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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-08
John J. McMahan,
State Supt. of Eiucatioz
Three Men Killed.

A distressing accident occurred
Thursday morning on the Georgetown
and Western railroad. The log train
of the Atlantic Coast Lumber company
loaded with timber, was backing down
to Georgetown, when 1t struck cow,
which derailed six cars, throwing then
over the side of the track, killed three
colored men and badly injuring three
others, besides injuring a fine horse
used in loading"logs. The, dead and
woundei were carried to Georgetown
and taken care Of by the lumber oon-
nanv neonla
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-08
Many Wars.

Nea so busy with watching our
own war in the Philippines and the
British-Boer conflict in Africa that
probably the greater number Of US have
overlooked the fact that Belgium is
having little war Of her own in her
dependency, the Congo Free State, that
Itaiy,is about to have a brush with
Morocco, and that there are revolutions
going on in Venezuela and Columbia.
The makers of guns and ammunition
ought to be enjoying season Of great
prosperity.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-08
Married Nine Times

Wesley James, an old Negro, whose
home is in Charlotte, has one of the
most remarkable histories we have ever
heard of. he has been married nine
times. Eight of his wives are dead,
and he now lives with the ninth. He
IS IS years I'D and is hale and hearty.
His oldest children, twins, are 55 years
old, and his youngest, twins also, are
IL months old. James SAYS he is the
father of 56 children, and many Of
them he has not heard fromin years.
Charlotte News.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-08
Infant Rurned In q Crisp

The home Of Rev. W. A. Mac Donald
about seven miles from Colquitt, was
destroyed by 6le early Wednesday
morning. Oae of the infant children
left in the house vas burned to a crisp.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-08

found piece Of timber ard crawled
upon it. Once saw, on the crest Of a
wave, one Of my late comrades, q think
it was Mate Nelson but only for
moment, ard he was gone. Then such
b)ttle as | had for life! Not for all
the gold in the universe would l go
through such an. experience again.
The sea was running mountains high
and many times wrested from me the
drift. | caught it as often. until, spy
ing piece Of the steamer deck about
six feet square, | swan 10 it. For near
ly twenty four hours | was alone on
the sea, and you can judge my JOY when
| saw the steamship Navahoe bearing
down upon ne. 1t was then early
Tuesday afternoon The work of Capt
Staples in wealing around to windward
and picking me up, after disabling his
small boat, showed both saamanship
and humanity
Capt. Gaski]l could not recall the
names Of his entire crew, but said there
we're fourteen, all told, on board Neil
son was first mate; Charles Oliver,
second; William Murray. chief engi-
neer; Charles Rockefeller, assistant
engineer; William Mackenzie, steward
All on board were white men and were
shipped in New York, Capt Gaskills
home is in Hoboken, y. j., AID he
was the only married man on the i'll
fattd vessel.
THE GEO. L. CoLwELL.
The steamship Geo. L. Colwell was a
wooden vessel, built in 1880 at Bay
City, Michigan, and for a long time
used as freighter on the great lakes. 1t
was bought by the Yellow Pine Lumber
Company of New York a short time
ago and put in the cosstwise business.
1t was of H tJns gross and 37l tons
net register, aud was loaded when
wrecked with 400, 900 feet of lumber.
1t is understood that the vessel was
insured. Five voyages had been made
between Fernandina and New York be-
fore the one which began last Satur-
day.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-11-08
Sold for Freight.

b the governor:
VI. K Cooper, Secretary Of state.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06
A Quiet Wedding.

Mr.. j. S. Hash, of Appalachia, an,
Mrs Matte j.. Peters were united ia
the holy bonds of mltrimony at the
residence of the latter in this place
on last Thursday evening by Rev. S.
b. Vaught. pastor Of Trinity Metho-
dist Church.
The wedding vas a quiet affair.
and only a few relatives and most
intimate friends of the contracting
parties were present. After the
ceremony was performed a very
elegant wedding supper was served,
and those present report a very
pleasant and happy occasion.
Mr.. Hash is a prominent merchant
of Appalachia, and the bride is a
OF our townsman, Deputy Rev
enue Collector w. b. Kilbo1rn, and
an excellent lady.
The Posi- and their many friends
wish them much happiness while
iourneying along lies pathway.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06
Apt Quotations.

Proverbs, axioms and wise sayings have
been uttered by Con(ucius and other wise
men from time immemorial, but few people
realize how many there are ofthem. CT.
Hood 4 Co, of S|arsapariIla fame, have
over two thousand and they have Originate
ed the ingenious plan of serving them up
in deIectable shape in thousands of news
papers, with each one neatly turning a
point as TO the merit of their we'll known
medicine. TIE extensive use Of these
proverbs is original and creditable to
Hood & Co.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06
Aker

Mr. aud W.. Aker
a"n"un"e the cu-agement OF thei
daughter, Della, to Mr.. Edward
Everett Goodloe. of Big Stone Gap
Va. The wedding will occur Tues
day, April 18th, at $50 O'Clock, ri
the home of the BRIDES parents, 81
Boulevard. Immediately following
the wedding a reception will be given,
at which only the family and init
mate friends Of the Young couple will
be entertained.
Miss Akers is a beautiful and ac-
complished young woman. and is
popular in Atlanta society. She has
a wide circle of friends in Atlanta
and throughout the state.
MIR. GoOdloe is a prominent young
business man, and is manager of the
wholesale department of the Virginia
GOAL and Iron Company. He is well
'nown in Atlanta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodloe will make
heir future home in Virginia.
fHanta Constitution.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06
BUSINESS COLLEGE.

The following are the rates OF
tuition, board, etc, at the Southern
Business College, at Bristol, Tenn
Va:
Business or Shorthand Courses.
tuition monthly in advance s 900
Business or Shorthand Courses,
tuition 3 months in advance, %. 90
Books and stationary, complete
for Business course, 1000
Books and stationary, complete
for Shorthand course, 400
Good board, including room, fuel
and lights, can be gotten in good
families for $40 per month.
No charge is made for securing
positions for graduates.
For elegant catalogue and special
Information, address:
NJ. NJ. LEMoND, President.
-3-l6 Bristol, Tenn.-Va.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06
A Stylish Wedding.

Miss Sarah Thomas Kreger was
married to Mr.. C.. Lee Buckley on
yesterday at Abingdon. The auspic-
lous ceremony took place at 6 p. m.
IN the Presbyterian church, Rev. +.
a. Wharton, the pastor, officiating
lmpressively. A large audience of
invited guests and fiends of the
bride were present. The altar was
beautifully and appropriately deco
rated.
The wedding party, with select
friends, were entertained at the
brides home yesterday morning with
a breakfast served ia courses.
The bride and groom departed yes
evening on No. 81 on an ex-
tended tour to New York and other
eastern ties.-Bristol Tribune.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06
Confessed and Cot 10 Years

The Mat Sutton murder trial came
to an abrupt termination last Thurs
day afternoon. Sutton confessed to
murder and or agreement was sen
fenced to a term of Is years in the
%penitentiary. He, along with one
Henry Woody, was taken to Rich
mond Friday morning. Sutton
claims that he is not guilty, and that
he made the confession in order to
save his life. hoping that the time
will come when he can prove himself
to be an innocent man. He was
looking pale and ssllow, caused bv
his long imprisonment, and it il not
that he will survive the long
term for which he has been sentenced.
-Jonesuik Kirginian.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06
Remarkable Cure Of Rheumatism.


kENNA, JACKSON Co., W. Va
About three years ago my wife had an
attack OF rheumatism which confined her
70 her bed tor over a month and rendered
her unable to walk a step without assist
ance, her limbs being swollen to double
their normal size. Mr.. 5. Maddox insisted
on nv using ChamberIain's Pain Balm. |
purchased a ffty-cent bottle and used it
according to the directions and the next
morning she walked to breakfast without
in any manner, and she has
not had a similar attack since.-A. b.
For sale by j. W. Kelly, drug
gist. I4.I7|
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06
Sunday School Su

X. l.. Brown, superintendent of the
Beulah Methodist Sunday School.
assisted by the teachers, gave a com
pllmentary supper to the scholars on
last Saturday night in the Goodloe
Hall. The affair was. no doubt, a
very enjoyable one for the children
we'll as the grown ones, and all
report a very pleasant evening with
of good things to eat.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06
LOCAL ITEMS.
ID. d. Hull, Jr., of Pulaski, spent
Sunday night in the Gap.

d.. d. Hull, Jr., of Pulaski, spen
Sunday night in the Gap.
j. 0. Gilmer. of Bristol, was reg
iStered at the lntermont Sunday.
-: Speers Webster, of Knoxville, wa.
t in the Gap last Saturday.
Attorney w. S. Mathews went tc
Wise Monday to attend circuit court.
Hon. r. Tate Irvine went to Wise
Monday to attend circuit court.
Judge II. A. w. Skeen went to
Wise Monday to attend circuit court.
d. c. Anderson went to Wise
Monday.
X. w. Croxton, Of Richmond, spent
Saturday in the Gap.
DIR. S. l.. Whitehead, of Norton.
spent Sunday with his family in the
Gap.
E. E. Goodloe, of Stonega, spent
the Sabbath in the Gap.
W. u. Polly and Robert Garden.
of Stonega, spent Sunday with rela-
tives in the Gap.
j.. P. Wolfe, civil engineer, went
Norton Monday and to Wise
Tuesday on business.
C. w. Kent a prominent Rich
nond drummer, was in town Mon
lay.
County Surveyor Frank G.. Habern.
If Wise, spent last Thursday and
in the Gap on business. !
Attorney O. NJ. Wears, of Wise,
pent last Friday In the GAP on pro-
3SSiOnal business. {
r. l.. French, of Wellington, Ohio, ,
as registered at the lntermont Sun .
ay. q
y. NJ. Baker. who h s been very
ok for several weeks past, is able
be out again. ,
Carson Perry, who has been assist la
G his father on the new court house pc
Whitesburg, Ky, is visiting home ca
ks in the Gap this week. ell
Rev. S. B. Vaught went to Oconeda, ~
C county, Monday night, after a ~
e saddle horse he recently pur- Oh
Col. j. b. Richmond, of Gate City, cal
'sed through the Gap last Sunday, Ga
route to Jonesville on business.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06
A Gard.

| desire through your columns tc
thank the writer of an article in your
last Issue relative to the voice of the
people, desiring hat | should be a
candidate for mayor in the coming
election. In reply will say | am a
man of the people, for the people,
and by the people. Their interest,
and the towns interest as a whole
shall be my motto.
L hereby announce myself as a
candidate for mayor of Big Stone
Very Respectfully,
w. G.. ROBINSON.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06

Harry Vickers, the we'll known
p%ostotice clerk, resigned his position
tuesday in order to accept a more
lucrative one with the Toms Creek
Coal and Coke company. Mr.. Wick
ers LETT the city Tuesday night for
Dublin to bid his family and others
farewell. He passed through on No.
% Wednesday morning en- route to
Coebnrn via Bristol. Harry is a
popular young man and we wish him
much success in his new field
Republican.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06

AT TONS CREEK, WISE
co., VA., TWO
LABORERS to work on grad
ing. Wages paid, s1.O0 per day
for men. STEADY EMPLOY
NEWT good houses guaran-
teed. Can furnish work for ONE
MINERS also.
For particulars apply to II.
HARDA WAY, Mgr, GEOR-
GEL, WISE " Va.
VIRGINIA Iron, Coal & COKE Co.,
successors to Toms Creek Coal
d Coke Co. 49,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06
FROM DWALE.
Correspondence Of The Big Stone Gan Posr.

DwALE, Va, April Mrs. Susan
tanover, of Beppo, died of pneumonia
tever a day or two since. after an illness
of some weeks. She was 81 years of age
and leaves a husband and seven children.
The remains were inferred in the burial
ground at the old Hibbitts place.
Dispositions were taken at Clintrood
the past week by Rhea's attorney in the
contested election case of James A.
Walker against VIM +. Rhea. Nothing
OF anv special Importance was DEVELOPED
IN the matter. Walker Withdrew bis
here and no cross-examination
was conducted.
The election is waxing warm here.
There are candidates plenty, and not one
them. so far as | can learn, seems 10 Il.
willing to give wav. From present an
pearances, the political lines will not be
very closely drawn. =. NJ. r
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06
In almost every neighborhood there /

In almost every neighborhood there is
some one whose life has been saved by
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarhoea
Remedy, or who has been cured of chronic
by the use Of that medicine.
Such persons make a point of telling of it
whenever opportunity offers. hoping that
it may he the means of saving other lives.
For sale by J. W. Kelly, druggist. l4-l
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06

John B. Payne, business manager
of the Lexington (Ky. daily Herald,
spent last Friday in the Gap. Mr..
Payne formerly resided at this place
and has many warm friends here who
were glad to see his familiar face
again.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06
NOTICE.

We desire to call %attension to the
short time in which debt on the Sta
ton Parsonage is to be paid. The
first OF May is the extent of grace.
All parties who have promised or
subscribed any amount to the above,
will find r. p. Barron at the bank
to receive their amounts and
receipt for same. :. b. VAUGHT.
Pastor.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy.
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA Flo SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the LIQUID laxa-
~ principles of plants known 10 be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing 10 the
taste and acceptable to the system. IL
Is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectuallv.
dlspelling colds, headaches and feyers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
TO overcome habitual constipation Der.
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and SUBJ
stance. and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make IL the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant TO the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
only. In order TO get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
full name of the COMPANY
printed on the front Of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
~LouisV1LLE KY. NEW YORK. N. Y.
'o' SAFE 10y all Druggists. Price Soc. per bottle.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06

w. ID. McNiel, of Tacoma. spent
last Saturday night in the Gap and
took the degrees in Big Stone Gap
Encampment No 10 /. o. o. f. Mr..
McNiel is a candidate for commits
sioner for the western district of this
county. His friends claim his chanc-
es for election are f~rst-class this
year..
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06
NOTICE!

All persons owing accounts at my
drng store must make some salts
factory settlement at once, or thew
will find their accounts in the hands
an officer for collection. Ny terms
are 30 days, and if you have run an
account longer than that time, this
means you. j. w. KELLY.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06

The GlamOrgan Pipe and Foundry
Company have decided to take up a
lot of pipe used in the water works at
this place. This pipe is in portions
OF the town where it is not benefting
either the company or the town.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06
FOR SUPERVISOR.


"' 'oI'H, of Wlsr Corx1y.
~. III, . candidate for the Office of super.
l,,.. l'pps District. and A. | have
asked tor any Office prior IN
ir. ,,3 D. 'he support Of both Demo-
b. ,4 "elAhIcans. ! promise, if elec-
Ifrs 'h'i, study the best interest
Il, '''' and guard the public treas.
.o,, .'1n'y against cxtrayagant ap.
. '''n' and unnecessary allowances
'i my ability. With this az.
''a"k You all ia advance for the
''ion an j" the coming
Yours sincerely,
j. LEE GREEAR,
Coeburn. Va.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06

Easter service was observed at the
Southern Methodist church last Sun
day A large audience was present
and gave close attention to the SER
mon. AT night Rev. w. C. Garden
preached a very fine sermon, from
the Lords prayer. The singing was,
at night, strictly congregational.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06
1900.
A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU All.

And many thanks to my customers for their Iiber-
al patronage through the past year and aena;nei
through the HOLIDAY SEASON, and as we are o iust
entering upon the New Year. | respectfully solicit
my, past custom, will continue to carry a full
and complete line Of everything pertaining to
of Drugs and Chemicals, | have on hand I an
elegant line of TOILET ARTICLES, Combs, Brush
in boxes, packages and buIk-all of latest DESIGNS.
Also a fresh stock of LOWNEY'S CANDIES.
Mail orders will receive prompt attention and
physicians prescriptions. will also receive careful
attention and will be filled accurately and with dis
patch. AGAIN thanking you for your kind patron
am Yours truly.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06

Mrs. w. P. Duff, of Russell county,
and son, Joseph Duff, of Lee county,
spent Monday night in the Gap, en-
route to Perry county, KY, to see
Mrs. Duf'S husband, who was recent
ly hurt while hauling logs in that
county.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06
Attention.

Parties from out of town whose
purchases amount to ten dollars and
during the months April and May,
1899, we will refund their railroad
Mrs. j. NJ. WILLIS,
The fashionable Milliner, gn
Big Stone Gap, Va.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06

The iron furnace at Salem, which
was included in the big Carter deal,
is being torn down and will be remov-
ed, so it is said, to Pulaski CITY,
WWhcriNe Sentinel.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06

FOR COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY.
hereby announce myself a candidate
thc office Of Attorney for the Com
n0n"etth. | will appreciate any as
stance rendered bv nv friends, and in
return promise, if elected, to perform the
..te- Of sand Office to the best of nv
.''.u. Very respectfully,
X. l.. KmGORE.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06

desire 10 announce to the people Of
Mise County, through the columns of the
i',r. tt,t | am a candidate for the office
ftoun'y Treasurer, to lie voted fOrs the
Nav election. | will earnestly endeavor
o. perform the duties of said office, if
..iri. 20 the satisfaction OF the citizens
Wise County. Respectfully,
Z. T. RISER.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06

f. j. Prescott, chief clerk for the
Virginia Coal and Iron Company at
.Stonega, spent several hours in the
Gap last Thursday afternoon.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06

FOR TREASURER.

! hereby announc myself a candidate
O., Oh, Office of Treasurer Of Wise County,
70 le voted for at the ensuing spring cleo
.oa. ~ elected | will faithfully perform
le i4'.e, Of my Office to the very best Of
ay ability. Respectfully,
II. G. STEWART.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06
Renew your subscrip-
ton to the Post.

WANTEDIsEVERALTRusrwoRri PERSONS
w In this State 10 manage our h~usiuess In ,hrIs own
aud nearby counties. Il i mainly oniee ~oFk zen.
Quoted a. home. sslsry straight 1870 q year and y.
renses-dehni,e, ~bonslde, NO more, no lees s,iary.
Monthly w: Reference. Enelose self-addrcssei
stamped envelope, hsaprHr y. Brss, prest., Dsp,. N,
Chiesgo' septi5em
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06
FOR CLERK.

l' Wg VOTERS or WISE County:
lam a candidate for the Office of County
end Circuit Court Clerk. | have been once
''.i and desire to be tried again. If re-
elected. shall try in the future as | have
'ae past. to perform the duties of the
t'e 70 the very best of my ability. /
.e'. truly thankful for past consideration
40 "tI certainly never lie guilty of any
,iaiiilie. W. +. kILGORE.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06
'a' 'ortE> og Wl,L County:

''' ''ItE' % Wlsl COUNTY:
''' announce myself a candidate
' once OF Commissioner of the
'''.-' ''' the Western District of Wise
'' voted for at the ensuing
ERECTION. will be thankful for the
'' 'n' aud all citizens. If the
'.'e' me | will perform the duties
''''' TO the best Of NY ability.
Very Respectfully,
W. ID. McNIEL.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06

Use Or. Bnlrs Cough syrup for Sinh.
born colds. This wonderful remedy posi-
lively cures all lung affections in a re-
markably short time. Try it and be con-
yinced. Price - cents.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06

MeSsrs. I. p. Trigg and 0. Barrett,
prominent business men of Abingdon,
are spending a few days in the Gap
this week.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06

i' rat roIrE> OF WISE County:
ir-ife u announce that ! am a candi-
.'i' ior the office Of County and Circuit
,'-ii Clerk. Allow me to say that | have
.''e' before asked for any office at the
laal' Of the people, and should | be
'..iel with your support and election, !
'' iuihially perform the duties of the
IRE To- iae very best OF my ability.
making YOU in advance for your kind
hearty support, which | hope to
.t'e AZ the coming MAY election, | am
Yours very truly
7. B. HlLLMAN.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06
The Big Stone Gap Post.
THURSDAY. APRIL 6, 1899.
Notice to

Candidates for Office at the spring cleo
n Wishing to announce themselves in
'ir Posi- can do so at the following rates:
for County Office, $3.50. For District
N e., 5000. Cash must accompany the
rrluuccmcnt.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-04-06

Attorney Jos. L. Kelly, of Bristol,
spent Monday night in the Gap end
went TO Wise Tuesday to attend cir
cult court.