McDowell Times

McDowell County Offers Good Opportunities for Negroes, Excellent Schools, high wages VOLUME 16. STATE'S THIRD ANNUAL REPORT WHEE LING INTELLIGENCER MAKES BOLD DEFENSE OF PAST REPUBLICAN ADMINISTRATION PRESENTS FINANCIAL SITUATION OF STATE Scathingly Denounces Democratic Hypocrasy and Their False Attack on Republican [. Extravigance. In an earlier column of this issue of The Intelligence will be found a comprehensive summary of the third annual report of the audit of the State's finances, which has been submitted to Governor Cornwell by State Tax Commissioner Hallanell. The report reveals a gratifying financial condition, and The Intelligence recommends it to a careful scrutiny and reflective study by the Governor. In its figures and statement he will, if he turns a clear and unobjectionable on it, discover justification for all the claims made for the efficient and honest conservation of the State's affairs by the Hatfield administration at the last election, which he, Governor Cornwell, so vigorously questioned with all the fervor of his partisan spirit. He will find that he was saddly out of touch with the true conditions that prevailed, and that his animadversions on the "waste and extravagance" of Republican rule were in nowhere sustained by the concrete facts. Especially is his attention directed to the present condition of the "State Fund-General Revenue," which is the key to the State's solvency. It is from this fund that all the general charges of government and maintenance of the State's institutions are paid. According to the audit, this fund, on July 1, 1917, shows an actual balance of $315,278, and that the State will finish the present fiscal year, which ends June 30, 1918, with a surplus of not less than a quarter of a million dollars, after providing sufficient funds to meet current year appropriations for buildings and land carried forward from former years. This is a performance which not only rebukes all the old standers perpetrated by the Democratic press and the untruthful platform, and voiced by Democratic speakers in the campaign of 1916, but instates the integrity of the administration of Governor Hatfield and the economical management of State affairs under Republican direction Notwithstanding the annual loss of revenue of over $600,000 from liquor license, the State has in two years turned a deficit of $1,579,246 into an actual surplus of $315,278, and has at the same time met the current charges for the two years, which included new appropriations of $791,000 for building and land, repairs and improvements. The present general state levy is nine cents, but the accomplishments note will make it possible to run the State on a general levy of not to exceed seven and one-half or eight cents, with the year ending with a surplus of at least a quarter million dollars. The chief accountant of the Tax Commissioner's office, who supervised the audit, states that "if the surplus were to be used the levy could be reduced to five and one-half or six cents". He add that if the present road law had not appropriated a part of the State's indirect revenue, the levy for the present year, 1917, would have been six and one-half cents, and that for 1918 could have been marked down not to exceed five cents. These are the important results of a notable achievement in the management of the financial affairs of West Virginia, which inclined to a vigorous economy THE GOLDEN RULE IS PRESSING FORWARD The Board of Directors held its monthly meeting at its home office last Saturday, January 5, which was well attended and much business of importance transacted. The subordinate associations are already doing good and one great work along all lines, for their agents are sending in reports and applications for new members. The call which was issued sometime during 1917 for new members as Xmrs or New Year's gifts has been well responded to and the Reporter wishes to congratulate all Golden. Rule members who labored along that line. We want to say to you, make a drive now for, the new year and see how much you can accomplish during the year, especially between now and the Annual Meeting which will convene at E khorn, W. Va., with New Hope association No. 2. You're in L. U. & T., THE REPORTER. The McDowell Times. Keystone Visitea by Fearful Conflagration for Xmas by the missionary sisters which made us smile all over our face. We kindly thank those good sisters and brethren for such a precious gift. We also want to thank all of those who give us in our hands the amount of $16.55. May God bless them. The liberal soul shall be made fat. The four great companies at this place are in great good men. They are paying good wages as you well know and a man can get a job any time. Our Christmas tree was very good, nearly all the seemingly got something. Our sun rise meeting was well attended and we had a grand old time and all who were present felt the spirit of the Lord. Brother Gilbert is Sept. of the Sunday school and he has it on the progressive order. SOMETHING ABOUT THE GOOD PEOPLE OF TAMS There are a few things I would like to say at the place and people of Tacoma. We are having severe winter at this place and lots of snow. Mary of the people taken trips for Christmas and we who stayed at home did enjoy ourselves just fine. We were not disturbed by any tussing or fighting nor killing. Men are thinking on the war and they have at the time to make up an individual fight Everybody is in good health on Tampa and work is plentiful and wages good, and lots of money to be made here. The company pays all the way from $1,200 $1,25 and $1,30 per car for coal; company men get from $4,30, $4,60 to $5,00 per day. We want good families and hard working men. The company gives premiums on gardens and yards and the men get a percentage premium on all the work they have done at the end of each year. Some men draw as high as $40 on their premiums. This company also does a good part by the pastor by the way of giving him a house, lights, doctor's bill and ten dollars consideration on the pay roll every month. For all of this we have not words with which to express our gratitude of thanks to them for their kindness toward us. We have a good church to worship in and our people attend well. We have a grand attendance in our prayer meeting. Bro. Alex Barbour is Supt. of the Sunday school and it is doing nicely under his leadership. Sister Ada Jacdson is president of the Missionary Society, and she is doing her best to make it a success. We are glad to say we have a good school building and three of the best teachers in the state, in the persons of Mrs. Canada, as principal, Miss Chanelle and Mrs. Patterson. They have enrolled about 99 children and eight months to teach. Also Mrs. Patterson gives music lessons. But with all this, they are not too tired, nor lazy to fill their places in the Sunday school—not to sit and listen, or look, nor to be critics, but to teach a class every Sunday. Our Christmas tree was worth about $15; the Stotesbery band made excellent music for that night. Mr. Wilson, the company superintendent, was present and gave a timely address. Also an address on the Red Cross by another white brother, which we all enjoyed. We also had a good old sun-rise meeting Xmas morning and preaching at 11:30 a.m. We are very thankful to our many friends for six dollars worth of hand shakes and many other presents we received. Chas. Baltimore Wrote Bravely, Teiling Brother Of His Coming Death Frederick Baltimore received the last letter written by Corporal Charles Baltimore, before he was executed near Camp Trevix, Texas, on Tuesday, December 10, 1817. Baltimore was convicted of mutility and murder in connection with the thirst at Houston, Texas, on August 21. The last have message, written in a firm hand the day previous, to his execution, and issued at San Antonio, Dec. 10, to his brother, follows. Dear Friar: I write you for the last time in this world. I am to be expected tomorrow morning. I know this is shocking news, but don't worry too much as it is God's will. Meet me in Heaven. I was convicted at the general court martial held here last month. Was tried for mutiny and murder! It is true I went down town with the men that marched out of camp. But I am innocent of shooting anybody. But is God's will, so don't worry. "For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten son, that whenever believed on Him should not that bordered sometimes on parsimonious expenditures, and never, even remotely, approached the "extravagance and prolong waste" as charged by vicious Democrate misrepresentations in the last campaign. The expenditures for the support of the State government naturally show an increase, affected by the abnormal conditions which prevail throughout the country and the high cost of living, but in spirit of these untoward factors, the per capita expenditure is only $2.38, which included a per capita expense of nine cents for expense of legislature, which is not incurred every year. These things, taken in connection with the increase in population and the natural expansion of the needs of government and the progressive policies of the Republican party, establishes a record for efficiency and capacity to manase not excelled, by any other forward looking state in the Union.—Wheeling Inelli gencer. Thirty-Eight Lynchings During Year Thirty-eight persons were lynched in the United States during the year 1917, according to report of the Tuskegee institute, of Alabama. Only two of the victims were white, one being a woman. All of the lynchings, except one in Montana, were in Southern states. THE AMERICAN ARMY WILL DO ITS PART A Strong and Vivid Picture of Our Country's Position -We Must Win -Prusianism Must be Crushed by the Sword. (By Sergeant-Major J. M. Crockett.) The American Government having drawn the sword in defense of liberty and democracy, it would be criminal folly to sheet it until the arch enemy we combat is completely broken and defeated. To settle this war by truce and treaty would mean nothing less than surrendering some of the principles which are the very basis of the freeman's existence. If Hohenbolzermilian survives this war, it will again arm itself to the teetub, and democratic America will be compelled to do likewise in self defense. We will have by our own weakness and lack of farsightness established in this country what we started in the war to rid the world of. Instead of having peace and happiness vouchsafed to our children, we would leave a great menace to brood over their destimes. Unless the American people who back up our armies and navy cultivate the spirit that they will stay in the fight to the last man, the last dollar and the last heart throb, or free the world forever of Prussian Militarism with its standard of intolerable acts of inhumanity we might as well revise all moral codes, rewrite all proverbs and establish a brand new set of rules to govern human conflict. The American Ary will do its part. With a profound conviction in the justice and righteousness of our cause, and knowing that the God of Battles will strengthen the arm of him who fights for the right, the American Soldiers face the future with all the caimness and chivalry characteristic of the soldiery of our forefathers. I cannot help but feel that with our people properly aroused, our army properly equipped and trained no human power can stop us, and no Divine power will. If every one will only push forward in "doing their bit" this condition will exist before 1918 passes into history. REV. ZIEGLER Pays High Tribute to and Thanks Good People at Mora and Tams for Their Thrift, General Improvement and Their Personal Help to Him. Dear Editor--Please allow me space in your valuable paper to say a word about the good people of Mora. We were with them on the fourth Sunday in December all day and the church was well attended. We are getting alng nicely with our church worc there. We have a splendid chio which render- good music every Sunday, and we also have a corn of officers second to none. They look strictly after the church's welfare and are prompt on duty Our Missionary Society is second to none, and we just like to say that we feel proud of all the auxiliaries connected with the church for they are all giving their loyal support to the cause. Rev. L. Dalbany, D. D., is worthy of all praise for the manner in which he so well regulated the church in its different branches. Brother Lianious Harris is chiester of the choir and is leading it on to success. Sister M. Gilbert is president of the Missionary Society and is doing a mighty work. We were greeted with a present of $20. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, JAN. 11, 1918 Your humble servant, B. L. ZEIGLER --- --- 43 Houses Reduced to Ashes, Hundreds of Men, Women and Children Are Made Homeless by Flames SHELTERED FROM THE CRUEL BLAST AND COLD BY FRIENDS Plenty of Water But Low Pressure and Lack of Co operation Cause of Great Spread and Much Loss Voluntary Fire Fighters Greatest in Country---$150,000 Loss is Estimation---To Rebuild at Once In the midst of a great blizzard as it were which has been sweeping over the country for days and facing the fact that fires have been prevalent all over the country destroying great cities with merciless flames, it appears that the City of Keystone came in or its share of the wholesale destruction Monday night. About three o'clock a m. Tuesday of this week fire was discovered to have started in a large building owned by Mr. A. L. Calhoun but occupied by tenants. This building was located in the very center of that thickly settled section of the city known as "Midway," and being of a frame structure rapidly spread catching in the next house which was Miss Lizzie (grady's), a large two story fine building. The weather being intensely cold, there was some difficulty in getting people out at first and getting fire apparatus in play to fight the flames. Thus it was that such headway was being made till when everything and everybody was on hand there was not much then that could be done. Yet, had there not been such a low pressure of water, although there was water to spare, the fire could easily have been stopped before so much damage was done. Just here, it may be said that mystery surrounds the lack of pressure of water. But this fire spread in every direction eating away houses, making women and men homeless, and without mercy defied all efforts, contested with workers who were struggling to save some of the clothing, furniture and household goods, and with the aid of great and terrific waves of wind the flames would leap over houses, run men and women away from their guarded household goods and finding them in great piles would burn them up in the eyes of their owner. At one time the whole city was threatened. Houses began to catch, burn and fall in every direction. What was to be done? was the question. The alarm went over the town to save things, pack up and be ready to "move" at any minute; this seemed at times to be the only hope and fate of Keystone. It was not long before the whole of Midway was in ashes. Those who knew and realized what it took to check the flames and who were learless, industrious and sympathetic apparently doublet their determination to show that the fire had to be checked. They fought like demons, heroes and as men who meant to show their superiority over the fire. They noted this scene. E Wrote Milling Brother Is Coming Death perish but have everlasting life." I am going to meet father and mother and all the rest of the family gone before. Goodbye; meet me in Heaven. GIRL WEDS NEGRO THEN AFTER YEAR FINDS SHE IS WHITE Was Reared from Babyhood Belief She Was Mulatto Now Sued for Divorce. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Jan. 5.—The tragedy of a white girl, raised from babyhood in the belief she had Negro blood in her veins, shunned and shunning other white girls, only to learn, after she Your brother in Christ, CHARLES W. BALTIMORE which was indeed a sad one. More than two score of famies, on a cold morning, when the mercury stood a few degrees above zero, homeless. Mothers were seen standing with babies in their arms wrapped in meagre garments while all they possessed were going up in flames. The scene was enough to nerve to action any set of men with hearts and right well did it appear to have its effect on these fire fighters. A number of them took their stand near the Pocahontas Foundry, a great building which once on fire would have set the whole tower end of Keystone on fire, and with an increased pressure of water from the Keystone company side, they made the ornishing dances bow to their mastery authority. Thus it was and only then were the extreme excitement of the people of Keystone allayed. The scene was enough to cause any heart to realize that "sorrow makes us all skim." Among those who lost by this great fire may be mentioned: Miss Lizzie Grady, two homes and everything therein. Perhaps she was the heaviest loser outside of the Reynolds-Shor Company in that she was the closest to the fire. She saved not even wearing apparel. She couldn't replace her loss with less than $5,000. Deputy Sheriff J. E. Parson lost heavily and from what we can learn carried but little or no insurance. His loss will reach $3,000. Mr A L. Calhoun was another heavy loser, his loss numbering several thousand and dollars, slightly insured. I. L. Shor's large warehouse and big stables were completely destroyed. He also lost several dwelling houses. We learn that he was pretty well insured. W. L. Jones lost two or three buildings, somewhat insured. The Midway Grocer Store was burned to the ground with practically nothing saved. Miss Trixie McCloud lost her building and all of its contents. Three cottages belonging to Mr. Larry Fotz and occupied by three families were completely destroyed with all their contents. The buildings were partly insured. Miss Mary Jones who occupied a two-story building lost mo of her household goods. Dr. G. N. Marshall lost a nice two-story building, with but little insurance. He will rebuild at once. William James who owned a nice little hungalow was also a looser, with but little if any insurance. J. L. Finney lost very heavily in that he had quite a large two-story building burned. His insurance was small. Calhoun's old skating rink, a very large building which had been cut up into rooms and occupied by roomers was destroyed. Mr. S. L. Hermanson who owned not less than six or seven buildings, was among the leaders as a loser. Mr. William Mansfield, who has the largest family in the city, and who were victims of these flames, lost very near all tie and family bad. Mrs Harriett Banks, one of Keystone's quiet and industrious women, lost about all she had, with no insurance at all as far as we can learn. There are a number of other persons whose names we have not at hand that cost heavily by the flames in that they saved nothing. And any one becoming homeless at a time like this may well say they have lost and lost heavily. Dr. W. Vernal Bridgeford's drug store and The Central Cafe which were threatened, escaped any great damage except by packing away and getting out their goods. The Central Cafe suffering the greater loss by moving their stock out. The Keystone Garage was also lucky in not had married a Negro, thirt her ancestry was wholly Caucasian, was told to Judge Orr in Ramsey county district court and a jury by the girl. The girl is Mrs. Harriet P. Ervin, being sued for divorce by J. Louis Ervin, Negro attorney. Born of white parents, her mother and father died when she was an infant. She never had known them, and when she was three months old she was taken by another white woman, the wife of a Negro. Throughout her childhood she be believed her father had been a Negro. When 16 years old she was married to Ervin and a year later learned the truth about her ancestry. Her husband, who was a waiter, decided to study law and started in at the University of Minnesota, Mrs. Ervin obtained work as a clerk in a Minnesota store. To increase her earnings she worked at night as a scrubwoman in the same store under a different name. Out of spite a Negro woman one day told the manager his employee was a nigrom, and she lost her position. being damaged more than it was The loss, we are conservatively informed with not the less than $150,000 All the people speak of going about rebuilding at once. Four hundred people are greatly and seriously affected by this fire as this was a residential section of the city. Quite a number of logs and mule were also burned to death in the flames. Negroea Turn Down Big Pay. Fabulous wages have failed to induce Negroes in the vicinity of Kingston, N. O., to cut or load crossies for railroad construction jobs. In one instance the blacks refused to work for $10 a day. WATSON TRYING TO INDUCE CORNWELL TO RUN FOR SENATE MIGHT MEAN PROMOTION FOR WELLS GOODYKOONTZ Coal Magnate Convinced if Matters Allowed to Dritt Congressman Neely Will Win Nomination and His Election Would Put an End to Watson's Ambition. (By Charles Brooks Smith.) Washington, Jan. S.—Democratic National Committeeman C. W. Watson head of his party's organization in West Virginia, and Governor John J. Cornwell are closeted in the former's suit at a leading hotel here tonight trying to settle to their own artifaction who shall be the candidate of their party for United States senator in West Virginia this year. Every effort is being put forth to make the meeting a mysterious and secretive affair. The main cause of the powwow, however, is to induce Governor Cornwell to be a candidate. Watson, it is stated, on most reliable authority, would like to see that brought about. Governor Cornwell, it is said, not averse if it can be done without hurting his party prestige or strength as a candidate before the voters. It is defined that he is a doubtful whether he could easily separate himself from the governorship without causing a serious party disturbance and putting the state to a heavy expense. Should he resign, President of the Senate Wells Goodykoontz would for a time be the state's chief executive, and he is a Republican. Watson, according to report, has become convinced that should matters be allowed to drift as they have been doing as between Congressman Neely and former Senator Chilton the former was almost certain to be nominated. Should that happen and Neely be elected it would put an end to any ambition that Watson may have to go back to the senate in 1920, both being citizens of the same town, Fairmont. William R. Thompson, of Huntington, who ran against Dr. Hatfield for Governor, is here for the conference. He says he is a senatorial candidate himself. Politicians say this is a move to weaken Chilton in Chilton's part of the state—sori of a buffer candidate. Some of the others here for the conference are Clem Shaver, of Fairmont; Geo. J. Johnson, of Parkersburg; Judge Thos. Campbell, of Huntington, and one or two others. Several more are expected to arrive tomorrow. PLAN TRIAL MARRIAGES FRANCE SEEKING SOLUTION TO GRAVE PROBLEM OF MAN SHORTAGE. GERMANS TALK OF POLYGAMY Professor Has Evolved a Scheme “Ersatz” Contracts, Whereby Unmarried Women May Choose Men Already Wedded While the controversy still rages in France around the problem of providing husbands for the young women of the republic after the war, French psychologists and economists have indignantly rejected any suggestion of the adoption of the principle of "eratty," or substitute marriages, as put forth by Germany. An extensive campaign is being carried on by Dr. Robert de Simone, a noted physician, formerly connected with the Rockefeller institute in New York, for the introduction of and the legalizing of "contract marriages" for a period of (Continued on Page Four.) Minors, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell Coun- ty-Business Openings. ALABAMA NQT SO "DRY" SOLDIERS FIND AN OCCASIONAL OASIS DESPITE PROHIBITION. DRINKS BRING HIGH PRICES "Licker" That Defies Chemical Analysis Sold for Six Dollars, and Ten Cent Beer at 2 Dollars a Bottle. Although Alabama has been "dry" or two years, soldiers in the cantonment near Montgomery are finding that the state could be a whole lot "dryer." The liquor Galilei is thriving fairly well, despite the prohibition law, and the brand of drink is anything but inviting, with the price ranging from 10 to 20 times as much as formerly. Even the strict army rules are not preventing a certain amount of liquor from ceeping into the cantonment. Negroes are proving themselves the most successful at running the liquor blockade, and many are unusually clever in smuggling wet goods into barred zones. Once they learn a prospective customer's desires they find little difficulty in supplying his wants. The price for beer, sold in "wet" states for ten cents a bottle, often ranges as high as $2. Ordinary whiskey, known in the state as "ticker," brings a retail price of $6 a bottle, and $7, $8 and $9 is the price for better grades. The cheaper "whiskey" is said to be capable of defying chemical analysis, and the soldiers declare it must not be spilled on clothes or furniture, for fear it will eat through the fabric or the varnish. Among the prosecutions for violation of the liquor traffic are many persons from the better classes, men who have never before been in any trouble Their conflict with the law generally resulted when they decided to make liquor as home, for their own use. Tempted by the great demand and the high prices they have consented to sell to neighbors, until finally the practice has led them so far that they have met trouble. NEW YEAR GREFTING Presentation of Suit on Behalf of Male Members of the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, Kimball, W. Va., Sunday January 9, 1918 Rev. R. P. Johnson, Our Beloved Pastor: For the valuable service rendered in this and other communities and the state likewise, we, the male members of our great church, or a part thereof, come to bring you our new year greetings for the confidence and respect we have in and for you and the valuable work done, not only for us as members of your church, but for the entire community at large. Now sir, speaking for the above stated part of our church, or especially for those who have contributed to this a mere token of our appreciation, we wish for you and your home a happy and prosperous new year. With prayerful gratitude to you for untiring services rendered, it is a pro- found pleasure to present to you on behalf of said members this token of esteem and appreciation J. H. PAGE, Spokesman. The following persons contributed to the fund: Dr. R. C. Harrison F. H. Lewis George Brown Frank Wiesman L. C. Valentine H. W. Howard R. L. Walker W. H. Smith S. F. Young J. H. Page L. E. Drew John Steele P. F. Marshall Sam Elliott E. B Thompson Henry Richards Osborne Black Christopher Baker J. B. Matney James Board The suit was tailored to J. H. Pans and valued at $39.00. The presentation was made at the Annual Dinner given by the pastor to the Officers of the church, at the Presbyterian Manee. A CARD OF THANKS To the members and friends both at Keystone and Kimball, who did so generously remember me at the Christmas Season, I desire through the columns of the people's organ (The McDowell Times) to express the gratitude of my heart. I shall endeavor in the future as in the past to serve, ALL the people, whenever and wherever my service is needed. R. P. JOHNSON. M. T. WHITTIGO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles on more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Publicised every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race----His Civil and Political Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. BOOST KEYSTONE, STOP KNOCKING IT— Good people of Keystone, for quaint with each other and care each other's business, but for a few of your town. If you can't get to every fellow who comes to town to such an extent that you drive the people to come to Keystone we advertise your town because they not even Jerusalem, Paris or London has. Why, the very fact that located in the very heart of the get the country and being the real main county in the Little Mountain Smokes it truly the ideal city on earth and always will be famous for a handed dealing with both races. "Hon. James Knox Smith, he law takes its course and not the man in Keystone. White and colored friends in this city than in any other find that wholesale Jim Crow and over, knocking down and defying work together for the general get to the shame and disgrace of business—"fighting each other names we venture you know who they are. Get on the Boosting W if you have any and if not advert Everybody by nature, wants to call if the least pains were to be taken. Put your business before the people equality here and no one wants to well without friction. Each fellow about his business and at night your wife and children are, reads bed time comes and reposes in the STOP KNOCKING IT—GET BETTER ADJUSTMENT of Keystone, for heaven's sake be each other and cease your knocking. Business, but for aunt Dima's sake be if you can't get the trade or if you come to town don't be fools enough that you drive men and women one to Keystone where everybody is town because there is not another belem, Paris or London that has the air, the very fact that this little city, very heart of the greatest coal product being the real mecca of the biggest little Mountain State at a time when the ideal city on earth today. Then will be famous for its cosmopolitanism with both races. The popular "Nassas Knox Smith" lives here. Its the course and not the mobs. A man could White and colored live more neatly than in any other in the countryside. Jim Crow and segregated elk town and defying law and order he for the general good of the whole one and disgrace of a few men doing fighting each other"—and without are you know who they are or what you on the Boosting Wagon. Advertise and if not advertise the other fell feature, wants to come to Keystone, as were to be taken to make everything before the people. Of course that and no one wants nor looks for it. Viction. Each fellow gets up in the grass and at night goes to his own children are, reads his Bible, says he and reposes in the arms of sweet BOOST KEYSTONE STOP KNOCKING IT--GET BETTER ACCOUNTED--BE FRIENDLY Good people of Keystone, for heaven's sake become better acquainted with each other and cease your knocking. Soop knifing each other's business, but for aunt Dina's sake become boosters of your town. If you can't get the trade or if you can't sell to every fellow who comes to town don't be fools enough and cowards to such an extent that you drive men and women away. Induce the people to come to Keystone where everybody is wont to come. Advertise your town because there is not another town on earth, not even Jerusalem, Paris or London that has the attraction Keystone has. Why, the very fact that this little city, independently located in the very heart of the greatest coal producing section of the country and being the real mecca of the biggest coal loading county in the Little Mountain State at a time when coal is king, makes it truly the ideal city on earth today. Then again, this city is and always will be famous for its cosmopolitan spirit, its even handed dealing with both races. The popular "Nation Jail Robber," Hon. James Knox Smith, lives here. Its the city where the law takes its course and not the mobs. A man couldn't be lynched in Keystone. White and colored live more nearly and evenly friends in this city than in any other in the country. You don't find that wholesale Jim Crow and segregated element running over, knocking down and defying law and order here. They all work together for the general good of the whole except you will find to the shame and disgrace of a few men doing the same kind of business—"fighting each other"—and without calling their names we venture you know who they are or what class of people they are. Get on the Boosting Wagon. Advertise your business if you have any and if not advertise the other fellow's business. Everybody by nature, wants to come to Keystone and would come if the least pains were to be taken to make everything attractive. Put your business before the people. Of course there is no social equality here and no one wants nor looks for it. We all get along well without friction. Each fellow gets up in the morning, goes about his business and at night goes to his own home where his own wife and children are, reads his Bible, says his prayers when bed time comes and reposes in the arms of sweet Morphenus. KEYSTONE'S FIRE SHROUDED IN MYSTERY The recent fire in this city was worth of property is still shrouded in mystery not only because there was to the origin of this fire, but many men seen standing by with interested and apparently pleased there was no pressure of water till after the entire "Midway" had it was that plenty of pressure can all the time. These recent fires all over the more than the fact that people are many of them are really shrouded first time we ever noticed a dispididly by, with folded hands and flames without lending any aid. Negro and white men to help them from the flames and but few of the pressure enough to throw the two three houses would have burned the water of any city or town ought to keep water on hand but they o'strength of the water and at time tolerated for not having water. deep suspicion on the part of manure till after the whole of Midway was pressure enough to put out the COLORED MEN, STAND WITH YOURS Weli we understand there are political checker board these days be sure you move in the direction somebody is liable to wake up go for any office to be elected by the sulfing the people somewhat are time in old town to night when white colored men, let us be easy, cheer moguls in their making of candidate, lay aside much of this they name a man for any of the one where the Republicans as a whole of these fat offices are coming to fall out and fight over them. Preamong the white folks will get to and instead of destroying the Gratical ambitions, get together, gift of the great party of freedom, man of statesman-like ability and who and netty things. Colored men, publican party. Look for and de real, high-tone, broad minded and your support. Look for such w office will not shut the door in v nor shut up their bowels of comp him does he believe you have any loya! Love and defend your gotic and do all you can to make th fire in this city which reduced to our parity is still shrouded in mystery, only because there is nothing definitive of this fire, but mystery because a standing by with hands folded, unapparently pleased. In mystery by pressure of water to be had to protect "Midway" had been razed to the city of pressure came. There was no fire all over the county may now fact that people are more generally are really shrouded in mystery. Never noticed a disposition on the part of folded hands and see people's prelending any aid. Women begged or made men to help them move their hats and but few of them would do it. Right to thrown the water then on hand would have burned. Men appointed city or town ought to not only be able on hand but they ought to know how water and at times like this no excuse not having water. We regret the idea on the part of many people about me the whole of Midway had been burnt enough to put out any kind of fire. BEN. STAND WITH YOUR RACE AND THE REPUBLIC understand there are many moves being made board these days. Move on men move in the direction of the will of the able to wake up greatly disappoint to be elected by the will of the people somewhat are liable these days to be to night when election times us be easy, cheerful and hope to make of candidates be generous side much of this past political bitterness for any of the offices, for goodness publicans as a whole have agreed upon places are coming to any of us therefore not over them. Pray that the Republice folks will get together for the sake destroying the Grand Old Party over, get together, give and take and for city of freedom, name good men are ability and who are too big to stoop. Colored men, stay with your rite. Look for and demand that only six broad minded and big brained Repeal Look for such white men who, we shut the door in your face, ignore our air bowels of compassion to you after believe you have any rights in common and defend your government and court you can to make this the greatest con The recent fire in this city which reduced to ashes $150,000 worth of property is still shrouded in mystery. Shrouded in mystery not only because there is nothing definitely determined as to the origin of this fire, but mystery because there were so many men seen standing by with hands folded, undisturbed, disinterested and apparently pleased. In mystery because further, there was no pressure of water to be had to protect a single house till after the entire "Midway" had been razed to the ground. Then it was that plenty of pressure came. There was plenty of water all the time. These recent fires all over the county may not mean anything more than the fact that people are more generally careless but many of them are really shrouded in mystery. But this was the first time we ever noticed a disposition on the part of men to stand idly by, with folded hands and see people's property go up in flames without lending any aid. Women begged old hard hearted Negro and white men to help them move their household goods from the flames and but few of them would do it. Had there been pressure enough to thrown the water then on hand, only two or three houses would have burned. Men appointed to handle the water of any city or town ought to not only be able and know how to keep water on hand but they ought to know how to husband the strength of the water and at times like this no excuse ought to be tolerated for not having water. We regret the idea that there is a deep suspicion on the part of many people about not having pressure till after the whole of Midway had been burned then there was pressure enough to put out any kind of fire. COLORED MEN, STAND WITH YOUR RACE AND THE REPUBLICAN PARTY Weli we understand there are many moves being made on the political checker board these days. Move on men, move on! But be sure you move in the direction of the will of the people or else somebody is liable to wake up greatly disappointen. Candidates for any office to be elected by the will of the people without consulting the people somewhat are liable these days to have a rough time in old town to night when election time comes off. But colored men, let us be easy, cheerful and hope to see the political moguls in their making of candidates be generous enough to get together, lay aside much of this past political bitterness and when they name a man for any of the offices, for goodness sake let it be where the Republicans as a whole have agreed upon. First, none of these fat offices are coming to any of us therefore, we ought not fall out and fight over them. Pray that the Republican leaders among the white folks will get together for the sake of the party and instead of destroying the Grand Old Party over personal political ambitions, get together, give and take and for the salvation of the great party of freedom, name good good men, big men, men of statesman-like ability and who are too big to stoop to low, mean and petty things. Colored men, stay with your race and the Republican party. Look for and demand that only such men as are real, high-tone, broad minded and big brained Republicans have your support. Look for such white men who, when elected to office will not shut the door in your face, ignore your entreaties nor shut up their bowels of compassion to you after elected. Ask him does he believe you have any rights in common with his. Be loyal! Love and defend your government and country. Be patriotic and do all you can to make this the greatest country on earth. The shows at the Colonial under the expert management of Mr. A. M. Gruber are so excellently rendered and the pictures being the best on the market is causing the theatre to be literally crowded every night. Truly Mr. Gruber is a show man from the heart and stands for nothing save the best on the market. --- Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publishers or else his subscription will be collected just the same as if he had not. Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1904, at the Post Office at Argenton, W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY. JAN. 11. 1948 theven's sake become better acce- your knocking. Stop knifing at Dina's sake become boosters the trade or if you can't sell to don't be fools enough and cowards men and women away. Induce where everybody is wont to come life is not another town on earth.ion that has the attraction Key-at this little city, independently greatest coal producing section ofcca of the biggest coal loading state at a time when coal is king, earth today. Then again, this city its cosmopolitan spirit, its even The popular "Nation Jail Robbers here. Its the city where the nobs. A man couldn't be lynched live more nearly and evenly her in the country. You don't and segregated element running law and order here. They all good of the whole except you with a few men doing the same kind er"—and without calling their they are or what class of peopleagon. Advertise your business the other fellow's business. come to Keystone and would come to make everything attractive.iple. Of course there is no social or looks for it. We all get along now gets up in the morning, goes goes to his own home where his this Bible, says his prayers when the arms of sweet Morphenus. which reduced to ashes $150,000 in funds in mystery. Shrouded in dust is nothing definitely determined in mystery because there were so hands folded, undisturbed, dislod. In mystery because further, so be had to protect a single house and been razed to the ground. Then time. There was plenty of water. The county may not mean anything more generally careless but did in mystery. But this was the position on the part of men to stand and see people's property go up in Women begged old hard hearted them move their household goods them would do it. Had there been water then on hand, only two or Men appointed to handle the do not only be able and know how ought to know how to husband them as like this no excuse ought to be We regret the idea that there is a many people about not having pres-ly had been burned then any kind of fire. RACE AND THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. We many moves being made on the days. Move on men, move on! But so of the will of the people or else greatly disappointen. Candidates will of the people without con-liable these days to have a rough election time comes off. But careful and hope to see the political states be generous enough to get coast political bitterness and when offices, for goodness sake let it be have agreed upon. First, none any of us therefore, we ought not say that the Republican leaders together for the sake of the party and Old Party over personal po-ve and take and for the salvation some good good men, big men, men are too big to stoop to low, mean stay with your race and the Re- mand that only such men as are big brained Republicans have white men who, when elected to your face, ignore your entreaties passion to you after elected. Ask rights in common with his. Be government and country. Be patri- is the greatest country on earth. Mrs. Mary L. Harris, accompanied by her daughter and son, Miss Ada and Mr. J. C., and Miss Mary L. Beverly, was in the city Wednesday havins some dental work done at Dr. W. L. Colson's office. These are some of the best people of Eckman. Read all the advertisements in this issue. It will pay you. Mr. A. J. Stewart, the efficient and big hearted superintendent of the Keystone C. and C. Co., the morning after the big fire had the company men gather up all the frozen hose and fire apparatus and take them to the power house where the hose were drained and dried and put in the best possible snake for immediate use. Would that there were more Jack Stewart in the community. Mesdame Henry Philbot and Wash Huffman, of Northfork, were in Keystone Wednesday, shopping, looking at the ruins, making enquiries as to what service they might be to the distressed and at the same time they called to see their friend, Mrs. Ida Whittico. Mrs. J. E Hereford, wife of Dr. Hereford, of Northfork, was shopping and visiting friends in our little city this week. She expressed herself at being very much grieved over the great loss to those who were victims of the recent fire and offered her service to many of them. The services at the Mt. Chapel Baptist Church last Sunday were very largely attended and 1 interest ran high. The pastor, Rev. L. A. Watkins, B. D., preached an exceptionally able sermon in the morning The Assistant Olerk made the annual financial report which that $4,678.00 was raised during the year. Communion was served at the evening service and the day's collection amounted to $37.10. Rev. B. E. Williams, of Davy, was in the city this week. Rev. C. F. Muse, of Upland, a race pride man and a willing worker, was in the city a few days ago on business. He walked into the office of the McDowell Times and planked down the cash for his subscription. This is the kind of men we are looking for. Those who are not looking for everything and give up nor pay anything. Pay as you go or else don't ask for the McDowell Times. We thank you brother Muse and may the Lord add blessings untold to your life. Mrs Hattie Lipscom-Hughes, recently married, returned to Keystone where she spent Saturday night and Sunday with her mother and brothers. On their bridal trip, they visited Rosanoke, Snurt, Martinsvills, Va., and Winston-Salem, N.C. At each place they spent a short while with friends. She left Monday for Winding Gulf where she teaches school. Mr. Thos. Curry, Grand District Deputy G. U. O., of O. F. and the only colored member of the Board of the Education for the Elkhorn District, was in the city this week looking after some very important business matters. Attorney Cecil Riley, of Northfork, a young, progressive, industrious, accurate and painstaking lawyer, is making everlastingly good in his profession. He has already and is still winning and enviable reputation as a fighter to the last minute for his clients and never concedes to any every thing any one may tilt he has thoroughly convinced himself in the case. And when it comes to meeting his obligations, few men can lay claim to a right of being more strictly honest and punctual than Attorney Riley. He believes unalterably in race enterprises and is a strong supporter thereof. Mr. Isaac Noel, of Charleston, a young man who has been in employment at the State House for several years and who is well liked by all who know him, both white and colored, was in McDowell county Monday of this week on business but returned Monday night. Several of Mr. Noel's close friends say he has some considerable social interest in and about Keystone and WilliaMson, but the Times is not able to vouch for it although his actions are a little peculiar and bear the ear marks of such as that being true. :0: Mrs. Sailie Hill, accompanied by her daughter and son, left Sunday morning for Charleston where they will spend the balance of the winter with her husband and their father. Hon. E. Howard Harper, member of the House of Delegates from McDowell county, left Monday morning over the Virgin for Charleston and Institute he is looking after the sale of some fint land now wanted by some of the biggest Northern capitalists. Mr. Harper is now making preparation to cut acres into lots all of which are greatly in demand being as it were a part of Charleston. :o: Mrs. S. A. Vinney, of Northfork, made a business trip to Davy the first of the week. She has a sister teaching at that place. WERE THERE TOO Mr. and Mrs. Wm Morris, of Excelsior, were present at the Masonic banquet at Berwind during the holidays. Their names were unintentionally omit ted in the writen last week. The First National Bank at Northfork, in the State of West Virginia, at the Close of Business on December 31, 1917. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 5th day of January, 1918, A. S. ADAMS, Notary Public My commission expires December 6, 1919 Elkhorn Delegation Visit Keystone to Review the Ruins. Wednesday of this week a delegation of representative gentlemen from Elkhorn in the persons of Sq. Floyd Ross, Messrs. Wm Miller, J. E Thomas, Silas McIntyre and W. M Moorman visited the city this week to witness the ruins of Keystone caused by fire Tuesday morning. They also came somewhat on business and at the Times office they submitted their business proposition and assured this office that they were heartily in accord with our "More Coal Loading" proposition and wanted to get in to the contest as soon as we were ready to start the ball to rolling and especially as soon as the difficulty of getting cars had been removed. They showed signs on deep interest and sympathy for the victims of the fire and several of these gentlemen were seen opening their pocketbooks and donating to the sufferers. Sq. Ross, Messrs. Miller and McIntyre paid for their subscription to this paper and Mr. Moorman became a subscriber, planking down the real stuff. Mr. Thomas had already paid this week. These ase the kind of men we like to have call in and see us. Odd Fellows and Ruths of Crozer Hold Public Installation. The Odd Fellows and Household of Ruths of Orozo held the public installation on January 1, at 7:30 p. m., in their hall. Mr. Willie Miller was Master of Ceremonies and the following program was rendered: Singing, "I need thee every hour." Prayer by the Predate, Bro. O. S. Calloway. Opening remarks, Prof. L. L. Rann. Welcome Address, G. W. Brown, P. S. Response, Miss Alma Mack. Paper on behalf of Household, Miss Ollie Gilbert. Progress of the Order, Mr. R. H. Perdue. Progress of the Race, Mr. O. S. Calloway. Address to the Public, Floyd Ross, District Grand Secretary. At the conclusion of the program, Mr. Thos. Curry, the District Supervisor, spoke very forcibly of the importance of lodges helping churches. A collection was taken up by W. C. Morris, P. M. F., and Floyd Ross, which amounted to $6.15, and was tured over to the clerk of the church. Mr. Curry proceeded to install the officers for the ensuing term as follows: Elkhorn Lodger, No. 3794: P. N. F., Wade Jones, N. F., Samuel Brown; N. G., Burgess Jones; V. G., Hudson Johnson; W. T., Wm. Miller; P. C., A. H. Warden, Thomas Dickerson; Chapain, R. H. Perdue; Advocate, H. C. Hairuton. W. W. Brown Lodge, No. 9348: Thos. H. Hayden, P. N. F.; A. Moon, N. F. George Washington, N. G.; Wm, Dixon, V. G.; Robert Johnson, P. N. G.; G. W. Brown, P. S.; Houston Simpson, E. S.; Wm. H. Ooles, Adv.; Walter Spencer, Chaplain; Lloyd Johnson, R. S. to N. G.; Rev. N. L. Thomas, L. G. to N. G.; Jason Spencer, R. S. to V. G.; Ben Hanbock, L. S to V. G.; Elijah Moon, Treasurer: John Massey, Warden; Booker Martin, Trustee. Household of Ruth, No. 1139. P. M. N. G., Maggie Gilbert; M. N. G., Thos Curry; P. N. G., Parthenia Welch; N. G., Olio Gilbert; W. R., Daisy Ensley, Treas., Anna Spencer; Prelate, G. R. Brown, Ounseiller, Flood Ross; Chanau, Alma Mack; Shepherd, Maggie Martin; Usher, Jerry Jones; L. J. S., Mary Mack; R. J. S., Sallie Dickerson, S. S. S., Bertha Barksdale; R. S. S., Lucy Hairaton; Trustees, Sallie Dickerson, Agnes Perdue, Mary J. Mack. After the installation, everybody was invited to partake of the refreshments which the committee had prepared in the basement of the hall. Miss Alphonso Simpson furnished music for the occasion. The Editor of the McDowell Times was billed to speak at this meeting but for some cause was not present. The hall was packed and everybody lett the scene well pleased with tho affair. R. H. PERDUE, W. C. MORRIS, J. C. MACK, T. H. HAYDEN, WALTER SPENCER, BOOKER MARTIN, Committee. Riverside Hotel Making Good--Largely Patrronized Information from those who have had the pleasures to visit the Riverside Hotel in Gatlettsburg, Ky., now run Miss Annie Clayton, formerly of this city, is that business is extremely good and that because of the high tone method with which Miss Clayton is conducting her business and the nice and comfortable reception she is according her guest gives reason for which her patronage is so flattering. Those who know Miss Clayton, her high ideal of cleanliness and neatness may readily feel safe in visiting her place of business. It is very gratifying to her many friends to hear travelers say how royally they are treated when there. Her table board and the general sanitary conditions are all so inviting till it pays one who seeks health and courteous treatment to not stop when in that section, till he or she has visited the Riverside Hotel and there be favored with those strict rules of hospital treatment. FOR SALE Four Room House and Lot, Extraordinary Size, for Sale at Good water, high and dry, good closets. Anvone wanting good house to live in now is the time to buy. Terons very reasonable. Two minutes walk from station. For further information call and see or write— RIVERSIDE INN Catlettsburg, Kentucky. RIVERSIDE INN Catlettsburg, Kentucky. AMERICAN OR EUROPEAN PLAN Restaurant and Lodging finest accommodation to be found anywhere everything sanitary. Street Cars station at minutes walk from station. Polite serve best cook in state. Located on the line three state Oio, Kentucky and West W found anywhere Cars: stop at d. Polite service on thelline of and West Va. Finest room location to find anywhere everything sanitary. Street Car station at door 2 minutes walk from station. Police service Best cook in state. Located on the line of three state Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia MISS ANNIE CLAYTON, Proprietress Hotel Hampton Formerly Hotel Pierce ROANOKE - VIRGINIA Furnished throughout. Steam Heat, Electric Light Under New Management. The owners, Messrs. T. C. Cooper, C. L. Andrews and Albert Evans, per time nor money in making this hotel what it is, is in charge of Mr. P. W. Wade, who is ready to price from that department. Private dining room adresses. Notes: $1.00 PER DAY and UPWAIT A. S. BROOKS, Manager ONE 362 RESIDENCE OFFICE HOURS: 8 A M. TO 8 P. M. R. A. S. ADAMS, Dentist Red Barber Shop NORTHFORK I equipped my office at a cost of more than $2,500 for it. If you care to see a modern equipped Negro Dentist, classes of dental work satisfactorily. Oil gas for the extraction of teeth and any other needs to Northfork, come up and look me over. Amptto Fierce VIRGINIA eat, Electric Lighta e owners, Memora and Albert Evans, h hotel what it is, who is ready to go ate dining room and UPWAR Manager RESIDENCE F TO 8 P. M. IS, Dental NORTHFORK than $2,500 for the opened Negro Dental and any other w k me over. Hotel Hampton Formerly Hotel Pierce ROANOKE VIRGINIA Returnished throughout. Steam Heat, Electric Lights and Call Bella. Under New Management. The owners, Meersa Jas, T Hughes, T. C. Cooper, C. L. Andrews and Albert Evans, have spared neither time nor money in making this hotel what it should be. The cate is in charge of Mr. P. W. Wade, who is ready to give high class service from that department. Private dining room up stairs for the ladies. Rates: $1.00 PER DAY and UPWARDS A. S. BROOKS, Manager Take Stock! Right Now! HUNTINGTON Building Clear of Dust Handsome structure is now owned absolutely by the owners of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association and illustration of what can be done by concentration of action. It is indeed a splen lid achievement and a life, new hope and new inspiration to every stockholder of the order and race. Let no one hesitate long for stock in this great corporation—The Pythian Mutual Association—for in due time it is sure to pay hard on the money invested. TION or of D and absolutely by the ment Association a pay concentration o achievement and to every stockhol to one hesitate lon —The Pythian is sure to pay ha THIS Handome structure is now owned absolutely by the stockholders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association and is a fine illustration of what can be done by concentration of effort and united action. It is indeed a splendid achievement and should give new life, new hope and new inspiration to every stockholder and every member of the order and race. Let no one hesitate longer to subscribe for stock in this great corporation—The Pythian Mutual Investment Association—for in due time it is sure to pay handsome dividends on the money invested. $10 Is The Price Per Share up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent out it or write to this office. Pythian Mutual Investment Association ON, Presle, or CHARLBESTU Ask the agent in client Association CN4RLESTOM The Pythiaan Mutual Investment Association The first New Year's day brought to the Editor of the Metropolitan Times a very fine box of oranges, grape fruit and tangerines directly from Prof. Eph. Williams and grew in Florida. This most valuable box of delicious fruit came from one of the best and wealthiest men of the race in this country. They were expressions of a friend, a man and a high tone gentleman. The name of Prof. Eph Williams is a synonym for thrift, industry, business and one of the most successful showman who ever went on the road whether white or colored. He is a man who has more friends to the square mile than any other man living today. He is known not only by men but the little children who you are taking about with the name of Pro Eph Williams is mentioned. His holdings in Chicago, Charleston, Huntington and most of the leading cities of the country are testimonials of his great business ability. But his estate in Orlando, Florida, where and his amable wife and lovable children spend the winter, is one of the finest places on earth today. Our heart goes out full of gratitude for so rich manifestation of one's friendship and may the life of this good man be spared to continue its usefulness to the world and the race. We with you and we are glad to say that your friends throughout this state are to be numbered in the thousands of both white and colored. We shall await your return to these fields with fond hopes. Marriage License. Following is a list of the marriage license issued by the County Clerk since January 1. Colored: William Dickerson and Lillian Davis, Worth; Henry Gardner and Christm Moss, Fikhorn; Rooney Martin and Nannie Brooks, Eckuan; Henry King and Annie Morris, Elbert; Williams Branch and Maggie Dungee, Jenkins Matt Bolden and Lilly Evans, Jenkins jones; S. A. Hickerson and Mollie Dodson, Gary; Wilt Palmer and Lula Sims, Deering; Albert Collaway and Martha Wiggins, Kinnel; Willie J. Smith and Sarah Campbell, Pageton; Granville Beal and Berta Kenney, Maybury; Frank Page and Emma Russell; Irvin Allen and Edna Thornton, Elkhorn. White: B. A. Rutherford and Mary Mitchell, Keystone; L. Collins and Rosa E. Walters, Roderfield; John Zanadopoule and Fleta Rorris, Jenkins jones; Francesco Ammanato and Frances Chiarello, Anawalt. County Court Meets in Regular Session. A regular meeting of the County Court of McDowell county was held at the Court House on Monday, January 7. Present: Hon. H. N. Eavenson, President; Hon. James Ellwood Jones and Dr. H. K. Bragonier, Commissioners. Hon. H. N. Eavenson was re-elected President of the County Court for the enuing year. The following persons were authorized to celebrate the rites of matrimony: A L. Reed, R. C. Williams, T. D. Toler, J. H. Wheeler and C. M. Perkins. The following applications for appointment as Notary Public for the County of McDowell were passed on and ordered certified to the Governor of West Virginia: J. J. Rowe, C. B. Houston, 2nd E. E. Snellenberger, J. Frank Gilbert, J. P. Cafer and A. H. Sweeney. On the recommendation of S. A. Daniel, Sheriff, the following persons were appointed Sheriffs: B. C. Gallimore, W. B. Harmon, M. M. Day, L. D. Wilmore, T. W. Edwards, L. H. Sizemore, Ira Cline, O. J. Hunter and Walter Waldron. James Rosenbaum, of War, and R. W. Riley, of Anawalt, were granted license to conduct restaurants Goodwill Mr. Editor: Please allow me space in your valuable paper to speak of Christmas. It was a very enjoyable one. Tuesday at 1 p. m., Mr. Thomas Wade led Miss Ela Haley to the sitar where they were united in the holy bonds of wedlock by Rev. E. G. Holcomb. After the marriage. After the ceremony, we were seated at a table laden with the delicacies of the season and grooming under the weigh the same. It could be seen that its load at once began to disappear. The couple received many valuable presents. Those present were Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Barrett, Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Scott, Mr. David Galloway, Mrs. Jane Jamerson, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Graves. The bride and groom left on No. 3 for Columbus. The writer wishes for them a calm sail on the matrimonial sea. LOST: A bunch of about 8 or 9 keys. Same can be identified by one Yale key No. 176, also a N. & W. coach key is on the bunch. Reward of $5 to finder it same is returned to Byrd Wade, 102 High St., Roanoke, Va. 1-11-ff. KEYS LOST: A good size bunch of keys lost with the name of J. E. Bolden on them. Anyone finding and returning same will be amply rewarded. J. E. BOLDEN. Appalachian Power Oo. n, n or bring to the Times office and receive reward. 1-11-ff. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day of January, 1918. R. L. DOYLE, Notary Public CERVA The Worlds Best Beverage Salmon Salad Flake can of salmon and mix with chopped celery-3 parts of salmon to 1 of celery. Add French dressing, put in dish on bed of lettuce. Garnish with lemon slices and pickled beets, olives and hard-boiled eggs. Serve with CERVA. Made from grain and hops. A true tonic. A nutritious, healthful, soft drink. At grocers', at druggists', in fact at all places where good drinks are sold. LEMP Manufacturers ST. LOUIS McDowell Supply Co., Distributors, Welch, W. Va. VIRGINIA SCHOOL TEACHER TELLS WAY TO RELIEVE STOMACH TROUBLE For Three Or Four YearsSuffered Himself With Indigestion, Lack of Appetite, and Would Often Have Nervous, Dizzy, Vomitsng Spells After Breakfast My commission expires January 7, 1924. Out of Town Friends Offer Assistance to Fire Victims. Among the many out of town people who came to Keystone and offered their services to the unfortunate men and women who were burned out this week may be mentioned Hons W. J. Hattfield, McDowell county's efficient Assessor and good man; Mayor Ben Gray, recently elected Chief Executive of Welch Hon. B. Hampton Gray, the popular young business man; Attorney A. G. Froe, our old friend, all of Welch; Hon Metginnis Hatfield, of Northfork, County Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Republican Party. Hon Jas. George and Dr. J. E. Hereford with several other good men of Northfork with hearts full of sympathy came to the city not empty handed but were liberal in their assistance to those who needed help. Registration Notice For the City Election to be Held February 7, 1918. The authorized Registrars will register the voters for the city election between the hours of 7 p. m and 7 p. m. each night at the City Hall, beginning January 14 to January 24 inclusive. January 25, they will register from 7 s. m. to 9 p. m. All voters must be registered or they can not vote. W. H. MARTIN, O Registrars E. J. MOORE CERVA The Worlds Best Beverage Made from grain and A nutritious, health At grocers', at dru places where good d LEMP Manufact McDowell Supply Co.. VIRGINIA SCHOOL THE WAY TO RELIEVE S For Three Or Four Years Indigestion, Lack of Often Have Nervous Spells After TELLS HOW HE CURED HIMISLE "I was suffering terribly from stomach trouble and indigestion. 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Bailey, one of the leading and most progressive business men who ever struck this section of the state, but who is now Secretary and Treasure of a Williamson Coal and Coke Company at Williamson, was in the city two days this week attending stockholders meeting and looking after other very important business matters pertaining to to the general interest of the city. Mr. Bailey is one of the ranking, if not the ranking member of our present city council and will most certainly be re-elected if he will accept, since everybody wants him. In fact, great credit is due him and his present associates for the great strides made in putting Keystone on such a substantial financial basis. Records will show that Keystone is today in about as good financial condition as any town in this section of the county. We are always glad to see Mr. Bailey. Miss Waters Accepts Position Miss Phyllis Waters, of Charleston, daughter of Hon. 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Sold in Keystone by Bridgeford Pharmacy and good stores everywhere. --- 120 Must be sold within the next few months Only three minutes walk from the Street Car line, fifteen minutes from the Court House--the very heart of the City. A TWELVE HUNDRED DOLLAR Public School Building has just been erected by the Beaver Pond School Board on this property for the education of colored children. The Appalachia Power Co. is running their lines directly through the streets of Augusta town and over the central part of this property which makes it the most desirable property for residence and business. These lots are 30 ft. front and 100 ft. back. Good water. Are going at the low price of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS per lot. Reasonable Terms. For further information write or call and see J. E. PARSON. Report of Condition of the CLARK NATIONAL BANK At Clark, P. C. N. rthfork, in the state of West Virginia, at the close of business on Dec. 31, 1917. I. J. H. Bane, Cashier of the above named bank, do solently swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day of January, 1918. LOUIS SCHWARTZ, Notary Public HOTEL DIXIE J T. WHITE, Propr. 6 PRINCETON WEST VA. it few months far line, fifteen minutes y. School Building has just on this property for the running their lines ista town and over which makes it the e and business. 100 ft. back. Good of ONE HUN- seasonable Terms. or call and see PSON, and TREASURER CECIL H. RILEY PRACTICES IN ALL THE COUTS Phone, Northfork, 406 NORTHFORK, W. VA. E. B. Thompson FIRST CLASS BARBER AND DEALER IN Soft Drinks, Candies, Tobaccos and Gigars Opposite Post Office KIMBALL, W. VA. S. B. MOON ATTORNEY-AT LAW WILCOE, WEST VIRGINIA Windsor Hotel and Restaurant BUSH & MASON, Proprietors 14 1-2 Summers Street Charleston, W. Va. Meals on the European Plan. Rooms newly furnished and free bath. 4-13-17. Telephone 3562. 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A VINCULO MATRIMONI And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this case, that the defendant is a non-resident of the State of Virginia, it is therefore ordered that the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McCowell county within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell county, of the state of the pines be held at the front door of the master house of McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Olerk. J. K. Smith, P. Q. Order of Publication At Rulen held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McBowell County, on the first Monday in January, 1918. James E. Witten. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce. A VINCULO MATRIMONII And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is non resident of the State of West Virginia it is therefore ordered that the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McBowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect her interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper in McBowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front of the court house of McBowell County for twenty days before decree is ordered. A copy. Teste W. BUKBRIDGE PAYNE, Olerk J. K. Smith, P. Q. Excelsior Hair Preparations The most complete line made in the State. Have no superiors on the Emer- ican market. Excelsior Scalp Food, per box 50c Excelsior Hair Gloss, per box 35c Excelsior Sampoo, per box 50c Excelsior Tetter Salve, per box 60c Excelsior Temple Food, per box 35c Excelsior Special Temple Food 75c Although the price of ingredients has gone up, our prices remain the same to agents and public. We pay 50 per cent commission to our agents, and are anxious to secure 50 agent in the State of West Virginia. Agents Wanted Everywhere For price list and further information address THE EXCELSIOR MFG. COMPANY No. 265 South Bland Street Bluefield, W. Va. Mrs. Panzy Lord Agent for the Celebrated Mme. C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair] Growing and Beautifying Preparation . . . All work guaranteed. Holds diploma for efficiency. Up stairs over Royal Drug Store. A FAMILY MEDICINE In Her Mother's Home, Says This Georgia Lady, Regarding Black-Draught. Relief From Headache, Malaria, Chills, Ec. Ringgold, Ga.—Mrs. Chas. 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If your liver is not doing its duty, you will suffer from such disgraceable symptoms as headache, biliteness, constipation, indigestion, etc. and unless something is done, serious trouble may result. Theford's Black-Draught has been found a valuable remedy for these troubles. It is purely vegetarian and acts in a prompt and natural way, regulating the liver to its proper functions and cleansing the body of impurities. Try it. Insist on using it in the original and question Christmas exercise at the Grozer Temple Baptist church began Sundays Dec. 23, when the pastor, Rev. J. Y. King, preached two special sermons. Christmas morning at 5 o'clock, he preached a splendid sermon from the stair... "Watching the Strange Star." Christmas program under the direction of Miss Mabel S. Young, was as follows: Calling school to order by the Supt, Bro. K. H. Ferdue. Song, "Prince of Bethlehem," School Responsive reading, led by the Supt. Prayer by the pastor, Rev. J. Y. King. Song Recitation, Miss Panyz Hairston. Recitation, Miss Merda Harris. Recitation, Master Theodore Moore. Solo, Miss Panyz Harris. The entire program is not included in this writing but every one present enjoyed this splendid program which Miss Young spared no pains in trying to make a success. At the close of the program, Mr. Nebraska Gardner sang one of his famous solos which was enjoyed by every one. After some remarks by Mr. J. H. Mooreman, the tree was robbed and many very nice presents were received by the Sunday school scholars and friends. Rev. J. Y. King received a very handsome suit of clothes, the gift of the Missionary, Mesdames Agnes Perdue, Sallie Dickerson and Bettie Williams acting as the committee, one pair of shoes presented by Brothers Walter Spencer and Thomas Scales, and many other things too numerous to mention. Everybody left the church feeling good and well satisfied with the gifts of the Sunday school. Christmas exercise at Upland were highly favored with a packed house. The program was real fine and everybody was well pleased with the pains taken in the training of the children. The people at Upland have been wearing very pleasant smiles since Sunday, Dec. 30, after having their former pastor, Rev. R. H McKoy, D. D., break the bread of life to them. He seemed to be at at his best. Mr. J. E. Thamas made quite a work in collecting money money for the soldier boys in the camps to have their Christmas boxes. He succeeded in raising $61.85. This speaks well for Mr. Thomas, as their had been a Y. M. C. A. Campaign just ahead of him, but he appealed to the people in behalf of the boys in the camps for our protection and after due consideration many people contributed from $1 to $2. Miss Laura Nowlin sustained minor injuries from an auto accident last week. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Manters entertained Mr. and Mre. Garland, of Charleston, Miss Memphis Cartdr and Mr. Wm. Garrison at dinner Christmas day. Among the beautiful weddings during the holiday season was that of Mr. Levi Gardner to Miss Ellen Farmer at the Upland Baptist Church, Dec. 26, at 3:30 p. m. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stephens, Mr. and Mrs. David Hurt, Misses Laura Nowlin and Memphis T. Carter attended the reception of the Y. M. S. Club in Pocahontas last Friday night. Rev. Mickens Remembered at Big Four--Mrs. Carter Doing Well. At Big Four where there has been but little sad and less done for several years, the people's eyes are opening wide and fast. The active and energetic work being done there by Rev. Wm. Mickens, of Gary, their pastor, from a religious stand point and the wide-awake educational work being so successfully done by Mrs. B. E. Carter, of Kimball, are movements which, in themselves, are virtually revolutionizing the entire community. The Coal Company gave all the children, both white and colored, Christmas presents, halped the pastor and is encouraging the substantial work being done by Mrs. Carter. The Times, $1.50 Honest Tailoring Liebman Our Specialty $15 $18 $20 Brothers Suits to Measure "TAILORS FROM THE CRADLE" Northfork, Gary, Kimball, Anawalt, W. Va. Cinci. O. STOTESBURY The very interesting marriage of Mr. John Kent, of this place, and Mia Mollie Smith, of Marion, Va., was solemnized here on Christmas eve. The bride comes from one of the best families in Marion and is very talented. The groom is very prominent here socially and his many friends wish for them a happy life. The band under the masterful leadership of Alex Lawrence played in its first public appearance in front of the office and store of the E. E. White Co. and did exceptionally well. The members are to be congratulated for their initial performance, as it marks a good beginning for the short period they have been practicing. Sunday evening, Dec 25, marked one of the most enthusiastic prayer meetings the St. John Baptist church has held for years. Beginning at 5 p. m. and continuing until 7 p. m., the members worshipped with a great deal of tervor. Rev. S. Davis presided and at the close he was presented with the usual Christmas offering amounting to something over $11. The venerd services were conducted by Rev. Roberts. Supt. J. H. Kent held the usual Sunday school classes and had an excellent attendance. Rev. S. Davis, the pastor, delivered a very forceful sermon at 11 a. m., Dec 30. He took as his text Romans 8:6, subject, "Spiritual Things." Mr. Molly Kent presided at the regular 4 p. m. meeting of the Home Mission Society and much enthusiasm was shown. Mr. Luther King and Miss Lula Tay lor were united in the holy bonds of matrimony on Tuesday, the Rev. S. Davis officiating. Both young peo- pe are very well known and enjoy a great deal of popularity smoog their friends who wish them everlasting happiness. Sam Belcher 50 Mrs. Stello Russell 50 Ned Temple 50 Giles Vaton 25 Charles McBride 25 Ben Robinson 50 J. B. Williams 50 R. B. McBride 25 Sandy Brooks 1 00 Samuel Gilbert 50 Mrs. Pearl Baker 75 Mrs. Hattie Mitchel 85 The white citizens kindly contribute also as follows: Mr. T. ONeal (Supt.) 2 00 J. D. Day 1 00 Greer 1 00 Mrs. P. Morris 30 Morris 40 James Dean 25 Amount in treasury, $22.83. GERT HAWKINS, Chairman. PLAN TRIAL MARRAGES (Continued from Page One.) (Continued on Page One.) three years. Dr. de Simone has asserted in numerous articles to the Parisian press that such a solution of Frane's problem is not only possible but practicable. His plan is for the contracting parties to be at liberty to dissolve or continue their union at the conclusion of three years. Any issue of the marriage is to be cared for by the state in the event of the father and mother being unwilling to assume responsibility, the parents to be obliged to devote a percentage of their earnings to the education and maintenance of the children. GERMANY HAS DIFFERENT PLAN. Without exactly suggesting an application of the law of "ten years of polygamy," proclaimed by the German princess at the conclusion of the Thirty Years' war, Prof Karl Fage, of Cologne, has vowed a plan of an "erasez marriage," which he declares should be counteracted by the authorities if the German citizens killed off by the war are to be replaced and the nation repopulated. Therefore, he declares, the only way to attract the young men of the nation is the women of marriageable age, but only such young men as are already possessed of a wife. Obviously there will be insufficient husbands for the numerous maidens, all of whom are entitled to their inalienable right of becoming wives and mothers. Consequently, it is necessary that women of all classes who have passed a certain age, shall not only be authorized by law to contract an "ersatz marriage," but shall be encouraged in the search for a husband who appeals personally to them. The object of their affection may not be other than a man who has a wife, and then only with the consent of his certifiable spouse. The mothers of any offspring of such marriages are to have the right to a special insignia of their patriotic sentiments and of "an alliance closer than that of legitimate marriage. Ten percent of the children born in Prussia in wartimes are illegitimate, according to statements made in the Prussian house of representatives. Legislation is likely to be enacted withdrawing all distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children and authorizing the issuance of uniform birth certificates. Special advantages are to be given the unmarried mothers by the awarding of the title "fran" which would remove many obstacles and much embarrassment. The grim monster visited this place last Saturday and took Bro. Grant Haglar who had been on the sick for nearly two years. He was a member of Rev. E. G. Holcomb's church at Goodwill. The Reverend remained aver and preached his funeral from Job. 14:14. It was a powerful permon. It is being rumored that Rev. Reed, our beloved pastor, left for Galax, Va., in search of a new rib. We hope he will be successful in his undertaking. Made the Stove Sweat. Messra. R. L. Benton, of Eckman, and J. E. Haskins, of Landgraff, were in Keystone on business Monday. In commenting on the excellent sermon preached by Rev. McKoy, Mr. Haskins said that the preacher preached such a noble and interesting sermon that be made even the "store sweat." My goodness! that was preaching one GREAT CONTEST! So much interest has been manifested in The McDowell Times campaign to keep up and increase the output of coal by both miners and operators that we have decided to conduct a coal loading and coke pulling contest on a wide scale and running from the 18th day of January until the first day of April, 1918, open to all miners and coke drawers in McDowell, Mercer, Rateigh and Mingo counties. Prizes are to be given by the coal companies acting together through The Times to the men loading the most coal, pulling the most coke and working the highest number of shifts from the opening of the contest until it closes. The number and value of the prizes will be decided upon by a committee representing the coal companies and the Times and will be published in this paper as soon as decided upon. The names of all miners and coke drawers participating will be published, and the names of the coal companies contributing to the prizes will be published. All miners and coke drawers who desire to enter the contest will fill out the blank below and mail to the McDowell Times at once; your name must be in not later than the 12th day of December so that the names of the contestants can appear in the issue of the 14th. Those who enter the contest must report each week to the McDowell Times on the blank below. These blanks will be filed and the standing of the contestants determined from them, but before the standing of the contestant is published or awards made the director of this contest will have the company for which the contestant is working to verify the weekly reports. Standing of the contestants will be published from time to time. At the close of the contest, miner, coke drawer, coal operator and the editor of this paper will decide the winners. A write up and the cut of the winners will be published. Get in this contest at once and make more money by loading more coal and pulling more coke, then, you may be a prize winner. If you don't care to get in the contest do not let that keep you from signing the pledge to load more coal or draw more coke and work more regular in order that you may help your brother in the camps and trenches fighting your battles and undergoing greater dangers and hardships every day than you have undergone during your whole experience in the mines. It is your duty to work every day possible and do as much work as possible. You owe it to your country for your liberty, you owe it to your family because you have the opportunity to earn more now than ever before in your life to buy that little home on the nillside and to educate your children - to become ind pupert. Now is the time of your life, opportunity is knocking at your d or at this minute. GEP BUSY, HUSTLE, WORK, MAKE MONEY NO V. SIGN UP AND SEND IN YOUR BLANK TODAY. PLEOGE TO LOAD MORE COAL OR DRAW MORE COKE. I hereby promise to load at least one car of coal or draw one more oven of coke more each day than I loaded before my brothers left the mines for the Army, and I promise to take off only half as much time when I am permitted to work as I did before. I further promise to co-operate with my employer in every effort to increase the production of coal and help the union win this war. I do this not only out of love for our country and to make a mere money but as a tribute to the boys who formerly worked with me and to hasten the day when those who live to return, may do so. Get bookkeeper to fill out blanks below. Average No. of cars loaded per day Average No. of ovens of coke drawn No. of cars loaded week of November No. of ovens drawn week of November How many more than previous week How many less than previous week How many shifts worked? If idle one day or more, why? For the Company ... N. B. If a coke puller, make life Fill out and mail to the McD oars loaded per day in October ..... ovens of coke drawn per day in October ..... and week of November 19, ..... dawn week of November 19, ..... than previous week? ..... than previous week? ..... worked? ..... more, why? ..... boy ..... coke puller, make line through matter re- and mail to the McDowell Times, Keyston N. B. If a coke puller, make line through matter relating to coal. Fill out and mail to the McDowell Times, Keystone, W. Va. FREE STYLE BOOK --- HAIR To Colored Women. We are the largest manufacturer of Colored Woolen Hair. Our latest book showing new styles in draping sent free. Every colored we man should have. We will sell them made our hair and toilet articles. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. We make the best combos, with extra heavy back, fully guaranteed. With each comb we give lump cap FREE. Money order or stamps. MONEY BACK IF NOT BATTERY ACTIVO! $125 payable. 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