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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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ October 27, 1899 On Wednesday last, at the hospitable home of Capt. John G. BUNDY, six miles west of Tazewell, there was a gathering of forty or fifty of his neighbors, relatives and friends, the occasion being the celebration of the sixtieth anniversary of his birth. The occasion was one of great enjoyment, the feast prepared being a sumptuous one and the music of the piano and violin with all its cheerfulness, filled the stately old mansion until late in the evening, when all the guests were departing. The mansion, which is one of the oldest in the county, and was built and owned by Col. Harvey GEORGE in the early years of this century, is in a fine state of preservation, and the 1500 acres of fine grazing land surrounding the home, covered with the finest cattle for the export market for the next year, presents a very pleasing effect. The departing guests with one accord voted the day the most enjoyable of the season, and with hearty wishes for many returns of the anniversary to the prosper, ?, genial and happy host and hostess. THE CHURCHES Rev. Mr. RUFF preached in his pulpit in the morning. Rev. Mr. FRENCH preached his first sermon in the new conference year last Sunday night. There was a large crowd present. There will be an Echo meeting at the Christian church Sunday night. The returned delegates from the great meeting in Cincinnati will speak at this meeting. The new Baptist church on lower Clear Fork, was dedicated last Sunday, Mr. WAYLE preaching the sermon. He is conducting a meeting there this week. Rev. W.L. WAYLE received twenty members as the result of his tent meeting in Burkes Garden, sixteen of whom were by baptism. We understand that a Baptist chapel will be built in Burkes Garden, and a fund for that purpose has been started. THE DEATH ROLL Mrs. BLACKWELL, the wife of George BLACKWELL, died at her home in Thompson Valley on Tuesday, of consumption. She leaves a husband and one child. The burial took place on Wednesday. Mrs. A.P. FRENCH died last Monday night at her home near Tannersville, in this county, in the 53 year of her age. Mrs. FRENCH was the mother of Mrs. W.W. MOORE, of this town, and sister of Jno. A. NEAL, a well known citizen of Poor Valley. She was an excellent woman, and held in the highest esteem by all who know her. Mr. Samuel SMOOT, an aged citizen of Witten's Mills neighborhood, died last week in Boone County, West Virginia, where he had gone to visit some of his children who live there. He seemed to think, so we are told, that his days were about ended, and it is thought that he went to Boone County not expecting to return. Mr. SMOOT was thrice married and two of his wives are buried in Boone County. He was about 80 years old. --------- One of our industrious young men who has rarely been seen in company with any young lady since he attained the age of 25, took courage a few days since, and when he went to call on a certain young lady, he asked her if she would like to take a walk, to which she readily agreed. So the day was set for last Wednesday, October 18. On the appointed day the walk led the happy couple to the residence of Rev. Thomas MOWBREY, where they were joined in holy bonds of matrimony. The name of the gentleman is Mr. Wiley WALK, and that of the lady, Miss Maggie WYATT. They are too well known and worthy young people and have the best wishes of all who know them. POUNDING MILL J.B. HURT has moved into his new dwelling. Rev. Ezra LINKOUS and daughter spent Tuesday with R.M. SPARKS. Mr. Clint ASCUE and sister, Miss Nellie, spent Sunday with their relative, A.H. GRIFFITH. Rev. P.J. LOCKHART will preach here next Sunday at 11 o'clock. Every one is always glad to here him. Mr. Sam GILLESPIE spent a couple of days at Raven with homefolks and brought back "the old man" the baby and the bird dog. Mr. Tom JOHNSON has moved to his farm at Busthead. Mr. Sol BOLLING bought Mr. JOHNSONS house here and has moved into the southwest suburbs of the town. Miss Callie MCGUIRE returned to her home at Cedar Bluff after a couple of days visit to her sister, Mrs. W.B. STEELE, Miss Callie spent a month at her step brothers, P.M. ALDER, at Coeburn, recently. Mrs. Fancy PHILLIPS conducted prayer service Tuesday. She gave a talk which brought tears to all eyes, and promoted the cause of Christ. She is a great power to the church, and those who hear her are always benefited. Rev. F.J. CAMPBELL, of the M.E. Church is continuing a protracted meeting which was begun here last week by Rev. C.C. BROOKS, of Lee county. There has been three conversions and a number of seekers still at the altar. The following young ladies were invited to tea at W.B. STEELE'S on last Thursday: Misses Callie MCGUIRE, Lou MURPHY, Hattie GRIFFITTS and Bertha TRUITT. The occasion was in honor of Miss TRUITT, of Palestine, Texas, a cousin of Miss GRIFFITH, with whom she is spending a couple of weeks, whose beauty, grace and figure is seldom excelled. Miss Hattie GRIFFITH received a letter from her uncle, Thomas L. HUNT, of Bluefield, formerly of this place, who is now at Fort Niagra, NY. He won the medal of being the best shot in the 42nd U.S.V. Co. K. The regiment numbers k300 men and will leave on the 30th for San Francisco, thence to the Phillippines. He says he was almost crazy the first few days after enlisting and arriving in New York. He left the first Monday in September. BAILY John MOORE, one of our hustling young men, left Monday for Emory and Henry College. Will HAYNES, at present employed by the Eitter Lumber Co. has been spending a few days with his parents. Miss Emma MARTIN of Dublin, Va. is visiting here sister. Mrs. c. A. DEATON. Miss Emma is an attractive young lady and her many friends extend to her a hearty welcome. Rev. W.N. WAGNER, of Marion, Va. and D.B. WAGNER, of Monroe county, West Virginia, left for their homes on Friday last after a most pleasant visit to friends and relatives in the neighborhood. Robert L. STEVENS and family returned Monday from a short visit to friends at Mayberry. J.E. WAGNER has improved his valuable property here, by having a well dug in the rear of his house. The well was dug by Messrs. MCCORKLE and WHORELY, and 20 feet of water was reached at a depth of 50 feet, this is considered a remarkable stream of water ? depth, considering the ? dry weather. POCAHONTAS J.W. KING was the guest of Mr. P.W. POFF, in Bluefield Friday. Sol HYMEN was up from Bluefield Sunday. A. ST. CLAIR and wife were shopping here last week. James S. BROWNING left Thursday for a business trip to Philadelphia. Dr. HALLER and R.D. BALDWIN returned Thursday form Abingdon where they were attending court. M. WEINBERGER, M.T. BROWNING and W. MINTER were attending court at Tazewell last week. W.E. MINTER has excepted a position as secretary for J.M. NEWTON, insurance agent. Jno. R. BLACK was up from Bluefield Thursday. Misses Mollie KWASS and Ida MILLER visited Mrs. ABRAHAM at Bramwell last week. A dog fight between Jack and Dracks took place at the City Park Wednesday. They fought 45 minutes and was decided a draw. 75 people witnessed the contest. Our police docket this morning was rather an interesting one, and the culprits came off lively. Justice Odor is surely a terror to evil doers, but does not effect a citizen who is trying to set the part of a gentleman. --------------------- Mr. S.O. CLAYTOR, a well known citizen of Thompson Valley, was almost instantly killed near Sword's Creek on Wednesday. His remains were buried today in Thompson Valley. Mr. CLAYTOR was engaged in the lumber business. At the time of the accident he was shooting logs down the mountain, when one of the logs jumped the track, striking a large rock, which it sent flying through the air. The rock struck Mr. CLAYTOR on the back of the head, crushing his skull. He lived about three hours after. Mr. CLAYTOR was the brother, of W.O. CLAYTOR, and one of Tazewell's best young citizens. His wife is the daughter of Mrs. A. J. LARIMER. She has three little children, the youngest of whom is five months old. They have the sympathy of all their friends. Mr. CLAYTOR was about 33 years old.