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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-07-16
Met Their Match.

Three students of one of the leading
colleges determined to play trick on
one of the professors.
For q week they collected all kinds Of
bugs and finally had gathered large
number of them. Selecting half doz-
en- of the most uniformly sized. they
took them apart; then they glued a leg
of one, head of another, body of a
third, ETC., until they had perfectly
made body of a bug, and very funny
one Next day when the bug was dry
they took it to the professor.
1--WE found it an hour ago, said the
spokesman, sin the back field. 1t is
very queer, and we thought you could
tell us the name of it, Z
$50 can, said the professor after
he had looked at it 1T is specimen
of the humbug Philadelphia Led
ger.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-07-16


Wheat yield in Sequatchie Co.. is
below the average.
The republicans Of Sequatchie Coun
ty met in mass convention at Dunlap
Saturday.
Frank P Ewton is candidate for
tax assessor in Sequatchie county, He
is democrat.
Small pox is costly in Marion Coun- !
ty, 81 cases since February, costing
this county 81, $50.
The marriage license fee in Marion
county is now $500. an increase of
81. 90, fixed by the recent court.
Robt. Walling, the little son of
Harve Walling of Dunlap got both
bones Of his left arm broken by falling
! from a seesaw.
Dunlap proposes to have a new
school building built III time to teach
five month school in it. beginning
sometime this fall.
Naughty Dunlap boys painted the
saddles belonging to visiting young
men with white wagon paint while
"calling'' in that city one night last
week
w. S. Lamb who has an enviable
record as sheriff Of Sequstehie Co.,
has determined ta again make the
race The urgent solicitude of his
friends caused him to come to this de-
cision
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-07-16
Third District.

Sbeadif 10 lie Ne7as.
Ye writer is sick and is behind time
this week but will try to give a few
dots anyway, as we slide along down
the line.
There is big meeting going on at
Burnett school house. | hope that
much and everlasting good may be ac-
complished up here by this movement,
as there are probably as needy Great
ures here as ever bowed before God.
There is some sickness here this
week. julius Pickett has been on the
sick list for some time past and is not
doing any good.
Dayid Dempsy is building new
barn this week.
r. F. White is finishing up his new
house Will be ready to occupy it
soon.
We will expect Mrs D. M. Tate up
Saturday and daughter-in law, Sarah,
as per agreement while / was down
there last week.
There will be an inquest to take
place at the company mill over the
body of the infant that was taken out
of said river and buried on the bank of
the same, if the County Coroner, Mr..
Mccullough, will only be present, as
per agreement. Your writer will take
a little stock in that case for the good
of the rising generation, and true facts
are to be made known to the world.
We are sorry to pen the death of
Jack Shoemake, who died Monday.
Mark Young, our old-time friend,
called on us today for the first time in
flour years.
R. F. Rogers is contemplating NOV
ing to parts unknown to ye writer in
the near future.
J. Fl. Bailey and family, A. B. Hal
and family, were visiting w. H.
4 White Sunday.
There will be big picnic given Sat
urday week at Hickory Grove. Public
speaking, ice cream, lemonade and 8
big ball game will be the attractions
of the day. I think ye writer is billed
as one of the speakers on said day.
can't get up very much news as al
the preachers have about dropped ou
of the ring. think they are attend
ing church this week.
Representative.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-07-16
Providence. Tenn.

Special 10 tie Ne1Os.
There is a great deal of sickness in
our vicinity at the present writing.
Jones Henley who has been very low
with typhoid fever is reported little
better.
Miss Jessie Coldwell, Mrs. Robt. Hem
ley and Sumner Bell have the fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Conry visited the
family of George Clay in Burrows
Cove Sunday.
The Providence Sunday school clear
ed about twenty-five dollars with their
ice cream and lemonade stand at the
picnic the 4th.
Walter Thomas and family and
George Thomas and family of Mont
eagle were the guests of James Partin
last week
Mrs. Alf Tate and children, of Ira
cy City, after spending several days
with friends at HiIlsborough, stopped
over a few days with Mrs. Cannon.
Mrs. Rebecca Cannon and Harvey
Cannon and family visited the former /
sister Mrs George Tate at Hillsbor,
ough last week.
Andrew Brannon, of Tracy City,
was on our streets last week.
John Conry and Henry Jacobs arr
calling on their many friends at Mont
eagle today and offering them all kind
of garden sass at the market val
ne.
Henry Sherill and Harvey Cannon
carried load of Irish potatoes to
Decherd last week, Dick.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-07-16
Mars HILL

.Sbe0aito Me Ne7os
Going to meetings is the order of
the day. Brother Hart preached a
good sermon at our church today, after
Sunday school services
Bro. William Kilgore went to hold
services with Bro. Disheroon in Lank
fordtown today. They report a good
meeting. Brother Kilgore says three
chickens die every day where he goes,
and if "Cold Wave has got up that
old rooster he can eat it himself.
Thomas Levan and wife went to
Tracy City last Saturday.
Mrs. Mary-Owen and James Watley,
from Gizzard Cove, were the guests of
her son, Thomas Levan, the first OF
last week. She returned home Thurs
day after enjoying herself very much
with the people on Mars Hill
Come on, Rambling Sam" with
your pieces. like to read theH.
enjoy reading the letters from all
George Grayson and family were out
driving today.
Burl Watley and son and brother
have returned to Tracy on a visit tc
see their friends. They will be here
| for few days.
Miss Mary Nunley was. with her best
fellow today.
/ James Floyd attended the meeting Of
Uncle Win Kilgore in Lankfordtowr
today. Peach Blossom.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-07-16
Entertained Friends.

A society event we failed to learn of
in time to mention before going to
press Thursday morning last was the
entertainment of friends by Miss Lena
Campbell of Jasper at the Blowing
Spring the night before. Supper was
spread ON the ground at O'Clock and
thoroughly enjoyed. Those composing
the party were Misses Minerva Pope,
Gertrude Alexander, Aileene Pope,
Nell and Lena Campbell and Messrs.
Leslie Webbe, James Garrett. Charles
Griffith and Alan Kelly.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-07-16
Comfort, Tenn.

Sfetial 10 The AesOS.
Going to Sunday school is the order
of the day.
Miss Martha Pyburn and Miss Re
becca Plummer called on Miss Amy
Owens Sunday.
Robert Owens and J. M. Bible made
a business trip to Tracy City Saturday.
J, T. Anderson and brother are
down in the cove with their graphic
phone.
Houston Pyburn has moved to the
Gizzard to make his future home.
Wesley Coffelt is visiting his father
in-hw, A. w. Roberts
Henry Braden and wife and sister,
Miss Katie Bradens visited Mrs. M.
M. Hargis and family Sunday.
Miss Annie Smith visited the Hargis
girls Sunday
Rev. Carl Nunley will be down the
4th Sunday to start protracted meet
ing. but chickens need not be uneasy
for he says he don't like chicken.
Jim Watley and Mary Owens, went
to Tracy City one day this week and
reported nice time.
Misses Maggie and Martha Pyburn
went to Tom Anderson's to hear the
graphophone Saturday night and re-
ported nice time.
Mrs Rebecca Culpepper and family
visited Miss Maggie Pyburn Sunday.
Mama's Darling
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-07-16
Belle Sumpter, Ala.

Sp cal 10 ne Ne7cS
Times are looking up in this coun-
try Some might say that times were
growing worse on account of the pre-
sent strike, but who would say it2
No one except a company, such as did
not know any better for lack Of brain.
In the Word of God we find where it
says, "The prayers of the righteous
availeth much, and thank God to-
day that he has heard and answered
prayers in regard to this labor union
question and is now working things so
that one day in the future we can en-
JOY the fruits of our labor. | just
want to say that go days ago union
camps were scarce thing in this
country. Now, there are not more
than one or two camps in the state not
organized and | am sure they will be
in few days. | would be glad if
someone would tell through the News
If Tennessee is trying to organize If
not 5go to work, boys, and organize as
soon as possible, and try to get from
under bondage, for a non-union miner,
in sense, is in worse state than the
negro was in slave times, for the men
who owned them didn't expect them
to do anything but work and take the
whip, and the non-union man is ex-
pected to feed and clothe his family
and himself, pay his tax, and do lot
Of things, and above all, just work,
work for the moneyed man for moth
ing. Can we stand thaty No, let S all
unite. and stand for our rights, and
we will get them. This world goods
are not rightly divided. When God
made heaven and earth, the sea and all
things therein he did not mean for it
all to be hogged up by few. He
made it for all. So come, let's try to
get in a position to get at least part
Of what is ours
My little crop is needing rain badly.
We have not had rain of much ac-
count for sometime.
Well, "Bonny Boy, / would like,
if you can, to come and spend a while
with us, and help us eat "union
chuck, once more, and If you can
lcome, write. know that you can dc
that.
My watermelons are fine. Have sold
nearly ten dollars worth this week
Fat Bill.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-07-16

by the union. He seems to have an
idea that a man must lay down union
ism if he lives christian life Now,
I think about 300 good men in Tracy
City claim to have religion, and
If God directs the hearts of three hun
dred men that way it Is right to be-
long to a union.
Now, hope Uncle Tom will con-
sider this letter and know the good
people Of Tracy City are good, honest
hearted men and don't care to be criti-
zed by "Uncle Tom. 1t don't bother
them one bit, and all of them send up
honest prayers to God every day for
"Uncle Tom. They say he is poor
weak minded old man, and they all
wish him we'll. BLUE RIBBON.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-07-16
BIG TUNNEL
completed
CONTRACTOR THRASHER IN.
vITES ALL CHATTAN00-
GA TO INSPECT BIG
JOB.
Chsttandoga Times (yesterday).

II
Chattanooga Times yesterday:
H. H Thrasher, contractor with W.
y j. oliver on the Lookout mountain
tunnel announced the completion of
his work last night and today he was
sat hoine to those Of this city who
cared to visit the work.
Contractor Thrasher has issued a
general lfvitation TO the people of
Chattanooga to meet him at the Hotel
Patten at II O'Clock this morning to
take special Lookout mountain cars,
which win be provided by him. An
informal meeting will be held inside
the tlfnnel and the great engineering
work will be inspected in detail Af-
ter the .inspection,of the tunnel is COM
pleted, the crowd will adjourn to the
eastern end, where a luncheon will be
served in honor of the occasion.
y. The Lookout mountain tunnel was
commenced Nov. 1.19O6. At the same
time, two Sections of men began work.
ing at both ends. The engine and APP
paratus was placed at the western en-
trance and by power wire strung ov-
er the mountain, power was supplied to
both sides. After six months of work,
IN February. 1907, the two sections
met near the center of the tunnel and
1 50 remarkably accurate had been the
calculations of the engineers that the
two 30x22 feet sections met with va
riation Of only three-quarters of an
\ inch The work of leveling and ce-
menting the bottom of the tunnel and
making the ceiling solid was then TAX
ensup
The work would have been finished
4 several months ago, but for the fact
that in the general reduction of the
Southern railway work, Mr. ThrasheI
was restricted in his payroll to a very
small amount each month and was for.
( ced to make corresponding cut in the
mount of work done on the tunnel dai-
9 ley.
AS finished the tunnel is 80 feet
wide and will be equipped with double
s tracks. From the rails to the ceiling
Is % feet-arnply sufficient to admit
the running of trains without undue
discomfort from smoke. which viii
have room in which to spread out
y The tunnel is 3, 500 feet in length ant
is surpassed by not more than two O.
three in the south.
II sit is, of course, impossible to fore
I, cast as to the beginning Of the aetna
use Of the tunnel, said Mr.. Thrashe
8 to q Times representative The com
pletion Of the approaches and the othe
work which has been interrupted b.
the Southernls retrenchment polio,
will determine this. understand tina
work will begin anew "a Steven
son extension sometinla III lgtsts
aa i4s#fa ssrl4 Sa41E #& ~ ~
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-07-16
The Remedy That Does.

DIR Kings New Discovery is the
remedy that does the healing others
promise but fail to perform, says
Mrs. E. R. Pierson. Of Auburn Cen
ter, Pa 1t is curing me of throat
and lung trouble of long standing, that
other treatments relieve only tempor-
arily. New Discovery is doing me so
much good that feel confident its con
tinued use for reasonable length Of
time will restore me to perfect
health, This renowned cough and
cold remedy and throat and lung heal
er Is sold at Whitwell Drug Co.'S. soc
and 81. 90. Trial bottle free.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-07-16

There is one preparation known to-
day that will promptly help the stom-
ach. This is Kodol. Kodol digests all
classes of food, and it does it thorough
ly so that the use of Kodol for time
will without doubt help anyone who
has stomach disorders or stomach
trouble. Take Kodol today and con-
tinue it for the short time that is nee
essery to give you complete relief. Ko-
dol is sold by j. W. Simpson, Jasper,
Tenn.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-07-16
To Improve Road.

The people of Kelly's Ferry are well
pleased over the action of the county
court at July term in appropriating
$500 to even up some of the inequali-
ties of the road to Kelly's Ferry after
leaving the pike. and crossing the
ridge or spur Of Cedar mountain lying
along the river. It Is in a fearful con
dition and positive menace to life
and limb to travel IT,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-07-16
Sunday School Pie|

WHITWELL, Tenn, Jul Ehere
win be a SRnday school pic siek
ory Groves Saturday. week s,s.
The following nams cornl "a sof
arrangemeA It's were elacSz.a sRy sep-
day school James and asay
son, Lsander Smith, r. F.. Rog6 @.
w WINE, Harrison Pickett, aud Bar-
kin Powfll, There will b&ns liking,
yvcd ana Instrumental mi M # so a
base ball game. Somethin4 do
ing to suit most every body - kat ev-
Ell one may enjoy the day Bkfresh-
ssg .is4s, s.isaa, S''l - s.il HaFs 81 :
anticipated Verybody is cordially
invited Co come all
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-07-16
flOAflR fRoM fNg cOuN1Iss NAMED

The democratic fioterial convention
for Van Buren, Sequatchie, Bledsoe,
Grundy and Cumberland counties met
on last Friday at Spencer in Van Bu-
ren'county. Fl. P. Payne Of Dunlap.
was nominated for floterial representa-
tive from these counties. and was in
structed TO vote for Reau F. Folk for
state treasurer and Frank Dibreh for
comptroller
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-07-16

Bert Barber. of Elton. Wis.,, says.
II have only taken four doses of your
Kidney and Bladder Pills and they
have done for me more than any other
medicine has ever done. | am still Ia
king the pills as | want perfect
cure. Mr.. Barber refers to DeWitt's
Kidney and Bladder Pills. Sold by !.
W Simpson. Jasper. Tenn.
q a - Ia.
e..r.tb. :, Ihs kiae fsB haR NWayS B0gV'i
''''''@' AkHAzIzx
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-07-16

For hes, grades Of JOB work. send to
fhc News job of 81. Pr0mu4 delivery
Of ail orders. and all work -carefuny
done
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-07-16

ITCHING, oozing, scaling Salt
| Rheum Is cured by Hoods Sarsa-
p lrilla,-the great, unequalledremedy
for every kind Of SKIN DISEASE.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-07-16
Business Eange at Jasper.

J nsas JAsTs ssa - !. .. e. I5s 5s.s,.. wa.
who has Bseh hploy of S. H.
Alexander for I'D four years, had
purchased ths 1<Pry store of ]. E.
Raraz s2.s Ze possession ON the
Il. -. - - NTH Mr.. Darr is go-
II It wholesale produce and
sinss in partnership with
wn Robertson, in South Pittsburg.
S haying purchased the store Of J. W.
cameron.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-05
breaking Ii Gently.

A New York financier recently re-
turned from business trip to Europe
and was considerably surprised to
find no one at the dock to meet him
but the butler. He asked if things
at home were all right, and the fol-
lowing conversation ensued:
Yes, sir; except that the dog is
dead, SIR
What was the matter with the
dog?"
We think, sir, that he died of eat
ing too much burnt horse flesh, sir. u
Burnt horse flesh? Where did he
get burnt horse fiesh?"
THE horses were all killed, sir,
when the stable burned, sir"
THE stable burned! How did ii
happen?"
1T caught fire from the house
when the house burned, sir
did it catch fre?"
rs the house burned, too? How
I'VE think, sir, it was from the
candles, SIR
From candles? What were
candles doing in the house? You
know l don't want anything but cleo.
trio light"
THE candles were around the cot
fin, sir"
Around the coffin! What coffin
Is somebody dead?"
Your mother-in-law, sir. She:
dead, sir"
my mother-in-law dead? Why,
hadn't heard that she was i'll. VIVA
was the matter?''
1--WE think, sir, 1t was the shock
SIR"
Shock! What shock? What ha.
happened?"
Her daughter, sir; your wife, sir
ran away with the coachman. "-Ex
change.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-05
rlk.Lz, "Tf1E
q ATz] "a HOME
- Mi ClRCI e
-Four Ways of Using Pears.

Pear shOrtcake.-For those Sho
wish to cool, pears. there are many
recipes available. To make a Pear
5hortcake. stew the pears with plenty
of sugar and spice. and little orange
or lemon juice. 10 bring out the
flavor When cooked very tender.
press through a colander. add such
additional seasoning al may seem ne
cessary, and spread the sauce liber-
ally over some old-fashioned short
cake crust To make the latter, take
2 cupfuls Of -four, teaspoonful and
a half of baking powder, half table
spoonful OF lard and sufficient sweet
milk to make the dough. Mix thor
oughly, and bake until the crust is
browE and crisp; then split 1t
through the center, butter IL gener-
ously, and cover with the fruit.
Stuffed Pears.-Baked Stuffed
Pears is another dish that invariably
meets with a favorable reception.
For this purpose only the larger
pears should be selected. Peel and
core them, and stuff the centers with
la paste composed of dates, figs and
chopped nut-meats. Bake them until
they are tender, keeping just enough
water in the pan to make 1t impos-
sible for them TO burn. Serve with
sweetened whipped cream.
Pear Dumplings.-Pears make as
good dumplings as apples. when Gov
cred with a biscuit crust and baked
or they may be served as fritters by
being dipped in batter and fried in
deep fat.
Pear Charlotte.-To prepare this
dish, peel, core and mince six large
pears, and cook them with a teacup-
full of powdered sugar and the peel
of half lemon, but with as little
water as possible. AS soon as the
moisture has been reduced, but be-
fore there has been time for the
fruit to dissolve, move the pan far,
Their from the fire, extract the lemon
peel, add two tablespoonful Of ap-
ricot jam or marmalade and cool
Line a buttered charlotte mold with
paste, fill with the pear and apricot
mixture, affix the top crust, and bake
for about thirty-five minutes, or I'M
til Drowned in hot oven. Serve
with a sauce favored with apricot
Ijam.-The September Delineator.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-05
Ode tO Autumn.

Season Of mlsts and mellow fruitful
ness.
Close bosom friend to the maturing
sun;
ConspIring with him how to load
and bless
With fruit the vines that round the
thatch saves run:
10 bend with apples !noss'd, cot
tagged trees.
And fiji all fruits with ripeuess to
the core:
To swell the gourd. and plump the
hazel shells
With sweet kernel; 10 set budding
more.
And still more. later flowers for the
bees;
Until they think warm days will
never cease;
For summer has o'erbrimm'd their
clammy cells.
store?
Sometimes whoever seeks abroad
may find
Thee sitting careless on a granary
floor,
Thy hair soft lifted by the winnow-
ing wind;
Or on q hslf-reaped furrow sound
asleep,
Drowsed In the fumes of poppies
while the hook
Spares the next swath and all its
twined flowers;
And sometimes like a cleaner, thou
dost keep,
Or by cider press. with patient
look.
Thou watchest the last oozings
hours by hours.
Where are the songs Of Spring? Ay
where are they?
Think not OF them, thou hast thy
music, too,-
While barred clouds bloom the soft.
dying day
And touch the stubble plains with
rosy hue;
Then in a wailful choir the small
gnats mourn
Among the river swallows born aloft
Or sinking as the light wind lives OF
dies;
And full-grown lambs loud bleat
from hilly bourn;
Hedge-crickets sing: and now with
treble soft
The red-breast whistles from a gar.
den-croft;
And gathering swallows twitter In
the skies. Keats
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-05
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK ?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news
2apers is sure to know of the wonderful
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-05
Writers and Their Sisters.

History and biography have much
to tell of great mothers AMI great
wives. who have done fine service
for the world In their influence over
sons and husbands. But a book will
one day be written about the sisters
who have brought their brothers up
to distinguished positions and use
fulness, like Caroline Herschel and
Mary Lamb and the sister of Ma
caulay. No doubt a book could we'll
be made on the sisters of Christian
ministers who have kept their
homes and helped their studies, If
they have not written their sermons.
In our generation, the most devoted
and beautiful character in this list
will be the sister. of George Mathe.
son, the blind preacher of Edin-
burgh. Perhaps we will come to the
sister-in-law also. There are sc
many ways in which Christian wo.
men have, in their own feminine
ways, exerted an influence silent and
modest as the dew, and as henef.
cent and blessed.-Central Presby.
terrain.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-11-05
60
Mortgage Sale.

By virtue of mortgage given by c.
B. Smith and wife, dated January 1,
1906, will offer for sale to the high
est bidder, for cash, at the court house
door, in Raleigh, N. c., October 9th,
1908, at II o'clock. M, the following
described tract of land, viz Situated
in Panther Branch township, Wake
county, and adjoining the lands of
Ezekial Rogers and others, and bound
ed as follows: On the south side of
Black creek, joins the lands of Kit
Barber, Frankly Partin, Ezekial
Rogers and Jarrot Young, said to
contain AK acres, being the lands
conveyed to Sion II. Rogers by Jarrot
Young. Sale made to satisfy balance
of purchase money,
W. II. ROGERS Mortgage.
Raleigh. N. c., Sept. D, 1908.