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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-04

Joaquin Miller was once overtaken
By q countryman. who gave him a
long ride. Tired at length Of CONVEX
sation. the poet took n novel from his
pocket. ~ X
What are you readingT said the
eountryman. s."
"A novel Of Bret Harte's." said Mr..
Miller. 'Aa
''Well. now, I. don't see how an i'm
mortal being wants to be wasting his
time with such stuf." Il: >
"Are you quite sure" said the poet.
''that am an immortal being"
'sOf course you are" =
"If that IL the CASE. responded Mil
Ter. 81 don't secswhy. need be 20 very
economical of NY time."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-04
Thu First nzx Out.

Steward-Did you ring, sir? Trav-
eler-Yes, steward, IL rang. Steward
Anything can bring you. sir? Trav-
eler-Yes, st-steward. Bring me a
continent, IL you have one. or an island
anything, steward, so l-lul-long as it's
solid. If you can't, sus-sink the ship
London Tit-Bits.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-04
Cara

This Is to csttafyshat all druggists
are authorized to refund your money
If Folsv's Honey and Tar fails to cure
your cough or cold. It stops the
cough. heals the lungs and prevents
serious results from q cold, prevert
pneumonia and consumption. Con-
tains no spiates. The genuine is in a
yellow package. Refuse all substi-
tutss. @. ". Frost.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-04
xE,Iss

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on 30.
cent bottle of Green's warranted
Syrup of Tar il it fails to cure your
cough or cold We also guarsnte
25-cent bottle TO prove satiafaet.
DRY or money refunded. Foy Bros,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-04
NOV 4 to Dec 81

NOV to Dec 81
STATE OF WISCONSIN,: IN Circuit Court
for bayfield, COUNTY.
Washburn Loan & Building Association,
Plaintiff,
George Anderson. Jennie Anderson, his wife,
and @. N. Cramer. Defendants
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of d
judgment of foreclosure and sale rendered
In the above entitled action on the 4th day of
November, 1908. and which was docketedin the
Office of the clerk of the circuit court Of Bay
field County, Wisconsin, on the same day, 1
shall, pursuant to the directions of said judg-
ment offer for lie, and sell at public VEN
due, to the highest bidder at the front door
of the court house in the city of Washburn,
ia Bayfield, county, Wisconsin, on the 18th
day of December, 1899, at 10 o'clock in the
TO rem Don. the lands and premises situated
In Bayfield, County, Wisconsin, and described
in such judgment as fellows: Lots number
nineteen (19) and twenty (20) in block number
thirty six 1861 in the townsite Of the town
(now city, of Washburn according to the plat
thereof on file and of record in the office
Of the register of Deeds for Bay field County,
Wisconsin.
Dated at Washburn, Wisconsin, this 4th
day of november A. d. 1909,
Max Happle,
Sheriff of Bay field county, Wis.
John Walsh.
Plaintiffs Attorney.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-04

Mr.. Dubley-How awfuiy nannish
she Is! Miss Smart-Shs IN, indeed.
Mr.. Dubley-Yes. and the funny. part
Of 1t is she thinks people Admire her
for being that way. lie Qsesr shs
doesn't realize that people are. only
laughing at her. Miss Smaxt-WsI.
she's mannish even to that sxten&.-
Philadelphia Press.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-04
WANTED-Success
Magazine

WANTED-Succe Magazine
wants an energetic and responsible
man or woman in Washburn to col
lect for renewals and solicit new
subscriptions during full or spare
time. Experience unnecessary.
Any one can start among friends
and acquain tances and build up a
paying and permanent business
without capital. Complete outfit
and instructions free. Address
-'VON," Success Magazine Room
1O3, Success Magazine Building,
New York City, N. Y.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-04
Explicit.

One Of Manchesters4s sections IN max
ing his report of burisas II explicit - .
commendable degree. I. For instance.
such entries as this occur: r.
"Died, John Green. male; aged three
days; unmarried "-Lendou Tit-Bit.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-04

Could any little lamp. though lifted high,
Tighten tho void ulysses OF tho sky?
Couldsa faint rose leaf blown into the sea
Perfume The oceans OF immensity?
Could one chord sound In melody SO far
That ali space echoed to the farthest star
And yet your soul amid the innnits
Makes ali q fragrant harmony OF light!
Charles Buxton Going In Century.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-04

TO look feerlessly upon life; to &C.
cept the laws Of nature. not with meek
yssignation. but as her sons, who dare
TO search and question; to have peace
and confidence within our souls-these
are the beliefs that make for hap
piness.-Naetsrlinek.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-04

Some men move through life as
band Of music moves down the street,
hinging out pleasure on every side
through the air to every one far and
near that can listen.-Henry Ward
Beocher. ~
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-04
Taking the Count.

james, wish you hadn't told father
to count ten when angry. Nothsr-
Why? James-He has time to get tbs
switch He used to use his hand vhs1
be licked me.~.-Nsw York Journal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-04

Cheapest accident insurance-Dr.
Thomas Eclectric Oil. Stops pain
and heals the wound. All druggist s
sell it.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-04
(Oct. 7Sto Dec. o.
Summons
State of Wisconsin. Giro nit Court,
Bayfield, County.

III. @. Colignon. Plaintiff.
John D. BergQu1st, Mary Bsrgquist. HE wife
and Franklin Investment Company.
DsfendantS.
The State Of Wisconsin,: re the said defend.
ant and each 81 then:
You are hereby summoned 80 appear
within twenty days after service OF rhia
summons, exclusive OF the day efserv1cs, and
defend the above entitled scrisn in the court
aforesaid: and in case Of your failure re to
do. Judgment will DO rendered against YOU
according to the demand Of the complaint
of which q copy 10 herewith served upon you.
f. j. Colisnen,
Plsintif's Attorney,
Postofacs Address, Ashland, Ashland County,
Wisconsin.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-04
A. the Bookstore.

Unattractive Spinster-Can you get
me "A Man to Love?" Bashful Clerk
Er-ah. you might ask the gentleman
ut the next counter.--Uncle Remus
Magazine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-04

God grants liberty only to those who
love it and are always ready to guard
and defend 1t. Webster
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-11-04

JOhn w dISn
Plaintiffs Attorney.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1909-02-17
REVENUE OFFICE LOOKS GOOp.

Abingdon, Va, Feb. lI.-C.
E- BOulden, revenue agent. in
spected the Office of Collector
Summers here on February lst,
and has made a written report,
giving the office "a No. / record
and highly commencing the
office force.
Mrs. John j. Lloyd, of Big
Stone Gap, stopped over with
Miss Anna Trigg on Tuesday
night enroute from Lynchburg,
where she visited her son. Mrs.
Lloyd left for her home We'd
nesday evening
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1909-02-17
REGULAR TRAINS
ON THE G. e. d d.
RAPID CONSTRUCTION OF SOUTH
F0Rk BRIDGE.

The first train on the Caro-
lima, Chnchfeld and Ohio Rail
road passed over the bridge
across the south fork of Holston
above hingsport last week
The Bridge, which is six hum
dred feet long and ninety feet
high. was put up i'm eleven
days
10 rs understood train service
viii be inaugurated the llth or
l5 from Dante, Va, TO Bostic.
y. G.. We are informed there
viii be two trains daily each
way, and that people between
ST. Paul and speers Feery viii
be enabled TO come to Gate
City and return the same day.
Gate City Herald
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1909-02-17

We offer one Hundred Dolla,s Reear.
ior an case of Catauh that canuot bc cured
hy Halls Crtarrh Cure
7. j. CHLNLl &. co.. Toledo. q.
We tie uldersig gued, have An0w1 T. 7.
Cheney for tho last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able Co carry
ont any obligations made by his firm
WALDINC. kINNMAE x MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists. Tnledo. q.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF The system. Testimonials sent
iree. Price - cents per bottle. Sold by
all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1909-02-17
10. Z

occupation. and TOO often create
uneasiness on the part of the
boys. Short visits of parents.
guardians and near friends are
allowed not oftener than onc,. a
month on any day except Sun
day. No visitors are allowed
on the Sabbath It is not adj
visable % visit the school on
holidays, as such visits are
liable 20 interfere with the
proper observance Of the dav.
Parents visiting the School IN
holidays are frequently unable
70 see their boys; and If forum
ate enough 60 see them. the
length Of time allowed is often
abridged 90 very few min-
utes.
ln case OF the severe sickness
of any boy, his parents or
friends viii be notified at once.
Mayor w II Horton of the
Gap, returned last week from a
visit 90 this Institution where
he took a boy by the name Of
Make Jones. recently commit
ted 90 that Institution from this
place by the Mayor. Mayor
Horton speaks very highly Of
the Institution and the manner
iu which 10 Is conducted.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1909-02-17
FORMAL ELECTION OF TAFT As Pres.
Electoral Vote Counted al joint Session
of Senate ard House Names of
Leaders oi Both Parties
ApDlaudcd

Washington. Feb. l0. With
simple but impressive cere-
monies, the counting Of the
electoral vote for president and
vice-president took place today
at the loinf session of the SEN
ate and house of representa-
tives, held in the chamber Of
the lower body
William H. Taft. of Ohio.
and James s.. sherman. of New
= ork. were officially declared
to be the choice of the people
for term OF four years begin
ming March q next The count
consumed exactly forty min
ntos' time DO disclosed 32I
electoral votes for the republi-
can candidates against Ic2 for
Bryan and Kern.
At the very outset Vice Presi-
dent Fairbanks. who presided
was called upon Co adm0nish
the senators and members that
applause would not be permit
ted This admonition followed
democratic manifestation over
the mention of the name Viii
liam j. Bryan in connection
with the vote of Alabama. the
first state called. The Taft
adherents. nevertheless. disre-
garded the admonition and
literally applauded the first
mention of his name when the
California vote was anp0Unced
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1909-02-17
NEW INDUSTRY TO BE STARTED.

a Roanoke exchange states
One of the biggest finds" in
the way of a coal and iron mine
came To light yesterday. when
Information was received in
this city that a coal and iron
mine has been discovered about
seven miles from Fincastle.
The mine, at one time used
to furnish the iron for the
Confedracy for the construc-
ton of cannon and other
necessary iron, which was long
since abandoned, will be r.
susciated.
\ party representing a Penn
sylvania Company, was some
time ago visiting in this section,
and during his stay discovered
what is considered one of the
finest iron ore and coal mines
IN the South. There are eight
feet of iron ore, which is under
laid by a vein Of coal, one vein
of eight feet another of five feet,
and still another of three fees.
The iron ore is fifteen feet un-
der ground and forty feet thick.
option was taken on thirty
thousand acres of land sur
rounding the mine, aud as much
Of the land bought as would be
sold.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1909-02-17

get a birds-eye view of the
town he has Just left or on the
other hand can see the flame
and smoke issuing from the
vents in the coke ovens and
still avoid the Odors of the
escaping gases, or by going
through the Gap come in direct
contact with the great industry
of coke making We have at
our door many varied scenes
and attractions that are OF
great interest I'm addition to
those mentioned. among them
being Natural Tunnel. Bee
Rock. the shortest tunnel in the
world. Niger Head Rock.
High Knob. the coal mines.
and many other things that
will prove advantage % either
pleasure hunters or health seek
ers.
There are many things that
have been omitted from this
article that viii appeal TO macy.
but that 90 Dee appreciated
must be seen as "a word picture
could not do them Justice.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1909-02-17

proposition was one that at first
caused the big financiers 10
shake their heads. as il has
cost a great amount OF money
Mr. Carter secured the old
Three G" road out Of johnson
CITY, which has been rebuilt.
and which now forms an i'm
portant link in the new trunk
line. He has worked almost
night and day for several years
IN the building of the Carolina
Clinchheld and Ohio Railroad
along with his faithful co work
ers, and few roads i'm the history
OF the country with such mag
nitude have been built in such
short space of time. The G.
G. q Cd. is commanding the at
tention of the country and Will
largely solve the fuel problem
Of the south To is expected
that 81 will some dav form a
link I'M trunk line from the
Great Lakes 20 the South At
lantic seaboard. traversing the
rich Mississippi Valley and
acting as a funnel for this rich
territory and penetrating the
rich and almost inexhaustible
coal fields Of Eastern Kentucky
and Southwest Virginia.
New lime Table.
Time table so. 3 has lust
been issued. and became eH.c.
tive February I5 at 1901 "a. m
being ISSUED by General Nanap
or N j Caplcs. superintendent
l.. T. Phettcplace and Train
master Mel H Weller. ofJohn
son City.
Trains leave johnson CITY
for Dante Va. at 7:IO q. m..
reaching Dante at 1888 % m.
and leaving Dante at o'clock.
arrive at Johnson City at 6.45
%. m
Trains leave Johnson CITY
for Marion. n c.. at 7.45a. IN
daily and return at C.27 p. m..
daily Bristol Herald Courier
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1909-02-17
SENATOR NOEL HEAD or ODD

State Senator i G.. Noel. of
lee county. Va. prominently
mentioned as "a possible repub-
lican candidate for governor If
Virginia. will preside over thc
grand lodge OF Odd Fellows If
Virginia. which will assemble
in Bristol May DO There viii
be some nine hundred visitors
in the city on the occasion of
the convention. and the grand
encampment and the Rebekah
Assembly. auNillery organiza-
tions. viii also hold their an
nual meetings here az that time.
The Rebekah meeting viii
bring many women from all
over the state 90 Bristol.
10 is believed that the meet
ing viii be one of the most sue
cessful annual conventions Of
the grand lodge I'm the history
of odd Fellowship in the state.
Hill Montague. of Richmond,
will be present, along with
Joseph Lenhp, of Phoc5us. Va.
head of the grand encampment.
Elaborate preparations will
be made by the local lodge to
entertain the visitors Bristol
Herald Courier.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1909-02-17

to three doctors; was kept in bed for five
weeks. Blood poison from a spiders bite
caused large, deep sores 90 cover his leg.
The doctors failed, then "BuckieR's Arnica
Salve completely cured me. writes John
" ashingtOn. Of Bosquevilie, Tex. For
eczema boils, burns and piles its supreme.
ss5c. ~ J. W. Kely's Drug StOre.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1909-02-17

Yoar only hope. said three doctors 10
MrS. N. T.. Fisher, Detroit Mich. suffering
from severe rectal trouble. hes in an oper.
atinn. "then used Or. Kings New lifc
Pills she writes, ~rll wholly cured.
They prevent Appendicitis. cure Constipa-
tion, Headache. 2Sc. az J. W Keliy'S
Drug Su.e-
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1909-02-17

Through the energy, ability
and untiring work of George L.
Carter, the president and origi-
nal promoter OF the road, it is
now an established fact. The
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1909-02-17
A Few Facts Setting Forth Some Of Big
S.0ne Gaps Advantages as a
Summer Resort.

brethren TO spend the summer
months, and our conviction
leads Go an article, ennumerat-
ing few items along this line
To begin with. the location
of the town rs all that could be
desired. it is sufficiently rolling
TO afford good drainage into
the North or South forks of
Powell River which run at the
foot of the ridges on either
side of the town. making polu-
rion of the air practically inn
possible from accumulated
debris, and has always borne
the reputation of beiog one of
the healtbiest towns M Nir-
ginia. We have hotel facilities
and service equal 10 that found
in the largest cities of the
United States hOstelries built
strictly along modern lines;
steam heated, electric lighted,
hot and cold running water in
each room. and many other adj
vantages that will appeal to
those who love comfort and
who want recreation and
taste of mountain life simultau-
eously Our location and ease
of access To the railroads are
far superior 10 many of the
best patrOnized resorts of the
State We have telephone and
tele graphic communication
with the world at our finger
tips The altitude makes the
summer climate an that could
be desired; warm enough, yet
not too warm for comfort. dur
ing the day. and a change at
night that makes it comfortable
Co sleep under "a light cover,
thus giving the health building
variations demanded by nature.
The populace lis law-abiding.
pleasure loving. cultured people,
who have built good churches
in which 90 worship. and
splendid school wherein their
children may acquire know
ledge necessary TO the abo, e.
attributes. The roads and
driveways within the corpora
tion are better than the aver
age, making automobiling and
similar past-times "a pleasure.
as they are kept an good condi-
tion and used daily by our
citizens for these purposes.
The main residence and bust
ness portions of the town have
good granolithic or Stag walk
ways that lead TO buildings
that would grace any city our
merchants carry good stocks of
the very best of merchandise
and there are many minor de
tails at hand that the visitor
will appreciate. And the town
being furnished with pure
mountain spring water piped
into faucets at your door is not
TO be overlooked.
In addition to these features.
we are within a reasonable
distance, not too far, vet far
enough, from the mountains
whose scenery is beautiful and
varying enough to make them
enticing to anyone seeking
glimpse of virgin nature, un-
tramelled by mans devices, on
whose sunny SUBMITS one can
be blithe and merry listening
10 the ripple of merry streams
gamboling down the mountain
side. following wavering paths,
or delve into deep ravines,
kissed only by the MONDAY
sun. From the elevations. and
nQrtiCulov vlxr 70 the ,,ortb ~f H.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1909-02-17
LAURtL INDUSTRIAL
SCHOOL.

otate REL matOry located near
Richmond, is "a home, not a
prison. Boys are not sent there
TO be punished for past crimes
but 20 be reformed IN character.
The boys are treated with kind
ness, and the officers Of the
School strive 20 make them
happy and contented. The
boys are comfortably clothed
and they are supplied with an
abundance Of wholesome food
10 boy rs sick hc is attended
by "a skillful ply ysician. and is
carefully nursed The bows at
tend school every week day
except Saturday and are taught
the common school branches.
On the Sabbath they attend
sunday School and the religi
GUS services i'm Chapel. They
are taught Co work on the farm
and in the shop. They have
ample time for recreation on
the play ground They have
access 20 "a carefully selected
library of several hundred vol
umns. and are allowed to in-
dulge m innocent games. The
authorities endeavor to develop
the boys physically, mentally
and morally, and 10 prepare
them 20 20 ont into the world
20 be industrious and virtuous
young men.
The Board can release "a boy
whenever trey deem him Co be
reformed. but it rs one IF the
rules of the Institution that a
boy must stay there "a sufficient
time and must be M the grade
OF Honor before he can bc con-
oldered q candidate for release.
RE can earn thiS grade only 10y
good behavior. The length of
'''i'e " u"N remains ma the
Nc"ooi depends MAINLY upon
nus conuuct "hiie there, but
"ue REGARD must always oe
gwen 20 ms past history. and
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1909-02-17
c. C. 80.
Great Coal Carrying Rsilvsy Complete
From Dante, Va. 10 Bosiic, \. c.

Dhio railroad was completed
between Dante, Va. and Bos-
tic, y. c., a distance OF $50
miles, Wednesday The last
rail was laid at O'Clock We'd
nesday afternoon. and marks
the completion of the line
through Southwest Virginia.
East Tennessee and Western
Caroline, connecting with the
Seaboard Air Line at Bostic.
The road is now connected
with the Seaboard Air Line and
a regular passenger service viii
be inaugurated between Dante.
Va. and Bostic. ~ c..
Monday February 15 This
means that there viii bee a d.
rect trunk lime from Virginia
and Tennessee 90 the Seaboard
and viii be the shortest and
best route 90 the Atlantic coast.
The road Dis now in excellent
shape and is ready for business
all the way through The conn
pletion of the steel bridge
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lima, Clinch6eld and Ohio rail