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Tuned until lie felt tempted 10 burst his
chains and make furious break Tor liDcr.

But when the first heat ofhis anger and
passion had burned Itself out and he was
enabled to reason calmly. he could not fail
TO recognize that his only hope of escape
was by the .Xerci ,eoi cunning. by patience,
by watchtulness, by waiting without coii,-
plant fnrthe opportune moment; and even
then there were thousands of chances
against hi, success. For the Perm prison
is one ofthc best guarded prisons ON tho
eastern tide OF the Ural Muuntains; and so
stern and rigid are the rules that q pri oiier
once shut up there might abandon hope
entirely.
But Ivan was not aware "fa!l this, and
instead ot abandoning hope he fed upon it.
1t nourished him. Ii brought him
sleep at night; it co,ninrted him by day. 1t
kept him, III short. from going raving mad.
And yet. as the days began to stretch into
weeks. this hope tiickercd a,i grew dim.
Tor he was forced to lilc conclusion that the
chance he vcarlicl for Was not likely to
come. When he did fully realize this. he
almost broke down with despair, and il.
was while in that condition that lie be-
thought him vi Il course that would prob
ably free him rom his cha Ms and opcn his
prison door. 1t was IL desperate venture;
but as the losin. gambler stakes his last
coin on the hazard o the throw that is to
decide his fate, 50 did Ivan stake HIS whole
On this hazard. And having made up his
mind. he SEN Il short note to the Governor,
~ tliN nv .Sie
II crave that your great nobility will
grant me an in crvicw. / can make a revc-
lation, Tor my name is not Paul Turnigiett,
and | am not u fur merchant"
In such Il country OF treason and plotting
as Russia is. u noe OF that kind was bound
to attract attention, and Ivan had not mis-.
calculated It's power, for The Governor sent
TOR him limos Immediately.
During the interview the prisoner made
known who he was. That is, that he was
Ivan AlcxietL, son OF Peer A!eXictf, form.
erly Chief of Police of st. Petersburg, now
Governor ofStkiulin.
This story very naturally caused the
Governor o. Perm to open his eyes in
astonislmens, Tor he knew Peter AleSielt
very we'll, having formerly held snhordin-
ate position, in the secret police of 81.
Petersburg. and to some ext lit he was be-
holden to Peter .or little services rendered.
Therefore having s,tisl ed himself that
Ivan really was the person he represented
hinselft To be, he was disposed to deal lrni-
emily and kindly with Ii IN. But lie qlcs-
toned him closely as to his reasons Tor
t,avrl.in under an a.sumed name. and in
comra with q Jewe>>
gro Be CONTINUED
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servant. was called in, as doctors
usually are when they a do the
patient no good, and on the table,
- ii his last thoughts are OF me, sat
the box you see before you.
"Goins forward, found lying upon
it a card addressed to me, and then I
read the inscription on the silverplate
which forbids the opening Of the box
before midnight, December 25, 1887
which is tonight.
"Of course, | carried the box away,
and my closet has held it ever since.
o than once my curiosity almost
got the better OF me, and l nearly
broke poor kloch's command. Now
what does that box contain?"
Doctor Junkerman looked at US,
and we eyed the little brass bound
box under the drop-light.
What think you it contains?" 1
gu ried.
"Kloch's wonderful secret, eh?"
"Posslblya sample OF his toll" said
Fellows.
Doctor Junkerman glanced at his
watch.
The hour had come" said he,
taking up a sharp knife. 'sThe brass
bindings are not thick. A cut and
they part, thus!" and there was Il
rapid movement OF his bro wn-hand,
and the mysterious legacy stood
ready to be opened.
"Why did Koch select this par.
tlcular night for the opening of the
boX7" | asked.
"Christmas has been n noted date
in his history. lie a born on
Christmas; death took him on the
same day, and believe he met and
married his unfortunate Constants on
the 25th OF December."
Ju, herman now laid aside his pipe,
an drew The box toward him.
We moved our chairs nearer the
table, and SOW nothing but the big
hand OF the German doctor whic
rested on the lid OF the box, while he
watched the minute hand OF the
time-piece.
"ln one minute, gentlemen" smiled
the old doctor, and W. held our
breaths while the seconds were be-
ing licked Off.
"Midnirht," said Fellows in q
weird whisper.
"Midnight," echoed the doctor, and
off came the lid OF the box.
All three OF us bent over the legacy
and looked. The light from above
fell upon it and showed us the whole
interior.
In the box surrounded by dark
green velvet, lay q human hand. 1t
was white and %veinle>s, like a marble
hand, bnt on the wedding finger shone
a gold ring with q single stone setting.
n strange odor, not unpleasant,
rose from the box, and seemed to fiji
the close room.
"It is Constans Kloch's hand!"
cried Doctor Junkerman, breaking
the oppressive silence. THAT is her
wedding ring. Hermann's discovery
is a success. See the hand has been
transformed into marble"
Doctor Junkermann lowered his
own hand and touched the white one
in the box. We saw his finger sink
into it, as though it had never been a
hand OF flesh and blood.
The next moment the whole thing
seemed to disappear. The hand fell
to pieces, and where it had been so
beautiful in its marble Wilderness, Law
Il little heap OF dust.
And in the center OF. the heapglitter.
ed poor Constans Kolch's wedding
ring.
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keeplny arm.

1t is often said that residents Of
the extreme north do not feel the
cold SO keen y as the records OF the
mercury would lead one to exp ct.
This fact, if it is a fact, may perhaps
be accounted for in o ways than
one, hut the explanation offered by
Mr.. Julian Ralph in his book "On
Canada's Frontier" seems to be
adequate.
He says that the reason why the
people do not suffer more from the
low temperature Is because "every
one puts on everything he owns.--all
his sto kings at once, all his flannel
shirts and drawers, all his coats on
top of one another,-and when there
is nothin Left, draws over all ablank,
ct SUIT, q pair OF moccasins, q tuque,
and whatever pairs OF gloves he hap.
pens to be able to find or borrow"
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Wife: Heayinn the lead.
A SIipht o fferenca

Mss Gasket: "N,lr. Fosdick calls on
me religiousiy once Il ek."
Mrs. Fiipp: "Why do you say re-
Iigiously'? Does lie 20 on his knees
and pray you to marry him?"
Miss Gasket: No; we are already
engaged. go on his knees"
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well, madame. this small younsster, so
full OF woe and pain.
Will have to pass vacation in bed. his
strength to gain.
ciive castor oil. some pills, ma'am; n must.
ard p,aster'> well;
And soak his feet in water, real hot. for
quite Il spell"
"A. A..
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A HOLIDAY lDYL.
1. THE DREAM.

A pile ~ofloyely slices o%tturkey, dark and
white;
A 'lot" of iell. plum-rudding. ice-cream,
cakes whips so light.
Fruit. nuts and candy, hcaped up till plate
can hold 10 III re;
A week Of un; this vision Dick dreameth
DER and DER.
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An Annuliins Death List.

ST. Petersburg. Dec. 17.-Final official sta
tistics of the cholera epidemic in Russia
lave Just been issued. There have been
l3O.417 deaths in European and 13!.343
deaths in ASiatic Russia since the outbreak
of the disease in the ---.:-c, making q total
of 265. IU3 deaths.
The Dickinson press., 1892-12-24
--,-

Deacon Parsley-"Fo' de Lawd! /
hope dat earthquake didn't hurt no.
hodY.n
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r,,..s,,,<sia XXI

':i: = ~! COUPON ,1lU-s " rus Sortt r
~ tl.lrp.1 to Points Nortn. Eist. 80 {
" '' N RI" ;fntt'i -taras ana 's6Sia,
The Dickinson press., 1892-12-24
STRANGE CHRISTMAS TALE


HERE we e three
OF US seated at the
oval little table in
Doctor Churchman'S
cosy private office,
the doctor himself,
Carl Fellows OF 1.-The
Passing Hour" and
the writer.
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Jn.i,:s ct.fs ase run DeIwaeu Cuicago, st. a
.nnAafoilS, winnipeg. Helena. Butte. Tacoin'
ST. sni portland
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[? Iii nan sers,o; ,:.,ty oct w.ea Chicago, ST
.nt M1rtaua ani tile Pacific Northwest: an
4 9eeG 4. Paul. minneapolis and Minnesota
Hrfh DaEn.a an' I~Gi!toha points.
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TIME TABLE.
No. /. No. STATIONS. No.a No. a.

Passengers with tickets VIII be carried on rear
secrion OF regular fret ,hf trains.
For raj q, maps time tables or special 1nfor
nation .pDly TO I. J. Gre ne, Agent Northern
Pacific r r, at d ckinson or
CHI AS. $ FEE,
GenI Pass. and Ticket Agent
ST. PAUL. MINI
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A Pleasing Result.

Scene: 4 MINISTER'S Study. Time: Christi
mas Morning. (Entcr group ofpupils)
Spokesman; Mister Teacher; Is
boys what is Sunday School pupils
under you, wishin' to show our
probation OF the painsyou havetook
with our moral tranin' durin' the
past year. beg you will accept this
here book as Il token OF our love an
esteem. It's the life of Jim Corbett,
an it's bound as handsomely as we
could get it did. an we wish you a
merry Christmas an Happy New
Year..
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Wonder.

Sea Sick Passenger: What is that
person doing on deck above my cab
in? $780,.
Wife: Heaving the lead.
S. S. P. T~esignedly): Well; if lead
comes up with some people l should
not complain because the light things
| eat will not stay down.
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'2.fs.t-.: - Is M&s1a GHA
HI
,2gRT TANg10NnNENFkl ROUTE

ssss t,rocyh Wisconsin, "inne .nta, e!or
sofa Aao:tfb1 "antaua, IDAHO. nraaon 81
:Efrrtnn
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nHu.n tt"ep.ng :'ay Eout
The Dickinson press., 1892-12-24
OF course, The wish was father to the

Throughout, the whole of Siberia this is
particular Y the case; perhaps it is because
they are made call"1is by the suffering and
wretchednc.s surrounding them. And
then the power that is placed i'll their
hands is 50 grea: aud they are so lar re-
moved from central control, that the brute
nature-inherent j all mell-is allowed TO
The Dickinson press., 1892-12-24

fSsN ntNisa s;sx LIME,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1892-03-11
FROM A LAMPASSES
PAPER.

"The fame of Hawkes. Spectacles
has gone abroad, and we'll do they
deserve it. For years these glasses
bave been before tho public, and in
no instance have they failed to give
entire satisfaction. Success, nnivers-
al success, can enly be attributed to
the fact that they have no equal.
which'we verify believe to be so. If
your friends want pair of glasses
that will be genuine solid comfort
to them, let them purchase pair Of
these excellent spectacles." lamp
asas Dispatch.
all eyes fitted and the fit guaran
teed at the Drug Store OF A. r. Har-
grave.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1892-03-11

An exchange truly remarks "that
no paper can be published without
home patronage, and every mnn is
Interested in keeping up homo pm
per. If railroad or any other en-
terpriso is desired, the newspaper is
expected to york for it. If II public
meeting is wanted for any purpose,
tho newspaper is called upon for II
free notice. If any sect or society
have m entertainment or reception
ot any kind, tho newspaper is expect
ed to give the necessary notice. The
newspaper must ngitate and advo
cate everything That will advance the
interests of the business men, and
yet some of them do nothing to sup.
port home paper
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1892-03-11
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from prac
tice, having had placed in his hands by
an East India missionary the formula
OF a simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure of Con
sumption, Bronchitis. Catarrb, Asth.
ma, and oil Throat and Lung Affec.
tions, also positive aud radical cure
for Nervous Debility and Nervous
Complaints, after having tested it's
wonderful curative powers in thou.
sands of cases, bas felt it his duty to
mike it known to his suffering fel-
lows. Actuated by this motive and
a desire to relieve human suffering,
I will send free of charge, to all who
desire it, this recipe, in German,
French or English. with full direc-
tions for preparing and using. Sent
by mail by addressing with stamp.
naming this paper. w. A. NoyEs,
$40 Powers Block, Roche ster., n. Y.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1892-03-11

The American girl is not slow to
grasp Il chance. Some time ago
the Ladies' Homo Journal organ
lied Il free education system for
girls, and the magazine is now edu
eating some forty odd girls ut Vas
sar and Wellesley Colleges, and Mt
the Boston Conservatory of Music,
all the expenses of the girls being
paid by the Journal.
Richlands, as is provided in their
charter Incorporating the town, on
Monday held their first city elec
tion. Mr.. w. b. Spratt was elected
mayor and Messrs. Cotter, Mccall,
LaBar, Steele and Ratcliile com.
prise the council. We congratulate
Richlands OH their selection OF Off.
GERS and hope our neiglibor will al.
ways have as staunch men to con
troll their municipal affairs.
Hon. Samuel w. Williams, our
new Circuit Court Judge, went upon
the bench here for the FIRST time
yesterday, and has made Il good i'm
preston so far. His rulings have
been courteous and fair, and shows
IL disposition to dispatch business.
The general opinion Of the bar is
that he will make one of the best
and fairdst judges i'll the State
Wytlieville Enterprise.
The Right Rev. A. NJ. Randolph,
Assistant Bishop Of the Episcopal
Church in Virginia, will visit Taze-
well county from March $3.50, and
will preach in the Episcopal church
ut the Court House Oh some day
during that period. the exact date
to be announced later on. Any per-
son or persons desiring to join the
Episcopal church at that time, will
please make known such intention
to me at Pocahontas, or else kindly
leave word at the Clinch Valley
Bank, to be forwarded to me.
"Now is the appointed time i
Now is the day Of Salvation
Faithfully your friend and pastor,
VIM. r. SAVAGE.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1892-03-11
BEATTY'S PIANOS AND OR
CANS.

Hon. Daniel L. Beatty. the great
Morgan and Piano Manufacturer, is
building aud shipping more Organs
and Pianos than ever. In 1870 Mr..
Beatty left home penniless plow-
boy, and by his indomitable will he
has worked lis way up so as to sell
IS far, nearly 100000 of Beatty's Or.
gans and Pianos since 1870. Moth
ing seems to dishearten him; obsta
cLes laid in his way. that would have
wrecked any ordinary man forever.
he turns to an advertisement aud
comes out of it brighter than ever.
His instruments, as is well known,
are very popular and are to be found
in all parts of the world. We are In
formed that during the next ten
months he intends to sell 100000
more OF his make. that means bust
ness of $20,000,000 if we average
them at Sl0o each. 1t is already
che largest business of the kind in
existence-Send to Daniel f. Beatty,
Washington, New Jersey, for Cata-
logue.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1892-03-11
A LITTLE GIRLS EXPERIENCE
IN A LIGHTHOUSE,

Mr.. and Mrs Loren Trescott are
keepers Of the Gov. Lighthouse at
Sand Beach, Mich, and arc blessed
with daughter, four years Old
Last April she was taken down with
Measles, followed with dreadful
Cough and turning into fever. Doc
tors at home and at Detroit treated
her, but in vain, she grew worse rap.
idly, until she was mere "handfui
of homes. Then she tried DIR.
Kings New Discovery and after the
use of two and n half bottles, was
completely cured. They say Dr.
Kings New Discovery is worth its
weight in gold, yet you may get a
trial bottle free at A. f. Hargcavos 8
drugstore.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1892-03-11
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALvE.

THE BEST SALvr in the world for
Cuts, Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, ,Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price % cents
per box. For sale by A. L. Har
grave.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1892-03-11
FOR RENT.

A Boarding House Mt banner vein,
on reasonable terms. Nothing but
responsible parties need apply.
VA. Gas Coal Co,
Robt. Fleming, Supt.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1892-03-11
LOCAL IND GENERAL
NE us BRIEFS.

California Peaches at Ckapman's.
A Foota & johnson single buggy
Tor sale cheap. Apply at this Office
California Apricots at Chapman's.
Mr.. O.. o. Mccall, of Graham,
made ~ trip to town Tuesday.
California White Cherries at Chap
mans.
Mr.. S. T. Litz, of Pocahontas, was
on our streets yesterday.
California Egg Plums at Chap
mans.
Capt. II. A. Miller brought cou.
pie of fine horses to town yesterday.
Bartlott's Snowflake Pears ut Chap
mai's.
AIr. Frank Moss was calling on
his many friends in town 5ester-
day.
Mir. James H. Hamill, Graham's
moving spirit, made a business trip
TO town Monday.
A heavy fall Of snow yesterday
morning reminded us that the win
tor was not over yet.
All kinds of Canned Goods at
Chapman's.
Go ut once to I. Frank s. Co.'s
and get one of those nice odd suits,
at 10 per cent. on cost.
Mr.. r. Saunders Gillespie and
Miss Eta, have been spending the
week with friends in town.
We will sell all our heavy boots
ut cost for cash for thirty day.
T. G. Witten & Son.
You are not Gin it" if you don't
buy ut Chapmaps.
Mr.. Allen Cucullu, the popular
cashier of the Bank of Richlands.
made business trip to town Tues
day.
Gen. VIM. Malone, whilst attend
ing the funeral of IL friend at Alex
andria, was suddenly taken very
sick.
The Misses Belle and Minnie
Painter, Of Marion, arrived last Sat
nrtlay OH visit to their aunt, Mrs.
Peirce.
5Iessrs. B. j. Wysor and A. w.
Davis, two prosperous merchants
of Swords Greek, were in town
Monday.
The third quarterly meeting for
Clear Fork circuit will be held at
-, March 2G and 81, by w. II.
Price, z. e.
We have 30 or 36 od'l suits left
from fall stock. which We offer
strictly at 10 per cent. OH cost, to
clean them out.
Mr.. Charles Angle, of the firm Of
Sims u Cannaday, ttobaccouists, of
Rocky Mount, WAS taking orders in
town yesterday.
Miss Estelle BottiInore, of Taze-
well O. H., is visiting her sister,
Mrs. DR.. Johnson, at the Tug River
Hotel. Recorder.
The Graham Headlight has sent
us very neat and handsome fold
er, on the appearance of which
they are to be complimented.
There will be no preaching at the
Episcopal church next Sunday ow-
ing to the appointment of Rev, Geo.
Stuart at the Methodist church.
Dodge all life insurance agents
and come to l. Frank e. Cos and
buy one of those odd suits, which,
will keep cold out and you will live
longer.
The latest newspaper OUT is the
Railway and Mining Journal, pub
lislicd at Eluefield. This is an at
tractive and newsy paper, and is q
credit to the town.
We understand that Mr.. Robert
Barns, of the Cove. has become a
partner in the saw mill and machine
shop of Fuller 81 Loop at Cleve.
land, Russell county, Va.
1t is not every day you can get
odd suits at ten per cent. on first
cost, but T. Frank 4 Co. are Offering
all their odd snits and pants left
from fall stock at 10 per cent. on
first cost.
NIr Ctlorr xvI,o ,o-n>oont, !.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1892-03-11

We understand Mr.. r. c. Chap.
man has purchased IL soda fountain
, for his 80 summer trade that will
OverShadow tho soda fountain world.
1t is Il handsome wall fountain and
cost S2160. Keep your eye on II
young man like this that has the
"go" in him aud you Will see him
prosper
For all arrangements of the
throat and lungs, Ayers Cherry
Pectoral is the speediest and most
reliable remedy, Even in the adj
vanced stages Of cOnstisaptiom, this
wonderful preparation affords great
relief, checks coughing and induces
sleep.
We call attention to the state
ment of the condition of the Clinch
Valley Bank at close of business
March LIST, as found in this issue of
the NEWS. This excellent showing
speaks for itself 1t is one CT the
most conscrvatively managed and
solid institutions in the State, and
its business is steadily increasing.
Mr.. A. Q. SPOTS, of the firm of
Stras Bros. & SPOTS, Salem, Va, is
in town taking orders for Ills house.
We need not recommend this firm
to our readers as they are already
well known to them. Mr.. Spots
has his samples with him and will
be pleased to show them to any one
needing anything in his line.
The famous Baker case was con.
cluded Monday-the jury returning
a verdict of not guilty after delib.
Grating several hours. When their
verdict was announced in the court
room DIR. Baker was warmly con
graduated The result did not
seem to surprise him, though he
was evidently greatly relieved and
gratified.
Hen roost marauders have been
carrying on their nefarious prac
tices dnring the past week. Mr.. G..
w. Doak saluted a visitor to his
hen house last Saturday night by
firing two yolleys in his honor. His
intention, however, was misunder.
stood, as the visitor departed. We
hope he will soon pay an enforced
visit to Gaoler Peery.
We published notice several
weeks ago that Rev. George Stu.
art, of Tennessee, would preach
every day for Il week in the Meth
odist church, commencing the 9th.
He is here according to appoint
ment. MI. Stuart is IL fearless man
in his calling. He does not preach
a doctrine that man is justified III
living life according TO an old
worm eaten conscience. We feel
he is doing good work in Tazewel
and extend to him our warmesi
sy mpathy.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1892-03-11

Mrs. Gladstone's first article in
the Eefies of "Hints from II Moth,
er's Liie,r which she has writ Aen for
the Ladies' Hbiiie Journal, will be
printed in the April issue of ithat
periodical.
Horsehead Bill Davis has escaped
but you can't afford to escape tlhis
chance of purchasing one OF thSse
odd suits Mt L. Frank & Co.'S when
you see them. Only ten per cens.
ON first cost.
The fine weather of the past few
weeks has been greatly enjoyed, but
fears are entertained that should it
last mnch longer the fruit crop will
again be lost. A spell of frost
would now be welcome in order to
give the buds a healthy check.
Circuit Court, it seems, will never
end, bnt those odd suits at 1. Frank
& Co.'S will soon be gone at only 10
per cent. on cost. Come at once if
you want one as they will not last
as long as Circuit Court.
The Baltimore Sun, CT the 9th
ults says: Mr.. Giles w. Quarles
y III sail on the White Star steam
snip, Majestic, from New York, on
March 3D. for II business trip
through England, France, Germany
and Austria.
Talt Hall is to have another trial.
Judge Richardson, one of the Su.
preme Judges of the State, granted
a writ Of error in his case at Ma
rion, and the case will go to the
Supreme Court. The court meets
in Wytheville next Juue.
One Of our leading merchants is
in the eastern cities for the purpose
of purchasing his spring stock Of
goods. 1t is needless to say this is
Col. Il. G. Witch, as he is known
throughout the county as an ener-
getic and pushing merchant.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1892-03-11

When Baby was sick, we gave her Cnstoria
When she was n Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castorln.
When she had Children, she gcve them Castoria