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Mrs. George EWING, of Long Island, N.Y, delightfully entertained a number of the younger folks in honor of her son, George, Jr's, tenth birthday at the home of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. MCKAY in West Edge, Saturday afternoon. The guests were: George William PEERY, Billy KISER, Bobby BOTTIMORE, Billy T. PEERY, Chappy BELEW, Billy EWING, Bane and Julian PEERY, Richard KELLY.

Traffic officer W.C. BRECKENRIDGE states that he will be in Tazewell on the dates given below to help automobile owners fill out drivers permit blanks and assist in other matters in which his help is needed. Tazewell - September 3, 14, 23; Bluefield - September 6, 13, 24; Richlands - September 7, 16, 26; Pocahontas - September 8, 17, 27.

On last Thursday night, August 25, 224 students graduated from Radford State Teachers College. Among those from Tazewell County who graduated are: Misses Ruby ALTIZER, Cliffield; Louise COOPER, Tazewell; Fanny DUNCAN, Cedar Bluff; Myrtle GRIFFITTS, Cedar Bluff; Hazel b, Tannersville; Edith HORTON, Raven; Doris MCGEE, Pounding Mill; Bertha SHRADER, Raven.

School busses for transporting the children of the district to the local school, arrived Wednesday. They were driven from Columbus by E.R. GARST, of the Tazewell Motor Sales.

There will be an entertainment at Pisgah church, Saturday Sept 3, consisting of dialogues, novelty pantomimes, special music, beginning at 7:30 pm. Ice cream also. Admission: 10 and 25 cents.

Mrs. J.T. KENDRICK gave a Theatre Party on Monday evening, August 29, in honor of her small granddaughter, Earline RUDY, of Pocahontas, who has spent the past three weeks here. At seven o'clock twenty beautiful and winsome little girls assembled at "Dream Haven," Mrs. KENDRICK'S home on Church Street, where they were served fruit, candy, and cake; and then they were taken to the drug store for ice cream. Afterward they enjoyed an excellent show at the New Theatre. The guest lis for this delightful occasion included: Lucy Jeff BULLARD, of New York City; Mary Louise JACKSON, of Richlands; Nancy BEECH, of Gary; Nancy E. LESLIE, Evangeline LITZ, Sara Cooper MAY, Marianne MAY, Helen Clarke O'KEEFFE, Ann GARST, Josephine THOMPSON, Peggy VAWTER, Trula PEERY, Frances CECIL, Glenn ST. CLAIR, Ruth WHITTAKER, Janie PEERY, Alice CHAPMAN, Mary Sue POBST, Bettie Joe HOWARD, and Earline RUDY.

The extreme heat and sultry condition of the court room was probably the cause of "hung" juries in Judge BUCHANAN'S court this week, but Sam HAMMETT, charged with shooting a neighbor agrees that the disagreement of the jury in his case gives him additional time with his family, and the advantage otherwise afforded by a postponement of his trial. The friendly spirit that has existed among the members of the juries, court attendants and others is always striking, and frequently some forgotten humor is brought out from the dusty mental cells of some member of the jury. Recently, a jury in a murder trial stood eleven to one for acquittal, and the story of years ago told by Major HENRY was called up. It seems that the Major was defending a client, and at the end of a hotly contested case, the jury reported, after two hours deliberations, that they would be unable to agree, and it developed that one man was holding out on his associates. Judge STUART, after inquiry, thought that the jury might possibly agree if given a further chance, and ordered the sheriff to take them to the jail and have twelve suppers prepared for them. "Your Honor, please; I would like to have that order changed," requested Major HENRY, "and instead of twelve meals change it to eleven meals and two bundles of oats, there's a jackass on that jury."

Two criminal assault cases were disposed of in court there this week, each being carried over from the last term of court. Tom BLANKENSHIP confessed to improper relations with a young girl in the west end of the county and was given five years in the penitentiary. Sam RICHARDSON, colored, was tried for a similar offence against a colored girl at Graham, and was given five years in the penitentiary by a jury. John M. HARMAN, of Abbs Valley, was tried for killing a mule, the mule belonging to a coal company, and was being cared for on the farm of John W. BUCHANAN. The mule decided to pay a visit to a neighbor's pasture and was forthwith shot and killed. HARMAN was fined $250.00 Henry NEAL, charged with arson, in burning a house in Graham, was tried and given five years in the penitentiary. Beecher MICHELL was acquitted of the charge of feloniously assaulting Harman BUCHANAN. Roach PAULY was convicted of cutting John W. GILLESPIE in Burke's Garden recently and given thirty days. PAULEY had served a greater part of his time before coming to trial.

Dr. and Mrs. Harlow BAILEY are occupying the Miss Ella BOWEN residence on west Main Street, where the doctor has opened an office for the practice of medicine. Dr. BAILEY is a son of Mr. and Mrs. F.R. BAILEY, owners of a fine Clear Fork farm, but residents of Saltville, where Mr. BAILEY is connected with the operation of the Matheison Alaliworks. He received his degree in medicine at the University of Virginia, and recently completed an internship in a large hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. BAILEY was before their marriage a few months ago, Miss HUFF, member of the prominent Smythe and Washington County family.

The Rotary luncheon and meeting last Friday was featured by an address by Senator S.J. THOMPSON, his subject being roads. Rev. Earl OWEN also made an address on the tuberculosis campaign and the sale of Christmas seals. Senator THOMPSON spoke at length on different phases of the road problem of interest to Tazewell County people. Guests, the Rev. Earl OWEN and brother; Rotarian Bob PEIRCE, of Wytheville; Otis ST. CLAIR, of Welch.

D.C. WILLIAMS, aged 35, traveling salesman for the Bluefield Produce and Provision Co., died Wednesday night at the Mullens hospital from injuries received Wednesday evening when his car went over an embankment near Baileysville, West Virginia. Mr. WILLIAMS is son of D.D. WILLIAMS, of Bluefield, Va. A few years ago Williams lost one of his arms while employed by a coal company at Wilcoe. He is survived by his wife and one sister and several brothers.

The razing of the old high school chapel has been completed. The grading will be started as soon as the rubbish has been removed, and the grounds will be in shape for landscaping. Few people now living in this community remember much of the history of buildings formerly on this spot, but it is known that the Christian church was once located there, and sometime prior the location was used as a cemetery. Some members of the family of the late Dr. George Ben JOHNSTON were buried there, but the bodies later moved. The school board has plans for beautifying the lot and adding materially to the appearance of things generally.

Mrs. Nannie Rose CHAPMAN, age 76, wife of the well known Tazewell lawyer, J.W. CHAPMAN, died at her home here Wednesday night at 8:40. She had been ill several weeks. Pneumonia developed Tuesday which hastened the end. There were no children. Funeral and burial will take place held in the home at 11 o'clock. 
Mrs. CHAPMAN was a daughter of the late Edward CHANCEALUM, of Giles County.

The August meeting of the Tazewell Chapter of the W.C.T.U was held on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J.D. PEERY with Mrs. PEERY in charge. An important feature of the business session was the election of officers for the ensuing term, the following were named: President, Mrs. J.D. PEERY; vice-president, Mrs. S.S.F. HARMAN; corresponding secretary, Mrs. W.L. BAKER; treasurer, Mrs. H.F. IRESON; publicity reporter, Mrs. L.L. DICKENSON. Mrs. W.L. BAKER was selected as delegate to represent the chapter at the state convention to be held in Alexandria on Sept. 26th. The union maintained a rest room during the period of the county Fair here last week, which proved a popular feature among the visitors of the exhibition.

Miss Mary Helen SLADE, of Bluefield, has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. REPASS, and attending the Tazewell Fair.

Mrs. Malcolm YOUNG, of Hopewell, is here visiting her sister, Mrs. Bill KISER, and her brothers and other relatives.

Mrs. J.R. LAIRD has returned to her home in Bluefield, after a visit in Tazewell with relatives.

SHAWVER MILL

Miss Mary Ellen JONES, of Battle Creek, Mich., is here as the guest of her mother, Mrs. G.W. LAMBERT and other relatives.

H.M. KINSER and family held a family picnic at Lake Shawnee Sunday. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. H.M. KINSER, Mr. and Mrs. Luther KINSER and baby, James, Mr. and Mrs. D.B. HOWELL and daughter, Sue, Mr. and Mrs. Will Ed SHAWVER and family, Mr. and Mrs. A.L. LEFFEL and family. All reported a fine time.

Mr. and Mrs. George LAMBERT had as dinner guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon KITTS and son, Harold, of Ceres; Mr. and Mrs. Grat STOWERS and son, Harry, of Bluefield; and Miss Mary Ellen JONES, of Battle Creek, Mich.

Mrs. C.G. FOX and children were visiting her sister in Smith County, recently.

Mr. and Mrs. John CRABTREE and daughters, of Maryland, are here for the funeral and burial of Mr. W.H. CRABTREE.

Misses Mary Ellen and Blanche SLADE were afternoon guests of Mary HENRY and Alice GRUBB, Thursday.

Mr. and Mrs. D.B. HOWELL had as their guests for supper Thursday, Dr. and Mrs. Rex STEELE and son, Billy, of Pounding Mill; Mrs. STEELE'S sister, Mrs. Gregory ALLEN, of New York City.

Mrs. John CAMERON and Mrs. Ollie STOWERS and son, Jim, have returned to their home in Maryland. 

Mrs. Fox and children, of Bluefield, are spending a few days with parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.P. SHAWVER.

POUNDING MILL

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd BALDWIIN were at home Sunday night.

Logan JACKSON, of Lindside, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. J.M. JACKSON, of this place, returned home Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. W.H. BROWN, of this place, spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Alex WITT.

Marvin JOHNSON, of Henderson, West Virginia, was visiting his parents of this place a few days recently.

HEALING SPRINGS
 
Mr. and Mrs. Grat EDMONDS children have the scarlet fever.

Mrs. Troy WRIGHT is quite sick.

Mrs. Brittan BROWN and infant, after having visited relatives, have returned to Chilhowie. Her sister-in-law, Mrs. R. TARYSON, who was visiting relatives here, has returned to her home at Washington, D.C.

Mrs. J.L. BOWYER and children, also Miss Ethel ARMBRISTER, of McDowell, West Virginia, visited Mrs. Rages SLUSS the past week.

Miss Augusta SLUSS, accompanied by her mother and brother, went to Konnarock last week. Miss Augusta hand her tonsils removed. She will attend school there.

Miss Clare Elizabeth SLUSS is leaving for Lynchburg, Va. where she will go in training as a nurse.

We approve of Dr. WITTEN'S article in regard to our soldier's bonus. The faithful soldiers surely deserved a bonus.

POUNDING MILL

Rev. Tommy MARTIN is preaching each night at the Church of God. Several at the altar last night.

Christian endeavor at union church Tuesday night. Grady ASBURY, leading. Young Peoples Endeavor at Church of God Tuesday night led by Ed SIMPSON.

Mr. and Mrs. J.L. MCNUTT and son, "Buddy," of Bluefield, on Thursday night, visited Mr. and Mrs. W.L. SPRATT and daughter, Miss Mary and Mrs. Julia WILLIAMS.

Many observed the eclipse about 3:30 PM this PM, here. Must have been one as it was pretty dark, and your scribe is writing by electric light.

Mrs. Lydia HARTSOCK and grand-daughter, Peggy, of Wilksboro, Pa. are here visiting brother-in-law, A.J. PETTS, Mrs. Maidie INGLE and other relatives.

Born on Friday night, to Mr. and Mrs. Paul CREGGAR, a 10 1-2 pound son, William FRANKLIN.

Mr. and Mrs. Creed RASNACK visited relatives at Amonate Wednesday.

"Red" MYRES was brought home from Williams hospital Friday night.

J.P MANN, Jr., 4 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.P. MANN, Sr., died Monday of spinal meningitis. Funeral at the Methodist church at Cedar Bluff Tuesday burial at Jones Chapel.

Mrs. Gregory ALLEN left Friday for her home in New York City, after a visit to her sister, Mrs. Rex STEELE. 

Mr. and Mrs. George BRUSTER and daughter, Pauline, returned on Tuesday from Freeman, West Virginia, where they were called Sunday on account of the death of their brother in law, Sam CONNER. He leaves a wife and six grown children.

S.T. SPARKS, N & W. bridgeman, is off on a vacation to Norfolk, Roanoke, Princeton and other points to visit relatives.

Mrs. James H. JOHNSON and daughter, Gladys, are visiting relatives in Bluefield this week.

Tom LOWE and son, Carl, Ed MABE and Jim WINGO, of Richlands, are putting up a rock year fence for Mrs. W.B. STEELE and son, Rex.

Mr. and Mrs. Herman BRUSTER, Cornettesville, Ky. visited her grandmother, Mrs. Martha SPARKS and son, Norman; Mr. and Mrs. L.W. RINGSTAFF, Mr. and Mrs. S.T. SPARKS and families the past week.

Misses Margaret HARPER and Kitty TRAYER have returned to their homes in Draper and Bluefield after a weeks visit to Mr. and Mrs. C.H. TRAYER and daughters, Misses Louise and Peggy.

Quite a number of loads of fat cattle and lambs have been shipped from here recently.

Mr. and Mrs. R.A. TRAYER, Bluefield, Va, formerly of this place, are receiving congratulations on the arrival of a fine son, born August 23, named David McGuire.

The following attended on Thursday of last week the picnic in the home of Mr. and Mrs. S.L. ONEY, formerly, Miss Ruth SPARKS, of this place, in Princeton, West Virginia. A truck load was taken by Harry PETTS, Viz; Mesdames S.T. SPARKS, James MULKEY, Claude THOMAS, J.L. RINGSTAFF, Andy MULKEY, C.T. COLLINS, E.E. MCGEE, J.E. NUNLEY, E.L. MCGEE, Walter THOMAS, Earnest JONES, R.J. PETTS, W.B. STEELE, S.L. ONEY, Billy Mack SPARKS, Harry PETTS, S.L. ONEY, Anna Lee NUNLEY, Marie JONES, Margaret DAVIS, Mary Sue RINGSTAFF; Pierce WHITE, Jack THOMAS, Mary PETTS, Anna Lee, Mary and Edna THOMAS, Nannie MYERS and Virginia Ann PRUETT. A bountiful and good dinner, Mr. and Mrs. ONEY also served ice cream before the crowd left. Let's have another picnic.