McDowell Times

ADVERTISING IN THE M.DOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 13 PRESIDENT REMOVES C. W. ANDERSON WILSON AS WAS EXPECTED APPOINTS SOUTHERNER TO SUCCEED POPULAR COLLECTOR (Amsterdam News.) In the removal of Hon. Charles W. Anderson as Collector of Internal Revenue the Wilson administration has branded themselves as being the extreme in political history; and perhaps were it not for the wide experience, valuable service, and amazing influence wielded by Mr. Anderson, he would not have held his position so long. His removal is another edium and in fact a stench in the nostrils of the American people that not only makes the Wilson administration abnoxious but suggests to the voters of America the purging of our present national administration. Charles W. Anderson has held with credit to the administrations, the state of New York, his race and himself the position of Collector of Internal Revenue in the manner unsurpassed by any of his predecessors. His ability, alone, has retained him in office during the intrigue of the hypocritical and his removal during the week is not a reflection upon himself but a sample of the Democratic stench and an asperation upon the pledges of the Democrat when seeking office. The illustrious ex-President Roosevelt knew full well what he was doing when he appointed Mr. Anderson to that distinguished position and Mr. Anderson knew what to do with it when he obtained it. There are thousands of reputable business men who will lament the removal of Mr. Anderson perhaps more than he himself will, and further, his removal from the Custom House does not remove him thereby nor will it remove him from the love and effectuone and the abiding confidence the masses of the American people have in him. He has been and will remain a stalwart Republican, an unusual orator and finally can we but all say that C. W. A. is a good fellow and will be heard from again PRESIDENT'S PREROGATIVE Usurpation of Legislative Function By Execu- tive---Democrats Break (By Saunders B. Moon.) Theoretically ours is supposed to be a government having three distinct and independent departments. This theory may have been, and no doubt was, observed in the practical operations of public affairs in the early years of the republic. In those times the legislative, executive and judicial branches or arms of the nation worked in harmony, each being careful not to encroach upon the powers and duties of the others; while studied usurpation was unthought of and unheard of even in the charges and counter charges of opposing political parties. Indeed it was then admitted that there were some things that were too base even for a political enemy to be guilty of, some obligations of restraint and obedience to which both Federalist and Democrat unreservedly subscribed. That period of American history is full of interest and romance. Beautiful products of the imagination are impossible in an atmosphere of sordiness and selfishness. It is worth remembering that the most admirable state of things existing in the early years of the nation was brought to an end by a Democrat and one of the two great (dead) Democrat of which the Democratic party can boost—Andrew Jackson of bombastic speech, pig iron emblossomness and really great physical and moral courage. The other great Democrat, Thomas Jefferson was a "paper hero" who fought his battles with the point of a quill. Jackson as president sought to make congress subservient to his will; and while he did not entirely succeed, he made such inroads upon the legislative department that that branch of the government has been weakened permanently and has ever since acknowledged a sort of fealty to the president, especially Democratic presidents. In the time of Jackson the supreme court of the United States was a tribunal of negligible importance and was by no means a thorn in the side of either legislative or executive government. In later years --- The McDowell Times thi increased importance of the judiciary has aroused the ire of executives to such an extent that for more than a half century the appointees to the supreme bench have invariably been men who believed that the "king can do no wrong" and sought not to hide their reverence for executive authority Happily, the Democratic party has been invaded with power so ealdom that office hungry Democrats recalled again and again the pointed remarks of "the governor of North Carolina to the governor of South Carolina." You do not hear of any Buchanan dinner, yet Buchanan was the last Democratic president of the old school. Buchanan was ready to sacrifice the, Union to uphold his own dictum that the Federal government had no power to coerce a state. "Old Buck," as Buchanan was familiarly dubbed, held the then congress under his away and congress headed his words and let the Union go to smash, to be reformed, remodeled and in truth made "more permanent" under Lincoln, and the new born Republican party. Grover Cleveland like his Democratic predecessor believed as firmly in an executive prerogative as Oscar Nicholas of Russia does in the divine right of kings, and when congress did not follow his exact orders in framing the Wilson Bill, he vented his spleen, wounded pride and outraged authority in the caustic reprimand which he administered to congress, accusing that refractory body of "party perfidy and party dishonesty," and contemporaneously allowing the bill to become a law without his signature. Yet Cleveland was a great Democrat from a Republican point of view, for he showed his keen appreciation of the unworthiness of his party by refusing to outstay many Republicans from office, whereas the present Democratic occupant of the White House has not in all the land let even a fourth class postmaster escape him in his endeavor to fill the cavernous maw of hungry Democracy. The manner in which President Wilson has bullied congress is current history. The Long Parliament of England when Cromwell ruled has been aped by the 63rd congress of the United States as far as the limitations of our constitution would permit. Toward the end of the session signs of mutiny were apparent in the ranks of the formerly obedient representatives and senators of the President's party. The lash has been too mercilessly applied and the spirit of rebellion staked boldly through the capitol, balking or killing several of the pet measures of the president. Over the corpse of the Wilson Shipping Bill the Democratic senators heartened by Republican aid dared question the president's pre-operative and left that all-wise individual to rage in impotent fury like the proverbial "heathen" of song and story. In a review of the "Safety First campaign conducted by the Baltimore and Ohio system during 1914, a report issued by the General Safety Committee shows that 91 per cent of all items recommended to improve safety conditions was disposed of by the company. Recommendations totaling 9,256 items were made by 698 employees who are members of safety committees on 23 divisions throughout the territory served by the railroad. These men kept a constant vigilance in the interest of the traveling public, their fellow employees and shipments entrusted to their care; and only 806 of the items reported remain under consideration. The Ohio River committee, whose headquarters are at Parkersburg, W. Va., disposed of 91 out of every 100 of the 892 recommendations made. The Ohio committee, with offices at Chillicothe, O., led in percentage of cases disposed of with an average of 97 per cent on a total of 448 items recommended. The Chicago Scribunal division was second with 96 per cent of the items corrected. Showing the co-operation between the employees and management of the Baltimore and Ohio, the first American railroad to establish a "Safety First" department upon ideas originated by the Chicago and Northwestern railroad, the report shows that on no division of the system did the percentage of recommendations adopted during the year fall below eighty. On several of the divisions fewer than ten cases remain to be disposed of, which means that the company recognizes the qualifications of its men to pass upon conditions surrounding their personal safety as well as the safety of passengers. VERY COSTLY TO STATE Nearly $200,000 Will Go to Dependents of Miners. Charleston, W. Va., March 5.—State officials estimate that nearly $200,000 will be paid out of the workmen's compensation fund to the families of men who lost their lives in the Layland mine of the New River and Pocahontas Consolidated Coal company, where an explosion occurred Tuesday. The estimate is based on reports from Layland that the fatalities will number in the neighborhood of 150. The widows will receive $20 per month and $5 per month for each child under fifteen years of age. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, MAR. 12, 1915 Claim Full Crew Laws Entail Extra Burden. Efforts Made For Repeal. In a circulr just issued to the stockholders of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Danniel Willard, President of the Company, calle attention to the increased burden that road has had to assume on account of the so-called Full Crew laws in five states in which it operates and to the similar movement in other states to adopt the same measure. At the present time effort is being made to have this law repealed by the legislatures in session in the states where it is in effect on the B. & O., namely, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Marland, Ohio and Indiana. Mr. Willard's letter follows: "To the Stockholders of The Baitimore and Ohio Railroad Company : During the last five years the legislatures of five states in which the Baltimore and Ohio Company operates, namely, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio and Indiana, have, in deference to the representations made by certain labor organizations, passed so called "Full Crew" laws, and the same kind of legislation has been urged in all the states which your company serves. These laws specifically require the railroad companies to employ a greater number of brakemen upon freight and passenger trains under certain circumstances than the officers of your company think necessary or desirable. "It should be kept in mind that at the present time the railroad companies are not permitted to run any train—freight or passenger—unless the cars are all equipped with automatic couplers and air brakes, and the brakes all in use or enough of them in use to give the engineer full control of the train. Notwithstanding this fact, and by virtue of the laws above referred to, it is necessary on certain portions of the road to employ more brakemen upon freight and passenger trains than were employed before air brakes and automatic couplers were applied. "The Baltimore and Ohio Company, because of the additional number of men employed on account of these laws, is required now to pay approximately $250,000 per annum, and it is estimated that the total amount of such payments would be over $600,000 per annum (a sum nearly equal to one-half of one per cent, upon the entire stock of your company) if similar laws were passed in all of the states in which it operates. This amount of money per annum would be sufficient to equip 300 miles of main line with electric automatic signals, or sufficient to buy 60 all-steel coaches, or it would meet the annual charges at 5 per cent. upon an expenditure of $12,000,000. "A similar law passed by the legislature in the state of Missouri in 1913 was rejected by a very large majority of the voters cf that state at the last election. Twenty of the principal railroads operating in Pennsylvania and New Jersey are now endeavoring through a public campaign of publicity to bring about the repeal of these laws in the two states mentioned. "The purpose of this communication is to bring the subject to the attention of the individual stockholders of the Baltimore and Ohio Company, and to urge them to give this matter their serious consideration. I unhesitatingly give my personal assurance that the effect of such laws is to work hardship in the end upon the general public in that it diverts to wrongful purposes, money which might better be spent in such channels as would bring beneficial results to all. Such laws are unfair to the great body of railroad employee, and the unnecessary cost they impose upon the companies threatens the security of individuals, and I earnestly request you, as the owners of this property, to carefully consider this matter and talk with others about it in the hope that the subject may be clearly understood and this unwise legislation repealed and further legislation of a similar kind prevented. The question, if it needs public regulation at all, is one which should be handled by the railroad commissions in the several states after a full hearing is hird for the purpose of developing all the facts. "Your immediate action is necessary to make the foregoing suggestion effective. DANIEL WILLARD, Broadway." PULASKI MOST PROGRES- SIVE CITY IN SOUTH- WEST VIRGINIA The city of Pulaski, Va., county seat of Pulaski, situated on the Norfolk and Western Railroad, is a busy little city. It has some of the best people living in it to be found anywhere in Virginia. The white and colored people get along well together. Everybody is at work, or has but little excuse to be idle. The Board of Education will have two more rooms added to the present school building for the colored people. And while this will not come to them before they need it since the school rooms are overcrowded, it is nevertheless cause for rejoicing, because it is so much more than many other old towns of Virginia are persistently refusing to do. The hope is that the board will see its way clear to lengthen the term of the school to at least seven months thereby save the diagrace of forcing over 300 children out of school on the streets and into mischief. The parents may do all they can at times like these but it is not like having the help, such as teachers are lending as agents for the state in making better citizens. All the colored men have got to do is to just go to the white officials and make known their needs for their children and it is fair to believe they will not be slow nor in doubt about receiving it. The closing exercises of the Pulaski public school, at the new Century Methodist Church, Tuesday night. March 2, were pleasing and enjoyable to all who were present. The program was rendered by the members of the finishing class as follows: "Welcome and self cultivation," Miss Cathleen Jenkins. "Question of Fooly," by Miss Saxton Cannady. "Devotion to Duty" Master Bernard Trigx. Solo—"Long, Long Way to Tipparry" Miss Bertha Mills. "The Negro is in it" Master McOcabe Calfee. "The Ride of Jennie McNeal" Miss Lena Ferguson. "Literature on Life" Miss Bertha Mills. Miss Cathleen Jenkins. "The Negro Meets to Pray" Miss Agnes Spicer Class song, "Let us away." Presentation of certificates by Principal. Mrs. Mary E. Buford. The Pulsaki graded school under the principalship of Mrs. Buford, assisted by Mrs. Fanny Chick and Misses Emma Hogan and Elnora J. Barbour, is doing fine. There were six who graduated from the graded school course, four girls and two boys. SOCIAL CLUB The Young Men's Social Club which meets once each week is meriting much praise. The president is Mr. Joseph T Travis, a student of Peterburg institute. EDITOR WHITTICO ENTERTAINED Last Wednesday night, March 3, Mr. and Mrs. Milliner together with a number of ladies and gentlemen of the city delightfully entertained the Editor of The McDowell Times at Mr. Milliner's home, the occasion being a business visit to this city by the editor. Refreshments were served. There was plenty of music, dancing, games and some speech making. The gathering of merry-makers disbanded about one o'clock a. m., everyone declaring it one of the most pleasant gatherings they had ever attended. SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY Pulaski Branch of The Southern Aid Society of Virginia, located on corner of Randolph and Second streets, is a society that insures against sickness, accidents and death. This society is ably managed and successfully conducted by that ever vigilant, industrious and business like hustler, Hon. T. J. Millner, Jr., who is superintendent of the Pulaski district. He has been with the company for the past eight years and has under his supervision nine thorough-going agents each of whom is making a success at the business. His office which has the most complete outfit and best arranged of any in that section has a most complimentary appearance and is well kept. Those who stay in the office are kept exceedingly busy answering the many communications and adjusting the large number of claims. They dispatch the business with precision and effect. Miss S. B. Scott, one of the office assistants is equal to any and all occasions and materially adds compliments to patrons who appreciate courteous treatment. THRIVING LITTLE CITY Pulaski City, county seat of Pulaski county and the leading manufacturing town in Southwest Virginia, is a thriving little town. The Pulaski Iron Company and acid plant give considerable employment to bread winners. CITY IMPROVEMENTS There is under way of construction a $30,000 brick school house of a first class nature for the white people. A $30,000 church is aiming to be built. The town (Continued on Page Two.) UPLIFT SOCIETY Progressive Business Club Organized at Northfork, To Work For the General Uplift of Negro. The colored people of Northfork-Clark held a meeting Thursday night of week before last in the M. E. Church, Rev. W. R. Burger, pastor, and another the following Thursday night and perfected an organization for the purpose of striving to better the general condition of the Negroes in Northfork, Clark and vicinity. The organization will be known as The Progressive Business Club and will meet in the Northfork M. E. Chureth the 2nd and 4th Tuesday nights of each month. Dr S. A. Viney was elected President, Dr A. S. Adams, Secretary and Rev. W. R. Burger Chaplain. Program, membership and other committees were appointed, composed of such well known persons as Miss Johnnie Lowrie, Mesdames George, Viney, Burger, McCoy, Adams; Rev. J. W. Crockett, Messra. George, Philipott, Johnson, McCoy and others. The club is the outgrowth of speeches delivered in this section by ex-Congressman G. W. Murray and will begin work upon a comprehensive plan for the betterment of the moral, social, intellectual and business condition of the Negroes Speeches were mande by Dr. S. A. Viney. Rev. J. W. Crockett, Messrs. J. H. George and T. Edward Hill. Rev. Woody's 57th Birthday Honored by His Church People Rev. Woody's 57th Birthday Honored by His Church People 一 Sunday March 7th, was the 57th birthday of Rev. G. W. Woody, D. D., pastor of Rock Hill Baptist church at Gary. The young people of the church and community honored him with a sacred concert Sunday night which was par excellence. The pastor, sitting in usual seat behind the rostrum showed every sign of complete enjoyment of the fine program. In further testimonial of the peoples approval and appreciation of their pastor's church management and spiritual influence as well as community uplift, there was a substantial silver offered lifted at the door in which contributions ranging from 50c to $2.00 were dropped in the basket for Rev. Woody. Mrs. Emily Penn had charge of this offering. The whole occasion was infused with the warmest feelings of real friendship. Expressions for a long life, yea as long again, if it be the will of the Master, were common among those who made speeches in behalf of the pastor. Those who were the principal conductors of the musical part of the program may be mentioned Messrs. Wm. Young, Ben Harris and Mrs. Maggie Young. All and everything went to attest the appreciation for Rev. Woody's past ministerial labors. A Progressive Business Woman. Bluefield, W. Va., March 8.—The most progressive business woman of this city is Mrs. Ardelia Williams, a colored woman. Mrs. Williams is a graduate manicurist and opened parlors here in October of last year. She started in business with about $40 cash, but since opening she has paid for the furnishings and fixtures of the most modern equipped establishment of its kind in the State and has as her patrons the leading ladies in the white society of Bluefield. Her work is absolutely first class and she has every facility that science has invented to beautify and keep beautiful woman-kind. Mrs. Williams is now installing a new innovation for the ladies of this city and that is a shoe shining stand in her parlor with a girl boot black, which will be the only one of its kind in the State. This lady deserves great credit for her work. She has two children that she is educating and she has made good in her profession without assistance. The McDowell Times Bureau, Washington, D. C., March 6 (By J. E. Jones.) THE CUCUMBER DISEASE Senator Smith, of Michigan, proposed an amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill appropriating $5,000 for the investigation of the cucumber disease. Naturally most people think he was joking, since the cucumber is as thoroughly established in the American nation as the Smith family, and its ability for doubling up members of the human race has been displayed every summer since Pocahontas and Captain Smith and the "Judge" watched the gardeners mow the hay, in colonial Virginia. Somebody has recalled that Eugene Field immortalized the disastrous effects of the "little peach in the orchard grew." In behalf of the cucumber family it has been suggested that the government might spend a special appropriation on it to determine more of its history, and the cause and effect that plays no prominent a part in its operations within the human stomach. NO HICKORY SWITCHES NEEDED There has been considerable speculation as to just what the Administration would do with the obstreperous Democrats who joined in the fillbuster against the shipping bill, and lent their aid to other measures in opposition to the President. A good many people at the national capital thought they could see trouble ahead for the factionists in the Democratic party, but indications are that the olive branch hangs on the mantle at the White House and will be used in place of the hickory or birch switch. GOVERNMENT AS A SOFT SNAP Commissioner Brownlow, of the District of Columbia, asserts that "when we learn to repay the benefit for the benefits we receive from it; when we get away from the idea of using the government as a 'soot snap,'" then government ownership will be a practical possibility. Importance is attached to the remarks from the fact that Mr. Brownlow is one of the more recent appointees to a prominent position by President Wilson. PRESIDENT TABOOS THE "400." President Wilson recently declared that the world could dispense with high society and never miss it; whereupon some of the fashionable set replied to the effect that people of wealth, refinement and education, who in a large measure constitute what is known as the "best society" are as valuable to the world and its affairs as any other class of people. A close reading of what the President said does not indicate that he was attacking worthy people, but simply meant to prey his "hack of respect" to the silly dunces who are most conspicuous it the world at putting on airs. LUCKY COMMISSIONERS Perhaps the best position in the government is that of membership of the new Federal Trade Commission since it pays $10,000 a year, and after the commission is fully established the term of office will be seven years. There are no other officials of the government, with the exception of judges who serve as long and the salary is larger than that paid to senators, representatives or judges of the circuit and district courts. The judges who will pass upon the findings of this commission each receive three thousand dollars less than the members of the commission. The situation is similar in the Post Office Department where two thousand dollar clerks are giving instructions to $8,000 postmasters throughout the country. The only officers of the government receiving larger salaries than the commissioners are the president, vice president, speaker, judges of the supreme court, and certain ambassadors. Col. George W. Goethals, who built the Panama Canal, receives the same salary as the trade commission. THE INCOME TAX In order to be certain that all income tax statements shall be filed in time a penalty of not exceeding $10,000 is provided in the Federal law. Therefore, all people who have not made their proper report March 1, should hasten to make settlement for their absent mindedness. Covington, Va. On Thursday night of last week some one broke the panel from the back door and entered the pool room and restaurant of Mr. C. H. Freeman, taking a few pies and some ham. Spencer Hunter, a 17-year old boy of Hot Springs, Va., had the misfortune to get his leg cut off when he attempted to jump from a freight train near White Sulphur, W. Va.. His mother with Dr. (Continued on Page 4.) LARGEST CIRCULATION OF WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA NUMBER TWO-CENT RATE LAW HELD UNCONSTITUTIONAL SUPREME COURT HOLDS THAT WEST VIRGINIA EXCEEDS POWER IN IMPOSING IT UPON N. & W. Washington, March 8.—The West Virginia two-cent passenger rate law was annulled as unconstitutional today by the supreme court as to the business of the Norfolk and Western Railroad Co. In announcing the court's decision Justice Hughes said: "In making a reasonable adjustment of the carrier's charges the state is under no obligation to secure the same rate of return from each of the principal departments of business, passenger and freight, but the state may not select either of these departments for arbitrary control. It is apparent that the statutory rate at most affords a very narrow margin over the cost of the traffic. It is clear that by the reduction in rates the company is forced to carry passengers, if not at or below cost, with merely a nominal reward considering the volume of the traffic affected. We find no basis whatever upon which the rate can be supported and it must be concluded in the light of the principle governing the regulation of rates that the state exceeded its power in imposing it." Justice Patney alone dissented from the court's opinion. VIRGINIAN RAILWAY OFFICIALS MAKE TOUR OF INSPECTION. VIRGINIAN RAILWAY OFFICIALS MAKE TOUR OF INSPECTION. [Headed by Mr. Raymond Dupuy, President and General Manager, the following gentlemen composed a party of Virginian Railway officials who have just completed a tour of inspection of the company's coal field property: Mr. L. R. Taylor, Superintendent Mr. J. Burlingett, Vice President Mr. H. Fernstrom, Chief Engineer Mr. G. W. Hotchkiss, of No. 55 Wall St, New York Mr. S. M. Adsit, Gen Passenger Agent, Thursday the entire party spent the night at Glen White as the guests of Mr. E. E. White, President and General Manager of the E. E. White Coal Company. PROMINENT YOUNG LAWYER AND STRONG REPUBLICAN IN CITY Attorney Samuel Solins, of Welch, who by consistency, fairness and industry in the profession of law has ascended the rounds of the ladder to a most eminent degree of respect and recognition, was in the city this week looking after some very important business matters. He has won distinction not only because of his legal ability and the profession he so nobly represents, but because of his widespread influence and the uncompromising position he has always fearlessly taken in the defense of the great principles of Republicanism and the support he has always given Republican leaders. He is a man who, when he is your friend, one you don't have to watch nor to tie. He will stand "unbithed." Such men as he is what the party is sorely in need of. If he makes you a promise he will be found sticking to it and living up to it though he be forced to skate on the ice of a "frozen hades." His host of friends in this city, over this county and state are always rejoiced at his success. He has been tied up in court all this week on a very big case involving considerable value which resulted in a hung jury. Resigns Position at Excelsior Drug Store Dr. G. R. Thomas, who has been registered pharmacist at the Executor Drug store in Kimball for the past two years, has tendered his resignation to take effect the 10th of this month. The reason for so doing is that he is going into a business of his own in Ananapolis, Md. The name of the drug store which he proposes to open, and which is already under way, will be known as the Leonard Pharmacy, Thomas & Stepney, proprietors. The prediction is that Dr. Thomas will be successful especially if honesty, politeness and gentility in business count for anything, because no pharmacist carries away a better recommendation for all the traite and characteristics of a high tone gentleman both by Mr. J. E. Rom, proprietor of the Executor Drug Store, and the general public than does Dr. G. R. Thomas. He will carry with him the best wishes for his success of all the people, both white and colored. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BE. RATHER TIAN SEEM TO BE WHITTIC & HILL PUBLISHING & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTIC, Editor. T. EDWARD H. L. 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. "Together We Stand" A FEW weeks ago we published a number of political positives McDowell County Colored Reg county and state. We now want of McDowell county that had they would not be filling these of their race be serving upon them and liberty of many of their race years the Negro of McDowell to advance the political fortune white Republicans, and in the some positions of honor and trust as they were intitled when the majority of the Republican party but without the colored organization aggressive, fearless leadership not have what they now possess. A shrewd and subtle plan white politicians in this countization. divide the Negro into dozen or more Negros to become office to which they lay claim, all and causing the responsible Negro from elective office to We sound this warning that your colored men of McDowell county and to the organization than certain our present representation must stand more firmly with a fore. This is no time for tra men to use you to destroy your remain together, stand firm upon candidates in district and cause a division, we can get them in next year's primary and we ample of the Negroes in Fayette black men of McDowell. Together We Stand; Divided We FEW weeks ago we published an article on a number of political positions filled by McDowell County Colored Republican Organist and state. We now want to impress us McDowell county that had they been divided would not be filling these positions nor their race be serving upon juries before the liberty of many of their race is determined as the Negro of McDowell has worked and advance the political fortunes of good, bad republicans, and in the meantime they are positions of honor and trust themselves they were intitled when the fact that they virtue of the Republican party is taken into without the colored organization with massive, fearless leadership the Negro Ree have what they now possess. A shrewd and subtle plan is being worked by the politicians in this county to disrupt the nation. divide the Negro into several factions or more Negros to become candidates to which they lay claim, thereby insure and causing the responsibility of the elecro from elective office to rest upon the sound this warning that you may not be freed men of McDowell county will stick to the organization than ever before. In your present representation and get sound stand more firmly with the organization. This is no time for trading, selling, to use you to destroy yourselves and you again together, stand firm for what we are candidates in district and county and use a division, we can get the proper record next year's primary and we are done for sale of the Negroes in Fayette county be back men of McDowell. "Together We Stand; Divided We Fall." A FEW weeks ago we published an article showing the number of political positions filled by Negroes of the McDowell County Colored Republican Organization in town, county and state. We now want to impress upon the Negroes of McDowell county that had they been divided politically they would not be filling these positions nor would members of their race be serving upon juries before which the life and liberty of many of their race is determined. For many years the Negro of McDowell has worked and voted solidly to advance the political fortunes of good, bad and indifferent white Republicans, and in the meantime they have received some positions of honor and trust themselves. Not as many as they were intitled when the fact that they constitute the majority of the Republican party is taken into consideration, but without the colored organization with its able, active, aggressive, fearless leadership the Negro Republicans would not have what they now possess. A shrewd and subtle plan is being worked out by a few white politicians in this county to disrupt the colored organization. divide the Negro into several factions. cause a half dozen or more Negros to become candidates for each elective office to which they lay claim, thereby insuring the defeat of all and causing the responsibility of the elimination of the Negro from elective office to rest upon the Negro himself. We sound this warning that you may not be deceived, that colored men of McDowell county will stick closer together and to the organization than ever before. If we are to retain our present representation and get something else we must stand more firmly with the organization than heretofore. This is no time for trading, selling, or permitting men to use you to destroy yourselves and your race. If we remain together, stand firm for what we are entitled, unite upon candidates in district and county and permit no one to cause a division, we can get the proper recognition. Divide in next year's primary and we are done for. Let the example of the Negroes in Fayette county be a warning to the black men of McDowell. "Together we stand; divided we fall." MEN used to be quarling and shorter hours to work because they have too many causes to explain at the facet to work. Well there is no need to be surprised when too it is Democratic administrations have few hours of labor. So cry of "hard times" and a get always follow Democratic rule. PULASKI MOST CITY IN SOU JEN used to be quarling and sometimes shorter hours to work, but now they cause they have too many short hours. Use to complain at the fact that they have work. Well there is no need of complain be surprised when too it is known by eve democratic administrations have meant and few hours of labor. Soup houses, part of "hard times" and a general stagnant ways follow Democratic rule. So take you ALASKI MOST PROGRESSIVE CITY IN SOUTHWEST MEN used to be quarling and sometimes "striking" for shorter hours to work, but now they are grumbling because they have too many short hours. Yes many have cause to complain at the fact that they have no hours at all to work. Well there is no need of complaining and less reason to be surprised when too it is known by everybody that all Democratic administrations have meant and now mean short and few hours of labor. Soup houses, panics, a universal cry of "hard times" and a general stagnation in business always follow Democratic rule. So take your medicine. PULASKI MOST PROGRESSIVE CITY IN SOUTHWEST VA. (Continued from Page One.) council has already ordered the mecad- assisting for seven miles of street; rock is now being crushed for that purpose. The W; & W. Ry. Go. will soon begin the improvement of their station to the accounts of $10,000. PERSONALS Mr. W. M. Travi, perhaps the leading real estate man of the race in Pulaski, conducts a very large pool parlor and his place is headquarters for the commonly sought refreshments known as "Near Beer." Pulaski, on general principles is dry, but in reality it is about as wet as Roanoke and Pocahontas. The Ketter Cafe is not only conveniently located for and easily accessible to the traveling public but boasts of being one of the best eating places in town. Mr. Ketter gladly and cheerfully receives all who seek comforts at this place. Mr. Daniel Moon, on Baptist Hill, the only real up-to-date hotel man in the city, is not only kind to immediate friends but is inspired for his big hearted treatment of strangers. Mr. I. T. Anderson, agent for South-east Aid Society, is one of the most successful agents and business men connected with the society. The ladies generally, are all heartily on-operating with each other in raising money to pay for the beautiful ten-room performance now under way of construction for their Baptist "parson," Rev. Jen- haine. Dr. P. O. Corbie, the only colored girl in the city, is not only making girlhood the himself but by his successful 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. Divided We Fall." In an article showing the reasons filled by Negroes of the Republican Organization in town, it to impress upon the Negroes they been divided politically positions nor would membersuries before which the life is determined. For many has worked and voted solidly of good, bad and indifferent timeantime they have received must themselves. Not as many fact that they constitute the city is taken into consideration, organization with its able, active, the Negro Republicans would be. This being worked out by a few easy to disrupt the colored organseveral factions. cause a half time candidates for each elective thereby insuring the defeat of quality of the elimination of the rest upon the Negro himself. You may not be deceived, that unity will stick closer together ever before. If we are to reon and get something else we the organization than heretooding, selling, or permitting ourselves and your race. If we for what we are entitled, unite and county and permit no one to the proper recognition. Divide we are done for. Let the exte county be a warning to the and sometimes "striking" for it, but now they are grumbling short hours. Yes many have not that they have no hours at all need of complaining and less reason is known by everybody that all have meant and now mean short cup houses, panics, a universal general stagnation in business. So take your medicine. PROGRESSIVE SOUTHWEST VA. treatment and restoring to life those who have been forced to the water's edge of death he is winning the confidence of both white and colored. He knows his business and is not too lazy to attend to it. He is located in the very heart of the town on Main street. Miss Pauline Milner, fashionable dress maker and manicurist, has a fine place of business in the recently built two-story brick residence owned by Mr. and Mrs. James Murphy of Gary, W. Va. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Delaney, who live in East Pulsack, are the greatest and most successful chicken raisers in the county. Mrs. Delaney, who is president of the Ladies Social Club, is an expert at crocheting and the making of all kinds of fancy work. It is just a source of in-expressible pleasure to visit them in their home, so hospitality kind are they. Mr. Festus Leroy Hughes, age 25 years, died Friday a.m. at the home of his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Humbes, about 8 o'clock. He was a quiet and respectable young man, had recently become a member of the Methodist church over which his father was pastor. For some time he lingered between life and death with that incurable complaint of Tuberculosis. He was buried in the city cemetery of Needmoore. Funeral was preached by Rev. Anderson Davis, Dist. Supt. Those who are left to mourn his untimely death are mother and father, three sisters, two brothers and a host of friends. Mrs. Rachel Walker, by thrift, energy, push and economy has purchased for herself a nice home. Mrs. Rush Johnson-Jones is one of the FRIDAY, MAR. 12, 1915 a best riders and most busy woman in Pulaski. If any one wants to know how to successfully raise pigs, see Mrs. Jones. Mr. S. M. Canada, property owner and agent for the Southern Aid Society under the superintendentship of Hon. T. J. Millner, is a strong supporter and defender of race enterprise. W. B. Lewis, Supervising Deputy District No. 29, G. U. O. O. F. of the state carefully looks after strangers when in Pulaski and is chairman of the vigilant committee. Miss S. B. Scott, office clerk and stenographer for Mr. Millner, has kindly accepted the agency and correspondent to The McDowell Times and will hereafter be a weekly contributor of news from Pulaski. J. T. Russell, the courting gentleman of the city, will soon be married we understand. Charlie Jones, the leading torsorial artist not only of Pulaski City but of the southwest section of the state, has been recently troubled with "lumbago." If you ever feel bad and want new life infused all you have to do is to see and talk with brother Peter Belcher. Hon. George Boldy is always on hand and makes it known at any and all times his loyalty to the race and the race's adventures. Strong talk tells us that in the near future the colored people may have a fine drug store. Nothing commends itself more creditably than to have a good first-class, up-to-date drug store in Pulaski. J. W. Wilson, a cool headed, calm and deliberate, is a very good worker in fraternal organizations. His word goes along way in the matter of general business. Miss Della R. Mills, who has been teaching away from home for some time has closed her school and will be at home hereafter. C. C. Deskin, the restaurant man, who carries with him at all times smiles, is not a bad man by any means but will feed you till you say you have enough. J. C. Trigg, who is always quick on trigger, especially when in the field hunting and at the table, will treat you white. He is O. K. Eli Canaday keeps the "latch string on the outside of his door always to his friends and has a heart big as a house for the poor and distressed. "Brudder" Paul Lambert is the leading mechanic in Pulaak, but told us times were mighty dull. Rev. C. F. Jenkins, pastor of the Baptist church and a school teacher, is a strong worker and good citizen. J. M. Buford is proprietor of a nice grocery store and handles what the boy-call an export made of "Near Beer." J. J. Duncan, who is one of our good citizens, has had much sickness for the past six months. We failed to see and have any talk with friend Cabbie Crews but the other fellows told us that he was well. O. C. Canaday kept so busy while we were in the city that we didn't get a chance to do any business with him, he told us he wanted to keep the Timer in his home. In the town of Kimball are to be found some of the best and biggest hearted people that ever lived. They are a people who appreciate old age and especially so when it bears the unbroken and unquestionable record of goodness with a clear life lived in and among all people with which such an one has come in contact In this particular no more befitting character could deservingly receive the compliments of a surprise party than was given Mrs. Lucy Board last Saturday night in the town of Kimball by between thirty and forty of the best married women in the town which was in honor of her 71st birthday. Truly it is without exaggeration or stretching of the blanket when we say everybody who has ever been fortunate enough to meet Mrs. Board has learned to know and love her as an ideal Christian woman who has had at all times for her motto "Virtue, honesty, industry and truthfulness." This being the case and known by everybody, justified the married ladies to show their appreciation of the long life of such an estimable woman. Mrs Board was really surprised, because some one had her to believe that she was to be infiltrated into the St. Luke society. But instead she was greeted with a number of ladies singing songs and presenting smiles as well as presenting valuable gifts of various things. They spread the table and before all the presents were placed thereon the table literally groaned under the weight of the same. Mrs. Board was happy not so much at the sight of the presents as she was at the unselfish manifestation of mutual friendship and good will for her and the hearty approval of her useful life by these her many neighboring sister friends. Rev. R. P. Johnson, pastor of the Presbyterian church, was the only man present, who invoked divine blessing on Mrs. Board and these good women and on the supper that was served. Truly this was a great gathering, and the cordial relation that apparently existed among all present deserved the highest praise and reflects credit on the community at large. Those who may measurably be given credit for lenders in this affair may be mentioned Mesdames Bullock, Coleman, Rose, Samuel Elliott and Hawkins. May the Lord crown with blessings the future of this good woman's life and ever strengthen these ladies to new endeavor for good. Date Of Noted Lecturer at Blue field Colored Institute Changed From 20th to 18th of March Time News Bureau 492 Raleigh St., Bluefield, W. Va. Phone 386. Dr. Douthat will lecture at Bluefield Colored Institute March 18 at 8 o'clock p. m., on the subject, "Five Great World Crisis." There have been many world crisis since dawn of history and it would require a volume of books to give the average individual a comprehensive view of such. Dr. R. W. Douthat, for fourteen years a university professor, an officer in Pickett's Division, and one of the few captains in the Division to escape slaughter in the grand charge, and an army officer for four years, will tell us of five of these great crisis, including the present one in Europe, the end of which historians are wont to conclude, will change the geographic features of the whole of Europe. A discussion of one of these great crises, by an authority with an incalculable fund of information as Dr. Douthat has, is worth the price of accmission, which is only 10 and 20c. The Missionary Society of Scott St. Baptist church is very busy; the services held at the homes of Mesdames Mary E. Jones, Anne Hancock and L. S. Wright were full of spiritual interest. Atty. A. G. Froe was a recent business visitor here and attended the Bible Class at the Y. M. O. A. The Tribe of Ruth, under the direction of Mrs. Lula Johnson, gave a folklore entertainment at Scott St. Baptist church much to the delight of an appreciative audience. Dunbark lived in mortal, yet, to make us happy with his beautiful thoughts. The railway mail service is well represented by four distinguished men of the race, Messrs. Washington, Scott, Goldsborough and Shearer, all come to Bluefield. The revival services at Raleigh St. M. E. church conducted by the pastor is a great success. Many souls are being reclaimed to God's grace. Mrs. Carrie Harvey is working hard with a cast which expect to render East Lynne under the auspices of Governors of Obio at Mt. Zion Baptist church in the near future. Mr. Watt Drewery, our up-to-date merchant, is much spoken of as the standard bearer for the nomination for councilman. I am for Drewery, for he is O K. Fall in line boys. Dr. C. A. Rodgers is a very busy man if he is a newly wed. Mr. Robert Allen is visiting his family this week. Mrs D. L. Brown is visiting at Crystal, W. Va., the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. Brown. Mr. Chas. H. Dodson, Sr., was called to Chase City, Va., on account of the death of his mother. Mr. Cheshire Brown, of Crystal, W. Va., is much improved at this writing. Mr. J R Calloway is still busy with the Y. M. C. A., work, and as president has done much for the association. Madame E. T. Curry is making good at the ladies' shop turning out many beautiful Easter frocks. Mr. N. W. Mitchell is home again from an extended trip through Florida. Mr. Samuel Dickerson, a young business man, has purchased Dr. Brown's business at Bramwell and will take charge in a few days. Mr. Bernstine is confined to his bed this week with his grippie. We wish him a speedy recovery. Peter Ogden Day Celebrated at Tams J. McHenry Jones Lodge, G U. O. of O. F., held their Peter Ogden memorial exercises, March 2. at Tams Hall. The hall was fittingly decorated for the occasion and tables beautifully arranged. At an early hour the hall was filled with the elite of Tams and adjoining towns. Mr. John Steele, a pious Christian gentleman, was master of ceremonies and indeed he predeced with dignity and grace. The Tams choir under the leadership of Mr. Alexander Barbour rendered beautiful music for the occasion. Mr. Mance Davis, the choice of J McHenr. Lodge, gave the opening address. His subject was "The Hour Glass." It was scholarly and brimful of wholesome instruction and was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Maria Barbour rendered the old, yet ever new song "The Last Rose of Summer" to the delight of all. Miss Alice B. Ramsberry, one of the teachers of the Tams Graded School read in a pleasing and affective manner "The Hero" Mrs. Ada Jackson read an eloquent paper on "Achievements of the Order." Mrs Josephine Cannaday, principal of Tams Graded School gave a lecture delighting her hearers, on Unity, Friendship, Love and Truth. Mr. Harris, of McAlpin, gave a spicy talk as did Rev. Smith. After the program refreshments were served. All present enjoyed themselves and wished for the Odd Fellows luck and prosperity. "Observer." "Drys" Get Setback A setback for the "dry" movement comes from the United States Supreme Court. The court decided last week that a "dry" State cannot prevent liquor being shipped into it from another State where the trade is lawful. The court holds that a State law cannot interfere with interstate commerce. Notice to Take Depositions TO ROSA MIHALKO. You will take notice that on Saturday, April 3, 1915, at the law office of A. G. Froe, in the town of Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, I will take the depositions of John Collins et a', to be used in evidence on behalf of the plaintiff. I will not sit in chancery, now pending in the circuit court wherein am the plaintiff and you are the defendant, and if for any cause the taking of the same shall not be commenced, or if commenced, shall not be completed, the same shall be adjourned from day to day at the same place and at the same hours until they shall be completed. JOHN MIHALKO By Counsel NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE. By virtue of the authority vested in me by a deed of trust, bearing date on the lst day of July, 1913, executed by Robert Davis and Josie Davis, his wife, to the undersigned W. F. Jones, as Trustee to secure to A. R. Williams of Wyoming county the payment of certain notes therein described, the said deed of trust being recorded in the office of the Clerk of the County Court of McDowell county, West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book Number 9, page 261, the undersigned Trustee having been required so to do, will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder, in front of the post office in the city of Keystone McDowell county, West Virginia, on the 2nd day of April, 1915 at 10:00 o'clock A. M., the following described real estate, to-wit: Situated in the town of Kimball, McDowell county, West Virginia, beginning at S. W. corner of lot No. 185 at a stake on an alley, thence in a northward direction, about 108 ft. to a street, then with said street only direction to the Tidewater Coal & Coke company's lease line; thence with said line a stake; thence in a southern direction about 100 ft. to a stake; thence in a southerly direction to an alley as shown in map of Kimball; thence in an easterly direction along said alley to the beginning. It is the intent that this deed to convey to W. F. Jones, Trustee, all the land conveyed by William Pease, and wife to A. R. Williams by deed dated on the 1st day of January, 1909, which deed is recorded in McDowell county court Clerks office in deed book No. 54, page 6, to which deed reference is hereby had as to description, distance and amount of land. 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Spelling: Georg Badgecs Seventh and Sixth Grades, Miss Atlee Harper, Teacher.—Attendance: Elle Cannady, Lorena Simpson, Audrey Tay lor, Gladys Taylor, Jo Allen, Ales Jones, Marcelive (‘“Old Mutt’) Broady Wade Anderson, Adolphus Simpson General Excellence: Lorena Simpson Madeline Marshall, Walker Ulay. Aritb- metic: Marcellus (‘*Old Mutt’) Broady Daisy Shepherd, Ellen Oannaday, Ieabe Johneom. History: Wade Anderson, Adolphus Sia peoa. Filth Grade, Mre. Annie R. Abbott, ‘Teacher.—Attendance: Hunter John. son, Robert Mansfield, Hasrison Haire ton, Joha Goode, Mary Dodson, Kizziat Dodson. General Excellence: —Jobr Goode, Olivia Coleman, Ada Stubble field. Arithmetic: Joseph Oraft, Wil liam Smith, Robert sfansfield, Loni Coleman. Geography: Anabel Jack- eon, Cora Benton, Denler Hairston, Millie Oraft. Hyziene: Daisy Fraylen, ‘Hunter Johneon. Foorth Grade, Mrs Elmira F. Young, Teacher.—Attendance: Wesley Clay, Lathan Keller, Wm. Jackson, Lilli Powers, Bessie Thompson, May Mar shall, Norrine Petros, Eula Powers Willie Sawyer. Arithmetic: Mary Dod eon, Kizziah Dodson, James Scott. Hy: giene: Nannie Witcher, Sallie Cottrell Roberta Smith. Geography: — Leon: Hall, Darce Sawyer, Mitchell Pendle ton. Third Grade, Miss C. L. Sinkford Teacher. — Attendince: Joseph Law Esther Penn, Thelma Coleman, Jame Tolliforro. General Excetlenre: Dar Powers, ‘Thelma Coleman, Marsal Hairston, Joseph Law, Emie Galloway Evely> Bell. Arithmetic: Verona Simp eon, John Reid, Walter Pinkhard, An drew Campbell. English: Ire Mans Geld, Verona Simpeon, Ethel Lipscomb, Alfred Robinson, Rufus Hughes. Spell ing: Esther Penn, Ira Mansfield, Uns Clowden. Second Grade, Mrs. N. L. Whittieo, ‘Teacher. Attendance: (rnie Anthony, Robert Holland, Viola Loftis, Cora Con. Bor, Susie McClain. General Excellence: Edward Glenn, Joshua Hairston, Jimmie Witcher, John Ervin, Besie Coats Numbers: Arizona Love, Berta Robin- 00, Delphi Patterson, James Coleman. Reading: Viola Loftis, Beatrice Joyce, Susie McClain, Willie Holmes. First. Grade. Mrs. Elizabeth Lord, Substitute Teacher.—Report not given. Second and First Grades, (Annex), Mrs. Helen M. James, Teacher.—At- tendance: Rossell Conner, Cleopatra Cannady. Reading: Nettie Powers, Ernestine Redd, Bernice Thompeon Penmanship: Gladys Lybrook, Vernal Moore, Nellie Harris. AT CHESTNUT KNOB, VIRGINIA Within the past few months we have been called first to one and then to an- other burrying ground on sccount of the death of some friend or relative in our community. While we do not question God's dealings with His children, know- ing His goodness to them, yet it is aad for us to acknowledge that on the 4th of eetowers, sbout 5 o'clock p. m., th death »° sel enters} the door of all the was wortsl iu Mrv Eile Oarter Dodsor and conveyed ber spirit bet to Got who gave it. Mrs. Dudson was born a Proom, Brary County, Va, Marck 2nd, 1852. She was an amiable woman: bad eoquired much utelligence. Thougt abe was © life-long suffurer, ebe was al a had « smile and word ‘of cheer for everyone with whom sb came im comtect. “At an early age she was married to Mr. Sect Sto. died about 12 years ago. To this union were born seven boys and two girls both of the girls bemg ‘‘Scotia girls.” One of them. Mus Ida Belle Dodson, who is a graduate of Scotia Seminary, thas several years been a teacher in the public schools of Virginia; for six yean she was one of the able instructors of the Chestnut Knob Graded School. She is teacher of the Young Men's Bible Class of Molmes Memorial Presbyterian Sun- day School. She was at the bedside of ber motner during ber last illness. Mrs. Dodeon united with Holmes Memorial Presbyterian Ohureh Nov. 3, 1889; but on acrount of her health she was not able to attend church regularly, but her whole life seemed to have been one worth imitating. To know her was to love her. Asa wife and mother she was loving and true; asa neighbor, kind and obliging. She leaves an aged mother, a brother, « con, two daughters, a foster daughter, tive grandchildren and « host of relatives and friends to mourn their lows. Her funeral was preached at the home in Chestnut Knob by her pastor, Rev. J. A. Davis, assisted by Rev. G. P Watkins, pastor of Grace Presbyterian chureb, Martinsville, Va. Rev. Davie spoke very touchingly from Rev. 5:17, “God Shall Wipe Away All Tears."” Hymna, “Abide With Me,” “Safe In The Arms of Jesus," “‘Only Remembered” and “I Would Not Live Alway”” were sung dur- ing the werviees. The interment took piace in the family burying place. At the grave Rey. Watkins read the #th Pealm. Whereas, an all wise and unerring Father bas removed from our midst our faithful friend, and Whereas, we realize that we all must pase from time to eternity, therefore, be it resolved, Ist. That we bow in humble submis- sion to Him who doeth all things well. 2nd. That we shali cherish the name of Mrs. Effie ©. Dodson, and strive to emulate ber worthy example of payience and faithfulness. tard. , Thet we tender to her bereaved (amily our ir dark bout, sr tia we commend these to the care of our Heavenly Father who is too wise to errand too merciful to afilict beyond our endurance. 4th. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, a copy ment to the Africo’ and = copy sent to The McDowell Times for publication. Dearest sister, thou hast left ns; No more, here, thy face we'll see; But we know some day we'll meet thee Where parting will never be. A voice we loved is silent; A frame 0o dear is still ; A place is vacant in our midst, Which never can be filled. Respectfully submitted, MRS. J. A. HEREFORD, eee a Paid Off Rev. R H. McKoy, President of theG.R.B &E A., passed through the city of Keystone Monday on his way to Eckman where he paid off death claim of Rev. Dink Dixgs. The claim was paid at the Wingfield Bap- tist church in the presence of a very large crowdof spectators, He gave an able, forceful and ‘practical talk onthe merits of the institation, its far reaching effects and the -asting good be- ‘ing accomplished by the society. Ga ITEMS AND OUT OF Tuan “Notta Mrv. Perkins, of Kumbail, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. ©. M. Morton, o Roanoke, were the guests of Dr. and Mr. J.B. Webb in this ety Wednee oa ‘Mry. Naunie 1. Whittico spent a fen daye st home in Williamson with he better half, Dr. J. M. Whittico. Mra. J. H. Byers, of Knoxville, Tenn., who has been visiting Kev. and Mry. B. P. Johnson in Kimball for several days, left Tuesday morning of this week for her home. Editor M. T. Whittico is on the sick list again thie week, suffering of tonsil- itis, Dr. R. ©. Harrison, of Kimball, who has been sick for nearly three months, has recovered suificient to be able to be seen in Keystone on business. His many friends as well as hie large number of Patients welcome him to his post of duty and hope for him a thorough return tw health and usefuiness. Miss Mary Robinson and Editor and Mrs. Whittico attended the “Finger of Scorn” play at the First Baptist Church in Kimball Monday night. Mrs. Minnie Mallins of Saperior was visiting Mre Teola Pinkard Sunday at Vivian. Rev. G. W. Woody of Kimball and pastor of Rock Hili Baptist church made # hasty business trip to Northfork and on hie way back stopped off « short while im Keystone. He called at the Times office. Our old friend Edd Hairston of Wilcoe Was atteding to some important business im Keystone Tuesday Mrs. Lula B. W.ight of Gary was in the city Monday on her way to Northfork. ” “Finger Of Scorn” To Be Rendered In Keystone ‘The populer play, “The Finger of ‘Seorn,”’ will be rendered at the Hippo- drome Theatre in Keystone Friday night, March 19th, by « capable colored com- pany of Kimball. The play was recently given in Kimball before « packed house, and so well did each sequit his or her- self that every one went away praising the masterly manner in which the play- ere bandied tne deep laid plot of the piece. The same clever company will present “The Finger of Seorn’’ at the Hipp here ae Friday night, and a packed house ‘of both white and colored persons will be expected. Street bills will be die tributed announcing the price. Don't forget to avail yourself of this opportuni. ty to see a good show, and « special in- vitation is extended to the publie—both white and colored. YOU CAN CONGUER CONSTIPATION Sentane! Laxative Tablets will do it for you. And they'll make feel because they ar. Tiood‘tonkecs as weil as a laxatives they clean out and clear up the system just « bit better than any other laxative. Sentanels don't stop when they have rid the bow els and intestines of their trouble. They go on. They cleanse and purify the blood, and in that way add vigor and strength to every ‘organ and muscle of the body. ‘That's the reason for our state- ment that Sentanels are wore than Just « cathartic Sentanels work painlessly. They are an all-vegetadle compound. it up im tablet form and suesr Poated. “Not s bit ot calomel ia them, 0 you need fear no nasty after-effects that so often follow the taking of that drug Have your druggist send you « box of Sentancis tonight. 10 doses for a dime. Try them. If they don't come up to your expecta- tions we will give you your money Insist on getting Sentanels. if your druggist, for some reason. should not bandle them and wili not Ket them for you, we will be Fhe sentanet Remedios Co. (lnc), Sentane! Une), ‘Covington, Ky. REMEMBER WE DO JOB PRINTING AND WANT YOUR TRADE REMEMBER ee Mr. & Mrs. Jas. Johnson — Have Opened A — FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT Meals 3Se. Lodging 25c. Quick Lanches, Hot orZOold on ) ‘Mise Orders at Any Time. a Death of Mrs. F. J. Harper After several month's il'n:ss Mre. F. J. Harper of Coaldale ceased to struggle with this life and in obedience to the mandates of that unmerciful and unkind eremy to Ii, Saberczi., ein gave up her place at the head of the home asa mother and wife and calmly obeyed the summon of death on Wednesday, March 8rd. Her remains were taken to the cemetery at Simmons for in terment. The funeral! was preached at Bluestone Baptist church on Friday by Rev. R H. McKoy, D. D. 4 large crowd witnessed the occasion. She was @ member in good standing with the Golden Rule association, and leaves five children and a hus band to mourn her death. The community, the church and so- ciety generally will miss her be- cause she was active and earnest in all that she did or had to do. Mrs. Harper was a loving wife, painstaking mother and a useful woman in the community. Golden Rule The Executive Committee met in their regular monthly meeting Saturday and heard the monthly reports as made by General Sec retary G. 8. Miller, which show ed that there was great cause for the continual hope of the asso- ciation as the leading fraternal and business organization in this ‘state. The report showed that two death claims had been paid and that the business conditions generally were in s heathfu! state. Those present at the meeting were Messrs. P. W White, W. M. Jefferson, G. S. Miller and Rev. R. H. McKoy. Rev. R. W. Hill of Princeton visited the office Thursday and Rev. W. C. Clements visited us on Friday. Each oue brings good news ofthe growing strength and confidence inthe merit of this institution. Work on the new office build ing is progressing nicely and with a little more fayorable weatber it will be ready for oc- cupancy. Goodwill Sunday was our regular doy for services. Rev. E. G. Hol- com), our much beloved pastor. preached twoable and instruc- tive sermons. On last Friday the grim mon ster death visited this place and claimed Mrs Queeny Washing- ton. She leaves a daughter, one son and five sisters to mourn her death. Callie Andrews, E. B. Fitch and Mra. Smith are on the sick the sick lint. Mrs. B V. Carson of Free. man was @ pieasant visitor here Sunday. Subscriber. Dr. And Mrs. Hilton Royally Entertained Dr. and Mrs. 1. A. Hilton, of Witeoe, were in the city Saturday visitiow thea many friends; their first trip to Keystone since they were married « short time ago, and are still enjoying their honey. moon. They were royally dined at din- ner by the popular host and howtem, Dr. aod Mrs. W. Vernal Bridgeford, and wholesome, a# weil as sumptoons repast was served, embracing all the delicacies of the semon. In the evening the bappy couple were entertained in Calboun’s —_._____ Order of Publication WEST VIRGINIA At Ralee held in the Clerk's Office of the Cirenit Court of MeDowell County. om the firet Monday in Febuary, 1914 Myra Hollie, ‘ Plaintitt ve. (In Chancery Lather Hollie, 5 Detendent | The object ot thie suit ie to obtain from the delendent by the plaintiff « divorre. A VINOULO MATRIMONIT And it appearing from an affidavit now on Bile with the papers in thie cause, that the defendent is s non-resident of the Mate of Went Virginia: it ie therefore ordered that the said delendent do ap- FRA St fe, Clerk's ice of the Oircar vart of McDowell County within one month from the date of the first pablica- tom of thie rer, and do what f neces te protect how listerewt herein. “Jad Wetortber ordered. that wry of this order be pablished once « for four saccessive weeks in some news- poet eet race copy earner “ door of the court house of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is A copy. Tratet WW, BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk Kkowm Fo dhe Gomax Wospitat 214 S. Bland Street, series, W.VA. For Medical and Surgical Cases 2-19-"15-tf Res. Phone 373. at i ga i Fo : Wondertal copes im tall coher compoutnon Sete eens a eee ees Oe oe hanging im the World s great art galleries fab velee — brought to the Theme lemons paeturey are bmtribs sagas Rae teat fener NATIONAL ee the Leagee beng the pad eng the “Old Maser” aed te secure ome of thee ape copes of lamour paintings free for your home Thi peo. tp Page Te Neseasl Mceoee BIG OPPORTUNITIES IN EVERY TOWN FOR WELL_PAID REPRE. SENTATIVES. ADDRESS WITH “GL AT WROOW ty Rett REFERENCES RATIONAL MACAZIME, An Depa (BO Wee Tet Bi Mew York Cry | Hall to eweet strains of music and the tripping of the light fortestic toe, «hich [lasted from 7 till o'clock. when they taken their departure fir howe. The danoe was attended by quite a few of our ladies and gentlemen, beaded by var ‘own popular Dr. W. HA. Barrett. While in the city Dr. and Mra. Hilton ‘were the pleasant gueste of Miss Mary Robingon and Dr. and Mra GN Mareball « portion of the time during their short stay. PERKINS’S LIFE PALM BEACH, Fla. March 10.— George W. Perkina, partner of the late J.P. Morgan, was rescued from drown. ing yesterday morning, when the boat cap zed in the Saint Lucie inlet, near Stuart, Florida Mr. Perkins might have drowned, butfor theexpert swinuning of © Negro flaberman, who battled against heavy waves and succeeded in landing hun on a sandbar at the inlet. The boat turned over when it was caught in a trough of the waves. Mr. Perkins was taken to bis house alter his escape. It wa reporte! today that he bad suffered no ill effects from his experience. NOTICE! The Bluestone Baptist. Sanday School Union will bold ite 2sth annual sersion with the Memorial Baptist Church of Switchback, W.Va, April 1-2, 1915, Rev. J. W. Crockett, pastor. We are asking that every church be re- presented in this meeting with s good re- Presentation fee, with as much a» $1000, as we want to make it one ot the greatest meetings known in the history of the Unior (Mime) NANNIE L. WATKINS Gein eet Mra Harper of Coal-lale was barie here last Friday evening. A large crow: of Bramwell and Sim:nons attended Mr. Dalton got hurt very badly im th mines by falling slate. Rev. A. W. Randolph is still on the sick lint. Mr. Dickerson has been on the sek ist but in much better now Mis Rath Staples of Freeman wa Visiting ber friend, Miss Hallie Owens, Graham, Va. She has retarned home weain Mra. B. V.Carnun, who has been visit ing relatives at Goodwill returned home Monday ‘The boys and girls ot this town are at tending the theatre each night. “THE FINGER OF SCORN’ Was A Brilliant Performance At First Baptist Church In Kimball. Event Was Social and Financial Success. Last Tuesday evening was one long to be remembered by the people of Kimball and vicinity. A company composnl of some of the most popular citizens of this thrifty «nd rapidly growing lithe town Presented the four act comedy ‘The Finger of Seorn’’ t « cultured and en- thumastic audience which filled the First Baptist church from the pulpit to the doors. ‘This play isa comedy in four parte. The leading roles were played by Miss 1G. A. Whittico and Prof. E. M. Crag- bead who were well supported by « god ‘strong company. The play centers ‘around the heroine, Irene Arnold, whose father bad been sent to prison. To es- cape the annoyance and disgrace oc castoned 4y her father’s conviction, she left home and located in a strange town where nuthing of her past lite was known. Here she wae received in the home of Kev. Philip Dunchester, « big, kind, .s See et hearted Episcopalian minister. As shi ‘was a caltured and refined woman, Rev Dunchester did not pry into her past Shortly attereat ber father escaped froa Prieow and made bis way to where bi daughter was. Upon finding bie daugh tor be dewanded that she seccete bigs, a be wae being pursued, and reluctantly ‘the consented and he was hidden in s small room in the rectory. Kev. Dun chester was advised of the situation and decided to wid ber im hiding hin. In the meanwhile a lange reward lad heen offered for the capture of the fuei- tive and officers everywhere were search- ing for bim. Knowing the strong at tachment between Mis Arnold and her father, Norman Weir, a tanour detec- tive, decided her father would sake bie way where lie daughter was Weir lo- cated the danghter and was introduced to ber and other: as a gentleman of lemmare. He propose! to Mime Arnolet, tut alse having discovered hin res! inission, in- dignantly rejected him. He threatened t Gnd her father and retarn him to Prison unless she accepted hin; but she detied him. The detective and other officers tracked him to the rectory, bat were ingeniously thrown off the track. They subeejuentiy located the fugitive im the rectory, but just as they attempt to arrest him, being fatally ill, he ex- pired. The play was enlivened by the comic courtship of “Bem and Richard Heritage, M. D., Mra. Pickens @ lo- quacious and medilesome busy-bedy and. Aunt Bina, « comical colored servant. Between the acta the aucience was de- lightfully entertained vy the “orches: tra.” Madame W.D. Johnson in her own inimitable way resisted at the pian while Mr. George Gritlin, of Chicago, accompanied her with the mandolin. He played the most difficult wlections with a remarkable technique and sinaply cap vated the entire audience. Mise Gj. A. Whitticn rendered the popalar song ““Adam."" She posewes a rich soprano voice of great range which she has under excellent control. Her singing was one of the stellar nunibers on the program, ‘The play was conclude! with «lullaby, which war repeatedly en cored. Mim G. A. Whittico we Lrene Arnold, Mrx. Lucy Brown ax Mra. Pick ane, rol. E. M. Craghead ax Norman Weir, Prof. W. D. Johneon a» Richart Heritage, Mr. J. H. Mage ae Kev. Phil ip Dunchewter, Mra. Nannie <eay ax Home, all exhibited real histrionic alvlity and are deserving of special mention. Quite a number of visitors were present, among them were Mrx, M.'T, Whittier, Mise Mary Kobinson and W. Fi. Harrin of Keystone. | BROWN W. PAYNE Attorney-at-Law Beckley, Went Virginia Notary Public Trap Hill Phone 36 P.O. Box 487 —————EE NOTICE! On Tuesday of cach week, bevinning neat Tuesday, I will be in Kimball for the convenience of my pationte there and $0 serve the people of the vieininy with ax litde expence to them as pomible. W. L. COLSON, —* argeon Dentist White Oak S08 Shoo ELECTRICAL SHOE REPAIR- ING WHILE YOU WAIT paneer bask ct banter rises L. E. JOHNSON, Mgr MASONIC ~REEPTION | At the sound of sweet strains of music a select crowd of Wil- liamson’s citizens assembled at ‘Odd Fellow’s hall on last Friday night to enjoy the splendid re- past given by the Masons. It has been the custom among the members of this order here to kive a banquet or reception once every year, Heretofore only men have been invited to attend, but this year they broke away from their ancient custom and extended acordial welcome to the ladies. With the idea in mind that the ladies would be present the committee set itself to work \ prepare anextra grand affair. ‘The committee of arrangement wok special pains to have every- thing suitable for the occasion and everybody seemed anxious and ready to assist in whatever way they could. Even nature seemed interested ; as proof —she gave up from her mountain sides, palms, cedar, holly and other greens to beautify the hall for the reception of the “fair ones." ‘The tables were neatly arrang- ed ina sortof oblong shape, and very tastefully decorated. Other decorations adorned the center. In short the whole effect as one came in was exceptionally pleas- ing. A musical and literary program was rendered. Prof. Dawson trained a few select voices which ‘ ntertained the splendid assem- ‘bly for forty-tive minutes with classic and comic selections. Miss Vanola Spencer accompan- ied at the piano. After the mu- sical program the subject of “Woman's Suffrage” was dis- cussed by J. H. Love, after which ‘Mr. Campbell and Dr. Whittico made tive minute speeches on the same subject, to the delight of all. The latter caused a great deal of laughter when, in giving the physiological difference be- tween man and woman. he said that in man, the nerve supplying the tongue devides off in two branches at base of tongue, while the same nerve in woman branch es off into from tweive to twenty four branches— that's why a wo- man’s tongue can’t be controlled. ‘The following menu was serv- ed Pickies Olives Chicken ala Masons Dressing Potato Salad Mayonaise Hot Chocolate Coco Cola Ginger Ale Ice Cream Nabico Fruit, Young maidens were present with all the beautiful trimmings of evening gowns, leaning upon the arm of gallant young men. Each lady wore a bunch of car- nations while every man had Pinned to his button hole asingle flower. The orly seeming hand- icap was the ; roposition of lights. ‘The city power house burntdown ‘Thursday night leaving the city in darkness. A fow bright lamps were collected which proved very satisfactory. Even ifno lamps had been procured we would not have neen entirely inthe dark- ness, for the brilliant, dazzling sparkle of the dark brown and black eyes of the fair ones would have shed a rich and mellow light sufticient for two rooms the size of the hall room, Well, “every- thing was rich and fine, and there Ain't no use in talking, -we had one scrumptuous time.” Jones & Wade Proprietors of a first-ciam Barber Shop, Keown as the ELKHORN BARBER SHOP WELOH, W. Va. Loeaten! Oppomite the Station Cleaning and Pressing « Specialty We Shine Your Shoes while You get the Change All work guaranteed to give satisfaction oF no money We come for and deliver your orders if desired r, WADE, Tremere aed retary COVINGTON, VA. (Continued From Page One.) W. W. Johnson accompanied him to the Chariottesville hospital. Mr. William Leftwich of this city was called to Lynchburg Saturday, Feb. 20th to attend the funeral of his uncle, Mr. Epp Leftwich who departed this life March 10th. We are sorry to note that Miss Artifl Bibby has been very ill for a week. Mrs. Cornelia Hatchett, wife of Rev W. J. Hatchett, has been confined to her home for a couple of months. We pray sor her speedy recovery. The home of Abe Gregory was entered Friday night about 9 o'clock and a trunk broken open and its contents disposed of. Whiskey was the prime motive. The guilty party was arrested and brought before Justice Patton and was turned over to the grand jury. Master Lewis Minor, the little son of Mrs. Mary Minor who departed this life at Clifton Forge last week, is critically ill. Mr. Edmond Scott is building a very fine residence on the corner of B. and Church street. Mr. Obster Smith is also building one on Main street. The above gentlemen are both business men of Clifton Forge. We are sorry to note that Deacon John Hunter and his daughter, Emma Hunter, keep very poorly. New Dentist Located In City Of Pocahontas, Va. Dr. C. A. Tomlinson, a very capable dentist, as well as being a clever and affable gentleman, has located in Pembrokeshaw. He has joined hands with Dr. Mitchell, the old reliable dentist of this city, and a busy future is predicted for this firm. The new dentist is a brother of Attorney Tomlinson, of Wilcox. West Virginia. Pursuant to an order of the County Court of McDowell County, entered on 6th day of February, 1914, I, R. K. Braggier, President of said court, do hereby proclaim and appoint Saturday, the 20th day of March, 1915, between the hour of sunrise and sunset of that day, a regular established voting place of Big Creek district, in said county, a Coalwood, English, Susanna, Bermin and Three Forks of Big Creek, as the time and place which a special election, provided for in said order, shall be held by the qualified voters of said district to decide whether they will satisfy or reject said order, proposing an issue of bonds to the amount of one hundred and sixty-five thousand dollars ($165,000), for the purpose of constructing roads in said district. Given under my hand this the 11th day of February, 1915. R. K. BRAGONIER, President County Court of McDowell County, West Virginia. This day J. A. Huddleston and seventy (70) other legal voters and free holders of Big Creek magisterial district, McDowell county, West Virginia, presented to the court a petition signed by them asking that the proposition of issuing bonds for the construction of roads is said district be submitted to the legal voters of said district at a special election to be held for the purpose; and the Cuny Court deeming it desirable for the same district to appropriate money to construct roads through the same, on motion, the following order was adopted: It is resolved and ordered that a vote be taken, at a special election, which is hereby called for the purpose, at the several voting places established according to law, in Big Creek district, McDowell county, W. Va., to-wait at Coalwood English, Susanna, Berwind and Three Forks of Big Creek, in said district, or Saturday, the 20th day of March, 1915 from sunrise to sunset of that day, upon question of issuing bonds of said Big Creek district to the amount of One Hundred and sixty-five Thousand Dollars ($165,000), for the purpose of constructing roads. Fitzner: Beginning at a point in the Browns Creek District Line, where the present county road from Welch to Barrenshe crosses the same, then following the line of the present established county road to the "Peery Camps; beginning at the town of Coalwood, near the mouth of Snake Root Branch, and running up the Clear Fork to the "Peery Camps;" thence leaving the "Peery Camps;" in a southernly direction, crossing the ridge between Clear Fork and Barrenshe Creek to Susanna on the Dry Fork at the mouth of Barrenshe Creek, then up Dry Fork to the mouth of Jacobs Fork, thence up the Jacobs Fork to the State Line between West Virginia and Virginia at a point near the mouth of Horse Pen Creek. Second: Beginning at the mouth of Jacobs Fork running up the Dry Fork passing through the towns of Berwind FOR SALE A three-room house; place well fruited; on easy terms; ten minutes walk from station. See DANIEL WILSON, 1-22-0-2-19 Graham, Va. Are You a Woman? Take Cardui The Woman's Tonic FOR SALE AT ALL DRUGISTS. and Canebrake and to the town of Hart-well. THIRD: Beginning at the town of Canebrake and crossing the ridge between Dry Fork and Jacobs Fork and connecting with the proposed road up Jacobs Fork at or near Squire post office. It appearing to the court that said indebtedness, including existing indebtedness, does not exceed two and one-half (2:1:2) per centum of the value of the indebtedness, and the principal minister is ascertained by the last assessment for state and county leases previous to the incurring of indebtedness; and it is further ordered that there be levied and collected upon the taxable property of said Big Creek magisterial district a direct annual tax sufficient to pay semiannually the interest on said bonds and the principals thereof within and not exceeding thirty (30) years, but such tax shall not exceed twenty (20) cents on human dollars ($10.00) or nation of the taxable property in said magisteria district. Said bonds shall be issued in denominations of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00), nor more than one thousand dollars ($100.00), and shall be dated the 1st day of May, 1915, and be payable on the 1st day of May, 1945, but may be redeemed at any time after twenty (20) years from the date thereof, or be payable on the 1st day of Dowell county; they shall be payable at the Berwind Bank, Berwind, McDowell county, West, irginia, and shall bear interest from their date until paid at the rate of five (5) per centum per annum; they shall have compons attached for the payment of the interest, and the same shall be paid semi-annually at the same place that the bonds are payable, on the 1st day of May and 1st day of November until the bonds mature, unless sooner redeemed or the certificates according to law. Said bonds shall refer on their face to Chapter 38, Acts of the Legislature of West Virginia, *Session 1911*, under which they are issued, and shall contain a reservation of the right of said county court to pay off and redeem the same, or any one or more of them, after twenty (20) years from the date of issue, as provided in the statute that provision has been made for the conclusion of a direct annual tax to pay semiannually the interest thereon, and the principal thereof within and not exceeding thirty (30) years. Upon the ratification of this order by not less than three-fifths of the legal voters, said Biff Greek magisterial district, voting on the same at said special election, the said bonds shall be issued, and the President of this Court is hereby authorized and empowered to execute, sell and deliver the said bonds, and receive the proceeds thereof as provided by law. Said bonds shall be payable to beares by the County Court of McDowell county, from funds derived from the levy herein provided for upon the property of said Big Creek magisterial district, and shall be signed by the President of said Court, and countersigned by the clerk thereof, with the seal of the County Court attached thereto, and the interest coupons shall be likewise payable, and shall bear the engraved or printed signature of the clerk, and they shall be cut off when paid. Said bonds, after having been advertised in some newspaper for four week periods to the sale, shall be sold at pubic sale to the highest and best bidder for cash, at not less than the par value, and the proceeds arriving from the said bonds shall be used for the purpose of constructing roads in said Big Creek magisterial district as hereinbefore provided. As hereinbefore stated, said bonds shall be subject to redemption after twenty (20) years from their date, at the option of the County Court of McDowell county. The clerk, by order of the Court, shall each year give notice by publication to the holder or holders of the bonds to be redeemed that on and after a day pance LIBERTY UNION OF AMERICA Protection for the Home The strongest deme of husband and wife in the wollom of their works. The husband works hard to provide for them, and would be glad to know how best to safeguard them. The wife works hard, too—in the house, and is equally interested with her husband in sound insurance protection, such as that offered by the Postal Life Insurance Company Amount: Morg. Rate: 29.50, 600 Insurance to force: More than $44,000,000 NET COST LOW IN THE POSTAL BECAUSE 1st. Commission Dividends compensating to the non-employees of the companies may their expenses change, the change go to Postal Polling station for the purpose. 2nd. 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Postal Life Insurance Company MAJORCHE Property the designated bond or bonds, with any accrued unpaid interest, will be paid upon presentation, that if not presented they shall cease to bear interest after the last publication of said notice. Said notice shall be published for four weeks in some newspaper published in said McDowell county prior to such designated day of payment. The money levied and collected to pay the principal and interest on said bonds shall be paid to that other. This order shall be published throughout the said magisterial district for thirty (30) days, at heart, before the poll is taken, as follows: The clerk of this Court shall cause as many copies of this order to be written or printed as may be necessary, and sign the same; be shall forthwith, post one of them in a conspicuous place in his office; one at the front door of the courthouse of said county, and deliver the others to the sheriff of this county who shall forthwith post one of said copies in a conspicuous place at every voting place in the magisterial district; and a copy of this order is directed to be published in the McDowell Recorder and the McDowell Times, two newspapers published in this county for a long period. The poll shall thereupon be taken and the special election held by the commission of this day appointed by the Court for the purpose, and the result shall be ascertained, certified according to the regulations prescribed by law, for ascertaining and certifying the election of school officers at which no nominations of candidates for such offices have made. The ballots to be used in said election shall be prepared and furnished by the clerk of this court, and they shall have an appropriate heading therein sufficient to advise the voter of the purpose of the election, and shall also have printed thereon the word "For Road Bonds" and "Against Road Bonds"; and the said clerk shall also procure and furnish to the commissioners of said election proper poll books, tally sheets, etc., necessary for holding said election. The President of this Court shall issue a proclamation, referring to this order, setting forth the time and places of holding said special election and the purpose thereof, which shall be published through out said magisterial district, in the sammanner as this order is directed to be published. STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF McDO WELL, to-wit: I, W. W. Whyte, Clerk of the County Court of McDowell County, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true and correct copy from the records of my said office as the same exists therein in Minute Book No. 13, page 106 Given under my hand and the seal o said Court at Welch, this the (NEAL) 11th day of February 1915. Teste: W. W. WYKER, Clpe. 2-19 Ht. Notice of Application for Pardon TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I, Bob Richards, who was tried at the January term of the McDowell County Criminal court and convicted upon the charge of selling whiskey and sentence to the county road for six months and to pay a fine of $500 and costs, will or about March 15, 1915, apply to the Governor of West Virginia for a pardon By Counsel. BOB RICHARDS OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF MCDOWELL COUNTY CIRCULT COURT: (Eighth J Official Circuit) Counties of M Dowell, Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah O. Herndon, Judge Velch; W. Burbridge Payne Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tues day in February June and Sep ember. RIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas French Strother, Judge; W. B Payne, Clerk. Terms of Court Second Mon day in January, April, July and October. COUNTY COURT: Dr. R. K Tragonier, President, Keystone W. W. Whyte, clerk, Welch Terms of Court. First Mon day in January, April, Augus and October. License Term, first Monday in June. COUNTY OFFICERS : Sheriff, J F Johnson, Welch. 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