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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
Her Purpose.

Lady ventured to call on you for
your opinion, professor. Do you think
It would do my son good to study the
piano?
Famous Pianist--Does he show any
taste for it?
Lady-Not the least. But his hair
has been falling out SO much lately
and everything else we have tried has
done no good at all!-Punch.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
How Soon They Eornet,

Your line offers few Injuries"
1--WE subordinate everything to safe.
ty," said the agent. Just consider
our safety appliances"
but this ship has no Switchboard
True"
mo squash court"
mo. Would you rather risk your
life?"
We'll. ! guess I'll take chance"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
A Sensitive Nature.

'Mr. Bristles says you are not q
polite and considerable man"
Il know it." replied the patient per-
SON. During rainstorm he tele-
phoned to ask me to lend him my un-
brella and overshoes. and now he
feels sighted because wouldn't bring
them over to his house."
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
What II Was

Il think times must be getting bet
ter"
r haven't noticed any improve
ment"
Neither have ], but 1t appears to
me that the book agents have been
i more numerous recently than usual.
That's a sign"
mo, you're wrong. That's no sign;
It's nuisance"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
Anything May Happen.

What are you smiling att"
Il see here a report that child
was born with full set Of teeth"
"Well?'
How do such impossible reports
get abroad?"
do not be too incredulous. Strange
things happen. Seems to me that
have heard report that Boston
child was once born with eyeglasses.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
Old Apple Tree.

The largest and Oldest fruit tree fl
the state Of Washington is claimed /,
be the famous Frazer apple tree Ii
the orchard OF G. r. Frazer. about q,
miles from Walla Walla. Wash. i
has been bearing 40 years and h
yields approximately three tons o
fruit every year.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
Sound Advice.

why do you stick up these insight
ly billboards?"
Il want people to know that ] sell
reliable goods"
Tell 'em in the newspapers. You
ran get more business and you won't
mess the scenery all up.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
Making Profit.

Keep the young stock growing.
They are tried during the heated
spells as much as the human race and
any extra attention given the fowls
will result in extra growth. This
means profit Many promising chicks
are stunted during the dog days for
lack OF attention and never regain
what has been lost. causing source
Of loss
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
A Valuable Volunteer,

Il think / shall join this fly swat
ting crusade" said Algy Wombat to
his valet.
very good, sir"
$50 the next time you see a fly.
wish you would call my attention to
It and shall swat It."
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
More Profitable svstsm

If the farmer would cultivate the
garden better, and thus save some Of
the many dollars he spends for pro.
visions at the store--articles no could
easily grow-his field products would
come nearer being clear profits than
under his present system.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
voIubIe.

II suppose your wife had something
to say to you about staying out late
last night?"
Not a thing"
Gee. you're lucky man. My wife
talked for an hour
$50 did mine. She doesn't need to
have anything to say in order to
talk"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
Professional Secret.

Landlady-You believe in mustard
plasters. doctor?
NJ D.-Ratheri always order
them for the patients who call me out
In the middle of the night when
there's nothing the matter with EN-
ecalpel
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
MOT Exactly.

What do you think of the American
occupation inquired the man who
was interested in the Philippines,
do you mean auction bridge?' IN
quired the man who was interested IN
less weighty things.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
Thc pear Girl.

wife, why don't you make some
! flannel cakes r.
The bride was green at cooking, but
she was game.
Il will, IL you wish it." she said.
Shall use red or white fiannelr
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
80
Gathered Smiles
Other Vacations.

Other Vacations.
How many graduated from Yell
ward this June?'
Five hundred and ten
All going into professional base
ball, s'pose?'
Not at ALL retorted the dean peev-
ishly. That sort of talk is becom-
ing offensive. We have two men who
expect to be doctors and one man who
is going into his fathers hardware
store
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
peveIoplno ptants.

To develop strong plant We must
pinch on the useless shoots. and to de-
veiop strong character in child we
must check any tendency toward
things that win not bear good fruit In
later years
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
New Pillow invented.

An Ohio genius has invented new
plow that will stir the soil to a depth
Of IL or even 16 inches. without re-
quiring any more power than is neces-
sary to run an ordinary pIow Z inches
deep.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
A Smokers PHILOSOPHY.

Doesn't 1t make you warmer to
smoke in hot weather."
"Oh, I don't know. Maybe it does,
but smoking soothes me SO that
don't notice It,"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
pown the Red Lane.

Isn't it dreadful the way meat is
going upf'
Yes. and It IL going up 50 rapidly
because the dealers calculate that II
4 bound to 80 down"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
PROFIT for Hens.

A small flock OF healthy hens. given
the best Of care and attention. will
give yearly profit Of one dollar per
hen. after paying for the food con.
sumed.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
why, you never met him. 2
Hinh ! Finance.

Charley, dear said young Mrs.
Torkins, did you say those blue
chips were worth dollar apieceg'
Yes"
well, here Is a whole boxful that
4 got for ninety-eight cents with some
other colors thrown In"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
flowss Your Imaaination?

When all ilfe's days are shadow days
And all life's walks are dim.
Imagine every venture pays
And you're still in the swim!
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26

Jinks-I see judge says that q
woman may bring an action for SLAM
der IL being IS or over. she is called
an old maid.
Blinks-Yes, but where is the old
maid who will admit that she's IS Or
over?
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
Often Haupcns.

Our cat appears TO be qrite fond Of
yor," said thes rich LADY condescend
ing.y to the quiet lady next door
-rcs. fed 1t al. through July. while
you were away"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
At the Market.

.'What did he want for that STUFF r
Thirty shillirgs.'
What did you bid him?"
Good morning. Manchester Guar.
dian.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
When Women Campaign

why is she going around in that
50 cent hat?"
After votes, of course. She has a
$50 CONNECTION that she wears on the
sly" Q
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
overpowering.

rs you gwine ter let dat mewel do
as he please?' asked Uncle Ephriam's
wife. .Wha's you will power?"
my will powers all right" he an
swered. You jest want ter come out
hyar an measure dis here mewers
won't power. - Christian Register.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
To Make Them Smart.

% Wake THeW oFHdFI-
Landlady-You believe in mustard
plasters. doctor?''
M. D. Rather! always order
them for patients who call me out In
the middle of the night when there's
nothing the matter with 'em.-Thc
Scalpel
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
Eo,,r.Iine Phiioaonh

However fair this world may be.
For him 1t will be fairer yet.
Who strives the brighter side to see
And seldom does what he'll regret.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
Knew the SYMPTOMS

His WHEY cooed loving note.
In most bewitching way;
He drew his check-book from his coat
And said, How smuch today!'
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
AIl AIike.

"They tell me that your small boys
says some unusually clever things"
Eyes, yes. Did you hear his latest?"
Sure"
why. you never met him"
"True. But I've met lot Of doting
fathers who invariably tell the same
old silly tales"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26

GOLDEN TExT-.'The words that !
have spoken unto You are spirit and are
life"-John 6:63
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26

Dickson understand that you fill
ed your incubator full of cold-storags
eggs. Hatch anything?
Wickson--I should say so! All the
chickens came out with fur instead Of
feathers and wore ear muffs.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-09
Dynamite Cap Explodes.

Central Point Herald: Rather a
serious accident happened on the
Egan ranch east of Medford, of
which Ben G. Peart is superintendent,
Monday evening, in which Clyde Ste
vens, an employe of the ranch, lost
two fingers and a thumb on his left
hand and had the nail torn from the
index finger of his right hand.
Stevens had been blasting stumps
and had just come into the bunk
house after the days work and stood
before the fire with a dynamite cap
in his hand when from some cause
it exploded, tearing the hand in
which the explosive was held so bad
ly that it was necessary to remove
the first two fingers and the thumb.
Thix Peart of this city was at the
ranch at the time and was standing
within few feet of Stevens when
the cap went off, but is unable to
give any reason for the explosion.
Neither is Stevens able to explain,
though it is supposed the cap was
held too near the fire. Stevens was
taken to the Medford hospital and
at last reports was getting along nice
ly
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-09
BATTING IN BASEBALL.
The style Of Sticks Used by the Slug
gers Varies Greatly.

Heavy hitters of the past and pres.
ent have always been of widely differ
ent opinions regarding their bats Dan
Brouthers, the veteran slugger. eX.
pressed the feelings of most players
when he said the bat makes little diff
ference to a batsman as long as it feels
comfortable and the owner looks upon
his favorite stick with something like
affection.
It can be well added that the style
of the batter sometimes has little to
do with his hitting. whether it be the
choke effect invented by Willie Keeler
or the crouch that was Sam Crawford 8
stock in trade. Young players make
the mistake of copying the style Of
some great batter and of using q club
that is as nearly a replica of the great
ones as possible.
It used 10 he said of Larry Laioie
that he could hit the ball a mile with
a toothpick." and Hans Wagner was
not particular about the fail he used
so long as he could get ball off the
shoulder. AS a matter Of fact. most Of
the hard hitters make their long drives
from balls that would not have been
strikes had they been allowed to go to
the catcher Unless one stands fairly
well back from the plate it is difficult
to get the shoulders into drive made
from a perfectly pitched ball.-New
York World.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-09

The first reporter of France was
Louis XIII. The national library pos.
sesses the manuscripts of thirty-six ar.
ticles written by that king. Almost all
gre accounts of his military operations
These articles were published in the
Gazette de France The "copy," how.
ever. did not go directly to the printer.
Louis XIII. wrote abominable French,
and he had vague notions of orthogra.
ply. His articles were corrected and
often entirely rearranged by a secre.
tary named Lucas. who copied them,
sending to Richelieu the new manu-
script Richelieu examined it in his
turn and often introduced additional
corrections. At the siege of Corbie the
king wrote few lines eulogistic of the
cardinal, but afterward crossed them
out of his article. Richeieu wrote
them in again, and so they appeared in
the Gazette de France.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-09
TALENT HAPPENINGS.

There are about 20 men engaged
in laying the pipe for the city water
works.
The wiring for the street lights
has been completed and the juice has
been turned on. They are greatly
appreciated by the citizens.
Talent citizens are glad that Jay
Withrow has been chosen to take
part in the debating team of the Ash
land high school. Jay is one of the
ambitious boys that Talent is proud
of. He got his early training in our
school,
The Rebekah lodge of Talent gave
an entertainment and banquet Satur-
day evening. The members of the
l. o. o. f. and their families were
in attendance. All present enjoyed
themselves thoroughly.
DR.. Hart, Mrs. John Budgeon and
Miss Freda Barden were called to
Jacksonville Wednesday on legal bus
mess.
The cannery is operating in full
blast again with about 25 men and
women employed. This cannery has
used vast amount of fruit this year
which otherwise would have gone to
waste. The proprietor, DR.. Bagley,
does everything possible for the COM
fort of the help and is truly gentle
man.
The town election was held on
y Tuesday. OF the 81 votes cast 33
were cast by women. w. H. Breese,
a socialist, was elected mayor. Miss
Leta Luke, probably the first woman
elected to office in the state, was
elected recorder. Louis Brown was
elected treasurer. The three coun-
cilmen elected are John Robinson
reelected; w. w. Estes and William
Stump.
The Rev. Milford Smith, on Tues
day evening about 8 o'clock, was
found dead in bed at his residence
His death was caused by apopleXy
The last thing Mr.. Smith did was tc
go to election with his wife, and he
was heard to remark, I'VE now have
liberty in Oregon for all people.
Mr. Smith had been a resident il
Talent for the past six months He
was an upright citizen, beloved b!
all who knew him. With his depart
ure the community is deprived of ;
valuable citizen.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-09
DIR. w. EARL BLAKE
DENTIST

First National Bank Bldg, Suite 8
and 10. Entrance First Ave,
Phones: Office, 1O9; Res, 488-R.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-09
Notice.

On and after January l, 1913, all
packages must be sent by parcel post
and must be mailed at the postoffice
and not handed to the carriers or
dropped in boxes. Ordinary postage
stamps must NOT be used Distinct
ivs4parcel post stamps must be used
onall fourth class matter beginning
January /, 1913, and such matter
bearing ordinary postage stamps will
be treated as held for postage
Parcels will be mailable only at post
offices. All parcels MUST bear the
return card of the sender, otherwise
they will not be accepted for mail
ing. JOHN r. CASEY,
Postmaster, Ashland, Ore.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-09

Old papers for sale at the Tidings
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-09
Notes on How to Rob Rockefeller.

Notes on How TO Rob Rockefeller.
New York, Dec. with the ar
rest of Michael Ryan, accused of per-
petrating number of burglaries in
New Jersey, the police here today
are in possession of a little memoran-
dunn book containing minute direc-
tions as to the best way to rob the
homes of John d. Rockefeller and
Countess Annie Leary. Ryan was
arrested as he stepped from train
at the Erie terminal at Jersey City
laden with bundles, the results of his
previous nights work.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-09
Willinn.

"Now." began the philosopher. take
the life of your neighbor, for instance
He"-
I'D do it in minute" interrupted
ne practical man. ''if the law would
not interfere. He's learning to play
the cornet"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-09

SUNSET MAGAZINE and Ashland
idings one year $2.75 to old or new
Regular price of Sunset
Magazine is $3.50 per year.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-12-09
EzE1NkEsHEE.E zsEl1sEfH

For Paint and Wall Pa
per, or work i'm these
Lines, see WIN. O. Dick
ersOn. ResidencephOne
494-R. Store phone 172.
We can save you money
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-08-28
Slemp Commended.

The Bristol Republicans in
the Mass Meeting last week
adopted u series of resolutions,
among which was the follow
ing well merited one concern.
ing Hon. G. b. Slemp:
Resolved, That we h av o
learned with regret that it is
the purpose of our popular and
efficient Congressman, the Hon.
q. b. Slemp, to retire from Con
&ress at the close of his present
term, and especially at u time
when the nomination is equiva-
lent to an election.
Always dignified and modest,
capable, considerate of others,
mindful of the service of the
veterans of his party, a
thorough organizer and full of
tact in overcoming opposition,
true as steel to his friends, he
stands before us today one of
the finest types of a progressive
and energetic American, of
whom we are justly proud, and
one whom the people of this
district would delightto honor
80 long as he would con-
Bent TO serve them.
AS State chairman he has
rendered his party valuable ser
vice; as q Representative in
Congress he has a record OF
which an older statesman might
we'll envy. AT his retirement
on tho 4th of next March, we
wish for him continued good
health, happiness and prosperi.
Ity.
In the appointment OF oul
esteemed fellow citizen, tn,
Hon. d. r. Bailey, as collector
of internal revenue, we extenC
our hearty felicitation.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-08-28

at noon Wednesday after con-
Guiding the trial of all the cases
that were set for trial this week
and after hearing a number of
pleas of guilty during the SEES
sion. Court was adjourned
until the second Monday in
September, when the election
cases remaining on the docket
viii be called and heard.
In adJourning court Judge
Skeen said that he was well
satisfied with the work of the
week and would resume the
trial of the election casss in
September. A considerable
of indicted mon have
fled the county.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-08-28
Democratic
Committee
Met Here and Arranged for
Coming Campaign.

The Ninth district campaign
committee met here last Wed.
nesday night and took steps to
push aggressively t h Q CAM
paign of Gen. Ayers for Con-
gress. Gen. Ayers met with
the committee and reports were
received from over the district
which were very encouraging
n foreshadow Democra tic
success in November. Arrange
ments were made for the open.
ing of campaign Offices, both at
Big Stone Gap and Bristol,
and for the dissemination of
literature on a large scale; the
idea of the committee being to
make an extensive campaign of
education. A tentative list of
speakers and dates for the cam
paign was arranged. General
Ayers will open his campaign
at Marion on September 9,court
day. and will speak at Lebanon
Russell county, on September !;
Mr.. j. Norment Powell, one of
the electors at large for the
State, speaking with him Mt
both places. Democratic speak
ers will also address the people
of Pulaski and Lee counties at
the court houses on September
3, these beng court days, but
the personnel of the speakers
was not announced. The cam
paign committee was selected
by the Ninth district executive
committee at a recent meeting,
and two committees will CO.
operate in the conduct Of the
campaign. The campaign COM
mittee consists of r. Tate !r-
vine, Big Stone Gap, chairman;
II. @. Stuart, Russell; A. s.
Higginbotham. Tazewoll; j
Norment Powell. of Wytheville
and H. g. Peters, of Bristol
Mr.. Stuart was present with
the committee and is in fine
health and spirits. He believes
the Ninth district will follow
the nation and go overwhelm-
ingly Democratic in November.
He placed his services at tlfe
disposal of General Ayers and
the party committee, aud will
speak with General Ayers at
Abingdon on court day Septem.
Der %, and Gate City ON court
day, September 81, and take an
active part in the campaign.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-08-28
Additional
Bond Issue.

In speaking of the proposition
to float another bond issue in
Wise County for the completion
Of our public roads, the Coe-
burn Journal in it's last issue.
says:
There is now on foot q move
ment to hold another bond cleo
ton in Wise county at an early
date for the purpose of voting
additional road bonds in the
sum of 100000 as a supplement
70 the issue of Seven Hundred
Thousand heretofore issued and
which is now being used for
the construction of the new
roads through the county.
An application to the Circuit
court asking that an order be
made calling for such an cleo
ton is now being prepared and
n petition signed by a long list
of business men and citizens of
the county will soon be present
ed to Judge Skeen in support of
the application for the order to
nix the date for the election.
1t has now become certain
that the former issue will not
he sufficient To macadam and
complete all of the roads in the
county and the object in asking
for the additional amount is to
make all the roads complete.
The petitioners will show to
the court that it is very essen.
tial that the road from st. Paul
to Coeburn and from Coeburn
to Norton by way of Tacoma
and from Norton to Big Stone
by way of Appalachia should
be finished at this time as il
will be of great Importance to
farmers and others along these
routes, The promoters of the
new election idea also will con
tend that the road from Wise
to the Dickinson county line
and from Norton to Stonega
and several other places should
be completed.
The petitioners have already
gotten the preliminary matters
under head way and say that
the matter will be submitted to
the court just as soon as posi-
BILE.
Among those who will ask
the court for the election are
men prominent in political mat.
tiers and a large number of bus
mess men and property owners.
The committee now being Or
ganized to promote the interest
of the bond election hope to
complete their organization
next week and we hope to be
able in our next issue to publish
the names of the committee
and further outline the contents
of the application which will be
filed with the court asking fol-
the bond election order.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-08-28
Missionary Society Meets in
Coeburn.

The Woman's Missionary
Society of the Big Stone Gap
District of the MethodistChurch
was held out here this week
Mrs. j. w. Perry, of Chatta.
nooga, and Miss Bette l.. Brow.
der, of Sweetwater, Tenn, con-
terence officers were present.
Ladies from a distance at
tending the meeting were: Mrs.
Dobbins and Mrs. Kinzer from
Kingsport; Mrs. Bond, from
Gate City; Mrs. Anderson from
Wise; Mrs. Wagner, from Nor.
ton.
Revs. j. w. RAIDER, r.. f.
Kahle and w. N. Wagner. Rev.
Wagner preached great mis-.
sionary sermon Tuesday even.
ing. The conference was well
attended by the ladies of the
town and was q very inspiring
occasion. Coeburn feels quite
honored in having such distin.
gnished guests in her midst and
being able to secure the confer,
ence. --Coeburn Journal.