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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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Clinch Valley News 11 March 1910 ELECTRIC STORM During the severe electrical storm which prevailed here in this section on Sunday evening the dwelling of Mr. J. Meek Hoge, in Burkes Garden, was struck and considerably damaged. Luckily, none of the occupants of the house were injured. The bolt struck a chimney, tearing it down to the roof and also damaged one of his porches. The storm, which lasted nearly an hours, was attended by severe lightning, and very heavy thunder and rain; there was, however, not much wind, and so far as heard from, little or no damage was done in the county generally. ----- Messrs Adams and Wright, the lumbermen, lost a fine horse last Monday morning - a splendid, large bay horse, costing, a short time ago, $250. No one seemed to know what the trouble was. This is the third horse this firm has lost recently - two from sickness, one from accident, and all of them good, heavy, valuable horses. ---- NORTH TAZEWELL North Tazewell, Mar. 8 - Mrs. C.L. Peery has been real sick for the past few days. Mr. J.W. Campbell of this place was called away on Friday of last week, to Ohio, to attend the burial of his brother in law. Clarence Irson left this evening for Williamson, WV where he has a position. Mrs. T. R. Smoot, of Tip Top, spent last Friday with her sister Mrs. R.H. McGuire. Miss Blanche Whitley who has been visiting her friends and relatives in Graham for the past two weeks, returned to her home Monday. Miss Clara Litz, of Graham and Willie Bailey of N. Tazewell spent Sat. night and Sun. with Nancy McGuire. Rev. J.R. King will fill his regular appointment at Graverly Hill church next Sunday at 3 pm. Joseph Dudley spent Sunday night at the home of R.H. McGuire. Mrs. C.W. Sluss who has been real sick for sometime, is visiting friends and relatives at this place. Mr. W.P. Whitley, celebrated his 78th anniversary Saturday March 5th. Those present were E.L., J.S., and J.H. Whitley, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Whitley, Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Ireson, Mr. and Mrs. R.H. McGuire, Mrs. J.R. Whitley, Mrs. W. A. Whitley, Mrs. C.W. Sluss, T.L. McGuire, and Maggie Whitley. Mrs. C.E. Harman made a flying trip to Keystone last week. Miss Fannie Whitley is spending a while in Crockett's with her aunt Mrs. G.P. McGuire who has typhoid fever and is improving fast. Miss Victoria Mitchell spent Friday night at the home of R. H. McGuire. Mr. J.D. Peery is at home from Gary. W.P. Whitley is on the sick list this week. Miss Lettie Peery is visiting in Gary WV. Joe McGuire, who is attending school at Graham, came home Friday afternoon and went back Monday. Mrs. Lana Ireson, of Bluefield is on a visit to homefolks. FALLS MILLS Falls Mills, March 9 - There was a box supper given in the Methodist church Friday night, March 4th, for the benefit of the Sunday School. There were a good many young people present, and all had a most delightful time. Mrs. Jones, who is ill at the home of her mother, Mrs. Saddler, is improving. Charles Tabor, of Upper Mud Fork, was a business visitor here yesterday. Jaybird Compton has been on the sick list for the past few days. Misses Gladys Ransom and Ethel Moses were visiting at the home of Mrs. Moses at Glen Lyn last week. There was a freight train wrecked near this place Saturday morning - several cars were off the track and two men injured, the Doctor Sheppard was called and rendered the necessary attention. He says the men were not seriously injured. Mrs. Ida Crawford and Miss Florence Brittain were shopping in Pocahontas Saturday. Mrs. Taylor has returned to her home here after a months stay with relatives in Tennessee. Mr. James Gianuloto is moving his family here from Mora, having bought property here, where he expects to make his home. Walter Fink and wife, of Graham, were visiting here Sunday. Miss Virginia Hutchins, of Bluefield, was visiting friends here last week. BURKES GARDEN Burkes Garden, March 9 - On Wed. afternoon of last week Miss Dora Neta Meek and her father gave a "sugar stir" at their camp in the east of the Garden. The young people had a "sweet time" after which they stopped for the evening at Wayside. Mrs. Mollie Moss is spending sometime at Tazewell and in the Cove. Mr. Stephen Gose and daughter, Miss Bettle, and Reverend Mr. Richie visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Gose on last Friday. Mrs. Lizzie Peery, accompanied by her grandson Henry Crockett, came over from Tazewell Saturday. Oscar Moss is in the Cove with his mother. Master Leon Meek was in town Saturday. There was no a church service held in Burke's Garden on last Sunday. On Sunday night during the electric storm the lightning struck J. Meek Hoge's residence, knocked one of the chimneys off and ran down the pillar of the porch. Fortunately no great amount of harm was done. Mrs. Nannie Belle Moss left Tuesday for a visit to friends and relatives at Tazewell. The immense addition, which J. R. Meek has been building to his house has reached completion. With water fixtures, furnace and lights all in good working order, the house is now commodious and convenient in every respect. Mr. Meek expects to leave in a few days for his annual trip in search of cattle. Jeff Hoge, of Bland County, went from the Garden to Tazewell Tuesday. Messrs. Morgan Wynn and John Fox returned Tuesday from Rock bridge county, whither they had gone in search of new homes; however, they did not find a place which they liked better then Burke's Garden, so they conclude that this would do to call home until they retired to that "Land of pure delight." Mr. Frank Moss, who has been in Halifax for some time, came home Tuesday. Rev. Mr. Patty left on Wednesday to begin a ten days meeting at Kinzer's chapel. BENBOW Benbow, March 9 - James Harris who has been sick for several days, is reported much improved. Miss Betty Mathews is visiting the family of J.A. Puckett in the end of the valley this week. Allen Buchanan spent Sunday with homefolks. A number of our young people attended quarterly meeting at Glenwood last Sunday. Mrs. Turner entertained a number of young friends Monday night, and all report a most pleasant time. Farmers are very busy plowing this week. John Bowling and wife and Miss Alley Wyatt, who have been guests of E.W. Walk, have returned to their homes at Cedar Bluff. There is considerable excitement on Clinch, in the neighborhoods of Unaka and Concord, over the prospects of discovering silver in the Buckhorn Mountains. Messrs Henry Kinzer and Peter Yost have been digging and prospecting for sometime, following a lead discovered some years ago, and are encouraged to go ahead, believing that a large vein of the precious metal exists in the Buckhorn. An analysis made some years ago of rocks washed down the mountain, showed silver in rich quantities, and Kinzer and Yost will do their part to make the mountain give up its tresures, and everybody hopes they may succeed. ---- Mr. Wesley P. Whitley celebrated his 77th birthday on last Saturday at his home on Whitley Branch. An elegant dinner was served of course. Quite a number of relatives and a few intimate friends of the old solider and citizen, were present on the enjoyable occasion. Mr. Whitley's health is fairly good, and may sincere wishes were expressed that his life may be spared yet many years to come. ---- ROCKY GAP Rocky Gap, Mar. 7, 1910 - The meeting which had been going on at Nebo closed Thursday night. There were quite a number of converts during the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Stinson gave a social to they young folks Saturday night. The rain kept some away but all present report a nice time. Miss Nannie Thompson, who has been spending some time with her sister at Rural Retreat returned Thursday. She visited relatives near Pulaski and at Bluefield on her return. Miss Cora Wiley spent part of last week visiting in Bluefield. She reports a pleasant time. Miss Daniel who is teaching at Cove Creek and Miss Lena Higginbotham, spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S.E. Stinson. Walter Caldwell was visiting his brother Ott on Wolf Creek Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. Newt Wiley and daughter Sallie and baby were visiting at their cousins H.G. Thompson Friday. Mrs. John Talbert and little girl and Mrs. Charlie Sarver, spent Sunday with the latters daughter Mrs. Walker Caldwell. Miss Bessie Wiley spent Sunday afternoon with the Misses Stinson. Will Gleason has moved from near Sunny Point to Geo. Hurts place. There has been such a change in the weather for the last few days with thunder, lighting and showers, and birds singing that one feels like spring, the sweetest of the year, is here. ADRIA Adria, Feb. 8 - Rev W.A. Gose preached an excellent sermon at this place Sunday night. A large crowd attended. There will be a box supper given at the New Bear Wallow church Saturday, March 19 at 4 pm for the benefit of the church. All are cordially invited. Price per box 25 cents. Miss Kathleen Sluss was the guest of the Misses Shrader last Sunday. Mr. H.B. Waldron of Bluefield, was visiting in this neighborhood last Sunday. Mr. Bob Rusty was heard at the church last Sunday night. Mr. L.C. Neel, of near Five Oaks has been making several calls at the home of J.H. Peery. Miss Cora Patton is visiting her brother near Pocahontas. Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Conely will leave the last of the week for Gary, WV where they will make their future home. SHAWVERS MILL Shawver's Mill, March 10 - Miss Alice Alcorn, principal of our high school, and Miss Mary Bagby, assistant, and Miss Ethel Pruitt, were visiting at Mr. Cundiff's Sunday. Mrs. S.A. Leffel has been confined to her home for several days, and is no better at this writing. The Odd Fellows hall is nearing completion by contractor Walker. The Fairview High School will close the twenty-fifth, with an entertainment consisting of dialogues and recitations. A revival meeting will begin at Kinzer's chapel this week. A change has recently been made in the public road, beginning at the residence of J.A. Anderson to the residence of TM Kinzer, a distance of about two or three hundred yards; the work was done by George Hagy and has been completed in the last two weeks.