Tazewell County, Virginia, Newspaper Articles: Clinch Valley News--June 16, 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 June 16, 1916 FALLS MILLS ----------------------------------- Miss Mary BAKER, who attended the Virginia Christian College, has returned to her home here. Miss Dorcas MOSES, of Bramwell, is the guest of Miss Mary HARRY this week. Mrs. J.A. TABOR attended the funeral and burial of her niece, Miss Mabel BAILEY, in Bluefield Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. W.E. TABOR, of Boissevane, were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. D.D. BAKER last week. Mrs. Robert GROSS, and daughter, Miss Susie, who have been visiting relatives here, returned to their home at Hinton Monday. They were accompanied by Miss Elizabeth STAPLES. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley STURGISS visited his father in St. Luke's hospital Sunday. Mr. STURGISS is getting along nicely. Among those who attended the ice cream supper at Flat Top last week were Mr. and Mrs. W.E. TABOR, Mr. and Mrs. Moore COMPTON, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. TABOR, Mrs. Allie SHEPHERD, Misses Susie GROSS, Elizabeth STAPLES, Ethel and Mabel CARTER, Rose and Mary and Virginia BAKER and Alice BUCKLAND; Messrs. John TABOR, Snow HUDGINS, William STURGISS, Charles SADDLER and Clarence CARTER, Dan BRITTAIN, William BURRESS and Estelle COMPTON and Louise HALL. Miss Andy HUDGINS, who has been visiting in Graham, has returned to her home. ------------------------- John W. BUCHANAN was here on Wednesday, and dropped in long enough to shake hands and to report great excitement in his community not for from Pocahontas, occasioned by the presence of a big bear in their midst. Bruin came out of West Virginia, and was headed southeast, toward the old hunting ground of J. Floyd GILLESPIE, evidently looking for trouble. It is said that men, boys, women and children all joined in the chase as the bear passed through Abb's Valley, all anxious of course to "get at him," but prepared to climb a tree at a moment's warning. Somebody in this town who heard John BUCHANAN telling this bear story, said that if John went after that bear there would be a repetition of a story told of an Eastern Virginia gentleman some years ago, who, hearing of a bear in the community, shouldered his gun and went in search of bruin. In the course of an hour or two his wife was surprised to see him dashing through the fields for home at a 2:40 gait. As soon as he got his breath his better half inquired the trouble, and his reply was that "the trail was gettin' too darned hot." POUNDING MILL ----------------------- Mrs. Mason SLADE, of Clear Fork, visited her father, Thomas JOHNSON in Baptist Valley and relatives, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. CHRISTIAN at this place recently. Rev. Mr. BLACKWELL, a young minister of the Christian church, will be here next Sunday morning and fill the pulpit in the Christian church. Miss MATTHEWS, who lives at the foot of Blue Ridge mountains, is visiting Mrs. G.C. MCLAIN. Miss Mary GWENDOLINE, who has been attending the Chatham Episcopal Institute, at Chatham, Virginia, joined her parents at this place on Thursday. James NEEL, the R.F.D. carrier, is off on a 15 days vacation. Miss Mabel BOURNE came up yesterday from Bondtown, where she holds a lucrative position in Steele, Alder & Co.'s store, and will help with the big sale at W.B. STEELE & Co's. Miss BOURNE has had much experience in the goods business. Miss Margaret HURT returned on Friday from the Panhandle of West Virginia, where she has taught the past session. A number of the ladies attended the crochet club at Mrs. W.B. STEELE'S on Thursday. Mrs. C.H. will entertain the club tomorrow. Invited ladies who attended last week were Mrs. Rebekah DAVIS, Mrs. R.K. GILLESPIE, Mrs. HUGHES and daughter, Miss Mar. Mrs. C.M. HUNTER returned Sunday from Richmond, where she went to look after her little daughter, Charlotte, who was ill. Mr. HUNTER went to Richmond Monday on business. Mrs. W.B. STEELE, Dr. Rex STEELE, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. GILLESPIE motored to Cedar Bluff Sunday afternoon and spent a short time with their mother, Mrs. MCGUIRE. Miss Barbara HURT is attending the normal at the University of Virginia. The following persons attended the Father & Sons Banquet at Richlands Sunday night and heard Governor Stuart and others speak: W.B. STEELE, J.H. WILLIAMSON, Dr. G.L. ZIMMERMAN, Fred GILLESPIE, James NEEL, John B. GILLESPIE, and Dr. Rex STEELE. Patrick WILLIAMS spent yesterday at Richlands. Rev. R.E. GREER, of Maxwell, was here Sunday night and preached in the Methodist church. Mrs. W.B. STEELE has been very successful in raising fine strawberries. Up to date she has picked forty-six gallons of uncapped berries from her garden, some of which measured 1 3/4 inches in circumferences. A number of the neighbors can testify to the lusciousness of these fine berries. J.T. ALTIZERS special sale of merchandise begins tomorrow. Dr. Rex STEELE and John B. GILLESPIE are building a nice garage for their car on Main street. R.K. GILLESPIE and W.B. STEELE were at Cedar Bluff Monday looking after the flouring mills, which they have rented. Misses Mary and Kate HURT, Mary B., Ollie Kate and Jessie GILLESPIE gave a picnic on last Saturday, about thirty persons being present, many coming from Tazewell. The big rock, overlooking the surrounding country was climbed. An elegant dinner was served on the island near the old Pounding Mill and about fourteen took a hay ride to Richlands to hear Gov. Stuart. POUNDING MILL ------------------------------------- Will Rees SPARKS came up from Toms Creek, Sunday, and spent a few hours with his mother, Mrs. Martha SPARKS, returning on No. 11. He is looking well and feeling fine. Miss Rebekah DAVIS one of our progressive farmers, made a business trip to Tazewell Tuesday, in the interest of good roads up the river. We need a bridge here and some better roads at this point. Mrs. George C. PEERY lost a handsome black handbag last Friday between her home and town. Among other things the bag contained $5.00. A liberal reward will be paid for its return. POCAHONTAS ------------------------ The Town election Tuesday was quiet and orderly, and almost the full vote was polled. Dr. M.J. ALEXANDER, candidate for Mayor on the People's ticket was elected, also the following Councilmen on that ticket: John ROBERTS, Ben T. GRAHAM, Charles S. MINTER and Dr. L.E. WARD. The following candidates on the Citizen's ticket were elected: James W. BAILEY, Robert S. WALLACE, M.C. SMITH and A.V. SPROLES. This leaves the balance in the hands of the mayor in case of a division, which makes his position a more responsible one. The automobile of Mrs. Janie HUFF ran off a bridge at Scary, West Virginia near Huntington Saturday, precipitating the riders to the side of the river, about 10 feet below. Charley REES was chauffeur, and besides Mrs. HUFF there were in the car, Mrs. J.F. WARD and Miss Sue JONES, of Roanoke, Mrs. Dr. GOODMAN, and son, Horace, from Glen Joan. Strange to say none of the party were seriously injured expect a few sprains and bruises. It had been raining and as the car left the macadam on the side dirt road the car skidded as it was about entering on the bridge, the braking pedal coming off at a critical time being the immediate cause. REES had been using the emergency brake, but it would not hold. John VICKERS, while painting the house of John MACOM Saturday fell from the scaffold and sprained his ankle, causing him much pain, he is 72 years of age. The beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph K. WHITEHEAD, at Boissevain, was the scene of a quite, but very pretty wedding Wednesday evening, June 6th, when their daughter, Miss Marguerite was given in marriage to Mr. William E. TABOR, the ceremony being performed by Rev. D.T. MILES, of Pocahontas in the presence of a few intimate friends of the contracting parties. Mrs. TABOR is the oldest and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. WHITEHEAD and her sweet and amiable disposition has won her a large number of friends who wish her much happiness during her married life. Mr. TABOR holds a responsible position with the Pocahontas Consolidated Colleries Co., and is a young man of fine character. Mr. and Mrs. TABOR left on No. 16 for a visit to Eastern Cities, and after June 15th will be at home to their friends at Boissevain. Mr. and Mrs. ARGABRIGHT of Rugby, North Dakota, are visiting relatives in this section, after an absence of many years. Richard PEERY returned Saturday from Washington and Lee University where he is taking a law course, and making a record as a student. ---------------------- A telegram received here on yesterday stated that W.P. PAYNE'S condition remains unchanged. Mrs. PAYNE and her son, C.C. PAYNE, returned from his bedside on Wednesday and reposted him in a very serious, condition. He is delirious and unconscious, and has been for some time. The worst is feared, but hope is still entertained by his physicians. He is at Westbrook Sanitarium near Richmond. BENBOW ----------------------------- The farmers are very busy working their corn in this community. Mr. A.F. MATTHEWS was a business visitor to town on Monday. Messrs. W.P. HAGER and Robert MEREDITH have gone to Poor Valley to work for a while. Mrs. Harry SUTHERLAND and baby, of Albermarle County, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.H. BUCHANAN, have returned to their home. Mrs. T.T. TURNER went to Bluefield Sunday to have her eyes treated. Mr. and Mrs. A.T. HARRIS and children were calling on the latter's mother, Mrs. Carrie BUCHANAN Sunday. Mrs. Lizzie THOMPSON is very ill at this writing. Miss Lillie PUCKETT, of Graham, is visiting homefolks this week. Miss Lillian CREGAR and little Trusby MATTHEWS, of Graham, spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mildred TURNER. Mrs. A.T. BUCHANAN went to Bluefield Friday and returned Sunday with her husband. Rev. Mr. GIBSON, of Graham, is holding a revival at the White Church. Miss Mae HARRIS is visiting her sister, Mrs. Millard ASBERRY at Five Oaks. Miss Stella HARMAN, of Graham is visiting relatives and friends at this place. Mrs. T.T. TURNER had as her guests to dinner Thursday Mrs. J.L. MATTHEWS, Mrs. Amanda WALK, Rev. Mr. GIBSON and Miss Virginia PUCKETT. Mr. D.W. MATTHEWS, who is doing some carpenter work for Joseph CREGAR went to Graham Monday to vote.