McDowell Times

Community Celebration Winding Gulf Holds Great 4th of July Event-- Sunday Schools of All Churches and Races Honor Anniversary of the Great Declaration of Independence BIG PICNICS AND AMUSEMENTS Winding Gulf Colliery Company and Lynwin Coal Company Join in Fete--Able Speeches by Hons. W. H. File, A. S. Thorn, Candidate for Congress, and Editor M. T. Whittico. Our Service Flag J. W. Grey, F. E. Alexander VOLUME 17. Commu Celeb Winding Gulf Holds Great Sunday Schools of All Honor Anniversa Declaration of BIG PICNICS AND Winding Gulf Colliery Company and Fete--Able Speeches by Hons. didate for Congress, and WINDING GULF, W. Va., July 6. The greatest Fourth of July celebration in the history of Raleigh county was held at this place Thursday under the patronage of the Winding Gulf Colliery Co., Hon. George Wolfe, manager, and the Lynnwah Coal Co., Mr. E. J. Flanagan superintendent. Early in the morning people from all over the county and visitors from the outside began to assemble and the great day of fete, amusements, parade, picnics and patriotic speech-making was ushered in. A joint picnic of the white Methodist and Baptist Sunday schools and the entire white population was held in a grove near C. P. Tolley's store while the two colored Subday schools held a joint picnic in a grove near the colored church. For one day during the war Hoover's food regulations were forgotten and people from far and near brought baskets laden with the best of food while lemonade and ice cream were free to all. The motto of the occasion: "One God, One Nation, One People, One Flag" was lived up to in every particular. Music was furnished throughout the day by the Ansted band composed of white men and the Stotesbury band composed of colored men under the leadership of Mr. H, G. Gilmore, and the splendid rendition of patriotic airs and popular music often aroused the people to outbursts of applause. WHITE PEOPLE'S PROGRAM The white people rendered their program in the forenoon which opened with prayer by Rev. J. F. Brown. 'Onward Christian Soldier' was sung by the congregation and Rev. Brown delivered at address to the Sunday schools Prof. A. S. Thorn, of Montgomery, Republic candidate for nomination for Congress from the Sixth District delivered an able speech. Hon. W. H. File was the orator of the occasion and delivered the greatest patriotic address ever heard in these parts. COLORED PEOPLE'S PROGRAM. The program of the colored people was rendered in the afternoon and was opened with prayer by Rev. Brown, a white minister. Prof. Thorn also spoke on this occasion and paid a high tribute to the progress, development, achievements, patriotism and loyalty of the Negro. The orator of the occasion was Hon. M. T. Whittico, editor of the McDowell Times, who delivered an able and eloquent address in which he pointed out the duty of the people to their God, the nation and state in this crisis and urged the most peaceful relation between employee and employer, and he made a special appeal to the miners to work regularly and produce as much coal as possible as a means of aiding the government. The editor's witty saliences brought forth frequent applause. At the close of the editor's address the following program was rendered by the Sunday schools: Song, by the S. S. ..... America Paper, by Miss Elizabeth Yates ..... Our America Rec., Mary Calloway The Flap Rec., Robert Redd Answering the Call Soio, Miss Helen Williams - Liberty Bell Select Reading, Miss Lizzie Maddox, subject—Now or Never Dec., Mitton Williams—No More Hands and Eggs Song, The Star Spangled Banner By the School Rec., Miss Helen Williams Knit and Pearl Rec., Miss Willie M. Shellet The Political Safeguard of Liberty Rec., Miss Edna Williams.....Coming Song.....Battle Hymn of Republic BASE BALL GAME. An exciting and hard fought baseball game was played by the Winding Gulf colored team against the Stotesbury and Tams colored team. The pitcher for the Winding Gulf team was one of the crack white players of that place. At a very interesting and exciting stage of the game there came an interruption caused by The McDowell Times the withdrawal of Mr. Roce Mackey of the Winding Gulf team who stopped in the middle of an exciting play to go and take unto himself a wife in the person of Miss Carrie Gravely. Cupid's interference in the game must have brought inck to the home team for Winding Gulf won by a score of three to one. The game was umpired by James Maddox. GOOD PEOPLE AND GOOD GRACE Among the visitors were old uncle 1 B. Garrison, one of the best and most reliable citizens of Raleigh County, ex-member of the county court; Uncle Tommie Meadows, 83 years of age, Squire B. F. Meadows and family, Mr B. H. Farley. These old and prominent citizens came by wagon loaded down with good things to eat. Everything on the ground were free, the hillsides were dotted with peole and the best of order prevailed throughout the day. If there was one drop of "boot-leg" or "moonshine" "likker" within ten miles none was in evidence on this occasion. Everybody had a happy day of pleasure and amusement and the best of or her prevailed. The following prizes were awarded: Foot Race--Boys age 9-12 ..... Prize $1.00 " " " " " 12-15 ..... 1.00 " " " " Girls 10-12 ..... 1.00 " " " " 12-14 ..... 1.00 Sack Race. Boys 9-12 ..... 1.00 " " " " 12-15 ..... 1.00 " " " " Girls 9-12 ..... 1.00 " " " Men ..... 2.00 Climb Slick Pole--Boys ..... 2.00 " " " " Men ..... 2.00 Blindfold Race Men ..... 2.00 Orange Girls ..... 1.00 " " " Boys ..... 1.00 Nail Driving Race. Ladies ..... 2.00 sawing ..... 2.00 Shoe Lacing Boys ..... 1.00 Horse shoe pinching, best two out of three games ..... 2.00 Water boiling test---for girls---prize ..... 2.00 Prize for girls, best singing ..... 4.00 Prize given for most popular lady on ground (only men voters) ..... 5.00 Prize given the man receiving most votes for being the most home-ly man on grounds (voted by ladies only) ..... 3.00 Prize given man for longest jump ..... 2.00 Prize given boy who eats piece of pie first with hands tied ..... 2.00 HON. JAMES A. HUGHES (Montgomery News, July 5.) It is the honest belief of the News that a newspaper without the courage to express editorially its convictions, utterly fails in the purpose of a newspaper. With this belief as the basis of one of our most cherished ideals, we feel that we will have failed absolutely in the attainment of our ideals were we to permit the primary to come and go, without having given the readers of the News the benefit of our views as to various candidacies as they present themselves in the present campaign. We have no criticism to make of any candidate for nomination upon the Republican ticket. Our choice of candidates may not be the choice of a majority of the voters of the party, and as the choice of the majority will also be our choice alter the primary election, we reserve the right now to say what we please in behalf of our loyal and unstinted support to the entire tickets as it shall be determined by the majority of Republicans in West Virginia on August sixth, next. The candidates now receiving the greatest public attention, are those of four of the most prominent men in the state, who aspire to the nomination for United States Senator on the Republican ticket. Virgil Highland, Davis Elkins, Joe Gaines and Jim Hughee, are all chosen political friends of the writer. If KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1918 such a thing were possible we would have all of them in the high position they seek. But one of them only can carry off the honors, and it has been a matter of much speculation with us as to which would present the most formidable front to the enemy this fall, and when elected best serve the State in the National body at Washington. The result of this speculation, after weighing all matters carefully, causes our choice to fall upon Hon Jas. A. Hughes, of Gobell county. Columns upon columns would be required to fully set forth our reasons for this choice, but it has as its basis, the fact that we believe the man, for many reasons to be pre-eminently fitted for the place. He has made an enviable record as the representative of his Congressional district, in the House of Representatives at Washington, and by reason of his wide experience in that connection, he is the possessor of knowledge of the needs of the country as a whole and of West Virginia in particular that places him in the position of being of immediate and valuable service to his constituency. He is a brilliant stateman and lawyer, a man of wonderful magnetic power, and a conservative and broad minded business man and thinker. We have read with particular care the views of the several candidates, and find in all of them much that commends them as exceptional timber for the United States Senatorship. But we believe that the views of Mr. Hughes, as set forth in his announcement, of date, April 10, will strike our readers as being as near what present conditions demand as possible, and with these few remarks, intended only to give the readers of the News the benefit of our views, for what they are worth, and we think Republicans will agree with us that we are justified in our choice for this important candidacy on the Republican ticket to be voted next November. Gen. Botha Discloses Enemy Plot in South Africa; Great Unrest PRETORIA, July 5.—Premier Botha, of the Union of South Africa, has issued a statement showing that serious unrest exists in South Africa. Strong police and military measures are being taken to cope with the situation. Premier Botha said that had not the prompt measures been taken the situation would have culminated in a grave disturbance and serious loss of life would have followed. The Boer leader added that the government had information pointing to the existence of a movement having for its object the submersion of the legislation by violent methods. Continuing, Premier Botha in his statement says: "There is good reason for suspecting that enemy agencies are at work in this country and that they are intriguing to stir up strife not only among Europeans but also among the natives, and no means or matters are deemed too despicable so long as they can obtain their object." FORMER MINE INSPECTOR VISITS COUNTY; MAKES COAL DEAL Mr. Lawson Blenkinsopp, of Prestonsburg, Ky., spent a few days in this county last week and visited this city Saturday. Up to June 21 last year Mr. Blenkinsopp was mine inspector of the 15th district comprising a part of McDowell county and was rated as one of the best mine inspectors in the state and an expert on shaft mines. Mr. Blenkinsopp is now general manager and secretary of Big Sandy and Millers Greek Coal Co., an operating concern owning 500 acres of coal land in Kentucky. He is president of the But Greek Coal Co., owning 1200 acres, also president of the Great Central Company, doing business in coal, oil, gas and lumber, owning 4,300 acres of land in Kentucky and 700 acres in Oklahoma and Montana. While in this this section the former mine inspector closed a deal for 1000 acres of the best Millers Creek Block coal in Floyd county, Ky. This seam ranges from 4 to 9 feet in thickness and is the coal that "made Kentucky famous" and he holds 4000 acres more of this same coal. Lawson Blenkinsopp was one of the most efficient and popular mine inspectors who ever had charge of the mines in this county and the miners regretted his leaving the field. He not only had the good will of the operators but the horyne handed sons of toil who burrows into the bowels of the earth extracting the "black energy" that makes the nation more felt that they had in him a friend who at any cost tried to remove every possible hazard of life, limb and health out of their way in the discharge of his duties. Mr. Blenkinsopp left Keystone for Bluefield, from there he went to Pense Springs where he joined Mrs. Blenkinsopp and together they will go to Pennsylvania for a visit. Swat the fly. EQUAL RIGHTS PLEA IS MADE TO CONGRESS Delegates to Session Here Put Petition in Penrose's Hand WASHINGTON, D.C., June 30—Congress is requested to make lynching a crime against the Federal government, and as such subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, in a petition unanimously passed by the National Colored Liberty Congress which closed its session here yesterday. This and five other requests for the abolition of specific race discrimination are advocated by the petitioners as a winte-war measure. The petition has been placed in the hands of Senator Porose, and it is to be presented to the Senate this week. The Colored Congress protests that Negroes are discriminated against in public and Federal buildings in Federal territory in public carriers operated by the government in certain states, and in the army and navy schools, in the right of suffrage in certain states and in the civil service. The petitioners ask, in view of the military service renalied by their race during the present war, "that our own republic may not be a part of the world not safe for democracy." They also protest the segregation of races in the officers' schools. The Congress was called for the purpose of laying the cause of the colored man before the United States Congress, and was attended by 115 delegates from 33 states. H. H. Harrison of New York, was chairman of the Congress, and Prof. J. W. Eell of Kentucky, Secretary. William M Trotter, of Boston, was elected chairman of the National Executive Committee for the coming year. OFFICERS PICKED FOR NEW NEGRO REGIMENT TO BE FORMED May Absorb Many Officers and Non-Comb. in 10th, 11th and 12th Battalion. FILL UP ON THE JUNE DRAFT Lt, Col. Watts, Major Hayes, Major Ross and Major Barrett Are Assigned. CHILLICOTHE, Ohio, July 6.—Col Charles W. Castle, commanding officers of the 158th Depot Brigade, has been designated to command the new Negro regiment to be formed at Camp Sherman, it was made known officially late yesterday. Other officers to be assigned to the regiment are Lt. Col. Arthur P. Watte, Major Charles A. Ross, Major Thomas M. Hayes and Major Barrett. The officers of the 10th, 11th and 12th Training Battalions with a few exceptions other than in the Headquarters Detachments, are expected to complete the officer personnel. This organization will be designated the 802nd Regiment, Inf., N. A. It will absorb it is indicated, one half the noncommissioned personnel of the 10th, 11th, and 12th Battalions and take over the barracks now used by these organizations, which may make room by moving into tents. The Negro regiment, which is to be completed with selects of the June draft, will be organized to full war strength, and will be the first colored regiment to train at Camp Sherman. Colored troops were trained here with the Eighty-third division but only in training battalions, and not in full regiment. Orders from the war department call for a complete regiment, commanded by white officers. NAVY COLLECTING PHOTOGRAPHS OF ITS MEN LOST IN SERVIGE Through the Bureau of Navigation the Navy Department is now collecting photographs of all men of the service who have lost their lives in service against the enemy. To perpetuate the memory of these men who have made the sacrifice their pictures are to be preserved in the various training stations of the country. Secretary Daniels has requested that these photographs be sent to the Department by the next kin. As rapidly as these pictures are received copies are made and the originals returned to the owner. A photograph of each man is then forwarded to the training station where he began his career in the service. There, a memorial gallery of honor or a hero's corner is formed so that for all time the faces of the men of the Navy who have made the supreme sacrifice may be honored by the youths of the future sent to the station for training. Relatives of men who have been lost in the present war who have not received requests for pictures are asked to mail them to the Department for this memorial. All pictures should be securely wrapped after they have been marked with the name, branch of service and training station the young man entered after enlistment. These should be addressed to the Recruiting Division, Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department, Washington, D.C. When copied, the photograph will be returned to the sender with one of the copies. AGRICULTURAL AGENT INSPECTS GARDENS Active Worker for Patriotic Garden League--Discusses His Work. Mr. Bert E. Sayre, special agent in Horticulture of the State Department, was in Raleigh and Wyoming counties last week and spent a few days in McDowell this week inspecting gardens. In an interview with a representative of this paper Mr. Sayre said "Patriotic leagues have been organized in practically every city, large and small, town, village, hamlet, mining and lumber camps in the state. In these places gardens range from a few to hundreds and thousands and in size from a small yard to several acres." He stated that "The patriotic garden league idea has resulted in a great increase in gardens this year over last and in better gardens." Mr. Sayre is especially interested and active in urging successive planting so that the land will be used for some crop throughout the entire season and he states that his department is advocating the sowing of crimson clover and rye as a cover crop for winter. "The people of the entire state are waking up and taking a great interest in garden and crops and in the general work of the Agricultural Department not only as a means of greatly increasing the food supply but because transportation conditions will be greatly relieved thereby," said Mr. Sayre. Gen. Edward O'Toole, general superintendent of the United States Coal and Coke Co., is quoted by the Special Agent as saying that the money value of the crops raised on the twelve operations of his company in McDowell county this year will easily reach $200,000. In an effort to stimulate interest in garden cultivation and cause rivalry among the men in better gardens, Mr. Sayre is urging coal companies to offer cash prizes to those having the best gardens. He says that he has planned to Hon. George Wolfe, general manager and treasurer of the Winding Gull Cemetery Co., and Mr. Wolfe suggested that he suggest the amount and number of prizes, which he did, and after looking at the figures Mr. Wolfe not only approved them but made them double the amount suggested and that as a result there is some contest at Winding Gull to produce and secure the best prizes. TUSKEGEE, Ala., July 1.—Lynchings are increasing, according to statistics compiled by the division of records and research of Tuskegee Institute. In the first six months of 1908 there have been 35 lynchings. This is 21 more than the number for the first six months of 1917 and 10 more than the number, 25, for the first six months of 1916. Of those lynched, 34 were Negroes and 1 white. Eight of those put to death, all Negroes, were charged with attacking women. Of those put to death, three or women. The states in which the lynchings occurred and the number for each state are as follows: Alabama, 4; Arkansas, 1; Florida, 1; Georgia, 8; Illinois, 1; Louisiana, 8; Mississippi, 2; North Carolina, 1; South Carolina, 1; Tennessee, 4; Texas, 7 The 4th in Keystone The Fourth of July was celebrated in Keystone with public speaking, foot, sack, wheelbarrow racing, climbing the greasy pole and other harmless amusements. The celebration was under the direction of Mr. William Downs, Keystone's popular policeman. Senatorial Handicap Entries Warming up--Watson Kicking Dust in Chilton's Eyes--No Ex. citement on Republican Track --Congressional Race Charles Brooks Smith. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 10. — The starter's belt has changed from the staleks, they are on the track now taking their final warming up exercises before the gun pops, the barrier drops and they get off in a bunch in the classic racing event of the year in West Virginia—the Senatorial Sweepstakes. They are a likely looking bunch of bangtails, most of'em. Others bear evidence of being able to tell bang tales without number to the measure of expiration their scares arouse. Less than a month now—the sixth of August to be exact—and the agony will be over for some, and just starting for others. It's a great life if you don't weaken. In this field of six—an even half-dozen—there is one that you can't get up any money on from any West Virginia politician of any party who has lived beyond the nine day period and has his eyes open. He has been clocked by all the raibirds that haunt the track in the gray of the early dawn, picked by all the students of the form book and tipped by all the touts that whisper sure things into the eager ears of the crowds that surge through the betting shed and parade the paddock. This bird was sired at Farmington Farms, handled by McGraw at a Wheeling meet for his first track tryout at the Bryan meet in Denver in 1985, further developed along the speed and endurance by Trainer Ohiton for the Legislative Night Races at Charleston in 1911, and since then has dismissed the last-manned trainer and has been handling himself and anybody else or anything else in and about the Democratic stables and tracks he considered worth handling. Boy, page Colonel C. Wayland Watson, and tell him the gang is outside waiting the word to go over. If W. Ellenwood Chilbrun were to express himself on the subject, we dare say that he wouldn't put all the blame for being migrated upon a hope and unprepared Republic. He would doubtless tell us of other things that for base migrataion has any little old Republic backed off the map, such as political parties, also, he would probably be able to name a few individuals trademarked with well known monikers who wouldn't recognize gratitude if it were spelled out in syllables for them. Just which one he would honor with a place at the top of the list we must wonder, but a certain National Committeeman who is about to take unto himself for better or, for worse a certain well known senatorial nomination could be classed as a logical probability. Just what section of the peer-rade the post-masters appointed by him he would have occupy, must be let to surmise, also. They would constitute a large and imposing array. Then there would be the United States marshals and attorneys, collectors of internal revenue, departmental-duty clerks, the National Administration and the Great Jetsona only knows how many care. It is not that they loved him less. Ab, me no. It is that they love Cosner Wayland Watson more. As the late Mr. Postum Post so beautifully expressed at: "There's a Reason." There are no such long odds posted by the bookies on the Republican thoroughbreds as are given on the colors of Fairmont Farms stables, and the bookies are justified in their caution by a survey of the field. It is such widespread difference of opinion as to the probable outcome of this particular event upon the card which has ever made for spirted horse races, political campaigns and divorce suits from the beginning of time. Put up or shot up—and the betting is lively, arguments numerous and the controversy exciting. Some there are who play Highland for for first place and Elkins to show, and others show taste for reverse. Most of the real and mind bets are laid down that way. At this stage of the game, there has been no strong play on Gaines and Hughes. Highland and Hughes have been galloping about the State, both exhibiting form and condition, so their admirers claim. There seems to be a delay in getting Gaines started to the forensic field of stumps, while Elkins is further away than Phil Sheridan was when he rode to Winchester "twenty miles away" and Miners, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell County—Business Openings. NUMBER 15 rial ndicap up--Watson Kicking s Eyes--No Ex. republican Track ional Race turned defeat into a glorious rout. But even so, his long range guns have been able to maintain a fairly good average bombardment of bill-boards, boiler-plates and cartridges shaped lead pencils that proclaim "He is Fighting for US. Let U.S. Light for Him." The Congressional races are, of courses, of a lesser degree of interest when compared with the Senatorial Sweepstakes. No one appearing to say that he wanted any of their game, Harry Woodyard and Stuart Reed will race against time for the edification of the crowded grandstand in Woodward's district, Harry Oaudenb, a Parkersburg lawyer and nephew of the late Johnson N. Camden, and Stuart H. Bowman, a Huntington real estater, are to race for the empty honor of having Woodyard wallop them at the polls. Up to a few days ago, "Judge" Null was entered, but Judge Neal, late of the rather more than late Barnum Club, scratched the "Judge." If the "Judge" doesn't back next November it will be because he is not to scratch, those friends of his who claim to know what was done to him seriously assert. In Reed's district, Judge Jim Robinson and Ernst Randolph are engaged in a wangle for the opposition nomination that cannot, by the longest stretch of the imagination, be described as any brotherhood-of-man affairs. In the First, his party brethren are giving fighting. Charles Nesly has chance to get at Mansfield Nesly with no incumbrances to start with, confidently expecting the scrappy little Wheeling campaigner to deliver the well known knock-out to the mellituent M. Mansfield. Nor is any leadpipe cinch hung on Adam Littlepage this year by the Republicans in the Sixth district, who claim that they are singing close harmony this year throughout the district, in Fayette especially, the first time in many years. The only thing that can prevent Congressman George M. Bowers from going back to the House for another term, where he has served so satisfactorily, is the nomination going to W. T. George, for no Democrat who has the nomination wished on him is expected to be able to recapture the Second district. Away down in the Fifth, according to all reports received here, Hugh Ike Shott and Wella Goodykoontz are in the neck-and-neck race for the nomination which Congressman Cooper could have gotten unanimously, but turned down. All of which is just by way of showing that when our well known and greatly esteemed President asseverated to the effect that "Politics is adjourned," he wasn't thinking about West Virginia—or Michigan, Louisiana, Wisconsin and a few other out-of-the-way places. OVER THE TOP Winding Gulf Over Subscribes Her Allotment of W. S. S. In keeping with the record made in all war activities Winding Gulf went over the top in the War Savings Stamp drive to the time of $2,905. This little coal mining town was allotted $16,955 worth of W. S. S. and the amount of $19,000 worth of the securities were subscribed. The white people of this place were allotted $13,400 and subscribed $14,800; the colored people were allotted $3,200 and subscribed $4,850. This is an excellent showing and demonstrates that the people of Winding Gulf are not only tenily loyal and patriotic but that they are a thrifty lot and appreciates a good investment when one is offered. WEST VIRGINIA WOMAN REMEMBERS NEGRO SCHOOL The Curry Normal and Industrial Institute, Urbana, Ohio, has been remembered by a friend to the colored people in the way of a gift which will mean $15,000 for the school. A white lady by the name of Miss Ella Dunn in West Virginia became interested in the great work of Professor Curry several years ago through his temperance campaigns. During her life-time she the institute's toward the Institute. She died in April 1977, providing in her will the sum of $60,000 with one-half of what timetable after the legates have been paid for the Curry Institute. At a low estimate it will be $7,500 from the will and the same amount is to be raised by friends, making $15,000 for Curry. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Elsewhere in this issue appear Republican candidates aspiring for fices (except one candidate for So for Boards of Education in Brown and two candidates in Northfork of McDowell county are called up list the men whom they believe to them and take care of their inter filled. The McDowell Times hop in the Republican party, especially have urged that the white county that there would be only one candidates to be filled and four candidates but our advice did not prevail and he has a right to run regardless of and we now hope the surplus can they take their plunge in "Salt R and the votere will not be annoyed. The citizens should examine publicanism of the candidates offer nominate the best men. We offer no advice as to who to have something to say about some GO TO IT BOYS. this issue appears the annu- ates aspiring for rational, candidate for Senator) and tion in Browns Creek and in Northfork district. T they are cailed upon to sell they believe to be best o of their interests in the well Times hoped and has erty, especially in McDow white county leaders go only one candidate for en four candidates for the not prevail and every mo regardless of his quali the surplus candidates will inge in "Salt River" on the not be annoyed with them uld examine well the qua- candidates offered, make o ce as to who to vote for at about some of the cand Elsewhere in this issue appears the announcements of all the Republican candidates aspiring for rational, state and county offices (except one candidate for Senator) and all of the candidates for Boards of Education in Browns Creek and Big Creek districts and two candidates in Northfork district. The Republican voters of McDowell county are called upon to select from among this list the men whom they believe to be best qualified to represent them and take care of their interests in the several offices to be filled. The McDowell Times hoped and has worked for harmony in the Republican party, especially in McDowell county, and we have urged that the white county leaders get together in order that there would be only one candidate for each of the county offices to be filled and four candidates for the House of Delegates, but our advice did not prevail and every mother's son feels that he has a right to run regardless of his qualification for the office and we now hope the surplus candidates will get drowned when they take their plunge in "Salt River" on the 6th day of August and the votere will not be annoyed with them in the future. The citizens should examine well the qualification and the Re publicism of the candidates offered, make careful selections and nominate the best men. We offer no advice as to who to vote for at this time. We may have something to say about some of the candidates at a later date GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN "Pitchfork" Ben Tillman is dead, deserved while here, but we hope he gave the Negro while on earth. If this Negro hating firebrand States Senate of mob participation passed to the land of forgetfulness, and the nation would have been would have been safer for democracy. It appears that he is about to another of his kind, Cole Blease, law, which is unfortunate for hisization, Christianity and humanity. Carolina must be at a very low ebb. Tiliman and Blease to represent and exalted law-making body in the Ben used his pitchfork here, Cole is noted for his abuse of the joins his fellow outlaw in the great for him. Ah hasten his passing. ANOTHER DASTARDLY ACT OF INHUMANITY HOME IN M'DO One of the most disgracetul, ed, hard-hearted and savage-like to the notice or attention of a pee morning of this week. It was wha or woman, had come to the Eurex Eckman from Birmingham, Ala., youngest only about four months third about five years of age. The hungry, declared they wanted requests were granted together with them in provision and otherwise. was wrapped in slumber, with wid in their hearts, this mother and for parts unknown leaving the two y house alone subject to the men Deputy Sheriffs Calfe and McFarr Officer M. T Whittico, who at one some private home, there being n unfortunates. The culprits have the prayers of all good people are the clutches of the law and the ha. McDowell county is sadly in the petition for one when present who have but a spark of love and arise, become aroused over such a against it with reason, common s a petition to our County Court election for a county detention house man brutality may be protected in the respectability of a decent people. Let the officers catch the scoundr for a county detention home. DR. YORK F In another column of this issue Dr. William York, of Williamson, Denatorial district, comprising McDowell and Wyoming. Dr. man of great force of character a has been allied with no factions a ideal candidate with which the Re in the old reliable Sixth. Tillman is dead. He did not but we hope is receiving his life on earth. Having firebrand who beeb participation and geneforgetfulness twenty-five would have been far better for democracy. He is about to be succeeded by Cole Blease, notorious curate for his state and the land humanity of the vote a very low ebb when they represent it in the hiding body in the world. Muchfork here, the other fies is abuse of the pardoning in the great beyond, that his passing. Selah. ACT OF INHUMANITY SHOWS URGENT HOME IN M'DOWELL COUNTY is disgracetul, uncivilized, and savage-like acts that he represented of a people made sick. It was when one Jakie to the Eureka Coal andingham, Ala., with three four months old, another of age. They had no money wanted work and agreed together with not less and otherwise. Tuesday number, with wickedness, mother and father sneaking the two youngest in to the mercies of the male and McFarland made in coo, who at once sought a place there being no county deculprits have not been aged people are that they saw and the harshest punishment is sadly in need of a day when presented to you. Risk of love and Christianity had over such appalling common, common sense, prider County Court appealingly detention home where he protected from such a decent people may not the scoundrels and let them home. "Pitchfork" Ben Tillman is dead. He did not receive what he deserved while here, but we hope is receiving in the beyond what he gave the Negro while on earth. If this Negro hating firebrand who boasted in the United States Senate of mob participation and general outlawery had passed to the land of forgetfulness twenty-five years ago his state and the nation would have been far better off and this country would have been safer for democracy. It appears that he is about to be succeeded in the Senate by another of his kind, Cole Blease, notorious as a respecter of no law, which is unfortunate for his state and the nation. The civilization, Christianity and humanity of the voting population of South Carolina must be at a very low ebb when they select such men as Tiliman and Blease to represent it in the highest, most dignified and exalted law-making body in the world. Ben used his pitchfork here, the other fellow is using it now. Cole is noted for his abuse of the pardoning power but when he joins his fellow outlaw in the great beyond, there will be no pardon for him. Ah hasten his passing. Sulah. ANOTHEk DASTARDLY ACT OF INHUMANITY SHOWS URGENT NEED OF DETENTION HOME IN M'DOWELL COUNTY One of the most disgracetul, uncivilized, inhuman, cold-blooded, hard-hearted and savage-like acts that has ever been brought to the notice or attention of a people was made known Wednesday morning of this week. It was when one Jake Smith and his wife, or woman, had come to the Eureka Coal and Coke Company at Eckman from Birmingham, Ala., with three little children, the youngest only about four months old, another two years and the third about five years of age. They had no money, said they were hungry, declared they wanted work and a place to stay. Their requests were granted together with not less than $40 to $50 given them in provision and otherwise. Tuesday night, when all nature was wrapped in slumber, with wickedness, cruelty and cowardness in their hearts, this mother and father sneakingly slips away to parts unknown leaving the two youngest innocent babes in the house alone subject to the mercies of those in the community. Deputy Sheriffs Calfe and McFarland made it known to Probation Officer M. T Whittico, who at once sought a place of protection in some private home, there being no county detention home for such unfortunates. The culprits have not been apprehended as yet but the prayers of all good people are that they shall not long escape the clutches of the law and the harshest punishment possible. McDowell county is sadly in need of a detention home. Sign the petition for one when presented to you. Let the good people who have but a spark of love and Christianity about them, awake, arise, become aroused over such appalling conditions and provide against it with reason, common sense, pride and charity. Present a petition to our County Court appealing to them to order an election for a county detention home wherein the victims of inhuman brutality may be protected from such cowardly insults and the respectability of a decent people may not be further outraged. Let the officers catch the scoundrels and let the good people vote for a county detention home. DR. YORK FOR SENATOR mn of this issue appears s of Williamson, for State S comprising the counti coming. Dr. York is a li of character and excepti nc factions and if nom which the Republicans xth. In another column of this issue appears the announcement of Dr. William York, of Williamson, for State Senator for the Sixth Denominator district, comprising the counties of Wayne, Mingo, McDowell and Wyoming. Dr. York is a life long Republican, a man of great force of character and exceptional ability. He is and has been allied with no factions and if nominated will make an ideal candidate with which the Republicans can lick the Democrats in the old reliable Sixth. Miss Lillian Hereford, of Ridgeway, Va., is visiting her uncle, Dr. J. E. Hereford, of Northfork. Henna H. Wright, of Huntington, and H. K. Barbe, of Welch, are touring the State in the interesting of War Savings Funnies. FLOYD ROSS JUSTICE OF PEACE BOX 131. CHICHESTER S PILLS DIAMOND Beware of Counterfeits. BRAND Refuse all Substances. LADIES! For your protection for CHICHESTER'S DIAMOND BRAND PILLS it is safe and Gold metallic boxes, sealed with Blunt Fibbons. TAKE NO OTHER. Bag of Jewelry. Bibbons and such. BY CHICHESTER'S DIAMOND BRAND PILLS, for twenty-five years regarded as Best, Safest, Always Reliable. L KNORN, WEST VIRGINIA 8-30'17 --- MET BOYS. Hears the announcements of all the for rational, state and county of candidate) and all of the candidates is Creek and Big Creek district- district. The Republican voters upon to select from among this to be best qualified to represent tests in the several offices to be bed and has worked for harmony in McDowell county, and we leaders get together in order date for each of the county of for the House of Delegates, every mother's son feels that his qualification for the office didates will get drowned when river" on the 6th day of August with them in the future. tell the qualification and the Re- ed, make careful selections and vote for at this time. We may of the candidates at a later date. He did not receive what he was receiving in the beyond what he who boasted in the United States and general outlawery had twenty-five years ago his state far better off and this country cry. He succeeded in the Senate by notorious as a respecter of no state and the nation. The civil of the voting population of South when select such men as it in the highest, most dignified the world. The other fellow is using it now, pardoning power but when he beyond, there will be no pardon Selah. MY SHOWS URGENT NEED OF DETENTION WELL COUNTY uncivilized, inhuman, cold-blooded facts that has ever been brought to life was made known Wednesday when one Jake Smith and his wife, Kara Coal and Coke Company are with three little children, the cold, another two years and the they had no money, said they were work and a place to stay. Their with not less than $40 to $50 given Tuesday night, when all nature lookedness, cruelty and cowardness other sneakingly slips away to youngest innocent babes in the cities of those in the community and made it known to Probation. He sought a place of protection in no county detention home for such not been apprehended as yet but that they shall not long escape the easiest punishment possible. Need of a detention home. Sign used to you. Let the good people Christianity about them, awaken appalling conditions and provide sense, pride and charity. Present appealing to them to order and time wherein the victims of inhumor such cowardly insults and able may not be further outraged, feels and let the good people vote. FOR SENATOR. He appears the announcement of for State Senator for the S'x'h the counties of Wayne, Mingo York is a life long Republican, and exceptional ability. He is and if nominated will make an Republicans can kick the Democrats. CHICHESTER S PILLS DIAMOND BRAND Beware of Counterfeits. Refuse on Substitution. ' LADIES! We are proud for CHI-CHESTER'S DIAMOND BRAND PILLS in Brand Gold metallic boxes, sealed with Blue Ribbon. TAKE NO OTHER. Buy of your Repair or Replacement. CHI-CHESTER'S DIAMOND BRAND PILLS, for twenty-guars regarded as Best, Safest, Always Believable. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS TIME EVERYWHERE WORTH TREATED FRIDAY JULY 12. 1918 (Political Advertisement.) THE SOLIER VOTE IN THE NOVEMBER ELECTION. West Virginia now has appmen in the service of the United to the training in cantonments and to for field work in France, Italy or countries at war with Germany. The July draft will take near middle of October it is altogether supplied thirty thousand men for ber even. Those already in service and age." They will be accorded the ment of voting, in the November nominated at the primary election Aur American soldier on foreign soil to designate his choice for the several states of this Union. Admitting, to save argument thousand soldiers from West Virginia it has been claimed by many peras have kept close tab on the boys a large majority of the registrants that means purely and simply voters will be in the army by the in the fall election. And now, which one of the for the Republican nomination for the most likely to be given the sole choice of the soldiers would fall on a soldier with a record dating back upon call of President McKinley for can war. It is being generally conceded ever gets the Republican nomination opponent on the Democratic ticket the United States Government. Can any civilian, nominated by Democratic opponent in uniform? self the soldier vote that would co. We ask the question in all publican voters of West Virginia in offering the suggestion we do ness of any other candidate for the Elkins aspires.—Editorial from M. Report of the The First Nai at Keystone, in the State of Business on RESOURCES Loans and discounts Overdrafts, secured, $ unsecured U. S. bonds deposited to secure circulation Premium on U. S bonds Stock, other than Federal Reserve Band Stock of Federal Reserve Bang (50 per cation) Value of banking house Equity in banking house Furniture and fixtures Lawful reserve with Federal Reserve Bank Cash in vault and net amounts due from Net amounts due from banks, bankers and other than included in Items 13, Total of Items 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 Checks on banks located outside of city or ing bank and other cash items Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer and S. Treasurer War savings certificates and thrift stamp Total LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in Surplus fund Undivided profits Less current expenses, interest and taxes Circulating notes outstanding Net amounts due to banks, bankers, companies Total of items 32 and 33 Demand deposits subject to reserve Individual deposits subject to check Certified checks Cashier's checks outstanding Dividends unpaid Total demand deposits subject to Certificate of deposit (other than for more time deposits) Total of time deposits subject to STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF McL I, L. O. Fowkes, Cashier of the above statement is true to the best of Subscribed and sworn to before me My commission expires January 7, 1919. Virginia now has approximately twenty-five service of the United States Government, in cantonments and military camps that rank in France, Italy or some other one of war with Germany. My draft will take nearly five thousand men to October it is altogether likely that this Secretary thousand men for service, perhaps already in service and those yet to enter as will be accorded the privilege by the National, in the November election, for the canonical primary election August sixth. In all places soldier on foreign soil will also be afforded this choice for the various offices to be held of this Union. Ing, to save argument, that one half of the soldiers from West Virginia are Republican, claimed by many persons throughout the state tab on the boys as they have gone for any of the registrants and enlisted men are purely and simply that fifteen thousand in the army by the first of November, election. Which one of the four candidates who are public nomination for United States senate, likely to be given the solid soldier vote? No soldiers would fall on a soldier—Major D. D. a record dating back 20 years, when he President McKinley for service in the Spartan generally conceded throughout the State Republican nomination for the senate with the Democratic ticket a man wearing the states Government. We all know what the civilian, nominated by Republicans, comes opponent in uniform? Can any civilian deliver vote that would come as his right to M. the question in all sincerity, and we trust years of West Virginia will earnestly consider the suggestion we do not attempt to disparage another candidate for the high office tax. Report of the Condition of the First National Bank, in the State of West Virginia, at the of Business on June 29, 1918. West Virginia now has approximately twenty-five thousand men in the service of the United States Government, going through the training in cantonments and military camps that will fit them for field work in France, Italy or some other one of the foreign countries at war with Germany. The July draft will take nearly five thousand more. By the middle of October it is altogether likely that this State will have supplied thirty thousand men for service, perhaps a larger number even. Those already in service and those yet to enter are of a "voting age." They will be accorded the privilege by the National Government of voting, in the November election, for the candidates nominated at the primary election August sixth. In all probability the American soldier on foreign soil will also be afforded an opportunity to designate his choice for the various offices to be filled in the several states of this Union. Admitting, to save argument, that one-half of these thirty thousand soldiers from West Virginia are Republicans, (although it has been claimed by many persons throughout the State, who have kept close tab on the boys as they have gone forth, that a large majority of the registrants and enlisted men are Republicans) that means purely and simply that fifteen thousand Republican voters will be in the army by the first of November, eligible to vote in the fall election. And now, which one of the four candidates who are contending for the Republican nomination for United States senate would be the most likely to be given the solid soldier vote? Naturally, the choice of the soldiers would fall on a soldier—Major Davis Ekins, a soldier with a record dating back 20 years, when he volunteered upon call of President McKinley for service in the Spanish-American war. It is being generally conceded throughout the State that whoever gets the Republican nomination for the senate will have as his opponent on the Democratic ticket a man wearing the uniform of the United States Government. We all know what this means. Can any civilian, nominated by Republicans, compete with a Democratic opponent in uniform? Can any civilian draw to himself the soldier vote that would come as his right to Major Elkins? We ask the question in all sincerity, and we trust that the Republican voters of West Virginia will earnestly consider it. And in offering the suggestion we do not attempt to disparage the fitness of any other candidate for the high office to which Major Elkins aspires.—Editorial from Morgantown Post of July 3. 1918 The First National Bank at Keystone, in the State of West Virginia, at the Close of Business on June 29, 1918. unt cured, $.....; unsecured oited to secure circulation (par value) $37.50 S bonds n Federal Reserve Band stock d Reserve Bank (50 per cent of subber- g house ng house rixtures with Federal Reserve Bank d net amounts due from national banks from banks, bankers and trust companies can included in Items 13, 14, and 15..... tems 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 $101.8 k and other cash items..... d with U.S. Treasurer and due from U. urer..... tificates and thrift stamps actually owned LIABILITIES. id in..... ofits.....10.09 peness, interest and taxes paid.....6.54 s outstanding..... ue to banks, bankers, and trust it items 32 and 33.....2.92 deposits subject to reserve..... its subject to check..... e outstanding..... aid mand deposits subject to reserve $291.2 post (other than for money borrowed) time deposits subject to Reserve $151.25 VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF McDOWELL, SS..... Fowikes, Cashier of the above named bank, do sol nent is true to the best of my knowledge and belie L. C. FOW Correct—Attest: R. K. BRA R. A. BRYA EMANUEL d and sworn to before me this 6th day of July, R expires January 7, 1919. R E DOYLE, Capital stock paid in ..... Surplus fund ..... Undivided profits ..... Less current expenses, interest and taxes paid ..... Circulating notes outstanding ..... Net amounts due to banks, bankers, and trust ..... I, L. C. Fowkes, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief Subscribed and sword to before me this 6th day of July, 1918. R E DOYLE, Notable Public. My commission expires January 7, 1919. 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. The McDowell Times is authorized to announce my candidacy 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 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: I am a candidate for the Republican nominee for the United States senator, subject to the will of the voters at the primary election to be held on August the sixth. Your vote and influence will be greatly appreciated. VIRGILL HIGHLAND. 5-10-12 w. Clarkbury, W. Va. 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, 1918. I assure my fellow citizens that I will represent them extremely twenty-five thousand States Government, going through military camps that will fit them, or some other one of the foreign early five thousand more. By the likely that this State will have service, perhaps larger number of those yet to enter are of a voting privilege by the National Government election, for the candidates nominates sixth. In all probability the will also be afforded an opportunity to various offices to be filled in the that one-half of these thirty Virginia are Republicans, (although thousands throughout the State, who is they have gone forth, that a and enlisted men are Republicans) that fifteen thousand Republicans first of November, eligible to vote our candidates who are contending for United States senate would be soldier vote? Naturally, then a soldier—Major Davis Ekins, 20 years, when he volunteered for service in the Spanish-America and throughout the State who ovision for the senate will have as his at a man wearing the uniform of We all know what this means. Republicans, compete with a Can any civilian draw to him one as his right to Major Ekins? Decently, and we trust that the Re-will earnestly consider it. And not attempt to disparage the high office ta which Major Morgantown Post of July 3, 1918. Condition of National Bank West Virginia, at the Close June 29, 1918. SOURCES. - Fred $ 360,414 16 - Man (par value) $ 37,500 00 - Stock $ 37,500 00 - Event of subscription $ 4,500 00 - 2,550 00 - 32,000 00 - 32,000 00 - 5,000 00 - 26,214 07 - National banks $ 99,051,73 - Trust companies $ 2,847 57 - and 15. $ 101,899 30 - town of report- $ 828 79 - due from U. $ 1,275 00 - actually owned $ 232 36 - LIITIES. $ 573,867 74 - 50,000 00 - 35,000 00 - 10,080 25 - paid $ 3,546 00 - and trust $ 36,900 00 - 2,921 26 - or $ 291,247 42 - reserve $ 18,598 58 - money borrowed) $ 132,663 48 - Reserve $ 151,253 06 - Dowell, as: above named bank, do solemnly swear that my knowledge and belief. L. C. FOWLKES, Cashier Correct-Attest: R. K. BRAGONIER, R. A. BRYANT, EMANUEL PAIS, Directors. this 6th day of July, 1918. R. E. DOYLE, Notary Public. with fervid devotion to the welfare of our country, and with fidelity to the highest ideals of patriotism and the American standards of just and impartial representation. Respectfully, HUGH IKE SHOTT. Bluefield, W. Va. WELLS GOODYKOONTZ FOR CONGRESS. I hereby announce to the voters of the Fifth Congressional District that I am a candidate for the nomination for Congress on the Republican ticket, subject to the primary August 6, 1918. This action is the result of sentiment, favorable to my candidacy, existing throughout the district, and I now respectfully ask the support of the members of my party. As president of the state senate, I have given my energies to the service of the state; if elected congress, I will devote myself to the more government in a successful prosecution of the war and in providing for our soldiers and sailors. Having helped to heal wounds and promote harmony, I shall strive to let no act or word of mine bring discord or disruption to the party. *WELLS GOODYKOONTZ. Williamson, W. Va. FOR STATE SENATOR To the Republican Voters of sixth senatorial district: I hereby announce to the voters of the 6th senatorial district, composed of the counties of Wayne, McDowell, Wyoming and Mingo, that I am a candidate for the nomination for state senator from said district, on the Republican ticket, subject to the primary to be held August, 1918. This action is the result of sentiment, favorable to my candidacy, in all the counties of the district, and I respectfully solicit the aid and support of all the members of my party. As a member of the legislature from Mingo county, in 1915, I put forth my best energies for the general interests of all the people and I feel with the legislative experience that I have already had at I could be of further service so my district. I desire to state that I favor a vigorous prosecution of the war in which we RESOURCES are engaged and I pledge myself to give full support to this end. Your vote and influence will be greatly appreciated IRELAND JAMES, Williamson, W. Va. I hereby announce that I am a candidate for the nomination for State Senate from the sixth district, subject to the primary to be held August 6. I expect to have my own county of Wayne solidly backed me, and inseam as it has been twenty years since Wayne has had the nomination, and McDowell having a hold over Senator, I appeal to the other counties to give this nomination to Wayne (the县). After repeated requests and earnest solicitation on the part of citizens of Mingo, McDowell and Wyoming counties, I have finally decided to announce myself a candidate for the Republican nomination for State Senator from the Sixth Senatorial District, comprising the county of Wayne, Mingo, McDowell and Wyoming. I shall make every possible effort to visit all of the counties and see as many of the citizens as possible in my district during the three weeks of the campaign that remain. In the meantime, I assure the voters that if nominated and elected, I will do whatever I can to advance the industrial commercial and educational interest of my state and district. I will stand for the things which, in my opinion, more nearly represent the views of my constituents. I solicit the support of all republicans in McDowell and the other the other counties named above at the primary of August 6. WM. YORK. Williamson, W. Va. HOUSE OF DELEGATES I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Republican nomination for the House of Delegates, subject to the will of the republican voters of McDowell county to be expressed at the primary of August 6. I earnestly solicit the vote of all republicans. W. J. McCLAREN. Welcn, W. Va. At the request of many leading republicans I have consented to become a candidate for the House of Delegates for McDowell county, to be voted for at the primary, August 6. I solicit the support of all republican vot-ra. I take this opportunity to announce that I am a candidate for the Republican nomination for the House of Delegates to be voted for the primary of August 6 I appeal to every republican for his support, that if nominated and elected, I will do all my power to honestly and effectively represent my county and state. HALSEY BAILEY. Mohawk, W. Va. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Republican nomination for the House of Representatives McDowell county, subject to the will of the republican votter to be expressed at the polls in the primary of August 6. I served the people of my county in the legislature of 1917, and my record is open for inspection. If nominated and elected, I will urge such legislator as, in my judgment, will benefit the largest number of people and will make for the greatest advancement of the state along all lines. If I made good in the past and you have identified in my ability and williness to do the same as nominated and relected, I am entitled to your vote and ask it, if not, I do not deserve it. J. BUEL SWOPE. Welch, W. Va. After repeated urging on the part of many citizens of both races, I have finally decided to announce myself a candidate for the Republican nomination for member of the House of Delegates for McDowell county, and ask the republicans of the county for their support at the primary of August 6. O. C. HALE. Keystone, Wa. I hereby announce that I am a candidate for the Republican nomination for the House of Delegates, subject to the wish of the republican voters in the primary of August 6. In soliciting the vote of all republicans, I submit my record in the regular and special sessions of the legislature of 1977 and ask the voters to decide whether or not I made good as their representative and if in their judgment I fittingly and properly represented my county, then I am entitled to renomination and relection. FLOYD WALDRON. Welch, W. Va. Harry J. Capehart for the House of Delegates I hereby announce to the voters of McDowell county that I am a candidate for the nomination for member of the House of Delegates on the Republican ticket, subject to the primary August 6, 1918. This action is the result of the Executive Committee of the McDowell county colored Republican Organization, endorsing me as their choice at their meeting for the purpose of selecting a candidate which was held in Kimball on the 2nd day of July, 1918. And I now respectively ask the support of the voters of the Republican party in the coming election to be held August 6, 1918. Your vote and influence will be greatly appra HARRY J. CAPEHART COUNTY SUPT. OF FREE SCHOOLS. To the Republican Voters of McDowell County: I have the honor to announce myself a candidate for the Republican nomination for County Superintendent of Free Schools for McDowell county, subject to the primary of August 6, and solicit the vote of all republicans W. C. COOK. Webb. W. Va. FOR COUNTY COURT Please announce that I have decided to become a candidate for the nomination for Commissioner of county court of McDowell county, subject to the will of the primary to be held August 6. My public servant is an open book; my loyalty to Republican party has never been questioned J FRANK JOHNSON I hereby announce myself a candidate for commissioner of the County Court of McDowell county, to be voted for the primary to be held on August 6, and solicit the support of every Republican Some of the most desirable property in Kanawha valley, located near Institute, W. Va. on K.and M.R.R, Kanawha River and street car line. 8 miles from Charleston and 4 miles from Nitro, the great powder city; 3 miles from Satas and 2 miles from Dunbar. Now going at reasonable prices and easy terms. voter of McDowell county. DAVID C PAYNE. Bradshaw, W. Va. I have the honor to announce myself a candidate for commissioner of the County Court, subject to the will of the republican voters to be expressed at the primary of August 6. I solicit the vote of all republicans and assure them that if nominated and elected I will look well after the interest of all the people of the county. WM. BARRICK. Beywind, W. Va. BOARD OF EDUCATION, BROWN CREEK DISTRICT. To the Republican Voters of Browns Creek District: I hereby announce that I am a candidate for the Republican nomination for President of the Board of Education of Browns Creek District and solicit the vote of all republicans in the primary of August 6. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Republican nomination for Commissioner of the Board of Education of Brown Creek District in the primary of August 6. My record on the Board for the past 7 years is my platform. If nominated and reelected, I will in the future strive to fairly and impartially work the educational advancement of all the people of my district. At the solicitation of friends throughout the district, I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Republican nomination for commissioner of the Board of Education of Browns Creek District to be voted for at the primary to be held August 6. I solicit the support of all republicans and pledge myself, it nominated and elected, to administer the office with fairness and impartiality and do all in my power to advance the educational interest of my district. R. L. BENTON. Eckman, W. Va. After repeats, I have decided to become a candidate for the Republican nomination for commissioner of Board of Education of Browns Creek District and I earnestly solicite the vote of all republicans in the district at the primary election. August 6. WM. SADDLER. Kimball, W. Va. BOARD OF EDUCATION, NORTHFORK DISTRICT. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Republican nomination for Commissioner of the Board of Education of Northford District and ask the voters of the district to give me their support, assuring them that, if nominated and elected, I will do all in my power to better the educational condition of the district and maintain the high standard set by the good people of Northford district. I am a candidate for the Republican nomination for President of the Board of Education of North Northtork District, subject to the primary to be held on August 6. I solicit the vote of all republicans in the district. E. M. SPANGLER. Northtork, W. Va. 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 in August, 1918, promising if nominated and in august to faithfully discharge the duties of office to the best of my ability and belief. I solicit your support. A. M. HARMAN. War. W. Va. Excellent, W. Va., June 27, 1918. Editor McDewell Times, Keystone, W. Va. Kindly Announce that I am a candidate for member of Board of Education of Big Creek district, subject to the decision of the voters of the said district, at the primary to be held August 6, 1918 I hereby announce my candidacy for the nomination on the Republican ticket to succeed myself for President of the Board of Education of Big Creek District, subject to the primary election to be held August 6, 1918. The vote of every Republican in district solicited. 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 selected I might be of service, I hereby announces myself a candidate for nomination for member of the Board of Education for Big Creek District subject to the Republican primary to be held in August, promising to give my best service if successful. I solicit your support. M. M. KING. Coalwood, W. Va. 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OWENS East of C. P. North's Brick Building Keystone, West Virginia BEAUTY CULTURE "You are no older than your hair looks" Manicuring and Scalp Treatment a Specialty EXCELSIOR, W. VA. H. J. CAIE IART ATTORNEY-AT LAW Practice in all the Courts Phone 61 KEYSTONE, W. VA. STOTESBURY The fourth was a great day set aside by the management of the E. E. White Coal Company for a celebration never before equalled in the history of this coalfield. Special trains wee run from here to their operation at Glen White from which music rang out and banners flew. Once there, one could see that arrangements had been made by Mr. White for a splendid day. Rev. J. D. Coleman opened the afternoon with a wonderful presentation of the two kinds of atruscocracy, and is to be congratulated on his grasp of the terrible situation we are now facing and his command of the English language. His talk was brief but verp instructive, inspiring, patrician and symbolic of the true spirit of fellowship and understanding that exist between Mr. White and his employees. Rev. Colemau represents that part of the colored race that is destined to rule the masses and benefit them by his guidance and uplifting spirit. A grand speech by Hon. Adam B. Littlepage was next on the program and was very much appreciated by all and brought many points that were straight from Washington, and delighted his hearers with reminiscences from his boyhood. Upon request, each and every man rose in a body to pledge themselves to help win the war by doing their bit at home. It was beitling to inform Mr. Littlepage that the average loading per day per man at both operations was 18 tons. This is not altogether due to the high coal and clean condition existing at the E. E. White Coal Company's mines but the patriotic spirit of the men as a whole. After singing "America" and "The Star Splangled", a ball game was played. Glen White won. Prayer meeting was head Wednesday night by the members of the St. John Baptist church. The foundation for the new church is complete and work will begin at once on the frame work Mrs. E. W. Kelly, of Norfolk, Va. Grand Secretary of the Daughters of the Temple, was in town Wednesday for the purpose of organizing a chapter here. A. Clark got his foot caught in the mines last week. Walter Green returned from North Carolina Wednesday. S. H. Dillard moved his family here from Wilcoe last week. Mrs. J. B. Wood is here from Glen White where she is well thought of by the company. Mrs. Mattie Lawrence is visiting her husband's people in Richmond. Sunday, June 15, was our rally day at the Central Baptist church and we raised $140. On the fifth Sunday, the Red Men had their annual sermon probed. An Auxiliary Branch of the Red Cross has been organized here, both Senior and Junior, with Mrs. H. Brown, chairman of the Senior, and Mrs. E. Calloway, chairman of the Junior. Mesdames Helen M. James and Clara Smith, of Keystone, and Elmira Young, of Eckman, were in town on business lost week, and we hope that they will come again. The Sylvia Cornet Band played at Basco the 4th and reports a good time. Mrs. Nettie Lockett, of Danville, Va., is visiting her parents, Mr. and J. Williams. The Missionary sisters are getting on nicely with Mrs. L. Maynard, President, and Mrs. E. Payne, Secretary. Mrs. H. Richardson has gone to her home in Virginia to spend the summer. H. B. Hundley was in town last week on business. Mullens, a town in Wyoming county on the Virginian at the junction of the Winding Gulf Division, also situated in the heart of some of the most productive coal interests in the state, is rapidly rebuilding itself from the destructive fire of last winter which wiped almost off the map. Where of 1 combustible frame buildings stood are now being erected fine brick buildings some of which are from 5 to 15 stories high. Much attention is being given to the erection of school houses and churches. Hon. D. Forest Early, Vice-President of Wyoming Bank, heavy owner in coal mines of Wyoming and Kaleigh counties, interested in the biggest businesses of the town outside of the bank and a strong and fearless republican, a friend to the common people, both white and colored, stands ready to accommodate his friends at any time and is an ever watchful worker and booster of his town. Hon. D. D. Moran, leading attorney-st-law, leading republican being chairman of the Republican Executive Committee of Wyoming county, is in that town and all round, whole souled, big hearted white man is there. He is a wheelhorse in the defense of Republicanism but is too busy helping out in every claim of the war to do much in politics. In fact, he might have considered entering the race for State Senator had he not been deeply engaged and interested in helping to successfully prosecute this world war. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Towns, back of the station where one can order, eat and pay for a decent meal, while the train stands, are always on hand with willing hands to accommodate the public. Our old friends, Preston and King, who run a neat restaurant, grocery store, pool room and lodging accommodation. are making good. They are to be compli- mented for the host of big friends with money in the town. When in Mullens, call for Preston and King. Mississippi Miller, of Winona, and Nora Dockery, of Northfork, have been appointed as teachers at Winding Gulf for the ensuing year. To Direct Y. M. C. A. Campaign Among Negroes Editor M. T. Whittico Receives Message From Governor Notifying Him of His Selection. Member of Executive Committee, Editor M. T. Whittie, received the following telegram from Governor John J. Cornwell, notifying him of his selection as chairman of the Colored Section for the third Y. M. Q. A. Campaign and a member at Large of the Executive Committee. The telegram follows: New York, N. Y., July 10, 1918 M. T. Whittie, Keystone, W. Va. At a meeting here today of the Eastern Division of the Y. M. C. A., you were elected chairman for the Colored Section for the third War Y. M. M. C. Fund Campaign to be waged during the fall and at the same time designated as the member-at-large of the State Executive Committee. Signed, JOHN J. CORNWELL. Grand Chancellor Attends 10th District Convention at Beckley The 10th District Convention, Knights of Pythias, held its first session at Beckley, Saturday, June 29 This convention is composed largely of the Lodges of Raleigh county. The Grand Chancellor reports this convention as one of the very best held during the year. Eleven shares of P. M. I. A. stock was subscribed and $47 was collected. There were representative from Glen White, Stotsbury, Eccles, McAlpin and Beckley. Interesting speeches were made by Sir E. L. Morton and Sir J. W. Robinson. The following officers were elected Troy Claytor, President; Elijah Gooley Vice-President; C. R. Rayford, M. A.; Rev. G. W Meade, Chaplain. The next meeting will be at Eccles. Attorney B. E. Carter, Constable Henry Richarda, J. H. Page and George Brown, of Kimball, spent Sunday in the city seeing the boys. :0: Misses Fozie and Madeline Stovall and Pelliam Radliff, of Roseville, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. Edward Hill Sunday. Miss Madeline and Mr. Radliff returned to their home Sunday evening. Miss Fozie visited until Wednesday and was accompanied home by Mrs. Sallie Stovall-Hill and children. :0: Alex Epps, a resident of Keystone for the past twenty years, and his family have moved to Columbus, Ohio, where they will make their home in the future. Editor M. T. Whittico was confined to his bed several days this week with a severe attack of neuralgia of the side. Sunday and Monday, he was constantly under the care of physicians but on Tuesday he began to improve and is now out: Mrs. J. M. Lampkins, of Atlantic City, and her two sons, Matthew and Russell, are visiting her parents and brother. They are the guest of Dr. and Mrs. G. N. Marshall. Mesdames M. C. Hurley and M. C. Dixon, of Washington, are the guests of Attorney and Mrs. Harry J. Capehart. Mrs. Hurley is the mother and Mrs. Dixon the sister of Mrs. Capehart. This is their first visit to Keystone and they are favorably impressed with the place and its people. Mrs. J. H. Craggett, of Weston, was in the city a few day last week the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Ada Lipscomb :0: Miss N. R. Laviscount, of Norfolk, Va, is visiting her father, W. B. Laviscount, in this city, while Mrs. W. B. Laviscount is visiting her daughter in Youngtown, Ohio. :0: Rev G. W. Woody, of Kimball, Moderator of the Flat Top Baptist Association, and Rev. W. B. Neebit, of Freeman, Field Missionary of the same body, wero in this city Wednesday. :0- Rev. R. Lafayette King preached two powerful sermons at the Mt. Chapel Baptist church last Sunday. The attendance was very large both morning and evening and the services were on a high order. Mrs. J. E. Brown and Daughter, Anna, left last Sunday for six weeks visit to her husband's people. Mrs. Elizabeth Drewry and her sister, Alfonce, are attending the Summer Normal at Witberforce, Ohio. Beauty and Grace is drafted into the pattern from which your garment is cut Every order--strictly tailored to your measure--at a price you want to pay COME IN See our Spring and Summer Display TO-DAY!! or we will call if you say James Morris-The Tailor KEYSTONE, W. VA. OFFICE PHONE 362 OFFICE HOURS: S DR. A. S. AD Over Colored Barber Shop I have equipped my office at a cost of my people. If you care to see a modern should visit mine. I do all classes of dental work satisfactory. I administer gas for the extraction of necessary. If you come to Northfork, come up. M. Z. White for To the Voters of the Sixth Sect. I am a candidate for the state senate from the counties of Mingo, McDowell, Wayne of the Republican voters of the said district between now and the 6th of August is so old of the West Virginia Penitentiary will not deprive me from seeing many of you in person each and every one, soliciting your vote as are closed on the 6th day of August. NONE 362 ::- RESIDENCE OFFICE HOURS: 8 A. M. TO 8 P. M. R. A. S. ADAMS, Dena- tified Barber Shop NORTHFORK nipped my office at a cost of more than $2,500 for the If you care to see a modern equipped Negro Dentist, minine. classes of dental work satisfactorily. other gas for the extraction of teeth and any other w come to Northfork, come up and look me over. Z. White for State Sen- ate for the state senate from the 6th senatorial dis- trict of Mingo, McDowell, Wayne and Wyoming, subject on voters of the said district, and inasmuch as the the 6th of August is so short, and as my term of India Penitentiary will not expire until the 31st of J seeing many of you in person, I take this method one, soliciting your vote and influence from now 6th day of August. M. Z. WHI M. Z. White for State Senate. M. J. To the Voters of the Sixth Senatorial District: I am a candidate for the state senate from the 6th senatorial district—composed of the counties of Mingo, McDowell, Wayne and Wyoming, subject to the will of of the Republican voters of the said district, and inasmuch as the time intervening between now and the 6th of August is so short, and as my term of office as Warden of the West Virginia Penitentiary will not expire until the 31st of July, which will deprive me from seeing many of you in person, I take this method of appealing to each and every one, soliciting your vote and influence from now until the polls are closed on the 6th day of August. Order of Publication. At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McCowell County, on the first Monday in July, 1918. Bertl a Bowman, Plaintiff, vs. In Chancery. Toly Bowman, Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce Plaintiff, vs. Toly Bowman, Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMON And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a 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 McDowell 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, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered. In Chancery. Toly Bowman, Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMON And it appearing from on file with the paper that the defendant is a state of West Virginia for ordered the said depear at the Clerk's Office Court of McDowell county from the date of this order, and dey to protect her interest. And it is further order of this order be published for four successive weeks in McDowell county and that a copy of the same be front door of the court Dowell County for twenty decree is rendered. W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk D. L. Awil, P. Q. ```markdown ``` RESIDENCE PHONE 388 S 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. For State Senate. Senatorial District: from the 6th senatorial district—composed one and Wyoming, subject to the will of act, and inasmuch as the time intervening short, and as my term of office as Warden expire until the 31st of July, which will person, I take this method of appealing to and influence from now until the polls M. Z. WHITE At rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in July, 1918. C. E. Brumfield, Plaintiff, vs In Chacery. Bertha Brumfield, Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONIL. And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell 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 published in McDowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell County for twenty days (before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. D. L. Awvil, P. Q. 110 LOTS 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 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 a non-resident of the State of West Virginia, in therefore ordered that the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell 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 published in McDowell county, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell county twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBIDGE. PAYNE, Clerk. J. K. Smith, P. Q. YOUNG'S Saxophone Orchestra PLAYS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Wire or write W. J. YOUNG, Box 306 Gary, W. Va. 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DILLAR Public School Building has just School Board on this property for the er Co. is running their lines sets of Augusta town and over property which makes it the for residence and business. front and 100 ft. back. Good low price of ONE HUN- per lot. Reasonable Terms. tion write or call and see E. PARSON, CRETARY and TREASURER minia. M Y FRANKIE ARK NKEKT, I B W I NOT PRESS FOR AN UNJUST JUCE MENT NOR ASK FOR THE CONVIC TION OF AN INNOCKET MAN. Dowell Employment Office Opposite Rail Road. Near Depot H, - - WEST VIRGINIA Supply Labor for Mines Generally and Especially for Homes Call or write R. W. WORTMAN 3, Welch, W. Va. McDowell Employment Office Call or write R. W. WORTMAN Box 3, Welch. W. Va. MR. MAN! You need Insurance. You should have the Best. THE PACIFIC M is the Best Fifty years old Assets Paid policy holders over $5 We are selling more than every month We issue the only unrestricted market. W. H. 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Everything Sanitary and Sunday was our preaching day and our much beloved pastor, Rev. E. G. Holcomb, preached two able and instructive sermons. Mrs. Sallie Stratton, of Brachalm, spent the 4th with her sister, Mrs. Essie Saunders. Wm. Debman was a visitor here Sunday with us. Mrs. Emma Johnson got very badly hurt in an automobile wreck at Giatto. Mrs. Ella Wade spent the fourth in Pocahontas. Mrs. Fannie Calloway has returned from her home in Franklin County, Va., and reports a very nice trip. W. Dess left for his route in Mt. Alry, N. C., last week. Mrs. M. E. Woods, of Pocahontas, was in town last week. Rev. E. G. Holcomb and others were royally entertained Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Saunders. Mrs. Lucile Baker was a pleasant visitor here Sunday. Mrs. B. Carson, John Carson and wife and Miss Ruth Staples visited Mrs. O. E. Robertson Sunday. DAVY (By Henry Hairston.) The Knights of Pythias and Courts of Calanthe had a rally last Sunday and had a grand time. There were visitors from Marytown and other places. The M. E. Church was crowded. Rev. W. A. Pittard preached a wonderful sermon full of spirit and very instructive. Revs. King, Hamlett and Williams assisted in the services. $35 was raised for the Knights of Pythias and $22.65 for the Courts. After the services, we went to the table under the trees and enjoyed a feast of good things. MASONIC DONATION TO RED CROSS. At a meeting of the Gary Red Cross July 3, we were surprised by a donation of $7, given by Euclid Lodge, No. 37, A. F. and A. M. Dr. Cardwell, the County Vice-Chairman of the Red Cross made the presentation. In appreciation of this, a motion prevailed that we make the lodge as a whole honorary members of the Gary Branch. We herein wish to thank the Worshipful Master, Lawyer S. B. Moon, and the members of Euclid Lodge. Our treasury is steadily increasing and we hope soon to stock up on working material. We again make an appeal for more members and for active work on the part of those who are members. MRS. G. C. GEORGE, Chairman. MRS. J. S. CARDWELL, Sec. Teachers For Elkhorn District. The following teachers have been appointed for the Elkhorn District for the next term:] Maybury—Rev. L. A. Watkins, Principal; Mrs. Edna Snipes, Mrs. Hattie Snipes, Miss Blanche Howard. Ennis—Mrs. Lola Mack and Miss Beatrice Calloway. Elkhorn Graded School—Prof. [E. L. Rann, Principal; Misses Mabel Young, Berlie Watlington, Cornelia Trice, Rosa McClanahan, Mrs. Lizzie Drewry. Kyle—Misses Ollie Gilbert and Alphouse Simpson. Crozer—Miss Laura B. Nowlin. ELKHORN Sunday was a busy day with us. Sunday school at 9 o'clock was well attended and the interest was high. At 11 o'clock, Prot. J. W. Moss, o Kimball, delivered a splendid address All who heard him were well pleased. At 3 p. m., the Children's Day program was rendered. There will be baptizing next Sunday. Honest Tailoring --- 1. W. A. Creager, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 6th day of J. July, 1918. A. S. ADAMS, Notary Public. My commission expires December 6, 1918. STOMACH WAS BAD AND UP SET HIM COMPLETELY Finally Went From Bad to Worst Until at Last He Gave Up Work ---Weak, Worn Out, Discouraged. Northfork, Gary, Kimball, Anawalt, W. Va. Cinci. O. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts Overdrafts, secured, $483.62; unsecured $2 U. S. bonds deposited to secure circulation (par U. S. bond and certificates of indebtedness, pledge cure U. S. deposits, (par value) U. S. bonds and certificates of indebtedness pledge saving deposits (par value) U. S. bonds and certificates of indebtedness loan U. S. bonds and certificates of indebtedness own unpledged Liberty Loan Bonds, unpledged, 3 1-2 and 4 per Liberty Loan Bonds 3 1-2 and 4 1-2 per cent, to a Liberty Loan Bonds, pledged to secure postal deposits, 3 1-2 and 4 per cent Payments actually made on Liberty 4 1-4 per cent stock or Federal Reserve Bank (50 per cent of tion) Value of banking house Furniture and fixtures Lawful reserve with Federal Reserve Bang Cash in vanuit and net amounts due from nations Net amounts due from banks, bankers and trust co- other than included in Items 13, 14, and Check on bank in the same city or town as report Total of Items 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 Check on banks located outside of city or town o- ing bank and other cash items Redemption fund with U. S. Treasury and due S. Treasury Interest earned but not collected War savings certificates and thrift stamps actually Total LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in Surplus fund Undivided profits Less current expenses, interest and taxes paid. Interest and discount collected but not earned (O Circulating notes outstanding Net amounts due to National banks. Total of items 31 and 32 Demand deposits subject to reserve: Individual deposits subject to check Certificate of deposit due in less than 30 day (oth- for money borrowed) Certified checks Cashier's checks outstanding Dividends unpaid Total demand deposits subject to reserve: War Loan deposits Postal savings deposits Other time deposits Total of time deposits subject to Reserve Other United States deposits, including deposits o disbursing office Total STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF McDOWELL, I. W. A. Creager, Cashier of the above nu- the above statement is true to the best of my kno Subscribed and sworn to before me this 16th My commission expires December 6, 1919 STOMACH WAS BE SET HIM COM Finally Went From Bact til at Last He Gave --- Weak, Wor Discourag COULDN'T SLEEP OR EAT--- NOTHING TASTED GOOD. 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I broke down and couldn't eat or sleep, and when you hear how I got rid of my troubles and gained thirteen pounds in that three weeks and got back on the job, you'll be amazed that any medicine could do so much for v fellow troubled as long as I was. "The lady I board with urged me to take Hypo-Cod, and I took three bottles and they did wonders for me. It is a great health builder, and does every thing they claim for it and then some!" Lie THREE STEPS TO BEAUTY "THE AMBROSIA WAY" BEFORE 18 MOS. AFTER 3 YEARS AFTER AMBROSIA Grower AMBROSIA Tester AMBROSIA Bleachone Ambrosia Toilet Preparations Every ingredient of AMBROISA HAIR GROWER is a pure vegetable compound thoroughly ground in Cocoanut Oil and Cuticura stimulating the growth, refining the texture and increasing the beauty of the hair. Retaining the natural color, and makes gray hair darker. AMBROISA HAIR PRODUCTS make short, stubborn and falling out hair luxurant and beautiful. 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Northfork, in the State of West Virginia; at the Close of Business on June 29, 1918 Loans and discounts Foreign bills of exchange or drafts sold with the indorse- ment must this bank Overdrafts unsecured. U. S bonds deposited to secure circulation. Premiums on U. S Bonds. Liberty Loan Bonds, 3 1-2 and 4 per cent unpledged. Payments actually made on Liberty 4 1-2 per cent Bonds Securities other than U. S Bonds owned unpledged. Total bonds, securities, etc., other than U. U. Stock of Federal Reserve Bank Furniture and Fixtures Real estate owned other than banking house. Items with Federal Reserve Bank in process of collection Cash in vault and not amount due from national banks Net amount due from banks, bankers & trust companies Check on other banks in same city or town as reporting I feel better in every way, have gained strength and weight and that first bottle almost startled me out of my skin. I passed five large tape worms about a foot long, and a bunch of seat worms about the size of a man's dist. Right after that I picked up appetite, and began adding good solid flesh. I sit down to a table and devour boiled vegetables, meats, and everything that comes along, with the old time reliish, and never a pain troubles me afterwards. I really enjoy eating and sleep like a top. My nerves are better and I have almost quit smoking, so you can see what it does for a fellow and I'm here to say its great to feel like your old self again," continued Mr. Beardman. Try Hypo-Cod like he says. Checks on banks located outside of city or town of reporting bank and other cash items. Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer and due from U. S. Treasurer. War Savings Certificates and Thrift Stamps actually owned Capital stock paid in ..... $ Surplus fund ..... $ Undivided profits ..... $ Less current expenses, interest and taxes paid ..... $ Circulating notes outstanding ..... $ Net amount due to National banks ..... It is sold in Keystone by Spector Drug Co.; in Weich by Weich Drug Co.; in Kimball by Kimball Drug Co.; in Northfork by Northlork Drug Co. Total of demand deposits subject to Reserve Certificates of deposit (other than for money borrowed) Other time deposits Total of time deposits subject to Reserve CECIL H. RILEY PRACTICES IN ALL THE COUTS Phone, Northfork 406 NORTHFORK, W. VA. S. B. MOON ATTORNEY-AT-LAW WILCOE, WEST VIRGINIA STATE OF WEST VIRGINIE, COUNTY OF McDOWELL, as: I, J. H. Bane, Oaherist of the above named bank, do sollym swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. J. H. BANE, Garibine Subscribed and sworn to before me this 6th day of July, 1918. LOUIS SCHWARTZ, Notary Public. commission expires April 15, 1924 BY THE Harrison Engineering & Construction Company To Build Good Roads Through McDowell Co. Men from everywhere wanted GOOD WAGES PAID Work must be done. A good chance to any man with or without a job, wanting to make the best money ever paid for labor need only call and see Harrison Engineering & Consturction Co. Welch, West Virginia IN THE MASONIC TEMPLE PAY WHEN WANTING MONEY BUT ESPECIALLY EVERY 2 W K AMERICAN OR EUROPEAN PLAN Restaurant and Lodging Finest accommodation to be found anywhle everything sanitary. Street Cars stop at 2 minutes walk from station. Polite serv Best cook in state. Located on the line three states Ohio, Kentucky and West Finest accommodation to be foundlanywhere everything sanitary. Street Cars stop at door 2 minutes walk from station. Polite service Best cook in state. Located on the line of three states Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. MISS ANNIE CLAYTON, Proprietress Church Director" COALWOOD BAPFIST CH ROH. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Preaching 2nd and 4th Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evenings. Rev. W. C. Olements, D. D., pastor. MERGY SEAT BAPFIST CH Powbatan. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. P. last and 3rd Sundays at 11:30 a.m. p.m. Missionary meetings eye at 6 p.m. Red Cross each Tuesday. Prayer meeting, Wednesday evenings. Rev. R. R. Heury, pastor. C. Vanhook, clerk. PILGRIM BAPT. GHURCH. Crystal. Sunday school. 9:30 a.m. Preschool 1st and 3rd Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evenings. Rev. W. C. Clements, D. D. ,pastor. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. Presching 2nd and 4th Sunday at 11 a. m. and 9 p. m. Missionary meeting at 3 o'clock every 2nd Sunday. Rev. R. R Henry, pastor. John Webster. clerk. LIABILITIES. to be found anywhere Street Cars stop at door station. Polite service located on the line of Kentucky and West Virginia MERCY SEAT BAPFIST CHUROH, Powhatan. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Preaching last and 3rd Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Missionary meetings every first at 6 p.m. Red Cross each Tuesday evening. Prayer meeting, Wednesday evenings. Rev. R. R. Henry, pastor. H. C. Vaukho, clerk. NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned on the 11th day of May, 1918, upon his land in the district of Northfork, county of McDowell, state of West Virginia, found the following property, viz., One dark sorrell mule, 63 inches high with a scar or cut on the right hind leg above the ankle, which property was taken up by the undersigned as in such cases the law provides, on the 11th day of May, 1918. Address or call one JEFFE BAILEY, Algoma. W. Va. This the 27th day of June, 1818. Free Pressing EEE