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Our Service Flag J. W. Grey, F. E. Alexauder MARTINSVILLE, HENRY COUNTY VA., NEGROES Still Beg for School House---Glaring Discrimination in Use of School Funds---Appeal to Officials---Promises Without Fullfilment---Patriotism Unnoticed. The patriotism and loyalty, the heroism and supreme sacrifice of the Negroes in the great world war and the fact that the colored people of Martinsville, Va. are, without stint or complaint, doing all in their power to bring victory to America and her allies in order that the "world may be safe for democracy," has not influenced the Board of Education of that city of 500,000 inhabitants, about one-third of whom are colored, to erect a school building and provide the facilities for the proper education of the Negro youth. The town of Martinsville, Va., is more than 170 years old, is in one of the richest, oldest and most aristocratic sections of the "Mother State." Henry county, of which Martinsville is the county seat, has a large Negro population who are thrifty and industrious, owning thousands of dollars worth of real estate and contributing largely to the upkeep, growth and development of the county. In Martinsville more than half of the colored heads of families own their own homes and pay taxes to both the city and county. The relations between the races have always been the most harmonious and individual Negroes can obtain almost any favor from leading white man of the community. Yet when it comes to the spending of a few thousands of dollars to erect a school building for the proper education of the children of these peaceful, loyal Negroes, no amount of petitioning, agitating and begging has been effective. For almost twenty years the colored children who attended public school were taught in the High Street Baptist church, most of which time in a damp, dark, musty basement. Conditions became so unbearable that the sympathy of the school official was touched and they sought other quarters; (but not until the officers of the church had served notice upon them that they could not get the basement of the church for school purposes.) Still the officials refused to build a school house and Richard Spencer, the leading colored merchant who owned a hall over his afferer, consented to permit them to use it for school purposes rather than have the children denied the right of public school training. So from the basement of a church these little black boys and girls who are clamoring to "know," "to know" was moved up or in connection with a long flight of stairs into a hall, over a grocery store. Several years ago when there were saloons in Martinsville the officials went to the Negroes and told them that if they would vote out barrooms and vote in a "dispensary" to be operated by the city, the proceeds of which would be used for school purposes, they would be given a first-class school house and their school would share in the fund derived from the sale of whiskey. The Negroes helped to vote out saloons and vote in the "dispensary" and for ten years or more, or up until the State of Virginia was voted dry, the town of Martinsville sold fixer, a large $40,000 school building was erected for white children, later it was enlarged and a high school added at a cost larger than the original cost and during all of that time, and even to the present not one dollar has been spent to erect a colored school. The growing population and the high cost of living compelled them to employ additional teachers and pay a little salary but even in this year of grace the term for the colored school is not over six months and no teacher in it gets more than $40,00 per month and possibly only one amount that amount. Were it not for the private schools, one the Martinville Christian Institute under the principalship of that splendid educator, Prof. Jas. H. Thomas, and the Presbyterian Farochai school taught by Kev, Watkins, the Negro youths of that town and vicinity would stand a poor chance for even a common school education under ordinary conditions conducive to good health. The publishers of this paper are interested in school conditions in martinsville because it is their old home. They own property in the county and have relatives and friends there of both races, and still have tender recollections of the old home and people. These same conditions existed there when they were boys and were complained of then and the parents who wanted to give their children a good common school education had to send them to private schools as the parents do now, and these conditions are a disgrace to the town and a reflection on her good white citizens and should be corrected. The school officials and the white people generally should not longer permit such glaring discrimination in school facilities to exist. The colored people do not ask for much and thirty years ago they deserved to be entitled to a much better school than they have today. They have from time to time, if forced to buy a site if the official school direct a school building the room and the volume so far as to offer to raise a pension for funds necessary by public authority, and still nothing has been done. Local pride (... of the children themselves would notJ ought to compel the people of the rich old aristocratic city to provide reasonable school facilities for all of its citizens. For years it has been preached to the Negroes that the aristocratic southern white people were their best friends but if school conditions in Martinaville, Va., is an evidence of their friendship the Negroes place but little value upon it. In the name of the boys who have left that community to go "over there," in the name of the loyal, patient mothers and fathers who are bearing such heavy burdens to show their patriotism, in the name of the old grand-father and grand-mother who nursed, washed, struggled and worked so long and uncomplaining for practically nothing for Martinsville's aristocracy, in the name of the men and women who are there now and have left there and are making good, in the name of the boys and girls of that town whom we with all good citizens of both races want to see grow into men and women worth while with pride in and love for their home—the future citizenship of the town of Martinsville—we appeal to the white people who rule to give the Negroes of Martinsville a good school building. (In another issue we will discuss discrimination in building good roads in Henry county, Virginia.) EXTRA!! Colored Soldiers Use New Bath House For First Time White Officer Insists That His Men be Granted the Courtesy. Colored troops passing through Raleigh used the new bath house at Johnson St. for the first time last week. The train composed of draftees, was enroute from Mobile, Ala., and in charge of a big-souled, broad-hearted white officer. On reaching Johnson street station the train stopped as usual and was met by members of the colored canteen committee. The officer in charge on finding a bath house for soldiers made arrangement to have the men take the "showers." The bath house, however, was locked and the officer says he was told by a member if the white canteen committee, who was present, that the "captain" was not present, the keys therefore being unavailable. The officer then asked a member of the colored canteen committee if she had the keys to the bath house. He was told that colored troops had not been recorded the privilege of using the bath house, whereupon the officer replied that he men were dirty and tired from the long trip and that they would not proceed until they had a bath. After some delay the keys were forth coming and the boys got the bath. The bath house was completed some two months ago. It was built by popular subscription, black and white alike contributing. Many of the factories and industrial plants employing colored labor took a day's wage from the laborers' cort blanche for the bath house. Either purposely or tactily, Negroes have no used the bath house before. Raleigh (N. C.) Independent PRESIDENT WILSON RECOGNI ZES "SPLENPID LOYALTY" OF NEGRO RACE. In commuting the sentences of the ten Nero soldiers who participated in the Hounot onr President Woodrow Wilson inside the following statement: "I commute the remaining sentences, because I believe the lesson of this law less riot will have been adequately pointed out by the action already taken and that now directed, and also because I desire the clemency here ordered to be a recognition of the splendid loyalty of the to which these soldiers belong and an inspiration to the people of that race to further zeal and service to the country of which they are citizens, and for the liberties of which so many of them are now bravely bearing arms at the very front of the great fields of battle." The President reviewed the record as length, emphasizing the gravity of the rotters and the care taken by the military authorities to give them justice. GEORGIA MOB LYNCHES NEGRO Macon, Ga., Sept. 4.—A mob last night lynched John Gilham, a Negro shortly after he had been delivered into the custody of county officers by Negroes who had captured him in a swamp near here. Gilham escaped from a chain gang recently and is alleged to have attacked two white women. It was said he confessed. KEYTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1918 GOVERNOR CORNWELL TO ADDRESS WINDING GULF MINERS AND OPERATORS. MORE COAL THE SLOGAN Presidents, general managers, general superintendents and other officials from the railroads and mines of the New River-Winding Gull districts will be addressed by Governor Cornwell and soldier orators at White Sulpher, Sunday morning, September 15. The nation needs more Smokeless coal and these gentlemen will determine the quickest and best way to get it. Every patriotic mine will be represented. The New River-Winding Gulf field took a 20,000 ton jump the last week in August, and had it not been for labor day and its aftermath would have equaled if not surpassed these figures for September's first week. More coal means more steel; more steel, more guns and ammunition; more guns and ammunition, a shorter war and the saving to us of many of our brave West Virginia boys. Some of us don't agree with Colonel Rosevelt politically but we are with him to the man when he writes: "A slacker in our coal mines is as shameful a creature as a coward in France and a good worker in the mines stands honorably outward like a good soldier in the army." Wherever Germany has conquered in this war she has enslaved the conquered people. Already 12,000,000 conquered men and women are working for her absolute slaves. Against the high wage of American miners is pitting the work of these slaves - at 7 cents per day. Every extra ton of coal produced protects the dignity of American labor just as much as every beastly Hun who is sent to hell protects our wives and mothers from the fate of the Belgian and French women who have fallen into the hands of German soldiers. The fate of our country, the fate of civilization is to a large extent in the hands of the American coal miner. Make every minute count for home and humanity. The mines of the United States are first line trenches in the war and you are an army of workers fighters. Put God and your country into your work and hold that line. If the Germans ever get a landing place in this country the first direct of bombing machines would head directly for the Smokeless fields of West Virginia. Practically all of the 35,000,000 tons of coal produced by Fayette, Kaleigh, Mercer, Wyoming and McDowell counties is now used for war purposes. U.S. FUEL ADMINISTRATION E. E. WHITE Production Manager Jewish new year was celebrated by the Jews of Keystone and McDowell county last Saturday. This day marks the beginning of the year 1669, and according to the Jewish custom, the principal holy day of the year. In reality, this day is the new moon of the seventh month. Nisan, but the religious importance of the month so emphasized the new moon observance that it gradually assumed the importance of New Year's day. To the Jews it is the beginning of the cycle known as the "ten day repentance," ending with the honest day of the year, or the day of atonement, while the remainder of the days of this period are days of sadness and penance. The new year day has always been observed as the day of solemn joy and happiness, spoken of in the Bible as the "Day of memorial." To the Jews it marks the recording of the deeds of the past for judgment. However, judgment is suspended until after the day of atonement. After this day, through true repentance, the sins of the past are blotted out and a new opportunity is afforded to live a life of purity and usefulness. THAT NO HARM SHALL COME TO THE REPUBLIC BY WILLI H. HANS Chairman of the Republican National Committee. Every set of the Republican party in state and nation has been and shall be determined solely by how we can con- tribute most of the sum total of war go d. The business of the Republican party at this moment is to do its timetm, with its great experience, brains and heart, in everything that goes to the support of the war; to outdo the Democratic party in everything that touches the war. This we have done. And in this course we shall persist to the end, without wa- ver or shadow of turning. In this, the greatest of all the crisis in our history, when the Republican party finds the control of the government in other hands, it still sinks deep into the soul of the na- tion and, true to its traditions, becomes the dominant war party; we of that party pledging ourselves to give the last of our blood and our treasure to win the war and to win it now; pledging ourselves forever against an incomprehensive peace, and at every moment of faltering on the part of those in power we instantly pick n' the guardion of battle and cry, "Carry on! Carry on! Carry on!" "We challenge the opposition to do more. We dare them to do less." Further, while we fight in France to make certain forever the right of free government throughout the world, we shall not forget that we have a republic to preserve in this country. We declare that while, there is absolutely nothing in this country which should not be taken and used for necessary war purposes, such taking shall be for war purpose only, and that in such action there must and shall not be any eventual anterior object. The Republican party, from its inception, has stood against undue federalization of industries and activities. The Republican party is the party of the future or there is no use for the party. Our past record of fifty years of achievement is the best guarantee to the country of our future fulfillment, but it is only on our future fulfillment that our usefulness will depend. And we shall watch well the ancient landmarks "all that no harm shall come to the republic." NEGRO TROOPS HELPED BY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SPECIAL SERVICE IN CAMP AND TRENCH Great Catholic Organization Knows No Color Line Among American Fighters---G.eat War Relief Work. By Joseph J. Canavan. Unilateral reports filtering back from the fighting front in France have added the final touch of adapplication to the phrase contained in a German office statement when the big drive by American troops was at its heights a few weeks ago, and which noted that "black Americans" had hammered their way gloriously through the Hump lines. It was not, though, until the battle was over, according to the unofficial version of the same fighting, that the brigade commander summoned the colonel of a Negro regiment before him and demanded to know in tense military fashion, why that colonel had not maintained better control over his troops, and why, above everything else, he had not "stopped" his men and kept them from passing beyond their appointed objectives, and, in fact, backing their way through alley of their own protective barrage. "Stop them?" quipped the colonel "Stop them! Hell, man, now could you expect me to stop them, when the whole crewman Army couldn't do it?" The brigade commanders reply is not of record, either officially or morally, but the story is only one of a thousand that is being told of the admirable duel (Continued on Page Two) Service Flag Unfurled. On the morning of August 24, an entertainment was given at the Mt. Lebanon Presbyterian church, Preston, Va., and a Service Flag, in commemoration of the boys who are now in the army, was presented to the church. The flag was made by one of the members of the church, Miss A. T. Spencer. The evening entertainment began with singing "My country, 'Tis of them." After which Kev. J. A Davis led in prayer, and then introduced the speaker, Hon. M. T. Whitticoe, of Keystone, W. Va., who gave a very interesting and helpful lecture. He spoke of the many things that are being done by the Negro boys at the front and made us feel very proud (though not for the first time) that we belonged to the Negro race. He begged us as members of a race that had made such rapid strides in the course of fifty years to do all that is within our power to gain freedom for the world. After the lecture the Service flag was unfurled. Many cheers were given by the audience and it made us feel proud that we had some boys fighting for the freedom of all rations. Refreshments were served and some money was raised to paint the Mt. Lebanon church. A very delightful evening was spent. I only regret that more of our people did not get out to hear Mr. Whittico's very encouraging lecture. MANPOWER ONLY CAN WIN THE WAR Needed in Industries Supporting Military Forces as Badly as in Armies Themselves--List of Non-Essentials. Following a meeting of the Bluefield Community Labor Board, held in the office of the United States Employment Service, the following was given out for publication: In order to win the war it is absolutely necessary to have man power not only in the military forces of the country, but in the industries that are supporting the military forces. The one cannot succeed without the support of the other. And in view of the exceeding shortage of men in the war industries it is absolutely necessary to call on the non-essentials to contribute at least a portion, and in some instances probably all, of their available men for essential war work. The following is a list of non-essential firms and industries in the counties of Mercer, McDowell and Wyoming, over which zone Blindfield board is in charge. Automobile industry accessories. Drivers of pleasure cars, sight seeing cars and auto trucks, other than those mailing fuel. Cleaners, repairers and deliveries of men cars. Peaming, other than the delivery of products for war work. Bath and barber shop attendante. Rowing, ballard and pool room attenuators. Bottlers and bottle supplies. Cigar and tobacco workers, dealers and clerks. Cleaners and dryers. Clothing dealers, clerks, and workers, except on war orders. Contractors and builders not engaged in the erection of constructures for war work. Dancing academies, halls, etc. Florists. Fruit stands. Junk dealers and handlers. Livery and sales stables. Mercantile stores of all kinds. Pawn brokers and all others engaged in brokerage business. Peanut vendors. Shoe shining establishments. Insurance agents. Sewing machine agents. Real estate agents. More industries considered non-essential will be added to this list later. It is not intended that all the men in non-essentials shall be withdrawn immediately, nor all at one time; but it is intended that such non-essentials shall at once make such arrangements as may be necessary to take care of their business, provided they wish to continue it, by employing and teaching women to do the work, or by making use of the services of boys or older men who are not available for essential work, and thus release the men now employed by them so that they may be placed in war work. Employers are urged to employ female help in every situation where they can replace men for war work. For the purpose of accommodating those who desire additional information in regard to essential and non-essential work and those who are in search of positions the United States employment office, located in the Union Bank & Trust buildings, Bluefield, W. Va., will be open every day in the week and from 9 to 12 on Sunday. In case any such industries classed by the Bluefield board as being non-essential refuse to cooperate with the board and release their men for essential war work, the concerns will be reported to the war industries board, with a view to shutting off supplies to such non-essentials, thus closing them entirely. HON, R. B BERNHEIM VISITS COUNTY. Hon. R. B. Bernheim, of Charleston, secretary of the West Virginia public service commission, passed through Keystone with his family enroute to Welch. The aide secretary motorized from Charleston and is visiting friends and relatives in Bramwell and Welch. Mr. Bernheim was for many years county clerk and secretary of the Republican executive committee of McDowell county. He is still a citizen of this county and the people here are always glad to have him return. CHAIRMAN BAKER HAS CONFIDENCE Chairman W E. Baker of the Republican state committee sounds a note of confidence and high purpose. Mr. Baker has been making a preliminary survey of the political field and feels assured of the Republican success in West Virginia this year. He finds harmony and enthusiasm existing where discontent previously prevailed. He finds a united party in sections of the state where Republicans have been here forere busy fighting each other. This state, he is confident, will send to Washington six Republican congressmen and a United States senator, who will stand for speeding up the war, who will stand for efficiency in public affairs and for economy in the use of public funds. As Mr. Baker pointed out, the record of the Republican party in congress is one of which every member of the Republican party may well be proud. It has given the war program of the of the administration more support than the Democratic party has. Democrats placed in high position have failed, but Republicans have not. When the Democratic chairman of the ways and means committee withheld, and the Democratic chairman of the military affairs balked, Republican leaders came to the aid of the administration and put through national legislation necessary: the successful training of the war program. The six Republicans nominated for congress and the Republican candidate for the senate are patriots to the core. They will not need the prod of Woodrow Wilson behind them to cause them to do their duty. Instead of being prodded, they will do some prodding themselves. They will be powers for an effective war program. They will not be mere rubber stamps. They will give broad and intelligent consideration to the things that make for success, and they will help coordinate the thought and purpose of all classes of the American people for victory in the great struggle. Wheeling Intelencer. LYNCHING Distinctly an American Institution Declares Chicago Jurist The Crime was Never Committed in Canada or England--Pleads for Respect of Law. The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform Laws heard an address by Judge Robert McCurdy, of Chicago, on lynching, which he declared to be "distinctively an American institution." He said that a white person was lynched every 10 days. "We have lynched over four score men, three within the last six months," said Judge McCardy. "During this period lynching increased over 1000 per cent. On the other hand we have a northern boundary of miles in extent. The people on either side of this time speak the same language, have the same customs, live under the same environment and enjoy the same protection. The Dominion of Canada throughout its vast territory, from the beginning of the world to the present day, has never been disgraced by even one lynching. But this is not all. The mother country has never been so disgraced. This is the only lynching country in the world. America, the bonsted home of freedom, stands alone in this grisestate disregard of the rights promised by democracy." GERMANY AND THE NEGRO (From the Austin American.) "The American Negro finds more reasons to fight Germany than the American white man," says a writer in an eastern paper. This statement is extreme, but it is true that no country has treated the Negro so badly as Germany. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently quoted the following from a proclamation issued by General von Trotha in southwest Africa: "The Hereros must now quit the soil. If they refuse, I shall force them with the gun. Every Herero, with or without a weapon, with or without cattle, found in German territory, I will have shot. I shall not look after the women and children, but will drive them back to their own people or shoot them." One result of such methods is that the German colonies in Africa never have been real colonies. They have been military outposts. While England has built an empire in South Africa and France has attached her North African possessions so firmly to her that she is able to draw fighters from them, Germany's ruthless policy has resulted in nothing but military occupation. Fertile as is the soil of sothwest Africa that country remains undeveloped and its natives must be genuinely glad that the Germans have been driven out. No, the black man has no more reasons to fight Germany than has the white man, but he has reason good enough, both patriotic and racial. Minere, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell Countrv-Business Openings. NUMBER 24 PROHIBITION GETS NEARER; ALMOST HERE WASHINGTON, Sept. 7. — Nationwide prohibition was a step nearer today as the result of the adoption by the Senate last night of the emergency agricultural appropriation bill with its "dry" legislative rider and an announcement by the Food Administration that President Wilson would exercise his war-time authority to prohibit the manufacture of beer after next December 1. Under the legislation enacted by the Senate, the manufacturers of both beer and wine would be prohibited after next May 1, until the American troops are demobilized after the war, and the sale of all intoxicants for beverage purposes would be prohibited after July 1. Under the President's order stopping the manufacture of beer after December 1, wine will be the only intoxicating liquor which can be manufactured in the United States after that date, the distilling of whiskey having been prohibited last year as a food conservation measure. NEGRO REGIMENT FLAGS ARE BACK FROM FRANCE Shot-Torn Colors Returned to Governor Will Soon be Unfurled. Colors Were Carried by the Boys in Champagne Offensive. ALBANY, N. Y., Sept. 9. - The State flags of the 10th (colored) Regiment of Infantry and the 22d Engineer, which are carried by them when they aided in repelling the German offensive in the Champagne, will soon be unfurled in the Executive Chamber in the capital, having been returned to the State by these units. The flags are stained and show bullet holes. In a letter to Governor Whitman telling of the action, Col. William Hayward, former public service commissioner, now commander of the regiment, says: "It was a tremendous party! We were proudly a part of that splendid French army which stood and slew and stood and slew more, just as wonderful Gen. Gourand told us to, with machine guns, heavy and light artillery, grenades, gas, munitions, tanks and aeroplanes, until the fighter no longer came, and then we went forward and picked them out of the front trenches we had evacuated purposely and left full of trouble and death for them. "Only the 10th and 11th were in it, and we were the only Negro regiment. So just imagine, if you can, our pride to read in the German communique, in General Landendorf's petulant list of the allied forces against him 'white Americans' and 'black Americans.' We were certainly happy to be among those present." "We are back in the front line again tired but contented. My officers were reduced to thirty six at the time of the battle; four company commanders were carried through on stretches. I was on couches. The boys were splendid." "Our boys are rich with booty now. Helmets by the score, haversacks, Mauser riles (which, by the way, they are using because they are similar to the springfield), and thousands and thousands of rounds of ammunition, overcoats and field glasses." YOUNG MEN Urged to Enter the West Virginia Collegiate Institute The West Virginia Collegiate Institute is authorized to urge young men to enter this institution September the 16th. Arrangements are being made by which the young men registered will be given military training at this school. The institution has three teachers and four students in the Nudents Army Training Camp at Washington with a view of becoming instructors at their institution when school opens September 16. The War Department has sent an officer to inspect the West Virginia Collegiate Institute with a view of giving technical training to soldiers here this school year. Boys eighteen years of age and above should write to President Byrd Prillerman, Institute, W. Va., for information. Circuit Court convened Tuesday morning in Welch for the September term, with Judge I. C. Herndon presiding. Cases are set for dates up to and including October 10. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PR&SS ASSOCIATION WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles or more than ten lines will be charged 10 gents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race---His Civil and Political Rights. SUBSORIPTION RATES. JOHN S. NOEL, GRAND MASTER OF ODD FELLOWS The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in their B. M. C. in New York this week elected Hon. John S. Noel of Montgomery, Fayette county. W. Va., Grand Master and a splendid corps of officers with him. In the election of Mr. Noel the Odd Fellows have done a splendid thing because he has been actively identified with the growth and development of this great order for more than a quarter of a century. He served as district grand master of West Virginia for thirteen years, retired for a few years and four years ago was re-elected district grand master. He has worked hard to bring the West Virginia jurisdiction up to its present high position and he is ripe in experience and training, is a successful business man and will no doubt do for the whole order what he has done for West Virginia. We congratulate the order and Mr. Noel and as West Virginians we take pride in such a high honor coming to the state. TO SUBSGRIBERS By order of the War Industries Board all weekly newspapers must reduce their subscription lists 15 per cent in order to conserve paper. This board further orders that publishers must "niscontinue sending paper after date of expiration of subscription, unless the subscription is renewed and paid for." We cite the above order as a final notice to our subscribers who are behind in the payment of their subscriptions that unless they pay up their names will be dropped on or before October 1. Subscriptions must be paid in advance and we call upon all who are in debt for the Times to remit at once. Don't delay, do not postpone but come across at once. BROKEN POLITICAL PROMISES CAUSE OF PARTY DISRUPTION Broken promises by political office seekers have had and now have more to do with disrupting and disorganizing political parties and defeating the ends of justice than any other one thing in the game of politics. "Clap trap," vasculating, doding, lying and crooked politicians are the worse enemies the country ever had to deal with. Good, honest men who work night and day for the party are coming to the point where they are watching this crooked class of politicians and are making up their minds that he hereafter puts his feet under the political table of plenty must be a man above suspicion, must at least keep his word with the voters. Campaign promises by men posing to be leaders of any party ought to be kept. In the very near future the campaign will open. The Republican party will win this time with hands down—providing men of honor, reliability and veracity are placed in charge. The Democratic donkey must be unhorsed this fall. All Republicans are an unit in the support of Republican nominees this fall. The 5th of November, 1918, will be a memorable day for nation wide Republican victory. Let us all pray and plead for the enthrancement of good men to power and to the leadership of political parties, organizations and general business concerns. Mrs. Trullie Bridgeford has returned from an extended trip to Pittsburgh and other northern cities. ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publishers or else his subscription will be collected just the same as if he had not. Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1904, at the Post Office at Keystone, W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY SEPT. 13, 1918 A VISIT TO CAMP SHERMAN Great Work Making Soldiers--Y. M. A. Doing Good Work. Through the kindness of our good friend, Rev. R. P. Johsson, who has charge of the religious work of one of the Y. M. C. A's of Camp Sherman, which is located at Chillicothe, Ohio, we were accorded the privilege and honor of spending a part of Sept. the 3rd and 4th within the gates of this wonderful camp. It is not my intention to attempt to make any lengthy comment upon what I was able to see and learn while there, for I have neither the time nor the space to do so, but I feel that it is my duty to publicly express my appreciation of the work being done there, if for no other reason than that I may inspire a larger number of our ministers, teachers, editors, speakers and leaders generally, with a desire to make a trip thither in order to get first-hand, such information concerning the training of our soldier boys as may be obtained in no other way. I had read quite extensively of the various cantonments scattered throughout the country and had thought my self pretty well informed as to what is going on in them, but I am free to confess that when left camp after even such a short visit I had learned that to READ about a thing, and to have REAL contact and experience with it are two entirely different things. Camp Sherman is indeed a wonderful place and is doing wonderful things for the white boys and black boys alike by way of training them for their duties and responsibilities "over there. Among the many great things that impre sed me during my short visit was the fine body of men who are in charge of the Y. M. C. A. work, and I came away fully satisfied that with such men as Capt. Fry, Mr. S. G. Hough, Mr. Crosswaithe and Rev. R. P. Johnson in command, our boys will be sent out to face the uncertain future with a faith in God and in themselves that will enable them to do valiant service to the cause of liberty and democracy throughout the world. I was also deeply impressed by the fine character and spirit of Dr. Grey and her amiable and efficient corps of assistants at the Hostess House which has just recently been thrown open, in sure they will be a great sense of comfort and inspiration to the thousands which will finally journey thither. Finally I was perhaps most deeply impressed by the soldierly bearing and cheerful spirit of the boys themselves, who while fully conscious of the fact that they may be called at any time to go forth to dare the dangers of the bomb infested sea, and perils of the trenches in France, are going quietly and cheerfully about their duties in camp, and are facing the future without fear and with manly hearts. I had the pleasure and honor of speaking to a goodly number of them on Tuesday evening, Sept. 3rd, and never have I spoken to a more attentive or appreciative bunch of brave and noble men. If you want to be inspired and lifted up in this dark hour of war and revolution, go to Camp Sherman where your "Uncle Sam," regardless of race, color or race. --- is moulding men. Yours for victory, J. RUPERT JEFFERSON. --- Bramwei, W. Va. Allow me space to say to the many readers that while on my vacation I attended the great West Virginia Baptist State Convention at Hill Top and enjoyed it very much. It was indeed a great meeting. Thursday the 5th, I started to roancke, Va., sarriving about 6:40 p. m. Friday morning I visited the parsonage of the High street Baptist church and found Rev. W. E Lee, the honored pastor, who made me feel at home. Friday afternoon in company with Dr. Lee I visited the cozy home of Rev. W. W. Hicks, paector of the Mt. Zion Baptist church, where we were highly intertained. Saturday I rested. Sunday morning at 11 o'clock I preached to a packed house in the High street Baptist church. Rev. R. C. Woods, D. D., president of the Virginia Theological Seminary and College, and other distinguished persons were present. At 8 p. m. I preached to Rev. Hicks' congregation in the Mt. Zion church and the house was packed till standing room was at a premium. Again Tuesday night I spoke for one of the Mt. Zion church clubs and on Wednesday night spoke at the High St. church, each time and place the attendance being good. I divided my time as near as possible between Revs. Lee and Hicks each one of whom with their good wives spared no pains in making it pleasant for me. If you remember, it has only been about four months since we placed on the market about 220 Lots known as the We have sold all the lots, But have just closed a deal for 200 more choice LOTS adjoining the Central Addition, which we have just placed on the market at a special low price for a short time in order to start the sale off at a rapid rate. 300 der Lot on terms of approximately 5 and 21-2 per cent a month. In other words, you can buy a $200 LOT for $10 down and $5 per month. You pay no interest or taxes until the lot is paid for and in case of your death, we then deed the lot to whoever you name as your beneficiary without any further payment. Rev. Lee has his work well in hand. He is now in the midst of a three thousand dollar rally to come off the first Sunday in Oct. and from all indications they are going over the top. Rev. Hicks, as usual, is drawing great crowds and doing a great work for the Master. I did not have time to visit the other churches in the city, but I heard that they were all doing well. But from my own observation I feel safe in predicting that High St. and Mt. Zion under the leadership of Revs. Lee and Hicks with God to lead them, is bound to succeed. Remember the lots on the CENTRAL ADDITION are located near the heart of the city of BECKLEY, a city that is absolutely surrounded by coal mines and other enterprises. In fact you can live in CENTRAL ADDITION and walk to and from and work at from 15 to 20 different coal operations. BECKLEY is also an up-to-date city in every respect, where you have the advantage of good schools, churches and practically all the modern conveniences it takes to make a desirable city in which to live. I am now at home ready to serve the flocks which the Lord hath given me to lead and push the work of the Golden Rule. Yours for success, R. H. McKOY. Now if you want one of these lots, you had better not delay the matter, but go to Beckley and go now as the sooner you get on the ground the more lots you will have to select from, and when you go to Beckley, call at our Branch Office located over the Raleigh County Bank and post office and D. P. GADD, the manager of this office, will show you the lots on the CENTRAL ADDITION. Successful Revival AT MT. CHAPEL BAPT. CHURCH Conducted by Rev. C. A. Smith, of Christianaburg Va. For ten nights, the Mt. Chapel Baptist conducted a revival which is said to be the greatest meeting ever held in this city. The interest and spiritual enthusiasm ran high from start to finish and in spite of the inclement weather, this beautiful church was crowded each night with saints and sinners to hear the powerful, gospel sermons by Rev. C. A. Smith, of Christiansburg, Va., who prescheep nine wonderful sermons. In a plain, practical way, he led sinners to see their lost condition to the extent that they came forward and accepted the Lord Jesus. Rev. Smith is a revivalist of the first order and his sermons not only convicted sinners but revived to greater spiritual activity. Rev. L. A. Watkins, the pastor, was present each night and assisted in this splendid meeting. Forty-two were added to the church. Baptizing will take the first Sunday in October. Rev. Smith had to leave Monday morning for none as his daughter was sick, with the hope of coming back to conduct the revival at the Upland Baptist church of which Rev. Watkins is also pastor. We are very anxious for you to see this property and we will pay your car fare to Beckley and return by giving you a Receipt for your first monthly installment, in case you buy one or more lots from us; Fare not to exceed $7. Now we would advise that if you are interested to not delay the matter for two or three months. If you do, the only thing we will be able to do for you will be to tell you that the lots are all sold. The reason we sell lots so fast is because we buy good property and something people can afford to buy from us. If you want further information before going to Beckley, write us at Princeton, W. Va., and we will have one of our agents call on you and explain our proposition fully. Rev. J. W. Coger Called to Arlington. Rev. J. W. Coger, pastor of Marytown and Jenkinjones Baptist churches and President of the Bluestone District Sunday School Union, a young and powerful preacher and a splendid pastor, has been called to the Gailee Baptist church at Arlington. Rev. Coger is one of the most popular preachers in the Flat Top field and is held in high esteem by his fellow ministers as well as all the people of Marytown and Jenkinjones where he is doing great work for the Master. The people at both placey he can not leave them. Rev. Coger has the call under prayerful consideration. MAIN OFFICE PRINCETON. W. VA. BRANCH OFFICE BECKLEY, W. VA. WANTED AT ONCE!! Men To Do Grading WAGES: 35c per Hour APPLY TO The Keystone Coal and Coke Co. or The McDowell Times KEYSTONE, W. VA. Dear Editor: We beg to show the many readers of your fearless paper our stand towards Dr. W. B. Gray, who rushed in print in your last issue to take us to task as to our utterances the week before. As far as we know, there is no personal grievances between us as men. Our motto is to defend the truth regardless of friendless of friendship. We shall answer the complaint of Dr. Gray with an eye single to the good of our community. I submit the following letters from leading men of Giatta in regard to the controversy. G. C. SPEARS Leaders of the Town Take a Hand in Establishing the Truth. Editor McDowell Times: "Long live the king", our reporter, one whom we love and respect. We find in him a gentleman a fearless and unbiased writer. He lives with and among our people and is a part of all that happens in our midst, when such is for the elevation of the community. Those who hold themselves above and imagine they are superior to all others, only demonstrate their littleness, and at the same time causes one to think that possibly after all there are among us those who are acquainted with German culture. Sech people, if there be among us, can't hope to be very popular. On the arrival of the canner, there were some hindrances, and the leading element stepped in and saw to it that Miss Cain was not put to flight. With these remarks, let us hope that in the future nothing but love and harmony can find a resting place in Giatto. Dear Editor: I have carefully noted the contents of the article which appeared in your paper August 30, undr the caption "Giatto News"; and it is to be regretted that since the Reporter gave the actual facts, that Dr. Gray is the only person who has seen it to attempt to refute what was written. Is it "nefarious" to let the public know what we are doing? Isn't it "nefarious" to try to choke the truth? What the Doctor has gained as a result of his reply is known only to himself. To us, it appears to be a willful and malicious attack upon the veracity of the Reporter. VOICE OF A BUSINESS MAN. Giatto, W. Va., Sept. 9. 1918 Mr. M. T. Whittico, Keystone, W. Va. I have been asked by a few friends to make a few remarks in regards to the two articles which appeared in your paper, and while I scarcely found anything worth while, yet I have managed to try to say something and hope I have made the situation a little clearer: Socrates, by close observation, came to the conclusion that the stories of the Greek gods and godesses could not be true, and began teaching that (instead of turning evil for evil) the people should love one another. It is indeed, strange that alter these two thousand years, we still have strife and malice in our midst, as well as those who would pervert the truth, if it doesn't suit their interest. Man comes upon the scene; there are a few moments of amies and tears, of joys and sorrows, of successes and failures, and he passes off the stage of action to make room for another; but principles live forever, and for this cause, "I throw my hat in the ring." So far as I understand myself, I am friendly towards both of the gentlemen who occupy the center of the stage in this controversy; and were it not for the fact that the Doctor presented such a feeble case, as well as being inconsistent and contradictory, I would let it to pass; but I firmly believe that he who knows the truth and withholds it, is just as guilty as those who misrepresent it. I agree with the Doctor, when he says we have a very good class of people here; but what he meant when he said our people are not getting fair representation is not quite clear to me; unless he has a reckless disregard for the news of our community, if denied the right to censor it. Again, the Doctor seems to be a stickler for facts and figures, and was very elaborate in stating that the first Community Council of Defense was established at this place, and that the different departments have worked diligently ever since; when in fact, the first Community Council of Defense was established in Bluefield. However, it reached here on May 3, and was organized the same day and met on June 27, the first and only time it has met since it was organized here. And too, during all this time, there was not a single demonstration along the line of conserving food, until the arrival of Miss Gertrude Oain in August. Why didn't the Doctor tell the readers of the McDowell Times why our "loyal people" failed to take an interest in the Community Council of Defense and why we had to wait till we could get outside help before we had a single demonstration? We have a sneaking belief that the Doctor knows why all this was or is the case. Come, Doctor, be honor bright, own up! The Doctor, in attempting to show his patriotism, was successful in showing his inexperience as a writer. Therefore, he blundered into inconsistencies and contradictions, in that he neither approves nor condemns the appointment of Miss Oain as demonstrator. He, in some way, manages to find some neutral territory on which to place his feet. This is a very awkward as well as a very strange location for him to occupy in view of his avowed loyalty to the cause of democracy, and in the face of the fact that the "loyal people have been working faithfully." A philosopher is not needed to ascertain the mental attitude of the Doctor in regards to the demonstration here some days ago. In exclusion, I wish to say that there can be but one way to determine the value of a man or woman—to the community, and that is by worth and back of worth is service. Honor refuses to refuse to remain upon the shoulders of those who do not merit it. And again, our attitude towards our friends, our neighbors and our attitude in relation to our value a member of society means either success or failure. I further wish to say that it is to be hoped that these two gentlemen will, in the future, have no differences over that which we all know to be true. V. P. BUFFINGTON. NEGRO TROOPS (Continued From Page One.) and courage of the Americans who compose the Negro units of the expeditionary force and which every day are out there in the thick of the fighting and holding their place in the line wherever they may be called upon to do their military bit. In just the same manner, the men who compose those regiments are partaking of the carefully built up welfare work that is being accomplished on both sides of the water by the Knights of Columbus Committee on War Activities. In fact, they are receiving special attention, both in the camps in this country and K. of C huts in France, and the work among the Negro troops is being broadened as rapidly as the numbers of the Negro troops grow, under the operation of the selective service laws and by voluntary enlistment, the latter apparently being a particularly inviting method for Negroes getting into the army. Under the system as it now has been worked out, the Negro soldier needs no other countertsign than his khaki uniform to gain for him everything advantage offered by the Knights' service. True, there are places, both in this country and abroad, where the Knights of Columbus have erected special huts for the use of the Negro soldiers. But where that has been done, it has been at the express request of Negro soldiers themselves, who in numerous instances have expressed a preference for a building of their own, where they may enjoy their own pleasure in their own way. Such an arrangement has been granted by the K. of O. upon request of the men themselves at Camp Meade, Md., where one of the three K. of O. buts, which are looked after by 11 secretaries, has been set aside for Negro troops. The same action applies to Camp Dodge, Iowa, Camp Funston, Kaz., and Camp Taylor, Ky., where buildings and tents have been set aside for their exclusive use. As the work expands and as the number of Negro troops has been enlarged, the facilities for catering to their wants have been correspondingly increased in keeping with the recently adopted slogan of the organization "Everybody Welcome—Everything Free." The baseball, tennis equipments, shower baths, books, candy, cigarette and all the other things which the Knights have been distributing to the soldiers in this country as well as aboard the transports and in camps, rest billets and front line trenches in France have gone in equal proportion to the Negro troops under the organization's rule that the war service of the Knights shall be conducted without regard to race, color, religion or any other factor except that the recipient of it be a member either of the military or naval forces of the United States. Report of Condition of The Clark National Bank at Clark, P. O. Northfork, in the State of West Virginia; at the Close of Business on August 31, 1918 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th day of Sept., 1918. LOUIS SCHWARTZ, Notary Public. My commission expires April 15. 1924. This regulation has been accentuated in the spirit of co operation that has been built up between the big Catholic relief organization and the Jewish Welfare Board, which is directing the work among the Jewish soldiers, of whom, like the Negroes, there are many thousands, both in the army and navy. At Fort Hamilton, in Brooklyn, and Camp Merritt, the army embarkation camp at Tenafly, N. J., for instance, the Jewish Welfare Board attaches are using the K. of C. buildings and equipment regularly, with the consent and approval, willingly given, of the Knights supreme organization. Similarly, the other day, when there were six Negro soldiers entraining at Port Jervis, N. Y., on their way to Goshen, N. Y., from where they were to start upon their journey to a training camp, it was a group of Knights of Columbus secretaries who met them and supplied them with cigarettes. It happened, however, that the six Negro draft men did not take a train for Port Jervis. Instead, the Knights loaded them into automobiles and drove them across the pretty hilly country to their point of departure for the camps. There were only six men in that draft consignment, but the Knights service would have been as hearty and as general if the number had been 600. John S. Noel Elected Grand Master of Odd Fellows AT THE B. M. C. IN NEW YORK Ed Morris Beaten by His Blunders —Perry W. Howard Presides— 282 Delegates in Attendance Special to the McDowell Times New York, Sept. 9.—The Old Fellow can from all over the country met in C, wrote to Emily in England, Casino, 155 and 8th avenue, Monday morning, promptly at 10 o'clock. Delegates from all over the country were in attendance. The final report of the committee on Credentials presented a roll of 282 delegates. This was the place selected by the New York committee appointed under the authority of the B. M. C. held at Washington two years ago. Wel- Report of Condition The Clark Nation at Clark, P. O. Northfork, in the State of of Business on August Loans and discounts Foreign bills of exchange or drafts sold with the ment this bank Overdrafts unsecured U. S. bonds deposited to secure circulation U. S. bonds and certificates of indebtedness own unpledged Premiums on U. S. Bonds Liberty Loan Bonds, 3 1-2 4 and 4 1-4 percent Liberty Loan Bonds, 3 1-2 4 and 4 1-4 percent, to secure State or other deposits or bills pay Securities other than U. S. Bonds owned unpledged Collateral Trust and other notes of corporation for less than one year nor more than three come in behalf of New York Odd Fellows was spoken by Philip A. Levy, a member, and the response was made by W. T. Andrews, of South Carolina. Perry W. Howard, of Miss, was elected to preside and C. E. Mitchell, of W. Va., and W. T. Francis, of Minn., were elected secretaries. The following general resolutions were presented by the committee on the State of the Country and unanimously adopted: "We pledge our last drop of blood and our last penny of money to our country in its mighty battle against Kaiserism to make the world safe for democracy and to vouchsafe the blessings of freedom to every man, woman and child in all the world. The splendid and unequalled courage of black soldiers on the battlefields of Europe fills us with enthusiasm but presents no surprise, for it is typical of the conduct of Negro soldiers in all the wars of the Republic and constitutes additional proof of the justice of our demand for equal protection under the law, for the orderly and just administration of justice and the enjoyment of every privilege under the constitution and all its amendments. We hereby direct that the S. C. M. make sale of the certificates of indebtedness owned by the Order and add to it sufficient of the funds owned by it so as to net the sum of $j5,000 and to convert the same into the 4th Liberty Loan Bonds to be floated by the government to prosecute the war unto victory." After the transaction of all business, the following officers were elected: the following officers were elected: Grand Master, John S. Noel, W. Va- Deputy G. M., W. T. Francis, Miss Grand See'y, K. J. Nelson, Penn. G. T., C. H. Calburn, Penn. Grand Directors, W. T. Andrews, S. C. Attorney General, P. W. Howard, Miss Grand Auditors. Wilmington, Dele, was selected as the next place of meeting of the B. M. C., and W. L. Houston, of Washington, D.C., was elected as the fraternal delegate to England. Splendid order, high intelligence of the delegates, unusual business ability were marked characteristics of the meeting and the members. The meeting was a brilliant success and its opposers will certainly have a hard road to travel. $2 1 Year in Advance 5th District S. S. Convention Holds Splendid Session at Ridgeway, Va. The 24th annual session of the Fifth District Sunday School Convention of the Presbytery of Southern Virginia con- vened with the Holmes Memorial Presbyterian church, Ridgeway, Va., August 9-11. It brought together a large number of Sunday school workers who were eager and anxious the cause be given a push forward. On Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock, in the absence of the President, the Vice President, W. W. Dillard, called the Convention to order. After devotional service, the following officers were elected: President, S. D. Dillard of the 5th Avenue church, Roanoke; Vice President, Miss Malinda Moyer, Trinity; Secretary, Miss Alzue Spencer, Mt. Letonan; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. B. M. Herford, Holmes Memorial; Treasurer, Miss Eather Hairston, Trinity. After the appointment of several committees, the minutes of the previous Convention were read. Then followed the report of the committee on arrangement and adjournment to meet again at 3 p.m. Our Sunday School Missionary, Prof. L. M. Martin, being with us for the first time, was given the greater part of the afternoon. He gave a very helpful talk on the Standard Sunday School. A popular meeting was held Friday night. Mrs. J. A. Davis, our pastor's wife, gave the welcome address and Mrs. S. J. Dillard of the Trinity church, made the response. These ladies held the audience spell bound as they spoke. Afterwards a program consisting of solos, duets, chorus, recitations and addresses was rendered. Rev. G. P. Watkins, pastor of the Grace Presbyterian church, Martinville, spoke of "The pastor in the Sunday school." This address was full of interest and instruction. On Saturday morning, the reports from the different schools were read and discussed. The reports were encouraging and hopeful of even better reports next year. Dr. E. R. K. Dudley of 67th Avenue church, Roanoke, was elected delegate to the Synodical Sunday school Convention, Newberne, N. C. So interesting was the talk by Prof. Martin the day before that the greater portion of the afternoon was again given to him to explain the "Ten Points of Excellence." So interesting were the sessions of the Convention that we varied from custom and had a pleasing program on Saturday evening. The program consisted of soils, patriotic recitations, duets an inspirational paper by Mrs. John L. Hairston, of Martinsville, and an able address by Rev. J. A. Davis, pastor of Holmes Memorial church, whose far reaching subject was "What will the church do with the young men after the war? Rev. Davis has ever shown impartial interest in the men of the church and community. On Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, the Model Sunday School was conducted by Prof. I. M. Martin. The lesson for the day was a timely one, "Helping others." Two prizes were offered by the Missionary to the two teachers who collected the most money from the smallest classes. Mrs. John L. Hairston and W. W. Dillard were the successful competitors. Mrs. Hairston was presented a book, "On the firing line," and Mr. Hairston a book, "Work among the Juniors." These were presented by Mrs. J. H. Dillard in a brief appropriate address. Your Feet Will Never Behave And you really can't expect them to, when you listen to Columbia's Dance Records one-steps, two-steps, waltzes and fox-trots. Come in and listen to these Columbia Records—as many as you would like to hear. And you will hear them at their very best, played on the Columbia Gratonola. Colum Grafon and Re umbia afonolas d Records Columbia Grafonolas and Records 酒 Part of the Condition of West National Bank The State of West Virginia, at the Close Press on August 31, 1918. RESOURCES. $ 537,442 83 crafts with the endorsement circulation (par value) 100,000 00 indebtedness, pledged to se par value) 1,000 00 indebtedness pledged to se posts (par value) 2,500 00 indebtedness loaned 30,000 00 indebtedness owned and 60,000 00 141-4 per cent, unpledged 23,300 00 1-2 per cent, to secure U. 85,000 00 to secure postal savings 114 per cent 3,000 00 and 14-14 per cent, pledged bills payable 111,300 00 (500 per cent of subscript 19,000 00 reserve Bank 19,000 00 due from national banks 50,440 62 bankers and trust companies 200,792 88 items 13,14, and 15 39,169 59 or town as reporting bank 226 24 17 and 18 240,188 71 of city or town of report- b items 249 05 measurer and due from U. 5,000 00 gift stamps actually owned 1,919 49 LIABILITIES. 100,000 00 50,000 00 and taxes paid 17,843 28 and taxes paid 6,469 44 check 11,373 84 less than 30 days. 99,985 00 23,914 84 2,324 00 1,531 25 subject to reserve $ 536,745 47 (in for money borrowed) 19,442 03 3,275 67 subject to Reserve $ 341,946 19 including deposits of U.S. 4,200 00 1,000 00 5,200 00 1,655,260 50 VY or McDowell, as of the above named bank, do solemnly aware that the best of my knowledge and belief. W. A. CREAGER, Oshier. Correct—Attest: J. J. HUDDLESTON, T. J. O'NEIL, LESTER G. TONEY, Directors. before me this 6th day of Sept., 1918. J. H. BANE, Notary Public. Report of the Court The First Nation at Northfork, in the State of Wor- of Business on August RESOURCES Loans and discounts Foreign Bills of Exchange or Drafts with the of this bank U. S. bonds deposited to secure circulation (C U. S. bonds and certificates of indebtedness, plea curre U. S. deposit, par value) U. S. bonds and certificates of indebtedness plea curre postal savings deposits (par value) U. S. bonds and certificates of indebtedness L U. S. bonds and certificates of indebtedness unpledged Premium on U. S bonds Liberty Loan Bonds, 34, 4, and 41-4 per cent. Liberty Loan Bonds 3-12 and 4-12 per cent, S. deposits Liberty Loan Bonds, pledged to secure post- deposits, 3-12, 4, and 41-4 per cent. Liberty Loan Bonds 3-12, 4, and 41-4 per cent to State or other deposits or bills payable Stock of Federal Reserve Bank (50 per cent tion) 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 nat- ture Net amounts due from banks, bankers and tru- other than included in items 13, 14, a Check on bank in the same city or town as re- tations of items 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 Checks on banks located outside of city or tow- ing bank and other cash items Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer and de- S. Treasurer War savings certificates and drift stamps actu- Total LIABILITY Capital stock paid in Surplus fund Undivided profits Less current expenses, interest and taxes paid Circulating notes outstanding Individual deposits subject to check Certificates of deposits due in less than 30 day Certified checks Cashier's checks outstanding Dividends unpaid Total demand deposits subject to reser- Certificate of deposit (other than for money) Postal savings deposits Other time deposits Total of time deposits subject to Reser- War Loan deposits Other United States deposits, including deposit disburring office Total STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF McDOWE I. W. A. Oreager, Cashier of the above the above statement is true to the best of my Subscribed and sworn to before me this My commission expires January 20, 1926. Report of the Condition of The First National Bank at Northfork, in the State of West Virginia, at the Close of Business on August 31, 1918. Report of the Condition of The First National Bank at Northfork, in the State of West Virginia, at the Close of Business on August 31, 1918. Corresponding Secretary Our next meeting will be with the Columbia Grafonola vance and everything will be better after this great struggle. He also told why why there were so many marriages now. Resolutions of thanks were read by Mrs. John L. Hairon. We have many other Columbia Records that will please and thrill you the newest popular and patriotic songs, instrumental and vocal collections by world-famous artists, a splendid variety of band and orchestral music. by world-famous artists, a splendid variety of band and orchestral music. T. J. EADS KIMBALL WEST VIRGINIA Pleasant View Sapbath School, Fontaine, Vr., Friday morning before the 2nd Sunday in August, 1919. MRS. B. M. HEREFORD. The dedicatory services of the Metropolitan M. E. church began the fourth Sunday in August and closed the first Sunday in September. At 11 o'clock, August 25, the pastor preached and then served the Lord's Supper. At 3 p. m., the brotherhood convened under the direction of Charley Starling, president. At 8 p. m., Rev. D. M. Pleasante. The touring ministers preached: Monday, the pastor. Tuesday, Rev. Carson, Ivanhoe, Va. Wednesday, Rev. F. D. Johnson, Tip Top, Va. Thursday, Rev. J. G. Price, Havaco. Friday, Rev. G. W. Woody, Gary. Saturday night, the clubs and committees gave what is known as a "Feast in the wilderness which was an occasion long to be remembered. Sunday, September 1, at 8:30 a. m., an old fashion love beet took place, led by J. Z. Ander, which was acknowledged by all to be the most enjoyable service that had ever been held in the church. It brought the remembrance of gone by days. At 11 a. m., Dr. Lafayette King preached the dedicatory sermon which was a great sermon never to be forgotten by those who heard it. Then the pastor, assisted by Revs. Carson and Haley, dedicated the church with imposing ceremonies. At 3 and 5 p. m., Rey Wm. Haley, of Anawalt, preached two able sermons to the delight of all who heard him. After the evening sermon, the mortgage on the church was burned by the oldest members of the church. The offering for the day was $115. Thus closed one of the greatest days in the history of diary. REV. W. H. PLEASNTS, Pastor. WALTER LEMONS, Secretary. Glen White Rev. J. D. Coleman filled his regular appointment the first Sunday with two able sermons. George Hoover, who was accidentally caught betwo a car and a post in the mines Friday, is improving. Mrs. Susie Garland is on the sick list and it is hoped by her friends that she will soon be out. Rev. J. D Coleman made a business trip to Huntington last week. Mrs. Sarah Cozart returned home Saturday from the Woman's Convention where they had a delightful time she said, expressing regret that we did not send two or more delegates. But how proud we were of the King Daughters of which she is President to represent us in the Convention. We listened to a great report. She spoke of having the pleasure of listening to a man who had been on the battle front and told some interesting things about our boys in France. We hope to have the young man to speak for us here soon. Deacon Lock has been appointed on the Home Production Committee. The Elizabeth Greenfield Musical Club will take up a new line of work this John Spears has been ill for three weeks but save he will be able to return to his work in a few days. Our old friend, Stokes, is doing his bit in helping to increase the tonage. The old coal loaders have nothing on him. DAVY We had a gran time the first Sunday at the Striving Valley Baptist church. At 11 a. m. and 5 p. m., Rev. G, W. Brown preached great sermons. At 3 p. m., the Home Mission Society met and as usual had a halleup time. Mrs. A. Harper-Hill, our new school teacher here Monday of last week and is stopping at the home of Mr. and Mrs Wm. Matthews. We were glad to see her and are going to make it as pleasant for her as possible. Mrs. Annie Hamlett is very ill. We hope for her a speedy recovery. Rev. E. E. Williams held services at Oarretta all day Sunday for Rev. M. J. Johnson. There are services here every Sunday, the first and third at the Baptist church, the second fourth at A. M. E. church. $2 1 Year in Advance Honest Tailoring --- The First National Bank at Keystone, in the State of West Virginia, at the Close of Business on August 31, 1918. to State or other deposits or bills payable Stock, other than Fonds, Reserve and stock Stock of Federal Reserve Bank (50 per cent of subscription) 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 national banks Net amounts due from banks, bankers and trust companies Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of Sept., 1818. R. E. DOYLE, Notary Public. My commission expires January 7, 1819. Before buying your fall and winter suit or overcoat, see LIEBMAN BROTHERS, the Tallors from the Cradle. We announce our fall and winter opening, with the largest and highest grade up-to-date woolens. The most beautiful, assorted patterns of the finest quality. We have fine blue and black serges, gray, brown and green worsted; also high grade doe-kins, and heavy over-coating of all kinds. You can find these qualities in any of our stores. Remember, we have no agents, you make the agents' profit by coming to our stores. We GUAR ANTEE ALL WORK in All Our Stores, and Press Your Clothes FREE !! My commission expires January 7, 1919. Goalwood All is well and everybody is jolly in Coalwood, because times are good and everybody is making money than ever before, and we are glad to say that our church work is in fine shape. The fourth Sunday in August was a day that will be long remembered by us, the occasion being the celebration of the 5th anniversary of our beloved pastor, Rev. W. C. Clements, D. D. The anniversary sermon was preached by Rev. J. W. Coger, who used for his subject, "Well Done." It is weakly stating it, when we say it was a masterpiece. Rev Coger is a very brilliant man. Rev. J. W. Crockett preached to our delight Monday night. He is also a beacon light in the gospel ministry and a blessing to the great Flat Top Baptist Association. But after all of this, surely we had saved the best until the last, for on Tuesday night our pulpii was graced with the presence of that graceful and matchless leader and moderator of the greas Flat Top Baptist Association, Rev. G. W. Woody, D. D. This man preached to the glory of God and to the edifying of the church. He used for his text, "How much owest thou my Lord?" This occasion was crowned and closed Wednesday nith with a banquet loud and glorious by a committee of women, Sisters O. E. Thomas, Bessie Redcross, Edd Petts and other. We thank the No. 6 choir for music on Tuesday night. The following are those who gave special donations in the rally: Lula Brown $15 12 Annie Jackson 2 00 Leola Bailey 1 00 Mary Davis 1 00 Emma Pettis 1 00 Martha Staples 1 25 Jennie Staples 1 00 B. J. Martin 5 00 H. G. Davis 4 00 Howard Bailey 3 00 G. C. Carter 2 50 Ed Pettis 2 50 Samuel Carson 2 00 Thomas Jackson 2 00 G. O. Ferguson 2 00 Robt. Berger 2 00 Arthur Wiley 1 00 D. A. Thompson 2 00 Robert Britten 1 50 Fonfain Eldridge 2 00 Jennie Scales 1 00 Peter Jackson 1 00 TO THE PEOPLE OF VICINITY Before but the Cradl date wo black ser all kinds TRADE MARK REGISTERED Nancy Spencer 1 00 Charles Gray 50 Minnie Gray 50 Total amount raised, $109 97. We thank everybody who gave at all in this rally. LETTER FROM ATTY CECIL RILEY Co. 49, 153 D. B, Camp Dix, N. J., August 29, 1918 Editor M. T. Whittico, Keystone, West Virginia. My dear M. Whittico: I sincerely trust that this will find you and all well. I have not forgotten you and never will. Furthermore, if I desire to do so I could not, because of the time- ly and prompt arrive weekly arrival of the good old Molowell Times which silently tells me that you still have me in mind and that you are still my friend faithful and true. I am glad to tell you that I am doing well and was made sergeant within two weeks after my arrival. I have been recommended by my commanding officer as one having the educa- tional, physical and moral requisites for a commission in the U. S. A my appl iation has been filed and is now pending. My experience here has been varied and at times I have been real blue, but then I realize that "My fate is the common fate of all." I will be in McDowell county about the middle of September, God willing. I was real glad to read that cherry letter from your brother, Lt. J. M. Whittico, somewhere "Over there." I was also proud to note that Judge Strøther had made a home run without interference on the bases. It is and shall always be to the eternal credit of McDowell county to be honored with this good and impartial public spirited jurist. All of the boys from McDowell are doing well. They, too, enjoy reading the Times and there is always a scramble for it when I am through. For our per centage, we have as many non-commissioned officers as any other county in the United States, all things being equal, My best regards to Mrs. Whittico and tell that Howard is going to cleat up Institute this winter in the football contest. With all good wishes, old man, write me when you can. Please tender my best wishes to all the boys. I am. Your friend always. CECIL H. KILEY. Stop that Roller VULCANIZED Work guaranteed to be a money refunded We stop any and all holes on short notice. Call and have your work done here and save W.F. OWENS East of C. P. North's Brick Building Keystone, West Virginia YOUNG'S Sarophone Orchestra PLAYS FOR ALL OCCASIONS. Wire or write W. J. YOUNG, Box 306 Gary, W. Va. Restaurant Meals at all hours in First Class Style at Reasonable Prices. Eat here and you'll not know that high cost of living is higher. Elder Simon King YUKON, W.VA. McDowell Investment Company B. 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