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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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Aug 25, 1899 BARN BURNED Mr. Levi RHUDY, of Burkes Garden, lost his barn by fire on Tuesday night, with a lot of hay and oats. It was with great difficulty that the grainery was saved. The cause of the fire was supposed to be spontaneous combustion. DEATH OF MRS. JULIA CROSS Mrs. Julia CROSS, daughter of Dr. George Laudon, of Pocahontas died at the home of her parents in that town, last Saturday night of diptheria. Mrs. CROSS, it will be remembered, was married a few months ago and made her home in Washington City. She came on a visit to her parents in Pocahontas several weeks ago, and was suddenly stricken down. Her death will cause much sadness among a large circle of acquaintances here and elsewhere, with whom she was deservedly popular. MRS. MARY E. SPOTTS Mrs. Mary F. SPOTTS, the beloved wife of Mrs. James C. SPOTTS, died at her home last Saturday evening, about 6 o'clock, after an illness of several weeks. This estimable lady, whose maiden name was WIATT, was born in Lynchburg, July 1829 and was, therefore in the 71st year of her age. Her young womanhood was spent chiefly in Amherst and Nelson counties. In 1853 she moved to Lewisburg, now, West Virginia. From West Virginia she came to Tazewell in 1867 where she engaged in teaching and in 1869 was married to Mr. James C. SPOTTS, who still survives her. Her last sickness was of short duration, but of such a serious character as to cause alarm from its incipiency. It was evident almost from the first; that the chances of recovery were not in her favor. She realized this herself, and spoke of it to an attendant several days before her death in a way to indicate that the near and irresistible approach of the Destroyer was viewed with infinite calm if not welcomed with delight. Mrs. SPOTTS was a woman of beautiful character, such a characters as is alone formed, developed and nourished by a simple faith in God and an abiding trust in his grace. Her cheerfulness and vivacity of a nature born of and sustained by an immortal hope. For more then half a century her feet had stood upon the Rock of Ages, and in its cleft she resides when the crucial moment came. Death came to her as silently and easily as sleep to a tired child on it's mothers breast. Underneath her were "the everlasting arms" She has left the noble heritage of a beautiful life an unanswerable argument for the truth and geniuses of the religion of the Bible, which should be comfort, consolation and inspiration to those who are left behind, but who may join her soon in the land of eternal light. BURKES GARDEN CONVENTION The woman's Missionary Convention of the Synod of Southwest Virginia, of the Lutheran church held it's annual meeting this year in Burke's Garden, beginning on last Sunday, and closing on Tuesday night. Rev. Mr. MOREHEAD preached the opening sermon on Sunday at 11 am. Mrs. L.A. FOX, wife of Prof. FOX of Roanoke College, Salem Va. is president of the Society. There were about 35 delegates present, and an enthusiastic meeting was held. Rev. Mr. PROBST, Missionary Secretary, of Atlanta Ga. Rev. W.H. GREEVER, of Bluefield, and Rev. C.K. BELL pastor of the College church, Salem Va. Were present and delivered fine sermons during the Convention. A number of the delegates passed through town on Wednesday en route to their homes. Among them were: Mrs. J.O. KISER and daughter, Miss Olaridene, Salem Va. Mrs. T.R. TANNER, Mrs. J.B. FORD and Mrs. W.J. WINESETT, of Bluefield, West Virginia and Miss Irma BOWMAN of Lynchburg Va. These Godly women are among the very best of the land, and the Burke's Garden people are to be congratulated upon having them in the community for even a short time. The ladies expressed themselves delighted with Burke's Garden and her splendid people. A SAD ACCIDENT There was only one incident that occurred to mar the pleasure of this splendid meeting. On Monday as Mrs. FOX, the President of the Convention, and her daughter, Miss Allie, were returning from church in a buggy, the horse took fright, ran away and threw the ladies out of the buggy. They were painfully bruised and shaken up, through not seriously hurt. Mrs. FOX was not able to attend the meetings after the accident, and her husband, Prof. FOX was not able on this account, to fill his appointment for preaching. Mrs. FOX and daughter, also Prof. FOX are still in Burke's Garden. The reporter of the NEWS desires to acknowledge gratefully courtesies shown him by Mrs. J.B. FORD; one of the leaders of the convention, and also by Rev. Mr. BELL, in getting the main facts of the meeting for this brief report. GRAND JURORS The following grand jurors were appointed for this term of the court: D.J. GILLESPIE, foreman, T.A. LYNCH, J.D. DAILEY, J.S. WHITT, William BEAVERS, John H. YOUNG, T.P BOWEN, A. LILLY and William YOST. Miss Emma DAVIS, of Bland, who is visiting Mrs. T.A. WITTEN, of Witten's Mill. Miss Lizzie MORTON, Mrs. WITTENS sister, and Mr. T.A. WITTEN, were driving in and around the city on Monday. J. Frank SURFACE, of Bluefield, J.M. BEAVERS, J.B. HANKINS and other good looking drummers were in town court day. For a rarity John HICKS was not here. Mr. William MULLINS of Falls Mills, one of Tazewell's best citizens, called to see us on Monday. Mr. MULLINS was a prominent and useful delegate to the Cooperation meetings last week. LOCAL NEWS The electric Light wires are being stretched this week in a hurry. The Bluegrass Steam laundry have a fine flow of water from their sixty foot well. Mrs. Reba BALL is improving. Dr. Henry CROCKETT, her physician, who has been with her some time has returned. They dynamo, and other machinery for the electric light plant, has been unloaded, and is being put into position. A.P. KELLY left on Monday last to accept the position of Principal of a prominent school in the beautiful and thriving town of Suffolk. We understand that Mr. W.T. WATKINS, ex-mayor of Bluefield, has rented the property of M.M. HANKINS and will move to Tazewell at once. J.M. COFFEE has rented the old DODD hotel, and will utilize it for accommodating the overflow of guests from the Coffee House, and as sample rooms. Rufus A. HARMAN has accepted a position with the Carter Syndicate and will leave for Georgia tomorrow where they have a branch office. W.M. SANDERS, one of the prominent men of Graham was in town this week, and had his name placed on the roll of honor. A subscriber who pays up during dog days deserves special regard. The funeral services of Mrs. SPOTTS took place from the Presbyterian church, of which she was a member. Rev. Mr. RUFF, the pastor, conducted the service. The church was filled. R.I. HOKE, the machine man, was here court day talking wheat drills to the farmers. His wife and two children have been dangerously ill with fever for a month but are now recovering slowly. D. Moses SEXTON, a prominent druggist, who lived here several years ago, now of Washington D.C. is paying his friends in Tazewell a visit. He is an appreciative and paid up subscriber to the NEWS. DISTRICT CONVENTION OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH The cooperation Convention of the Christian Church met here on last Friday, according to appointment. There were a goodly number of delegates from the churches in the district. Rev. Mr. DEVOL, the evangelist, was elected chairman and Miss Annie WINGO, secretary. The reports of committees showed good work done the past year. The addresses were entertaining and instructive, and the spirit pervading the meeting was fine. Rev. J.H. JOHNSON, of Narrows, and Prof. HOPWOOD, of Millingan College, Tenn. were visitors from distance, who added greatly to the interest of the meeting by their good speeches. The convention made an effort to raise $800 to pay salary of an evangelist for the district, for the next year, and favored the appointment of Rev. Mr. DEVOL. The matter was referred to the evangelizing board of which George W. GILLESPIE is chairman. The convention adjoined on Sunday to meet next year with the church at Shawvers Mill. BAPTIST WOMANS MISSIONARY UNION All ladies who are interested in Woman's Missionary work are invited to attend the services of the Baptist Woman's Missionary Union of the New Lebanon Association. The services will be held at the Presbyterian church Thursday morning and afternoon, August 31. There will be a number of visiting ladies who will address, the missionary workers. Among whom will be Miss Daisy HUTSON, president of the central committee at Richmond Va. During the association Mrs. HUTSON desires to hold a service who are interested in missionary work. DEATH OF COL. BROWN Col. W.W. BROWN on of Tazewell's oldest and most highly respected citizens died last Saturday, at his home near Tip Top, at about 72 years of age. Col. BROWN was highly respected by his fellow citizens, as a man of ? character. For a number of years he had suffered from a cancer on his face, which no doubt, was the prime cause of his death. His wife, who was a Miss LAIRD, sister of Prof. S.H. LAIRD, and three sons and three daughters still survive. Mr. W.B.F. WHITE, the well known clerk of the Central Hotel, went to his truck one day last week, to get some medicine, and by mistake picked up a bicloride of mercury tablet and preceded to swallow it. He discovered his mistake just in time to save himself. Will's eyes haven't yet quite assumed their normal size. There are no bicloride tablets in his truck now, nor likely to be again. F.C. GREGORY The funeral services in memory of the late F.C. GREGORY and his daughter Minnie, will be held at Gregory's Chapel, near Shawver's Mills, the 1st Sunday in September at 11am and two pm. Rev. G.W. HARLESS will preach the sermons. There will be refreshments served on the ground. WEST BLUEFIELD R.E. FRENCH is building a barn on his farm. John TILLER, who has been on the sick list for a few days is improving. T.B. BAILEY has rented the C.W. GARLAND farm, and will move this week. Miss Jennie TABOR, who has been visiting here for a few days, left this morning for her home on Mud Fork. Mrs. C.W. GARLAND left today for Fayette County, West Virginia, where her husband has a large contract of stone work. It is very hot and dry at this place. There has not been any plowing done for wheat scarcely, and corn crop is very light. CEDAR BLUFF Attorney George C. PEERY is spending a few days with homefolks here. Miss Mattie PEERY returned Saturday from an extended visit to New York. O.M. FERRELL, who recently met with a severe accident, was in town Monday. Mrs. James A. REPASS of Paint Lick is spending a week with relatives in town. Miss Lettie A. CECIL has been elected third assistant teacher of our high school. The outlook for this school is very encouraging. Dr. and Miss Mayo MCGUIRE, who have been at White Top for a few weeks, returned home last week. Miss Mayo's health is somewhat improved. POUNDING MILL Sam GILLESPIE has gone to housekeeping. Rev. THOMAS preached Saturday and Sunday. Will NUNLEY is the happy "dad" of a bouncing boy baby. W.R. HOLLAND went to housekeeping two miles east of Cedar Bluff. A.H. RYLEY is having a residence built east of the railroad bridge. The public schools are to be let to contract at this place next Saturday. Rev. and Mrs. John THOMAS, of Richlands, were guests of W.B. STEELE. Rev. T.W. PRESSLEY'S meeting on the Branch still continues with much interest. Lem MORRIS, the popular pumper, who has been sick with diphtheria is convalescent. Mrs. Cyrus WILLIAMS who is very low with consumption, is expected to pass away at any moment. Miss Mag WILLIAMS started back to Leadville, Co. Wednesday, where she will teach school again. Rev. SUMMERS, an evangelist from Kentucky, preached in the Christian church Sunday evening and every evening since, and closed Wednesday night. Mrs. Raymond ELLIS of Big Stone Gap, visited her sister, Mrs. R.M. SPARKS, recently and both visited their uncle, M.C. MCORKLE at Tazewell. ----------------------- The case of Mr. MCGRAW who was sent to jail by P.P. DILLON, of Pocahontas, and fined $50.00, came up before Judge Stuart on Tuesday on appeal. The warrant was promptly dismissed by Judge STUART, as being unlawful.