McDowell Times

Flag Raising Great Patriotic Occasion in Kimball---Judge Herndon and Dr. Youngue Stir the Packed Throng to Loud Bursts of Enthusiasm and Applause---Flag Presented by Col. Boardman and Accepted by Mayor Dungan. VOLUME 16. Flag Great Patriotic Occasion Herndon and Dr. Y. Throng to Loud Bu Applause---Flag Press and Accepted by May Saturday, April 21, was truly flag day for Kimball. Col. Boardman_of the King-Tidewater Coal Company presented to the Town of Kimball a large United States flag, also had constructed an iron support about 25 feet high and set in cement. Preparatory to the acceptance of the flag, a week before hand, placards were posted in conspicuous places, notice sent to the schools and a committee composed of Mayor Dungan, Dr. R. C. Harrison, Col. Banks and Mr. Ben Friedman was elected to make further arrangements to have the day one long to be remembered in the history of Kimball. A program was arranged consisting of the following: Invocation—By Rev. Payter. Presentation of Flag—Col. Boardman Address—Judge Herndon of Welch. Address—Dr. E. L. Youngue, Welch Music was furnished by the Carnival Band who kindly gave their services for the occasion. During the afternoon, Saturday, Mr. Friedman gave out to all passers-by a small U. S. flag, five by seven inches. At 4 o'clock the band struck a national air and led the parade which was to pass down the main street. The marchers were filled with enthusiasm as they followed the Stars and Stripes to their new home. The school children, besides displaying the small flags, had from the Kimball-Tidewater school six large flags of the United States and six large state flags of West Virginia, and the high school marched, hemmed-in by wide stripes of bunting, all of which presented a pleasing spectacle. The patriotic fervor of the citizens of the town was no less noticeable than that of the schools. Old and young, rich and poor, black and white joined in the procession, signifying their loyalty to the nation's emblem. Once at the spot the exercises for the raising of the flag were begun. The band played America which was sung by the school. Invocation was then offered by Kev. Paynter. Col. Boardman, informally, presented the flag to Mayor Dungan who in behalf of the town expressed his gratitude of having the pleasure of being the recipient of such a choice gift. Mr. Dungan attached the flag, and while the band played the Star Spangled Banner, Misses Holiday and Banks hoisted the flag to the top of the staff supporting it. When in the position the whole crowd bursted forth into cheering, while noticeable among it was a detachment of national guard, stationed at or near Kimball who gave the proper military salutes. Key. Payter took the chair and introduced the first speaker, Judge Herndon. The Judge took up the history of the war showing the course of events leading down to the declaration of war by the United States on April 29th. He stated, in substance, that from the beginning Germany has not shown the proper spirit, made unusual demands when peace was suggested, and that the United States, trying to remain neutral was dragged into the conflict, the result of Germany's ruthless submarine campaign. This is a righteous war and demands the loyalty of everyone. He stated that the miner and farmer may show as much loyalty as the soldier in the trenches by doing consistently his duty. He quoted from Longleilow's Psalm of Life: "In the world's broad field of battle, In the biovonac of life, Be not like dumb driven cattle, Be a hero in the strife." His speech was closed by urging that each one be loyal and ent r the fight to win. Dr. E. L. Youngne was introduced and with "the oratory of Patrick Henry" as the chairman, made one of the most eloquent speeches on patriotism one could desire to hear. One hearing the Doctor's speech would readily conclude that the fire of patriotism that burned within the souls of the Revolutionary patriots was no more fire than found within the very beings of today in this world's struggle for freedom, and that the "spirit of 76" must have been transmitted to the present day 17 with a much greater degree of intensity. Very often Dr. Youngne was interrupted by roars of applause. One really saw the repetition of one of those stirring times which was characteristic of the nation-forming period of our history. After his speech, the Doctor was the recipient of many congratulatory remarks upon such a stirring patriotic address and appeal. Now one in passing through Kumbali on the trains can view toe nation's flag floating on the gente breezes; nor is the flag alone—it is backed by all the citizens of the town. Black and white is done away with by the citizens in declaring their loyalty to the Star Spangled Banner. Below we publish the address of Dr. E. L. Youngue in full. (Continued on Page 4.) THE AMERICAN FLAG Unfurl the flag of freedom, Lo, behold! The ensign of a people young and bold; Repeat our banner's story, Salute the flag of glory. Reveal the stars of freedom in each fold. REFRAIN: The Stars and Stripes shall never kiss the dust, The sword of Justice never sleep in rust O, our hearts are loyal, true Every true heart of nation deep must feel The thrilling, patriotic vim and zeal Which has shaped our glorious fate, Making each new grateful state In Old Glory's azure field a living eel! God has made our land a nation rich and great; He inspired our fathers with a nation's fate Eternal are His laws for man and state. Americans we are, and brave at heart, And every man of us will do his part; Let our declaration s and, Soul alame and flag in hand, We will serve in peace and war with willing heart. willing heart. —Father Henry B. Tierney, Trenton, Mo A CREDITABLE REVIEW OF WORK DONE BY TEACHERS OF BLUEFIELD SCHOOL A CREDITABLE REVIEW OF WORK DONE BY TEACHERS OF BLUEFIELD SCHOOL My dear Mr. Editor:— Please allow me a space in your valuable paper to give a little review of our work during this school term. Believing like Gladstone, Huxley, Lowell and Emerson that a person should acquire knowledge not for what it will make for him but for what it will make of him, we, the principal and teachers of Bluedief Colored Graded Schools, did in the beginning of this school term organize a reading circle which we believe has not only prepared us for more efficient service in the school-room, but has been a source of inspiration and helpfulness in our educational progress. Channing said: "It is chiefly through books that we enjoy entercourse with superior minds, and these invaluable means of communication are in the reach of all. In the best books, great men talk to us, give us their most precious thoughts and pour their souls into ours." Thinking that we could not do justice if we tried to pursue the entire course of reading circle books adopted by the State Department of education, we therefore selected the four books under the title "Better Citizenship" and which also bear upon one of our state slogans, "The New Americanism." The books we selected are 1. The Great Stone Face, written by Hawthorne. 2. The Man Without a Country, by Hale. 3. The Promised Land, by Mary Antin. 4. Community Civics, Field and Near ing. We feel that each of the above named books has each a source of inspiration to us. They were-studied separately and then papers were written on them, read and discussed in our monthly meetings. It is encouraging to note that a majority of the teachers took an active part in these meetings and we were also encouraged by having some of the citizens present at each meeting. Below I shall attempt to give you a brief sketch of the work. The first book we presented was "The Man Without a Country." and in the first meeting Miss Helen Goines read an excellent paper on that subject. The paper was fully discussed by those present. Some of the questions which arose were: 1. Was Philip Nolan's sentence too severe? 2. Would his act a d fate arouse patriotism in the young? In persisting the second book of the circle, the life of the author was also reviewed and the following assignment made: 1. Hawthorne's Ancestry—Miss Jessie Guy. 2. Youth and Education—General discussion. 3. Words and Influence—Prof. O. T. Wilkerson. Paper, The Great Stone Face—Miss Kelsay Brown. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 1917 [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. JUDGE I. C. HERNDON WHO SPOKE AT KIMBALL LAST SATURDAY Prof. A. S. Peal, the principal of the B.C.G. schools and chairman of the reading circle led in the discussions on the paper and many thoughts were gleaned. Two of them were, first: As a man thinketh in his heart so he is; second, It is necessary to have an ideal if one would accomplish much in life. "Community Civics" was the third book discussed in the reading circle and papers were read on the subject by Meghanues Lizie B Taylor and Rebecca L. Patterson. The papers were fully discussed and many thoughts presented to our minds. A paper on Social Service was also read by Mrs. V. B. Edwards in connection with community civics. "The Promised Land" was the last book reviewed by the Reading Circle, Prof. Wilkerson gave an excellent talk on the geographical situation of Poland and its relation to Russia. Miss Jessie Guy read an excellent paper on the subject and Prof. Peal spoke with reference to the religious and political differences of the two races. I regret that time and space will not permit the mentioning of the details of the different meetings, but permit me to say that aside from the reading circle the teachers of Bluefield under the direction of Prof. A S Peal, who is a man of rare ability, have done much for self development in the regular teacher's meetings on Friday afternoons, in reviewing different texts such as Algebra, English and Spelling. We believe in everything that stands for the advancement of the school, the church, the home and the community; and I do not speak falsely when. I say our state and country. We are trying to inculcate into the minds of our boys and girls the importance of school gardens, the importance of needle work and other manual work and the necessity of thrift. There is also an awakened interest in civic pride in our schools. We are trying to bring our schools closer together with the community so that the community may feel the influence of the schools and the schools meet the need of the community. Our aims are for social, moral, spiritual and intellectual uplift, and with these aims in view, we must constantly keep before our minds those institutions for which we are laboring, namely, the home and the school. REBECCA L. PATTERSON, Secretary. TRIBUTE TO FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NORTHFORK On another page in this issue appears an account of a new 20th century machine method of calculating, saving time, avoiding errors in the handling of the public's money at the First National Bank of Northfork. It is the Burroughs Bookkeeping machine. All customers are requested to call in and see this wonderful device work and note how the authorities are guarding against any mistakes. The First National Bank of Northfork with all its management are to be congratulated on the increased volume of business which is but a strong testimony in good faith of the people's confidence and the satisfaction on the part of the customers that their every dollar has been safeguarded. CONVICTS PLANT BIG GARDEN Convict labor from the penitentiary has done good work in Kanawah county, according to the officers in charge. To make the work more profitable, a five-acre garden is being made by these convicts, and five bushels of potatoes have been planted. It is expected to reduce the cost of feeding these prisoners to a marked degree, although the cost of their food so far this year, with no garden advantages, has not exceeded thirty cents a day. Meat has been fed freely, but it is now being replaced by eggs as the principal article of diet. THE NEGRO'S AMERICANISM UNADULTERATED THE NEGRO'S AMERICANISM UNADULTERATED There is nothing in the life or charter of the American Negro that questions in the slightest degree the genuineness of his Americanism. From the time Chrispus Attacks gave up his life for American Independence on Boston Commons, the Negro's loyalty to this country under every ordeal has been proverbial; and there is no better recognition of the Negro's patriotism and loyalty to American institutions. than the selection of back soldier to guard the White House from German spies and foreign toes by the Secretary of War. At this very hour the guards that are picketing the White House to insure the life of the President and conserve the perpetuity of real Americanism are Negroes. Yes, black soldiers whose hearts aire with the love of liberty and true independence. The Civil, Spanish-American and Mexican wars are immortal because of the bravery and chivalry of black soldiers at New Orleans, San Juan and Carrizal. It is not coincident with the natural course of things that Negro soldiers were selected to protect the White House while the Government is passing through this crucial crisis, but the Negro's unadulterated Americanism, his unequivocal patriotism and his steadfastness as a soldier prompted the authorities to select those for guards that there could be no question about their loyalty and could not be approached for any consideration. It was because of the record he has made, because of the daring deeds and loyalty he has displayed to American colors on every occasion that made President Wilson feel that he would be safer in the hands of black sent nels than in the hands of white soldiers. History fails to disclose a single instance in which a Negro soldier was treacherous to the Government he owed allegiance. In American history there is no record of anything treacherous of Negro soldiers or citizens. There are no Benedict Arnolds in the history of the race, no Judas Iscariot, no traitors to the Union, and no Booths to murder our President. No treasonable act can be traced to any black man. He has always been loyal to the flag and obedient to the authorities. There are no maps of our harbors, no plans of our fortifications, no specification of our deep waters in the pockets of Negro men to be sold to Germany or any other foreign agency to the detriment of our government. The Negro's Americanism is one hundred percent. Old Glory is first with him and sufficient. The black troops have never faltered; they have always been true to their colors. Standing upon this record which American history unfolds, the Negro feels insulted when his Americanism is questioned or disloyalty charged to his hand. There is no indifference in his soul and spirit, he is all American and a yard wide, cut out of the whole cloth, and admits of no compromise in thought or deed. The newspapers or individuals who insinuate or intimate that the Negro is any less than the bravest and truest American ready to answer his country's call, commits an unwarranted crime against the most invincible of American manhood. The best blood of America is that of black soldiers, black patriots, black men and black women. Because of the record that Negro soldiers have made, and history reveals no brighter sheet, let every Atlanta Negro join the Odd Fellows on Thanksgiving Day in observing with patriotism this age. nual occasion by holding a flag parade if necessary, singing National Airs and bearing speeches from both Negro and white patriots. Let us have a flag parade, let us throw Old Glory to the breeze and sing anew, as only black folk can. The Star Spangled Banner, Dixie, Columbia and America first and America efficient. The second Sunday in May is the annual Thanksgiving Day of the Grand United Order of Old Fellows of America. This day will be celebrated by religious services to God, and we ask in this hour of National concern, that the services to God be augmented by patriotic service for the success of our forces on land and sea, whether they be American soldiers or allies. In France Negro soldiers are filling every position of honor and trust in the army from commanding a battleship in the navy to general, colonel, major, captain, lieutenant and corporals in the army. And let the American Negro in this world war, by his services and intrepid bravery, convince the American white man that he deserves the same opportunity to distinguish himself in service of his country that white soldiers now enjoy. The blood is in us and the soul is ready to give expression to deserts when the opportunity comes. An additional reason why American Negroes should burst forth in patriotic effort and pledge anew his allegiance to the American flag is, because the French flag where the true worth of his race is recognized is making common cause with the American and English people. Let us fight, let us sing, let us pray and let us support the President with the best that is in the man, forgetting the wrongs beheaded upon us and opportunities denied us. Let us, for the worth of the man and stuff in the race break down by our service every bar of prejudice and open every door of opportunity closed in our face.—Atlanta Independent. WEST VA. MINERS Will Get Increase Soon as Agreement Is Worked Out. CHARLESTON, W. Va., April 20. Notices were posted today by coal companies operating in the New River and Winding Gulf districts that an increase, equal to that voted in the competitive states, would be granted to the miners in the two West Virginia districts as soon as the agreement between the mine workers and the operators of the competitive field is worked out. An advance of wages of 10 per cent voluntarily was voted to the miners in the New River and Winding Gulf districts April 1, although the contract between the miners and operators in that field does not expire until 1919. GOLDEN RULE NEWS New Nursery Set Up; Endowment Paid and Strong Increased Interest by Members and Friends Evident. BRAMWELL, W. Va., April 23 — The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association is getting along fine; good reports are coming in daily. Rev R. H. McKoy went to Welch on Friday, the 13th, and set up a strong nursery with Mrs. Rosa L. Graves as instructor. Sunday was rally day at Bluestone Baptist church and right after the eleven o'clock sermon preached by Rev. W. H. Mitchell, Rev. R. H. McKoy (paid the endowment of Dapon L. C. Fuller for $110.00. This organization is doing great among our people. Join now and help the good work go on. Only $2.50 MERGER AND M'DOWELL, TOO If Colored Regiment is Formed Fayette Will Furnish Many Recruits. In event it is decided to organize a segment of Negro soldiers in West Virginia, Fayette county expects to furnish a large number of recruits, according to report from that county. Most of the colored miners of Fayette are taking part in patriotic demonstrations$^2$ whenever such are held, and hundreds of them have expressed a wish to assist if given opportunity to do so in a West Virginia regiment. The same conditions exist in Buefield and Mercer and McDowell counties. To Write For The Times. Rev. J. E. Pryor, pastor of Lovely Zion Baptist church, was in the city this week for the first time in months. He called to us and we enjoyed his visit much. After prevailing with him he finally consigned to write a few articles for publication, the first article to appear in next week's issue, so we'll be on the subject of the black man's patriotism. We invite you to read these articles because Rev. Pryor is a good shinker, an excellent writer and we predict that these articles will be worthy any man's while to read. GOVERNOR CORNWELL AND GEN.BOND WORKING TO SECURE CONSENT OF WAR DEPARTMENT CHARLESTON, W. Va., April 23.—Early in January a representative of The McDowell Times called upon Adjutant General John C. Bond of the West Virginia National Guard and urged the establishment of a colored Regiment in this state. Gen. Bond expressed himself as being favorable to the plan and assured his caller that he would take the matter up with the War Department at Washington and ask for permission to raise such a regiment. But at that time the War Department was advers to organizing any new military units in this state but since a state of war was declared Governor Cornwell, who is strongly in favor of the organization of a colored Regiment, gave General Bond permission to again urge the War Department to grant the necessary authority and the Adjutant General is working hard to find a way to raise a regiment of black boys in the mountains of West Virginia. The colored leaders of the state have felt for many years that there ought to be a regiment of national guard of their race and now that the country is engaged in warfare it will be much easier to get one than it has been herefore. GARDENING People in Charleston and vicinity are going garden crazy and from the high cost of living which they must meet it is a worthy mania. Almost every back yard, front yard and vacant lot is being turned into garden and men, women and children are resting after a day's work in office, at home, in mines, mills, factories and schools by planting vegetables. Governor Cornwell and Commissioner of Agriculture Stuart are assisting gardeners and farmers in every way possible. LOAPERS AND JONHS MUST WORK The council of State Defence appointed by Governor Cornwell met here Saturday and elected Ex-Governor Albert B. White chairman and Commissioner of Agriculture Stuart, secretary. An Ex- ecutive Committee of five persons were appointed and former Governor H. D. Hatfield was elected chairman of this committee, with Commissioner Stuart as secretary. The Committee went on record urging every man between 16 and 60 to go to work, and hinted that a way should be found to make leaders work and produce something. REV. PRYOR PREACHES HERE Rev. J. E. Pryor, D. D., pastor of the Lovely Zion Baptist church, Vivian, W. Va., was invited by the officers of the First Baptist church here to fill the pulpit Sunday. The able McDowell county preacher was on hand and preached two of the ablest sermons heard here for many years. The church was crowded at both services and many favorable comments were made anent the sermon. APPOINTS ATTORNEY WILES. Governor Cornwell today appointed Attorney G. R. O. Wiles of Williamson to the place on the Public Service Commission made vacant by the resignation of Elliott Northcott. Mr. Wiles is a lawyer and had the mistrust of being defeated for Congress by Hon. Edward Cooper. TWO HUNDRED GARDENS BEING TENDED BY BLUEFIELD PUPILS. Two hundred gardens have been started by the pupils of the Bluefield colored schools, the seeds having been furnished by the government at the direction and under the special supervision of our Congressman Hon. Edward Cooper. This excellent work, under the supervision of Prof. A. S. Peal, is progressing nicely. Prof. Peal is no little, pevish man, but is broadminded, liberal hearted and patriotic. He is a strong advocate of peace in communities and between the races but would not hesitate to give approval to fighting when the honor of his country is at stake. NEW DRUG STORE TO OPEN IN BLUEFIELD O. Raleigh street, in the city of Bluefield, Dr. J. Thomas Hamlin of Raleigh, N. C., a young man of much business ability and behind whom will be found sufficient finance to run a first class place of business, will open a drug store. This business is to be in the brick building owned by Dr. N. L. Edwards and will be in the same commodious stand once occupied by W. H. Cobbs. This young man is well recommended and the fact that Raleigh street is the most popular section of the city for colored people and the further fact that there is no drug store in that section of the city more commends the idea and need of one. Dr. Edwards is having everything renewed, beautified and put in the best of shape. Everybody will welcome the coming and rejoice at the opening. Miners, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell Coun- tiy-Business Openings. NUMBER 7 Meharry Receives $10,- 000 From Dr. J. W. Anderson BENEFACTOR OF HIS RACE Institution at Nashville, Team., Lays Cornerstone For New Anatomical Hall. Bishop Frank M. Bristol of the Methodist Episcopal church delivered the address incident to laying the cornerstone recently for the new Anderson anatomical hall at Meharry Medical college, Nashville, Tenn. The bishop, who was recently sent to the work in Tennessee and stationed at Chattanooga, is one of the most forceful and coquent speakers in the entire Methodist Episcopal church. His address at the cornerstone laying was one of the best that has been heard in Nashville on such an important occasion for a long time. President George W. Hubbard of Meharry Medical college was master of ceremonies, and features of the exercises were a number of well rendered musical selections, vocal and instrumental, by the Meharry orchestra and a solo given by one of the female students of the college. Deans W. F. Tillet and H. W. Morgan of Vanderbilt university, Dean C. W. Morrow of Fiak university, Dr. E. W. Neil, President White of Walden university, Bishop C. H. Phillips of the C. M. E. church and Bishop L. B. Scott of the M. E. church were among other leaders present at the exercises held in the Meharry auditorium. Following the address of Bishop Bristol, the audience, which was one of the largest that has ever witnessed a similar occasion at Meharry, proceeded to the foundation of the new building, where the bishop said a few fitting words and Dr. Morgan offered an appropriate prayer. That the medical science is the oldest of sciences and was first made such by the descendants of Ham was one of the significant statements made by Bishop Bristol in his address. He contended that the Egyptians, who handed the profession down to Moses, first secured their expert knowledge of medicine from the early descendants of Ham. Another significant declaration made by the bishop was that the time is coming when the physician will be paid out of the public treasury. "This is an age of great tinkling and healthy living," said Bishop Bristol. "Better physical conditions make better spiritual conditions. This intellectual age means the counteract of disease and a new emphasis on the value of human life." The bishop also said that this is an age of applied Christianity, telling of those who possessed the genius of producing wealth and of using such wealth in helping others. He closed his address by asking the question: "What can you do? God trust you to maintain and support his institutions. He has faith in mankind. The church is the only institution that must live by voluntary contributions. The gift of the building to this institution for which we are soon to lay the cornerstone should inspire you and serve to consecrate your lives to a service of doing good for others." The contribution of $10,000 from Dr. John W. Anderson, of Dallas, Tex., is the largest single gift ever made by a graduate of any of the schools operated by the Freedman's Aid society of the M. E. church and is considered to be quite significant in that it shows that the colored race is developing the spirit of self help and an appreciation of unselfish efforts and sacrifice others have made toward the uplift of his race. Dr. J. W. Anderson was born in Lexington, Mo., Sept. 1, 1861, and was left an orphan when two and a half years of age. He attended the public schools of Kansas City and later graduated from the University of Kansas. Entering the Mehary Medical colleges, he finished in due time both the medical and dental courses of study. He was connected with Mehary as professor of anatomy for three years following his graduation. In addition to his great success as a professional practitioner Dr. Anderson has had a remarkable career as a practical business man, and in his 28 years of residence in Dallas, Tex, he has acquired a substantial fortune. President Hubbard, who is responsible for the turning out of half of the professional men and women of the race in this country, paid the following tribute to Dr. Anderson, who gave the Anderson Anatomical hall to Meharry Medical college: "Dr. J. W. Anderson is a man of indominable will, tireless energy and inquisitive mind. He is a thorough master of the healing art and is as much at home in the medical hypothes of psychotherapy, mechanotherapy, hydrotherapy, electro-therapy, and the medic regime generally as on the high-way of therapeutical pharmacology." Dayton Forum. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PRODUCERS. 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 Political Rights. SUBSORIPTION RATES One year in advance..... $1.50 Six months in advance..... .80 Three months in advance..... .45 One month in advance..... .25 Single copy..... 05 ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publishers or else his subscription will be collected just the same as if he had not. Entared as Second Class Matter March 22, 1904, at the Post Office at Keystone, W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY APRIL 27, 1917 SCHOOLS CLOSED WITH CREDITABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS. The schools have all about closed. The consensus of opinion is that this has been one of the best all-round school years in the history of the state. The various exercises at the closing were all largely attended and the freedom with which men and women expressed themselves indicated increased interest, a better feeling and understanding between teachers and parents and showed marked signs of general approval and satisfaction of the work done and the good accomplished. The county and district superintendents and boards of education are to be congratulated on the marked degree of success that has attended the educational efforts during the past year throughout the entire county of McDowell. PEADY AS EVER TO DEFEND FLAG The Negro soldier who has always been brave stands ready to day as at all other times to defend the honor and greatness of his government. He only wants to know that he is wanted. Give him a chance and the goods will be delivered. Mr. R. L. Bailey, cashier of the First National Bank of Keystone and recorder for the city council is busy these days adjusting the business affairs of the city and systematizing matters so that when any man wants to see the books and to know somewhat the financial status of the city he will be able to do it with intelligence and that too without the slightest bit of trouble to the solicitor and without the least bit of embarrassment to the town officials. The recent financial statement published in this paper was a credit to any city. His strict method of keeping the records of the city is a blessing to the taxpayers and a compliment to the city solons. The speaches of Judge Hernon and Dr. Youngue at the unfolding of the flag at Kimball last Saturday have had a far reaching effect and are constantly being favorably commented on around every fire side. The people are stirred and aroused to enthusiasm as never before. These orators "stepped some." Impressions made will last. Spring is here so make your home neat and attractive by dressing up your back yards and everywhere around the home. Fine Program—Large and Appreciative Audience—Col. E. O'Toole Delivers a Practical and Inspiring Address—Prof. J. D. Coleman of the B. C. I. Delivers the Diplomas to "the Sweet Girl Graduates." (BY W. H. HARRIS, JR.) Friday evening marked an epoch in the busy little "burg" of Gary, W. Va. The momentus event was the first commencement of an institution that is destined to have an incalculable influence for good on the entire community. This institution is the Gary Graded School. At 8 o'clock sharp, the curtain arose and disclosed to the audience a stage dvaped with the flags and artistically festooned with beautiful flowers, and forming a very imposing back-ground for the large school of smiling girls and boys, who opened the exercises with a captivating chorus entitled, "Home, School and Native Land." Rev. Pleasant, pastor of the M. E. church at Gary, was introduced and offered a very eloquent and fervid prayer. After the prayer, the principal, Mrs. Jessie Froe-Brown announced that Col. O'Toole, manager of the twelve large operations for the U. S. corporation in this county, desired to make a few remarks. Col. O'Toole, while making no pretentions to oratory is nevertheless an interesting and convincing talker. In his opening remarks he completely captured the audience whose interest was unabated throughout his entire address. In the outset, the speaker stated he had been associated with colored people since childhood and that he had always taken a deep interest in their educational, religious and moral welfare. Continuing, he interestingly traced the phenominal growth of the company's works at Gary and showed that from a very humble and modest beginning the school work among colored people has developed right along with the industrial development The speaker regrettingly referred to the fact that when no first came to take charge of the work, that some of the colored teachers were not as well prepared as they are today; that their appointment was a matter of political pull rather than efficiency; and that the highest moral standard did not obtain. The colonel stated that he was glad to say that this was all changed now, and that Prof. Archer, the district supervisor, reports that as a whole the colored teachers are better prepared than the white. He stated that there were 1500 colored men on the pay-rol and that he estimated the colored population in Adkin District it not less than 7,500. Through his broad sympathy and his amazing genius and tactice has endeared himself to all the people both white and colored in the district. The splendid and nicely balanced program was rendered without a hitch. At the conclusion, Prof. J. D. Coleman, in a masterly and patriotic address, presented the diploma to Miss Tytine Logan, the only graduate Notwithstanding that they have been badly handicapped by having to teach in separate buildings and other unfavorable conditions, Mrs. Brown and her assistants, Miss Mae V. Harris and Mrs. Evelvn Jones have done remarkable work this year and everybody congratulated them. The new building is rapidly nearing completion and the good work so auspiciously begun this year can be prosecuted next session under more favorable conditions. Plant a garden even if you have to take your front yard —Plant a garden. WANTED: A position as chauffer or garage helper by Floyd Adams (coloured). Licensed chauffer under the state of W. Va. Can drive any make of car. Write me before June 7th. Floyd L. Adams, Cooper, W. Va., Box 96. H. B. Price MONEY-SAVING STORE UPPER ENDBURKE FIRST AND LAST CHANCE Full supply of Domestic goods and wears--The cheapest store in town. Crowded all the time. People just now finding out where to get what they want and where to get it at lowest price. Let others come, see and examine our goods, then please tell what you saw and learned about how to save money by buying from H. B. PRICE. Important--Cut Price. Sale now on and will remain on till we have convinced every house wife that we can and will save her money. There never was a sale instituted like this one. The values are simply unheard of. We are defying the high sky-scraping water mark prices found at other stores and giving 'em the lie with a black eye by selling things cheaper than anybody else. This is no fake proposition but a guilt edge saving deposit --Like picking up money in the road. Bluedfield was shocked to learn of the death of Mrs. Ada Williams who had become known to most everybody and respected because of her kind hearted feeling and public spirited service in church and society work of the city. OBITUARY. Mrs. Williams was born June 26, 1876, and died April 19, 1917, aged 40 years, 8 months and 28 days. She was married to Sam'l. J. Williams July 8, 1903, which union lasted 18 years of peaceful life. She was an active member of the Christian church for nearly 20 years. Having been baptised by Elder Reed Spencer of Henry county, Va., and from that day until her death was closely identified with the work of the church. She leaves to mourn a husband, mother, one mother, one sister and a host of relatives and friends. She took sick suddenly Sunday night, April 15th and died Thursday night, the 19th. FUNERAL Funeral arrangements were made by Mrs. Charlie Pearis of Bluefield, a life long friend of the deceased. The casket was lavender chrushed velvet specially made in Columbus, Ohio, through the celebrated undertakers and embalmers, Sinkford & Warren, the leading undertakers not only in Bluefield but throughout the state. Services were conducted in the Raleigh Street Methodist church and the funeral was preached by Rev. J. M. Dickerson of Tasewell, Va. who for many years was pastor of the deceased. And just here it may not be out of place to state that it was generally spoken by hundreds of persons present that they considered the sermon to be one of the best they ever listened to. It was plain, common sense, practical, forceful and yet was void of any emotion at all. It was one that made men and women think. REMARKS: Her faithfulness to the church, by Rev. I. H. Thomas, her pastor in Bluefield. Rev. Jenkins of the A. M. E church who knew Mrs. Williams spoke very loudly of her in- ```markdown ``` AND LAST CH goods and wears-- Crowded all the to get what they want and our goods, then please te g from H. B. PRICE. Sale now on and will rem every house wife that we like this one. The values water mark prices found things cheaper than anybe osit --Like picking up mo B. PR Keystone-Burke-Ad LAST CHANCE is and wears--The cheapest s owded all the time. what they want and where to get it at lowest goods, then please tell what you saw and le H. B. PRICE. Now on and will remain on till we have con house wife that we can and will save her m one. The values are simply unheard of mark prices found at other stores and give cheaper than anybody else. This is no fak Like picking up money in the road. B. PRICE One-Burke-Addition. H. B. PRICE Keystone-Burke-Addition. DR. BRIDGEFORD Proprietor. WE keep it, if we haven' know your wants. at the right time, in the right tific way, so call on us before DON'T FORGET! That Century, and High Brown Po Rozol Bleach, Aida Pomade, only things, and the only way DON'T FORGET YOU YE keep it, if we haven't it, we stock it, so kindly, know your wants. Our purpose is to do the right right time, in the right way, and we do things in the way, so call on us before you see anyone_else DON'T FORGET! That we are living in the Two way, and High Brown Powder, High Brown Hair G Bleach, Aida Pomade, and a Straightening Comb things, and the only way, to live a "High Brown's L DON'T FORGET YOUR DRUG MAN at the WE keep it, if we haven't it. we stock it, so kindly let us know your wants. Our purpose is to do the right thing, at the right time, in the right way; and we do things in the scientific way, so call on us before you see anyone else. DON'T FORGET! That we are living in the Twentieth Century, and High Brown Powder, High Brown Hair Grower, Rozol Bleach, Aida Pomade, and a Straightening Comb are the only things, and the only way, to live a "High Brown's Life." BRIDGEFORD PHARMACY KEYSONE, WEST VIRGINIA. ts All in the Instrume GET THE BEST All in the Instrume GET THE BEST AND UPRIGHT PIANE the most famous make, class & s me, harmony and volume will be found in ment we sell with a guarantee to satisfy critical ear. If you are in the market for a best. Then see or write BOOKER KENDRICE 556 Bluefield, W. Its All in the Instrument! GET THE BEST GRAND UPRIGHT PIANOS of the most famous make. class & style Tone, harmony and volume will be found in every instrument we sell with a guarantee to satisfy the most critical ear. If you are in the market for a piano, get the best. Thn see or write The National Jail H . Phone 28. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA. Satisfy you, if you will only let us, because there is nothing too good for the sick. Our Prescription Department is Complete We are in position to take care of you. Service is what you want. WE RENDER IT. Call on us. n't it, we stock it, so kindly let us Our purpose is to do the right thing, it way; and we do things in the science you see anyone, else at we are living in the Twentieth Bowde, High Brown Hair Grower, and a Straightening Comb are the way, to live a "High Brown's Life." YOUR DRUG MAN at the the Instrument! THE BEST RIGHT PIANOS us make. class & style volume will be found in every a guarantee to satisfy the are in the market for a piano, r write KENDRICK Bluefield, W. Va. MY FRIENDS ARE NEXT. BUT I WILL NOT FRESH FOR AN UNIQUE JUDGMENT NOR ASK FOR THE CONVICTION OF AN INNOCENT MAN. National Jail Robber KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA. Now is the Time TO JOIN THE den Rule B a & Endown Golden Rule Beneficial & Endowment Association and be in the Big Pa Annual Meeting in May 2 This is the only Org with headquarters i nated and operated be supported by owns more than $80 worth of property a in the Big Parade at the T al Meeting in Bluefield. W ay 29, 19 the only Organization of headquarters in West Virginia and operated by Negroes and ported by the Race. I more than $8000 of property and has paid o and be in the Big Parade at the Thirteenth Annual Meeting in Bluefield, W. Va.. May 29,1917 This is the only Organization of its kind with headquarters in West Virginia orginated and operated by Negroes and should be supported by the Race. It already owns more than worth of property and has paid out $13,414.50 in DEATH CLAIMS dollars in SICK CLAIM Bluefield is expected ever held. The office Thousand New Mem the fee is only $2.50 advance after this m TH CLAIMS and thousands SICK CLAIMS. The men is expected to be one of the old. The officers want to re and New Members. Join us is only $2.50. It will unde after this meeting. in DEATH CLAIMS and thousands of dollars in SICK CLAIMS. The meeting in Bluefield is expected to be one of best the ever held. The officers want to report Four Thousand New Members. Join now while the fee is only $2.50. It will undoubtedly advance after this meeting. Yours for success. GET READ SENSATION G. R. B. & E. LET READY FOR THE ATION OF THE G. W. HAWKINS AND WIFE OF PHILADE PHIA ARE IN THIS STATE WITH For Great Religious Entertain- the PASSION PLAY and other great Bible of want a show. The show is instruc- G. R. B. & E. A. GET READY FOR THE SENSATION OF THE AGE Their Great Relig Consisting of the PASSION PLAY or write him if want a show. taining. See it. Consisting of the PASSION PLAY and other great Biblical scenes. See or write him if want a show. The show is instructive and Entertaining. See it. Examination Dates For 1917 June 7-8. Examination for Elementary Reteach, Primary, High, School Sup visiors' and Special Certi- cates July 19-20 Examination for Elementary, Renewal, Primary, High School, Supervisor's and Special Certificates RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATES First grade certificate may be renewed on the following conditions: Teaching or being otherwise actively engaged in school work for three years within the use of the certificate A full year in a standard college or normal school or other school approved by the State Board of Ed at a time the same as a year's teaching provide the work is done within the life of the certificate or the year immediately following its expiration. Application for renewal must be made within a year from the date of the expiration of the certificate The certificate must be endorsed for each year the holder has taught thereon An applicant for renewal may take examination on any or all the subjects listed on the certificate with a view of raising the general average. No examination is required for the first renewal. Applicants for second renewal in 1917 will be required to pass examination on the State Course of Study with Kendall How to Teach the Fundamental Subject, and Oubberly's "Rural Life and Education," or instead of examination furnish evidence of having attended the State University, a Normal School, or a school approved by ```markdown ``` ule Bene- ndowment trade at the Thirteenth Bluefield, W. Va., 9, 1917 anization of its kind in West Virginia origi- by Negroes and should the Race. It already 000 and has paid out and thousands of dol- MS. The meeting in to be one of best the rs want to report Four bers. Join now while It will undoubtedly meeting. B. & E. A. Y FOR THE OF THE AGE ious Entertainment and other great Biblical scenes. See The show is instructive and Enter- the State Board of Education, for six weeks within the life of the certificate or the year immediately following its expir- tion, doing full credit work. NORTHFORK SCHOOL PICNIC On Friday, April 29, the Northfork school bed a picnic at Powhatan. More than three hundred and fifty persons including students, patrons and friends, were present and enjoyed themselves in really picnic fashion. The Ekridge High School together with Prof W. H Drewery's upper class men opposed the first team from Keystone-Eak, a school in warm content of major league baseball, the score being — Well, just ask someone who was present. However, inasmuch as both teams were Prf Johnson's guest, we are content that no life is living exists, and moreover, the of joveful purpose was to sharpen the wit of the team for the Blue-field game. Prof. Johnson left for home to spend the summer vacation, regretting to leave the host of his many warm friends and patrons. SHOEMAKER WANTED A good shoemaker or harness maker is wanted at the Shoe Hospital at Northfork, W. Va. Will pay $60 per month. Call or write to S. M. MUSE, Box 65, Northfork, W. Va. 4-6-28 ```markdown ``` It Can Be Found in The McDowell Times The Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company Operates in Every State in the Union Employes More Than 8,000 Agents Pays A Claim Every Eight Minutes W. H. HARRIS, Special Agent Keystone, West Virginia fluence in the community and made a strong and intelligent appeal to men and women to live a life of practical helpfulness. Rev. Pickett, pastor of Kaleigh Street M. E. church, in which the services were held, made some of the most timely remarks it has been our pleasure to hear. Rev. Lee also spoke of her and the favorable impression the deceased had made on those with whom she came in contact. Prayer was offered by Rev. Alston. Music at the church was rendered by the M. E. choir and it was timely selected and well rendered. Music at the cemetery was rendered by members of the Christian Disciple church. Floral offerings were sent by Willing Workers club of the M. E. church, Dr. and Mrs. Lomax, Dr. and Mrs. Rodgers, Mrs. T. F. Weaver, Mrs. Cora B French, Mrs. G. Y. Lvch and daughter and Mrs. Russell Ritz. FLOWER BEARERS. Miss Irene Craft, Mrs. Charlie Pearis, Mrs. M. D. Lewis, Mrs. Maggie Anderson Bailey. Relatives present were. Mother of the deceased, Mrs. Ella Ross, Winston Salem, N. C.; sister, Mrs. Ellen S Harris, 139 Enterprise St, Pittsburgh, Pa; niece, Miss Lillian Williams, Huntington, W. Va; nephew, Perkins Williams, Bluefield; Esther, Bettie, Arlethia Williams, relatives in the city and Mrs. Gabriel Williams of Columbus. PALMET Main Street Lord's N Everything In First Class Style. R. L. LO OFFICE PHONE 362 OFFICE HOURS: DR. A. S. AD Over Colored Barber Shop I have equipped my office at a cost my people. If you care to see a mode should visit mine. I do all classes of dental work satis- I administer gas for the extraction necessary. If you come to Northfork, come up It Can Be Found in The Pacific $30,000,000 ASSETS Opera Em Pay W. H. H. Honest Tailoring Jas. Anderson, W. T. Brown, M. D. Lewis, Gilmore Woody, George Campbell and A. Bolden. Funeral services were held at 3 o'clock a.m. The casket cost not less than $175 and the flowers not less than $35. The largest crowd that has been seen for years turned out, people from all parts of the coal field being present GRAND LODGE, KNIGHTS State of West Virg URISDICTION OF N. A., S. A., E. JURISDICTION OF N. A., S. A., E, A., A. & A. Office of the Grand Chancellor To the Grand Lodge Officers, District Deputy Grand Chancellors, Grand Representatives, Chancellor Commanders and Members of the Order of the Grand Jurisdiction of the State of West Virginia, Greeting: Memorial Proclamation ARTIOLE XVII, SECTION 2, o "The first Sunday in June, annually, on which day the graves of all Knight appropriate ceremonies held." This is in harmony with the true end at the grye, but tenderly and memories of the departed ones, and in the periodical pronouncement o strewing of their graves with twining Therefore, in keeping with the letter VII, SECTION 2, of the Constitution, may in June, annually, shall be known as the graves of all Knights of Pythias shall be monies held." Harmony with the true spirit of fraternalism, but tenderly and lovingly entwine its departed ones, and finds its fullest and most pronouncement of tender eulogies over graves with twining evergreens and sweet spring with the letter and spirit of the abo ARTICLE XVII, SECTION 2, of the Constitution, reads as follows: "The first Sunday in June, annually, shall be known as Decoration Day, on which day the graves of all Knights of Pythias shall be decorated, and appropriate ceremonies held." This is in harmony with the true spirit of fraternalism, which does not end at the grye, but tenderly and lovingly entwines itself around the memories of the departed ones, and finds its fullest and freest expression in the periodical pronouncement of tender eulogies over them and the strewing of their graves with twining evergreens and sweet fragrant flowers. Therefore, in keeping with the letter and spirit of the above, Sunday, June 3, 1917 is proclaimed PYTHIAN DECORATION propriately observed by all Lodges in Given under our hands and the S Pythias, State of West Virginia, in the April, 1917, Pythian Period XXXVI (Seal) L Attest: C. W. BOYD, G. K. of R NATHIAN DECORATION DAY, and the served by all Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction our hands and the Seal of the Grand L. West Virginia, in the City of Charleston ian Period XXXVII. L. O. WILSON, Gran BOYD, G. K. of R & S. is proclaimed PYTHIAN DECORATION DAY, and the same will be appropriately observed by all Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction. Given under our hands and the Seal of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, State of West Virginia, in the City of Charleston, this 19th day of April, 1917, Pythian Period XXXVII. (Seal) L. O. WILSON, Grand Chancellor. Attest: C. W. BOYD, G. K. of R & S. The Times, $1.50 TO CAFE New Brick Building Fresh to Eat Lunches At All Hours ORD, Prop'r RESIDENCE PHONE 388 8 A. M. TO 8 P. M. AMS, Dentist NORTHFORK, W. VA. of more than $2,500 for the benefit of orn equipped Negro Dental Office you factorily. of teeth and any other work where and look me over. The McDowell Times Mutual Life Insura LOG Mrs. Ora V. H. Sinkford, the former E. A. Whittico and teachers in the Keyed School, left Monroe respective homes, Va., and Ironton, Va. Mrs. J. W. Moore in Keystone and K. Day and Sunday week of the Mt. Zion Bay. Ivery Boyd, a seaman, was caught by evening and painful heed from between H. Brown and W. who placed him in assistant Trainmaster be secured. Mrs. Ardelia Carr her sister, Miss Roe friends in Bramwell. Miss Georgia A. funeral of Miss S. field Sunday. Services at the Sunday under the Rev. R. P. Johnne morning and night. FACE Building Eat ours o'r CE PHONE 388 Antist ORK, W. VA. for the benefit of mental Office you her work where cell Times States in Every State in the Employes More Than 8,000 A s A Claim Every Eight M HARRIS, Spec Keystone, West Virgi State in the Union Than 8,000 Agents Every Eight Minutes 5, Special Age , West Virginia Liebman Our Specialty $15 $18 $20 Brothers Suits to Measure "TAILORS FROM THE CRADLE" Northfork, Gary, Kimball, W. Va. Cincinnati,O. 喜 ORGANIZED 1868 After you have taken Hall's Catarrh Cure for a short time you will see a great improvement in your overall health. Start taking Hall's Catarrh Cure at once and get rid of catarrh. Send for testimonial, free. P. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio. Sold by all Druggists, 18a. This paper, sent to your address, $1.50. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS of West Virginia N. A., S. A., E, A., A. & A. the Constitution, reads as follows: shall be known as Decoration Day, of Pythias shall be decorated, and spirit of fraternalism, which does not vivingly entwines itself around the ends its fullest and freest expression tender eulogies over them and the evergreens and sweet fragrant flowers. and spirit of the above, ON DAY, and the same will be ap- this Grand Jurisdiction. Head of the Grand Lodge, Knights of City of Charleston, this 19th day of O. WILSON, Grand Chancellor. S. LOCALS Mrs. Ora V. Hunter and Miss C. L. L. Finkford, the former sister to Mrs. Idle E. A. Whittico and the latter one of the teachers in the Keystone-Eckman Grad- ed School, left Monday morning for their respective homes, Point Pleasant, W. Va., and Ironton, Ohio. :0: Mrs. J. W. Moore, of Bluefield, was in Keystone and Kimball Friday, Saturday and Sunday working in the interest of the Mt. Zion Baptist church :0: Ivery Boyd, a section hand at Eck- man, was caught between cars Tuesday, evening and painfully hurt. He was re- ceived from between the cars by Meura- H. Brown and Wm. Early, brakemen who placed him in the hands of the As- istant Trainmaster till medical aid could be secured. :0: Mrs. Ardelia Carter, accompanied by her sister, Miss Roberta Woody, visited friends in Bramwell Sunday. :0: Miss Georgia A. Whittico attended the funeral of Miss S. C. Williams, of Blue field Sunday. :0: Services at the Presbyterian church Sunday under the pastoral charge of Rev. R. P. Johnson were good both morning and night. :0: Mise Company $36,000,000 PAID IN CLAIMS Union agents minutes Fiscal Agent nia Mrs. M. K. Hosseini, of the Indian workers of the Mt. Chapel Baptists church, was at the Lovely Lion Baptists church last Sunday. Rev J. K. Pryor the pastor. She speaks tion of L. church and the generous congregation gave her $9.00 for the cause. She thanks them for the donation. Miss Louise Smoots, who taught and completed a most successful school term at Premier this year, left for her home in Huntington Saturday. She spent Friday night with Miss O. L. Sinkford in Keystone. Mr. W. H. Wade, of Eckman, returned from Roanoke and intermediate points to which he went on a pleasure trip. He spent most of his time at the old homestead, Rocky Mount. Va., where he says everything looked like new life to him. Mrs. Alexander Coleman, of Kimball, Misses Alberta Robinson the dressmaker, — Clark, the trained nurse at Dr. Harrison's Private Hospital, Hon. G. Watlington and several other good folks of Kimball, visited friends and worshipped at the Presbyterian church Sunday. Prof. W. H. Drewery, of Northfork, ode of the county's successful teachers and a property owner, is down in bed with the "mumps." The hope of his many friends is that he will get over it in due time, because he should have had these mumps 52 years ago when he was then a boy. :0: Fresh "snaps" and cabbage at the Palmetto Oafe, R. L. Lord, Proprietor, cooked the to one's taste by Willie Bush. :0: Dr. R. H. McKoy, of Bramwell, and Rev. R. P. Johnson, of Kimball, were business visitors in the city Tuesday. :0: Hon. E. H. Harper, memger of the House of Delegates, left for Ocharleston Sunday night. He will look after some business maiters on the farm at the West Virginia Institute. Mr. W. A. Creager, Cashier of the First National Bank, of Northfork and a widewake business man, was in the city Wednesday on business. He says the capitol stock and the number of depositors of this bank have greatly increased: :0: Senator J. W. Luther and Hon. J. Buel Swope, both of Welch, passed through Keystone Wednesday of this week on their way to Pineville on every important business. :0: Mr. Jas. George, of Northfork, made a busy trip to this city Monday morning. :0: RECEIVE PRESENT FROM SON. Mrs. Malinda Cobbs was the happy recipient of a fine dress sent to her from her son, John, at Fairmont, W. Va. This is a strong and complimentary test or proof of a son's loyalty to his mother and in the face of so many soons who forget their parents. John Cobbs deserves great praise. His mother's heart leaps for joy in these expressions of remembrances. Mr. G. C. George, of Gary, made a business trip to Tip Top, Va., this week. :0: Mrs. Bethel Warren Hayes, of Graham, Va., but who teaches at Havaco, made a trip to her home Saturday. :0: FELL DESCENDING CHURGH STEPS Miss Katie Belcher, of Bluefield, while descending the steps of Raleigh St. M. E. church accidently fell and bruised herself somewhat. She was looked after by Dr. C. A. Rogera, that bright and successful young physician, who, after examining the lady, said she was not seriously hurt. Some were heard to say high beel shoes was the cause; others gave the reason to be purely accidental, which would have happened under any ordinary circumstances. Meursa. Early Redd, Arthur and Bud Burgess, of Coalwood but whose original home is in Henry County, Va., were visiting friende in Keystone Monday. These young men are very industrious and each one has the credit to his reputation of working every day there is any work to be done. They called in and subscribed for the McDowell Times, each for one year. They say work is plentiful all the time on Coalwood operations. :0: Mesdames Samuel Elliott, Wm. Bullock and George Hairson, of Kimball, were shopping in Keystone Monday. $15 $18 $20 We are progressing nicely under the untiring leadership of our M. N. G., Wm. Kelley, assisted by our faithful P. S. Sue Russell, Wm Coates and the remainder of the staff of officers. We are able to move on toward the goal. On our last meeting night, we had the pleasure of having with us Brother Thos. Curry, District Supervisor, who in his generous way, in behalf of No. 5158, presented gifts to the following officers for 'fairful service': To Wm. Kelly, M. N. S., a gold watch gain; Joe Russell, P. S., a gold watch chain; Wm. Coates, W. T., a gold watch chain. Though these boys had been faithful, they took new courage. We are also making our annual report as follows: M. N. G.: We your Auditing Committee beg to make the following report: After careful examination of all books and papers, we find we have collected from March 27, 1916 to Feb. 28, 1917, $842.83; paid out, $768.67, balance, $49.17. Broght forward from last report $465.37, making a total of $504.54 in bank to date. Money invested, $268.75, making a grand total $732.29. WARDY WARD, WM. TUOKER, J. E. HASKINS, JOE RUSSELL, Committee. SWITCHBACK On Tuesday night, Rev. J. W. Sheffey led Mr. Rosa Sherman to the altar where they were united in the holy bond of matrimony. The ceremony was impressively performed by Rev. E. G. Holcomb, of Berwind. After the ceremony a splendid supper was served the guest. Rev. Sheffey and wife left on No. 8 to visit Mr. Callie Andrews and friends at Goodwill. We wish them a calm and happy sail over the marriage sea. Rev. Holcomb went to Bosevain to attend thend the Ministers and Dessons Union. ELKHORN Dr. W. E. Lawson, of Ashland, Ky., stopped over to visit a few friends, while enroute to his home in Rosnoke. Miss Lethia Calloway, of Edkman, was visiting her parents here Sunday. Rev. Patterson of Roanoke, has just closed a successful revival at Grozer Temple. Mr. Archer Adams, of Kimball, was the guest of Miss Lula Hurt Sunday. Mr. Chas. Fuller, of Bluefield, was visiting friends here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Sampson Adams spent Sunday at Maybury. Meadames Julia Stephens and Sarah Hurt were the guest of Misses Mosley Monday afternoon. Miss Winfred Hunter, of Bluefield, was the week end guest of Miss Laura Nowlin. Mr. Emmet H. Bryant was in town Sunday. Miss Mary Whimbe, of Keystone, was the guest of Misses Carter and Page Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Mans were shopping in Northfork Saturday evening. Mr. Chas. Amos, of Bluefield, was here Monday. Mrs. Wm. Drewery and daughter, Lucille, were the guest of her parents Sunday. Mrs. Lethia Tyson was shopping in Bluefield Saturday. Madam Penn HAIRCULTURE AND SCALP TREATMENT The Famous O. J. Walker System. Gary - West Virginia 4-27-'17. Baldwin Pianos AMONG people who love good music, who have a cultivated knowledge of it, the BALDWIN PIANO is recognized everywhere as the best. 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