McDowell Times

AN OPEN LETTER To the Negro Citizens of Raleigh County W. Virginia LET EVERY COLORED MAN READ AND PONDER WELL What the Negro Civic League Has Dong, What it is Doing and What it Will do For You. You are the wisest, the most high-minded, the most farseeing and faithful of people, but will you know, Oh, vain man, that faith without works is dead. There are but few of you who can give a most interesting street corner talk on the Negro's shortcomings. You can point out with statemanlike exactness, just what ought to be done to relieve the In the mining and lumber camps you may be found, straight of figure, large and strong of body, some of you, the very picture of physical perfection, but what is your place in the great industries where you serve? Are you like the mule in the mines, removed and only a temporary inconvenience ensues, or are you, by your faithfulness, so worming yourselves into the mining and lumber interests of this country that your removal will cause such a disaster that your perilicity is assured? As you, well dressed and fashioned, pledge on the streets, and sit in the moving picture shows, are you like the pet care that can be dispensed with, causing no inconvenience save a few individual tears? Or, are you so linked and tied with the interests of the county that you must be consulted whenever a chaundupe comes, an electric railroad line is proposed or any project of large import is contemplated? These things are being discussed at the meetings of the Negro Civic League of Raleigh county. Have you ever stopped to consider how much the county would suffer, if by some miracle you were all removed? Is it not possible that under ordinary circumstances, in a few short months, Austria-Hungary, Ireland and Italy, might be able to fill your places? What institutions, other than penal, are independent upon you? What industries are you controlling? What necessities of life are you supplying by your direction? In fact, could not the county spare you with but little inconvenience to itself? If you were gone, the stores would reman, the mines would continue, the logging camps would stay open, the banks would continue to do business, the courts, the schools and inmirrises would be disturbed, in fact, the whole political and industrial machinery of the county would hardly miss your going out. These are some of the questions discussed at the meetings of the Negro Civic League. The county jail is full of prisoners the majority of whom are Negroes; you do not know whether or not they are there in due process of law, for you have no part in the machinery of justice, not one of you sit on a jury to pass upon the character of your brother's conduct. Not one of you hold a place as an officer in your county to apprehend a single criminal or to protect an innocent unfortunate. For thirty years in this county you have trusted your destiny into the hands of white people. How well they have performed the trust may be seen on every hand. You do not hold a single place in the county as mine, loreman, log inspector, commissary clerk or any other position of honor and trust. Then judging the future by the past, re you, willing to trust the destiny of your sons and daughters in the same hand? Are your sons and daughters who are now in school preparing themselves to take their places in every field of human endeavor, to be confined to the tasks of hewing wood and drawing water? Are you willing that white men should grow rich selling you goods, handling your money and conducting every line of industry, while your own sons remain poor, waiting on his table, tending his horses and blacking his boots? Are you satisfied to have the white girls rise as stenographers, bookkeeps, clerks and milliner while your educated daughters wash their clothes, nurse their babies and cook their food? There is no dishonor in washing clothes, blacking boots or tending babies or horses, but it one can do these things for some one else why not do them for oneself? If you must black boots why not conduct a those thinking parlor and control all of the business. If you desire to wash clothes, who not establish a hand laundry and go home business systematically? If you can sell clothes for one else, why not hire a busy staff of your own? If you can sell clothes, them and other materials, why not make and call them? Why are you for all that business for yourselves that tried to find so profitable in doing for you, or having you to do for them? Your money is your own, no man can love you so much to where you do not desire. Your energy in yours, and your time in yours, and no one can control the time without your permission, then why not use them for your own salvation? The start and means of doing things of this kind are all discussed at the meetings of the Knight Civic League. It is the smallest manicure of nature. communicate and camp, while public meetings, explaining important questions are being held. One trembles when he reflects that seriously, though surely, the very possibility of Negro independence is being destroyed. You are amused to awake, arise, or be forgiven. The German success in the present war is an example of preparedness against unpreparedness. The little country of Switzerland, prepared and secure it, a peaceful neutrality, while Belgium, torn and bleeding, presents a doleful example of unpreparedness. The war for economic and industrial supremacy here, is already on and may soon sweep away every vestige of our paper box, defence and leave us crushed into a doleful example of inerticable dependence. For that and many other reasons, I call upon you citizens to live up to the full measure of your ability that you may serve your day and generation in a manner that befits men. That the organizations in your county, designed to lift you, a higher place in the life of your community, be not maligned and vilified, but fostered and supported by your words, deeds and money. The Negro Civic League stands for all that you ought to have as citizens of this county and its appeals are to you for cooperation. DOCTOR D. C. COLEMAN Preaches Able Sermon at Presbyterian Church At the Ehebezer Presbyterian church last Sunday the members, friends and visitors were given a gift treat when they listened to a very forceful, practical and convincing sermon by Rev. D. C. Coleman, D. D., of the Bluetield Colored Institute. This was not a sermon that appealed to men's passions, nor did it cater to those emotional demonstrations that often make men desire church property, but it was a sermon that tell from the lips of a man who recognize conditions as they are and he appealed to men and women's reasons and common sense. Dr. Coleman lifted himself above the suicidal folly of denominational dogmas and bickerings. He appealed to men on the basis of the kind of life they were living and the kind of influence they were exerting. Dr. Coleman makes it plain that the trust sign a preacher has little or no religion is to find one trying to prejudice one congregation against another and instead of preaching peace, accord, love, harmony and unity, he is always humming, quarreling and vilifying another preacher, church or believer. He says it is not a sign that such a preacher has no religion but it also proves that he hasn't but little if any sense, and the quicker all churches get rid of such "rubbish" the better for the cause of the church generally. The cause is the need of the church wants and is sadly in need of is a class of men who are living clean lives, thinking pure thoughts and moulding honest, sincere and wholesome opinions. He declared that one of the things that is hurting the church most is its leaders living such crooked lives, and acting such hypocrites. The doctor holds that if a man is truly a Christian and a gentleman, he will worship the living, back-biting and violating the honor of one another's homes. He further says that the church people are too self and "nice nasty." The doctor feels that the church not putting enough life in religion and religious worship. He is right when he says conversion does not necessarily carry with it frowns and long faces, but is ought to carry smashing, love, goodness and kindness and cheer wherever we go. In fact the sermon was strong, polished, impressive and last a lasting impression for good. There were several very distinguished representatives who present to hear Dr. Coleman, Jimmy whom may mention, Dr. R. C. Harrison, Prof. N. Wiley, principal of the Kimball High School; — Moss, principal of the Kimball Graded School; W. D. Johnson, principal of the Elkhorn Graded School; E. M. Morgan, assistant, principal of the Kimball Graded School, and quite a number of influential lady teachers from all over the county. Such sermons as the one preached by Rev. Coleman are the kind that will make a people better and will make a people believe that their times have not been thrown away. McDowell Time~. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, SEPT. 3, 1915 Shoes! Shoes SHOES! First appearance of Fall Styles of Shoes is now coming in. Come in and look them over. They are better than ever before. See our values and you will understand our success. Invest in our shoes and you will be convinced for all times. Catzen Bros. Shoe Store The Home of Good Shoes with Little Prices On the Corner in the Town of Clark. P. O., Northfork, West Virginia Gets Superintendent of Orphans Home in Huntington GOVERNOR APPOINTS JAS. L. HILL OF BLUEFIELD And Prof. Railey of Fayette County Gets Position as the Field Agent For the Institution Governor Hatfield late Tuesday evening appointed Prof. Jas. L. Hill, noted Negro educator, of Bluefield, superintendent of the colored orphan asylum at Huntington and Prof. A. J. Railey, of Fayette county, field agent. Hill will succeed former superintendent C. H. McGhee, who resigned early in the summer when charges were made against him. Both of the newly appointed officials rank high in educational circles and have a state wide reputation as leaders of their race. Scores of civic and philanthropic colored societies throughout the state urged the appointments, which were made from a list of candidates including many of the most influential Negroes in West Virginia Prof. Hill was for many years principal of the colored high school at Bluefield and is recognized as the leading educator of the race in the southern section of the state. As field agent, Prof. Railey will investigate all applicants for admittance and find homes for those received. The latter branch of his work is said to be by fair the more important. Besides finding suitable home for the children intrusted to it care, the management of the asylum maintains supervision of them to see that they are well treated and raised in the proper environment after they leave the institution. When it is found that the foster parents are not suitable persons to raise children or that they misgive them, they are recalled to the asylum and either kept there until they become old enough to earn their own living or are assigned to other homes. The saylum was founded by McGhee in 1900 and was operated as a private institution depending upon voluntary public subscriptions for its maintenance until 1903, when the legislature subsidized it, setting aside annual appropriations of $1,500. The appropriation later was increased to $3,000 and in 1911 the state took over the property and it since has been operated on the same basis as the orphan asylum for white children subject to the direction of the board of control. When the institution was absorbed by the state, the buildings were in poor condition and badly in need of repair. Since then $21,000 has been appropriated, $15,000 in 1913 and $6,000 in 1915, by the legislature to be used in improving the buildings, with the result that today the asylum consists of a substantial brick building situated in the center of a 190 acre tract of land overlooking the Guyandotte river, with ample accommodations for 100 inmates. Beginning with an enrollment of 18 children the institution has grown in size, scope and usefulness until today it has 60 inmates and shelters an average of 80 a year. SUPREME LODGE OFFICIALS Cited to Appear Before the Supreme Court at Washington REFUSED TO RECOGNIZE GRAND LODGE OF VIRGINIA Must Show Cause Why They Should Not be Fined and Imprisoned For Disobeying an In- WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 28.—The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, Mr. Justice Siddons presiding, upon motion of counsel for the Grand Lodge, K. of P. of Virginia, issued a rule against the Supreme Lodge officials, who were last week in session at Columbus, Ohio, requiring S. W. Green, Supreme Chancellor, of New Orleans, La., E. E. Underwood, Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal, Frankfort, Ky., S. A. T. Watkins, Supreme Attorney, Chicago, Ill. and R. R. Jackson, Major General, Chicago, Ill., to appear before the Court, Friday, October 8, 1915, to show cause why they should not be dined and imprisoned for disobeying an injunction issued by the Supreme Court. Supreme Chancellor S. W. Green and his associates refused to admit the Supreme Representatives of the Grand (Continued on Page 4. Epworth League and Sunday School Convention Assembled in Its 23rd Session John Wesley M. E. Church, Lewisburg, Aug. 17-22. The Epworth: League anniversary was held Tuesday evening. Rev. J. S. Carroll, pastor of Simpson M. E. Church, Charleston, W. Va., preached the anniversary sermon and Rev. S. M. Beane of Martinburg, addressed the assembly. Papers discussed: "The Purpose and Possibilities of our Convention," "Children and the Family Altar," opened by Mrs. Nellie Wilson of Clarkburg. The convention was addressed by his Honor Mayor J. W. Arbuckle of Lewisburg, on behalf of the city. Wennesday, August 18th the conference proper opened its session. Devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. J. R. Davis; after the preliminary conference business the following subjects were discussed: "The church as a social center, opened by Rev. W. B. Minor," "Has the classmeeting served its purpose in the church?" opened by the Rev. J. H. E. Carter. Thursday evening Dr. J. W. E. Brown, vice president of Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga., delivered a lecture; after which the ministers and delegates were tendered a banquet in the hall of the Sona and Daughters of Enoch Dr. L. I. Thomas, field agent of the mission board and church extension, delivered one of his powerful and instructive lectures. Other distinguished men of the church were Drs. I. G. Penn, secretary of the Freedman's Aid Society, Ernest Lyons, pastor of John Wesley M. E. Church, Baltimore, and consul minister from Liberia to U.S. and Prof. Frank Trigg, A. M., principal of the Virginia Collegiate Institute, Lynchburg Saturday, August 21st, conference business and a sight-saw tour from Lewisburg through the White Sulphur Springs in automobiles furnished gratis by the white people of Lewisburg. Sunday, August 22nd, a day long to be remembered in the annals of the district conference marked the closing day. At 6 a. m. classmeeting and prayer service was led by Rev. C. W. Mathews of Moorefield. At 11 o'clock Rev. C. C. Gill of Parkersburg preached an able sermon. In a platform meeting at 3 p. In the following snippets were discussed by those assembled: "Denominational Unity," "Our Boys" "The Danger Signals of the Times," by Rev. S. M. Beane, and "Wives and Homes." At S p. m. the Dist. Supt. Rev. R. W. Thomas preached another of his unparalleled sermons to a large audience. The offering received by Prof. E. A. Bolling and Rev. Beane amounted for the day to $40.15. The conference adjourned to convene next August at Parkersburg, W. Va., with Rev. C. C. Gill as host. African Prince Weds Belle in Louisiana Shreveport, La., Aug. 28.—Prince Assamula Condelée, an African prince, the son of the King of Somaliland, obtained a license here to marry Josephine Burney, a belle of the Negro quarter. Papers in the possession of the prince apparently prove that he was brought to this country by Baptist missionaries when a child. He was educated at Austin, Texas, and speaks five languages. He says he will return to Africa, taking his bride with him, and that he hopes to convert his father and mother, who are snake worshippers. J. K. Smith Ready to Help the Unfortunate The "National Jail Robber," James Knox Smith, a true and typical race man and a man who prides himself as being an uncompromising defender as well as supporter of race institutions and enterprises is making some strong efforts at trying to get a poor unfortunate fellow out of the state prison. It is gratifying as well as praiseworthy to note the unlinching faithfulness and individual sacrifices the "Jail Robber" is always willing to go to in order to help those who happen to be in trouble. Again, when Jim is once your friend it takes much to ever destroy that friendship. BRILLIANT SO- CIAL AFFAIR Ladies in Beautiful Ar- ray, Men Wear Palm Beach Suits The first annual Prom to Reception of the Palm Beach Social club given at the City Hall Thursday night of last week was one of the most brilliant affairs of its kind ever witnessed in this section. Guests were present from Bluefield to Williamson to the number of 110 and the dresses worn by the ladies were of the finest material and in the latest style. It would take the society editor of "The Smart Set" to describe the gowns and jewels of the ladies, while most of the men were dressed in nautil Palm Beach suits and made a splendid appearance. The affair was successful in every respect and brought together for an evening of pleasure the leading professional and business men of the coal field, their wives, sweethearts, daughters and sons. It was a gathering that would have done credit to Washington, D. C., where the largest number of intelligent, well dressed, handsome colored people can be gotten together of any city in the country. Thursday night's gathering was only behind the capitol city in numbers, in every other respect it was her equal. The Columbia orchestra furnished music and these famous musicians were at their best. Not only did they render popular songs but they also played some of the classics and the nimble footed devotions of the dancing art ran the gamut of dancers from the stately "minuit" of colonial days, through the old Virginia reel, some of the most beautiful waltzes and two steps, the schottiche, down to the one-step, hesitation and the trot. At 12 o'clock white jacketed waiters served delicious refreshments after which the dancing continued until 3 a. m. The service was in charge of Meclasmes W. A. Simpson and J E. Parson and they saw that the guests were well cared for in the most approved style. The success of the affair is largely due to the untiring efforts of Atty. Harry J. Capheart and Mr. W. F. Sample who had charge of all arrangements and carefully looked after every detail. The Palm Beach Social club is a permanent organization of men whose object is to break the monotone grind of til with high class entertainment and helpful amusement. Mrs. R. P. Johnson and Mr. L. C. Valentine of Kimball worshipped with the good people at Oalhoun's Hall Sunday night. ARGEST CIRCULATION, OF IN THE STATE Archives and History Dept. OF WEST VIRGINIA. NUMBER 25 HEAD-ON COLLISION No. 1 Passenger Runs Into Freight Near Welch FIREMAN BAILEY KILLED; EIGHT OTHERS INJURED Accident Due to Double Header Overlooking Fact That Passenger Was to be Passed. Atty. A. G. Froe, J. E. Whittle and Jas. Murphy Among Those Injured. Last Saturday evening about 4 o'clock near the county seat of McBowell, Welch, a very serious accident happened on the N. & W. causing considerable excitement as well as inflicting serious injuries and one death. The dead and injured are: T. W. BAILEY, fireman, killed. Distant relative of our esteemed cashier, Hon. R. L. Baily. John Culmirey, from Blindfield, engineer, painfully scaled, but sustained no serious injuries. Mrs. W. G. Cooner, of Cary, passenger, arm brushed. Mrs. J. A. Murray, of Willey, passenger, brushed on head. Fred Robe, Constable J. E. Whittle, of Wilcoe; John Henry, Anne Henry and F. L. Graham, of Havoc; Atty. A. G. Free, of Welch, and Hon. James A. Murphy, of Gary, were injured and skinned up considerable. The accident occurred on the Tug Fork branch, near the Tug Fork tower, west of Welch. The two trains came together as a result of the double-header coal train overlooking the fact that the passenger train was to be passed. The tender of the passenger train was demolished, but there was little other damage to the equipment, the platform to the sleeper suffering the worst. The freight engine was being run by Engineer Rickman and Caldwell, and the train was in charge of Conductor R. Evans. The collision caused a shaking up of the passengers and considerable panic among them. All of the injured were taken to the Miners' Hospital at Welch. The remains of Fireman Bailey were taken to an undertaking establishment and prepared for burial and reached Bimefield, his home, Sunday morning on No. 4. THE NOBLER RACE Patterson, N. J., Aug. 11.—While 200 persons cheered him and prayed for him, a Negro boy swam out from a bank of the swollen Passacah River this afternoon into the rushing current until he was within a few feet of the eniggy-foot drop of Great Falls and certain death, tied a rope about the limp body of Josephine Dermico, and held fast to her until willing hands pulled the unconscious girl and her rescuer to safety. Atlantic Highlands, N. J., Aug. 11.—Asserting that a number of white bathers made no attempt to save a young Negro from drowning in Clapit Greek this afternoon, the Negro population of this place is indignant tonight. The drowned Negro was Harold Young, nineteen, of New York city. Several Negro men and women who were on the beach at the time say there were a number of white bathers near by when Young sank, but that none of them went to his aid despite his cries for help. Municipal Court Clerk Gets Shock When Negro Presents Check For Fine. Cincinnati, O., Aug. 20.—William Bell, Negro, of 314 John street, almost caused Municipal Court Clerk Oscar Klayer to suffer an apoplectic fit yesterday morning. Bell was convicted of striking another Negro and was fined $25 and cost. He walked over to Klayer and wrote out a check for the amount, and Klayer threw it back to him, with the nothing doing sign plainly displayed. Then it was that Klayer was knocked silly. Bell dug down in his jeans and produced a bank book which showed he had $2,500 on deposit in a local bank. Klayer accepted the check. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BE RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHES & 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 the Negro Race—His Civil and Poli- tical 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..... 65. ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UTON 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 SEI T. 3, 1915 GOVERNOR HATFIELD'S APPOINTMENTS CREAT EXPRESSION OF PEPUB- LICANISM. Governor H. D. Hatfield, in his recent appointment of Prof. Jas. L. Hill of Bluefield, Mercer county, superintendent of the colored orphans home in Huntington and Prof. H. H. Railey of Montgomery, Fayette county, field agent for the same, has been exceedingly happy in his selection and has evinced a wisdom worthy of every black man's unstinted praise and hearty approval. The men appointed are not only eminently fitted for the positions as scholars and educators but they are wideawake and public spirited gentlemen. The Governor is to be congratulated on his keen insight into human nature, his general knowledge of people's wants and needs and his strong hold of the pulses of the people of this state. The churches, fraternities, political organizations, business men and leaders in every walk of life will welcome with uncovered heads in delight the position that Governor Hatfield has taken and is taking in measuring out to the race unusual compliments, honors and positions of responsibilities and trust. The tax payers, both white and colored, if they appreciate what the black man has been and is to the make up of this great states' development, can't help but approve with a spirit of unselfishness this great step of equitable rewards in these two appointments. They are actual adherences to the old time honest Abe Lincoln principles of Republicanism and they strongly appeal to the very souls, hearts and practical everyday lives of the black men of this state in particular and to the race in general the country over as deeds worthy of recognition and approval. They spell to the Negro "republicanism" and are interpreted to mean FREEDOM in its truest sense of word, carrying with it advanced steps in the life of the American government with additional assurances to the race that he can, has a right to and must be foremost in his own race's uplift along any and all lines of endeavor. It means giving the Negro what the Republican party promised him fifty years ago and that is an unprejudiced and unselfish part in the general make up of our great body politic. Has prohibition diminished murder in any discernable sense? Look at the records from an impartial standpoint. Yes, your subscription is due. PARENTS AND TEACHERS TO CO-OPERATE TO EDUCATE THE CHILDREN. The schools of the state will all open their doors next week and thousands of children will enter therein. Surely there is not a parent who loves its child will dare keep that child out of school. Send your children to school every day. It is your duty to do so. It will be a blessing to the child, however poor and incompetent your teacher may be it will pay you to send your child to school. The state wants to help you educate your children and there is money appropriated for that purpose, but you, your children nor the state will ever be able to realize a favorable or complimentary return for the money spent for educational purposes unless you send your children to school regularly, co-operate with your teacher and become deeply interested in everything that tends to improve, uplift and make for the home, church and state a better citizen. The teachers are called to get off their "stilts" and with a common sense view of things urge on every parent the importance of educating the children. They need a more enlightened congregation anyway. No man will be mean and foolish and cowardly enough to discourage education. OUR WELCOME TO THE W. VA. TRIBUNE We point with pride and appreciation to the new born journal in the town of Clark, "The West Virginia Tribune," which made its first appearance in the field of journalism last week with the promise that its message shall always be one for social betterment, racial uplift, political purification, religious and civic righteousness. To this and these ends we doff our hat of courtesy and extend a warm hand of friendship and welcome to our fellow brother with cheer, pleasure and happy greeting. We commend you and yours to the great and growing field of humanity eagerly seeking the news at first hand by members of their race. The field we have labored in has never been thoroughly covered. Homes by the thousands will welcome you and will reward you if faithful. You need not expect a road of roses at first. Money will not be picked up in the road nor be found like leaves upon the trees, but by constancy, perseverance, bravery, fearlessness—huing to the line, contending for the right, you will ultimately succeed. Some few men will pay you for your paper, and many will not pay at all. But by a willingness to go hungry, at times, poorly clothed and buffeted around you will find yourself gaining ground, winning confidence and meritig support. You will find the latch string of the McDowell Times hanging on the outside to you as we have always done to others in the past. Our hearts are always open with love and tenderness to any and all race journals because we know the rocky roads they have to travel. The promoters of this new journal, Attys. Wm. H. Drewry and D. C. Coleman, are not only scholars of the first water but are high tone gentlemen whose reputation for human betterment has never been questioned. We bespeak for them the strongest sense of duty as public servants and feel that if they are properly supported every dollar spent with them by the public will be amply rewarded by their heroic efforts for racial unity, church co operation and political purification. Will prohibition prohibit? Has it done so in any state? We fear the answer must come—NO. Pay your subscription The Republicans of this state certainly cannot afford to be splitting hairs over technicalities and neither can they expect to be excused from the guilt of committing a very great sin and breach of good faith when, for personal ends, aims, ambition and personal agrandissement they divide, split up, disorganize and as a result destroy the ope of success of the party and hereby enthrone to power the Democratic party. The people are tired of Democratic misrule. They want a safe, safe and constructive government and the only hope they have for it is that safe, sound and mentally strong leaders be given the reins of government. Give and take ought to be the policy of every man and the interest, life growth and success of the party depends upon this. Roosevelt defeated the Republican party because of personal ambition for office. And unless Republicans in this state learn to lay aside personal feelings ambition for office at any sacrifice and get together, we may never expect anything but political defeat for the Republican party. Get together Republicans and save the party. When you get a good man in office who knows his business is honest and is trying to make conditions better, the thing to do is to keep such a man in office. SUPREME LODGE OFFICIALS (Continued from Page One.) (Continued from Page One.) Lodge to the sessions of the Supreme Lodge at Columbus, Ohio, and also declined to recognize them as members of the Order in any way although the order of the Supreme Court had been served upon them and printed copies had been distributed to members of the Supreme Lodge. The Virginia delegation remained in Columbus until Friday evening, August 21, 1915, after which time they left for home. They first notified the Supreme Lodge through counsel that they would take this course. Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr. and the Virginia Representatives stopped here last Saturday. On Saturday, the Supreme Lodge voted again to revoke the charter of Virginia after a stormy debate led by Supreme Representative William Harrison, of Oklahoma. The Grand Lodge of Virginia was not represented at the time and no notice had been given to its representatives as to when the case would be taken up. The specific part of the injunction which effects the contempt proceedings is as follows: "Adjudged, ordered and decreed that the defendants and each of them and their officers, agents and attorneys and all others on their behalf, be and they are hereby restrained, during the pendency of this suit, or until the further order of the Court from declaring or treating the lodges subordinate to the plaintiff in the State of Virginia and the members attached to the same as not entitled to the rights and privileges of members of the order of the defendant corporation." Order of Publication BROOKLYN: At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in August, 1915. Helena Peterson. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defender by the plaintiff a divorce. A VINCULO MATRIMONII And it appearing from an allidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defender is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defender d 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 his 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 McDewell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDewell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk A. G. Froe, P. Q. True Secret of Keeping Youthful Looking (The Beauty Seeker.) "The real secret of keeping young-looking and beautiful," says a well-known hygienist, "is to keep the liver and bowel normally active. 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Sentelan tablets, which may be procured from any druggist a dime's worth, are a natural adaptation to any constricted, liver-troubled Chief Cause of Pimples Blotches, Sallow Skin (Messenger of Health.) Unsightly eruptions, plimples, bolls, blooches, sallow or muddy skin, usually ingestible, english liver, a constipated bowel—and a poisonous consequence. How foolish in such cases to resort to outward applications, which are a very long store, which is as effective as it is harming, in a very simple remedy, to be found in a very long formula, long recognized by the medical profession, which has been put in tablet form, and at such small cost no one need to derive of its wonderful benefits. "Sentanal tablets"—that's the name—are entirely unnecessary. You can now get about a dime's worth, and swallow and home to realize there's nothing else quite so useful in action in the morning is no easy, so soothing, and instead of a weakening afterglow, a washed and invigorated. Sentanal tablets the finest remedy known for constipation and torpid liver, but offer the saneest, the most complexion difficulties of the character most Great Demand for New Constipation Remedy They say that the advent of the "sensation" as as a vegetable substitute for calomel has as a result a demand for this remarkable product. It is with those afflicted that made a hit particularly with those afflicted, made a hit particularly pation, who were quick to recognize the over calomel and the usual laxatives. Sentental tablets, aside from their efficacy, doubles owe their success largely to the natural functioning—instead of encouraging the "cathartic habit." Also, instead of the organs involved, they exert a healing influence. Instead of weakening, they increase their strength. And they work so easily and gently, they are course preferred on this account to the their inexpenisiveness is another reason their popularity of sentental tablets. One, need one tablet upon retiring, worth, and 'take one tablet upon retiring, worth, and take that the ideal remedy for constipation, that the many evil consequences, has finally been found—Drugists Review. Order of Publication. At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McCowell County, on the first Monday in August, 1915. Marr' Galvasea. 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 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 his interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell county, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. A. G. Froe, 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 August, 1915. Lillie Ram. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONI MATRIMONI. And it appearing from an all-bavit now on file with the papers in this case, that the defendant is a nonresident of the State of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect his 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 pursuant to 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. A. G. Free, P. Q. Notice of Application For Pistol License. The undersigned, who is a justice of the peace in Northfork District, will apply to the Judge of the Circitn Court of McDowell county at the next term of said court for a license to carry a pistol. W. M. HOWARD, J. P. Northfork, W. *a*. 8 13-4. NOTICE! To whom it may concern: Notice is hereby given that W. L. Jones and Dave Sanders, trading as The Bismark Restaurant and Pool, by mutual agreement dissolved partnership on Aug. 10, 1915. The business will continue under the name of "The Bismark Restaurant and Pool." W. L. Jones, Propr. 8-13-46. NOTIGE! L. L. C. TO THE FRONT We want a reliable person, woman or man, in every town and locality to represent the L. L. U. Department of the North American Accident Insurance Company of Chicago. We want and persons to be protected by our livelihood all rights reserved. F. O. THOMAS, Welkh. W. Va. P O Box 333 The office is only 50 yards from 11 For full particular calls or write. Information will be fm nished free. Start at once and make big money. rch. W. Va d from 9 c call w will be fu money 492-4 W. Floor. association BUY NOW. OF MOUNT CALM, W. VA. Stock now on sale at $10 per share, payable in installments on $1.00 each. 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And many other prizes equally as valuable in silver or china ware. Goods to be given to The McDowell Times office. NA FLORS HAIR DRESSING THE KING OF HAIR DRESSINGS GROWS HAIR-REMOVES DANDRUFF AND TETTER. BUY IT-TRY IT-TEST IT. ASK YOUR DRUGGIST FOR IT- DEMAND IT! IF HE HAS NOT WE WILL SEND IT FOR 25 CENT POSTPAID NA FLOR DRUG CO. EDENTON, N.C. MENTIONED PAPER YOU SAW AD IN. My Clients Are Always First, My friends are next, but I will not press for an unjust judgment nor ask for the conviction of an innocent man. Lock Box 54. Phone 38 KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA. The National Joi! Robber EXPERT MANICURIST The most up-to-date Parlors in the State Equipped with every modern convenience Graduate Artists Prompt and first class service in parlors or at home of patrons NO.16 FEDERAL AVE., 2 doors below the Elks Opera House BLUEFIELD, W. VA. The most up- Equipped with every mo- Prompt and first.class NO. 16 FEDERAL AW Real Accident and Life Incorporation OCT 25 YEARS AGO in every State in claim against it. Accidents, Sickness company in the coun- people's patronage GAER, AG ARK, W. VA. Tell You to make big money through In- ERY EASY CHARLESTON, W. VA. P. O. BOX 1663. Mrs. A. Williams When In Graham WANTING, SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT AND A NICE PLACE TO STOP Call at H. W. ARNOLD Place not over one minute's walk from the station. (WRIGHT'S OLD STAND) Graham, Virginia A. L. Spencer Quick Lunches and meals served while the train waits Ice Cream, Confectioneries pop, Tobacco etc. Mora, W. Va. R. B. Price Northfork, West Virginia. REPRESENTATIVE OF Sinkford & Warren Embalmers & Undertakers Bluefield, West Virginia Office 'Phone 217. Res. Phone 970 L. 7-23-'15. Free of 22 Pieces ITEM lely FREE eS _ = a ew eS re E|.. Sale of Valuable LotssA Rare Opportunity .. Ee ———ew“ewooooosawswsnanaaaaaaaaaaaww9»=—— ooo E E SIDNEY, next to KIMBALL, W: Va. S Get in on the ground floor before the advance. Prices $250 to $500 each, 10 per cent. 2ash, and the balance at $10 per month. Live independently by getting you a home of your own. There are only 57 of these lots, and they must be sold at once. They are located in the richest mining section in West ¢ Virginia--operations all around. Get in communication with BROWN REALTY & INVESTMENT CO. before you sleep. L | eee | Brown Reality & investment 60 = Name pile ; E Se Kimball, West Va. CS SUNIL a GONZO Mb AAAbAASAASAAS ALS ALS ASS ASS ASS SAASLS SAS AALASSAALLALALL SAS CLS Mis tES ELLE ttt M'DOWELL CO, HOLES INTEREST- ING STITUTE TIS As on fone inst ue wis vel session in U. court ho oeeecnmat Ween wi oeras Ane 30; the at- fable ard «ficient counes Supr, W.C. Cook preside Tre in atructors, De Art! ur, of Cinein nati, Miss Anna Commins of Bantington. and Wise Eat ex: Of Woven, stant fig in educa tional e retew of tir virisous commen tes and at Quong te beat the country affords Te cnr men ssached 136 wow n @osy ms. ww f ws fate i the Fost ewer nla ere, ALTO Jeers Mer dag mornin the county Supt cried bo wath ering & order ard intr: cot the pastor of tue Prosbyte ria: charebh of We toch «ir conducies B very impressive devatianal H made announeements, app inke committees and then introauced the instructors who gave some very timely opening addresses and became more interesting with each subject discassed. On Tuesday Dist. Supts. Mor. nett and Archer and principal W. D. Johnson very ab!y discuss ed round table torics that were assigned themandon Wednes day Mrs. R. P. Johnson, Miss Stella Lee and Messrs. Barbe, Wiley, Grossman and others gave excellent addresses. ‘Wednesday evening an excel! ent program was rendered by the white teachers. Colovei teachers entertained with a pr: gram of very bigh order on Thursday. nieht GOLDEN RULE HAPPENINGS Bramwell, W. Va.,4ug 3 — ‘The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowmet Ass'n. is moving on nicely; good reports are’ coming in daily. The officers and mem bersof the subordinate associ ations and nurseries seem to have gone to work in earnest to build up their asscciations and nurseries with the result that applications are coming in num bering all the way from one to twenty. Annual sermons are being preached and preachers of the order are in demand. Rev. L. Dabney preached for the G. P. a<sociation at Springton the 2nd Bondas, Rev. Hill of Princeton preached «* Graham the rd Sun day, Re~. Wm Nesbitt preached at Cinderella the 5th Sunday and Rev. R H MeKoy preached at Coalwood the Sih Sundar. All Teporta good time and mach en thusiasm among the G. R. peo- ple. To get an idea of what this as sociation is doing for our people. Bote the following death claims thar bas” neem paid inthe last teremergr the = eS \ 0 Rasovs $110 13b DSH senot wae nie lth Poliy Hody> of Ashlar 110 2d Hea Sard of Eetmon 116 Bt Saw Porry of Biveficld 110 Oh Ha Fy Umphill of Cadereta 10 July 27 Ahea Perry of Graham. Va. 110 Aug 24 Ben Harper of | ‘Thacker 110 23h Mary Thompson of Kyle 110 ‘Tota! $990 Senee the annoal meeting Jure Ixtand 2ai, th Ss) amounts have cwen paid, ow belp us w con- tines This geod work amerg oar people by jaing the Gaiden gle Bens ticral and Endowment association. Agent. Wanted Joning foe. for adults from 16 #49 years, $2.50; children, 3 to 16,50. JOIN NOX! The Elkridge high and graded schoo! will open Tneeday morning, Sept 7th. Patrons and friends are cordially invited to be present at the opeuing sewion. Let all the children enter on the first day. Special efforts will be made to make the bigh school work attractive, and it is hoved that all of the boys and girls who have completed the Sth grade will enter the high school. The principal, Prof. J. W. Robinson, hax had a large experience in high schoo! work. Some new featares will be added to the work. Patrons are invited to unite with the teachers and help to make this a successful school year. The intest and best methods will be used. ‘The principal has jost taken a course in Colambia University, New York city. The foliowing teachers have been elected: J W. Robinson, Prin. ; Mimes Lelia Robertson and Mozetta Page »nd Mrs. Elizabeth Lord Rev. R. R. Downs, presiding elder of the West Virginia District of the A. M. E. conterence, who covers the territory four times a year, and a man who is well verved on the work and conditions of the state was in onr city Wednesday. He is a strong believer in Dr. H. D. Hatfield and his Republicanism and says: | "“Mr. Editor, you may say tor me that the race is happy and fortunate at having Gov. Hatfield at the head of tne political af- faire of this state. He bas the courage of his conviction and has the grit of hie manhood to stand up and amert himself on all questions withont regard to race, color or condition and we look forward With pride to the certain promotion of this able statesman and fearless leader to the U.S, senatorship.”” WANTED: A man who can give good reference as to his honesty, sobriety and capability of doing restaurant business. Write E. L. Smith. 502, Raleigh St., Blue field. W. Va. 8 20"15. RAID ure MALLY MELD At theMemorial Baptist Church. Switch- back. W. Va. Sunday, August 22, Rev. J. W. Crockett, Pastor. AW. Wilke $175 JW Crockett Lew Mary Willote a Daisy Terry we Cornelia Hairston 2 Smith Baker 13 George Deen le sam Cr ekett too Henry Marshall ao Mary Banner a T Wate & © Tatum 2 John Vait bow Sister Sherman 0 Mre. Eaters o Vanzer Deen a Mary Wilke Low Ben Patterson 10 Will Kint Low Bows Clark wo Lumie Sawyers 5 M. Lawson a M. Baxer 3 Jokn Marshall a Ora Brown B F. Baker oe J. W. Lemmons 2% L. R. Raffin 5 ‘Chas. Harris se Cora Patterson ” J. Phillipe B George Brown 25 B. Winktield 5 Jim Terry 1.00 Charles Calender on George Mans 12 Hanible Wade ” Sallie Oragett = W. M. Sloarai 2 Susie Gienn Low Jobn Reed B Onnie Deen ow Edd Nerker By Bettio Rollins ao George Twity oo L. Ewity ” Nannie Foster By Frank Taylor 1 ‘Total amount $121.07 Attorney-at-Law Phone 61 KEYSTONE, W. VA Practice aad Notice is hereby Sven that the firm of Marshall & Myers, conducting a genera! merchandise store in Clark, Northfork, W. Va., is this day dissolved, Otey My- ere retirihg from the business, which in the future wijl be condneted by J/hn W. Marshall JOHN W. MARSHALL. OTEY MYERS. Northfork, West Va., Ang. 19, 1915. hr LOGALS W. H. Harris, <pecial agent for Pacific muce.. teem crs Cm, made a fiving trip Mouday ta Matoaka, Giatto and other points on Widemeutb. Mr Harris «! the lading busines< and pre fessional men of this section and reports business as much um proved. WH Harsis left on No 3 Thursday evening to meet his daughter, Mae Viela Harris of Uuntington, who is gome te teach in the graded schoo! at Excelsior. Hon, W. W. Sanders, supervisor of schools and director of edineational work among oar people all over this state was im this city afew hours Tuestay alter- een He is abo one of the strong and eminently fitted instroctors at the Mer: cer county institute now being held in the Bluefield celorest Inatitute ‘There will he a grand rally atthe A MB. Chareh, Landerat, better known ae the Shawnee Metheist elureh, Sun- day, Sept th. Kev LB Jobnew ‘will preach at tiem. Rew 1d Mel ath pom. and Kew JW. Barrett, the pastor will preach fie farewell sermon. Everybody in reqerte! to torn out and take an active part in thesersices | Mise Naome R. Lavisecount, of Nor fol, Va., in visiting ber parents, Mr. and Mr, Wr B. Lav isconnt, Attorney E. H. Harper has returned from Charleston where he has been on bosiness for two weeks. Mr. G.S. Gadd, agent for the Lilly Land Company, whowe territory in aperi- ally in MeDowell county, was in the city vesterday. Mr. Jas. A. Walker of Gary, Consta- ble JE. Whittle of Wiieoe and nr dic. tinguished physician, Dr BL. Youseue of Weich were visitinet nends ist en y Sunday. Constable Whittle was enter. ing considerable from his injury received Saturday in the wreck and was consult ing Dre. Marshall and Youngne in con nection with the advice of Dr Lb. AL Hilton. Prof. 8 H. Gass, of the West Virginns Collegiate Institute, one of the stronge-t educators in the state, nas been one of the instructors at the Mercer county 1n- | stitute aj! thin week. He stopped off in Keystone Sanday and was the guest of the Harpers. While in the city he visit ed several of the former graduates of the West Virginia Coloret Institute, all of whom were glad to see him. All the teachers of the city have been attenling the teachers’ institute at Welcl: this week Mesdames J. E. Hereford and SA Viney of Northfork were visiting friends in this city Tharelay evening. Mrs. T. Edward Hill and baby retorn- ed last night from their auunner vacation to the old homestead in Henry county, Va., where she hax been storing away fruit and vegetables for the winter | Are You @ Woman ? | Tate Cardi | The Woman’s Tonic | FOR SALE thom ] je > ° n f ndisestion J causes heartburn, sour Stomach, nervousness, nausea, impure blood, and more trouble than many different kinds of diseases. The food you eat ferments in your stomach, and the Poisons it forms are ab- sorbed into your whole system, causing many dis- tressing symptoms. At the first sign of indigestion, try =e Thedford’s Black-Draught the old, reliable, vegetable liver powder, to quickly cleanse your system from these undesirable poisons. Mrs. Riley Laramore, of Goodwater, Mo. says: ' “1 Sutlered tor yours from dyspep- Sia and heartisrn. Thedtords Black-Draugt: in small doses, cured my hewtbura in a few days, and now | can eat without distress." Tey a. Insist on Thedford’s ————— THE en juatna il HaPPsOn Private 0Sbibal Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates. EFFICIENT STAFF Phone Excelsior Drug Company Kimball West Va Brown Hotel Soda Fountain, Cafe, Barber Shop and Billiard Room in Connection. Peatingtss, W. Va. R. J. Wormily OF WILCOE, W. VA., AGENT FOR Great Eastern Gasuatty Gompany Of New York "RJ. Wormly, Wilcoe, W. Va. m Martinaville, Hoary Couaty, Vs District of Horsepasture, This land is for aa'e by J. H, Staples It hiew on Turtle Creek running int Meadow Creek, and ina part of the ol Jarrett’s tract.” One dontle log eabin on it and nice orchant, consisting of ap. ples, peaches and cher fruit. Geo Mater (lonr springs), fiteen merew in woods, eight acres fetton land and one barn.’ Payment on easy terme. One thind cash, balance monthly. if desired For further informstion eall on J. I. Spence or write J. Ho Staples, 1) Nor: folk avenue, Roanoke, Va. ‘Whole tract contains 4% acrew. THE B'SMARK RESTAURANT AND POOL ROOM Meals at all hours, day or night. Everything to eat in season. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT BY DAY or WEEK. First-Class Service Promptly Rendered. Se'us W. L. Jones come Wanted At Once. Fe a ea work, The must cook, wash, iron and milk one cow. Steam heat, hot and cold eae leks Sic ees ot anunagn, evan elaennalled quire Hatford, Welch, W. Va, or the MeDowell Times, Keystone, Wo Via vat Dehonney's Employment Agency, st Washington St, Charleston, Wo Va, Thoee ae. tain eats, coin butlers, chambermatts, nurses, chaut. an wheat med eetice skeet pion nop gellar mp ri ALLEN A. DEHONNEY, Mer W H. COBB'S: Drag Store, 42 Raleigh Street EDWARD'S BUILDING BLUEFIELD, W.VA. Complete Line of Drags, Medicines, Druggints’ Sundries, and Toilet Ar ticles. When in Binefield call to eee us Only five minates walk from the radroad station. Soda at the fount. Notice of Apglication For Pardon. 1, Henry Travia, whe wax convicted at the ‘uly term of the criminal court of MeDowell county uj erenretantial evidence and sentenced to 5 yeare in the Penitentiary, will appey to the Governor of West Virginia on or about November Tith, 1015, lor exerutive clemency. sie Hexny Trove Gomi positions aut jolm secured. See Allen A! Dehonny, =I: Washington St, Charleston, W.Va. Lalvirere. cooks, walters, wittlers, sires. chanffeare. and Welch Undertaking COMP. ANY Funeral Directors and Embalmers — ‘Telephone = CHAS. H. RICE, Ag nt Northfork, W. Va. : Mlarnry-at- Lace Wilcoe, West Virginia Read The Times News and Views of Our Wide Awake Correspondents THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH "Teddy" Commits "Lese Majeste" Against the Administration. (By S. B. Moon.) The first amendment to the Federal Constitution forbids congress to pass any law abridging the freedom of speech. Somehow Theodore Roosevelt has the knack of making his opponents exhibit themselves in ridiculous roles. He goaded Taft into making a pitiable spectacle of himself on the stump trying to "sling mud" with him. He exasperated Wm. Barnes into instituting a libel suit that resulted disastrously for Barnes and gave Roosevelt the publicity that his nature craves. Roosevelt is an "opportunity" and he has deliberately chosen President Wilson as his next "goat." He made the Plattsburg speech to make the administration "holler," and he succeeded. Secretary Garrison was so horrified at the ruthless attack upon his chief that he forgot that Gen. Wood has no power to set aside the constitution and abridge the freedom of speech of any citizen. The Secretary of War played into the hands of Roosevelt by his hysterical calling down of Gen. Wood. The Wilson administration has confessed its fear of Roosevelt's tongue to the evident delight of the versatile ex-president. In 1798 congress passed the Alien and Sedition laws, the latter making it a "high misdemeanor" to speak disrespectfully of congress or the president. A mild, scholarly gentleman, named John Adams was then president of the United States. Writers and public speakers were pouring broadside after broadside of stinging criticism into the president and congress. The Alien and Sedition laws were repealed by the next congress, which was made up of men who were unwilling to admit that there could be such an offense as "Lese-Majeste" under a Republican form of government. The "Tories" had been defeated when they went before the people for re-election to congress. The obnoxious laws were abolished and all the world knows that John Adams was not re-elected president. History will repeat itself. The next congress will be full of new faces—men out of sympathy with the old royalist ideas that cropped out in 1798, and the next president of the United States will not be Woodrow Wilson. GLEN WRITE Rev. P. P. Hall of Thurmond exhibited the life of Christ here Aug 26 and in intertwined a large number of people. Rev. Davis of Stotesbury broke to us the bread of life Sunday in a spiritual way. Born to Rev. and Mrs. W. C. Bolden a fine boy; mother and son progressing rapidly. Rev. Rowling of Lester was visiting friends here Thursday. Henry Richards of Kimball was in our town last week. Mrs. Malinda Cobbs, the great St. Luke worker is here on her usual mission. We are always glad to have her with us. J. M. Flood spent the week end at Harper attending to real estate business. There was an entertainment given for the benefit of the church Monday night. Mrs. Katie Wilson of Eccles visited at Mrs. Mary Flood's last week. Mr. R. T. Thornton, Rev. W. R. Wootson and Rev. W. C. Bolden were visitors to Tray Fork Sunday. Mrs. Florence Stokes has been ill for some time but is convalescent. Monroe Carter of Martinville, Va., was here on business Friday. Noel Willis of Charleston was in town Wednesday. Mrs. Eunice Brown of Institute is the guest of her daughters Mrs. Howard Bailey and and Mrs. Eugene Page. Dr. W. C. Lawrence is a business visitor in Chicago. Rev. Engene Page has bought property on Front street and is at present repairing the house. He hopes to move in his new home next week. Mrs. Lillie Gough was a business visitor in Charleston Tuesday. Mrs. Wysor Clark was the guest of Mrs. Belle Sydney at Paint Creek Junction Monday. Mrs. Lina Hardy and sister, Miss Katie Scott, are visiting in Charleston. Mrs. Luis Fortune and Mr. Grival Wilkerson left Sunday for Mt. Hope to spend several days visiting relatives. News baking where she will spend ten days. Mrs Cora Willis, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilkerson and Mr. Oliver Wilkerson were called to Mt. Hope Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Lula Calloway. Her remains were brought here and services were held at the Baptist church after which the body was interred in the family cemetery. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband, four children, five sisters, four brothers, a father, stepmother and a host of friends. Robert Scott, who has been ill for several weeks is improving slowly. Rev. and Mrs. Grisby went to Wilsonville Friday to be the guests of Mrs. Laura Woods. ROANOKE, VA. Armstead Hall, who has been on the sick list some time is convalesence. Mrs. Robert Young is visiting her father-in-law, Mr. Robert Roung of Rocky Mount. Charlie Stockton, of Washington, D. C., left Tuesday for home after a brief visit with his cousin, James Hughes. Mrs. Julia Hughes Howell, of New Haven, Ct., who has been visiting her father, Mr. J. T. Hughes will spend the remainder of her vacation visiting relatives in New York and Atlantic City. She will leave Wednesday on the Memphis special. Prof. and Mrs. McKoy, who are spending their vacation in Christiansburg are expected to return soon. Mrs. Agnes Sanders and daughter, Mrs. Edward Reeves have returned home from Newport News where they have been visiting relatives and friends. Mr. T. W. Brown and son Thomas are the guests of Mr. J. T. Hughes. Miss Mary Christian, of Lynchburg, is the guest of Miss Idella Tyler. Mrs. Lottie Washington, who has been sick some time is greatly improved. CHARLESTON Mrs. J. R. Clark, who underwent a very delicate operation last week at the Critchlow Hospital, is recovering nicely. Mrs. Edna White, Mrs. Julia Wallace, Mrs. Lizzie Wayneboro and Mrs. Kate Thomas left last week for a limited visit to the latter's sister, Miss Fannie Thomas in Chicago. Mrs. Julia Thomas has returned from a pleasant three weeks visit to relatives near Mocksville, N. C. In the competitive drills held in connection with the 18th annual session of the Supreme Lodge of the K. of P. at Columbus last week, Carlon company No. 1, of this city, captured two of the best cash prizes offered, $250 was awarded the company as being the champion sword drillers of the world, in addition to a prize of $40 for having the best initiative costume in the night parade. The Carlon company has an enrollment of sixty members; Joe Jackson is captain and J. H. Taylor is first general. Mrs. Hallie Hale, of Louisville, Ky., who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Warner in Wall street, returned to her home this week. M. T. Whittico, editor of The McDowell Times, was here this week from Keystone, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Sanders, Washington street. The Metropolitan Baptist church held its baptising services last Sunday evening in Elk river. The acting pastor Rev. W. L. Jones, was assisted by Rev. R. M. Mayhew and the services is said to have been witnessed by the largest attendance seen upon similar occasion in the history of the city. Mrs. Silas H. Harden is spending her vacation with relatives and friends in Columbus. Mrs. W. L. Jones is visiting relatvet at Ramage on little coal river. Mrs. George Miller has returned from a brief stay with home folks in Summers county. Notice of Dissolution Notice is hereby Even that the firm of Marshall & Myers, conducting a general merchandise store in Clark, Northfork, W. Va., is this day dissolved, Otey Myers retiring from the business, which in the future, will be conducted by John W. Marshall. JOHN W. MARSHALL. OTEY MYERS. Northfork, West Va., Aug. 19, 1915. 30-4t DR. M. M. TINSLEY EYE Specialist Welch, West Virginia COVINGTON Mrs. Edith Girdy of this city received a message the first of this week stating that her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ida Jordan of Fayetteville, W. Va., was very ill. Ernest Holeman left Friday morning for Claremont, W. Va. Miss Jennie Mickens left last week for Cinderella, W. Va., where she is teaching school. Miss M. A. Watts from West Virginia is visiting Mrs. Holeman and her sister Miss Bertha Gaines, on Pine St. We are sorry to note that Mrs. Julia Lindsay at Warm Springs keeps very ill. Mrs. Clarence Johnson of Louisa county is spending some time here with her husband, Woodson Johnson who is employed at the paper mills here. Mrs. Mary Girdy and family of Hot Springs made a flying trip to Craigville Monday morning. Mrs. Lizzie Hollins expects to leave Thursday morning for Lansing, W. Va., where she expects to spend some time with friends and relatives. Mrs. Susie Adams of this city drove to Clifton Forge Sunday evening and was quietly married to James Sales, Rev. W. W. Nelson eticiating. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF MCDOWELL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth Judicial Circuit) Counties of McDowell, Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah (1). Herndon, Judge Welch; W. Burbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tuesday in February June and September. CRIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas French Strother, Judge; W. B Payne, Clerk. Terms of Court Second Monday in January, April, July and October. COUNTY COURT: Dr. R. K. Bragonier, President, Keystone. Col. Jas. Elwood Jones, Commissioners W. W. Whyte, clerk, Welch. Terms of Court. First Monday in January, April, August and October. License Term, first Monday in June. COUNTY OFFICERS: Sheriff, J F Johnson, Welch. Prosecuting Attorney F C Cook Assistant Pros. Attorney, G L Countz Clerk Circuitand Crim. Courts, Burbridge Payne Clerk County Court, W. W. Whyte County Surveyor, w C Morgan Vivian Supt. Free Schools, W Cassius Cook, Welch Assessor, C E Rusmisell County Road Engineer, w J McClaren County Health Officer and coroner, Dr. H. G. Camper Commissioner School Lands C E Rusmisell, McDowell Members House of Delegates W W Hughes and C. E. Harman State Senators, Sixth Senatorial district (counties of McDowell, Mingo, wayne and wyoming Jas A. Strother Welch; Wells Goodykootz Williamson. WHEN YOU ARE IN POCAHONTAS AND WANT SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT, GO TO THE VIRGINIA RESTAURANT J. T. WHITE, Prop. CHURGH ST. POCAHONTAS, VA. Our Specialty is 1 Dish Meals 10c 4 Dish Lunch 15c 7 Dish Meals 25c OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Everything Good to Eat in Season 4-30 to 7-30 '15 Baldwin Pianos AMONG people who love good music, who have a cultivated knowledge of it, the BALDWIN PIANO is recognized everywhere as the best. In such an atmosphere it is happily at home and with every day endears itself more and more to its owners. The same is true of the "Baldwin Manualo" the successful unification of the most scientific player ad. There is absolutely nothing less feet on the market, neither a piano. Contemplating the purchase player piano, you should not struments. Prices and terms SOLD G. W. MO 923 Roncevert St., BLU THE GRAND PRIZE LEGION OF HONOR THE GRAND PRIZE 1809 THE WORLD'S HI Miners Everyday CRYSTAL CO COMP Grystal, w successful unification of the most artistic piano most scientific player action made in the w life is absolutely nothing better, nothing more on the market, neither as a piano nor as a p Contemplating the purchase of either, a piano or piano, you should not fail to examine these events. Prices and terms will suit you. SOLD BY G. W. MOONEY 1923 Roncevert St., BLUEFIELD, W. VA. THE GRAND PRIX ~ PARIS, 1900 LEGION OF HONOR, PARIS, 1900 THE GRAND PRIZE ST. LOUIS, 1904 THE WORLD'S HIGHEST HONORS ners Want Everyday Work CRYSTAL COAL & COAL COMPANY crystal, west, Va the successful unification of the most artistic piano with the most scientific player action made in the world. There is absolutely nothing better, nothing more perfect on the market, neither as a piano nor as a player piano. Contemplating the purchase of either a piano or a player piano, you should not fail to examine these instruments. Prices and terms will suit you. G.W.MOONEY 923 Roncevert St., BLUEFIELD, W. VA. Miners Wanted CRYSTAL COAL & COKE COMPANY Grystal. west. Va. On Crane Creek. The Champion Shoe Repairing Company has gone to the expence of buying machinery to repair shoes and boots for the public in general. We are located at Northfork, W. Va., and invite you all to come and see us; give us a trial; there is no better or nicer repairing work done anywhere than we do. We don't say so to have you come, for if you come and find it different to what we say you will not come back. We put on the nicest work by hand and the nicest work by machinery as can be done anywhere in the coal fields. Sewed soles, hemlock leather, 90c Nail soles, " " 60c Sewed soles, oak tan " $1.00 Sewed soles, blue " 1.20 Nail soles, " " 80c It will last as long as white oak. We make heels level for men for 30c, for women, 20c and 25c. The best rubber heels 45c and 50c per pair. Give us a trial and we will not fail to give you satisfaction. Wash Huffmon, Mgr Northfork, West Virginia. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` EXPENSE OF BUYING MA- r shoes and boots for the real. We are located at Va., and invite you all to give us a trial; there recer repairing work done we do. We don't say so come, for if you come rent to what we say you tack. We put it the mi- nd and the nicest work Real Estate and PRICE hemlock leather, 90c " " 60c oak tan " $1.00 blue. 1.20 " " 80c long as white oak. We for men for 30c, for wo- c. The best rubber beels pair. Give us a trial and to give you satisfaction. Huffmon, Mgr , West Virginia. Notice Notice The Representative for The McDowel Time will be to call on you soon so please pay up so our books can be straighted out ants. Leading Drug store W. the most artistic piano with action made in the world. better, nothing more per- as a piano nor as a player case of either a piano or a fail to examine these in- s will suit you. BY DOONEY UEFIELD, W. VA. X ~ PARIS, 1900 R. PARIS, 1900 E. ST. LOUIS, 1904 GHEST HONORS Wanted y Work DAL & COKE PANY west. Va. William F. Denny ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Real Estate and Insurance PRICETON, W. VA The Pacific The Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company 30,000,000 ASSETS Oper Em Pay W. H. THAT'S WHERE I TRADE! Bridgeford Pharmacy Leading Drug store Prescription Specialists See them when you want Drugs W.VERNAL BRIDGEFORD, Ph.G. Prop. Registered Pharmacist Operates in Every State in the Union Employes More Than 8,000 Agents Pays A Claim Every Eight Minutes W. H. HARRIS, Special Agent CHAS. H. RICE, Ag nt Northfork, W. Va. Hurrah! Hurrah! HUNTINGTON BUILDING CLEAR OF DEBT Fine hardstone structures are issued absolutely and entirely by the Stock holders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association and is a fine illustration of what can be done by concentration of effort and united action: It is indeed a splendid achievement, and should give new life, new hope and new inspiration to every Stockholder, and every Member of the Order and the Rays. Let me hasten to subscribe for stock in this great corporation—The Pythian Mutual Investment Association—for in due time it is agreed to pay handsome dividends on the money invested. TAKE STOCK RIGHT NOW $10.00 is the price per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent in your locality about it or write to this office. : THE PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION L. O. WILSON, President, Weston, WANTED EXPERIENCED Good Salary or Commi MORE THAN $43,157,00 THE AMERICAN W JAN. 17, 1914 EXPERIENCED INSURANCE M salary or Commission for Right P THAN $43,157,022 CLAIMS PA E AMERICAN WORKMEN FRAT VAN. INSURANCE DIVISION EXPERIENCED INSURANCE MEN Good Salary or Commission for Right Parties MORE THAN $43,157,022 CLAIMS PAID BY Pays Sick, Accident and Death, and Old Age Endowment Benefits. For further particulars see or write D. E. V. General Agent for W Kentucky Office Rooms 2 and 4 K. of P. Budling The Lomax DR. E. W. LOM 214 S. Bland Street, For Medical and 92-'15-ff. R W. W D. E. V. JORDAN General Agent for West Virginia and Kentucky Charleston, W Lomax Hos DR. E. W. LOMAX, Proprietor 4 S. Bland Street, BLUEFIELD, W. V Medical and Surgical C Ph W. WATMA Office Rooms 2 and 4 Charleston, W.Va. K. of P. Budling The Lomax Hospital 214 S. Bland Street. BLUEFIELD, W. VA. For Medical and Surgical Cases 92--'15-tf. Phone 373. R W. WATMAN Clothes Cleaned; Clothes Made to COLOURS and CONFECTION on Sale All the Time. CLEANED; Clothes Made to Me DRINKS and CONFECTION on Sale All the Time. Clothes Cleaned; Clothes Made to Measure COFFEES and CONFECTIONS on Sale All the Time. Located in Old Vaden Stand, near Bakery. WELCH, W. VA. Life Insurance Company ORGANIZED 1868 tes in Every State in the Employees More Than 8,000 A s A Claim Every Eight M HARRIS, Speci tes in Every State in the Union Employees More Than 8,000 Agents A Claim Every Eight Minutes HARRIS, Special Agent Keystone, West Virginia WHERE IT AT THE geford Pharmcription Specialis BRIDGEFORD. HERE I TRADE AT THE d Pharmacy on Specialists see th you wa DUEFORD, Ph G. Prog INSURANCE MEN on for Right Parties CLAIMS PAID BY KMEN FRATER- ORDAN West Virginia and leston, W. Va. Hospital X, Proprietor BLUEFIELD, W. VA. Surgical Cases Phone 373. ATMAN es Made to Measure CONFECTIONS the Time. se Company $36,000,000 PAID IN CLAIM union ounts utes