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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 Friday, December 9, 1910 ANNUAL BAZAAR HELD TOMORROW Tazewell, Va. Dec. 7, 1910 Once a year we come to you with our Annual Bazaar, for the benefit of our Cemetery Fund, asking you to do the very best you can for the cause. The work done next summer will depend absolutely on the success of the enterprise, for any money from the sale of lots must be put into permanent improvements in Maplewood Cemetery. WE have no fund, except as you help us to make it, and on the eve of this Christmas we ask you to stop and think of what the Association has done in five years, and show your appreciation in the only way that will make it possible for the work to continue. We are getting together for this Bazaar all kinds of eatables, sewing, fancy work, dressed dolls, etc. Everyone is expected to contribute something, and as articles will be sold reasonably, we hope nothing will be left on hands. An Oyster Lunch will be served from twelve o'clock in the Old Inn, and we ask every citizen who is glad that we undertook this work five years ago to manifest the same by patronizing this lunch. It will be open at night as long as customers call. The Bazaar will be open at two o'clock sharp, Saturday, December 10th. Mrs. J.H. Stuart, President Cemetery Association; Mrs. A.J. Tynes, Vice President; Mrs. C.A. Thompson, Secretary; Mrs. W.I. Painter, Treasurer; Mrs. W.G. Harrisson, Chairman board of managers. BEAR WALLOW, Dec. 5 While returning from church last Sunday, the buggy in which Mr. and Mrs. J. Christian and baby were riding came in contact with an "imagination" and mysteriously turned over. Luckily, however, no one was seriously hurt, but John's reputation as a driver is sadly injured. NORTH TAZEWELL, Dec. 6 Miss Stella Vermillion, who has an art class in Bluefield, visited homefolks Saturday and Sunday. O.E. Hopkins was a business visitor here Tuesday. Jo Duff, the V.M.I. student continues very ill at the home of his sister, Mrs. R.W. Thompson. Walter McGuire, from Shraders, who has been very sick for the past month, is able to go about again, leaving for his home on Tuesday. W.W. Peery has been confined to his home with a severe case of tonsillitis. W.H. Brown, one of our best citizens, who makes his home with his daughter, Mrs. C.P. Beavers, was quite ill the first part of this week. He, however is better at this writing. The many friends of Mr. C.H. Peery, who had the misfortune to be thrown from a horse some time ago, from which he suffered a fracture of his already injured leg, will be glad to know that he is improving rapidly. Robert Morgan is making his home at present with his aunt, Mrs. Wm. R. Smythe, and attending Tazewell High School; every one likes "Reddy" and glad to have him with us again. The friends of Miss Bessie Peery, who is spending the winter with her aunt, Mrs. Dr. Shermantine near Baltimore, will be glad to know she reached there safely and that her general health is much improved. Ray Peery who was desperately ill for several weeks with typhoid in Bristol, is now at the home of his father M.L. Peery and rapidly convalescing. W.H. Peery, who is erecting a handsome house on his farm near Pisgah, was heron Tuesday, completing the purchase of lumber, etc. L. L. Arnold, who held the position of chief engineer at the electric power house here, for several years, but now with a mining company at Coalwood, WV is at home on a visit. Mr. Arnold expects to move his family to Graham, as this location will be more convenient. Miss Bessie, daughter of L.L. Arnold and Mr. Ivor Caudill were married at the home of the brides parents on R.R. Ave at 7pm on Wednesday evening. Ellen, the little daughter of Henry Peery, is right sick at this writing. The children of Grat Spurgeon, who have been ill with bronchitis are reported better. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Ireson, of Williamson, are visiting Mr. Ireson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Ireson. Robert Graham has moved his family from Adria to this place. Mr. Graham is working with W.A. Scott and Co. FALLS MILL Dec. 6 Mr. and Mrs. J.B Harry are visiting the latters parents at New River this week. Mr. Sidney Kanode was in town Sunday visiting. Mr. Thomas Dudley, of Moray and Mrs. T. J. Crawford were married on Nov. 24, Rev. Isaac Wright officiating. Mr. J. W. Watterson of McDowell County WV was visiting his sister Miss Lillian Watterson last Saturday. Mrs. Vicie Marrs, who has been very sick with fever is able to sit up in her room. D.D. Baker has moved in the old H.D. Dudley residence near the N. & W. dam on Mudfork. C.A. Carter made a business visit to Bramwell recently. Mrs. Dr. Shepherd has returned from her annual visit down East. "Doc" said there is no house small enough for one man. He looks better since her return. C.R. Harry, of Roanoke, paid us a pleasant visit Thanksgiving. Also Mr. W.H. Hansman, of Mayberry. Mr. and Mrs. Wat Buckland, Mr. and Mrs. Will Crawford, of Bluefield were visiting J.A. Buckland Sunday. Miss Lillian Watterson and Miss Anna Daniel are teaching a first class school this winter at this place. Any community is lucky to get such teachers. The Falls Mills Union Sunday School is planning a Christmas tree for the children, Saturday night, Dec. 24. The tree will be not only for the Sunday School, but for anybody that wants to give a present to their friend. Falls Mill will send representative to your next rally day. POUNDING MILL, Dec. 7 Mrs. James E. McGuire, of Cedar Bluff, spent last night with her sister in law, Mrs. W. B. Steele. She, with Miss Uva Steele, will go to Bluefield this morning on No. 12 to interview the dentists. Miss Barbara Hurt and Mr. Ralfe Gillespie of Tazewell High School, spent from Friday to Sunday here with parents. The following person from here attended the Odd Fellows Lodge near Salem on Saturday night, Viz" Messrs. John Ringstaff, J.T. Altizer, W.O. Caldwell, J.H. Robinette, James Brewster and Thomas Barnett. Rev. Mr. Wright preached two sermons Sunday to large audiences. We failed to mention last week that the following boys from this place, Geroge Hurt, Rex Steele, and Harvey George Gillespie, were of the 800 V.P.I. Cadets who acted as escort to President Taft at Richmond on the 23rd ulto. The entire school body was invited by Governor Mann. The boys all went from Richmond to Norfolk on Thanksgiving to witness the big ball game between VPI and NC. The cadets were entertained by the Richmond Blues, and given a German on Wednesday night, also one at Norfolk. They all enjoyed their trip very much. Miss Pearl McGuire spent Friday to Sunday as usual with homefolks at Cedar Bluff. Miss Grace Williams spent from Friday to Sunday with her sister at Steelsburg. Messrs. Newt Gillespie, Frank Hurt and others called on John Gillespie Sunday between trains. Mrs. W.B. Steele and daughter, Miss Uva, and Miss Dora Wilson, were shopping at Tazewell Friday. Mrs. R.K. Gillespie was quite sick at Bluefield a couple of days last week on her return from her brother, James O'Keeffe's, wedding. Mrs. Joseph Smith and Mrs. Mercer Thomas returned Saturday afternoon from Wytheville. Rev. G.R. Thomas spent Monday night at Cedar Bluff visiting the sick. News has reached us of the unearthing of a skeleton in the sand by the Indian Creek. The supposition is that the man, a very large form, was killed and buried, as a large rock was placed on top of the body. The skeleton, except the skull, it is said, is on exhibition at the Commissary near Laurel on Indian Creek and the skull at Indian. W.B. Steele is killing a number of fine hogs today - one will probably weigh over 300 pounds. Mr. J.P Wilson, agent, went to Cedar Bluff Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson returned on Thursday from their wedding trip and are spending the present with the formers parents, Mr. J.P. Wilsons. UNAKA, Dec. 7 Mrs. Peery Cook and there girls returned to their home at Mohawk, WV after an extended visit among relatives and friends at this place. Miss Annie Savoir left a few days ago for Graham to visit homefolks. Mrs. Thornton is visiting relatives and friends at this place this week. Mrs. Bettie Kelly, of Johnson City, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Peck at this place. Wedding bells are ringing today - Mr. Peter Yost and Miss Jesise Burton marry this afternoon. Jess Gilpen, of Bluefield, is home this week. S.W. Bowman is far ahead of his neighbors - he just finished sowing wheat a few days ago. Rev. W.W. Hicks will preach at Mr. Olivet next Sunday at 11 am. There was quite a little excitement here last Tuesday, Edward Yost went to the woods to get wood, and on his way borrowed a gun. He failed to come home at the usual time and his mother began to inquire about, and finding that he had taken a gun, became very much excited, and ran about all over the woods searching and crying for her lost boy. By this time about twenty men had assembled, and with lanterns started to hunt for him, and when they found him he was sitting by the fire at the home of his cousin where he had gone to see the "new baby."