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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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1900 May 10 GENERAL NEWS ------------------------- Judge and Mrs. GRAHAM have returned from their visit to the Springs and other points east. Mrs. J.M. COFFEE left on Tuesday for Snowville to see her sister, Miss Emma TAYLOR, who is critically ill. Miss Rena, daughter of Capt. George BARGER, of Roanoke, is visiting the family of Judge J.H. STUART. John W. BOURNE and W.D. JONES, the firm of Jones & Bourne of Gratton, were both in town this week. Mr. BOURNE paid us a pleasant call. Mrs. J.G. BUSTON and her sister Miss Alice ALEXANDER, left on Wednesday for Mountain Lake. Mr. J.G. BUSTON expects to join them on Sunday. J.H. CAMPBELL, of Roanoke, General Agent of the South Atlantic Insurance Company, spent several days in town this week as the guest of J.N. HARMAN. The side walk on Mechanics Avenue is a disgrace to the town, and a hindrance to the convenience and comfort of the people. Where is the street committee. J.N. HARMAN, agent of Tazewell College left on yesterday to attend the annual meeting of the Holston District Convention, where he will make an address on education. Miss Patsy GRAHAM, daughter of Major GRAHAM, of Graham's Forge, and one of Wythe County's most excellent young ladies, is visiting the Misses GRAHAM, of our town. Mr. William CAMPBELL, the young man who has typhoid fever at the Presbyterian Manse, is doing fairly well. His physician, Dr. Peirce, speaks very encouraging of his case. Robert Scott, of Washington County, and Fred MCGUIRE, of Cedar Bluff, former students of Tazewell College, have already engaged rooms in the College for the next session. A.J. LARIMER, and his son Sam; of Thompson Valley, paid as a very pleasant call on Tuesday. "Andy" is a Democrat from "wayback" and can always give a reason for the hope that is in him. Mrs. C.M. HAUSER, of Chattanooga, Tenn., and her charming young daughter, Miss AFTON, are visiting relatives in Tazewell. Mrs. HAUSER, is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry PECK, of Clear Fork. Misses Eloise GEORGE, daughter of Harvey GEORGE, of the Cove, Blair and L.G. HAYTOR, of Abingdon, are spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Jeff WARD. The Misses HAYTOR are nieces of Mrs. WARD. Mr. J.P. WHITMAN was in town the first of the week. He has been instrumental in having the post office at Horsepen, West Virginia, re-established. The office was discontinued some time ago. Mr. WHITMAN deserves the thanks of his neighbors. Miss Carrie FRANCISCO, of Greensville, Tennessee, who has been in the county for some time, is now visiting her cousin, Mr. I.E. CHAPMAN, and other relatives in town. Miss FRANCISCO is a great granddaughter of the celebrated Peter FRANCISCO, and is a charming and interesting young lady. H.M. SMYTH was in our office on Monday having driven from Bussell on a matter of pressing business. The plan had been for himself and Mrs. SMYTHE to come back here from their wedding trip, but this has been modified some and they expect to have Misses Josie SMYTHE and Carrie DUNN for a visit during the last half of August. Mr. SMYTHE informs us that as yet they have no definite plans except to spend the winter is a milder climate, probably Florida. Mrs. H.S. SURFACE has just returned from a visit to Bland and Smyth counties. Miss Hattie TYNES, who has had a slight attack of typhoid fever is getting along nicely. Mrs. Lizzie PEERY and family have moved to Liberty Hill, in the western part of the county. That excellent lady, Mrs. George R. SURFACE, has been quite sick recently, but is better now. Miss Hattie SURFACE and her sister, Mrs. C.T. PEERY, have returned from their visit east. Mr. H.W. POBST and Mrs. W.A. SCOTT have been quite sick this week but is out this morning. Mrs. J.A. GREEVER and Miss Alberta MOSS are visiting Mr. John T. BARNES and other prominent people in the West end. Will and Harry SMITH, who have been in business in West Virginia, are on a visit to their mother on Tazewell Avenue. Miss Henry, a beautiful young lady of Greenville, S.C. is on a visit to the Misses HENRYS of this place, to whom she is closely related. A.S. HIGGINBOTHAM, one of our prominent young lawyers, has been appointed a member of the campaign committee for the Ninth District. Mr. and Mrs. E.L. ANDREWS, of Bristol, Tennessee have been on a visit for some time to the parents of Mrs. ANDREWS, Capt. and Mrs. A.J. STEELE, one mile east of town. Among the rising and reliable young merchants of Pocahontas is G.W. MAYS and Thompson Brothers grocers. These young men are "straight goods" all the way 'round. Mrs. Belle CAUDILL, R.C. CHAPMAN, Spotts Brothers, J.F. HURT and ? JACKSON, change their ads this week. They all have something new to offer in the way of bargains. Thomas J. HELDRETH, of Heldreth & Sons, carpenter, went to Burke's Garden yesterday to close the ? with Mr. B.R. MOSS for the rebuilding of his dwelling, which was consumed by fire a short time ago. B.H. COOPER, the furnace man, was in town this week, preparing to put in heaters for Col. MAY and Maj. HENRY. Mr. COOPER has solved the problem of heating houses, both as comfort and economy. Attorney SPRATT, of Richlands, B.B. GREEVER, Esq., of Five Oaks, William CLAYTOR and Walter J. HARRIS, of Thompson Valley and F.P. RUTHERFORD of Gratton, were among our visitor this week. Mrs. Dr. MAYS, of Kentucky, who has been on a visit for some time to her daughter, Mrs. WAYTS, has been compelled to spend much of her time in her room on account of sickness. She is well now and will return to her home next week. Mr. James T. PEERY passed through town on yesterday en route from Russell and other counties looking for sheep, but says they are all bought up, and he failed to get any. He was thoughtful enough to drop in to see us. Mr. J.A. GREEVER and Miss Mamie MOSS leaves today for Rural Retreat, Chilhowie and other points on an extensive visit. Mr. GREEVER will attend the meeting of the Lutheran Synod, which meets next week at Chilhowie. Mr. Andrew J. WITTEN, brother of Col. Thomas G. WITTEN of the firm of W.T. WITTEN and Company, and one of our most successful farmers and grazers, called in the office last week and entered his name on our subscription list, and also ordered the paper sent to several of his friends and relatives in other parts of the country. Mr. WITTEN has not been a subscriber to the NEWS heretofore, and we welcome him to our list of readers. We are reliably informed that there has been no sale of the Coffee House, as rumor reported sometimes ago. It is said that suit will be instituted at he next term of the Circuit Court to have the property sold, if possible, and it remains to be seen whether such a decree will be entered and if so the property will be sold at public auction. We are asked to state that Mr. Robert R. WITTEN, who lives just west of town, will be baptized by Rev. Mr. WAYTS, the 3rd., Sunday in this month, at 3:30 o'clock, near his home. The reason for making this announcement, we understand, is to give Mr. WITTEN'S friends and relatives, who may wish to do so, the opportunity of witnessing the ceremony. A letter was received by Judge J.H. STUART from Sarg't Charles F. MILLER, of the First U.S. Infantry, stationed at Little Rock, Ark., stating that his Regiment had been ordered to China, and would leave within three weeks for that field. Mr. T.R. SMOOT, of Witten's Mills called in a few days ago to get a stock of nice printing for his two stores. Mr. SMOOT has bought the entire interest of George SHAFER, in the store at Tip Top, and now owns and operates this store as well as the one at Witten's Mills. "Tom" is said to be a fine merchant, and will be heard from in the future if no bad luck hits him. We failed to mention at the time, the sale of the Flour and Woolen Mills, of Peery & Co. which took place a short time ago. Mr. M.L. PEERY, of Burke's Garden is the purchaser. The farm was included in the sale. Mr. Peery will take charge of the property about September 1st and move his family over about October 1st. Dr. C.W. GREEVER, one of the members of the firm of Peery & Co., will take a review course in medicine this winter in some one of the leading Medical schools of the country. Dirt has been broken and the foundation begun for Mr. Henry E. HARMAN'S residence on the South side of town. The house will contain 9 rooms and large airy balls, verandas, etc, and fitted up on modern style. It will occupy a nice lot fronting on Marion Avenue and also Main Street, and add much to the beauty and improvement of the South side of the city. The plans were made by John B. CRAWFORD. The foundation is being built by Ike GEORGE and the carpenters work will be done by W.P. BARNETT.