McDowell Times

McDowell County Offers Good Opportunities for Negroes, Excellent Schools, high wages. Th. McDowell Times. GEN. PERSHING PRAISES THE GREAT BRAVERY OF TWO NEGRO SOLDIERS VOLUME 17. GEN. PERSHING THE GREAT TWO NE Fought German Raiding Party of Twenty Men. ONE USED BOLO KNIFE CREDITED WITH PREVENTING CAPTURE OF ANY OF THE AMERICAN TROOPS. WASHINGTON, May 20—General Pershing's communique today brought its best at story so far of the valor and sacrifice of American blood on the battlefields of France. It also gave eloquent testimony to the spirit of democracy which known no race nor color. It told of the gallant death of Major Raoul Lufberg, premier American ace of the flying corps, gentleman globe trotter and one of the first fliers of the celebrated La-Fayette scacridile. It told also of the heroic fight of two American Negro soldiers, both wounded, who witnessed a raiding party of 20 Germans and saved comrades from surprise and capture. Notwithstanding these two incidents, General Pershing referred to yesterday as a "quiet day." In reciting the heroic deeds of the two Negro soldiers, general Pershing says: "Reports in hand show a notable instance of bravery and devotion shown by two soldiers of an American colored regiment operating in a French sector. Before daylight, on May 15, Private Henry Johnson and Private Roberts, while on sentry duty at some distance from one another, were attacked by a German raiding party estimated at 20 men, who advanced in two groups, attacking at once from flank and rear. "Both men fought bravely in hand-to-hand encounters, one resorting to the use of a bolo knife after his ride jammed and further fighting with bayonet and butt became impossible. There is evidence that at least one and probably a second German was severely cut. A third is known to have been shot. Attention is drawn to the fact that the two colored sentries were first attacked and continued fighting after receiving wounds and despite the use of grenades by a superior force. They should be given credit for preventing, by their bravery, the capture of any of our men. Three of our men were wounded, two by grenades. All are recovering and the wounds in two cases are slight." FOURTEEN MEN ARE CAUGHT IN BURNING CANNEL COAL MINE CHARLESTON, W. Va., May 20—Fourteen men were trapped in the burning mine of the Mill Creek Cannel Mining Co., at Milliken, shortly before five o'clock this afternoon. All are believed to be dead. At a late hour tonight the mine was still burning and hundreds of desperate men could make only ineffectual attempts to reach their entombed companions. The fire was caused, it is believed, from an exploding engine W. J. Heatherman, chief of the state department of mines, said tonight that a gasoline engine used within the mines is thought to have leaked gasoline. This was in some unknown manner ignited. WOMAN'S BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION Deer Women of the Cherries : Having had one of the best meetings in the history of our convention, last August, at Ronceverte, and with love and zeal for the work we espoused twenty-five years ago, in burning on the altar of our hearts, in the name of the Christ, who died for us all, we will set up our banner for the ensuing year. Let us resolve for better organization, more efficient service, greater loyalty to the work, and deeper, true spiritual life. The needs of West Virginia Seminary, the needs of our state and foreign missions are ever present with us. So let us do all in our power to raise means to foster these causes. Our slogan this year in $2,500 for all departments of our work —$1,000 for West Virginia Seminary. We can raise this amount for the August --- meeting if we have a oneness of purpose. Shall we not, as God has prospered us, help speed on this work as never before, by our fervent prayers and liberal gifts? Our part in finishing up the building will be to put in the heating apparatus. Give as much as you can. Let each missionary society do its duty. In the near inture each society will be apportioned the amount it is expected to give. Our Field Secretary, Mrs. Julia V Wilkerson, will soon be actively working on the field. With the hope that she may be able to arouse us from our lethargy and inspire us with more zeal for the glorious work to which God has called us, give her your sympathy and prayers. You're for the success of the Woman's Baptist State Convention, MRS. M. A. W. THOMPSON, President. Red Star, W. Va. AMERICA HAS BIGGEST GUNS ON WAR FRONT 1600-Pound Shells Thrown by the Navy Ordnance Used in Land Operations. WASHINGTON, May 17.—America's big guns are in action—the biggest, guns on the western front. They were built by the navy, are mounted on railroad cars and are operated by marine in khaki. They are the big 16-inch guns of the biggest battleship adopted to land operations. Each gun throws a shell 1600 pounds in weight, and throws it more miles than any gun the Germans possess, excepting possibly the seige gun bombarding Paris. That gun, however, operates from a fixed emplacement, while American guns are here today and miles away tomorrow. They go wherever taacks are land, from one sector to another as the demand calls. NUMBER IS SECRET. Just how many of these guns there are is a military secret. Each is a complete unit, having in addition to the car on which it is mounted an ammunition car, shop and repair car, a provision and kitchen car, with a couple of cars for quarters for officers and men. And of course, there is a locomotive. With this equipment the gun unit is independent of any other branch of the service for support in the way of ammunition or provisions. HIT VITAL POINTS. The long range makes it possible to reach vital points behind the line where ammunition is stored or concentration operations are on. It also makes possible boring into trench protections which would be impervious to small shells, but which the 1000-pound shell destroys. When the war broke out General Crozier, of the Army Ordinance Department, admitted inability to deliver big guns by this summer. One of the men on the Naval Advisory Board was S. M. Vauclain of the Baldwin Locomotive Works Vancain undertook to build large calibrated guns for use on land, to mount them on cars for quick movement by rail, and to do it within 12 months. And he made good. A PROCLAMATION (BY THE GOVERNOR.) The President of the United States having issued his proclamation, proclaiming May 30th, 1918, "a day already freighted with sacred and stimulating memories," as a day of thanksgiving and prayer, and having exhorted all his fellow citizens of all faiths and creeds to assemble on that day in their several places of worship "and their to pray to God that He may forgive our sins and short comings as a people and purify our hearts to see and love the truth, to accept and defend all things that are just and right and to purpose only those righteous acts and judgements which are in conformity with His will; beescheking Him that He will give victory to our armies as they fight for freedom, wisdom to those who take counsel on our behalf in these days of dark struggle and par- KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, MAY 24. 1918 HON. WELLS GOODYKOONTZ The image provided is too blurry and low-resolution to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a blank or partially obscured document. Therefore, no text can be extracted from this image. President of the State Senate and President of the West Virginia Bar Association. Probable candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress in the Fifth Congressional District. plexity, and steadfastness to our people and to make sacrifice to the utmost in support of what is just and true, bringing us at least the peace in which men's hearts can be at rest because it is founded upon mercy, justice and good-will." And it appearing fitting that in this hour of our Nation's trial we should go with our humble supplications to the throne of Mercy and there not only appeal for Divine support and guidance but likewise pledge anew our faith in and devotion to those Christian ideals which we are today preparing to maintain and defend with all our resources and all our Nation's power. THE MOST CUSSED COUNTY (Huntington Herald Dispatch.) McDowell, the most cussed county in West Virginia, stands out today in a particularly enviable faith. And in view of the treatment which county had received in the past, the Heasd-Dis Therefore, I, John J. Cornwell, Governor of the State of West Virginia, do appeal to all the people of West Virginia to respond to the recommendation and request of the President and urge upon them a proper observance of the day set apart by him as a day of prayer in the manner indicated in his proclamation. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State to be affixed. Done at the Capitol, in the City of Charleston, this the 13th day of May, in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Eighteen, and in the fifty-fifth year of the State JOHN J. CORNWELL, Governor. HOUSTON G. YOUNG, Secretary of State. LYNCH 4 NEGROES; MOB SEEKS FIFTH VALDOSTA, Ga., May 20.—With three Negro men and one Negro woman already lynched for the murder of Hampton Smith, a white farmer, and the mistreatment and attempted murder of Mrs. Smith at Earney, Ga., last Thursday night, hundreds of men with bloodhound-today scoured the woods in this vicinity for Sidney Johnson, a fifth Negro, wanted in connection with the crime. He will probably be lynched if captured. GOLORED V. CHAIRMAN GARY CHAPTER A. R. C. At a meeting of the Gary Chapter, American Red Cross, held at Welch on May 11th, the Chairman, Col. Edward O'Toole was authorized by the Chapter to appoint a colored vice-chairman for McDowell county, to have charge of the organization of the colored member of the A R C., therein. Acting on this suggestion, the chairman appointed to this office, Dr. James Sidney Cardwell of Gary, W. Va. Dr. Cardwell is a graduate of the Dental College of Howard University, having received his degree in June, 1917. He erjves a flourishing practice at Wisee. During the summer and fall of 1917 he had charge of the colored Dental Dispensory at Jenkinjones. Prior to his graduation from Howard University, he was a school teacher, having taught school in Adkin District for several years. His wife, Mrs. Alice G. Cardwell has been a successful teacher in this same district for seven years. Dr. Cardwell is a young man and brings to his work the enthusiasm of youth and a genuine interest in his race and an earnest desire to assist the Red Cross in every possible way. THE MOST CUSSED COUNTY (Huntington Herald-Dispatch.) McDowell, the most cursed county in West Virginia, stands out today in a particularly enviable ability. And in view of the treatment which that county has received in the past, the Herald-Dispatch is mighty well pleased to be able to record a recent achievement, and embellish the record with a word of commendation. McDowell has had her faults in the past, and so have Ocabell and Kanawha and Fayette and most all, if not all, the other fifty-four that comprise the West Virginia sisterhood. The Herald-Dispatch, without condoning any political fault of which McDowell may have been guilty, has on numerous occasions come to her defense against exaggerations manufactured for political effect. But to the immediate point. In the recent Liberty loan campaign McDowell oversubscribed her allotment. So did many an other county and city. But McDowell, with an allotment of $474,000 bought $1,500,000 worth of bonds. McDowell unquestionably leads the State of West Virginia in point of over subscription, her percentage being above 325, when reduced to exact figures. And it would be unfair to close this tribute to McDowell as a whole without stating the specific fact that the Negro voters of the county, the men who go down into the mines each morning with their dinner pails and lives in their hands, were particularly loyal and helpful in enabling McDowell to achieve this remarkable distinction. More than 15,000 citizens of McDowell county bourbons, and half of the purchasers were Negro coal miners. And these colored citizens are not only buying bonds and war stamps and giving to the Red Cross. They are sending their boys by the hundred in response to conscription act. Negro Gentleman Defends Col. Lady Washington, D. C.—Rufus G. Byers of the Howard Theatre happened to be on the corner of Fourteenth and U St, recently when a Virginian threw Miss Cora Bella McPherson aside and struck her, as she was entering a street car in front of him, with the observation, "Wait until a white man enters first, I am a Virginian." Mr. Byers struck the Virginian a tremendous blow in the face, which settled the gentleman, and then assisted Miss McPherson on the car. His friends have bowled congratulations upon Mr. Byers for his courageous and courtly conduct in defending this lady. Best Pen in Country. Wheeling, May 14.—Ruth McTamman, noted movie actress, says the West Virginia penitentiary at Moundsville, is one of the best in the country. She has visited every state penitentiary in the union, as well as those of France and Italy. Read all the advertisements in this issue. It will pay you. Proposal AN EXPERIMENT IN BY SENATOR GOODYKOONTZ RACE COOPERATION BY SENATOR GOODYKOONTZ THAT COOPER RUN FOR CONGRESS WITHOUT OPPOSITION MEETS WITH GREAT FAVOR IN 5TH DISTRICT The proposal of Senator Wells Goodykoontz, that Hon. Hugh Ike Shott, editor of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph who has announced himself a candidate for Congress in the Fifth district withdraw in which case the Senator will not be a candidate thus leaving the field open for the nomination of Hon. Edward Cooper without opposition is meeting with great favor among the rank and file of the Republican party in the district and has greatly strengthened the Senator who is already one of the most popular men in the state. A large number of leading Republicans in practically every county in the Fifth Congressional District have been important Senator Goodykoontz to enter the race for the Republican nomination for Congress and so insistent had become theseurgings that this able Mingo lawyer and banker was compelled to give some reply to his friends, and before making a reply he thought it wise to make an effort because of war condition and the aplendid record made by Congressman Cooper during his two terms that he be returned to Congress for another term without having to contest for the nomination. It is reported that Mr. Shott is not inclined to withdraw and whereas Senator Goodykoontz has not yet announced his intention, but the indications are that in view of the fact that many of the party leaders in practically all of the nine counties in the district are demanding the entry of the President of the Senate into the congressional race the field is not cleared for Congressman Cooper. It is reported that the demand for Senator Goodykoontz' candidacy is becoming so insistent that he cannot with justice to his friends and admirers refuse much longer to make a decision. Both Messrs. Shott and Goodykoontz have been unsuccessful candidates for the Republican nomination for Congress in the Fifth district, Mr. Goodykoontz in 1912 against James A. Hughes, candidate for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senator at this time, and Mr. Shott in 1914 against Congressman Cooper. Both are good Republicans and goodworkers. Mr. Goodykoontz was elected to the State Senate in 1914 for the Sixth senatorial district which comprises the counties of Wayne, Mingo, McDowell and Wyoming, all in the Fifth congressional district. He was nominated without opposition and elected by a majority of more than 3,000, leading his ticket in each county. At the 1917 session of the Legislature he was elected President of the Senate which, under the constitution and laws of the state will make him the successor to the Governor in case of a vacancy in that office; in fact he is the lieutenant governor of the state. During his term in the Senate Mr. Goodykoontz took a high rank as a lawmaker. In the 1915 session of that body as chairman of the powerful Finance Committee he was the Republican leader of that body and the 1917 session he was elected President and his rulings and decisions were so fair that not a single appeal was taken from them, and he has the enviable record of being the only president of the senate who was not reversed on any decision. If Senator Goodykoontz finally decides to enter the race for Congress he will make a campaign long to be remembered, for he is one of the most popular and effective campaigners in the state. COURT OF CALANTHE SET APART AT CARETTA BY DEPUTY C. H. RICE Monday night of this week District Deputy C. H. Rice set up a Court of Calsnthe lodge at Caretta with 22 members. The officers are as follows: F. F. Brooks, W. K.; Lillian Aulton, I. N. X.; Ella Brooks, R. of Ds.; Virginia Johnson, R. of A.; Daria Smith, R. D; Harry Johnson, Orator; Francy Toddy, S. D. R.; Lucile Elliott, J. D. R.; Ella Caloway, Conductress; Alice Davis, Ast. Conductress; Belle Hayes, Escort; W. S. Smith, Herald; J. W. Moton, Protector; Ella Wooten, Inspector; Maggie Hampton, Trustee; Ellen Smith, Trustee; Elizabeth — — Trustee. This was a very interesting meeting and found the people active, earnest and enthusiastic over the order. They speak very encouragingly over the prospect of paying off the last dollar on our building in Charleston. Mr. Rice is undoubtedly a strong and active worker for the order Mr. W. D. Nash, chairman of the Republican executive committee of Big Creek district, a man of thrift and industry, passed through this city Thursday of last week enroute to Bluefield on business. He honored the Times office with his presence and money. That's the kind of man that makes the mare trot. Up in the mountains of Virginia, thirty miles west of Roanoke on an elevation overbooking a prosperous and smiling valley, is an industrial school that, and has been for over fifty years, doing for colored people of Southwest Virginia what Hampton and Tuskegee are doing for larger areas. The school is rather characteristic of those who support it—One Philadelphia Quakers. There is a marked absence of ostentation, but at the same time there is that insistence upon thoroughness of training in both academic and industrial subjects which one would naturally expect of any school managed by these estimable people. The teachers, thirteen in number, are all elicited, coming from Hampton, W.berforce, Shaw University, Atlanta University, Cheyney and Tuskegee, having under their supervision some 250 pupils mostly from the Southwest section of Virginia. Speaking of the colored people of the section, a Professor of Sociology in the University of Chicago wrote in "The Negroes Fifty Years of Progress," a book recently out of press: "There is no part of the South, perhaps no part of the United States, where Negro small farmers are more independent and prosperous or the two races get on better than in the region around Christianburg, Va." If one should insist on having proof of that statement he need only visit the commencement exercise of the Christamsburg Institute, Wednesday May 15 to convince himself that the professor was right. For he saw there a large gathering of Negro farmers being taught by Professors from the State Agriculture College at Blacksburg. He saw the dedication of the new $10,000 hospital which is erected at the school for the benefit of the colored people of Southwest Virginia toward which nearly one-third of the duma were contributed by the local white people and the balance from a Philadelphia friend whose name is withheld by request, he heard a Northern representative in the person of Miss Agnes L. Pierney, of Philadelphia, on behalf of Board of Mangers of the Christiansburg Industrial Institute, as interesting and forceful speaker, turn over the building and its equipment to a board composed of local people who will undertake to run the institution as a Home Missionary enterprise, and heard Commonweth Attorney K. I. K. Rooper responsive address in a most fitting manner, accepting the obligation imposed upon the community and a representative of the colored people express their feeling in regard to the enterprise. On the Managing Board are such prominent educators and leading local business men as Dr. J. D. Egleston, president of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute; Dr. J. P. McConnell, president of the Radford Normal School for Women; B. M. Hagan, cashier Bank of Christiansburg; R. I. Roop, commonwealth's attorney for Montgomery county; Morril O. Miller, James Righty, Jr., and Allen L. Harless, while Morris F. Leeds and I. Henry Scattergood are the represatives from the Philadelphia Board under whose auspices the school is operated, and E. A. Long, principal of the Christiansburg Industrial Institute, is the representative for the colored people. On this Board are men representing the three elements of the problem which have given more concern to this country than any other, perhaps more than all the others—the Northern white man, who has contributed lazily for the Negro' education, the Southern white man, who has looked rather questioningly upon the Northern man's experiment in education, and the Negro whose earnest enthusiasm and desire to learn no one could question, but whose thirst for knowledge of ten outran his acquisition of wisdom—who are starting an experiment in racial co-operation that will be far-reaching in practical results. If one would seek the cause for races which makes such an experiment possible, and the conditions among colored people described by the Chicago professor, perhaps the following statements from F. H Labaume, Agricultural and Industrial Agent of the Norfolk and Western, and from an editorial in the Roanoke Times, the leading daily paper of the section, would be of interest: "At the revuest of Prof. E. A. Long, principal, I had the privilege and pleasure of visiting the Christiansburg Industrial Institute and addressing both the students and the representative Negro farmers of Montgomery county," wrote Mr Labaume to the secretary of the Board that support the school. "Let me take this occasion," he continues, "for complimenting the good work that is being accomplished there it is institutions of this kind that are deserving of the highest commendation of our Southern people. The atmosphere at this institution is permeated with a real desire for successful accomplishment along practical lines and is a most commendable tribute to the personality of its principal, Prof. E. A. Long. "I have had the opportunity, in the prosecution of my work, of visiting many colored and white educational institutions, and I can consistently say, that Minara, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell Coun-ty-Business Openings. NT IN COOPERATION with the facilities at band, Prof. Long is accomplishing more real efficient and practical results than are being accomplished at most institutions of this kind. "One thing that particularly impressed me was the universal neatness and good order that seemed to prevail everywhere; another thing that impressed me was, the evident sincerity of the student body itself. "I have always maintained that the real avenue of accomplishment open to the colored people of the South lay along agricultural and domestic science lines, and Prof. Long has demonstrated his wisdom in making these subjects paramount in his school." The Roadoke Times in a strong editorial entitled "Patriotism Knows No Color Line," states: "The Chattanooga Times editorially tells of military honors accorded a deceased Negro soldier who lost his life in the service of his country. He did not die on the firing line in France, but at Fortortheorpe, where he was fitting himself for the supreme duty of the day, and when the hour arrived for the funeral the colored man was paid such honor; death as had never been his lot in life. "White man and black man, we are alike American citizens in this great crisis and equal measure of honor is due to every man who faithfully performs his part of the common task, irrespective of the color of his skin. The treason and sedition and disaffection that have cropped up here and there to sully the fair name of certain states and cities have not been in evidence among the colored people. Justice and fairness compel the statement as well as a genuine regard and friendship for the Negro race." The Chattanooga Times whose article inspired the writing of the above brave words gave expression to the following noble sentiment: "When he put on the uniform of a soldier of the United States Army, all distinctions of class, color or condition were effaced and he became entitled to all the credit and honor that attaches to a man with the colora." Gilmore at Institute Drowned in Great Kanawha River Levi Gilmore, star athlete of the West Virginia College Institute, was drowned in the Kanawha river at Institute Thursday afternoon, May 16. Gilmore and two of his classmates, Glyde Hardy and Dan Brown, went bathing near the school soon after dinner Thursday, taking with them a canoe. When they were about the middle of the river, the canoe capsized, throwing all three of them into the water. Hardy and Brown elong to the canoe, but Gilmore tried to swim ashore. The current was stronger than he thought, and feeling his strength going out, he called to his companions for assistance. Brown immediately struck out for him, and although he struggled heroically to save the drowning boy, Gilmore sank within 40 or 50 feet of the shore. President Prillerman had just left the institution for Charleston. As he descended from the car in Charleston, he was informed that Gilmore had been drowned. He boarded the same car and returned immediately to the school. Gilmore was a member of the present senior class and would have graduated May 29th. He was one of the most popular young men in the institution. He took an active part in student activities and was secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association and a member of the Hexagon Club at the time of his death. He was captain of his class basketball team, which won the championship for two successive years, with the record of winning every game played in the school year of 1916 '17. Gilmore was 19 years of age, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gilmore, Lexington, Va. His uncle, Mr. Harvey Morrison, reached the institution May 18th. The body was shipped to Lexington for burial. REPUBLICAN ELECTED MAYOR OF HUNTINGTON Parties Break Even in Contest for City Commissioners. HUNTINGTON, May 14.—Leon S. Wiles, Republican candidate for city commissioner, by receiving the largest vote in the municipal election today of any one asylum automatically becomes Huntington's mayor. His vote was 4,-619. L. D. Newman, Democrat, played Wiles a close second by obtaining 4,202 votes. The other successful commissioners are Mat Miser, Republican, with 3,870 votes, and Rufus Switzer, Democrat, with 3,- 742 votes. Swat the Kaiser through the Red Cross MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles or more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Publisher every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race---His Civil and Political Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. PETITION FOR DETENTION HOME--VOTERS SIGN IT. POLITICAL DOINGS OF M'DOWELL--COURSE We told you in last week's issue, beginning to boil, Chairman Executive committee said this week county by electing the best and most interest in the Legislature and to move now in operation in this county become unnecessarily disbanded a senatorial contest." Yes, we say of old McDowell county and fact the wind even though it be that we live ticket, the maintenance of a present Criminal Judge retained a protected under the scholarly su C. Cook, and the re-election of various boards of education will reading her in the records and whether to the high ideals of the great nothing but success in this county publican majority ever seen will next November in our certain efficacious strong hold in this state, a secondary proposition. And in been some remarkable development all of which, will make their bow days. Men are going to continue and some are going to ask no matter is or may be in the selection Senator. We will all be together that we may differ in the nomination doesn't seem to be altogether that too, like all other things will faction of all good Republicans. THEY STILL LYNCH AEGROES Still they lynch Negroes in G and Mississippi. Still they, laddagers in, shoot bullets at, build blow out the lives of Negro citizen law, in open and vicious disregard stitution or even the sense of hum loyalty and the black man's absol our government, their willingne bloody battlefields of France near scienceless criminals, murder men, be still brave, be loyal, love, flag. Be just and wait for justice favor these local Southern crimin bone headed, measly pigtail class, decently, be fair and kind and st section of the establishment and maintenance home for the care of dependent, deprived as provided by the Acts of the West Virginia, now up to the legal voters and freehold competition to the Honorable County Court is requesting said court to submit to the said vote election this all absorbing and important means by which unfortunate boys and girls and made respectable men and women are forced to the doors of jails, penitentiaries and State of West Virginia is big, rich and provide proper protection for such deprived delinquent children as are so often found to become objects of pitty and charity. When intended to you free holders, the hope is that you in same. Look out for the petition, sign it, look out for it and lets do business by saving. WOODINGS OF M'DOWELL--COUNTY SAFE FIRST FOR REPUBLICANITY you in last week's issue that the political party committee said this week, "We must safely select the best and safest men to protect the Legislature and to further the progress in operation in this county before we allow necessarily disobed about affairs of the Union contest." Yes, we say peace must be with well county and factorial differences must be even though it be that we give and take. A survey of the maintenance of a good county court criminal Judge retained on the bench, our purpose under the scholarly superintendentship of our court the re-election of good men, with back records of education will put McDowell on the records and will mean such a solid high ideals of the great principles of Republican success in this county measured in the majority ever seen will crown our efforts in our certain efforts at exterminating big hold in this state. Let the senatorial committee proposition. And in that, rather, there is remarkable developments during this week, will make their bow to the public in a few are going to continue to think ard act for are going to ask no man any boot about what may be in the selection of his choice for U.K. We will all be together in November desire differ in the nomination. The congress seem to be altogether as smooth as it must all other things will work out O.K. and all good Republicans. HEY STILL LYNCH NEGROES, BUT BE BRAVE AND LOVE they lynch Negroes in Georgia and Tennessee. Ship they, like cruel Germany, shoot bullets at, build barn fires around all lives of Negro citizens in violation of ever and vicious disregard of the provisions of even the sense of humanity. Negro patriarch the black man's absolute devotion to the government, their willingness to die in trencher's defends of France means nothing to this criminals, murderers and lynchers. brave, be loyal, love, honor and stand by our best and wait for justice to come. Big white local Southern criminals. It only belongs, measly pigtail class of humanity. Obey the fair and kind and still stand by your flag. The question of the establishment and maintenance of a county detention home for the care of dependent, delinquent or truant children as provided by the Acts of the West Virginia Legislature is now up to the legal voters and free holders in this county. A petition to the Honorable County Court is now being signed requesting said court to submit to the said voters at the next general election this all absorbing and important question of providing means by which unfortunate boys and girls may be taken care of and made respectable men and women rather than have them forced to the doors of jails, penitentiaries and the gallows. The State of West Virginia is big, rich and humantarian enough to provide proper protection for such dependent, neglected and delinquent children as are so often found all over this county who become objects of pitty and charity. When the petition is presented to you free holders, the hope is that no man will refuse to sign same. Look out for the petition, sign it when presented, speak out for it and lets do business by saving our boys and girls. POLITICAL DOINGS OF M'DOWELL-COUNTY SAFE FIRST FOR REPUBLICANISM We told you in last week's issue that the political pot was beginning to boil. Chsirman McGinnis Hattfield of the Republican executive committee said this week, "We must safeguard our county by electing the best and safest men to protect the state's interest in the Legislature and to further the progressive movements now in operation in this county before we allow ourselves to become unnecessarily disturbed about affairs of the United States senatorial contest." Yes, we say peace must be within our walls of old McDowell county and factional differences must be cast to the wind even though it be that we give and take. A strong legislative ticket, the maintenance of a good county court, with our present Criminal Judge retained on the bench, our public schools protected under the scholarly superintentship of our present W. C. Cook, and the re-election of good men, with back bone on the various boards of education will put McDowell on the map, will be reading her in the records and will mean such a solidification of her to the high ideals of the great principles of Republicanism, till nothing but success in this county measured in the biggest Republican majority ever seen will crown our efforts at the polls next November in our certain efforts at exterminating the Democratic strong hold in this state. Let the senatorial controversy be a secondary proposition. And in that, rather, there have already been some remarkable developments during this week, many and all of which, will make their bow to the public in a few weeks or days. Men are going to continue to think and act for themselves and some are going to ask no man any boot about what his preferment is or may be in the selection of his choice for United States Senator. We will all be together in November despite the fact that we may differ in the nomination. The congressional situation doesn't seem to be altogether as smooth as it might be but that too, like all other things will work out O K. and to the satisfaction of all good Republicans. THEY STILL LYNCH * EGROES. BUT BE BRAVE AND LOYAL Still they lynch Negroes in Georgia and Tennessee, Louisiana and Mississippi. Still they, like cruel Germany, dare thrust daggers in, shoot bullets at, build barn fires around and brutally blow out the lives of Negro citizens in violation, of every vestage of law, in open and vicious disregard of the provisions of the Constitution or even the sense of humanity. Negro patriotism, Negro loyalty and the black man's absolute devotion to the greatness of our government, their willingness to die in trenches and on the bloody battlefields of France means nothing to this class of scienceceless criminals, murderers and lynchers. But black men, be still brave, be loyal, love, honor and stand by the American flag. Be just and wait for justice to come. Big white folks do not favor these local Southern criminals. It only belongs to a cheap, bone headed, measly pigtail class of humanity. Obey the law, act decently, be fair and kind and still stand by your flag. Orders School to Close Shortage of Funds and Need of Children for Gardening Demand it. Northfork, W. Va., May 17, 1918. Mrs. Ida E. Whittico, Keystone, W. Va. Dear Mrs. Whittico: I have been officially notified by the Northfork District Board of Education to inform you and Miss Watkins that the Northfork Graded School will close Friday May 24. The school funds are running low; and many parents are stating that they need their children at home for gardening. P. S. Please advise Miss Watkins Monday, and give her one of the enclosed letters of information. EDITORIAL NOTE: Both reasons as above stated are within --- ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publishers or else his subscription will be collected just the same as if he had not. Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1904, at the Post Office at Keystone, W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY MAY 24, 1948 ishment and maintenance of a sure of dependent, delinquent or Acts of the West Virginia Leg- voters and free holders in thisible County Court is now being submit to the said voters at the roing and important question ofIVATE boys and girls may be male men and women rather than girls, penitentiaries and the galia is big, rich and humantarian section for such dependent, negaare so often found all over this city and charity. When the petiers, the hope is that no man will be the petition, sign it when predo business by saving our boys UNITY SAFE FIRST FOR REPUBLICANISM due that the political pot was bennis Hattfield of the Republican week, "We must safeguard our safest men to protect the state's further the progressive moventy before we allow ourselves to about affairs of the United States. Peace must be within our walls.inal differences must be cast to give and take. A strong legisl-good county court, with our on the bench, our public schools superintentship of our present W.ood men, with back bone on the out McDowell on the map, will be will mean such a solidification of at principles of Republicanism, till itly measured in the biggest Red crown our efforts at the pollsorts at exterminating the Demo- Let the senatorial controversy be that, rather, there have already events during this week, many and to the public in a few weeks or to think ard act for themselves any boot about what his prefer- of his choice for United States war in November despite the factation. The congressional situa- as smoothe as it might be but work out O K. and to the satis- BUT BE BRAVE AND LOYAL. Georgia and Tennessee, Louisiana like cruel Germany, dare thrust barn fires around and brutally in violation of every vestage of the provisions of the Community. Negro patriotism, Negro devotion to the greatness of less to die in trenches and on the nothing to this class of con- ers and lynchers. But black honor and stand by the American to come. Big white folks do notals. It only belongs to a cheap, of humanity. Obey the law, act will stand by your flag. themselves sufficient, no doubt to close the schools down that were delayed on account of new buildings. And while the children will have lost two months training, it certainly will and ought to be the honest ambition of such parents as those who want their children for gardening purposes to see to it that they at least try to make up the great loss in mental training by producing food enough to accommodate and give comfort to the hungry soldiers in France. Certainly every parent with a spark of patriotism in his heart will prove to the Board of Education that "FoOD" will amply be the reward for the loss of the two months' schooling of their children. NOTICE FOR PISTOL LICENSE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the circuit court of McDowell county during its next term for license to carry a pistol in accordance with section 7 of chapter 148, of the code of West Virginia, as amended and re-macted by the legislature of 1909. J. C. SIMMS, Police of Clark, Northfork, W. Va Of Logan County Hold Very Successful District Convention --Shares of Stock Sub- The 9th district of Knights of Pythias of West Virginia held its first convention at Holden May 18, 1918. The convention was entertained by St. Joseph Lodge, No 60. This convention is the result of the splendid work of Deputy Grand Chancellor Shr. T. T. Page. The session the convention was held in the theatre before a large and enthusiastic audience. The public meeting was addressed by Rev. Moore, the white pastor who extended the welcome on behalf of the citizens. The Prosecuting Attorney of Logan county and Grand Chancellor J. W. Robinson also spoke. The general manager of Island Creek Coal Co. who was also present gave some encouraging remarks. The following lodges were represented: Slagle Light, Climax of Omar, Buffalo Standard, St Joseph and Ollie Wilson Court. The convention, was a decided success, many shares of P.M.I A. stock were subscribed and paid for. St Joseph Lodge subscribed for four paid up shares. The Holden colored band furnished music. Following officers were elected: Samuel L. Wolf, president; Frank Richardson, vice Pres.; Miss Lantha Beaty, secretary; James Williams, ass't. secretary; Mrs. L. B. Early, treasurer; Rev. James Grahams, chaplain; Newton Fritgh, sergeant at arms. Sir Thomas Page acted as master of ceremonies at the public meeting. The next convention will convene at Omar, W. Va. HATFIELDS ACQUITTED In Famous Rockhouse Election Case--Case Against Majority of Mingo Men End HUNTINGTON, W. Va., May 21.—Valentine Hatfield, Greenaway Hatfield, George Riley Maynard and Noah White were today acquitted by a jury in the federal district court here of charge growing out of alleged bribery in Mingo county elections for congress in 1914. The jury in the case of Jack Brewster, indicted on the same charges, could not agree. The government centered efforts on conviction of Brewster, who it was contended was one of two armed and masked men who entered the little school house which served as a polling place. It was at that time that the ballot box was stolen. The jury deliberated all night and a disagreement was unmistakable. The so-called Rockhouse election fraud case gained considerable attention, the men being tried twice before their final arrangement on May 14 at a special term of federal court. Judge Charles A. Wood, of the United States circuit court, presided at the trial here, the attorneys for the prosecution being Lon H. Kelly, of the department of justice, and Senator D. E. French, of Bluefield. The defense was ably represented by Judge John H. Holt and John S. Marcum. These cases were the most celebrated election fraud cases ever tried in the state and have been in the court for nearly four years. The great mass of people in southern West Virginia are elated over the verdict. YOUNG'S Saxophone Orchestra PLAYS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Wire or write HOLDS THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SESSION IN ITS HISTORY. A Large Delegation--A Splendid Program----$271.17 Raised. (By Milton S. Malone ) The 29th annual session of the Bluestone Baptist Sunday School Union is now a matter of history and it has been conceded to be the most successful session from every angle in the history of the body. The delegation was large, the visitors many and everybody was enthusiastic. On Wednesday of last week, the train which reaches Jenkinjones about noon, carried a good number of delegates and visitors and the evening train carried more and the train Thursday brought even more. The pastor of the Morning Star Baptist church and President of the Union, Rev J. W. Coger, met the train Wednesday and the incoming folks were assigned homes and from noon Wednesday till noon Saturday the good people of Jenkinjones dispensed genuine hospitality. It was a real treat to be able to enjoy the splendid entertainment tendered the delegation by Rev. Coger and his people. Indeed, they did themselves proud. No delegate was heard to complain or look as if something was wrong. Not a more interested, enthusiastic and pleasant group of Sunday school workers has ever assembled in any town or treated with any more cordiality. It was a treat to be there amid such pleasant association. The Union opened its session Thursday morning in the beautiful Morning Star Baptist church, pastored by that splendid and powerful young giant, Rev. J. W. Ooger. The President was in the chair and the efficient Secretary, Mr. Nannie L. Fitch, was at her post. Rev. R. K. Henry, the Vice-President, was absent and Rev. J. W. Crockett was appointed to assist in presiding. The entire session was harmonious and inspiring. The personnel of the Union was composed of Sunday school workers who was eager and anxious to help push the battle to the gate. The Introductory Sermon by Rev. E G. Holcomb, the Christian gentleman and gospel preacher of Berwind, was a masterpiece. The speaker never appeared to a better advantage. He selected Matt. 18:6 for his text and used "The Danger of Interfering with the Children of God" as his subject. The President's address in the afternoon was fraught with much wholesome advice and he urged an awakening of our forces that the young may be brought under the influence of the lowly Nazarene. Rev. Ooger showed that he had given the work some thought and he was gladly heard. Mrs. W. O. Moore, of Keystone, read a splendid paper on "Early Pisty." It was a gem and captivated the large audience. Prof. H. Waldon, of Bluefield Colored Institute, was introduced and made some pertinent remarks. In the evening, Miss Eva Barkudale, of Powhantan, read a most excellent paper on reading the Bible. It was very suggestive and helpful. Rev. T. E. Woody, of Excelsior, preached the annual sermon and it was a powerful discourse. Joshua 3:4 was his text and "The Untrodden Path" his subject. He preached the gospel and the large audience rejoiced. The speaker concluded amid a blaze of glory. Miss Nannie Nodd welcomed the Union in a well prepared address and Rev. W. H. Mitchell responded in his characteristic way. Friday morning was consumed in routine work. The writer and Prof. H. Waldon spoke of the work generally and both urged a better preparation for teaching the Sunday school lessons. The report on Education was discussed by Reva. J. J. Turner, W. C. Clemetsu and Prof. H. Waldon. The officers were then elected as follows: President, Rev J. W. Ooger; Vice-President, Rev J. W. Crockett; Recording Secretary, Mrs. Nannie L. Fitch; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Sarah Johnson; Statistical Secretary, Mrs. W. O. Moore; Treasurer Des. S. W. Allen. In the afternoon, the committees concluded their reports. Prof. J. W. Moss, of Kimbali, spoke and he the audience spellbound with telling truths. He urged the Union to arouse itself to the need of the hour and help save the boys and girls that they may be useful men and women. Mrs. Galloway, of Ashland, made a splendid address. In the evening, the final session was held. Mrs. Hewitt read an excellent paper on "Gross Bearing." Kev, L. Epperson, of Havaco, preached the closing sermon and it was an able discourse. Songs of Solomon 1:4 was his text and the "King's Chamoers" was his subject. At the conclusion of the sermon, Kev, W. B. Nebitt was asked to make an appeal to the unseaved and six who had strayed from the fold returned and were taken into the church, which alone justified the meeting. The Financial Committee reported $271.17 raised which breaks all previous records. The officers were installed by Dr. G. W. Woody. The splendid choir that had rendered most excellent music throughout the session, electrifying the vast audiences with its charming selections, sang the closing hymn, "God be with you till we meet again", and Dr. Woody offered the closing prayer, thus ring down the curtain on the most successful session of the Union. Rev. J. W. Coger, the President, presided ably and well. Not once was a harbeb or unkind word spoken and everybody left Jenkinsones inspired to do more for the cause. tioned were Bove. L. Dabnay, J. B. Evanna. L. J. Gammon, J. W. Hamlett-J. H. Adams, Robt. Austin, J. G. Price, B. S. Dent, R. V. Berkadale, A. L. Reid, J. T. Bennett, W. E. McMillion, W. D. Oihishon, Mesdames N. V. Wetkin, Bessie Bond, Fannie Smith, A. M. Othesham. --- Hall; Misses Eric Scott, Sarah Robinson, Etta Saddler; Dea. J. S. Tyre. The writer stopped at the home of Dea. and Mrs. J. L. Terry and this happy couple made it real pleasant and comfortable for him. Johnson-Lewis Nuptials Mr. Pinckney Bernard Johnson, of New York, and Miss Nannie Viola Lewis, of Kimball, were happily united in the holy bonds of wedlock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Lewis, the parents of the bride. May 15. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. W. Robinson, pastor of the First Baptist church, of Kimball. Dr. R. O. Harrison acted as best man and Mrs Carrie B. Watkins was the bridesmaid. The bride, was given away by her father, Mr. T. N. Lewis. The bride was beautifully attired in white Crepe de Chine and carried a bouquet of white illies. The bridal dinner was served at 6 o'clock. The wedding ceremony was performed promptly at 8 o'clock. Refreshments were then served. The happy couple left on No. 3 for Columbus, Pittsburgh, thence to New York where they will make their future home. The bride is well known in this section as a musican and school teacher. She taught in the public schools in this county since her graduation at the Bluetfield Colored Institute. The past two years she taught in her home town and was an active worker in the church of her choice. The groom is an energetic young man with high ideals. He is now in the pullman service with headquarters in New York City. The bride and groom carry with them the best wishes of the citizens of McDowell county and of the state for a long and happy marriage life. Unique School Closing Elkhorn District under the supervision of Mr. R. Moore Dodrill, has taken the initiative in joint exercises for graduates in the same district. It has been conceded that the best school closing in the history of the Elkhorn district was held at Crozer Temple Wednesday night, May 15, in which nine graduates from Maybury, nine from Elkhorn and one from Kyle played their parts in a mastery way. Five of the graduates delivered speeches which showed splendid training on the part of the teachers. The music was excellent. Prof. H. Waldon, of Bluefield Colored Institute, delivered an excellent speech in which he showed the importance of developing the boys and girls in physical as well as intellectual and moral strength Dr. S. H. Neal, President of the Board of Education, awarded the diplomas in a speech that showed his deep interest in the progressive work of the school. Mr. Thos. Curry, our colored member of the board, delivered a speech in befitting words and exhibited rare ideas of progress in education. Then Mr. R. Moore Dodrill, who is no doubt the best District superintendent in the state, made the closing speech. This ends a most successful school year of Elkhorn district. Most of the teachers will soon be off for summer school. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. ANNOUNCEMENT--U. S. SENATE We are authorized to announce Davis Elkins, of Morgantown, Monongalia county, for nomination by the Republican party for the United States senate from West Virginia, subject to all the rules of the party and the laws of the state governing the primary election to be held August, 1918. FOR CONGRESS—FIFTH DISTRICT. To the Voters of the Fifth Congressional District: After discussing the matter with a number of party members in the various counties of the district, and fully weighing the importance of the obligations that will attach to the position in this crisis in our national life, I respectfully announce that I will be a candidate for the Republican nomination for congress from the Fifth District subject to the primary of August 6, 1988. I assure my fellow citizens that I will represent them with respect devotion to the welfare of our country with fidelity to the highest ideals of patriotism and the American standards of just and impartial representation. Respectfully, HUGH IKE SHOTT. Bluefield, W. Va. For Board of Education Big Creek District To the Voters of Big Creek District: Gentlemen: I have decided to become a candidate for President of Board of Education for Big Creek District, subject to the rules and regulations of the Republican party and the laws of the State governing Primary elections to be held in August, 1918. To the Voters of Big Creek District: After carefully considering the school situation, I have concluded to become a candidate for member of the Board of Education of the Big Creek District, sub-region and laws governing the Republican primary field in August, 1918, promising if nominated, and elected to faithfully discharge the duties of the office to the best of my ability and belief. I solicit your support. Total bonds, securities, etc., other than bonds Stock of Federal Reserve Bank (50 per cent of Sub ) Furnit re and fixure. Real estate owned other than banking house. Lawful reserve with Federal Reserve Bank. Cash in vault and net amounts due from Nat'l. banks Net amounts due from banks, bankers and trust Co's. Total of items 14, 13. Capital stock paid in ..... Surplus fund ..... Undivided profits ..... Less current expenses, interest, and taxes paid ..... Circulating notes outstanding ..... Net amounts due to National banks ..... Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th day of May, 1918. DIRECTORS LOUIS SCHWARTZ, Notary Public. My commission expires April 15, 1924. Having been waited on by a number of personal friends requesting me to become a came for member of Board of Education for the above named district and feeling that if nominated and elected I might be of service, I hereby announce myself a candidate for nomination for member of the Board of Education for Big Greek District subject to the Republican primary to be held in August, promising to give my best support if successful. I solicit your support. The McDowell Times is authorized to announce my candidacy for nomination by the Republican party for United States senate from West Virginia, subject to all the rules of the party and the laws of the state governing the primary election to be held August 6, 1918. UNITED STATES SENATOR The McDowell Times is officially requested to announce the candidacy of Hon. Virgil L. Highland for U S. Senator. To the Republican voters of W. Virginia: am a candidate for the Republican nomination for United States senator, subject to the votes at the primary election to be held on August the sixth. Your vote and influence will be greatly appreciated. VIRGIL L. HIGHLAND. 5-10-12 w. Clarksburg, W. Va. S. B. MOON ATTORNEY-AT-LAW WILCOE, WEST VIRGINIA SAMUEL SOLINS ATTORNEY-AT-LAW WELCH, WEST VIRGINIA H. J. CAPEHART ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Practice in all the Courts. Phone 61 KEYSTONE, W. VA. Why Suffer? Mrs. J. A. Cox, of Al- derson, W. Va., writes: "My daughter . . . suffered terribly. She could not turn in bed . . . the doctors gave her up, and we brought her home to die. She had suffered so much at . . . time. Having heard of Cardul, we got it for her." CARDUI The Woman's Tonic "In a few days, she be- gan to improve." Mrs. Cox continues, "and had no trouble at... Cardul cured her, and we sing its praises everywhere." We receive many thousands of similar letters every year, telling of the good Cardul has done for women who suffer from complaints so common to their sex. It should do you good, too. Try Cardul. E-77 --- RESOURCES 21,317 24 21,317 24 900 00 6,774 94 7,000 00 27,679 49 151,106 90 3,000 00 city or town of re- items ..... $ 154,106 90 supper and due from ..... 1,214 49 ift Stamps actually ..... 1,250 00 ..... 550 00 ..... $458,297 83 BILLIABILITIES. ..... $ 25,000 00 ..... 8,000 00 ..... $ 7,151 10 and taxes paid ..... 4,669 66 ..... 2,481 44 ..... 24,600 00 ..... 2,809 02 (in bank deposits) (within 30 days): bank ..... 301,793 29 ..... 77 60 or than bank ie- money borrowed) ..... 303,409 33 no reserve ..... 91,998 04 ..... $458,297 83 COUNTY OF McDOFFELL, as: the above named bank, do solmly swear that best of my knowledge and belief. H. BANE, Cashier. Correct-Attest: L. H. OLARK, A. K. PARKER, L. C. AUSTIN, Directors. more me this 15th day of May, 1918. LOUIS SCHWARTZ, Notary Public. 1924. FOR SALE! Whole Household Furnishings for sale at once. Newly married couple have chance of a lifetime to take advantage of this great offer. 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SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS THE EVERYWHERE WORTH PAYS HIGH TRIBUTE TO WYOM- ING COUNTY AND COLOR- ED PEOPLE Praises Fairness of Courts And Officals Dear Sir:—Please allow me space in your valuable paper to say a word that may be of interest to some of your many readers. I will say in short that some of the colored people of Wyoming county are doing well. All of them who want to work and make an honest living have a chance to do so. Emmet Towns and wife are doing a rushing business at Mullens. They are buying land and building a fine home. Whale in Wyoming, I had the honor and pleasure of appearing in Judge Damron's court. I was struct by his courtesy and consideration for the members of the bar. He has the power of convincing lawyers who appear before him that he is trying to find out the truth. He does his work well and his life is an inspiration to the 'rising generation'. Judge Damran is an honor to any community in which he lives. The Wyoming bar is one among the strongest in the state. The state is ably represented by Mr. Bailey and Mr. Coulong, two brilliant young men, who are able to take care of the state's interest in any case, large or small. And while they delight in prosecuting law violators of the county, they are too many to ask for the conviction of an innocent man. Messrs. Grover Worrell and Mike Matheny, of the bar, seem to be enjoying a very large practice. In fact, all of the bar has work to do. I was representing the defendants, Jas. and Anna Towns, in an appeal from the judgement a justice of the peace of that county, for violating the state prohibition laws of the state. After trying Jas Towns by a jury of twelve good citizens he was acquitted, and Mr. Bailey step p d forward and said, "I do not feel that it would be right to try Anna Martin towns, a woman who has been in the state for twenty years or more and has been a good citizen, honest as the days are long, upon the evidence of shifflest and worthless Negroes who have no permanent residence and don't know the responsibility of an oath. If you have sinned, go and sin no more. Yours in all duty, JAS. KNOX SMITH. Had a Very Successful Rally Last Sunday. Editor The McDowell Times: Please allow space in your paper for the following. Sunday was a great day for the West Bluefield Christian church. It was the occasion of our parsonage rally. Mrs. Mary Holley, assisted by her husband, Mr. George Holley, led Club No. 1, and Mrs. Mary L. Dickerson, the pastor's wife, assisted by Mr. Robert Thompson, led Club No. Mrs. Holley raised $143.38, while Mrs. Dickerson raised $143.07, a total of $288.45. The money will be used to finish the parsonage. We have a small membership but they work with a will. The pastor, Elder G. M. Dickerson, preached two very able sermons and there were four confessions and two reclaimed. When all reports are in, this meeting will mean $300 for the work and six members added to the church. McAlpin (By M. C. Claytor.) The colored people of McAlpin seemed to have taken on a new spirit after the return of Mr. Troy Claytor from Beckley where he was appointed a member of the Auxiliary Council of Defense of Raleigh County. The interest of the colored was greatly shown in the recent Liberty Bond Drive. Lawyer Brown W. Payne and Prof J. D. Coleman, two of our highly educators and prominent leaders, gave lectures which were so plain that the most unlearned could see their great responsibility in helping to win this great war. One of the greatest points shown was man's position in this country. In plain, I use this illustration: It would be a very cruel man who would live in a house all of his life and be in perfect ease and quietness up until the present day. Now his house has reached the stage where protection is needed. He sees plainly that the house is not his and we believe that if the house has protected him these many years, he has a perfect right to protect it now regardless to whom it belong. We believe if the man was rude and uncoach to as stand on the outside trying so persuade his fellowmen against protecting their country would have lifted his hat and stepped into the presence of the great lecturers, would have seen himself as others now see him and would have gladly put himself in that place with all deep thinking men, acting their part well. After the lectures were over our men without hesitation responded willingly to the call to the amount of $1150. The Black Man's Little Kingdom. The little town of Sylvia, situated not very far from Beckley, is largely inhabited by colored people, and it is gratifying to note that they are property owners. They live in their own homes, make their own money, educate their children and, in fact, do practically everything they want to do for themselves. either they want us to for themselves. The good folks at this place are all industrious, kind hearted, economical, patriotic and lovers of all that tends to make life better and to strengthen any community. Our old friend, Jim Hill, the band man, has organized a very nice nineteen piece band, known as the Sylvia Star Cornett Band, now the leading band in Raleigh county. Hill is the leader and some of the most representative men in the town belong to it. Dr. H. C. Hargrove is one of the strong and substantial members of this band. In fact, this town is the black man's home. They have a nice church and parsonage, good school house, nice stores owed and run by men of the race, men making easily from $5 to $15 per day loading coal. Quite a number of the families who make up this community are men and women who came from Eckman. We regret that time will not permit us to mention these good folks name by name but suffice it to say they are living and living independently. Men like John Hayden and Henry Lee are doing good business, selling the the people generally what they want to eat. They also have automobiles, wagons and are prepared to accommodate any one with most anything along this line. Mrs. W. H. Lee received the sad intelligence of the death of her sister, while we were there, who dropped dead at her home in Christiansburg, Va. BECKLEY The town of Beckley is the county seat of Raleigh. It is in the very heart of one of the richest counties in the state. Some of the best white and colored men of the country live there. Property owners, educators, church workers, business men, lawyers, doctors and every class of professional man in the country can be found here. Mr. Wesley Wilkes, the expect insurance man, whose name in McDowell and Mercer counties as well as in Raleigh is as familiar as the nose on a man's face, is here doing good business. Everybody believes in him and believes in his business. He is a true blue Republican. He knows more men by name perhaps than most men. The colored people are making good not only in the town of Beckley, but it is gratifying to know they are doing it all over the county and state. There is our friend, Attorney Brown W. Payne, who is making both money and friends. He only asks in a public way that the Negroes be taken care of. As a lawyer, he is equal to every emergency and knows the business as well as the law. Prof. E. L. Morton, one of the state's educators, a strong Republican, an experienced fraternal worker and an ideal citizen, is in Beckley and from an educational point of view is making good. He has the honor of graduating as the first student from the 8th grade in Beckley. The Browns Hotel, worth several thousand dollars, owned by there active, industrious and successful business men, is a gem within itself. The men are a set of high class gentleman. Everybody stops with them. Rev. C. N. Harris, pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist church, is Johnnie on the spot, is making a record for the cause of right and righteousness. Dr. Hargrove, one of the leading physicians in the state much less Kaleigh county, is making men to know that when they get sick and went to get well, all they have to do is to see him. Dr. Butts is another very nice man and is wide-awake. Attorney Wm. F. Denney hass all the prash, pluck and courage of a lion and is doing well in his practice. Jail Robbers Wins. Sometime ago, a report appeared in these coulons of a civil suit tried before Hon. W. W. McNeal, Justice of the Peace in Bluefield. J. B. Evans, W. C. Willis and J. S. Hall were the defendants and were represented by James Knox Smith, "National Jail Robber", of this city. The plantiff, Sherman Joice was represented by former Assistant District Attorney Rose, of Bluefield. At the trial before Justice McNeal, a verdict was given for the defendants. Mr Ross notepen an appeal on behalf of the plantiff. The appeal was heard by Judge Hernndo in the Circuit court at Princeton last Wednesday. The "National Jail Robber" was in court at Pineville at the time and the interest of the defendants was taken care of Atty. A. J. Meadows and Judge Hernndo sustained the decision of Justice McNeal who has the honor of never having been reversed and this paper predicted at the time of the first trial that he would not be reversed in this case. The suit was for the possession of property and damage. 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I administer gas for the extraction of teeth and any other work where necessary. If you come to Northfork, come up and look me over. Hurrah! Hurrah HUNTING Building Clos THIS Handsome structure is now holders of the Pythian Mutua fine illustration of what can be and united action. It is indeed a s give new life, new hope and new in every member of the order and race subscribe for stock in this great co- Investment Association—for in due dividends on the money invested. Building Clear of Debt THIS Handsome structure is now owned absolutely by the stock- holders 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 Either paid up or on the installment locality about it or write to this office The Pythian Mutual In Either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent in your locality about it or write to this office. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association L. O. WILSON, President CHARLBSTON, W. VA DR. DUBOIS TO BE HERE DR. DUBOIS TO BE HERE Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, one of the brainist Negroes of this country, the most fearless and unfeairless champion of the rights of the race, the Editor of the Crisis, will be in Keystone, Sunday, May 26, and will speak at the Mt. Chapel Baptist church at 11 o'clock. If you want to see and hear one of the world's greatest thinkers, be in Keystone and at the Mt. Chapel Baptist church Sunday. You will miss a treat of a life, if you fail to hear him. Lawyer Harry J. Capebart will introduce the speaker; the senior chair of the church will render the music and Editor M. T. Whittico will take the silver offering. A special invitation is extended to the white people to be present. Mesdames Charles Hagood and Wm. McDowell, of Marytown, were shopping in the city this week. Mrs. McDowell was also having some dental work done. Mr. U. S. G. Froe was in the city last Thursday looking after the interest of the Pocahontas Furniture Co. Mr. Froe has resigned from the office of the Southern Aid Insurance Co., and is now with the old reliable Pocahontas Furniture Co. FLOYD ROSS JUSTICE OF PEACE BOX 131. ELKHORN, WEST VIRGINIA 8-30-17 CECIL H. RILEY PRACTICES IN ALL THE COUTS Phone, Northfork 406 NORTHFORK, W. VA. --- ```markdown ``` IS-The Tailor E, W. VA. RESIDENCE PHONE 388 8 A. M. TO 8 P. M. DAMS, Denist NORTHFORK, W. VA. of more than $2,500 for the benefit of own equipped Negro Dental Office you factorily. of teeth and any other work where and look me over. Take Stock Right Now! NGTON year of Debt owned absolutely by the stock- al Investment Association and is a de done by concentration of effort solidaid achievement and should aspiration to every stockholder and Let us give hesitate longer to corporation - The Indian Mutual time it is sure to pay handsome t plan. Ask the agent in your ce. Investment Association ON TO PRINCETON! Woman's District Convention June 13-14, 1918 Fine program to be rendered. Each Society is urged to represent with a delegate and to send a special donation of $10 for the Hilltop Seminary and College, and as much as possible for the other objects on the letter form. Mrs. N. V. Watkins, President Restaurant Meals at all hours in First Class Style at Reasonable Prices. Eat here and you'll not know that high cost of living is higher. Elder Simon King YUKON, W. VA. DR. A. M. MOORE Physician and Surgeon (Four Years Experience) All Calls Answered Day or Night. WELCH, W. VA. CHARLBSTON, W. VA. 110 LOTS Must be sold within the next few months 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 SECRETARY and TREASURER Keystone, West Virginia. Mme. C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Growing and Beautifying All work guaranteed. Holds diploma for efficiency. Up stairs over Royal Drug Store. KEYSTONE, W. VA. Hair Dressing, F.Scalp and Hair Treatment, Massage of the Face and Neck. 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The opportunity for students to earn money. Write for particulars at once. Enclo-e special attention to mail orders. We own a Toilet Co. Woodland Ave. and, Ohio GIATTO (By C. C. Spears.) We are doing our bit in the war. Patriotism is being demonstrated in ever home in and about our community. A few days ago, W. M. Lillian Gray called the citizens of our town together and organized the first Community Council of Defense with Rev. C. F. Reed, chairman and Mrs. Mary Fultz, Secretary. The General Committee was named with the following chairmen: Wm. Akers on Food. Rev. C. F. Reed on Finance. Mrs. Lillian Gray on War Charities. Wm. Borden, Labor. Dr. W. B. Gray, Fuel. C. C. Spears, Patriotic Publicity. J. Frank Tatum, Defense. Mrs. Mary Fultz, Woman's Defense. Heaquarters for the Community Council of Defense, the Gray Drug Co. store- cil of Detense, the Gray Drug Co. store. Now as the Red Cross Drive is on, let each member speak of the work at every gathering. If you have joined the Red Cross before, it is like all other organizations and needs your support. All who contribute one dollar or more will be placed on the Honor Roll kept by the Secretary for future references. There should be a special collection taken in the churches and each lodge in this place could easily give five dollars. There are six lodge here. Think what a help that would be. Nearly every lodge and church has a member fighting for his country. If you can't go, give. Last Sunday, the Knights of Pythias here had the greatest anniversary in the history of the Order. Rev. C. F. Reed preached as never before. His text was "Greater love hath no man than this." Master of Ceremonies, Henry Osborne Address, Rev. Wm. Tapley, subject, "Confidence." Glen White On the 14th, Mr. O. P. Burton was married to Mies Mabel Bolden, of Layland. The party arried in town over the C. and O. in the afternoon. They were entertained by Mrs. Nannie Cox at the K. of P. hall which was beautifully decorated with the national colors. Covers were spread for fifty persons. Mr. J. C. Stokes, having charge of the affair, on might know how things were conducted. Mr. Burton is a worthy young man and we hope for him much success. J. B. Wood is home after an extensive trip McDowell and Mingo counties and Tazewell, Va. Rev. J. D. Coleman, Messrs. J. B. Wood, S. W. Haynes, A. P. Patterson, R. T. Thornton and J. C. Stokes were initiated into the Beckley Lodge, A. F. and A. M. on the 15th. Elizabeth Greenfield Musical Club entertained at Knights of Pythias nall on last Monday night. Mr. Felix Waller left for Huntington last week. Mr. Ed Powell is much improved after being indisposed for ten days. McGomas Sunday was a gala day at this place. The Knights of Pythias had their annual sermon prescheduled by the great and divinely inspired man of God, Dr. R. H. McKoy. The program was as follows: The Proclamation was read by the K. R. of R. and S. A wonderful welcome address was delivered with force Deacon Lenius Harris. An excellent was made by Mrs. Rebecca Cross-Moore, of Switchback. Mrs. R. A. Watkins read a most excellent paper on the subject, "Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend." Response by brother Henry Tabb. Scripture reading by Bro. C. G. Watkins. An excellent address on Pythiainism by Brother A. L. Williams. Then the Master of Ceremonies, Brother Zack Goins, introduced Dr. R. H. McKoy, that great man of Bramwell, who selected for his text 2 Thes. 1:3. He preached, as usual, a wonderful sermon which delighted our hearts beyond measure. We always feel highly honored to have a great man like Dr. McKoy in our midst. May the Lord bless him always and keep ever employ in his good work. Mrs. McKoy and daughter, Miss Jo- Honest Tailoring ```markdown ``` --- Fiebman Our Specialty $15 $18 $20 Brothers Suits to Measure "TAILORS FROM THE CRADLE" Northfork, Gary, Kimball, Anawalt, W. Va. Cinci. O. ella, worshipped with us Sunday and graced the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lenius Harris. We were glad to have Mr. and Mrs. Robert Calloway, former citizen of this place but now residents of Charleston, with us Sunday in the turnout. They returned to their home Monday. BOISSEVAIN Rev. S. W. Cobbs has just closed a successful meeting at Boissevain, Va., and wishes to thank the good people who so liberally donated to him during the six days services. The Lord blessed the effort by adding 19 souls to the cause. contributed to him: Lizzie Colston Lucy Wilkins Arthur Jones James Harris Louis Morton Mary Smith Charlie Dillard Brother Cheatham Tobe Kiser Mr. Burk Will Nowlin Mr. Overton Mrs. Dillard Mrs. Coles Australia —— Mrs. Nowlin Mrs. Bush James Dillard Hattie Saunders Janie Williams Charles Harvey Ada Johnson John Robinson Mr. Woolridge Robt. Jones C. L. Woolridge Henry Wilson Lola Mack Richard Moore Trig Saunders Annie Vaden Filmore Smith Elizabeth Smith Martin Phipps Mrs Phipps Mary Phipps J. Hardy Will Jones Lawrence Pack Hattie Johnson The Moderator Coming. Kimball, W. Va., May 19, 1918. To the Churches of the Flat Top Baptist Association, Brethren: As your Moderator, 1 will begin my visit to the churches under our juridic- diction on the 27th of May, beginning at Williamson on that date and travel as fast as possible to Bluefield and Prince- on. I will let the pastors know what date I can be at their church to make known to the churches our financial needs and the desires of the Association. We want to raise $1000 in the Association at Keystone, and we are looking for every church to do its best. The banner will be given to the church that brings up the most money in proportion to its membership. All have a chance to get the banner. REV. G. W. WOODY, D. D., Moderator. ASHLAND The Sunday school is progressing nicely, being conducted by the Supt., Bro. F. P. Morgan. We were all very sorry to hear of the death of the little baby of Mr and Mrs. Livey Wingfield. It died Tuesday, May 14, after a long illness. Mrs. Savanah Hodge is still somewhat ill. Notice to Take Depositions To John Harper: You will take notice on that 3d day of June 1918, the Plaintiff who named will take the sundry other witnesses, to be used as evidence in the trial of the above cause, in behalf of Plaintiff at the office of Sami' Crider in Kimball County of McDowell, in the State of West Virginia, between the hour of eight 'o'clock a.m. and six 'o'clock p. m., of said day. And if, from any cause, tking of said depositions shall not be completed or being commenced, shall not be completed or being commenced, the taking of the same will be adjourned from the day, or from time to time, at the same place and between the same hours, until they are completed. Bessie Harper. We want you to see the latest there is in TAILORING The base ball team of B. O. I. left Tuesday of last week on No. 18 for O. I. I. at Christiansburg to play a game on the grounds. Thirteen players and a loyal bunch of roosters composed the group. We arrived at our destination about 11:30 a. m. the same day and the game was called about 3 p. m., with Memre. Jas. Howard and Eugene Crockett as umpires. The lineup was as follows: B. O. I. R. Ellis, rf O. I. I. W. Cobbe cf H. Clay R. George 3d A. Stewart John Clayborne c O. Shorts A. Adams 1st H. Bradley R. Dalton 1f J. Matthews W. Fitch e E. Lone W. Jackson 2d W. Pack A. Trigg p J. Kelley B. Adams p Everything went well until the second innning, then the C. I. I. started their on slaughter and before the side could be retired they had scored three runs. In the third, our boys made a desperate effort to rally, but when one run was scored they were retired in order and the game seemed to be sewed up in Christiansburg's favor. Again in the fourth C. I. I. scored two more runs; in the fifth five more and the game was ice for them. Our boys were unable to score but the one run this far. B. C. I. decoded to change pitchers, sending in B. Adams in the sixth to save the game if possible but it was too late and they scored two more runs in the sixth off his queer delivery, but when he settled down, he pisteed brilliantly the rest of the game, but our boys could not score another run through out the game as Kelley seemed to have had perfect control and support and the final count was 12 to 1, Christiansburg on the long end. Meersa. Dewey Trigg, Chester Anderson, Jas. Anderson, and C. A. Smith accompanied the team to Christianesburg. Dra. C. A. Rogers and J. C. Kingalow have organized a base ball team to represent the city of Bluefield. Any teams wishing a game will write to Dr. C. A. Rogers, Manager. Miss Carena Young is able to be out again after a long illness. Mr. Jas Anderson left for Portsmouth, Ohio, Tuesday, where he was transferred by the N. and W., as foreman on the yards. He will move his family to that place. Mr. Clarence Sinkford visited his parents Sundaf at their home in Tip Top. Mr. Wm. Nowlin stopped over in our city last Saturday enroute home from Howard University, Washington, D. C. GOLDEN RULE LODGE G. U. O. Of O. F. IN WELCH Fifteen Hundred In Parade. Great Patriotic Speeches By Able And Popular White Friends. Sunday May 5.—In Welch, the Golden Rule Lodge, G. U. O. of O. F had their Annual Thanksgiving Sermon preached. This is, perhaps, one of the largest lodges in the county, having considerably over one hundred members. They met at their hall and formed a line of march with over 1500 in parade. The services were held in the Court House. Patriotic speeches were made by Sheriff S. A. Daniels, Hon E. W. Cullin and Prosecuting Attorney, G. L. Count; Attorney A. G. Fro, perhaps the leading lawyer of the state of his race, ably and most eloquently responded. The thanksgiving sermon was preached by Rev. W. A. Pittard, of Coalwood, who delivered one of the best sermons heard in the court house on an occasion of this kind. The court house was crowded and standing room was at a premium. Judge I. C. Herndon, of the 8th Judicial Circuit, was present and made one of his famous speeches, filled with the richest thoughts and seasoned with eloquence akin to that of the old Grecian, Demothene. The collection ran considerably over $200. T is was a great day for the colored people at Welch and the occasion will be long remembered. Remarkable Soft Drink The final triumph in soft drinks. Has the good wholesome taste of hops. Sparkling, bubbling — absolutely pure. Ask for it today and have it served at your menis. CERVA The World's Best Beverage Official chemist, employed by state of Missouri says "A wholesome product, free from preservatives and yeast cells and by reason of small amount of fermentable sugars present would say that no deleterious effects would be produced on processes of digestion." CERVA is good for thirst—good for health. 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BIG AND FAT NOW "She isn't nervous anymore and is getting so big and fat she can hardly get into her clothes, and four bottles of Hypo-Ood made her so strong and well she has gone back to work feeling fine. I recommended Hypo-Ood because I don't want to run away in rundown. Can fail to get well if they will fail. It built my daughter so quick and splendidly I can't praise it enough," continued Mrs. Wagner. Children like the nice wholesome taste of Hypo-Ood, wonderfully blended as it is with the very finest and most expensive ingredients. Just the extractives from fresh cod livers with all the nauseating, bad tasting parts left out, and a healthful combination of select Cherry Wine, malt, wild cherry bark, and the compound syrup of hypophosphates of lime, postassium, iron, manganese, strychnine, quinine and sodium, the very thing for weak, pungy children showing indications of nervousness, lack of energy, appetite, vitality and ambition. Physicians prescribe these elements for cases indicating lung or pulmonary troubles, chronic cough, blood disorders and general convalescence. The genuine can be secured in this vicinity of the following drugstores or at most any good drug store. Hypo Cod is sold in Keystone by Spector Drug Co.; in Weich by the Welch Drug Co.; in Kimball by Kimball Drug Co.; in Nortfork by Northfork Drug Co. THE BLUESTONE STAR RESTAURANT Up-to-Date Accommodation with Everything Sanitary and, First Class. GOOD THINGS TO EAT, SERVED WHILE YOU WAIT ON TRAINS AT REASONABLE PRICES LODGING When,You are at Bluestone, call see me Mrs. Julia B. Williams, Prop. Postoffice: Cooper, W. Va. W. H. COBBS EMPLOYMENT OFFICE 406 Raleigh St. Bluefield, West Va. Table Soft Drink ph in soft drinks. wholesome taste of bubbling — absolutely pure. today and have it served at rais. 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