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Richlands - Mr. J.N. CLACANON came near losing his home last night as result of a lamp exploding in a bedroom. Mr. CLACANON and his sister, Susie, were in another part of the house at the time. The fire was first discovered by Rife BOGGESS, who immediately gave the alarm. The hands and arms of Mr. and Mrs. CLACANON were severely burned in their efforts to extinguish the blaze. Their efforts, however, were not in vain, for with the exception of a few holes burned in the carpet, no other damage was done.

Two sales of fine bluegrass farms were made this week near town of considerable importance. Mr. C.H. REYNOLDS purchased the fine farm of H.G. PEERY, on the west side of town, consisting of about 300 acres, for about $45,000. the exact figures cannot be given, but it is understood that this is the near neighborhood of the purchase price. Mr. PEERY reserves the two dwelling houses on the road, just outside of town, and 17 acres of land attached, one of which house he now occupies, and the other is occupied by his son-in-law, Mr. M.J. HANKINS and his family. It is understood that Mr. REYNOLDS gets possession early next year, and will move his family, but still hold, perhaps, his farm on Cavatt's Creek. On Wednesday George R. SURFACE purchased the nice little farm of about 125 acres on the west of town, formerly owned by the late Dr. O'KEEFFE, for the sum of $15,000. The adjoins the property where Mr. SURFACE now lives, recently purchased from Lawson MILLER. These two sales give some indication of the value of good bluegrass land in this section. A pleasing feature of these sales is that the town and community will not lose, but gain in population thereby.

Miss Lena KELLEY gave an enjoyable picnic a few days ago in honor of her summer guest, Miss CARR. The party spent a very pleasant day at Cedar Bluff, returning on the late train in the afternoon. The following are the names of those present: Misses Willie May CARR, Willie and Ollie HURT, Stella VERMILLION, Katie REYNOLDS, Hattie FUDGE, Kate WHITELY, Nina DODD, Ethel POBST, Isabel LESLIE, Jennie Lou KREGLOE, Allie HOOVER and Messrs. Hal PEERY, Billie MCCALL, Willie HARRISSON, Chancey BUCHANAN, Jack PENDLETON, and Mr. PAGE, of Bluefield.

Mr. William WITTEN, son a A.S. WITTEN, Wittens Mills, who has been ill with typhoid fever for several weeks, is improving now, and will recover rapidity from present indication. He has been critically ill.

Captain Daniel H. HARMAN one of the oldest and wealthiest men of this section, died at his home in Abb's Valley on Monday last, 87 years old, and was buried on Tuesday. He was connected with the numerous family of the name in this county, and was widely known in West Virginia. His wife, one son, George W. HARMAN, of Cramp's Bottom, West Virginia and one daughter, Mrs. W.T. HARRISSON, of Abb's Valley survive him. He was one of the pioneers of this section, and was highly esteemed in his day and generation. We will ask Judge GRAHAM and Judge STUART to furnish us brief sketches of what they knew of this remarkable old man.

Miss Maybelle GREEVER gave an ??? at home Wednesday evening in honor of Miss HENKLE, who is the guest of Miss Georgie CROCKETT.

John BUFFALO, whose parents live at or near Tip Top, was killed by falling slate in the mines at Boissevain last Friday. The burial took place at Horsepen Cove.

Giles H. DICKENSON, one of the finest of Russell's many fine young cattle growers and farmers, was in town a few days ago on business, and paid us a pleasant visit. Giles is a welcome visitor anywhere and everywhere.

C.A. BLACK and a part of his family are here from Lodi, California. Mr. BLACK went from Abb's Valley this county to California several years ago, and is doing finely, raising grapes. His many friends here are extending the glad hand very cordially.

Miss Nellie GREY, the pretty young daughter of Charles W. GEORGE, of Albany, Mo. has been on a pleasant visit to relatives and friends for some weeks and Miss HENKLE guest of Miss Allie Grey BUCHANAN, will be given a social this evening by Miss BUCHANAN, which will be one of the events of the season with the younger set. Miss GEORGE has just returned from a visit to Mr. J.C BUCHANAN at Chatham Hill.

TIP TOP

W.W. HARMAN, who has been ill in a Richmond hospital, returned to his home here this morning.

The Misses Etta and Ethel HARMAN will postpone their visit to Richmond until their brother is sufficiently recovered to return with them.

Mrs. Dr. TABOR was among the visitors at the Springs the past week.

Madam RENO and Miss MCCLURE, after leaving Tazewell, went to Lebanon, where they have large classes in music for the summer. Misses Nellie and Cecil STUART and Miss Mae HANKINS, of this town, are in Lebanon studying voice culture and piano.

BAILEY

Miss Blanche NASH, of Bluefield, visited relatives here Saturday and Sunday.

Mrs. J.T. HETHINGTON, of Princeton, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J.D. WAGNER.

A number of young people from Bailey attended the ball game on Bluestone Saturday between Bluestone and Springville, the score being 16 to 0 in favor of Bluestone. Springville only had six of their old players, or Bluefield never would have seen the first base.

Messrs. John and Samuel MCMULLIN, Harvey and Paris ASHWORTH were calling on friends at Bailey Sunday afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. James MCMULLIN and daughter, Thelma, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C.A. WAGNER.

Misses Ella, Lillie and Jennie WAGNER and Annie NASH attended church at Springville Sunday night.

Mr. E.G. WAGNER went to Abbs Valley Sunday to see his son, Sam, who had his foot severely hurt a few days ago.

BURKES GARDEN

Rev. D.H. CARR celebrated his seventieth birthday a few days ago.

Mr. George MOSS, Jr. returned from the Cove Monday, accompanied by his grandfather, Mrs. BARNS.

Mr. George MOSS, Sr. went to Bluefield Tuesday on business.

Miss GRAYSON, of Bland, is visiting school friends here.

Miss Benona SNAPP, is in the Garden with relatives.

Mrs. W.B. DOAK, who has been at home nursing neuralgia, for sometime, was out making a round of calls Monday evening.

Master Leath DUNN has as his guest during the harvest time, Master Graham PRESTON, of Tazewell.

Master Truble MEEK spent Sunday with them.

Mrs. Charlie GREEVER is in Bland nursing Mrs. Laura SUITER, who has typhoid fever.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe LEFLER, of Mountain City, Tenn. have been here "viewing the landscape"

Captain Tom PEERY'S family have arrived in the Garden and will open camp on Bear Town.

Invitations are out for a dinner party to be given by Mrs. W. Jeff HOGE to a number of her young lady friends at the home of Mrs. J. Meek HOGE to a number of her young lady friends at the home of Mrs. J. Meek HOGE, on Wednesday.

Misses Pansy MEEK and Mary MOSS were visiting at Tazewell last week.

Mr. WINSTON, president of Madions Hall Seminary, Washington, D.C. spent Sunday with Miss Nannie Rose MOSS, who was one of his pupils last year.

Mrs. D.T. MILES, who has been ill for a few days, is improving.

Miss Dora MEEK entertained one day this week in honor of Miss GRAYSON.

Mr. Ewing LAWSON'S role as farmer is quite becoming. He sits enthroned upon a mowing machine drawn by a pair of strong horses - his subjects and broad acres of waving blue grass his realm - load of all he surveys.

STOWERSVILLE 

Rev. S.W. BROWN filled his regular appointment at Mt. Nebo Sunday.

C.G. STOWERS spent Friday night with his sister, Mrs. R.B. ROBINETT.

Misses Lou Stowers CECIL and Bessie ROBINETT were the guests of Mr. C.R. WALKER Monday.

Howard STOWERS and Henry CATRON went to Bluefield with a nice load of apples Monday.

Miss Ella COMPTON, was visiting her aunt, Mrs. C.P. STOWERS Sunday.