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The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
yJiIhelm,'s Father.

August wilhelmj, father of the IA
nous violinist OF the same name. re
Gently celebrated his ninetieth birth
day, and still plays his violin every
day. He was an intimate friend OF
Wagner. List. Raft, Bulow, Rubin
stein and othc great composers. By
profession he is a procurator and law
yer.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
Just What He Needed.

NO. said the fair proprietor OF the
refrigerator heart, Il cannot be your
wife. but Ill be sister to you. .
Thanks. awfuily." rejoined the youth
who was left at the post. IF there
is one thing need more than another
it is an elderly sister to look after
me and prevent me from making a
fool of myself.-Chicago News.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
Het,y Green is shrewd.

Mrs. Hetty Green never lives long
at the same address. This is chiefly
because she fears to be annoyed by
"cranks- who want her to invest in
hare-brained scheme. When she
moves she keeps her new hiding place
secret from even her closest friends.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
Time Allowance.

What time did that young man
leave last night, Jane?" About II
o'clock, papa" at seemed later than
that" "It might have been little
later. but 1t wasn't his fault You
see gave him a liberal time allow.
ance."+Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
Tuberculosis in Fish.

That fishes and frogs may have tu-
berculosis has been demonstrated In
the Pasteur institute in Paris. This
is no cause for alarm, however, for
they are found only in the intestinal
organs. would be killed in cooking
anyway. and bacilli reared in a cold
blooded animal could not thrive II
transferred to man.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
Lucky SteepIe lack.

Fred worrell was painting the bel
fry of st. Luke's church at Chester.
Vt, recently. and slipped and fell six
ty feet. No bones were broken. ard
his skin was not even scratched. lie
was taken home, and slight lame
ness for few days was the only bad
result of the fan.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
Fewer Children.

The best calculation that can be
made shows that the average num-
ber OF children to the white native
family a century ago in the United
States was more than six; in 1880 it
lad fallen to less than five; in 1860
TO less than four; in 1872 to less than
three: in 1900, among the upper
classes" in Boston. to less than two.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
Joke on Railway Company.

In an advertisement by a railway
company of some uncalled for goods
the letter 81" had dropped from the
word lawful and it read: People
to whom the packages are directed
are requested to come forward and
pay the awful charges on the same"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
Memorial to Queen Victoria.

AS memorial to the late Queer
Victoria a new carved oak pulpit o
English workmanship is being PLACED
in whippingham church.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
VILLAGE Life.

We prefer to live in small town
where all the people sympathize with
you If you are in trouble. and II you
haven't any trouble will hunt up some
for you-Formosa New Era.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
They Are the Best Men Have.

Women. according to statistics. are
good life insurance risks, but are they
good matrimonial risks? That is the
question that is interesting the men.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
Suicide in German Army.

A private in the Germany army is
reported to have committed suicide
by the common device of exploding
a blank cartridge in rife, the bar
rel of which was filled with water"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
Wholesale Divorce.

The shah of Persia has become
weary of paying the millinery bills OF
100 wives-so the Daily Bul-Bul of
Teheran announces in its court bulle-
tin-and has sent 1.640 of them into a
cold and cruel world.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
Ownership of telegraph,

Germany owns 1920 miles of tele-
graph cables, or one twenty-fourth of
the entire system of the world. while
Great Britain owns two-thirds of the
total mileage.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
Reindeer Meat.

40 less than 174 tons of fresh and
smoked reindeer meat were sent last
year to the interior of northern Rus
sia. The reindeer skins go chiefly to
St. Petersburg, where they are treat
ed in the local tanneries.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
Monsoon Stations.

Monsoon stations are to be estab-
lished in India for the purpose of TAX
ing observations by means of kites
and kite balloons. The first station
will be in the Himalayas, at Simla,
1000 feet above the level of the sea.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
Ammonia for Shoes.

If the insides of shoes or boots are
sponged once a week with liquid am
monia to which an equal amount of
cold water has been added. and then
allowed to thoroughly air, 1t will add
greatly to the comfort of the feet.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
Cause of Crime.

More than half the murders and
crimes of violence, of which Italy
ranks first among all nations of Eu-
rope. are attributed to alcoholic en
cesses.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
Colonial Expenses.

Few of the French colonies are self
supporting. The burden of admins
tering their affairs has been CONSTANT,
increasing.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
Exports From chinde.

Ivory, hippopotamus teeth, rhinocer-
ous horns. oilseeds, nuts. beans, rub
ber and wax are now the principal
exports from the Chinde district Of
the Zambesi river.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
Chicaqo's Trade.

Chicago's building permits for 1902
aggregated s4s,000.Oo0 and its whole
sale trade was s173 100000.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
Risks Of Railway Men.

During the last fiscal year one in
every 401 railway employees was killed
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
MIlIIonaIres Scarce in France.

Not more than $500 persons in
Paris have a capital of as much as
100000 and nearly one-third of those
are foreigners.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
Deserves a Medal.

John Butler of Rockland, Mass,
though but sixty-five years old, is the
father of thirty-fve children, the old
est of whom is forty-fve and the
youngest two years old.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
Mexican Gold.

The gold mined in Mexico is now
approximately s25,000,O00 annually.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
Few Hold Degrees.

Only one medical student In twelve
holds a degree in arts.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-10-01
Travelling Christians.

1t is stated that THE Gideons" are
growing at the rate of 100 members a
month.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-10-23
MIR. Dan Payne Better.

Dan Payne Is decidedly better. DIR.
st. Clair, his physician, was apprehen
sive Mt one time, that amputation would
be necessary, but thinks now that he
will be alright.
Mr.. Payne was shot by some one on
the night of the last day OF The lair, the
ball entering just above the right knee,
on the inside OF the left leg, ranging
downwards. He was taken 10. home OF
his sister in Baptist Valley, where the
ball was removed several days after
wards. He was brought here TO the
home of Mrs. Cook, on Tazewell ave-
nue., In order to get constant medical
and surgical attention. His many
friends will be glad to hear OF the inn
provement in his condition.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-10-23
YOUNG WENTZ
STILL MISSING
Feared the Millionaire
Has Been Killed.

The disappearance of Mr.. f. L
Wentz, General Manager of the vlr-
ginia Coal and Iron Co.. from Big
Stone Gap, on Wednesday OF last
week, rs still shrouded in mystery
Large rewards have been offered
for his recovery, or for informetion
concerning him, and hundreds of
men nave been securing the noun
tains day and night since, but with
out finding the slightest trace of
JhIm. He was last seen near Kelly
View, about 20 miles from Big Stone
Gap, on his way to the neighborhood
of Wise G. IL. His horse was found
standing in the road, on Wednesday
night. Since then no trace of him
has ever been found.
His father and mother came from
Philadelphia, their home, at once,
and are at Big Stone Gap. His brother,
ID. B. Nentz, is General Manager Of
the Stonega Coke and Coal Co.
Was he murdered, kidnapped, or
did he become suddenly insaneq
The search still continues. There
is great excitement and sorrow.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-10-23
RichIands.

Iiichlands, Va, Oct. 21.-Mrs. NJ. G.
Williams and Mrs. ID. l.. Vcrmlllion. of
Tazewcll, were the guests Of Mr.. G. l..
Williams yesterday.
w. l.. Boyd, OF Oakvale, is visiting
friends here this week.
Frank Yost, son OF j. M. Yost, OF
this place, camo in yesterday TO spend
few days with home folks. He has
been away for three years, and his
arrival was glad surprise.
Misses Peery and Mcclure, OF Cedar
Bluff, and Miss Lyde Mccall, of Raven,
are the charming guests OF DR.. Will
Jams TO day.
G.. l.. Williams leaves 90 day for n
business trip 20 Tazcwcll.
Mr.. Hankins, OF Belfast, was in town
TO day taking and delivering pictures.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-10-23
Mr.. GILLESPIE
HAS WITHDRAWN
RetireS from Race for
Sheriff.

In taking my name from before thu
public as candidate at the approach
ing election for the Office OF Sheriff. |
act on the advice OF friends, tho homes.
ty, fidelity and good judgment Of whom,
| can at all times rely, coupled with
my own wish for PARTY success.
| am sinking personal ic. ling an,
prejudice for what | ndviscdly brliev,
will he for the general good.
Friends and Democrats have been
urging me for more than IA month a.
do something To relieve the tensiol
caused lay two Democrats in the same,
fight at this important time. Failing IN
help from the party leaders who could
have avoided the trouble long ago had
the proper steps been taken. and from
who l expected better fthings than a
rule or ruin policy, l now say rather
than be party To that policy which
every intelligent Democrat comedies
would mean defeat To the two Demo
Gratis running for Sheriff. it devolves
upon me To Withdraw and call on
DEMOCRATS to stick TO their colors
Respectfully,
II. $. Gillespie.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-10-23
Letter to Jno. T.. Jackson,
Tazewcll, Va.

V'N'if q.
Dear Sir:-You are agent for Devoe
lead-and- zine FOR your town and coun-
try.
The whole doctrine OF il turns on
these three points:
Q) Is it all paint ana true paint;
(2l 1t is the strongest paint;
(3) 1t IL full measure.
Because it is all paint, true paint.
proportioned for strength and full
measure.
~ 1t takes least for the job;
(2) Looks best NIL the time;
(3) Lns's longest;
(D Gathers the trado and holds Gus
toners.
There il no such argument for any
Other paint; there IL no ether such
paint; there Is nothing but talk for any
other paint Devoe ia the paint If you
want the facts on your side.
The country is full of experiences; we
bring these experiences To bear on your
trade, IL you sell Devoe.
Yours truly,
Il. w. DEvoE & Co.,
New York
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-10-23

city, township, district or municipal Of
flee, or for senator or member of the
house OF delegates of Virginia, or for
senator or representative in the CON
gress of the United States, shall, with
in thirty days after the election, caucus,
convention or primary eleclion held to
fill such Office or place, make out and
file with the officer or board empower
ed by law to issue certificates of elec-
ton TO such Office or place, and n
duplicate thereof with the clerk of the
county or corporation court for any
county or city in which such candidate
resides, a statement in writing, which
statement and deplicate shall be sub
scribed and sworn TO by such candidate
before and officer authorized to ad-
minister oaths, setting forth in detail
all sums of money contributed, dis
bursed, expended or promised by him,
and to the best of his knowledge and
belief by any persons or person in his
behalf, wholly or in part, endeavoring
to secure his nomination or election to
such Office or place; and also all sums
of money contributed, disbursed. ex-
pended or promised by him in support
and in connection with the nomination
or election of any other persons at
such election, primary or nominating
convention, and showing the dates
when, the persons to whom and the
purposes for which all such sums were
paid, expended or promised. Such
statement shall alsosset folth that the
same is as full and explicit as affiant is
able u make it; and he shall also, be.
fore some officer qualified TO admins.
ter oaths, take, subscribe to and fiit
with said statement the following oath
i do solemnly swear that the state
ment herewith filed embraces al
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-10-23
Th0s. Hankins Hurt

Mr.. Thomas Hankins, senior, mem
her OF the firm of Hankins & Son, was
painfully hurt last Saturday night, and
has been confined 20 his room since.
He was ON his way home from tho
store, and the night being dark, he
stepped of the walk just beyond DIR.
Greevcrs Office, and fell down u high
rough cmbankment, sustaining painful
bruises and n general shaking up.
Fortunately no bones were broken.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-10-23
filing OF the same.


z. Said statcmen on oath shall at
NIL times be open 10 public inspection
and copies OF same furnished any ap-
plicant.
8. In any contest over the cleo ton
OF any officer in this Commonwealth.
if it be alleged in the notice OF contest
of the contestant that the provisions, or
any Of them, of this act has been vio-
lated by the contestee, or by his friends
and adherents, with his knowledge and
consent, and it SO appears upon the
trial OF said contest, then said election
shall be declared null and void and of
no effect, unless it also appears that
the contestant is entitled to the office
for which he is contesting.
8. The statements of any person
testifying under this act shall not be
used against him in any way.
10. All acts or parts OF acts incon-
sistent with this act are hereby repeal
ed
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-10-23
Fine Potatoes.

The finest potatoes we have seen
for IA long time was brought To tins
Office Tuesday 10y MI. II. l.. Francis,
of North Tazewell. They are of the
Early Rose variety, and exception
ally fine and nice. Tazewell is a
great potuto county, and Mr. Frnncis
kuows how To raise 'em. He also
included in the Package of potatoes
two OF the largest radishes ever
seen in this section. Wen eat these,
"and wipe our weeping eyes"
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-10-23
The New Preacher.

Rov. Il. j. Eskridgc, the Methodist
minister, who takcs Rev. Mr.. Kelly's
place here, reached the city on Thurs
day, and will preach his first sermon
on the field next Sunday morning, at
North Tazewcll, and here mt night.
Mr.. EslSrldgc'is n young and vigorous
man, said To he one of the very best
preachers IN the conference. He has
been Mt Wytheville four years, where
he did iihe work, which will no doubt.
he duplicated among us.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-10-23
BarkSdaIe Pure
Election Law.

1. BE it enacted 10y the general as
sembly of Virginia, That no candidate
for congress, or for either house of the
general assembly of Virginia, or any
State, county, district, or municipal Of
flee, shall expend, pay. promise, loan, or
become pecuniarily liable in any way
for any money or other valuable thing
To influence voters in his behalf, or per
NIT the same 10 be so used, with his
knowledge and consent, by his friends
or adherents in any election, primary
or nominating convention: provided,
however, that no expenditure made 10y
any candidate or his adherents and
friend for the purpose of printing or
advertising in some newspapers, or in
securing suitable halls for public speak
ing at reasonable price, shall be
deemed illegal.
,. That no person shall eXpend, pay,
promise, loan, OF become pecuniarily
liable in any way for, any money ol
other valuable thing in behalf of any
candidate for office at any election pri.
mary or nominating convention held in
this Commonwealth. Any person OF
candidate violating any of the provis-
ions OF this Or the preceding section o
this act shall be subject to IL fine of not
less than one hundred nor more thai
one thousand dollars, or confined il
Jail not less than one nor more thar
twelve months.
3. Every person who shall be +;
candidate before any caucus or con
ventioI, or at any primary election O
at any election for any State county
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-10-23
Iisgah.

Pisgah, Va, Oct. 20-Mr Sam
Williams, of North Tazewell, has
been down assisting on w. j. Suther-
lands house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. X. Smoot and
Mrs. Hettie Steel, of Tip Top, visited
here Sunday. We are always glad
To have these good people in our
community.
Misses Alta Stinson, of Russell
aud Matilda Williams paid tho lat
ters sister as pleasant visit Friday
and Saturday.
Miss Lura Cecil visited homefolks
Sunday.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-10-23

money spent by me or in my behalf:
with my knowledge and consent, be,
my adhcrents and friends; that / have
neither directly nor indirectly arrang-
spending Of any money other than as
shown in my said statement; that /
have not repaid any money so spent or
claimed to have been. so spent, and
that / will not do so, and that / have
not violated any Cf the provisions OF
this act in letter or in spirit. So help
me God.
4. No officer or board authorized by
law to issue commissions or certificates
of election shall issue any such ccrtiil-
cate or commission to any such person
until such statement and oath shall
have been so made, verified and fled
10y such persons with said officer.
b. Any person failing to comply with
the above provisions by failing to file
said statement and oath in the manner
and form above prescribed shall be
liable to a fine not exceeding five
thousand dollars, to be recovered in an
action or motion brought in the name
of the State by the Attorney General,
or by the Commonwealths attorney of
the county or city of the candidates
residence, or by any person suing in
the name OF the Commonwealth, the
amount of said fine to be fixed within
the above limit by the jury, and TO be
paid into the school fund of said coun-
ty.
6. No person shall enter upon the
duties of any elective office until ne
shall have filed the statement, oath
and duplicate provided for in this act
nor shall he receive any salary or any
emolument for any period prior to the
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-10-23
Cove Creek.

Messrs Grayson Compton and
Harvey Saunders spent Saturday
night at Z. j. Compion's.
Miss Bette Boiling spent Saturday
aud Sunday with her aunt, Mrs.
Sallic Shannon.
Mrs. Angeline Daugherty and
three children, have gone TO visit
her sister, Mrs. Belle Stimpson.
The people of this neighborhood
are busy picking apples.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-10-23
ImpOrtant Notice.

There will be n meeting OF the ex-
ecutive committee OF the Board OF
Directors OF Tazewell Fair. at the Office
Of the Secretary, OF Monday October
10Th, at IL o'clock a. m. and 1t Is hop
ed that all the members will be present,
AZ important matters are to be dis
cussed.
j. Meek Hoge, Pres.
II. Il. Gillespie, Sect'y.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-10-23
Brilliant Reception.

TIL" marriage of Mr.. w. Nj. Nash
nj Miss lnGIa Wagner, on Blue
stone last week, was beautiful af.
fair. Next day, after the wedding,
= splendid RECEPTION was given Mt the
home OF the grooms father, Mr.. A. j.
Nash, which was greatly enjoyed by
~ large number or friends and neigh
bors.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-10-23
Wanted.

Wanted-A trustworthy gentleman
or lady In each county to manage busi-
ness for an old established house OF
solid financial standing. A straight
bona fled weekly salary of $500 paid
by check each Monday with all expen-
ses direct from headquarters. Money
advanced for expenses. Enclose adj
dressed envelope. Manager, 800 Cax-
ton Bldg, Chicago.
Oc23 oct.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-10-23
Special Attention.

Special attention Is cnlled To the new
large ads of Harrisson Il Gillespie
Bros. and Buston Il Sons, the al Of the
Morriston Real Estate Agency, the new
al OF Tazewell Supply Co, Spots
Bros, Pecry & ST. Clair and Jackson.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-10-23
For Commissioner of Revenue

To the voters OF Tazewell County.
| hereby announce myself can
didate for the Office of Commissioner
OF the Revenue for Jeffersonville
District, and solicit the votes of my
fellow citizens at the election, Noy.
3rd. If elected promise to discharge
the duties of the Office to the best of
my ability.
Joseph A. Crockett.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-10-23
]. B. BOYER.

The business OF the firm Of Boyer 81
Grayson has been closed, and Mr.. }. B.
Boyer has assumed full control. He
will give his entire personal attention
20 the business, having given mp his
position as travelling salesman. AT
present he is opening up fine line Of
new goods.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-10-23
VIII Leave TazeweIl.

Mr. n. +. Adams has purchased one
Of the famous Beverly farms In
Faquire county, and will move there
about the first OF the year. This farm
consists OF 800 ncrcs, and IL IA very fine
one. The price paid was S32,00000.
Mr.. Adams many friends will regret
his removal.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-10-23
SCRATCH HIS NAME.

Mr.. II. s. Gillespie's card In another
colum explains itself The election
tickets Were printed before he had an
opportunity to have his name removed
from the list Of candidates. Voters
will take notice, and scratch Mr.. Gill
lespies name, as vote fos him now
will be thrown away, of course.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1903-10-23
For Comroiss;on.r of Ravnro

For COMMISSIONS Of Revenue
To he voters of Maiden Spring District
hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Commissioner of Revenue
for Maiden Spring District, at the cleo
tion tn be held November the 3rd, ard
respectfully solicit the votes of my fellow
citizens.
w e.. WILLIAMS.