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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-02-27
BASE BALL MEETING

knew what ne wanted and was
sincerely Jealous 90 do what
was best for them In some re-
spects his position was like that
of President Roosevelt today.
We cannot doubt that if he had
lived he would have de6ed al
the furious zealots. the busy
camp followers and the piunder-
ers and would have undertaken
the paciticution and restoration
of the south bravely. steadily
and loving 3 3; and he was
strong enough with the people
Co enforce the adoption of any
plans upon which he might
have decided. His whole record
and life gave assurance that
those plans would have been
directed by common sense. hu-
manity and clear understanding
of conditions. tits easy to im-
agiue that the one bullet from
Booths pistol changed the 100
itical. commercial aud social
history and course of this coun-
tr, for thirty Years. thatif Mr.
Lincoln had lived and Mr. Davis
had NOT been locked up at Fort
ross Monroe and shackied. lin
culn might have won his way
to he 3D. ponular idol Gwen iu the
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-02-27

Fehru lrv 9th. f,r fhe ban Il
.,f TN, Ltl,eS' Al Society This
event was postponed from the
10Th owing TO the rush Of busi-
nefs after payday.
Miss Bert Tanzey, who has
been in Louisville for the past
two months. will be back iu her
former position on Wednesday
of this week.
Henry Hoop and Maynard
Renfro. who had 10 lay of for @
few days with grip last week
are at their posts again.
Miss Jennie Harmon visited
her parents i'm Stonega on sun
day.
The teachers Of the Sunday
School are preparing for am
Easter celebration with Q h e
children. Music viii be the
prominent feature.
ST Valentine day brought a
number of missives 20 patrons
I of the pOStOilice here some
good some bad and some horrid.
b. II. Salyers. of Clintwood.
Va, who was employed by the
4 Wise Coal and Coke Company,
+ las clerk I'm the commissarv
I'M December 1906. was caught
pocketing the company g cash
and appropriating 10 90 his own
use. He confessed 90 breaking
the eighth commandment and
refunded the amount Doe WA.
supposed to have ombezzied
Since his confession of fhe cash
steal DO has been discovered
thathe did not coudne his specu
lati0ns to cash and bee will hav,
.to answer for his other mis-
d0ings Tie has "a wife and tw,
. children and comes from
highly respectable family ii
Russell county.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-02-27
Held In Tech Hall Saturday Night After
Board OF Trade Adjourned.

Board OF Trade Adjourned.
On Saturday night, after the
Board Of Trade meeting in the
Tech Hall adjourned. "a base
ball meeting was held, num-
Der of ball enthusiasts being
present No organization was
effected, and only the future
outlook for the team was dis
cussed. IL seemed TO be the
prevailing opinion that If Big
Stone Gap has any hopes Of re-
gaining the Cup, She will
have 10 go into the base bali
business in earnest, that it
viii be impossible 60 get up a
team of local men capable OF
coping with the strong teames
organizing at Stonega. Dor
chester and other points. The
matter of finance was discussed
and plan will be adopted 20
provide the necessary funds To
maintain a first class team.
The restrictions regarding
I players in the different teams In
this field viii probably not be-
observed this year and each
team bc allowed the privilege
|of getting players when and
wherever they choose.
The restrictions here -to-foro
placed on the teams playing for
the Athletic Association Cup.
have caused "a great deal of
friction between the different
teams, and it is believed by
many the Association should
/ place no,restrictions ON the teams
and let them be free. SO far as
+ che association is concerned. in
I che matter of choosing players.
/ Big Stone Gap viii have the
/ biggest Fourth of July Celebra-
tiou this year the town lor any
other town in Southwest Nir-
+ ginia' has ever known The
b ball park no this place is one Of
Che prettiest in the state, and
b with additional improvement
. VIII be more attractive than eN.
er. and the attractions this year
viii far surpess anything ever
Witnessed nc this place.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-02-27

In AN the history Of humanity .
there are few more pathetic or
tragic lives than THAI oi Abra-
ham Lincoln. who was born
ninety eight years ago in Ken
mckv. there are few larger
figures and few stronger meu
He made bis way up from the
poverty and obscurlty of a wiid
and rough backwoods region to
be President of Che United
States and found himself the
center of ONE of the fercest
storms off fury that ever swept
a. country. burdened with the
tremendous cares aud RESPONSE
biliues of one of the most vine
dictiVe civil wars ever Fought
called t0 face and SOLVE som. of
thc most fearful and intricate
questions and problems ever
presented to "a human mind
. Ne wa- required to leai and li.
+ 'rrcta fight against d Zoe pos
|sessing Nastresources ofability.
F courage. cncrg, and strength.
/ Doing This work he was har
ras~cl. mpeled doubiy bur-
d,ucd Nith Incompetence. trea-
SON. cowarlice. petty iealousies
and hatreds anl plots and in-
trigles threatening his ie.truc
tion developing on his own
side. Ile was assaulted at ONE
moment oy those who c'amored
. for compromise and abanion-
ment of the war. at the next by
. furious fanatics urging disre.
. gard of al. theru es of civilized
. warfare and demanding satia
tion for hate and greedy ven
geance When the four blood
stained years of heartrackmg
doubt and disasteron trial had
ended iu triumph for him, jus
, as light hot begun lo appear
s and he had some hope for day.
Iof peace and assurance, hc wa.
struck down oy a maddene'
assassin and his life ende.
where ITS elimination ~ "a
p promised
His whole life was one o
D struggle, sorrow and disap
e. pointment. The fact that d
was not soured, embittered %
cowed is evfdeuce enough tina
he was large man, "A strcn
e. man and a brave one. Ihroug
all he was kindly, gentle, pa
n lent and merciiui, although b
" mad been tr@ ined ruggedly an
an a hard school A little sol
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-02-27
liuulisg For Trouble.

'sl've lived in California % yeats. and
am still hunting for srouhle IN the way OF
burns. sorss. SQUADS. boils. cuts. sprains,
or case OF piles that BG~klen's Asnics
Ssive won't quickly cure." writes Charles
W alters, Of Aileghauy, Sierra Co. No
use huating Mr.. Walters, ia cures egegg
case. Guaranteed Al J W. Kehy's druy
store 49,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-02-27
Much Enthusiasm Manifested at Mas:
Meeting Saturday Night.


On last Saturday night. i'm the
Tech Hall, the Board Of Trade
OF Big Stone Gap was reorgan
bed.
The meeting. which was got
Ten up by Mr.. w. G.. Coutts. was
largely attended and much en
thusiasm prevailed throughout
the meeting
The meeting was called 60
order by II. b. Also er. presi-
dent of former organization
oil this kind, and Capt. j. +.
Bullitt was elected temporary
chairman and George /. Taylor
temporary secretary After
some preliminary remarks re-
gardmg the object OF the meet
inc the election Of officers We're
made Mr.. Bullitt was nomi-
mated for president OF the new
organization. but. for reasons
Stated. decliued the henominaiion.
The house would have unaui
mouslv elected Mr. Bulhtt. hut
when it became apparent chat
be would not accept The nomi
nation. w. y Goodloo was
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-02-27

one of the first Efforts of ;hiS
organization will be to assist Doe
every way possible the buiid-
ing OF the electric road betwe, Do
Big Stone Gap and AppaIachia
aud the mines beyond. rh,
building of this line viii b. oi
very material benefit Go 90,
town. Mr. Goodloe. the ae,h
elected president of thc Board
of Trade. who is also president
of the Cumberland Traction
Company, the company organ
lied and chartered about one
year ago for the purpose of
building this line. stated THAI
the only thing in the way of ac
tive work was the right of way
through the Gap which wa.
being opposed 10y the railroads
He stated that money enough &,
grade the road ready for tn,
ties had been subscribed an,
that there would be no trouble
to get plenty of money to equil
the road and put it in opera
ton, and that the matter o
right of way would be taken al
and pushed as rapidly as pos
sible. The committee pledge
It's support in perfecting thi
electric line project.
OUR WATER SUPPLY.
The question Of our wate
supply was discussed and a
effort to solve this importan
question will be taken up b
the committee. In discussin
the watar question Mr.. Built
severely criticised the counc
III power at the time the bon
issue was made for the purpos
OF building reservoirs and pre-
viding the town with water an
intimated that the funds ha
not been properly applied, an
said that the Board of Trad
committee should h ave th
whole affair investigated an
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-25
Game of jolly Miller,


The players decide among themselves
which one of their number shall ACT
the part Of the jolly miller. This being
done, each boy chooses a girl as part
ner. The jolly miller having taken his
stand In the middle Of the room, they
all begin to walk arm In arm around
him, singing the following lines:
There was jolly miller. who lived by
himself
Az the wheel went round he made his
wealth.
One hand in the hopper. and the >sther In
the bag,
Az the wheel went round he made his
grab.
At the word grab" all must change
partners, and while the change is going
on the miller has the opportunity OF Sc
curing a partner for himself. Should
he succeed In doing so the one left
without partner must take the plaza
OF the jolly miller and must occupy
the center of the room until fortunate
enough to get another partner.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-25
FOR THE CHILDREN
Quicker Than the Eye.

The auIckness OF animal motion IS
sometimes greater than can be detect
ed by the human eye. 1t Is fayorite
amusement OF country boys when they
can find an owl sitting on stump IN
field TO walk around the bird at a dis
lance and see him twist his head on 4
As the boy circles around the Owl
seems to follow him by turning his
head, giving the impression that the
head Is moving continuously In a cir
Gle. AS matter of fact, however, as
soon as the owls neck Is twisted suf-
ficientiy for comfort he turns his head
suddenly In another direction. but so
suddenly that the eye cannot detect
the movement The toad Is not always
sluggish You may see one sitting
few Inches from dy when suddenly
the lily disappears. and you cannot tell
where Ii has gone. 1t has really gone
into the foad's month but the motion
Of it's tongue In taking the fly Ia Is so
quick that your eye cannot detect II.
1t Is familiar saying among natural
lists that the stroke Of the rattlesnake
Is one Of the quickest things In nature.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-25


Who can tell why II is that the lone
~ woodpecker when he comes down
from his tree and goes to drink, stops
several times on the way aud listens
and looks around before taking the
waterf
Why Is 1t that geese are never run
over by yehiclesf A carriage comes
suddenly upon a flock of them In a
narrow road and drives rapidly
through 1t; but. although the geese
seem to be right under the hoofs and
wheels, they give flap Of the wings
and waddle off In safety. 1t Is said
that there Is no case on record where
goose was run over Ii 1t had even
half chance.
Ants, as everybody knows. wage reg.
uiar warfare and fight regular pitched
battles. And they are In the habit OF
taking other ants captive to be used as
slaves. Why is it that these captives
are black ants? Nobody knows
There are lots OF things In naturs
that we have yet to discover
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-25
How Many Ways.

At young peoples party boy. pro-
posed that each member Of 1t take the
line, "All day the smith shall stand for
as beside the flashing FORGE" and sec
In how many different ways it might
be written without changing the sense.
Suppose the boys and girls try 1t. They
VIII probably be surprised at the re-
suit. One OF the boys at the party re-
rerred to wrote the line In forty two
different ways, beginning each time
with the words For u.s." When it is
remembered that there are various 9TH
or ways OF beginning the line some mo-
non or the possibilities OF the case
suggests itself. Chicago News.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-25
Ccddled Anniss.

Apples are a great boon to the house
hold Ia winter. when fresh foods are
scarce. and new ways OF preparing
them are many and varied. But our
ancestors appreciated apples quite as
much as we do today, more SO, per.
haps. because foods were SO scarce In
cold weather.
Among old recipes is one for cod
died apples. For this pare and core
the apples and boil them in clear wa.
Ter until tender. with lemon peel and d
small stick OF cinnamon. Now remove
the apples ana add the sugar ana
when dissolved return the apples and
boil q few minutes longer
An easy and delicious dessert Ii to
serve the baked apples with vine
sauce poured over them. This makes
little variety from the usual method
% serving them with cream.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-25

as a charlotte Ii stale, 1t should be
literally sprinkled with strip favored
with little maraschino and the center
filled with whipped cream.
Apple Souffie Pare, core and cut up
eight medium sized apples. stew them
with a little water until the consist
ency Of marmalade and sweeten to
taste. When smooth and well cooked
lightly whisk in the stiff1y beaten
whites Of six eggs. Turn into souf-
del dish and cook thirty minutes In q
moderate oven. To gain variety In
serving this souf1e 1t may be baked
Ia case made of rice.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-25
Quick Action.

The quickest action ever noted by 4
Cincinnati newspaper writer was Illus
trAted when he reported murder case
In which one OF the Witnesses was a
negro porter In the hotel that was the
scene OF the killing The negro was
asked how many shots he heard Two
shots. sui he replied How far
apart were theyfs Bout like dissa.
way, explained the negro. clapping
his hands twice. with an interval OF
shout q second between. Where
were y0u when the first shot was
f1redY' Shining d gemmans shoes In
duh basement u duh hotel where
were you when the second shot was
fred r All was apassin' duh Big
Fo' depot"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-25

mands thought to discover dishes which
call for the use or whites only Never
theless there are a good many such
recipes to be found, In which they not
only serve useful purpose. but give
the impression OF quite a lavish ex-
penditure In eggs Where ten or q
dozen whites are at hand an angel
cake becomes very economical del
icacy.
Angel Cake.--The whites Of eleven
eggs. cupful of -four, cupful and
d half of powdered sugar. teaspoon.
full OF cream OF tartar and the sams
quantity of essence OF vanilla. Beat
the whites till very stifr, sift the hour
and sugar and cream OF tartar togeth
or. putting them through the sieve
four times then lightly and gradually
shake them into the whites; add the
vanilla. Pour into an INCREASED tin
and bake for forty minutes In very
moderate oven. leaving 1t In the tin
TIL cold
This same cake may be made to do
duty as Il dinner sweet by serving II
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-25

When my friends thought | was
about 10 take Leave Of This world, Oh
account Of indigestion, nervousness and
general debility" writes A, A. CHS
holm, Treadwiil, N VI. and shen il
looked as II there was no hi pc left,
was persuaded TO try Electric Ritters.
and rejoice 70 say hat they are cur
ing me. am now doing business again
~ Of old, and am still gaining daily Z
Rest tonic medicine on earth, Guar
npteed by Union Drug Co druggists;
So
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-25

The origin OF some words is queer,
almost TO the point Of laughable. Take
tne word "desultory," for example,
which, a. everybody knows, means dis
connected. Or jumping from one thing
g another. Strange to say, we get il
from the Roman circus, where certain
peHormers rode two or more horses
ana wouid leap from one to another.
These were called 1desultores'' In Lat.
70. and from that word came .sdesul.
tor which. In the same language,
means one who goes from one thing ia
another. q - . rambling. disconnected
speech.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-25
L.acss That win Nat Waah.

Laces that are embroidered with silk
ara coiors. tinsei Or gold and silver
should BE spread ont smoothly on
clean piece of white cloth and cleaned
carefully with \ scft brush dipped n
spirits Of wine.
Il silk iacs n much discolored It
should be soaked II hot milk FOR two
q three hours before washing.
Honiton lace should not be ir0ned.
Put n under i weight on clean white
paper after being washed. Blott1ne
pAper viii rive the best results.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-25

Asb Tor Al1en's Foot-Easc, Powder
ltmskes waking easy. Cures coros.
Bupione, IngrowinR Nails. Swollen and
Sweating feet. All al Dfnggists and
Shoe stores, Use. Don't accept any
substitute. sample FREE address,
Allen s. Oimsted, sIeRoy, N. "
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-25
Why : chsstnut pens.

a boy wants the editor to tell him
why chestnut pops open when roast
Ing and why the popping makes !
noise. The chestnut pops open be-
cause the air n It Il expanded BY the
heat Of the flre. and the pressure be.
comes 70 great that It bursts the shell.
The Noise 4 caused by the sudden,
rush q ar 70 All the partial vacuum
ptDduced BY the explosion. Chicago
Mewa.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-25
Hau 20 Assid Appendicitis

Most victims 81 appendicitis are
those Who ars habitnally cousaipated
Orin0 Laxatire Fruit Syrup cures
chronic constipation BIZ stimulating
the liver and bowels and restores the
natural actiDn 81 the bowels. Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup doss not nausea.e
Or grippe and IL mild and pleasant 10
take. Refuse substitutes. Pioneer
Drug Store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-25
Succeeded.


The head OF matrimonial combine
glazed at q bin from his wife's dress
maker.
When proposed to you. less than
two years ago" he said. Il was rather
wild. and you said yon considered 1t
your duty 10 marry me. for the pur-
pose OF making something of me did
you mott
"Yes, John" answered his wife
ssWell," he continued, your EFFORTS
have not been In vain Non have sue.
cecded.D
.sI'm 80 glad" she said. "What have
made Of you, dearf"
Once more he glazed at the bill.
"A pauper, he replied with deep
sigh.
Does coffee disagree with you9 Prob
ably IL does Then Try Dir. Shoop'ss
Health Coffee Health Coffee Is
clever cor, bsnalion oi parehad cereals
and nnts. MOI grain os real coffee,
remember, In DIR Shops Health Cof.
lee, yet Its fiavOr and taste matches
closely old Java and Mocha Coffee. n
your stomach, heart or kidneys can't
stand coffee drinking, frs Health Coz
fee. It's wholesome, nourishing and
satisfying It's nice even Tor the Young
est child Sold by Ring srud Msrean-
tile Co
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-25

I'm sorry Tor the sandman. he hssa such
i LOT to do.
~ peopls ~ don't - 70 I'D ii eight.
Ike No and YOU. III s
oorne childEon can etay zip m nine -sons
l4tor ntl1l maybe
Ana once hoard 4 gr0Wnup NAH ~
he'd beeN NJ TIL thres!
N 1eeme 81 NJ they're very mean. t11aae
fSlku thai atay ~ late
~ k4eD The sandman han9fne round H
h4m "A WANT ana wait
~ ~ oon aend them "a "a Sle4n Wl1sn
fh4ye1o &t Inst ~ b61
n 4.se j sasnstiznss AZ alzlost eoes n sl4ap
nlyroolk tnstead. 7s ~
eu 0poWn NJ TIL nex1r TX =
z. o41 ~ ma IN &flIel
d kse 4 Isl 10 slosk wslI - ssy
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-25

For cAtarrh. let me- send .ou free,
just 10 prove merit, Il Trial size Box Of
RI, Shoop's CAtarrh Remedy. III d
snow white creamy healing. antiseptlc
baim that gives instant relief 10 ca
tarrh ~ the nose and throat. Make
the free test and sec. Address Dr..
8hoop, Racine, Wis Large Jars SO
cents. Sold by Pioneer Drug Go.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-25
A HOUSEHOLD HINT.
oainties That Are Made With ths
Whites Of Eggs.

Whites Of Eggs.
There are many dishes which are
rendered richer and more delicate BY
the omission OF some or even all Of the
whites Of the eggs. All kinds OF Gus
taris and milk buildings. for instance.
are enormously improved by following
this plan. Al the same time IT fire.
auentiy becomes something Of prob.
lem how to utilize successfully the
whites thus left over. The conscience
OF 4 careful cook vii! not permit her
to throw them away, and yet 1t de
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-25

Gpend - much lime IS ron can. with
body ana with spirit. IL Gods out of
doors Vandyks
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-04-25

Minks The servant question y ths
deSpalr Of ny wife. Kinks Same hers.
Why, mine worries 70 shout It she haa
the nightmare. AIinks-You don't ten
~ Binhs Fact Why. almost svery
nieht - wakes mo out of I sound
sleep. screaming. ''Helpl Helpi Hslpr
--EIarpex's.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-20

could live a humdrum life together and give up the
roses and lilies for a bundle of dried herbs DO you
remember how used TO madden you with my Prdc-
80, ,,,bcn Won wanted to write? And do you
member how you used to make me cry-sometmes
with rernorse and sometimes with-wlth other
feelings-when | spent the whole day with Madam Madam
10 and forgot TO order anything for dinner!
YES admitted Lanister gloomily I'm afraid
I wasn't very pleasant at those times. And they hey
III If if You see tits impossible for Art to
Especially when it isn't ones own particular ar
- ~ Art There's so much in the question OF
~ ;npt Doadv No wonder we bored each other!
Inv YOU tried honestly, and know that dld'
too: but it was all mistake-al Wretched plui i,
~ To right it. and that was to do as we did
don't know said Lani5tfr goGllyp lg4hns
She put up her hand suddenly and al the hg sh
went out from her sparkling eyes Don L sie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-20

! things that matter happen in
The heart Lanister was conscious
II something AKIN 10 the old
chr-l. the old indehnable sense
Il .-m-le-en.e.. .. be looked