February 26, 1915 The criminal docket of the Circuit Court was completed Wednesday evening, and the civil docket taken up yesterday morning. As the result of the efforts of the Commonwealth's Attorney, James W. HARMAN, a number of additions will be made to the convict road forces of the state. The following convictions are recorded: Sam TAYLOR, charged with murder, mentioned in last issue, ten years in the penitentiary. Richard VANCE, forging an order for four quarts of liquor, one year in the penitentiary. Tom FLOOD, for selling cocaine, one year. J.H. TOWNS for breaking into the ticket office and freight depot at Pocahontas, three years. Will HAIRSTON, for breaking into ware-room of Shein Liquor Company at Pocahontas, and stealing liquor, one year. George SPEARS, for shooting at policeman Tom TINSLEY, at Pocahontas with intent to kill, three years. Tony MAGRO, for cutting another Italian with a razor, one year. Blain PEOPLES, for assaulting Allen CHAPMAN, twenty-five dollar fine. Ben ROBINSON for assaulting Allen CHAPMAN, ten days in jail. Walter BURRESS and Joe CARTER for breaking into a commissary of a coal company at Richlands, sent to the reform school. Isaac WELLS for stealing brass, $85 fine. Willie LEWIS and Joe GLASCO were found not guilty of the charge of felonies charged against them. A majority of the cases cited above are from Pocahontas, the crimes being committed while the parties were under the influence of liquor. FATHER AND DAUGHTER ARE KILLED BY TRAIN A distressing accident occurred at Pocahontas between eight and nine o'clock, when John GREEN and his daughter, Edna, were crushed to death by a passenger train No. 42, which runs between Pocahontas and Coopers. The man and his daughter had boarded the train to bid a relative goodbye, and as they attempted to get off the moving train they were thrown between the wheels and crushed to death, the father's body being cut in twain and the daughter being so badly mangled that she lived only a short time after the accident. The dead man worked at the Big Vein Colliery, and owned a small farm near Pocahontas. --------- It is the desire of the Daughters of the Confederacy that the Veterans of the county who have not applied for crosses may be delivered memorial day. Miss Lyde TYNES is President of the Tazewell Chapter and will give any information desired. --------- Tampa; Fla. Feb. 15 Dear Mr. Editor I am not going to try to compete with any of Mr. Harman's great fish stories, but I have bought a little home not far from Tampa, bordering on a nice lake, but of which myself and my neighbor have caught some nice fish, weighing from one to twelve pounds (no exaggeration.) I am very much pleased with Florida. I like the mild winters and the breezy summers, and it is one of the most healthy places I know. We can have a nice garden of all kinds of vegetables all the year round, (including strawberries). I have had so many things, I was tempted to send you shivering people a crate or two. We have most all kinds of cattle feed, even alfalfa, and sometimes cut it six times. Most farmers have planted corn, potatoes, beans and watermelons. This beautiful growing weather makes me think of June days in old Virginia. I am always anxious to get the Clinch Valley News, and enjoy it as much as I do a letter from home. Respectfully, Ella CRABTREE TIP TOP Hugh MATHENA, age 30 years, died at the hospital at Welch on the 21st, after an operation for appendicitis, performed on the 10th. He was a son of Stephen P. and Martha MATHENA, of Tip Top. He leaves a widow, who was before marriage a Miss Ollie MCNEW, and three children, ages 4, 6, and 9 years respectively. He with his wife had been living at Goodwill, West Virginia for the past seven years. Mr. MATHENA was a miner, being employed by the Louisville Coal and Coke Co. His health and been bad for sometime, and he had been at the Welch hospital three or four times before, and the physicians thought he might recover without an operation, but he grew worse, and the operation was had, as stated above, two weeks ago. The deceased was one of a family of 13 children, which were born to S.P. MATHENA and wife. Three of them died young. The remains were brought up on No. 5 on the 22nd, accompanied by several friends from Goodwill. Many of the neighbors and friends of the family came to the MATHENA home to express their sympathy and pay a tribute of respect. Funeral services were held at the home of the parents of the deceased on the 23rd by the Rev. Mr. WYSOR, of the M.E. Church, pastor in charge at Goodwill, after which the body was buried in the cemetery, where many of his relatives sleep. Our sympathies go out to the bereaved ones in this sad affliction. A younger brother, Howard is sick at Nemours with typhoid fever, but is thought to be on the road to recovery. Mrs. Mattie BEVIL, of the Brown place, near Tip Top, is quite sick with typhoid fever. Mrs. Mary MCDOWELL, has been indisposed for several days, but is some what better. Recent births in this vicinity - To Mr. and Mrs. Ed LAMBERT, of the Divide, a girl. RICHLANDS POLICE IS FOUND DEAD John ROMANS, Sergeant of the Town of Richlands, was found dead in his room in that town last Sunday morning, his death being caused by a shot from a .44 caliber pistol, the bullet passing through his heart, causing almost instant death. ROMANS occupied a room in the home of the late James H. GILLESPIE, where he had lived for sometime. He was on the street until about 11 o'clock Saturday night performing the duties of his office. His body was discovered about 10 o'clock Sunday morning by citizens of Richlands, who had become alarmed at his absence from the streets. When his room was entered his pistol was found lying on the floor, he had removed his shoes, and made other preparations for retiring, covering up the fire, locking the doors, etc. The position of his body showed that he had taken a few steps after being shot. The bullet entered the lower part of his left breast, and ranged upward penetrating his heart. The bullet wound would indicate that death was accidental. The assumption is that he stooped over for some purpose and that his revolver fell from the holster, and was accidentally discharged by striking the floor. So far as is known there exists no reason for believing that that death of the officer was of his own doing. The people of Richlands testify to his faithfulness in the discharge of his duties, and are loath to believe that he committed suicide. ROMANS spent last Friday night in this town with his brother in law George BOURNE, on Tazewell avenue, and it is stated that he made remarks to the family of Mr. BOURNE, which led them to believe that he was laboring under the hallucination that he was being perused by "outlaws." It is stated that he frequently referred to his dead wife, who died several years ago, and that the worry occasioned by her death had unbalanced his mind, although the Richlands people saw no signs that would indicate that he was in any way beside himself. ROMANS married a daughter of the late Stephen BOURNE, who died in this town several years ago. Several children are left, and are being cared for by relatives. Undertaker W.E. PEERY, of Tazewell, was called to Richlands Sunday to prepare the body for shipment to Marion, where interment occurred on Monday. SHAWVER MILLS Mr. J.A LEFFEL is able to be out again. Mr. R.J. KIDD is reported to be just about the same. Mrs. Bert TABOR and her daughter, Mrs. Annie RUBLE, of Bluestone, are visiting relatives and friends here. Aunt State GREGORY is now reported to be in a serious condition. Miss Nancy SHUFFLEBARGER is now on the sick list. Mr. J.W. SHUFFLEBARGER made a business trip to Graham the latter part of the week. Mrs. Carl WALKER, of West Graham, is now at her home place for a few days. Mrs. J.W. SLADE is able to be out and enjoy the spring days again. Mr. Sidney REPASS is now on the sick list. He has the Bright's disease. Quite a number of people in this community have sickness in their families. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES We are delight that we have been able to secure Dr. LONG of Martha Washington College to deliver our baccalaureate sermon at the close of the school. It will take place on May 23rd, and all the looking forward to the occasion with a great deal of pleasure. Dr. LONG is one of our leading educators in Southwest Virginia and has been a very faithful, as well as successful worker in this field for many years. The Senior class congratulates the school upon securing such a competent man for this important service and extends a hearty invitation to all who wish to enjoy a good sermon. POUNDING MILL Mr. J.H WILLIAMSON was recently called to his home near Draper on account of the death of his brother, Sidney, 18 years of age, whose death was caused by tuberculosis. Mrs. Nancy DAVIS and daughter, Miss Rebekah, are recovering from recent illness. Mrs. Rebekah WILLIAMS, who has been very ill of bronchial trouble, is still confined to her bed. Her nephew, Dr. W.R. WILLIAMS, of Richlands, was here to see her on Monday. Miss Uva STEELE, who has had typhoid fever for the past three weeks, is improving. Miss Alverta LONG, of Bluefield, a trained nurse is with her. Mrs. R.M. SPARKS, who has been suffering from a bealed ear, is better. Mr. Benjamine RILEY has been very ill at the home of her son, Alex RILEY. Mrs. Reese RINGSTAFF still continues very ill at her home here. Mr. F. MYERS continues very ill at his home of rheumatism. Mr. M. MITCHELL, and Mrs. Davis WARD, who have been suffering with the same aliments, are better. Mrs. H.W. CHRISTIAN, who has been on the sick list for several days, is improving. Dr. G.L. ZIMMERMAN has made several trips to Lester's Cove and other points recently to see the sick, in connection with his large practice here. Charlotte HUNTER celebrated her 9th birthday recently. Several of her little friends were present. Refreshments of fruits, nuts, cake, cream, etc. were served. Misses Mary B. and Jessie GILLESPIE, of the Tazewell High School, spent the weekend with parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.K. GILLESPIE. Miss Louis HURT, who was at the hospital in Bluefield under the care of Dr. Ed PEERY for bealing in his ear, has about recovered. Mrs. James A. MCGUIRE and daughter, Miss Pearl, spent Sunday with their daughter and sister, Mrs. W.B. STEELE and family. Mrs. James E. MCGUIRE and Mrs. Mildred MCGUIRE were also visitors one afternoon last week. Mrs. Belvia A. BEAVERS and Mrs. ELLIS, of Indian, spent Sunday with Mrs. John RINGSTAFF. Miss Callie MULKEY, of Honaker, is spending some time with Miss Lettie RINGSTAFF. James NEEL R.F.D carrier is taking a vacation of several days. The Rev. G.R. THOMAS is relieving him. Dr. M.B. CROCKETT, of Tazewell was called here recently in consultation with Dr. ZIMMERMAN. Mrs. Nannie B. OSBORNE, of Athens, W.V. who held a protracted meeting at Honaker, was here one day last week. The meeting closed Sunday night.