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Blood Crystal To Determine Woman's Race ADVERTISING IN THE MIDWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 12 Blood To Det Woman DETROIT SOCIETY LADY Sued By Husband, May Undergo A Scientific Test To Prove She Is Of All White Heredity Chicago, Dec. 28 — Mrs. Alma Wade Little, the Detroit society woman whose husband of less than a year has filed suit for di force, declaring she is part Negress, may come to Chicago to undergo a scientific test to determine her heredity. Dr. B. Gruskin, at the head of the Laboratory for Medical Research, declares he believed from his experiments with animals there was hope of determining the unhappy woman's race through them. He offered to perform the experiments, and his offer will be conveyed to Mrs. Little immediately The unusual features of the Detroit case have aroused great interest among local scientists and physicians, and many opinions have been expressed, some in favor of Dr. Grunkin's belief and other contrary. The statement of Professor Frank Boas of the American Museum of Natural History, New York, that he had at his command means of determining definitely whether Mrs. Little is Negro or Caucasian, also was the subject of much discussion here. "I have experimented with the blood of animals," said Dr. Grunkin, "and have been able to determine not only the anatomy specific, but also many of his characteristics, from blood tests. I believe such tests could be made applicable as well to the human being and his race distinguished. The case of Mrs. Little interests me greatly, and I would be only too glad to lend my services if necessary in solving it." Dr J. A. Toren, also connected with the research laboratory, declares that within recent years a human blood test was made experimentally and proved successful in distinishing race. "However, an experimental test which is accepted by the medical fraternity is not necessarily acceptable by a court of law. I recall this test was thrown out by the judge, and I am dubious if such a test, even though pronounced successful, would be accepted as evidence in the Little divorce suit." Dr. Charles H. Lovewell, of Chicago, says: "There are some distinguishing features in an octooroon. however, these same features often can be found also in white persons, particularly brunettes. No blood test ever would allow the difference, as the blood of all human beings is the same. In my opinion Mrs. Little's lineage never can be determined by scientific test. If Professor Boss is able to do so, his feat, I think, will be a most important discovery to science." NOW A WHITE SOUTHERNER CAME TO CHAMPION SUFFRAGE Remarkable Revolution of Thought and Sympathy in Native White Alabaman---Loyalty Reciprocated---The Populist Meeting in South. "How did Hon. Joseph C. Manning of Alabama, a native Southern white man, come to be an advocate of suffrage rights for colored in the South?" This question has been asked by many colored citizens in Boston. "What caused Mr. Manning to take up his career as an advocate of human rights?" This is asked by colored people throughout the country. BLAIR EDUCATIONAL BILL. Now, to the answer: Mr. Manning first began to make a study of social, political and industrial conditions in the South in 1887, when "the Blair Bill for National Aid to Education" was under discussion in Congress. He soon became an advocate of this measure. His interest caused him to study not only Southern conditions, but national political affairs. He soon realised the oppressed and reprressed condition in the South. He appended with the Farmers' Alliance movement and, while editor of the American Press Association at Atlanta, Ga., in 1891, was a close observer of political affairs in the South and did all that he could do to encourage the country whites of the South to insist, in a political way, on the betterment of their condition. The Farmers' Alliance finally resolved into political action and Joseph C Manning was one of the first of a half dozen prominent men to confer as to the organization of a new political party in the South. ORGANIZED POPULIST PARTY IN ALABAMA. He organized the Populist party in Alabama and was chairman of the first Populist State Convention in that State. He was chairman of the State delegation to the first Populist national convention and made the speech nominating General Weaver for the presidency. There were colored delegates in the country and state conventions of the Populist party in Alabama and on the State delegation to the national convention. Colored men at that time voted in that State. In many of the white counties the colored vote turned the scales of the Populist party success. CAME OUT FOR SUFFRAGE FOR COLORED. The Populist party declared for manhood suffrage and Mr. Manning, the leader, championed the ballot rights of colored The Republican arty endorsed the Populist party ticket in the counties, districts and State. The colored were loyal. Mr. Manning knew this and he knew that when the movement had succeeded in carrying a majority of the counties in Alabama that colored voters had sided in the success of the cause. MATTER OF PARTY HONOR. They stood by the cause and Mr. Manning, as party leader, stood by them. He spoke fearlessly in defense of them and their rights. SAW MOTIVE OF DISFRANCHISEMENT. Soon the disfranchisement acts came along as a strategy of the Bourbon democracy to overcome the Populist-Republican fusion movement in the South. Mr. Manning understood the motive of this and fought it from the start. He joined the Republican party and has since been undertaking to get the facts about this suffrage condition in the South put forward by Republican party leaders as a national issue. EXPOSED BALLOT-BOX STUFFING His great work in the South was the breaking up of ballot-box stuffing in "the black belt" and causing over 40 Southern Democrats to lose their seats in Congress. The ambition of his life is to get the nation to understand this disfranchisement raciality that national public sentiment will also break this up and restore the suffrage to the disfranchised white and colored in Alabama and the South.—Boston Guardian. FEAR OF MOB RULE HARTWELL, GA., Dec. 28. —Reporta tonight that a mob was forming in Oconee County, South Carolina, bent on lynching a Negro in jail here, caused Mayor Thernton to ask Governor Slaton for state troops. The Negro, who was arrested on a charge that he stabbed a white man in Oconee county, died of stab wounds late today, but the authorities feared the mob would take vengeance on other prisoners. Slaton deferred sending troops until advised further. GOVERNOR HATFIELD GRANTS COUPLE OF CHRISTMAS PARDONS CHARLESTON, W. Va., Dec. 23.—Governor Hatfield today, following a long established custom granted two Christmas pardons, one of them to a woman. Allie Christopher, the woman, was sentenced in McDowell county in 1906 to life imprisonment for murder, and Erwin W. Brown was sentenced in Richie county for a similar crime to serve a like sentence in 1897. Paroles were granted to Edward A. Goalwood, Frank Orr, Woodland; Joseph Bevon, Clarkshire; David Murray, Thornwood; George Laddman, Wheeling, and Pin KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, JAN. 1, 1915 land Lawrence, Donwood. Usually the Governor has selected for his Christmas pardon the oldest convict in point of service in the state penitentiary but he was passed this year for some cause which the Governor's office did not explain. READY FOR THE NEXT CONGRESS Prohibition Forces Getting In Shape For Next December Claim Vote In House Was Victory For Prohibition--New Members Voted Against It Washington, Dec. 23.—Undismayed by the failure of the Hobson resolution for a prohibition constitutional amendment to get the necessary two-thirds vote in yesterday's historic contest in the house, prohibitionist leaders in congress and out began realigning their forces today for another fight in the sixty-fourth congress which meets in December. They claimed a victory in that more than a majority of the house had voted for the Hobson resolution. Representative Hobson declared a vote at the next session would show a material gain for the cause, and reiterated his prediction that should the amendment fall again the question would be a paramount issue in the campaign of 1916. South Trimble, clerk of the house, examined last night's final roll call for some of the opponents of the Hobson resolution and found that 128 of those who voted against the measure have been re-elected and will serve in the next congress. With the total membership of the house 435 voting, 146 negatives defeat a proposed constitutional amendment. So if all those who voted against the resolution last night held to their positions, it is figured that the opposition would need only eight of the 134 new members in the next congress to make certain an-ber defeat. The McDowell Times wishes for all every where a happy and prosperous New Year. Though there is war with all it intails abroad, idleness, poverty, suffering and oppression at home we have much to be thankful for and there is hope for better times ahead. The U. S. is at peace and here are to be found the elements of prosperity, "strike the rock" and water of plenty and happiness will flow Face the New Year with courage and with a determination to better your condition and help some other on his way. NEW YEAR GREETING: The McDowell Times wishes for all everywhere a happy and prosperous New Year. Though there is war with all it intails abroad, idleness, poverty, suffering and oppression at home we have much to be thankful for and there is hope for better times ahead. The U. S. is at peace and here are to be bound the elements of prosperity to strike the rock" and water of identity and happiness will flow peace the New Year with courage and with a determination to better your condition and help some other on his way. SEGREGATION OF NEGROES IS UPHELD SEGREGATION OF NEGROES IS UPHELD Violates Neither 14th Amendment Nor Kentucky Bill of Rights, Judge Gregory Holds Louisville, Ky., Dec. 24. -Segregation of the 40,000 Negroes in Louisville is the rightful exercise of police of the state, according to an opinion nanded down in criminal court here today by Judge Gregory. It violates neither the Fourteenth Amendment nor the Kentucky Bill of Rights, said the court. The city council passed the segregation ordinance last May. Arthur Harris, a Negro, ignored its provisions. He was arrested, fined in police court and appealed. His council endevoured to show his constitutional right had been abridged. The ordinance contemplates no immediate ouster of one race from blocks where the other predominates, but requires that future removal of citizens be made only to blocks where their race is in the majority. EXCELLENT WOMAN Mrs. Malinda Cobbs, who met with a serious accident about 3 months ago in the city of Bluedfire by falling and breaking her arm, is improving right along. She was in the city a few days recently and visited The Times office. While there she paid her regular renewal subscription price to the paper, as has been her custom ever since she became a subscriber 10 years ago. Mrs. Cobbs is not only a financial friend to this paper but has always defended and represented it wherever she went. She is Grand State and Inter-State Deputy of the I. O. of St. Lukee and has to her credit perhaps the best reputation morally, as well as being a fearless, tireless and concients worker of any woman who ever entered the cause of any public work in this country. The honest way with which she represents her work without running down any other additional claims for her personal praise. Many places today are alive and flourishin with the idea of St. Lukeism, which were started by this good woman. Many women we know of today are boasting of being great workers for the cause of the order when too the work was introduced by Mrs. Cobbs. Truly she is a great and good woman. JOHNSON-WILLARD BOUT May Be Held In Mexico El Paso, Texas, Dec. 28. — Jack Curley, promoter of the Jack Johnson-Jess Williard heavyweight boxing contest, today all the day and place for the bout had not yet been selected. He denied a report that the fight had been set for Juarez, Mexico, March 17, although he said the Mexican border town might be selected. He thought the date probably would be March 6 or 8. Tom Jones, manager for Jess Williard, and who is interested in the Johnson Williard contest, is in Chicago. Curley expects to meet him in that city on Thursday or Friday. POPULATION OF W. VIRGINIA MINERS Composed of 49,458 Americans And 28,583 Foreigners CHARLESTON, W. VA., Dec. 29.—An interesting report, which has just been compiled at the Department of Mines, is that giving the nationalities of the coal miners employed in the state, wherein the total mining population of West Virginia is given at 78,041, of which 49,458 are Americans (white and colored) and 28,583 are foreigners. Of LARGEST CIRCULATION OF WEEKLY IN THE STATE 0:1 A. T COUPLE WED co And Miss Nannie L. Cobb an And Wife. Brilliant church Wedding TION HELD IN CITY HALL PROMINENT COUPLE WED Dr. J. M. Whittico And Miss Nannie L. Cobb Become Man And Wife. Brilliant Church Wedding GRAND RECEPTION HELD IN CITY HALL CO. GREAT TIME AT BIG FOUR SCHOOL HOUSE XMAS NIGHT the foreign-born miners the Italians lead with 10,276, while one Dane and one Hebrew are at the bottom of the list. They are classified as follows: Americans (white) ..... 56, 101 Americans (colored) ..... 13, 357 Italian ..... 10, 276 Hungarian ..... 4, 761 Polish ..... 3, 136 Slavish ..... 2, 229 Russian ..... 1, 737 Austrian ..... 1, 472 German ..... 577 Greek ..... 571 English ..... 557 Romanian ..... 510 German ..... 149 Lithuanians ..... 414 Litvitch ..... 389 Scotch ..... 221 Irish ..... 202 Spanish ..... 230 Horwath ..... 430 Syrians ..... 115 Croatians ..... 115 Bohemians ..... 89 Servians ..... 69 French ..... 46 Turks ..... 45 Swesians ..... 21 Bulgarians ..... 12 Welsh ..... 11 Montenegrins ..... 10 Belgians ..... 8 Danish ..... 1 Hebrew ..... 1 Unknown ..... 188 It is interesting to note that the four counties of McDowell, Fayette, Mercer and Raleigh, in which the Smokeless fields are located, have a mining population of 38,279, or nearly half of the entire mining population of the state. McDowell leads with 16,558, of which 10,487 are Americans and 6,071 foreigners; Fayette with 12,651-9,157 Americans and 3,394 foreigners; Raleigh with 5,644-3,787 Americans and 1,857 foreigners; Mercer with 3,426-2,651 Americans and 775 foreigners. Other counties with large mining populations are Kanawha, with a total of 7,460 6,252 Americans and 1,288 foreigners; Harrison with 5,288-2,136 Americans and 3,152 foreigners; Marion with 5,702-1,902 Americans and 3,800 foreigners; and Logan with 4,820-2,900 Americans and 1,860 foreigners. The remaining 16,492 of the mining population are divided among the counties of Tucker, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Braxton, Brooke, Clay, Gilmer, Grant, Greenbrier, Lewis, Lincoln, Marshall, Mason, Mineral, Mingo, Monongalia, Nicholas, Ohio, Preston, Putnam, Randolph, Taylor, Upshur, Wyoming and Wayne. RECEIVERSHIP FOR BIG OHIO BREWING CO Hoster-Columbus Co., $12,000,000 Corporation Is Embarrassed Decreased Demand, Adverse Legislation and Voting "Dry" of West Va., and Other States Given as Cause COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 23.—The Hoster-Columbus Breweries company, a $12,000,000 corporation went into the hands of receivers today on order of the United States District court. "Decreased demand for beer, adverse legislation, and the voting "dry" of many states and counties in the last eight years" were given as the causes. The appointment of receivers was made by Judge Sater, upon a showing that the company had defaulted payment upon a judgment of $3,518 in favor of Samuel S., and Victor Steiner, of New York. The court named C. Christian Bern and Carl J. Hoster, large stockholders of the company, as receivers. The company had $4,350,000 outstand- (Continued on page 4.) NUMBER 43 Society turned out in great numbers Christmas Eve at 8 p. m., to witness the marriage of Dr. J. M. Whittico, of Williamson, and Miss Nannie L. Cobb of this city. The ceremony was performed at Mt. Chapel Baptist church by Rev. W. H. Mitchell The ushers were, Drs. W. H. Ambrose-Barrett, W. L. Colson, J. McCollum, of Williamson, and Atty. H. J. Gapechart. The bridesmaid was Miss Virlie Cobb, sister of the bride, and Miss Georgie Whittico, sister of the groom, was maid of honor. The bride was led to the altar by Mr. William James and given away by her father, Mr. Wesley Cobb. S. J. Read and Paul Grey played Mendelssohn's wedding march as the party entered the church. The church was beautifully decorated and the couple stood under a large bell of white flowers while the ceremony was being performed. Immediately following the ceremony the party adjourned to the City Hall where a reception was held. Dr. Whittico is a brother of Editor M. T. Whittico, and is one of the most popular and successful young men in West Virginia; has been engaged in the practice of medicine in Williamson every since he graduated about three years ago, and is highly respected by his professional associates and the public in general. Mrs. Nannie Obbb-Whittico is a graduate of the W. Va. C. Institute and taught in the Keystone-Eckman Graded school for three terms. She is an accomplished musician and one of the most popular young ladies in this section. They stayed over with their brother and wife and, after their breakfast they were kept busy accepting congratulations by their host of friends. The little boys had all the fun they wanted—numbering between twenty-five and fifty. They amused themselves, the bride, groom and public with tin cans, buckets, pans, and little horns, and the only way they were induced to cease their racket was when the groom handed them sufficient "chink." The bride and groom left on West bound passenger No. 7, about one o'clock p.m., for Kimball where they spent the whole afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. George Brown and other members of the family. They visited several of their friends in Kimball. As an attestation of the high esteem in which they are held by their host of friends, they were litterally deluged with presents. The bride and groom left on No. 3 West bound passenger for Williamson where they are smugly and cozily domiciled in their beautiful home. A very pleasant evening was spent by the good people of Big Four at the Xmas exercises, rendered by the school children, under Mrs. Ardela Carter at the school house on Christmas. After the rendition of the literary program a curtain was pulled back and there stood a beautiful tree loaded down with presents for all. It is hard to say who received the greatest consideration, and the presents were rare and costly. Everybody was remembered, and when the tree had been stripped all went home well pleased. The teacher wishes to thank the patrons and friends for their loyal support. Fire Loss Is $45,000 LOGAN, W. VA., Dec. 29.—The store of the Island Creek Coal company, at Omar, was destroyed by fire early this morning. Frank Nolan is missing and it is thought he was killed in the building. The loss is estimated at $45,000. Several McDowell County men are interested in this company, including Sherif J. F. Johnson, of Weich, and O. C. Hale, Mayor of Keystone. John Laing, formerly Chief Mine Inspector of West Virginia, is the General Manager and a heavy stockholder. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BE RATHER 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 Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. 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, JAN. 1st, 1915 BEGIN THE NEW YEAR RIGHT Let us begin the New Year right. We need not hope to make a perfect world; nor need we expect to abolish all crime, prevent all suffering, or put a stop to persecution, for these conditions will last as long as man exists. The world was given to man, and man has made it what it is. Man can make it better, so let us in the year 1915 begin to work toward that end. Let each and every one of us do our share toward adding to the prosperity of the country, prevent as much crime as possible relieve all suffering we can and oppose persecution in every form and against all people. The world is better; man is living better; there is more liberty, more prosperity and more happiness than was ever before known. Let us not cultivate a grouch—knock the successful and happypv—but let us struggle in our own way to be better, happier and more successful ourselves and add something to the happiness of others. RENEW YOUR COURAGE The Negroes of America are to be congratulated upon this the 52nd Anniversary of the issuance of the world renowned Emancipation Proclamation by the great, good and martyred president, Abraham Lincoln. During the years that have drifted into eternity the emancipated race has done much for itself, and much has been done for it. Its achievements have been remarkable, but there is yet much to be done before he can command the recognition to which the laws of the land entitle him. He has reached the stage in his development when he must do for himself, or perish from the face of the earth. The material rise of the Negro means but little if he is without the means of protecting his material wealth. Education means but little if it cannot be used to promote the general welfare and entitle the possessor to the same privileges enjoyed by other educated people. A pig that can be taken from you without due process of law; a school house that privileged citizens can turn into a cow barn; a house where certain citizens say you cannot live in, means worse than nothing. The thing the Negro needs now more than any other is the right of suffrage throughout the country and equality with other people, in order that he may adequately protect his other rights, and to day the Negro throughout America should resolve anew to struggle, contend, agitate and do everything that has been done by other people to attain liberty, prosperity and happiness. The prejudice, cruelty and op pression cannot continue if the Megro prepares himself and con Make Our New Year Happy 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. tinues the struggle, he need not become discouraged because there are great and powerful men and women of other races making common cause with him, and as the fight progresses more will come, and ere another half century passes the Negro in America will be enjoying every right and privilege granted all in this great Republic. AMERICA Could End War In 90 Days WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.—The United States could end the European war in 90 days by cutting off the export of war supplies, was declared today by Representative Vollmer, of Iowa, before the House Foreign Affairs committee. With Representative Bartholdt, he endorsed a joint resolution to empower the President in his discretion to prohibit such exports. "President Wilson," he said, "suspended the embargo of export of arms and munitions to Mexico in the interest of true neutrality as against neutrality on paper. I maintain that the pending resolution is in line with the historic reputation of this nation as the greatest advocate of peace. It is not in line with that reputation to supply the instruments of murder to European nations. Are we to take the position of the arch-hypocrite among the nations. Are we to go on our knees and pray for peace and at the same time supply the death dealing instruments to Europe? Are we to plead with God for peace with the blood money in our pockets? We are now in the position of sending dollars for Belgium and dum dum bullets for Germany." "Germany cannot be beaten in this war. Her people are united and determined to fight to the last drop of blood. If this war continues it will go on and on until all the world is dragged down to bankruptcy. There is only one nation whose lines of national interest are hopelessly opposed to ours. I do not hesitate to predict that Japan proposes to hold not only Kiao Chow, but the islands of the Pacific, which she has seized. Some day this issue must be tried out in the Pacific, and it may be to the interest of this Sorry to have a powerful friend at her side." CHRISTMAS AT GLEN WHITE Probably nowhere in the New River-Pocahontas coal fields did the Christmas holidays receive more appropriate recognition than in the little town of Glen White. On the day before Christmas forces of men with wagons were kept buoy distributing the gifts of the E. E. White coal company to its employees and their families, in the form of fine, plump turkeys to the older people and candies, nuts and fruits of all kinds in profusion to the little folks. These appropriate gifts, together with a Christmas Eve., entertainment, in which a high-class moving picture specialty in three reels was prominent, presented unrefutable evidence of the often demonstrated fact that the welfare and happiness of nis people are always the first consideration in the heart of the management of this company. Beautiful songs by the school children of Glen White, coached by Prof. and Mrs. Ferguson, whose services in the training of the minds of Young Ameri as represented in Glen White, the management of the E. E. White Coal company has been most fortunate in securing; also two beautiful and appropriate renditions by Mrs. Atkins, the accomplished daughter of the esteemed pastor of Glen White's Congregational church, as well as a vocal solo by Mrs. Alex McLellen, did much to make the Christmas Eve entertainment a success. TWO CHRISTMAS DAYS IN MANY MINING CAMPS CHARLESTON, W. VA., Dec. 29- Inn many of the mining towns of West Virginia there will be celebrations of two Christmas days, and the same is true of New Year's Day. This is due to the fact that many of the miners are members of the Greek Catholic church, which has never accepted the Gregorian calendar, by which time is measured by most of the civilized nations The adberents of the Greek faith, which include Greeks, Russians and the people from the Balkan states, use the old style calendar, which is thirteen days later than the one generally used. A one day celebration of Christmas is also beyond the conception of the average foreign-born miner, as many require a day or two to get ready, and often the same length of time to recover from the festivities. The Polish miner celebrates the 25th and 26th of December. Thus it is necessary to shut down the mines for at least four days for the first Christmas, and after the Christmas holidays are over the same miners have another holiday on January 1st. Where there is a number of Greek Catholics another period of idleness begins on January 7th, and continues for several days, and New Year's day for these people occurs on January 14th. Coal mining presents many queer problems, and one of the queerest is the celebration of dozens of different holidays by the foreigners throughout the year. Often these celebrations, unannounced to the management, will draw away enough workers to seriously hamper the operation of the mines. The difficulty comes from the varying nationalities of the workmen, and each nationality, or religious sect has its "holy days" and other occasions for celebration. There seems to be no remedy for the situation, as an attempt to bring about any uniformity in the observance of these holidays would be like trying to get all the foreign-born miners to speak the same language. "National Prohibition Would Destroy Local Government" DECLARES WILLIAM H. TAFT BOSTON, Dec. 29.—Speaking before the Bar association last night, Former President William H. Taft discussed national prohibition, during which he said: "It would revolutionize the national government. It would put on the shoulders of the government the duty of sweeping the door steps of every home in the land. If national prohibition legislation is passed, local government would be destroyed. And if you destroy local government, you destroy one of the things which go to make for a healthy condition of the national government national prohibition is nonenforceable; it is a confession on the part of state governments of inability to control and regulate their own especial busness and duty; it the matter were placed under federal control it would result in creation of a machinery of government officia's large enough to nominate any president, and would offer too great an opportunity to persons seeking to perpetuate their power in Washington." REVOLT JS SO SERIOUS That Americans in Manila Will Appeal For Protection Manila, Dec. 28.—At a meeting of prominent Americans held here today the Filipino revolt was considered so serious that it was decided to appeal to the Secretary of War for protection. It was declared at the meeting that the lives of Americans are in serious danger. A thorough investigation of the causes that led to the revolt was demanded. Locals Miss C. L. Sinkford is in Huntington spending a few days of the holidays with friends. Miss Alberta Robinson made a very pleasant visit to Pocahontaf, where she met with many old friends and relatives. Dr. J. M. Whittico, of Williamson, made a hasty call to Keystone Tuesday night to see his brother, the Editor; he returned Wednesday morning. He was heard to say he was very happy since his marriage. Dr G. N. Marshall, of this city, and Prof. J. L. Hill attended a special committee meeting in Charleston this week for the purpose of making some changes or modifying the Endowment system of the Knights of Pythias of this state. Mr. John Broady, of Columbus, was in the city a day to see relatives, while enroute to Roanoke and Lynchburg, Va Mrs J. M. Lankin visited a number of her friends and relatives in Kimball this week. Rev. R. P. Johnson visited the prison camps at Kimball and Northfork last Sunday. He was accompanied by several members of his church who carried all the prisoners some nice little Christmas tokens. They had prayer and song services with them. The Sheriff, Hon. J. F. Johnson, arranged for a Turkey Dinner for all the prisoners Sunday in the Christmas. Rev. J. W. Robinson, principal of the Kimball graded school, preached an ablesmion for the Masons last Sunday in Williamson. The next pight he delivered a public address on the subject "Broken Out; Not Off." Many have been the compliments for the scholarly and manly way with which the subject was handled. If possible, a full account of the lecture will appear in the paper next week. The patient taken to Harrison's Private hospital by Dr Marshall this week was successfully operated on and is doing well. Attorney A. G. Free and Deputy Sheriff J. E. Parsons made a visit to Pocahontas one day this week. It was both of a social and business nature. Dr. R. C. Harrison, of Kimball, has made several professional calls in the city this week. Attorney H. J. Capehart is in Pittsburgh this week socializing. Dr. J. E. Hereford, of Anawalt, attended the marriage of his cousin, Dr. J. M. Whittico, and also made professional calls. Rev. W. H. Mitchell, of Kimball, Dr. McKey, of Bramwell, and W. C. Clemons, of Crystal, were pleasant callers in the city Thursday. Mr. J Wesley Grey, chief preseman of this office, made a very pleasant trip to Excelsior, W. Va., Xmas to visit old friends, and enjoyed "the time of his grand young life." He reported that Mr. J. B Brooks, who has been very ill, is able to be up. Mrs. Ida Cheese, mother of J. Wesley Grey, is in Keystone for a few days; she also visited Bramwell to see Miss Katie Carson, who is ill. Marcellus (Mut) Broady, "devil" in The Times office, accompanied his mother to Gary Sunday where he feasted to such an extent that he was sick-a-bell Monday. Christmas was quietly observed in Keystone; there was very little entertaining, a few dances, much turkey shooting and no disorder. There was about 8 inches of snow giving the boys and girls greater opportunity to enjoy themselves in great style. Dr McCollum, of Williamson was in the city Friday and Saturday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. T. Edward Hill had guests for dinner Christmas day, Drs. Barrett, Colson, McCollum, Rev. R. P. Johnson, Messrs. J. H. Craggett and W. F. Sample There was a small fire Christmas night on Belcher Row and two small one-story frame houses were destroyed. The volunteer fire department responded promptly and Mr. Shank, the city pumper, had sufficient water, as usual, to meet all demands. It seemed for a short time that the Fountry and the row of two-story dwellings would take fire, but the excellent fire fighting under the direction of Chief of Police, Fred Moore, Councilman C. P. North and C. S. McFarland kept the fire confined in the houses in which it originated. Editor Whitticoe is still confined to his room; but is slowly improving. Miss Jessie B. Hill, of the B. C. I., was the guest of her brother, the Business Manager, Sunday and Monday. F. E. Alexander, of The Times office, went to Lynchburg Thursday of last week and spent Christmas with his family. He returned Tuesday, and reports having a good time 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 2-26 '15 Order of Publication CERTIFICATE At Rules held in the West Office of the Circ cuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in Dec. 1914. Elizabeth Koske. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce. **VINCULO MATRIMONIO.** And it appears that a notice on file with the papers in this case, that the defendant is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia, may be obtained on behalf of the 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 what is necessary to protect his interest hereunto. And it is further ordered that a copy of this notice may be obtained on a successive weeks in some newspaper publication Dowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of Dowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Tester. W. BURBIDGE PAYNE. Clerk. A. G. Froese. P. Q. Order of Publication WEST VIRGINIA At Rates held in the City of Brantley County, on the first Monday in Dec. 1911. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the Plaintiff a divorce A VINUO MATRIMONII And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the Defendant is a non-owner of the Circuit Court it is therefore ordered the said Defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court within county one month from the date of the first order and what is necessary to protect his interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this book be published once a week for four successive weeks. Dowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the Court House of McBowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered. W BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk, B. E. Carter, P. Q. Order of Publication At rules held in the Clerk's Office or the Credit Court of McDowell County on the first Monday in December, 1914. Charles Hancock. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce And it appearing from an all-in-law 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 Creek'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. 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. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk, H. J. Caphelt, 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 between the same hours until they are completed; Square Crane. J. K. Smith, p. q. Order of Publication WEST V NLA- At Rules held in the Clerk's Court of Court 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 VINCULO MATRIMONI Agit it apper- tive atta- davion 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 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 probed her interest herein. Ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in any newspaper published 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 Teste: W BURKIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. J. K. Smith, P. Q. Order of Publication WEST VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in November, 1914. Senior Oversee The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONI And it appearing from an adjidavit 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 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 in McDowell County, and that a door of the court house of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk J. K. Smith, P. Q. Welch Undertaking COMP. NY Funeral Directors and Embalmers WELCH, WEST VIRGINIA CHAPEL AND PARLURS NEAR MINERS' HOSPITAL Telephone CHAS. H. RICE, Agent Northfork, W. Va. Complete Line of Drugs, Medicines, Druggists' Sundries, and Toilet Articles. When in Bluefield call to see us. Only five minutes walk from the radroad station. Soda at the fount. WEST VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McCowell County, on the first Monday in Dec., 1914. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONI And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is president 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 four successive weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell county, and that a copy of the same be posted at McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. A. G. Froe, P. Q. Notice to Take Depositions Take notice that on Dec. 19, 1914, at the Law Offices of J. K. Smith, in the town of Keystone, Mc Dowe l 1 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. T. A. Hunt. J. K. Smith, p. q. ORDER OF PUBLICATION AT Rules held in the GINNA Office on the Bowell County, on the first Monday in Dec. 1914. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce WINNONI And it appearing from on amdavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant, in the case of the West Virginia, it is therefore ordered that the defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County within one week of publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect her interest herein. The order is rendered that a copy of this order be published once a week for a week or weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell County, and that a copy of the same be published once a week for the court house of McDowell County for twenty days before, decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. J. K. SMITH, P. Q. STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR BEFORE AFTER "PRESTO" STRAIGHTENS THE MOST OBSTINATE STUBBORN, KINNY HAIR. "PRESTO" removes Dandell, Tetser, and other Skin Diseases of the SCALP. "PRESTO" makes the HAIR GROW. 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ORDER OF PUBLICATION # EST VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circus Court of McBowell County, on the first Monday of April, 1844. Celia McCahanahan, Plaintiff, Hery McCahanahan, Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain from the Defendant a bribes strong. # VINCULO MATRIXIANA And it appears appearing from an affidavit* on file with the court, that the Defendant is a non-resident of the State and that the Defendant is not ordered that the said Defendant do appoach the Court of McBowell County. Of the Circuit Court of McBowell County, the Court of McBowell County of the first public publication this order and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. It is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in each newspaper published in McDowell County, and that the copy of the same be posted at the front door of the Court House of McDowell County for twenty days before dover is rendered. A Copy. Teste: W. 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Stephene, of Africa, on the origin of the Christmas tree, which he gave in a very simple, child like manner, showing Christ as our original Christmas tree, who was decorated by the Wise Men of the East, giving presents of frankincense and myrrh; but today we have selected a tree of nature which we decorate and thereupon place our little gifts to gladden the hearts of our friends and little folks. The Christmas tree was beautifully decorated with toys and useful articles for both young and old; but we are deprived of town or city surroundings and did not have candles, Xmas belle, tinsel, etc., to further decorate the tree; but the mines of our village hung their carbon lamps on the tree, which made it look artistic and an interesting scene. After the address on the origin of the tree the many presents were distributed among the scholars and friends, and I for one can say that the people of Black Wolf were made glad, and many bright faces shown like sunbeams, though we had plenty of snow. On Sunday, Dec. 27, 1914, at 11 a. m., THE McDOWELL TIMES the pastor prescheduled a profound sermon from 8t Luke 2:10-11; subject "The Angel Messenger." If the people here would take head to the instructions given by our pastor would improve our homes and our community. I, John Williams, who was convicted and confined in the county jail on a charge of selling whiskey, sentenced to six months upon the county road and to pay a fine of $500.00 and costs. I will on, or about, Feb. 1, 1915, apply to the Governor of West Virginia for a pardon. NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS The evidence is strong that the people who would dig into conditions surrounding the lack of national preparedness are losing ground. President Wilson and the "War Ministers" of the Cabinet promptly discouraged a Congressional investigation, and former President Taft came to the support of the Administration in saying that such investigations are useless. The result of the agitation indicates that the numerous investigations which have heretofore been along these lines produced more information then the count-try is willing or able to use. Uncle Sam apparently has a lot of cards up his sleeve which he could use in the war game if it really became necessary. NEGRO ACQUITTED MAYFIELD, KY, Dec. 23.—Will Ourry, Negro, accused of having attacked Mrs Halbrook, was acquitted today. Ourry produced papers showing that he was in Atlanta when Mrs. Halbrook was attacked. Many others just as innocent are never given the chance to prove their innocence. That most puzzling question, the one we all used to wonder about, and the one that had the most influence on our actions during the weeks immediately preceding Christmas, "Is there a Santa Clauses?" is not a question at all, but a certainty, with the boys and girls of Gary. There was some rumor that he would be at Gary Christmas Day, and about 400 people were waiting for him at the United Supply Company store that morning. No one was disappointed. Promply at 9:30 a.m., escorted into town by the Gary band, he arrived, costumed as all the story books delight in describing him. The snow clinging to his whiskers looked especially real. He did not come empty handed. Every one of the children waiting for him was very liberally rewarded, and went away with arms full of his good things. Some people who read this, the ones that have the wrong outlook on life in general anyway, may doubt all this being true, but there are 400 children in Gary who will testify that all this actually happened right here in Gary on Christmas Day. It is the established custom of the United Supply Company stores in West Virginia, and of the Union Supply Company stores in Pennsylvania, subsidiary companies of the United States Steel corporation, to give a treat to all the children at their plants on Christmas Day. This is an old custom with them, and the occasion is now looked forward to by both old and young. No children at those plants ever experience the sad- ness of a Christmas passing with no Santa Claus. The manager of each store has direct charge of the treat, with the privilege of adding anything to make the occasion thoroughly enjoyed by all present. These stores, numbering seventy-one, used for this treat this year 44,000 pounds (twenty-two tons) of high grade candy in Christmas boxes, and in addition to this, each child was given oranges, apples, nuts, etc. Another old custom of these stores is that of selling turkeys to every one at exact cost at both Thanksgiving and Christmas. Also at Easter the patrons of these stores but their eggs and chickens at cost.—B blue field Daily Telegraph. Executive Board Meeting At the Lovely Zion Baptist church Wednesday there was a very important meeting of the Executive Board of the Flat Top Association which was for the purpose of winding up the business of the association for the year so that when the year 1915 set in every thing should be in order and in good shape Dr. R. H. Mekoy, President of Golden Rule Beneficial & Endowment Association, was present and preached one of the best sermons of his ministry. Every body got happy. It was an old time, primitive-like, love feast. BEYOND Junius Hairston, aged 15, died suddenly Christmas Day with heart disease. The youth was apparently in as good health as usual; he made his usual trip to the post office and delivered what specials that were there, went home, shot some fire crackers and died suddenly. He has always been weak and sickly. Junius had been special delivery boy at the Keystone post office for two years or more, was absolutely honest and a hard worker. His mother survives him. ```markdown ``` THE TOWN IME esses - New Faces of Workmen - Is in The Prin and tiser ```markdown ``` One of the most up-to-date and high-classed entertainments ever given at the Ebenezer Baptist church occurred Wednesday evening. Dec 30, and was one of the most enjoyable ever held in the coal fields. "Siles Slocum's Country Store," a very amusing play of the old style, was rendered by local talent; all adults with the exception of two. The play was entertaining from start to finish, all performing their parts to perfection, and we are unable to give either one special mention because they were all stare. Rev. R. P. Johnson, the pastor, and all concerned are to be highly commended, and are cordially invited to come to Keystone and we insure them a crowded house. DONT KNOCK, BUT BOOST! The year 1914 is gone and many will be the mistakes by letter writers--1915 is here—a year with 365 1-4 days in it. Every body might to strive to live clean and useful lives. Cease to frown; but smile. Boost, instead of knock! THE OLD YEAR AND THE NEW Or the pleasure that vanish from view. There are better to come, and so let us be off With the old year and on with the new. COAL FOR THE POOR Congressman-Elect Cooper Sending Two Carloads to Salvation Army Bluefield, W. Va., Dec. 30—Capt. Cleveland has been advised by Congressman-elect Cooper to expect the two carloads of coal today, which he had promised the Salvation Army for the poor. Mr. Cooper has arranged with R. L. Liley to assist Capt. Cleveland in looking after the deliveries, which Mr. Cooper requests be divided equally among the white and colored people who are in need of fuel, "regardless of political affiliation." Mr. Cooper notes that both cars are large ones, containing fifty tons each of lump coal Are You a Woman? Take Cardui The Woman's Tonic FOR SALE AT ALL DONOISTS. --- Circulates in every County in the State. Also in adjoining Counties of Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Controls the Associated Press full news; has a complete Staff of Cor- respondents; is represented in every town and 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. 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License Term, first Monday June. COUNTY OFFICERS: Sheriff, J F Johnson, Welch. Prosecuting Attorney F C Cook Assistant Pros. Attorney, G I Countz Clerk Circuitand Crim. Courts Burbridge Payne Clerk County Court, W. W Whyte County Surveyor, w C Morgan Vivian Supt. Free Schools. W Cassiu 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 Mummers House of Delegates Geo. Wolfe and C. E. Harman. State Senators, Sixth Senate rial district (counties of M.Dow well, Mingo, wayne and wyoming Jas A. Strother Welch; M Z White, Williamson. White Oak Shoe Shop ELECTRICAL SHOE REPAIR- ING WHILE YOU WAIT. Good work, reasonable prices, best of leather used-polite treatment. We sell Rubber Heels, Heel Plates, Spur Stiffeners, Shoe Laces, Buttons etc. Call and see us L. E. JOHNSON, Mgr. TAKE STOCK RIGHT NOW $10.00 is the price per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. 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Harrison private Hospital Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates. EFFICIENT STAFF Phone Excelsior Drug Company Kimball West Va 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 Quilt. All this for the small sum of $2.50. Hundreds of satisfied graduates all over this country are earning Big Money with our Quirts. Why not you? Write today, do not delay. MILPARK SCHOOL OF HAIR DRESSING. EDENTON, N. C. J H Staples THE LEADING TONSORIAL ARTIST Well grown, well liked and patronized by all the boys going, coming, or staying. The place to receive the best of service Everything Antiseptic; polite attention 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 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA es' Place Norfolk Ave KE, VIRGINIA INSURANCE MEN vision for Right Parties 2 CLAIMS PAID BY RKMEN FRATER- CE COMPANY Charleston, W.Va. THE State Hospital Logical and Treated at le Rates. T STAFF Drug Company West Va 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 a tittle expence to them as possible W. L. JOLSON, Surgeon Dentist The Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company THE OLDEST, LARGEST AND STRONGEST LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY IN THE WORLD THAT'S WHERE I TRADE! AT THE Bridgeford Pharmacy Prescription Specialists See them when you want Drugs W. VERNAL BRIDGEFORD, Ph.G. Prop. Registered Pharmacist CPERATES IN EVERY STATE IN THE UNION EMPLOYES MORE THAN 8,000 AGENTS PAYS A CLAIM EVERY EIGHT MINUTES WH HIRRIS, Special Agent Keystone, West Virginia Modern Equipment. All Classes of Dental Work done Satisfactory. Prices Reasonable. Office up stairs over Miss Robinson's Dressmaking Establishment. "I delight in defending the accused and those whom I believe to be innocent, "When my fees are secured." Handsome Distribution Set Mrs Celebrat- $13.25 Rooms, 6 Table- mises, 6 Medium Bath, 1 Sugar Shell. Barry finish, Beau- Design. Put up walk lined. With Rogers factory in High-Grade ed. Don't delay in sending your order as we only price. Send Post Office or Express money order E CO., Mirs. & Jobbers, Eberly Bldg., De- st Perfection. (We sell Rogers Silverware cheaper than an Rogers Silverware 1-2 Price This $26.50 Handsome 26 Piece, Combination Set of Genuine Rogers Celebrated Silverware NOW ONLY $13.25 Consists of 6 Teaspoons, 6 Table- spoons, 6 Medium Knives, 6 Medium Forks, 1 Butter Knife, 1 Sugar Shell, In Plain or French Gray finish, Beauti- ful Rained Vintage Design. Put up in fine Leather case, silk lined. With a printed guarantee from Rogers factory it is the greatest bargain in High-Grade Silverware ever offered. Don't delay in sending your order as we only let a limited number go at such a low price. Send Post Office or Express money order or Registered Letter. THE ACME CO., Mfrs. & Jobbers, Eberly Bldg., Dept. A, Columbus, O. "To The Height of Perfection. (We sell Rogers Silverware cheaper than any retail dealer in the world.) Miners and Can always Can always find and Coke Men Can always find Steady work at Metal Coal & Coke Co. e Creek e Insurance Company Crystal Coal & Coke Co. On Crane Creek KEYSTONE, W.VA J. K. S. Dr. E. T. DeVore SURGEON-DENTIST Box 156 LESTER, W. VA. DR. M. M. TINSLEY EYE 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 445 LESTER, W. VA. BEOKLEY, W. VA ware 1-2 Price g your order as we only let a limited number go or Express money order or Registered Letter. s, Eberly Bldg., Dept. A, Columbus, O. Silverware cheaper than any retail dealer in the world.) Coke Men ays find I & Coke Co. Case Company