Tazewell County, Virginia, Newspaper Articles: Clinch Valley News--Jan. 15, 1897 Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Michelle Burress http://www.cvnotes.com ==================================================================== Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ==================================================================== Clinch Valley News January 15, 1897 GENERAL NEWS ------------------------------------- Mr. J.D. HARRISSON, of Knob, was in the city during the week. Mr. Powell ROYAL, of Witten's Mills, has entered Tazewell College. Dr. James O'KEEFFE has returned from a trip to Logan and Mingo Counties, West Virginia. Judge J.H. STUART, of Tazewell held court for Judge AYERS, of Russell County, last week. Mr. M.W. HUMPHREY, of Knob, was in the city first of the week and called at the News office. Mr. Jesse F. WHITE, of the Central Hotel, left Monday for Florida where he will spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs. J.G. BUSTON entertained a number of their friends at their home on Railroad Avenue last Friday night. Miss Elsie WALKUP, of Glenn Lynn, Mercer County, West Virginia is visiting the family of Mr. W.R. MCCORCLE, on Tazewell Ave. Mr. Douglas SMITH returned the later part of last week from a trip to Russell and Buchanan counties, where he attended to his practice is the courts of these counties. Mr. John HOPKINS, of Cattlesburg, Kentucky, is visiting friends and relatives in Tazewell. Mr. W.B. SPRATT, postmaster at Richlands in this county. Vice J.F. HURT, resigned. Mr. William R. STUART, of Greenbrier County, West Virginia is visiting his daughter, Mrs. T.P. BOWEN. Rev. W.W. RUFF preached a sermon to the children at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon. Misses Ella BOWEN, Fannie HARDIE and Lillie BAILEY, spent Saturday and Sunday at Richlands with friends. Mrs. Jeff WARD has been confined to her house for some days by sickness, but we are glad to learn that she is better at this time. Mr. A.S. HIGGINBOTHAM left for Pocahontas Wednesday, ostensibly on legal business, but it is said that he 'went one eye' on West Virginia. Mr. J.W. CHAPMAN, accompanied by his wife and Ned, and Mr. W.G. HARRISSON and daughter Miss Margie left for Hot Springs, Arkansas, Tuesday. Miss Jennie WATKINS and brothers, Glenn and Stuart, who have been visiting at Mr. RATLIFF'S on Tazewell Avenue, left for their home in Buchanan County, Wednesday. Mr. S. WALTON, of Falls Mills, is in the city today. Rev. S.B. VAUGHT lectured before the Epworth League of the Methodist church Tuesday night. The lecture was very much enjoyed by those present. Mr. Will RATLIFF gave a party in honor of Miss Jennie WATKINS at his fathers residence on Tazewell Avenue Monday night. Quite a crowd was present and all enjoyed themselves very much. Married at Doran, Virginia, December 31st, at the home of the bride's father, Miss Maggie the lovely and popular daughter of J.J. STEPHENSON, and Mr. William WHITT, of Maxwell, Virginia, Rev. Jonah SPARKS officiated. The attendants were Miss Loula STEPHENSON and Mr. Henry WILLIAMS, Miss Millie SMITH and Mr. O.E. DICKENSON, Miss Mary LOWE and Mr. J.P. PATTON, Miss Maggie GILLESPIE and Mr. Jim BRUSTER. The bride was dainty and sweet in tan with eorde and white trimmings. After the ceremony everybody did justice to the good things set before them. The bride's cake was cut and Miss Nannie STEPHENSON got the ring. Mr. DICKENSON the darning needle and Jim CROCKETT the dime. The crowd then adjoined to Mr. J.W. SMITH'S and danced awhile and then departed for their respective homes. Wishing the happy couple all possible happiness. --- Etta WITTEN'S MILLS ----------------------- Everyone in this community enjoyed Christmas, several parties were given and enjoyed. We had a couple of marriages; Mr. M.C. JONES and Miss Nancy PROFFIT were married on the 4th at the residence of Mr. E.K. CROCKETT. Mr. John BOWMAN and Miss Callie DAVIDSON were united in the Holy bonds at the residence of the brides fathers. An infair followed. Mr. T.R. SMOOT, the hustler is selling good with a move on, he has greatly improved his store. Tom should through your columns let the people know what he has. Mr. C.B. GREEAR came over from Grayson to spent Xmas and to see his best girl. POUNDING MILL ----------------------------- Mr. Lon SHELTON, who was badly burned last week, is still in a critical condition. Mrs. N.B. OSBORNE has been very ill with rheumatism since Sunday night. Her youngest child, Willie, has grippe. Mrs. Sheffey STURGILL and son, Hunter, who have been visiting Mrs. M. BROWN, in Little Valley, returned home Monday. Mr. W.H. BRYANT, of Richlands, now has charge of the section here, and will probably move his family back to this place. Mr. DAVIS, former section master, was suspended for two weeks for some petty offence. Mr. H. Wade CHRISTIAN'S little daughter, Pearlie, has been very ill with rheumatism, and is now only able to walk a step or two. Revs. C.L. ROBINETT, MILLER and OSBORNE and others held prayer meetings at this place each night last week, which stirred up some of the old members and caused one conversion. The little Builders, organized by Miss Birdie FARRAR, of Dansville, Virginia, held its first meeting last Sunday at 4:30 o'clock, with a membership of 20. Uva STEELE, president; John STURGILL, vice president; Lettie RINGSTAFF, secretary, and Bessie OSBORNE, treasurer. Mrs. W.B. STEELE was appointed to meet with the children each time. The children will meet every first Sunday at 4pm immediately after the C.W.B.M. Auxiliary adjourns. Mr. C.P. WILLIAMS went to Tazewell Friday and returned Saturday. Mr. W. BROWN, of Witten's Mills, visited his sister, Mrs. C.P. WILLIAMS, Saturday and Sunday. Drummer J.B. HANKINS spent a couple of days here last week. Messrs. E.J. HANKINS, of Old Dominion College, and T.A MCGUIRE, of Cedar Bluff, called on relatives here Sunday on their way from the home of the latter in Baptist Valley. Mr. Dock CHRISTIAN, who clerked for W.B. STEELE & Co. for some time, left for his home at Bear Wallow last week. We'll not mention the grief of his lady love. Misses Etta and Flora GILLESPIE, Livie GRAYBEAL, Mr. and Mrs. S.F. ALLISON and others, from a distance, attended church here Sunday.