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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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Clinch Valley News September 11, 1896 GENERAL NEWS ------------------------------- Dr. W.E. BAYLOR, of Cedar Bluff, was in town during the week. Master John GREEVER, of Five Oaks in laid up with a attack of scarlet fever. Mrs. Ella WALL and children who have been visiting her father returned Tuesday. Miss Ella HANKINS is in the eastern cities buying a big stock of millinery and dress goods. Miss Nellie HUFFORD left yesterday for Bristol, where she will attend Sullins College this session. Mr. Josh SEXTON left for Smythe County to visit relatives, previous to his return to Vanderbilt University. Master Wharton O'KEEFFE left Tuesday for Radford, where he will attend St. Albans School the present session. The Misses HAYS and Miss PEPPER, who have been visiting at Dr. HUFFORD'S left for their respective homes yesterday. Mr. W.W. BELEW will attend Emory and Henry College the coming session and left for that institution this week. A McKinley, Hobart and Walker club was organized at the court house last Monday night with a membership of 121. Miss Jennie HARMAN one of Graham's most charming and attractive young ladies has been visiting at Mr. H. Bane HARMAN'S the past week. Captain T.C. MORTON, general agent of the Old Dominion Building and Loan Association, of Richmond, is in town in the interest of his company. Mrs. J.E. BLAND and Miss Ella HANCOCK, who has been visiting at the home of J.A. LESLIE, for the past few weeks left for Farmville Monday. Captain T.C. MORTON, of Stanton Va. who is Inspector General of the Grand Camp Confederate Veterans, is in the county and expects to attend the meeting of Brown Harman Camp next court day. On Sunday morning about two o'clock our people were aroused from their sleep by the startling cry of fire and on investigation it was found that the residence of Mr. Smith LOCKHART was on fire, the roof having fallen in before the arrival of any one on the scene. The fire company was soon on the scene of action but owing to the fact that there was not sufficient hose to reach the building could not render any service as to the residence, but with the aid of a heavy rain were enabled to save the outbuildings. Mr. LOCKHART had his barn and house insured. The opening exercises of the Tazewell High School at the Town Hall Monday night was attended with great success. Judge STUART called the meeting to order and explained its purpose. The program was a good one and all concerned conducted their parts in such a manner as to win many encomiums from the large audience present. the essay of Miss Ella BOWEN, "Education" was a well prepared paper and showed that the board had made no mistake in appointing her as one of the assistant teachers, while the music rendered by Miss Alice ALEXANDER, music teacher, was of a very high grade. Miss HARDY recited "Music on the Rappanantock" which was well received by the audience. The High School is in good hands and the prospects for a successful years are good. BURKES GARDEN ---------------------------------- Mr. Frank SUTER and wife of Bland Co., were in the Garden this week. Mr. SUTER is a patron of B.G. Academy. Two of our young ladies, Miss Bessie and Pearl SNAPP, have left the Garden to accept positions as teachers. Mr. James H. GOLLEHON after calling on his girl last Sunday night was chased about two miles by a panther. Mr. GOLLEHON says he was too badly scared to shoot if he had had a gun. This is a Smythe Co. local. Attorney BARNES of Tazewell was in our midst Sunday. Three young gentlemen from Graham, Messrs. B.H. GREEVER, J.C. PEERY and P.H. RITTER passed through the Garden Monday. Mr. Joe MOSS is burning a large lime kiln of about 5,000 bushels. Our farmers are using lime instead of fertilizer. POUNDING MILL --------------------------------------- Dr. W.R. WILLIAMS started back to Richmond Friday, where he will finish his medical course this year. Several from this place attended the Tazewell Fair. Miss Leonie MURRELL, of Pocahontas is spending a few weeks with her friend, Mrs. W.B. STEELE. Mr. and Mrs. C.P. WILLIAMS are moving into town today. Misses Kate and Maria LAIRD, of Cedar Bluff, spent Sunday night with Mrs. Julius WILLIAMS. Mrs. Tim MONGER children and brother, Mr. Will HOLLAND, are visiting relatives in West Virginia. Mr. P.H. WILLIAMS who has been ill at Tazewell for some time, came down to his brother's Mr. W.C. WILLIAMS on last Sunday. Messrs. BAKER and WALL are repainting the depot and other buildings belonging to the railroad, which adds much to the appearance of the town. Mr. C.P. WILLIAMS and Mrs. W.B. STEELE will teach the school at this place. Miss Flora GILLESPIE will teach at Hunt's school house. Misses Belle LAMBERT and Mollie MCGRAW and Mr. Crockett ANDERSON left this week for Tazewell College. Miss Sallie MAXWELL spent Tuesday at Cedar Bluff. Miss Rebecca DAVIS and mother have been visiting the WILLIAMS families for some days. The former returned to Blue Sulphur Inn this afternoon. Mr. Willie LAMBERT and three of Mr. J.R. SPARKS daughters left here last week for Staunton, where they will attend the school for the blind. Rev. P.J. LOCKHART, preached at this place last Sunday to a large congregation. Misses Maria and Kate LAIRD, Ida WINGO, Oakley FERRELL and others, were guests of Mrs. W.B. STEELE last Monday. Misses Etta GILLESPIE and Maggie MAXWELL spent Monday with Mrs. R.K. GILLESPIE. Mr. Dock CHRISTIAN is clerking for W.B. STEELE & Co. Mrs. Cyrus WILLIAMS is spending this week with Mrs. Mary YOUNG in the Cove. W.B. STEELE & Co. have just received a fine line of dress goods. Miss Eva SPARKS visiting friends at Graham.