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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-05-06
FROM KEOKEE.

keokee, Va, April 30. Pleas.
ant hill Baptist Church met at
their regular monthly meeting
saturday, their pastor Rev. g.
A. Barker, of Benhams. being
present. Rev. Barker presented
ms resignation as pastor SO he
could be more at liberty TO hold
revival meetings, as he feels
TINS Is his call and gift. and rec
Ommended Rev. j. r.. Wit of
ben hur, as pastor, which the
church members present re-
sponded 10 and elected Rev
Witt as their pastor for the
present year.
The Odd Fellows celebration
here Sunday was one thar
speaks highly for that Order
Everything was done in order
by the keokee Lodge, and was
a success in every respect.
There were at least 5000 persons
attending. The passenger train
brought large crowds from both
ends OF the b. NJ. Ry. After
the ceremonial services of the
Lodge Senator j. c. Noel was
introduced and he gave a brief
history of the beginning of the
Order together with the funda-
mental principles, declaring il
was the next highest order to
the church. He spoke with
great power and eloquence.
dwell luS long on Love. Friend
ship and Truth" and TO the
words OF Jusus commanding US
to q unto others as we would
have others do INTO u: show
ing the view of David and
Jonathan and TO the great
of mis- needy fellow
man he found helpless and des-
iifule of means, showing the
great sympathy that human /
beings ought 10 have for each I
other. de was followed by I
Rev. G A. GARNER. of the I
jilnchport NJ. +. Church South. (
"a a brief bnt eloquent discourse /
pa the same subject, which 4
was also ably discussed and /
concluded by Rev. w. b. Wy
att, Of Chsllhoma, n. c., who
5 of the Mountain Union Asso-
,iation of Baptists of North |
carolina. All the speakers ac-
quilted themselves we'll In fine
strains of oratOry. The whole
II the celebration was a real
owe feast of fat things and the
'ntire large crowd was feasted
on a bounteons dinner of good
satabies. All was filled and
vent away rejoicing over the
east and nice reception. The
>eokee depot agent received
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-05-06

iifcd nerves. with that .fo ambition
i'eiine That is commonly feit in snr,n.. =.
early summer. can De easily snl anirsl,f IN
,cic0 nF taking Dat is known .o drngg,.fs
ever where as Dr. Sboop'. Resfor9five
one VII absolutely note chanreI feeii..
p. n.'nin y noar, after beginning io axe fEe
I,-."ia.ire. The bowels get sluggish iu fbs
in''l t.ine the circulation olfea slow. l,n
ff ".ele! aic inactive. aud even the
iieatt il many cases grow, .ie..,ielr r...t j.
', 0loop.s Restorative is recognized e,o-,
"uele a. genuine TOME to these vital an
-"Nr il builds up aud strengthen. ~.
ofn-uat weakened nerves. n sharpen. ia
..i."F appcinic and universally aiis di-es
ANafs quickly brings renewed
.ttn. N'e, fIgor. and ambition nv i
'' ''lF'Acea Sold by j. W Kelly
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-05-06

Health Coffee" is really the closest Coffee
Imitation ever yet produced. This clever
Coffee Substitute was recently produceI nv
DIR. ShOoP of Racine, Wis Not grain os
real Coffee IN il either DR. Shoop's Health
Coffee Is made from pure toasted grains.
WITH mat nuts, ets. Really it would fool
an expert-who might drink Il Cor CagFee
No 20 OF 10 minutes tedious boiling Made
IN minute says the doctor. Sold bv A.
Kelly Mann.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-05-06

tor passenger fare Sl0l.25. Keo.
See Is one Of the best MINING
GOWNS I'M South west Virginia
Law and order is alwavs in
evidence and good churches arr.
rapidly being organized. Xxx
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1908-05-06
Was That Of Dc. Painter and Miss Laura
Kelly at the Seuthers Methodist
Church Last Wednesday Even
ing.

was oOlCtnntItu ldcb w tUnCS-
day evening at the Southern
Methodist Church, when Miss
Laura Kilgore Kelly, daughte.
of DR.. and Mrs. James William
Kelly, became tie bride of DIR.
William Graham Painter. The
ceremony was impressively said
by Rev. j. M. Carter, the pas
tor. The church was artisti-
cally decorated with dogwood
blossoms and greens--the color
scheme of green and white be-
ing carried throughout. The
brides maids, who wore dainty
gowns of soft white silk with
green ribbons and sashes and
carried white sweet peas, were
Misses Louise Kenner, of Lynch
burg; Lilly Gaines, of Center
Cross; Leila Gary. of Franklin.
and Virginia Bullitt. The
groomsmen were Messrs Marvin
Kelly, of Josephine; Jack Tag
CART, Of Imboden; Rufus Mori-
son and DIR. Coles Rucker.
The ushers, Mr.. G. r. Thomp
son, Of Bristol, and DR.. Karl
Stoehr, led the bridal party
followed by the brides maids.
the maids Of honor, Miss Nancy
Phillips, of Louisville, and Miss
Matt BUllitt, then the little |
flower girls, Sarah Kelly and |
Adelaide Petit. and ring bear
er, Master James Kelly. The
bride came in with her father
and was met at the altar by
she groom and his best man.
T. 81. Painter, of Pulaski.
The bride was very lovely in
her gown of white crepe de
chine and lace. She wore the
conventional veil and carried
a shower boquet of lilies of
the valley
A reception to more than 200
guests followed the wedding at
the home of the brides parents.
and here the color scheme of
green and white was carried
out in each detail. Under
a bower of dogwood bios
SONS and cedars the bride and
groom received the good wishes
and congratulations of their f
many friends, following which q
IN elegant supper was served.
The bride, who is the eldest Z
laughter of the we'll known ,
MUSICIAN and man of af-
airs, DR.. j w Kelly, is very r
oVaole and attractive, and is a 4
'rea' favorite. She is a gradu- :
lie OF Randolph Macon Wo- .
mans College, of Lynchburg. !
ne groom, formerly of Pulaski. c
graduate of the University v
'ollege of Medicine, Richmond .
young physician of high :,
'anding who has made his
ONE here for several years.
After wedding journey to h
orthern and eastern cities
le bride aud groom will be az
ONE to their friends at the
rooms handsome residence on
aSt First Street
Among the oui-of-rown guests
-'e Mrs Bruce Tinsley of
adtord; Mrs. II. S. K. MORRISON h,
knoxville, Tenn; Mrs. Hem r
Preston, OF TazeweII; Mrs.
ON tent Anderson, of Wise: th
r. and Mrs. G. G.. Painter. Of 80
Mr.. and Mrs. t. NJ ar
a'n'er, Of Pulaski; Mr.. and or
rs d. M. Painter, of Pulaski:
Z, and Mrs Guntner, OF Appa- tn
cnia; Miss Esther Esser. of = :
orchester; Miss Nancy Phil
-, OF Louisville r. ~:
The Tupelo journal., 1908-10-30
Leper to Have Home with His Family

Plans for Early's future care and
treatment have been discussed by
Health Officer Woodward and DR.. Will
liam Fowler, chief of the contagious
disease service. 1t Is settled between
them that the strict isolation of the af-
fiicted man is to be broken.
1t is considered likely that some old
building belonging to the district will
be turned Eel to the leper and his
structed to provide for himself and
keep his own quarantine.
In the event that this building cannot
be procured it may be that Early will
be permitted to live in the house near
the asylum grounds now occupied by
his wife and child. On the other
hand, it may be suggested to him
that he buy a small place in the sub
urbs.
Physicians in charge of Early are
considering a plan to i~noculate him
with the leprosy bacilli, which consti-
tutes the recently discovered Nastin
cure of the malady. This method is
said to have cured the disease in sew
eral instances, when used while the
disease was in its early stage, as in
the case Of Early.
Early clings to the faint belief that
his disease is not leprosy, and that
the physicians have made a mistake
in diagnosing his case. He does not
favor this new treatment.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-10-30

THE strict isolation in which John R.
i Early has been kept by the district
health officers is to be broken. Within
to live with his family.
That Is, he will be allowed to dwell
in the same house, but will not come
in direct contact with them. He will
have his w sleeping apartment, bed
linen. towels, dishes and other domes-
tic appliances.
This has been practically decided
upon by the health officials. The plan
will not be carried into effect until the
commissioners have received the re-
port from the solicitor of the treasury
as to whether or not the federal au-
thorities have power to transport the
leper to North Carolina, the latter's
home state, regardless of the fact
that that commonwealth has refused
to accept him.
Although the decision has not been
forwarded to the commissioners, !. Is
known that the solicitors opinion is
adverse. He has said that the federal
department is powerless to act, and
has reported to the secretary of the
treasury to that effect.
The commissioners will take no &C
ton until they have received the
opinion in official form from the latter.
That Early Is TO be a permanent care
of the district is the conviction of the
officials.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-10-30
Bridqet's B~eatitudes.

Blessed is the chunk of beef suet
wrapped in cheese cloth with which
to grease the griddle; it avoids the
smell of burning fat.
Blessed is the teaspoon of vanilla
added to the boiled chocolate. If the
chocolate or be of inferior
grade, this is especially valuable.
Blessed are the pieces of stale bread
rolled fine and kept in a mason jar
for use in dressing "warmed-overs."
Mashed potatoes, bits of creamed fish,
macaroni-any leftover dish looks bet
ter for a sprinkling of crumbs, a few
bits of butter, and browning in the
oven.
Blessed is the tapioca cooked with
fruit. Prepare by boiling one-half cup
tapioca in a quart of water, and aft
erwards baking with alternate layers
of fruit-fresh or canned.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-10-30
ROUND THE CAPITAL
Information and Gossip Picked Up Here
and There in Washington.
Squanders $4,OOO,OOO in Five Years

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Julia w.
w l.. Seckendorf, the dashing beauty
who rose from lady's maid to mistress
OF millions of dollars, through which
h ran in five years, declares that
she had no regrets because her for
tune has been squandered.
The countess is now said to be at
least 100000 in DEBT, and was forced
to undergo the humiliation of seeing
the last Of her property sold at a debt
sale.
Il spent it when I had It," the beau
tiful countess is reported to have re-
marked to a friend.
II haven't any regrets now that 1t is
gone. Some people have money, but
they won't spend 1t. Frankly, l can
not see what good it does them"
The career of the countess, who is
an American girl, is as Economically
interesting as that of any m in
the world.
Once the lavish entertainer of cabi-
net members, ambassadors, senators
and social lights in Washington, the
Countess Seckendorf, who five years
ago fell heir to the 81, 900, 900 estate
of her second spouse, gained a reputa-
ton as a spender, tearfully watched
her last possessions passing into the
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Place Cards.

These have come to be a necessity
at every formal luncheon or dinner
nowadays. And, indeed, the style has
its practical, sensible side. 1t saves
the confusion consequent upon seating
the guests, and there is not the dan.
ger OF mismating them-a danger
which has spoiled many a good din
ner. Homemade cards are prettier
and in better taste than those found
in the stores, and have the advantage
OF showing the individual taste of the
hostess. A good idea is to get a like
ness OF the guests and place it in a
flower. A small kodak picture is east
ly obtained of ones friends, and these,
half-hidden in roses, make an attrac.
tive and interesting decoration.
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JUST A CHEAP ONE.
Campaign %speIIbinder could Have
Done Much Better for $25.

He had made a fair speech in favor
of his political candidate for governor
and against the other, and when he
had finished a friend stepped forward
and shook hands with him and said:
81 want to compliment you on your
effort. 1t was great"
''Then you liked my remarks, eh?'
"They we're bang-up. l didn't know
it was in you to crate the way you
did"
20. l did fairly we'll, I guess. But
you must remember at the same time
that this was only a cheap speech.
The regular orator failed them, and
they rung me in for SIS. OF course,
could not spread myself for that. Say,
| wish l had been making a regular
$25 speech. II l had been l should
have called the opposition candidate
a liar"
Il should have shown his utter un-
fitness for offise::
Il should have proved that his cleo
ton would ruin the country.
Il should have advanced statistics
to chill the blood.
Il should have appealed to my hear
ers not to bring about a state of an
archy and bankruptcy.
Il should have summoned every
patriot in the audience to go to the
polls early and die for American lib
erty.
II should have trotted out Bunker
Hill, the American eagle and the star
spangled banner and waved them
around until men would have busted .
lung in cheering for them.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-10-30

hands Of others to the accompaniment
OF the droning voices of ~auctioneers.
1t is said that the countess owes
about 500, 600, although the figure has
not been authoritatively announced.
Some years ago Miss Julia Davidson,
the present countess, entered the en-
ploy Of Mrs. John o. Bonner as maid.
The Donners had a daughter named
Elsie, and Miss Davidson cared for the
child.
About six years ago Mrs. Bonner
died and Bonner married Miss David
son. Immediately the house became
the center of social life among the
wealthy people of the district. Serv-
ants seemed everywhere, and the new
Mrs. Bonner began to enjoy life to the
utmost.
Her millionaire husband was devot.
ed to her and his affection vas re-
turned. Elsie, Donner's daughter, still
lived on the estate.
After Donner's death five years ago
Mrs. Bonner came into the great for
tune. She went to Washington and
mingled with the fashionable set there,
meeting the count, who captured her
heart. She soon squandered her
money.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-10-30

Hon. r. s. Tharin, Attorney at Law
and counsel for Antitrust League,
writes from Pennsylvania Ave, N. W.,
Washington, d. G., as follows:
Having used Peruna for catarrhal
disorders, l am able to testify to its
great remedial excellence and do not
hesitate to give it my emphatic endorse
ment and earnest recommendation to
all persons affected by that disorder. 1t
is also a tonic of great usefulness"
Mr.. T. Barnecott, West Aylmer,
Ontario, Can, writes: Last winter /
was i'll with pneumonia after ha vingIa
grippe. / took Peruna for two months,
when 1 became quite well. l also in
duced a young lady, who was aH run
down and confined to the house, to take
Peruna, and after taking Peruna for
three months she is able to follow her
trade of tailoring. ! can recommend
Peruna for all such who are i'll and re-
quire a tonic"
Pe-ru-na Tablets.
Some people prefer to take tablets,
rather than to take medicine in a fluid
form. Such people can obtain Peruna
tablets which represent the solid me-
dicinal ingredients of Peruna. Each
tablet is equivalent to one average dose
of Peruna.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-10-30
ASTONlSHED THE DOCTOR
Old Lady Got Well with Change Of
Food.

A great scientist has said we can put
OF "old age" If we can only nourish the
body properly.
To do this the right kind of food, of
course, is necessary. The body manu-
features poisons in the stomach and
intestines from certain kinds of food
stuffs and unless sufficient of the right
kind is used. the injurious elements
overcome the good.
my grandmother, II years DID,"
writes a N. Y. lady, had beer an in
valid for Is years from what was
called consumption of the stomach and
bowels. The doctor had given her up
to die.
Il saw so much about Grape-Nuts
that l persuaded Grandmother to try
1t. She could not keep anything on her
stomach for more than a few minutes.
she began Grape-Nuts with only a
~teaspoonful. AS that did not distress
her and as she could retain it, she took
a little more until she could take all of
4 ~teaspoonfuls at a meal.
Then she began to gain and grow
strong and her trouble in the stomach
was gone entirely. She got to enjoy
good health for n SO old and we
know Grape-Nuts saved her life.
"The doctor was astonished that in
stead Of dying she got well, and with
out a drop of medicine after she began
the Grape-Nuts." There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Creek. Mich. Read "The Road to Well
ville," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
n appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
interest.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-10-30
Welsh Singers Refuse Presidents Wine

EFT thee behind me, Satan" is
u what 25 husky Welshmen
thought when offered some of Presi-
dent R%oosevelt's sherry at the con-
clusion of a White House concert the
other evening. What each really said
was:
mo, thank you; none for me-"
The Welshmen gave a private con-
cert for the e%dification OF the White
House family. The event slid along
like a hunk of tallow on a hot stove
pipe. The president nearly blistered
his hands %applauding the Men of Har-
lech." Mrs. Roosevelt's face was suf-
fused with pleasurable enjoyment at
the rendition of "Old Black joe"
The bad guess and its consequences
came as the last words of the final
chorus drifted out of an open win
The Tupelo journal., 1908-10-30

dow. An attendant came into the
room niftily Juggling an enormous
tray containing % glasses Of sherry.
He rendered a glass to the first man
at the end of the line with black
clothes and a white choker. He de-
clined with thanks.
The next three men also refused.
The other Fl had their mouths open
ready to make similar announcement.
The waiter likewise opened his
mouth, but in establishment. He rea-
lized that an awful blunder had been
made somewhere. In a dazed manner
he waved the tray until it vas again
waving around his head and hastily
plunged from the room. Every mem
Der of the Mountain Ash choir is a
total abStainer.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-10-30
Some Short Recipes,

For breakfast fill a pan with alter.
mating layers of bacon and cold boiled
sweet potatoes. Bake until the meat
is crisp.
Dainty sandwiches are made of
chopped ham into which has been put
a little grated lemon peeling. Spread
on white bread buttered.
Sweet potato c%roQuettes are made
in the same way as potato balls, ex.
cept that they are fried in deep fat.
Served with any kind of pork they are
delicious.
In place of pouring vinegar over
cold boiled beets, try lemon juice. j.
is more delicate and wholesome.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-10-30
NOT UP TO THE RECORD.
Boy Had, at Least Once Seen Larger
Pedal Extremities.

A pupil Of one of the public schools
In Chicago sends this communication:
Dear Sir: In our school this morn
ing an amusing dialogue took place.
"A primary teacher of Chicago,
wishing to impress on her pupils the
necessity of greater quiet. said:
81 am a great deal larger than any
of you, yet l don't make any noise
when l walk around the room
Perhaps remarked little seven
year-old Kenneth, you don't wear
shoes
"'Oh, yes, l do quickly replied the
teacher; Just look. Did you ever see
any larger than mine?'
Kenneth surveyed them carefully.
Yes he replied, slowly, 'once-iR
a show. '"-Waverly Magazine.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-10-30
Civil War Veteran Returns Pension

whom was turned over the conscience
money.
When the conscience contribution
first arrived the commissioner caused
an examination to be made of the rec
ords in the case. On the showing the
veteran was entitled to his pension
beyond a question. A special exam
liner was sent out to make an investi-
cation on the theory that the soldier
might be mentally irresponsible.
The conscience-stricken man was
found to be in excellent health and
of sound mind. Thereupon the &C.
count with conscience was declared
closed and the bonds and money
were turned into the miscellaneous
receipts of the treasury department.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-10-30

VTESPASIAN WARNER, commission
v err of pensions, told President
Roosevelt the other day Of a remark
able case of stricken conscience. Some
time ago the commissioner received a
letter from a pensioner of the civil
wal surrendering his certificate and
enclosing two $500 coupon bonds of
the United States and a draft for $172,
thereby making full restitution to the
government of all money he had re-
ceived on account of the certificate Of
pensions.
Commissioner Warner refused to
give the name of the soldier and de-
clared he had not disclosed 1t to the
treasurer of the United States. to
The Tupelo journal., 1908-10-30

The American Audubon society has
secured a perpetual lease of an is
and on the Maine coast where will be
maintained a refuge and breeding
place for elder ducks. The birds are
in a fair way to be exterminated in
hat latitude without something being
lone in the way of protection, and the
Audubon society has taken a step
which promises excellent. results. re-
marks the Troy IN. Y.) Times. The
elder duck. because of the high es-
-eem in which the down is held, is ca
9able of attaining commercial impor-
ance-
The Tupelo journal., 1908-10-30
In ,An~M.NA>
Briduet's Beatitudes,

Blessed is the household system of
physical culture. 1t can be practiced
at home, daily-hourly.
Blessed is the hanging-out of clothes
Or washing windows. 1t stretches the
muscles which expand the chest.
Blessed is the sweeping-which
brings into play the abdominal mus
cles, thus giving activity to the vital
organs.
Blessed, above all, is the half hours
rest every day, with all the muscles
relaxed; it will restore the equilib.
rum.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-10-30
Butter Scoring Contest.

During the ten days of the state fair,
from Oct. p to Nov. g., the dairy de-
partment Of the Agricultural and Me-
chanical experiment station will hold
and superintend a butter scoring edu-
cational contest, the object being to
bring the butter from the several dali
ries of the state into competition under
an expert judge who will grade it &C.
cording to the national standard. An
expert from the dairy division of the
United States department of agricul-
ture will be the judge of the contest,
score the entries and inform the maker
as to what is lacking to make a perfect
butter, furnishing a personal letter to
each contestant setting forth what is
lacking in the preparation of his butter.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-10-30
Medical Field Lecturer.

The state board OF health will employ
a field lecturer, who will visit diff
ferent points in the state and de-
relative to the cause and prevention of
infectious and contagious diseases, es-
pecially tuberculosis. The board hopes
through the means of this campaign of
publicity to get the people of the state
thoroughly aroused, and a systematic
effort started to check the spread of the
great white plague.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-10-30
Ruling on School Funds.

Acknowledgement Fletcher having
received an inquiry from the board of
supervisors of Itawamba county desir-
ing to know whether a school fund
balance o in the treasury can be used
70 pay off loan warrants issued during
the school year 1907 for the purpose of
c~anceling the pay certificates of teach
ers employed in the public schools, re-
piled that the loan warrants annot be
paid out of this years school fund un-
less special authorization is conveyed
in q relief act of the legislature, and
that the balance cannot be used to can
eel the loan warrants, but they must be
paid, as provided for in the special act,
tout of the first money collected for
taxes"