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On last Saturday morning Mrs. Susan LOCKHART passed away at her home near Maxwell, Virginia. She was born in Baptist Valley on March 12, 1850, being daughter of Thomas and Nancy BARRETT. She was married to William LOCKHART and to this union was born twelve children. Her husband and eight children having preceded her to the grave. She is survived by three sons: Charlie LOCKHART, Pounding Mill, Va.; John and Henry LOCKHART and Mrs. Nannie BOWLING, of Maxwell, Va; also one sister, Mrs. Mahala STEVENSON, McVeigh, Kentucky, and one brother, J. Patton BARRETT, of Tazewell. The last seven years of her life she was an invalid and during these years of suffering she bore it patiently always ready to greet her neighbors and friends with a smile. In her early girlhood she gave her heart to god and became a member of the Methodist church. Funeral services were conducted from the home by her pastor, Rev. J.H. BOWLING, who had known her all her life, and in his talk paid her tribute for the influence and deep impression her Christian life had on him, when he was a visitor in her home, even before he was a Christian himself. After services in the home interment was made in family grave yard, near the home. Heartfelt sympathy for the family is extended them by their friends and neighbors during their hours of grief for the one who is gone. Their loss but heaven's gain.

Tazewell High School is closing one of the most successful years. There has been little or no friction. If there was it did not leak out in view of the public. The school and the community are more than glad to know that Professor Brown will return to his post as principal next year. Mr. BROWN and his good wife are valuable and highly appreciated members of Tazewell society, and the entire town, as well as the school, is to be congratulated that they will remain with us. Nearly all the teachers will return next year. However, that little imp, cupid, is busily moving among them, and there is no telling. The offers he made are more attractive than school teachers salaries. May the very best there is come to these good teachers. 

Joe EDWARDS, said to have been the leader in the fight in Burke's Garden in February in which Stuart DILLOW was badly cut, and who escaped arrest, was located in Richmond, Ind., last week by Baldwin-Felts detectives and was brought here to jail Sunday morning. He has been indicted and will be tried at the next term of court. His brothers, Walter and Bowen were tried at the last term of court and given heavy sentences. Walter EDWARDS is in jail here awaiting instructions from the penitentiary authorities before being taken to the roads. Bowen EDWARDS is on bond awaiting action on an appeal to the Supreme court.

Mr. B.K DEYERLE, proprietor of the Majestic Steam Laundry, at Princeton, West Virginia, was in town this week on business. The Majestic Steam Laundry has a truck on the road regularly between Princeton and Tazewell, gathering laundry on Wednesdays and returning it on Saturdays. Also a high grade of dry cleaning is put out by the Majestic. DYERLE ran the Tazewell Steam Laundry here for several years, heaving Tazewell for Princeton in 1908, where he has prospered, grown fat the bald headed.

Mr. George VERNON and Miss Delores PRUETT were united in marriage at the brides home, May 11th, by Rev. T.W. OSBORNE. The bride is the beautiful daughter of W.E. PRUETT. The groom is the son of J.A. VERNON, both of Bandy. They will make their home with Mr. and Mrs. VERNON.

Mr. and Mrs. Everett JOHNSON, of Evarts, Ky. are here on a visit to Mr. JOHNSON'S parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.N. JOHNSON.

W.W. MYERS and M.L. BURTON are attending the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows in Lynchburg. They hope to return to Tazewell the latter part of this week.

Mrs. J.J. STEPHENSON, of McVeigh, Ky. was called to Tazewell on account of the death of her sister, Mrs. Susan LOCKHART. She is now with her brother, J.P. BARRETT.

Miss Lou STEVENSON, of Gary attended the burial of her aunt, Mrs. LOCKHART at Maxwell Sunday. She has returned to her home.

Mr. and Mrs. H.G. PEERY, Sr. are home from a pleasant winter stay in Tryon, N.C.

Mrs. H.G. PEERY, Sr. announces the opening of her Rummage Sale on tomorrow, Saturday, May 17th at the home of C.T. PEERY, west Tazewell.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas MARTIN, of Norton, spent the weekend here with Mr. MARTIN'S parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.A. MARTIN.

Mrs. John W. WHITT came to town Circus day from her summer home in Baptist Valley. Sister WHITT said she came to town chiefly to have some dental work done, but it was noted that she seemed somewhat put out because there was no street parade.

Miss Rosa BURTON was here on Wednesday, and reported her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth BURTON in very poor health, confined to her room and bed all the time now. Her daughter, who has been teaching in West Virginia, is at home.

Mrs. T.A. REPASS was called this week to the home of her father, Mr. O.M. FERRELL, at Steelesburg. Mr. FERRELL is desperately ill with pneumonia.

Dr. C.A. THOMPSON has returned from Texas, where he was called on account of the death of his son, Earl THOMPSON, which occurred on April 15.

The worst mudhole in any road in the county so far as heard from, is at Wittens Mills, just in front of brother Ed HOWARD'S nice home About one hour's work would fill up that awful mudhole. It is a regular car smasher, neck and bone breaker. Let it be filled quick.

Mary O'KEEFFE Circle will meet with Mrs. A.Z. LITZ, Thursday, May 22nd at 2:30 o'clock.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Byrd CHAPMAN in the Bluefield hospital on Monday, a fine girl, Mother and baby doing well.

Mrs. Eliza W. LEISTER is spending a few weeks as the guest of her daughter, Mrs. F.B. LESTER, Abingdon, Va. While away Mr. and Mrs. O.J. MUSTARD are helping keep house.

Mrs. Nannie NUCKOLS has returned from a pleasant visit to friends in Coeburn.

Mrs. Ellen O. NOEL, mother of A.B NOEL, of Tazewell, died at her home at Graham Friday morning at 11 o'clock. The funeral services and burial occurred on the Sunday following, and were in charge of Rev. Mr. HUGHES, of the Christian Church; assisted by Rev. Mr. THORNE, of the Methodist Church, and Rev. M.O. ALEXANDER, of the Baptist Church. She was the widow of the late Thomas NOEL, an ex-confederate soldier, who died twelve years ago. She leaves four sons - L.K., of Graham; H.B. NOEL, of Norfolk; E.M. NOEL, of Bluefield; A.B. NOEL, of Tazewell, and three daughters; Mrs. W.W. PUGH, of Pocahontas; Mrs. C.W. VAUGHN, of Graham; Mrs. J.N. VAUGHN, of Hopewell, and one step son, of Chester, Pa. and one sister, of Afton, Okla., Mrs. Louise BREWSTER. A beautiful wreath of flowers was sent by the Main Street Bible Class of Tazewell, which was highly appreciated by the family of the deceased.

RICHLANDS

An airplane piloted by Lieut. John P. WOOD, of Big Stone Gap, was forced to make a landing in Richlands Thursday afternoon on account of a severe rainstorm. Mr. WOOD was enroute to Bluefield from Big Stone Gap when he encountered the storm while he was flying over Norton. He proceeded up the Clinch Valley until he had passed Richlands and then the air became so dense that he circled the town and landed without difficulty in the large field, across from the station. The weather was so inclement that he was unable to resume his flight until late Friday morning. Mr. WOOD and Bill DUFF, a well known Clinch Valley birdman, are the owners of a training corps at Big Stone Gap and they have about eight planes in service. While Mr. WOOD was in town he insinuated that he might possibly return to Richlands this summer and take up passengers in one of his large planes.

From Bandy comes one of the queerest and most weird stories heard in Tazewell County in a number of years. Last week Mrs. Finlet MCGUIRE was surprised to find a pool of blood on her front porch early in the morning. Of course the lady was astonished but she did not attach any special significance to the occurrence at the time. She went into the house and got a pan of water and a broom. When she endeavored to wash the spot away she was dumfounded to see the identical spot appear on the floor about eight inches. Mrs. MCGUIRE tried to wash the spot away four different times and always the pool appeared on the third board to the left. Mrs. MCGUIRE, as may be supposed was startled and called in some neighbors and when the broom was applied to it, the spot again re-appeared on the third board away. G.S. COOPER, a well known Norton salesman, was among those that witnessed the singular incident and when he was in town Friday he corroborated the rumors. The spots actually reappeared five different times and the story has been verified by different visitors from Bandy, which is about ten miles from Richlands. No explanation has been found for the mysterious happening, and excitement has been prevalent in that neighborhood, the fear having been expressed that it was an omen foreboding evil.

At the May session of the Richlands Town Council it was definitely decided that all restaurants should observe the Sunday closing laws. Effective last Sunday all restaurants now have the following hours: 7-9 AM; 12-1:30 PM; 5-6:30 PM.

With the closing exercises of the Richlands High School only ten days off, everyone is busy preparing for the final examinations which will start on Tuesday. The class exercises will be held Tuesday night, May 27, with Prof. Claude D. CURTIS delivering the commencement address. Dr. CURTIS is president of Martha Washington College and has the enviable reputation of being an able speaker, well acquainted with the many educational problems of today. The commencement sermon will be preached Sunday, May 25, by Rev. F.B. SHELTON, of Pocahontas. This year Miss Nola WARNER carried away the valedictory honors but not without close and keen rivalry. The following boys and girls expect to receive their diplomas this month: Nola WARNER, Louise GILLESPIE, Eula HORTON, Lucy COLEMAN, Mary MCBRAYER, Myrtle GRIFFITHS, Ruth JAMISON, Narcie WINGO, Lois RINGSTAFF, Cary STINSON, Eula JOHNSON, Vivian ELKINS, William D. REPASS and Howard E. STEELE. 

In spite of much financial trouble the Richlands High School is closing one of its most successful sessions, much advancement having been made along all lines. It is regretted that Prof. HORNE will not again head the school next term, but it is understood that he will probably located in Honaker. Mr. HORNE has been principal of the local school for five years.

The remains of Mrs. Sallie THOMAS were laid to rest at Burke's Garden Friday afternoon, amid a large concourse of friends and relatives, Mrs. THOMAS died at Asheville, N.C. Wednesday night, where she was under going treatment in one of the hospitals at that place for a complication of troubles. Mrs. THOMAS was a frequent visitor to Richlands, she being an aunt of Mrs. W.B.F. WHITE, of this city. She was sixty-six years of age and is survived by five sons.

The Richlands Brick Corporation was awarded the huge contract to furnish the brick for the new city hall that is being erected in Bluefield, West Virginia. The contract calls for one million bricks and will keep the plant running at capacity for about three weeks. The largest contract ever received by the local plant is now being filled. This is the contract to furnish the brick for the big power station of the Virginian Railroad at Narrows. Over 2,000,000 brick will be used in its construction.

Good progress is being made on the re-grading of the Hankins Cemetery road. The road is being built by volunteer labor and on last Saturday a large crowd of men assembled for work. The workers were served a dinner prepared by a former cook in the army. The road is being built by the David P. HARRIS, Post of the American Legion and when completed will be of water bound mac-adam.

CEDAR BLUFF

The Cedar Bluff High School will come to a close on Friday, May 23. The "Garden Romance" a flower pageant, presented by the primary and grammar grade departments, will be the main features of the program for Thursday evening, May 22. Come and help unravel the "Kink in Kizzies Wedding," a negro play given by pupils of the fourth and fifth grade. On Friday night the High School will present "The Old Maids Club." while the sixth and seventh grades will entertain you will musical readings, songs and dialogues. The programs will begin promptly at 8:00. Come and have a good laugh.

Mr. Raymond BROWN, of Lynchburg, is visiting his parents, having spent the remainder of his vacation in New York and Washington.

Messrs. I.O. PERKINS and John GOODWIN, have returned from New York, where they spent several days in interest of the Goodwin Automatic Fire Alarm.

Miss Pearl MCGUIRE is back in school, having been absent, due to the illness of her mother, Mrs. MCGUIRE is very much better.

Miss Nellie FRENCH spent the weekend in Bristol.

Miss Helena KEINER, of Burkes Garden, spent the weekend with Mrs. H.G. NORMAN.

Mrs. H.L. STEIGEL and children, of Princeton, West Virginia are spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. P.E. GOODMAN.

POUNDING MILL

Miss NUNN, missionary from Mexico gave an address at the Christian church on Sunday at 11 o'clock in connection with the Mothers Day service, guest of Mrs. Ollie HURT.

Rev. C.C. Brooks, Hagan, Lee Co., will preach at Methodist church tonight, Guest of his brother-in-law, W.B. STEELE.

Rev. EUBANK is expected to fill his usual appointment at the Christian church next Sunday at 11, and Rev. HUGHES, Episcopal at night.

Ice Cream supper realized over $60 Miss QUESENBERRY got $27 cake for prettiest young lady present.

There will be a missionary meeting at Methodist church this p.m. 3:30. Mrs. Ella PEERY, leader and Miss CROCKETT, organist, Tazewell, Mrs. Cosby CECIL, Pisgah, Mrs. Dr. GROSS, Maxwell, and others are expected. 
Mr. James NUNLEY was married in Bristol to Miss Octavia PRUETT on the 30th of April, and kept the marriage a secret until Friday night when a crowd of his young boy friends made him "fess up" or go to the Clinch River and be "dunked." On Monday night they were given a rousing serenade, and left perhaps 250 cans and buckets in the groom's father's pretty yard "there were strings of 'em on wires." "Pan Oscar" cleaned up the rubbish, but Jim footed the bill we understand. The bride and groom treated the crowd to candy and cigars, and Mrs. Walter NUNLEY and others gave some fine selections on the piano. Many congratulations are still being received by this happy couple. 

Mr. and Mrs. John B. GILLESPIE on Saturday took dinner with parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.B. STEELE.

Mrs. George PETTS visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles MCGUIRE at Cedar Bluff, Monday. The latter are moving back to their home in the farm on Pounding Mill Branch.

Mrs. Charles ROBINETT and son, Samuel, were shopping in Tazewell Saturday. 

Mrs. Henry SHAMBLIN, Mrs. Louise CRUEY, Mrs. James OSBORNE and Mr. Andy PETTS are all reported as being better.

Mr. R.E. ELLIS and daughter and little son, Mrs. Charles GRIFFITH and daughter, Sandy HUFF, spent the weekend with Mrs. Martha SPARKS and other relatives. 

Mr. and Mrs. Rees BROWN, Richlands, spent weekend with mother, Mrs. Lizzie BRUSTER.

Mrs. W.B. STEELE spent Saturday night and Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Jane MCGUIRE, Cedar Bluff, who is some better. Her son, F.G. MCGUIRE and wife who returned on Wednesday to their home, Prestonsburg, Ky. came back Sunday night. 

Rex ALDER, War, West Virginia, spent last, week with his grandmother, Mrs. MCGUIRE.

DRY FORK

Mr. Walter SAYERS is spending a pleasant vacation with homefolks at this place.

Mr. Oscar PRUETT, who is in the mercantile business at Canebrake, was at home for a day or two last week.

Mr. J.J. LAMBERT made a business trip to Cedar Bluff Friday.

Mrs. S.B. DILLON of Bluefield, has been the guest of W.J. SPARKS and family the past week.

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse TABOR have moved back to their home on Lick Branch, after having lived on Mr. W.T. BANDY'S place in Baptist Valley for a few months.

Mr. and Mrs. J.B. WHITE have recently moved on the farm of Mrs. M.S. SAYERS.

Miss Vivian SPARKS is spending a few days in Bluefield, guest of Mr. and Mrs. J.P. SUTHERLAND.

Mr. and Mrs. Hebert HAGY, of Berwind, spent last weekend with Mrs. HAGY'S parents at Maxwell.

Miss Delores PRUETT became the bride of Mr. George VERNON last Sunday P.M. The ceremony was performed by Rev. T.W. OSBORNE. Mr. and Mrs. VERNON will make their home with Mr. and Mrs. J.A. VERNON, near Bandy.

Mrs. H.P. LINKOUS returned from Bluefield last week, where she had been taking medical treatment.

Miss Myrtle and Dover HANKINS are getting along nicely. We hope they can soon get out, since spring has arrived.

Mrs. George BANDY and sister, Mrs. PRUETT, spent the first of the week in Welch, West Virginia.

Aunt Susie SPARKS is convalescing after an illness of three weeks.

GRATTON

Gratton - A delightful party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.E. BOURNE Saturday evening, May 10 in honor of Violet BOURNE and her friend, Stella WITTEN. 

In spite of the rain and practice of the school play a number of young people met at an early hour. Many games were played and all reported a fine time.

Rev. B.C. WILSON preached a splendid sermon at Mt. Olivet Sunday morning and at Concord Sunday afternoon.

On May 5, 1924, strayed from my place, a cow and young calf. The cow is small and of a roanish color, with white face, slightly blotched. Will pay reward for delivery of her, or information of her whereabouts. H.A. REYNOLDS, Richlands, Va. Box 66.

Mrs. Alta LESTER, Wardell, Mrs. Alta LESTER and William LESTER, Cedar Bluff, were visitors to the town and this office one day last week. William works on his farm, and switches off to the road force occasionally.

Miss Wyrene LEISTER has returned from Charleston, S.C. where she had the honor of being a special guest at the annual convention held at Fort Sumpter Hotel, a new million dollar structure just opened on the 9th and 10th inst. by the New York Life Insurance Co. for which she is agent. When she arrived in Richmond, the records were made up and she was given a blue ribbon conferring upon her the honor of leading the State of Virginia both in volume and number of apps. in the month of April. Upon arrival in Charleston, she was taken as a member of the 100,000 Club, was given a white ribbon, and another white ribbon for having sent in to the home office 10 of the best risks in April. While there she had the pleasure of hearing the Southern Picaninny band, which has played before crowned heads three times, the "Southern Spirituals" in concert in the auditorium of the Hotel, visited the Magnolia Gardens, was show through the Military School called the "second West Point" enjoyed a wonderful boat trip to the sea, spent a few hours at Fort Sumpter, was on two sight seeing tours, and really did not have time to eat, but talk about eats, eats were there. There were over 300 men and just six ladies, and four of these were married. A big ball was given on the 9th for those who danced and the finest orchestra of Savannah furnished the music.

BANDY

The singing on Panther Branch was conducted by Bill Walter BANDY. There was a large crowd present.

Mr. Ulyless ALTIZER and Miss Lillian ELSWICK were visiting friends on Panther Branch Sunday.

Mr. Charles and Payton HARRIS made a flying trip to Dry Fork yesterday.