Tazewell County, Virginia, Newspaper Articles: Clinch Valley News--27 June 1919 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 27 June 1919 Bandy Miss Annie DAY, of Narrows, Virginia, is visiting her sister, Mrs. R.L. LAMBERT. Mrs. J.F. BEAVERS, and Miss Martha VERNON were the guests of Mrs. Susan BEAVERS Sunday. Mr. J.W. VERNON spent last Saturday in Tazewell shaking hands with olds friends. Miss Virgie LAMBERTS is spending the weekend with Mrs. Susan BEAVERS. Miss Stella ELLIS, of Richlands, is visiting her cousin, Miss Eula BROWN, of this place. Mr. J.P. BEAVERS returned Monday from a visit to his wife at Tazewell. He reports a fine boy and is wearing a broad smile. Rev. W.L. VERNON, was the guest of homefolks last Thursday night. He came to see his soldier brother, whom he has not seen for about 17 months. Mr. Charlie STEELE, and Miss Mildred LAMBERT were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. F.O. LAMBERT to dinner Sunday. Mr. George NISWONDER spent several days last week with his mother and sister Mrs. Mary NISWONDER, and Mrs. T.M. QUESENBERRY. Mr. and Mrs. J.A. VERNON has as their guests to dinner Sunday Mrs. J.B. HARRISON and children, Ruby and Billie, Misses Theresa and Willetta BEAVERS, Walter MCCOY, Pose BURCHAM, and Johnny BOOTHE. Mr. Paul BROWN went to Bandy's Chapel to church Sunday. He reported a nice time. Mr. J.W. VERNON, and aunt, Miss Martha VERNON, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. BEAVERS to supper Saturday evening. Mrs. Charlie HENKLE spent Saturday night and Sunday with her mother and sister Mrs. Susan BEAVERS and Miss Grace. Mr. Andy LAWSON spent several days last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.J. LAWSON. Mrs. John PACK was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Susan BEAVERS, Thursday. LOCAL NEWS Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. PEERY, a fine girl. L.A. TYNES has gone to Columbus and Detroit on business. Misses Lula JONES and Margaret BRITTAIN, who have been teaching in West Virginia, have returned to their homes in Tazewell. Misses Alleyne and Edith CROCKETT, who have been attending Roanoke Business College, have returned to their home here. Mrs. J.N. HARMAN and Miss Hattie HARMAN, who have been in Washington, D.C. for the past winter, returned to Tazewell Wednesday. Dr. John M. CROWE is at Richlands in a great meeting with the Rev. E.H. COLE. He returns Saturday for Sunday service in Tazewell morning and evening, as it is the fifth Sunday. Wanted - Man and wife without children. Man to do general farm work, woman to do house work. Address E.H. SUDDUTH, Falls Mills, Virginia. John DAVIDSON, of Rocky Gap, who has been away from Tazewell so long that many of his most intimate friends almost failed to recognize him, was at Tazewell this week the guest of his mother and sister, Miss Julia DAVIDSON. Mr. Sam P. HOOVER has gone to Catawba, Virginia to visit his wife who is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William MCNEIL. HOOVER will strike "Uncle" Bill's just at harvest time, and we imagine help in scarce in that vicinity. Contractor S.W. CECIL, of Bluefield, has been at work this week on the new building for the Tazewell Motor Co. on the site of the present ruins. An effort is being made to salvage as much of the burned over cars and material as possible. Insurance Adjuster James F. HURT, was here a good part of last week adjusting the losses caused by the recent fire. It is fortunate for the people of Tazewell that they have a man who knows them to adjust their insurance losses. They have always gotten a square deal from Mr. HURT. One of the heaviest losers in the Tynes-Laird fire was George MOORE, the colored drayman. His Ford auto truck was smashed up by the Railroad Company several weeks ago, and the remains were in the Tazewell Motor Company garage for repairs. The loss is heavy upon MOORE. James KELLY, one of the first Tazewell boys to leave for France, is expected home in a few days. He has been at a camp on New York awaiting the formality of discharge. Mr. John BARNS, 78 years old, died at his home in this town after a long and painful illness, on Wednesday morning, at 10:10 o'clock. The funeral service took place yesterday afternoon from his late home, conducted by Rev. W.W. ARROWOOD, pastor of the Presbyterian church, of which deceased was a member, assisted by Rev. Mr. KAHLE, an old friend of the family. Burial took place in the new cemetery, in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives. He was the youngest of a family of 10 children. Mr. Clinton BARNS, now in his 93rd year, is the only survivor of the family. The only surviving sister, Mrs. D.B. BALDWIN, having died last Sunday. Deceased left no children. India MOORE, now Mrs. Dr. R.P. COPENHAVER, of this town, was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. BARNS upon the death of her mother, Mrs. MOORE, Mr. BARNS sister, reared and educated by Mr. BARNS, and it is said, will inherit the estate. Mr. BARNS had been a great sufferer from rheumatism for years, and for the past three years had not left his bed or his room. Death came to him as a relief from the physical tortures of his disease. He had been an active and successful business man up to some years ago, when he moved to town and on account of his health, retired from business. He was a good citizen, fond of reading, and popular with his friends and respected by all who knew him. He had, perhaps, as few enemies as any one at all, was a good neighbor, and the loss of such a man is not easily estimated. Mr. Joseph R. CROCKETT, formerly of Burke's Garden, who has made his home with his son, John L. CROCKETT, in Bluefield for several years, died in the St. Luke's hospital in that city Wednesday night at 8:45 o'clock, in the 84th year of his age. He has been in feeble health for sometime. Two weeks ago he was taken to the hospital. His condition grew much worse the first of this week and little hope of his recovery was held. Mr. CROCKETT was a native of Wythe County, but came to Burke's Garden early in life, where he engaged in the mercantile business for a long number of years. Deceased is survived by three sons and two daughters, J.L. CROCKETT, and W.S. CROCKETT, of Bluefield; Dr. M.B. CROCKETT, of Tazewell; Mrs. E.H. WHITE, of Bluefield, and Mrs. Simon KELLY, of Glenwood, Md. A half sister, Mrs. Ella Gleaves LITTLE, of Houston, Texas, also survives. The burial will take place in Burke's Garden today. The funeral service will be held in the Central church. Gabriel G. FOX, aged 79, died at his home near Shawver Mill last Saturday. The funeral and burial took place on Sunday, conducted by Rev. Kelly NEEL, in the presence of a large concourse of neighbors and friends. His wife preceded him some 8 years ago. Ten children, 5 sons and 5 daughters survive. Deceased was a member of the Lutheran church, a quiet, unostentatious man, a successful farmer and a useful citizen in his day. He was a brave Confederate Soldier, only 2 of his comrades in arms survive, it is said, viz: John D. GREEVER, Burkes Garden, and T.H. BOURNE, Gratton. Mrs. Sallie BALDWIN, widow of the late Captain Denison B. BALDWIN died of pneumonia at her home on Summers street here at 1:30 o'clock Friday morning. She had been ill since last Sunday, when she contracted a heavy cold. This developed into pneumonia and for the past two days her condition was regarded as critical. After a restless night Mrs. BALDWIN rallied early yesterday morning, but at about seven o'clock last evening suffered a relapse and gradually grew worse until her death. The deceased was born in The Cove, Tazewell County, on October 10, 1836. She was Miss Sallie W. BARNS before her marriage to Captain BALDWIN on February 16, 1858, and was a pioneer resident of Bluefield. She had lived here for almost thirty years. Mrs. BALDWIN is survived by four sons, W.G. BALDWIN and D.O. BALDWIN, of Roanoke; and R.M. BALDWIN and A.H. BALDWIN, of this city, and three daughters, Mrs. W.J. JENKS, of Roanoke, and Mrs. C.J. DUY and Miss Lyde BALDWIN, of Bluefield. She was the mother of the late Mrs. P.J. KELLEY who died here on May 25, 1908, and the late J.M. BALDWIN, of this city or died on September 3, 1903. Captain BALDWIN preceded her to the grave nearly three years, his death having occurred on August 8, 1816. Funeral services will be held from her late home at three o'clock Monday afternoon, the Rev. J.W. HOBSON, rector of Christ Episcopal Church, officiating. Interment will be made in Maple Park Cemetery. Mr. Joseph A. LESLIE Jr. of Tazewell and Miss Nell COMBS, Lebanon, were married on Tuesday afternoon at the home of the bride in Lebanon. Rev. Mr. FULLER, pastor of the Baptist Church, performed the ceremony in a beautiful and impressive manner. There was a large number of people present. Miss Dorothy COMBS, a beautiful young sister of the bride, was maid of honor and Mr. W. Bland LESLIE, brother of the groom there were no attendants. After the ceremony the young couple left for a wedding trip via Bristol, Louisville and other cities. They will make their home at Newport News, where the groom holds a lucrative position with a daily paper of the city. Among the present I caught the names of the following: Mr. and Mrs. Dr. C.S. BARNS, Judge and Mrs. BURNS and daughter, Miss Annie, Mr. and Mrs. V.B. GILMER, Miss Carolyn BROADDUS, of Louisville, Ky, a school mate of the bride, Clarence C. BURNS, Miss Nora GILMER, Miss Ella ASTON, Mr. and Mrs. W.C. GRIGSBY, Mrs. Luther GIBSON, Mrs. Kittie HAGAN, Mrs. Harry RUTH, Miss Verna RUTH, a grand daughter of the old preacher, Mrs. BUCKLES, Dr. and Mrs. C.H. JENNINGS, Miss Hazel WOLF. Miss Dorothy CANDLER, Miss Katherine EASTERLY, Miss Emily EASTERLY, Mrs. C.R. LYNCH, Miss Kate DICKENSON, Miss Lillian HENDRICKS, Miss Georgie SATTERFIELD, Miss Ella WILSON, Mrs. S.B. QUILLEN, Mrs. Fred GRAY and Mr. and Mrs. Howard GRAY, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. LESLIE, parents of the groom, and W.B. and Franklin LESLIE, brothers, were present from Tazewell, and Mr. Robert LEWIS. The presents were numerous, and many of them costly, all of them useful. The funeral sermon of the late Tate HARMAN will be preached by Rev. J.S. MEADOWS July 6th at Harman's Chapel, on Cavitts Creek at 11 o'clock. Captain Walter GRAHAM, of Graham, was in town Wednesday, having returned to the county to spend the summer at his farm, "Springville Grange," near Tip Top. Captain GRAHAM entered the Fuel Administration at Washington in 1917. He was commissioned Captain, Ordnance Department, U.S. Army, as an expert in practice of the manufacture of shell and shrapnel steel. Since the armistice was signed he was stationed at the Bureau of Standards in Washington. Captain GRAHAM is urging the organization of "Tazewell Post" of the American Legion," a patriotic organization that should enroll all the 4,000,000 who entered the great war. he is a charter member and took part in the organization of the "George Washington Post," at Washington D.C. the first post of the American legion to be organized. Mr. and Mrs. J.D. FARMER entertained Saturday evening, June 21st, in honor of her brother, Dr. J.R. SAUNDERS, who has recently returned from France, and Miss Marcella BUCK of West Point. The lower floor of the home was beautifully decorated with roses and lilies. Delicious refreshments were served consisting of sandwiches, salad, pickles, tea, ice cream and cake. A most delightful evening was enjoyed in the music and games. Those present were: Misses Bertha THOMPSON, Ellen DAILEY, Mattie BEAVERS, Nell GROSS, Leola DAILEY, Marcella BUCK, Messrs. D.G. HARMAN, Bob HARMAN, Ben T. DAILEY, M.K. DAILEY, Philip REYNOLDS, Ralph GROSS, Jim DAILEY, Frank SAUNDERS, J.R. SAUNDERS. On last Sunday, Mr. I.H. HARRY had a family reunion at his home at this place in honor of Mr. Walter THOMASON, his son in law, who had just returned from overseas, where he had spent the past twelve months and had seen active service with the Blue Ridge Division. Mr. THOMASON is looking fine and we are glad to welcome him home again. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. John B. HARRY, Hiawatha, West Virginia; Mr. Marion HARRY, Glenalum, West Virginia; Mr. Walter C., and Clarence M. HARRY, of Jenkinjones, West Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. Roby J. HARRY, Mrs. Walter THOMASON, Misses Mary and Eula HARRY of this place. All of the children were present except Mr. Arthur S. HARRY, of Glenalum, West Virginia, who was detained on account of business. County Policeman Chap OSBORNE and Constable Robert DAWSON made a raid on the innocent looking village of Cedar Bluff several days ago, armed with a search warrant, covering the premises of Floyd ASCUE. They found one gallon of moonshine liquor in the garage of ASCUE, and they took both the liquor and ASCUE before Squire J.B. MUTTER for trial. ASCUE admitted the liquor had been stored by him in the garage, and he was bailed in the sum of five hundred dollars to answer at the next term of circuit Court. The next day the officers returned and on further search they found a forty gallon barrel of moonshine whiskey in a coal house, which the officers had to break into. Evidence was produced that Floyd ASCUE had the key to this coal house, and he was re-arrested and taken before Squire MUTTER and bailed in the sum of one thousand dollars to answer an indictment on this charge at the next term of the Circuit Court. Two or three days later the officers returned to Cedar Bluff, and on the third search they found another barrel of moonshine liquor hid just across the river opposite the place where the first barrel was found, and they seized this also. All of the liquor, amounting to about eighty gallons was pored out publicly. It is reported that one of the high officials of the Town of Cedar Bluff asked for a bottle of the liquor before it was poured out, but this request was refused by officers Chap OSBORNE and Bob DAWSON, and Clinch River opened its banks and received the full contents of the barrels, and Cedar Bluff is going dry. UPPER BLUESTONE Mr. Charles HUFFORD, of Welch, spend Sunday at the home of his brother, John HUFFORD. R.C. WELLS, returned from Shawver Mill yesterday where he went to attend the funeral and burial of his old friend, Gabriel FOX. Miss Stella WILLIAMS has returned to her home at Tazewell after a week's stay at the home of Miss Pearle CARTER. Mrs. N.W. WELLS has returned to her home after a few days visit to friends and relatives at Welch. Mrs. Ed POWERS and little daughter, Kathleen, of Bluefield, spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of Miss Maggie POWERS. Miss Lula DOAK and Messrs. W.E. DOAK, Frank CARTER, Alvia and Joe CREGAR, of Bluefield, and Misses Stella WILLIAMS, Pearle CARTER, and Sam CARTER, of this place, all motored to Thompson Valley Wednesday night and spent a few pleasant hour at the home of Misses Carrie and Lillian CREGAR, an enjoyable time was had by all. Mr. and Mrs. Walker SLADE, have purchased a Maxwell car. Mr. John LIPSCOMB, and daughter, of Lynchburg is visiting Mrs. John Jessey CARTER. Marea, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John TILLER, is still in a very bad condition and there is little hope for her recovery. SHAWVERS MILLS Mr. G.G. FOX, and old and esteemed citizen of Shawver Mill died Friday evening at 4 pm and was buried Sunday at 11 am. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. W.K. NEEL. Prof. A.S. GREEVER and others furnished the music for the occasion, which was fine and very much appreciated by the large crowd present. Mr. W.E. PEERY, of Tazewell, took charge of the remains and by the assistance of the active pall-bearers, laid our neighbor and old friend to rest beside his wife in the family grave yard near his former home, where he will await the resurrection of the just at the last day. Mr. and Mrs. George NASH and Mr. and Mrs. Walker SLADE and the children, of Bluestone, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. SHAWVER. Mr. Clint STOWERS, of Wolfe Creek, and Mr. Frazier COMPTON, of Hicksville, and Mr. Hiram STOWERS, of Burkes Garden, dine at Mr. and Mrs. John NEEL'S Sunday. Mr. Wiley COMPTON and his sister, Miss Fannie, spent the weekend with friends at Mud Fork. Ruth WALKER was the guest of Fay GREGORY Sunday to dinner and in the afternoon ice cream was served. The fortunate guests were Clara KINZER, Messrs. Louis SHAWVER, Mustard PRUETT, Paul SHAWVER, Arlo LEFFEL, Bowen LAMBERT, Ace LEFFEL, Carl GREGORY, Will Ed SHAWVER and Mr. and Mrs. P.G. IGO. Mr. and Mrs. W.G. LEFFEL gave a birthday party last Wednesday night in honor of their brother, Erastus. Those present were: Misses Ada LEFFEL, Dot JONES, Fannie COMPTON, Dot NEEL, Fay GREGORY, Bess SHAWVER, Ruth WALKER, and Annie JONES, Mrs. A.B. LEFFEL, Mrs. W.L. SHAWVER, and Mrs. R.N. JONES. Messrs. Claude LEFFEL, Mustard PRUETT, Louis SHAWVER, Wiley COMPTON, Henry SHAWVER, Carl GREGORY, Arlo LEFFEL, Paul SHAWVER, Roy JONES, Ottie LEFFEL, Roy LEFFEL and W.L. SHAWVER. POUNDING MILL R.F. GILLESPIE returned from Richmond, where he has been attending a medical college. P.M. ALDER and son, M.F. ALDER, of Griddle, Ky., are visiting their sister and aunt, Mrs. W.B. STEELE. The latter has lately graduated from the Sweeney's big automobile school, in Kansas City, and can repair and adjust any old car and make it run like a new one. Mrs. Henry CHRISTIAN left yesterday for Cleveland to visit relatives, while her husband took the other end of the road on business. Miss Anita GILLESPIE, of Tazewell, spent the weekend with Miss Margaret HURT. Last week we unintentionally failed to mention the arrival of William O. CALDWELL from overseas. He is the grandson of Floyd MCGUIRE and the late Otis CALDWELL, of the Pounding Mill branch. He was in a number of battles, was wounded in the back, and saw much of France, England and of Germany. He, wife and baby spent several days here visiting relatives and friends, who were delighter to see him. Thomas LAMBERT, was here recently from overseas. He is also looking well and "feelin' fine." Both of these young men are spending a good deal of their time getting acquainted with the new babies, both of which have been named after their 'papas' altho the later is a girl. Mr. M. COLLINS, of Pulaski, just from overseas, visited his sister, Mrs. R.T. MCGEE recently. Mrs. Ira SIMPSON had as her guest her nephew, Mr. Jesse EDWARDS, who has recently gotten back from overseas. His mother had not heard of him and thought him dead. Mrs. W.B. STEELE and Dr. Rex STEELE, Mr. and Mrs. John B. GILLESPIE, and baby Catherine, Dora NEWMAN, P.M. ALDER, M.F. ALDER were visitors to Mrs. Jane MCGUIRE and Miss Pearl MCGUIRE at Cedar Bluff Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jim MCGUIRE and children were also over. Rev. J.S. MEADOWS, of Shraders, preached here Sunday night to a very acceptable audience. Catherine Lee GILLESPIE, little 2 1-2 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. GILLESPIE, was very sick from Sunday night, but is getting better. The cause of sickness was from eating too many sour cherries. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. ALTZIER, of Richlands, attended church here Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Alex BEAVERS were riding around Sunday and went as far as Wittens Mills, via Tazewell and called on old neighbors and friends at the former place. Mr. and Mrs. Claude THOMAS, Mrs. Mary CHRISTIAN, Miss Gussie CHRISTIAN and Mr. Logan RINGSTAFF drove down to Russell County Sunday, but on account of the high water failed to reach their destination. The little twelve year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James BRUSTER, who is in Dr. Williams hospital, is reported as recovering. John HOOPS, formerly of this place, but now of Baptist Valley, was here last week and reports that his little twelve year old son, whose leg was recently amputated, able to go anywhere. Miss Ollie Kate GILLESPIE, Jim Sam GILLESPIE and David HURT are home from Tazewell High School. Miss Clay DAVIS has returned from Cedar Bluff High School, where she graduated the past session. Mrs. R.L. ELLIS and daughter, Miss Margie ELLIS, were weekend guests of their sister and aunt, Miss Martha SPARKS on their way to Mercer Healing Springs. Mrs. ELLIS is just out of the hospital. Mrs. James OSBORNE is spending a while here with his son, Henry, for his health. D.P. EARLS, of Gillespie, was a recent visitor to his niece, Mrs. Henry SHAMBLIN. He is the father of 12 living children, 1 dead. He lost his son, Kirk, in France. The blow fell heavily on the fond parents. Mrs. EARLS was Rittie ASBURY, daughter of Kirk ASBURY and Patsy ASBURY, who were the parents of 13 children, ten of whom are living. GRATTON The Gratton Missionary Society met at the home of Miss Alyce HARRY at Gratton. A splendid program was given by members of the society and a very interesting talk by the pastor, W.C. THOMPSON. After the business session delightful refreshments were served. Lewis CARBAUGH, who has seen active service in France, is home again. Mr. and Mrs. Jessie GILPIN are visiting Mr. GILPIN'S mother here. Mrs. GILPIN had a family reunion here last Sunday in honor of Jessie, who has recently returned from France. Charlie E. BURTON expects to close his shop the first of July. The community will certainly miss hi and his work and kindness to his friends. W.B. BAUGH visited friends in Graham last week. Quite a number of Concord and Mt. Olivet folks attended the S.S. convention Thursday at North Tazewell. T.E. BURTON and R.C. COOPER visited homefolks last week. W.L. BURTON and family and Mrs. A.M. LAYNE were picnicking at the head of Clinch Sunday afternoon.