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The McDowell Times. "In this interview the President allowed himself to adopt the hoary fallacy that emigration is best for the Negro. It was once said that slavery was best for the Negro; later we heard that jim Crow care were provided especially for the benefit of the Negro; and then disfairness was intended for his well-being. It remains for some grim humorist to rise up and declare that lynching is encouraged for the black man's peculiar and especial benefit. It does seem strange that the iniquitous practices which are universally condemned by mankind, are regarded as for the best welfare of the Negro race." The truth is, the man who say these things are best for the Negro and are done in his interest are not sincere in their declaration. They do not seek the welfare of the Negro. They only seek to put him out of their way. But granting that them man are sincere, the Negro is in position to say to them and to mankind that for his good. The Negro has bought this truth with a dear experience. No self-respecting Negro wants jim-crow care, segregation and disfranchisement. the A.M. man when this Preston Wilson hit the ground of lack of despair, but then he said of his rear relative the Blessing of the South that "there were some questions, it was to come into KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, DEC. 25, 1914 A Merry Christmas to All the World THE WORLD WITH THE MARK OF THE MARK OF THE MARK Dr. H. C. Brough, of the University of Ardiana, Chairman of the commission, told the President the commission was organized to make an impartial study of the race question from the standpoints of the Negroes economic, civil and moral betterment. He said that a very deep investigation of the subject was being made, with the good of the Negro always in mind. "I am very glad to express my sincere interest in this work and sympathy with it," said the President in reply to Dr Brough. "I think that men like yourselves can be trusted to see this great question at every angle. There isn't any question, it seems to me, in which more candor needs to be put, or more thorough human good feeling, than this. I know myself, as a Southern man, how sincerely the heart of the South deserves the good of the Negro and the advancement of his race on all sound and sensible lines, and everything that can be done in that direction is of the highest value. It is a matter of common understanding." Texas Liquor Law is Invalid. Austin, Texas, Dec. 16 - The stringent Allison liquor law prohibiting shipment of liquor into "dry" territory in Texas, was today practically invalidated by a decision of the Court of Criminal Appeals, which Judge Penderazet, who presided, said "wiped it off the statute books." Today's decision declares any person or agent may carry or ship liquor into "dry" territory, "provided it is not the intention to authorize the liquor for unlawful purposes or for renale in "dry" area. The Allison law forbade newspapers to carry liquor advertisements in "dry" area. He Defeated Harry Wills, of New Orleans, in Twenty Rounds New Orleans, La., Dec. 20.—Samuel McVey, of Los Angeles, won from Harry Wills, local Negro heavyweight, at the end of 20 rounds before 3,000 sportmen at the new Westside Athletic Club today. The decision of Refree Dick Burke met with the crowd's approval. McVey's slashing offense t. ronghout the whole of the fight was what him him the verdict. The Negro won nine of the rounds, six were for McVey, while the other five were even. Both men tried desperately for knockouts, but neither could score. In the fifteenth round McVey came closer to a knockout than at any other time in theight. After willis had hooked with his rights McVey sent him reeling to the ropes with a terrific left hook to the jaw, and the crowd rose from their seats. Willis fell into a clinch, however, and saved himself. Found After 50 Years Quakers are war-haters, and they will stop at nothing short of a fight to preserve the peace. Hence it is that by many odds the most unique of all gifts going from America to Europe is being sent by Philadelphia Friends. Thomas Evans stated that about $7,000 has already been raised by the society there to be used exclusively for non-combatants in the war zone. One of the biggest charitable donations that ever came to America was sent here by English Quakers during the civil war. They contributed $170,000 to help the Philadelphia Society of Friends carry on its quiet but persistent work against slavery and in aid of freedom. Now the Philadelphia Quakers are proving to their British brothers to truth after half a century of that promise of old: "Cust thy bread upon the water, for those shalt find it after many days." CHRISTMAS (Phillips Brooks.) The earth has grown old with its burden of care, But at Christmas it always is young; The heart of the jewel burns lustrous and fair, And its soul full of music breaks forth on the air When the song of the angels is sung. It is coming, old Earth, it is coming tonight! On the snow flakes which cover the soil The feet of the Christ-Child fall gentle and white; And the voice of the Christ-Child tells out with delight That mankind are the children of God. On the sad and the lonely, the wretched and poor, That voice of the Christ-Child shall fall, And to every blind wanderer opens the door Of a hope that he dared not to dream of before, With a sunshine of welcome for all. The feet of the humblest may walk in the field Where the feet of the holiest have trod; This, this is the marvel to mortals revealed When the silvery trumpets of Christmas have pealed That mankind are the children of God. A CHRISTMAS SERMON To be honest; to be kind; to earn a little and spend a little less; to make upon the whole a family happier for his presence; to renounce when that shall be necessary and not to be embittered; to keep a few friends, but these without capination—above all, on the same grim condition, to keep friends with himself—here is a task for all that a man has of tortitude and delicacy. He has an ambitious soul who would ask more; he has a hopeful spirit who should look in such an enterprise to be successful. There is indeed one element in human destiny that not blindness itself can controvert. Whatever else we are intended to do, we are not intended to succeed; failure is the fate allotted. It is so in every art and study; it is so above all in the continent art of living well. Here is a pleasant thought for the year's end or for the end of life. Only self deception will be entified, and there need be no despair for the damnager. Baltimore, Md., Dec. 18. - Judge Rose, in the United States District Court today decided that under the Yost law of West Virginia railroad companies as common carriers are bound to receive for shipment and delivery into West Virginia such liquors as are intended solely for the personal use of the consignee, even though the orders for them had been solicited by letters mailed at points outside the state. The decision was made in the case of a distilling company of Cumberland, Md., against the Western Maryland Railway Company, which, under an injunction from one of the West Virginia circuit courts, had refused to transport any more intoxicating liquors into the territory under the jurisdiction of the Court, on the ground that the precautions with which a legal shipment had to be surrounded would necessitate an expense that would make the acceptance and transportation of such liquors unprofitable. The same decision applies to the case brought in the United States District Court for Maryland by the same plaintiff against the American Express Company. LIQUOR CASES FILLING THE JAIL Charleston, West Virginia, in a Quandary Over Prisoners. Charleston, W. Va., Dec. 18.—With the Kanawha county jail overcrowded and Yost law violators being convicted daily, officials are in a quandary over what disposition to make of prisoners yet to be convicted. There are 55 prisoners in the jail and fully that many more yet to be tried. Another jail equally as large as the present one will be required if the alleged "bootleggers" and "speakaway" precursors were to be tried. LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. ALLEGE WIFE IS COLORED Seeks Divorce---Claim ed Wife Put Him in Business Waiter in a Denver Restaurant Thinks That Defendant in Divorce Case is White Detroit, Mich., Dec. 18.—Interest increases in the attempts of Mrs. Alma Little, of 1000 Joseph Campau avenue, to establish the fact that she is a white woman and thus save her home and husband, as well as retain her position as a member of various clubs and societies. For two months she has lived on one side of the apartment while her husband, Arthur Little, and his father, Dr. John S. Little, one of the oldest and best-known physicians in the city, have lived on the other side. Husband and wife have not exchanged a word in that time. Mrs. Little, a gold-haired blonde with gray eyes, has been busy in her efforts to trace what she declares is her white parentage in Denver, while her husband has been equally busy gathering affidavits from a negress and her family in Gincinnati that tend to show Mrs. Little is the daughter of Mrs. F. Jefferson, a quadron, matron of a railroad station there. The strange situation across two months ago, according to Mr. Little, when he found a letter in an old pocketbook belonging to his wife. It was from the woman in Cincinnati, and told about a friend who had used a preparation to change her from a black woman to a white woman. Without saying anything to Mrs. Little he went to the Ohio city and started to hunt up the Jefferson family. His wife had told him of being a foster child, but had never hinted that her foster mother was anything but of the purest white blood, he said. Arriving in Cincinnati, he hurried to the address of Mrs. Jefferson only to find that she was a negress and had a family that had married among negroes. A lawyer there advised him to represent himself as an attorney seeking to establish the identity of Mrs. Jefferson and her family in order to settle an estate upon them from her first husband, Thaddea Wade, a full-blooded negro. Mr. Jefferson fell into the trap and signed and wore to affidavits that she was a negress and that Alma was her child, the daughter of Wade, and that she had married drugist in Detroit, who, the affidavit stated, was believed to be a negro by the signer. Photos of all the children and one of his wife were shown him and she signed the name of each child on the back and her own name to identify them. Alma, her custodian to have been born to her in Denver, in 1898. Prior to this, however, there had been trouble in the Little family and a suit for divorce had been filed by the husband. Mrs. Little says the entire action is part of a plot whereby her husband is endeavoring to get rid of her. "I am a white woman and there is not one drop of negro blood in my veins. I shall fight the case to establish my identity as long as I can," she said. MORE THAN 100 TRUE BILLS Expected From Grand Jury In- vestigating "Possum Hunters" Rockport, Ky., December 18. —Information from an authoritative source tonight disclosed that more than 100 indictments will be returned next week against "posum hunters" and "nigger chasers," who have been responsible for outrages in Mublencburg county. Evidence has been submitted to the jury by several well-known detectives, it is said. Island Station, in McLean county, recently has suffered severally at the hands of the marauders. The lash has been applied without mercy, property destroyed and lives endangered. A large coal cipple was burned at a loss of $100,000, and several men dragged from their homes and whipped with hickory switches until their backs were a mass of cuts and bruises. It is declared that every Negro has left the place. From the Negro porters on the L. & H., passenger trains refuse to leave the coaches when the trains reach Island. Ottawa of the town have organized a Vigilance Committee, with the determination of bringing the calamity to an The McDowell Times MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BE MATHER THAN SEEM TO BE WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles of more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race--His Civil and Political Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year in advance..... $1.50 Six months in advance..... 75 Three months in advance..... 45 One month in advance..... 20 Single copy..... 05. ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publishers or else his subscription will be collected just the same as if he had not. Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1904, at the Post Office at Keystone, W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY, DEC. 25, 1914. TO-DAY: WHAT OF TOMORROW? This is Christmas day, the anniversary of the birth of Christ, at whose coming angels sang "Gory to God in the highest, peace on earth, good will to men," and who, during His life taught the doctrine of love, justice and equality. "As ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them" was the greatest rule of conduct even promulgated by any man in any age, but during the year 1914 many things have happened which will cause men to wonder whether Christianity has bettered mankind after all. As the year closes the world stands agast at the horrible slaughter and terrible suffering in Europe where eight countries are ruthlessly murdering, maiming and starving millions of men, women and children in a war of such gigantic proportions that it staggers the very imagination of man. Mexico is still at war and Japan is in the European embroglio. The United States is at peace with the outside world but there is idleness, hunger, suffering and persecution at home. Millions of men because of conditions not of their making are out of employment and suffering as only the poverty stricken can suffer. Crops are bountiful and comparatively little can now be exported, yet necessities of life cost more and there is less with which to buy. A race of ten million or more souls is being heartlessly persecuted and for the first time in the country's history a president has given the influence of his name and office to aid the persecutors. Not satisfied with disfranchisement and Jim Crow trains President Wilson has endorsed Jim crowism in the Federal government. The known views of the President and understanding that both the Executive and Legislative departments are hostile to the Negro has encouraged Southern Negrophobists to do their worse and as a result mob violence has increased during the closing months of the year at an alarming rate. Twenty two Negroes have been lynched in the South in 60 days, charged with "insulting" white men, burning barns, climbing a fence and frightening white women and other offence which go unnoticed if committed by white men. 5 There has not been during the year 1914 a great and glorious act for the benefit of mankind to shine through the gloom which overhangs the world like a pan on this Christmas day, but let us not despair. Out of all of this tempol, strife, suffering and persecution some good must come, the world must grow better and mankind must advance though in done over the murdered, murdered, bleeding and lynched purpose of his fellow man. Nathan will be rid of prejudice, hate and persecutions if it must Make Our New Year Happy On this Christmas day, in the midst of your rejoicing if you really have the Christmas spirit you will pay your obligations to THE McDOWELL TIMES. Christ said: "Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and unto God the things that are God's." The money you owe us for job work, advertising and subscription is our and you should render it unto us because we need it. We are trying to give you a good, clean, newsy, fair and fearless paper and to give you the best advertising medium and printing service to be obtained anywhere, but we cannot do so if you fail to pay us. This is the closing of the year 1914; we wish to begin the new year with all old accounts closed and we appeal to those who are indebted THE McDOWELL TIMES to settle their accounts at once. Start the new year with a clean conscience. You could only do so by paying your debts. Send us your check or a post office money order at once and you will enjoy the Christmas better and help make our's pleasant. be shot out of them. Europe is going through the operation now. America will be stretched upon the rack soon. against this rank in justice. No only are rates higher but service is as poor as formerly. For hours at the time the current To the Negro we give a message of hope. Have courage, fear not; st.uggle on. Stand together in the common cause. Everything that has made other races great strive for. Every right and privilege that is dear to other people fight unceasingly to obtain and maintain. Agitate, educate, accumulate and equip for the higher duties of life. Grow not weak or faint hearted for as long as there are fearless Negroes as Trotter, DuBois, Clifford, Smith, of Cleveland; Mitchell, of the Planet; such diplomats as Washington, and hosts of others who are striving in their own way to elevate the race with such white champions as Manning, Villard, Springarn, Foraker, Mrs. La Folette, the New York World there is hope for a better day and are many more years roll into the past the Negro will be free from race hate, prejudice and persecution and there will be "good will to all men." FOR BACE ADVANCEMENT The McDowell Times has received many letters endorsing its suggestion for a race conference of West Virginia Negroes to discuss questions effecting them. These letters will be published at a later date. This is not a suggestion for a political gathering nor is it proposed to boost any ambitious politician for any office, but it is proposed with the object in view of getting the Negroes of this state closer together for their advancement along all lines and for the protection of every interest of the race. This paper has long seen the need of a better understanding and more hearty cooperation among the Neroes of all sections of West Virginia and in every avocation in which the race is engaged, and there is no better time than now to arrange to come together. No campaign is on and no political significance can be attached to such a meeting. Let the Negro leaders among the miners, railroad employees, farmers, merchants, teachers, preachers, lawyers, doctors, politicians and all other workers come together and discuss plans for mutual advancement and protection and much good will result. APPEAL TO PUBLIG SERVICE COMMISSION. In our last issue we called attention to the excessive charges for electricity made upon the people of Keystone by the Appalachian Power Company. We are preparing a table from the receipts of twenty users of electricity covering six months under the old franchise and six months under the new, which will show an increase of not less than 20 per cent since the new franchise was granted. The McDowell Times opposed the granting of the new franchise and stated at the time that not only would the rate be increased but the rich corporation would oppress the people in every possible way. We were assured it would not be the case but present conditions bare out our predictions. The people of Keystone should immediately file a protest with the Public Service Commission against this rank is justice. Not only are rates higher but service is as poor as formerly. For hours at the time the current is off and usually these are the times when it is most needed. These conditions are making the people the enemies of all corporations and the people are right to fight this legalized octopus. "CHRISTMAS TIME." When grandpa sits a-readin' in his big, old rockin' hair, I creep along so quiet like and jump and pull 'is hair, And 'en he jumpa and hollers es if he's scart to death, And acta like he ain't goin' to ever get 'is breath. But I 'ist hug and him 'em and laugh up in 'is face, And say, "Grandpa, you can't read now 'cause you 'ist lost the place." Then purty soon he'll sit up straight and say he guessed he'd know I'd want to hear 'bout Santa Olaus a-camin' through the snow. Then a-lookin' out the window, where it's awful dark and still, He says its mighty lonesome away out on the hill. And sometimes 'at there' robbers wot steals most half the toys. And that's 'ist why they ain't none fer some poor little boys. And grandpa says its funny, but its a'ways 'most the case. They never takes the rich boys' toys, but leaves 'em its place. And when old Santa turns around and sees wot they has done. He ain't got nothin' left at all for the poor little orphan one. But grandpa says it ain't so long 'fore Santa 'ill take 'is trip, And travel 'round at Christmas time in a great big arship. And 'at'll make 'im happy, fer he'll bring a big lot more. And stop at some boys' houses 'at he'd never been before. Locals Street Commissioner W. T. Mansfield, of this city, deserves credit for the painstaking service and sanitary condition in which he has placed this city. This week he has cleaned each side of the river banks of all the conjected fith that has accumulated for months. And the healthful condition of the people is bound to be the result of such a handsome "clean up." Hon Ralph W. White, of Mechanicsburg, Ohio, has been in the city and several adjoining towns this week on business. He reports that his people in Ohio are all well and that the political conditions there are about like they are through this section of our state. Attorney A. G. Freo of Weich, and one of our leading members of the Board of Education for Browns Greek district, was in the city on professional business this week. The little children are busily engaged striving to prove themselves worthy of old Santa Claus's visit Thursday night and are doing all they can to make good for their past misdeeds. Most of the teachers have either gone to their homes to spend the Christmas holidays or gone to some of their friend's home to spend the Christmas. Much excitement has been the subject of the day in Keystone for the past few days among those charged with "boot-legging." Several arrests have been made and made of some persons on whom nothing but absolute surprise came to the people because no one ever thouh anything like that about some of persons as have been arrested. Mrs Elnora Lamkin made a trip to Kimball this week to see her sister Koeaball Bri geford who is at Harrison's Private Hospital. It is very gratifying to know that she is doing so very well. Mrs. Lizzie Lord was in Kimball this week on business. She is making some considerable preparations for Christmas since she is expecting much company during the holidays. Mrs Trulia Brickeford left Tuesday of this week for Cleveland, Obio, where she will spend the Christmas with her mother and friends. Those who have shared the kindness and blessings of the Lord for the past year and are now nearing its close ought to be very thankful that they love and are in a position to turn unto Him some humble thanks for all He has done and been to them. Places Cost of Proceedings on Women Who Protested Against Sale to Negroes. (Richmond Times-Dispatch, Dec. 10.) An order entered yesterday in the city circuit court by Judge R. Carter Scott, authorizes the trustees of Immanuel Baptist Church to sell the church property at Fifth and Leigh streets for the sum of $21,000. The same order charges Mrs. Alice M. Broughs, Mrs. Sallie Probst, Mrs. E. R. Hall and Mrs. S. S. Ellett with the cost of the proceedings instituted by them to prevent the sale of the property. The costs amount to $20.85. Judge Scott's order brings to an end a controversy which has been pending for months. The trustees of the church mad a rangements for the sale of the property at Fifth and Leigh streets to a colored congregation, and applied to the city court for an order authorizing the transfer. Opposition to the sale of the church to Nerrose was at once registered by owner of property in the vicinity. Although a majority of the congregation favored the sale, several members sought to stay it by appeal to the court. A commissioner was appointed by Judge Scott to take evidence as to the will of the congregation in the matter. He reported the overwhelming desire of the congregati n that the sale be authorized, and an order was entered yesterday allowing it. CARBON CREEK NEWS ITEMS Good "Doings" on The Creek For All All Warrior, W. Va.—The Red Warrior Baptist church is progressing very nicely, Rev. T. H. Jones is its pastor, and has preached for many months without pay for his labora. He lives at Standard, W. Va., and loses four days a month. After the revival some few weeks ago its membership began to grow and they decided to pay their pastor a salary, and also pay his expenses. Dr. S. P. Younga a scientific optician, who has been the church clerk for some time, offered his resignation as clerk, deacon and member of the standing committee. The church accepted his resignation as clerk; but ignored the other two, as the clerk's work was quite a burden on the doctor, and he has much other work of the same nature. Dr. Younga is treasurer of the Adkina Lyceum, member of the program committee, teacher of the No. 1 class of Red Warrior Baptist Church Sunday school, and is proving a great benefit to our community. Though he is not practicing his profession as yet he is the only colored optometrist in the state, so far as we know. When he starts practicing here we are all going to throw him our entire strength, because we are proud of him. NOTE.—Dr Younge is a graduate of the Philadelphia Optical college; a master optician, he also has the O. G. graduate of optician from Jackonian Optical college his address is Box 178, Montgomery, W. Va., and has resided in and around that city for twelve years. STAR OF CABIN CREEK Mrs. Catie Adkins, the beloved teacher of our colored school here, organized the Atkins Literary society, which is one of the most interesting organizations. In this way, she rendered a program for the benefit of the Xmas tree, coupled with a Sunday School supper, which were very enjoyable. How she trained those small "tots" so well is beyond our comprehension, and was a success from start to finish. Mrs. Adkins takes an active part in Sunday school, church and every thing that pertains to the upbuilding of the Negro race, and decidedly plain and simple in tastes and dress. There was a successful parents' meeting held here a few weeks ago. All the parents and many others were invited. They all heartily co-operated with the teacher. Mrs. Emma Eanes Tuesday night of this week about 7 o'clock, Mrs. Emma Eanes who had struggled against death after a serious illness for several months, yielded to the superior power of the grim monster death. She was the mother of several children and an old resident of this city. She has paid the final debt all mankind has got to pay, and He who gave he has taken it away. The hope is that she was ready to meet her God in peace although she was not a regular attendant at church services. ELKHORN RESTAURANT BLUESTONE JUNCTION, W. VA. Furnished Rooms Good Service Clean Linen Located in front of the R. R. Station A. A. CHEATHAM, Prop. A. L. CALHOUN, Gen. Manager 12-25 to 2-28 '15 Order of Publication WEST VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Court of McDowell County, on the first Monastery day, on April 1914. Lizzie Stewart: Plaintiff. vs. In Chancery Joe Stewart: Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain from the de dendant by the Plaintiff a divorce VULO MAPIMONII And it appearing in this case, that the Defendant is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; the Defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of the Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do appear at the Court of McDowell County within one month from the front door of the Court House of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. B. E. P. CART, Order of Publication At rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, in the first Monday in December, 1914. (Charles Hancock.) The object of this suit is to obtain from the department a VINCOLN MATRIDONO And it appearing from an affilisav now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect her interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at front door of the court house of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered A copy Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. H. J. Cephart, P. Q Notice to Take Depositions To Victoria Crane: Take notice that on the 19th day of Dec., 1914, at the office of J. K. Smith, in the town of Keystone, County of McDowell and state of W. Va., between the hours of 8 o'clock a. m. and 6 p. m. of that day. I shall proceed to take depositions of myself and others, to be read in evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in chancery pending in the Circuit Court of McDowell county. state of W Va., in which I am plaintiff and you are defendant, and if from any cause the taking of said depositions be not commenced on that day, or if commenced, if they be not completed on that day, the taking of said depositions will be adjourned from day to day, at the same place and be between the same hours until they are completed; Square Crane. J. K. Smith, p. q. Order of Publication WEST V NIA At Roxboro in the City's of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the First Monday in December, 1914. John Wright, Plaintiff, vs. In Chancery. Lucy Wright, Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce- A VINOULO MATRIMONII And it appearing from the court house adavidav now on file with the papers in this court that the defendant is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect her interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for more consecutive weeks in some newspaper McDowell county, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered A copy Teste: W BURBRIED PAYNE, Clerk, J. K. Smith, P. Q. Order of Publication AT Rales held in the 'Terk' Office of the Circuit 'tour of McBowell County, on the first Monday in November, 1914. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce. A VINCULO MATRIMONII And it apparing from an adversary a new on file with the papers in this case that the defendant is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; it is the record ordered that the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect her interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four sucessive weeks in some newspaper in McDowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Tweets: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clark J. K. Smith, P. Q. CHAS. H. RICE, Agent Northfork, W. Va. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCUGIO MATRIMONI And is appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a non-resident of the state of West Virginia, it is therefore ordered that the said defendant do act at the Olerk's office of the Circuit Court of McDowell county within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect her interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell county, and that a copy of the same be posted at the office of the court house of McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Olerk. A. G. Froe, P. Q. Notice to Take Depositions Take notice that on Dec 19, 1914, at the Law Office of J. K. Smith, in the town of Keystone, Mc Doveil 11 county, W. Va., between the hours of 9 o'clock a. m. and 4 o'clock p. m. of that day, I shall proceed to take the depositions of myself and others to be read as evidence in my behalf, in a certain suit in equity, depending in the Circuit Court of McDowell county, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant; and if from any cause the taking of the said depositions be not commenced, or, if commenced, be not concluded, on that day, the taking thereof will be adjourned from time to time, at the same place and between the same hours until the same shall be completed. ORDER OF PUBLICATION STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR BEFORE PRESTO STRAIGHTENS THE MOST OBSTRATE, STUBBORN, KINNY HAIR. PRESTO' returns Dandrelle, Tatara, and other Skin Diseases of the SCALP; PRESTO' applies the HAIR GROW; PRESTO' is Harlem, Omaha, and Los Angeles; PRESTO' is the Greatest Discovery known to Manhattan in this Line. 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If you suffer from any of the ailments so common in women, don't allow the trouble to become chronic. Begin taking Cardud to day. It is purely vegetarian, its ingredients being in a gentle, gentle way on the weakened woman's constitution. You can not risk to impairment. It helps prevent weak women to health. It helps you for longer than 12 years. It helps you. At all times. Write to: Cincinnati-Mountain Cities, Cincinnati, Ohio 718-222-2222. THE McDOWELL TIMES With Its 5 Power Presses - New Faces of Up-to-Date Type - And Large Force of Workmen - Is in The Market For Your Job Printing and Advertisements A Vagrant Christmas Gift BY ALBERT EWARD CURTIS R. and Mrs Jackson Smith understood each other perfectly on the Christmas present proposition. This subsidiary state of affairs did not come about the first year of their wedding life, nor even the second. The third Christmas was almost at hand before Mr. Smith discovered accidentally, but to his intense joy, that Mrs. Smith relished his solicitation of turn, gloves, cushion, rags, and so on, no more than did his brother of smoking jackets, cravats, muttern, or cotton. That their friends could not be taken in on the combination was, however, a thorn in the flesh of each of them. "The worst has happened," said Mrs. Smith, interrupting Mr. Smith's perusal of the paper Christmas morning. "A messenger just brought a present from the Sivalaya, and I forgot to put them on my hat. It's a book and we've got to send them something." "Well, what are we going to do about the Sivalaya?" growled Mr. Smith. "Jack, said she in a moment, 'I've had an inspiration. Why couldn't we send the Sivalaya the book that Counsell Leary sent us! Neither of them will ever know it." "By George! We'll do it," said Mr. Smith, after considering the proposition. "Where is Counsell Leary's book?" "It's on the desk," said Mr. Smith. "Just put our cards in the book and wrap it up neatly. I'll call a messenger boy." Half an hour later Mr. Smith handed a package, addressed to Mr. Navlely, to a messenger boy and saw him depart with it. He was luxuriously stretched out on a dexport when Mrs. Smith came into the room a few minutes later. "Jook," gold Mr. Smith holding a book to his hand. "I thought you were going to write this book up." "Great Scott!" enclosed Mr. Smith, jumping to his foot. "I did wrap up some book. The messenger has already been here and I gave it to him." "How long has the boy been gone?" demanded Mr. Smith. "About ten minutes." "Get your things on. Be quick, and maybe you can reach the Navlely before the boy and get that drunken book away from him! How could you have so careless?" Mr. Smith was almost frantic. Down to the nearest street car tore Mr. Smith, fairly consumed with rage. He had arrived at the down town district when, with a thrill of joy, he spied the messenger boy. Without waiting he the car to stop. Mr. Smith jumped off and started on a run for the boy. At the same moment the messenger boy saw him, and, without knowing why he was being pursued, he obeyed his first impulse and ran too. In a moment a down had joined in the chase. Down the street came the poor messenger boy, frantically straining every muscle to get away from the mob pursuing him. Suddenly two men from a cross street ran in front of the boy. One throw his arms around the fugitive, holding his fast; the other man seized the package the boy was carrying. In a moment they were surrounded by a crowd. A policeman rushed up and took charge of the boy. "Hold on them, officer, the boy's all right!" cried Mr. Smith, who had arrived upon the scene by this time. "What do you know about this officer?" said the policeman respectfully, as he recognised Mr. Smith. But Mr. Smith was standing as one dened. He had caught sight of Mr. Smith with the book under his arm. "Hello, Smith," said Mr. Smith. "I just now caught this boy, and found him carrying a package adorned to me, no took charge of it. Do you know anything about it? "Why—why or—you," stammered Mr. Smith, trying to collect his with. "You see, I sent the postage." "Well, why were you chasing the boy?" asked the policeman, a little impatient. The persecution stood out on poor Mr. Smith's forehead. "I—I was afraid I hadn't given the boy the right address, and was trying to stop him to find out," he blurted in desperation. The policeman looked at Mr. Smith curiously. He was covertive that he was lying, though with what object he could not imagine. "The policeman has come to the right follow anyway," said Glover, laughing. "I'm going right home, so I'll take it along with me." "Oh, I couldn't think of allowing you to do that, old man!" asked Mr. Smith. "Just give it back to the boy!" THE Mr. Smith ground his tooth with rage. How was he to get that book away from Snively? "Snively," said he, my office is only a few dozen down the street. Come up and smoke a cigar with me. I've got some good ones." A few minutes later Mr. Smith ushered Mr. Snively into his office. "Hit down here, Snively," said he, offering his guest a chair. "Let me have your package; I'll put it over here on my desk." He took the book eagerly and put it on his desk out of sight. As he smoked and talked, he racked his brain for a scheme to get Snively out of the room without his book. "Good morning, gentleman. Merry Christmas." It was Smith's partner, Perkins, who thus addressed them as he came out of his private office. Suddenly a brilliant scheme took shape in his mind. He proceeded immediately to put it into execution. "By the way, Perkins, I have a Christmas present for you." As he spoke, he picked up Snively's package, and holding it so that Snively could not see it, walked over the Perkins and handed it to him. "Ok, thank you very much," said the astonished Perkins. "Well, I must be getting home. Good morning." "Can I trouble you for my package, now?" he said. "Oh, yea," said Smith, going to his XX Searching First Calmly and Then With Apparent Annoyance. desk and searching first calmly and then with apparent annoyance. "Do you know what I've done?" he said as soon as he had his mirth some-what under control. "I gave Perkins your package. I forgot that I took his present home last night, and my wife sent it over this morning with a present for Mrs. Perkins." "Oh, that's all right," said Snively, laughing. "It doesn't make a particle of difference." They parted, laughing good-naturedly over the blunder. Smith arrived home soon after, congratulating himself on his generalship. "Oh, Jack," cried Mrs. Smith, as soon as he stepped into the house, "I hope you haven't had any trouble!" "Well, I've had just about the most strenuous time I've experienced in many moons," said Smith. "I came out all right though." "I'm so sorry," said Mrs. Smith. "Now I hope you won't be angry, Jack, but you hadn't been gone but a few moments when I discovered that you hadn't sent Mrs. Snively's book, after all. I found her book lying on the floor by the center-table, where, in some way, it had been knocked off. The only book that is missing is the one that Mr. and Mrs. Perkins sent us, so that must have been the one that you sent to the Snivelys." Mr. Smith collapsed into the nearest chair. "Ding-a-ling-a-ling," went the telephone. Mr. Smith, still in a dazed condition, rose and answered it. "Hello, is that you, Smith?" said a voice. "This is Perkins." Smith braced himself for the worst. "I didn't quite understand about that present you gave me down at the office. When I got home I tamed that it had Snively's name on it." "Oh." "I thought there must be some mistake about it, so I didn't open it." "You say you didn't open it?" "No." "Thank Heaven!" "What do you say?" "I said that you did right. It was just a little joke on Snively." "Is that so? Well, I'll bring the package down to the office with me in the morning." "Thank you. Good-by." "Thank heaven," said Smith as he hung up the receiver and once more settled himself in comfort. "Christmas comes but once a year!" Do not be satisfied with wishing people a "Merry Christmas;" help make it one. Lots of men put on long white whiskers and think they look like me when they look more like a goat—and perhaps they are. If Willie wants to see what is inside the drum, for goodness sake let him. You are living in God's own country. What more do you want for Christmas. It is a wise Santa who keeps his whiskers away from the candies. Keep up the "Good will to man" part of it right through until next Christmas. It is more blessed to give than to receive, except in the matter of offense. Fortunately for most of us, we won't get what we deserve on Christmas. When Christmas giving becomes a necessity it ceases to be a virtue. There is more joy in heaven over a ton of coal given to the poor than a ton of diamonds given to the rich. From every branch, sad tears I drip In rainstorm's fierce endeavor. The are m. ame the go. But I am green forever. Now hark! the woodman's ax is heard! A sister tree he's felling. What can this cruel destruction mean? The winter wind is telling: McDOW New Faces of Up-to-Date ing an A face wreathed in amiles is better than a mansion wreathed in holly. Santa Claus by any other name and much—be both Song of the ChristmasTree By Gene Morgan I come from northern forest lands Where men would tarry never. The seasons come, the seasons go, But I am green forever. The flowers of spring bloom at my feet, The shadows always spreading. Near by there runs a forest path Where watchful deer are treading. The summer passes all too soon, And autumn winds are chilly. Poor flowers the winter, droop and die Amid the woodland lily. 60 "Do not bemoan thy mournful fate, The axenm wield with madness. Bedecked in tinsel, bright and fine, You'll soon bring children gladness. "Thou canst not die, although thy trunk, Harsh batchet blows may sever. Within the little children's hearts Thou wilt be green forever!" The Christmas tree is supposed by great numbers of people to have originated in Germany, but from a reliable source we learn that the Christmas tree came in the first instance from Egypt, and its origin dates from a period much earlier than the Christian era. The palm tree is known to put forth a branch every month, and a spray of this tree with 12 shoots on it was used in Egypt at the time of the winter solstice as a symbol of the completed year. SEASONABLE PRICES. New doth the Christmas shopper With happiness elate. Buy something that was forty-six. Marked up to ninety-eight. Religion In the Orthodox Sense Not Necessary to Appreciate Finer Qualities of Great Christian Holiday. O NCE more the Christmastide and its beautiful meaning is with the world. Again the shepherds, watching their flocks by night, are sore afraid at the glory which shines about them. Clothed in blinding light, the angel speaks; the heavenly host that crowds suddenly about him sing of glory in the highest and peace and good will. The wise men who have seen his star in the East, kneel and spread their gifts of gold and myrrh and frankincense without question. The miracle of 2,000 years ago is still new and glad and lovely, for, lo! in all Christendom bells peal and sweet choirs sing the message given by the blinding angel and the crowding host: "For behold I bring you tidings of great joy which shall be to all people. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." This is the message of the Christ-mastide, yet the bigger half of Christendom makes the period the pagan festival it once was at the time of the winter solstice. We give gifts, for sake of the gods of custom and merriment, for forgetting entirely that they are for sake of the great spiritual joy "which shall be to all people." The gold and myrrh and frankincense of the heart are withheld—we give gifts because we've got to, and keep our hearts as much closed to the Christmas child as was the inn. We have our own selfish ends to gain, the rich patron to eat to, the friend to appease. We heap little children with dasy toys, and light the starry lamps of their fir trees because it is the fashion, and we do our small Christmas charities because it would seem mean not to do them. We have forgotten the joyous and sublime meaning of Christmas. One does not need to be religious in the orthodox sense to appreciate the finer quality of this great festival, for what is known as Christian feeling has come to be a moral obligation at this time—a point of etiquette, in truth, for the heart and mind. In point of mere etiquette—what the social world thinks on the subject of Christmas gift giving—it is thought bad taste for a person of modest means to give presents of value to others of wealth and influence, for this savors too much like currying to continued favor if the giver is already under obligations. But some knowledge of the helpful friend's existence is necessary, and this may take the form of a pretty Christmas card with an appropriate greeting; or a knot of flowers or winter berries may be sent with a note expressing warm Christmas wishes. That the servant who has given her bodily strength and heart's best interest to the home must not be forgotten, goes without saying; but it is certainly hard form to make the poor servitor's gift an inexpensive trifle when something better can be afforded. Then what a woeful want of taste it shows for us to defer buying a friend's or sister's present until we have found out what she means to give us, and so make the exchange a quid pro quo. The gift that goes to friend or relative is above all one for love, and it is undoubtedly better taste for the recipient of the simpler gift in the exchange to appear as pleased as if she had received something ten times its value. But, then, what matters the nature of the gift after all? The spirit is the thing—and does not this silly picture, so coming to the parlor, mean that the friend or sister has thought of us? As for the little children, so much are their feelings painfully strained at this time that I would like to write a book on the subject. I beg every mother not to threaten the poor little heart that misbehaves sometimes with the eternal word that "Santa Claus won't come if you do that any more." The dear kiddie who forgets to be good knows better after a year or two of this harrowing threat, which makes you out a story teller. Meanwhile, there is the little heart staying awake at night with its dreadful anxieties; there are the sudden storms of bitter tears, with all the glory of Christmas sunk in the bottomless pit of absolute sureness that Santy—dear, abused, good old fat gentleman—won't come. We remember the poor and drop a few pennies gladly for the blind child. But, why do we do it—why? It is because a wide, sweet star has stopped over a stable in the far East, because the church choirs are singing of peace on earth and good will toward men. So let us never lose sight of that fact with our gifts, whether our hands tender or receive them; for the heart closed to the deeper significance of Christmas may truly be likened to the inn that held no room. Let us send with each gift some of the heart's true gold and frankincense—bind it with the cord of some memory of Bethlehem. Let us receive each and every one of our gifts as tidings of great joy. HOW Grandmother's Heart Was Glad- dened by Remembrances From the Children. "Grandmother Jessup!" Stella's tone was distinctly ac- cusing; it was evident that grand- mother had something to answer for. Grandmother, from her invalid chair, looked across at the girl who stood at her bureau drawer. She had end- ured years of pain and weakness; but they had not succeeded in quench- ing the spirit in the frail figure; her voice was as saucy as a girl's. "Not guilty—what is it?" "It's your handkerchiefs. How many dozen have you?" "Seven or eight. You see, I have seven of the dearest grandchildren in the world. It's queer, isn't it, that your nose should be so especially honored when you grow old?" But Stella's gray eyes forgot to laugh back at grandmother's. Something had disconcerted her. She put the handkerchiefs back, made some trivial excuse, and ran up to her own room, where her sister and cousins were holding a Christmas conclave. "I wonder," she burst out, "that grandmother can endure Christmas at all!" "What under the sun do you mean?" Corinne and Isabella exclaimed together. "Corinne, what did you give grandmother for Christmas last year?" "An embroidered handkerchief with little weeny initials." "Mollie?" "Two handkerchiefs," Mollie confessed. "There didn't seem to be anything else—except slumber slippers, and Aunt Maria always knits those." "And Laurie and I gave her handkerchiefs. We always give her handkerchiefs—because she's old, and they're the easiest thing to think of! Girl—she isn't old—she's as young as any of us down in her heart, and she loves pretty things just as much as ever. This year let's give her the biggest surprise of her life—a Christmas that will make her really happy." "But how—what—" Corinne stammered. "What do we like best—each of us?" Jewels! Books! Hand embroidery! "Candy!" "Silk stockinga!" The answers came in a laughing shower. "Well, then, why not? Grandma'd love a bit of jewelry from us—chosen just for her. And books—not 'Thoughts of Cheer,' as if she were melancholy, but love stories that end well. And why not embroider her something? And if not silk stockings, then a pair of slippers with tiny velvet bows. As for candy, she'd love to have it to pass round, even if she couldn't eat much herself." "And let Bob and Archie send their absurd jokes as they do to the rest of us? It doesn't seem—respectful." "But grandma doesn't want to be seemed-respectful-to," Stella declared. "She'd just love to be counted in with the rest of us, little vanities and jokes and all. O girls, try it once and see!" And that was the way the Christmas conspiracy started. Grandmother's eyes on Christmas morning were proof of its success.—Youths' Companion. SAID LITTLE SOCRATES. "Some generous person," said little Socrates Bulginbrow, of Boston, "has been kind enough to send me a copy of Mother Goose's lyrics for Christmas. Do you know, the theory that a representative of the bovine genus at one time leaped over the chief luminary of the night leads to some interesting calculations as to the muscular development of the cows of that time. I have ascertained that they must have been endowed with strength proportionate to that of the flea of the present day." By Wilbur D. Noebit. I love to go and shop for things To send as Christmas gifts to friends, For then my fancy girls on wings, I feel the joy that never ends. O, what a rapture 'tis to stand And be stepped upon, bumped into, jogged, jostled, pushed, squeezed, shoved, frowned at, scowled upon, trampled, bruised, slammed, rushed, hurried, jolted, and finally get up to the counter and discover that you are at the wrong end! LITTLE 'RASTUS ON SANTA CLAUS WILBUR D. NESBIT Mah mammy say dat Sandy Claus come Ter good li'l boys. En bring er ho'n en er big red drum. En yuther toys. But why white chilluns gets dem new I can'n on'stan'. I guess I know what Sandy Claus do— He see'n han man! Las' yeah he clomb down ouah stovepipe W'enst I's ersleep. En fotch some oynges—bout half ripe— En three toy sheep. En one dess jump' Jacks—broken, dough— But den, my lan! 'Bout dishyre Sandy Claus—I des know He sec'n han' man! I as' my mammy ef Sandy Claus sin' Done know des how Ter men' dem toys, en' fix dey paint, En she say: "Now, Don' worry, chile, 'bout de white folks, cause Hit' de good Lawd's plan" So I guess dat mah Mistah Sandy Claus- He see'n han' man! Puritans of England Made Christmas Illegal and Declared It a Misdemeanor to Be Gay. English Puritans of the seventeenth century guarded against looking upon the rosy side of life. Because Christmas is really a survival of the Celts' Yule, and is not the actual anniversary of the birth of Christ, they refused to countenance Christmas festivities. Not only did they refuse to recognize the day, but they made laws to that effect. The parliament of 1644 passed an act ordering all law abiding citizens to observe December 25 as a solemn fast, to be spent in silent atonement for previous Christmas days that had passed in riotous living and merry-making. Naturally the community did not share in these hard and fast rules, and many a turkey was surreptitiously killed, and many a plum pudding quietly boiled. But woe betide the unfortunate offender against the act were he luckless enough to be discovered. Soldiers were sent to search the houses of those suspected of harboring such delicacies as mince pies, etc., and many were the pitched battles between disagreeing sections of the public. UNDER THE MISTLETOE To ask a girl if you may kiss her before doing it is an insulting way of laying all the responsibility on her. In a man's opinion a kiss is an end that justifies any means. You needn't be afraid of a mere kiss. Thousands are exchanged daily by people of the highest reputation. The kissed girl fears no mistletoe. A kiss is as good as a smile—and a good deal better, too! The ideal kiss is the kiss that is never given. A kiss too soon may be a full stop in the tale of love. The child who doubts about Santa Claus has insomnia. The child who believes has a good night's rest. TIN Is in The Market For tisem This town was visited by a snow Sunday morning. Mr. P. H. Carter was able to be with us in the Sabbath school Sunday morning. Miss Lottie Walker is on the sick list; we hope for her peacey recovery. Rev. R. R. Henry was not with us Sunday, owing to the illness of his family. We hope that they may regain their health soon. His congregation loves him and his absence was very much missed. The Home Mission is doing great work, caring for the sick, under the leadership of Mrs. R. B. Shucks, who is president. The literary met last Thursday, the subject was ably discussed by the contesting parties; but the women won—and the women will be allowed to vote in Wilcoe in the coming election (?) and we are glad to know that all of them are Republicans. The women of Wilcoe and our present president will make Republicans out of all these men by 1916. We hope all of the colored people throughout this country will aid our leading colored men and women to make the expedition, which will convene in Richmond, Va., July 4th, 1915, a success. Every colored person should begin now to get ready to attend this wonderful celebration. Lawyer Tonilson is getting nicely with his school at Havaco. Lawyer Moon is doing fine with his school here. Miss Jessie Froe is doing fine with her school at Kennon. Dr. Hilton took a flying trip to Columbus recently. R. J. Wormley is instructing the band I Graham, Va. Constable Whittle is not making many arrests now; he is resting himself, and is having a jolly good time. He says he believes every day is Sunday. Mrs. R. W. Wartman's two little sisters are on the sick list; we hope for their speedy recovery. Mrs. N. C. Easley was in our town Sunday. DEAN JONES Addresses The Miners Returning from the Huntington session of West Virginia Mining Institute, Professor Clement R. Jones, dean of the mining school at West Virginia University, stopped off at Glen White, where he visited the mining school and addressed the students in his characteristic pleasing style. He told the boys of the many good things the great school at Morgantown intended placing within easy grasp of ambitious men throughout West Virginia, and advised close application on the part of all to work they had begun, and assured his eager listeners that success would surely follow. He expressed himself as very much pleased with the progress of the work in Glen White school. THE REGISTER DAILY--SUNDAY--WEEKLY West Virginia's Best Paper Circulates in every County in the State. Also in adjoining Counties of Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Contains all the News Controls the Associated Press full reports; has a complete Staff of Cor- respondents; is represented in every town rnd State. Read the Register's war news if you want to keep posted on the European war For $1.00 The Daily Register will be sent from December first to March first, which will cover the period of the West Virginia Legislature. Better keep in touch with the State's Solons. SEND your ORDER fu NOW The Sunday Register NON POLITICAL is conceded to be the best Sunday paper in West Virginia. It contains special articles. Special terms to Agents. Weekly Register THE OLD RELIABLE $1.00 PER YEAR Liberal Terms to Agents for Daily and Weekly THE WHEELING REGISTER JAMES S. TANEY, Gen'l. Mgr. WALBURCE A. A. G. Mgr. Charles S. Whitman, Governor-elect of New York State, has consented to make a presentation speech and to award the Springarn medal on the 12th of Feb. at the annual meeting of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. This is an event of the very highest importance to Afro-Americans, as it will mark the first occasion on which this medal is awarded. Its donor is one of the best white friends of our race, Dr. J. E. Springarn of New York, chairman of the N. A. A. C. J. The medal, which is os solid gold and worth $100, will be awarded annually to the colored man or woman who performs the highest of noblest achievement during the preceding twelve months, and is meant not merely to award colored achievement but also to give the fact of such achievement by colored people a nation-wide publicity. The judges, ex-President Taft, Oswald Garrison Villard of the New York Evening Post, Dr. Jas. H. Dillard of the Jeanes and Slater Funds, Bishop Hurst of Baltimore, and President Hope of Morehouse College, will not announce who is to receive the first medal until Governor Whitman presents it on Lincoln's birthday. There will be two sessions of the annual meeting of the N. A. A. C. P. on February 12, both of which will be held in the Ethical Culture Hall 63rd street and Central Park West, New York City. The afternoon session will be devoted to association business, and will be open to members only; at this, Dr. Springarn, as chairman of the board of directors, will read his annual report, and branches throughout the country will also render reports of progress. At the evening session, which will be open to the general public without tickets or admission fees, the medal will be awarded, and several speakers of national eminence, besides Governor Whitman, will address the meeting. Before this meeting takes place, Dr. Springarn will have completed his second tour of the country in the interest of justice to colored people. He expects to start early in January and to include a large number of cities between Buffalo and Pittsburgh in the East and Omaha and St. Paul in the West. All those interested in his trip and all cities wishing to be included in his itinerary should write immediately to Miss May Childs Nerney, secretary of the N. A. A. C. P., 70 Fifth avenue, New York City. How About Your Bank Account? CONSCIENCE." This Secret Service Agent of God's is always on hand and he will go with you and see just what you are about and will advise you against all evil doing if you will only hear "him." He will go with you even though the Spirit of God becomes grieved and have to leave you, this agent will follow you up, but will make no arrest sometimes for a long life, but at last "he" will be called in the great court above as witness against you. We should all be thankful for what we have been able to accomplish in the way of good during this year, and should provided we live to see the new year come, make ourselves certain promises to do something that will be pleasing in His sight and each day strive to be better until we reach the mark of perfection Mr. & Mrs, Jas. Johnson — Have Opened A — FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT Meals 35c. Lodging 25c. Quick Lunches, Hot or Cold on Short Notice. Nice Orders at Any Time. Inager, - - West Virginia When In Graham WANTING SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT AND A NICE PLACE TO STOP Place not over one minute's walk from the station. (WRIGHT'S OLD STAND) Graham, Virginia BOX No. 103. A. L. Spencer Quick Lunches and meales agreed while the train waits by Cream, Confectioneries Pep, Tobacco etc. Stotesbury Rev. Sandy Davis is having great success with his church here. Several times the attendance has been so large that the meetings have had to be held in the hall across the way from the church. Mrs. Mary Boul, one of the best and most popular women in this section, died of pneumonia after a short illness on the night of the fourth. Her husband, Sam Bush, took the remains to Roanoke for interment. George Vaughan, the popular restaurant keeper, who is to have charge of the new pool room and ball announces that the pool tables have been ordered and are now on the way. The E. E. White Coal Company is erecting a large hall for moving pictures and educational work. Classes will be conducted at night by the teachers of the day school. Every family in town gets a free turkey this Christmas and the little ones are not forgotten either. There will be exercises on Thursday night in the school building, and on Christmas night there will be exercises and worship in the hall. They will be conducted by Rev. Sandy Davis, and the men and women of the church. Wanted! To sell a second hand business or will take a partner who has a small amount of capital and is a business hustler. This offer will be open until December 31st. Prefer to sell outright. Only a small snm of money necessary Apply to (L), McDowell Times. 12 11 3t. NOTICE! The Champion Shoe Repairing Company has gone to the expence of buying machinery to repair shoes and boots for the public in general. We are located at Northfork, W. Va., and invite you all to come and see us; give us a trial; there is no better or nicer repairing work done anywhere than we do. We don't say so just to have you come, for if you come is different to what we say you will not come. We put out the nicest work by hand and the nicest work by machinery as can be done anywhere in the coal fields. It will last as long as white oak. We make heels level for men for 30c, for women, 20c and 25c. The best rubber heels 15c and 50c per pair. Give us a trial and we will not fail to give you satisfaction. Wash Huffmon, Mgr. Northfork, West Virginia. THE NEW YORKER Protection for the Home The strongest desire of husband and wife is the welfare of their children. They need to provide for them, and would be glad to know how best to guard them. The wife works hard, too, in the house, equally interested with her husband in sound insurance protection, such as that offered by the to find out just what the POSTAL LIFE can and will do for you. The Company names all the standard legal-reserve policy forms it supplies full personal information to all applications women and young people—and distance from New York does not hinder. Just write and say "Mail me life-insurance particulars for my age" and be sure to mention this Paper In your letter be sure to give 1. Your Full Name 2. Your Occupation 3. The Exact Date of your Birth The request for information places you under no obligations and no agent will be sent to visit you. The Postal Life does not employ agents but gives its policyholders the branch of agents commissions—the first your and every other. Postal Life Insurance Company 900 MALONE, Pennsylvania Three Rivers National Street, N.Y. 10020 Brown Bros. HOTEL BILLIARD ROOM Cafe and BARBER SHOP H, BROWN, Manager Vinth St. Bet. 6th and 7th Aves. Huntington, W Va. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF MCDOWELL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth J ficial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell, Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah C. Herndon, Judge Welch; W. Burbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tues day in February June and Sep ember. CRIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas. French Strother, Judge; W. B. Payne, Clerk. Terms of Court Second Mon day in January, April, July and October. COUNTY COURT: James E Jones President, Switchback. B F. Tipton, Northfork. Dr. R. K. Bragonier, Keystone. Commissioners: W. W. Whyte, clerk, Welch Terms of Court. First Monday in January, April, August and October. License Term, first Monday in June. COUNTY OFFICERS: Sheriff, J F Johnson, Welch. Prosecuting Attorney F C Cook Assistant Pros. Attorney, G L Countz Clerk Circuitand Crim. Courts, Burbridge Payne Clerk County Court, W. W. Whyte County Surveyor, w C Morgan Vivian Supt. Free Schools, W Cassius Cook, Welch Assessor, C E Rusmisell County Road Engineer, w McClaren County Health Officer and coroner, Dr. H. G. Camper Commissioner School Lands C E Rusmisell, McDowell Members House of Delegates Geo. Wolfe and C. E. Harman. State Signors, Sixth Signorial district (counties of M: Dow well, Minga, wayne and wyoming Jas A. Strother Welch; M Z White, Williamson. White Oak Shoe Shop ELECTRICAL SHOE REPAIRING WHILE YOU WAIT Good work, reasonable prices, host of leather This handsome structure is now issued absolutely and entirely by the Stock holders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association and is a fine illustration of what can be done by concentration of effort and united action: It is indeed a splendid achievement, and should give new life, new hope and new inspiration to every Stockholder, and every Member of the Order and the Race. Let no one hesitate longer to subscribe for stock in this great corporation—The Pythian Mutual Investment Association—for in due time it is sure to pay handsome dividends on the money invested. TAKE STOCK RIGHT NOW $10.00 is the price per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent in your locality about it or write to this office. THE PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION L. J. WILSON, President, Weston, WANTED 10 EXPERIENCED GOOD Salary or Comm MORE THAN $48.157. THE AMERICAN W NAAL INSURA Pays Sick, Accident Old Age Endowm further particulars D. E. V. General Agent for Kentucky Office Rooms 2 and 4 K. of P. Building THE Harrison print Cases Su Medical T Reasonab EFFICIEN Phone Excelsior Kimball EXPERIENCED INSURANCE Muni- etary or Commission for Right Pric THAN $48,157,022 CLAIMS PAID E AMERICAN WORKMEN FRATE GNAAL INSURANCE COMPANY Pays Sick, Accident and Death, and Old Age Endowment Benefits. For further particulars see or write D. E. V. JORDAN General Agent for West Virginia and Kentucky ms 2 and 4 building Charleston, W 10 EXPERIENCED INSURANCE MEN Good Salary or Commission for Right Parties Office Rooms 2 and 4 K. of P. Building Charleston, W.Va. ison private Hos Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates FFICIENT STAFF phone Excelsior Drug Company umball West V Harrison private Hospital Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates. EFFICIENT STAFF MADAMI FOR YOU. $40.00 to $50.00 a Month. Why not become a Hair Dresser? This is your chance. We will set you up in the business. We will send you a Diploma from our school and furnish you with our Complete Hair Dressing Ouilt. All this for the small sum of $3.50. Hundreds of satisfied students all over this country are earning Big Money with our Buttin. Way not you? Write today, do not delay. MHL.PARK SCHOOL OF HAIR DRESSING, EDENTON, N. C. J H Staples THE LEADING TONSORIAL ARTIST Well gnown, well liked and patronized by all the boys going, coming, or staying. The place to receive the best of service. Everything Antiseptic; polite at tention given to all customers. You find all modern up to date service with all kinds of electrical treatment of the face and head at Staples' Place 19 Norfolk Ave. BING TONSORIAL ARTIST well liked and pat- all the boys going, staying. The place the best of service. Antiseptic; polite at to all customers. modern up to date all kinds of electri- of the face and 's Place THA Leading Drug store W.W. INSURANCE MEN ission for Right Parties 1922 CLAIMS PAID BY WORKMEN FRATER- ANCE COMPANY t and Death, and ent Benefits. For see or write JORDAN West Virginia and Charleston, W.Va. THE Private Hospital Surgical and Treated at ble Rates. NT STAFF Drug Company West Va THE H. HEMP HILL First Class Tailor Wilcoe, W. Va. Box 72 ALL ORDERS GUARANTEED NOTICE! On Tuesday of each week, beginning next Tuesday, I will be in Kimball for the convenience of my patients there and to serve the people of the vicinity with as little expence to them as possible W. L. JOLSON, Surgeon Dentist The Pacific M $30,000,000 ASSETS CPERATE EMPLOY THE OLDEST, LARGEST AND STRONGEST LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY IN THE WORLD W H HARRIS. Special Agent Keystone, West Virginia CPERATES IN EVERY STATE IN THE UNION EMPLOYES MORE THAN 8,000 AGENTS PAYS A CLAIM EVERY EIGHT MINUTES "I delight in defending the accused and those whom I believe to be innocent, "When my fees are secured." H. J. CAPEHART Attorney-at-Law Phone 61 KEYSTONE, W. VA Practice in all the Courts S. B. MOON Attorney-at-Law. Wilcoe, West Virginia William F. Denny Attorney and Counselor-at-law Money to Loan on Real Estate for im- provements, Buildings Ear BOX 101 Lester, West Va Trap-Hill P. 1111 427 Dr. E. T. DeVore SURGEON DENTIST Box 156 LESTER, W. VA. DR. M. M. TINSLEY EVE Specialist Welch, West Virginia SAMUEL SOLINS Attorney-at-Law Welch, West Virginia William F. Denny ATTORNEY-at-LAW Real Estate and Insurance Box 101 Box 446 P Lester, W. VA. BROKLEY, W. VA TYPEWRITERS FOR SALE REMINGTON No. 6 & 7 Price $19.00 cash or $30.00 on time REMINGTON No. 10 Price $49.50 cash or $55.00 on time UNDERWOOD No. 4 Price $44.50 cash or $48.00 on time UNDERWOOD No. 5 Price $49.80 cash or $55.00 on time OLIVER No. 3 Price $85.00 cash or $87.00 on time OLIVER No. 5 Price $25.00 cash or $20.00 on time SMITH PREMIER No. 10 Price $30.00 cash or $35.00 on time L. O. SMITH Price $49.50 cash or $55.00 on time All Machines fully guaranteed, and shipped on approval anywhere: Typewriters for rent, either by the week or month for cash in advance Buy a machine at these unheard of prices and transact your business in an up-to-date manner B. HAMPTON GRAY Agent WELCH, W. VA. Miners and Coke Men Can always find Steady work at Crystal Coal & Coke Co.