McDowell Times

Archives and History Dept Mell, Warrens Good Opportunities for Negroes, Excellent Schools, high wages. VOLUME 15. INVESTIGATION COVERS NATION Program is Completed and Handed to the President. Grand Juries Throughout Country Will be Asked to Investigate High Prices. WASHINGTON. Dec. 8.—Officials conducting the government's inquiry into the high cost of living virtually completed tonight, a program to place tomorrow before President Wilson and Attorney General Gregory, providing for simultaneous grand jury investigations throughout the country. Details as to the number and locations of the proposed inquiries were not disclosed further than that they would be nation-wide. It is understood that in addition to the officials now directly engaged in collecting information, others may be named It was said that doubt no longer existed as to whether there has been combinations to boost coal prices and effective means to punish those who have violated the law in contributing to the rises were being studied. One of the chief problem-facing the officials is how to reach the men under suspicion without enabling some of them to obtain immunity by testifying before the grand juries or other inquisitorial bodies. President Wilson and the cabinet discussed the situation at today's meeting and it is understood, decided to await further disclosures before reaching a conclusion as to recommendations to be made by the President to congress. In congress the house commerce committed decided to defercation on bills and resolutions bearing on the subject until after the holidays. HERE IS ROSTER OF OUR NEXT WEST VIR- GINIA LEGISLATURE CHARLFSTON, W. VA. Dec. 7 On the face of the official returns receiv- ed up to the present time, the following roster of the 1917 legislature for West Virginia was prepared today by the secr- retary of state: SENATE: First, Ben, L. R. sembloom, Rep. Second, W. H. Carter, Rep , Walter F. Burgess, Rep. Third, Robert L. Gregory, Rep , M. M. Duty, Rep. Fourth, Warren Miller, Rep , Raymond Dotson, Rep. Fifth, W. P. McAboy, Rep , J. E. Frazier, Dem. Sixth, Wells Goodykoontz, Rep , J. W. Luther, Rep. Seventh, W. P. Hawley, Rep , C. C. Coalter, Rep. Eighth, Dr. M. V. Godbey, Rep , A. R. Montgomery, Jr., Dem. Ninth', Dr. Gory Hogg, Dem , H. G. Vencill, Dem. Tenth, E. H. Morton, Dem., Fred L. Fox, Dem. Eleventh, Scott C. Lowe, Dem, Dr. Charles A. Sinsel, Rep. Twelfth, Roy E. Parish, Rep, Wallace B. Gribble, Rep. Thirteenth, Richard E. Talbot, Dem., Gohen C. Arnold, Rep. Fourteenth, S. O. Billings, Rep., S. L. Cobun; Rep. Fifteenth, Frank Beckwith, Dem., G. K. Kump, Dem. HOUSE OF LELEGATES. Barbour, Clyde Poling® Rep. Berkeley, Harry P. Henshaw, Dem. John N. Parks, Dem. Brooke, T. J. Mahan, Rep. Cabell, W. C. W. Razshaw, Dem., J. L. Conner, Dem, A. J. Baxter, Dem, W. N. Clay, Dem. Fayette, J. A. Taylor, Dem., C. J. Maman, Dem., George H. Skaggs, Dem. J. W. Davis, Dem. Gilner, E. E. Cottrell, Dem. Grant, P. A. Dixon, Rep. Greenbrier, A. B. C. Braj, Dem., J. S. Thurmond, Dem. Hampshire, W. W. Darder, Dem. Harcock, J. N. Porter, Rep. Hardy, J. D. Chandler, Dem. Harrison, S. R Harrison, Jr., Rep. John Moore, Rep., George Strum, Rep. L. A. Johnson, Dem. Jackson, Kenna-Casto, Rep., E. E. Hugh -, Rep. Jefferson, Milton W. Burr, Dem. Kenawha, L. V. Koontz, Dem., J. F. Donchelle, Dem., Anus W. McDonald, Dum., John Patrick, Dem., O. F. Pavaa. The McDowell Times. The Dem., A. W. Price, Dem. Lewis, James Bassell, Dem. Lincoln, Charles Cabell, Dem. Logan, Robert Bland, Dem. Marion, Ira A. Atkin, Dem., F. C. Haymond, Dem., E. O. Murray, Dem Marshall, C. H. Hunter, Rep., G. W. Byrnes, Rep. Mason, P. M. Wilson, Dem., W. D. Curry, Rep. Merver, R. B. Ferguson, Rep., W. B. Honaker, Rep., A. F. Wysong, Rep. Mineral, S. N. Moore, Rep Mingo, J. B. Stratton, Dem. Monongalia, William S. John, Rep. Perry C. McBeep, Rep. McBowell, Harvey Hagerman, Rep, E. Howard Harper, Rep., J. B. Swop, Rep., Floyd Waldon, Rep. Nichighs, W. G. Graves, Dem. Ohio, J. E. Ensley, Rep., W. T. Otto, Rep., H. A. Weiss, Rep., N. P. Whittaker, Rep. Pendleton, G. A Hiner, Dem. Pleasants, G. D. Smith, Dem. Pocahontas, B. M. Yager, Dem. Preston, W. H. Glover, Rep., Leroy Shaw, Rep. Putnam, C. W. Taylor, Rep. Raleigh, C. L. Hacberlin, Rep., V. E. Sullivan, Rep. Randolph, E. H Arnold, Dem., Jas. W. Weir, Dem. Ritchie, B. R. Twyman, Rep. Roan, A. M Hersman, Rep., George T. Sarver, Rep Summers, A. A. Riddleberger, Dem. -Taylor, J. S. Burdette, Rep. 'Wayne, W K. Ferguson, Dem., F W. Terrell, Dem. Wirt, S. F. Wetts, Dem. Wood, W. D. Price, Dem., P. D. Wells, Dem., John D. Sweeney, Dem. Wyoming, A. J. Mullens, Ren. The above compilation sh was the senate has 20 Republicans and 10 Democrats, while the house has 52 Democrats and 42 Republicans—each party having a majority of 10 in either house, making the body a tie on joint ballot. LYNCHERS ARE HELD ON MURDER CHARGE ABBEVILLE, S. C., Dec. 5.—Charged with murder in connection with the lynching of Anthony Crawford, a Negro, eight white men were held for trial in the Circuit Court here today, after a preliminary hearing before Magistrate Hammond. Those held were: J. V. Ekin, Samuel Adams, Jess Cann, Eugene Nance, Wm. Cann, Samuel Cann, B. Grant and B. R. Ferguson. The arrests followed an investigation ordered by Governor Manning into the lynching in Abbeville several weeks ago. Crawford, who was charged with assault and battery on a white man, was first severely beaten, and then was taken from jail, where he had been placed for safe keeping, and put to death. Prohibition Laws of Virginias Condemned Should Not Permit Importation of Liquor in Small Quartities for Personal Consumption. WASAINGTON, Dec. 8—Prohibition laws of Virginia and West Virginia were strongly condemned by Dr. Harvey W. Wiley in an address tonight before the National Temperance Council, on the ground that they permit importation of liquor in small quantities for personal consumption. He expressed the hope that eventually even consumption as well as manufacture and sale would be ferbiden "statutes like those of Virginia and West Virginia," he said, "simply deprive the state of the benefit of the manufacturing and selling and transfer that business to the neighboring states, thus enriching them and enormously increasing the cost of the product to their own citizens. This is a short sighted policy that leads nowhere and sacrifices the interests of city and state. Dr. DuBois Delivers Lectures at B. C. I BLUEFIELD, W. VA, Dec. 8—Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, of New York, editor of the "Crisis" and the most noted Negro scholar in the world, delivered a lecture at the Bluefield Colored Institute last night. Dr. DuBois' lecture dealt with the lives and achievements of ten of the world's most noted Negroes, among whom were Frederick Douglass and Booer T. Washington. The famous scholar told of their lives and how they had met and solved the so-called "race problem" each in his own way. The lecture was able and interesting throughout and provoked frequent applause. Prof. R. P. Sims, president of the B. C I., presided. In addition to the student body there were many persons present from the city and colleffs. KEYSTONE. WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, DEC. 15, 1916 Great Iron Master Will Employ Negroes Charles M. Schwarb to Enlarge Bahimore Plant. It was stated by Mr. Joseph L. Ray, confidential man to Mr. Charles M. Schwarb, the great steel manufacturer, at a banquet held in his honor in Baltimore, Md., sometime ago that Mr. Schwarb intended spending about $50,000,000 within the next three years developing his Baltimore plant that would make Baltimore the greatest ship-building center on the Atlantic seaboard. He said that 20,000 men would be employed and that colored men would be given a chance at any kind of work they are capable of doing and that this meant good opportunities for the Negro race in the wry of industrial welfare. BOYHOOD REMINIS- CENGES (BY W. H. HARRIS, JR.) As a boy I was not very easily scared but one Sunday morning about 2 o'clock I had an experience that was well calculated to test my courage. My uncle conducted a barber shop on seventeenth st. in Richmond, Va., near the old market I was about 14 years old at the time and was just beginning to learn the trade. This is the oldest section of the city and is very densely populated. Here is found the center of the downtown business section—wholesale and retail stores, fish markets, grog shops, pawn stores and all those numerous establishments which g to supply the wants of a teeming and populous city. The manufacturing plants and business houses paid their employees weekly, and on a Saturday night, this part of the city was jammed for squares with people shopping and purchasing provisions for Sunday. As commodities of all kinds could be purchased cheaper here than in other parts of the city, not only did the people of this immediate vicinity flock here on Saturday nights, but attracted by the many useful and splendid bargains to be had, people from all parts of the city journeyed hither to do their shopping. Notwithstanding that the First Police Headquarters is located up stairs over the market, this part of the city is the center of the Red-light district, whose habitus ply their nefarious trade in open and shameless manner. The pick characters to be found anywhere interested this section. Pick-pocket, crackmen, confidence men, jailbirds and other elements who constitute the very flotsau and jetsam of humanity Richmond enjoyed a large river trade in those days, and in its numerous docks, might be seen ships from all parts of the country. Sailors in their picturequeques and with that peculiar gain which is characteristic of those who follow the seas, added to the variety of the many specimens of humanity who frequented this part of the city, and these, when drunk, as they usually were, formed a very ugly element for the police to abide. There was usually a grog-shop on each corner and several in each square. These did a thriving business and were patronized by both men and women. Women drank openly at the bar with the men, and it was nothing unusual to see women so drunk they could not walk. These grog-shops dispensed the cheapest and worst kind of liquor. It was said that most of this stuff had never seen a distillery and that the knowing one could take a few simple drugs and make a whole barrel of it. This stuff didn't simply make you drunk; but it made you crazy, and when you got tanked up on it you felt as if you could whip your weight in wild cats. An Irishwoman, who was known all over the city as "Miss Ann," ran one of these drink emporiums, and her brand of firewater was said to be the worst in the whole city. It was humorously referred to as "chained-lightning" and it was said that one drink of it would "make a jack-rabbit stand on his hind legs and spit in the face of a bull dog!" After a hard day's work, I left the barber shop about I o'clock and started home. I lived in the extreme northern section of the city about two miles from where I worked. As the distance was much shorter, instead of going through the city, I went up Seventeenth street to its end and then took a road which is now Hospital St. Seventeenth street is a narrow, crooked and very dark street, which was dimly lighted by the old-tashioned artificial gas lamps. These emitted a flickering, yellow light which really seems to make the darkness more intense. The streets were entirely deserted at that hour, and as I trudged homewards I had the feelings that only a boy of fourteen could have. NASHVILLE. TENN., Dec. 12.—Another annual convention of newspaper men for 1917 is to be held in this city Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 7, 8, 9, 10th. The official call is just being released from the Corresponding Secretary's office of this city, which comes out signed by C. J. Perry of Philadelphia, Pa., as President, J. L. Jones of Cincinnati, Ohio, as Chairman of the Executive Committee, and Henry A. Boyd of this city as Corresponding Secretary. This will be the fourth time the newspaper men have gathered in the metropolis of Tennessee for an annual gathering, it having been made the regular meeting place of the regular sessions by constitutional provision. The executive sessions have been held generally in connection with the Business League during the month of August. It is understood from the Corresponding Secretary that they are expecting the largest attendance in the history of the Association, as there are practically no annual gatherings being held now in midwinter that will interfere with the newspaper men's program. The Nashville membership, which consists of 25 on more, have already called a meeting of the local members, and they are making preparations for the entertainment of all who may come. In addition to this, some of the leading newspaper men of the United States who are connected with the Association have expressed their intention of being present at this session. The work to be completed covers a wide scope and is of vital interest to the newspaper fraternity. Some constitutional changes are to be made, but the most important thing will be the consideration of the report of the Executive Committee which held its session last August in Kansas City. CHARLESTON, W. VA., Dec. 8. The state board of control today made provisions for the observance of Christmas at the various state institutions under its jurisdiction. Oysters will constitute the principal extra for their dinner that day. Contract was let for more than one ton of candies and nuts to be distributed among the charges in the home for deaf and blind and the industrial home for girls. The inmates at the penitentiary will be given a holiday as will the boys at the reformatory in Pruntytown. Special dinners will be provided at the saylums for the insane at Spencer, Weston and Huntington. traveling a dark and deserted street at that time of night by himself. I crossed the little white bridge which spanned Bacon-quarter branch and a little later passed two powder magazines which stood like silent centinels on each side of the road. Soon after passing the magazines, I had to pass what was formerly a panser's burial ground. Fifth street was just being extended and they vee cutting it right through this burial ground. Old coffins were exhumed in the process, and it was not uncommon to see a ghostly skull grinning at you in one place while in another, a leg or arm bone protruded. A little further up the road, I had to pass between two ceme eries the Jews' on one side and the Gentiles' on the other. A brick wall surrounded both of these cemeteries, and notwithstanding the Strygian darkness, I could see the tombstones standing above them like spectres. Just as I reached this point, I heard a chain rattle. "Mercy!" said I to myself, "what on earth is that?" Bravo the I was, this unusual sound sent a chill of terror from my body, my hair stood on ends and, the night was bitter cold, I began to prespire profusely. Looking behind, I beheld two objects which resembled balls of fire, and a little later, I could discern a white object rapidly approaching. I was entirely unarmed—not having even a pocket knife. So, reaching down quickly, I picked up some rocks and made up my mind that whatever this apperition was, if it got too close I was going to fire those rocks into it with all the power I possessed. The clanking of the chain continued to increase in volume, and the object appeared to get larger and larger. It was now in striking distance and I proceeded to get busy with my rocks. The first one I threw went true to its mark and the apparition uttered some of the most unearthly shrieks I ever heard. I now discovered that this terrible hobgoblin, which had given me the scare of my life, was nothing more than a white dog which had broken its fastening and was now dragging the chain on the ground, thickly covered with grabs. WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.—Determination by the supreme court of the constitutionality of the Adamson law in time for congress to enact any desired supplementary legislation at this session was regarded as assured today when the court advanced the test case for argument January 8. The court granted the government's motion to expedit the Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf railroad case, in which federal Judge Hook held the Adamson act void. Hearing were set for immediately after the Christmas holidays and ahead of all other important cases already assigned for January 8. There had been some hope of having the case heard before Christmas, as the Adamson act becomes effective January 1. All interests are believed to be conserved pending the court's decision, however. Special accounts of wages due employee under law will be kept and all other litigation will be held in alegiance by agreement between the government and the railroads until the decision is given. REV. KOGER RESIGNS WORK AT NORTHFORK For about three years Rev. J. W. Cooper, the popular preacher and ex-member of the Board of Education for the Northfork district, has found it essentially necessary to offer his resignation to the officers and members in charge of the First Baptist church at Northfork. In doing this Rev. Koger has the honor as well as distinction of having an organized body of men and women who are in good faith with each other, in sympathy and accord with the growth of the work and to a man in happy accord with him as their pastor, and with money in the bank to build a church raised under his jurisdiction while pastor. It is generally admitted and conceded that few men, if any, ever leave a people under more regretful circumstances than does Rev. Koger. HONOR ROLL Keystyne-Eckman Graded School, Third Month Eighth and Seventh Grades, E. L. Rann, Teacher. Attendance--Alex Jones, Hunter Price, John Goode, Joa. Craft, Ellen Oannaday, Lorena Simpson, Gladye Taylor. General Excellence in Studies--Sarah Mansfield. Arithmetic--John M. Goode. Literature---John Giles, Bettie Green. Clivics---Daisy Shepherd. Sirth and Fifth Grades, Ms Helen James, Teacher. Attendance---Marshall Hairston, Nannie Dodson, Verona Simpson, Thelma Coleman, Essie Galloway, Juanita Henderson. General Excellence---Sarah Purdue, Mary Dodson, Evelyn Bell. Arithmetic---Leroy Armstrong, John Reed, Mary Dodson. English, Anna Redd, Essie Galloway, Thelma Coleman, Verona Simpson, Isabel White. History, Nannie Dodson, Leona Hall, Jos. Law. Penmanship, Olivia Coleman. Cora Benton, Millie Craft, Minnie Brown. Fourth Grade, Miss Jessie Hill, Teacher. Attendance; Ethel Lipscomb, Susanna McClain, Bertha Robinson, Jimmie Witcher, John Weathers, Rob Holland. General Excellence, Mazzie Brown, Bertha Robinson, Lily Witcher. Arithmetic, Mary Beverley, V. Booker. Geography, Jimmie Witcher. Attendance, Daniel Dodson, John W Hylton, Elizabeth Fountain, Alphonse Anthony. General Excellence, Daniel Dodson, Kutric Robinson, Maggie Hale. Arithmetic, Maggie Hale, Jas. Coleman, Annie Anthony. Penn., Willie Lyle, Beatrice Joyce. Second Grade, Miss Lucy Maynard, Teacher. Attendance, Enola Miller, Hazel Russell, David Mitchell. General Excellence, Pearl Russell, Ida De niwrights. Meadling, David Mitchell, Virginia Numbers, Pauline Scott, Henry Brown, Mary Wingfield, Hazel Russell. Pennmanship, Forace Heater, Almeda Fountain. First Grade, Miss Mary Whimbs, Teacher. Attendance, Lethia Holland, Ada Craft, Arizona Taryl, Fletcher General Excellence, Lieutenant Dodson, Willie Stokes. Numb., Nannie Morris, Lieut. Dodson, Pennmanship, Sophia Davis. Second and First Grades (annex), Miss Sinkford, Teacher. Attendance, J. Valley Whittico, Hay- wood Simpson, Junia Cannaday, Robt. Fulk, India Hill, Cleopatra Oannaday, Harry Lord, Arranetta Lord. General Excellence, Haywood Simpson, Judson White, Cleopatra Oannaday, George Staples. Spelling, Mary Luck, Harry Lord, Clarence Thompson, Mary Connor, Viola Lee. Numbers, Robert Fulka, Georgia Reed, Junius Cannaday, Edd Findley. Peonmanship, Harry Wheeler, Rosa Coles. Weights and Measnres McDawell Said to be Only County in State Without a Sealer. We understand that under the law of this state partaining to weights and measures, McDowell county is the only county in the state that does not have a man holding the position of swaler. This law was passed February 13, 1915, and went into effect ninety days from passage. The law was approved by Governor Hattfield February 16, 1915. It is said that all the counties in the state have this law in force, and why McDowell county has not appointed a man we have not been able to learn. The people of the county should have this protection. There are merchants in the county, no doubt, who have scales that are giving long weight, which means the merchants are losing money, and there are merchants who have scales that are giving short weight, and they are not aware of it. For this reason, in justice to the sellers and buyers, this law should be put into force and a good man appointed. It is claimed that there are canvassed meats, hams, bacon, etc., sold throughout the county that have something like a half-pound to a pound of wrappings upon them, and at the rats meats are selling today, the consumers should not have to pay meat prices for wrappings. This is no fault of the retail man, but is the fault of the packer, and he is the one that is receiving this enormous price for wrappings - getting from twenty to thirty cents for wrappings that he has paid, say, five cents for. Heart Torn From Breast Alexander Hairston Run Over by Train and Ground to Pulp. Alexander Hairston, a colored man about thirty years old and said to have been an employee of the Upland Coal and Coke Company, was ground into a pulp when he was struck and run over by passenger train No. 16 between Kyle and Powbatan Friday night. Passengers aboard train No. 16 who witnessed the horrifying scene reported that the body was so badly mangled and lacerated that the heart was torn from the breast and when found several feet from the other mass of bones and flesh was quivering and flopping like a fish when jerked from the water. COOPER'S VOTE IN M'DOWELL In the tabulated statement of the vote cast in McDowell county on Novem er 7th, there was an error in the total vote cast for Congressman Edward Cooper. The tabulation shows Mr. Cooper to have received 6,999 votes, whereas in adding the vote cast in each precinct for Mr. Cooper we find that his total votes should have been 7,062. The error was in adding the vote cast in each precinct. We make this correction in justice to Congressman Cooper and his large number of friends in this county. The young Congressman has been very popular in McDowell county for many years and as is shown by his vote he only ran three votes behind Hughes, the Republican candidate for president, and ahead of all other candidates, both national and state. Johnson Improves State Treasurer Elect Reported Able to Leave Bed at McKendree Hospital. CHARLESTON, W. VA., Dec. 8.—A report was received here that Treasurer elect William S. Johnson, of Fayette county, has shown marked improvement at the McKendree Hospital where he has been critically ill, and now in able to know his bed. Miners, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell Coun- tty Business Openings. NUMBER 40 G.O.P. EXPENSE WAS $97,285.00 Official Statement Filed by State Treasurer. The Democrats Claim They Spent Fight Thousand Dollars—Have Deficit of $70. CHARLESTON, W. VA., Dec. 7.—The West Virginia Republican executive committee, by Dave Gildeon, treasurer, today filed an after-election statement with the secretary of state, showing that the total expenditures through headquarters at Clarkstown in the recent campaign were $92,285. Wynne W. Beall, treasurer of the Democratic state executive committee, reported to the secretary of state that the total expenditures of that organization were $8,220 or about seventy dollars more than the total contributions received. The Republican report that there were 372 contributors, the Republican national committee having given $25,000 and V. L. Highland, of Clarkaburg, $22,000. The national congressional committee contributed $5,000 and United States Senator Nathan Golf gave $4,000. United States Senator W. E. Chilton today filed his post-election statement, showing that he expended $5,643 in his campaign. FOURTH ANNUAL CORN SHOW AND LOCAL INDUSTRIAL FAIR AT THE W. VIRGINIA INSTITUTE Boys best ten ears of corn---First prize, to Steven Brown; second prize, to Richard Woody. Best one ear of corn---First prize, to Richard Woody; second prize, to Lacy Woody. Largest yield from one acre---First prize, to Lacy Woody (80 bushels.) Men's best ten ears of corn---First prize, to Elijah Hurt; second prize, to Scott Brown. Best display of apples---First prize, to Ruth Lipcomb. Best peck of sweet potatoes---First prize, to Richard Lowry; second prize, to C. L. Woody. Best peck of Irish potatoes---First prize, to B. Ackman; second prize, to Janie Woody. The largest pumpkin, first prize, to C. L. Woody. Best peek of wheat, first prize, to Scott Brown. HOME ECONOMIES. Best needle work, first prize, to Grace Harris; second prize, to Mrs. B. L. Tayl lor; third prize, to Mrs. L. Leonard. Best fruit cake, first prize, to Mrs. C. L. Woody; second prize, to Mrs. Taylor Brown. Best jelly, first prize, to Mrs. Taylor Brown. Best apple pie, first prize, to Mrs. Scott Brown. Best pickle, first prize, to Mrs. Scott Brown; second prize, to Mrs. L. Leonard. Best pound of butter, first prize, to Mrs. C. L. Woody. Best display of canned products, first prize, to Mrs. Taylor Brown; second prize, to Mrs Leonard. Girl's garden and canning club, between ages of 10 and 18 years. Best cake, first prize, to Bessie Jamerson; second prize, to Laura Owens. Best pie, first prize, to Sarah Johnson; second prize, to Estella Arthur; third prize, to Clara Hill. Best jelly, first prize, to Marie Robinson; second prize, to Edna Harris. Best loaf of bread, first prize, to Mildred Atkins; second prize, to Edna Harris. Best canned peaches, first prize, to Myrtle Woody; second prize, to Marie Robinson. Best canned peas, first prize, to Myrtle Woody; second prize, to Marie Robinson; third prize, to Bessie Jamison. Children between the ages 5 and 10 yrs. Best fancy work, first prize, to Ennice Pack; second prize, to Ruth Lipscomb. Don't fail to hear the joint debate at Calhoun's Hall December 31st at 1:30 p. m., on the subject: "Can a Soul be Lost after being Regenerated?" Affirmative-Revs. J. W. Herndon and L. E. Johnson. Negative-Revs. W. H. Harris, Sr, and R. H. McKog, D. D. JENKINJONES Rev. J. W. Koger was installed pastor of the Morning Star Baptist church Sunday, Nov. 26 At 11 o'clock, Rev. J. W. Crockett preached the installation sermon. His text was found in Matthew 10:7, from which he preached a wonderful sermon. At 3 o'clock, Rev. R. S. Barksdale, pastor at Anawalt, preached an able sermon from 1 Kings 3:9 At 7:30 p. m., Rev. B. S. Dent preached ed a splendid sermon from Rev. 2:17 Tuesday night, Rev. J. B. Evans preached an excellent sermon from 3 Kings, 10:15. These men preached as they never did before. They seemed to be full of God-power. There has never been a time in Jenkiniones like this. Both white ancolored attended his services. May the Lord bless these people. The names of those who gave in the rally are as follows: Mrs. Annie J. Brown, $ 1 0 John Schoolfield, 1 0 Mrs. Lucy Hairston, 1 0 George Saunders, 1 0 Joe Wilson, 1 0 L. Thompson, 1 0 Charlie Fitzrive, 1 0 Jessie Comley, 1 0 H. Wilson, 2 2 Albert Mitchell, 1 0 Mrs. Julia Brackshort, 1 0 Mrs. L. James, 1 0 Chris Saunders, 1 0 Arthur Hewitt, 1 0 J. H. Fawcett, 1 0 Mrs. Eliza James, 1 0 James Ranson, 1 0 Mrs. James Saunders, 1 0 William Oliver, 1 0 Miss Lucy B. Hairston, 1 0 Miss Mattie Hairston, 1 0 Miss Weather Schoolfield, 1 0 Mrs. Sallie Schoolfield, 1 4 Mrs. Susie Courts, 1 0 E. L. Hairston, 1 0 Miss Cora James, 1 0 Mrs. Rosa Hewitt, 1 0 Miss Bertha Thompson, 1 5 C. W. Atkinson, 1 0 J. H. Collins, 1 0 N. Bolden, 1 2 Cal Lee, 1 0 Mrs. Bessie Carter, 1 0 Rev. Crews, 1 0 Lee Fields, 1 0 Ernest Austin, 1 0 T. Hairston, 1 0 Jessie Penix, 1 0 Carrie Harris, 1 0 Nettie Hairston, 1 0 Pummer Hairston, 1 2 Jas. Ashworth, 1 0 R. K. Simms, 1 0 Deacon Kyser, Boisevain, 5 Marshall Wade, Anawalt, 5 Thomas Simmons, 1 0 Mrs. Lula Mack, Boisevain, 5 Lucy Wilkes, Boisevain, 5 Mattie Kaiser, Boisevain, 5 Mr. Johnson, Boisevain, 1 0 Sister Oberton, 5 Mrs. Ela Arthur, 1 0 Mrs. Anna Dickerson, 1 0 David Dickerson, 1 0 Total amount raised $ 117.97 Total amount raised, $117.07. REV. J. W. KOGER, Pastor JOHN COURTS, Clerk. MAYBEURY The first Sunday was the preaching day at the Baptist church. The Sunday school is doing well under the leadership of Brother Williams. The old people seem to love to come to the school to study the word of God. When preaching our came, the paso filled his stand. He preached from Exodus 6:5. Subject, "God does answer prayer." While he was dealing with this great subject, the Holy Ghost was with the man of God and he preached one of the best sermons of his life. Rev J. B Evans is one of the great pastor and preachers of the coalfield, for he draws the people from far and near. On Sunday people came from Coaldale, Switchback and other places. At 3:30 p. m., the Women's Home Missionary Society met with a large number out. The President of this movement is sister N. V. Wnittle. T. I. noble work is doing well for church and people. They meet every month. At 7:30 p. m., Rev. Geo. F. Owens of Keystone, was asked by the pastor to fill the stand. He preached from the sdbject, "Jordan." The services were good all day. This is a nice church and a great people because they seem to know what it means to come to church. Coopers WE are glad to say that our Sunday school and church is progressing nicely. On last Thursday, Mr. Shield Wait n left for his home in Virginia to visit his sister who is sick. On last Wednesday, Mrs. Byrd Wag staff was the guest of Mrs. Jones. On last Sunday, Moneil Brandon and Mrs. A. Atkins were the guest of Miss Mary Webster at Coaldale. Mr. Guse Smith is very ill at this writing. Mr. Wm. Harper was the guest of Miss Brandon last Sunday. Last Sunday Messrs. Willie Haskins and Edgar Carter were the guest of Miss Marvel Brandon. Mrs. Mary L. Adams, of Ivanhoe, Vau. is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Arthur Weston. Miss Manuel and Marril Brandon wrote the poem of Miss Lena King as a child. BY JOSPH L. TINSLEY. (Omitted last week.) The Auxiliaries of the Methodist church gave their Thanksgiving program Thursday evening, Nov. 30, at the Methodist church. Each department had two representatives, and those present were loud in their praise for them as they appeared on the program. PROGRAM: Singing, "We thank those O' God," Junior Choir Invocation, Rev Pleasant Scripture lesson, Rev Maurice Prayer, audience standing, Rev Pride Song, "Come, Then Almighty King" Introduction of program, Mr Win Jones Eighth League Select Reading, Thomas R. Taylor Solo, "I love you so," Mrs. Emily Jones. Sunday School Paper, Mrs. Jessie Brown Address, "Our Schools," Rev. Price Junior League Recitation, Miss Harriet Jones Recitation, Miss Lizzie Anderson "Brotherhood" Paper, W. H. Taylor Solo, Rev. Manning Cornet Solo, H. J. Sawyers Ladies Aid Society Paper, "Woman's Ministry," Mrs. Mary Anderson Saxaphone duet "In that city," Mrs. Lena Harris and Mr. Wm. Young Papef, "Ladies work in society," Mrs. Wm. Jones Remarks by the pastor, Rev. Pepsante Song, "O Zion Haste" The colored schools of Gary rendered a delightful program Friday night. Decl. 1, at the Methodist church. A Mthers' meeting was held from 1 to 4 in the afternoon. From which time until the program began, was an exhibition of the children's work done in the schools in spare moments. Drawing and woodwork made up the day's exhibit and it must be said for them that they showed some remarkable skill and careful training. The girls displayed an elaborate collection of handwork in pillows, lace, embroidery, etc. Special mention must be made of two pillows made and exhibited bf the Misses' Logans. These two pillows could not be bought, and were conceded to be the best work of its kind ever produced in the school. These girls, Thysine and Nina, are the nieces of Mrs. Anderson Clark. Mr. E. Bair, of Palaski, Va., who has been here for the last three months left Sunday night for Blairfield where he will join his wife, and go from their to Chirstown where Mr. Bair has accepted a position with the Workman's Benefit Association. Mr. Wm. H. Taylor left Monday for Palm Beach, Fla., where will spend the winter. MARTINSVILLE. We are having some rain and cold weather this week. Mrs. Lola Wains and Mrs. Williams are visiting their aunt, Mrs. George Bowe. Miss Annie Tate is home from West Virginia. Miss Mary Draper, who came here from Roanoke for her health, died Friday morning at the home of her mother Mrs. Amanda Draper. Her body was taken to Spencer Saturday for burial. Mr. Clink Lambert is here from West Virginia. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Linzie Burgess a baby girl. Mother and daughter are doing nicely. We are glad that we have no sick people to report this week. Miss Lizzie Cooper entertained on last Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. E. Holley, Mr. Taylor Flood, and her sister, Susie. After several games were played, the guest was served apples-tuffed oranges and candy. All repeat a pleasant evening. Mr. and Mrs. James Gravely have anounced the marriage of their daughter, Hattie Pearl, to Mr. Charles Fitts, Dec. 26, at the A. M. E. Zion church. Services at the Grace Presbyterian church last Sunday were very good. At night, the Editor of the McDowell Times made an able address which was well received and has been commented upon every since. Among the many active workers of Grace Presbyterian church under the popular pastoral charge of Rev. Watkins, Mrs. Amalina Murphy, Miss Connie Hairaton, Prof. J. L. Hairaton on Mrs. Annie Carter and Mrs. James Stuples together with Mr. Frank Drewery were the first to promise the tenth part of their monthly earnings to the cause of a rally for the church and their pastor. EXCELSIOR The people are getting along at this place. Work is good and the General Manager, Mr. J. A. Huddleston, is sparing no pain to make the people happy. He has given orders for all of the children, both colored and white, to come up to his store and receive a Christmas present. Our church work is doing nicely under the leadership of our honored and much beloved pastor, Rev. T. E. Woody. Rev. Woody has made good and is held in high esteem by both white and colored. In proof of it, on last Saturday night, he heard some people singing near the parsonage and upon going out to see who it was found that his porch was ladden with provision which the members and friends had quietly placed there unknowingly to him and family, and quietly gone to their homes. They certainly failed to sound a trumpet. Celery-Mist Find For Headache Costs Only 5c a Package at Any If you suffer from headache or neuralgia, it will cost you only 50 to buy one of the best remedies on the market. Don't judge the quality by the low price. "Celery-Mist" is equal if not superior to the highest priced remedies. Gives relief and comfort in a few minutes. Every store sells "Celery-Mist." One trial will convince you of its merits. Catarrh Cannot Be Cured All Druggists, 75c. Kill's Family Pills for constipation OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF MCDOWELL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth Judicial Circuit) Counties of McDowell, Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah C. Herndon, Judge Welch; W. Burbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tuesday in February June and September. CRIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas French Strother, Judge; W. R 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. 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 Look Assistant Pros. Attorney, G I Countz Clerk Circuit and Crim. Courts Barbridge Pavne Clerk County Court, W. W. Whyte County Surveyor, w C Morgan Civian Supt Free Schools, W Cassius Look, Welch Assessor, C E Rusmisell Court Road Engineer, w McClaren County Health Officer and con- mer, Dr. H. G. Camper Commissioner School Land D E Rusmisell, McDowell Members House of Delegate W W Hugoes and C. E. Harman State Senators, Sixth Senat- eral district (counties of McDo- H Ming), wayne and wyomin Jas A. Strother Welch; Web- hoodykootz Williamson Are You a Woman? Take Cardui The Woman's Tonic FOR SALE AT ALL DRUGGISTS. Baby Wanted Boy or girl; 2 to 5 years old; will send it to school, when old enough, and to church; christian home; parental care MR. AND MRS RICHARD WHITE, Box 174, Coalwood, W. Va. DR. M. M. TINSLEY EYE Specialist Welch, West Virginia NORTHFORK. W. VA. 80X 405 CASH OR CREDIT We carry Largest Line of Ladies' H Received 400 Stylish Ladies the HOLIDAYS. Make and Avoid the Rush. PALMET Main Street Lord's N Everything In First Class Style. LORD and W We carry Largest Line of Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Clothing in W. Va. Received 400 Stylish Ladies' Coats and Suits for the HOLIDAYS. Make your Selections Early and Avoid the Rush. Main Street Lord's New Brick Building Everything Fresh to Eat In First Class Style. Lunches At All Hours LORD and WOODY, Prop'rs Order of Publication AT Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McBowell County on the first Monday in December, 1916 Lilian Turner. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce. A VINCULO MATRIMONII 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 defender 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 news paper in McDowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front of the court house of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk A. G. Free, P. Q. Order of Publication. At rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County on the first Monday in December, 1916. Kate Lee Plaintiff, vs. In Chacery. Sonny Lee Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MAYRUMONI A VINCULO MATRIMONI. And it apparing from an aid-divin now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's Office of the 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 successive weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk A. G. Froe, P. Q Notice! Notice! Grand Oliver A F. Angel, and State Deputy Malinda Cobbs will be at the following places to lecture and initiate members into the I. O. of St. Luke: Tuesday, Dec. 12, at Bluefield. Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Poachontas Thursday, Dec. 14, at Elkhorn. Friday night, Dec. 15, at Keystone. Saturday night, Dec. 16, at Thacker Monday night, Dec. 18, at Berwind. Tuesday night, Dec. 19, at Coalwood. Wednesday night, Dec. 20, at Arlington Thurs. night, Dec. 21, at McAlpin. Friday night, Dec. 22, at Princeton. Everybody is cordially invited to be present at these meetings and cast lots with us in a good work. G. H. Rice Northfork, West Virginia. REPRESENTATIVE OF Sinktord & Warren Embalmers & Undertakers Bluefield, West Virginia Phone 217. Res. Phone 970 L. Madam Holley Hair Dressing SHAMPOOING, FACE MASSAGE HAIR and SCALP TREATMENT. West Church St. Phone 292 Martinsville, Va. Ready-to-Wear Clothing in W. 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It is intended to a useful achievement and should give new life, new hope and new opportunity to every member of the order and to instill a desire to subscribe for stock in the organization - Pyrian Matter Investment Association in its intention to pay handsome dividends on the investment. $0 Is The Price Per Share Nither paid up or on the in locality about it or write to The Python Mu up or on the installment plan. Ask the ag- it or write to this office. K. Presle af CHARL Exam Your T Ton Either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent in your locality about it or write to the office. The Python Animal Investment Association L. O. WILSON, President CHARLESTON, W. VA. Examine Your TEETH Tonigh Examine Your TEETH Tonight -after you clean them. 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