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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-25

HI. and family departed Thursday.
Tuesday Carl and Peter Rocksvold
are going with car TO North Dakota
and Albert Rocksvold, Carl A. Kirke-
by, Carl O. Kirkeby, Herman Berg
and Finke Engray accompanied them,
the two last going to Leeds, n. ID.
Mrs. j. P. Hager gaze US a very
pleasant call Monday morning.
Allisen Bros. are erecting large
tool shed and the work is going on
rapidly.
g. Sivesind was transacting business
at our town Monday.
Mrs. A. 9. johnson from near
Waukon was spending a few days with
her parents last week, Mr.. and Mrs
G. Kirkeby, and went to DEBORAH
Monday to bid good bye to her sister
who is going out to North Dakota to
keep house for her brothers, p. and
A. Rocksvold.
George and Hilmen Kirkeby, two
of our young boys, came near being
lost last Monday evening. They were
sent to the post Office after the mail
and staid too long, so that when they
started home it was dark. and it be-
ing foggy and cloudy, they lost the
way while going through the fields.
They thought they were going in the
right direction and walked for Ions
time supposing they were getting
nearer home, but instead they were
getting further away. They got SC
tired they could hardly walk, ant
when they fonnd they were lost they
began to scream, the noise being heart
by one Of the neighbors, who secured
lantern. and going in the direction
of the noise found them sitting on {
fence corner about half mile from
| home.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-25
RIDGEwAY.
(From the Review.

J. w. Griffith, Jr.. was business
visitor in Calmar, Tuesday.
G.. r. Baker was a DEBORAH visitor,
Tuesday.
Mrs. V. E. Hall was visitor at
Cresco, Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Qualley are
the parents of a daughter, born Mon
day night.
Mrs. M. r. Ringeon and Henry
visited relatives at Calmar, Wednes-
day and went from there to DEBORAH.
Fritz Ramsayer left for Chicago on
Wednesday of last week, and on Thurs
day he was married to Miss Marie
Wagner, of that city. Miss Wagner
visited in this vicinity several months
last fall and made a number CT &C
uuaintances while here. Mr.and Mrs.
Ramseyer have the congratulations
of their friends in this vicinity where
they expect to reside
The NJ. E. social at A. W. Dorm S
last Tuesday evening was we'll at.
tended and all enjoyed the Musical
Hunt. Over 40 musical instruments,
songs and musical terms were repre-
sented by articles arranged in different
places about the home. Orrie Libbey
received a tin horn as first prize and
May Paley whistle for second. The
young people had jolly time with
games and cake and coffee were served
during the evening.
M. Q. Maricle was Cresco visitor,
Tuesday, between trains
Robert Allen has given up his posi-.
ton in Havre, Montana, drug store,
for better one in wholesale and
retail drug store at Great Falls, Mon
tana.
John and Fred Martin Of Prince AL
bert, N. w. T., visited their sister,
Mrs. E. A. Hoyt from Saturday
until Tuesday.
Mrs. G. s. Ebbesen returned home
Tuesday, from q visit at Renwick and
Nora Springs. Her little niece,
Esther Tryon, of the latter place came
with her for q visiat.
Alfred Drum OIL Monday sold his
blacksmith shop to Mr.. Kecker. Mr..
Kecker and family have moved into
the house vacated by Otto Nelson and
family.
Mrs Chris. Schield and Mrs. T.
Kratz, received telegram Monday
evening, announcing the serious ill
ness of their sister, Mrs. Anna Martin
Brown at Buffalo Center. They
left Tuesday morning for that place,
and word received Tuesday announces
Mrs. Browns death. She will be
buried today at Cedar Falls, the
home of her father.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-25
NORDNESS.
From our regular correspondent.)

From our regular correspondent.)
March 90, 1908. |.
Another big snow falling after a
few days of spring weather.
Erick Anderson has been at DEBORAH
since last Monday attending the
union revival meetings which are in
progression, they having an evange-
list who is assisting the work.
The directors of the Nordness
Creamery Co. were in session the 18th.
Nils 0. Hippo was reelected for
another year as butter maker.
The board Of school directors OF
Springfield township met at the
school house last Monday, when the
new directors entered their work.
On account of the bad track the
mild weather has caused it was
necessary to take on another section
hand. John Collins, who worked last
!: We still hear the whistle OF the
threshing machine near our town.
and they have not completed their
last years work yet.
A. Smithling was breaking one OF
his young colts which he will work
this spring.
The Rock Island Claim Agent was
in our town last Friday in consulta'
ton with Hans Sabo who was on the
freight train which was wrecked neal
here the 9Th.
The skimmers have been having a
pretty tongh time getting over theil
milk routes the last week. They say
Friday was the worst day they ever
experienced, as the mud had frozer
enough to make hard crust ant
when their horses attempted to take
another step it was hardly possible.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-25
WASHINGTON PRAIRIE

From our regular correspondent
March 80, 1903
Kind of wintry again Sunday and
Monday.
Mrs. o. G. Ask called ON Mrs.
Hendricksen Sunday.
Misses Manda and Dora Hexom of
Union Prairie were guests OF Mrs. A..
Westby Sunday.
Mrs. III. Teslow has been confined
to her bed few days with la grippe.
but at this writing she is improving.
Grandma Christopherson was visit
ing o. Hatlestad's folks Sunday.
Mrs. G. Lundtvedt has been on the
sick list.
H.H. Evenrud and family of Thoten
were spending Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. n. A. Evenrud.
Miss Anna Forum was visiting
neighbors Friday.
John Tangen purchased fine horse
at the Mullaney sale Wednesday.
G. Ness and A. Westby marketed a
fine lot of hogs in DEBORAH Saturday.
They averaged 345 pounds at 81.
Grinna Bros. went to DEBORAH with
fine drove of cattle Saturday.
Ole @. Ask is intending to get the
largest wood pile at Washington
Prairie. He has kept four men steady
in the woods for two weeks, so he is
sure to have enough for at least five
years. That's the way TO do it.
o. A. Berge has been hauling about
100 cords of wood to DEBORAH. so we
think the horses know the roads
without a driver.
Miss Minnie Kirkeby was home
caller Sunday. She is staying with
P. Ramsey's folks near Nordness.
Ole Tyngum has purchased fine
team from /. Nasset for the sum OF
$500 and Saturday took a drive to
DEBORAH.
Hans Lovlien of Satire was here
Saturday on business. He called on
M. Hendricksen and closed the deal
for fine bull which he brought
home with him.
Albert Ask is figuring on western
trip.
Bonnie Halvorsen of DEBORAH was
calling on John Sislak's folks Thurs
day.
A. Moen spent Sunday with Mrs. G.
Johnsen's young folks.
o. @. Carlsborg our assessor, has
finished assessing and is ready for the
meeting of the Board in April.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. T. Berge were
calling on @. Kirkeby's folks at
Thoten Sunday.
If it keeps on the way ii has started
Washington Prairie and vicinity will
soon be depopulated. Last Wednes-
day Carl Hexom and Ludvick Teslow
departed with an emigrant car or
Hans Horsrud to Fargo, N. d. Mr..
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-25
AA@ANNNA%NNI N%N%NNNHD
: Correspondence. :
News happenings Of the County. =
by . competent corps OF writers.
EAST BURR OAK.
March II. 1903.

March II, 1903.
We are having mud, mud, mud.
The quarterly meeting of the A. G.
church was well attended considering
the inclement weather.
Johnnie Failey who has been in
Dakota for some time was called home
to attend the funeral of his father.
Mr.. Sharp is having turn with
asthma but manages to do his chores.
Jesse Reed went to Chicago with
his fat cattle today.
Mrs. Feltis now so years old walked
a mile and halt to visit her son
Robert. Grandma is surely blessed
with health and strength.
Mrs. J. M. Dick visited Mrs. Addie
Kneeskefn today.
Ed. Dick closed a series of meet
ings at Prosper, Mimi, March ~ with
a number of professed converts to the
Christian faith.
Newton kinyon attended services
in Burr Oak Sunday.
ED. Dick made flying trip over
into Illinois to preach Sunday, March
9Th, stopping off at Maquoketa,
Iowa, his former home, to see his
parents, getting home Friday to hold
quarterly meeting.
Spring is here or present indications
point that way. The robin, blue
bird, and wild geese are seen and
heard. Welcome spring.
Failey-At his home in Burr Oak,
Iowa, March -, 1908, John Failey,
aged 70 years, 10 months and 10 days.
Mr.. Failey was born in Ogdensburg,
New York, April 30, 1929. He enlist
ed from Windsor County, Vermont.
Sept. 81, 1861 and was mustered into
the United States services at Burling-
ton, Vt, as private of Go. E. First
Regiment, Vermont Cavalry Volun-
teers He enlisted under Capt. s. p.
Rundlitt and Col G. B. Kellogg to
serve three years or during the war.
The regiment was assigned to the
army Of the Shenandoah and partic-
R Mated 5.o IL ,ns &s s.p g. sss
M Nc i April 81. 1862.
Middiesown, May 81, 1852, where he
! was captured with Major Collins and
recaptured the same day. Winches-
ter, May %, 1862, where he had a
horse shot from under him. Luray.
@. H., June 30, 1862. Culpepper,
G. H., July 10, 1862. Grange, G.
H., aug. q, 1000. hcllcy fOius
Aug. 20, 1862. Waterloo Bridge, Aug.
%, 1862. End Bull Run, Aug. 80,
1862. Ashley's Gap, Sept %, 1852.
Here he received wounds and was
confined in the Wolf Street hospital
at Alexandria for a time. Oct. %,
1862 he was at Fort Scott, Va,
honorably discharged ON account Of
disability. He came west to Iowa In
1865. Was married to Miss Maria
CORY, May 10, 1870. To this unior
eight children were born, four sons
and four daughters, all of whom sur
vive him. All the children were pre-
sent at the funeral except one daugh
ter, who is in Idaho. Mr. Failey wa
an old reiasdent of Burr Oak and. wa
held in very high esteem by his neigh
bors which was proven by the larg
congregation which came out to pa.
their last respects to a friend. Th'
pail bearers were all old soldiers. Th'
funeral services were held at the A
@. church at Burr Oak, Ed. j. M. Dicl
officiating. Text: Revelation 81
A.. And there shall be no more death
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-25
FORT ATKINSON.
From the Times.

Mrs. James Shade was Calmar
visitor Tuesday.
Frank Helwig was over from De-
corah Tuesday.
Jim Hondek transacted business at
jackson Wednesday.
Mrs. HI. B. Fortney went to New
Hampton Tuesday for a few days
visit with her parents.
Mrs. Paul Krumm visited with her
sister Mrs Nockles at Calmar Monday
and Tuesday of this week.
II. B. Fortuey went to Little Tur-
key, Tuesday, to take charge OF the
creamery there for few days.
Mrs. Clifford and her daughter
Grace, of Waucoma, were the guests
of Mrs. H. M. Dodd Tuesday and
Wednesday of this week.
DR.. Horton closed deal Wednesday
morning whereby VIM. Hess becomes
owner of the Tower property on Main
street, consideration 50, 100.
Miss Lorena Weller came down from
Charles City Thursday for a stay
with her sister, Mrs. John Dunlap,
who has been quite sick the past week.
Otto Book was Calmar visitor
Thursday.
Robert Howard came up from
Strawberry Point Tuesday for visit
with his folks.
OZias Lawrence was down town last
Friday and again Wednesday, this
being the first time Mr.. Lawrence has
been out since he was confined to his
bed early last fall.
Last Thursday several ladies met at
the Summers house and formed a
Ladies' Aid Society, with Mrs. ii. j..
Goddard president, Mrs. Chas. Glass
vice president, Mrs. III. B. Fortney
secretary, and Mrs. w. A. Daskam
treasurer.
Moses NJ. Lockwood was born in
Duchess county, n. Y, Sept. oath,
1919, moved with his parents when a
boy to Wayne county, N. Y. In 1856
he moved with his wife and three sons
to Iowa, locating at TT. Atkinson
where he has resided continuously
with the exception of two summers.
He died at 10 80 the 18th day OF
March at the age of S3 years, .
months and II days. He leaves two
sons Lewis and George, their wives,
and six grand. children to mourn the
loss Of a loving father.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-25
The Best Time.

The best time to cure cough or
cold is when you are first affected.
A pleasant and sure remedy for sore
throat, weak lungs, bronchial sore
ness, coughing spells, etc.. is Gooch' s
Mexican Syrup for coughs and con-
sumption. Be wise in time and keep
a bottle in your medicine chest, al
ways handy for immediate use, re-
Numbering the old adage, "a stitch in
time saves nine" 1t is true lung
tonic and sells for only 20 cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-25

Makes mother eat, makes father
eat, makes grandma eat, makes grand
pa eat, makes the children eat.
Rocky Mountain Tea does it, A
great spring tonic. 30 cents. r. A.
Engbretson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-25
Very Low Rates.

To points in Montana, Idaho, WASH
ington, Oregon, British, Columbia,
Utah and Colorado, in effect daily
from FEBRUARY 10Th to April Both, via
Chicago Great Western Railway.
Write to j. p. Elmer, G. p A.. Chic
ago for full particulars. tApl30
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-25

If it's bilious attack, take
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets and quick recovery is GER
tain. For.sale by N. N. Quandahl g.
90.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-03-25

Puts roses in her saucy cheeks,
Makes her eyes grow bright with fun.
Makes months seem like weeks;
That's what Rocky Mountain Tea has
done.
r. A. Engbretson.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-10-15
FROM STONEGA.


trr~-rrefrue~ 81 TIE Bis St-ne Gap Peer
Srcnsos. Va, October lf.--on Nonds,
evening", 9Th Inst. delightful pink tea
vas giren BY Mrs Or. H<iiey 10 q lev In :
yitst friends OF Miss Myrtle Bailsv on The
eve 81 her departure TO visit her brother.
Dr.. Wu. Bailey, and sister. Nrs- Lyie. IN
Pennsylvania Those present we're. Mrs
Otis Nouser. Mrs. NJ woodson. Mrs. Z.
A. Fleming. Miss Inch. Miss Rogers, and
Ntsscss Nettie. Sara ard Grace Adams
A pleasant evening Va. spent, and when
the hour for bidding good bye had arrived
All wished the tourist happy and enioy-
able trip and a safe return in the spring.
Hon. J. c. Noel. Republican candidate
Tor State Senator, was here on Fridav and
addressed a good sized audience In the
evening on the issues OF the campaign
M. Noel Il an interesting speaker. con-
Inning himself 20 the issues on educational
lines strictly, and free from al personal
alusions 10 the candidate on the other
band excepting one in ~hich he said that
Mr. Irvine WAS an upright snd honorable
gentleman, and he was sorry that one po-
sessed Of 30 brilliant talents had not seen
his way clear to join the ranks Of the
party Of progress aud prospcritv. The
meeting WAS held in the open air.
Although a good quantity Of coke il
being shipped daily. the output il being
restricted owing 20 the scarcity Of water.
Or. II. c. Rucker has gone on his v.c,-
ton 10 Washington, d. c.. and Mss Inch
the head nurse - thc Hospital is on
visit TO relatives in Boston and intends
going 70 Canada before returning.
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CONFERENCE STATISTICS

The following was taken from the
proceedings Of the Bolston Confer
ence. Nj. L. Church. South, in session
at Morristown last week, aud will
prove Interesting to number Of our
readers:
Holston Conference was organized
N 1924 aud has grown TO be one Of
the most important of the confer.
ences Of the church. IL nowem-
braces a membership Of Sc. 35s. with
z2y local preachers. Reports show
that there are 633 churches in this
conference, valued ut 1856. 222: 1871
psrsonsges. valued at $ls2. 705. and
other church property valued At
S"So, O42. The conference owns OF
controls four colleges and nine acsde
mics. namely. Emory and Henry.
Martha Washington. Sullins and
Centenary Colleges; Pryor Institute
and Russell. Peoples aud Jonesville
Academies. These schools have
total Of cighty-6ve teachers. 1913
scholars, and are valued At $500. coo
There are l2i Senior Epworth
Leagues. with a membership Of &. 999
and siNty-seven Junior Epworth
Leagues. with a mbership Of . 1877.
making a total membership in the
Epworth Leagues Of 5.735. The
league raised Sl.352.74 for missions
and Sl.956.6S for other purposes
making a total Of $S.3l74S. There
are o16 Sunday Schools. with 4.7lOI
oitcers and teachers. and 46.Sg4
scholars. raising last year Tor mis-.
SONS. -. 536, aud tor other purposes
'lo.3s6. making a total of sI2.q22 /
Last year the conference paid o. home /
missions S7.0l3.45 and 10 foreign I
missions Sl0.S6l. total Of SI7.- /
''4.4o. The sum of Sl2.5i3 was
'aid 20 the ten presiding elders last
ear S79.9o5 20 the pastor. aud .
i'Ss5 Co the bishop The total
.''',. raised for an purposes WIS
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SUDDEN DEATH.

The angel Of death came to IN,
home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. d. Ram.e,
on Friday, October 9th. and esllet
their dear little Lottie to her reva,l
aud future life. The fac, thar lit,l.
children viii be in the majority il
Heaven should make il very sttraet
I'VE 10 those whose dear little one.
have gone before. Since little Lottis
has passed from earth 70 Heaven her
loved ones will doubtless find but
lit'ie difficulty in getting their atgee-
ton on the home above.
May they so live and ascend to en-
Joy forever the life Of glory in nara
disc Of Heaven.
hete saall they see and hear and'knov.
All they desired or vishedhei.s.
And every favor found it, sweet emoiov
IN That eternal world ofJoy.
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NOTICED

The Firemsn's Fund Insurance
Company the Hamburg Bremen Fire
Insurance Company. the United
states flre Insurance Company and
the London Assurance Corporation.
who have been heretofore repren,ed
At this place by the Wise County In
surance Agency, have transfer red
Their business and Agency to me
When Endorsements, Transfers.
Renewals. 4 c., are desired on apv
policies Of the above Companies /
Will take pleasure in attending 10
same. c. C. HYATT A.,
Once Goodloe Hall. Upstairs
Oct 7-4I-44
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silisAss srsn@porsasies Il viii h
shipped in le-focs sections which
win be pat in place again. Another
application is for space IN the De.
Psrtnsnt Of Forestry for boildins
made entirely Of California redwood.
All Of its exterior wood work and
furniture viii be Of the same kind Of
wood. A ST. Louis firm is to put up
the building. A Mississippi exhibitor
desires space for an exhibit Of yellow
pine timber measuring over 100 feet
in length.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-10-15
BONE FOOD

Softand crookedbon mean
bad feeding. Call the disease
rlckets if You want TO. The
growing child must cat the
night food tor growth. Bones
must have bone food. blood
must have blood food and so
on through the list.
SCOTS Emulsion Is the nobt
treatment for soft bones in
children. Littledoses everyday
give the stiffness and shane
that healthy bones should have
Bow legs become straighter.
loose joints grow stronger and
hrmness comes to the soft
heads.
Wrong food caused The
trouble. Rightfood will cure 4.
In thousands Of cases SCOTS
Emulsion has proven 60 be the
right food for soft bones IN
childhood.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT = BOVINE. cnsna.s.
sSo-s,c Pearl street. Ne~ ~,.<s.
49, esss ~ Sss<sss<4
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-10-15
FROM BUFFALO.

'r-,'ponie7oeof rls Dis sioa, Cop rosr.
BUFFALO. Va. Oct. l3.-Mr. and
Mrs. George Williams. of Whites.
burg. Tenn. were visiting Mr. and
Mrs. Hale Sunday. We are Glad ~
say that Mrs. Hale is much improved
Mrs iona Robinette is very low
at this time with typhoid fever: not
expected 20 recover.
Mr.. and Mrs j. NJ Smith had a.
their guest on Sunday Mr.. G. +.
Nayland, OF Knoxville.
Mrs Minnie Dortou and little SON
James. are visiting relatives in the
F''''y 'h's week. SUBSCRIBER.
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FROM CRAB ORCHARD.

oo'Is'roadsaee Of Tie Biz stone Gap Posr.
NhAe oEcnARp, Va. Oct. Ell =
Lcgg, VIM NJ. HUT aud the postma-ter -
Gran Orchard made a business trin Id tbe
towns Of lmhoden, Appalaebia and
preacher last Saturday and back home.
h. N. Morgan, County Court CLERK 81
'osesVille, was around shaking hands
VITA bis friends here last ncek ~ T.
seeAing Tor the ne~ clerkshir under ne
new Constitution. Mr.. Morgan has been
prompt, efficient Clerk during the time
ne has held that ONCE. Several otber
candidates have been around for The psst
few days. psi
a., Jasper holmes, prominent citizen Of
lever fofk, by, made trip 20 Big stone
zap 90 iand deal last saturday.
ne cold wave struck here verv ser.rels
Sunday morning.
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BANDITS CAVE.
once the Secure Retreat Of
Outlaws and the Scene Of
Many lnhuman Crimes.

Prominent among tbe many land mari. .
oi history in The "Littie Mountain Sid. -
Del what is known far and near OIL. the
NandIts' Cave. Situated iu de.oiaie .oot
DOB ihc mountains oi Randolph coY.t.
West Nirgiuia. with the towering NOM.
iaius iony cliffs, botiomlcs. cre,ice.
through the wiglir rookie. and The grand
and picturesque valleys. Gar from the din
OF civilization thc scene is ono of srandcor
Liit'e wonder that THIS spot uas selected
a. Che retreat of Que Of che most blood
THIRSTY bands OF OUTLAWS thatcvcr infested
the Southern states, Tho sun kissed the
lofty mountains. of that desoi.fe VET
'oautiiai region iu the day, gone b., 81. it
docs today. The rnhbor fslt secure from
The hosnds of he law. when al .b.-f
Journey ~oald take him to boz. place OF
safe retreat. Tho tales told of Che s~foi
cavern and its once acrce Inhabitants obi.
sec uttered vitA sapcuttIous fear thst
some blood relation Of that terrible band
might resent "a casual reference Co The
deeds of those aho nov slunber with the
silent dead
The history Of this rlace Be- veil known
ho~cver. 20 che mhahitsnt. ofthe neirh.
oorhcod today. bot 20 vss uoi fuiir essior.
ed nor ice terrihle m,storie. exposed onti
recently, vhen several men who bad 30
faith Dos She viid ghost stories circulated
about iis history explored its DEPTHS and
INSIDE partial investigation ct d.. mr.ter,
The wilderness Of che surroundings has
enough 20 keep The braeest 40 tbc point
OF iear bat tbe explorers had set cut to
discover the mysteries OF tue place. and.
andauntedi pushed bravcly on Co the Oh I
ject Of ihcir search.
Surrounding the cave. which begins ]
sith ouiy small hole. probably - fset in /
. diameter. were discovered marv trace. Of ]
ME A number OF old rusty knives .ua /
'.h'-ioSA carhiucs we're found sireun I
bout the entrance. besides sag metal I
( 'Pes' chains, copper vessels OF various /
Shapes, aud many other Implements sue- I
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PUBLIC SPEAKING.

Hon. Il. I. Irvine. candidate for
state Senate Will address the citizens
.oi Wise County on the issues of the
campaign at the following times and
places.
East stone Gap, Friday, Oct l6.
at p. m.
Big Stone Gap. Friday. Oct. I6. at
5 p. m.
Coe6urn, Saturday. oct. II. at l
p. m.
Al citizens, regardless OF party
limitations. are invited. The sneak
ing at Big Stone Gap viii be in the
school Hall. Ladies are invited