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Mr. and Mrs. George W. ROBINSON and family, while driving a Dodge sedan automobile, owned and operated by Mr.. ROBINSON, popular merchant of this place, miraculously escaped death or serious injury the past Sunday afternoon while out driving when a car driven by a son of Arthur CHRISTIAN, of Baptist Valley, accidentally backed into the side of the ROBINSON car as it was passing the parked car of Mr. CHRISTIAN. The accident occurred directly opposite the post office building at Doran. After the accident CHRISTIAN fled in the direction of Richlands in his car unrecognized by the occupants of the damaged car, but the number of his license plate was obtained by Robinson, which cased his arrest later in the evening by deputy sheriff J.B. MCGRAW, of this place and State policeman Ed WITTEN of Tazewell, and lodged in jail at Richlands, charged with operating a car while under the influence of intoxicating lequor, reckless driving and as a hit and run driver. CHRISTIAN was released on bond late Sunday evening.

A committee of workers of the Red Cross chapter of west Raven were in attendance at a call meeting held at Lebanon on Friday of last week with Miss Elizabeth LARRY, Red Cross field nurse of Russell County, presiding. Those present from west Raven were: Mrs. Alice MAYNARD, Elizabeth COMPTON, Jonas WHITT, Dexter BEAVERS, John REED and Kelley FIELDS. An interesting meeting with several splendid lectures presented by members was reported.

In commemorating the days of autumn and years past, William JACKSON of Daw, gave an old time husking bee at his home, at that place on Tuesday. Everybody was cordially welcomed and a large crowd of corn huskers from the community at large was present to swap yearns and husk corn while the women prepared a dinner, nothing short of a feast, and talked about their neighbors.

Elma, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas WALTERS, of Premier Red Ash, received severe wounds about the hands and wrist last the past Saturday afternoon when she accidentally fell while descending some dilapidated wooden steps adjoining the state highway with the Premier Red Ash Coal company's dwelling houses. The child is thought to have cut her hand upon a piece of broken glass.

News of the death of Mrs. John HIGGS of near Swords Creek, was received by friends and relatives here on Monday. Mrs. HIGGS died at her home early Sunday morning, victim of affirmatives of age. She had been confined to her bed for several months with a broken hip, received by a fall down the steps of her home. Interment was made in the family cemetery Monday afternoon. She is survived by, besides her husband, two daughters and several sisters and brothers. Among those attending the funeral from here were: Mrs. Frank REEDY, and aged lady of west Raven and sister-in-law of the deceased. 

Miss Mary SHORT and brother, Jim, of Clintwood, were guests of Misses Ella and Adele REEDY in west Raven over the weekend, Miss SHORT, a student nurse of the Mattie Williams hospital in Richlands, was enroute from her home to Richmond, where she will take examinations of the state board of nursing. She was accompanied by her brother and Miss Ella REEDY, departing Monday.

At a committee meeting of the west Raven chapter of Red Cross, which was held at the home of Mrs. Alice MAYNARD on Monday, work with started upon some quilts to be made by the members and given to the needy as Christmas presents.

Bart, small son of Mr. and Mrs. John ELSWICK, of Red Ash, and student of the Red Ash, graded school, received a severe wound of the head Tuesday morning when he accidentally fell against the sharp corner of a coal house at school, cutting a deep wound across the forehead and left eye. Medical aid was summoned immediately and the lad is reported recuperating nicely at present.

John CROCKETT, former mine foreman of Premier Red Ash coal company's operation, resigned the former part of last month an has accepted a position as mine foreman at Amonate. He moved his family from Premier to that operation this week. Thomas SIMMONS citizen of near Red Ash for several years, accepted the foremanship at Premier.

A three-act mystery play, entitled, "Such a Night," was presented in the Honaker High School auditorium in Honaker by members of the local chapter of the Epworth League, the past Friday evening. The play is expected to be presented in neighboring towns immediately after the Christmas holidays are over.

Due to the increment changing weather that has prevailed throughout this section for the past two weeks, many cases of colds, influenza and pneumonia have been reported. The disease seems to be confined to children of school age.

Miss Carrie REEDY spent the weekend at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.. Henry ROBINSON, of near Swords Creek.

Miss Emma IAMAN, principal of the Raven graded school, has been confined to her bed this week suffering with influenza.

The small baby of Mr. and Mrs. William MULLINS, of the Mullins Lumber company, near Red Ash, continues seriously ill of pneumonia at home.

Miss Elizabeth b, of Lebanon, was guest of Mrs. Alice MAYNARD, of west Raven, Tuesday night.

Mrs. Hyder WILSON continues ill at her home in west Raven.

Miss Edith MAYS, teacher of the local school spent the weekend at the home of her parents in Honaker.

Ed HAND was visiting his aunt, Mrs. J.A. GILLESPIE, of Red Root Ridge, last week.

Mrs. Clarence HEDGES, of Premier, Red Ash and mother, Mrs. W.B. RINGSTAFF, of Richlands, were visiting in Beckley, West Virginia, last week.

Mr. and Mrs. James STREET and family were guests of friends and relatives in Red Ash the former part of this week.

Misses Margaret and Helen GILLESPIE, of Tazewell, were weekend guests of Misses Billy and Louise GILLESPIE.

Mr. and Mrs. George W. DRAPER were visiting friends and relatives in Honaker the latter part of last week.

James HAWKINS, guard at state prison camp at Abingdon, spent weekend with his family here.

Mrs. Donald CROCKETT was visiting friends and relatives in Premier Red Ash on Sunday.

A splendid sermon was delivered in the union church here Sunday evening by Rev. Paul TABOR, pastor of the Methodist church at Richlands.

Mrs. Maggie HAWKINS and sons, Allen and Frederick were visiting Mrs. U.S. HAND of Premier Red Ash, on Tuesday.

POUNDING MILL

Rev. Leroy HANKINS, Methodist minister, preached at union church Sunday night, Good meeting.

Rev. G.w. HELMICK preached at the Church of God Sunday at 2 PM. Rev. Creed BARNS preached good sermon Saturday night. Rev. HELMICK will preach again Saturday night.

The Woman's Missionary Society of Christian church met Tuesday at 2:30 PM at church, with Mrs. L.W. RINGSTAFF, leader, and Miss Ruth RINGSTAFF, pianist. Others on program were: Mrs. Martha SPARKS, Mrs. James BRUSTER, Mrs. W.B. STEELE, Mrs. R.A. CRAIG, Mrs. C.H. ROBINETTE and Mrs. S.T. SPARKS.

The Methodist Missionary Society of this place, Cliffield, Maxwell and Pisgah, held an all day meeting at union church here today. 46th Psalm was read by Rev. D.F. WYRICK, Tazewell, and prayer by him, also. Mrs. W.H. MCGEE, pianist; Mrs. W.B. GREEAR, Cliffield, son leader; afternoon leader, Mrs. James JOHNSON, of this place. Subject: "Facing the future in Indian missions." Other on program: Mrs. D.F. WYRICK, Mrs. R.A. CRAIG, Mrs. Jennie PORTER, Miss Pansy MUTTER, Mrs. C.H. TRAYER, Mrs. Hallie MCGEE, Mrs. Jim HUNTER, Mrs. W.B. STEELE, Mrs. Rex STEEL, Mrs. Ella PEERY. Beautiful duet, "Won't you meet me in Heaven?" by Rev. and Mrs. W.F. WYRICK, with Mrs. WYRICK pianist. A lovely plate was served at noon hour.

Mrs. Elizabeth GUY returned Friday from a weeks visit to Mr. and Mrs.. MARCUM, in Cove.

Leonard LOCKHART, of Davenpart, Va., visited his sister, Mrs. Aught GILBERT over the weekend. He is a nephew of the late P.J LOCKHART the noted Methodist minister, of Cedar Bluff.

Miss Anna Mae ASCUE, of Richlands, spent weekend with Miss Charlotte ASBURY.

Allen GILLESPIE, of Tazewell, visited Gorden ASBURY recently.

POCAHONTAS

Mrs. J.B. HURLEY recently entertained the contract bridge club at her home. The high score prize was won by Mrs. C.C. HINDLEY. After several progressions a delicious party plate was served to the following members. Mrs. Herbert BUTT, Mrs. Frank ELLETT, Mrs. Warren GRAHAM, Mrs. Junius ELLETT, Mrs. M.S. BENNETT, Mrs. C.E. STUMP, Mrs. Herbert NOEL, Mrs. John DENNEN, Mrs. C.C. HENDLEY, Mrs. Vaughn b and Mrs. L.G. CRAIN.

Miss Katherine KOVACH was hostess to a lovely party recently, The occasion celebrated her seventeenth birthday. The affair was given at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul KOVACH. The hostess was the recipient of many lovely lifts. Games and music featured the entertainment to: Mary BORBAS, Ann DONKO, Bertha TISOSKY, Margaret SABO, Pearl KOVACH, Elizabeth SOOS, Irene STEPHON, Mary FADEY, John DONKO, Joe BORBAS, Albert SZUCH, Bill BUGA, Joe SOOS, Dan SUNY, Pene BORBAS and Joe SOUCH.

Mrs. Herbert NOEL delightfully entertained the contract bridge club at her home Tuesday night. Three tables were at play with Mrs. M.S. BENNETT carrying off high score. Those playing were: Mrs. C.E. STUMP, Mrs. C.C. HINDLEY, Mrs. John DENNEO, Mrs. Hampton CRAWFORD, Mrs. Vaughn PUSEY, Mrs. W.E. RHOADES, Mrs. Hal RANKIN, Mrs. Herbert BUTT, Mrs. Frank ELLETT, Mrs. Sidney BLOCH and Mrs. J.B. HURLEY.

A Christmas tree and entertainment is to be held in the Pocahontas Baptist church on Christmas night, and committees have been appointed to work out the different phases of the program. Committees have been appointed on entertainment, one of the secure the tree, and one of finance the event. This is an annual event at the church and is looked forward to with much interest by the members. Full details of the program are expected to be available in the next few days. 

Mrs. Frank ELLETT entertained Saturday night in honor of her guest, Mrs. Adair BROWN, of Radford, Va. Three tables of bridge were at play. A lovely guest prize was given the honoree and high prize was given Miss Virginia SUTTON. Those playing were: Mrs. Adair BROWN, Mrs. E.E. MORROW, of Bramwell; Mrs. Junius ELLETT, Mrs. Herbert BUTT, Mrs. Sidney BLOCH, Miss Virginia SUTTON, Mrs. Minta DAVENPORT, Mrs. Sol BAACH, Miss Mary Sue DAVIS and guest, Virginia DAVIS, of Peterstown, and Nan FRALEY.

BOISSEVAIN

Mrs. Herbert PORTER was visiting her parents, Mrs. GAINES, of Radford, last week.

Mrs. F.S. MITCHELL spent last Wednesday in Bluefield, as the guest of Mrs. S.B. RECTOR.

Mr. and Mrs. A.C. MARSH and children, of Maybury, were visiting Mr. Mrs. Roy WOLFE last Thursday.

Lawrence LUCAS and little son, Dan Roy, of Jenkinjones, were visiting Mr. and Mrs. J.C. LUCAS last week.

Mrs. Carson MAYS, of Bluefield is visiting her mother, Mrs. H. MORRIS.

Mr. and Mrs. C.R. MABE and G.T. ROBERTS were shopping in Bluefield Thursday.

Mrs. Jim BAKER is ill at her home.

LETTERS TO SANTA

North Tazewell

Dear Santa - I am a little boy 4 years old. For Christmas I want a set of tools, a set of blocks and ball, candy and oranges. I will leave my door unlocked and some corn on the steps for your reindeers, or are you coming in an airplane John Y. WHITT, Jr.

Dear Santa Claus - I will be 10 yrs. old the second of January and am in the fifth grade at school. Please bring me a set of dishes, a ring with a red set, a bracelet, box of handkerchiefs, candy and oranges - Becca WHITT.

Dear Santa - I go to school ever day. I have been very good. I want you to bring me a set of checkers, a set of dominos, a tie and a pair of gloves and a knife. Anything else you would like to bring me. Mildred WHITT.

Bluefield

My dear old Santa - I am a boy 16 years old. You know I am most too big to play with toys so would like for you to bring me a cheap suit of clothes and would love to have a nice harp this Christmas and don't forget candy, nuts, oranges - Kelly DUNFORD.

Dear Santa - I am a girl 13 years old and go to school every day. I think clothes would suit me and would like to have a dress, sweater and some stockings and would like to have a coat if you have any on hand and don't forget candy, apples, nuts and oranges - Geneive DUNFORD.

Dear Santa - Will write you a letter and let you know what I want. I am 7 years old and am asking you to remember me Christmas. I am a poor girl and don't guess I will get anything but Santa, remember I am going to school and I think I need some warm clothes for I get very cold going to school. I would love to have a sweater, dress and a coat, and do not forget candy, nuts and oranges - Margaret DUNFORD.

Burkes Garden

Dear Santa - I am a little girl 5 years old and am asking you to please bring me a doll with curls and a wagon, cedar chest, stockings, candy, oranges, nuts and a tam, color: red, and don't forget my little sister, Margaret Alice, she is five months old and she wants a rattler and a rubber doll - Virginia LAMBERT.

Dear Santa Claus - I am a little girl seven years old and what I want for Christmas is a wagon, doll and tam, color: tan; and cedar chest; oranges, nuts and candy and a wagon. Don't forget my Mother and Daddy - Mary Ellen LAMBERT

Dear Santa - I am a little girl nine years old and will you please think of me Christmas and bring me a doll with curls and a toilet set, stocking, oranges, nuts, candy, slippers. Don't forget grandmother, she wants slippers, a dress, candy, oranges, nuts - Loyd LAMBERT.

Youngs Summit

Dear Santa Claus - I am a little boy 9 years old. I go to school every day, am in the third grade. Please bring me an air rifle, two engines, two tenders and a cab. I would like to have two suede shirts like Dad's if you can spare them. Don't forget Aunt Many, she likes marshmallows and bananas. Bring lots of nuts and candy to all my little neighbors - Jimmy ST. CLAIR.

Tazewell 

Dear Santa Claus - I am a little girl nine years old. I want you to bring me a pair of skates and a sheep skin coat, pocket book, wrist watch, candy, oranges, nuts and nigger toes - Margaret EDWARDS.

Dear Santa Claus - I am a girl 12 years old. Will you please bring me a pair of skates, a pair of gloves, a bookbag, pocket book and candy, nuts, nigger toes, oranges - Catherine EDWARDS.

Dear Santa - Please bring me a pair of skates, a rubber doll, a birth stone ring, two new dresses, pair of slippers. I guess that is enough for a ten year old girl. Don't forget my candy, nuts and oranges - Edith COLLINS.

Dear Santa Claus - I am a little girl six years old and I want you to bring me a pair of skates, a big doll and carriage, a tricycle - Margaret COLLINS.

Dear Santa - I am a little boy two years old. Please bring me a train, big ball, dump truck, a wheel barrow, so I can help Daddy. Don't forget candy, nuts and oranges - Jimmy COLLINS, Jr. 

Dear Santa Claus - I am a little boy seven years old. I want plenty of fire crackers, a cap pistol, sheep lined coat. Santa, you can bring me anything else you want to. But please don't forget nuts, candy and bananas. I have tried to be a good boy this year. I will go to bed early. Your friend - Donal WHITAKER.

Cedar Bluff

Dear Santa Claus - I am a little girl and was eight years old the 23rd of November. I go to school every day. My teacher's name is Miss Bessie PEERY, she is a good teacher and I love her. We are not expecting much Christmas. Sweet Papa is dead and will not be with us this Christmas. I want you to please bring me a Tickle Too Doll, a raincoat and hat, blue; some candy and fruits, and nuts. I thank you, your little friend - Bessie Black BROWN.

Pounding Mill

Dear Santa Claus - Will you please bring me a big wagon with brakes, a cement mixer, a six-piece truck train, a No. 1 Meccano outfit, an auto transport truck, four Roman candles and a box of sparklers. Please bring my little dog, Zuza, a box of cakes. I want to thank you for what you brought me last Christmas. Your little friend - Billy STEELE.

My Dear Santa - I am a little girl two years old. I can realize that you are coming this year. I know your old big fat picture everywhere I see it. Please bring me a doll baby, a big red wagon to rider her in, tea set, piano, a broom and some oranges and candy. Santa Claus be careful and do not fall down the stairs. Your little friend - Martha Jean MCGEE.

Dear Santa Claus - I'm a little boy ten years old. I go to school every day and in the third grade. Will you please bring me a cap buster caps, fire crackers, book bag, leather coat, candy, oranges and nuts. Be good to all the little girls and boys. - Bernard FERGUSON.

Shawver's Mill 

Dear Santa - Please bring me a set of doll patters for a fifteen inch doll. I would like a six inch baby doll and a tea set, also a pair of red mittens. I am a little girl nine years old and in the third grade at school. Love, Francis KIRBY.

Dear Santa Claus - I am a little boy five years old. Please bring me a horse and wagon, and a knife, also some candy, nuts and oranges - Fred RACHEL.

Dear Santa Claus - I am ten years old. Please bring me a wagon, some candy, nuts, oranges and don't forget the other boys and girls. Your friend - Robert COMPTON.

Dear Santa Claus - I am a little boy four years old and live at Shawver Mill. Will you please bring me a bicycle and a little car. I have been a good little boy - Billy GREGORY.

Dear Santa Claus - I want you to bring me a little doll, suit case, and a big doll carriage. I want nuts, candy and oranges - Louise GREGORY.

Dear Santa Claus - Please bring me this Christmas a raincoat and a pair of nice slippers and a few other nice things and some candy, nuts and oranges - Mary COMPTON.

Dear Santa Claus - I am a little girl nine years old. I go to school every day. Please bring me a big doll, a sewing set, a ring, oranges, nuts and candy - Virginia RACHEL.

Dear Santa Claus - I am a little girl 10 years old, in the fourth grade. Please bring me a sewing set, a box of water colors and a doll, candy, nuts and oranges and anything else you want to, and don't forget all of my friends - Alice GRUBB.

Cedar Bluff 

Dear Santa Claus - I want a hobby horse and a cow boy suit with two guns on each side. I have tried to be a good boy. Don't forget the poor children. Your friend - Buddy BANE.

Dear Santa Claus - Will you be surprised when you find my letter in your mailbox. I will only be three years old in March, so of course I have never written you before. So you will please come to see me this year? I was so small last year I have forgotten you. Please bring me a dog that can bark and Oswald, the movie star, Felix, the cat, a rubber doll, a Negro doll, a wrist watch, a saxophone and a dog on wheels, and don't forget some oranges and bananas. I am a real good boy. I like to go places with my daddy. I go to bed at 6:30 and get up when my daddy does if you want to know how good I am ask my daddy. Don't forget all the little boys that don't have a daddy like mine to remember when it's time to write to Santa Claus. And I will love you always - Allen WICKS.

Dear, good Santa - Mother tells me that this depression has "hit" you about as hard as any folks, but I'm hoping you still have a few dollars left to buy toys for all the little girls and boys, for we sure would feel blue Christmas morning if you failed to visit us. I'm a little boy not old enough to go to school this year, but I go to Sunday school every Sunday. I would be glad if you could bring me a few fireworks, a steam shovel, a basket ball and goal, and a sand dumper. Please don't forget candy, nuts and fruits. If you can't bring me all these things, Santa, I'll be pleased with anything you leave me. Many thanks, wishing you good luck throughout the New Year. Your little friend, A.L. MITCHELL, Jr. 

Dear Santa Claus - I'm a little girl seven months old and this year I want you to bring me a swing rocker horse, Teddy bear, rattler, rag doll, walker and 4 piece nursery or carriage set, a big horseman doll. I am too small to eat candies, you can bring them next year - Greta Patarina MOORE.

Dear Santa Claus - I am a little girl three years old and am very good sometimes. I want you to bring me a big wicker doll carriage, a big Horseman doll, a ball, set of dishes, a broom, vacuum cleaner, writing board and a tricycle, fruits, candy, nuts and anything else you wish to bring. Also I want a white slipover sweater. Your friend - Mitzie Charline WEST. P.S. Please don't forget my Granddaddy.

Dear Santa - Please bring me a little sweater and cap, a doll and if you have any kittens to spare please bring me one and some more things. I am a very good little girl, 15 months old. Alice Gray CHRISTIAN.

Bluefield

Dear Santa - I am a good little girl and am six years old. Please bring me a doll carriage and a doll and slippers for the doll - Mary Francis HALE. 

Dear Santa - I am a good little boy and am four years old. Will you please bring me a dump truck, and a wagon - Roy James HALE.

Dear Santa - I am in the second grade and am eight years old. I am a good little boy. Please bring me a sheepskin coat and a wagon. - Emmette HALE.

Dear Santa - I am a little girl nine years old and in the third grade. I have been a good little girl. If you will please, bring me a doll and cloth for it, pair of slippers, size 2, and a ring - Juletta HALE.

Dear Santa - I am a little boy eight years old. I go to school every day and am in the second grade. I am a good boy, I get in coal and wood. Would like for you to bring me a sleigh and lots of candy, nuts and oranges and grapes. Please don't forget my brother, he wants a sleigh, too. Your, little friend - Jack MONK, Sayersville, Va.

Dear Santa Claus - I am a little girl. I am almost seven years old. I want you to bring me for Christmas a doll dress and a pair of stockings and also a pair of beads, candy, nuts, organges, apples. As I like to go to school I am in the second grade and would like for you to come and see me and my little brother. We will be good and look for you. Your little friend - Mae BENNETT, Freeland, Md.

Dear Santa Claus - I am a little girl ten years old and in the fourth grade. I have been good all this year. I want you to bring me for Christmas a doll, pair of beads, shoes and stockings, piano with fifteen keys, some candy, oranges, nuts, apples. I want you to be sure to come to see me. Bring dear old dad a pair of boots and mother a pair of stockings. Your little friend Dorothy BENNETT, Freeland, Md.

Dear Santa Claus - I am a little boy four years olf. I have one arm. I have been a good little boy all this year. I want you to bring me a truck, boots and stockings for this winter, shoes, some candy nuts, oranges, apples. I will leave you some corn for your reindeers. I will stop for I am afriad I have asked for too much - Joe BENNETT, Freeland, Md.

Pounding Mill

Dear Santa Claus - I am a little girl 12 years old and I am going to tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a pencil box and an ink pen and a pair of overshoes, also some candy, nuts and oranges, and also remember my teacher, Mrs. SPRATT - Frances BREWSTER.

Dear Santa Claus - I am a little girl 10 years old and am just now telling you what I want, I want a flapper doll and if not the flapper doll give me a Negro doll and I want a book bag and a pencil box and some nuts and candy and some apples and oranges. And remember by teacher - Billy BREWSTER.

Tazewell

Dear Santa - We are two little boys six and eight year old. Will you please bring us a wagon, truck, bicycle, skates, boots and overalls, candy, nuts and fruits, also a sheep skin coat - D.C. and Carl FARLEY.

Dear Santa Claus - I am a little girl three years old, am a good girl. Please bring me a set of dishes, a doll, dollhouse, trunk, pair of shoes, a buggy carriage, ring and some ribbons. And don't forget some candy, nuts and oranges. I will have you some supper under the Christmas tree - Fannie Gray MYERS.

Dear Santa Claus - I am a little boy five years old. I am a good boy. Will you please bring me a tricycle car, kiddie cart, a pair of shoes and a sled. Please don't forget some candy, nuts and oranges. Don't forget the rest. I will put some freed on the porch for your reindeers and some supper for you. Billy MYERS.

Dear Santa Claus - I am a little girl six year old, and I've tried to be real good. Please bring me a doll, a truck and a little sewing set with scissors. Please bring us all some candy, nuts and oranges. I would like for you to bring my little dog, "Chubby" a nice warm bed with cute little blankets. Don't forget to be good to all the poor little children. Your friend - Mary Elaine BUSTON.

Richlands

Dear Santa Claus - Please do not forget me. I am a little girl four years old. Please bring me a big baby doll that can go to sleep; coat and cape, a sewing outfit, some nuts and candy. My little brother, Ben Will, wants a teddy bear, a set of tools, some nuts and candy. We will set up until you come. Marion THOMPSON.

Pounding Mill

Dear Santa - I am a little girl 3 1/2 years old and am very good at times, so will you please bring me a piano, set of dishes, bath robe and bedroom slippers, dress, doll, box of candy, nuts, fruits, lots of 'em. This is all I will ask for this time. Will go to bed early so be sure to come. Don't forget the poor children here. Your little friend, Virginia PETTS.

Cedar Bluff

Dear Santa Claus - I'm a little girl 8 years old. I want you to bring me a doll, wrist watch, candy, nuts, oranges and apples and anything else you want to bring - Mary Ethel HARMAN.

Dear Santa - I am ten years old. Ten times you have brought me something and I thank you. You will find my stocking hanging in the same old place. You are sure to give me just the things a little girl like me wants most. Josephine HARMAN.

Dear Santa Claus - I am a little girl six years old and go to school and am in the second grade. Santa, I want you to come to see me Christmas and bring me a sweater, tam, doll chair, a ball, some candy, nuts and fruits. Now please, Santa, don't forget these. Mother makes me go to be bed early every night and I'll be sound asleep when you come. I send love to you and all the little orphan children that haven't any daddies and mothers - Margaret Elizabeth NIPPER.

Dear Santa - I want you to bring me a blackboard and writing desk, chair, brush and chalk, some candy and oranges. I've been a good little girl in school and had to quit because I have whooping cough. Don't forget little Betty - Jewell HARRIS.

Dear old Santa - I want you to bring me a little doll, some candy, oranges and a teddy bear and please bring Raymond Lee a gun - Billie Lorraine HARRIS.

Dear old Santa - I want you to bring me a gobblin goose and a toy kitten - Tishie HARRIS.

Tazewell

Dear Santa Claus - I am a little girl four years old. I thank you for the things you brought me last year. I want you to bring me a teddy bear, a set of dishes, some candy, nuts, oranges and bananas. Your little friend - Mildred VANHOOZIER.

Dear Santa Claus - I thank you for the nice things you brought me last year. I hope you will come to see me this year and bring me some handkerchiefs, a ring, iron, a doll in a basket, candy, nuts and all kinds of fruits. I will have some food on the porch for your reindeers. Gladys VANHOOZIER.

Bluefield

Dear Santa Claus - You may not have heard about my little baby brother that came to our house August 23rd. so I thought I have better write and tell you about him or you might miss him Christmas Eve. I think he tries real hard to be good. Any way he is awfully sweet. So will you please bring him a swing, a tinker toy, a fuzzy kitten, but not a live one, pair of white wool leggins and a pair of white silk socks. And please bring me a wrist watch, a pretty dress, a wool tam, scarf and gloves to match, a good game, nice thick book, all one story. David and I will leave you a piece of cake on the mantle, and will go to bed early. We love you so much. Your little friends - Kitty and David TRAYER.

TIP TOP

Ezra MATHENA is visiting relatives at Ingleside this week.

John BOWMAN is ill at his home.

Mrs. Grat SNELL was visiting in Bluefield Monday.

Mrs. Alice PAULEY continues ill at her home here.

Dan MCGLOTHLIN has returned home from Bluefield hospital, where he has been receiving treatment for a knife would.

Walter MELVIN is on the sick list this week.

Among those shopping in Bluefield Friday were: Mrs. Berdle JOHNSON, Mrs. Ed DAWSON, Mrs. Henry HAGER, Georgia JOHNSON, John PYOTT and Beatrice MATHENA.

Miss Ella Kate RITTER is ill at her home here.

J.H. WILSON continues ill at his home near here.

The plant of the Two-States Dry Cleaning Co. owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Ward DENNINSON, was destroyed by fire early last Sunday morning. The building belonged to the Tynes estate. There was no insurance in either that plant or the building. The origin of the fire is unknown. A number of the friend of Mr. and Mrs. DENNINSON have rallied to their support since the fire, making it possible for them to re-enter business here. They have leased the building in the rear of the Jeffersonville Hotel, and have secured equipment for the new plant, which is expected to be in place and ready for business by Monday.