BENNETT TRIAL NEXT TUESDAY
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State Will Endeavor to Prove That Man Killed His Wife - Meat Thieves Hearing is Set For Monday

The grand jury indicted Roy BENNETT, charging him with killing his wife, Mrs. Annie BENNETT, who died under mysterious circumstances at her home near Tazewell, Monday, Dec. 11. Investigation by county officers at the time disclosed that BENNETT had not been living with is wife. On the night preceding her death it is alleged he visited the home, and gave his wife a capsule, which the State contends, contained poison. She died a few hours later. A State chemist examined the contents of her stomach and found evidence of poison. BENNETT'S trial is set for next Tuesday, and is expected to attract wide attention.

Felony Indictments

Judge BUCHANAN'S grand jury returned approximately 20 indictments on felony counts. The cases are set for trail next week. The docket includes these cases for Monday:

Clarence MURPHY and Andrew ASBURY, Fred WITTEN, Rees B. LEWIS, Ernest LAWSON, and Harold Profit, Quentin LAWSON, Arnold DAVIS and Harry DAILEY, Neil NEWBERRY.

Tuesday, these cases are set for trail: Roy BENNETT, Jesse BANE, Henry JOYCE, Leconnel BANE, John CARTER, C.V. BURNETT, Thurman JONES, Drayton BALL, Earl Lee FARLEY, Buford SISK, Jim HARMAN, Garnet HANKINS, Peery HANKINS.

RURAL YOUTH CLUB -------------------------------------------------------

Shawver Mill, Feb. 15 - The Shawver's Mill Rural Youth Club held its regular meeting February 7th at the home of Miss Irene KINSER. The
president called the meeting to order and the secretary called the roll and read the minutes of the last meeting. The program included talks by Roy KIRBY, Ralph FOX and Van Davis PRUETT. A report was given by Sam LEFFEL on his chickens, which he is raising with an electric brooder. The club was very glad to have present H.S. KINSER, the fair manager this year, who gave a report on how the club would be managed. The club adjourned to meet in March at the home of Roy GREGORY. A social hour was enjoyed by all, after which refreshments were served.

NOTICE -------------------------------------------------------

This is to advise the public that I have sold my filling station and all parties indebted to me are asked to settle accounts by March 1st. after which date open accounts will be turned over to a collector. You may pay any account at any time to R.L. (Dick) HILTON, my successor, at the service station. Signed: Sowers Service Station, By E.L. SOWERS.

72 ARRESTED FOR GAME VIOLATIONS
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Southwestern Virginia game supervisor Wheeler KESTERSON, announced Monday that 72 persons had been arrested in Russell county for game violations. 14 of the men are accused of dynamiting in Clinch River. More than 50 of those arrested failed to obtain bond and were held in the Lebanon jail. Supervisor KESTERSON stated that a great deal of complaint had been made of game violations in the county on the Clinch River between Blackfoot and Cleveland. Undercover men were sent into the region to investigate.

MARRIAGES VOLUNTARY AND INVOLUNTARY
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Magistrate T.A. REPASS came to his office Monday from a sick bed, and by the time his door was opened for business started with a rush. Warrants were issued for eight or ten poker players and then a line of couples formed to be married. The Magistrate has been performing ceremonies at his home for some time, frequently pronouncing execution from his bed. One particular couple Monday attracted attention. The boy and girl approached the office hand in hand, and behind them was a belligerent looking individual, who was evidently the father of the bride. The old man stood by to see that the legal formality was complied with.

MISSIONARY SOCIETY -------------------------------------------------------

The Graham Circuit Missionary Society met with Mrs. Tom GILLESPIE on Wednesday the 7th, at 9 am. and held a day of prayer until 12 noon. At this time we enjoyed a delicious luncheon. In the afternoon a business meeting was held, Mrs. W.P. CARROLL, the president, presiding. The Society is composed of members from Mays and Harmans Chapels. We voted to change the name to the Benna Witten Missionary Society. Members present: Mesdames W.P. CARROLL, Tom GILLESPIE, T.M. GREEAR, Joe HUNT, W.W. WITTEN, S.A. WHITE, Nancy V. EVANS and Miss Josie HARMAN. Visitors: Mrs. E.K. CROCKETT, Mrs. J.H. GILLESPIE, Miss Lucille CROCKETT, and Dr. and Mrs. J.A REESE. Next meeting will be at Harman's Chapel.

TAZEWELL AND POCAHONTAS DIVIDE GAMES
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Tazewell High boys and girls basket ball teams divided honors here Tuesday night in two exciting games with Pocahontas. The boys outscored their opponents to gain a 38-35 victory. The losers were ahead at the half, 17-15. In the third period the locals trailed but staged a rally in the closing minutes of the game. The Pocahontas girls were more fortunate, defeating the local ? in a close one, 32-31.

METHODISTS HOLD INSTITUTE
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The annual Missionary Institute for Tazewell district, Holston conference, was held last Thursday at the North Tazewell M.E. Church. The highlight of the meeting was an address by the Rev. John R. COBB, missionary to Japan who is now on furlough. The following were on the program: the Rev. C.M. Fisher, of Pocahontas; the Rev. H.B. ABSHIRE of Richlands, Mrs. A. B. HENDRICKS, of Bluefield; the Rev. H.M. RUSSELL, of Garden Creek, and Dr. J.A. BAYLOR of Tazewell. The afternoon session was given over to the Emory and Henry College forward movement to raise $150,000 to retire the debt obligation of the college. Dr. I.P. MARTIN, of Knoxville Tenn, is director of the project. Former Governor George C. PEERY is chairman of the Tazewell District.

L.C. NEAL -------------------------------------------------------

L.C. NEAL, age 65, superintendent of the county farm for the past thirteen years, died in the Bluefield Sanitarium Friday, following illness of several weeks. He had been in declining health for several years due to an ailment that would not respond to treatment. Funeral services took place at the home Sunday afternoon in charge of the Rev. H.A. PHILLIPS, of Graham, and the Rev. Mr. JORDAN, of Bishop. Burial was made in the new cemetery. An unusually large crowd was present at the funeral service and burial as testimony to the worth as a citizen of the deceased. Surviving are three sons, and three sisters: Clarence NEAL, Tazewell; Luther NEAL, Pearisburg, and Carl NEAL, Welch; Mrs. Henry KINCER, of Tazewell; Mrs. Rachel WALDRON, and Mrs. Dan CARBAUGH. The deceased was twice married, his first wife being Miss Rebecca MOORE, of Wright's Valley. His second wife, was Miss Rebecca PORTER. "Leff" had many friends among the rich and poor in Tazewell county. His work as superintendent of the county farm established him as an administrator of ability and a sympathetic friend of the unfortunate.

MRS. F.P. EDWARDS -------------------------------------------------------

Mrs. F.P EDWARDS, widow of the late Frank EDWARDS, a well known Tazewell Citizen died at her home in Tazewell early Tuesday morning at the age of eighty six years. Mrs. EDWARDS was a native of Carroll County and came to Tazewell about fifty years ago. She was a faithful member of the Christian church. The following children survive: W.L. EDWARDS, and D.C. EDWARDS of Tazewell; Newt EDWARDS of Bluefield, West Virginia; Mrs. E.L. BURCHAM of Welch, West Virginia; Mrs. W.P. PAYNE of Hillsville, Va. There also survives three great grandchildren and 31 grand children. Mrs. Edwards was the only surviving member of a family of 14 children. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon from the Main Street Methodist Church and were in charge of the Rev. Curtis JONES, pastor of the Christian church, assisted by Dr. J.A. BAYLOR, pastor of the Methodist Church.

ON MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE
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Charles REMINES, Clinton REMINES, Clinton SHEPPARD and Garland CAMPBELL have been arrested in connection with the death of Robert HARMAN in the Thompson Valley section of the county recently. At the time it was stated HARMAN had frozen to death, but later developments indicate that an investigation might bring out evidence of a different matter.

WHERE IS LOCKIE MCCRAY?
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Mrs. Hirma MCCRAY is anxious to locate her daughter Lockie, who walked away from home Monday morning. She was said to have been seen in Baptist Valley. She was staying at the home of Joe HOLBROOK at the time. Any information will be good news to Mrs. MCCRAY.

KITCHEN SINK LIQUOR
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Turner SARVER and Jeff SAYERS had their liquor-making cut short this week when Webb HARMAN, Bishop officer and constable HAGY swooped down on the premises in Webster Hollow and confiscated a kitchen stove still and other paraphernalia connected with the business. "I thought you were a friend of mine," stated SAYERS to officer HARMAN. "I am," replied HARMAN, "and a friend to everybody in this neighborhood who might have used any of that stuff you and Turner were making. I saved a whole lot of fellows trouble, makes brutes out of men."

MONDAY MORNING FIRE
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The home and entire contents of Mr. and Mrs. "Red" GILLESPIE were destroyed by fire about six o'clock Monday morning. Mr. GILLESPIE had gone to the home of a neighbor for water and on his return discovered the roof in flames. The house was insured from a small amount. The GILLESPIES live on what is known as "Dog Road."

SHORT NEWS BRIEFS -------------------------------------------------------

The body of George R. MAYO, 32 year old florist shop employee, was found beside a can of gas in the establishment. Coroner J.B. BURCH said MAYO had committed suicide.

James R. GORDON, of Spottswood, remained in a serious condition as the result of injuries he received when he crashed into the rear of a trailer truck on US route 11 just north of Steeles Tavern Saturday night.

Mrs. Lucy Ann Johnson MILLER and Fletcher Lee JOHNSON, both of Massie's Mill, were killed in an automobile accident about 3 miles west of Amherst on Route 60. Rubert MILLER of the same community suffered severe injuries to his back.

HUGH STEVENSON -------------------------------------------------------

Hugh Bailey STEVENSON died on Feb. 13 at his home in Thompson Valley. He was 81 years of age, having been born on March 1st, 1859. He united with the Methodist church 51 years ago and was a faithful member of that body. He is survived by his widow and ten children and two brothers. Funeral services were conducted from White Church in Thompson Valley on Wednesday in charge of the Rev. C.F. KUNDY (BUNDY?)

FORMER PASTOR DEAD -------------------------------------------------------

Rev. E.A. RICH, former Episcopal minister in Bluefield and Tazewell, died in a Philadelphia hospital last week. The burial took place at his former
home in Homeburg, Pa.

TWO CIVIL CASES -------------------------------------------------------

The civil action of Jos. M. HALE against Joe DOSICK, resulting from injury to a cow on the highway between Graham and Pocahontas, where Mr. HALE'S dairy is located, ended in a judgment for Mr. HALE in the amount of $55.00.

Miners Chevrolet Sales against Roy MULLINS, a suit for payment on a car, etc. resulted in a judgment for the Chevrolet Sales in the sum of $36.00.

MR. CHRISTIAN -------------------------------------------------------

Mr. CHRISTIAN, aged about 84, died Tuesday at Rocky Gap, in Bland County. He was a member of the Tazewell Masonic Lodge. Funeral and burial services were held Thursday in Bland.

SCHOOLS NEED MORE MONEY
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The school situation in the county, an ever present puzzle and a convenient football for politicians, is again facing a dilemma. The 15c
levy, which was added two years ago to the school income, is found to be insufficient to meet the needs of the county, and school authorities, familiar with the situation, state taht double the amount would not be sufficient to meet the demands made upon the school budge due to the heavy expense incurred in transportation of high school pupils.

School authorities are deeply concerned, and are attacking the problem from all angles and about the only conclusion reached is that an
additional levy is absolutely necessary if the schools are to continue upon their present schedule. Representative HUNTER is favorable to an additional 15c levy, it is stated, but if a larger amount is required he will ask that consideration be placed in the hands of the people for
disposition.

A Tazewell county philosopher, some years ago, supplied a reason for such situations, which was this: The Lord is making more people every day, but he's not making any more land which can be assessed for taxes.

P.T.A WANTS LEVY RAISED
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The Parent-Teacher Associations of the county are suggesting that a bill be passed by the present legislature removing the $1.40 limit now prescribed for school purposes. The governing bodies of the Associations school purposes which would solve the vexatious annual headache caused b insufficient funds for the maintenance of the county schools. The PTA is watching for any general legistration that might come from the present general assembly for the relief of the schools, and should none develop they will push their proposal for a increase in the local levy, and send a delegation to Richmond to see Major HUNTER and insist that he introduce such a bill in the legislature. If such a bill were passed the matter would then be in the lap of the people of Tazewell county to help the school situation or not as the please.

THE NEW SHERIFF OPENED COURT
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Sheriff Bowen THOMPSON went through the ordeal of opening Judge BUCHANAN's court Tuesday, and came through in very good shape. There is a prescribed form to be used, which the officer soon becomes familiar with. In the nearby county a new sheriff made a stab at the opening ceremony after this fashion, "Ho, Ho, the court is set."

LOCAL NEWS -------------------------------------------------------

James H. BUCHANAN continues ill at his home in Thompson Valley.

Editor George BEALLE, of Richlands attended the meeting of the Tazewell Rotary club last Friday.

Earnest LEWIS of The Big Store, has been confined to his home by illness the past week.

The Woman's Auxiliary of Stras Memorial Episcopal church was held last Thurday.

North Tazewell Auxiliary of the Missionary circle met last Friday at the home of Mrs. M.H. KISER.

Tazewell county school principals held their monthly meeting in the office of Superintendent GREEVER last Thursday night.

Miss Pauline JONES, teacher in the Tazewell grade school, was the weekend guest of relatives in Radford.

The high and grade schools of Phillippi and Belington West Virginia have been closed indefinitely on account of an epidemic of influenza.

Rev. W.P. NICKELLS and Mrs. NICKELLS of Max Meadows, were in Thompson Valley this week visiting Mrs. NICKELLS parents.

Mrs. Joe HELMANDOLLAR, operator of Lady Fair Beauty Shop, has about recovered from a recent illness.

John G. BARNETT and attorney Hubert PEERY are attending the Grand Lodge meeting in Richmond this week.

Jim SUMMERS came to town last week and got forgiveness for having made himself scarce around these parts for so long a period.

Mr. and Mrs. B.H. RASNACK, of Tazewell are the proud parents of a daughter born Monday. She has been named Janis Lee.

The son born to Mr. and Mrs. Vance BUCKLES at the Mattie Williams hospital last week, has been named Richard Allen.

Douglas FLEET and Bobby COULLING, both students at Washington and Lee, spent the weekend at their homes in Tazewell.

Louis COULLING, of Tazewell, left last week for several weeks visit to Miami, Florida.

Mrs. C.A. THOMPSON and son, Eugene, and daughter, Miss Lucille, returned Monday in Tazewell for a visit in Florida.

C.K. HALL, Mayor of North Tazewell, was in Richmond last week, were he received treatment from a specialist.

Mr. W.G. O'BRIEN; ill at his home here for several weeks, is improving.

Charles KINSER, of Dante, was in Tazewell Sunday to attend the funeral and burial of his uncle, L.C. NEAL.

Lathrop O'KEEFFE has been confined to his home for the past week with an attack of influenza.

Mrs. A. Ward DENNISON has been ill for several days at her home on Fincastle Turnpike.

Miss Eula Jane ARMSTRONG, welfare superintendent, has been confined to her home the past week due to illness.

W.J. HASH and son, Russell and Marvin RATCLIFF, of Bluefield, West Virginia, were visitors to Tazewell Saturday.

W.A RICHARDSON, who has been telegraph operator at Burkes Garden, is moving his family to Coeburn, Va. Where he has been transferred.

Mr. and Mrs. L.W. BUCKLAND and family, of Falls Mills, were the guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Walter LAWRENCE and Mr. and Mrs. Walter GRAHAM, of North Tazewell.

Mr. and Mrs. Grant IRESON, of Waynesboro, Virginia, were in Tazewell last week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank IRESON and Mr. and Mrs. Rans GILLESPIE and family.

Mrs. Ward DUVALL and son, of Washington DC are in Tazewell the guests of Mrs. DUVALL'S parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Henry HARMAN.

Rev. and Mrs. T.A. FREEMAN and children, of Tazewell, were guests of Mrs. FREEMAN'S parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.A. ST. CLAIR, over the weekend.

John BAILEY has bought from Dan THOMPSON a house and strip of land near Tazewell Avenue. He expects to make additions to the house and move to it in the near future.

Mr. and Mrs. C.M. MILLS and sons are moving this week from the C.P. BEAVERS property to the MCGUIRE home o Whitley Branch.

Col. Ed. ROSENBAUM had his gang of men moving dirt from the new addition to the VanDyke Federated store building on Main Street. The weather has retarded the work.

The Tazewell Womans Club met last Wednesday at the home of Mrs. W.A. Scott with Mrs. P.D. JOHNSON, joint hostess. The club is studing South America and two very interesting papers were read by Mrs. Raymond PEERY and Mrs. Bob CROCKETT.

Charles H. TRAYER station agent for the Norfolk and Western at Pounding Mill, has retired due to ill health. Mr. TRAYER has an unbroken service of 35 years, and had been at Pounding Mill since 1910.

The law enforcement personnel of the county met last Thursday in the court house in a "get acquainted" meeting. Judge BUCHANAN, Albert PEERY, Trial Justice: John W. GILLESPIE, Commonwealth's Attorney, and Bowen THOMPSON, Sheriff, made talks.

Miss Frances THOMPSON, daughter of Mrs. Clyde THOMPSON, of Thompson Valley, has been selected as leader of the Tazewell County club at State Teachers College, East Radford. The students recently selected leaders for the various county clubs of the state.

Frank JOHNSON, whose illness was mentioned in this paper last week, continues to improve in the hospital attached to West Point Military Academy. He had pneumonia.

Mr. James O'KEEFFE, of Norfolk, spent the week end in Tazewell as the guest of his brothers, Lathrop and John O'KEEFFE, and sister, Miss Jessie O'KEEFFE. Mrs. O'KEEFFE visited relatives and friends in Bluefield. Mr. O'KEEFFE is terminal superintendent for the Norfolk. Mr. and Mrs. O'KEEFFE have a son Jim O'KEEFFE, at V.M.I. who is a star basket ball player on the VMI team.

News has been received here of the serious illness of W.A. MILLARD, a former resident of Tazewell. He had a stroke recently, and has been taken to the veterans hospital at Hot springs. He was in the Spanish-American war. This information came through his sister, Miss Allie MILLARD who lives with her brother, Walter MILLARD in Louisville.

CHARLES RUTHERFORD NEW COUNTY FARM SUPT
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The Board of Supervisors in session here Tuesday, elected Charles RUTHERFORD as supervisor of the county farm. Mr. RUTHERFORD will succeed the late L.C. NEAL. Mr. RUTHERFORD is a well known citizen of the Clear Fork district and is said to be well qualified for the position.

H & w - A NEW PLACE
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Ex-Sheriff HILTON and N.M. WALKER have leased the garage building of Shields HARMAN west of Tazewell, and have named the place H & W Service Station. Mr. HILTON will have charge of the place. It is reported the Buick agency will be secured and cars stocked.

RUCUS AT HOBO CAMP -------------------------------------------------------

Howard WHITED and James BALDWIN were alleged participants in a "rough house" at the hobo camp on Dry Fork, and must explain to the Judge why and what for.

FOR SALE -------------------------------------------------------

Fryers for sale. Drop card to: Mrs. Lou LEECE, Tazewell, Route 1.

NOTICE -------------------------------------------------------

I have leased my garage equipment to J.C. LESTER, and will no longer be responsible for any obligations of whatever nature after Feb. 10, 1940. I thank my many friends for their patronage and solicit a continuance of the same for the new firm. Andy WITTEN.

NOTICE -------------------------------------------------------

In as much as my home and all furniture were destroyed by fire on January 12th, 1940. I herewith solicit any contribution you could spare for my family, either in money or articles of furniture - William GILLESPIE.

POUNDING MILL -------------------------------------------------------

Rev. Curtis JONES, Christian Church minister, will preach here Sunday night.

Rev. Lee HILL, Methodist minister, preached a good sermon here last Sunday night.

Today is St. Valentines Day. Hope you all have received and sent many Valentines.

Christian Endeavor was held Wednesday night at Union Church.

C.M. HUNTER, Sr. C.M. HUNTER, Jr. M.H. CHRISTIAN, G.A. RILEY, of this place, and Roy WHITE, of Cliffield, attended funeral and burial of Mr. TRACY in Bluefield on Saturday.

S.T. SPARKS spent Saturday in Richlands visiting his son, A.N. and Mrs. SPARKS.

Mrs. Jennie ROBINETTE and Miss Lucille LOVELL spent Sunday with their sister and mother, Mr. and Mrs. JOHNSON.

Mrs. G.W. RORER and daughter, Mrs. Lucy STEPHENS, from Prestonsburg, Ky. and Mrs. Mont LUNDY, from Coeburn, VA. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin ALDER and two children, from Bluefield, West Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. James MCGUIRE, of Indian; Mrs. W.B. STEELE, Misses Catherine Lee GILLESPIE and Mildred MCGUIRE visited Miss Betty Jane MCGUIRE Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.G. MCGUIRE, who is recovering after a serious operation in Richlands hospital. Those here Thursday to see her were Mrs. V.S. DECKERSON and daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles MEADOWS, Prestonsburg, Ky.

Miss Mary Gladys JOHNSON is much improved and is at home from Richlands hospital. Her aunt, Mrs. Alyse MAYNARD, is spending some time with her sister, Mrs. J.H. JOHNSON.

Mr. and Mrs. Ada CHILDRESS and daughters, Evelyn and Laura Elizabeth and mother, Mrs. RAINES, visited her sister and daughter at Swords Creek Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. D.G. RINGSTAFF and children, Becca and Bill, spent Sunday with parents, Mr. and Mrs. MCBRAYER in Richlands.

Mrs. Willis RINGSTAFF and twin daughters, were moved to the home of Mr. and Mrs. L.W. RINGSTAFF Sunday from the Richlands hospital where Mrs. RINGSTAFF has been for some time.

Work on the Odd Fellows hall is progressing. Four men have the contract, Mr. BROWN, of Richlands; Richard LOWE, of Indian: Mr. GOODWIN, of Cedar Bluff; Mr. BEAVERS, of Maxwell.

Mr. and Mrs. Robin GOODWIN, of Indian, spent the weekend here with Mrs. GOODWIN'S mother, Mrs. India PETTS and daughter, Miss Jessie.

The Methodist Missionary Society will meet today at the home of Mrs. W.H. MCGEE, with Mrs. C.H. TRAYER, joint hostess, with an invitation ot the Christian Missionary Society at attend.

Mrs. W.B. STEELE attended Sunday School Sunday and preaching at night at the Presbyterian chruch and was dinner guest of her brother, F.G. MCGUIRE at her girlhood home. Called on Mr. and Mrs. J. Ebb MCGUIRE and Miss Mildred on Saturday.

Miss Ada HILT was at her home in Tannersville, for the weekend.

Mrs. Mattie ALTIZER was taken to the Williams hospital Sunday for treatment for erysipelas.

Mr. and Mrs. W.E. NUNELY have returned from Beckley and Lilly Brook, and are with her sisters, Miss Lettie RINGSTAFF and Mrs. Mattie ALTIZER.

Joe HARPER, of Lilly Brook, visited his sister, Mrs. C.H. TRAYER and Mr. TRAYER Sunday.

Misses Geraldine and Genette LOWE, of Indian, visited their grandfather, Rees RINGSTAFF and daughters, Mrs. Elmer MCGEE and Miss Janie RINGSTAFF.

Dr. and Mrs. Rex STEELE and son Billy, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur LEWIS and children, Miss Mary and Henry, attended funeral and burial of Mr. NEAL in Tazewell Sunday.

March 1, 1940 --

DAVID COMBS -- David C. Combs died last Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Foresman, in Beckley, wv.  Mr. combs was about 90 years of age and had been an invalid for the past two years.  He formerly lived in Carroll county, were he engaged in farming.  Mr. Combs is survived by his wife, one son, F. H. Combs, a prominent lawyer of Grundy, two daughters Mrs. George McGuire, of Grundy, and Mrs. George Foresman of Beckley WV.  Funeral services were held at the old home near Galax, on last Thursday.

WILLIAM BEN DAVIS -- Funeral services for William Ben Davis was held at the county Farm Saturday afternoon, Feb. 24 at three o'clock.  Mr. Davis was 72 years of age and had been at the farm for five years, coming from the Bandy section of the county.  For fifty years he had been a resident of that community, owning his farm.  Due to the extended illness of his wife, her death, and his own sickness, he lost his home.  He is survived by a half-brother and a half-sister, both older than himself, who live at Iaeger, WV.  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. T.A. Freeman. 

POSEY MARTIN HAGY (Contributed) -- Posey Martin Hagy, 74, died at Pisgah Sunday afternoon, after an illness of several days of pneumenia.  Mr. Hagy is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Laura Jane Williams, and six children.  Funeral services were held at Pisgah church, Monday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. Mr. Davis and Rev. Mr. Hill officiating.  Mr. Hagy had been a faithful member of the church for years and will be best remembered for his consecrated life to God.  He came to Sunday school regularly as long as his health permitted him to do so.  His presence at church was always appreciated by the Sunday school, because he came with this Sunday school lesson prepared and always had some worthwhile thoughts to contribute to his class, therefore, he will be missed very much by the Sunday School.

JOSEPHINE PEERY STULTZ -- Mrs. J.E. Stultz, a native of Tazewell county, died at her home in Roanoke last Thursday of a heart attack.  Mrs. Stultz was before marriage Miss Josephine Peery, daughter of James C. and Mary Custer Peery, who lived at Liberty.  Among the survivors is a brother, J.D. Peery, of Liberty.

MRS. CATHERINE HUBBLE -- Mrs. Katie Hubble, widow of the late James A. Hubble, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. G. Hollandsworth, February 15 at the age of 87.  She had been an invalid for several years.  Death was due to pneumonia.  Burial was in the Danner cemetery near Fort Chisel.  Mrs. Hubble was a native of Wythe county, and came to Tazewell county as the bride of James Albert Hubble of Cavitts Creek.  After his death in 1907, she returned with her children to Wythe county.  She was a member of the Methodist church.  She was the mother of 5 daughters, two deceased and three living;  Mrs. Lillie Hollandsworth, of Max Meadows; Mrs. Ollie Ireson, of Springville; Mrs. Edgar Harman, of Big Four, WV.  She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 2 brothers, Joe and Andy Danner, of Fort Chisel.  She leaves a host of friends and relatives in Wythe, Smyth, Bland and Tazewell counties.

MRS. TYLER BOLING -- Mrs. Tyler Boling, 57, of Burke's Garden, died in St. Lukes Hospital Feb. 26. She was before marriage Miss Mattie Fox, daughter of the late Stephen and Aggie Greever Fox.  Mrs. Boling is survived by her husband and four sons, Wiley and George, of Burke's Garden; Dr. Robert, of West Virginia, and John of the Medical college of Virginia, Richmond.  She was an aunt of  Dr. Will Shawver, of this town.  Funeral was held at the Central church in Burke's Garden on Wednesday afternoon.  Services were in charge of Rev. Charles Tusing, of Danvill, Va., a former pastor, Rev. John Repass, of Bristol and Rev. C.F. Lundy, of Tazewell.

March 22, 1940 --

JOE KELLY -- Joe Kelly, the last remaining member of the well known Kelly family of Burke's Garden, died at his home Monday evening at six o'clock.  He had been ill but a short time.  The funeral and burial service took place Wednesday morning in the new cemetery.  The service was in charge of the Rev. Father Burke of the Catholic Church of Bluefield.  As stated, Joe Kelly is the last of the family of Burke's Garden Kelly's, all of whom were influential and wealthy citizens.  The deceased was unmarried.  He had four brothers, George, Frances, Simon and three sisters Misses Mamie, Rosa, and Annie.  None of the sisters were married, and only two of the brothers were married, Simon and Frances.  Frances was owner and operator of the Tazewell hotel for several years, and was the father of three children, Mrs. Page, of Bluefield, Mrs. Pendleton, of Welch, and James Kelly, deceased.  Simon Kelly left Burke's Garden several years ago, moving to Maryland, where he died.  Three children were born to him, George, Nellie and Ruth.  The Kelly farm in Burke's Garden is one of the best, containing about 800 acres.   It is understood that the estate, real and personal will be equally divided between the son of Mrs. Page and Jim Kelly.

GEORGE GOODWIN -- William George Goodwin as born December 10, 1874 and died March 15, 1940,
at his home in Burkes Garden.  He was 65 years of age.  He had been a member of the Methodist church for many years.  he was married to Miss Emily Carbtree Feb. 2, 1899.  To them were born four children: T. P. and Herman Goodwin, Burkes Garden, Rev. A. D. Goodwin, of Amonate, Mrs. W. R. Brewster, of Wytreville, all of whom survive.  Two brothers also survive:  J. D. Goodwin, of Berwind and W. L.  Goodwin of Bluefield and one sister, Mrs. H. B. Edmounds, North Tazewell.  There are 11 grandchildren living and three dead.  His wife died Jan. 17, 1930.  Services were conducted at the Central church by the pastor, the Rev. C. F. Lundy.  Interment was in Central cemetery.