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GENERAL NEWS

Rexall Druggists Close Convention
H. B. BROWN, of Hopewell, acted as toastmaster.  At the afternoon session, officers of the association for 1924 and 1925 were elected and installed, as follows.  G. E. TRACEY of Hampstead, MD, president; E.L. JACKSON, of Tazewell, first vice-president,  J. C. THOMPSON of Chatham, second vice-president,  L.A. JEFFERIES of Warrenton, third vice-president, and John J REILLEY of Harrisonburg, secretary and treasurer.

North Tazewell, April 2 - Mrs. Cosby BEAVERS, of Jewell Ridge,  has returned to her home after remaining several days with Mrs. C.V. HARMAN, since the death of her husband.

Our school teachers and pupils of Healing Spring school are preparing a program for closing of the school, which may be carried into effect on Tuesday evening of next week.  We hope, however, to succeed in inducing and(our?) faithful, efficient teachers to continue the school until May.

Our Community League will meet at the school building Saturday evening, April 6th at 7 o'clock.  We expect the President of Radford State Normal to give an address.

Mrs. C.W.SLUSS has not yet fully recovered from a recent attack of pneumonia.

Good attendance at Sunday school and at meeting of Lutheran Mission Band.

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gratt SMITH, recently.

E. B.SLUSS of Bluefield, visited his parent last week.  C.W. SLUSS has gone to Wyoming.

BROTHER OF W.L. SPRATT DEAD
Los Angeles, Calif., March 26--Through the recent passing of J.G. SPRATT, brother and uncle of Attorneys William and Harry SPRATT, residents of Richlands, Los Angeles lost one of her genial and popular citizens.  He had a kind, thoughtful and cheerful disposition, which won for him many friends who miss him.  Having a keen sense of humor he was a good entertainer and to this talent he gave expression to the last when friends visited him in the hospital.  There was not a relative in attendance (they being in far distant states) but his popularity was shown by the number of others which attended including many from the lodge of which he was a member, and also friends of the Virginia Society, of which he had been President.  the floral contributions were beautiful.  A FRIEND

R.M. LAWSON AND SON AWARDED RIBBONS
Te sixth annual sale of Southwest Virginia Shorthorn Breeders Association was held at Pulaski recently.  the top prices on the 45 head sold have been $240 and $185 for a heifer.  The awards were as follows:  Yearling bull, also reserve champion, to R. M. LAWSON and Son, of Burke's Garden.  Senior bull calf, also grand champion, W.R. CROCKETT, Draper, who was also awarded second ribbon in this class.  Junior bull calf, first, W.B. CROCKETT, Draper, second to R. M. LAWSONand Son.  Junior yearling heifer class, first to R.M. LAWSONand Son, which was also awarded the junior champion. Senior heifer class, first to R.M. LAWSON and Son.

Richlands, April 3 --As the result of this town's greatest conflagration in over fifteen years, two buildings were destroyed and a twelve year old boy (Jimmy HERALD) burned to death on Friday.  The fire broke out at 6:30 o'clock Friday morning on the third floor of the building owned by F.P.GERVAAL  and  brother.  It is said that the fire developed from a cook stove in the apartment occupied by Mrs. Robert HERALD and children. Mrs. Herald received severe burns and was immediately taken to the Mattie Williams Hospital.  Attending physicians say she will recover.

The organization of the Richlands Ice Co., Inc., was effected on Tuesday night when a group of the town citizens meet at the office of J.T. Altizer.  The new company has been incorporated with a capital stock of $10,000.  Following are officers: Aren UNDERWOOD, president; George HORTON, vice-president; J.T. ALTIZER, secretary-treasurer; Board of Directors--J.B. ALTIZER, I.E. HORTON, J. B. STEELE, A. J. PENDERGRASS, Geo. HORTON, G.W RIMMER  and S. E BROOKS.

Daughters of the Confederacy held their April meeting Tuesday at the home of their president, Mrs. Barnes GILLESPIE. A unanimous vote of thanks is given to Mr. F. T. WITTEN.

B.P. REPASS departed this life on March 21, 1924.  He was married to Martha BOURNE 27 years ago. He leaves a wife and four sons, Bowen, Willie, Felix also four sisters and three brothers besides many other relatives and friends to mourn his going.  He was a member of the Methodist church and lived a moral, faithful life, a friend to all around him, a fond father and a loving husband.  He did not fear death. The only regret was that of leaving his family... Mrs. D. B. BROOKMAN, Princeton, W.Va.

CEDAR BLUFF

Cedar Bluff, Va. April 3, -- Francis Brown, small child of C. R. BROWN is ill with pneumonia.

Mary Katherine Beavers, small child of Mr. and Mrs. Allen BEAVERS, has double pneumonia.

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J.N. RUSSELL is getting along very well.

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman PATRICK also has pneumonia.

GENERAL NEWS

Mr. John BIRKLEBACK, of Bluefield, was visiting relatives here Sunday.

Miss Maude DUNCAN spent weekend with parents in Baptist Valley.

Miss Ruth McCALL, Berwind High School, spent weekend with parents.

Mr. Curtis SHAMBLIN, of English, W. Va. wa in town on business trip over weekend.

Miss Orma LUTTRELL has return home from Ineger, where she has been holding a position.

Joseph HURT of T.H.S., spent weekend with home folks here.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred BROWN and Mr. and Mrs. Harve SANDERS, from Graham, spend Sunday at the home of J.R. BROWN.

Miss Mable SMITH of the Bluefield Business College, spent weekend with parents here.

Miss Nellie Frenche returned to her school Sunday after spending a week at home on account of her mother's illness.  She was accompanied by  her uncle, Richard STRINGER, of Bluefield.

The Y.P.M.S. meets at the home of Miss Orma LUTTREEL, Saturday, April 5th at 8:00 o'clock.

POUNDING MILL

Rev, Alvah EUBANK began a d protracted meeting at the Christian church on Sunday Night.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert POTTS have moved from Gillespie back to this place.

Mr. Rube MYRES was taken to the Williams Hospital on Monday, accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Laura MYERS.  He has pneumonia, is reported doing well.

Mrs. Louise CRUEY, an aged resident of this town, has pneumonia, as has also Mrss Kate MULKEY.  The latter is improving.  Noah CUMPTON is also very sick, flu.

Mr. and Mrs. John GILLESPIE ate a fish supper at their parents, W.B. STEELE's Saturday night.  Mr. Will GILLESPIE, of Wittens Mills, was also a guest.

Mr. Tom LAMBERT, of Raven, took dinner here today with old friends and reports his mother, Mrs. John LAMBERT, as recovering from a lon and severe sick spell, to the delight of her old neighbors and friends.

Mrs. Henry SHAMBLIN is reported as being some worse today.

Mrs. W.B. STEELE spent Monday with her mother, Mrs. McGUIRE, at Cedar Bluff and reports her condition about the same.  She is unable to stand on her feet and never lays down, day or night.

Mrs. Howard REED, Richlands has been up this week, looking after her mother, Mrs. Louise CRUEY, who is ill.

MRS. HENRY HENKEL DEAD - On the twenty-six of March the Death Angel came to the home of Mr. Henry HENKEL and claimed for his own, his dear wife.

Mr. William T. THOMPSON was over this week from his farm in Thompson Valley, guests of his sons, Walter and Dan.