Tazewell County, Virginia, Newspaper Articles: Clinch Valley News--March 31, 1916 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 31, 1916 TANNERSVILLE ---------------------------- Mr. H.C. ASBURY, whose illness has been frequently mentioned in this paper during the past few months, died in the Abingdon hospital last Friday morning. The remains were brought to his home here and interred in family grave yard about 2 o'clock. "Uncle Henry," as he was familiarly called, was about 78 years old and had lived in this community most of his life and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Roy HILT, the 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.I. HILT, died at his home here last Friday night about 10 o'clock. He had been complaining for a few days with a cold and the grip, but had gotten much better seemingly and had gone to the dining room for breakfast the morning - then got worse, and died before the doctor could reach him. After examining his body, Dr. HOLMES pronounced it meningitis, and thought best to bury him as quickly as possible so the people turned from one grave yard to another without going to their homes. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved families. Mr. and Mrs. M.F. ASBURY and baby, of Five Oaks, also Mr. Reese ASBURY, of Emory, attended the burial of their grandfather and spent the night with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.W. ASBURY. Mr. Elbert MITCHELL has gone to Abingdon on business. Mr. A.J. STEELE passed through the Valley one day last week. Messrs. Tom ASBURY and Otis HILT, who have been working at Gary, West Virginia were called here by telegram last week on account of the death of their father and brother respectively. Mr. George TAYLOR and family were visiting in Little Valley last Sunday. Mrs. Mollie HATFIELD has returned to her home at McCrady's, after spending several months here with relatives and friends. Mrs. T.B. ASBURY, of Asberry's spent last Saturday night and Sunday with her children in Little Valley. Mr. Robert NEEL has moved his saw mill to the upper end of the valley and will saw lumber for the Quigley Furniture Company. The farmers in this section have been very busy since the weather has moderated. Mrs. W.A. CRABTREE was visiting relatives at Broadford Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. F.S. GRIFFITH spent the weekend with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. TAYLOR at Broadford. Miss Julia FRENCH is home from a two weeks visit with her brother, Hyter FRENCH at Saltville. Mr. R.P. ASBURY returned to Emory Monday after attending his grandfather's, H.C ASBURY and his cousin, Roy HILT'S, funeral and burial here Saturday. Miss Mollie CRABTREE was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. I.L. PATRICK last Thursday. Mr. R.W. HOLMES and son, Edward, of North Holston, spent Saturday night with the formers brother, J.P. HOLMES, at this place. Miss Mollie CRABTREE, Mrs. William KIRK; Messrs. Frazier NECESSARY, Ed and Robert HOLMES and George CRABTREE, MR. and Mrs. G.A. FRENCH and children were Sunday visitors at the home of J.P. FRENCH. Messrs. W.A. CRABTREE and W.S. PATRICK were transacting business at Tazewell Friday. Mr. J.S. RECTOR has received an appointment as Notary Public, and appeared before the Clerk Friday and secured his commission. Mr. J.R. PATRICK, of Broadford, was a visitor here Sunday. Mrs. M.V. TOLIVER and Mrs. J.M. OSBORNE were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. TAYLOR at Broadford last Friday night. Mr. H.C. ASBURY, who died in the Abingdon hospital was well known here. He was known far and wide for his free spoken manner and hospitality. His door was always opened to the passerby, let them be the prudent business man or the weary traveler, they found "Uncle Henry's" home a haven of rest. By these he will be missed as well as by the residents of the community. The deceased was preceded to the grave several years ago by his wife and two daughters and leaves the following children to mourn the loss: Messrs. C.W. ASBURY, of this place; "Bud" ASBURY, of Pounding Mill and Edward and Thomas ASBURY, of West Virginia; Mesdames, Joseph TAYLOR, Gum WYATT and Solon WYATT, of this place; Mrs. Sarah RATCLIFF, at North Holston; Mrs. BURNETT, of Kentucky. --------------------- Little Mr. Marvin ANDREWS, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.L. ANDREWS, of Bristol, and grandson of Captain A.J. STEELE, of Tazewell, is now in the limelight much in the city of Bristol. The Civic Improvement League of Bristol had what they called a Tim Can Campaign, and the Herald Courier offered a prize of a goat, harness and wagon, to the boy who gathered the largest number of tin cans during the clean up campaign. The little fellow went after the prize and gathered 13,276 tin cans from the streets, back allies and dumps, etc., of the city, and won out. Marvin is thirteen years old, and seems to have inherited something of the grit and determination of his grand-pap. The little fellow "got his goat," wagon and harness, and drove him in the civic parade last Friday. All of which goes to show that a boy can if he will (no pun.) FALLS MILLS -------------------------- Billy, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. BAKER is very sick at this writing. The Misses CARTER gave a very enjoyable social Saturday night. Those present reported a fine time. Rev. J.H. COLE filled his regular appointment Sunday afternoon. Miss Nona LEE, of Bramwell, West Virginia, is visiting friends here at present. Mr. Clarence CARTER has accepted a position with the N and W railway at Davy. Misses Fannie BAKER and George FLUMMER were visiting in Bluefield Sunday. POUNDING MILL -------------------------- Miss Ivor MAXWELL, of Cedar Bluff, visited her cousin, Miss Marie MAXWELL at this place Sunday. Misses Ada and B. PRUETT, of Richlands, students in the school at that place, spent from Friday to Sunday ??? T. ALTIZER and family. Mr. and Mrs. Robert PETTS baby, who has been very sick, is reported better. Mr. and Mrs. Sam GILLESPIE, of Raven, spent Saturday night and Sunday visiting their brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. W.G. GILLESPIE. Mrs. Kate TARTAR, a sister also, of Raven, spent yesterday here. Mr. James NEEL spent the weekend with parents, Mr. and Mrs. William NEEL on Little River. The crochet club will meet tomorrow with Mrs. H.W. CHRISTIAN and daughter, Miss Gussie. A lovely time was spent with Mrs. C.A. CRAIG last week. The refreshments were delicious. Eleven members were present. Rev. N.A. CONNER, of Honaker, preached to a large audience on last Sunday night and was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James OSBORNE. Mrs. Kate MCDILDA, of Cedar Bluff, preached two good sermons at The Church of God, (Holiness Church), on Saturday night and Sunday, and was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W.B. STEELE. Rev. Henry T. FOSTER, of Big Stone Gap, will preach at the Holiness Church next Sunday night. Miss Margaret THOMPSON, of near Lynchburg, is visiting her sister, Mrs. R.A. CRAIG. Mr. T.H. DUNCAN, of Ripplemeade, is looking after the N and W station during the sickness of Mr. C.H. TRAYER'S little child. Her sickness has caused much concern among their numerous friends. She is recovering from pneumonia and spinal meningitis. Her temperature went to almost 108, and her life was despaired of several days. Miss DRINKARD, a retained nurse of Tazewell, is in attendance; also Mr. TRAYER'S sister, Miss Ella TRAYER, of Staunton. Mrs. Saunders GILLESPIE, of Gillespie, spent Sunday with Mrs. C.H. TRAYER. Mrs. Gus DUNCAN died on last Friday at 5:30 am and was buried by the side of her brother, Robert VANDYKE, who preceded her two weeks before. Rev. R.E. GREER, of Maxwell, conducted the service at the G.R. THOMAS cemetery on Saturday at 11. She was 22 years of age and left a husband and two small children. The cause of her death was asthma, heart trouble and pneumonia. Great sympathy goes out to her mother, brother and sister and husband. The many friends here of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth MURPHY, wife of Eli MURPHY, of Coeburn, were grieved to hear of her death, which occurred recently. She was born in North Carolina seventy years ago. A member of the Methodist church and a consecrated Christian woman. She lived at this place several years, having moved to Coeburn perhaps 12 years ago. She died of dropsy and leaves besides a husband, one daughter, Miss Lou and four sons, all grown. She was a member of the M.E. Church for 57 years. Rev. and Mrs. G.R. THOMAS on Saturday, had as their guest to dinner, the Rev. R.E. GREER, of Maxwell. John O'KEEFFE, the popular salesman for Stras, Harman and Co., spent last night with her sister, Mrs. R.K. GILLESPIE. Mr. and Mrs. James MULKEY, of Richlands, visited friends here Sunday. The will probably move back here soon. John WITT'S wife and baby are expected home from Paint Lick the last of the week and occupy rooms over W.B. STEELE and Co.'s store. Mr. C.A. MAXWELL, N and W bridgeman, spent Sunday night with his sister, Mrs. Martha SPARKS. W.B. STEELE went to Laurel to look after the Gillespie & Steele store this week. John B. GILLESPIE returned last night from War, West Virginia and other points. Miss Rosalie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph SMITH, entertained a number of her school mates, and her teacher, Miss Bessie SAYERS, on last Monday from 4 to 6 at the beautiful home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G.R. THOMAS, it being her 13th birthday. Games, etc., were played, but the most enjoyable feature was pulling taffy. She received a number of presents. ------------------- Beginning tomorrow, April the first, the Ritter Lumber Company will operate passenger trains to the town of Grundy, over a track recently completed. This will be of great convenience to the people of Grundy and those living outside, who have business there frequently. It is said that immediately after the disastrous fire at Grundy Christmas morning, the lumber company began at once to plan the new road in order that the citizens of that town might get lumber and material there for rebuilding. The people of Grundy expect to celebrate the occasion of the arrival of the first passenger train to their town in an appropriate manner. COVE CREEK ------------------------------- Mr. Marvin STEELE is very ill at this writing. Mrs. C.F. STOWERS, who has been visiting relatives at Bland returned home last Sunday. Mrs. R.C. FOX and Miss Cecil ROBINETT, who have been visiting in Bland, returned home last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. T.E. GREGORY spent last Sunday at Mr. T.L. SHUFFLEBARGER'S. Mr. and Mrs. A.S. SHANNON spent last Sunday at Mr. M.F. NOEL'S Mrs. Lula CRABTREE spent last Monday with Mrs. Geneva STEELE. Mr. and Mrs. R.B. ROBINETT spent last Tuesday at C.E. WALKER'S. Mrs. Cynthia ATKINS is visiting her sister at Rocky Gap. Mr. C.F. STOWERS spent last Sunday on Wolf Creek.