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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05
rowW AND ronMTy News.

Az &L 2AISs So SsSs
Mittle sold goods Saturday,
Salesday in July was q dull
one.
Read the new Ordinances
this week.
- The Confederate Monument
will be unveiled July II
Favors for next issue must
be handed in by Tuesday.
The morning train for Fay
etteville now leaves here at $50.
u.s. Finishing braid 81 cts per
Bunch at MITTLES big sale.
= The Lingerie Sale at Mrs
Bunyan McLeod's Tuesday even.
ing was q success.
Alex Adams and John Evans
two convicts of last court was
taken to the pen Saturday,
Next Tuesday the nth is
MarlbOro's big day at BENEFITS.
vile, and everybody is invited.
= We return hearty thanks to
Walker Evans and Coggswell of
Charleston for O Souvenir of the
prominent buildings for that
city
B6S~ You cant afford to miss
the big sale now going on at NIT
Ties SToRD.
LII Grippe and Pneumonia
I'oley's Honey and Tar cures la grippe
coughs and prevents pneumonia. Refuse
any but fine genuine III the yellow pack
age. Reid & Co.
BdS' Just received a nice line of Box
Paper from 25c to Soc at Bennettsville
Book Store, next to DR.. Faison's office
Eason Bros, Props.
Here's to your health and happiness"
|-DcWitt's Little Early Risers-famous
little pills. Nasty, sick headache or bi!li-
BUSINESS come on at any time; the cure is
an Early Riser Sold by j. Il. Douglas.
- Try a package of Chase g.
Sanborn's Coffee, and if not the
best you ever used, don't pay
for it-2O, 25 and 35c.
w. M. Rowe.
W Send your Kodak Films to the
Reennettsville Book Store and have
your pictures finished up-to-date at
reasonable prices, Eason Bros. Props.
A little Kodol taken occasionally, espc-
cially after eating, will relieve sour stom
ach, bclching apd heartburn j b Jones.
Newport, Tenn, writes. II am sure three
ono dollar bottlesof your Kodol positively
cured me Of dyspepsia, and | can recon-
mend it rs that was three years ago and |
haven't been bothered since with it, 10
dol is guaranteed to give relief. Sold by j
II Douglas.
Best New Orleans Syrup
at w. M. Rowe's
nay Write or Phone Bennettsville
Book Store, Phone No. 228, when you
need anything in Stationery, Books
Magazines, Kodaks aud Films.
Eason Bros, Props.
Heinz Baked Beans with to-
~'"nve frnsh
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05

PERSOMAL
Mr.. II. e. Kirkwood left Tues
day night for Norfolk,
Mr.. Dave Mittle. of Orange.
burg is visiting relatives.
Misses Anna EcCall and Nancy
Edens visited Maxton last week.
Miss Sadie Cook of Columbia
is visiting relatives in our town.
Mr.. j. ID. Cottingham Of Heb.
ron was up Salesday.
We are glad to rsport that DIR.
Faison is attending calls again.
Mr.. Simeon Moore left Sunday
for Greensboro, Salem and James
town.
Mrs Milton McLaurin spent
last week at the home of her par.
ents in Clio.
Mr.. B. Y. McGilvray ls now
with Mr.. e. Powers and will be
glad to see his friends.
Mr.. j. w. LeGrand and family
are spending the week at their
old home.
Mrs w. S. McNair. of Maxton,
spent several days last week with
Mrs j. II. Eason.
Mr.. e, j. Bruce of Parnassus
was up Monday and called.
Crops improving.
Messrs Klstler Breeder and
Mareen Jackson visited in Che
raw last week.
Mrs Minnie Wilcox and daugh.
ter who have been visiting her
parents Mr.. and Mrs j. S. Moore
returned to Marion Saturday.
Messrs w. D. Holland of Dunn
and |. w. Clark Of Fayetteville,
are now on the Express run from
Bennettsville to Fayetteville.
Misses Mabel Wooten, Lillian
McMair, Elizabeth McNair of
Maxton, and Miss Minnie Lon
McNair Of Winston, N. c., are
the guest Of their aunt Mrs J. n.
Eason.
Mrs. Il. 9. Davis, the cultured
wife of a prominent planter of
Florence county. with her son.
George Alexander. are visiting
at the homo Of Col. r.. @. Mcln-
tyre.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05

!, "hen 2 Aosses and mules are poor
y is Nat always and : ,dication ma, INV Nv"
80 not get enough TO cal. Manw a"jS
mals, just like human bssnps, have IT,.
'oigcsuon or the system is I'll run don
ana a tonic is neeicG. IT is no ,he ;.
mount OF iood eaten that makes m"so,s.
ana tae More depends upon The nron'
&C o'gestion on assimilation OF ihe r,onapp
man Is commonly supposed. Nothinm
nas YET been discovered that viii hmiiT,
up a morse or pple better than Az
crafts condition Powders. the nni,,
remedy IN its class sold under n ono,gU
an.ee. ASK Mr.. Smith Newton nsn
ne''sv'he Tor 1.-THE kiud pu, up in 3o,.
e e And MeColl Drag Co, MecolI' :.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05


MsrHop1sr-M. w. HOOK, ?. O..
unday school 4 90 p. m. Preaching at
100 q. IN. md 7.3O pm. Prayer meet"
f, AZ Wednesday evening at 400 o'clock.
y uperintondent Sunday school, Phil. A.
Hodges.
BAprIsr-Rev. Chas A. Jones, Pastor.
s andey school at 1000. Preaching Sun"
/ ~ at 100 a. M, and 7.sop.m. Prayer
i STING Thursday evening at s o'clock.
superintendent Of Sunday school, II. W.
Carroll.
Recommendations Mcleod Phi
d., Pastor. Services every Sabbath
yummer) IL IN. and 8 80 pm: (wiptcr)
4 !. IA. and 100 p. M. Prayer meeting
9 thursday 8 p. m. Seats free; Stranger
%lnday 10 a. m. Superintendent, p. A.
MoKellar. All parents and children made
Welcome at the school.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05
CURES BLOOD, SKIN DISEASES, CANCER.
GREATEST BLOOD PURIFIER FREE.

If your blood is impure, thin, diseased,
hot or full of humors, If you have blood
poison, cancer, carbnuclcs, ealing cores,
scrofula, eczema, itching, risings and
bomps, scabby, pinlply skin, hone pains,
catarrh, rheumatism, or am blood or
skin disease, take Botanic Blood Balm
(B. b. b. }. Soon All sores heal, aches
and pains stop and the blood Is made
pure and rich. Druggist OF by express
81 per large bottle. Sample free by
writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga.
doep-seated cases, as Il cures after ali
else fails.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05
NOTICE..

We are now sole agents for the eel.
ebrated STANDARD PATTERNS, Gall
patterns l0c and l6c none higher and
the Great Fashion Book "TnE De-
sIGNER. Orders taken for any Pat
tern you may want. We also take
subscriptions for "The Designer at
SOC a year. The Standard Fashion
Plate for july is now ready and will
be mailed to any one wishing a copy,
for a stamp EhSON BROS,
Phone 1913.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05
UMGAATMEn

The following letters remain uncalled
for at Bennettsvillo P~ostofice
MALE LIST.
= Carter, CT Hurst, S Hineo, Noal
Dudley, Jonas Campbell, Harry Jaoson, A
Mcbride, Bon Johnson, Jameo Williams
II. Smith, ] II Sawyer, Thomas Pen.
FEMALE LIST
Mrs Anna Moore, Gertrude Oovington,
Luvenia Brown, Anna Wilson, Amanda
Malloy, Carrie Turnago, Sue Sharper, Pol
lie Robinson.
r. B. McLAuRrN, p. NJ.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05

you want, see Strauss & Co,
they will talk easy payments
with you.
Heinzs Preserves and apple
Butter at Claude r. Moore's.
"My. my what a dandy suit can
you tell me where you got it p eyes,
Mr.. Maxey Strauss took my measure,
and he has never failed yet.
a&" Fresh Mackrcl at c.. ~.
Moore's.
Sa am now prepared to
furnish home made Meal and
HOmlny. g. II. Moore.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05
Homicide Ia Red Hill.

On Friday evening last as
James Rufin, Lee Washington,
Nose Washington and others were
going to an ice cream supper they
began sporting. Nose had q pistol,
Lee took it from him, Their Rufin
wanted to take 1t from Lee, and
as he came up 10 Rufin, the pistol
fired and Jim Tell dead. Lee is
in Jail. The Coronor's jury Sat-
urday charged him with Muir
der.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05

uDUut Vic uuIuuio Vi uno. .. =.
one of the best Lyceum courses
that has ever come to Bonnetts-
vile. The entire course consists of
five grand concerts, among which
are "The Hawthorne musical
club" of Boston, Mass, and the
famous "Scotch Singers" of elias
gov, Scotland. Be sure and buy
y season ticket for the course.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05
Found at the
Book 8tOr0.

A Moe line OF Bibles, Tcslaments, The
latest Works of Fiction. Magazines, Pic,
turc Frames. Blank Books, Wire Card
Rack, nice linc Of Tablets ruled and uu
ruled, Box Paper. and anything ia The
Stationery line. Orders taken for cngra
we'd Cards and Embossed Stationery.
Rubber stamps and Stencils made any
style. Agents for any Magazine published
Subscriptions taken for airy Magazines or
Periodicals, Orders taken for any music
Write, phone or call on Benncttsvillo
Book Store. EASON BROS, Props,
Phone 228. :
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05

The editor OF the Memphis, Tenn,
Times writes I'm my opinion Folcy's
Honey land Ia is the best remedy for
coughs, colds and lung trouble, and to
ey and Tar has accomplished many per-
malent cures that have been little sforl
OF marvellous" Refuse any but the gen
uine i'll the yellow package. Reid & Co.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05

When your food has not been properly
digestcd the entire system is impaired 10
the same proportion Your stomach needs
help. Kodol Tor Indigestion and Dyspep-
STA not only digests what you cat, it tones
the stomach. adds strength to the whole
body. Makes rich, pure blood. Kodol con
forms to the National Pure Food & Drug
Law. Sold by j. II. Douglus.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05

Piles got quick and certain relief from
DR.. Shops Magic Ointment. It's action is
positive and certain. Itching, painful, pros
t,uding or blind pllnd piles disappear like
magic by it's use Large nioklo capped glass
jars SO cents. Sold by Jno II. Douglas.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05
North marlboro Circuit.

REV. j. l.. MULLINIX, p. q.
First Sunday, Oak Grove, 1890 u m.
Pleasant Hill 1880 p m.
New Hope, $3.50 p. IN.
SECOND Sunday, Shiloh II a. m.
Ebenezer $3.50 p. m.
Third Sunday, New Hope 10 80 o. m.
Pleasant Hill I 80 p. m.
Oak Grove, 3 80 p. m.
Fourth Sunday, Ebenezer II o IN.
q Shiloh, 3 80 p. m.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05
NICE POST CARDS.

We now have o nice line of Posi-
CARDS Of The Town-ten Views in all.
Some two for sc, and some 5 cts each.
Don't fail to see them. Mail orders
have our best attention.
Phone 22S EASON BROS.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05
marlboro County O@oers.

S%HERITF-J. B. Green
CLERK OF CoURT-J. A. Drake
JUDGE OF PRoBATE-M. MoLaurin
CoRoNER-G. A.. Mccall
SUpERvIsoR-Frank Manning, Jr.
Supr. EDuoATIoN-A. i. Fastening
TREAsunER-N. 3. Rogers
AM rroR-James p, Campbell
SENAroR-Thos. /. Rogers
d. MoColl, Jr.
J j. Lane, j. P. Gibson
NJ. ufs....Gs-C. d. Easterling, and
8. j. McInnis, Bennettsville,
III. L. McLaurin, McColl
John A. Calhoun. Clio,
w. j. Atkinson, Blenhcim.
J. Mob. Hurley, Fayetteville,
w. w. Ivby, Smithville.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05
THIS MAY INTEREST," YOU

No one is iniinusc from kidney trouble,
so Just remember that Eolcy's Kidney
Cure will will stop the irregularities and
cure any case Of kidney and bladder trou-
bic that is not beyond the reach of med
icilc. REID & Co.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05

SAY--IIave you tried that
new drink that j.. G. Hubbard
has put on the market it's fine?
Cred Eye" is the name. Call
for it.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05

One who suffers rom chronic constipa-
ton is i'll danger Of many serious ailments
Orino laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic
constipation as 1t aids digestion and slim
ulatcs the liver and bowels, restoring the
natural action of these organs. Com
lnencc taking it today and you will feel
better at once. Orino Laxative Fruit Sv-
rup does not nauScatc or give pain and is
very pleasant to take, Refuse substitutes
Reid & Co.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05
National puro Food and Drng Law.

We are pleased to that I'oleys
Honey and Tar for coughs, colds and lung
troubles is not affected by the National
Pure Food and Drug law as it contains
no opiates or other harmful drugs, and
we recommend it as a safe remedy for
children and adults, Reid g. Co.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05

Prof, Nathan Toms, once Superintend
ent of Murohison Graded School, and Miss
Ellie Capers Rogers, were married at Oar
lington June 26th 1907, Rev. p. b Wells
officiating.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05

DcWitt's Cnrbolizod Witch Hazel Salvc
does not merely heal on he surface it
penetrated the pores and mcmprly relieves
pain caused by boils, burns, scalls. cuts
and skin diseases. 1t is especially good
for piles. Beware Of limitations. Sold by j
II Douglas.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05
Presbyterian Services.

The Presbyterian congregation
will hold their Sunday school and
morning service next Sunday in the
hall adjoining the Hotel Skye All
arc invited.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05

When your b,ck aches it is almost inva>
riably an indication that something wrong
with your kidneys. Weak, diseased kidneys
frequently cause a break down Of the en-
tire system. De Wilt'sKidnrv and Bladder
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05
no ,llan
can
describe

The subtle beauty OF tho lily-and it
is equally impos ible Tor us to adequate
~ expltin Tho appearance Of
Our JoMGlry
The best $50 can 80 ia 4, tell you that
it is artistic beyond ne average, that
every design !. a @o!l. OF Art, aud that
we can offer surprising values.
But in order that you may get q correct
and accurate idea Of our Jowelry areu-
ment. wo invite you to see it, to exam
inc it, to price it.
Then you'll be sure. to be convinced
SAM j. PEARSON,
JEWELER AND OPIICIAN.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05

3eoond Sunday, Parnassus II q. m.
Zion $50 p. m.
Third Sunday, Hebron II a. nj.
Ebenczcr $50 p. m.
Fourth Sunday Parnaseue II o. m.
Zion 3 80 p. M.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05
CUPID'S WORK.

Cards are out announcing the mar
riage OF Miss Lola David to Mr.. lie.
Roy Pearson, on Tuesday next at the
residence of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs James f. David.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05
Our Io,Un Government.

N MAYOR. A. Hodges
z ALDERMEN-Throop Orosland, C..S
Uhaffin, p. A. Mcclellan, Il. G. Hollis
CLERK & CHARACTERIZATION Nc
Laurin. Office open daily.
PoLioE--W Il Kelly, WIN Atkinson
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05
Clio Circuit Appointments.

REV. f. II. sHULER, P. G.
o-Preaching every Sunday morning
at III o'clock. Epworth League Sun.
day night at 8 o'clock. Sunday school
at 10 o. m. w. A. Hinshaw, Supt
Prayer meeting Monday night at 8.
ulah Preaching every Sunday aft at
4 o'clock. Sunday school at B.. r.
Nj. jackson, Supt.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05
ANNOUNCEMENT |

ERTE take this method of announcing to
Wv the people of Marlboro county that
Stevenson, Matheson & Stevenson,
q law firm composed ofW. f. Stevenson
and D. 8. Mathoson Of Cheraw-and w.
NJ. Stevenson of BcnnnttsviIIc. la'cly of
Darlington, have opened an Office ia Ben
ncttsville. WilI practice in Siafc and
Federal Courts. utlce ia second story
Of Planters National B1nk Building.
F btuary 20. 1907
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05

BennettsuiUe Circuit Appointments
REV. A. It. DUNLAP, p. G..
First Sunday-1l am Pine Grove
3 p. M, Smyrna.
Second Sunday, II o. N. McColl.
3 p. IN. Beauty Spot
Third Sunday-ll q. M, Pine Grove
3p. m, Smyrna
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05
Briuhtsuilia Circuit.

REV. p. b. INGRAHAM, p. NJ.
lthel first and third Sunday at II a. M.
.,ykin at 8 80 p IN
oykin second and fourth at IL a IN.
,tioch second and fourth at 3 80 p m.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05
specials at Moore's.

sIpecials at Moore's.
Canned Tripe 20c each or Q for
10
Heinzs Pickle Fresh and good.
Fresh jelly-assorted-only 10.
Armour's Sausage in tomato
j,auce only 10 cents.
Heinze'a White Wine Vinegar
~ piekling.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05

BG9~ Saturday at MITTLES
STORE Ladies Cause Vest Bets
each.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05

s6- Pipes and SmokersS Supplies in
endless variety can be found at j. T..
Douglas Drug Store.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05
OoMmt4 Masonic Directory.


MARLBORO CHAPTER No. 80 Il. A.
T., meets OF Bennettsville on the first
riday night after the full moon of each
s ,onth.
r. E. Mccall, II. P.
FL, Il. Stockton, Secretary.
EUREKA LoDag No. 43, A. Il. NJ,
Of McColl, each Saturday after
4 aon, before the full moon lat 4 O'CLOCK.
AURORA LoDaE No. SO, A. T.. NJ,
%leet4HHat Clio, Saturday on or after each
Ill moon st 3 O'Clock, p. m.
d. Mcqueen, w, NJ.
L. A. Coviugton, Secretary.
BRUINS LODGE No. Ir8 meets on Fri
ay afternoon on or before each full
moor at Rlenheim at 3 o'clock.
szsN~-
J. L. Rogers, w. M.
w. W. Bruce, Sec'y
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05

CONSOLIDATED LODGE No. Is, <. OF
7 meets every second and fourth Mou-
Z " nights at 1880 o'clock.
g. w. Crosland, q. G.
G. D, Easterling, X. Of r. & S.
MARLRoRo LODGE No. SO, meets at
! ennettsville. Friday evening, on or be-
IRE each full moor at 8 O'Clock.
j. +. Kinney, w. M.
r. Nj. Pratt, Secretary.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05

Dbl rs oct immediate relief from
! laAh-S Dr.. Shocp'S Magic Ointment.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05
A TREAT IN STORE.

= ,r ',,,-,ro &c
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05

Ba~ Write or Phone Bennettsville
Book Store, Phone No. 228, when you
need anything in Stationery, Books
Magazines, Kodaks and Films.
Eason Bros, Props.
Heinz Baked Beans with to-
~'wnvs Trash
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-07-05
Chronic Constipation Cured

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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-03-20

Iho inman Appalachia Home
Mission Society met with Mrs
u f. Whitehead at lnman.
March ath. the president pre-
siding My Faith Looks Jp
fo Thee was the opening song.
Reading Bible study in "Our
Homes. also portion of the
-th chapter oi lst Peter. read
hV Airs iompkins PRAYER bv
Rev Norrei. reading -le Did
lt Nof by the president; one
Verse of Rock of Ages was
sung Nrs. Ho.ley read an arti-
cle entitled "Jnappreciated
Opportunity Rev. Morrel read
several items from Bulletin.
Call for new members and three
ladies' Mrs. White. Mrs. Neal
and Miss Kane were heartily
welcomed One visitor was
present Nine ladies answered
to roll call. two babies were
added to the baby roll, Mary
Wiiieen Morrel and Napoleon
cal. Minutes stood approved
Treasurer reported work for the
year S3l3N3. Corresponding
Secretary submitted her yearly
report s beautiful duet was
sung by Mrs. White and Rev.
M0rrel Collection of dues 81 20:
local assessment. $40: First
Vice President reported fifteen
visits made 20 sick and strang-
ers. three garments. $3.50 to
needy We decided 20 meet in
April with Mrs Lee and adj
joured bv repeating our motto,
second Timothy, second chap
ter 10Th verse. We were then
ushered into the dining room
aud served 20 delicious refresh
ments Of caromel ice cream with
chocolate cake.
Mrs. IOMPKINs, Pres.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-03-20
NEW RAILWAY HALF COMPLETED.
South and Western. A Virginia
Kentucky Line. VIII Cost
$4,000. .Oo0.0 90.

Bristol, Va, March l6.-The
South and Western railway, the
line that is being built from the
Virginia Kentucky coal fields
TO the Atlantic Seaboard. A..
through Virginia and North
Carolina. is now more than 50
per cent completed ON Satur-
day a contract for the road .
which has not yet been let. was
awarded Carpenter a. Boxlcy
OF Knoxville. Tenn. Their CON
tract is for the construction of
forty miles of railroad from
Hills Station. Scott county. Va.
to Guests river. Wise county.
Va.
The road is being built by
George 4. Carter. of this city.
backed by Thomas r Ryan. of
New York Norman B Ream,
of Chicago. Thomas jefferson
Coolridge. Jr. of Boston. and
the ~eaboard Air Line interests
and 10 is estimated that th,
building of the road viii cost
nearly S51.00o.0oNo0 Their.
are many tunnels on iho line
one of which, the Clinch Mount
aim tunnel, no Clinchport Na.
viii cost 72.20N.O0l
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-03-20
No. II.

and wear riding breeches and
pattees. Great slOuch hats are
worn. The Jurisdiction Of the
exposition extends mile with-
out the grounds under the act
of the Virginia legislature. and
offenders are taken before mag
istrates especially appointed,
and holding court within the
grounds, one by day. another
toy night. Cases brought be-
fore them viii receive immedi-
ate attention. The POwhatan
Guard viii enforce the reQula-
tions Of the exposition com
pany. preserve the peace and
protect property of persons.
The detective force has been
drawn from the forces of many
cities and the leading detective
agencies. and is thoroughly
familiar with the world Of So
called "crookdom." Criminals
of all sorts are known % .bo,,
and will not be permitted 20 20.
main on the grounds nor -, a.
vicinity of Norfolk or con,
/ tiguous cities
Incoming trains o,3 hoe.
viii he watched ,t +h. o-,o.;
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pownATAy GUARDS
jamestown Exposition p0ii-e Dc
plrimcri Sirong And Wen
Organized.

Norfolk Va. March lo.-Ihe
jamestown Exposition police
department consists Of la0 men
with headquarters on the
grounds Captain H So. Car
penter of the United States
Marine Corps. specially assign
ed is commandanr. and Cap
tain =. u Curry. formerly of
the army. with q record in the
Philippines. is adjutant. The
force includes d secret service.
q detective bureau and a uni-
formed patrol The guard is
part foot, part mounted, and
part assigned to water front
service, the latter being pro-
vided with launches. The
guard is under military dicip.
line. and it's uniform, is OF mill.
tary character, gray with rec
trimmings, with shoulder straps
Of red, and stripes down th'
f seames of the trousers Of the
same color. The coats are O
the blouse cut, and belt viii
sword is worn, the mounte,
men having the cavalry sabre
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preosratiOns Being Made for the Biggest
Celebration in the History Of
Big Stone Gap.
Base Ball Stock Company Organized
With Capital Stock OF $1,000

ON last Thursday night, at
the Tech Hall, the Athletic As
sociation of Big Stone Gap was
reorganized for { n e coming
season, and the following Off
GERS elected:
John w. Chalkley, President;
J. a. l.. Minor, Vice President;
L.O. Petit, Second Vice Presi-
dent r. A. Ayers, Third Vice
President; II. r. Adams. Secre-
tarv: Dr. Karl Stoehr, Treas
urer..
Quite a NUN Der of new names
were added to the large list
of members already belonging
to the Association.
BALL CLUB ORGANIZED.
After the reorganization of
the Athletic Association the
assemblage was converted into
base ball meeting and "a stock
company TO be known as On,
Big Stone Gap Base BAN Club
was organized. and the follow
ing officers and directors were
elected.
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