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The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18 Feb 1898 GENERAL NEWS Mr. Jno. M. SPOTTS of Staunton is in town on business. C.P. GREEVER, of Graham was in town on Wednesday. Mr. L.C. WINGO has conquered the Grip, and is again at his place of business. Mrs. J.M COFFEE has been confined to her room for several days with a stubborn attack of quinzy. Prof. WILLIAMS has about complete his rounds of visitation to the schools. He passed through the City yesterday. Mr. J.C. WILCOX, a skillful jeweler, now located in Welch, West Virginia, spent Sunday and Monday in town. Mr. WILCOX may move to Tazewell. Mr. Stuart BALES died in Burkes Garden Wednesday morning. Mr. BALES is a brother in law of Mr. James I. PECK of this town. He left a wife and three children. Dr. HALL has purchased the very desirable residence of Mrs. PIERCE on North Ave. and one of the most pleasant and hospitable households in the town will soon be broken up. Under contract with Judge GRAHAM, who acted for the Board of Supervisors, Mess. KITTS and LONG have rearranged the court house furnace, so that fires have been discontinued in the grates and stoves at least pending the warm spell. The burning of the stables at BROWN'S mines last Saturday morning was not only a regretted loss to the owner, but a shock to all human people. Several valuable horses were burned to death. We presume the fire was accidental, but a brute could be fiendish enough to cremate the noblest animals to make spite or vengeance on the owner, and if such a brute exists he ought to be made to suffer the fate that over took the more useful and innocent animals. KILLED IN SALTVILLE Mr. MILLER was killed at the Salt works last Saturday by inhaling gas. The works had been closed down, but the gas has not been turned off. The entire works have been closed down for repairs. A CLOSED INCIDENT Yesterday morning at the witching hour of two o'clock that charming little girl Miss Ethel WILLIAMS yielded to the ultimatum of Mr. W. J. SUTHERLAND and the 'incident' which has been the source of so much pleasant gossip was happily 'closed' by the marriage of the high contracted parties. COLLEGE ENTERTAINMENT FEB 22 Tazewell College will give an entertainment at the Seminary building Tuesday evening, Feb. 22nd. the program will consist of debate, orations, recitations, music, pantomimes, tableaus, drills, etc. Debates - Resolved, that secret societies are needful - Affirmative, J.W. WEST, Negative M.O. LITZ. Oration - P.H. BROOKS Recitation - Vivian GILLESPIE Oration - H.D. MCGUIRE Recitation - May HANKINS Poem - Nannie LESLIE The program will be nicely interspersed with music, and will be doubtless very entertaining. MRS. NANCY J. MORTON Mrs. Nancy J. MORTON died at the home of her son in law, Thomas WITTEN, on Clinch, last Sunday, in the 66th year of her age. Mrs. MORTON was the widow of the late James MORTON and sister of Mr. H. Bane HARMAN of our town. Mrs. MORTON was twice married. The first time to Mr. P.H. DILLS. She leaves quite a large family, amongst them, the wife of Mr. Thomas WITTEN, Mrs. E.A. DAVIS, of Bland. Mrs. Dr. Edward DAVIS, Mrs. BIRD, of Kansas, Mr. M.C. DILLS, of Bluestone, and Miss Lizzie MORTON. Mrs. MORTON was a life long member of the M.E. Church and led a consistent life. The funeral services were conducted by REYS, PYOTT and SMITH. A large crowd of friends and neighbors attended the burial, which took place at the old home. POUNDING MILL Messrs. MONGER and MCLEOD are loading several cars of fine lumber every day. Mr. R.K. GILLESPIE went to Tazewell this pm on horseback. Mr. C.T. CALVART has moved his family from Richlands to this place. Miss Columbia DAVIE visited here sister, Mrs. J.B. CAUDILL, at Tazewell, Saturday and Sunday. Miss Rebecca DAVIS is recovering from an attack of pneumonia. Mr. C.D. DOUGHTEN has moved his family into town. Mr. James OSBORNE is suffering from an attack of grippe. Mrs. John ASBURY visited relatives at Honaker last week. A new boy has arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John LAMBERT. Mr. Pat BURRESS who has pneumonia is convalescent. Several favorite does have died of poison, which you can see lying around most anywhere on bits of meat. If some dogs killed sheep, its a pity to poison innocent dogs. A dog fell off the foot bridge dead from eating poison and is still in the river. Some people are using the waters below. Now the person who put out the poison ought to be made to wade in and pull the dog out and bury it. Mrs. Crockett WHITE visited her daughter at Sword's Creek last week. Mrs. J. Marion MCGUIRE spent a short time with her children Saturday afternoon. Miss Rosa FERRELL, of Steelsburg, spent Saturday with her sister, Mrs. P.M. ALDER. Mrs. R.M. SPARKS visited her father in law in Baptist Valley last week. BURKES GARDEN Misses GREEVER, GROSECLOSE and CORELL spent Friday night at Mr. F.M. MOSSE'S. The B. G. I. and M. Circle met at Mr. J.M. Snapps last Saturday night. Only a few members were present, but a very good voluntary program was rendered. Messrs. Hubert SUITER and G.O. THOMPSON returned Sunday from a visit to the latter's home in Thompson Valley. Rev. J.H. WISE preached a good sermon last Sunday from the text, "I was afraid and hid my talent in the earth," found in Matt 25:25 Miss Mollie ROSENBAUM'S many friends are glad to know that she is at home again from Washington City, where she has been visiting her uncle. Messrs. Wade CORRELL, Albert and Sammie SUITER were the guests of Mr. Robert GOODMAN Sunday. Miss Lettie GOODMAN, who has been visiting friends at Tazewell fro several weeks, has returned to her home. Mr. W.S. CROCKETT of Bluefield, was in the Garden last week. Miss Rebecca CORRELL spent last Sunday with Miss Nannie GREEVER. Madam Rumor says that oone of our young ladies is soon to change her name. Wonder if there's any thing of it. Mr. L.O. HELDRETH, of Iowa, who has been visiting friends in VA for several months, expects to return to Iowa soon. Rev. E.L. ADDINGTON will preach here next Sunday. Miss Etta and Hattie GREEVER and Miss Reba CORELL spent last Monday night at Mr. GOODMAN'S. The W.H. and F. Missionary Society will meet at Mrs. HOGE'S next Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Miss Rosa WILSON of Poor Valley, is visiting here sister, Mrs. RHUDY, of this place. Mr. Hugh BOLING returned last week from the west. Valentine Day was not forgotten in the Garden, judging by the number of Valentines that were seen flying around Monday morning. Mr. Robert MOSS is visiting friends in the Garden now. Mr. Jno. PEERY missed last week from school because of a case of scarleina in the family where his boarding. Terry TIBBS is down with measles now. Miss Laura, Clara and Emma GREEVER spent Friday night at Mr. D.B. GREEVER'S. Mr. Will THOMPSON is again able to visit friends.