James Carter, aged 36, died at his home near Springville, on last Thursday, of heart disease.  He is survived by his mother, four brothers and four sisters.

Friday, September 6, 1912

SHAWVER MILL

The farmers are busy doing their fall plowing. You can see teams plowing on all the hills. The threshers are doing all they can between showers and will soon have finished threshing the best wheat crop for years.

The school will not begin for a week or two. Our teachers are Miss Daisy Chapman, principle, and Miss Staly, assistant.

Frank Fox and wife made a hurried trip to Clear Fork last week to see their many friends and relatives, returning to their home Sunday.

On Wednesday, at the residence of the bride's father, Miss Jessie Kayee and Joe Catron, of Pocahontas, were united in marriage, by Rev. W.K. Neel.

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Mrs. Kate Cook died at her home on Tazewell Ave Monday afternoon, about 3pm. She had been in poor health for sometime, but confined to her bed only for a week or so. Mrs. Cook was sister to Mrs. Henry Peck, of Gratton, and related closely to a number of relatives in Burke's Garden, where the burial took place on Tuesday. She was a lifelong and consistent member of the Baptist church. A few years ago she, with her husband, sold their property in Burke's Garden and moved to Tazewell. In all her relations of life she was a faithful woman and popular with all who knew her. She leaves no children. She adopted and reared to young womanhood the wife of George W. Bourne, of this town, to whom she was greatly devoted.

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POUNDING MILL

Sam Thompson, Cove, loaded here yesterday half a dozen cars of fine export cattle.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Osborne, and three children, Roanoke; Mr. and Mrs. John McGraw and Miss Maggie Myers, of Newport News, are visiting relatives and friends here, guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Osborne and Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Myers.

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Myers, of Roanoke, are expected here tomorrow to visit their father, A.J. Myers and brother, F.M. Myers. This happy couple were married at Roanoke on last Friday. mrs. Myers was a Miss Ryley, of Roanoke. The many friends of Mr. Myers wish them much happiness over life's troublesome sea, and in after years may they fully realize that "this world is nothing but trouble and satisfaction nohow."

Mrs. T.A. Repass, of Indian, visited our town on last Wed. night, and was invited to attend prayer meeting at Union church and to conduct same. She gave a talk which was enjoyed very much by all present. We wish she could be with us often, as her presence and Christian work is a help to any community. She was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Steele, while here.

Fred Gillespie, John Gillespie, Rex Steele, and James Neele spent Saturday night in Bluefield. Fred and Rex were on their way from the Republican convention at Bristol. They visited friends at Abingdon when Blacksburg while away.

Ralfee Gillespie left Sunday for Tazewell, where he will attend the High School.

Steele, Hurt and Company are taking inventory of their stock of merchandise.

Labor Day was observed here by several, while others paid no attention, and "labored" on.

Superintendent Archie Thompson, and trustees of Maiden Spring, and Dr. Williams, met her today and decided on a location for the new school building. It will be erected on a corner of Dr. Williams field, near John Lovells. The railroad company are to build a two room house, we understand, in place of the old one, the old one to be used as a dwelling. Why not make the building a five room one, as the school will no doubt be very large, when the 100 houses are erected and occupied? The fifth room to be used as a music room. We have plenty of good talent here, and a music class could be formed. Let's be progressive along this line. Will add, that this new site is an excellent one, being close to a pump that affords pure mountain water, while the other was so far away from the spring that it took two boys, usually half and hour twice a day to carry water for the pupils, not saying anything about the pupils going all day long without water to wash their hands and faces. Of course a boy's hands get dirty, as do also a girl's and with dirty hands it's a hard matter to keep decent books. So, can't we have a larger and more commodious house built? What say you Mr. Superintendent and trustees?

Mrs. J. Marion McGuire spent Friday night with her daughter, Mrs. W.B. Steele, and family.

Mrs. J.T. Altizer and children, and Miss Octavia Pruett, returned the middle of the week from Horsepen Cove. Mr. Altizer met them at Tazewell.

H.W. Christian is off on a 15 days vacation; will visit in Athens soon.

Will Rees Sparks visited relatives in Bluefield one night last week.

School opened yesterday with good attendance. Misses Effie Williams and Bessie Brown are teachers.

Mrs. Alex Beavers is at Maxwell this week, putting up fruit.

Walter Barns is spending some time here with relatives.

Henry Robinett was home from Berwind Sunday.

Mrs. William Robinett's baby was real sick last week, but is better.

Rev Evans, Crockett's Cove, preached at Christian church Saturday night and Sunday night to a large crowd.

Rev. Harry E. Dickens begins a protracted meeting at the Christian Church on the 6th.

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Mr. Alexander Asbury, Cedar Bluff, was here on yesterday, and called to inquire about his father, W.K. Asbury's subscription. By the way, our old friend, W.K. Asbury, never rode on the railroad train, and says he never intends. When he comes to town he takes his boot in his hand and walks. His subscription was paid on yesterday by his paymaster?, Chapman H. Peery.

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LOCAL BRIEFS

Mrs. Lucy Walker, who has been the guest of her brother, Robert Henry, at Fort Mill, SC has returned to Tazewell.

Dr. Isaac Pierce was called to Lee county on Monday in consultation with his brother, Dr. David Pierce, who has a number of serious, complicated cases on hand. Dr. Pierce returned home yesterday afternoon.

September 13, 1912

POUNDING MILL

Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Sparks, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Altizer, Misses Cora and Gussie Christian, Alta Ringstaff and Maggie Myers, attended the
Cooperation at Honaker. Miss Cora Christian read a paper in behalf of C.W.B.M. which was complimented.

Rev. Harold E. Dickens, of England, is preaching at the Christian Church each night. He is a student of Virginia Christian College, Lynchburg, and expects to graduate at that place in 1914. He is preaching some good sermons.

J.H. Stinson, Grundy, is a business visitor here, guest of his sister in law, Mrs. B.W. Harris.

Miss Margaret Williams, principal of Richlands High School, spent Saturday and Sunday here with homefolks.

H.W. Christian and son, Henry, returned today from Athens WV where they have been visiting their daughter and sister, Mrs. Wright.

Milton Harris, Pounding Mill Branch, had two good horses killed by lightning on Saturday night. The horses were under a tree, their colts
were uninjured. The family were here on account of the death of his daughter in law, Mrs. Leonard Harris. The dead horses were not discovered until late Saturday afternoon.

Mrs. Mary O'Keeffe, Tazewell, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. R.K. Gillespie.

A.J. Myers and children had a reunion at the home of his son, F. Myers on last Thursday. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Mannie Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Osborne, of Hillins, Mrs. Hager, Bluefield, and Miss Maggie Myers, Newport News. All have returned home except Miss Myers.

Mrs. Leonard Harris, aged 26, died at her home here on Saturday morning, about 7 o'clock, and was buried on Sunday. The funeral was preached at 11 o'clock, by Rev. G. R. Thomas of this place, assisted by Rev. Lockhart of Honaker. She had been suffering from consumption for about two years and her death was not unexpected. The funeral was held at the church of God, next door to her home. A very large congregation relatives, neighbors, and friends. A number being from a distance were present. Her passing was peaceful. She said she was ready and willing to go, but ws grieved to leave her two little children. May God comfort her bereaved mother and may she, the husband and children and all meet her in Heaven, "when sickness, sorrow, pain and death are feared no more".

Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge Hoake of Princeton WV are visiting relatives here, guests of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Osborne.

Misses Jennie, Kate and Christina Ryley of Crockett's Cove visited their cousin, Alex Ryley, and others on their way from Cooperation at Honaker.

Mr. John Leffel and daughter, Miss Della, of Shawvers Mills, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. sparks Sunday night. they had been to the Honaker convention.

Tom Gillespie, Wittens Mill, is here to survey the estate of the late Julius Williams, which is on the market for sale.

Mrs. Shamblin and son, Burke, returned yesterday to their home at War WV, after a few days visit to old neighbors, relatives and friends. She was the guest of her niece, Mrs. James Johnson. Mrs. Shamblin wants to buy a lot here, build and move back.

Mrs. Wm. Neele, son and daughter, John and Miss Myrtle, Paint Lick, attended the funeral here Sunday.

Miss Rebekah Davis left last week to join her sister in law, Mrs. T.J. Davis, of Cincinnati, on Lake Michigan, and help her home with the
children.

Miss Lois Hurt is attending Tazewell High School. Her sister, Miss Margaret, accompanied her to Tazewell.

Rev. Lockhart and Rev. T.E. Hughes, Honaker, both preached here at the Church of God, during the past week. The latter has just returned from a Southwestern tour of several weeks, having preached in several states.

ROCKY GAP

A number from here and Clear Fork attend the funeral service, which was held by Rev. Jordan, Sunday, at the Cemetery, in memory of Jesse Compton, after which, the Odd Fellows decorated the grave.

The funeral of Phillip Christian will be preached next Sunday, at the Baptist Church, at 11 o'clock.

Mr. and Mrs. George Stowers are the parents of a boy baby.

Rev. Stewart preached his last sermon for the year, at this place and Sunny Point Sunday.

Mr. J.M. Tuggle and daughter, Josie, and Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Stinson, spent Wednesday at the home of H.G. Thompson.

Mrs. Jane Neal continue right poorly.

There are several cases of typhoid fever, on Wolf Creek, there and Clear Fork.

Mrs. T.L. Shufflebarger and two sons, of the Cove Creek, spent Friday night with relatives on their way to Wolf Creek.

Mrs. Bob Thompson returned last week, from a visit to relatives at Graham.

Sept 20, 1912

LOCAL NEWS

T.F. Witten, of Red Ash, manger of the commissary of the Raven, Red Ash Coal Company, was here Wednesday. Mr Witten has bought the Savory hotel at Pearisburg, and will move there with his family the first of October.

Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Crockett, of Stanberry Mo. who have been here several weeks visiting relatives, will return about the first of next week.

Mr. Jason Tiller and Mrs. Kate Stowers, and MR. Elbert Harman and Miss Macie French were married Sept. 18th, Wednesday at the courthouse by Rev. T.H. Campbell in the presence of a large number of witnesses. I was a double wedding. The parties, soon after marriage, went to the Fair Grounds.

Mr. O. Ferrell, of Steelsburg and Neva Grey Altizer, of Pounding Mill, were married at the home of T.A Repass, Jr. in this town Wed. morning. The couple, after taking in the Fair, returned to their home at Steelsburg.

John L. Crockett and his brother W.S. Crockett, of Bluefield, had a fine exhibit of E.M.F. and Fianders automobiles at the Fair. The exhibit of several of their fine cars at the Fair attracted much attention. Several sales are said to have been made during the fair.

POUNDING MILL

A new Republican voter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.K. Gillespie last night between the hours of 9:30 and 10 o'clock. Both mother and child are doing well.

Misses Margaret and Barbara Hurt of brother Jim Bob left on No. 6 yesterday for Bethany College, Bethany WV. Harvey George Gillespie left this morning for the V.P.I. Blacksburg.

Miss Margie Lee Harris is attending the High School in Grundy, while her brother, George Ben attends school in Newport News.

A few persons from this place are attending the Tazewell fair today, quite a number expect to attend on tomorrow.

Mrs. Charles Griffith and children and brother, Will Rees Sparks, are visiting their sisters, Mrs. Wm. Holland and Mrs. Nora Turner at Bedford City and Ada, W.Va. Respectively. Will Rees Expects to be at the opening reception of Virginia Christian College this week.

Rev. Harold E. Dickens meeting closed here Sunday afternoon. He preached some excellent sermons while here, and left on No. 6 Sunday for Graham, from there Monday to Lynchburg where he will attend Virginia Christian College.

The Rev. Dickens is a third cousin to Charles Dickens, the famous English writer.

Mrs. Ed. McGuire and Mrs. Charlie fields, of Cedar Bluff, spent Thursday night with their sister, Mrs. W. B. Steele. Mrs. James E. McGuire, of the same city, spent Sunday here also.

Mr. Alex Riley, section foreman, had the misfortune while drilling steel Friday about 12 o'clock of being struck in the left eye with a bit of steel. His eye had to be taken out Sunday morning. He is still in a hospital in Bluefield, and the doctor says he is doing well. Mrs. Riley and little daughter, visited him yesterday. His many friends extend him, deep sympathy.

William Lovell moved his family to Maxwell last week, because there were vacant houses available at this place. Several families would move here if they could rent a house or buy a lot on which to build.

Mrs. William Mulkey and Mrs. Shufflebarger, of Graham, spent several days here last week with relatives and friends on their way from the Honaker Co-operation, and were the guests of the formers mother, Mrs. Susan Ringstaff.

Mrs. C.H. Trayer returned last week after a pleasant two weeks visit to relatives in Roanoke.

Mrs. M. J. Sturgill and Miss Bessie Brown spent from Friday to Sunday in Bluefield. They attended the Assembly of the Church of God while there.

Mr. Charles E. McGuire took his little daughter, Kate to Staunton to attend school for the deaf and dumb. She is nearly eight years of age, and has learned to read and write, and can say a few words. He affliction was brought on from measles and pneumonia. She attended the Staunton school last year and was eager to return.

H.W. Christian has a new front plaza, which adds much to the appearance of their home.

Sep. 20, 1912

LOCAL NEWS

Preaching in the Liberty Baptist church next Sunday by the pastor, the Rev. Thomas H. Campbell.

Harrisson, Barns and Company received a large auto truck Monday, which will be used instead of the delivery wagon.

Miss Ella Litz, of Graham, has been here the past week as the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Dr. Brewster.

Dr. J. Walter Witten, who has been spending several weeks here, will return next week to Jerome, Az.

Captain A.J. Tynes is rapidly recovering from his recent serious illness. The Captain now enjoys a healthy appetite, and will be out of bed in time to take part in the election, of Wilson and Ayers.

Miss Jennie Witten, of Princeton is visiting her many relatives in Tazewell.

James Kelly, who went to Baltimore several weeks ago to enter a technical school, returned Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Peter Williams returned from their honeymoon of the northern cities Monday morning. They visited New York and other northern cities. At present they are boarding with Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Harrisson.

Rees T. Bowen Jr. and his bride, have been on a tour of the northern cities, returned to Tazewell Tuesday morning, and after attending the Fair, returned to their home in the Cove.

Dr. and Mrs. Charles M. Kibly, who have been the guests of Mrs. Kilby's father Judge Graham, returned to Lynchburg Monday, where Dr. Kilby will take up his duties in the Randopth Macon College.

Mr. Frank Bundy ran his automobile here during the fair, as did also Mr. C.J. Moss. The latter car is more on the order of a hack. They received the lion's share of the patronage.

Misses Hattie, Lucy and Minnie Harman left for Lynchburg Monday for Virginia Christian College. Miss Hattie Harman will teach music in the school, and her sisters will be students.

Austin Belew a former well known citizen of this town, now located in Atlanta Ga. with a large law firm, arrived in Tazewell Monday, and is the guest of relatives and friends. Mr. Belew has absented himself from Tazewell for 8 years, but his friends here recognized him on site.

Robert E. Henry, manager of one of the large cotton mills in SC, arrived here Monday, and is the guest of his parents, Major and Mrs. R.R. Henry.

Little Harrisson Harman, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Harman underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Gillespie hospital here Sat. The operation developed a worse condition of the appendix than was thought to have been the case.

Will Compton, who shot and painfully wounded H.S Leffler at the formers home in Graham several weeks ago, was given a preliminary hearing in Graham Monday and his bail bond increased from one to two thousand dollars. The grand jury will investigate the case. Leffler has retained T.C. Bowen and V.L. Sexton to assist in the prosecution.

Ed Bolling, of Witten's Valley, was brought to town Tuesday morning for medical attention having cut himself severely with a mowing scythe.

Little Mary Campbell, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. T.H. Campbell, has been ill for several days with a severe cough.

Mrs. J.T. Kendrick and her little adopted daughter, Miss Jessamine, left Wed. for Manchester Tn. to be the gest of Mrs. Kendrick's parents for a month.

Mrs. H.E. Harman lost a purse on the grounds yesterday, containing a large sum of money and found it soon.

Mrs. Dr. Greever lost a purse on the Fair Grounds yesterday at the entrance to the grand stand cantaining a greenback dollar and seventy cents in change. Return it to her or this office and relieve your conscience.

R. Henry Peery of Norfolk, came to Tazewell this week to visit his relatives and attend the Tazewell Fair.

Mr. and Mrs. John Hash, who have been the guests of Mrs. Hash's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Patton, have returned to their home in Middlesboro, Ky.

C.P. Painter of Bluff city, Giles County, and his brother George W. Painter of Rural Retreat, and the former's wife, were here at the Fair. CP Painter is engaged in Trucking and had a fine collections of various kinds of vegetables at the Fair.

Charley Painter and wife and his wife's brother in law, of Elkhorn, were here the first day of the Fair.

Charley Shrader of Crockett's Cove and Miss Sallie Jones, daughter of William Jones of Five Oaks, were married here Tuesday by Rev. E.E. Wiley, of the Methodist church. The bride and groom are well known young people of the county and will make their home in the Cove.

Oct. 11, 1912 --

Nine Prisoners escaped from the Tazewell jail last Friday night.  None of them have been arrested.

Capt. Rees Bowen and son, of Bluefield, were here Tuesday.

Mrs. G.O. Thompson, who has been ill at her home in Thompson Valley, is improving

Mrs. Carrie Buchanan remains ill at her home in Thompson Valley. 

Oscar Clayton, who has been ill is improving.

John Shrader while picking apples near his home in Asberry last week, fell from a tree and broke both his arms.

Miss Susie Young, of Ceres, is visiting Miss Josie Lowder on Tazewell Ave.

Miss Fannie Tynes has gone to Spartansburg, S.C. to accept position as teacher in the deaf, dumb and blind institute.

Mrs. Eliza Witten, wife of the late Dr. Thomas Witten, one of the oldest ladies in the county, was out joy-riding in the automobile of Mrs. Geo. P. Hall yesterday.

Erastus Thompson, father of Stuart Thompson, died at the home of his son in Thompson Valley Saturday night at the age of 85.