Charles Chaplin

The Funniest Man in the World Coming.

People in Middlesboro little realize the drawing power in the larger cities of Charles Chaplin, "the funniest man in the world." He formerly played with the well known Keystone Company, and since we very seldom used that brand of service, it has been impossible in the past for us to offer our patrons photo plays containing his inimitable antics. If you have been in some of the larger cities in the past six month and have noticed a lobby display advertising CHARLES CHAPLIN, we'll wager what we have in our pocket to what is in yours that you had to stand up, if you got in at all.

Chaplin recently left the Keystone Company and entered the ranks of the Essonay Company, the last named concern having made a higher bid for his services. It is stated on good authority that he is now receiving a salary of $50,000 per year, and after you see a sample of his work, you will not wonder why.

In order to make our patrons laugh and see them enjoy themselves when in our theatre, we have arranged, by paying a big extra price, to have a Charles Chaplin comedy every Saturday night beginning Saturday, April 10th. On that date we will offer his first release under the Essanay trademark, "His New Job." Critics say that it is the best comedy ever made. This, as well as most of the others that we will offer every Saturday, is in two parts.

--The Pinnacle News, Middlesboro, Kentucky, April 1, 1915, page 7.

Successful Raid

Wednesday, March 24, a posse of eight, composed of U. S. Deputy Marshal W. E. Garrett and U. S. Deputy Collector U. G. McFarland, of Middlesboro, Ky., Billy Tucker, of Pennington, Gap, Va., and C. H Redmon, Wilson Lewis, Arnold Hoskins and Mays, of St. Charles, Va., went over the Cumberland main range from St. Charles to Day's Branch of Crank's Creek of Martin's Fork, in Harlan county, Ky., captured Joe Setser, destroyed a copper still of 105 gallons capacity, several hundred gallons of mash and beer.

Setser and Joe Napier were tracking the posse in the snow with guns in their hands and were only discovered by the posse when the location of the still was nearly reached and a distance of about 150 yards separated the parties. Members of the posse hid behind trees and squatted in the snow until Setser and Napier were close at hand when Setser was covered and captured. Napier kept up a running flight, during which about twenty-five shots apiece were fired, and escaped. Two others, Hiram Day and one Duncan, were taken, but later released.

Joe Setser was taken to the Pineville jail and held on $1,000 bail for the next term of the U. S. Court at London, Ky.

U. S. Revenue officers have heretofore kept clear of the locality of this raid on account of the difficulty of getting into it and of the stubborn resistance of the moonshiners.

--The Pinnacle News, Middlesboro, Kentucky, April 1, 1915, page 1.

Local Laconics

Small Happenings About The City and Vicinity.

David Watkins, 81 years of age, has been in a very critical condition. His daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Hammond, of Akron, Ohio, came here Sunday morning to be with her father during his illness.

WANTED—Chestnut oak Tanbark. Apply to Middlesboro Tannery, Middlesboro, Ky.

Organ, in good condition, for sale cheap. Inquire at this office.

Oscar Liebig went to Louisville last Thursday night to enter Dr. Pope's sanatorium for treatment and will probably be there for five or six weeks.

We have just received a big lot of Pianos and Player Pianos, and can save you from $50 to $100 on your piano.—Gibson Bros., Middlesboro, Kentucky.

J. A. McDermott, of Barbourville, came to Middlesboro on business Monday.

G. B. Perkins, a coal man of Williamsburg, Ky., was in town on business Monday.

We are factory distributors for the largest piano manufacturers in the world, and all our pianos come from the factory to the customer. Can save you big money on you piano.—Gibson Bros., Middlesboro Kentucky.

A. B. Johnson, of Corbin, came up to Middlesboro Monday on important business.

John Lutz and John A. Creech, of Harlan, were business visitors Monday.

We handle the best brands Pianos made, such as the famous Everett, the artistic Krell, the celebrated Kimball, the well-known Chase. Write for catalogue and terms.—Gibson Bros., Middlesboro, Kentucky.

Mrs. E. J. Sanders, of Jefferson City, Tenn., who is visiting Mesdames T. A. and J. L. Sanders, of Shamrock, was in Middlesboro Saturday with them visiting friends and relatives.

We have 12 different brands of Pianos, worth from $150 to §1,000 We can please you. Call and see our big line.—Gibson Bros., Middlesboro, Kentucky.

H. B. Willmott, of the K. U. Co. returned to his meter reading and repair work at Pineville Monday, after spending the week-end in Middlesboro.

For any pain, burn, scald or bruise apply Dr. Thomas' Eclectic Oil—the household remedy. Two sizes, 25c and 50c at all drug stores.

Mrs. W. H. Gildersleeve left Monday for her home at Johnson City, Tenn., after a visit of a week with Dr. and Mrs. C. K. Brosheer and other friends.

A prudent mother is always on the watch for symptoms of worms in her children. Paleness, lack of interest in play, and peevishness is the signal for WHITE'S CREAM VERMIFUGE. A few doses of this excellent remedy puts an end to the worms and the child soon acts naturally. Price 25c per bottle. Sold by A. T. Smith & Co.

P. S. Sampson, of La Grange, Ky., who is with a glassware, oils and paints company of Louisville, was in Middlesboro for the week-end for his firm and as the guest of Orin Lee and Harry Leete.

J. W. and C. C. McLin, the Rose Hill, Va., merchants, were in town on business Monday.

For the stomach and bowel disorders of babies McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR is a remedy of genuine merit. It acts quickly, is pure, wholesome and pleasant to take. Price 25c and 50c per bottle. Sold by A. T. Smith & Co.

E. D. Rymer, formerly manager of the Singer Sewing Machine Co's office here, but now located at Cincinnati as supervisor of the same firm, was in Middlesboro from Saturday until Monday.

John Dalton, who lately recovered from a sickness of many months, is at Gibson Station, Va., in attendance on his 93-year-old mother, who is very ill.

We have just received a big assortment of Malleable and Eternal Range Stoves. They are the best made. Call and see them at Gibson Bros., Middlesboro, Ky.

John Hutcheson started to work Monday in the F. L. Lee Drug Co's No. 1 drug store.

A. M. Cruse, an auditor from the Lexington office of the K. U. Co., is in this district auditing the books at the various plants of his firm.

There will be a special man from the factory, who will demonstrate the Malleable and Eternal Range Stoves for the next ten days at Gibson Bros., Middleshoro, Ky.

W. H. Gildersleeve, division superintendent of the Union Tanning Co., was in Middlesboro last week inspecting the local plant of his firm.

Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Lyttle and daughter, Annie, moved from the Frazee building Monday to the fourth floor of the Coal & Iron Bank building.

During the next ten days there will be given away free to each and every purchaser of a Malleable and Eternal Range Stove a ten-dollar magnificent set of Aluminum ware, at Gibson Bros., Middlesboro, Ky.

Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Walden and daughter, Nancy Elizabeth, of Chenoa, but until very recently honored inhabitants of Middlesboro, came to town Monday, all to remain here for a week or so visiting friends, except Mr. Walden, who returned to his work at Chenoa Tuesday noon.

The Malleable and Eternal Range Stove will last you a lifetime. Call and see them. It pays to buy the best at Gibson Bros., Middlesboro, Ky.

J. D. Marsee, of Tinsley, Ky., was a business visitor early in the week.

Mrs. R. E. Moore, who is boarding at the Atkinson house and whose husband is employed at Wilhoit, Ky., and spends the week-end here, has as her guests her father, Mr. Kay, and his daughter and her sister. Miss Julia Kay, of Sidney, Ohio.

Bad breath, bitter taste, dizziness and a general "no account" feeling is a sure sign of a torpid liver. HERBINE is the medicine needed. It makes the liver active, vitalizes the blood, regulates the bowels and restores a fine feeling of energy and cheerfulness. Price 50c. Sold by A. T. Smith & Co.

Miss Laura Price, of Pineville, returned to her other home here Tuesday afternoon.

Mrs. C. E. Cooke arrived home on Tuesday morning from a ten-days business trip to Wichita, Kan.

Miss Phronia Evans will return home to-night, accompanied by Miss Alma Carter, one of Norton's most charming and desirable young ladies, who will be here until next Monday morning.

Sweet Potato Slips, 25c per 100; $2.50 per 1000; $4.50 for 2000; in quantities of 3000 or more at $2.00 per 1000. Tomato plants, 10c per doz.; 50c per 100; $3.50 per 1000. Peppers, sweet or hot, 15c per doz.; $1 per 100, Cabbage, 30c per 100; $2.50 per 1000. We have been growing and shipping plants for several years and will have the largest supply that we have ever had. All letters answered promptly. W. D. HURST, Middlesboro, Ky.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Woody, of Fork Ridge, spent first of the week with Mrs. Woody's sister, Mrs. C. Busic.

Miss Rachel Sanford has returned to her home at Tazewell, after two weeks visit with her aunt, Mrs. J. R. Hurst.

Henry Graham, of Harlan, is here on a few days visit with homefolks.

A dog was killed Saturday afternoon and its head shipped to Bowling Green for test and report was received stating that the dog was afflicted with rabies. Mayor Manring issued orders for owners of dogs to keep them on their premises on penalty of having them shot. Eight have in accordance been killed to date.

Harry C. Moss, who is a student at Centre College, Danville, came home to-day for Easter.

T. C. Anderson returned last week from a three-months residence in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Singleton Yeary returned Tuesday from a three-days visit to his cousin and family, Marshall Rowlett, at Rose Hill, Va.

Miss Lizzie May Pearcy, who has been visiting her uncle, John Pearcy, returned to Pennington Gap, Va., this morning.

W. M. Deuel, division superintendent of the Southern Railway at Knoxville, was in town Wednesday.

--The Pinnacle News, Middlesboro, Kentucky, April 1, 1915, page 8.

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First Boy: - My father's been everywhere.
Second Boy: - Has he been to heaven?
First Boy: - Well, no. But he's been to every place of more than five thousand population. -- Life.

--The Pinnacle News, Middlesboro, Kentucky, April 1, 1915, page 7.