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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-12-21
. WISE COUNTY. VA. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 81. 1910.

lungs. Unable To leave this
scsnty supply of air, they We're
forced 20 watch the unavailing
struggles of other workmen TO
reach the spot. Staggering
blindly through the encompass
sing gases. the struggling men
fell, in some instances within a
few feet of Leaman and Roden.
but neither could aid the others.
The only living thing about
them when they left their refuge
today 10 seek the outer AR was
a mule. How the animal man
aged TO escape suffocation is a
mystery, but 1t appeared little
the worse for its experience
when Leaman. and Roden led II
from the mine.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-12-21
Tell Dramatic Story.

Bluefield, w. Va, Dec. 10
Two of the twelve men entomb
ed by the double mine explosion
at Tacoma, Va, yesterday, in
which eight lives were lost,
emerged from the workings
today in fairly good physical
condition. They told dramatic
story of the desperate struggle
70 proIong life underground and
how a small hole, in an air pipe,
saved them, while several
comrades perished.
@. f.. Leaman and John
Roden are the survivors of that
struggle in the dark. When the
explosion took place they rush
ed for the airshaft. Finding
exit impossible they grasped &
sledge hammer aud with j.
broke a hole in a small al
pipe. By placing their MOUTH
close TO this hole, they obtained
sufficient oxygen TO keep tn
deadly gases formed by tn
explosion away from thei
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-12-21

Mrs. Neeley Ann Baxter, who
lived about five miles out from
Greenville, Texas. caught fire
while making soap, and was
burned TO death, only living "a
few hours. She once lived on
Wallens Greek, in this county f,
near A. j. Hickams, and had
one son, named Marvin. Rev
Larmer, OF this place, gave me
the item, having had a letter
from his son, Curtis. who lives
at Greenville. Her friends and
acquaintances will regret tc
learn the sad news.-Penning
ton Gap News.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-12-21
Don't Be Bald.
Nearly Anyone May Secure a
Splendid Growth of
Hair.

We have a remedy that has
record Of growing Hair and
curing badness in 93 out Of
every 100 cases when used
according TO directions for
reasonable length of time. That
may seem like a strong state
ment-it is, and we mean it TO
be, and no one should doubt Il
until they have put our claims
TO an actual test.
We are 80 certain Rexall ''93
Hair Ionic will cure dandruff,
prevent badness, stimulate the
scalp and hair roots, stop fall
ing hair and grow new hair,
that we personally give our
positive guarantee TO refund
every penny paid US for 1t IN
every instance W mere il does not
give entire satisfaction TO the
user.
Rexall "93'' Hair Tonic ia as
pleasant TO use as clear spring
water. II is delightfully."- per
fumed, and does not grease oI
gum the hair. Two sizes, soc
and $I.9O With our guarantee
back of it, you certainly take
no risk. Sold only at cul
store-The Rexall Store. The
/ Kelly Drug Company.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-12-21
FIGHT A
DUEL WITH PISTOLS

Middlesboro, KY, Dec. l3.-
Estrangement following the
dissolution of their law partner
ship some months ago led to the
shooting of l.. l. Debusk. a
prominent attorney by his
former partner, Thomas II.
Howard, on the street here
today. The men met and How
ard, il is said, drew a revolver
and began shooting. Three
shots were fired, two Of which
struck Debusk.
Howard surrendered and was
taken TO Pineville jail. Debusk
is III a hospital and his condition
Is very serious
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-12-21
Va.-Tenn.
InduSt'l ASSo.
Circular Letter of Much In
terest to People of APP
palachian Section.

The following circular letter
has been sent out from Bristol:
The first annual meeting of
the Virginia Tennessee Indus
trial and Agricultural Associa
tion il 20 bee held In this city
January 5th, pursuant 60 call
issued by the Executive Com
mittee at a meeting held m
Bristol October eth. This asso
citation was organized in Au-
gust on the broadcast possible
lines, meaning 60 draw together
the people of Southwest Nir
ginia, East Tennessee and
Kentucky Co co operate In the
work Go develop the mineral,
manufacturing and agricultural
resources of this section without
regard 20 any particular local
lily.
/ Secretary Wilson, of the Az
ricultural Department at Wash
linpton, has written that he will
either be here 20 address the
/ association. or ne will have
personal representatives from
/ the Department Among those
who have already accepted
invitations 20 address the
con sention are Dr Fletcher. of
the Virginia Experimental
/ Station: Mr.. =. ST. j Wilson
Highway COMMISSIONS fol
Virginia; Geo. IL. Ashley, STATE
Ge0logist for Tennessee. G.. w
, Koiner. Agricultural Commits
{ sioner of Virginia; VI Y. Rich
iards. of the Southern Railwa,
at Washington. r. H. LaBaume
Of the Norfolk < Western ky
9 and President l. r.. Johnson, o
the Norfolk & Western Ry. Il
= addition TO these, we believ
that President Finley, of th
southern, will be with us for
notable address.
We are arranging for "a pr,
:, gram that will consume all q
one day and part of "a nigh
and it may be that the numbs
Of distinguished guests VIII
will be here will iorce "a t's
days session of the assOciatio
in order TO accomplish all tl
work that Is before it.
We trust that you will /
80 present at this meeting. AT
:, that you will bring "A lars
- number of friends from Vol
\ section. The work is of
- character that we can x
together on and unite IN
"A strong pull TO develop all o
- resources.
- Please write a letter and s.
= whether you can be with us
- that time, and if you can, ne
TO get a large number of peoI
from your county. lt will
necessary TO enlarge the col
mittee work at the Janua
meeting, and your county W
- be allotted five members on t
- General Committee and o
member on the Executive Co
- mittee, so please see that seveI
80 of your best people are here
= assignment To these places.
80 +. NJ. RUNNELS,
- General Secretary
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-12-21
Mine Disaster
Explosion In Coal Mine Near
Tacoma Result in Great
Loss of Life.


the coal mine OF the Bond Coal \
Company, near Tacoma. on last
Wednesday morning, twelve
men were entombed. eight of
whom lost their lives. The first
reports were that 26 men were
in the mine at the time Of the
explosion, but it developed later
that only twelve were in the
mine. The story of the disaster /
is told in the following dispatch:
Work Finished Early.
Norton, Va, Dec. 1.-THE |
work of rescue at the Greene I
mines at Tacoma, Wise county, |
which was the scene of a deadly
explosion, due TO an accumula-
tion of gas, was concluded at 3
O'Clock this morning. when the
+ last Of the entombed men walk
ed out from the blackened
entrance 20 the mines alive.
The number entombed was
not so large as was thought
/ Wednesday, the complete list
being only twelve. OF this
number eight perished. most Of
them being burned 20 death as
result Of the explosion. The
remaining four found a place Of
safety far back IN the mines, as
the chambers were not wrecked
by the explosion. BY pumping
. oxygen into the mines. the four
/ who were not burned were able
2 TO be brought out alive. Experts
who arrived from Dante, forced
! air into the mines, and It was
D thus that the lives Of few OF
{ the men were spared.
IT, was 3 O'Clock this morning
when the rescue work was
completed. and at that hour the
s last Of the four survivors cam,
O forth as from the tomb. Two OF
the men were able 10 walk on
= unaided One Of the two rescued
y earlier was thought 90 be dying
{ b;t he soon rallied after beinl
% brought into the fresh air.
q The men rescued alive are
. James Rosenburg, John Roden
# G.. r. Leaman. John Ritskey.
N The correct list Of the dead
is as follows:
e. JAMES BARRYMAN, for,
y, man, burned - death.
- CHARLES WHITAKER
er bank boss.
Is GUS RITCHIE.
Is WILLIAM RITCHIE.
-, LEE ROLEN.
,d ARCH LESLIE
If. G. II. WILLIAMS.
We GEORGE MILLER.
''S The rescue car started for q
ay scene from Knoxville arrived
ne "a. m, but the work of rescl
'ly was then practically complete
d It is stated that bad air in Il
en- mines early Wednesday NOR
'Ol ing served as a warning al
&c caused a large number of q
1e' miners to walk out some tin
ng before the explosion Otherwi
1u' the loss of life might have be-
~ greater
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1910-12-21

The pleasant purgative effect expert
enccd by all who use Chamberlain >
stomach aud Liver Tablets, and the
healthy condition Ct the body aud mind
which they create. makes one feel joyful
Sold by Enterprise Drug Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-13
TWENTY YEARS AGO

Miss Mary A. Powell in Minneapolis.
A. j. and w. ]. Hughes of Lisbon re-
ceived q patent upon hay loader,
while ]. B. Skeyen of Hillsboro, on a
mechanical motor and l.. L. Crewe on
an electric release for target traps.
Aug. 1.-THE Sargent County Rust
Ter was suspended because Of the ILL
ness Of its editor, w. L. straub, who
was later connected with The Grand
Forks Herald and is now living in St,
Petersburg, Fla.
The T. B. Walker log drive reached
Grand Forks through the Red Lake
river.
The water committee of the city
was empowered to employ z.
P. Wheeler of Beloit, Wis, as an ap-
praiser Of the water works plant, and
Colonel Douglas on behalf of the water
company presented the name of Fred
erick Wing Of Kansas City, Mo-, as
their appraiser.
Aug. 13.-It was announced that the
Farmers alliance would soon meet and
would probably nominate Walter Muir
as their candidate for governor.
Hope academy had its initial meet
ing and S. A. Challmans was made
principal. ..
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-13

but the Jail door had been injured tn
such an extent that it was impossible
to lock the unruly one up again.
However, as the police force had S25
of his hard earned money ne decided
to wait and stand trial. He appeared
before Justice Kraft Monday morn
ing and was fined SO and costs for
drunk and disorderly conduct.
James Goodman was preparing to
swear out warrant for his rearrest
for malicious destruction oS property
or some similar charge, bat COM
promised by accepting $25 from Burke
as compensation for the broken
window.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-13

tendance broke all past records for
fairs in this state.
jamestown Capital: The first milk
and cream exhibit ever held in the
state was shown at the state fair in
Fargo as an educational demonstration
Of the Importance of careful methods
in handling and to stimulate a mors
intelligent interest In milk and cream.
The number of entries was small and
the scores not high, but 1t was the first
attempt, some OF the samples were
shipped $50 miles, and beginning was
made. 1t is hoped that hereafter THE
will be made permanent feature of ali
state fairs to the end that there may
be Improvement in the methods Of
handling-as well as producing-milk
and cream. Anything which will slim
ulate the dairy interests of the state
will be beneficial.
Douglas Herald: The state fair is on
at Fargo this week and North Dakota
people are showing their appreciation
Of the effort with liberal patronage.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-13
DRUNK GETS GAY.
He Sets Fire to the Jail After BEING
Arrested.

He Sets Fire to the Jail After Being
Arrested.
Sheldon Enterprise: Saturday after
noon Johnny Burke acquired a good
sized Jag. and as is usual with him
under those circumstances he proceed
ed to make himself decidedly obnox-
ious, ending up by throwing billiard
ball through the big plate glass front
Of the Goodman pool room. He was
promptly taken in charge by Marshal
Fallon and incarcerated in the little
shack known as the city Jail, but in
searching him ed evidently overlooked
a match or two, as about supper
time frenzied cries for help AMI fire
were heard to emanate from the bas-
tile.
Charles Newton. who was working
on the school house was the first to
hear the appeal for help, rushed ia
the place whence they came, battered
down the door and found the beddlna
to be on fire, and Burke nearly o~er-
c0nle by smoke. DR.. Woyrens was
called and succeeded in -evi9ing hin,
without much difficulty. Tho con-
hagration was quickly extlnguished,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-13
The
NOrtE1WeSterOMu Mutual
Investment Co.

hind end of the car, but the car was
running very fast, and he could not
retain his hold.
In front of the Tweeden hotel he let
go his hold and was thrown several
feet, lighting on his head. He struck
the paving, was rendered unconscious.
and was taken into the hotel and a
physician summoned. 1t was found
that he was suffering from a slight
conclusion of the brain and that one
thumb was broken. .a. .....
The necessary surgical aid was rem
dered and he was walking about as
usual today. .-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-13
NARROW ESCAPE
ON n. P. AVENUE
FRANK BRENNAN TRIED TO
CATCH FAST RUNNING STREET
CAR-HURLED THROUGH AIR,
ALIGHTING ON HIS HEAD-NoT
SERIOUSLY INJURED.

Frank Brennan, who is. employed by
Smith, the contractor on Great North
ern works met with an accident last
evening on N. P. avenue that might
have ended seriously for him The
short line street car which runs from
Broadway to the north bridge was
passing along when Brennan made
dash for II. ..-'
He managed to catch hold of the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-13

The North Dakota state fair is fast
establishing itself as standard and
first class attraction.
jamestown Capital: The state fair
at Fargo was certainly a fine week of
events and closed with the mobiliza-
ton of the state guard there a day
when en- route to Camp Douglas, Wis.
Binford Times: The editor in com
pany with VIM. Robertson, ]. D. Reid
and Albert Alison autoed to Fargo
Monday, In the latter's car. The trip
down was made via Valley CITY, where
the party witnessed the ball game be-
tween Valley City and Devils Lake, the
score being to 6, in favor of Devils
Lake The trip, both going and COM
ing, was very enjoyable and was made
without single mishap. The fair at
Fargo broke all records in point of at
tendance. The races were good--those
Of the Savage horses being especially
interesting. There were numerous
other attractions on the grounds-all of
high class order.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-13

Be sure and take a bottle Of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoes
Remedy with you when starting or
your trip this summer. It cannot be
obtained on board the trains or steam
ers. Changes of water and climate
often cause sudden attacks OF diar-
rhoea, and it is best to be prepared
Sold by all dealers. sg..~
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-13
Don't Invest on a Guess

Money comes hard to the man who is accumu-
latng step by step through his own individual
efforts. The saving and investing of such earnings
calls for wisdom and care. Not only should safety
be an essential feature of the investment selected;
safety and profit should go hand in hand with lib
eral conditions to govern the investment
Our limited term certificates offer all this to
investors of large small sums. They are based
upon the ownership of improved city real estate,
and further by quarter of million capital. Moth
ing could be safer than ths-ro form of investment
more desirable.
They liberal in their terms; the small in
weston gets the liberal terms that the big one
gets-all the same equal plane. There are
no harsh conditions by which the investment is
forfeited in the plans of the investor go awry
plans sometime do A paid up certificate for the
pro rata value is issued in case of lapse
Six per cent interest is guaranteed and in addi-
ton the holder shares in the net dvisable profits at
the end of the term selected. They are paid for in
monthly, quarterly yearly installments or by one
single advance sum, just the purchaser may elect
Every who dollar and every man should
save, ought to know all about our plan. We will be
glad to explain it to any interested party. Call at
our office or write for particulars
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-13

Aug. THE North Dakota Pharma-
ceutical association met at Grand
Forks with L.. Chr1stianson of Fargo
president and d. M. Holmes was ap-
pointed temporary secretary. D. F.
Siegfried was chairman of the commit
tee on nominations and ]. J. Wamburg
was elected president, 3. e. Macy,
treasurer and L. Christianson, secre-
| tary.
The democrats had a state press as
ISOLATION, with w. r. Bierly Of Grand
Forks as president. ..s
The democratic state convention met
at Grand Forks and Judge Bennett Of
Bottineau was made temporary chair
man. There were seven counties not
represented and no contests. There
were two candidates for governor and
W. M, Roach won the nomination over
Budd Reeve, and George p. Gerrad of
wahpeton was named for lieutenant
governor, while Frank Wilson was UNI
animously chosen for secretary Of state.
John D. Benton Of Fargo was named
for congress, Charles E. Mech of Nor
ton county for auditor, and /. p. Baker
of Bismarck for treasurer. S. Serum
gard was nominated for commissioner
of insurance and Mrs. Laura ]. Eisen-
huth for superintendent of public in
struction.
Immense crowds of grasshoppers
were flying over the northern part Of
Minnesota, but as long as they were
not lighting the farmers were not fear
full of the result.
James Holes came near losing his
fine residence on Broadway by fire
which was supposed to have started
from the timers who were putting on
a new roof.
Aug. s.-Judge Cleland was closing
out his law business in Fargo and in
tended to locate on the Pacific slope.
An original package case was up be-
fore Judge Rose, from Valley City, but
1t had not been decided and there was
much interest taken in the arguments.
Attorney Brooke OF Devils Lake was
made the democratic nominee for at
torney general and 1t was his eloquent
speech that nominated Mrs. Eisenhuth
for superintendent of public instruc-
ton. who was afterwards elected to
that position.
Messrs. Sherman and Ward organized
the State bank OF Tower City with a
capital OF $4,000.
Aug. 9.-Grand Forks was making
great plans for the opening of the new
operahouse and the Emma Abbott COM
pany had been engaged for the pur-
pose. William Bulge had two tickets
at $3.50, F. w Mclaughlin, two seats
at the same price and many others one
each at 800. r..
The democratic county. convention
was called to order by Chairman vo-I
Media, and v. r. Lowell of Casselton
was made temporary chairman.
Duncan McI4aren was nominated for
sheriff over Mr.. Assertion; ]. III. Null
cahey, clerk of court; c. H. Anheier,
auditor; T. j. Wilder, register of deeds
and S. B. Bartlett, states attorney.
Fargo and Grand Forks had a lively
game of ball which resulted In score
of 5 to 4 in favor Of the visitors. The
four runs of the home team, were made
in the eighth inning. Among the Fargo
players were Lebo. Mclaughlin. Keye
and Grant.
Aug. 11.--W. w. Barton was moving
from Valley City to Fargo.
The census bureau announced that
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-13
CEMENT BLOCK BUILDING

For prices on dwellings or easements
built from cement blocks, phone s7e
or call at 902 Ninth street north. I
use the blocks made by Holmes Stone
& Lumber Co., Detroit, MINI. and can
guarantee satisfaction. Let me figure
with you. Robert Kennedy. g..
German electricians have built a
searchlight that is claimed to equal the
light of S15, 900, 900 candles. 81
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-13

Aug. 11.--W. w. Barton was moving
from Valley City to Fargo.
The census bureau announced that
the population of North Dakota was
$4,000 and South Dakota 336,S42,
Frank w. Webster, principal of the
Moorhead High school was married to
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-13

Forman News: This has been fair
week both at home and abroad-espec-
tally at Fargo where the great state
fair for 1910 was pulled off with credit
and profit to all concerned. The at.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-13

-.. a.. .4 cANARiEs. .ts...
For sale, the very best. Zen Hart.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-13

Crystal Call: From all the reports
the attendance at fairs appears to be
breaking all previous records in spite
-of dry weather. Fargo reports the
largest attendance at the state fair
within the history Of that institution,
and the exhibits good.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-13

WheatIand News: The concensus of
the Wheatland people who took in the
fair at Fargo last week. is that the
state fair was bigger and better than
at any previous year.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-13

Edgeley Mail: Fargo has good rea-
son to be proud OF her state fair this
year. The exhibits were good and the
visitors were taken care of in the best
possible manner.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-13

Lakota Observer: The state fair be.
ing held at Fargo this week is reported
to be big success.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-29
Johnson Objects
to King Finding
President Of American League Orders
His Name Removed From
'"@ Decision in Case.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, NO. March 2S.
Ban S. johnson. president Of the Ameri-
can league here this afternoon declared
he had ordered that his name be removed
from the finding OF the National commits
sion in the matter Of the reinstatement Of
Catcher johnny Killing. Johnson said his
name had been placed upon the finding
without his authority.
johnson said he was unable to agree with
the commission on the amount Of the fine
that King was to be made to pay. He
would he said. make no minority report,
but his name must not be placed upon the
report 1t had been placed there by mis-
take.
Mr.. johnson said he did not wish to
criticise any one. He said he believed
President Lynch was making a mistake,
but as he was new in the management, he
waited to let him go ahead az he might
see fh Mr. Johnson declined to go into
details IN talking about the case.
CINCINNNATI March 2S,-August Herr
mann, chairman of the National base ball
commission refused to discuss Mr., John
sons statement regarding the Killing case.
mo decision has been reached officially"
he said. and the commission will have
nothing TO announce on the case for few
days yet"