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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1912-09-11
LOCAL ITEMS.

". p. Mcdowell, of Bristol,
sfas among the travelling men
|&a town the past week.
y Miss Pearl Mann returned
Saturday from an extended
& lsil to relatives and friends in
P$cOit county.
n II. N. Broyles, of Norton, was
among the business men from
;'Paf sister town in the Gap last
.Teck.
A. K. Mann returned last
!aweek from an extended trip to
Fststern states, including a visit
no his sister, Mrs. Bryant, in
sUtah.
Geo. w. Wright, of Marion,
Twas among the out town Wis
SIiors here last week.
Miss Mary Bays, of Balti.
smofe, arrived in the Gap Tues
Hay night to take charge of
Fuller Brothers. millinery de-
Parlment.
II. b. Price, Jr., of Stonega,
spent Sunday in the Gap.
Geo. w. Harrington, of Rich
mond, was registered ut the
Monte Vista Saturday.
IS. Pendleton, of Hill Sta
Hon Scott county, the new Re-
PUBLICAN district chairman, was
u town one day last week on
Political business.
A, c. Day, of Mandrake,
Sy, was a visitor to Big Stone
zap Monday, and while here
paid this office a pleasant call.
}. w, Gaut was on the sick
isl several days last week
threatened with appendicitis.
W. w. Buckley and mother,
Ar Laura Buckley, are visit
Iag relatives and frienda at
week.
l. Z. Day, of Mandrake, KY,
passed through town Tuesday
glroute to Tusculum College,
irhn., where he will attend
"aool the coming year.
;. Dr. g. B. Bowyer, chief of
u. .ae Slonega Hospital corps
spent Sunday here with friends.
u. f. Jones has returned
P business trip through
i EASTERN Kentucky. where he
landed a nice bunch of orders.
G. a. Smith, II. N. Broyles
a., ana VIM. f. Cooke, were among
"ls from Norton who were
visitors here last week.
James and Kimball Matter
s s ". IL. Gildersleeve were
"e'e from Middlesboro, Friday.
!, =; Hoiienbeck, who has been
u. u, Ihe local offices OF the Inter
' 's railroad Company for
iieserai months has been trans.
Erred TO Stonega as assistant
agent Mt that place.
81 Mrs A. j. Confer has return,
D. Pa rom a visit to Greensburg.
N 4 aud will remain here un-
c ~, aer husband, who has the
tFSnliac! for plastering the new
ceu, building finishes the
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-09

Swallowed tho Whistle.-Policemen
on trial at headquarters are as apt
at excuse as men in other lines, If not
more SO.
Former Inspector Williams used to
tell Of an officer who was charged with
having lost his whistle. When asked
to explain, he said:
You see, I went home last night
and put my whistle on the table. 1
turned round and, bless me, one Of
my kids was choking and nearly black
in the face. You see, commissioner,
he'd swallowed the whistle.
rs he dead?" asked the sympathetic
commissioner.
mo, sir" was the reply. He isn't
dead, but he's got the whooping cough,
and now every time he coughs the
whistle blows and the cop on post
comes a-running."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-09
STEALING A WIFE.
How tho Bedouin Captures a Bride
M,an HE Suif is 0nnosed

How tho Bedouin Captures a Bride
When His Suit is Opposed.
Just as 1t Is allowable with the Bed
ouin to steal camels, so the young
men may help one another to steal
wives from other tribes. For exam
pie, says the Wide World, notice will
be given beforehand by a youth to
the parents of the girl, that since she
has not been asked for, he wants her
and is willing to pay such and such
q price.
Only the rich can afford to buy
themselves pretty wives, for the price
Is sometimes considerable. Besides
camels, goats, sheep and clothing, a
large sum in money must also be paid
1t often happens that the parents OF
the girl refuse to give her at the price
fixed, or declare that they wish to
keep her longer, or that she is too
young.
This may continue until the young
man Is exasperated and will not be
put off any longer. He then forms a
company of his companions, all
mounted and we'll armed, while he
also mounts on camels and horses ten
women Of his camp. They go secret
ly to the camp where the girl Is and
while the young man and companions
wait with their rifles loaded and ready
outside the tent, the women go into
the apartment of the harem and bring
the girl out by force.
1t Is not allowable for strange men
to enter the harem quarters. neither
would it be proper for the father of
the girl to resist or touch strange wo-
men. The women easily overpower
the mother and women servants. and,
setting the girl on a horse or camel
gorgeously decked, they set off home
ward with their company. She is then
taken to the tent of the young man.
who makes feast, and with this the
marriage ceremony is complete.
From the time that a Bedouin Is IS
years Of age until he dies Of old age
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-09

Nose and the law.-Bozeman Bull
ger, a baseball writer, says that In his
home town, down in southern Ala
bama, a darky was brought into court
to answer a charge Of murder.
Nose Tupper," said the judge, con-
templating the prisoner over his spec
tacles, you are accused here Of one
of the most serious crimes known to
our laws-towit, the taking Of human
life. Are you properly represented by
counsel?"
mo, suh," said the darky cheerfully
We'll, have you talked to any one
about your defense since your arrest?'
81 told the sheriff about the shootin'
when he come to my cabin to fetch
me heah," said the prisoner-"but
that's ALL"
And have you taken no steps what
ever to engage a lawyer?"
mo, suh," said the darky cheerfully,
'T hain't got no money to be wastin'
on lawyers. Dey tell me lawyers is
mighty costive."
IF you have no funds" insisted the
Judge, ut lies within the power of the
court to appoint an attorney to defend
you without charge"
You needn't be bothin' yo-se'f,
ledge" answered Nose.
We'll, what do you propose to do
about this case?" demanded the
Judge.
"Jedge," said the negro, "ez fur ez
Use concerned, you kin jes' let the mat
ter drap!"-Saturday Evening Post.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-09
TAX RETURNS FOR 1919
Office Of the County Auditor Of York
County, South Carolina.

Yorkville. s. c., December 1.1911.
A required by statute my books
"A will be opened at my office In
Yorkville on MONDAY, JANUARY /.
1912, and kept open until FEBRUARY
| 20, 1912, for the purpose Of listing for
taxation all PERSONAL and REAL
PROPERTY held In York county on
January /, 1912.
Ali returns must be made in regular
form and 1t Is preferable that they be
made by the property owner in person
to me or my assistant, direct, on
blanks provided for the purpose. The
before me or my assistant, or some
other officer qualified to administer
an oath.
All items Of realty, whether farms,
or town lots, must be listed separately.
Returns made on proper blanks, and
sworn to before an officer qualified to
administer an oath and forwarded to
me by registered mail before February
20, 1912, will be accepted.
All taxpayers are particularly re-
quested to inform themselves as to the
number Of their respective school dis
tricts, and where they have property
in more than one school district, they
will please make separate returns in
dicating the location Of each piece OF
property. The school districts In which
there are special levies are as follows:
Nos. %, 90 and and q, in Bethel
township; Nos. 6, 13, II, 80, SO and
43 In Bethesda township; Nos. 8, 20,
38, 40 and A In Broad River town.
ship; Nos. 8, Is, 20, SO and 48 In Bull
locks Creek township; Nos. IL, 46
and 46 in Catawba, township, Nos.7,
12, 80, 36, 38 and 43 in Ebenezer
township; Nos. 26, % and 80. In Fort
Mill township; Nos. 2, 21, 20. 81, Al.
A and 49 In Kings Mountain town.
ship; Nos. IL, 20. 81, SO, IS, ~, 43,
A.. 48 and 40 In York township.
And at Yorkville from Thursday,
February l. until Tuesday. February
20.
All males between the ages of twen-
ty-one and sixty years, except Confed-
crate soldiers over the age Of fifty
years, are liable to poll tax Of 81, and
all persons so liable are especially re-
quested to give the numbers Of their
respective school districts In making
their returns.
1t will be matter OF much accom-
mediation to me II as many taxpayers
as possible will meet me at the res
pective appointments mentioned above.
so as to avoid the rush at Yorkville
during the closing days.
BROADUS NJ. LOVE.
County Auditor.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-09
. FOR SALE :

319 Aeres-Joins r. B. Hartness. N.
B. Love and others. / House, 1-story,
rooms; 8 tenant houses, all well nm
ished; / 6-room, 4 3-room; good barn,
double crib; hydraulic ram running
water to house: good pastures: 165
acres under cultivation; $50 In timber.
Price upon application. Property Of
John 7. Feemster.
20 Aeres-At Filbert. one-story
house. 4 rooms; one-haif red and 9TH
er sandy. Price, 100000.
balance In timber; joins =. Price. VIM.
Burns and r N. McElwee. Price,
l$35000.
Il Aorss-Joins L. Ferguson, Frank
Smith, ]. w. Dobson. / house, 1-story,
6 rooms. Price, $1,30000.
go Acres-Near Kings Mountain
battle-ground; house, 1-story, seven
rooms, New; 25 acres under cultiva-
ton, balance in timber; 6 miles from
Kings Creek. Good new barn, dressed
lumber; 2 tenant houses. 8 rooms each.
Price, $15.75 per Acre.
N6s.1oo Aeres3Joins R J. Davis.
5-room house; barn, cotton house and
crib. Price. .$1y3125o.
200 Aeres-Fronting public road, Il
story 4-room house; 4 horse farm open;
75 acres In timber; miles from Rod
dey. Price. 5000 per Acre.
@-100 Aerss-Residence Of J. J.
Smith, deceased, In Glover, on Kings
Mountain street; stories, rooms:
wood house; barn; COW stable; good
garden; well for stock. near barn.
70 Aores-Level land, 81 miles from
Sharon; house; 40 acres In cultiva-
ton. Price, $1,000 per Acre. Walter
g. Hayes.
800 Aerss-sa miles from Sharon;
large 3-story brick residence; good
well and springs; tenant houses; .
cribs; rolling land; Very Cheap.
81 Aeres-2 miles Of Hickory Grove;
on public highway; fronting Southern
railway. Price, $1,000 an Acre.
163 Aeres-Joins 7. w. Jackson. l.
T. Wood and others; 2-story 9-room
house; tenant house, rooms; 6
miles Of Newport. Price, $21.00 Acre.
A beautiful lot and residence Of Mrs.
Ada e. Faulconer. On East Liberty
street, 100 feet front, about 400 feet
deep; joins Rev. e. q. Gillespie and
Hon. q. w. 8. Hart. Price on Appli.
cation.
$50 Aerss-24 acres bottom land;
dwelling house, / 1-2 story, rooms;
fine barn; tenant house. Price, I'll
an Aero.
]. c. WILBoRN.
Yorkvills. 8. c.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-09

The Cost of living-The man of or
binary means, and honest withal
walked into the general food empo-
rum and addressed the magnate be-
hind the mahogany counter:
Whats pork today?" he inquired
tentatively.
Eighteen to twenty cents"
"And mutton?"
Twenty to twenty-four."
And beef?"
twenty-five and up"
The man hesitated.
How much is hay?" he inquired
meekly.
twenty-five dollars ton in the
bale"
"All right. let me have four
pounds"
And to this at last does the high
cost Of living bring an honest and a
hungry community.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-09

he Is more or less looking out for new
wives. BY law, Mohammedans are
never allowed to have more than four
at the same time, but they easily evade
this regulation by divorcing one, which
simply means sending her back to her
parents. This is often because she has
borne him no sons. So it happens
that the old sheiks almost always have
young wives.
1t is considered effeminate for a
man to show affection toward his
wives, at least openly. One Of the
young sheiks of the Adwans, Mouth
afy, who recently lost his young and
only wife, acknowledged to be the
prettiest girl in the tribe, shed tears
at her grave. For this he was much
laughed at by his companions. who
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-09

That Boy Again.-He had not been
an office boy long. But a few short
weeks ago he had been a happy schol-
ar, basking in the smiles of his wor-
thy tutor at the local council academy.
Now business claimed him, and he
tried hard to please an irascible task
master.
Boy" said the boss, as he entered
the gloomy den described as the
outer Office" did you tell that caller
that I had gone to Australian"
Yes, sir indeed 1 did. I told him
you had started this very morning"
So far, so good. But the office boy
was not off the carpet by any means.
"Good!" remarked the boss, rubbing
his hands. "And what did he say?"
Pat came the boys reply spoken
from a heart filled with honest en-
deavor:
He wanted to know when you'd be
back, sir, and I told him after lunch"
London Answers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-09
Humorous department.

Event of the Day.-In rural New
England the passing Of railway train
is still a matter Of public interest quite
astonishing to visitors from the city.
Last summer three ladies from Bos-
ton hired an abandoned farmhouse In
northern New England, in region de-
voted to dairying. One warm August
day they walked through the rocky
pastures to a farmhouse three miles
distant, in quest of two-weeks' sup
ply of butter.
On learning that they had come
through the fields, the farmers wife
exclaimed: why, you can't go back
that way alonei Our bulls out there
in the back lot, and only day fore
yist'day he treed my son-in-law on q
stun for two hours. I'll have him go
home with you"
With some misgivings on the part
of the women, the little procession
started back under the guidance OF
the young man. the ladies carrying
the butter. All went well until they
had gone about a quarter Of a mile,
when the escort suddenly called ex-
citedly, Come on" and started on
run toward higher ground.
Thinking that they understood the
occasion of his activity, they needed
no urging to follow him. On and on
they sped, throwing away their butter
as an impediment to their speed. FL
nally, bathed in perspiration and
gasping for breath, they sank exhaust
ed on a rocky ledge whittier their
guide had led them.
Standing just above. he waved his
arm in a dramatic gesture toward the
valley below, where a freight train
could be seen crawling slowly out
from between a cleft in the hills, and
shouted, There she goes-the milk
train!"-Youth's Companion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-09

II Was a Black Eye.-Tilts in court
between lawyers and witnesses are
not uncommon, and 1t Is not always
the disciples Of Blackstone who come
out on top.
In a party of lawyers in the county
court house the other day this story
was told, which illustrates the point:
A badgering lawyer was examining
q doctor in an assault case. The So
licitor represented the defence, and
the doctor testified that he treated the
prosecutor for a black eye.
What do you mean by a black
eye%" queried the legal gentleman.
81 mean," said the doctor without
a smile, that the prosecutor had re-
ceived a severe confusion over the
lower portion of the frontal bone, pro-
ducing extensive echymosis around
the eye, together with considerable in
filtration Of the subjacent areolar tis-
sue"
The medical witness was relieved
from further cross examination.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-09

said: "If a mans wife die he can cas-
lily procure himself another" But
for deceased father, brother or
even a mother, they think 1t does not
show weakness to mourn.
This seeming Indifference to women
has undoubtedly grown out Of the
idea the men entertain that to ex-
press appreciation of them would be
weak and unmanly. The Bedouins, In
private, treat their wives with more
consideration than is generally shown
among Orientals, especially so IL they
have borne sons. Bedouin women can
90 about alone and no one dare mo-
lest them on pain of death.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-09
Fountain Pens

If you do any writing, come and
let me FIT YOUR HAND with sure
enough Fountain Pen-one that Will
give you entire satisfaction. l have
them-All sizes, all styles Of the best
quality, and at very moderate prices.
REPAIR WORK.
II you watch is out of repair bring
1t to me for Cleaning and Repairing.
A watch that will not run at all. or
that runs spasmodically, Is worse than
no watch at all. Bring me yours and
l will put it in shape to keep time cor
rectly. Or perhaps 1t Is your Clock
that is out of joint. won't run or will
not strike properly. 1 can fix Clocks
too, and the cost Is very modest. Or
perhaps you have some broken Jew
elry, a brooch, pin, ring, a buckle
or something of the kind, that you
want repaired. Bring it. too, you may
as we'll be using 1t as leaving 1t In
box or drawer doing nothing.
T. w. sPECK, The Jeweler.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-09

- New type, good stock and know.
ing how, 10 what makes The Enqui.
rer's job printing satisfy ito users.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-09
!. J. KELLER & COMPANY
NOTICE

MY House and Lot on Wright av-
AVA enue for sale. For terms apply to
c. E. Spencer, Esq, Yorkville, 8. c.
WITT IDA DE LOACH.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-09

- You are measured by the Station.
cry you send out. Use The Enquirer
Enquirer kind.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-09
BLACKBOARDS

We have in stock and can furnish
Schools with First Class Cloth Black.
boards in almost any size desired.
Let us furnish Blackboard for your
school.
We also have Blackboard Paint
prepared especially for this purpose
COLES HOT BLAST COAL
STOVES FROM CHICAGO
These are undoubtedly and unques-
tionably the best Coal Heaters that
have ever been put on the market.
They are tremendous heaters for the
amount of coal consumed. They are
convenient, quick and clean. We
have too many on hand and want to
reduce our stock Of COLE HEATERS
quick. To do so we are now offering
them at very much REDUCED Prices.
Come and let us show you q COLE
Heater and why 1t is so good, and tell
you how little you can buy one for.
YORK FURNITURE co.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-09
We Still Have
Lots of Mighty
Good Things

To offer at the Old Shannon & Hope
store and 1t will be worth your while
to come and see them.
How about No. Milburn Wagon
for $500?
We have q nice lot Of Fresh Groce-
ries at the Brick Store at the Right
Prices.
What about your new Spring Suit?
We represent the International Tailor
ing Co., and their made-to-measure
Clothes Fit Call and see the Spring
line.
KENNEDY BROS.
Sharon S. G
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-09

ar All the worlds stage. Some of
It Is a treadmill.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-09
j. 8. BRICE,
AT LAW

Office Opposite Court House.
Prompt attention to all legal busi-
ness Of whatever nature.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1912-02-09

T. w. sPECK, The Jeweler.
Middletown transcript., 1912-05-18
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
APPOQUINIMINK HUNDRED

The taxable residents of Appoquini-
mink Hundred, and all persons liable to
pay tax in said Hundred, are hereby
notified that the Taxes for the year 1911
are now due, and the undersigned Tax
Collector for said Hundred, will be
AT THE OFFICE OF GEORGE NJ. D. HART,
IN TOWNSEND, DEL,
EVERY SATURDAY,
During MAY, 1912,
From / to 5 o'el ock, P.
Tax bills can be obtained by making
personal application to the Collector, or
BY sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 3, CHAPTER
80, VOLUME 81, LAWS OF DELAWARE, AS
AMENDED:
Section 3-That on all taxes paid before
the first day of October there shall be an
abatement of five per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day OF Decem-
ber there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during the
month Of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January five
per centum thereof shall be added
thereto.
WILLIAM c. MONEY,
Collector OfTaxes for AppOquinimink Hundred
Middletown transcript., 1912-05-18
Will make the season of 1912, from April to July
At the Stable of Julian G. CIeaver
NEAR MIDDLETOwN, DELAWARE

BeeI horse bred and registered No.
Stud Germany and registered the
Onbg Coach Horse Association Stud Book Of
America, No 4,169
dark seal brown black old stand
16 high 475 @ has bone and muscle elegant action
and attracts the show Has been awarded
which he entered Was awarded first
premium Ohio competitors imported horses This horse
has the disposition stallion perfectly fearless
automobiles and al objects
Terms of Service: SIS to Insure FOal
PAYABLE in one year Any person loosng before
time will not be charged any fee
This horse genuine good BREEDER and will produce the finest
and breed the Eastern States His
colts to years fancy prices all sales wherever held
For further particulars inquire Of Mr. j. G. Ceaver MddOwn,
Del, who represents the
Middletown transcript., 1912-05-18
Proposals !!

Proposals for Coal and Oils for supply
ing the Light and Water Commission Of
MiddIetown, Delaware.
Sealed Propossls will be received at the
Town Office. Middletown. Del, up to 8
P. NJ. June 14th, 1912 for not less than
One Thousand (l00o) tons 2240 lbs. per
ton Bituminous Coal F. D. B. Cars at
Middletown, DELI as ordered by the Com
missinn for the year ending MAY 1st, 1913.
Also on not less than nine (9) Barrels of
Dynamo and three Barrels Engine OIL
The Commissioners reserve the right to
object any or all bids.
For further information apply to
d. W. STEVENS, Clerk,
MiddletowB, Del
Middletown transcript., 1912-05-18
THEEND OF TUBERCULOSIS
Stamping Out the plague.
a. rosEpH q. cHoArE.

BY JOSEPH H. cHoATE.
do not think there is any
greater or better cause now set
before the people Of New York,
the people of this great state,
than to save themselves from
this terrible plague, and they can
do it If they will. The cities
have already accomplished much.
New York and Boston and Lon
don have reduced by one-half
the death rate from this particu-
lar evil. It exists where it has
been unchecked and unstudied
and uneared for In the rural dis
tricts Of the state and in the
smaller cities Of the state.
Middletown transcript., 1912-05-18
WANTED

On Ladies' Lawn Waists, all parts, city
wages. We.are here to stay.
The Del. Star Apron & Waist Co.
Townsend, Del
Formerly Townsend Shirt Co.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-11-08
FLORIDA DEMOCRATS
SCARED BY A PROTEST.
Protest includes the National Electors
and All of the State
Officers.

Tampa.-Formal protest has been
filed with the county commissioners
in every county in Florida against the
placing of the names of the Demo
cratic nominees on the ballot in the
November election. The protest is
based on the incorrect manner of GER
tifying the returns from the prima-
ries, and is made by Progressive State
Committeeman Herbert L. Anderson
of Jacksonville.
Democratic National Committeeman
Crawford Immediately wired Demo
Gratis in each county of the condition.
admitting that the contention of the
Progressive is correct and asking that
county committees get to work to
have the names placed on the ballot
by petition, which is legal under the
Florida law. Petitions are now be-
ing circulated and will be properly
certified to the secretary of state.
The error in certifying the nomina-
lions in the primaries arose through
the resignation of State Chairman
William H. Price, Immediately after
the first primary, and the returns
from the second primary were certi-
fed to by his successor. The present
state chairman wired the Democratic
committees over the state to print
the names on the ballots, but the Dem
ocrats are talking no chances, and
are circulating the petition also.