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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29
The Mothers I:c"om,non'i II.

Tine slrongcs! recommendation ihat any
article c.tn have is the endorsement q
The mothers Of thc town. When the
mother. recommend Il You may kno" that
Chat article has more than ordinary mcr-
it. Here is what the Ccnter"i'lc, south
Dakota citizen says editoraiiy Of an att
Gle sold in their town: Prom personal
experience We can say that Chamberlain $
Cough Remedy mas broken up bad cnids
for our c!ilhrcn Near acquainted with
nany mothers in Centcrvilc whc would
net he without II IL The house ior good
many times lis cost and are recommend
ing it every day so cent bottles for sale
by j " Kelly, Druggist.
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"A Kansas Mans Experience.

Mr.. Albert Fayorite, # Arkansas City,
Kan, wishes TO give our readers the ben
eft Of his experience with colds. He
says: II contracted cold early last
spring that settled on my lungs, and had
hardly recovered from it when | caught
another that hung on al summer and Lett
mo with hacking cough. which though
never would get rid of. | had used
Chamberlain Cough Remedy acme four
teen years ago with much success, and
couc!sdcd to try it again. When | got
through with one bottle my cough had
left ne, and have not suffered With a
cough or cold since. | have recommond-
ed it to others, and all speak we'll of it,.
So cent bottles for sale by J. v. Kelly,
H:ueslst.
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From EAST STONE GAP
East SroSr Gar. VA, March 81, Is

EAsr SroSE Gar. Va, March ~, 1871.
Editor Post:
Mr. G.J. McIinze, Of Nova sco'a,Th
been here abou, six months in the Aaye
business, and is doing quite an extensive
business, working several hands. tie pays
oh.resuMry, and has brought and invest
ed great deal Of money in this vicinity.
nr. j. G. Wells has just returned from
Moriisio@n, 1enn., where iiewas called TO
auead his daughter, Mrs. Payne, WHO has
been very illmith pnennlonia fever.
II seemed very cold 70 some Of the ely
zcns Of Enss Stone Gap last Monday, lns
those who used Gid DayiAson's pure eorr
uhiskey did not know ANYTHING about the
cold weather.
Mr.. |. y. Jones has been quite ill With
rheumatism, but is able to-bc out oi2gthe
streets again.
Dir. Ben Sally Is preparing 10 nioya hia
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},ETI'ER- FROM WISE.
WISE, VA, March 24ih, lS9-!

WISE, VA, March 2lih, 1917!
Editor Pest:
"Unclc" Henry Ramey, one Of Glade
yi,le's Oldest citizens, died last week, the
victim of stroke Of paralysis. lie was
once Treasurer Of the county and IS sal1
70 have been the most efficient Treasurer
the county h.. ever had. ! will was
found among his papers making j. +.
!.ippS his executor.
Judge VIA T. Miller has returned from
Gate CITY and Bristol. Judging from his
smiles. he met with little encourage
mcnt this time.
There are several new students in
school ih:s week. The literary society
will give 4 pnhlic debate on March 3ofh'
on the question: ''Docs the signs of the
present times indicate the downfall ofSihe
American Repubici'
The peach trees are in full bloom, anu,
indeed, early in the season as it is, un'
dcrstand that there is q little cherry" in
the mcishborhood.
Rev. R. NJ. Walker has returned from q
trip to his old home. He left his family
at Graham, where his little girl is being
| treated for Exenma.
Rev. ] A. Clemmons preached very
interesting sermon Sunday night. nc
! has been IN the ministry only sho,I
time and is improving rapidly. w
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

Notice is hereby given HAT Ike nndcr-
signed, j 7. i|uliit, .lr. trustee iut ihe
benefit OF the Southern Building and
Loan Association. under il certain deed
FROM } II. BAT and .i-cc.i ). nuit. dated
April l5h, 1850, VIII. on The IA DAY Of
April, IS3l, between The L9u;a o: 9arG / !
O'Clock Il. M, proceed 10 -e!l at public
outcry, on the premises. 90 thr highest
bidder, the lots Of land and appurtcn
ances in said deed conycred, v;z; Two
lots in Rig Stone Gap, Va, being lots S
and oi Block !, a. designated Of a map
of Biz Stone Gap, OF record in tive Clerk 5
Office OF wise County Court. known AID
marked rs Improvement Co.'S Plat 10.
!" Tie sale will be upon tie following
terms, i e: For cash enough to pay The
costs Of executing said trust, The amount
due The Southern Building and Loan
Association (%2,45270 due as Of March
3r,!, lo94) and The ra-'iae upon credits Of
one and two yc:,rs, for the payment of
which deferred payments = lien will be
retained upon the property.
J f. BvLLrrr, in, Trustee.
Harch :!9lll. 1891 1918
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That Democratic Meeting

Tie Ayers Democratic Ci'b met last
Saturday night for The purpose of calling
:. convention to nominate MAYOR for Big
stone Gap, but after discussing the sd
visibility of h', The Club voted major
ity Of 3aganst such action.
There was only a small number O! the
members ofthc cln! present, consequent
ly there was nothing Of Importance done.
Tie meeting adjourned without taking
any definite sc'ion IN regard 10
nominating a mayor.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29
Cured with One Bottle.

Mr.. Jordan Baker, Tiftan, Ca,
had muscular rheUMasisn for ten
years. Altar using half Il bottle of
Drummond's Lightning Remedy for
Rheumatism, he wrote. to the manu-
features that he was satisfied that he
would be enrod by the time the bot
lie would be used mp. II you want
satisfaction, insist on having Drum
mond's Lightning Remedy. Moth
ing can take its place. Of druggists
or direct, with full particulars, from
Drummond Medicine Co, 1880
Maiden Lane, New York. Agents
wanted.
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~, .u,.,ot,s,o Quickly Cured.

Three days is a very short time IN when
10 cure a bad ease Of rhcumatism; but 1t
can he done, if the proper treat mcnt Ia
adoptcd, as will be seen from James Lam
bert. Of New Brunswick, Ills: 81 was
badly afflicted wth rheumatism in the
hips and legs. when bought bottle CT
Chamber.an's Pain Balm. It cured me
in three davs. ! am all right to-day; AnH
would INSIST OF every one who is afflicted
with that terrible d@easc to use Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and get we'll at once
50 cent bottles for sale by J. J" Kelly
Druggist.
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Under the Knife

OF the surgeon there is no more
acute suffering than people can en-
dure every day with rheumatism.
Distorted and withercd limbs mark
its ravascs everywhere. DIR. Drum
mond's Lightning Remedy for Rheu-
matism has a remarkable record of
cures-not Only relieving the pain,
but restoring all the functions Of the
crippled limbs. There is no reason
for anyone to suffer, long, when this
wonderful remedy affords such GER
tain re!iof. If your druggist has not
cot it, write to the Drummond Medi
cine Co., 1850 Maiden Lane, New
York. Agents wanted;
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III. ,Gncr:f.

We had the pleasure. while in Br'sto!
last week, Of attending !ha annual con-
Ger, nj the Southwest Virginia Institute,
FRIDAY evening 'hc 23rd last. tbs vas
cur first visit to the Institute since its re-
1oval FROM Glade Spring 10 bristol. We
we're really surprised to notice the many
modern Improvements that has been at
lachcd 10 this college since lis removal.
The concert was held in The chapel. 1t
hcysn about s o'clock and lasted ill II.
o'clock. when il closed with a Chorus OF
The 5. W. VI
We would like 10 give cur readers the
program, but for lack of space we cannot.
After the entertainment grand reccP-
zion was rendered us, which lasted one
hour and Il half About - o'clock cakes
and tropical fruits Of all varieties we're
served Everyone present seemed to en-
ioy themselves very much. Prof Jones
and his amiahlc wife spared no pains IN
making each one feel an Individual well
come.
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GLADEyILLE COLLEGE
\ Program az the l'irml i;x":cises-'u"ge
Morrison to Deliver the F.oal Address.


WISE. Va, March Goth, l6?f.
Editor Post:
Please publish in This weeks issue the
following announcements
The semi annual meeting Of the Board
OF Directors of Gladcvilc College will be
held in thetown of Ciadeyille. ON Mon
day, May 3lst, 1894. Directors will please
take notice.
The annual sermon before the students
ot the college will bs preached on Sunday
May a0G., bv Rev D. '. Price, Of Bristol
Team.
the address before thc studsnts will be
delivered on Tuesday, May 22nd, by II. ;
Il. Morrison, o! Gaic City, Va.
Closing exercises on May *ist and END
viii consist of rcherSalS, dcclamations'
ssavs, orationy, &c. cordial Invitation
is extended to the public to attend these
exercises.
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\ Nuegnly Head

c;;n never rest on body frail from dis
ease any more than the lovely lilly can
grow in the STERILE soil. When Consump-
ton fastens its hold upon a victim, the
whole physical structure commences its
decay Al such apcriod, before the dis
ease is too far advanced, Dr.. Pierce's Col
den Medical Discovery will arrest and
cure it, SO certain is This, that an offer
is made to refund HE money paid for it
when failure can be found under the
condition of a fair trial.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

In the Clerks 0.:ico Of the Circuit
Court of the Coun.yoi Lee. Gil Tive l!th
day OF March, l,@l:
A. c. Ely ct ST.. Plaintiff,
against in Chanccry.
Hotty Green. DclerdauI.
The object OF his suit TO review and
set aside TIE orders and DEGREES heretofore
rendered in The Chancerv cause Of {. Z.
Blankcnship. Ell ais, -. So!oman Fansier
ct ais. And an anidayi having been
made and filed that the defendant, Hctty
Green. is not Il resident CT the State of
Vir@izia, it j. ordered tha. she do appear
here, within fifteen DAYS after due ruhica-
ZION hereof, and DO what may lie neccssav
to protect her interest in this suit. And
il is further crj'cfed thas copy ieFaof be
published once week for four weeks in
lhe Zig stone GAP POSE. AID tlxt a COPY
hc posted AT lie from, door
OF The courthouse OF this county,
on TIE fi..i day of tie next term of the
County Court.
A copy-'Tcsic,
4. +. Mr:sEr, Clerk.
sIcil - 1916
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Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the Stockholders
of the Zig Stone Gap and Powells Valley
hallway Company will be held at the
offices eff the Company, in Big Stone Gap,
Virginia, Thursday, May 3rd, 1894, at
which meeting a board OF Directors will
hc elected for the ensuing year
". G.. HaRRlyGTos, Sec 'ry.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

The frs! English clock was set up at
Westminster in l43S The first Italian
weight clock vas put in place in Bologna
in 1886: tho French clock WAS placed over
The Palais de Justice in 1870.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

In a. d. 9S2 town law was promulgat-
Cd at Strassburg requiring The carpen-
tcrs to do IL prescribed amount of work
every Monday for the Bishop. 10 COM
pcnsation was given for lie work.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

For long time suffered wish stom-
sch and liver troubles, and could tlnd nc
relief until began to use Ayers Pills
took them regularly for a few months
and my health WAS completely restored.
p. ". Baine, New Berne, \. 9.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

Most of the so-called marble houses OF
the Rome of Augustus were not such in
reality. The plastercl's had thcr reach
ed high slate oil prriection and goTe ic
stucco the appearance CT the finest marble
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29
r,i,av MANI tho Fest.

.s,.li,e people Of this vicinity insist on
t,,ssving aiu,inieylail's Cough Remady and
d. re,ssv4rt asY other" sass John '
pIs,ar ~ p3sgflaaf Mis-. ln,ti,nf. Iba'
- elssss.sfl,es ksn,w Tito ',a snirrior t.
any other Tor cal,ls, and rs preventive
and curesfor croasl,s snd Why should they
nottinsist upon having it, so cont bottles
sfos sale bg1yW, Kelly Druggist.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

Buff Higgins VAS hanged at Chicago
en- The 23rd inst, for the murder of an old
,aan, Tie died game, aud reasonably
cheerful ,ol er no. having to associate with
,pgordersast Oh the scahpl1.
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Tic Commonwealth ~ Virginia.

Tie Commonwealth ~ Virginia.
10 the Sheriff Of he County OF Ire Greet
ing:
We coANAxD Yor, That you summon A
K. Bratton to appear ri
the CLERKS Office OF the Circuit Cour;
of the County Of Lee, at the rules TO be
held for the said Court on the First Mon
day in NAV, 1894, to answer bl!l II
ChXncary, exhibited against her III out
sai, court l., r. Z. kra{;on. And haze
there tbs writ Hi'nes5, a. 1. MpSsEY
Clerk .. Oh: said Court. ut HE court
! house, Tie litl day Of March. l6al. and il
liSth year Of the Commonwealth.
a. B. Mcxsxr, Clerk.
In the Clerks Office Of the Circui
Court of the County Of Lee, or ihe liti
dar of March, 1904:
! r f. Brattou, Plaintiff
against In Chancery.
| A. X Dratton, Defend'nt.|
The object Of :his suit is to obtain ;
divorce dissolsing the bonds OF inatr'inn
nv now existing between plaintiff enI *
PENDANT, Ana an affidavit 4ayil,g ''eel
na.ie and filed thai he ,;e!onlaut, A. X
Brattou /, not :. rosident OF the state o
Virginia, il IL ordered tina; she do appea
here, within fifteen days after due pulls
cation hereof, and Do what may be noe
cssagy o protect her in this suit Ana
ls,furthcr ordered that copy hereof b
/ published oucc week for four weeks IL
tie Big Stone Gap Posr, and that Il cop
be posted at the front door OF the court
house Of this county on the first day o
the next term of tho County Court.
/ copy-'Testei
A. 3. NuSsNy. Clerk.
NJ C. F,Iy. y, q. Mich ~ Is |
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

WHY are 7. W Wood & Sons garden
seed the best? Because they arc all rails
ed in Virginia and are more suited fer
this climate.
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FOR MAYOR.

In responsc TO numerous requests ana
INQUIRIES, / hereby &nnouncc myself a
candidate for tho Office Of MAYOR of Big
Stone Gap lfelscicd, pledge myself to
a diili-cnt and faithful discharge of all
the duties Of the Office.
Yer" respectfully,
s. Il. JESSIE.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

Tho silk manufacturers Of Europe be-
gan in the I-.e Of Cos, Of the Greek coast.
about A. D: 274 The Oriental silks were
imported. unravelcd, and the thread
woven into Loose. acmi-1ransparcnt tissue.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

A ladies' shoemaker established himself
in business in Rome during The first cen-
fury. He sold twenty-five different styles
Of shoes for ladies; in red. scarlet, purple,
yellow aad white.
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Expense of the Town of BiG Stone CAP
Va, for 1893,-As shown BY the
Town Warrants,

1t may be interesting to Taxpayers to
know TINT oil 1913, $4,000 taxes for 1893, Of
which So. 10000 were collected, that
aS.OI Is has been cxDcnded as follows:
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Eleven members OF a Denver jury sworE
in to try two Catholics were found to be
members OF the A. F. A. and the entire
panel WAS discharged.
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DacIIlrr'- srn,na sa,v-.
.TW5S GGA ;i@sS

SoFss, IstiGrc, cttT,.prsI Hands. Chiblains
corHs aPd az Ska EfupiEohA, and posi-
ii Tcl.y cure lIjle11. 4rno. pay required. it
lib -gsaaranteedsty give perfect satisfaction
er money refunded. Price rs cents per
box. For sale by j. ". Kelly.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

rhc BARRIERS art of Europe dates from
ihe time Alexander the Great, b. &. $50.
lie ordered every soldier TO shave, lest
the beard should give Il handle to the
enemy.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

UNfIHT WCTcN"NTS.
-SSSM. R. Riggs has:s full sclool, en4
cvGS&oy scems we'll sac se4,, with bin
s ssySM a 'cachsssod SR aSe 20 intend
locating here if lie can buy property at a
rca,aAMNSp{iit.7 Prof. Riggs went to see
Shis aaNisy in Scott county Friday, and
returned Sandal.
We have very large Sunday-school at
the Methodist church, superintendcd by
Mr.. J. p. Wolfe, who is IA regular attend
ant, and is much interested iii the school.
About l5opupils are enrolled, and 10 III
Observation-Disclosures. :.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

Idol Wilkes, a brown stallion, has been
sold at Lexington TO JOHN Denman, of
Colorado Springs, Col, for the reported
price Of $1,000
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

Tiers is no reason why children should
he allowed to suffer from loathsomc scTot-
clous scores aud glandlar swellinss wien
such a pleasant, effective. and econ micai
medicine as Ayers SarsapaTilis may be
procured of the uearost druggist. BE sure
and get Ayers.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

Once cured, DR.. Picrce's Pellets are al
ways in favor. Specific for constipation,
piles. billiousfess and headache.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

A new and fresh supply Of Y. ". Wood
& Sons celebrated garden seed at j. \"
Kcily's Drugstore.
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NEWS ITEMS.

Some Of the bricks found in Babylon
indicate b. thc stamps upon their surface
AN ago Of at least 5000 years.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

Bakers are especially mentioned IN an
cdict Of The Emperor Henry v, published
iuthe year iii as persons deserving
special consideration from both States
and citizens.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

: Two famous Roman taiors arc me"-
toned: ono is Alphcu3. alluded to bT
Horach as the most skilled Work pan; 'ne
other vas Helia, mentioned by QnintIil'ah
rs I "tailor and philosopher.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

S.Hc;thoJdcrB Meeting

r.; Tie Annual nt'efihg of the s'ocShol-
ders. of4Ae- Big stone Gap improvement
t:oafSany will he held. at he Offices Of
the Company. in Big Store ''Hp. Viz
giuia, Wednesday. May 2nd, 1892, at
which meeting board Of Directors will
be elected for the ensuing wear
". c. HAraiSGroS, Sec ry
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

The woolem manufactures OF England
were bcgrn by a party CT Flsr'nss who
were driven from their own country ana
took refuge on the GLAND during the
reign Of y, lam tie GopqNcror
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: Il May, Do Much. for. foll.

co,sfr he d sasIe s,ic III rnug, Hh: writes
tAssi;liS Mad aqs.77a 2as * id,fc@o etooble for
man. S Sssfs: 7rltf e. s,;y4s aihsfh his back
s s5 - .ls osJ hat his bladder VAS affected.
>Hp> tried many :o-c:led kidney cures
but without any good result. About a
wear aso he began the use of Electric
Bitter. and found relief at once. h'ec-
trio Bitters is especially adapted to cure
Of all kidney and liver troubles and often
r;ves almost. instant relief. One trial
will prove our statement. free CHI, ~
cents for large bottle. Att ". Aei', $
Drug Store.
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no GoRSE OWNERS.

For putting horse il a line healthy con
dition try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss Of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life 10 an old or over worked horse 70
cents per package. For sale by drusglsta
Call at j. w. Kelly's drug store, Ayers
loek, Big Stone GSp, Va.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

ohambsrlaia's Eye and gkin ointmens
lisa certain cure fer Chronic Sore Eyes,
GRADUATED Eye Lids, Sore Nipples, Piles
Eczema, letter, Sal, Eheenl and Scaid Hend,
25 csnts per box. Fer sale by druggists.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

Seed potatoes and onions sets at
}. y. KELlY's DruesroRE
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FRITZ g. GRAHAM,

-DealerS n
Fresh meat, Groceries and
Produce, under the art gallery
If you want nice meat, cheap,
this is the place to get it.
CHEAP FOR CASH. If you
want your PHOTO taken give
us a call.
FRITZ & GRAHAM.
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!. - e,.sa,o1 !tmisefSnrs Of tt{iiNe.

Envorth League to-nigbss.,- All mcgbers
a. recAest$d J o$Is A.n s'S. $$Ss $
.e.A - 80 II - ts1xR6N, Ffes. =
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

Bliss &sSac Wax, atesI!eRes Mr.. and
NSS, $50 Wax, ssgictly asa:scacsSslIlIL ].
died tfis Morning AZ rdTtf0css
- sims ,ill he taken to Gate City any in.
{ te,Sd at .4st aA~&e; We vslE; Svs h"o,1s
attended notice Of th& ssd DEATH next
week.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

) + Bn'litt gave . dir
f.. phay. Among those
7. Clay, III. and Mrs. II.
/ and Mrs. W. Z. Addison,
/ a "A gcrs DIR. sndMrs.C.D.
| Mrs, ). X. l'asgari, Mr.,
/ Mcdowell, and Mf. Mrs.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

= III; V&stlos,bell, representing Wisssoe,
Elicit & Cpmp. a. heQt.apd shoe frHe.:a
sissiisyL srsp$ b s,SsS&t$wn Friday, shi'ls
gSi,Gl and aceon,las
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1894-03-29

NJ. &. ELY AND " a. 0nE, p. g.
Alcl ~ 1916
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citizens are attending
4 I Irvine, JOS l.. Kel-
j., V 5. Mathews, Jos.
. Addison, Gordon c;illcy.
5 ". Lowell and n. b
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A. 3. NUNsEY Clerk.
NJ. G. Ely, p. q. Mich Y IL lt
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-12-12
HE WAS SOMEWHAT CHANGED
But Under the circumstances the Artist
Had Done His Best.

but Under the circumstances the Artist
Had Done His Best.
"Are you the man who painted that
ere picture of Moses in the Bull
rushes?' asked countryman of an
artist. who had recently startled the
town by an exhibition Of oil paintings.
Yes, replied the artist
'All right; then | want YOU to paint
my father"
Certainly, if he gives me few
sittings
Cant do it; he's dead"
"Let me have "A photograph of him. ~
Cant do that, neither. He never
had his picture taken"
81 am afraid, then. must decline. "
Decline! What for? Haven't YOU
painted Moses? You didn't have a
photograph of him. did you? No. /
thought not. Well. my father hain't
been dead nearly 50 long as Moses.
you ought to know enough to paint my
father"
Appreciating the situation tire artist
went To work and evolved such a por-
trait as he thought might satisfy SO
original son.
"Crikey.' exclaimed the art patron
on seeing the completed painting
"That almost knocks the stutiing out
of Moses; but, ! say, how he has
changed "