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Sarah L. ROBINETT, wife if M.D. ROBINETT, departed this life January the 17th, 1920, aged 75 years. She was twice married, her first husband being John CANDIFF, who preceded her to the grave more than 50 years ago. To this union was born 4 children, three daughters and one son. Her last husband was M.D. ROBINETT. To this union was born 7 children, 4 daughters and three sons. Deceased was Miss Sarah L. LAMBERT before marriage. She was a member of the Baptist church, and professed faith in Christ 32 years ago and has lived a constant Christian life since. She lost her eye sight 14 years ago, but knew her children and friends by their voices before her death. She fell last August the 28th and sustained injuries from which she never recovered. Although her suffering was great, she never complained and bore all with patience. As the end drew near she talked of going home, and said she would go on and the children could come. That it was only a short ways across the river. So what was our loss, was heavens gain and hers. 

In the District Court of the United States for the Western District of Virginia, in bankruptcy. In the matter of W.G. YOUNG, in bankruptcy. To the creditors of W.G. YOUNG, of Graham, in the county of Tazewell, and district aforesaid, a bankrupt. Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of December, A.D. 1919, the said W.G. YOUNG, was duly adjudicated a bankrupt; and that the first meeting of his creditors will be held in my office in Norton, Va., on the 26th day of January, A.D. 1920, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at which time the said creditors may attend, prove claims, appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt, and transact such other business as may preperly come before said meeting. This January 12, 1920 John ROBERTS, Referee in bankruptcy, Norton, Virginia.

We have a letter from Mr. I.W. (or J.W.) MITCHELL, received here the first of the week, stating that Roy HAGY was shot by officer A.H. FULLEN and mortally wounded. HAGY, according to MITCHELL, made a getaway after being shot twice, and died in Russell County from the effects of his wounds. Since the above information was sent by Mr. MITCHELL we have another note which states that the facts given in the first letter are untrue. The facts in the case are these: Roy HAGY, a deserter from the army, and wanted by the State authorities also, is the same man who broke jail here several weeks ago, and fled to parts unknown. He is the same fellow who showed the white feather during the war when his fellows were bravely answering the call of their country, and instead of shouldering his gun and helping to throw off the threatened tyranny of German imperialism he hid away in the mountains of Poor Valley. The occasion for Mr. MITCHELL'S first letter was the effort made by special policeman A.H. FULLEN, of Richlands to arrest HAGY. FULLEN received information that HAGY was in hiding in a certain home near Broadford, and quietly made his way to the vicinity, where he expected to get the assistance of neighbors and make the arrest. He was unsuccessful in getting aid from the community and undertook to take the man by himself. He went to the home and found HAGY in bed, and informed him that he was under arrest. HAGY sprang from his bed, and for several minutes he and the officer had the liveliest tussle imaginable. They wrestled and fought all over the house, HAGY being on top in one round and FULLEN in the next. HAGY soon saw that he had met his match, and without taking even a chance of grabbing any of his clothes he dashed from the house and made for the mountains. FULLEN followed and fired at him once or twice, and trailed him some distance in the snow, but soon lost the trail and gave up the fight and returned to Tazewell. This all happened at Broadford. 

Not far from Broadford is Tannersville and Asbury. When the country was in the throes of the awful war the boys from these places answered the call and help make this a decent country to live in, and in doing so one of the best young men in Poor Valley made the supreme sacrifice, and sleeps tonight in Flanders Fields, where the poppies blow, Between the crosses row on row. The country generally, and the boys who served their country in particular, have mighty little respect or use for a deserter. If HAGY sees this article, we hope he will take warning and give himself up to the Government, and take his punishment or if he has friends they had better advise him to surrender.

Mrs. PORTER, widow of the late J.H. PORTER, died at the home of her son, William in Plum Creek last Sunday morning, aged 82 years. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. B.O. SHANNON, burial by undertaker PEERY, in new cemetery. Two sons, William and Cassell, survive.

Mr. E.H. WARNER, manager of the Quigley Lumber Company, in Poor Valley, was here on Monday, and brought the news of the death of Mr. William NECESSARY, which occurred on Sunday morning, at his home near Asberry. Deceased was about 64 years of age. He leaves a widow and nine children. He was a substantial, good citizen, held in high esteem by all who knew him. The cause of his death was pneumonia.

J.H. NIPPER, of Cedar Bluff, the log buyer and shipper, is in the market for the following logs: Poplar, White Oak, Walnut, Chestnut, Ash and Cherry. I want the logs F.O.B. cars. I pay cash on receipt of bill of lading. I have been a continual shipper for 34 years. J.H. NIPPER, Cedar Bluff, Va.

TANNERSVILLE

The community was greatly shocked Sunday afternoon to hear of the death of William H. NECESSARY, although his death came as no great surprise as he had been in a serious condition for several days. He had been sick for about a week with pneumonia and had developed a serious case only a few days before he died. His children who were not at home were notified and were all at his bedside when the end came. Deceased was sixty-four years old, and had spent all his life in this community; had been a member of the Methodist church for several years and lived a consistent life of a Christian. He was endowed with gentle, courteous, genial traits, rendering him a delightful companion always. He married Miss Alice TURLEY about forty years ago, to which union nine children were born, viz: Mrs. Lizzie KITTS, of Roanoke; Miller, Robert and Frazier, and Mrs. W.R. PATRICK, of this place, Mrs. Dan WADDELL, of Roanoke and George and Luther, who live in West Virginia, and one daughter, Miss Lettie, who died several years ago. The remains were interred Tuesday in the family burial ground and the funeral services conducted by the Rev. Mr. BURRESS, pastor of the Methodist church.

R.P. ASBURY is in the Jeffersonville district this week helping Uncle Sam to enumerate the population of this great domain.

John BLACKWELL spent the weekend with relatives at Saltville.

Mr. and Mrs. E.S. BOOTHE and children were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. I.L. PATRICK Sunday.

Robert and Fred HOLMES left last week for Mohawk, West Virginia, where they anticipate working for a while.

Miss Susie MILLER, and her sister, Miss Charlotte, of Broadford, were visiting at the home of I.L. PATRICK Sunday.

Miss Blanch ASBURY, who is attending school at Broadford, spent the weekend with homefolks.

D. Clide KEISTER recently left for the University of Virginia, where he will study medicine.

THOMPSON VALLEY

Mr. Robert HANKINS has rented and moved to the farm of the late J.E. FOX, which he will farm the next year. We understand he will also run the blacksmith shop near Mr. W.J. HARRIS store.

Rev. B.O. SHANNON preached one of his fine sermons last Sunday at Pleasant Hill at 3 pm.

Frank GIBSON visited his homefolks the latter part of last week, returning Monday to Ananwalt, West Virginia where he has been working or sometime. It is unclear to say that he was a welcome guest.

Mrs. J.E. FOX will break up house keeping this week and will make her home with her children.

Pocahontas, Jan 19 - Pocahontas Lodge No. 240, A.F. and A.M, gave a wonderful banquet recently in their magnificent hall. This hall has recently been made the most artistic lodge room in the whole Southwest, and "tis a thing of beauty" and will last therefore forever. The tables fairly groaned under the wealth of palatable eats. Three courses were served - grape fruit first, then turkey with cranberry sauce, olives and pickles, ham and tongue, potato salad and coffee. After that ice cream, bearing the Masonic emblem, fancy cakes and fruits of all kinds, and cigars for the men the programs were artistic and beautiful. The ladies were presented with very odd souvenirs in the shape of miniature lambskin aprons. Our genial secretary, Solon BAACH made some very attractive remarks, which made each lady present a full-fledged Mason. The Worshipful Master, L.B. CRAWFORD, welcomed the guests in his usual, refined manner, making all feel at home. George W. WRIGHT, grand lecturer of the State, was present, and was toastmaster. A better selection could not have been made. He was the delight of all present as he is so loved by every one in Lodge No. 240. Mr. John S. BOTTIMORE, of Tazewell, the grand senior warden, was the first speaker. His subject was finely handled and enjoyed by all present. Next was Judge WOODRUM, potentate of the Shriners, who came all the way from Roanoke, and all hands were still as mice when he spoke of the "play grounds of memory." and the wives and sweethearts are all satisfied now when the men stay out late. He made a wonderful talk and incidentally emphasized Americanism. Others called upon who responded in genial manner were J.M. NEWTON, B.E. WARD, Dr. L.J. STUMP, Rev. J.A. EARLY and Rev. W.R. RICKMAN. The banquet came to an end after several beautiful songs were rendered by Judge WOODRUM, accompanied by Miss VON HYSTHI, pianist. A large number of visitors were present, and all hands pronounced this the greatest banquet ever held in Pocahontas.

BURKES GARDEN

Trubie MEEK went to Bland County on business last week.

Mr. Rufus THOMPSON has been real sick the past week.

The little child of Meek EDWARDS still continues very ill with pneumonia.

Mrs. Trubie MEEK spent last week with her mother, Mrs. Bob MEEK, in the absence of T.T. MEEK who was in Bland County.

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy MEEK has been quite ill with the pneumonia for the past week.

Mr. Jeff HOGE has been in Bland County on business for several days.

Mr. and Mrs. Lee MCMEANS and daughter, Gladys, spent the day last Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. William WILSON.

Miss Ollie GOODMAN, who has been on the sick list is thought to be improving.