McDowell Times

WANTED==AT ONCE! 1200 Men Miners, laborers and inside company men Apply in person to any of the surperintendents on the works, or by letter to ADVERTISE IN THE McDOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 14 LONG SESSION OF CONGRESS May Continue Up to the Nominating Conventions Washington, Dec. 15. (Special correspondence)—There are a thousand predictions to be heard here as to what Congress will do. But no one has yet had the courage to declare that it will adjourn before the nominating conventions are held. In fact, many people are doubtful if an adjournment can be had much before election day. The program of subjects to be submitted is long and varied and it contains no question upon which there is substantial agreement in any material detail. Perhaps a "reasonable" preparedness comes nearer to commanding a big majority than any other matter, but it yet remains to be determined what a "reasonable" preparedness is. Certainly the plan proposed by the President is not so accepted. There is even wider divergence of opinion as to the means of securing revenue to pay for even a "reasonable" preparations and to care for the deficit in the Treasury which the Democrat, as usual, have proposed. Secretary McAdoo's scheme for augmented direct taxes is meeting with scanty favor. The issue of bonds is an abhorrent thought. An upward revision of the tariff is a suicidal proposition from ... Democratic stand point. The Administration's ship-purchase fall will be a gusty storm-center for many a day. Conservative Democrat will oppose it as subversive of all the traditional politics of Jefferson and the fathers. The La Folette senator's law is to be singled out for attack. The report of the Walsh industrial relations commission will be a target. The rural credit bill, no matter what its form, must run a gauntlet of severe criticism. The Colombian and the Nicaraguan treaties, together with the remaining peace for peace beheaded by Mr. Bryan, will occupy much time in the Senate. The troubles here enumerated are exclusively Democratic. The Republican motto is, "I should worry." This does not mean that the Republicans will remain inactive. On the contrary, the V AND ALL CLASSES OF COKE YARD LABOR minority in each branch is determined to lose no opportunity to demonstrate to the country the inadmissibility of the Democratic party. Republicans will be ready with well thought out suggestions on every topic that is likely to arise. They will have a comprehensive plan for national defense, based upon the opinions of the military and naval experts whom Mr. Wilson has disregarded. They will suggest relief for the Treasury along lines which experience has shown to be wise and beneficial. They will offer a shipping bill which will possess merit. They will, in all matters, show themselves to be statesmen and patriots. SCHOOL BANK ORGANIZED There was recently organized in the Kimball-Tidewater school, a school saving bank. After the organization the following officers were elected: President, Milton Collins; Cashier, Corona Prunty; Aast. Cashier, Henrietta Bonraa. Directors, No. 1-Dorothy Hall, Douglas Grider, Rosa Lewis, E. M. Craghhead, Jr., Catherine Robinson, Milton Collins. Directors, No. 2-Joie Bandy, Henrietta Bootra, Margery Adams, Virginia Reel, J. W. Moss, Emmett Carter, Ulysses Carter. Banking Committee - J. W. Moss, Chairman, Louise Colman, Sarah Robinson, Joie Bandy, Secretary; E. M. Craghad, General Secretary. The following are depositors: Douglas Orider, Ulysses Carter, Gaston Booth, Harold Cheatham, E. M. Craghad, Jr., Dorothy Hall, Manila Hostem, Leither Hardnechte, Rosa Lewis, Panay Morehead, Alfred Matney, Corena Prunty, Lula Slade, Henrietta White, Erma Watling, Lillie Galloway, Virginia Reed, Emmett Carter, itemlte Bootra, Margery Adams, Soie Bandy, Milton Collins, Letie Saunders, J. W. Moss, Louise Colman, E. E. Craghad, Shelie Washington, Catherine Robinson. This is creating more interest than any department of the school organization. Already the deposits amount to $15.00. Owing to the lack of space we have been compelled to leave out quite a number of important communications for the past two weeks. This we regret. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, DEC. 17, 1915 oven waterers, Gary, West Virginia Farmers have been exceedingly fortunate this fall in having good weather in which to gather in their crops and to sow wheat. It is safe to say that more small grain has been sowed this fall in this county then has been sowed before in the past twenty years. Tobacco is bringing a reasonable good price. More corn has been made this year, too, than for years. Rev. N. A. Yancey, Sabbath school missionary and perhaps one of the oldest missionary workers in the southern Virginia Presbytery, was at Holmes Memorial church last Sunday and perfected some very good work at organizing new departments of work. The S. S. work in this field is very good. Rev. J. A. Davis is making good at each station of his mission work. Few men—in fact no man—since the death of the late H. M. Holmes has done as much real substantial work as Rev. Davis. School work is generally good under the circumstances of having to teach in such poorly built and kept school buildings. Elder Henry Bassett, the Primitive Baptist preacher from Winston-Salem, N. C., nilled his pulpit Sunday and before a large congregation he preached an excellent sermon, and gave the young men some wholesome advice about how to live and conduct themselves during the Christmas holidays. This is big killing time and much meat is being killed. Col. C. B. Bryant of Martinsville, one of the oldest and most leading lawyers in this county, suddenly died at Stuart in a hotel a few days ago. Mrs. Loula Dandridge, aged about 65 years died last week. She has many grown up children left to mourn her loss. Prof L. F. Flood of Martinsville, one of the oldest teachers and most substantial citizens in the county, made a hasty trip to The Knob last week. He is doing a good insurance business. Dr D. A. Baldwin, the olny colored physician in the county has more than he can do. His hospital work is very good. The church and religious work in Martinsville are both good and the public school part of the work would be better if the colored people had a well built and comfortably arranged school house like other peoples. The Martinsville, or Henry County Supply Store, under the management of Rev. Carter, carries a full line of every thing for domestic use, and with that genial good man, Rev. Carter, at its head will certainly succeed. The colored people are learning to buy from one another especially when one carries the goods needed and this store is doing that. There is no political sentiment among the colored people in this county since there is such a tew of them who vote. At a literary society at the Knob church the subject of woman suffrage was discussed Friday night. The principal debaters were Rev. S. A. Penn for woman suffrage vs. Rev. J. A. Davg against it. The discussion, of course, was against woman suffrage. The Parochial School at Ridgeway, taught by Mrs. Sallie J. Harris Dillard under the auspices of the Presbyterian work is having a touching effect for good. MRS. G. C. CAMPBELL NOW PRESIDENT INGLESIDE SEMINARY The Presbyterian Board of Mission for Preclmen announce that the work of the Seminary will continue without interruption. Mrs. G. C. Campbell being the acting president. All the regular teachers will remain. The main building has not been injured except the breaking of the window classes on one side. These have been replaced. The parents are requested not to interfere with the education of their daughters by permitting them to miss any of the school term. The regular Christmas vacation will begin Friday noon, December 29th and the usual work will be resumed on Tuesday morning, December 29th. As usual only the girls who live within a few miles of the Seminary will be expected to spend the Christmas at their homes. The The Freedmens Board and the faculty D==A Charleston, W. Va., Dec. 13. After making a trip to Parkersburg in company with City Solicitor McClinic to see the pictures of "The Birth of a Nation." Mayor Breeze has decided not to permit the pictures to be shown in Charleston. He announced this morning: "I do not think the pictures proper for exhibition and have decided to forbid their presentation here, under the city ordinance regulating such matters and authorizing the suppression of any public performance considered improper. That is all I care to say about the matter." "The Birth of a Nation" is billed for all next week at the Burlew theatre and the management of the opera house will go ahead with arrangements to put the show on as billed. The management stated today that while it is admitted that Mayor Bruce is sincere in his belief that he is acting within his authority and is sincere in his opinion of the picture, yet the show will be given, no legal advice has been obtained that the city government has not the necessary authority to prevent it. TICKET NOMINATED Municipal Convention of Kimball Harmonious. The Republican municipal convention of Kimball was held Friday night and a city ticket was nominated. Two colored men were nominated for places on the council and absolute harmony prevailed. There will be only one ticket in the field when the election is held January 10, 1916, and the nomination is equivalent to election. Nominees: Mayor, R. L. Dungen; Recorder, H. A. Lucas; councilman—J. M. Price, L. O. Lucas, Ben Freeman, L. F. Motley, G. Wattlington. The following resolutions were adopted: Whereas, The municipal Republican convention of Kimball, W. Va., is called upon to meet in a convention on this, the 10th day of December, 1915, for the purpose of nominating officers, viz., mayor, recorder and five councilmen, to serve the town for the year of 1916. We respectfully recommend and submit the following resolutions: Whereas, We believe that there is an earnest attempt on the part of the Republican party the country over to get to gether the old party, and believing that this spirit pervades the voters of our municipality, we feel it incumbent upon us, as voters, to contribute our earnest and loyal support along this line; and thereby show our loyalty to the party that has done so much for us materially and politically. And, Whereas we feel that the best interest of the community will only be served by nominating and electing men of honest and sterling qualities as have been nominated by this convention. Therefore, let it resolved, that we pledge these men our undivided support and by all honest and honorable efforts do all in our power to elect these men as our officers for the ensuing year. Resolved, 2nd. That we call upon our friends and all good citizens to join with us in hearty support of these men, whom we have every reason to believe will discharge their duties to the whole community fearlessly and concuously. Resolved, 3rd. That this convention in present session tender to Dr. W. B. B. Jones, our retiring mayor of the Town of Kimball, W. Va., its grateful thanks for his writings, carest and unselfish services rendered the community for the past two years, at a great sacrifice, and that he be informed that we the citizens of the community, regret very much that circumstances make it necessary for us to lose his very excellent and highly esteemed services as our chief executive, and that he carry with him our highest appreciation and best wishes for his success in his new field of labor. Resolved, 4th. That all the retiring councilmen be tendered a vote of thanks and carry with them our highest appreciation for the faithful services rendered the community during their term of office. And finally, be it Resolved, 6th. That this convention, through its officers, be vigilant and aggressive in its efforts to play its full part in the coming year, to contribute its best efforts to bring success to the party in currency, state and national politics, that our efforts for party regularity and harmony may reflect due credit upon the organization. Respectfully submitted, Rev. E. J. E. Pavon, Oltm. E. M. ORGHEAD, Seym. B. STAKE. When President Wilson, with joyous pomposity, informed the Democratic National Committee that the Republican party has been deprived of every issue for the 1916 campaign except the tariff, he covered with the charge of concession those persons who have been lauding his growing political statutes. Unless the President is going to turn Republican and release his hold on the tail of the Democratic donkey, his exuberance will die suddenly when he comes to realize that the "hole" issue of the tariff is as big and as difficult a task for the Democratic party to successfully perform as it is for rate to hang bells on cats. the Democratic ship has always come to pieces on the tariff rest, and history has not forgotten how to repeal itself. Aping the ways and perolining the terms of the Republican party will not enable the Democratic party to "come back." The President intimated in his message to congress that readjustments made necessary by the European war may make a change in tariff policy imperative in the future, thereby opening the way for adoption of the policy of protection by the Democratic party if all other roads to victory are closed against it now year. Under the present regime, the policies of the Democratic party are intangible and doubled as the existence of the Chinese Republic. China goes back to monarchy and the Democratic party is willing to gulp down the bitterest pits out of the box of Republicanism in order that "the captor may not depart from Judah." The "false Samsad" will, however, not be able to get away with his role of imperasion—murder will out. The subtle finance of the new political originated by him, who reads his own messages to congress, not in imitation of Jefferson simplicity, but in order that the radiance of his personality may dangle and wilt the refractory, will encounter competition as sharp and as full of mockery as has the all-embracing observance of our jocular "Uncle Abe" Lilly (Continued on Page Foxt.) NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BE. RATHER THAN SEEK IO BE. WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles or more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Publiance every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race---His Civil and Political Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year in advance..... $1.50 Six months in advance..... .75 Three months in advance..... .45 One month in advance..... .20 Single copy..... 05. ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publishers or else his subscription will be collected just the same as if he had not. Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1804, at the Post Office at Keystone, W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY DEC. 17, 1915 SHOULD BE STOPPED AT ANY COST The McDowell Times commends Mayor Breeze, Prosecuting Atty. Townsend and other officials of Charleston, W. Va., for their stand against that dangerous and subtle play, "The Birth of a Nation." In West Virginia the Negro and white man lives and works side by side in peace, and harmony. There is no race question or race friction and any movement that tends to disturb these peaceful relations is subversive to the best interests of the state and should be put down as a menace to society. The possible harm of this play, which is a libel on the South, the North and the Negro, a justification of midnight assassins, robbers and outlaws is more far reaching than the average man believes when he marvels at its artistic effect and people with the best interest of the state and nation at heart should use their influence to stop this "Photo Lie." GET TOGETHER Municipal politics is being talked on every corner now that the election in the city is only six weeks ahead. Neither the Republican or the Citizen Party convention has been held and no line-up has been announced. Yet it is rumored that as usual there will be at least two tickets in the field. There are many aspirants for mayor of Keystone but the party leaders have not indicated who is their choice. It is hoped that the Negroes will stand solidly together this time because it is more dangerous now than ever to divide. With a county, state and national election coming on and with Negro candidates in district and county to be nominated in June we can little afford to divide up and cause sores which cannot be healed. Let us get together "United we stand, divided we fall." COME NOW Many men have responded to the call of the United States Coal and Coke Company for laborers and there are jobs for many more. This paper is anxious to see all men employed but especially are we anxious to see a thousand Negroes come to McDowell county in answer to the advertisement published on the front page of this issue. The pay is good, living conditions excellent, school and church facilities among the best and every opportunity for development, making and saving money with such care to protect life and J. H. LILLY PRES AND GEN. MGR Lilly Lo Lilly Land Company INCORPORATED. DEAR SIR: About 60 days ago we placed one condition to the City of Princeton to be more than 70 lots on this new addition had an opportunity to buy property. This property is located within one of the best white resident sections of Raleigh and Grayson turnpike road, $100, $125, $150 to $175 per lot on terrace, we to pay all taxes until lot is chasered after having made the cash payment to your wife or your husband. Think of it, a school boy could be plans. You don't know how to approach it and see our beautiful location, see the round house and general sheds of men are employed, together Virginian Supply Co., Brown Bros. brick yard, and all these work a number of City of Princeton and the above names to pay your railroad fare both ways. Don't you think this is a fair proposal you to see our property, and we furnish that ever presented itself to you Northfork, W. Va., for the next few days, and have him explain our proposed easy payment plan that will enable of Princeton, West Virginia. 11-26-4w. About 60 days ago we placed on the market what is known as the Raleigh Court Addition to the City of Princeton to be sold to the colored people and up to this date have sold more than 70 lots on this new addition. We don't believe that the colored people have ever had an opportunity to buy property in this city that would anything like equal these lots. This property is located within 150 yards of the colored graded school and adjoins one of the best white resident sections of the city, and is located on what is known as the Raleigh and Grayson turn pike road. Our prices on the above named lots range from $75, $100, $125, $150 to $175 per lot on terms of $10 cash and balance $5 per month, without interest, we to pay all taxes until lot is fully paid for, and in case of the death of the purchaser after having made the cash payment we deed the property without any further payment to your wife or your husband or to any one you may name as your beneficiary. Think of it, a school boy could buy one of these lots on our wonderful easy payment plans. You don't know how to appreciate this property unless you come to Princeton and look at it and see our beautiful location on top of a mountain 2450 feet above sea level, and see the round house and general shops of the Virginian Railroad Company, where hundreds of men are employed, together with the Hines Coal and Lumber Company's plant, Virginian Supply Co., Brown Bros. Lumber Company's plant, Axe Handle factory and brick yard, and all these work a number of men and to make it ease for you to see the City of Princeton and the above named enterprises we have decided for the next few days to pay your railroad fare both ways, providing you buy one or more lots from us. Don't you think this is a fair proposition? It certainly ought to prove to you that we want you to see our property, and we believe that you will say that it is the greatest opportunity that ever presented itself to you, and our representative, Mr. V. T. Lilly, will be at Northfork, W. Va., for the next few days, and we hope you will be able to get in touch with him, and have him explain our proposition, with reference to its location and our wonderful easy payment plan that will enable you to own your own home in the fast growing City of Princeton, West Virginia. LILLY LAND COMPANY LILLY LAND COMPANY DIRECTORS: E W HALE J. H LILLY HARTLEY SANDERS H. E DEJARNETTE A. F WYSONG DEAR SIR 11-26-4w limb, we feel that Negroes will throw away a great opportunity to earn money under the best condition if they fail to get these jobs while they are being offered Christmas holidays are rapidly approaching and as men and women have always followed a custom of making presents, this season of the year and these occasions also ought to appeal to everybody, if you have a grievance or if you have had differences, if bad blood has been wrought up and ill feeling ingendered, however grave or insignificant the cause might have been, manhood, Christianity, gentility and domestic tranquility all say now is the time to clasp hands in friendship, in reconciliation and loveliness. Be friends: throw away feelings and mental aberetion of irregularity and for goodness sake, smile and be sweet. A man may make a mistake in his administration as its leader, but when he proves that his heart is in the right place and that he is a real servant of the people as a whole and not any particular class or special interests, that man and his administration deserves the people's support. Such a man is Governor Hatfield and his administration. If he wants to go to the U. S. Senate the people are ready to help send him there. The common, plain, hard working every day people believe in him and will vote for him. That's all it is about it, either one way or the other. Struck on Head, Dies From Injuries; Sideburns Arrested Alex Willis of Kyle was struck on the head by Jim Williams, alias "Sideburns," Saturday night and died from his injuries at the Welch Hospital Monday. It is alleged that Willis sent into Calhoun's place in the lower end of Keystone and called for a bottle of pop, "Sideburns" served him and before he paid for the pop he was called to the door by some one. He left the counter before paying, "Sideburns" following him to the door where a row took place, which resulted in "Sideburns" striking Willis on the head with a stick or some other hard instrument and fracturing his skull. Willis has a brother at Kyle. "Sideburns" was placed under arrest and lodged in jail. H E DEJARN TTE, SEC AND TREAS. Land Con INCORPORATED. Company ATED. PRINCETON, W. VA. placed on the market what is known to be sold to the colored people, new addition. We don't believe that property in this city that would and within 100 yards of the colored sections of the city, and is located take road. Our prices on the above lot on terms of $10 cash and balance until lot is fully paid for, and in case the cash payment we deed the property or husband or to any one you may could buy one of these lots on our lot to appreciate this property unless a final location on top of a mountain 20 general shops of the Virginian Railroad together with the Hines Coal and the Bros. Lumber Company's plant, work a number of men and to make love named enterprises we have deed in ways, providing you buy one or a fair proposition? It certainly ours, and we believe that you will say, myself to you, and our representatives next few days, and we hope you will our proposition, with reference to it will enable you to own your own he what is known as the Raleigh Court Ad- colored people and up to this date have sold it believe that the colored people have ever that would anything like equal these lots. the colored graded school and adjoins one and is located on what is known as the on the above named lots range from $75, fash and balance $5 per month, without in- por, and in case of the death of the pur- ceed the property without any further one you may name as your beneficiary. These lots on our wonderful easy payment property unless you come to Princeton and a mountain 2450 feet above sea level, and Beginian Railroad Company, where bun- nies Coal and Lumber Company's plant, company's plant, Axe Handle factory and and to make it ease for you to see the we have decided for the next few days you buy one or more lots from us. It certainly ought to prove to you that we you will say that it is the greatest oppo- representative, Mr. V. T. Lilly, will be at hope you will be able to get in touch with reference to its location and our wonder- in your own home in the fast growing City July. D COMPANY ILLY LAND COM ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM HERE AND THERE ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM HERE AND THERE The Republican National Committee which met in Washington Monday decided to hold the Republican national convention in Chicago on June 7, 1916. J. W. Parker and William Sales of this county, guards in the penitentiary at Moundsville, were in Keystone Monday and called at the Times office. They came over for the purpose of carrying a number of prisoners from the Welch jail to the penitentiary and called upon friends while here. Rev. R P. Johnson, pastor of the Presbyterian church, preached two very able sermons Sunday and called upon several parishioners and friends. Hon. E. H. Harper, member of the Republican state committee, returned from his Tazewell, Va., farm Fridav of last week. The "Old Party" cut his foot severely while on the farm and is using a crutch. His injured foot is not by any means interfering with his political activity and he is urging his friends to support Hattfield for Senator, Judge Robinson for Governor and E. H. Harper for the Legislature. Rev R H. McKoy of Bramwell, president of the Golden Rule Association, was in the city Wednesday attending to business John F. Redd of this city, manager for the Pocahontas Liquor Company, is confined to his bed because of illness. Mayor C. C. Hale is in the city looking after municipal affairs and putting up fences for his race for sheriff. The popular and able mayor will make a very formidable candidate for sheriff because of his general fitness and absolute fairness. Mrs. J. E. Brown is rapidly recovering from the effects of the operation performed upon her at Harrison's Hospital a few weeks ago. F. M. Heath of Algoma was in Yours truly. the city Wednesday shopping and seeing friends. Plans are about completed for the greatest Pythian and Culanthe celebration ever undertaken in this section. Deputy C. H. Rice states that there will be music, speech making, public installation and banquet, with an all-night dance to follow. This affair is for the benefit of the Court of Calanthe and an admission of fifty cents will be charged. The date is January 6; place, Lord's Hall; hours, all night long. Atty Cecil H Riley of Northfork was in Keystone Wednesday. Mr. Riley is an able, energetic young man and will no doubt make good in the field. Noted Educator and Orator to Speak in This City rtev. R. P. Johnson is arranging a special program to be rendered at Calhoun's Hall Sunday evening, Dec. 26. There will be high class music by some of the most noted soloists in this section. The feature of the evening will be an address by Prof. A.S. Peal, principal of the Bluefield colored schools. This will be the first appearance of the noted educator and former army of fcer in this section. His reputation as an orator having preceded him the people will no doubt come out in large numbers. The subject of Prof. Peal's address will be "The Social Mission of the Church." MEN WANTED! The Tidewater and King Coal and Coke companies are still working regular and badly in need of men. These companies are doing much for the comfort and well being of their employes. Living conditions are excellent, school and church on the job and the very best treatment accorded all. Now that very little is being offered Negroes on farms and in factories of Virginia. N. C. and other states in the South they can come to West Virginia and find ready work with good pay at the Tidewater C. & C. Co Notice The Representative for The McDowell Time will be to call on you soon so please pay up colour books can be requested COVINGTON Mr. Edward Page has just returned from New York where he went to demonstrate a patent that he has made. Mr. G. Gowans of White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., is the guest of Miss Susie Mae Mitchell this week. Mr. Willie Burkes is ill at this writing. The pantomine and the Tipperary drill held last week were very interesting and well attended. A very brilliant affair of a few days ago was the wedding of Miss Meister Johnson to Mr. Ira Dobson on Wednesday day evening at eight o'clock, the couple were united by the Rev. W. J. Hackett, pastor of the Firs-Baptist church. The bride was very fashionably attired in pink crepe de chine, and carried a bunch of pink and white carnations. The wedding march was played by Mr. Hostn Wood. The best man was Mr. Benny Brown, and the mald of honor, the bride's sister, Miss Mildred Johnson. Mrs. Nannie Jackson of this city received the sad message Friday morning of last week pronouncing the death of her sister Mrs. Matilda Brown of Roanoke, Va. Her remains were carried to salem, Va. for interment. PROHIBITION BENEFITS THE COLORED RACE Warden White Says Number of Negro Convicts is Decreasing in West Virginia. (published by request of Rev. B. P. Johnson.) The population of the state penitentiary, insular as the Negro race is concerned, at least, is dwindling as a result of state prohibition, according to Warden M. Z. White. "If there is one thing that has helped the colored people in West Virginia more than putting the state dry, I would like to know what it is," said the warden. Fifteen men from the southern part of the state and just entered the institution, only one of whom was colored. This is unusual, as formerly of all the batches of prisoners coming from southern West Virginia a the majority, and many times all of them, were colored. The number of colored persons in the pen has dropped from 33 per cent to 25 per cent as a result of prohibition, and the number is constantly dwindling. There has been a big decrease in the number of prisoners from Fayette and McDowell counties of the state and from where most of the Negro prisoners came. During the past year but seven prisoners came from McDowell county. Before prohibition from twenty to thirty prisoners were sent up every term of court. Organizer in City Prof. E. L. 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Medical Professional men, merchants and manufacturers frequently say to us it does not pay to wear a poorly made shoe. We agree with this statement and to those who want the best in the shoe line Please allow me to say that the work of The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association is very encouraging. December 7th we visited Excelsior, W. Va., where we met pastors, Reva. T. E. Woody and A. W. Randolpt., Prof. Coleman, Dr. A. M. Moore and a great host of our people. All seem to be prosperous and happy. We preached for Rev. Woody Tuesday night to a fine congregation. The following ministers were also present: Reva. J. H. Clemons, A. D. Allen, Simon King and J. A. Prunty. After preaching, we were given an opportunity to speak to the people about the Golden Rule Association. They gave close attention to our words, at the conclusion of which more than twenty persons expressed themselves as being willing and ready to join and help us carry on this good work among our people. We found some old true and tried Golden Rule members already on the job ready to help push the good work along, among whom were Reva. T. E. Woody and J. H. Clemons and family. Wednesday, we visited Bersin where we met the spendid pastor Rev. E. G. Holcomb. "We preached for Rev. Holcomb and his good people. A large crowd were present. After preaching we talked on the merits of the Golden Rule Association. Our words met with a hearty response from the people. Bersin association is getting along fine, the members are actively engaged in building up their association and they are succeeding. Mrs. Lilly B. Fitch reports a prosperous club on Jacob's Fork, which will soon be ready to be made into an association. Mr. J. P. Hairston of Premier resort a thriving club which will soon be ready. Rev. P. H. Edwards of Blufield so also having splendid success in establishing the Golden Rule in South Blufield. Good reports are coming in from all over the field. The Golden Rule is moving on; all lovers of home enterprise should join in and help it. Yours for success. R. H. McKOY. WATCH US GROW! Third Grade, Mrs. Elmira F. Young, Teacher. Neither absent nor tardy—Nannie Chambers, John H. Irving. You will find listed below, the names of the purchasers and their post office address, people who have recently purchased lots from the Lilly Land Company on the Raleigh Court Addition to the City of Princeton, and we want to insist on you seeing some of these people who have been on the ground, and can explain to you the advantage of owning a lot in the Raleigh Court Addition to the fast growing City of Princeton, West Virginia. This Company protects you with a policy against accidents, sickness and death and only costs $5 and $10 per year. Insures and pays women the same amount as men. Does business in 35 states of the union. Is reliable in every particular FOR SALE 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 nice orchard, consisting of apples, peaches and other fruits. Good water (tour springs), fifteen acres in woods, eight acres 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. CECIL H. RILEY Stenography Economies Typewriting Bookkeeping LIBRARY SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS School of Theology SCHOOL OF MEDICINE College of Medicine College of Dentistry College of Pharmacy SCHOOL OF LAW Registration, Sept. 20-31, 1913. SCHOOL OPENS SEPT. 224, 1913. For Catalogue, Address Howard University Washington, D. C. Attorney-at-Law Welch, West Virginia The Southwestern Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Inc., of Bluefield, W. Va. Hurrah! Hurrah! HUN Building THIS Handsome structu- holders of the Pythian line illustration of whi- and united action. It is in- give new life, new hope and every member of the order subscribe or stock in this investment Association—for dividends on the money invi- dible. $10 Is The Either paid up or on the in- scurity about it or write to The Pythian Mut L. O. WILSON, President HUNTINGTON Building Clear of D Handsome structure is now owned absolutely by the owners of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association. Illustration of what can be done by concentration action. It is indeed a splendid achievement and, now hope and new inspiration to every stockholder of the order and race. Let no one hesitate to stock in this great corporation—The Pythian Association—for in due time it is sure to pay him the money invested. $10 Is The Price Per Share up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent to it or write to this office. Pythian Mutual Investment Association ON, President CHARLESTON THIS Handsome structure is now owned absolutely by the stockholders 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 hopes and new inspiration to every stockholder and every member of the order and race. Let no one hesitate longer to subscribe for stock in this great corporation—The Pythian Mutual Investment Association—for in due time it is sure to pay handsome dividends on the money invested. Brown Hotel FOR COLORED PEOPLE H. & J. BROWN, Props Soda Fountain, Cafe, Barber Shop Billiard Room in Connection REAR 207 SIXTH AVE Fountain, Cafe, Barber Shop Billiard Room in Connection Soda Fountain, Cafe, Barber Shop and Billiard Room in Connection. REAR 907 SIXTH AVE. Huntington, W. Va. Take Stock Right Now! ON of Debt absolutely by the stock ent Association and is concentration of effort achievement and should to every stockholder and one hostate longer -The Pythian Mutat sure to pay handson Share Ask the agent in you ent Association CHARLESTON, W. V. ber Shop and Connection.