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Judge J.B MUTTER, Judge L.D. BOYD and Judge ZECH, from Richlands, Raven, and Jewell Ridge, respectively, were here this week attending court. Judge ZECH 'lowed that if this Harding panic didn't let up soon many of the coal diggers in Jewell hollow would be patronizing the bread line. "And the bats shall inhabit the coke ovens, and the spiders weave their webs over the drift mouths of every coal mine in this nation.

Glenwood, Md. Nov. 25 - Mr. and Mrs. Simon KELLY announced the marriage of their daughter, Nellie Marie to Mr. Edward SNOWDEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frances SNOWDEN, of Ashton, Maryland, on November 25th at 3 PM at "Maple Hill" the home of the bride. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. E.F. REILLY, pastor of St. Joseph Church, Sykosville, Md. The bride wore a dark blue suit with hat to match. Only the immediate families were present. After a wedding journey Mr. and Mrs. SNOWDEN will reside at Auburn Mr. SNOWDEN'S home near Sandy Spring, Md. Both the bride and groom were very popular among the younger set and received many beautiful and useful presents.

Mrs. HEDRICK, wife of Samuel G. HEDRICK, died at the home of her son, Herbert last Friday, aged 70 years, of pneumonia. Burial took place at Concord, near her old home last Saturday. Revs. ARROWOOD and HAHN conducted the service. Besides her husband she leaves one son, Herbert, with whom the father and mother made their home. Mrs. HEDRICK was a Miss BARNETT before marriage, sister to Mrs. Amanda BARNETT, near Concord, Lewis and Greever were the undertakers.

We want to thank Mr. W.L. PAINTER of Tazewell and the people of Shawvers Mill for their kindness rendered us in the burial of our little boy, Paul Henry COMPTON on November 22nd, 1921. Mr. and Mrs. H.H. COMPTON.

The Heaviest Porker - Floyd VANDYKE is the "champion" so far. He butchered a hog on Tuesday that tipped the scales at 612 pounds, dressed, the largest hog butchered here so far as known. This 612 pounds is not a guess, but weighed on scales in front of C.T. PEERY & Sons store. The Editor of this paper saw the pig weighed, and as proof refers to Mr. W. Ed PEERY who did the weighing. Who's next?

Lost coat between Tazewell and North Tazewell a brown overcoat with name Ira THOMAS in inside pocket. Finder will please notify Alex DICKERSON and get reward.

Billy SHANNON, son of Mrs. Mae SHANNON, died at his home in Baptist Valley on Wednesday, November 16, after and illness of several weeks from typhoid fever. He was 19 years old and was liked by all who knew him. After appropriate services the pallbearers, J.A. PAYNE, T.M. GREEAR, ?? BEAVERS, L.A. HARRISON, J.??? J.W. WHITT, bore the ???? from the home he loved so well. Under sod of Mother earth he sleeps in peace until angels of God awake him on that eternal day.

Sergeant John S. THOMPSON , one of the most efficient and conscientious officers the county has ever had, and against whom no man can truthfully bring a charge of crookedness or dishonesty, will tender his resignation to the court as county policeman and prohibition officer. The resignation will become effective December 10th. "I cannot longer risk my life prowling through the mountains, night and day, in all kinds of weather, endeavoring the best I could to enforce the prohibition laws when the officers and citizens of the county, or many of them, are doing all they can to obstruct me in my work, and make the prohibition laws a farce. At a great deal of expense to myself I have traveled the mountains day and night, wet and cold weather, and have arrested a great many men, many of whom of happen to have influential friends or money can come free of the charge and resume their nefarious business. The poor man without friends or money be sent to the convict camp without ceremony. He knows there is no one to contest his case because he hasn't money to employ counsel or put words in the mouths of witnesses. If a man has sold liquor enough to swim an elephant, and everybody knows it he (or his friends) can manipulate things if he has money. I see no hope of keeping the county free from bootleg ring until the good citizens wake up and see that the criminals are punished," said the Sergeant.

Important mail is held in Tazewell post office for Walter D. LOVELL, an ex-service man. Address the postmaster at Tazewell and the mail will be forwarded.

Mrs. Mary E. GROSECLOSE, 76 years old of Burkes Garden, died at the home of her son Kelly GROSECLOSE, at Blackburn on Wednesday at four o'clock where she had gone for the winter. Funeral arrangements have not been made, as this paper goes to press News of Mrs. GROSECLOSE'S death reached the office yesterday PM through the thoughtfulness of Mr. John P. GOSE just before going to press. 

The funeral and burial of D.W. LYNCH an account of whose death was briefly noted in last issue of this paper took place last Friday afternoon, from Presbyterian church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. W.W. ARROWOOD. There was a large attendance. The pall bearers : J.G. O'KEEFFEE, Glen ST. CLAIR, T.C. BOWEN, H.S. SURFACE, W. Archie THOMPSON, W.E. THOMPSON, Jeff WARD, Harry THOMPSON. Besides a ???, he leaves four daughters, by a former marriage, viz. Mrs. C.A BUCHANAN, Mrs. Dr. M.B. CROCKETT, Mrs. J.P. NEAL, Mrs. ?? BONDY, and Miss Margaret LYNCH. By his second marriage one son, Dan LYNCH Jr. D.W. LYNCH was the last of his fathers family, natives if our information is correct, of Washington County. His mother was Miss Sallie HAYTER, of Washington County. D.W. LYNCH came to Tazewell about the year 1878. His brother the late T.A. LYNCH, a year or two later. His widow Mrs. Ida LYNCH, lives here still. Dan LYNCH was a good citizen, a loyal Christian and a high toned gentleman. He leaves a good estate, but better still a good name as a legacy to his children.

Professor BROWN, Dr. GREEVER and Miss MAHOOD have returned from the state teachers convention in Richmond.

Mrs. Dinwiddle KILGORE, of Norton, is visiting her sister, Mrs. J.G. BUSTON.

Little Miss Eleanor ALEXANDER, who is living with her uncle, Mr. Charles ALEXANDER, in Graham, spent Thanksgiving in Tazewell.`

Mrs. Noel WALKER has returned from a visit to her parents in Rocky Mount, Va.

Miss Cassie LAIRD, Bluefield, spent Thanksgiving with her sister, Mrs. J.N. HARMAN.

Mrs. A.Z LITZ spent Thanksgiving holidays with her daughters Misses Loesch and Annie at Virginia College.

Miss Vera JONES, teacher in Graham High School, spent Thanksgiving with her parents here.

Mr. Ed GILLESPIE and family have moved into the residence formerly occupied by Mrs. A.M. MILLARD. Mrs. MILLARD and daughter, Miss Allie are going to make their home this winter with Mr. and Mrs. Sam CECIL west of town.

Mr. and Mrs. W.G. KISER, Dante, have returned to their home after a few days with homefolks here.

Miss Virginia PEIRCE, of Norton, is visiting her cousin, Miss Annie Howe SURFACE. They spent Thanksgiving in Roanoke with Mrs. J.P. SAUL and attended the V.P.I.V.M 1 game.

Miss Katherine DAVIDSON spent Thanksgiving with her friend, Miss Elizabeth MUNSEY in Roanoke.

Miss Julia DAVIDSON and Miss Hattie WHITE visited friends in Bluefield Thanksgiving.

Mr. John S. BOTTIMORE, Mr. J.P. ROYALL and Mr. Pat MCKENRY attended the Shriners meeting at Roanoke last week.

Mrs. Josie PECK continues quite ill at the home of her brother, Mr. George W. LEWIS.

Mr. McNEIL and family of Gratton who have been connected with the Gratton Lumber Co., are moving to Beckley, West Virginia.

Miss Grace JOHNSON visited her mother here last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred STEELE and children spent last weekend in Bristol.

Mrs. R.W. NEWTON and children, of Pocahontas, spent Sunday with Mrs. NEWTON'S sister, Mrs. J.F. HURT.

Mr. and Mrs. John S. BOTTIMORE left Monday for Washington and Hot Springs to attend a Masonic meeting. They expect to be gone about a week.

Mrs. J.D. KILGORE of Norton is visiting her sister, Mrs. J.G. BUSTON.

Lost - Knights Templar Charm, with name engraved on back. Reward if returned to Mr. R.C. CROCKETT, Tazewell Va.

Mr. B. O'QUINN, Cedar Bluff, was a business visitor to Tazewell on Wednesday.

Mr. Buford TYNES, Charleston, West Virginia, was visiting his mother here last weekend.

Dr. Charles ST. CLAIR, of Bluefield, was visiting his mother here last Sunday.

Attorney James W. HARMAN was a business visitor to Richmond this week.

Mrs. Robert C. PEERY, of North Tazewell, returned Sunday from a pleasant visit to Miss Fannie LITZ at Danville, Va.

Miss Mariam SWANGO, of Terre Haute, IN, a student at Virginia College, Roanoke, Va. was in Tazewell last week the guest of her friend, Miss Edith CROCKETT.

Mr. Bascom MYERS of Fremont was a visitor to Tazewell last weekend.

Mrs. OSBORNE, of Coeburn has been here on a visit to Mrs. NUCHOLS on Tazewell Avenue.

Mr. Aubrey NUCHOLS, of Honaker, was a visitor to homefolks Sunday. 

Mr. Sam LEECE wishes his friends to know that he is no longer a member of that famous society, "The Sons of Rest: as he has accepted a position, not a job, at South Clinchfield, Va. During his absence from the city a new president, the office formerly held by him, will be elected.

Miss Grace BAUGHMAN spent the Thanksgiving holidays in Roanoke.

Mr. Price MORTON, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.B. MORTON, of Graham, and Miss Lillian WRIGHT, of Ashland, Va. were married last Saturday at the home of the bride. Mrs. MORTON was one of Ashland's most popular young ladies. Mr. MORTON is taking a course in medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Miss Martha LEECE, who is teaching in Pulaski County, was home for a few days last week visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. LEECE.

Robert PORTER, War, West Virginia was visiting homefolks this week.

C.W. STEELE was in Bluefield one day this week consulting a specialist.

Fred R. STEELE is at his farm in Lee County, F.T. WITTEN, of Tazewell is the guest of Mr. STEELE, and is enjoying the open season for quail in Lee County.

Mr. and Mrs. Glen C. PEERY are now living at Gary, West Virginia, where Mr. PEERY has a position in the large store of J.D. PEERY and Company.

W.F. HARMAN and son, C. Henry, have their offices in the old May building nicely furnished, and are making this the Tazewell headquarters for the many coal companies in which they are interested.

TIP TOP

Tip Top was invaded by a number of the Billy Sunday Club of Graham, on last Sunday PM. Mr. VERMILLION led in the services. Entertaining and edifying talks were made. Owing to the weather there was only a few of the people out. All were delighted that they had the privilege of hearing the gentlemen, and it is hoped the club will come again.

The real estate of Mrs. Amanda HARMAN, formerly occupied by A.J. STOVER, and which was bought by him some 2 years ago, was sold by Charles H. HARMAN, trustee at auction on last Saturday, Mr. George C. PEERY being the highest bidder, at $4,100. This property is part of the Lee BROWN place, situate 1 mile west of Tip Top.

Farmers in our section have most all their corn in the crib. Most everybody made a good crop, and are now wishing for hog killing weather. Your correspondent here doubts very much that thought of any one in this hog or hoggish community being able to get anywhere near the Gabe Bennett pig of two months old, reported by the Graham News of Sunday which is expected to weigh 800 pounds. Some hog this! Suppose there will be a wild rush for this breed of hogs if it goes to the figure as reported.

Mrs. C.D. BOWLING, North Tazewell, has 3 rooms for rent, and also takes in sewing, and will appreciate the patronage of those how may have any work of this kind to put out. Call on her.

Richlands

The infant daughter of Windom KITTS died very suddenly Monday night. She was ill only about 40 minutes. The funeral service was conducted Tuesday afternoon by Rev. McKEE.

Reports come from the bedside of Mrs. S.O. HURT, of Raven, that she is very low. The immediate members of the family have been called because of her precarious condition. Mrs. G.M. BROWN and Tom HURT, of this place, are among the children at her bedside.

Mary HARRIS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. HARRIS, was taken to Roanoke Sunday for consultation with specialists, has returned home, not having been given much encouragement over her condition.

Nanona HORTON has returned to Martha Washington College after spending the Thanksgiving holidays with her parents.

NORTH TAZEWELL

Mrs. Grat HARMAN entertained the Sunday School recently, at her home. Games and refreshments greatly delighted the children.

James F. CASSELL, of Ceres, visited his daughter, Mrs. Charles SLUSS last week. His daughter, Mrs. W.G. BAUGH and her husband, came from Tazewell on Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. CASSELL left for their home at Ceres on Saturday morning. While on this visit Mr. CASSELL made an interesting address to the Healing Springs School.

Mrs. Charles SLUSS has had also recently a short visit from her sister and her husband, Dr. HUGHES, of Saltville.

Miss Clara KINDER is visiting her sister in McDowell.

Our neighbors of Adria speak highly of Rev. Mr. ARROWOOD who has been preaching for them, and of Miss Ella BOWEN and others who have been assisting in the Sunday School there.

POUNDING MILL

Born to Mr. and Mrs. John B. GILLESPIE on Friday the 18th a daughter, the third daughter.

Miss Barbara HURT spent Monday and Tuesday in Bluefield.

Mr. C.M. HUNTER and Dr. Rex STEELE attended the football game in Roanoke Thanksgiving day.

David HURT, son of Mrs. Ollie HURT of this place and Mr. C.M. HUNTER of this place, attended the football game in New York last week.

Miss Pearl McGUIRE and Miss JENNINGS of the Faculty of Cedar Bluff High School, accompanied by Mr. Henry NORMAN, the efficient and popular postmaster of Cedar Bluff, were here this PM a short time in the interest of their play "The Docatrict Skule" but no available house could be found in which to stage it, as the school rooms here were not built with folding or raising partitions, as this scribe wanted it built years ago.

Mrs. Susan RINGSTAFF, and son MR. Seymore RINGSTAFF, visited their daughter and sister, Mrs. William MULKEY near Honaker, last week.

Rev. G.R. THOMAS, George HURT and W.B. STEELE were witnesses at Tazewell today.

Rev. Mr. HUGHES preached the Thanksgiving sermon at 11 and usual prayer service at night. Next Sunday will be the usual Temperance Sunday night, under auspices of Woman's Christian Temperance Union.

Miss Charlotte HUNTER of Tazewell High School, spent Thanksgiving with her mother, Mrs. C.M. HUNTER, Mrs. Ollie HURT of this place, and Mrs. Mary GILLESPIE, of Gillespie were invited guests.

COVE CREEK

Miss Nancy WAGNER and Miss Bell BURTON spent last weekend at Hollybrook, Va.

Miss Gussie WALKER spent Thanksgiving with her parents in Burkes Garden.

Misses Kathleen GREGORY and Ma?? STOWERS, who are attending school at Burke's Garden, spent Thanksgiving with homefolks.

Mrs. R.B. ROBINETT spent last Saturday and Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. R.C. FOX.

Mr. Aubry GREGORY who has been in Cincinnati, returned home last Friday.

SHAWVERS MILL

W.L. SHAWVER had a very painful accident a few days past when he fell from a high chair on which he was standing, and dislocated his ankle.

The little infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry COMPTON died at its home in Ashville, North Carolina last Sunday and was brought here for burial. Interment was made in the family burial ground.

J.C. SHAWVER, of Graham, is visiting in the home of his sister, Mrs. M.E. BELCHER who is suffering with a sprained ankle caused by stepping off a high porch.

Misses Ruth JONES and Virginia MAXWELL school teachers at this place spent Thanksgiving with homefolks. 

CEDAR BLUFF

Miss Frances JENNINGS has returned after spending the Thanksgiving holidays with her parents at Draper, Va. 

Mr. and Mrs. J.M. MCCALL, of Baltimore, have arrived to spend some time with their parents.

Miss Ollie LONG has returned to her school after spending the holidays with her parents at New River Depot, Va.

Mrs. IRESON and daughter spent the weekend at Doran.

Mrs. W.F. GRINSTEAD, spent the weekend in Bluefield as the guest of her sister, Mrs. BIRKELBACH.

Mrs. J.F. MITCHELL was called to Richlands by the death of her niece.