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ADVERTISE IN THE McDOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 14 LAPSES OF MEMORY Forgotten is the Single Term Plank of Democ- ratic Platform PRINCETON PPILUSOPHER HAS BECOME A POLITICIAN The Democratic Party Will Deny Its Platform a Thousand Times in 1916. President Wilson has yielded to the marctic delights of the power and prestige attaching to the office of president of the United States. Forgotten is the single-term-plank of the Democratic platform adopted at Baltimore in 1912 faded is the memory of the elegant ridicule contained in the last presidential message to congress and directed against Congressman Gardner and others who dared to cry aloud against the inadequate means of national defense. The mile and indulgent air of amused contempt that then marked the president's attitude toward the "exitable persons" is out of congress who pointed out the danger of being inflicted into dreams of peace when the world is at war, and universal peace seems as far off and improbable as it was when the cave-man went out to test his club on the head of an unloved fellow man,—is far from his attitude now, but in its place has come a feverish zeal for war preparation. No explanation has been offered for the sudden reversal of policy by the administration and none is needed. We have only to remember that 1916 will be the year of the next general election, and the frantic efforts of the administration to steal "Republican thunder" are no longer matters of mystery. Recounting the blessings of peace has never won an election, and that the president and his advisers have recalled this fact, is apparent from the bellicosity front now assumed by them as a matter of necessity in the face of the threatened disaster of being retired to private life. Every plank of the Democratic platform will be repudiated if it is found needful so to appease the people who have long ago marked the Democratic party for slaughter in 1916. The Democratic party will deny its platform a thousand times if such a course will enable the Democratic rooster to crow with victorious exultation in November of next year, nor will the conscience of the Democratic party afterwards exhibit the slightest sign of grief at its wickedness. 'though the Bible says that Peter wept bitterly when he had denied his Master only three times before the scriptural rooster sent forth his derisive crow, and while that occurrence was, no doubt what suggested the rooster as the emblem of the Democratic party, yet the Democrats have callously violated that historic precedent when pressed, and would no more think of limiting the number of denials of their policies and pledges to a pitiful three, than they would entertain for a moment the horrible idea that a Republican should hold even a fourth class postmastership under a Democratic administration. Not a straw of political hope is being overlooked by the president in his profound desire to succeed himself. The charms of the presidency have not palled on the present occupant of the White House, and he has made a bid for the votes of women in equal suffrage states by announcing that he favors woman suffrage. The Princeton philosopher has become a politician, and Fanny boss has ever exacted more unquestioning obedience from his lieutenants than the president is requiring from every Democrat who is drawing a salary through the gracious favor of Woodrow Wilson. Editor M. T. Whittico returned from his old home at Ridgeway, Va., Sunday night after a three weeks stay with his aged father who was burned out of his home on the night of September 22. Mr. Whittico stated that the fire was discovered about 10:30 p. m. and that the entire lower part of the house was then in flames. His 89 years old father and an aunt over 60 years of age with Mrs. Millie Murphy, a sister barely made their escape. Mrs. Murphy saved her baby by jumping from a second story window. They did not save anything that was in the house, not even clothes. The two boys of the editor, Leonders, aged nine and John Valley aged six were in a room on the second floor and jumped out of a The McDowell Times window, sustaining a few bruises but no burns. The two little girls of Mrs. Murphy's, aged four and seven years were also in one of the rooms of the upper floor and rapid spreading of the flames prevented either of the women or Mr. Whittico from getting inside the house to rescue the unfortunate little children who lost their lives in the flames. On Thursday, the 23, Editor Whittico went down with his brother, Dr. J. M. Whittico of Williamson and his sisters. They found things in bad shape so the editor remained to provide a place for his father for the winter and arrange to rebuild. It is believed that the fire was of incendiary origin because there was neither fire or lamps burning in the house at the time. The house was valued at about $3,000, all of its contents, the clothing of the occupants and about $200 belonging to Mr. Whittico were consumed by the flames and there was no insurance. Editor Whittie stated that he had located a saw mill on the tarm and lumber was being sawed with which to rebuild and that he would return shortly to superintend the work. MR. ROSENWALD'S GREAT LIBERALITY Mr. Owald V. Rosenwald is offering to help build two hundred school houses in Alabama and the South during a period of five years, and will donate in all about seventy thousand dollars for that purpose. In giving this amount this gentleman not only proposes to better the condition of the housing of our school children, but to teach the people a lesson in economy and self-help. He proposes to act upon the principle and teach a lesson that not only God but man helps those who help themselves. He therefore makes all his gifts conditional upon the state or county and the colored people doing their part and giving a certain proportion of the amount needed to erect such rural schools as they may need. Since October 1st, 1914, he has donated $6,191 toward the building of 21 school houses for colored children in Alabama. The colored people themselves raised $9,279; the white people gave $1,570; and the state of Alabama gave $3,150, a total of $21,190. The fund is administered by the Extension Department of Tuskegee Institute. CASE AGAINST C. E. MC GHEE CONTINUED Former Inmate of Home Sues Ex Superintendent on Ground He is Father of Her Child. Huntington, W. Va., Oct. 15 — After a part of the evidence of Lirean Tinsley Lidy had been taken in her damage suit against C E. McGhee, former superintendent of the Colored Orphans'. Home here, in circuit this morning, Judge Graham allowed the trial to be continued until the next term of court, when attorneys for the plaintiff asked leave to amend their declaration. The plaintiff, a former inmate of the colored home, sues for five thousand dollars on the ground that McGhee is the father of her two children, the oldest of whom is two years of age. On the stand this morning, the girl was asked concerning her alleged relations with the former superintendent she related incidents which occurred more than a year ago, and attorneys for the defense filed a demurrier on the ground that the offense was not committed within a year of the time suit was brought. It was then the girls attorneys made a motion asking permission to amend their declaration, which was granted. The case will be the first to be tried on the damage docket at the next term of court, according to an agreement reached after the case continued today. Methley, at the time of the alleged offenses, was head of the home which he founded almost 15 years ago. Charges were made against him alleging misconduct and he later resigned.--Charleston Post. Let People Vote on The Virginia Debt Charleston, W. Va., Oct. 11.—State Senator Wells Goodykoontz of the Sixth district, said today that he saw no reason why the legislature should be called into another extra session to consider the Virginia debt judgment. He declared, however, that he believed it would be a good idea for the legislature in extra session to provide for an election to give the voters of the state an opportunity to indicate whether they are in favor of paying the judgment. He said that it was possible for the certificate holders to operate against the board of public works by mandmus and compel that body to make a levy sufficient to meet the obligation which is not admitted as such by many counties of West Virginia. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, OCT. 22, 1915 The monthly institute for the Browns Creek District which was held with the Welch school last Friday was a decided success from every view point. The attendance was very large and every teacher manifested an unusual interest of enthusiasm therein. The meeting was called to order by the District Superintendent H. K Barbe and prayer was offered by Prof. J. W. Moss, principal of the Kimball-Tidewater graded school. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Phoebe T. Grimes; Secretary-Treasurer, Miss Sarah C. Whittico. Program Committee: Profs. E. L. Rann, J. W. Moss and Mrs. R. P. Johnson. A most excellent program had been prepared and was rendered as follows: 1. A paper was read by Mrs. Elmira Young on the subject. "Wholesome varied play and recreation, how can it be secured? Are West Virginia teachers good players? This was a most excellent paper and was ably discussed by Mrs. R. P. Johnson, Miss Mary Whimbs, Prof. H. K. Barbe and Mrs. W. D. Johnson. 2. Paper—"What a teacher should and should not know about the neighborhood in which he teaches." This manuscript was discussed by Profs, E. M. Graghead and H. K. Barbe. 3. Paper—"Some advantages and disadvantages in teaching rural schools. This paper and its treatment seemed to have arraised some extra ordinary consideration and was ably discussed by Miss Laura Brimage, R P. Johnson and Prof. J. W. Moss. At the conclusion of the discussion of this paper the teachers, visitors and friends were given a happy change or rest of mind by the melodious voice of Miss Laura Brimage, who sang "The Awakening." She was equal to the occasion in every particular and mented the confidence in her fitness and ability. 4. Paper—"Some disadvantage in teaching in rural schools and how to make the best of it," by Miss Clara Abbitt who proved that the profession of teaching with her was no child's play, and as such, she gave the teachers a literary treat. Profs. Barbe, Moss and Mrs. Grimes discussed the paper. 5. Paper---"The use of out door teaching." The treatment of this paper was so vividly depicted and descriptions were so pointed till it made most of the teachers wish for the great opportunity to be out of doors enjoying the natural curiosities during these warm days which make it so uncomfortable in the school room (Continued on Page Four.) Exclusive Shoe Store The Big Shoe Store with Little Prices. VETERANS FOR G.O.P. Poll at Camp Shows 1,-029 in 1,200 Are Republicans JUSTICE CHARLES E. HUGNES TREIR CHOICE Borah, Burton, Cummins and Root Also Receive Many Votes For Nomination. The old soldier vote of the country still clings to the Republican party and will be more generally united for the Republican ticket next year than in 1912, according to a statement given out by the National Progressive Union, based on a poll of 1,200 veterans attending the G.A. R. encampment here last week. The poll shows that 521 of those canvassed voted for Tait in 1912, 419 for Roosevelt and 200 for Wilson. Of those who voted for Wilson 88 said that in so doing they did not regard themselves as Democrats, explaining that they voted the Democratic ticket either to defeat Roosevelt or as a protest against the methods by which the first Chicago convention renominated President Tait. All of the 88 said they expected to return to the Republican party next year. Four who voted for Roosevelt and seven who voted for Taft said that unless events arise to change the situation they proposed supporting Wilson next year on account of his manner of handling the European war situation. For the same reason twelve veterans with German names announced their intention of voting against him should be renominated. A summing up, therefore, shows the 1,200 veterans aligned for 1906 as follows: Republicans, 1,029; Democrats, 171. Two hundred and fifty-five veterans said they would support any Republican candidate for President and would express no preference as between candidates mentioned for the nomination. FIVE LEADING CANDIDATES Only five possible candidates assumed national proportions, namely, those of Justice Charles E. Hughes, Senator William E. Borah, former Senator Theodore E. Burton, Senator E. Cummies and former Senator Elibu Root. PREFERENCE OF VETERANS. Justice Hughes was either the first or (Continued on Page Four.) this Is the Store that makes a friend of every man woman and child that buys air of our shoes. Does not suc store appeal to you? come in and let us show you or Fall and Winter Shoes odols that will fit better and and will last longer and will loo eater for less cost than other shoes. Catzen's Exclusive Shoe S The Big Shoe Store with Little Price That makes a friend of every man woman and child that buys a pair of our shoes. Does not such a store appeal to you? Modols that will fit better and and will last longer and will look neater for less cost than other shoes. Catzen's On the Corner in the Town of Clark P. O., Northfork, West Va. GRAND RALLY A SUCCESS At Mt. Chapel Baptist Church---$209.00 Raised. In order that certain needed repairs may be made on the Mt. Chapel Baptist church in this city the members and friends decided to have a rally. Last Sunday was the day for t.e. occasion and a well arranged program was prepared and it seemed that everybody went to work with a will and full heart to do all they could to raise the much needed "dough." Sunday school in the morning as usual, preaching at H l o'clock by Rev. W. W. Hickey, pastor of Mt. Zior Baptist church, Bluefield. At 5 o'clock Rev. R. H. McKoy, D. D., pastor Bluestone and Upland Baptist churches and president of the G. R. E. and E. A. filled the pulpit and at 7:30 Rey. J. W. Robinson, pastor of the First Baptist church of Kimball and principal of the Elkridge high school, was in charge of the evening services. Each service was well attended and the collections were good. The total amount raised reaches the handsome and flattering sum of $200 Mrs. Roxie Turner had the honor of offering $10,000, or a little over half of the whole amt. The "Endless Chain," a social organization, through Mrs. W. A. Simpson, turned in $15,00, while Mrs. J. E. Parson, turned in $6,00 she has raised, the balance being raised by the congregation. Each of the above named divines spitted himself ably and well and made lasting impressions for good on their hearers. The money will be used at once or as quickly as possible to repair the church. ROBINSON TO SOON RESIGN From Supreme Court And Become Candidate For Gov. Charleston, W. Va., Oct. 15—Judge Ira E. Robinson, president of the suprme court of appeal's, has just returned from a short western trip during which he made an address before a meeting of the Chicago Far association, his subject being, "The Higher Usefulness of the Lawyer." Since his return judge Robinson has been beset with a renewed demand that he should enter the primary contest as an avowed candidate for the Republican nomination for governor. In the opinion of his closest friends here, this call to service has now reached a degree of intensity which will result in Judge Robinson's early retirement from the supreme court bench and the casting of his hat into the gubernatorial run. There is a straight tip here today that within the next week or ten days there will be a vacancy on the bench of the supreme court, another announced candidate in the race for the governorship and that the new candidate's name will be Ira E. Robinson, of Taylor county. And this action on Judge Robinson's part will grow out of a conviction that he has received a very clear and urgent call from a very large number of Republicans, a call to service which he does not feel at liberty to refuse to heed. WETS MARCH IN LARGE NUMBERS Wheeling Streets Scene of Unique Double Headed Demonstration. OHIO COUNTY SENTIMENT Wets, 2,482 Strong March Under Open Umbrellas. Two rival parades featured the closing night of the prohibition law enforcement convention in Wheeling Wednesday of last week. By actual count one hundred and seventy-two persons headed by a band lined up in the prohibitionist party line while in the 'wet' porcelain 2.18 men, by actual count, marched on loc followed by two hundred automobiles it took the parade 4 minutes to pass a given point. Fourteen bands were scattered along the line of march and the side walks were densely thronged with crowds that applauded the marcher the parade was arranged as a protest against the law enforcement convention and to show the sentiment of thin county toward prohibition. Every man in one carriest an open umbrella. There was no disorder of any kind, the bands ceasing to play as they passed the convention hall. Bluefield Man May Be a Candidate Bluefield, W. Va., Oct. 12. - There is talk of R. Murray, superintendent of the Bluefield public schools and a member of the state board of education, being a candidate for state superintendent in the spring primaries. Mr. Murray was a candidate four years ago and made a good race, and in the coming contest he is the only candidate so far mentioned unless Frank P. Trottier, who has charge of the university at present, enters the race. PARENTS MEETING Held by the Tidewater Graded School, Oct. 8, 1915. The following program was rendered: Vocational training in elementary schools. Prof. J. W. Moss. Tardiness—What parents may do to prevent it. Mrs. W. D. Johnson. How the life of the school reaches the life of the home—Mesclames K. P. Johnson. Fannie Elliott, Nannie Motley, Mary Collins and Miss Aileen Harper. How parents may help the school to serve its purpose in the community. (a) Discipline—Rev. K. P. Johnson (b) Home work—Mrs. Cornelia Coleman. (c) Moral influence in the home as seen from the school—Squirrel Samuel Crider, Mr. T. N. Lewis, Mr. E. M. Craghead. Although some of those on program were not present, the subjects were widely discussed by Mrs. W. D. Johnson, Mie Harper, Rev. E. P. Johnson, Prof. J. W. Moss and Mr. E. M. Craghead, and the meeting was made very interesting as well as beneficial to those who were present. Rev. G. W. Woosty and Prof. Wiley were present and when called upon made some very helpful remarks on the subjects. Quite a number of parents were present and seemed to have been much pleased with the meeting. Sq. Crider Sits for Sq. A. C. Huffard Squire Samuel Crider, the oldest justice of the peace in the county and admitted to be one of the fairest in the state, was at Welch much of this week sitting for Squire A. C. Huffard, who was called away to Cincinnati on business this week. ARGEST CIRCULATION OF WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. NUMBER 32 COLORED SCHOOL Of Martinsville, Virginia in Deplorable Condition FORMERLY LOCATED IN BASEMENT OF CHURCH Moved From Under Ground and Placed Up in the Air--Board Should Build. Martinsville, Va., October 19. -Even though the school officials of this place have moved the colored graded school from the basement of the High St. Baptist church they have not bettered conditions very much because it has been moved to the second floor of the Richard Spencer building and the condition is crowded and there are few facilities for successful school work. It is a fact to be regretted that after all these years the public school and city authorities are unwilling to give the poor colored children a fair chance in their effort to secure a common school education. The fact that the colored people of this thriving city are heavy taxpayers and have been supporting every state, county and district enterprise for fifty years, even to the payment of taxes for pensions for concileate veterans, and that they are without a school building in which their children may be taught under conditions conducive to good health. The places in which the local school have been taught for forty years were poorly ventilated, unsanitary, crowded and at times damp and musty, yet the colored people have been patient and waited with the belief that the best thinking white people would finally see the wisdom of investing $15,000 in a building for them after about $75,000 had been spent for a school building for white children. The colored people do not envy the whites their handsome school building with all modern improvements; they think it is right and proper that the white children should be taught in comfortable and beautiful surroundings and they further think that their children should not be entirely overlooked and neglected. The school funds for buildings all go to the whites and none to the Negroes, yet the Negroes are told that the white people of this section are their friends and will deal fair with them. It may be truthfully said that there is not another city in the state with an equal Negro population where the Negro is without some kind of school building or the accommodation of their children, but instead of that the colored school of this city has been conducted for forty years in rented dwelling houses, old disapplied tobacco factories, church basements and any other old discarded structure that the board of education could rent cheap and the Negro children have seen the sufferers from these inadequate, uncomfortable, unhealthy quarters. There is no town in which the Negro population has been more loyal to their white friends than this, and the Negro has tried to better his condition by buying a home, acquiring some property, being good and peaceful citizens and educating their children. Such conduct should be encouraged by the broad minded liberal white people by providing adequate educational facilities for the aspiring Negro children. Under all these disadvantages the colored people have striven as best they could to educate their children by sending them to the public schools, paying tuition at private schools where conditions were better. There are about 600 colored children in Martinsville of school age and the city fathers and educational authorities should surely feel that so large a proportion of the young people of the community should not be permitted to face the danger of ignorance and disease because of poor school quarters when the community is able to provide better and not suffer as the result. The story of the promise made the Negroes for their vote to abolish the saloon and substitute the dispensary in its stead is well remembered, yet the Negro voted to abolish the saloon and has spent much of his money at the dispensary and not one-tenth of the revenue derived from this source has been spent tor the education of the Negro youth and none of it for a building for him. If the city is at present without funds to build, her credit is good and she can borrow from the state the money needed to erect a good school building for colored people. It is hoped that the time will come when the officers and trustees of the schools will see the wisdom of giving Negro children a fair chance in the matter of securing an education, that they will cease to be narrow and misguidly but will recognize the fact that The McDowell Times. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION 'BE. RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles of more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race—His Civil and Political Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year in advance.....$1.50 Six months in advance.....75 Three months in advance.....45 One month in advance.....20 Single copy.....65. ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publisher 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 OUT. 22, 1915 STICK TO ORGANIZATION The political campaign is rapidly approaching in which the black man will be called upon to take an active part, and if by organization we can boast of having accomplished more and merited greater recognition at the hands of men in power from McDowell county than any other county in the State because of the substantial support given the Republican party by the McDowell County Colored Republican Organization, then common sense ought to dictate that we stick to our organization. The organization is stronger today than it has ever been and the independent stand for right, fair play, good men in office and a square deal for the Negro which has always been its policy and its motto, is what has made it strong and is what commends it to the people of this country in respective of party affiliation or factions as a worthy institution. While holding our ears close to the ground listening carefully at the tread of feet of thousands and tens of thousands of men tramping over the country in quest of political light and rest and while looking intently at the varied political conditions which are moving men to be at sea as to what the best methods are to persue to bring about peace, contentment and are to insure success at anything we are pleased to conclude that after all the criterions, experts, egos and what not, have exhausted every effort at enthroning themselves, the greatest thing or the most powerful and successful method of solving political questions, rectifying social evils and amending commercial wrongs, is by a strong systematic organization. In fact, nothing much in the world has ever been accomplished without organization. All successful social, industrial, educational and political movements owe their success to organization. Through it men are permitted to get together, suggest, reason, differ and after carefully weighing every idea, are able to manfully come together on the most available plan and method of accomplishing the best and most for the most concerned. Any man who will not and does not care to lend aid and endorsement to a well regulated organization has either ill conceived notions for self agrandisement or else he is a socialistic chronic kicker and tool in the hands of those who would do anything to disorganise. Colored men stick to your organization; be loyal to it. Don't be a "kicker," "knocker" and chamele dismember. "THE MAN OUT VS. THE MAN IN." Colored men go slow in your political dealings—take time to think what is best. Don't run away after any man who boasts of being a Republican or Democrat in name. Weigh them, search their record, examine their policies, compare their faiths and demand from them a bonefide pledge as to their interest in and regard for your rights under the constitution. Because too often it is true that when you see and hear one man fighting and abusing another, usually it is the fellow who is out of office and wants to get in office, and after he is in they are all good friends till another election time comes around. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS TOWARD THE NEGRO While we are Republicans by choice and too because we boast of having been freed from ab ject slavery at the hands of the Republican party, yet we regret to have to admit that the only difference between the two parties is: the Democrats kick, burn, disfranchise, lynch, segregate and Jim Crow us with our eyes wide open and tell us to our face that they have no love for us, while many of our Republican friends (2) do the same thing in disguise—behind our backs—and hypocritically declare they can't help themselves nor protect us when these cowardly acts of inhumanity are being perpetrated against us and when our political rights and civic privileges are swept from under us. IT MUST BE STOPPED This promiscuous practice by common prostitutes of stealing and coercing young innocent girls from their homes to be used for licentious purposes in their nefarious brothels ought to be stopped. The decent public is called upon to put a stop to it. If they must and will continue to practice immorality then make it positive and certain that immature young girls, totally ignorant of the wilds of the world and the facinating inducements usually offered by these cowardly immoral caliprils shall not be in danger of their foul and vicious hands. Enforce the law without fear or favor on anyone caught insulting the inborn sense of a christian civilization by such practices. The recently detailed account of practices of this nature which will be made public soon is absolutely revolting. Whether though they are true as detailed we are not able to state and for which reason we withhold the names of any of the parties for the present, but we will open up when the facts are earned. NOMAN SUFFRAGE DEAD IN NEW JERSEY Hurrah for New Jersey! The right thing has been done. Woman suffrage has been given the "olack eye" and we feel that this really is the beginning of the suppression of the idea that has no actual standing in this great government. Hit 'em again men and hit 'em hard. Make the women stay at home, tend to the babies, educate them, teach them politeness and leave the affairs of state and nation to the men. $100 Reward. $100 The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is cataract. The disease is influenced by constitutional conditions requires constitutional treatment. Patients are taken internally and acts through the Blindness Surfaces of the System thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and the treatment strength by building up the constitution in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in the curative power of the Church. Care that they offer One Hundred Dollars in case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials. CHENY & CO., Toledo, Ohio. Sold by all Operating Companies. Good weather this week has brought the foot ball team along rapidly. The new suits, the head gear, etc., has made it possible to have more than two teams on the field at once and the fellows have responded finely to the prospects. The first game played on the local field will be played the 23rd with Howard University team. The fellows have established strict regulations about the early morning runs; and these runs up hill and down dale has put good wind and legs into the scrimmages. Sink of Pittsburg, who last year made such an enviable record at right end is in harness and is putting the same speed and accuracy into the game as ever. The prospect of meeting West Va. Collegiate Institute at Charleston about Thanksgiving time to play for the championship of the state is one of the stirring prospects before the varsity, and they are itching for the chance to meet the over staters. The usual games with Armstrong Manual and M St. High of Washington will be played there. Morgan College wants a game and the Second string fellows will have a game with Chambersburg Athletic /association. A giant tank and tower are being erected on the campus, and the foot ball team have been promised that they may make the tank a place for recording their foot ball victories in paint. They hope to have a complete list to paint this year. The school has opened with the largest number of new students in several years, and the attendance at this time is one of the largest in the history of Storer. Mothers Club Organized. Mesdames Whittico and Bridgeford, teachers of the Northfork colored school, have organized a Mothers' Club in connection with the school. This club was organized last week with about eight mothers present. Officers were elected and a plan of work adopted. The club will hold weekly meetings at which time they will sew, discuss household economy and other topics of interest to mothers. Great interest is being manifested in the club by all the mothers of children who attend this school. LOCALS Mrs. S. F. Lord has returned home from Harrisburg, Pa., where she went more than a week ago to attend the funeral of her father. Hon E. Howard Harper went to Charleston and Institute on a business trip Monday. Constable Henry Richards of Kimball was in the city Monday looking after legal matters. Mrs. B. E. Taylor of Upland was visiting M. s. Nathan Thornton and several others of her immediate friends here this week. She also called at this office to which she and her late husband had always been true friends. Prof. E. W. Cullen, one of our very strong young Republicans and friend was on his round making collections in Keystone Monday. Mrs Lucy F. Brown of Kimball made a hasty visit to Williamson Friday to see Dr. and Mrs. J. M Whittico. She was accompanied by Master Leonidas Whittico, son of the editor. Mrs. Julia Broadnax, accompanied by her brothers, George and Robert Ross of Tams were called to Maybeury this week to see their sick father. It is very pleasing to learn that the father was much better than was report d. Mrs Goldie Hereford, of Northfork, who has been visiting her people in Durham, N. C., for several weeks, returned a few days ago and reports a most pleasant time. and to my surprise, I got better, and am to-day as well as any man." Theodford's Black- Draught is a general, cathartic, vegetable liver medicine, that has been regulating irregularities of the liver, stomach and bowels, for over 70 years. Get a package today, insist on the genuine—Theodford's. H-70 OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF MCDOWELL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth J dicial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell, Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah C. Herndon, Judge Welch; W. Burbridge Payne 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 H. Countz Clerk Circuit and 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 wovoning Jas A. Strother Welch; Wells Goodvkonty Williamson WANTED: Good, live Automobile Agent to sell 36 H. P. Five passenger, 112-inch Wheel Base Automobile, Full-sized and generous in all proportions; attractive and stylish in appearance; good hill chamber. Weighing only 1970 lbs. Price only $740.00. Liberal communications allowed. For complete information address box 388, Charleston, W. Va. The Harrison Private Hospital Efficient Staff Phone Excelsior Drug Co. KIMBALL, w. Va. Cases Surgical and Medical Treated Reasonable Rates Are You a Woman? Take Cardui The Woman's Tonic FOR SALE AT ALL DRUGGISTS. DR. M. M. TINSLEY EYE Specialist Welch, West Virginia And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a non-resident of the state of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McDowell county within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect her interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell county, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. S. B. Moon, 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 October, 1915. Vicie Collins Plaintiff vs. William Collins Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce. A VINCULO MATRIMONII And it appears from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defendant do 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 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. BUKRIDGE PAYNE. Clerk S. B. Moon PQ. SAMUEL SOLINS Attorney-at-Law Welch, West Virginia 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 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. A. L. Spencer Quick Lunches and meales served while the train waits Ice Cream, Confectioneries op, Tobacco etc. Mora, W. Va. The Harrison Private NA FLOR'S HAIR DRESSING THE KING OF ALL 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 IT WE WILL SEND IT FOR 25 CTS POSTPAID NA FLOR DRUG CO. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE EDENTON, N.C. MENTION PAPER YOU SAW AD IN. EXPERT MANICU HAIR DRESSER The most up-to-date Parlors in the State Equipped with every modern convenience Graduate Artists Promot 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. My Clients Are Always First Stock Box 54. Phone 38. The General Fire Insurance ORGANIZED And doing business Union. Pays every sects against Fire, Deaths. No better can lay claim to the H. M. BRA The National J Phone 38. KEYSTONE, WEST General Acco Fire and Life France Incorpor ORGANIZED OVER 25 YEARS AG g business in every S ays every Claim again nst Fire, Accidents, Si No better Company in t aim to the people's patro BRATGAER The General Accident Fire and Life Insurance Incorporation And doing business in every State in the Union. Pays every Claim against it. Protects against Fire, Accidents, Sickness and Deaths. No better Company in the country can lay claim to the people's patronage NORTHFORK, W. VA. Let Me Tell Y ere and how to buy a Home; how to make big money Me Tell o buy a Home;how to make big money Let Me Tell You TERMS VERY EASY L. C. FARRAR Are You ell You take big money through In CHARLESTON, W. VAP. P. O. BOX 1053. ELKHORM-NORTHFORK DISTRICTS HOLD FIRST INSTITUTE The first teacher's meeting of the Elkhorn-Northfork district convened at the Northfork colored school house Saturday, October 16. The meeting was called to order by the Superintendent, Prof. G. M. Cornett, and the following program was rendered: Song—"Onward, Christian Soldiers." Prayer, by Rev. J. W. Robinson. Address, by Supt. G. M. Cornett. Paper—"How I am trying to put life into the teaching of English," was well rendered by Miss Mozetta Page. Paper—"Should the teacher have her book open during recitation?" This subject was aly handled by Prof Sumner Mills. Remarks, by Rev J. K. Smith, of Hollis, Va. He impressed upon the institute the importance of "Being, rather than Seeming to Be." Paper—"What to have children memorize, and why?" was fully discussed by Mrs. Snipe and Mrs. Ariet charter. Paper—"The importance of getting every member of the class 'to see the point' in what you are teaching," was well handled by Rev. J. W. Robinson. Dr. A. S. Adams favored the Institute with two songs, "To You," and "in the Garden of My Heart." All of the teachers of the two districts were present with the exception of Miss Ella Marshall, who has gone to Charleston on account of illness. The following visitors were present: Rev. J. W. Crockett, member of the Board of Education of Northfork district; Rev. Berger and Rev. J. K. Smith; Drs. A. S. Adams and Earl Campbell; Miss Rosa B. Bridgeport and Mr Page. W. D. JOHNSON, Reporter. Eula May Johnson Succumbs After Months of Illness Eula May Johnson Succumbs After Months of Illness The incurable tuberculosis which has been preying on and after the very vital of Enla May Johnson all summer demanded of her to succumb to it's powers on last Sunday when that mysterious transit of life into eternity took place. She had been in Keystone for several years. Her people specially lived in Bluefield and Pocahontas. Her remains were taken to Graham for interment. All the expenses being borne by Mrs. Belle White. The pall bearers were all women and were dressed in white. The casket was also white. She was not a member of any church but we learn that she made profession of faith before she parted this life. COINGTON Mrs. Anna Steward is visiting her daughter, Mrs Gusse Brown, in Alderson, W. Va., this week. Mr. Venable Hunter is visiting his father, Jas. R. Hunter, and other relatives in this city. Mr Hunter is one of the instructors in brick work at the Tuskegee Institute, Ala. Mr. Harvey Newsome is rpending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Newsome. Mrs. Anna Lettwich returned from the University hospital, in Charlotsville, much improved, after a two weeks stay there. Mr. Peter Wicks' of Kichmond, Va., died Monnay morning at the home of his sister, Mrs Delphia Young, of this city. Mr. Hicks has been a great sufferer for the past twelve months. He leaves one brother, two sisters and a host of friends. His funeral was prescheduled Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, in the first Baptist church, by Rev. E. P. Jackson. Miss Mary Mann, formerly of this city, but who had made her home in Washington, D. C., for the last year, died in that city October 2nd. Her death was attributed to tuberculosis. She is survived by a father and four brothers, all of this city. Mr. Alix Newlin and family left Tuesday morning to be the guests of his brother. Willard Knowlin, at Eikton, W. Va. Miss Susie Mayton, formerly of this city, but now of White Sulphur Springs, was in town a few hours Monday. CHARLESTON (By R. C. McIver.) Prof. H. H. Railey, field agent for the West Virginia Colored Orphan's Home, at Huntington, was here yesterday on business. Misses Lola Dickenson, Beatrice Cox, and Mrs. John Floyd received and very pleasantly entertained the Minister's Social Helpers Thursday evening with luncheon at the latter's home in Quarrier street. The revival conducted by the Rev P. N. Tolliver and Rev. Judge Coleman, at the old African Zion Baj tist church, at Malden, closed last night with much success, fourteen additions having been made to the church. This church has the distinction of being the first colored Baptist congregation in the state, and a large number of Charleston people will attend the baptizing services tomorrow at 1 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Drummolec, o Thurman, went the work and group o the latter's parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Scott, in Dryden street. Mrs. Mable Duncan was called to Huntington Thursday to attend the funeral of her cousin, Mrs. T. B. Smith, who passed away after a brief illness. R. Q Hill and F. F. Scales were at Page several days this week attending the Quarterly Past officers Council of the True Reformers. "Old Folks Day" will be observed tomorrow at the First Baptist church, of which the Rev B. R. Reed is pastor. A special program will be rendered and a free dinner served to the elderly members in the basement. The Rev. Warner Brown, B. D., pastor of the First Baptist church of Montgomery, filled the pulpit Thursday and Friday nights of this week, and prescheduled two excellent sermons. Miss Clara Banion returned to Columbus Tuesday, after a very pleasant three-week visit to her parents, Rev. and Mrs. E. J. Woodard, in Dixie street. Mrs. Susan Haiston, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs C. L. Clark, in Quarrier street, left yesterday for her home in Martinsville, Va. Mrs. Fleming Anderson celebrated her 27th birthday with a prettily arranged house party and luncheon from 9 to 1:30 Tuesday evening, at her residence in Brooks street. In the receiving line were Misses Annie Walker and Willie Brown, while Mrs Mable Phillips presided at the piano, and rendered a number of sweet selections. Mrs Girtie Haskle poured the coffee, and Mrs P. Jefferson presided over the punch bowl. The parlor and the dining room were beautifully decorated, and Mrs Annerson was the recipient of many costly and useful presents. The invited guests pre-ent were: Mrs Mary Robinson, Mrs M. S. Walker, Mrs Susan Wade, Rev. and Mrs J. A. Scott, R. C. McLver, Rev. A. G. Gordon, Mr. and Mrs Elma Forte, Mr. and Mrs M. C. Drumgoole, Mr. and Mrs Eddie Harris, Mrs M. O. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs Add Flagg, Miss Lizzie Banks, Mr. and Mrs F. T. Wade, and J. Jefferson. Considerable local interest is being shown in the revival at the Second Baptist churches. The attendance is usually good each evening, and something over twenty additions have been made to the church during the past two weeks. Kimball Bon-Tons At Hot Springs. Rev. M. J. Johnson, Mr. David Garland, Peter Marshall and Dr. J. E. Ross, of Kimball, report having greatly improved as a result of their trip to Hot Springs. They have been gore nearly a month and from the fact that they are so contented and express through: letters their contentment justify their friends so bespeak for them much improved health and reinviigated bodies. Negro Appointed Assistant Fire Marshal. Columbus, O., Oct. 14.—Gov. Willis has appointed Hon. Thos. A. Goode as an assistant State fire marshal. The appointment of Mr. Goode meets with the hearty approval of the Negroes of Ohio and the governor has received many congratulations for his selection. Mr. Goode is a bustling young man of business standing, a Mason, Pythian and a strong church man, and in addition to being an able man of character he is a Republican of note. Mercer County Protective League Meets. Bluefield, W. Va., Oct. 16.—The executive committee of the Mercer County Protective League met in the law offices of Attorney W. J. Parker Friday evening. Members were present from all parts of the county and at night the executive committee and several members of the league had as their guests Attorney General A. A. Lilly, probable candidate for Governor; Mr. Wilkes and Dr. Ellison, of Raleigh county; T. Edward Hill and Squire W. M. Howard, of McDowell county. The executive committee of the league took no action in regard to candidates or probable candidates but many of the members pledged their individual support to Gen. Lilly in case he becomes a candidate for governor. Drummers Favors Judge Robinson. Mr. P. W. Gatchell, of Charleston, W. Va., traveling salesman for the Sprague & Monroe Coffee Co., was in the city Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr. Gatchell made several sales of high-grade coffee and took time from his labors to call at the Times office and discuss politics. The hustling salesman is a close friend of Hon. Phil Waters and a great admirer of Judge Ira Robinson and does not hesitate to say that the able jurist is the man for the Republicane to nominate for governor. He made this statement to a buyer of his coffee: "If this coffee is not what I represent it to be, send it back at my expense and you need not vote for Judge Robinson, but if on the other hand, it is as I represent it, then I shall expect you to buy some more and vote for Judge Robinson." Notice The Representative for The McDowe Time will be to call on you soon so please pay up on our books can be arranged. Rev. W. W. Sanders, State Supervisor of Schools, and one of the best informed men in the State, will preach in Calhoun's Hall Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. Sanders will address the citizens at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon on the now-burning question of the ever-growing educational awakening the country over among the negroes. Every mother, father, daughter, son, man and woman, both white and colored, is invited to be present. Watch for the bills. Don't fail to come. Lay aside prejudice and personal feeling if any and hear him. M'ALPIN M'ALPIN ( BY LULA WALLEL ) Such a revival meeting was never before witnessed on the Gulf as the one held the rast ten days by Rev. D. C. Hunter, Rev. Daniel Stratter and Rev. Smith. Rev. Hunter closed the meeting Friday night with twenty-one converts and fifteen reclaimations. On Sunday morning fifteen put on the whole armor for Baptism. Sunday night thirty-four were added to the church, after which the Lord's Supper was administered and the right-hand of fellowship was extended to the candidates. On Wednesday night there were nine converts and the church was set on hallowed fire. We could say as one of the Apostles did so old. It was good for us to be here. The Lord really stayed on McAlpin these ten days. Rev. McCloudy preached a wonderful sermon Wednesday night. Miss Edna Hancock, of Beckley, was the guest of her uncle, Mr. Coney Richardson. Our public school teacher, Mrs. McClaytor, was called to Institute Monday on account of the death of her sister, Miss Mollie Johnson. Miss Ada Finney was called to Roanoke Monday on account of the death of her sister, Miss Anna Haynee. Miss Flora Richardson left Monday for her home on Loupe Greek. Miss Laura Bennett is visiting her sister, Mrs. Mamie Moore. Mrs. Rosa Anderson was in Mullens Saturday on business. Mrs. Williams has been on the sick list for the past three weeks. Mrs. Sarah Gray, of Charleston, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Luey Parker. Looking Over School Conditions in West Virginia Looking Over School Conditions in West Virginia --- Hon Jackson Davis, former state supervisor of colored schools of the State of Virginia, now field agent for the general educational board of the country, which board has for its object a hearty, mutual, and friendly cooperation with the various States of the south along educational lines to perfect a more complete and substantial system of education for the race, has been in this state for the past ten days, looking over school conditions and making notes thereof. He visited several counties within the bounds of the State, among which were Greenbrier, Fayette, Kanawha, McDowell and Mercer, and visited several of the principle schools. He was accompanied by Hon W. W. Sanders, State Supervisor of Schools, who went with him over the counties of Fayette, Kanawha, McDowell and Mercer. When in McDowell he was readily joined by Hons. H. K Barbe and G. M. Cornett, District Superintendent-of Schools of Browns Greek, Northfork and Elkhorn districts respectively. They visited the Welch, Kumball, Keystone, Northfork-Jiark and Elkridge schools in McDowell county, and was heard to express himself as being highly pleased with the high-toned conditions and standard of education in this state. Notice !! We take this method to inform the public that Rev. P. H. Edwards of Bluefield, W. Va., has been appointed as State Organizing Agent of The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association, and we ask for him the co-operation of all the colored people in the state in getting this organization established in every community. Rev. R. H. McKoy, D. D., President t Notice. The Cheesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company has requested the Common Council of the Town of Clark, McDowell County, West Virginia, to pass an ordinance authorizing it to use the stents, alleys and highways of said town for the purpose of constructing therein and thereupon its poles, conduits, cables, wires and fixtures. 10.22 4w Notice. The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company has requested the Common Council of the City of Keystone, McDowell County, W. Va., to pass an ordinance authorizing it to use the streets, alley and highways of said city for the purpose of constructing therein and then upon its poles, conduits, cables, wires and fixtures. Notice. The Cheesapeake and Eutomac Telephone Company has requested the Common Council of the Town of Kimball, McDowell County, West Virginia, to pass an ordinance authorizing it to use the town's highways and highways of said town for the purpure purpose of threemin and thereupon its pokes, conduits, enclines, wires and fixations. 10-22-4- "Jail Robber" J. K. Smith to Make Wet Speeches In Ohio Hen Jas, Knox Smith, the "National Jail Robber," has recently been selected by the wet committee of the State of Ohio to make some speeches in the great wet and dry campaign now going on. He will begin his famous campaign next week at fronton, Ohio, and will tour the state. We predict great success for the wets as far as the "Jail Robber" goes, because he is a most pleasing as well as entertaining speaker. Subscription Friends, if you owe to this office your subscription, or anything, however little or much it may be, and most of you know you owe us, please open your hearts and pocketbooks and send or bring it to us. The recent loss to the editor of this paper—his home in Virginia and that of his people, and the immediate efforts being put forth to rebuild, necessitates him to have every cue due. So if you mean right, and we believe you do, for common sense—sake come across and take our money out of your pocket and give it to us. We are talking about YOU! YOU who owe us. Now we have been kind to you, and don't want to have to call you by name, but we will do it if you could do right. Donald Penn Accidentally Shot Wednesday afternoon while playing with a friend who had a gun in his hand, Donald Penn was accidentally shot in the breast, and was taken to Harrison's Private Hospital, but Dr. Harrison being away at the time, he was taken to Welch, where it was found that the wound was not serious. True Secret of Keeping Youthful Looking (The Beauty Seeker.) "The real secret of keeping young-looking and beautiful," says a well-known lesbian, who describes normally active. Without these requisites, poisonous waste products remain in the system, poisoning the body and organ tissues. One becomes flabby, obese, nervously sluggish, dull-eyed, wristed, and disoriented. "But to get liver and bowels working as they ought, without producing evil effects in the problem of tumour, there is a present problem of unquestioned merit, which may now be bad in convenient tablet form. 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Sentinel tablets, aside from their affinity to own their success largely to a tendency to linge on the natural functioning—instead of encouraging the "cathartic habit." Also, instead of a membranous lining of the organs involved in influence, Instead of weakening, they add tone to the intestinal wall. And they involve a course preferred on this account to the violently acting purgatives. Their inexperiensiveness is another reason for the necessity in another course, because only a dime's worth, and one tablet upon retiring, to be convince that the ideal remedy for constipation will consequence, has finally been found—Drugists Review. If you owe us anything please send it in. We need the money. Last Saturday night Mr. Clay Lankin, an old citizen of Graham, Va., was taken ill and died Sunday. He was buried Tuesday in the Graham cemetery. Only a few of his relatives could be reached time enough to be at the funeral. He leaves a wife, one son, many relatives and a host of friends. He was a member of the church and bears the reputation of having lived a very useful life. Pay your subscription 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 10c 15c 25c OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Everything Good to Eat in Season 4-30-to-7-30-15 BUV NOW. OF MOUNT CALM, W. VA. Stock now on sale at $10 per share, payable in installments of $1.00 each. This is a fraternal, beneficial and general mercantile association; pays sick and death benefits and will deal in merch andise. Now is the chance of a life time to make a good invest ment. W. A. TURNER, President. Mount Calm, W. Va. 7165 Read The Times Howard University 7 16 5 STEPHEN M. NEWMAN President. COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES A. B. and B. S. Courses TEACHERS' COLLEGE A. B. and B. 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Sleeper if desired, Bluefield to Roanoke and parlor car from Roanoke to Shenadose Junction. If you will apply to Ticket Agent at Bluefield, he will be pleased to sell you as above. We will also be glad to know the number, in order that we may provide for special equipment if same should be necessary. Very respectfully. (Signed), W. C. SAUDRERS. Gen. Passenger Agt. Church Entertainment and Personal Notes AT CHESTNUT KNOB, VA., Last week a few of the ladies in the persons of Meadames Missouri Spencer, Mahala Wade and Loula Scales gave an entertainment for the benefit of Holmes Memorial church at Chestnut Knob, Va., at which they were very successful, raising money enough almost sufficient to pay for a fine heater recently purchased for the above named church. There are several other ladies in the same community connected with this church who are also making heroic efforts to remove from the door of their church any financial claims that may be outstanding. The church work, under Rev. Davis, is progressing very nicely and the recently rebuilt church is admitted to be one of the best in the state. School work has also begun in full bloom and the attendance point favorably to a successful school year. Farmers of Henry county are making an heroic effort to save their crops which are generally good. Wheat sowing is claiming their attention at this time more than anything else. Miss Fannie Burnett, teacher at Spencer, Va., but formerly of West Virginia, is doing good work at her school. She was a pleasant visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hereford last Saturday and Sunday. Miss Annie Diggs of Winston-Salem, N. C., is visiting her sister, Mrs. S. A. Penn. Born to Rev. and Mrs. Mitchell a fine boy. Mother and baby doy well. A visitor arrived at the home of Rev S. A. Penn and wife last week in the person of a fine young lady weighing 9 pounds. This little creature came to stay and from present indications will become mistress or queen of the home. All orders, we understand, will be giver and countermanded by her hereafter. New Hospital For Trachoma at Welch The West Virginia health council with the co-operation of the United States health service, has established at Welch, this county, a hospital for the treatment of trachoma. Dr. S. L. Jepson, state health commissioner, said recently that that disorder is widely prevalent in this county. Physicians all over the state have been notified of the new hospital and they have been asked to advertise the fact as much as possible and to send their cases there when trachoma is suspected. Colored Firm to Build Automobiles If you chance to see a new model automobile with many distinctive features pleasing in general makeup and notes for its "easy riding" qualities and upon closer investigation find that it is a "Patterson-Greenfield please remember that it is a car built from the ground up by the C. R. Patterson and Sons' firm of Greenfield, Ohio, a colored firm of buggy makers, known all over the U. S. PAGETON Rev. W. H. Harris of Keystone preached two very good sermons Sunday at the St. John Baptist church. Both sermons were well attended. Rev. Gardner, the new methodist minister, was here Sunday. He will soon bring his family here. Rev. W. H. Harris gave an interesting talk to the school children Monday afternoon. The teacher and pupils are hoping he will find time to talk to them again soon. School work is progressing nicely. Mrs. Lizzie Ross and Mrs. Cannady were at Anawalt Wednesday to have some dental work done by Dr. Stuart Adams. Mrs. Jesse Scales is moving to Coalwood. John Spencer left for Maybury Mon- Browns Creek District Institute Prof. H. K. Barbe was the last speaker and gave a very flattering statistical report of the work. He showed himself well acquainted with the work and beside having every phase of the work at heart and at the very tip ends of his fingers, was equally and enthusiastically interested and anxious that this be the banner year of his district educationally. He announced the prize offer—prizes to range from $10, $15, $20 and $30. He said much of the illiteracy of the state was largely brought about because a test was being put on the foreign element who was highly educated in their own country but illiterate when tested by the standard of our own country. About this time those teachers who were tired, and by the way about all were, everybody became quickly rested, enlivened and new life seemed to have taken hold on every teacher when they were called from labor to refreshment by Mrs. Phoebe T. Grimes and Miss Pansy Howard who kindly led the way to the dining hall of the domestic science building where every teacher at times became scared less he or she might hurt himself, so plentious was food spread. Not a "Lazarus" went away hungry but surely we allared as sumptuous as did Dives, with the exception we all had big hearts, big sympathies and big congratulations for these good teachers who so royally entertained us and for the good feeling prevailing among teachers Sarah C. Whittico, Sec'y Veterans For G. O. P. (Continued from Page One.) (Continued from Page One.) second choice of all but 127 of the 774 who expressed any preference as to Republican candidates, the standing of all the Republican presidential possibilities being: First choice. Second choice. Hughes ..... 209 438 Borah ..... 155 101 Root ..... 148 60 Burton ..... 112 90 Cummins ..... 84 61 Weeks ..... 60 17 Sherman ..... 5 17 Foraker ..... 2 Any Repub. candidate 255 Hughes, Borah and Root received votes from every state polled, the solidly Democratic states of the South and the states of Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico being omitted from the poll. Burton and Cummins each received votes from 21 states, Weeks from 14, and Sherman from one, his own state of Illinois. Colored School the peace, prosperity and security of every community is endangered by the ignorant and unhealthy members of that community whatever their race may be. It would seem that a colored school will be of far more importance to the community than a new modern jail or an up-to-date municipal building, both of which has been built at a very great cost to the town. Something should be done at once to correct this evil and provide for the education of so large a proportion of the productive part of the city who pay directly one sixth of the taxes, most of the fines and dispensary charges and contribute to the support of every business in the town. BLUEFIELD Maj. Moten, the distinguished Hamptonan, was the guest of Atty. W. J. Parker while in the city on his return from Tazewell, Va., where he delivered the principal address on Negro Day at the county fair. He was highly entertained by Atty. Parker and Mr. Frank T. Burnam during his stay in Summit City. Squire Howard was a pleasant visitor to our city. Fisk Jubilee Singers acquitted themselves with glory during their concert at B. C. I., maintaining the high standard known to all music loving people. Geo. Penn's House Destroyed by Fire Monday morning of this week fire broke out and burped to the ground the home of Mr. George Penn, on the hill between Keystone and Clarktown. They were able to save but a very little. They carried some insurance but I no means sufficient to cover total loss Mother Search For Son Mrs. Eliza Hemphill, of Parkersburg, W. Va., is in this section looking for her son, George Clingman Hemphill, who used to live in Keystone When last heard from, which was about two years ago, young Hemphill was in Roanoke, Va. George Clingman Hemphill is 27 years of age, about 5 ft. 7 in. high, dark brown eyes, brown complexioned, with black hair. Any information as to the whereabouts of the young man will be greatly appreciated by the despondent mother. Address Mrs. Eliza Hemphill, 15 Grant St., Parkersburg, W. Va., or The McDowell Times, Keystone, V. Va. 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 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. 923 Roncevert St., BULLETS ), W. VA. EXPERIENCED INSURANCE MEN Good Salary or Commission to Right Parties MORE THAN $48,157.22 AMERICAN FRATERNAL COMM Pays Sick, Accident and De- benefits. For further particu- D. E. V. General Agent for W Office Rooms 2 & 4, K. of P. THE B'SMARK IN $48,157.22 IN CLAIMS PAID AMERICAN WORKMENT EATERNAL INSURANCE COMPANY Incident and Death and Old Age further particulars see or write, E. V. JORDAN General Agent for West Va. and Kentn 2 & 4. K. of P. Building, CHARLESTON B'SMARK RESTAURANT MORE THAN $48,157.22 IN CLAIMS PAID BY THE AMERICAN WORKMEN'S FRATERNAL INSURANCE COMPANY Pays Sick, Accident and Death and Old $Age Endowment Benefits. For further particulars see or write, D. E. V. JORDAN General Agent for West Va. and Kentucky. Office Rooms 2 & 4. K. of P. Building, CHARLESTON, W. VA. THE B'SMARK RESTAURANT AND POOL ROOM Meals at all hours, day or night FURNISHED ROOMS FOR First-Class Service Come and SEE U.S. W. L. Nine out of t have this s, day or night. Everything is ROOMS FOR RENT BY DAY -Class Service Promptly Rendered W. L. Jones out of ten pers e this dread d 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. Come and SEE U.S. W. L. Jones Proprietor Keystone. Nine out of ten persons have this dread disease Nine out of ten persons have this dread disease Pyorrhea—the most general disease in the world—is the disease you should be guarding your teeth against. It is caused by a germ which is found in every human mouth. Thousands have already lost some or all of their teeth from this disease; in thousands it has reached the stage of bleeding gums and loose teeth; in thousands of others the germ, unsuspected, is just starting its work of destruction. Start today to guard your teeth from the dread results of this disease by using a corrective and preventive treatment in your daily toilet. To meet the need for such a treatment and to enable everyone to take the necessary precautions against this disease, a prominent dentist has put his own prescription before the public tter pay that little or IN CLAIMS PAID BY THE WORKMEN'S INSURANCE PANY Both and Old Age Endowment are see or write, JORDAN Set Va. and Kentucky. building, CHARLESTON, W. VA. RESTAURANT Everything to eat in season RENT BY DAY or WEEK. Promptly Rendered. Jones Proprietor Keystone. en persons dread disease in the convenient form of Senreco Tooth Paste. Senreco contains the best corrective and preventive for pyrorhea known to dental science. Used daily it will successfully protect your teeth from this disease. Senreco also contains the best harmless agent for keeping the teeth clean and white. It has a refreshing flavor and leaves a wholesomely clean, cool and pleasant taste in the mouth. Start the Senreco treatment tonight—full details in the folder wrapped around every tube. Symptoms described. A 25c two oz. tube is sufficient for six or eight weeks of the pyorrhea treatment. Get Senreco at your druggists today, or send 4c in stamps or coin for sample tube and folder. Address The Sentanel Remedies Co., 503 Union Central Bldg., Cincinnati, Ohio. Sample Operates in Every State in the Union Employees More Than 8,000 Agents Pays A Claim Every Eve Minutes THAT'S WHERE I TRADE! Bridgeford Pharmacy Leading Drug store Prescription Specialists Cee them when you want Drugs W.VERNAL BRIDGEFORD, Ph.G. Prod Registered Pharmacist The Champion Shoe The Harrison Private Hospital Efficient Staff Phone Excelsior Drug Co. KIMBALL, w. Va. Cases Surgical and Medical Treated Peasonble Kates has gone to the expence of buying machinery to repair shoes and boots for the public in general. We are located at Northfork, W. Va., and invite you all to come and see us; give us a trial; there is no better or nicer repairing work done anywhere than we do. We don't say so just to have you come, for if you come you will not come back. We put out the nicest work by hand and the nicest work by machinery as can be done anywhere in the coal fields. It will last as long as white oak. We make heels level for men for 30c, for women for 40c, for 50c and 50c per pair. Give us a trial and we will not fail to give you satisfaction. NOTIGE! I. L. U. TO THE FRONT We want a reliable person, woman or man, in every town and locality to represent the I. L. U. Department of the North American Accident Insurance Company of Chicago We want such persons to be protected by our license and all rights reserved. Such persons will be appointed by our state Deputy His office is only 50 yards from the station. For full particulars call and see, or write. Information will be furnished free. Start at once and make big money 4-2-to-1 S. B. MOON Attornry-at-Law Wilcoe, West Virginia H. J.CAPEHART Attorney-at-Law Phone: 51 KEYSTONE, JW. VA Fractice in all the Courts William F. Denny ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Real Estate and Insurance Hotel Brown Under new management. Everything in good shape. Rooms renovated. First class dining room service. American and European plans. 500 CAPITOL STREET One Block from State House CHARLESTON, W. VA. The Popular Hotel for Colored People J. W HEASLEY Proprietor BROWN W. PAYNE Attorney-at-Law Beckley, West Virginia. Votary Public Fax 401-222-3 P.O. Box 487 FOR SALE Martinsville, Fair County, Va District of Horsesasture. This land is for sale by J. H. Staples. It lies on Turtle Creek running into Meadow Creek, and is a part of the old Jarrett's tract. One double log cabin on it and pine orchard, consisting of apples, peaches and other fruits. Good water (tour springs), fifteen acres in woods, eight bottom land and one barn. Payment on easy terms. One third cash, balance monthly if desired. For further information call on J. L. Spence or write J. H. Staples. 19 Norfolk avenue, Roanoke, Va. Whole tract contains 19 acres. 214 S. Bland Street, BLUEFIELD, W. VA. For Medical and Surgical Cases 92--'15-1f. Phone 373. 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., Bluefield, W. Va. 8 20'15. 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