Tazewell County, Virginia, Newspaper Articles: Clinch Valley News--17 October 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 17 October 1919 COALDAN A very serious shooting affray took place at Coaldan Saturday night at 12 o'clock, when Mr. Charley ELSWICK'S house was attacked by some unknown foe. The windows were shattered and bullets covered the beds where they were sleeping. Mr. ELSWICK slipped out the back way and went to get Mr. R.C. IRVING, Superintendent of the operation to come and see if he could stop the shooting. When starting to examine a window in the house he was shot in the arm, shoulder and hand. There were about 10 shots that took effect. Mr. IRVING is a prominent man and of the best character. His many friends are sorry of the accident, and hope for his speedy recovery. Three men were arrested on suspicion. Our school is progressing so nicely under the care of Miss Roberta YOST, of Tazewell. Good old Tazewell sent some more of your teachers out to us like Miss YOST. Miss SMITH and Miss MOSS also visited our school Friday and Miss MOSS told some of her stories in her sweet way, while Miss SMITH went on with her useful work. Mr and Mrs. Ben RADCLIFF and two little girls were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. M.H. LOWE Saturday and Sunday night. Miss Janie WYSONG, Miss EATON, Mr. WHEATLEY and Mr. COX, from Coaldan, were the weekend guests at Mr. B.V. ELSWICK'S. Miss Maggie STEVENSON is very ill at this writing with cancer of the bowels. Her many friends are sorry to know that she has but a few days to live. Mr. W.T. BEAVERS, a prominent merchant of Richlands, and family, and Mr. REED and family were the guests last Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. M.H. LOWE. LOCAL NEWS Now that the war is over, the various women's organizations who suspended their legitimate operations during that period, in order to devote themselves to war relief work, are meeting again and preparing to resume their activities. Prominence among these are the U.D.C's who continued their work right along, abandoning only their monthly meetings and their customary entertainments, held for the purpose of raising funds, which funds they have supplied personally. There first fall meeting was held last week at the residence of Mrs. W.H. WERTH, when a goodly number of members were present, anxious to go to work again, and, if possible increase the scope of their operations. The Tazewell chapter of the U.D.C's as we all know, was organized in the summer of 1907 by Mrs. Minnie Cox GRAHAM, wife of Judge S.C. GRAHAM, for the purpose of forming an organized centre where the members of Brown-Harman Camp and all Confederate veterans could meet; to contribute to their comfort and pleasure on such occasions; to keep their memories green and to keep alive a knowledge of Confederate History. for this purpose, it celebrates Memorial Day on June 3rd of each year, decorating the graves of all veterans who have crossed the bar. It supplies a good dinner, rest room and such entertainment as it can to members of Brown-Harman Camp attending their annual meetings at that time. It also sends a funeral wreath to each departed veteran and sees that no old Confederate soldier suffers for the necessities of life. Any case of need reported to its officers will be relieved from available sources. Furthermore, it contributes its share to all objects of general Confederate interest throughout the south. During the war it assumed the support of a French War Orphan - a bright little fellow seven years of age named Augusta Morllion, whose opportunities of making a useful citizen will be increased by the help so given him. During the last few months, the Chapter has been asked by headquarters to secure the names of all descendents of veterans of Tazewell County who were soldiers in the recent war, that a proper record may be kept of them. It is almost impossible to get these unless they are supplied by the families or friends. It is therefore urgently requested that all persons, not previously reported in Tazewell County, knowing of descendents of Confederate Veterans who served as soldiers in the recent war will send their names at once to Mrs. G.W. DOAK, that a full record may be made. Their divisions and companies should be given if possible. The officers of the current year are Miss Eliza TYNES, President; Mrs. C.A. THOMPSON, Vice President; Mrs. John O'KEEFFE, Recording Secretary; Mrs. S.B. THOMPSON, Corresponding Secretary, and Miss Jessie O'KEEFFE, Treasurer. The active membership now numbers forty five. It should be doubled right now, for surely every woman entitled to the honor of membership wants to enroll herself as a Daughters of the Confederacy and each passing year makes it more difficult to secure the necessary credentials. Mrs. S.C. GRAHAM, Miss Jessie O'KEEFFE. The Tazewell High School boys and girls went to Richlands last Friday to play a match game with Richlands teams. Tazewell beat 'em which may or may not have been partially accountable for the treatment the Tazewell visitors received at the hands of some of Richlands youngsters, and some not so young. There must be some mistake somewhere. But some of the pupils from Tazewell High School, and at least one of the teachers, say, that never before in their lives have they had such insults and indignities offered them. These complainants are not children liable to exaggerate or be mistaken. They all declare that as matters stand now they will hesitate a long time before risking another trip to Richlands. Knowing Richlands as this writer knows, and has known the town for years, he is puzzled to know what was wrong. an explanation is due, and perhaps an apology. What says Clerk J.B. CRABTREE? No doubt the whole affair can be satisfactorily explained but not excused. POUNDING MILL Having lots of rain for the past few days; farmers couldn't sow wheat because it didn't rain, now can't sow because it won't quit. Corn cutting is about over, "lasses" making in full swing, "the kind the editor likes with his buckwheat cakes). Tax collector BRITTAIN is here today collecting taxes. Perhaps a dozen or more candidates are also here today to speak a word in their interests. Among the number we notice H.L. SPRATT, John MCCALL, C.P. HARMAN, William BANDY, Grat GILLESPIE, and last but not least, big John WHITT, of Baptist Valley, who officiated as groomsman at the writer's wedding over 32 years ago. If we women had a band in the voting (which we will have before a great while, we'd help things along just right) The Woman's Missionary Society of the Maxwell Circuit met at the church here Wednesday of last week with Mrs. Ella PEERY, of Pisgah, the president, presiding. Mrs. CROCKETT, also of Pisgah, was present and was elected Superintendent of Publicity to teach the mission study class, which she did with all ease. Mrs. STEELE visited a number of old friends while in Roanoke, viz: Mrs. S.P. DAVIDSON (nee Nannie GILLESPIE) and old neighbor, Mrs. M.J. STURGILL; Mrs. GOODPASTURE, Mrs. H.M. STURGILL, Misses Marie MAXWELL and Helen THOMAS. the three latter belong to Pounding Mill Union and attended the convention; Mrs. John WYNN and Mrs. John FOX in their beautiful and spacious homes, and looked over their nice farms; Mrs. Shields CHARLTON, (nee Miss Mayme WYNN) was also a guest. Mrs. CHARLTON also owns a nice farm and beautiful home. Mr. Henry RINGSTAFF, son of Rees RINGSTAFF, was taken to the Williams hospital Monday night and operated upon for appendicitis, it being the worst case, the Dr. said, he had seen for sometime. The patient is doing well. Several cars of fine cattle are being loaded today by the Barnes and Whites of the Cove. Dr. Rex STEELE was a professional visitor to Honaker yesterday. Mrs. W.B. STEELE spent from Saturday to Tuesday visiting her mother and sister, Mrs. Jane and Miss Pearl MCGUIRE at Cedar Bluff last week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert PETTS and family spent Saturday night and Sunday visiting their grandmother, W.F. MCGUIRE at their father's Charles MCGUIRE on Pounding Mill Branch. Mr. MCGUIRE was here today and reports his father as being in a very serious condition. He has not sat up since July 1st. TANNERSVILLE W. Harvey OSBORNE and Miss Oma CAUDILL surprised their many friends by quietly slipping away to Bristol last Tuesday where they were married. They returned to the home of Mr. OSBORNE'S parents Tuesday evening, where a sumptuous dinner was prepared for the occasion. After dinner their friends gathered and gave them an old time serenade, and received a sample of the wedding cake. J.R. FRENCH has accepted a position at Saltville. Miss Callie RITES was the weekend guest of Miss Goldie STEELE at I.L. PATRICKS. R.H. KEISTER was the weekend guest, of Mr. and Mrs. R.S. TAYLOR, at Broadford. Mr. and Mrs. C.W. ASBURY are visiting their son, M.F. and Mrs. ASBURY, at Newhall, West Virginia this week. Peery and Herman GOODMAN, of Asberrys were weekend guests of relatives here. A.M. CRABTREE has returned to Yukon, West Virginia, after spending several days here with his parents. Mrs. Will ATKINS and little daughter, of Marion, spent the weekend here with Mrs. ATKINS mother, Mrs. Sallie HOLMES. Mr. and Mrs. Reece TURLEY of Abingdon, have returned to their home after two weeks visit with friends and relatives here. J.S. HORTON, candidate for supervisor of the Maiden Springs District, was calling on the voters here recently and was well pleased with the encouragement received from the veterans here. Mr. and Mrs. F.A. WHITEHEAD, of Vico, are guests of Mr. WHITEHEAD's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.J. WHITEHEAD here. Miss Ida Maye HEFFINGER spent Friday night with her aunt, Mrs. J.H. PATRICK, at Broadford. Miss Blanche ASBURY, who is attending school at Broadford, spent the weekend at home. Miss Florence FRITZ, of Washington, DC, has been the guest of friends here for several days. Miss FRITZ taught school here several years ago, her many friends are glad to see her and to know she is doing well in Washington, where she holds a government position.