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McDowell County Offers Good Opportunities for Negroes, Excellent Schools, high wages. ARE FEES OF PUPILS PAID BOARDS O If Not, Why? The Makes Provisions HEADS OF INSTITUTION In Answer to Letters F Times---Read What Enquiries are CHAPTER (Senate B) AN ACT to provide for the payment by boards of education not main- section thirty-a of chapter for (Passed February 9, 1915. In proved by the Governor February ARE FEES OF HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS PAID BY DISTRICT BOARDS OF EDUCATION? If Not, Why? The Legislature Makes Provision for Same HEADS OF INSTITUTIONS GIVE INFORMATION In Answer to Letters From Editor of McDowell Times---Read What the Law Says, the Enquiries and Answers. CHAPTER 63. (Senate Bill No. 78.) the payment of tuition fees of high school pupils tion not maintaining high schools, the same to be chapter forty-five of the code of West Virginia. 19, 1915. In effect ninety days from passage. Ap- nor nor February 16, 1915. AN ACT to provide for the payment of tuition fees of high school pupils by boards of education not maintaining high schools, the same to be section thirty-a of chapter forty-five of the code of West Virginia. (Passed February 9, 1915. In effect ninety days from passage. Approved by the Governor February 16, 1915.) BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF Section 30-A. It shall be the district which does not maintain a high pupils in their district who have come elementary schools and who desire to attend schools of high school grade in other districts that boards of education shall not pay cents per month for such tuition for each other school of high school grade in another, that boards of education shall not fees for any pupils for more than four any board of education maintaining a course, may pay the tuition of any such high school in any other school of years, or equivalent thereof, so that a four years' course in high school. Pupils shall be paid out of the building tation of a certificate signed by the controlling the high school in which they by the principal of the school and give number of months each was in attend shall be the duty of the board of education of any maintain a high school to pay the tuition fees of all who have come let it the course of study in the ele- no desire to attend public high schools or other side in other districts within the state; PROVIDED, shall not pay more than two dollars and fifty tuition for each pupil attending a high school or school grade in another district; and, PROVIDED, FUR- cation shall not be required to pay such tuition more than four years; and, PROVIDED, FURTHER, that maintaining a high school for less than four years on of any pupil who has completed the course in either school or schools of high school grade of four school, so that such pupil may have the benefit of high school. Fees for the tuition of high school pu- the building fund of the district upon the presen- gned by the president of the board of education in which tuition pupils were in attendance and school and giving the names of such pupils and the names in attendance from the Editor to Principals and Their Replies. BE IT EXACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Section 30-A. It shall be the duty of the board of education of any district which does not maintain a high school to pay the tuition fees of all pupils in their district who have com let al the course of study in the elementary schools and who desire to attend public high schools or other schools of high school grade in other districts within the state; PROVIDED, that boards of education shall not pay more than two dollars and fifty cents per month for such tuition for each pupil attending a high school or other school of high school grade in another district; and, PROVIDED, FURTHER, that boards of education shall not be required to pay such tuition fees for any pupils for more than four years; and, PROVIDED, FURTHER, that any board of education maintaining a high school for less than four years course, may pay the tuition of any 'pupil' who has completed the course in such high school in any other school or schools of high school grade of four years, or equivalent thereof, so that such pupil may have the benefit of a four years' course in high school. Fees for the tuition of high school pupils shall be paid out of the building fund of the district upon the presentation of a certificate signed by the president of the board of education controlling the high school in which tuition pupils were in attendance and by the principal of the school and giving the names of such pupils and the number of months each was in attendance Personal Letters from the Editor to Principals And Their Replies. Personal Letters from the Editor to Principals And Their Replies. Knowing you to represent one of the leading state institutions for colored boys and girls as well as Prof. Prillerman to whom I have just written a letter asking him whether or not any of the puilns in his school were being provided for according to Act of the Legislature of the West Virginia Regular and Extraordinary Sessions of 1915 to be found in chapter 63 (Senate Bill No. 78), passed February 9, 1915, and approved by our Governor February 16, 1915. On referring to this law you will see, Prof. Sims, that it refers to an act which provides for the payment of tuition fees of high school pupils by boards of education not maintaining high schools. While it is true I wrote Prof. Prillerman a personal letter along this line for information. I think the people are entitled to, I now do the same thing to you with the hope that as it is intended to get information which effects the general public, you will do the favor to let me know whether any student or students from any such districts attending your school are being provided for and the stipulated amount paid by any board of education or any district of any county in this state. Please let me bear from you at your earliest convenience with the hope that you gentlemen will not think I am asking you an unfair question. Trusting that the affairs of school work are in every way encouraging and satisfactory, I have the pleasure to be as ever a friend, for the race and the educational extension among our people. Florida Land Institute Bluefield, W. Va., Feb. 8, 17 I have your letter of February 5 asking to be informed whether I have made any effort to have children coming to us from district which do not support a high school ben-fit by an act passed by the 1915-16 Legislature. I wish to assure you that I have bills for the payment of tuition have been presented to boarls of education in supporting high schools for colored children and payment thereon has been refused on the ground that the law does not apply to a state institu- --- VOLUME 15. Duty of board of education of any district not maintaining a high school to pay tuition of all pupils in their district who have completed courses of study in elementary schools who desire to Prof. R. P. Sime. Principal, Bluefield Colored Institute, Bluefield, W. Va. Dear Sir: M T. WHITTICO. Keystone, W. Va., Feb. 5, 1907. My dear Mr. Whittico: The McDowell Times. attend other schools of high school grade; limitation as to amount to be paid and time; other limitations as to pay for four years course; tuition fees to be paid out of building fund tion, but is designated to outline prece dure between boards of education in dif ferent districts. For example, the Adk in district in your own county could send its pupils who have finished St grade to the high school at Kimball and Brown's Creek District could collect tu tition therefor. But, should they send them to Bluefield the Institution could not by this advise, collect tuition. Since receiving this information, I have consulted two very competent lawyers and they assure me that a board of edu cation declining to pay tuition under this Act, is entirely within its right. I trust you can see your way clear to urge measures that will secure for every colored youth high school instruction with small cost to the parent. Yours truly, R. P. SIMS. Prof. Bryd Prillerman President, W. Va. College Institute, Institute, W. Va. Dear Friend: While reviewing the acts of the legislature of West Virginia Regular and Extraordinary Sessions of 1915, I was specially struck with the provisions of chapter 63 (Senate Bill No. 78.), passed February 9, 1915, and approved by the Governor February 16, of the same year. This is an act which provides for the payment of tuition fees of high school pupils by boards of education not maintaining high schools such as are specified in the above Act of the Legislature. Will you, as a friend, please inform me whether any student or students from any such districts attending your school are being provided for in accordance with this statute? I have just vent check to cover claim for month of January as presented to me by the business man g or your school and naturally I thought of this piece of legislation in particular. Hoping that you and yours are well and that the work of the school is in every way progressive, I have the honor to be and hope to remain your friend for the race. M. T. WHITTICO P. S. Let me hear from you at once with any other suggestion, statement for publication or otherwise. Institute, W. Va., February 10, 1917. Mr. M. T. Whittico, Keystone, W. Va. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA. FRIDAY, FEB. 16. 1917 Your letter of recent date found me in bed with La grippie. I am able to be out now. In answer to your letter I wish to say that we have had five or six students from Morgantown whose expenses here were partly borne by the board of education. The board of education in the Independent district of Morgantown paid eighty dollars a year each for four students from that city. We have another girl from Monroe county that the board of eduction has agreed to pay part on her expenses. This is a good cause you have championed, and I hope you will push it for all it is worth. I shall be glad to send you some publication soon. Very truly yours, BYRD PRILLERMAN. WELCH NEWS NOTES Louis De Bary Stabbed to Death and Nestor Lemon is Jailed. One of the most dastardly crimes ever committed in our town occurred Sunday night about 9 o'clock, when Louis De Bary was stabbed to death, Nestor Lemo on being accused of doing the stabbing Both men are Italians and have been living here for some time. De Bary owned and conducted a grocery store on McDowell street, on the hospital road and in connection with the store served meals. From data gathered, it seems that Nestor had been in the store eating his supper, and was contentions over the meal and paving for it. After everything had apparently quieted down, and De Bary was sitting at his desk working Nestor Lemon walked up to him, and it is stated, without a word, stabbed him through the shoulder with a stiletto about ten inches long, after which, it is said, he ran down the street, and the victim jumped up and started to run after him, but only got a few feet when he fell dead in the street. However, Nestor was captured and taken to jail. In 'Squire J. W. Edwards' court Monday he waived 'bearing and was committed to jail without bond to await the action on the grand jury. Mr. De Bary had been a resident of Welch for a number of years, and was a highly respected citizen. He leaves a wife and six small children. Lemon was arrested by Officer Walter Mitchell and when interviewed state that he had been drinking some cider and did not remember having killed De Bary. JHARGED WITH STEALING BRASS Charlie Williams, of Keystone, was arrested Sunday night by Deputy Sheriff Basham. Williams was caught with a two-horse wagon load of brass and copper which, it is said, he had stolen from different plants of the United States Coat and Coke Company's operations on Tugork. These people had been missing valuable brass and copper belongings for some time, and had been watching for the theft. At 3 o'clock Sunday morning Williams is said to have been caught coming out of the hollow with a load of stuff. He was brought to Welch an landed in jail. FIFTY DOLLARS AND FIFTY DAYS Louis Roberts, colored, of Panther, a passenger on train No. 16 Sunday night, said to have been drunk and disorderly got into a "scrap" with Conductor Cohenhaver. One of the train crew arrested Roberts, placed him in a baggage car and he was brought to Welch, where he was turned over to Jailer Dave Collins and landed in the city "bastile." He was given a hearing before 'Squire J W Edwards Monday, and was fined $5 and sentenced to fifty days in jail. County court held a special sitting Monday for the purpose of entering registrations for the special bond election for February 17. It is understood that not a person appeared to register, this indicating that everybody had registered and we feel it a barometer that the bond issue is a settled fact. Colored Y. M. C. A. Honors Memory of W. A. Hunton. Under the auspices of the colored department of the Norfolk and Western railway Y. M. C. A and the student Y. M. C. A. of the B. C. I. a joint memorial exercise in memory of the late William Atlas Hunton was held Thursday night at S o'clock, in the auditorium of the Bluefield Colored Institute. Secretary Hunton was the first colored general secretary employed in North America, serving at Norfolk, Va., three years, after which he became the first field secretary of color to the international committee of the Y. M. C. A., promoting the movement among the men and boys of his race. He served in this position for nearly twenty-six years. He died in Brooklyn, N. Y., November 29, 1916. VICIOUS MEASURE KILLED IN HOUSE; SWOPE LEADS FIGHT The Democratic House Repudiates President Wilson by Killing 8-Hour Bill --Coal Weighing Given Twilight Sleep CHARLESTON, W. VA., Feb. 13. The House of Delegates was the scicle of the hardest and most spirited fight of the session Friday and Saturday of last week, when House Bill No. 152 came up for consideration. This bill provided that every public utility of every description should get a certificate of necessity and authority from the Public Service Commission before doing business in the state. The proponents of the bill claimed that it would prevent waste of capitals and save the public from being compelled to pay the cost of two public utilities doing the same kind of business when one would be able to serve the people at a reduced cost by not having competition. The opponents of the measure contended that it would stifle competition, tend to create monopoly and turn the state over so the privilege seeking corporations. The measure was introduced in the House Delegate Louis A. Johnson, of Harrison county, the Democratic door leader, and had the backing of Ex Governor W. A. M.Corkeil, George L. Neal, C. W. Osenton, and it is given hinted that some Republicans high in the councils of the party were also behind the measure. The bill reached the amending stage Friday and many delegates sought to remove the vicious features of the measure amendments but it seemed that the "defences of Mr. Johnson was unpunable," as the Gazette stated in it Saturday's issue, for no amendment of any importance prevailed. The most important amendment proposed was the one exempting taxicabneys, automobiles and buses from the operation of the act. The failure of the amendment was the real cause of the defeat of the measure, because it was clearly shown that certain street railway companies wanted to put out of business pitneys and taxicabs and if the bill had become a law and the Public Service Commission assumed jurisdiction over auto-operated for hire every person operating in auto, whether one or more, for hire, would have been compelled to get a "certificate of necessity and authority." Rather, they would have been compelled to show the Public Service Commission that it was necessary to the public convenience for him to operate his one or two automobiles for hire while, the company with plenty of money and a large number of cars would have had the privilege of showing that since it could serve all the people because it was better equipped it was not necessary for the poor devil with one car to operate his for hire. SWOPE LEADS FIGHT Delegate Nixon, of McDowell, led the night on the Republican side of the chamber and put in some effective blow against the measure. He offered an amendment which stated that the object of this bill it appears is to turn the business and natural resources of this state over to preslatory corporations and special privilege and to turn the people over to the octopus of greed and the wolves of avarice, and to destroy local self government." There was an outburst of applause from both the floor and gallery when the clerk read the amendment. (O course it failed like all others that sought to destroy the evil features of the measure. When all amendments failed Friday the supporters greatly rejoiced and felt assured the bill would pass Saturday without a hitch, but it appears that the opposition was busy during the night, for when Saturday came and the measure came to a vote Delegate Nebronald, of Kanawa, stated that he had a change of heart and joined Swope, Tabert and Sweeny in opposition While the vote was being taken there was the stiffness of a tomb and after the smoke of battle cleared away and the vote announced, House Bill No. 152 was defeated 45 to 37 "TWILIGHT SLEEP" FOR COAL WEIGHING. Thursday of las. week House Bill No. 112, known as the coal weighing bill, was given the twilight sleep when it was taken from the calefader and referred to the committee on judiciary, but the sup- (Continued on Page 2.) Mrs Ora Hunter and Miss C. L. Sinkford visited friends at Algoma Sunday. They report having spent a very pleasant day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Washburn. SQ C. C. FROE VISITS FRIENDS IN KEYSTONE. One of the oldest justices of the peace in the person of C. C. Froe of the Adkin district, McDowell county, a man of ability, honesty and self respect, was in the city Sunday visiting Prof. E. L. Rann and wife, his son-in-law and daughter. He called upon several others of his friends. Squire Froe is a very big hearted man and when once with you, you may safely depend upon him to stay with you. Because of his business dealings attested with square business methods he has a host of friends among both white and colored and his fealty toward his own race is always first. The Times office feels complimented at having had his presence with us for a few minutes. LINCOLN A stalwart in the forest grand, A man revered throughout the land; A man who by his honest toll Reached heights that fame nor pride could spoil, And that was Abraham Lincoln. A master at the helm of state, A leader of his army's great, The man who dropped the tender tear On nameless soldiers' lowly bier, That was the great, good Lincoln. He wrote and set a chained race free. That was the brave, just Lincoln. And when the fierce conflict was o'er 'peace pressed for all once more; With pure bared brow on battle field. He praised the men that did not yield. "For right is right, it will prevail. "When cruel wrong doth right assault." Thus saith the noble Lincoln. Within a realm so wondrous fair, With saints and the mighty gathered there. With crown and palm of victory, He's robed for age with immortality. The immortal Lincoln. Cursed the craven who crushed him low Precious the life that ebbed so slow. Worthy the man whom nations pay Merited honor on the natal day Of the beloved, martyred Lincoln. —MARY A. RENNICK WAR COST FOR GREAT BRITAIN Now Is Close to Thirty Million Dollars Daily. Nation's Total Outlay is $21,000, 000,000---English Army 14 Times as Big as at Be- ginning of War. LONDON, Feb. 12. The average daily expenditure of Great Britain is now $20, $00,000, Andrew Bonar Law, Chancellor of the Exchequer, annunced in the House of Commons today. The Chancellor said the total expen- diture since the beginning of the war was £4,200,000,000. The number of ap- plications and the amount applied for by the general public for the new loan, the Chancellor said, were larger than ever before. The Chancellor pointed out that the total votes of credit for the current financial would amount to £1,950,000,000. There also had been an increase in expenditures for the army, but it was proportionate with the increase in the number of troops, the army being curious times as large as when the war began. "We have a superiority not only in men, but in equipment," said Mr. Low. He asserted that the increase in the production of munitions was going on all the time, being as marked now as any previous period. The smallest increase in any kind of shell, as compared with the average of the first year of war, was twenty-eight times that output. Chas. Fitzgerald Killed. John White, Restaurant Keeper at Anawalt, a Fugitive. John White, a restaurant keeper at Anawalt, shot and killed Charles Fitzgerald in the former's place of business Sunday night, according to reports reaching here. White and Fitzgerald, it was reported, quarreled over a bottle of soft drink. White made his escape, and up to the present has not been apprehended. The fugitive, it was stated here, is under $1,000 bond for his appearance before the criminal court at Welch on a charge of bootlegging. Fitzgerald's home was at Jenkinjohn. Florida White Man Wills Fortune to Sarah P. Thompson, Which Was Half of His Earthly Possessions. JACKSONVILLE, FLA., Feb. 4.—By the will of the late Robert Welborn, a colored woman by the name of Sarah P. Thompson is to receive $125,000. The estate of Mr. Welborn is estimated at from $25,000 to $200,000. John E. Reilly and E. E. Kurtz are named as executors of the will. The will was made January 3, 1916. The will bequeaths Mrs. Conrad Schmidt all the property owned by Mr. Welborn in the Security Land Co., except that which lies within the city limits. To J. H. Taylor he gives any land that he may own in section 29, township 53, range 11. To Dr. N. S. Burnham he gave all the property he owned in Palm Beach county. To Sarah P. Thompson, colored, who nursed me through a severe illness with out pay, give lots 16, 17 and 18, block 22, north, city of Miami, also all properly and interest whatsoever I may buy in Jape's subdivision, Erickson's addition and Waddel addition to Miami, all of these additions to Miami. I also give her any money I may have on my person or on deposit in any bank and all my personal effects of any nature whatsoever, and direct all this to be turned over to her within one month of my death." The closing clause of the will reads as follows: "The balance of my estate I give to my wife, Alice Welborn, to be paid to her at the rate of $100 per month for two years. Then it shall be given to her as a whole." COOPER WHACKS TAX MEASURE Class Legislation That Will Burden Small Corporations of W. Virginia. WASHINGTON, Feb. 12—Congressman Edward Cooper, in a speech on the latest tax measure, took a whack at the proposition to take eight per cent of the profits of a corporation over and above $1,000. He doesn't agree with that kind of a system of taxation and he told the house no. It is classless, he said. It is discriminatory, and he hasn't any use or it. He applied it very thoroughly to West Virginia. He said there were over $1,000 corporations doing business in that date and that they weren't corporations in the sense of size that the people might be lead to believe. They were mostly incorporated partnerships, he said. Mr. Cooper took the position that the count of the tax would fall on the "ultimate consumer," but that the spirit behind the law was that of class and socialism. He made a rather unique comparison. The tax exempts the farmers and while he did not believe that such a tax should be levied on the farmers any more than upon other business, he used for the sake of argument a reversal of the proposition, showing how it would work, and what a burrab for criticism it would cause if it were levied on the farming interests and excluding corporations and all others. He said he would like to "hear the roll call of the house" on a proposal of that kind. It was a decidedly clever and unique line of argument and attracted much attention on course Cooper favored the raising of tax at the custom houses. CAN'T DO WITHOUT THE McDOWELL TIMES. Mr. Nathan Thornton, choreograph of the Union choir and one of the best workers in the church, a hard worker and a most industrious man, stopped in the Times office this week and as is his custom, paid his subscription to this paper. He stated that he would not be without the Times in his home for anything reasonable. "Keep sending this great messenger of news to us Mr. Editor and as long as I have or make a dollar, I will pay you for the same." The Wives' League Meet. The Wives' League met at the home of Mrs. Trulia Bridgeford Thursday the 8th. Also a committee meeting was held the 9th with Mrs. Berta Simpson. The next regular meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Helen James. Feb. 22. Miners, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell Coun- tity-Business Openings. HOUSE BUSY ON LINCOLN DAY Frequent Motions to Adjourn Out of Respect to Memory of Martyred President Failed. Senate Session Brief. CHARLESTON, W. VA.—Although motions were made early and often to adjourn for the day in honor of the memory of Abraham Lincoln, none prevailed in the house of delegates until 4 Flock Monday afternoon, after two bills had been passed and a number of other measures advanced to third reading, to be ready for passage Tuesday. The bills passed relate to medical licensure and the methods of drawing grand prizes. Two insurance measures, one providing for the exchange of insurance contracts and the other regulating the operations of insurance agents, were able after reaching a conspicuous place on the calendar principally because other members of the house wished to show their disapproval of the attitude of their patron, Delegate Patrick, of Kanawha, with reference to legislation in general. The senate was in session only a short time but did not adjourn until after Senator Hough had introduced bills relating to the production of gas and the methods of delivering oil and gas to consumers. AN EVERY-DAY CREED I believe in my job. It may not be a very important job, but it is mine. Furthermore, it is God's job for me. He as a purpose in my life with reference to his plan for the world's progress. No other fellow can take my place. It isn't a big place, to be sure, but for years I have been molded in a peculiar way to fill a peculiar niche in the world's work. I could take no other man's place. He has the same claim as a specialist that I make for myself. In the end the man whose name was never heard beyond the house in which he lived, or the shop in which he worked, may have a larger place than the chap whose name was been a household word in two continents. Yes, I believe in my job. May I be kept true to the task which lies before me—true to myself and to God who entrusted me with it. I believe in my fellow-man. He may not always agree with me. I'd feel sorry or him if he did, because I myself do not believe some of the things that were absolutely sure in my own mind a dozen years ago. May he never lose faith in himself, because, if he does, he may lose faith in me, and that would hurt him more than the former, and it would really hurt him more than it would hurt me. I believe in my country. I believe in it because it is made up of my fellowmen and myself. I can't go back on either of us and be true to my creed. If it isn't the best country in the world, it partly because I am not the kind of a man that I should be. I believe in my home. It isn't a rich home. It wouldn't satisfy some folks, but it contains jewels which cannot be our based in the markets of the world. When I enter its secret chambers and dout out the world with its cares, I am a word. Its motto is service, its reward is love. There is no other place in all the world which fills its place, and heaven can only be a larger home, with a Father who is all wise and patient and tender. I believe in to-day. It is all that I possess. The past is of value only as it can make the life of to-day fuller and greer. There is no assurance of to-morrow. I want to make good to-day. —KEY, CHARLES NEELZKE COLORED BOY SAVES' DROWNING WHITE GIRL WALTER PARROT IS HERO OF CRAWFORD, N. J. NEW YORK, Feb. 5.—Walter Parrot, a 15-year-old Colored boy, is the hero of Oranford, N. J. Constance West, 12 years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. West, 39 Eighth street, Oranford, started across the Oranford river last week, thinking the ice strong. A short distance from shore the ice broke and she was plunged into water over her head. Parrot heard her screams and ran to her rescue. He was able to drag her to safety with difficulty and only after breaking the ice several times. Parrot is receiving much praise for his heroism. Sq Cas Donnelly, of McDowell, was in the city Tuesday looking after legal matters. He says business is quiet as to violations of the law, but work in the mines and on the coke yards at McDowell is as good as can be. --- MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BE RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles on more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race--His Civil and Po- tistical Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year in advance.....$1.50 Six months in advance.....80 Three months in advance.....45 One month in advance.....25 Single copy.....07 ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publishers or else his subscription will be collected just the same as if he had not. Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1904, at the Post Office at Keystone W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3 1879. FRIDAY FEB. 16, 1917 IF YOU WANT GOOD ROADS VOTE FOR THE BOND ISSUE Good roads will bring more people through your town every day. They will stop off to see what you are doing and while with you will buy at least something. They make it more inviting to the capitalist to invest his money even to erection of fine residences on these beautiful hills among these mountain sceneries where their children will have such favorable advantages and opportunities of education. Houses will be dotted here and there and after awhile, instead of our towns and cities being populated with from one to four and five thousand people, we will have that many living all up and down this valley. The county all up and down Elkhorn creek will be an unbroken populated section of country. And with good paved roads where men will not have to tramp in the mud up to their knees, the people who live in Bluefield, Pocahontas and the farmers along the Norfolk and Western, will be found coming to the coalfield towns in droves. New life will be instilled in everybody. Taxes will be so insignificantly higher till the poor man will not realize the difference. Only men of wealth will have to pay or will feel the weight and not the poor man. Go out to the polls early and vote for good roads. Vote for the bond issue. MAN FROM M'DOWELL Another man that deserves credit for the fight he made against the Johnson public service bill is J. Buell Swope, of McDowell county. Swope is a Republican, and a Republican of the old school. He stands for Republican principle because he believes them to be right, just as equally strong Democrats stand for their party principles for the same reason He comes of a family that has distinguished itself for its party loyalty and for its firm adherence to the tenets of that great political organization distinguished by the name of Abraham Lincoln and linked with the names of Grant, Garfield, McKinley and Roosevelt. But the Johnson public-utilities measure, recommended by a Republican governoror and supported by many others eminent in the councils of the party, received one of its greatest jibes when it came Swope's time to speak and to vote. He recognized the evil latent in the bill and expressed himself in term that could not be mistaken; and the records of the house show that he was one of those who cast a vote of conscience when the proposal came to its final test. Without an overweening desire to revert to things that have passed, we rise to remark that if the West Virginia legislature were filled with men of the character of J. Buell Swope, Repub lican, and August McDonald, Democrat, there would be precious little encouragement for the lobbyist to hang around the halls of either branch. The lobbyist could spend the winter of his well paid content basking in the sunshine of some Florida resort and quaffing the fragrance of perennial flowers. The climate here would be uninviting, indeed!-The Charleston Leader, Feb. 14, 1917 SOME CHURCH PEOPLE SPASMODIC HE FORMERS-INCONSISTANT Church people at times just bubble all over with religion. Then it is that they want everything rearranged, everything purified—the souls of everybody sanctified. Then it is that they will walk over mountains of sin, evil, filth and dirt and will say nothing, but will complain as the whole world was going wrong about Cinder Bottom. There are some "goody goody" church people who complain about Cinder Bottom, a segregated part of the city, who, if their section were to be quaranteened, couldnt get out nor their friends could in account of the same conditions at or close to their ow d r. TEAGHERS WORK AND VOTE FOR GOOD ROADS School teachers, get up and out early Saturday morning and get every father of every child that comes to your school to vote or the GOOD ROADS BOND [ISSUE, February, y 17. The price of newspaper in this country today is becoming so outrageously high and is proving to be one of the outrages of this the 20th century and that too, without mercy or commonsense, till we are forced to ask: "What will happen next?" Eight hundred and one newspapers have been forced to go out of business within the last five months, then what will be the consequence if this dirty "gobbling" deal of newspaper matter big syndicates keeps up? Is it true that the little newspaper man must give up and say the news he might give his nearby home folks, fresh from the anvil and direct from the field of activity and that of battle, shall not be given because the price of newsprint is too high under a Democratic administration? The mayor is to be congratulated for getting tight and putting his foot down on these promiscuous violators of the law. Make men do right or else fine them by putting the law to them. Irregular attendance in the schools too often is attributed to bad roads. Therefore, bad roads restricts and seriously retards the educational opportunities of the child. Every coal operator in this county ought to shut down his mines Saturday and see to it that every man entitled to a vote for good and better roads. Women, stop "Rubber Necking" There you go again, Rubber Necking! Have nothing to do but to rubber neck, tattle about somebody and play the usual nix. Tomorrow—Saturday—Feb 17, will be election day. Get out and vote for good roads. There are some women too lazy to cook and too indolent to economize. Give McDowell county good roads. Vote for the bond issue. WANTED: A position as chauffer or garage helper by Floyd Adams (colored Licensed chauffer under the state of W. Va Can drive any make of or Write me before June 7th. Floyd 1. Adams, Cooper, W. Va. Box 10 How's This? We offer One Hundred*Dollars Re- ward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be treated with antibiotics. that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Hall's Catarrh Cure has been taken by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty-five years, and has become known as the most reliable remedy for catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure acts thru the Blood on the sinuses, expelling the Poison from the Blood and healing the diseased portions. After you have taken Hall's Catarrh Cure for a short time you will see a general health. Start taking Hall's General health. Start taking Hall's Catarrh Cure at once and get rid of catarrh. Send for testimonials, free. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, Ohio. Sold by KEYSTONE The Most Popular City in Southern W.VA. Is snugly located between some of the most picturesque and superb mountains laden with the best coal to be found in the whole round world. Keystone From the standpoint of Civilization, Keystone is the ATHENS of West Virginia. With reference to Religion, this city is the Jerusalem of Southern W. Virginia. VICIOUS MEASURE KILLED (Continued from Page One.) porters of the measure state that unless it is reported out of the committee this week a motion will be made to discharge the committee and the bill called up for immediate consideration, and they further say that they will demand the ayes and nays in order that the people 'at home' will see how every delegate voted on the measure. DEMOCRATIC HOUSE REPUDIATE PRESIDENT WILSON. This morning an effort was made in the House to get the committee on judiciary to disgorge the eight hour bill which has been peacefully sleeping in the pocket of some member of that great committee for many week and since it is presumed that the forcing of a similar measure (with the exception that this bill applies not only to railroads but to all other industries) through Congress with a judge hammer by Pres. Wilson was more or less responsible for his reelection, it was certainly thought that a Democratic House in West Virginia would follow the lead of the Democratic President and Democratic Congress and pass the measure. But not so; the West Virginia Democratic lead is doomed to defeat and the efforts of Swope and other Republicans to get the measure out of the committee failed by a vote 42 to 44 with the names of every man who voted for or against the measure in the Journal Truly "Consistency then art a jewel, and jewelry is now scarce and com- FREE TEXT BOOK SLUMBERS The bill which passed the House last week providing for free text books in the public schools of the state still peacefully-lumbers in a senate committee and not withstanding the fact that the measure will reach the needs of more people and more earnestly desired by poor people with children to educate than any measure which will come before the legislature at this session. Yet it is permitted to sleep in a committee. MOTHERS PENSION. The same thing is true in the House in regard to mothers' pensions which passed the Senate weeks ago but peacefully reposes in a house committee, and Has been and is destined to remain the MEDCA of trade for this great index haustiebie wealth imbeded under mother earth for ages to come. The newly purchased plot of land by Attorney Ira J, Partlow and his associates has started a wave of progress, development and such business industries as have never been seen before. The many hard things formerly said about Keystone are of the past, and can't be said now. Fights and drunks are as scarce as hen's teeth. The best people come to and trade in Keystone. Petty jealousies and knockers are rapidly disappearing and men and women are becoming ROOSTE tS Financial institutions are continually preaching thrift and economy in the columns of newspapers because it pays to ADVERTISE. The McDowell Times goes into the homes of near 6,000 subscribers every week, carrying the news fresh from the fields of industry and labor. surprised to see the great change for better it is unknown even what committee it is in because the House has the habit of jockying bills it intends to kill from one committee to another u it a search warrant could not discover it. STILL MAKING GOOD. The McDowell county delegates are taking a high place in the deliberations of the House. Mr. Swope is the real leader on the Republican side of the chamber when measures come up effecting the interests of the masses and be is commanding the respect of the leaders on both sides because with the small Democratic majority and about a dozen independent Democrats who insure at any time, he has been able to knock a cog out of the House machine on several occasions. Mr. Harper is also respected highly by the membership and is vigilant in looking after the interests of the people. Messrs. Walden and Hagerman are not so conspicuous in debate but they are on the job and given all possible support. CORNWELL NAMES AID Charleston, W. Va., Feb. 12. Governor-elect John J. Cornwell, before his departure tonight for Romney, announced the appointment of James W. Weir, of Elkins, as his private secretary Weir is a member of the Legislature from Randolph county, serving his third term. He is a newspaper publisher, and was secretary to Senator Clrence W. Watson during the latter's term in the U.S. Senate. Rev. Scott Preaches at Presbyterian Church Services at the Presbyterian church last Sunday were very good despite the fact that the pastor, Rev. R. P. Johnson, was all sent on account of sickness. Rev. T. B. Scott, a young in the ministry from Alabama, who has been in this city for several months, kindly accepted an invitation to preach for Rev. Johnson, and it is putting it mildly when we say that Rev. Scott quitted himself ably and merited the confidence of the people in his earnestness. He just preached well and the singing was good; collection was good and everybody went away recoicing Men Talk Too Much. Those who have long held to the stock joke about women's inability to keep a secret, will have to admit in honesty that the record of secrecy among men is no better. Where come these mysterious leaks in governmental affairs? Are they caused by women? It is an admitted fact that in important matters pertaining to administrative or diplomatic affairs there are few secrets imparted to so few people or hedged about by such sacred responsibilities, that they do not become speedily known to the very parties from whom the government wishes to withhold. All these are not divulged by women. HOWARD 50 YEARS OLD University to Celebrate Golden Anniversary With a Re-Union of its Graduates Washington, D. C., Feb. 13.—Trustees of Howard University plan to celebrate the Fiftieth Anniversary of the institution with a Sociological Conference at which addresses and reports will be made by some of the most distinguished sociologists, teachers and leaders of the colored race; and also with a Re-Union on March 1, 2 and 3, of the Alumni, many of whom will probably remain in Washington for the Inauguration on March 5. Advance figures from the Official Program of the Anniversary sry show that the University has graduated 4591 students since 1867, i-cluding 1000 doctors, 844 teachers and bachelors, 771 lawyers, 423 ministers, 324 dentists, 264 pharmacists, 703 from the Academy, and all other department 362. NOTICE! To whom it may concern: This is to notify all persons holding claims against the "Keystone Cafe," operated by Clevie Ke-see and R. S. Scott; that I, K. Assid, have recently proclaimed the above named cafe on condition that all claims against said Ke-see and Scott, operating in the name of the Keystone Cafe, be made known and presented to me within the next fifteen days. After which time, any bill coming in against them may not be collected from me. K. ASSID. Feo 6, 1917. 4t. Keystone, W. Va Notice of Judicial Sale Pursuant to a decree of the Circine Court of McDowell County, West Virginia, made and entered on the 12th day of October, 1916, in the chancery cause of the Prince on Banking Company, a corporation, vs. A. L. Calhoun, G. N. Marshall, Lizzie Marshall, J. M. Lankin, B. Lankin, Sherman Finney, and Lacy Finney, and A. L. Colhoun, G. N. Marshall, M. Lankin, and Sherman Finney, partners trading and doing business under the firm name and style of the Keystone Supply Company, I will on MONDAY, the 19th DAY of FEB- RUARY, 1917, at the front door of the Court of McDowell county, West Virginia, at eleven o'clock a.m. of that day, offer for sale to the highest bidder the described real estate: A house and lot situate in the Midway Addition of the town of Kendall, M. Dowell County, West Virginia, and known as let N. 45 a man of said addition, which lot was said and conveyed to Elinora H. Bridgeford by Lay alette K. M. Adams and James E. Mead ous, her husband, and W. W. Whyte and Mary W. W. hye, his wife, by deed dated on the 22nd day of N. elec. 1915, and recorded in McDowell County Court Clerk's office in 1921 book 46, page 33 the said Elinora H. bridge afterwards having intermarried with one J. M Lamkin, and after said intermarriage with said J. M Lamkin she dropped the letter H in her name and took and used in lieu thereof the letter B which stands for Bridgeford, the house and lot now being owned by Elinora bridgeford Lamkin, or E B. Lamkin; for more particular description of said lot reference is hereby made to said deed. The terms of sale will be cash to be paid for the property. Out Of The Ordinary Old Black Joe Cough Syrup Contains No Dangerous Drugs, Yet Does the Work The fact that Old Black Joe Cough Syrup is absolutely safe, it does the work quickl and surely is what makes it such an extraordinary cough remedy. It loosens the phlegm, opens the air sacs, soothes the irritation and kills the cold germ. It hits the sore spot in a jelly and then, My...what relief. There is not a single drop of opiates, chloroform or narcotic drugs in it. Just safe for children as for grown people. A big bottle costs only 25 cents at any good store. Beware of substitutes, for they may be dangerous. Sold in countay as well as city stores. Motorcycle For Sale One high speed Racycle, 5 horse power, full equipped, will sell cheap, cash or credit; speed 5 to 60 miles per hour. Call or write Draper-Conner Carase, Pacohontes, Va., or Floyd Adams, Cooper, W. Va. Box 95. Charlie Smith and John Hicks Sent on to the Grand Jury by Mayor. Stuart The Mayor's court was crowded Tuesday night from 7 o'clock till after twelve where the people had assembled to hear the celebrated trial of Charlie Smith and John Hicks, charged with "umericifully," maliciously and feloniously beating up "Jerry Gould" a week or ten days ago with pistols at a dance. Excitement seems to have run high because of the public display and brazen freedom with which guns were exhibited. The celebrated "Johnson Pistol" law had no terror to these gentlemen according to the preponderance and corroborative evidence of a dozen witnesses. Mayor W. E. Stuart, who was cool, calm and conservative, conducted the preliminary bearing in a manner that would have been expected of a judge of years experience on the bench. The defendants were able represented by the brilliant young attorney, Hon. H J. Capebart, and the rinsed and practically experienced old lawyer, "the National Jail Robber," James Knox Smith. They left no stone outturn and sought to puncture holes in the t'simony of every witness, but this being a case where there was so much of truth that would convict, there was nothing left for Mayor Stuart to do but to send the two men on to the Grand Jury where they will await indictment and trial FOR SALE Two houses and lots on Jones and Brackett streets, Bluefield I, W. Va., by Jackson and Rebecca Patterson. 6 and 3 room houses, all modern conveniences, accessible. Terms guaranteed to be arranged satisfactory to purchasers. For further and complete information address or call for JACKSON, General Delivery, Bluefield, W. Va. 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This method produces the natural body shape in clothes of every description, raises the cap, brings out the color, gives the garment an appearance of newness and causes it to last much longer. Let us Convince you. A. LAVRICK, THE TAILOR, Bridge St. Keystone, W. Va. Don't forget we clean, press and make clothing. We guarantee all work. We save you money. 1-12-17 KEYSTONE ASTONISHED BY MERCHART'S STORY A merchant relates the following: "For years I could not sleep out without turning every hour. What ver I ate caused gas and sourness. Also had stomach chard. ONE SPONDUL blue-born bark greeening, in a mixed in Alder tree, reed of ANNLY Seems After I flushes the ENGUMENTARY trout it delivers ANY I casket pattern at time I prevents up editions. I continue. EST action of anything." SPECTOR DRUG COMPANY SUBSCRIPTION! Let me get your subscription to the Champion Magazine, the best Negro magazine published in the interest of the race CLARENCE HOGAN, Bramwell, W. Va FOR SALE:--A good house and lot at Anawalt, W. Va., at a bargain. See J. McNEELEY, Anawalt, W. Va. 200 Lots in and around Lester. W Va, for Colored People Only. Good Locetion for Homes and surrounded by works. For particulars write or apply to Safety First! Insure your Household nos and Live Stock the Southwestern Mutual & Insurance Co., Inc., of Bluefield, W. Va. R. Treas. RICHARD R. WA AGENTS WANTED M. M. WIGGINTON Delivery and Transfer Man--Fees of Home Sites for Sale in most Popul ld. "Terms most reasonable--Prices the BLUEFIELD WEST VIRGINIA WINERS WANTED AT ONCE ALL CREEKC. & C. OOPER, WEST VIRGINIA Safety First! Insure your Houses, Household Goods nos and Live Stock, !Etc., in The Southwestern Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Inc., of Bluefield, W. Va. T. G. BECKER, Treas. RICHARD R. WATKINS, Pres. AGENTS WANTED I. M. WIGGINTON Leading Livery and Transfer Man--Feed & Coal $200,000 Worth of Home Sites for Sale in most Popular Part of the City of Bluefield. Terms most reasonable--Prices the Best. BLUEFIELD WEST VIRGINIA. Good Houses, Good terms. Good Schools, Good Pay. No Better Offered in MONEY EVERY TWO W The Pacific Better Opportunity ffered in the State DONEY EVERY DAY WORK TWO WEEKS PAY Pacific Mutual Life No Better Opportuniy Offered in the State For MONEY EVERY DAY WORK TWO WEEKS PAY. The Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company $30,000,000 ASSETS W. H. Operates in Every-SE Employes More Th Pays A Claim Ever W. H. HARRIS, Honest Tailoring LESTER, WEST VIRGINIA. First! Insure your Houses, Household Goods nos and Live Stock,!Etc.,in Western Mutual Finance Co., Inc., Hold, W. Va. RICHARD R. WATKINS, Press. WANTED GGINTON Transfer Man--Feed & Coal For Sale in most Popular Part of the Seasonable--Prices, the "Best. WEST VIRGINIA. WANTED! ONCE KC. & C. CO. WEST VA. Opportunity the State For AY WORK EKS PAY. Mutual Life Insurance ORGANIZED 1868 $36 States in Every-State in the U Employes More Than 8,000 Agen Days A Claim Every Eight Minu HARRIS, Special Operates in Every-State in the Union Employes More Than 8,000 Agents Pays A Claim Every Eight Minutes Keystone, West Virginia Liebman Our Specialty $15 $18 $20 Brothers Suits to Measure "TAILORS FROM THE CRADLE" Miss Mary F. Page spent Sunday in Kielball the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Johnson. Miss Laura Nowlin was a business visitor to Pocahontas this week. Mrs. Lelia Thomas is on the sick list. Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Barks dale a fine boy. Mother and son doing well. Miss Ada Taylor, of Mohawk, spent the week-end with friends. Miss Australia Moore went to Bossevain Tuesday. Elkhorn School has suspended for two weeks on account of burst steam pipes. Rev. J. Y. King has been installed as pastor of the Crozer Temple Baptist Church. The services began on Monday night, February 5, and the following program was renamed: 3 p. m.—Sermon, Rev. J. W. Crockett, Paper, Miss M. T. Carter, Address, Dr. G. N. Marshall. This was Switchback-Ennis hour. The Switchback choir rendered music. 7:30 p. m.—Sermon by the pastor, Rev. J. Y. King. Address, Rev Frazier Price. This was the home hour. The home choir, led by Prof. Floyd Ross, rendered music where no other sang. The question as to who would lead in finance on Sunday was answered as follows: Upland $14.70; Ennis-Switchback, $7.75; Home, $19.50. On Monday night, the following program was rendered: Orran Prelude, Miss M. T. Carter Reading, "Wish You Would," Mrs Stephens Instrumental Quartette, Mrs. Ross, Thomas, Earlskis and Brown Recitation, "Angelina Johnson," Mrs. Stephens, Solo, "Good-Bye," Miss Ollie Gilbert Recitation, "Flocution Class," Mrs. Stephens Sextette, Plantation Melodies Baritone solo, "My Mother," Mr. J. H. Barksdale Sextette, Plantation Melodies, Misses Gilbert, Carter, Messars, Ross, Thomas, Barksdale and Brown Thus ended one of the most interesting weeks of service in the history of the church. Ex Sheriff J. Frank Johnson, one of the wealthiest men in McDowell county, accompanied by Hon W. J. Hatfield, our recently elected Assessor, passed through the city this week. They were very much concerned about the Good Road election. Mr. George Flintoff, an industrioung man of Eckman, who bubbling over with pride, called at the office Thursday and paid his subscription to Times. Thank you. Inse Company $36,000,000 PAID IN CLAIMS Union agents minutes Social Agent nia We are very glad to note that Mrs. Mary E. Crutchfield, who has been very ill for seven weeks, is improving slowly. Her presence has been missed everywhere and especially in her church. Her voice has been missed in the church, he is able to be up and shows by her actions that she is thankful to God for raising her upon her feet. She said she did not feel that the good Lord was ready for her yet. There is more good she can do for his cause. She is an earnest worker and believes in going forth in discharging her duty in the cause of Christ. Sunday being our regular preaching lay, Rev. E. G. Holcomb, our much beloved pastor, preached a very able and instructive sermon from Psalm 92:12, subject, "The growth and prosperity of the righteous." This great sermon will live a long time in the minds of the christian people. On Monday night a very excellent program was rendered by the Brownd Graded School of which Prof. H E Brown and Miss Amanda Ellis are the teachers, on the celebration of Abraham Lincoln's and Fredrick Donghias birth days. At the close of the program, Prof. Dodridge, District Superintendent, made a splendid speech, followed by Prof. Gennard, principal of the Graded School (white). On Thursday night, Mr. M Carter led Miss Tempey Austin to the altar where they were united in holy bonds matrimony, as did Mr. C F Kennymore and Miss Alice Patton, of New Hall. The writer wishes them a calm sail over the marriage sea. Mr. R. A Glenn spent Sunday in Bramwell with his family BLUEFIELD The Negro Business League is doing a great work in the city of Bentfield. The President, Hon. Richard Wetkins, in his address Sunday before some of the best citizens said in part: "It is time for us as a people to get together and do all we can for our brother. Peace with all mankind makes us union. The President and every Negro should read the McDowell Times; not only read it, but subscribe for it; not only subscribe for it, but pay for it, for in so doing our Negro business we will live. With the Negro business of which I am President, I shall do all within my power, and with your assistance we will set an example before the race that they may be good in us." We added two new members to the roll. It showed its good work, when it went to the rescue of one man last week. It will meet next Sunday at 3:00 clock at the home of Mr. Luther Johnson on Williams Street. The members and friends of the Scott Street Baptist church were very sorry to learn of the death of Rev. S. R. Bullock, of Roncevette, an ex pastor of this church. The condition of Mr. Rock Moore, who has been in poor health for sometime, is not much improved. Mr James T. Holley returned last Saturday from a business trip to Newport News, Va. Mr. John Wisdom, a popular barber of this city, escaped injury at a dance at Kinglow's on Monday of this week, when he was accidentally shot. Owing to the fact that his head being bullet proof, the bullet struck his forehead and burned off as though it had 'seen' of a rubber type, not even knocking him down, causing only a flesh wound. According to his own statement, it will be sometime before his nerve will permit him to attend another dance. Rev. Bullock Dead. Rev. S. R. Bullock, pastor of the First Baptist church, Ronceverte, has answered the last roll call. Rev. Bullock came to this State in 1957 to attend the bedside of his cousin, Rev. J. Y. Bullock, who was the pastor of the First Baptist church, Charleston, upon whose death, he took charge of that church, which he pastored successfully for several years. He resigned this church and took charge of the Scott Street Baptist church, Bluefield, from whence he went to Ronceverte. Rev Bullock was a splendid preacher and a man deeply interested in every phase of the race's advancement. He was a trustee of the West Virginia Seinary and College and he worked unti- ingly for its interest. Rev. Bullock did splendid work in the several churches he pastored and in his passing the denomination loses a good man "Servant of God, well done, Rest from thy love employ. The battle fought, the victory won, Enter thy Master's joy." to whom it may concern: Notice is hereby given that John Banser, now confined in the state penitentiary, serving a five year sentence for conviction of murder in second degree, from M. Dowell county, will on or after January 1, 1917, apply to the governor of West Virginia for a pardon. Dec. 22, 1916. John Banister. By Council. WANTED: Men and women in all communities. Men to get names and address, etc. Nothing to sell. $15.00 weekly. Women to address envolpes and do plain sewing at home. $8.00 weekly. Information for a stamp. NATIONAL BUSINESS BUREAU, Box 853, RICHMOND, VA. Pay for The Times. H. J. CAPEHART Attorney-at-Law Phone 61 KEYSTONE, W. VA Practice in all the Courts Senreco the tooth paste that is fighting the most general disease in the world. Use it twice daily. See your dentist twice yearly. Get a tube today, read the folder about this disease, and its symptoms. Visit the treatment tonight, 2pm at your druggist. 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There were grocerys of every description piled high on two tables which met the gaze of the pastor as he walked into the prayer meeting as his custom is on Wednesday nights before the first and third Sundays. In addition to the groceries, there were money and clothing. In fact the shower completely covered the current needs of a family. Rev Minton S. Malone presented the tokens of sympathy and kindness in begging language, expressing the kindest feelings of the people towards their pastor. When Rev Watkins rose to respond, he seemed completely lost for word adequate to express the feeling of gratitude that swelled his breast. Space will not allow a record of the names of all who contributed, but they are preserved in memory and will never be forgotten. A number of the brethren volunteered and lugged the goods to Northfork where another surprise took place in the family when the goods were delivered. As a result of the surprise, the Reverend's family can live a long time without suffering for food. FILBERT Rev. Price, pastor of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist church, preached two excellent sermons on the first Sunday and all present seemed impressed. Mrs. Mary Brown has been visiting her sister, Miss Coles, for a few days. She is quite a Christian worker and we were loathe to part with her. The ladies of Filbert organized a Missionary Society last Wednesday evening. Such a society is much needed here as there is so much missionary work to be done. We hope by this effort to raise those in the community who are out in the dark paths of sin to a better life. Mrs. Fannie Wilkerson has been visiting her daughter for a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Hairston were visited by the stork who brought them a fine girl. Mrs. Harmon has been on the sick list but is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Hairston have returned to their home in Martinsville, Va. where they will put their son, Samuel Willie, who has been in bad health for some time, under the care of the doctor. Mrs. Lona Harris, of Gary, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Harmon, last week. COALDALE We have had a little weather of all kinds since the first of the year—a little snow, a little sleet and a plenty of rain. We had an excellent school Sunday morning. Rev. Thomas Bennett, of Bluefield, occupied the pulpit Sunday morning and evening and preached two able sermons. Mrs. Viola Streets, of Huger, was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Emma Evans, Sunday. Mr. Samuel Johnson is visiting here this week. Miss Mamie Brandon, of Coopers, was the guest of Misses Mary and Molterna Webster Sunday. Mrs. Mary Kenney, of Maybeury, was visiting her mother and sister here Sunday. Mr. Roy Carter was out of town Sunday. Miss Ora Harrell has been very sick with the measles. We hope her a speedy recovery. Born to Mr. and Mrs. George Hairston, a fine boy. Mother and son are doing nicely. Mrs. Lucv Clemons and family have been sick for some time with the measles. Miss Estella Lewis was the guest of Miss Estella Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Caliie Lewis was visiting Mrs Hairston Sunday. Mr. Roscoe Dews was the guest of Miss Mary Webster Sunday. Mrs. Maggie Gwinn is on the sick list. On last Sunday, Miss Estella Hair was the guest of Misses M. and so Brandon. Miss Mary Webster was the guest of Misses Daisy and Cora Dews. One of the best dinner ever mentioned was served. She reports a good time. Mr. Nathaniel Webster is very ill as this writing. We hope for him a speedy recovery. Many of our people attended the funeral of Mr. Robt. Thompson Sunday. Mr. Wm. Harper was visiting in Cooper's Sunday. Miss Fannie Hairston, of Bluefield, was the guest of Miss Mary and Monteria Webster Sunday and Monday. BY MARY VADEN We are still having bad weather here, but wox it so good. On Wednesday night was prayer meeting. On Friday night at 11:30 o'clock, Mr. Robert Thompson departed this life, leaving a mother and brother and a host of friends to mourn their lost. Saturday night nearly every one went to the wake. Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock, we had a fine Sunday school. Sunday at 2 p. m., Mr. Thompson's funeral took place. Key, Adams, of Pocahontas, conducted the services. His body was taken to Pocahontas for burial. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Walker and daughter were the guest of Mrs. Ruth Vaden Sunday afternoon. Our public school teacher, Miss Anthony, is getting along nicely with her work. The children are making rapid progress. Indiana "Dry Law" Is Signed Governor Places Signature to the Document Governor James P. Goodrich signed the State Wide Promotion bill last Friday, making the State of Indiana dry or and after 2, 1918. The law prohibits the sale, manufacture, giving away or ad vertirement of alcoholic liquors, excepture grain alcohol for chemical and medical purposes and wine for sacramental uses. It is generally conceded that this Dry Law is the most stringent prohibition measure enacted in anA dry stat of the Union. BISHOP ALEXANDER WATERS DIES IN NEW YORK CITY Bishop Alexander Walters, uf the African Methodist Episcopal Zion church died at his home, No. 298 West 1340 street, New York, last from a complication of diseases. He had been Bishop of the New York and New England dioceses for twenty five years. Bishop Walters was born in Bradstown, Ky., fifty-eight years ago. He was an energetic worker for the be-ment of conditions among members of the Colored race. LOCALS Mr. Charlie France, of Huntington one of the best and most industrious young men of his race, was in the et Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week. He tells us that times are wide awake in Cattiesburg, Ky. The county is in good shape around Huntington with no suffering for liquid refreshments. :0: Mr. J. E. Smith, of Eckman, had the McDowell Times sent to his wife at Wirtz, Va., this week. :0: Mr. Charlie Watkins, of Bluefield was at Algoma Sunday visiting his people. He was also a social guest of one of the popular lady teachers in this city Sunday. S. B. MOON Attornry-at-Law Wilcoe, West Virginia When Coming to ROANOKE, VA. Stop at Hotel Anderson gEST OF SERVICE GUARANTEED THE IMPERIAL HOTEL MR. and MRS. C. W. PRICE. Mgrs. The only Colored Hotel in the City. 2 minutes walk from the station. M rls: Europe and American Plan. BROWN W. PAYNE Attorney-at-Law Brockley, West Virginia Notary Public Trap Hill Phone 3 P. O. Box 487. CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth Judicial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell, 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. 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, and Howard N Esvenson, Commissioners W. W. Whyte, clerk, Welch Terms of Court. First Mon day in January, April, August and October. License Term, first Monday in June. Sheriff, S. A. Daniels, Welch. Prosecuting Attorney G. L. Countz, Welch. Assistant Pros. Attorney Samuel Solins. Clerk Circuitand Crim. Courts Burbridge Payne Clerk County Court, W. W Whyte County Surveyor, w C Morgan Vivian Assessor, W. J Hatfield, Welch County Road Engineer, W. J. McClaren County Health Officer and cor- oner, Dr. H. G. Camper Commissioner School Land D E Rusmisell. McDowell Members House of Delegate Harvey Haggerman, E. Howard Harper, J. Buel Swope, Floy Waldron. State Senators, Sixth Senat- ual district (counties of McDow- ll, Mingo, wayne and wyoming John W Luther, Welch; Wel- hoodykooz, Williamson. G. H. Ri66 Northfork, West Virginia. 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