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GENERAL NEWS

The town and community was shocked to hear on last Friday of the sudden death of Charles G. HURT, of Cedar Bluff. Mr. HURT'S death occurred at Wardell where he had been in business for a number of years. The funeral was held from the Methodist church on Sunday morning and was in charge of Rev. Mr. KERN, the Methodist pastor. Mr. HURT was sixty three years old. He leaves four children, Elizabeth, Mayo, Eva and Joseph. Three sisters, Mrs. Columbia CECIL, of Kentucky; Mrs. Lou MCFARLENE of Russell County, and Mrs. T.A. REPASS of Cedar Bluff. "Charley" HURT, was one of Tazewell's most reliable and highly respected citizens. For a dozen years he was a merchant at Wardell, in one of the best communities of the county, where he ranked high as a businessman and Christian gentleman. A large circle of his intimate friends regret and mourn his death. His stricken family have the sympathy of the public.

Mr. and Mrs. George W. LEWIS and family ask us to convey their thanks and appreciation to all their friends where presence and sympathy were so helpful to them during Lillian's sickness and death. In this connection the girls in telephone central are kindly remembered for their special service during the weary hours of suspense while Lillian's life hung between hope and despair.

Mr. Thomas C. DIGGS, Secretary of the Virginia Sunday School Association with his assistant, Mr. CROWGEY, were at North Tazewell on last Thursday conferring with some of the Sunday School workers of the county, planning the work for this year. The purpose is to get the county thoroughly organized this year, if possible. Arrangements have been made for several district conventions at an early date and it is hopped that everybody will help to get the work going. Notice of the District Conventions will be given through the paper.

As forecasted in last issue, Lillian LEWIS died shortly after the paper was mailed. Her death occurred at the Sanitarium in Bluefield, on Friday morning at 10 o'clock. The burial took place Saturday morning from the Christian church. Services were conducted by Rev. J.N. HARMAN, Revs. ARROWOOD and LAMBERT assisted in the service. The casket was banked and covered with flowers borne by her young school mates of the High School, all of whom seemed deeply affected in parting with their young friend and classmate. She was the third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. LEWIS. She leaves, besides her father and mother, three sisters and four brothers, who miss sadly their beloved little sister. She was 16 years old. Beautiful in life, she was more beautiful in death, and the pearly gates swung open wide when this gentle and pure spirit entered.

"Uncle" Dave THOMPSON, about 80 years of age, perhaps the oldest colored man in the community, died at his home near North Tazewell last Sunday. "Uncle" Dave was "a good old man" they say, industrious and upright, and well thought of. No details of the funeral, etc. have reached this office.

Leander CARROLL, 73 years old, one of Tazewell's oldest colored citizens, died on last Monday morning, at his home here, after a lingering illness of heart and kidney trouble. The funeral was conducted in the Methodist church of which he was an honored member, by the pastor Rev. Mr. ADAMS, assisted by Rev. G.M. DICKENSON, of Graham. The burial ceremonies were in charge of the Masons. SINKFORD and WARREN were the undertakers. Deceased, with his mother, came to Tazewell from Hillsville, Carrol County during the war. He was a slave of the Carrolls of Hillsville, who freed all their slaves during the war. For more than a half century he had been a citizen of this town. His wife, who was Josephine WARREN, sister to T.B. WARREN, of this town, and ten children survive him. For about 25 years he was chief cook for the officials of the N and W and was retired by the company a year or two ago. Lee CARROLL was an upright man, highly respected by the white as well as colored people, an honor to his race. An industrious, upright quiet, cheerful man, his example is worthy of imitation by all his people.

Tazewell High School baseball team defeated the Graham Hi team here last Saturday by the one sided score of 17 to 5. GILLESPIE, pitcher for Tazewell, was the star of the game, allowing but five hits, and had 23 strike outs of his credit and received splendid support. One the other hand, the Graham pitcher, using the submarine ball, was touched for 22 hits, but received ragged support. If his team mates had given him better support, the score would, no doubt, have been different. Tazewell was the have played Pocahontas High School here Wednesday, but the game was called off on account of the bad weather. They will play at Pocahontas Friday (today). A fast an good game is expected.

POUNDING MILL

Misses Bertie and Thelma FISHER and Sara ROE spent the weekend with Miss Mozelle FISHER, at Jewell Ridge.

Mr. G.A. RILEY went to Tazewell Sunday to hear Dr. DYE, the returned missionary of 23 years in Africa.

Rev. J.W. WEST, field secretary of Christian Church, preached here last night and will preach tonight. he was pastor here probably 18 years ago, and everyone is glad to hear him again. Guest of Mr. and Mrs. RILEY.

Mrs. Walter LOVELL and baby and brother in law, Mr. Jeff LOVELL, went to Washington to see their husbands, father and brother, Walter LOVELL, who is very low with tuberculosis. He is not expected to survive four weeks.

Mr. and Mrs. John B. GILLESPIE had as their guests to dinner Easter, their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.B. STEELE and brother, Dr. Rex STEELE and cousin, Rex Steele ADLER, of Cedar Bluff.

Rev. G.R. THOMAS and Rev. H.L. QUESENBERRY have been holding a series of meetings on Little River the past week.

Mrs. G.A. RILEY sends check for $1.00 which should be added to the Armenan fund collection.

Mrs. Milton HARRIS, Mr. and Mrs. James OSBORNE have all been on the sick list.

John B. GILLESPIE has gone to Knoxville on business.

Mr. Will Rees SPARKS spent Easter with his mother, Mrs. Martha SPARKS.

Mrs. W.B. STEELE and grand daughter, Catherine Lee GILLESPIE, spent Friday night at Cedar Bluff with their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Jane A. MCGUIRE and daughter, Miss Pearl.

Several from this place attended the funeral and burial of Mr. Charles HURT at Cedar Bluff, last Sunday, burial at Jones Chapel.

Mr. and Mrs. Gus HOOPS have bought at $6,000.00 farm near Wittens Mills and will move to same. 

Born on Saturday a son, Martin Pierce, to Mr. and Mrs. M.H. CHRISTIAN at the home of Mrs. Marv CHRISTIAN. Both are doing well.

GRATTON

Mr. and Mrs. John FOX, of Cambra, Va are visiting her daughter, Mrs. S.W. BOURNE at this place and also visiting her sister at Tazewell. Mrs. Morgan WYNN, who has been very ill for some time.

Little Virginia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.E. BURTON, who has been seriously ill for the past 2 months, is thought to be improving now.

Mr. P.A. YOST has been sick for several weeks, is improving slowly.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles RUTHERFORD and family, Liberty, spent Sunday with Mrs. Rachel BURTON, also Mr. and Mrs. H.G. YOUNG.

The Concord Sunday School has started out fine under the superintendent, and Mr. F.P. RUTHERFORD as assistant. Bound to have a good school.

Miss Nell CASSELL was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Hill BAUGH for Easter, also came out to Mrs. P.G. BAUGH's and Mrs. Lou GILDERSLEEVE'S Sunday.

Mrs. Mary LEEDY of Kimball, WV spent two weeks with her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth BURTON and other relatives at this place, leaving Sunday to visit in Graham.

Hallie BOURNE and family, Mr. and Mrs. John BROOKS, all of Bluefield, were visitors to Mrs. Vick GILLPIN'S and W.A. BOURNE on last Sunday.

Ed YOST, son of S.W. YOST was visiting homefolks Saturday and Sunday, returning Sunday night to his work in the coal fields. 

Miss Ethel BUCHANAN gave the junior society an egg hunt after the meeting Saturday and the youngsters had 105 eggs for the society. Refreshments were served to the little fellows. The society is doing fine work under the leadership of miss Ethel.

Quite a number of young people from this vicinity went to Burkes Garden Sunday and took their supper, a good time was reported.

CEDAR BLUFF

Cedar Bluff, Va. - The people of the village received a shock on Friday evening when a message was received notifying them of the death of Mr. Charles HURT, of Wardell. Mr. HURT was a resident of Cedar Bluff but for several years had been conducting a store at that place. The body was brought to his home on Friday night. The funeral was held Sunday morning at eleven o'clock at the Methodist church. The body was laid to rest at Jones chapel. The high esteem in which he was held was attested by the number of people who attended the funeral. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Fred BANE, Pulaski; Mrs. FUGAGTE, Roanoke; Mrs. MCFARLAIN, Honaker; Mrs. R.J. HURT, Huntington, WV; Mr. and Mrs. John HANSON and daughter, Hansonville; Mrs. Wade PEERY, Tazewell, Dr. and Mrs. McFARLAIN, Honaker; Dr. Joe MCGUIRE, Norton; Messrs GARLAND, George and Wade PEERY, Tazewell.

Mr. and Mrs. BANE and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. I.O PERKINS spent the weekend in Bristol. From Bristol Mr. and Mrs. BANE went to Philadelphia, where she will consult a physician.

Mr. Donald WATKINS has accepted a position in Maybeury, WV.

Mr. and Mrs. C.E. WATKINS spent Easter with their parents.

Mr. C.H. PEERY has been very ill, but is improving.

Mr. P.E. GOODMAN, who has been ill, is better and back in school

BOISSEVANE

Mr. J.R. DROSICK left last week for Trentop, NJ to visit his cousin.

Miss Dorothy Waen WRIGHT, who is a student at Marion college, came home Saturday to spend her Easter holiday.

Cleve TABOR was taken into custody by the officers Wednesday and his car and one gallon of liquor was confiscated. he was fined $50 and given thirty days, but appealed the case. It will be tried at Tazewell in the next term of court. He is now out on five hundred dollar bond.

The opening game of the Boissevain base ball club was played Sunday, when they crossed bats with Bluefield. Boissevain won by the score of 8 to 3. (Boissevain should not play base ball on Sunday. This was no way to celebrate the resurrection - Editor).