McDowell Times

McDowell County Offers Good Opportunities for Negroes, Excellent Schools, high wages. VOLUME 16 Vividly Depicted in Reference The Black Man's Unalloyed Loyalty in the War of 1812 and 1861. BY REV. J. E. EDWARD PRYOR In the war of 1812, which was mainly carried on upon the water, we find the patriotism of the Negro again forging its way to the front. Because of the silence of history very few Negroes in our day know much of the part played by black men in that bitter conflict. But the best historians have left enough on record for the world to know that the black man was there and gave a good account of himself. Though compelled to play his part under very trying circumstances, handicapped as he was, by prevailing conditions as a result of slavery. When Captain Perry received a squadron of men, composed largely of Negroes, he of course in keeping with the times expressed his indignation and dissatisfaction, and characterized them as a "motley crowd, or set of blacks, soldiers and boys." Whereupon, the brave hearted and much beloved Commender, Channey, answered him as follows: "I have yet, sir, to learn that the color of the skin, or the cut and trimmings of the coat, can affect a man's qualifications for usefulness. I have nearly fifty blacks on board this ship and many of them are among my very best men." The world renowned battle of Lake Erie in which these same black boys fought was the most important naval engagement of the war of 1812, and the Negro under a black skin displayed as much patriotism as did his great Caucasian brother under a white skin. They both fought, bled and died to bring imperishable glory and unauled honor to their country's flag. Of all the various descriptions of Perry's great battle on Lake Erie, I personally admire the one as set forth by the great scholar and world wide stateman, er-President Roosevelt, as set forth in the master historian's History of the Great Republic, Vol 3 page 18. So often in reading that graphic account I have wondered why this mighty man of valor failed to say just one little word about the part played in that great battle by our black boys, who was ready to step into hell itself, if the great Perry had only commanded it. I have always been charitable enough to feel that our great friend must have included us in his general description. We could never feel that he would purposely pass us by without notice, because of any narrowness of vision or disrespect to our patriotism. We shall now come to 1861—the Civil War—the war that tried the nation—North, East, South and West—and drenched the country in the blood of five hundred thousand men and strained the nation's nerves to their utmost tension. We must tell the truth, and tell it in love, for, "Nothing but truth is immortal." The good that men do live after the dissolution of their bodies; as it is with men, so it is with nations. "The stars shall fade away, the sun himself grow dim with age, And nature sink with years, But, "Truth" shall flourish in immortal Youth, Unhurt amid the war of Elements. The wreck of matter and the crash of worlds." It will help us much to remember that "Nothing but truth is immortal." The monuments we erect to the mighty dead must lose their beauty under the wilting touch of time. A swift and remorseless civilization has supplanted the venerated shrines of saints and heroes. Xerxes wept at the thought that magnificent and stupendous as his army was, one hundred years would not spare a man of them. But no good action is ever lost. It lives, lives on, when all mankind have taken their chambers in the silent halls of death. Inspiration says: "They rest from their labors, and their works do follow them." Those who fell amidst the din of embattled arms, robed in the smoke of conflict and immersed in human blood, are living grander lives today in the memory of all good men, than they could had their names been inscribed in letters of living light among these of earth's mightiest statesmen and philosophers. The cause which led to the Civil War reach beyond and antedate the American state. American slavery had its birth simultaneously with the landing of the Mayflower. As a blessing and a curse they walked through this land of promise in the West. Freedom as a fair young lady, with little limbs, gladiate face and flowing tresses, has been esped in her beneficent march from the golden sands of the Pacine to the orange and palm of Florida. We have seen her coming over the brow of majestic mountains, through the golden harvests of the West, through the sugar cane and rice, with her locks immersed in the dew of the mountains. The MrDowell Times and her garments perfumed with the Lilly of the Valley. But as we have watched her in the glorious march, we have discerned the dark spectre of slavery as her side, with his lean lank arms locked in her, and wherever his ghostly shadow has fallen, there has been degradation and death From Jamestown and Plymouth Rock they began their companionship which soon ripened into friendship, based upon the relations of capital and trade. But fair Freedom soon found out that her health and life were imperiled by this association. After a fierce and long struggle freedom was able to divorce herself from the ugly monster Slavery, and with her disheveled locks, bleeding limbs, pale cheeks, languid eye and aching heart, she is conscious to this day of the imminent danger in which she placed herself and her votaries when stepping from the deck of the Mayflower, she without meditation, accepted the wooings of the inhuman cavalier of Jamestown. Such is the story of slavery and freedom as I see it. The causes of the war extended far back into the lives of the American colonies. Constitutional amendments dimmed our national glory for three.fourths of a century. As early as 1780 slavery had disappeared in Massachusetts, and was gradually dying in the New England States, and the representatives of the people in the constitutional convention spoke against it, though by their votes they legalized it as one of the most startling relics of barbarianism. The admission of the slave states into the Union; the constitutional guarantee to protect slave property; the basis of southern congressional representation made the Declaration of Independence look strange to us, and made the non-importation act appear in a false light, and made us poor black folks wonder and (Continued on Page 4.) WASHINGTON, May 5.—The halls leading to the office of the Secretary of state are buzzing with the drone of many languages. Keen, alert, dapper men pass to and fro. To Eddie Savoy, the aged Negro messenger of the State Department, such sounds mean but little. For forty-seven years Eddie has been employed in his present capacity and a few diplomatmore or less are nothing in his young life. Eddie Savoy probably knows more people in the capitol than any other living human. He has seen presidents come and presidents go, and in the turmoil and trouble that has changed the personnel of many an administration Eddie has remained on "fixed post." Eddie's own particular pet job is handling Ambassadors their passports. He enjoys this more than anything else in the world, for he is the last connecting link between the Government of the United States and the dismissed envoys. It was Eddie who, in 1888, bade farewell to the Spanish Ambassador when he was sent home before the war with Spain. It was a somewhat more white-brained Eddie who speeded Count von Bernstorf on his way to face the wrath of the Kaiser, and just the other day Eddie, in all the might and majesty of his five feet, delivered the papers which sent the Austrian diplomatic staff back to Vienna. So you can see that Eddie is quite some personage. As a diplomat he has had the benefit of long experience under many a master, and he is as evasive on matters pertaining to the Department of State as the Secretary himself. NEGROES GOING NORTH Much has been said and written about the Negro exodus from the South. We believe that the Negro is doing the right thing in leaving the congested districts of the South and going to regions where his services are in demand, and where his rights are respected. All races go from one place to another where opportunities are better, and the Negro should do the same thing. Wherever the American flag is seen, there should Negroes abide, and work out their destiny. He has too long suffered by staying buddied up in the South, where sectionalism has debased him, and has made his condition hard. Let him seek the place where there is a free and untrambled market for his labor, and rightful protection of his home and manhood. We say go North, East, or West; wherever the future looks the brightest. —Ex. SHILO BAPTIST CHURCH SPIRITUALLY STIRRED A most successful revival was conducted at Maitland in sibilo Baptist church by Rev. W. M. Moore. Several accessions were noted and when Mr. William Ranson made a confession there was much rejoicing. The church work under the pastoral supervision of Rev. J. H Adams, D. D, is rapidly growing in numbers, daily support and evident in its actual work for good. Plans are getting in shape for the building. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, MAY 11, 1917 SOUTHERN MAN DEFENDS RACE The discussion in Congress a few days ago on the Race Question developed some sentiment and thought that is worthy of note. Congressman Dyer, of Missouri, deserves special consideration for his defense of the Negro at all times, and upon all occasions. We can now see a ray of hope for the Negro in the war crisis, that is now spreading over the land. It is an ill wind that blows nobody good. Mr. Huddleston, of Alabama, shows the spirit of the better class of Southern whites. In his speech he said: "Mr. Speaker, I have in my district over 100,000 Negroes. Few of them are voters, but I want to say, Mr. Speaker, that there never was a more loyal race of people than the black race. [Applause.] And those 100,000 Negroes in the ninth district of Alabama will produce as large a percentage of men who are willing to fight as any other 100,000 people in the whole United States. "I was raised among Negroes, played with them in my childhood, and think I know their traits. They have many splendid qualities, and it is nitting that some southerner should stand up here and speak for them now when the cowardly finger of suspicion is pointed at them. I know that they are loyal; I know that they are brave; I know that they will make splendid soldiers, and if the time should come when this nation needs soldiers, the faithful blacks down in the black districts of the South will come to the front like heroes. The cheapest activity of patriotism is in spy-hunting and calling in question the loyalty of those of other races. It is an unworthy patriotism that confines itself to suspicion of other Americans because they might have been born in some foreign land or may belong to some other race. More than ever is it unworthy when the object of its attack is the American Negro who has no other home than the United States and never knew any other flag than the Stars and Stripes. "I have recently regretted very much to see emanating from one or two source-charges questioning the loyalty of the Negro race. I have regretted to see this because it seems to me that those charges and suspicions are in themselves disloyal in their effect. They have the tendency to breed dissention. They have the tendency to stir up strife among our people. They are most ungenerous when they point the unjust finger of suspicion at this lowly and loyal race that have few spokesman and so sew to stand up for them. "I want to say to you, gentlemen, that the Negroes are absolutely loyal, and they will fight, too. They will make brave soldiers, and you will find that when properly led, they will do their duty as American soldiers, they will stand fire at the front, and will suffer and die along with the balance of us. [Applause.] Visiting Realtives and Friends in McDowell Mr. Bailer Hereford, of Pittsburgh, Pa., brother to Dr. J. E. Hereford, of Northlake, and who has relatives in Keystone, Kimball and Gary, is now visiting them. He represents one of the best families in Virginia but has been making his home in Pennsylvania for the past 15 years. And to his credit as a man of thrift, energy and economy he has acquired some valuable real estate in and around Rankin, Pa., and lives in one of the finest homes in the city. He is a young man of extraordinary mental ability, by the side of whose memory few men, if any at all, equal him. As a public spirited citizen he is a class with but few men, and when it comes to domestic hospitality he permits no man to come in and leave without offering everything to make his guests happy, comfortable and contented. He, in company with Dr. Hereford, Dr. W. L. Colson, Dr. W. V. Bridgeford and Mr. G. F. Hill spent Tuesday evening with Editor M. T. Whittico where they talked at length on the subject of war, the Negro's loyalty, his readiness to defend the flag today, played some games and proposed a few toasts till about 2 o'clock Wednesday morning. MORE ALLEGED WRECKERS OF PITTSBURGH LIFE AND TRUST CO. ARRESTED PITTSBURGH, May 7. — Warrants for the arrest of three more men alleged to have been connected with the wrecking of the Pittsburgh Life and Trust Company, a $24,000,00 life insurance corporation, were sworn out tonight by Horace W. Davis, deputy attorney general of Pennsylvania. The men named in the warrants are: F. A. Kellie, of the Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Co., of New York, who first agreed and then declined to become president of the Pittsburgh company; J. S. Grant and George A. Nichol, Jr., both of New York. The arrests, it was announced, will be offered the charge of conspiracy to de- breach A CALL TO MINERS TO THE MINER LET ME SAY THAT HE STANDS WHERE THE FARMER DOES; THE WORK OF THE WORLD WAITS ON HIM. IF HE SLACKEN OR FAILS, ARMIES AND STATES-MEN ARE HELP- LESS. HE ALSO IS ENLISTED IN THE GREAT SERVICE A R M Y.—President Woodrow Wilson. WAR MEASURES BEING DISCUSSED Preparation For Selective Conscription COLORED REGIMENT FOR WEST VIRGINIA PLANNED OUTLOOK FOR HARMONIOUS SESSION OF LEGISLATURE. HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST. CHARLESTON, W. Va., May 7- Since the Government armor plate and projectile plants have been located here and a fund of about $300,000 raised and paid for the site upon which they will be located by the citizens and industries of Charleston and the real estate fever has somewhat subsided, citizens of the State Capitol are again with renewed energy, turning their attention to preparation for America's entrance into the great European war. The resources of the state, industrial, agricultural, finance are being mobilized with systematic thoroughness in order that West Virginia may do her bit toward winning the great struggle against Germany. Major Geo. S. Wallace is taking the military census of the state in preparation for the enforcement of the selective conscription law which will become effective in a few days. It is thought that the first call will be for unmarried men between the ages of 19 and 25 years inclusive. The Governor will announce proclamation the ages of men require and the method of registration. Registrars will sit in each community on a day or days to be designated by the Governor and all men between the ages stated will be required to present themselves. This law applies to all American citizens alike without regard to race. The several recruiting stations in the state are being swamped with applicants for enlistment by patrotic citizens who prefer to volunteer rather than be drafted. PEOPLE SHOULD PRODUCE AND SAVE. The production of food to feed the army and the people who remain at home is of first importance and every person should try to get a plot of land and plant vegetables in order that the food supply may be increased. The cost of all articles of food is steadily increasing and unless there is a great increase in food production, a reduction of waste and a curtailment of the consumption of luxuries there will be untold suffering next winter. Every colored family should try to raise a garden and follow the advice given a few years ago by the late Booker T Washington and raise a pig because the rise in meat prices have not by any means reached the limit. We should work every day possible, reduce our living expenses to a minimum, cut out waste and extravagances in eating, drinking, dressing and pleasure, raise a garden, can and store away all vegetables and fruits possible, raise one or more hogs, eat rice and go back to the diet of our fathers occasionally, corn bread and molasses and save every dollar possible because prices of the necessities of life will become so high before this war is over that notwithstanding high wages and plenty of work there will be hardships, hunger and suffering. COLORED REGIMENT Gen. John G. Bond, Adjutant General West Virginia National Guard, is still hopeful of getting a regiment of colored soldiers in this state and with the co-operation of Governor Cornwell is bending every effort to that end. The concerns of opinion among colored state leaders is that there would be no difficulty in organizing a regiment of colored soldiers, one that will reflect credit upon the race, bring honor to the state and carry Old Glory to new victories. It has been suggested that McDowell county would furnish a battalion, Mercer at least two companies, Mingo one company, Raleigh two companies, Fayette a battalion, Kanawha two companies, Logan one com- GOLDEN RULE STILL GROWING BRANWELL, W. Va., May 7.—On Monday night, April 30, Rev. R. H. McKey delivered a lecture at the Mill Creek Baptist church of Cooper, W. Va., on the work of The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association and paid the endowment of Mrs. Melissia Heyford of $110. A number of persons promised to join the Golden Rule before the annual meeting. Wednesday night, May 2, Rev. McKoy met the G. R. Association at Jenkins Jones and assisted by Rev. J. W. Cager he initiated three new members and conferred the degrees on twenty-one. Revs. J. H. A. Cyrus, D. D., and W. C. Flemings were among the number degrees. All expressed themselves as being highly pleased with the beauty and sublimity of the work. A sumptuous supper was spread and all ate together as one family, then went to their several homes feeling that they were really brethren and sisters and understood each other better. Rev. Cager is agent and Rev. Flemings is president of this association. With these leaders, assisted by the other officers and members, the association at Jenkins Jones is destined to be one of the strongest of the brotherhood. Saturday, the 5, the Executive Board met at the home office in Branford Vice President, P. W. White; General Secretary, G. S. Miller; Wm. Jefferson and R. H. McKoy were present. The report for the month was very encouraging; membership steadily increasing; credentials coming in indicating a large delegation in Bluefield at the annual meeting. Owing to the high cost of living our meals will cost us 50 cents each, out we must by all means attend the meeting. It is our organization and we must be there to see and hear for ourselves. On to Bluefield, Four Thousand strong. Join now and be in the crowd. Yours for success. G. K. R. & E. ASSOCIATION any, Cabell one company and that Ohio, Wood, Jefferson and Berkeley with the other counties where the colored population is smaller would come up with their share, making as fine a regiment of fighting men as can be found anywhere. LEGISLATIVEOUTLOOK. Next week the legislature will assemble in extra session for the purpose of passing an appropriation bill, dealing with the war situation, the Virginia debt and a few other matters of more or less importance. The outlook is that the session will be harmonious and that very little effort will be made by either of the political parties to play politics because the gravity of the national situation requires statesmanship rather than political leadership and the few members of the two branches of the law making body of both parties who have drifted here during the past few days are impressed with the seriousness of conditions confronting nation and state. It is predicted that an appropriation bill will be agreed upon by the governor and the leaders of both parties in Senate and House and speedily passed. The newly elected mayor, Dr. McQueller, took office last Monday which inaugurates two years of Democratic rule in the city of Charleston. A clearsweep of Republican officials and city employees was made and in the "firing" colored and white fared alike, but notwithstanding the fact that it is said that 75 percent of the colored voters of Charleston voted for the Democratic ticket, thus insuring its election, it is charged that the Negro Democrats are not laring so well as they expected. Under the Republican administration, which went out of power April 30th, the "Brothers in Black" held the following positions, to-wit: sanitary offices, stable boss, patrol driver, night policeman, boater at fire department and superintendent of crematorium and street sweepers. It is alleged that up-to-date the hungry black Democrats have only received for their loyalty to the party of the Donkey in the great cog city the superintendent of cremery and his helpers, which place went to the colored Democratic leader of the triangle—Marshall Jones. The other places it is reported went to "deserving" white Democrats except the garbage collectors and street sweepers and they are hold-over Republicans. VALLY OF DEATH Mrs. Sallie E. Brooks, sister of the late Samuel W. Starks, at one time state Librarian and Supreme Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, died at her residence 413, St rewbury street, Monday night. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the First Baptist church and were attended by hundreds of people who had known the deceased and appreciated her worth. Mrs. Brooks was well and favorably known throughout the state as a woman of rare attainments, who was interested in the welfare of her race and did much to aid in its elevation. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Ballard Brooks. Interment was at Spring Hill cemetery. THE MAN WHO QUITS. The man who quits has a brain and hand As good as the next; but he lacks the sand That would mak him stick, with a courage stout, Then something new strikes his roving eye. And his task is left for the bye and bye. It's up to each man what becomes of him: He must find in himself the grat and vim That brings success; he can get the skill. If he brings to the task a steadfast will. No man is beaten till he gives in; Hard luck can't stand for a cheerful grin; The man who fails needs a better excuse Than the quitter's whining "What's the use?" For the man who quits lets his chances slip, Just because he's too lazy to keep his grip. The man who sticks goes ahead with a shout. While the man who quits joins the "down and out." OFFICES OPENED BY COAL SALES COMPANY QUARTERS ON SEVENTH FLOOR OF FIRST NATIONAL. Former Gov. Henry D. Hatfield is President of Corporation Formed Last Week. HUNTINGTON, W. Va., May 7- The Huntington Coal Sales Agency, which was incorporated last week, has affected an organization and opened offices in room 717-18-19-20 in the First National Bank building. The officers of the company are as follows: J. A. Kelly—Secretary, and General Manager. E. C. Bearss—Treasurer. The company will market the production of the Island Greek Superior, Proctor, Proctor-Eagle, No. 5 Block and Madine Coal companies. U. S. STEEL CORPORATION Subscribe $25,000,000 to Liberty Loan; Largest Single Subscription Made Known. NEW YORK. May 8.—The United States Steel Corporation will subscribe $25,000,000 to the liberty loan, the largest angle subscription yet announced. Officials of the corporation in making known today the intention to subscribe for this amount intimated that it probably would be increased by an aggregate of subscriptions from the employees of the corporation. COUSINS-COLEMAN A quiet and surprising, but beautiful home wedding cook place at Tazewell, Va., Sunday morning, when Miss Willie Cousins, the pretty, accomplished and modest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cousins, became the bride of Prol. David C. Coleman. Those present were the relatives of the bride who reside in Tazewell, Miss Jena Witten, Mr. Arthur Brown, with Rev. Willie Brown, the much esteemed pastor of Tazewell, officeing. The bride was attired in an Alice blue-traveling suit and carried a gorgeous bunch of American beauty roses. The groom wore a handmade black brooch-cut suit of English style. After a sumptuous wedding breakfast the Lapypoule couple left on No. 2 for Lynchburg where a reception was given Monday night by friends of the groom. They then went to the groom's home at Winginia, Va., where his mother had prearranged for the Virginia bride. The bride and groom are well known in West Virginia, both having taught at Excelsior for the last two years. The former is a graduate of Hartshorn College and the latter of Union University and Howard and has shown his ability in mahya educational, social and political functions of the county and state. The many friends of this prominent couple wish them much happiness and sincerely hope that they will return to the Panhandle state and continue their good work Mr. J. S. Washington, of Powhatan, was in the city this week. He is a friend to his race and his country and is ready to fight the battles of his country it called on. NUMBER THY YNWIN COMPANY Offeri Great Extra I luatements. Ten Dollars Given Away to the Man Loading Highest Number of Cars in Cash Each Month. The Lynn江 Coal Company, Winding Gulf, W. Va., under the most excellent management, is situated in a very beautiful section of the county of Raleigh and has an excellent reputation for preservation of life, not a single man having ever been killed on this operation. The coal averages four and one-half feet thick, has one of the best tops of any mine in the state, clear of water, cars hold one and a half tons of coal and the company pays from 60 cents to 80 cents per car for loading, all coal being cut by machine. They pay five cents extra on each 75 cars loaded every two weeks. This company has no restrictions as to where its employees buy what they eat or ware, but they are selling flour at $10 per lb, can goods, such as tomatoes, sander knott, etc., two cans for $2. They have a two-week day day which comes in every 6th and last days of the months. The best of water is there to give assurance to health. Good houses conveniently built with school accommodations as well as church facilities. This company is ready to guarantee work every day to any employee wanting work for the next five years. Nine hours constitute a days work. The Superintendent, Mr. E. J. Flanagan, stands at conspicuously as a man who believes in doing things on the square without regard to race, color or condition. He believes in giving living wages and having every man who works on his operation to be happy and contented. He wants to know that the little children of all races employed by this company are happy and properly cared for. Under his direction the company is offering to its employees Ten Dollars ($10) in cash at the end of each month to the man who loads the highest number of cars and this offer is as good as gold. In addition to that the company will pay pay man five cents extra on each car who loads as many as seventy-five cars during the half. Besides these, the company offers many other very flattering inducements to its employees. The Bramwell High School gave its graduating exercises at the school building, Friday evening, April 27. The program was declared most excellent. The essays of the graduates were especially commended Hon. E. S. Baker was present and in a short speech praised the work of the entire corps of teachers. Dr. K. H. McKoy, in his his usual forceful style, delivered the diplomas to those who had completed the two year High school course: Misses Ailur Harvey, Georgia Smith, Fozie Stovall, Sallie Pate, Annie and Elora Lewis; Messrs. James Harvey and Hayden Morris. The last number on the program was the Red, White and Bare Scar Drill by sixteen young ladies. The bright costumes and the graceful movements made a decided impression on the spectator. The exercises of the primary grades were rendered at the Binestone Baptist church, Monday night, April 30. In spite of the rain a good crowd was cut and highly enjoyed the recitations, singing, dialogues, etc., given by the little folks. On Tuesday evening, a program was presented by the pupils of Miss Jones' room. The operetta, "Cinderella in Powerland," was the main feature. It was a credit to the pupils and teacher. "Phyllis' Inheritance was the name of a most delightful comedy given by the High School students. Miss Fozie Stovall played the title role. Her fascinating appearance, pleasing manner and excellent delivery won the hearts of her listeners. Hayden A. Morris as "Philip Morningside" was a great success. Miss Sallie Pate had the part of "Phoebe Martingale", the young and dashing widow of manifold experience, and her acting was almost above that of an amateur. "Major Mumford", the valiant soldier who could not forget his army experience, was well played by James Harvey. His daughter, "Patrice", was the part of Miss Ailer Harvey. Miss Annie Lewis as "Mrs. Mumord" was quite equal to the occasion. All the other parts were played by Misses Georgia Smith, Elinora Lewis, Beatrice Simma, Naomi Rutherford, Madeline Stovall, and Messrs. Bernard Wood, Holley Harvey, Clarence Hogan and E. A. Bolling. This paper, sent to your address. FIRE SWEEPS BUSINESS SECTION OF KEYSTONE Midnight Alarm Sends Thrill of Terror Through the Hearts of Our Citizens and Leaves Death and Destruction in Its Wake Strongest Set of Voluntary Fire Fighters in Keystone to be Found on Earth. FRIDAY, MAY 11, 1917 FIRE SWEEPS SECTION Blaze of My Does Over O lion D Midnight Alarm Sends the Hearts of Our Death and Destru Strongest Set of Volunta stone to be Fo Shortly after midnight Wednesday fire originating presumably in the pool room and barber shop operated formerly by Billy Rector swept through the principle business section of the city doing damage considerably in excess of $250,000. The fire was spectacular in its every feature, even exacting a human life as a part of its toll. For a time, in fact until the last building had fallen prey to the flames, it seemed almost a certainty that property valued in the millions would be consumed One of the most peculiar features of the conflagration, outside of its mysterious origin, is that practically nothing whatever was saved from the contents of the buildings destroyed. The houses being all of wood construction, burned extremely free, and the wonderful work of the volunteer fire department, fighting under conditions that were not altogether ideal, prevented what promised to be the most destructive fire ever occurring in the coalfield. The largest individual loosers is the firm of Reynolds-Shor Co. their stock loss amounting to something like $100,000, and building valued at $25,000. This firm is perhaps one of the best known in Southern West Virginia and did an extensive business not only locally but through out the coalfield. They carried a general line of merchandise and their trade will necessarily be inconvenienced to an almost irreparable extent. Berry Budnick is the next WOMEN HEROINES AT THE FIRE Thewomen from "Cinder Bottom" learning of the fire, rushed to the scene and unlike many, went to work helping to save people's property. They worked like heroines, carrying on their own great loads of womens household goods to places of safety, while many others were standing idly by looking on and making great alarms. These women, quiet and self willed, went about removing the people's household goods and not one piece was misplaced. After all, no one ought to be unnoticed and disregarded for deeds of charity, kindness and good will. Rev. J. E. Pryor's series of articles on the subject: "The Negro's Patriotism." is meeting with quite a bit of popular approval. They are timely and instructive and will be of great benefit to those who want a clear and concise view of the black man's patriotism Especially are these articles both timely and helpful because of the great international troubles between this country at this time and that of Germany. He proposes to make his articles worthy of the most learned and striking at the very basic principles of the patriotism of the Negro as he does and that without gloves, makes these articles so much more interesting Donley in Keystone William Donley, master of finance in the Burks Garden Star Lodge, No. 56, K. of P., of McDowell, and permanent secretary of the G. U. O. F. Lodge No. 628, also of McDowell and captain in the Uniform Rank K of P., was in Keystone Sunday. He is brother to Sq. C. W. Donley who is major general. These Donley boys are men of high standing and when they are connected with anything they put their whole hearts in it for success. BUSINESS OF KEYSTONE Mysterious Origin Quarter Mil- damage Thrill of Terror Through Citizens and Leaves duction in Its Wake Fire Fighters in Key- ound on Earth. largest looser, having owned the building occupied by himself with an extensive line of ladies and gents furnishings, and the buildings occupied by the Spector Drug Co., and the People's Grocery Store. His stock and building loss will reach $65,000. Harry Totz, of Northford owned the building occupied by the firm of Pais & Vacillio. This structure was worth $15,000, and the stock carried by the concern amounted to at least $10,000. The residence occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gray and owned by C. C. Hale was damaged to the extent of $5000 while the household furnishings suffered to the extent of $1000. A report was circulated early in the morning that the fire had its origin in the lodge room occupied jointly by the K. of P's. and the Odd Fellows. This was later strenuously denied. Will Green, of Buffalo, N. Y., who arrived in this town recently with a carnival company, but quit them here and went to work for the Assid Restaurant company, was the unfortunate victim of the fire. While giving heroic assistance to the local fire company, a live wire fell upon him and he was instantly electrocuted. His body was taken in charge by the town officials, and a public subscription was freely subscribed to by both colored and white and an amount sufficient to give him a burial in his home town of Buffalo equalling that accorded any hero was quickly arranged. --- 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. The fire is by far one of the worst catastrophes that has ever defell the city of Keystone, and in our hurried account we are unable to give a complete list of all the losses. Over practically all the business houses destroyed families maintained costly homes, and no furniture or textures of any kind were saved. From the best information obtainable the insurance was less than normal, but the loosers took upon their misfortune with more or less nonchalance, and in place of the dvastated district will soon spring a more substantial row of business structures. To say who the hero or heroes were in this great conflagration would be as impossible as it would be for a mere human to pluck a ray of light from the sunbeam. Everybody fought fire. They fought fearlessly, heroically and uncompromisingly. They fought not for play, they fought not for praise, but out of a deep sense of pride, common interest in one another and to save the city from one of the most appalling conflagrations that has ever struck Keystone. Men, women and children made strong efforts to save what they had in their homes. Everybody worked smoothly, harmoniously and with telling effect This fire originated in the same building in which it caught a few days ago. There was a plenty of water without which this city might have been reduced to ashes. COST 69c; SOLD FOR $4. A note inside a potato revealed to a Dayton (O.) woman the fact that the potatoes for which she paid $4 had been sold by the producer for 60 cents a bushel. The found a note in one potato, containing the name of the grower. When she wrote and asked him how much he sold his potatoes for he answered that they brought him 60 cents a bushel. Because of the high price she paid for them the grower apologized for damaging one by putting the note in it. ```markdown ``` AND LAST CHIEF goods and wears-- Crowded all the to get what they want and our goods, then please to 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 anybo osit --Like picking up more B. PRICE Keystone-Burke-Ad LAST CHANCE s 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 giv 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't know your wants. Or 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, a 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 Tw y, and High Brown Powder, High Brown Hair G Bleach, Aida Pomade, and a Straightening Comb a things, and the only way, to live a "High Brown's Li 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 PIANO 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 COOKER KENDRICK 556 Bluefield, W. Its All in the Instrument! GET THE BEST 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. Then see or write 4. Phone 38. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA. Satisfy you, if you will only let us, because there is nothing too good for the sick. 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, way; and we do things in the scien- you see anyone,else. we are living in the Twentieth powder, High Brown Hair Grower, and a Straightening Comb are the way, to live a "High Brown's Life." OUR DRUG MAN at the the Instrument! THE BEST RIGHT PIANOS make. class & style volume will be found in every a guarantee to satisfy the fare in the market for a piano, or write KENDRICK Bluefield, W. Va. MY FRIENDS ARE NEXT, BUT I WILL NOT PRESS FOR AN UNJUST JUDGMENT NOR ASK FOR THE CONVICTION OF AN INNOCENT MAN. National Jau! Robber KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA. NowistheTime Golden Rule Beneficial & Endowment and be in the Big Parade at the Thirteenth Annual Meeting in Bluefield, W. Va., 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 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 R. B. & E. T READY FOR THE TION OF THE G. W. HAWKINS AND WIFE OF PHILADE PHIA GET READY FOR THE SENSATION OF THE AGE GREAT RELIGIOUS ENTERTAINMENT ASSION PLAY and other great Bible ant a show. The show is instruct Their Great Religion Consisting of the PASSION PLAY or write him if want a show. taining. See it. Their Great Religious Entertainment 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 Renewal, Primary, High School Supervisor's and Special Certifi estes July 19-20 Examination for Elementary, Renewal, Primary, High School, Supervisor's and Special Certificates RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATES First grade certificates may be renewed on the following conditions: teaching or being other wise actively active in the care of children two years within the life of the certificate. A full year in a standard college or normal school or other school approved by the State Board of Education counts the work year in teaching provided 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 must sight thereon. An applicant for renewal may amination 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 and Mirrick's "How to Teach the Fundamental Subjects" and Cubberly's "Rural Life and Education," or, instead of examination furnish evidence of having attended the State University, a State Normal School, or a school approved by --- --- B. & E. A. Y FOR THE OF THE AGE ous 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. ECKMAN Sunday school was largely attended Sunday morning and was conducted by Supt. P. C. Lovell. At 11 o'clock, Rev R. H. McKoy, D. D., of Bramwell, preached an able sermon. All seemed to have enjoyed the services. The collection was lifted by W. A. Williamson and J. E. Haskins and accounted to $15.50. At 8 p. m., after preaching a powerful sermon, Rev. McKoy administered communion. DR. M. M. TINSLEY EYE Specialist ```markdown ``` On Sunday, May 6, the 23rd anniversary of Eikhborn Lodge, No. 6794, and the 3rd of the W. W. Brown Lodge, No. 6948, and their four branches was held at the Crizer Baptist Temple at 11 o'clock. The sermon was preached by Rev. W. C. Chinne, pastor of the Crystal Baptist church. This was a day that will be long remembered by all who attended the services. The parade was the largest that has been held in the town by and lodge. Among the many lodges that responded to the invitation were Keystone, Eckman, Upland, Switchback, Ennis and Maybury. The following program was rendered: Scripture reading, O.S. Galloway, P.N.F. Prayer, Wrayl Brown, P.N.F. Master of Ceremonies, J. W. White, M. V. P. Welcome Address, A.H. Brown, P.N.F. Response, Miss Beatrice Galloway, P. M. N. G., and was as follows: Master of Ceremonies, Brother Odd Fellows, Household of Ruth, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is indeed a great pleasure to me to have the honor of responding to the welcome address. The word household means something. It means those who dwell under the same roof and compose the same family. So, in speaking of the Household of Ruth, I am speaking in part to the Odd Fellow family. Who can doubt that it was a God given inspiration that brought our beloved order into existence? The Households of Ruth are increasing rapidly. This branch of the Order is doing well and includes some of best women of the race. My personal observation of the character and intelligence of our inmates enables me to positively assert that the highest culture and refinement, the deepest loyalty and devotion are found among the mothers, sisters, wives and daughters that constitute the membership of this branch of our Order. This fact also accounts for the rapid growth and the loving peace and harmony that prevail in all the states, islands and territories. Each one of us here today stand ready to lend a listening ear and to extend a helping hand, as we listen to you pleading in the language of Ruth, "Entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee; whither thou goest, I will go; thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God." Could any but God have erected the choice of the lovely Ruth, noblest of all female characters except Mary, the mother of Jesus? How great, how wonderful! Dear sister, do we think of it, do we study it, do we read the history of Ruth? How much the women of our race could learn of her. Do we study our obligations? Do we realize how solemn, how beautiful they are, that we are set apart to care for the helpless and the afflicted. May God smile an your labors, and may you carry in your hands friendship, in your hearts love, and let justice and truth prevail. May the dove of peace hover over you; may prosperity and hap pines attend you, and as you look into the faces of the old tathers and the young men of the Order as you depart from this place, you can see. In behalf of the Order, Samuel Armstead, M. V. P. In behalf of the Ruths, Mrs. Edith Snipe, which follows: Master of Ceremonies, Odd Fellows, Household of Ruths, Ladies and Gentlemen: If I told you anything regarding the fraternal Order, the Household of Ruth, it would be a story of a grand and glorious organization, that is for uplifting and elevating the human race; an order that is no longer an experiment, but one that bears the stamp of public approval, usually the test of age; an order with the corner stones - liberty, truth, justice and equality, lives by reason of the fact that its principles are eternal and a part of the feeling and sentiment that animate the lives of mankind. The Household of Ruth lives because it reaches humanity', heart and appeals to both reason and sentiment, and the same principles that make men noble and teach that they are brothers and sisters dependent one upon the other. There are no Cains in this Order, hence no Abels who suffer from a brother's revenge. When a brother or sister's and the old question is asked "Where is thy brother?" There is none to reply in the language of old, "I know not, am I my brother's keeper?" Each and all in the Household of Ruth has a sacred duty to perform, and the reputation and welfare of a brother or sister is in part, at least, in his keeping. In the Household of Ruth all are equal. Some may be weak for all cannot be strong, but the mighty sinews of the strong will bear up the weak brother and sister and keep them from falling. She may be poor, but if honest and true no harm can come to her. Her occupation may be humble but labor is nobe and the true Rutn recognize that this is a practical world and that he who leads is no better than those who follow All over this fair land of ours, we find representatives of the Household of Ruth. There are brothers and sisters of ours in every city of importance from one edge of the continent to the other. The names that we use and the secret signs with which we convey the messages of fraternal greetings are recognized in every state of our vast Union. Here in this joint order known as the Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth must be sheltered the blind goddes, free from the fetters of corruption and partiality. There must equality greet each brother and sister and shed forth its blaze of living light. Here we must stand, stand with her liber ties and righteous laws of man- kind; stand unimpaired in power for good, not as a substitute virtue but as an enemy of wrong Our Society, the Household of Euth, mays its influence never wane, its name never die and its roll of honor never be ennished. Duest, Miss Ollie Gilbert, and Bette Barbade. Rev. L. E. Johnson, of Keystone, headed the Grand Master Council in the line of march, and be was at his best in speech making in the church. He pointed the idea of the "final terms" of the State being together, and all who heard him was well pleased with his talk. In fact, all that was present was greatly benefited, for the committee had everything nicely arranged, and when the services were over everybody enjoyed a fest at the ball where the table was well arranged for forty visitors. Music was furnished by the Crozer Cornet Band. Committee: Thomas Curry, Chairman, R. H. Perdue, See'y, G. W. Brown, T. W. White. Never before in the history of Kimball have the people been so rarely and royally entertained, by such an unusual display of literary talent, as was rendered last Monday night at the First Baptist church by Madam Lutie Freeman Tuck, of Clarksburg. Madam Tuck's reputation had preceded her. So well did she measure up to that reputation that the audience by a standing vote demanded that she pay us a return visit Monday evening, May 14, which she readily consented to do. Her selections from Dunbar and other folk lore authors evoked screams of laughter. Those illustrating the dramatic side of life brought death like silence, while those picturing the follicles and manners of society clearly demonstrated that she is in a class by herself. Her program consisted of 8 selections, but on account of the appreciation accorded her, she appeared on the stage eleven times. For next Monday evening, the program will be entirely new, novel and up-to-date. It is hoped that the school children will turn out en masse. Not only will it be to them and incentive but an inspiration. Madam Tuck is a cousin of Mrs. Ida E. Whittico and is well known by Rev. J. E. Pryor and Prof. J. W. Robinson HON. RALPH W. WHITE One of West Virginia's Most Informed Men, to Write Weekly Letters For McDowell It will, no doubt, meet with popular approval and be pleasing to the thousands of subscribers and readers of The McDowell Times to learn that Hon. Ralph W. White, of Charleston, has kindly consented to write a weekly article for publication through the columns of this paper. Mr. White is not only a scholar of extraordinary ability, a shrewd politician and a fine writer, but he is one of the best informed men in the state to day not excepting white. We take pleasure in announcing to the public that after an exchange of several letters, Mr. White has finally consented to contribute weekly articles along social and economic lines. Mr. White for a while, till after the election of Dr. H D Hatfield governor of West Virginia, was officially connected with this paper and therefore became widely known as a newspaper writer Mr. White is not only a man of state wide information but is one whose opinions are worthy of consideration from a national view point, having for years become ripe with practical experience in the affairs of the nation while serving in an official capacity at the Nation's Capitol. Rev. Chisholm in Keystone Rev. W. D. Chisholm, of Dorchester, Va., who has charge of the pastorial work at Dante, Va., has been carrying on a great revival at the Galilee Baptist church at Arlington for the past two weeks. Several accessions crowned his efforts. Rev. Chisholm is a man of much ability, is an excellent pulpit orator and is of high christian integrity. He, in company with J. S. Tyrese of Worth called at this office Monday. Mr. Tyrese paid his subscription and ordered us continue sending the good news of Republicianism and patriotism to his home. Mr. Tyrese has been holding down a paying job of blacksmithing for the Pocahontas Consolidated Company for the past eight years, and is a very substantial property owner, too. Called to Galilee Baptist Church Monday night of this week, an official call was made and received for Rev W. D. Chisholm, B. D., to come and pastor the flock of the Gallice Baptist church at Arlington, made vacant by the resignation of Rev. L. Dabney who accepted the call to the Ms. Zion Baptist church at Bluefield. The vote for Rev. Chisholm was unanimous, and everybody seemed to be overjoyed in the fact that they were to have a man of such high ideals of christian character and moral life. He left Arlington, having been there carrying on a revival for the past ten days, for his home Dorchester, Va. P. O. Northfork, in the State of West Va., At the close of business on May 1, 1917. Total ..... $ 268,821.05 STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, County of McDowell, ss: I, J. H. Bane, Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. J. H. BANE, Cashier. Directors. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 8th day of May 1917. LOUIS SOHWARTZ, Notary Public. My commission expires April 15, 1924. RESOURCES LOCALS ```markdown ``` announce to their friends and the profession that they are associated as partners in the Kessler Hospital at Huntington, W. Va. Sixth Avenue and Second Street May 1, 1917. News of the illness of Mrs. Oliver Harper at Tip Top, Va., reached the family in Keystone by phone Monday morning. Whereupon all the girls and boys left by automobile hurriedly to the old homestead. It is pleasing to learn that she is not seriously sick but on the other hand is much better than what was at first expected. Wold's Famous O'd Kentucky Minstrels at Keystone, Tuesday night, May 15. Mrs. Harriett Johnson's name belongs in the rally roll of the Mt. Chapel Baptist church for $2.00. Mrs. Lizzie Lord, who teaches at Bescoo in Raleigh county, was in Welch and Keystone on business Saturday. Mrs. "Irishman" Brown, of Wilcoe," one of the leading tailors in this county, was in the city on business Tuesday of this week. Mrs. Margurette Simmons, of Iaeger, deputy agent for the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company, was in the city of Keystone this week on business. She is a very active worker in the insurance business and Attorney W. H. Harris, Jr., under whom and in connection with whom she works, says she is doing is doing most excellent work Mrs. R. P. Johnson, of Kimball, left Tuesday morning of this week for the old homestead where she expects to spend sometime with the old folks and at the same time visit a number of her childhood friends and acquaintances. Mrs. Johnson is one of the county's most efficient teachers. See Franklin's trained dogs with the Kentucky Minstrels next Tuesday. Five Hundred Dollars Worth of Alcoholic Spirits Poured in Ditch at Welch. For some time past the prohibition officers have been confiscating wet goods in the hands of many who were suspected bootleggers, which was locked up in the county jail pending a decision as to what should be done with it. The amount approximately was valued at about $500. These liquors were ordered destroyed by Judge Strother of the McDowell criminal court Tuesday of this week. This stuff was taken from behind prison bars and poured into ditches. The court in this particular deserves the compliments of the whole people. Of the Kimball High School---The Third Annual Exercises. SUNDAY, MAY 13. 11 P. M.—Annual Sermon, by Rev. J. W. Robinson, First Bap. Ch. TUESDAY, MAY 15. 8 P. M.—Declamatory Contest, by 1st & 2nd year pupils. Speaker. . . . . . . . Prof. A. S. Peal WEDNESDAY, MAY 16. 8 P. M.—Play: Hiawatha Dramatized— People's Theatre. FRIDAY, MAY 18. 8 P. M.—Gradnating Exercises, Presby- terian Church. Address—Prof. J. D. Coleman, Bluefield Colored Institute. Presenting Diplomas--Atty. A. G. Froe ANNOUNCEMENT Of the 22nd Annual Commencement West Virginia Collegiate Institute, May 22-30 EVENTS OF THE WEEK. Wednesday, May 23 7:30 P. M.—Senior Play. Thursday, May 24. 7:30 P. M.—Annual Music. Friday, May 25. 7:30 P. M.—Junior Oratorical Contest. Sunday, May 27 Sunday, May 27. 9:00 A. M.—Sabbath School. 11:00 A. M.—Commencement Sermon by Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, Huntington. 7:30 P. M.—Union Meeting of Young Women's Christian Association and Young Men's Christian Ass'n. Monday. May 28. 2:30 P. M.—Athletic Sports. 7:30 P. M.—College Oratorical Contest. Tuesday, May 29 Exhibition of the Industrial Departments. 10 A. M.—Business Meeting of the Alumni Association. 2:30 P. M.—Athletic Sports. 7:30 P. M.—Alumni Reunion. Men Wanted! Miners and Day Men Money without limit to be made with Ten Automobiles given away free King and Tidewater Coal Co's Vivian, West Va. Splendid opportunity for excellent homes with good garden spots, fine schools and churches for all employees Wages among the best paid in the world with Ten Per Cent increase in wages effective May 1, 1917. Don't forget, TEN NEW FORD Passenger Touring Cars to be given away December 22, 1917, at the above named coal operations, Vivian, W. Va. Now is your chance to win a fine car. King Coal Co and the Tidewater Coal and Coke Co., Vivian West Va. dents are especially invited to attend these exercises. First Semester begins Sept. 18, 1917. Misses The McDowell Times Like Baby Misses Its Mother. Say, Mr. Whittico, I write you this note to ask you why is it my paper did not come this week. Please look after this matter for me, because my wife and I miss the McDowell Times when it doesn't come on Friday evenings just like a baby misses its mother. REV. J. H. ADAMS. Maitland, W. Va. May 5, 1917. Rally at Upland Baptist Church. Upland Baptist church held a very successful rally on last Sunday. Three very able sermons were preached by the following ministers: Rev. Wm. Moore, of Rovoke, preached at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Rev. R. R Henry, pastor of the Mercy Seat Baptist church, Powhatan, preached 3 p.m. The amount of money asked for by the church and pastor was $200, but the good people of this said that it was too small amount to give at a rally and they came together and the conclusion of the services Sunday night, they had raised the handsome sum of $500.73. This well for the pastor, Rev. Dr. R. H. McKoy, and the congregation. For Sale Restaurant equipment and furnished rooms outfit, all in good condition, located on Center and Gaiter St., Gattlesburg, Ky. Building contains 5 furnished rooms upstairs and downstairs measures $0x30) Rent reasonable; all street cars east and west stop in front of the door. All the purchaser has to do is come in and go to work. Price $600. Write or see CHAS. HAYES, Cattlesburg. Ky. Fine small farm of 77 acres for Four miles from Princeton with Mr. Adam road on two sides. Ten minute walk from Princeton and Bluefield carriage No waste land. 40 acres of this land is bottom land. House in fair condition. Good well. Possession and interest in spring crop can be given at any time. Write Automobiles n War ers and Day to be made with Ten Auton Wanted and Day Men with Ten Automobiles given a AT:THE Old Tidewater Evian, West for excellent homes with go ools and churches for all em the best paid in the world with Ten Pa May 1, 1917. Don't forget, TEN NEW to be given away December 22, 1917, at Vivian, W. Va. Now is your chance The Tidewater Coal and Coke KEYS One Night UNDER BIG TENT. Tues., M WORLDS Old Kent Minstrel 60--COLORED Public, Superb, Choice. B of High Class Standrd. Newwater Coal West Va. ent homes with good garden sp rches for all employees the world with Ten Per Cent increase in Don't forget, TEN NEW FORD Passenger December 22, 1917, at the above named Now is your chance to win a fine car. Coal and Coke Co., Vivian KEYSTONE the Night ER BIG TENT. SEATS FOR mes., May WORLDS FAMOUS d Kentucky instrels . 60--COLORED ARTISTS--60 superb, Choice. Bigger and Bett Glass Standrd. KEYSTONE One Night Only Old Kentucky Minstrels 60--COLORED ARTISTS--60 Public, Superb, Choice. Bigger and Better a Show of High Class Standrd. 30---COMEDIANS--30 The now Positively Champion 10--Comely Damsels--10 New scenes, beautiful cos settings. See our Noon Billie Mack, Geo. Motley, les, Freddie Mosely and a DOORS OPEN 7 P. M. 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Holds Credentials for Efficiency Agent also for Hair and Hair Goods EXCELSIOR, W. VA. 4-6-17. Free ed! away free Co's oots, fine West Va. HE Only 2000 15 ky er a Show ate stage ing: ion, Tick- ites. 8 P. M. SALE or Colored surrounded