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La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-10-09
TIROS AL BLANCO
IN ACTO DE PRESTIDIGlTAClON

que circuian en- el centre
de IL metr6poli misma,
por sus vivoS caracteres
elocuentemente indican
Que los tristes m~eXicanos,
los que hoy viven en- Ia chiila
le van perdiendo el respeto
al "ap6stol" de Coahuila.
Tn nuevo Y sangriento chiSte
Sc refiere cada dia,
sin que nadie indicar pueda
ouien es autor de IA chispa;
pero de cada uno de ellos,
V entire comentario y risas
Cada vez mas en- ridiculo .
queda el de las barbas pintas.
El ultimo chascarrillo,
que de la mas clara guiSa
manifesto los lnStintoS
de n genie carrancista,
Sc refie-e va en- corrilloS
en- Ia metropol! misma.
sin que 20 = decir me arreva
s. es verdad O 81 es mentira.
;! una reception solemne
cue c-saniz6 mace Unos dias
Q! Representative en- MEXICO
L NJ ~repl1i!ca amiga,
tueroa invitados Venus
V algunos De ST. familia.
Y el total de sus ministries"
= ell idem de sus "ministras."
Sc siryio IN lunch suculento.
Sc recitaron poesias,
-aqui Marcelino Davalos
no dei6 una musa viva,)
Sc baiiaron rigodoneS
V "iaHce:os' Y 'cuadrillas'
' dos 0 tres generates
&c n Ultima pantomima.
creyeron. me,ced u rico
vino Que q mano tenian,
ma larSc en- CamDcStre fiesta
de fuS ilanos de Coahuila.
Y I granGe> saltoS bailaron
Ia popular "Adelita.'
Perc ESQ no yale NADIA
para 10 que ~ en- seguida
II anfitr!on. ciudadano
De una cultura exquisite,
que >a5e para que sirven
los "cubiertos." a Ia vista
y q alcance -pe!igroso-
&c Sus amableS E:sitaS
puso amos juegos de plata,
pero de plata fi&isima,
no dc IA Que pone Venus
en- los pesos" que fabrica.
Cierto. general. Ell cuanto
VIC que a n man0 tenia
las Tres relucientes pleas
que eIan de plata maciZ2.
pensG IN TN regio regalo
para 81 esposa querda
= aprovechando q monento
precise. con sangre fra,
die por tumUa . los cu5iertos
Ia bolSa de 81 levita.
Vic Ia maniobra don Venus,
que "a penSado tenia
del mismo modo ingcniarse
para nac2r Ia cosa misma,
' diio =: instante: "idiab;o!
que naG-ugada tan linda
81 NE llcYo yo otro juego,
nos "a a ~chillar Ia cochina."
Que hacer, cuando los cubierto
lie tentaban la coiicia
como 81 fueran los bancos
que va ''incautadose" habia?
Pero.. .penso, Y de su mente
sali5 de ingenio una chispa.
Sc puso en- pie, los cubjertos
alz6 en- Ia diestra, a IA vista
de todos los comensales,
y Sc expres6 de esta guisa:
-Senores, 81 ustedes quieren
70 amenizo n comida
con IN gran acto de presti-
digitaci6n exquisite.
-; Bravo. muy bien.-exc'ama,
yaras yOccs n scgUida,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01
RnEUMATICS
%. \.
All Over The County They Are Taking
"NeutrOne Prescription g."

To be strong and free from all stiff
ness in your joints and muscles, just
think of it, for only soc or $1,0o for
one or two weeks treatment.
"Neutrone Prescription 90" is quick
ly absorbed into the system and in a
week or two brings blessed relief to
tired, weary, infiamed, swollen joints
and muscles.
It's easy to use, too, no fuss and
bother in getting ready, no time lost
rubbing in fiery liniments or using hot
plasters, just take four times day
faithfully and all stiffness, swelling
and wisery will vanish.
Used regular it makes the lame and
crippled strong and vigorous, draws
out all the stiffness, agony and in
aammation. It's fine. Get a bottle to-
day at your druggist, soc and $t.00.
Nail orders filled on $1.0O size.
For sale ny Howells Pharmacy,
Americas, Ca, and leading druggists
everywhere. adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01
New School is Opened.

SUMTER, Ca, Oct lon last Fri
day at the call of the teachers and
trustees of the Sumter school district
the patrons and citizens Of the COM
munity met for the purpose of form
ally opening our new school building.
The new building contains three class
rooms, all of which are we'll lighted
and ventilated About IL o'clock the
crowd began to gather, and after
about an hour had been spent in in
formal greetings, a beautiful dinner
was spread on the ground After this
had been partaken of, the meeting
was formally called to order for the
purpose of hearing two splendid adj
dresses, one by e. j. McMath, county
school superintendent and the other
by John W. SILVER, of Americas. The
addresses were both along educational
lines and were much enjoyed by all
present. Prof. Jos. w. Barber acted
as chairman of the meeting. All
present were so well pleased until it
was decided to hold other meetings
Of a similar nature during the school
year here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01
The STANDARD


SDn plenty of Those Splendid
ssalf-Priced Kid Gloves for Men
and Children, and Plenty of All
Sizes OF Driving Gloves for Ladies
mf Ninety Cents Pair.
People who got the impression that
wa had only few pairs Of these fine
sample Gloves, enoughh to last for
nnYy about, one or two days, will be
g1ad 80 know that this is not so.
There were over one thousand pairs
So starr with. The sizes are still COM
xxefe IN all except few sizes are miss
ang i'm the Blacks for ladies. Choice
zxEile 4he lot lasts, pair 90c.
as0DB SHOES FOR THE
KTTTLE FELLOWS.
zEagsa of soft kid skins with turned
ssg8es and aexible; sizes / to 5. 85c; 5
10 8. 01.00.
WHITE SILK HOSE 35c.
TEsg cant tell them from the best
zaus grades, one-half of leg of pCse
xvun SILK: balance of fine Isle thread,
Eaa7r DC, or three pairs for $1.00.
NEW SPORT
SATIN SKIRTS 5000.
Ecwest styles just received by ex-
press, great variety Of pretty sport
stripes Of fine satin; every thread silk.
HOSIERY FOR THE
WHOLE FAMILY 15c.
BIeu's Ladies' and Children's guar
an9eed fast dye, spliced heels and toes;
zM sizes; pair 15c.
EXTRA QUALITY
@ANToN FLANNEL 15c.
Rf these goods were bought from
Ehe mill today, we could not sell for
sszaz Gran 22c; while our present stock
lis. price 15c yard.
4. 4EIES'7 and SLIGO WAISTS.
Cleanup sale of. about fifteen dozen
re@yxgaw .75c and $1.0O Waists, made Of
ang Organizes, voiles and India Lin
<ns- 1ake your pick of the lot now, soc.
SPECIAL!
ESuxing the month of October, or
rrzk7E fHrther notice, we will sell ]. &c
p. Goats Spool Cotton, black and
@hzge, numbers to 100, spools for
2sse- This will be sold only with other
wzrcEsases amounting to $1OO or more.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01
BRITISH. PREPARE TO
CONTINUE OFFENSIVE
IN FLANDERS SECTION

LONDON, Oct. 1.-While the British
are apparently preparing for another
offensive stroke against the Germans
in Flanders, the German crown
princes army is agai harrassing the
French in the yerdun section. The
Germans attacked last night on both
sides of the Meuse, where the artillery
work has been intense for several
days. Paris announces that all attacks
We're repulsed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01
\. J. ORGANIZATIONS
ASK FOR EXPULSION
Of THREE SENATORS

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct The
petition of New York organizations,
demanding the Expulsion from the SEN
ate of Senator LaFollette, Gronna and
Stone, was presented today, and re
ferred to the committee on privileges
and elections
No action is expected at this session.
of congress.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Remember we have Boyden's fine
men-the two leading lines In the Unit
ed States, and they are here in all the
Shoes for men; also Regal Shoes for
leading styles. Ansleys. Lit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01
State Of Ohio. city of Toledo.

Lucas County, IS.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm Of F. J.
Cheney & Co., doing business in the City
Of Toledo, County and State aforesaid.
and that said firm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence. this 9th day of December,
A. D. 1885. A. W. GLEASON,
(SeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken In
ternally and acts through the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces OF the System Send
for testimonials, free
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

F. II. James, of Dawson, passed
through the city today, going to San
dersville, Ca, where he goes to accept
a position as linotype operator.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Mrs. Harry Zimmerman, of Newark,
\. j., who has been spending the
past FIVE weeks delightfully."- with her
parents, Mr.. and Brs. B. S. Kassel, re-
turned home Sunday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Mr. and Harry Hawkins leave Tues
Gay Tor Atlanta, where the former will
enter the enlisted military service.
Hawkins viii be the guest of rel
atives there during several weeks
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

The many friends Of Mr.. Lawson
Sznlesnn viii regret TO learn that he
Ezs been very i'll for several days with
rheumatism
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

We are selling quantities of Ladies
Suits and the greatest number of coats
ever in our history. See us for
your coat and suit Ansley's. lit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

AUTOMOBILE LIVERY LII Ring
Americas Cab Co. Residence phone
GAG. L. i. Compton. 1-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Mrs R. L. McNulty returned sat
7wsiav from a delightful visit to reia-
95Tes in Dawson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Amoskeag Serge. Known for Dress
Wear, service and durability. Our
price is way below what we can buy
at. soc to $150 yard; all colors. Maj
fett's lit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

CHICAGO, H., Oct, Federal au-
CHICAGO, H., Oct. Federal au-
thorities announce that As Of the 1866
indicted I. w. WIS have been arrested.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

The following veterans left this af-
ternoon to attend the state reunion at
Thomasville, from Americas: ]. B.
Nicholson, H. H. Glover, T. ]. Bow
den, J. P Wise, G. S. S. Horne, w E.
Felts, w. s. Moore, j. A. Mcdonald, G.
H. Walker, A. J. Hutchings, N IT. Full
ford, NJ. l.. Lackey, ]. D. Stewart,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Best line Suits for the Men and
8sys We have ever shown. Ansley's-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Christine Miller's proof that the Ed
zsCn machine perfectly re-creatcs her
wo5ce is absolutely no proof that SINH
Ear named preparations to Drew's
SzIve for coughs, colds, Group, sore
xarrxaf. bronchitis, tonsilitis End
zussunlDnia are of similar merit. We,
vpzHr druggits, want everybody who
wvaETy needs a good and reliable, hon
es4 and efficient remedy to try Drew's
<Szzvs. Just one time, on our guaran-
zee we do not hesitate to guarantee
r. because we know it will make good
zaE
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Attention Ladies. A complete line of
Shoes in black. kid, brown, tan and
mixed colors; a fine assortment of
sizes, $500. Maffett's. lit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

CaEge Crush nlts the spot, sc.
tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Frederick Warde has never done bet
ter acting during his career than in
TIE Vicar of Wakefield" Opera House
tomorrow, Tuesday Only two shows.
one at $3.50 and the last at o'clock
lit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

sew line White Ivory Goods Just
xeeeIxs.ss. 5. 4. Daniel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

We will deliver at your home any
Magazine published by the week, month
or year. HightOWer Book Store.
23-5t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

For Children That famous Play
Eouse shoe IN tan and black, $3.50,
and SAGA NaHett's. lit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

When in need of Seeds, Phone 500
Exclusive Seed store. 90
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

sew line Sterling Silver Card Cases,
Thos. L. Bell, JeWeler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Good. You bet; orange Crush, sc.
zS9S
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

L. S. Echols. of Ellaville, was .
visitor in the city today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01


Novelty Baskets of all sorts. Work
Baskets, aSndwich Baskets, Flower
Baskets, Basket Buttons for Work
Baskets. Large assortments to select
from. New shipment. Will sell Mon
day and Tuesday for Cash at almost
cot to make room for other goods en-
ing in. Williams-NiIes Col equality
and Service) Phone 7O6.
j. K. Forester and Henry Bagley, of
Leesburg, were visitors in the city
Monday
At Kassels: just received a ship
ment of new Silk Ladies' Sailors.
Prices from So up to So. Let
See Ethel Clayton in THE Stolen
Paradise at the Alcazar Tuesday. 1t
Frank Ferguson and w. T. Cock, of
DeSoto, were visitors in Americas
Monday
Halves famous Hats-sWell styles jut
received, per express. Ansley's. 1t
Best quality Of Union Skates, S1.75.
HOghtower's Book Store. 2O.7t
G. c. Mcdonald, and T, c. Rodgers,
of Sumter, were visitors in Americas
Monday
Furnished rooms with kitchenette
and gas stove. Apply lit Prince
street. 9-39-oct LIST
Don't miss Wallace Reid, in big
Timber and Fatty" Arbuckles, in
His Wedding Night" at the Alcazar
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Novelty Baskets of all sorts. Work
Baskets, aSndwich Baskets, Flower
Baskets, Basket Buttons for Work
Baskets. Large assortments to select
from. New shipment Will sell Mon
ay and Tuesday for Cash at almost
cot to make room for other goods en-
ng in. Williams-Niles Col equality
and Service) Phone 706.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Mrs. Chas. NJ. Hale and young son,
who have spent the summer in Virginia
ana the past several weeks in Atlanta,
have returned home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

I Mrs r J. Yibbert has returned TO
lzmarcse, Ga. after visit Of several
weekz to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. l.
Tower. on Church street
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Like Oranges? Try Orange Crush sc
12-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Mrs. Chas. L. Ansley, who has been
in the mountains at Clayton, Ga, for
the past three weeks, has returned
home
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Misses Lizzie and Callle Slappey
m7sl be at home in the Johnson apart
zuenfz after Tuesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Don't miss Wallace Reid, in Big
Timber and Fatty" Arbuckles, in
His Wedding Night at the Alcazar
donday. Matinee, sc and 1Oc; night,
and 15c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

See Ethel Clayton in The Stolen
Paradise, at the Alcazar Tuesday. 1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Bird Seed-A fresh lot; also curdle
ASH bone. PLANTERS SEED co. 80
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Adlers Rochester tailor-made
Ego1fes for young men-the best line in
xvgteri,rns Ansley's. lit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

DIR. H. B. Allen has moved his Office
yer Hooks Pharmacy. 3O-3
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Drink Orange Crush, sc. 49,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Seed Rye-Chicken feed, with high
prices, how could you afford not to
plant something green for your chick
ems. We have Rye, Rape, Barley and
Cats. Planters Seed Co. 27-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Mrs e. T. Jordan. of Dawson, ar
rived in the city today and is visiting
relatives.f
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Remember THE vicar of Wakefield
sgEperz House tomorrow; Frederick
zarae featured. Only two shows, one
IT $3.50 and s o'clock. lit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Plant now; Rutabagas, Turnips,
Radishes, Mustard, Lettuce, Carrots,
Beets, Spinach and onion Sets. Plant
ers' Seed Company 927
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Furnished rooms with kitchenette
and gas stove. Apply 1T Prince
street. 9-39-oct.1st
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

The friends and aequaintances Of
Mrs. 4. o. B Sparks, of Macon, who
was Miss Matte Lewis Dodson, of
Americas, before her recent marriage,
were Interested yesterday to Sc her
picture rulatshd in tn Atlanta SUNDAY
American 1t was very splendid and
attractive likeness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Don't miss Wallace Reid, in big
Timber" and Fatty" Arbuckles, in
His Wedding Night" at the Alcazar
Monday Matinee, SC and loo; night,
0c and 15c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

At Kassels: New Coats, Coat Suits
and Dresses coming in daily by ex-
press. LIT
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Miss Mary Parker, of Americas, is
one Of the maids of honor at the re-
union of Confederate veterans in
Thomasyille this week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01
Local News Items

e > . = = = = , = . =
q new line White Ivory Goods jus
xeeeIre... 5. 4. Daniel.
Blrs- r E. McNulty returned sat
zryiay from a delightful visit to reia-
95res in Dawson.
Czange crush nits the spot, sc.
u
Best line Suits for the Men and
Rsys We have ever shown. Ansley's-
The many friends Of Mr. lawson
Sznleson viii regret TO learn that he
Eas been very i'll for several days with
zaeualatism-
Csoode You bet; orange Crush, sc.
zS0
F7aT Chndren That famous pay
zouse Shoe IN tan and black, $3.50,
7s and s4.0o. MaHetts. lit
Mrs r. J. Yibbert has returned TO
lzmbruse, Ca. after a visit Of several
weeks to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
Tower. on Church street.
Remember THE vicar of Wakefield,
sggpers House tomorrow; Frederick
Narae featured. Only two shows, one
IT $50 and O'Clock. lit
Adler's Rochester tailor-made
x1othes for young men-the best line in
-Axnericns. Ansley's. lit
Misses Lizzie and Callie Slappey
a7sl lie at home in the Johnson apart
g1enfz af1er Tuesday
Bird Seed-A fresh lot; also curdle
ASH bone. PLANTERS SEED CO. 80.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

Maffets: Ladies Low-tIeel; al
leather English Walkers in brown anG
tan, $500, $3.50 and $3.50. Lit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-10-01

G. c. Mcdonald, and 7, c. Rodgers,
of Sumter, were visitors in Americas
Monday
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-08-22
u. DC. Meeting

The Daughters of the Con.
federacy held their usual
monthly meeting on August S,
at the home of Mrs. Skeen, Mrs.
Mccormick, the president, pro-
siding. After the opening ex
ercises II responded to the roll
call This being the beginning
of a new year dues were paid
and election of officers held.
Mrs. Taylor, Historian, de-
clined the nomination for
another year and Mrs. Petit
was elected and accepted the
position. Mrs. Alexander. Cor
responding Secretary, found it
impossible TO carry on the
work, living out of town. Mrs.
Cochran was elected to fill the
vacancy. The President and
other officers were unanimous.
ly elected for another year.
After discussing the War Re
lief Work a letter from Miss
Carter was read thanking the
Chapter for securing her a
scholarship in the Radford Nor.
NAL. Mrs. Taylor read n paper
on the Hospitals of lSG1-5, and
Mrs. Long an article on the
Women of 1861.
Mrs. Skeen served a refresh
ing course of ice cream and
cake, and we adjourned to
meet with Mrs. McCorkle in
September
Mrs. @. G. Cochran,
Cor. Secretary.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-08-22
Cannot Pro-
hibit Gifts

The trouble that has been brew
ing between Secretary Daniels
and the Navy League for some
time over charges by the league
that the investigation of an OK
plosion at the Mare Island
Navy Yard was being blocked
by labor Interests came TO a
head the other day when tho
Secretary denounced state.
ment issued by the league, and
issued an order severing all Of
fetal connec ion between tho
navy and the Navy League,
which means, if the order is
legal, that the sweaters and
other articles which thousands
OF women throughout the couu.
try are knitting under the
auspices OF the Navy League
VIII have to be rendered through
some other agency other than
the present officers Of the
league, 1t seems that tho
League questions Secretary
DANIELS authority To issue such
an order, Judging from the fol,
loving telegram to tho prcsi-
dent OF the local Navy Lcngne:
Washington, d. @.
August 18th.
Mrs. II j. Prescott.
Big Stone Gap, Va.
The Secretary of the navy
cannot legally prohibit the men
OF the service from accepting
patriotic gifts from patriotic
people and we ask YOU to con
tinuc your work as usual.
NAVY LEAGUE.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-08-22
Attempt Jail Delivery.

Early Friday morning n plot
was discovered justi in time to
prevent a Wholesale delivc-y of
prisoners from the town lail.
all of whom We're under heav,
sentences, being convicted dur
ing the term of United States
Court here last week.
Bill Ramey, moonshiner, who
was sentenced to seven years
IN the penitentiary. had on
Friday night almost sawed two
iron bars out of the window
and was making preparation to
take light when his schcme
WAS discovered bya young boy
IN the same cell who reported it
To the officers. The young boy
was town prisoner, having
been convicted last week on
charge of stealing bicycle
here, and was fined $lo and
sentenced by Mayor Rose To
work Oh the road in Lee Coun-
W for thirty days. He did not
tell on the prisoners until Fri
day morning while on his way
To Lee County. His custodian
Immediately returned to the
Cap and notified the officers.
Jno. w. Phipps and w. IL. Me.
Coy. convicted on conspiracy
churge and given five years, to.
gether with Buddy Wells,
sentenced for three years for
moonshining, could have es-
capped also, had Ramsey sue
ceedcd i'll getting away.
AS II reward to the young
man revenue officers made mp a
sum sufficient TO pay the $40
line and 10 extra, while Judge
okecn released him from The
thirty day sentence. The boys
name is kinaer, and is said to
be from Norton.
Mccoy, Ramey and Wells
were taken TO the penitentiary
at Atlanta Friday night by
Deputy Collectors Denny ana
Cowden, while Phipps remain
ed here until Saturday with the
Intention of taking an appeal,
but finally decided to serve
sentence and left Saturday
morning in charge of Deputy
Collector Hurt.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-08-22
Fatal Auto Wreck.

Jim Mullins, of Bluefield, w.
Va, was instantly killed Sat
urday afternoon just beyond
Norton when an automobile in
which he was riding run over
a bank and landed in Guest
River. His nephew, a boy by
the name of Lucas was thrown
upon the railroad track and
rendered unconscious for sew.
eral hours, but his injuries are
not thought to be serious, while
the driver, escaped unhurt. Mr..
Mullins had been III this section
for a week or more visiting
On returning home he missed
connection with the train at
Norton and hired car to take
him TO Coeburn to catch the
train as it returned from Toms
Greek, and it is said the car
was going at high speed when
the accident happened. The
body was brought back To Nor
ton and TUNED over to under.
dertakers and later sent To
Bluetield.