Tazewell County, Virginia, Newspaper Articles: Clinch Valley News--March 25, 1915 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 March 25, 1915 Mrs. Eliza CHAPMAN, widow of the late Isaac CHAPMAN, died at her home here yesterday at 25 minutes to 12 o'clock. She was 83 years of age. The end came to this old saint peacefully and quietly. She retained consciousness up to a short time before her death. All her children have been at her bedside since Wednesday, and also her grand daughter, Mrs. V.L. SEXTON, of Graham. Her death was not unexpected. Owing to her extreme age and general frailty her family and friends have known for sometime that she cold not long remain with them. Her going is none the less a source of grief. Her kindly, familiar face will be missed in the home she has graced and blessed these many years. As we go to press the funeral arrangements have not been announced. It is understood that the funeral service will be held in the Presbyterian church of which she was a life long member sometime tomorrow. Deceased was a daughter of the late Reese B. GILLESPIE, a prominent citizen of this county in his day. Of her father's family, there were several sons and daughters, all of whom are dead. There names and other data is not available at this writing. In the year 1850 when she was 18 years of age, she was married to Isaac Edward CHAPMAN, who died here in May 1905. Of this marriage there were five children, viz: Mrs. Mary C. ALDERSON< Mrs. A.B. BUCHANAN, Mr. J.W. CHAPMAN, Mr. R.C. CHAPMAN and Mrs. J.B. BOYER, all of whom are living and residents of this town, except Mrs. ALDERSON, who makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. V.L. SEXTON, of Graham. Her married life was singularly happy and successful. She shared equal honor and respect with her husband of the entire community, and was blessed and happy in the love and devotion of her children, and her name will remain a hallowed and sacred memory, and the example of her pure life and Christian character a priceless heritage and legacy to those she has left behind. Tazewell is richer by her having lived, and poorer now that she is gone. POUNDING MILL ------------------ Mrs. Richard WHITE, of Raven, is here this week looking after her new grandson who arrived on last Saturday, at the hoe of Mr. and Mrs. James JOHNSON. Mr. John F. GILLESPIE, of Wittens Mills, visited her son, W.G. and family at this place last night. Willie Reese SPARKS is visiting his sister, Mrs. c. GRIFFITHS and aunt, Mrs. Raymond ELLIS, at Whitewood, while recuperating from his recent operation in the Richlands hospital. Fulton ALTIZER moved his family to Cedar Bluff today. Mrs. Rose TABOR and little daughter, Thelma of Wilcoe, West Virginia, came over from Baptist Valley yesterday and spent the afternoon with her old teacher and friend, Mrs. W.B. STEELE, leaving on No. 6 for Graham to spend the night with friends on her return home. Dr. W.R. WILLIAMS is up most every day to see his aunt, Mrs. Rebekah WILLIAMS, who is not expected to live but a short time. Miss Rebekah DAVIS is on the sick list, suffering with a very sever cold. Mr. and Mrs. W.B. STEELE quietly celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary today. Miss Rosa BROWN, teacher, spent the weekend with homefolks at Cedar Bluff. Mr. John ROBINETT is slowly improving. Mrs. Reese RINGSTAFF is reported as being no better. Billy, the little two and a half year old son of Mrs. Amanda HENDERSON, who has been very ill with pneumonia fever since last Thursday at the home of W.B. STEELE, is on the road to recovery. Rev. G.W. DOYLE, of Boston, began a protracted meeting at Cedar Bluff Monday night. He has recently held meetings at Wise, Norton, Bondtown, and Richlands, and expects to begin a meeting here after the Cedar Bluff meeting closes. J.H. WILLIAMSON visited friends at Richlands Sunday afternoon. Dr. ZIMMERMAN on last night was called to Busthead to see the second son of D.C. LOWE, who is threatened with pneumonia. One of their twins is recovering from a spell of pneumonia. Ernest MCMULLIN visited homefolks at Wittens Mills Sunday. Miss Marie MAXWELL is still confined to her home with a sprained ankle, which necessitates the use of a crutch. Mrs. Henry ROBINETT visited her aunt Mrs. Jennie HIGGINBOTHAM in Baptist Valley last Sunday. Mrs. Arthur KERR is spending a few days with her brother, Dr. W.R. WILLIAMS at Richlands. Harry WILLIAMS, who attends school in Tennessee, has returned here again on account of his aunt's illness. LITTLE RIVER ------------------- Misses Myrtle NEEL, Bessie LESTER, and Mr. Charlie LESTER spent the weekend with Miss Myrtle's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.C. NEEL. Miss Lula JACKSON spent the night with Miss Eugenia HARRIS last week. Quite a number of young people made a farewell call on Miss Allene at the home of Mrs. J.J. ELSWICK. Marvin, the little son of J.L HARRIS, who has been very ill with whooping cough, is reported much better. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Reece JOHNSON a fine baby girl; and to Mr. and Mrs. Robert JOHNSON a boy. Mr. J.M. JACKSON is at home for a few days waiting for this weather to clear up again. J.J. ELSWICK was a visitor to Pounding Mill Saturday and Sunday, and spent the night with his father in law, Milton HARRIS. Mr. Will CAUDILL'S little children are reported quite ill with whooping cough. Miss Eva Mae NEAL left Sunday for Richlands, where she will spend some time with her sister. School closed here on last Wednesday, and Miss KIMBAL, the teacher has returned to her home in North Carolina. Several patrons and other visitors were present on the last day. Prizes were awarded. The children acted their parts well. The patrons of the school were well pleased with the services of Miss KIMBELL. BURKES GARDEN ---------------------- Mr. John D. GREEVER was the guest of his brother, G.H. GREEVER yesterday. Mr. John D. FOX sold the Goodman sisters about 100 pounds of maple sugar last Saturday. Maple sugar has been very much in demand this season. Dr. and Mrs. J.N. HIGGINBOTHAM have returned from their bridal tour and are at Mr. F.M. MOSS for a few days, but expect to go to housekeeping soon. Mrs. Agnes COMPTON and son, Ward of Cove Creek, passed through the Garden several days ago enroute to Rich Valley to visit relatives. Mr. Will GOODMAN has had a severe cold for several days, but is feeling some better now. Mr. Ernest WALKER has recovered from his recent illness, but has not gained much strength yet. Because of the quarterly meeting at White church in Thompson Valley, Rev. J.E. SPRING did not fill his regular appointments here last Sunday but will preach here next Sunday. GRATTON ------------------------ Mrs. H.N. LEEDY left Friday for her home in Vivian West Virginia, after a ten day visit to her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth BURTON. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John BURGE a fine girl. Both mother and baby are doing fine. Mrs. Elizabeth BURTON had the misfortune of falling from a fence and of breaking her ankle a few days ago. Henry YOUNG was home Sunday visiting homefolks. Mr. J.E. BUCHANAN and his daughter, Miss Ethel, attended quarterly meeting at Benbow Saturday and Sunday, returning Monday. Mrs. Henry YOUNG made a flying trip to Norton Saturday, going on train No. 5 and returning on No. 6. Rev. Dr. ARROWOOD will preach at Concord next Sunday at 3 pm. Mrs. Shannon LEEDY of Bramwell, made a short visit to Mrs. Elizabeth BURTON Friday. SHAWVER MILLS ---------------- Mrs. W.L. SHAWVER has returned from a few days visit to relatives on Bluestone. Mr. Ed Lee WALKER of Graham, spent the weekend with home folks at this place. His sister, Miss Sallie who has been visiting here, returned home with him. Miss Ada LEFFEL has returned to her home here, having finished her school in Baptist Valley. She spent several days with her sister in Bluefield before her return. Mr. and Mrs. Grat MULLIN motored out Sunday and spent the day with Mrs. MULLIN'S parents here. Mr. W.T. LEFFEL has returned to his home after spending several days in Craig County. Mr. Carl WALKER, of West Graham, was over on a business trip recently. Mr. S.N. SHAWVER made a flying trip to Graham to see his first grand daughter. Mr. P.W. LAMBERT has gone to Maryland, where he will spend the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Everett HARLESS, of Bluestone, are spending a few days with parents. Their baby is seriously ill. We have had a lot of sickness during the winter. Dr. HICKS has faithfully rendered his services, and we trust that health will permit him to continue. The doctor lost a very fine milch cow last week.