, Mrs. STURGILL. She and Mrs. STURGILL visited Mrs. John and William LAMBERT at Raven the first of the week. Mr. BROWN returned to North Carolina by way of Beckley, WV, where he has an attraction. Miss Margurite HURT and Mrs. Robert GRAHAM visited at Saunders GILLESPIE'S yesterday. LEFT FOR SOUTH DAKOTA ---------------------------- Mrs. J.E. PEARCE and little daughter, Annie, after several months stay with Mrs. PEARCE'S parents here, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. LESLIE, left on yesterday for their future home at Rapid City, South Dakota, where Mr. PEARCE is located, as state agent for a large insurance company. the old home will miss them. The absence of the little one, as well as her mother, will be specially and keenly felt. ----------------------------- There is a question veracity between Mr. A.B. BUCHANAN and Mr. W. Ed PEERY. Mr. BUCHANAN has a fine Jersey cow purchased from William PEERY, east of town. Mr. BUCHANAN reported that Will Ed said that his cow gave 18 gallons of milk a day. Mr. PEERY says that "Beau lied." The matter will be gone into at the next meeting of the Club. In the meantime Mr. PEERY'S cow is giving over 4 gallons a day regularly. The writer saw the cow milked one evening, and she gave about 2 1-2 gallons by weight, on Mr. BUCHANAN'S scales. It is reported that said scales were "fixed" and Beau says that the milk was watered anyway. The club will be called upon to adjust this question of veracity between two of it's members. ------ A young man named BALDWIN from the Sword's Creek portion of this county, charged with the murder of a girl he had wronged, was brought to Lebanon Sunday and lodged in jail. Late developments had proven that young BALDWIN and Miss Hannah COOK, a 19 year old daughter of George COOK, who resides in the community mentioned, had been intimate and BALDWIN, is is charged, planned to get rid of his trouble by administering medicine, his victim not knowing that he was giving poison. The young girl died an awful death. Her death occurred about eight days before the murderer was captured. Feeling is said to be pretty strong in the neighborhood where the crime was committed. - Lebanon News. ------ The person who took the large silver purse of Mrs. A.S. HIGGINBOTHAM from the chair on her porch about 10 days ago, will please be so kind as to return it to the same place, and that will end the matter. You need not return the money that was in the purse, which you may have spent, but you should be kind enough to replace the purse on the porch, which you can easily do some time after dark when no one will see you. The purse was a gift to Mrs. HIGGINBOTHAM and is prized highly to her, and she sincerely trusts that you will return it.

Continued 1354 - Frank Ratliff, Graham 1906 - William G. Kiser, Tazewell 2017 - William P. Alley, W. Mills 343 - K.B. Elswick, Raven 2008 - Marvin Thompson, Tazewell 1613 - S.I. Bowman, Tip Top 2100 - Chas. W. Sluss, N. Tazewell 982 - Roy Martin, Triplet, Poca. 726 - Jas. Altizer, Cedar Bluff 15 - William Brown, Tip Top 905 - Thomas. K. Kirk, Boissevane 933 - Thomas J. McLein, Pocahontas 2331 - Gilbert Worley, Graham 1531 - Everett Sluss, Tip Top 2209 - William Harman, Shraders 1288 - Frank Demarro, Graham 452 - Peery B. Whitaker, Red Ash 355 - Jas. Hooker, Red Ash 1843 - Chas. R. Brown, Jr. Tazewell 530 - Rufus Coms, Atlanta 809 - JoeJoe Conley, Pocahontas 1114 - Hampton Holley, Pocahontas 1470 - Willie Walls, Graham 645 - Hugh Humphrey, Tazewell 2135 - Shade K. Baldwin, C. Bluff 218 - Dale West, Richlands 620 - Thomas A. Wyatt, C. Bluff 1334 - W. sudduth Neil, Graham 550 - Jas. F. Brown, Indian 1611 - Chas. W. Blankenship, Indian 574 - Eli A. Jackson, Inidan 31 - Jno. R. Blankenship, Richlands 1432 - Wesley Hurt, Graham 1727 - W.D. Brown, Graham 2047 - R.P. Harman, N. Tazewell 981 - Geo. M. Taylor, Poca. 1848 - E.R. Bayles, Tazewell 1570 - William Henry, Burkes Garden 1817 - Jas. H. Tabor, Falls Mills 770 - Albert M. Rich, Tannersville 882 - Jas. N. Hall, Boissevane 2319 - Elis H. Rhudy, Tazewell RFD 2078 - Lindsay T. McGuire, N. Tazewell 677 - Harry L. Thompson, P. Mill 2119 - Ernest F. Cecil, N.Tazewell 749 - Edward G. Barrett, Tannersville 2269 - Jas. Barnett, Sayersville 1868 - Newton H. Edwards, Tazewell 1509 - Edward c. Lambert, Tip top 1211 - Geo. L. Booth, Graham 525 - Geo. L. Zimmerman, P. Mill 1417 - A.D. Bradshaw, Graham 1574 - Geo. W. Kitts, B. Garden 2034 - Geo. W. Fox, N. Tazewell 760 - E.A. Holmes, Tannersville 183 - Robert C. Sparks, Alfredton 56 - Jas. F. Dawson, Richlands 1276 - Chas. K. Hancocker, Graham 1791 - Jesse Lee Epperson, Poca 1956 - William R. Sayers, Tazewell 792 - Gilbert Brinegar, Poca 2128 - Raymond Streets, N. Tazewell 1580 - Vinton R. Moss, B. Garden 5 - Geo. W. Asbury, Richlands 350 - Lawrence Hunnel, Red Ash 54 - John Clinton Coleman, Richlands 870 - Jos. M. Higginbotham 1714 - Claude Leffel, Shaw. Mills ?49 - David R. Baldwin, Indian 1132 - Timothy E. Johnson, Poca 440 - Floyd Smith, Red Ash 1485 - William Carter, Tip Top 1674 - Claude Wagner, Boissevane 741 - Geo Nicewander, Bandy 1054 - Irving Armstead, Poca 2336 - J.E. Thompson, Tazewell 1275 - Chas. D. Harman, Graham 2316 - William J. Osborne, Tazewell RFD 2225 - William E. Riley, Shrader 711 - Chas Arnold c. Salyers, Paint Lick 1022 - Steve Kostyk, Boissevan 841 - Jos. farris, Poca. 688 - Thomas R. Harrisson, Tazewell 1032 - Zakarias Margomamas, Poca 623 - Jas. T. Wilson, Indian 269 - David C. Beavers, Bandy 685 - Thos. A. Addison, Paint Lick 1141 - John McNeil, Poca. 1314 - Ed. Murphy, Graham 1016 - Lewis Gaffin, Poca 1688 - Lee Moseley, Poca 835 - Fred B. Caudill, Raven 1430 - Edward Gatewood, Graham 2005 - Chas. Smith, Tazewell 493 - Thos. E. Hoops, Pounding Mill 2108 - John L. Thomas, N. Tazewell 358 - Guy A. Rosenbaum, Graham 923 - Dovardo Acuff Mahone, Boissevane 1305 - Bev. D. Litz, Graham 341 - Hess Eagle, Raven 1007 - Joe Barrady, Poca. 1764 - Jas. W. Belcher, cove Creek 391 - Walter McGhee, Raven 1366 - George Sexton, Graham 363 - Elbert Hess, Raven 970 - Clarence H. Smith, Poca. 637 - Luther Hall, Tazewell RFD 1440 - James Mason, Graham 1675 - William T. Yates, Boissevane 2024 - John Henry Billips, N. Tazewell 360 - Muncey L. Johnson, Red Ash 1657 - Alex Mitchell, Poca 2065 - George S. Keesee, Bluefield 1217 - S.P. Blackwell, Graham 571 - Earl P. Hall 1873 - Victor Rees Gillespie, Tazewell 488 - Jno. B. Gillespie, P. Mill 1543 - Jas. Haskins, Tip Top 2102 - John W. Scott, N. Tazewell 704 - William McGlothlin, Cedar Bluff 72 - Kale G. Elswick, Jewell Ridge 1890? - Thomas J. Hayes, N. Tazewell 1709 - Gilbert S. Gildersleeve, Gratton 316? - Jeff Hill, Red Ash 112 - R. Ed. Horton, Richlands 1067 - Will Bradford, Poca 2082 - Orvill T. Patton, N. Tazewell 2116 - Jas. H. Yates, N. Tazewell 128 - flecther Kiser, Jewell Ridge 2012 - Sam Angles, Adria 679 - Henry w. White, P. Mill 805 - Arnold Colds, Poca 11 - Alvin Belcher, Richlands 900 - James Jones, Poca 1981 - William P. Yost, Tazewell 1617 - Robert J. Bowman, Horsepen 363 - Herbert Jackson, Raven 1287 - Frazier Harman, Graham 1142 - Josse M. Morris, Poca 1765 - Jas. R. Compton, Cove Creek 6 - Brooks H. Akers, Jewell Ridge 2167 - Walter Mutter, N. Tazewell 327 - John Carter, Red Ash 664 - William H. Medley, Tazewell 93 - Thomas Hays Jr., Richlands 1448 - William M. Painter, Graham 1722 - Thomas L. Shawver, Shaw. Mills 957 - John Marion Radford, Poca. 1557 - Harvey G. Dillow, B. Garden 1744 - Willie L. McFarland, W. Graham 1112 - Will Hall, Poca 345 - Thomas W. Elkins, Raven 1595 - Wm. v. Stowers, B. Garden 2184 - Robert L. Taylor, Maxwell 1355 - A.T. Rosazza, Graham 103 - Jas. R. Harless, Richlands 2196 - Jas. Thomas White, C. Bluff 1585 - H.T. Meredith, B. Garden 1912 - Richard M. Kelly, Tazewell 1221 - Sidney Blankenship, Graham 1102 - Willie Heighton, Pocahontas 1625 - Thomas Catron, Boissevane 656 - Jess Lambert, Pounding Mill 1565 - Charles Gose, B. Garden 2109 - Thomas H. Waldron, Adria 154 - Glen Martin, Richlands 1281 - Jos. E. Harman, Graham 64? - J.D. Collins, Jewell Ridge 717 - Wm. Vandyke, Paint Lick 1057 - W.A. Burton, Pocahontas 1256 - Jesse Ernest, Graham 1073 - Motten Cannady, Poca. 30 - Lawrence W. Blankenship, Richlands 199 - Charles Tumumello, Richlands 388 - Ed. C. McGlothlin, Richlands 1423 - Henry Crockett, Graham 1716 - Crockett Looney, Gratton 773 - Walter L. Taylor, Tannersville 608 - Hugh T. Stephenson, C. Bluff 406 - Floyd Profitt, Red Ash 519 - M.E. Thomas, P. Mill 1730 - Eppie K. Carter, Tip Top 25 - H.H. Brewster, Jewell Ridge 392 - Clyde McGraw, Raven 2231 - Dudley G. Shrader, N. Tazewell 889 - C.A. Haun, Poca 883 - Mark S. Mallory, Red Ash 1160 - Jack Robinson, Poca. 1712 - Harrison S. Kinzer, S. Mills 2186 - John E. Whitt, Cedar bluff 588 - Jasper W. McCoy, Indian 856 - R.P. Green, Poca 705 - John E. Neel, P. Mill 1346 - T.V. Peirce, Graham 2263 - Clyde P. Thompson, Tazewell 2053 - Jas. W. Jones, Jr. N. Tazewell 1957 - Rufus Schaub, Tazewell 576 - John Lee Lewis, Indian 2023 - Luther C. Bogle, Adria 2051 - William M. Ireson, N. Tazewell 944 - Wm. w. Pauley, Poca. 1866 - Wm. Deskins, Tazewell 1808 - William H. Saddler, Falls Mills 1943 - Theodore, A. Pobst, Tazewell 1677 - Lee Alexanders, Boissevane 122 - Charley Jeter, Alfredton 1783 - Chas. Stephen Shawver, c. Crk. 642 - David F. Humphrey, Tazewell 939 - Clyde M. Owens, Pocahontas 1630 - John W. Hypes, Tip top 222 - Paul B. Wallace, Richlands 1715 - Samuel E. Leffel, Shaw Mills 906 - John E. Knowles, Poca 1337 - John E. Neel, Graham 2220 - James A. Riley, Shraders 700 - Hugh B. Keister, Paint Lick 1195 - James Wilson, Poca 297 - James Mitchell, Coaldan 1250 - Roy A. Cohen, Graham 1425 - McKinley J. Freeman, Graham 321 - Granville Breedlove, Raven 736 - Thomas F. Harrisson, Cliffield 1628 - Jas. H. Collins, Boissevane 707 - John G. Repass, Paint Lick 1002 - Willie Heighton, Poca 1151 - James Mack, Poca 1101 - Johnnie Howe, Poca 368 - Henry Bowen Long, Red Ash 974 - Lewis J. Scott, Poca. 1698 - Mason F. Bourne, Gratton 320 - John A. Byrd, Gratton 950 - C.W. Phipps, Poca 926 - John S. Mullin, Poca. 1010 - Dan Bradskle, Big Vein 1857 - Willie B.M. Chapman, Tazewell 919 - Edward E. Macom, Poca. 656 - Jesse Lambert, Pounding Mill 1919 - Garland W. Lorder, Tazewell 1339 - William A. Billips, Graham 814 - Nick Crist, Poca. 1175 - Roy Scott, Poca. 1070 - Emerson Garson, Baguichitto 738 - Hugh Hankins, Maxwell 1167 - Walter Rippey, Poca. 1097 - Clarence Gant, Poca. 1191 - Jas. Wardell, Paca. 1232 - Nelson H. Barker, Benham, Va. 1781 - Turner Sarver, Cove Creek 1360 - Sam H. Shrader, W. Graham 848 - Geo. T. Gentry, Poca. 2328 - Raymond B. Steele, Tazewell 1118 - Wm. A.D. Hickman, Poca. 121 - Taylor Jackson, Richlands 221 - Tobe V. White, Coaldan 1537 - Jas. W. Witten, Wit. Mills 1474 - Cecil Calloway Boone, Tip Top 1064 - Robet Bruz, Poca. 1414 - G.E. Young, Graham 2288 - Henry Hunt, Sayersville 2300 - Jas. I.E. Martin, Asberrys 1616 - Chas. O. Bowmar, Tip Top 292 - Walter R. Johnson, Cedar Bluff 822 - Jas. W. Dalton, Poca. 1205 - Willie C. Anderson, Graham 2280 - Peery B. Marrs, Sayersville 2152 - Milton L. Hankins, Cedar Bluff 1610 - Alex Merrit, Tip Top 1091 - Eugene Franklin, Poca. 2139 - Henry W. Combs, Maxwell 470 - Homer Beavers, Maxwell 312 - Charles Waldron, Bandy 1507 - John c. Lambert, Tip Top 1720 - Vance Witten Carter, Tip Top 1626 - Wm. A. coleman, Poca. 1284 - Lee Harman, Graham 90 - Benj. H. Griffith, Coaldan 191? - Luther A. Settle, Richlands 477 - Wm. O. Caldwell, P. Mill 1187 - Joe Washington, Poca. 1179 - Henry Saunders, Poca. 753 - Ben Chapman, Tannersville 215? Thomas Ezra Linkous, C. Bluff 120? Alonzo H. Kelly, Richlands 858? Earl V. Garnett? Poca. 1990? Earl Horton, Tazewell 168 - Geo. A. Rogers, Alfredton 1033 - Mike Kmerromi, Poca 1932 - James W. Peery, Tazewell 1774 - Henry C. Neal, Shaw. Mills 124 - Jonah F. Southern, Raven 840 - Geo. Peery Fox, Poca. 1347 - Thos. N. Caudill, West Graham 1811 - Jas. Ed. Murray, Tip Top 1188 - Harry White, Pocahontas 2279 - Jas. Martin Crouse, Sayersville 2234 - Robert William Whitman, Horsepen 2213 - Henry Barton Milam, Horsepen 657 - Tobe Lewis, Tazewell 1995 - Raleigh Holley, Tazewell 175 - Jas. Claude Sayers, Richlands 2147 - Jesse A. Hankins, Cedar Bluff 300 - Alvis Nelson, Bear Wallow 278 - John W. Christian, Harman 2177 - Chas. W. Sparks, Cedar Bluff 1622 - Jas. D. Bowling, Boissevane 1240 - Creed F. Catron, Graham 524 - Jesse H. Williamson, Drivers 2111 - Jas. R. Whitley, N. Tazewell 911 - Morris Leon, Poca. 1172 - Wm. G. Smith, Poca. 532 - Jim Mahane, Bringe, Ala. 1517 - Sam. E. McMullin, Tip Top 1851 - Thos. Ed. Bowling, Tazewell 1924 - Wm. E. McCall, Tazewell 1139 - Eddy Lightfoot, Poca. 1214 Wm. Blankenship, Graham 336 - Hasten Dingus, Raven 1952 - Washington a. Sayers, Gratton 212 - Roy Thomas White, Richlands 1357 - Oshen A. Rolen, Graham 19 - Dewey Riblle Clark, Richlands 8 - Wilbur E. Brown, Richlands 1707 - Luther H. Dunigan, Gratton 2039 - Robert B. Gillespie, N. Tazewell 1160 - Robert Preston, Marinsville 1192 - Telefia Washington, Poca. ----- D. Robert HARMAN, was notified on Tuesday that the had been accepted as a member of the hospital unit being gotten up at Radford, and was ordered to report to that town on the 25th for duty. RED CROSS WORK Mrs. Jas. W. HARMAN, Secretary of our Red Cross, sent to Washington last Saturday a list of members, 1155 in number and $934. The part of membership dues which goes into the emergency fund. Of these 1155 members the following are life members, paying $25.00 each: Mr. C.M. GALWAY, Pocahontas, Mr. Jas. S. BROWNING Jr., Pocahontas, Mr. C.C. HYATT, Richlands, Mrs. C.C. HYATT, Richlands, Mr. C.B. NEEL, Red Ash, Mrs. C.B. NEEL, Red Ash, Mr. R.M. LAWSON, Burkes Garden, Mr. C.N. PORTER, Cowan, Tenn. The sustaining members, paying $10 each are: C.C. FRAZIER, J.W. GRAYBEAL, Jno. ROBERTS, W.R. SHEETS, R.S. WALLACE, T.B. BENNEN, Pocahontas; J.B. MEEK, Burkes Garden, E.S. McCORKEL, Red Ash. The contributing members paying $5.00 each are: Mr. J.C. BALDWIN, W.F. BEAVERS, W.J. BEAVERS, Charles PROFFITT, Charles SHORT, H.J. TARTER, JA WHITE, Red Ash; Mrs. Jas. B. REESE, Pocahontas, Dr. TA. MONCURE, Pocahontas, Mr. John R. BLACK, Mr. J.W. OWENS, Pocahontas, Mr. M. BLOCH, Pocahontas, Mr. J.M. HOGE, Burkes Garden, Mrs. J.M. HOGE, A.E. PEERY, Burkes Garden, Mrs. A.W. HORTON, Raven, Rev. S.A. McCANDLESS, Richlands, Mr. W.E. JENKINGS, Pocahontas; Mr. G.W. WYNN, Burkes Garden. Sixty one members subscribe for the Red Cross Magazine. More than 100 names are to be sent in next week so our membership is not for from 1300. This is a report that our county can well be proud of, and it is not finished yet. THE RED CROSS AUXILIARIES The Richlands Auxiliary is making a record for itself. With over two hundred members it stands next to Tazewell in strength. Mrs. O.U TERRELL is chairman of the Richlands auxiliary. Mrs. W.J. ELGIN, vice chairman; Mrs. Lilly H. DAVIS, secretary; Mrs. RH. HANCOCK, Treasurer. The work room at Richlands is open every Tuesday. The Pocahontas Auxiliary is at work with the following officers: Miss SANNIER, Chairman, Mrs. SHEETS, Secretary, Mrs. SULT, Treas. The Graham Aux. has a large work room open every Thursday. The officers are E.W. HUGHES, Chairman, Geo. C. REYNOLDS, Treas. Rev. J.E. GIBSON, Sec. The Burkes Garden Aux is busy in the library every Tuesday. The offiers are Miss Mary MOSS, Chairman, Miss Ida GREEVER, Sec. Miss Katrina GOSE, Tres. The Pounding Mill Aux. works for our soldiers every Friday. Officers are Mrs. W.B. STEELE, President; Mrs. R.K. GILLESPIE, Vice Chairman, Miss Barbara HURT, Sec-Tres. The Cedar Bluff Aux opens their work room every Thursday. Officers, Mrs. W.J. HIGGINBOTHAM, Chairman, Miss Bessie PEERY, Tres. The North Tazewell officers are: Mrs. Lena HALL, Chairman, Mrs. J.D. PEERY, Tres. On Clear Fork, Mrs. Robert KIDD is Chairman, Mrs. SHUFFLEBARGER is Tres.

July 27, 1917 FIRST MAN CALL RECEIVED GREAT HONOR The first number of the Selective Draft, was 258, the Tazewell man bearing this serial number being Mr. Jessee ALTIZER of Harman, Va. He is a son of John H. ALTIZER, a married man and farmer. He will bear with him through life the distinction of being first on the list of the 221 men of this county to make up the draft of half a million men, drawn by the government. It is not known how Mr. ALTIZER regards this distinction, but he should feel proud of it. TAZEWELL BOY ACCEPTS POSITION WITH SOUTHERN Mr. H.M. CHRISTIAN, of POunding Mill, left Lynchburg Monday for Greensville S.C. where he has accepted a position with the Southern Railway Company at a starting salary of $65 per month in addition to board, room and meals. Mr. CHRISTIAN has been attending Piedmont Business College since January 1st and is well qualified to render satisfactory service. THE NEW ARMY The first call to arms has been definitely made to complete the list of 687,000 men for the army of the Republic. The drawing from the list of the registrants of June 5th for the first call, was completed early last Saturday morning in Washington, and the names and numbers in the order drawn, was announced by wire all over the country. The first number drawn was 258. For this county this number was drawn by Mr. Jesse ALTIZER, of Harman, Va. Every man registered was drawn, and will be subject to call in the order in which the drawing took place, the first numbers, as printed in this paper, being subject to the first call. The right to claim exemption is granted to all the men called. The proper blank forms, giving necessary instructions will be furnished by the examining board. The drawing showed some strange happenings. In some instances the numbers came out in bunches, taking two or more from the same family. Early in the drawing, in other instances, long jumps were made. The lowest number in the first draft was the number 6, Mr. Brooks AKERS at Jewell Ridge. Of the men drawn in the first draft 221 men will be selected. The local exemption board, composed of Clerk G.W. GREEVER, Sheriff S.S.F. HARMAN and Dr. P.D. JOHNSON will pass upon each man drawn. This board can exempt a man absolutely only upon one point, that of apparent physical disability. Their report exempting a man who has dependents upon him will have to be passed upon again by the district board, the personnel of which is printed else where in this paper. Industrial exemptions will be passed upon the the district board, also. The plans of the War Department are not thoroughly understood, but from best information abtainable, it is said that the men will be called for examination in numbers of 50, and will be given five days from the time they are cited to appear to present themselves for examination. ---- The clinch Valley News secured a list of numbers and corresponding names early on Saturday morning, and began posting the names. The office and bulletin board was crowded all day by anxious people - some fathers and brothers, and some mothers and sisters and sweethearts, anxious to know whose names were in the list of those drawn for the first draft. Some where glad, others sad, some mad, when their names, or the names of loved ones had been chosen. It began to dawn upon them for the first time that this nation is at war. A number of parents in this town and county have already "fought the battle" or at least its first skirmish. Their boys are already in camp. The "battle" is yet to be fought by anxious families in this and other sections of this great country. Sorrow makes all mankind kin. Before the first draft has been made, and closed, there is talk in official circles in Washington of the second draft, which is said to be scheduled for some date between now and the first of the year. LIST FROM WHICH TAZEWELL MEN WILL BE CHOSEN FOR RESERVE ARMY Tazewell County's Quota is 221, Besides Large Number of Boys Who Have Volunteered and Are Now in Training The following list of about five hundred neames has been compiled from an official report in the New York Times of the first draft. Much difficulty has been encountered in preparting the list, and of course, it cannot be guaranteed to be correct. It is as near correct as we are able to give this week. The numbers are published as they were drawn, and as they are liable to call. Tazewell County will be called upon for 221 men, and twice that number is printed here, provided for exemptions of over 50 percent. The official list has not reached the exemption board here yet from Washington, and consequently no date for assembling the first quota of the men given above has been fixed. The law provides that the men shall be notified at the addresses given on their registration cards, and a list posted at the court house, but the liability is upon the man drafted to find out if his number has been called. THE FIRST CALL 258 - Jesse Altizer, Harman 458 - Martin Wilson, Red Ash 1436 - Chester Long, Graham 854 - William Alex Greer, Pocahontas 1095 Ben Glen, Pocahontas 1894 - John M. Hass, N. Tazewell 1878 - William M. Gillespie, Tazewell 2022 - David L. Brooks, N. Tazewell 1455 - John Henry Sauders, Graham 783 - Burnett Armstrong, Pocahontas 1813 - John C. Tabor, Falls Mills 1858 - Lewis H. Carbaugh, Tazewell 1752 - Arch Ruble, W. Graham 1117 - Lon Hoozer, Vickers, W.V. 1572 - Joseph Frazier Kitts, B. Garden 1748 - Gordon T. Neal, W. Graham 2195 - John Y. Whitt, Cedar Bluff 837 - Harrison C. Edmonds, Poca. 2036 - W. Cosby Greever, W. Mills 337 - Alonzo T. Davis, Doran 676 - John Taylor, Tazewell 275 - Jas. A. Christian, Harman 509 - Bart Edwin Pruett, Pounding Mill 1185 - Jesse Thompson, Poca. 564 - Flem Dykes, c. Bluff 2166 - Robert L. Maxwell, Maxwell 945 - Rush Floyd Alley, Boissevane 1913 - Henry A. Kiser, Tazewell 596 - Ballard I. Payne, C. Bluff 1267 - Dennis F. Garlick, W. Graham 2148 - Tim E. Hankins, C. Bluff 526 - Lewis Williams, Jacksonville 1495 - Charles M. Gillespie, W. Mills 548 - J.C. Burke, Coaldan 126 - George Ray Jennings, Alfredton 748 - Ravey L. Asbury, Boissevan 1679 - Charles Blackson 1237 - Earl Crawford, Graham 784 - Harvey L. Asbury, Bossevaine 1732 - Jas. T. Carter, Tip Top 755 - Albert P. French, Tannersville 107 - Daniel C. Hogston, Coaldan 1546 - William Kennel, Tip Top 1563 - Fred Morgan Felty, B. Garden 2099 - Jas. A. sluss, N. Tazewell 1369 - John A. Shinault, W. Graham 616 - Hick Wingo, Indian 373 - Fred Lankford, Raven 1676 - Charles W. Yates, Boissevane 1266 - Walter W. Graham, Graham 1891 - Jas. S. Horne, Gratton 775 - Harvey G. Taylor, Tannersville 486 - Harvey G. Gillespie, P. Mill 692 - Harvey E. Green, P. Mill 600 - Robert Pack, Cedar Bluff 1986 - Robert Barns, N. Tazewell 810 - Herbert Cox, Pocahontas 1359 - William L. Sarver, Graham 1682 - Arby J. Gant, Barnsville, Ohio 507 - William H. Phelps, Pounding mill 309 - Jesse W. Vernon, Cedar Bluff 437 - J.B. Sparks, Raven 1324 - Nelson H. McClaugherty 504 - James W. Neel, Pounding Mill 43 - Clyde Calahan, Jewell Ridge 2181 - Jas. J. Spence, C. Bluff 1763 - French J. Peery, W. Graham 1548 - Governor W. Smith, Tip Top 1364 - F.B. Seabott, Graham 1066 - Herbert O. Bane, Poca. 924 - Alonzo C. Miles, Poca. 420 - Doll Shelton, Doran 1014 - Giusseppe Codespot, Boissevane 1176 - Tom Stiff, Poca. 514 - L.H. Reed, Pocahontas 433 - Milton Simmons, Raven 1329 - John H. Newman, Graham 10 - David P. Blankenship, Richlands 1045 - Pete Stefan, Poca. 1031 - Joe Mongrade, Boissevane 1705 - Wiley Compton, Shawvers Mills 1331 - Guy H. Nash, Graham 487 - Fred O. Gillespie, P. Mill 1282 - W.W. HOlbrook, Graham 1823 - William Mitchell, Graham 1847 - Marvin L. Burton, Graham 797 - Charles W. Butt, Poca. 140 - Marvin McGuire, Richlands 1536 - William L. Compton, Tip Top 1922 - Cecil A. Mowles, Tazewell 1723 - L. Andrew Thompson, Gratton 1779 - HOward C. Reynolds, Cove Creek 1236 - Jas. Allen Clark, Graham 2247 - Grover C. Elswick, Tazewell RFD 2011 - Charles Asbury, N. Tazewell 432 - Frank Smith, Red Ash 18 - William Bates, Alfredtown 652 - Jas. C. Lester, Tazewell 927 - William Music, Poca. 1484 - Marty K. Crockett, Tip Top 739 - Jos. Lewis, Cedar Bluff 1751 - Charles G. Powers, Tip Top 601 - Resse M. Russell, Indian 1322 - Arthur P. Morton, Graham 1146 - Everett McClanahan, Graham 1103 - Ralph Hodge, Martinsville 1395 - George R. Walker, Graham 606 - Jeff Smith, Cedar Bluff 182 - Arthur A. Stinson, Richlands 513 - Thomas J. Phillips, Pounding Mill 1771 - Robert s. Neel, cove Creek 46 - Eli Combs, Alfredtown 1020 - John Kennevoca, Pocahontas 1651 - E.R. Jennings, Boissevane 1099 - Charley Green, Pocahontas 1055 - Cling Avery, Pocahontas 223 - Robert Whitt, Richlands 2066 - Thomas A. Marrs, Adria 1441 - J.B. Moody, Graham (?) Can't Read - Jas. Wm. Johnson, Alfredton ? - Oscar E. Turley, Graham ? Jas. W. Russell, Cedarl Bluff ? H ? McGlothlin, Raven ? Charles J. William, Graham ? R.W. Plascher? Jewell Ridge ? S.M Tabor, Falls Mills 772 - Robert Taylor, Tannersville 1456 - Geo. A. Sanders, Graham 721 - Kelly K. Whitt, Paint Lick 1419 - Chas. W. Brooks, Graham 786 - Andrew P. Botner, Poca. 1549 - Chas. A. Sinkford, Tip Top 1476 - Chas. A. Billips, Tip Top 280 - Alex Cantrel, Harman 2322 - Edward S. Yost, Tazewell RFD 1292 - Chas. R. Tabor, Graham 972 - Jesse Stevenson, Poca. 983 - Pose W. Thomas, Boissevane 757 - Frank s. Griffith, Tannersville 966 - A.W. Sproles, Poca. 868 - Jas. F. Hopkins, Boissevane 2230 - Elisha E. Stevenson, Shraders 332 - William Caudill, Raven 2090 - Phillip J. Reynolds, N. Tazewell 379 - P.H. Lambert, Raven 1560 - Leland S. Edwards, B. Garden 542 - S.W. Belcher, Indian 2107 - C.K. Turner, N. Tazewell 194 - Norman C. Smith, Bluefield 874 - A.N. Honaker, Poca. 552 - John R. Birkelbach, Indian 1300 - Chas. Lawrence, Graham 2124 - A.A. Long, N. Tazewell 1673 - Jas. P. Wagner, Poca. 1887 - Thomas A. Howery, Tazewell 298 - Robert Meadows, Coaldan 675 -Rees B. Thompson, Pounding Mill 2132 - Arthur S. Beavers, Maxwell 1769 - Robert A. Fox, Tazewell 1294 - Joe C. Jones, Graham 1148 - Jas. Molton, Poca. 1647 - R.K. Hill, Boissevane

July 13, 1917 THE HONOR ROLL List of those in Clear Fork District who have registered for war service under the selective draft. GRATTON William Shade Asbury Roy Walter Bourne George Grady Bourne Luther Mikel Baugh Jesse Perkins Baurne Grover Cleveland Bales Trube Terry Bourne Mason Floyd Bourne Chester Claud Belcher Lathrop Crockett Buchanan Robert Marvin Crabtree Wiley Robinson Compton Arthur Blane Dunigan Luther Henry Dunigan Allen Meek Eatter Gilbert Snowden Gildersleeve John Robert Harry Roy Nasper Jones Harrison Samuel Kiser Titus Lambert Claude Spencer Leffel Samuel Erastus Leffel Crockett Looney Robert Karl Nidemaier William Osborne Earl Goodman Pruett Mustard Pruett Lacy Johnson Repass Thomas Lewis Shawver Leck Andrew Thompson Joseph Meek Thompson Thomas Walter Thompson BURKES GARDEN Robert Anderson Henry Clay Burress Ervin Bane Albert Hubert Clarence James Bane John Harvey Blackwell Harvey George Dillow James Henry Dillow William Ray Edwards James Meek Edwards Leland Stanford Edwards Walter Clinton Edwards Fred Morgan Felty Jno. Wesley Farming Charles Jospeh Gose George Benoni Gose Henry Mullins Hanshew Jonas Gratton Hubble Charley Robert Hall Thomas Matheson Howell William Henry Jospeh Frazier Kitts George Franklin Kitts Joseph Iredell Kitts James Truby Lampert Crockett Seldon Lampert Harrison Morton Lampert Mennis Lawson William Peery Lampert Vinton Robert Moss Allen Roy Meek Charles Robert Moss Albery Lester Means Frazier Buford McMeans Leon Meek Ben Rush Moss Hubert Pontell Hubert Eugene Lanby McGinnis George Henry Peery Clarence Eugene Peery Floyd Franklin Pauley Jacob Leach Rhudy Elmer Lindsay Rhudy Floyd Repass William Vance Stowers John William Shawver Benjamin Harrison Thompson John Henry Mason Thompson Stephen Sanders Tibbs William Clinton Waddell Otis Lee Wilson William Hanes Wilson Charles Avery Wilson Henry Kelly Wilson Ben George Wynn John Robert Wilson BURKES GARDENS COLORED Sam Ingram Jefferson Stuart Jordan Mitchell Clark Jordan GRAHAM Rees C. Anderson Henry L. Anderson William B. Absher John Floyd Atkins James Francis Anderson Grover C. Abshire Oscar Watson Absher Carl Willie Anderson C.M. Anderson Robert Adkins George Monroe Burge Walter C. Breckenridge William Blankenship Walter J. Benbow Connelly Trigg Brackens Henry C. Baugh George Robert Bowling Jas. Bryant Burton William Belcher William J. Beard J. Raymond Barnett Nelson Henry Barker Junius Wilmoth Fishburn Beckner George Lee Boothe Vernon Lee Burress Walker Lee Bowliing S.F. Blackwell Peter Royster Bates Sidney Blankenship George Benson James O. Broylee Rufus Burton William M. Bartee Grat Belcher William Clarence Burton William Frank Baylor James Allen Clark Jessie Lee Coen Creed Frazier Catron Thomas P. Coon Daniel R. Carter Evans J. Counts Claude Eli Compton Roy Alexander Cohen Earle Crawford Charles Richard Carbaugh James Robert Cregar Homer Crawford Thomas Collins Thomas Newton Caudill P.M. Campbell Luther Carden James Miller Davidson J.P. Davidson Vernon Witten Dailey Charles Davis Pesse Earnest Claude Frank Forbes Daniel Charles Farley Charles Fleshman Wade Hampton Fleshman William Jessie Franklin Joseph Elija Farris W.W. Farmer Henry A. Faris Jesse Farmer Walter William Graham Samuel Walton Graham Jesse M. Gilpin Carl Graham Gold Gordon Hal Graham Dennis F. Garlick W.C. Greever James Ernest Gibson Jas. Harvey Gillespie Charles Dale Harman Charles Harvey Harman Eulyases Granger Harman Joseph Edward Harman Hiram Andrew Hoback Westray B. Hart Frazier Harman John Jasper Hinkle James Robert Hager Charles Kelly Hancock Eugene Claude Harman Ross Martin Hart William W. Holbrook Lee Harman Elzie William Heldreth Robert Hufford Hearn Adam Helmandoller William Neal Hurley Jospeh C. Jones Roscoe Kelly Jones Archie Edward Johnson Theodore Arter Johnson Walter Martin Keister Luther Kell Charles Lawrence Irvin V. Lytton Charles O. Lawson Arthur f. Landreth Fred R. Litz Jno. H. Leedy James Wilbert Long Thomas Henry Luthern Robert Lockhart Lefler Beverly D. Litz Arthur W. Lawson Adam Bittle Lambert Christopher Lockwood Robert Lee Longworth Ed Murphy James M. Moore c.H. Mahood Ray Earnest Metcalfe Arthur Price Morton Nelson Hugh McClaugherty Thomas T. Moore James Fulton Murdock Robert Mahood Charles Henry Moore William Mitchell Jr. Lewis Frank McKinney James Corbett Neal Bud Neal Jos. watson Neal Allan E. Neal Sudduth Watson Neal Early Pierce Neal Mannie Edward Neff Arthur Neal John H. Newman Guy Henry Nash H.A. Neel Thomas Allen Neel John E. Neel William A. Phillips Joe A. Pruett William C. Pruett Rufus E. Patten Charles Walter Painter Frank Pierce Pickle William Roy Portis Thurbur Vernon Pearcy Witten Rucker Carl Arthur Ralston Luther Clarence Rutherford Madison A. Ruble A.T. Rosezza Oshea A. Rolen John Thomas Rolen John Daniel Rudd J.G. Richardson Frank Ratliff William Henry Robinett Guy A. Rosenbaum William L. Sarver G.W. Steele William Emory Summers David R. Sayers Sidney H. Shell John Alexander Shinault Clayton Davis Smith Sherman Lee Slaughter John Henry Sarver Goff Haskell Sluss James Custer Shawver Samuel Homer Shrader James c. Shinault F.B. Seabolt George Sexton Isaac McDonald Shanders Gillespie R. Smith Robert Edgar Simpson Stephen Robert Sims Thomas Keemer Starling Robert I. Sarver Brown Taylor John W. Taylor Wiley T. Tibbs Fred Higginbotham Tibbs Dannie E. Templetoon Richard B. Turner William Jas. Tiller Roy W. Tiller Robert Walton Tabor Henry E. Thompson William coy Trivett Thomas John Wilburn Edward Whitman George R. Walker Carl c. Walker S.L. Wynn William O. Warden William C. Witten John Amos Wade James R. Wilburn William R. Wilburn Liburn Benjamin Wilson Everett Woods Arthur Watson Charles Preston Woody Frank Estel Williams Kent W. Witten Eli Edwin Wade Grover W. Wagner James Earnest Williams Clarence Kelly Yost Ott Gillett Yost C.E. Young Herbert F. Yous Edward Roy Yost GRAHAM ALIENS Frank Denardo Joseph Anthony Macoro GRAHAM COLORED Rexford Bratton F.J. Brown Eugene Bernard Arthur G. Bradshaw Charles Wesley Brooks William Bandy Henry Crockett Clarence Charlton Mckinney J. Froe I.H. Froe John Gillespie Sidney S. Goodman Clarence Wilson Goodman Edward Gatewood Milton Henry Otey William Hunter Van Junier Holland Wesley Hurt Addison Hopkins Charser Long Jas Leech David A. Long Chester Marley J.B. Moody Raleigh W. McCullon Jas. Mason Reed Moore Ernest Norman Robert Allen Nickerson George S. Owens Lacy Owens William L. Painter Andrew Robinson Charley Richards Georege Lee Richardson Edward Sanders Roy Stewart George Allen Saunders Herbert E. Saunders Ballard Saunders John Henry Saunders Frank Sanders Willie Sheffield George Thompson Herbert Thompson Samuel Robert Trigg Eddie Pue Trigg Wallace Trigg Isaac Turpin George Turpin Walter Ward Fred D. Ward Clarence Leslie Woods Fred Washington Wilson Willie Wall James Wallace ABB'S VALLEY George Washington Asbury David Lonzo Bowman Stanely Lee Bowman Charles Osta Bowman Allen Bowman Kimsey Walton Byrd James David Bowling William Harrison Baitely Charlie William Blankenship Isaac Sidney Bowman Robie Edward Brown Robert Jackson Bowman William Alexander Buchanan Archie Thomas Blankenship Everett Taylor Baker Thomas Henderson Catron Fred compton William Arthur Coleman James Henry Collins George Edwards George Wiley Edmonds Thomas Arthur Ellis James Gordon Franklin John Emory Franklin Andrew Sindey Franklin Leander Festus Groseclose Darius Allen Garvin Robert Fayett Gillespie James Hess Thomas Horton Hill Alexander Howery Daniel Henry Harrison John Houchins Robert Clear Harless John Henry Harman John Walter Hypes Arthur Lee Harless Rufus Crockett Harrison George Washington Harrison Rolie Kellis Hill John Mandon Harman Emmet Robert Jennings William Edward Jennings H. Painter Lewis Robert Andrew Lethcoe Prestain Arthur Lewis Cameg Abner Miller Jakes Okey McNeely Charles Frederick Mickle Alexander Mitchem Samuel Elbert Mustard John Allen Nunley George William Presley John Edward Presely James Lester Phipps Gilbert Lee Patrick James Madison Roark Jesse Marvin Rye Randall Dewitt Richardson Edward Paris Smith Charles Walter Smith John Clayton Thompson Jack Tyree James Pierce Wagner claude Hicks Wagner William Thomas Yates charles Washington Yates ABBS VALLEY COLORED Lee Alexander Grover Basham Clarence Blackstone Raleigh Coles James Dillard John Arbray Gaut Royall Hayes Andreew Harston Charles Robert Johnson Simmon Maddox Lura Morton Lee Mosley Lawrence Alexander Pack Calvin William Sanders Slade Robert Winston Larence Wilson George Wilson COVE CREEEK James Walter Belcher James Raleigh Compton Raleigh Crockett Fox Edward M.G. Fox Thomas Jefferson Higginbotham Patrick Winston Igo Walter Gratton Leffel Robert Sidney Neel John Vance Neel Levi Walker Neel Hiram Loman Neel Ira Lacy Neel Henry Clarence Neel Thornton James Neel John Henry Neel Howard Clinton Reynolds Curtis Lockhart Shufflebarger Doctor Frank Slade William Turner Sawer Charles Stephen Shawver Charles Hicks Stowers BLUESTONE James Robert Burress Hiram Burress W.D. Brown Vance Witten Carter Frank Buford Carter Samuel William Carter Eppie Katzen Carter James Thompson Carter William Pearson Durham John Everett Durham Sidney Russel Hale Douglas Albert Holbrook John Hunnell Elbert Clinton Harman Charles Handolf Holbrook Charles William Hale Jesse Moors Karr Frank King Karr

August 10, 1900 VARIOUS Judge and Mrs. GRAHAM have returned from their visit to the Springs and other points east. Mrs. J.M. COFFEE left on Tuesday for Snowville to see her sister, Miss Emma TAYLOR, who is critically ill. Miss Rena, daughter of Capt. George BARGER, of Roanoke, is visiting the family of Judge J.H. STUART. Jno. W. BOURNE and W.D. JONES, the firm of Jones and Bourne of Gratton, were both in town this week. Mr. BOURNE paid us a pleasant call. Mrs. J.G. BUSTON and her sister Miss Alice ALEXANDER, left on Wednesday for Mountain Lake. Mr. J.G. BUSTON expects to join them on Sunday. J.H. CAMPBELL, of Roanoke, General Agent of the South Atlantic Insurance Company, spent several days in town this week as the guest of J.N. HARMAN. The side walk on Mechanics Ave is a disgrace to the town, and a hindrance to the convenience and comfort of the people. Where is the street committee? J.N. HARMAN, agent of Tazewell College, left on yesterday to attend the annual meeting of the Holston District Convention, where he will make an address on education. Miss Patsy GRAHAM, daughter of Major GRAHAM, of Grahams Forge, and one of Wythe County's most excellent young ladies, is visiting the Misses GRAHAM, of our town. Mr. William CAMPBELL, the young man who has typhoid fever at the Presbyterian Manse, is doing fairly well. His physician, Dr. PEIRCE, speaks very encouraging of his case. Robert SCOTT, of Washington County, and Fred MCGUIRE of Cedar Bluff, former students of Tazewell College, have already engaged rooms in the College for the next session. A.J. LARIMER, and his son Sam, of Thompson Valley, paid us a very pleasant call on Tuesday. "Andy" is a Democrat from "way back" and can always give a reason for the hope that is in him. Mr. J.P. WHITMAN was in town the first of the week. He has been instrumental in having the post office at Horsepen, West Virginia established. The office was discontinued some time ago. Mr. WHITMAN deserves the thanks of his neighbors. Mrs. H.S. SURFACE has just returned from a visit to Bland and Smyth counties. Miss Hattie TYNES who has had a slight attack of typhoid fever is getting along nicely. Mrs. Lizzie PEERY and family have moved to Liberty Hill, in the western part of the county. That excellent lady, Mrs. George R. SURFACE, has been quite sick recently, but is better now. Miss Hattie SURFACE and her sister, Mrs. C.T. PEERY, have returned from their visit east. Mr. H.W. POBST and Mrs. W.A. SCOTT have been quite sick this week but are out this morning. Spott Bros. received on yesterday a shipment of tea direct from Mr. Lee Yik Hing from his tea garden at Ching Kee. Mrs. J.A. GREEVER and Miss Alberta MOSS are visiting Mr. Jno. T. BARNES and other prominent people in the West end. Will and Harry SMITH, who have been in business in West Virginia, are on a visit to their mother on Tazewell Ave. Miss Henry, a beautiful young lady of Greenville, SC is on a visit to the Misses HENRY'S of this place, to whom she is closely related. A.S. HIGGINBOTHAM, one of our prominent young lawyers, has been appointed a member of the campaign committee for the Ninth District. Mr. and Mrs. E.L. ANDREWS of Bristol Tenn, have been on a visit from some time to the parents of Mrs. ANDREWS, Capt. and Mrs. A.J. STEELE, one mile east of town. Among the rising and reliable young merchants of Pocahontas is G.W. MAYS and Thompson Bros. grocers. These young men are "straight goods" all the way round.

October 27, 1899 On Wednesday last, at the hospitable home of Capt. John G. BUNDY, six miles west of Tazewell, there was a gathering of forty or fifty of his neighbors, relatives and friends, the occasion being the celebration of the sixtieth anniversary of his birth. The occasion was one of great enjoyment, the feast prepared being a sumptuous one and the music of the piano and violin with all its cheerfulness, filled the stately old mansion until late in the evening, when all the guests were departing. The mansion, which is one of the oldest in the county, and was built and owned by Col. Harvey GEORGE in the early years of this century, is in a fine state of preservation, and the 1500 acres of fine grazing land surrounding the home, covered with the finest cattle for the export market for the next year, presents a very pleasing effect. The departing guests with one accord voted the day the most enjoyable of the season, and with hearty wishes for many returns of the anniversary to the prosper, ?, genial and happy host and hostess. THE CHURCHES Rev. Mr. RUFF preached in his pulpit in the morning. Rev. Mr. FRENCH preached his first sermon in the new conference year last Sunday night. There was a large crowd present. There will be an Echo meeting at the Christian church Sunday night. The returned delegates from the great meeting in Cincinnati will speak at this meeting. The new Baptist church on lower Clear Fork, was dedicated last Sunday, Mr. WAYLE preaching the sermon. He is conducting a meeting there this week. Rev. W.L. WAYLE received twenty members as the result of his tent meeting in Burkes Garden, sixteen of whom were by baptism. We understand that a Baptist chapel will be built in Burkes Garden, and a fund for that purpose has been started. THE DEATH ROLL Mrs. BLACKWELL, the wife of George BLACKWELL, died at her home in Thompson Valley on Tuesday, of consumption. She leaves a husband and one child. The burial took place on Wednesday. Mrs. A.P. FRENCH died last Monday night at her home near Tannersville, in this county, in the 53 year of her age. Mrs. FRENCH was the mother of Mrs. W.W. MOORE, of this town, and sister of Jno. A. NEAL, a well known citizen of Poor Valley. She was an excellent woman, and held in the highest esteem by all who know her. Mr. Samuel SMOOT, an aged citizen of Witten's Mills neighborhood, died last week in Boone County, West Virginia, where he had gone to visit some of his children who live there. He seemed to think, so we are told, that his days were about ended, and it is thought that he went to Boone County not expecting to return. Mr. SMOOT was thrice married and two of his wives are buried in Boone County. He was about 80 years old. --------- One of our industrious young men who has rarely been seen in company with any young lady since he attained the age of 25, took courage a few days since, and when he went to call on a certain young lady, he asked her if she would like to take a walk, to which she readily agreed. So the day was set for last Wednesday, October 18. On the appointed day the walk led the happy couple to the residence of Rev. Thomas MOWBREY, where they were joined in holy bonds of matrimony. The name of the gentleman is Mr. Wiley WALK, and that of the lady, Miss Maggie WYATT. They are too well known and worthy young people and have the best wishes of all who know them. POUNDING MILL J.B. HURT has moved into his new dwelling. Rev. Ezra LINKOUS and daughter spent Tuesday with R.M. SPARKS. Mr. Clint ASCUE and sister, Miss Nellie, spent Sunday with their relative, A.H. GRIFFITH. Rev. P.J. LOCKHART will preach here next Sunday at 11 o'clock. Every one is always glad to here him. Mr. Sam GILLESPIE spent a couple of days at Raven with homefolks and brought back "the old man" the baby and the bird dog. Mr. Tom JOHNSON has moved to his farm at Busthead. Mr. Sol BOLLING bought Mr. JOHNSONS house here and has moved into the southwest suburbs of the town. Miss Callie MCGUIRE returned to her home at Cedar Bluff after a couple of days visit to her sister, Mrs. W.B. STEELE, Miss Callie spent a month at her step brothers, P.M. ALDER, at Coeburn, recently. Mrs. Fancy PHILLIPS conducted prayer service Tuesday. She gave a talk which brought tears to all eyes, and promoted the cause of Christ. She is a great power to the church, and those who hear her are always benefited. Rev. F.J. CAMPBELL, of the M.E. Church is continuing a protracted meeting which was begun here last week by Rev. C.C. BROOKS, of Lee county. There has been three conversions and a number of seekers still at the altar. The following young ladies were invited to tea at W.B. STEELE'S on last Thursday: Misses Callie MCGUIRE, Lou MURPHY, Hattie GRIFFITTS and Bertha TRUITT. The occasion was in honor of Miss TRUITT, of Palestine, Texas, a cousin of Miss GRIFFITH, with whom she is spending a couple of weeks, whose beauty, grace and figure is seldom excelled. Miss Hattie GRIFFITH received a letter from her uncle, Thomas L. HUNT, of Bluefield, formerly of this place, who is now at Fort Niagra, NY. He won the medal of being the best shot in the 42nd U.S.V. Co. K. The regiment numbers k300 men and will leave on the 30th for San Francisco, thence to the Phillippines. He says he was almost crazy the first few days after enlisting and arriving in New York. He left the first Monday in September. BAILY John MOORE, one of our hustling young men, left Monday for Emory and Henry College. Will HAYNES, at present employed by the Eitter Lumber Co. has been spending a few days with his parents. Miss Emma MARTIN of Dublin, Va. is visiting here sister. Mrs. c. A. DEATON. Miss Emma is an attractive young lady and her many friends extend to her a hearty welcome. Rev. W.N. WAGNER, of Marion, Va. and D.B. WAGNER, of Monroe county, West Virginia, left for their homes on Friday last after a most pleasant visit to friends and relatives in the neighborhood. Robert L. STEVENS and family returned Monday from a short visit to friends at Mayberry. J.E. WAGNER has improved his valuable property here, by having a well dug in the rear of his house. The well was dug by Messrs. MCCORKLE and WHORELY, and 20 feet of water was reached at a depth of 50 feet, this is considered a remarkable stream of water ? depth, considering the ? dry weather. POCAHONTAS J.W. KING was the guest of Mr. P.W. POFF, in Bluefield Friday. Sol HYMEN was up from Bluefield Sunday. A. ST. CLAIR and wife were shopping here last week. James S. BROWNING left Thursday for a business trip to Philadelphia. Dr. HALLER and R.D. BALDWIN returned Thursday form Abingdon where they were attending court. M. WEINBERGER, M.T. BROWNING and W. MINTER were attending court at Tazewell last week. W.E. MINTER has excepted a position as secretary for J.M. NEWTON, insurance agent. Jno. R. BLACK was up from Bluefield Thursday. Misses Mollie KWASS and Ida MILLER visited Mrs. ABRAHAM at Bramwell last week. A dog fight between Jack and Dracks took place at the City Park Wednesday. They fought 45 minutes and was decided a draw. 75 people witnessed the contest. Our police docket this morning was rather an interesting one, and the culprits came off lively. Justice Odor is surely a terror to evil doers, but does not effect a citizen who is trying to set the part of a gentleman. --------------------- Mr. S.O. CLAYTOR, a well known citizen of Thompson Valley, was almost instantly killed near Sword's Creek on Wednesday. His remains were buried today in Thompson Valley. Mr. CLAYTOR was engaged in the lumber business. At the time of the accident he was shooting logs down the mountain, when one of the logs jumped the track, striking a large rock, which it sent flying through the air. The rock struck Mr. CLAYTOR on the back of the head, crushing his skull. He lived about three hours after. Mr. CLAYTOR was the brother, of W.O. CLAYTOR, and one of Tazewell's best young citizens. His wife is the daughter of Mrs. A. J. LARIMER. She has three little children, the youngest of whom is five months old. They have the sympathy of all their friends. Mr. CLAYTOR was about 33 years old.

July 20, 1917 List of New Red Cross Members Rosa Ritter, North Tazewell Mary L. Asberry, Adria Mrs. A.J. Higginbotham Sergeant John S. Thompson Mrs. Frank St. Clair, West Graham Mrs. R.B. Platt, Tazewell Louis Horton, colored CLEAR FORK Mustard Pruitt W.M. Pruitt Earl Pruitt Annie Jones Mr. W.F. Jones Mrs. Eliza Jones Mrs. N.L. Shawver Miss Nettie Fay Gregory Miss Dorothy Jones S.E. Leffel Arthur Leffel R.N. Jones Mr. T.L. Shufflebarger Mrs. T.L. Shufflebarger H.M. Kinzer G.W. Crabtree Myra G. Hicks Mrs. D.W. Jones Mrs. W.G. Leffel Miss Elizabeth Kidd Dr. J.R. Hicks Miss Mary Hicks A.B. Leffel Mrs. W.B. Leffel Mrs. C.E. Gregory Mrs. T.E. Gregory Mrs. E.S. Gregory Mrs. C.G. Jones RED ASH C.J. Smith James Smith John Simmons Milt Simmons James Simmons Robert Shelton Jack Shelton Doll Shelton Mrs. John F. Short Sanders Senter O.C. Talley George Vance P.W. Vance Robert Vance W.R. Watson R.A. Whited Jas. Hooker Ernest Mabe Jone Mabe Strother Mabe Charles Moore Charles Norak Mrs. W.G. Newland W.M. Pack Alex Pack Walter Pruett James Piles Henry Proffitt Lewis Profitt Dan Phillips J.M. Pickett E.S. McCorkle Jas. Absher Mrs. W.T. Beavers Mrs. G.K. Beavers Will Bird John H. Bird John Carter Joe Carter Mrs. Nancy Cline Oscar Cline Charles Cline Sam Davis JB Duger James Elswick T.T. Harman Leonard Herbert Robert Hill Elias Hill F.W. Christian A.L. Justice J.M. Justice Henry Justice Jeff Hill Bird Helton G.K. Beavers L.H. Beavers Alex Altizer J.A. White H.J. Tarter George Short Charles Proffitt W.L. Beavers W.J. Beavers J.C. Baldwin C.B. Neal Mrs. C.B. Neal G.E. Whitaker C.H. Williams George Whitt Ballard Short Ben Shelton B.F. Simmons Jospeh Romans R.C. Osborne T.G. Osborne W.G. Newland Paul Mallory S. Mallory George Lowe James Lawson O.H. Keene Mrs. O.H. Keene C.H. Green Muncey Cline Henry White Robert White Charles Wilson Tom White GRATTON LOCAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. O.S. PRICE, of Keystone WV and sister Flora, of Graham, were the guests of Mrs. PRICE'S mother Mrs. W.A. BOURNE last Satruday and Sunday Mr. Willie REPASS from Bluefield, has been visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. B.P. REPASS this past week, returning to Bluefield Saturday, where he has a fine position Mrs. Ray COOPER, of Keystone WV is visiting her mother, Mrs. Lizzie BURTON, at this place this week. Miss Rosa BURTON is visiting her brother, John BURTON, at Elkhorn this week Mr. H.C. YOUNG is visiting homefolks here this week. Mr. William KEESSEE of Baltimore Md. was visiting relatives and friends here the first of the week. Miss Uva CARBAUGH of Graham is visiting friends here this week. DAMAGE BY RAIN AND LIGHTNING EAST OF TOWN Mr. E.K. CROCKETT was in town Monday and reported that the rain last Saturday afternoon greatly damaged one of his fields of corn to the extent of several hundred dollars. There seemed to be, he said, a cloud burst in that particular section and his upland field of corn was terribly washed. During the same storm the lightning struck and outbuilding, he heard, the the residence of William E. PEERY, in the same neighborhood, doing some damage. The thunder and lightning was particularly sever here. POUNDING MILL NEWS On account of so much rain farmers are having a time cutting wheat. Mrs. Dr. JOHNSON, of Tazewell visited Mr. and Mrs. J.T. ALTIZER last Friday. Prof. W.R. CATRON'S singing school closed last night. A large crowd came out to hear the class sing. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John DAVIDSON Saturday night a 11 1-2 pound daughter. A new baby boy has also arrived at Mr. and Mrs. James MULKEY'S. Mrs. John O'KEEFFE and baby, of Tazewell spent several days here visiting Mrs. R.K. GILLESPIE this week. Mrs. Jane A. MCGUIRE and daughter, Miss Pearl, came up from Cedar Bluff last night to hear the singing, and spent the night with their sister and daughter, Mrs. STEELE. The following persons are on the sick list: Mrs. Joseph SMITH, Mr. G.C. McLAIN and little son, Mrs. CRAIG and Mr. McGHEE, the latter having gotten his knee cap burst. Engineer W.B. JOHNSON, of Bluefield, was here this morning to join Mrs. JOHNSON and the little son. Mr. Fred O. GILLESPIE, who went to South Dakota last week with Jim Bob HURT to join the US Cavalry, was turned down because of physical disability, so his family expect him back on the farm to help his pap. Dr. Rex STEELE returned Saturday night from a business trip to Lee County. Last week we unintentionally omitted to mention the pleasant visit of Mrs. Dr. RITTER and daughter, Miss Catherine, of Whitewood, to Mrs. W.B. STEELE and family. Mrs. James KELLY and son, of South Dakota, who visited her brother, and sister, R.K. GILLESPIE, and Mrs. Ollie HURT, returned to Tazewell Saturday. Dr. G.L. ZIMMERMAN has been appointed a first Lieutenant in the army, and will doubtlss go to France. His friends and patients here will regret his leaving. Miss Rebekah DAVIS and mother, Mrs. Nancy DAVIS, and nephew Jno. DAVIS of Cincinnati, and Mrs. Pearl STEELE, of Harrissonburg, Va. motored to Bluefield today. NEWS OF BURKES GARDEN Farmers are busy cutting wheat and putting up meadows, but have been hindered some by the rain. Miss Pearl RHUDY came to town on Wednesday to meet a friend. On last Saturday afternoon our valley was visited by a severe hail storm, but no serious damage is reported. Mr. A.W. DAVIS and Mr. William COPENHAVER, of Smyth County, were guests of Mr. W.L. DAVIS Saturday night. Mrs. J.T. SUITER of Suiter Va. is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. GREEVER this week. Misses Jane and Lorena SPRACHER and Mrs. E.A. PEERY are all reported much better this week. LOST - at or near Central Church in Burkes Garden, on July 1, one ladies black Panama coat, partly lined and without pockets. Finder will please return coat to me and receive reward. Mrs. Hannah H. GREEVER, Burkes Garden, Va. FRANK WALL DEAD J. Frank WALL died in a sanitarium in Bluefield Monday evening at 7:30 O'clock. The remains were brought to Tazewell for interment. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. R.B. PLATT Jr. pastor of the Methodist church, assisted by Rev. Mr. CAMPBELL, pastor of the Baptist church, at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. Interment was made in the new cemetary. Besides a father, James W. WALL, deceased leaves a wife and one child to mourn his death. He was 30 years of age. About two months ago he was stricken suddenly with some stomach affection and hurried at once to the hospital, where an operation revealed a seriously disturbed condition of the stomache, not thought, however, to be beyond a cure. For sometime he seemed to be recovering. Other complications, however, developed, which made recovery impossible. The large crowd at the funeral and burial bore testimony to the esteem in which he was held. He was an energetic young man, faithful and upright, and his untimely taking off in the prime of life is unspeakably sad. His young wife has the deepest sympathy of the community. ----- Seamen J.S. PEARY, Charles L. GREEVER, Armstead POBST and Everett JOHNSON, of the 5th naval district, stationed near Norfolk, who were home the latter part of last week the guest of relatives, returned to their boats the first of the week. JOHNSON had quite an exciting experience a few weeks ago while performing duties incident to the protection of the harbor at Norfolk. He with three others, were sentin a small boat to assist in connecting a net "somewhere on the Atlantic Coast" and in order to keep the little boat from upsetting tied it to the net work which was being stretched across the harbor. They were persuing their duties and had forgotten that the tide ebbs and flows in twenty hours in the lcoality. The tide came in so suddenly that the little boat was swamped, and JOHNSON and his three companions were preipitated in the water. The had carried life belts with them, and only had time to put them on, when the little boat disappeared under the waves. The "mother ship! " was nearby, and their plight was soon noticed by the lookout, who sent another boat and recused them. The boys attached to the Mosquite fleet on the Altantic coast will have many exciting tales to tell after the war and they are safely at home again. ------ Robert MOORE, attached to the mosquite fleet at Norfolk, is in the naval hospital in the city, having recently underwent a slight surgical operation. Mr. and Mrs. W.L. MOORE left Tazewell Tuesday night to be with him. ----- Graham PRESTON, one of the young men from Tazewell serving with the coast patrol near Norfolk, has been chosen as messenger to Admiral Dillingham, commandant of the Jamestown training camp. Young PRESTON secured the appointment unsolicited, it coming as a great surprise to him. He, and two others, have been stationed in comforable quarters near the headquarters of the Adminal. Graham is a good writer, his father receiving a letter nearly every day from him. A letter received yesterday conveyes the intelligence that the job is one to which is attached must eclat. The "Big Chief" looks after the boys, and sees that they get considerations and comforts. PRESTON is tickled to death with his job. ----- Robert BROWN, Raymond PEERY and James DOAK have been transferred from the patrol boats to the new training ground at Saunders Point, near Baltimore.