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Uncle Sam Wants Two Million Tons of Pocahontas Coal for October Our Service Flag J. W. Grey, F. E. Alexaudet VOLUME 17. Uncle San NEGRO FOUR MINUTE MEN Hold Conference, Plan for Great Drive in Interest of Fourth Liberty Loan---Agree to Subaccribe for $1,500 Worth of Bonds. The McDowell county committee of colored Four Minute Men met in the office of The McDowell Times Saturday afternoon, Assistant County Chairman T. Edward Hill presiding. Plans were outlined for making speeches in behalf of the Fourth Liberty Loan. It was agreed to secure the cooperation of the school officials and hold parents' meetings in all of the colored schools of the county on Friday the 11th and have speakers address parents, teachers and pupils in the interest of the Fourth Liberty Loan. Saturday the 12th, which the President has designated Liberty Day, will be used for rally and demonstrations in the interest of the Liberty Loan in all of the colored lodges and organizations. It was agreed that a suggestion would be made to the colored pastors of churches to exchange pulpits and preach Liberty Loan sermons or permit four minute men to make short talks. Mr. Hill has designated Dr. J. E. Hereford and Lawyer B. E. Carter as directors of the Four Minute Singing Division. These men will form and direct two quartetes that will accompany the four minute speakers on special occasions in churches, lodges and theatres and sing patriotic songs in the interest of the Fourth Liberty Loan. The four minute men present agreed to start the Liberty Loan campaign themselves by subscribing in the aggregate $1,500 worth of Fourth Liberty Bond. Assistant Chairman Hill announces the itinary of the colored Four Minutemen for next week as follows: (Continued on Page Two ) PROMINENT NEGRO COMMISSIONED Member of Pershing's Staff, Will Report Daily Activities of Negro Troops Abroad. Hon. Ralph W. Tyler of Columbus, Ohio, Auditor for the Navy Department during the administration of President Taft and one of the ablest and best known Negroes in America has been commissioned by President Wilson or the staff of General Pershing in France to report the papers of the United States daily the activities and engagements of the Negro troops on the battle front. He is the first of his race to receive such an appointment. Mr. Tyler is a trained and experienced newspaper men, having risen from an obscure position on one of the leading white daily papers of Columbus to city editor, then managing editor which position he held when appointed Auditor by President Roosevelt The conference of Negro editors, publishers and leaders who met in Washington some months ago recommend the creation of the position to which Mr. Tyler has been appointed and Hon. Emmett J. Scott, Negro assistant to the Secretary of War, worked out the details and a cured the appointment of Mr. Tyler. JUST A PICKANIN. Did you ever think about it A long, long time ago. When you rocked your "pickaninny" Just a awwing to and fro? Singing "sorrow" songs and lullabys In the little fellow's ear— Singing of the petty nip and downs He might have in future years.? Did you think about the future, What the fleeting years might bring: World they bring him wealth and splendor Or the glory of a king? Or would they bring him something meeker This bright eyed Negro boy? Why not make your son a doctor? "Just the thing!" Your pride and joy. But so many gates are opened, Opened, Oh so wide and free, Every one you singly pictured But there's one, you did not see. You never saw him as a soldier, In his uniform; you knew Other heroes fought and died For the old Red, White and Blue. You never pictured in your mind's eye That trip across the foam; Never thought of him in foreign lands— The MrDowell Times. Little did you dream far d'er the seas Somewhere in "No Man's Land," This noble son God gave to you Would fight t for Uncle Sam Nor did you fancy in your day dream, With bayonets and gun, Your boy upon the battle field, Fighting the treacherous Hum. Litt'e did you dream he'd take his place With so much pride and vim Side by side with "other boys" Who called Lim "pickanin." Just the same your boy's a soldier And he's fighting for a cause That some day you'll proudly real of In the Constitution's clause. No nobler cause in life's broad span Could claim your noble son; In giving him, you gave that much On half the victory won. If there be tears, shed grateful tears, Shad tears of supre joy, Mingle them with smiles and kisses, Send them to your soldier boy. Cheer up! and think not sadly Of the future days to come; But on bended knee pray God on high. "Thy will, not mine be done." Nora. The above poem was written by Mrs Marie Shelton Woody of Blue field, a teacher of long experience. The verses have a poetic touch and rings like some of the poems of the late Paul Law rence Dunbar. It is appealing and will touch a chord of understanding in the hearts of the Negro mothers. It has the ring of love, tenderness, courage and hope and should be preserved. It will help and inspire the Negro mother whose son is "over there." MEN KILLED IN MINES IN W. VA. IN AUGUST The report of the State Department of Mines for the month of August shows that there were a total of 41 men killed in and about the mines. Of that number, twenty were white Americans, nine Negro Americans and twelve foreigners. Thirty-four were killed on the inide and twelve on the outside of the mines. Logan and Kaleigh counties leads with nine men killed in each, McDowell follow- with eight killed. The colored men killed in the mines in McDowell county during August are as follows: August 6th, Thomas Moorehead, brake while riding front end of motor, slipped and fell on and was run over by same at Tidewater mines. August 23rd, James Parks, tipple boss and powder clerk, James Payne, miner, were killed and Wilbert Harris, miner, received injuries from which he died August 15th, when the powder magazine exploded at Yukon No. 1 mine, Yukon-Pocahontas Coal Co. It is presumed that James Parkes opened a keg of powder for one of the men, when the key exploded, causing the balance of the powder to explode. August 31st, George Taylor, miner, killed by fall of slate at face of working place at Algoma mine, Algoma C. & C. Co. GARY MINERS HELPING TO WHIP GERMANY Men Answering Call of Government by Producing Coal, the Country's Crying Need. A great demonstration of patriotism and loyalty to the Government was shown by the employees of the United States Coal and Ooke Co., at Gary, Saturday night, when by putting in extra time they produced 6,300 tons of Pocahontas coal. Ten of the twelve operations participated in this exhibition of practical patriotism. No. 3 works made no showing operation having been suspended thereafter the building of a new tipple; No. 11 works was also out on account of the rotary converter being down. The other works loaded as f flows: No. 2 ..... 938 tons " 4 ..... 217 " " 5 ..... 298 " " 6 ..... 229 " " 7 ..... 1400 " " 8 ..... 350 " " 9 ..... 595 " " 10 ..... 1383 " " 12 ..... 837 " It is no new feature at the mines of this company to add to their tonnage by overtime production On the Saturday night previous, the employees of No. 6 works mined 800 tons of coal. On July 4th the employees of these works celebrated the anniversary of the nation's natal day by producing 14,627 tons and on Labor Day, Sept. 2, they produced 14,825 tons. In these patriotic exhibitions no one KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27. 1918 Republicans to Send One Solid Delegation to Congress This Fall nationality is more conspicuous than another. Without regard to nativity the men responded to the demand of the Government for more Pocahontas coal. Neither is the performance confined to particular works of the U. S. C. al and Coke Co. All of them join in the good natured rivalry among all plants and all employees to see who can do the most for their country in this time of need. JOHN MULLENS LOADS 691 TONS OF COAL IN 1 MONTH John Mullens, a young white miner at the Hemphill mine, of the Solvay Collieries Company made a record for coal loading in one month, for which Production Manager Patterson took pleasure in commending him, by letter. During the month of August the 15th to September 14th inclusive, Mullens loaded 691 tons of coal, which represents a daily averages of over twenty-five tons. When it is considered that Mr. Mullens was working in a thin vein, and without help, his accomplishment stands out as a remarkable achievement. The average loading in the thicker veins is seventeen tons a day. SAD DEATH OF J. Z. ANDERSON PROMINENT CITIEEN AND FRA TERNITY MAN ACCIDENT- ALLY KILLED AT GARY (BY S. R. MOON.) A thrill of horror and profound grief ran through Gary and vicinity on Wednesday, Sept. 18th, at the tidings of the death of Mr. J. Z. Anderson, who was caught and crushed in the machinery of the tipple at Gary. The deceased lived only a few moments after meeting with the fatal accident and he spent those last minutes in calm and loving conversation with his wife, Mrs. Charlotte Anderson, affectionately and familiarly called "sunt Charlotte" by both the colored and white people of Gary. Mr. Anderson was an active member of the Masonic, Old Fellow and St Luke fraternities and large delegations from each of those orders, as well as scores of friends not thus connected attended his burial at Tip Top, Va., on last Friday, where he was interred with Masonic honors by Enclid Lodge No. 37, A. F. & A. M. of Gary. The palebearers were Meurs, Jas. A. Walker, F. P. Floyd, C. C. Froe, S. P. White, John Penn, Wm. Obiness, Wm. Jones and "Wm Tatum, all Masonic brethren of the deceased. Memorial services were held at the Tip Top M. E. church of which Rev. C. D. Shell was the leading spirit. The funeral sermon is to be preached at Gary by Rev. W. H. Pleasants, pastor of the deceased, at Gary M. E. church on Sept. 29, as Rev. Pleasants was absent attending conference when Mr. Anderson met with death. The deceased leaves a widow, several children and numerous other relatives, as well as a host of friends to bewail the fact that the places which have known him will know him no more. The deceased was a Christian of long standing, a member of the Gry M E church, and a man who loved and was loved by his fellow man. He went quietly about his everyday affairs, a blow to stress of prosecution to mar the kindly, gentle manner which endured him to all. He put into everyday practice the tenets of the Christian religion and walked always "as a just and upright Mason." TEN NEGRO SOLDIERS AND CIVILIANS SHOT NORFOLK, Sept. 21. Negro soldiers from Camp Alexander tonight attacked the second prescinct police station in an attempt to rescue two soldiers arrested by the police on a charge of robbing the cash register of a photographer's studio. More than half the windows of the station were smashed before the officers opened fire with pistols and riot guns. Ten Negro soldiers and civilians were shot before the arrival of the reserves from the central station and naval guards gave the police sufficient force to quell the rioters. Police Sergeant White was the only officer injured. The mob leaders were arrested. Bonds buy food for soldiers. Buy Liberty Bonds. ABSOLUTE HARMONY PREVAILS; DEMOCRATS SCARED OUT OF BOOTS Loyalty to Government on All Great War Measures make Republican Victory Certain. Washington, D.C., Sept. 24.—A solid delegation in both Senate and House from West Virginia is the goal that the Republican party's campaign manager in that State have undertaken to obtain this year and, after a careful survey of the political situation, they have assured National Chairman Hayes and Congressional Chairman Fess within the past day or two, that they are confident that the Grand Old Party will reach the goal. In fact, they feel so sanguine about it that they have promised both of these two high party executives that West Virginia in this year of grace will turn up with a solid Republican delegation in Congress as in days of yore—the days of yore being those embraced between 1890 and 1910. The optimism of the Republican leaders in West Virginia is founded upon the absolute harmony and unity which prevail in the party at the present time, and the fact that they claim that their party has more voters than the Democratic party can must. They can outvote the Democrats in the regular election as they did in the primary, and that's the beginning and end of the argument. They declare that their party's nominees will get the full party vote this year, and that can mean but one thing, to wit, a clean sweep. There is plainly discernable of a fear of something like this to be discovered among Democratic leaders. They practically already concede that their candidates in the Second, Third, Fifth districts haven't a chance of winning. In the Second and Third they admit that they are handicapped in not having as hand a criticism of the official record of either Congressman Geo. M. Bowers or Congressman Stuart F. Reed out of which an issue can be made by them. In the Fifth, they recognize the superior ability and widespread popularity of Sen. Wells Goodyckoontz, and the defection of the substantial, business men of their party from their candidate because of his ultrasonic opinions which he does not tail to air when he gets the opportunity. In the Fourth district, the opposition started out in high hopes, inspired by the defusion that they could beat Congressman Harry C. Woodyard on his war record, and they whaled away at Woodyard with a lot of charges that not only they were not able to substantiate, but which upon investigation, reflected upon some of their party leaders both inside and outside of the State. It was found that Mr. Woodyard's war record had been consistently in support of military and naval preparedness measures and war legislation both prior to and after the declaration of war. In fact, an examination of the voting record on measures showed that the four Republicans in the House had more loyalty and steadfastly "stood by the President", as the Democrats are fond of phrasing it, than did the two Democratic members in the delegation, Neely and Littlepage. Hon Charles J. Schuck in the First district and Hon L. S. Echols, the Republican candidate in the Sixth district, have been quick to take advantage of Rowan's attack on Woodyard in the Fourth disclosed in regard to the official record on Neely and Littlepage. They are making the most of it, and not because of 'at' particularly, but because of the aggressive and affective campaign Messrs. Schuck and Echols are making the peep that they have put into it from the start and the high hope of success they have arisen in the party, there is steadily growing confidence in the part of Republican leaders that the First and Sixth districts, normally and at heart Republican, will be redeemed this year. The party organization is said to be in better shape in these two districts than it has been for years. Fayette county, under the leadership of William McKell and his associates, is in finer condition than it has been in a decade, and Mr McKell has promised that it will come up with an old fashioned Republican majority. The same thing is said to be true of Kanawha and Kaleigh counties. Indeed, every report from the Sixth district is that the Republican party is going "over the top" with Candidate Echols for a clean up like the boys did in the St. Michiel salent. These are some of the high lights in the situation as seen by the politicians and explain in a brait and cursory fashion why Republican confidence is so strong and Republican hopes are so high, why their goal has been set for a solid Republican delegation and a representation in the Senate and House without a break in party time. Major Elkins and Charles Schuck, George Bowers, Stuart Reed, Harry Woodyard, Wells Goody, koontz and L. S. Echols. KNOCKED IN HEAD & ROBBED Will Downs Proves Great Detective; Arrests Hold-up Men and Recovers Boodle. Saturday night J. B. Brooks of Maybury came to Keystone with George Vaughan of Elkhorn and Edd Sawyers of Kyle and while here went to a restaurant where they ate supper, Brooks paying for all three. In paying the score Vaughan and Sawyers saw in the possession of Brooks a fat roll of money and while going through the cut between Keystone and Northtork on their way home Vaughan and Sawyers are alleged to have knocked Brooks on the head, breaking his collar bone and dislocating his shoulder and while unconscious relieved him of his watch, knife and $71 in money and left him for dead. About 5 o'clock Sunday morning William Downs, colored policeman of this city, was notified of the robbery. In a short while Down had located the robbers and with the assistance of Officer C. S. McFarlane arrested them and logged them in the Keystone battle. Sawyer was allowed to remain in our city jail and Vaughan was taken to the big county lockup at Welch, and while on the way Downs told Vaughan what he had heard about a little mud "third degree" treatment and Vaughan is alleged to have confessed and told where the watch and knife were hidden, which Officer Downs recovered. The alleged robbers are in jail awaiting what is coming to them and if convicted it is likely to be "some," because the last two highwaymen who held a man in the cut and were caught got 50 cents, a pair of overalls and—lit in the pen. Police Officer Downs deserves great credit for the promptness with which he rounded up the alleged capris and his satuteness in securing a confession thus confirming two dangerous criminals and saving the state great expenses by a lengthy trial. The alleged robbers and the victim were white. Money means munitions. Buy Liberty Bonds. McDOWELL SHERIFF WARNES HIS DEPUTIES I am advised by the Fuel Administrator to instruct all my deputies to refrain from running their automobiles on Sunday except when on official business. When it is necessary to use your car on Sunday attach this banner on the rear (Official Business). Make a note of a license tags on cars that are not marked on official business as above stated so they can be published. I have understood that some of the appointed officers of this county areiding in the moonshine and bootleggin business which is not only against the law of our State, but prohibit the efficiency of coal production as well as all other industries of our State and county. Any deputy sheriff of this county found guilty or reasonably suspected on the last named charge will be dismissed without further notice. S. A. DANIEL, Sheriff PRIVATE QUIGLEY TO TOUR COAL FIELDS Announcement is made by R. D. Patterson, Production Manager of therocabintas and Tug River coal fields, of the forthcoming appearance of Private R. A. Quigley, of the 19th Canadians. Private Quigley will tour both these fields in the interest of enlarged coal production, under the auspices of the Production Committees. He will arrive in the field on the 27th inst., and will remain indefinitely. Dates for his meet- I go will be announced in the various mining communities by posters. Private Quigley takes the view that the coal miner and the plier are the same job, and the man who diges the coal to furnish the supplies for the army is entitled to equal credit with the soldier. Although Private Quigley wears the uniform of the Canadian soldier, he is a citizen of the United States. When the war bake out in 1614 he was a shrew metal worker in Middletown, Ohio. He did not wait for the call to arms by his country, but went across the northern border and enlisted with the Canadian troops in the battle for universal liberty. He is an enthusiastic and interesting talker and never fails to entertain and instruct his audience. He knows the value of coal to the war and has volunteered to address the miners on this all important topic. PLANS FOR GREAT BATTLE Republican Committee and Party Leaders Meet---Great Republican Victory Predicted. The McBowel County Republican Executive Committee met Saturday morning at 10 o'clock in the Clerk's office of Welch, Chairman McGinnis Hatfield presided. A majority of the members of the committee was present in person or by proxy. Chairman Hatfield was authorized to make the necessary arrangements and open brief quarters at Welch as soon as practicable, to prepare a list of Republican elective officers and recommend them to the county court at the proper time and to appoint a campaign committee to conduct the coming campaign this fall. Edit: M. T. Whittico, member of the Republican State Executive Committee was present and discussed the plan of the State committee as outlined by State Chairman W. E. Baker, and offered suggestions as to getting the Republican voters who failed to register before the primary registered on the 21st and 22nd of October and getting out the largest possible vote on election day. Other leaders present who made remarks and offered suggestions were Hon. W. Burbridge Payne, Squires Samuel Odrider and Floyd Ross. Both members of the committee and visitors expressed the hope that the Republican party would triumph in state and nation this fall and urged the Republicans to leave no stone unturned to get every vote possible cast. MORTGAGE BURNED Keystone Presbyterian Church Now Free From Debt. The Keystone Presbyterian church, a mission to the only colored Presbyterian work in the State, which is at Kimball, is now free from debt. The last dollar due having been raised Sunday in a qui'tome rally. Members and friends to this work who became tired of paying interest on a note, the balance of which was $150, decided they would get together, raise money and pay the note off. So Sunday, Sept. 2nd was designated as the day and date up on which the amount should be raised. It was suggested that no noise be raised about it but that each member would just put his hand in his pocket and raise the money, Sunday being Feb. Hyde's day, the present supply, the came, filled the pulpit and preached two able sermons morning and night and when editor of the Times finished making his appeal and the money was counted it was found we had a few dollars more than the amount called for. At no time was the crowd large, but those present showed that they meant business. They punched a hole in that note, demanded that the mortgage be burned and the church to be free—absolutely free from debt. Thus it is the officers can present to the good people who have been so kind all along to help, a record clean, detailing an account of how every penny has been used. Pews are paid for, pulpit and table are all free, books without a claim against them and the pastor's salary simply provided for. Praise the Lord and thank the good people. CONTRIBUTORS Prof. E. L. Rann $ 15 00 Dr. J. E. Hereford, 15 00 Rev. L. E. Johnson 15 00 M. T. Whittico 15 00 Dr. W. Vernal Bridgeford 10 00 Mr. Ida E. Whittico 10 00 Dr. G. N. Marshall 6 00 Fred O. Grady 5 00 Prof. H. V. Taylor 2 00 (Continued on Page Four.) Miners, Ooke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell Coun- tvy-Business Openings. r October URGES SQUARE DEAL FOR RACE First Southern University Commission Makes Report The Southern University Commission for the scientific study of race questions, crest d six years ago by the action of eleven Southern state universities, has just published its first report. Meeting twice a year to plan and discuss its investigations, the commission has spoken little and studied much. Its only public attances have been the three open letters to the college men of the South, all of which have been widely approved by the Southern press. These letters are embodied in the present report. The first is not only a strong protest against mob violence, but is an urgent appeal to college men to lead a crusade "for law and civilization." The second urges college men to work for better schools for white and black as a present necessity for the welfare of the entire South, but it pleases especially for a large share (of school funds) for the Negro on the ground of the common welfare and common justice. He is the weakest link in our civilization, and our welfare is indispassibly bound up with him. NEGRO MIGRATION The latest letter, considering the causes of this migration admits the South's inability "to compete on a financial basis with other sections," but contends that "the South can easily keep her Negroes against all allurements if she will give them a larger measure of these things which human beings hold dear than material goods—fair dealing, sympathy, patience, tolerance. It pays to be just and kind both spiritually and materially. Surely the South has nothing to lose and much to gain by adopting (such) an attitude." A FORMAL REPORT. The present report makes public the scope of the commissioner's study, and the minutes of regular meetings, with their record of discussion of race problem with leading men of both races who have been invited to the various sessions. There are also valuable committee reports of investigations made. Governor Brough of Arkansas, who was the commission's chairman while a professor at the state university, obtains the plan of work in an able paper presented at one of the earlier meetings, Dr Scrogge of Louisiana has a careful historical study of the Negro's civic status, with present day applications. Dr. DeLoach, who was, while a member of the faculty of the University of Georgia, chairman of the commission's committee on economics, has a convincing report, of the economic results of the university's fine agricultural extension work among Negro farmers, a report of interest to all who have the welfare of the South at heart. Dr. Doster of the University of Alabama is the present chairman of the commission. The other universities represented are those of Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Mississippi. Dr. Dillard of the Jeanes and Sister Boards, Dr. Alderman and Dr. Barrow, president of the universities of Virginia and Georgia, and Dr. Mitchell, former president of the University of South Carolina, act as an advisory board to the commission. Copies of the report may be bad on application to Dr. W. H. Hunley, Lexington, Va. Bonds build tanks Buy Liberty Bonds. West Virginia Boys Glad to Read The McDowell Times A. and T. College, Training Detachment, (Greenstoro, N. G., Sept. 22, '18, Dear Editor: Allow me to express my thanks to you for the copy of the paper you were so kind in sending to me. Most of the West Virginia boys read the contents eagerly and were glad to know what progress the people of our home States are making, since we left to do our share in the great conflict now on. We sincerely home that you may continue to publish your paper until the colored race has won out in every department, as our officers are always telling us that "Now is the only time that the colored race has ever had to come from the depths in which they have been heroes and (Continued on Page Four.) MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BE. RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRINTERS. MAN SEEM TO BE ADVERTISING RATE UPON RE D & HILL M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles or more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race...His Civil and Political Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. THE FOURTH LOAN IS THE FIGHTING LOAN As the campaign for the Fourth American Army in France moves own leaders the great American A The Fourth Loan must be a duty Loan is a fighting loan. When our soldiers on the battle offering to make the supreme great cause, we who remain safe them every support, should make them. If we can not fight ourselves It is a great cause for which it is a great struggle in which the up that is being waged in Europe honor to have a part in it and all. be proud of the part they had in do their part. The Fourth Loan is a fighting Loan strikes a blow for Liberty, f spaign for the Fourth Liberty Loan. In France moves on toward Berkley, great American Army has won a war. Loan must be a great success. The loaning loan. Soldiers on the battle front are brave. make the supreme sacrifice for his country, who remain safely at home surel. port, should make every sacrifice. not fight ourselves we can make on. cause for which America is engage. juggle in which the very hope of the. waged in Europe and on the high. part in it and all Americans, all of. part they had in it or ashamed of. Loan is a fighting loan. Every suit blow for Liberty, for Victory. As the campaign for the Fourth Liberty Loan approaches the American Army in France moves on toward Berlin. Under our own leaders the great American Army has won a notable victory. The Fourth Loan must be a great success. The Fourth Liberty Loan is a fighting loan. When our soldiers on the battle front are braving death, each one offering to make the supreme sacrifice for his country and the great cause, we who remain safely at home surely should give them every support, should make every sacrifice to strengthen them. If we can not fight ourselves we can make our dollars fight. It is a great cause for which America is engaged in this war. It is a great struggle in which the very hope of the world is bound up that is being waged in Europe and on the high seas. It is an honor to have a part in it and all Americans, all of their lives, will be proud of the part they had in it or ashamed of their failure to do their part. The Fourth Loan is a fighting loan. Every subscriber to the Loan strikes a blow for Liberty, for Victory. NOT AS CAD AS MADE TO APPEAR In our next issue we will put disbarment proceedings against the Negro lawyer in this county and in point of service in the state, the state is the veteran lawyer and ed. The result of these proceedings and mistake has been made which we will. J. K. Smith has his peculiarity that the younger men in the profession, but from an intimate years we know that he is not disbure conception of the ethics of the rule believe that he would wilfully cease of the profession and we know of it and other counties who, with better tunities for progress and develop rehensible than any charged agament proceedings were instituted. J. K., like most of us, the high takes and in his defence we please training and opportunities. In the defense. J. K. Smith does not always nor it with him. In the recent period for the legislature we opposed him to him by name as a candidate that he is as well qualified for the our race. He does not give this, but some of the men who were have been the benchieries of J. K. service which has been in days go present. We want J. K. Smith to have order that the people may form a committed a crime or violated the done things as bad as many other taken at the hearing last Saturday something further to say. At issue we will publish the evidence proceedings against James Knox Smith in this county and the second oldest N.C. county in the state, the oldest Negro man lawyer and editor J. R. Cufford of these proceedings are unfortunate and can make which we hope to see correct, has his peculiarities; he has not had men in the profession were fortunate in an intimate acquaintance with what he is not dishonest and in his ethics of the profession of the law would wilfully commit an offence against and we know of a few members of the society who, with better training and progress and development have done the many charged against J. K. Smith's rights were instituted against them. Most of us, the high as well as the low defence we plead his age, lack of all opportunities. In the case of others Smith does not always agree with the one. In the recent primary when we were opposed him even to the extreme name as a candidate, because we will qualified for the place as some other does not give this paper any of his men who were behind the charge of infidicies of J. K. Smith's generosity has been in days gone by more effect. J. K. Smith to have justice, he is entitle people may form an opinion as to some or violated the ethics of the legal bad as many others, we will publish during last Saturday in full and the other to say. In our next issue we will publish the evidence taken in the disbarment proceedings against James Knox Smith, the oldest Negro lawyer in this county and the second oldest Negro attorney in point of service in the state, the oldest Negro lawyer in the state is the veteran lawyer and editor J. R. Cufford of Martinsburg. The result of these proceedings are unfortunate and we believe a mistake has been made which we hope to see corrected. J. K. Smith has his pecularities; he has not had the training that the younger men in the profession were fortunate enough to obtain, but from an intimate acquaintance with him for many years we know that he is not dishonest and in his way has a high conception of the ethics of the profession of the law. We do not believe that he would wilfully commit an offence against the ethics of the profession and we know of a few members of the bar in this and other counties who, with better training and greater opportunities for progress and development have done things more reprehensible than any charged against J. K. Smith and no disbarment proceedings were instituted against them. J. K., like most of us, the high as well as the low, make mistakes and in his defence we plead his age, lack of advanced school training and opportunities. In the case of others we make no defense. J. K. Smith does not always agree with the McDowell Times nor it with him. In the recent primary when he was a candidate for the legislature we opposed him even to the extent of not referring to him by name as a candidate, because we did not believe that he is as well qualified for the place as some other members of our race. He does not give this paper any of his business now but some of the men who were behind the charges against him have been the benchcheleries of J. K. Smith's generosity and political service which has been in days gone by more effective than it is at present. We want J. K. Smith to have justice, he is entitled to it, and in order that the people may form an opinion as to whether he has committed a crime or violated the ethics of the legal profession, or done things as bad as many others, we will publish the evidence taken at the hearing last Saturday in full and then we may have something further to say. GOVERNOR And Fuel Administraton Officials Visit This County in Interest of More Coal---Made Interesting Speeches. Governor John J. Cornwell, National Director of Production, James B Neal; J. A. D. Morrow of the Fuel Administration and other distinguished men interested in increasing the output of coal and getting out the two million tons demanded by the Government from the Pocahontas and Tug River fields toured this county in a special train Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Speeches were made at Welch Wednesday night, at Northfork Thursday night and during the day stops were made throughout the county in coal mining centers. The visit of the distinguished party has stimulated a greater interest among both miners and operators to get out two million tons of coal in this field in October. The tour was arranged by and made under the direction of Mr. R. D. Patterson, Director of Production in the Pocahontas and Tug River coal fields. Mr. Patterson is making a great effort to comply with the request of the government by urging in every way possible the production of more coal. --- --- 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, 1944, at the Post Office at Keystone, W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY SEPT. 27, 1948 with Liberty Loan approaches the on toward Berlin. Under our army has won a notable victory. great success. The Fourth Liberale front are braving death, each sacrifice for his country and the only at home surely should give every sacrifice to strengthen us we can make our dollars fight. America is engaged in this war; every hope of the world is bound and on the high seas. It is an Americans, all of their lives, will it or ashamed of their failure to loan. Every subscriber to the or Victory. publish the evidence taken in the James Knox Smith, the oldest the second oldest Negro attorney the oldest Negro lawyer in the Victor J. K. Cufford of Martinsburg. we unfortunate and we believe hope to see corrected. yes; he has not had the training session were fortunate enough to maintenance with him for many honest and in his way has a high profession of the law. We do not permit an offence against the ethics a few members of the bar in this training and greater oppinement have done things more reprint J. K. Smith and no disbar against them. as well as the low, make mishis age, lack of advanced school the case of others we make no dees agree with the McDowell Times primary when he was a candidate even to the extent of not referrate, because we did not believe he place as some other members of paper any of his business now behind the charges against him. K. Smith's generosity and political one by more effective than it is at justice, he is entitled to it, and in an opinion as to whether he has ethics of the legal profession, or, we will publish the evidence in full and then we may have Auxiliary Advisory Council Called to Meet at Kimball The county auxiliary advisory council of defense is requested to meet in the office of quire Samuel Crider at 2 p.m. in Sunday September 29 1918 for the purpose of discussing plans to aid in the Fourth Liberty Loan drive. The chairman earnestly urges that all members be present at this meeting. The drive begins Saturday the 28th, and whatever is done, must be done quickly. J W. ROBINSON, Chairman DR. S. A. ADAMS, Secy E. L. RANN, Ex Secy INJURED IN MINES Charlie Rice, of Northfork, deputy grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias and one of the best known and most respected citizens of the county was injured in the mines at Kyle Monday by a fall of slate. While loading coal about two tons of slate fell upon Mr. Rice, knucking him senseless for about five minutes. He lay upon a pile of slack for about one hour and remembering that the government is demanding two million more tons of coal from the Pochsontas field he got out and loaded two more cars on the same day of his injury. Charlie Rice is one of the best coal miners in this field and fate refused to remove him from an occupation that is so essential to winning the war at this time. He is patriotic and some hard man—two tons of slate failed to puncture his skin. Bonds build airplanes. Buy Liberty Bonds. At Ft. Houston, Making Sixth Death Sentence in Riot Cases. San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 24 —Private William D. Bonre. a Negro soldier, formerly of Company I, Twenty-fourth infantry, was hanged at daybreak this morning at Ft. San Houston, it was announced by Brigadier General J A. Ryan. The Negro is the sixth whose death sentence in the Houston riot cases was affirmed by President Wilson recently. Five Negro soldiers were hanged last week. Twenty-six other Negro soldiers sentenced by the same Court martial were taken to Ft. Leavenworth today. Twelve of them are to serve life sentences to serve terms of 15 years, and the remaining nine two years each. The execution of Bonne and the taking to Leavenworth of the others marks the end of the Houston riot cases. Court of Calanthe Organized at Hiawatha Hiawatha, W. Va., Sept. 21.—Last night Charles H. Rice of Northfork, deputy grand chancellor of the Knight-of-Pythias, set up a new Court of Calanthe at this place. Seventeen of the best people were initiated as charter members and the occasion was celebrated with an excellent supper, speechmaking and great intusiasm. Officers elected are as follows: Willie Lewis, Inspector; N. C. Lewis, W. C.; Lizzie Davis, W. I; Jessie Harris, Orator; Estella Younger, R. D.; Josephine Patterson, R. of A.; Preston Lewis, R of D.; Martha Lewis, S. D.; Mary L. Harris, J. D.; Rachel Oatneal, O. D.; Mary A. Mullen, A. S. C.; Allie Lewis, Escort; Sam Patterson, Pro. Mary Mack, H.; Sam Preston, S. T.; Ace Younger, S. T.; J. W. Young, S. T. The name of the court is Hiawatha Rose. NEW WALKWAY ON BRIDGE LEADING TO DEPOT----BUILT BY W. BANK By the generosity and public spiritedness of W. Bank, the popular proprietor of Bank's Cafe, the first place reached in crossing the bridge from the depot, the people of Keystone and those who visit this splendid city will have a walk way on the side of the bridge crossing the Flikhorn river nearest the depot and the postoffice and not be forced to go out of their way to the west side or be crowded against the rail by automobiles and wagons. Mr. Bank is the owner of much valuable property in this city and is one of the best and most patriotic citizens. He is the owner and manager of the last cate out of the city toward the depot and the first in from the depot at the corner of Bridge street and the Elkhorn river. In the cafe of this public spirited citizen there is no discrimination between the races, all are served with equal courtesy and only the best of everything in the food, fruit, candy and soft drink line is handled, and the cooking and sanitary conditions are excellent. The city officials should not permit Mr. Bank to bear the entire expense of this public improvement but should re-embuse him in full or at least in part as soon as the finances of the city will permit. The more bonds the fewer casualties. BRAMWELL Notwithstanding the cool weather, Sunday was quite a busy day with us. The Sunday school at 9:30, conducted by Sept. Wm. Jefferson, was very interesting, and what made it so was that we found the church shirker. At 11 o'clock, our pastor, Rev. R. H. McKoy, D. D., preached. Our hearts were made to rejoice as he talked with us. At 3 p. m., the Missionary Society met with Mrs. Alice Lewis presiding and a very good meeting was had. Sisters Harriett Luck and Alice Lewis presented a very handsome table cloth to the church for the communion table. The members are very grateful to them. At 7:30 p. m., the pastor preached. The Holy Ghost seemed to be very near us all day. Mrs. L. Dabney was in town Monday morning shopping. We are glad to note that Miss Willie Ann Russell is improving, having been very ill 'or some time. The baby girl that was hurt by a train, is at home after being in the Bluefield hospital for some time. Miss Annie Lewis, who has been in the Bluefield hospital for several weeks, is much improved. There seems to have been quite a but of satisfaction derived from the canning club conducted here by Meslames Lena Dean and Lillian Gray, of Giatto. MAIN OFFICE PRINCETON, W. VA. A large number of the girls have gone to the different schools and it seems very lonely without them. All hope them successful year. The boys are being called to the training camps. It is hoped that they will go on return with the head of the Keizer. ```markdown ``` Lilly Land Co. HOLDING OUT AN OPPORTUNITY For the COLORED PEOPLE IN THE CITY OF Beckley, W. Va. If you remember, it has only been about four months since we'placed on the market about 220 Lots known as the Central Addition To the City of Beckley, w. Va. 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 per 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. 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. 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. 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. LIBERTY BONDS ACCEPTED AS CASH PAYMENT ON PROPERTY LILLY LAND COMPANY 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. St. Lukes Doing Good Work. Mrs. Malinda Cobbs, of Elkhorn, State Deputy of the I.O. of St. Luke, was in the city Thursday after a visit to Winding Gulf where she met the workers of the St Lukee. She attended the Happy Logan Council at the Gulf and her reports follows:' Thomas Beamer, Degree Chief, and Sidney Fulp, Chaplain, by their activities have brought in more than a dozen new members Seven members were initiated last Friday night Mrs. Cobbs stated that she received a very great and unexpected surprise when Happy Logan Council donated her five dollars and she wishes to express her sincere thanks for the token of esteem. It is the wish of the Deputy that every council in the state will get the Lustling and progressive spirit and work as never before to keep West Virginia in the lead. As State Deputy, Mrs. Cobbs will pay off in a few days a Juvenile claim of $40 to Mrs. Sallie Dalton, of Elkhorn, for the death of a child and says that every parent should put their children in this splendid branch of the Order, when the small sum of fifteen cents a month will keep them benefited. Buy rounds and back the guns that hit the Huns. ELKHORN Rev. C. A. Smith, of Christiansburg, Va., has been conducting a successful revival at Upland Baptist church. Miss Olie Alexander, of Pocahontas, is the guest of Miss Laura Nowlin. Miss Myrtie Jones, of Keystone, spent Sunday afternoon visiting friends here. Mrs. Lottie Sutherland spent in bluefield, visiting her uncle, Frank Deunis. George Philpott, of Northfork, was a pleasant caller here last week. Mesdames Ruby and Mamie Barrett returned Monday from Princeton where they spent several weeks visiting relatives. Mrs. Pleas Calloway moved to her home in Beckley this week. The many friends of Deacon and Mrs. Calloway were sorry to see them leave. Melvin Garrison, of Filbert, was the guest of Miss Mempis Carter Sunday. (By V. P. Buffington.) At the last regular meeting of the Business Men's Club, the Secretary, V. P. Buffington, was presented a service pen. Joseph James in presenting the token, among other things, said that he hoped the Secretary would in some mysterious way manage to furnish another son to do service for democracy. John H. Hairston, Field Agent for the Business Men's Club, has been ill for a few days, but we have a belief that as soon as Mrs. Ellen Hairstons returns from a trip to Charleston his recovery will be quite speedy. You see, she is the other half. Indeed, no man can live alone. R. K. Ford left Sunday on a business trip. P. G. Gaines has just returned from a trip to Christiansburg where he visited his "best girl", Miss N. E. Clark, who owns valuable property and is loved and respected by all who know her. We believe it was Francis De La Manprat who said: "One must have the courage of a lion to march to marriage." This may ba true, but there seems to be no terror, in the saying for Mr. Gaines who, evidently, intends to sprout a crop of courage. There is always room for one more, especially when the one is the best. Mr. Gaines also met Mr. and Mrs. Henry Morgan and daughter, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. B. Bradley, Miss Mary Brown, Mrs. James Dooley, Archie Moore and wife, C. H. Stuart and wite, as well as Rev. W. H. Gray who is doing a good work for the uplift of our people. It was at the home of W. T. Bently where Mr. Gaines feated on cake and wine. We are not very selfish, but somehow, we would have liked very much to have been there. We are going to see if we can't make arrangements with Mr. Gaines to go along on his next visit. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph James are visiting relatives down in North Carolina somewhere, and he writes that he is having the time of his life. It seems to me that North Carolina is noted for "Mountain dew", see? Not saying that our knows anything about "dew". C. O. Speare, the regular reporter, is away. The last we heard of him he was in Jonesville, Va., with the Weyanok brass band of which he forms a part The readers will excuse the would-be reporter this week. WINDINGGULF Sunday was our regular preaching day here. Rev. Morris preached in the morning and all who failed to hear him missed a rare treat. Rev. A. Mason, our pastor, preached at night. It was his last sermon prior to his leaving for conference which convenes in Huntington. He is an able man and a chris tian gentleman and it is hoped by his many friends that he will return. Aaron Lee, who had his foot mashed in the mines by a fall of sludge, is still confined to his room. Thomas Lee is also on the sick list. The kind people have been looking after them until the return of Mrs. Lee who at the time of the accident was visiting her mother in Virginia. Miss Elizabeth Yates and Willie Mae Shellost left Monday for Storer Colge, Harper Ferry, where they will attend school. The school work at this time is progressing nicely. Miss Caroline Miller, of Winona, is principal and Miss Nora Dockery, of Norfolk, assistant. These are competent young ladies and it is hoped they will have a successful term. EASTGULF (By Jonah Claytor.) We had a glorious time at the at the installation of our pastor, Rev. B. L. Ziegler. He was greeted with hearty applause by all the people. Our people turned out in large numbers and gave liberally. The company has promised to build us a church soon; also a school building. We thank the good people of times for coming over and helping us in our rally. Rev. W. R. Hill, of Princeton, preached for us morning and night. It seemed that he lifted us all off our feet by the power of God. A social entertainment was held Monday night and we enjoyed ourselves nicely. Wednesday night, Rev. S. Davis preached for us and he filled our souls until we wanted no more. The clubs reported and the four winners in order were sisters Mamie Davis, C Stevenson, Fosie Coles and Willie Rowlins. We are very proud of our pastor. The company is helping us to take care of him. The following is a list of those who contributed: Rev. B. L. Ziegler $ 2 00 Walter Parks 2 50 John Davis 2 50 W. P. Burke 2 50 James Coles 2 50 C. O. Taylor 2 50 Ollie Clemons 1 00 Claytor Holmes 1 00 E. L. Tucker 1 00 J. D. Evans 1 00 Wm. Barkadale 50 Sterling Tucker 75 Harris Coles 1 00 Annie Coles 1 00 Ella Page 1 00 Jordan Evans 1 00 Ella Love 50 James Coles 50 Arthur Garland 50 C. Stevenson 1 00 Minnie Burke 1 00 Martha Clemons 50 Laura Anderson 50 Ella Carweil 50 Emma Carweil 50 Anna Tucker 25 Chanie Davis 1 00 Nellie Claytor 2 50 Mary Winbush 40 Elwin Tucker 3 00 Mary Calendar 50 John Hale 50 Winnie Claytor 1 00 Louis Medley 3 00 Wm. Rowlins 3 25 Mary Calen Jar 1 00 Flossie Coles 1 00 Robert Stevenson 3 50 Dan Wright 1 00 Elmer Tucker 1 00 Arthur Jeulon 1 00 Bud Evans 1 00 EllajPalmer 1 00 Rebecca Medley 1 00 Willie Rowlins 1 00 Jonah Claytor 2 00 It's billions for deterase or billions for indemnity. LOOKS BETTER FIGHTING HUNS The Publishers and force of the McDowell Times acknowledge with thanks photographs of First Class Private J. Wesley Grey, for many years "devil", pressman and head pressman of the Times. Private Grey enlisted in the U.S. Army soon after the entrance of this country into the great war and was among the first Americans to go to France, and if his photo is a true likeness, almost a year in the neighborhood of the Huns has rather helped than marred his appearance. Grey likes France, its people and is very enthusiastic over what America is doing in the war and especially "black Americans." Go to it, Wesley, our best wishes and prayers are for you James--McCollum. The Editor acknowledges the receipt of an invitation to the wedding of Miss Henrietta Milanberg James, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas James, of Christianiburg, Va., and Dr. Wm. E. McColum, of Montgomery, to take place in Asbury M. E. church, Christiansburg, Wednesday, October 2. Miss James is the principal of the Montgomery Graded school, having taught there for the last ten years, and the District Grand Noble Governor of Grand District Household of Ruth, No. 17, as is held in high esteem by the people of the State as well as the people of Montgomery and Fayettecounty. Dr. McColum is a practicing physician and enjoys a lucrative business in his home town. It is the hope of the Times that they will find nothing but a calm and prosperous sale over life's sea and that the splendid success that they have enjoyed may be doubled. J. Wesley Grey Writes From France. J. Wesley Grey, formerly of the Times force, who is now somewhere in France, writes a very interesting letter to his mother, Mrs Ida Cheese, of this city, as to the people and the general conditions of that far away country. Among other things he says: "I am expecting to be at the front soon, as my company has been changed to the regular army, and if I go I feel, since God is with me, that I will be as safe there as where I am. We have had the Germans on the run for about four weeks and have taken many towns, and have them where they started. As soon as we can get them out of the dugouts and on the run again, we will march on into Berlin with the stars and stripes. America is not over here for fun. We are here to put an end to this war and come home with victory perched upon our banners and the world safe for democracy." Bonds build ships. Buy Liberty Bonds. --- LOCALS LOST:—A $50 Liberty Bond. Finder will please return same to Atty. James K. Smith and receive reward. :0: Rev. Wm. B. Nesbitt, District Missionary for the First Top Baptist Association, was in this city Monday. :0: W. H. Lee, of Havaco, was in town Tuesday. He called at the office and subscribed to the Times. :0: News, comes from Marcellus W. Broady, the erstwhile pressman in the Times office, who is now a student in West Virginia Collegiate Institute, that he is well and likes the school and its surroundings. Hotel de Shanks has had several guests this weeks. :0: The Keystone Golden Rule Association will meet at the Mt. Chapel Baptist church Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. :0: Messrs. Warner and Harry Hurley, father and brother of Mrs. Harry J. Capehart, returned to their home in Washington, after a very pleasant stay here as as her guests. McDowell Employment Office We Supply Labor for Mines Generally and Especially for Homes Call or write R. W. WORTMAN Box 3. Welch, W. Va. DR. A. S. ADAMS, Denist Over Colored Barber Shop NORTHFORK, W. VA. I have equipped my office at a cost of more than $2,500 for the benefit of my people. If you care to see a modern equipped Negro Dental Office you should visit mine. Felix Ross, of Columbus, formerly of McBowell county, now taking a course in stenography, was visiting friends and relatives at Northwick and Eikhorn this week. He has a host of friends through this county and everybody was glad to see him. :0: Editor M. T. Whittico and Attorney A. G. Free attended the conference of representatives of the seven recognized agencies working for the welfare of the army and navy at Huntington Wednes day. Plans were made for a United War Work Campaign for funds for the great relief bodies that are doing so much for our soldiers and sailors. Liberty Bonds or German taxes Buy over here to win over there NOTICE The Board of Ballot Commissioners of McDowell county will receive sealed bids for printing of official ballot sample ballots and cards of instructions up to October 14, 1985, for the general election, Nov. 5, 1985. Bids to be sent to W. Burbridge Payne, chairman of said Board, W. Welch, W. Va. W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Chairman E. C. MARSHALL, N. J. HARMAN, Jr. Application for Pistol License. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned whose residence is Keystone, in the county of McDowell and state of West Virginia, and who is mayor of the City of Keystone, will make application at the September, 1918, term of Current court of said county, to the Judge thereof or a license to carry a pistol or revolver on or about his person according to law. W. E. STEWART BUY An Income Month by Month You can have extra funds coming in regularly in addition to the money you earn. 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The result of this drastic action will be that men failing or refusing to get out of such positions of their own accord and take essential work, will be looked upon as slackers. The order is intended to force the hand of both non-essential labor and employers. The list probably will include clerks and office help, ticket sellers of all kinds, attendants and similar occupations. This is in line with Provost Marshall General Crowder's work or fight order, with instructions already issued for the placing of women in industry, with the order of the War Industries Board stopping unnecessary construction, with the action limiting bank loans and taking of raw material from non-essential industries. The order of the Assistant Director General may ultimately become the most drastic of all, for Community Labor Board will insist that no man shall occupy a position which a woman can fill. The nation must work or fight and the order is made necessary because employers of non essential labor have in many cases failed to meet the issue squarely. Glen White Rev. J. D. Coleman filled his appointment as usual Sunday with two able seminars which were food to the hungry soul. Miss McGoxern, representing the Agriculture Conservation Department of the State University at Morgantown, gave a helpful lecture to the wives known last Thursday. Miss Mary Coleman and Willie Wood left last week for Bluefield to attend the Bluefield Colored Institute. Mrs. Geentur was called to Lochgelly on account of the illness of her daughter in-law, Mrs. Crow. Erest Foster and Tucker Jefferson were in Beckley Tuesday. Leanord Lenore returned home last week from Kaymoor where he spent a few days with relatives. Mr. Hoover is able to sit up again. Ernest Foster, Charles Poindexter, fra White and John Spears were initiated into the Rank of Knights Saturday night. MARTINSVILLE We have been have a fine week of weather. It has not been too cold and neither too hot; but Rev. G. P. Watkins who has been at Stuart for a few days said it was a little too cold behind those high hills of Stuart. Allen Fountain motored to Clift Springs and got himself a gallon of water to see if he could improve his health as he keeps very ill. Many of our men who were in different parts of the country leame home to register. Among them were E. F. Holley and Willis Carter who have been at Stotesbury, W. Va. A. J. Koger was in town Saturday enroute to West Virginia. Miss Emma Terry, of Philadelphia, and Maceo Terry, of Winston-Salem, N.C., are here visiting their mother. D H. Speare has returned from a visit to his home in North Carolina. Honest Tailoring Before buying your fall and winter suit or overcoat, see LIEBMAN BROTHERS, the Tailors from the Cradle. We annouce 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 doeskins, and heavy overcoating 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 !! Willie Reese and bride are here North Carolina stopping at the home or Mr. and Mrs. John Saunders. John Hobson and bride are stopping at the home of his parents. Miss Lucy Dillard left Sunday for Winston-Salem, N. O., where she will stay a while with the wife of her uncle who is with the colors. Matt Penn, who has been in camp for five weeks, was honorably discharged and is now at home. Mr. and Mrs. Matte Kenney have received a letter from their son, William, who is serving with the colors in France. He says he will be home Christmas for dinner. Mr. and Mrs. L. Burgess' baby was buried last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Lozie Cooper was called home Sunday to attend the burial of her cousin who was killed in the mines in West Virginia. Miss Rosella Wade is very sick at this writing. Mrs. Ella Spencer and children are here visiting her parents and friends. Born to Mr. and Mrs. M. Hairston a fine girl. Mother and daughter are getting on nicely. Miss Winnie Brown was a visitor to Winston Salem last week. She reports a nice time Mr. and Mrs. George Hairston, Ms. dames George Mitchell, Cora Martin and Mattie Martin attended a Holy Communion in Winston Salem. They report a glorious time Mrs. Cora Lampkins, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Sallie Mitchell, last week for her home in Winston Salem. The Baptist Sunday school regrets that she had to leave as she took her two sweet little girls with her. Madam Holley, their teacher, says her class has lost two darling little girls. Rev. John Belcher, of Roanoke, filled the pulpit at the High Street Baptist church Sunday morning and evening and preached two able sermons to large congregations. James Penn, Jr, N. H. Gobbs, C. Hairston and Thomas Hairston left last week for West Virginia Miss America Penn is in town visiting her sister, Mrs. Hope Redd. Wear your old clothes and buy Liberty Bonds. CROZER (By Mrs. P. Washington) For twelve nights, the Grozer Baptist Temple conducted, one of the grandest revivals we have had for sometime. The interest and spiritual enthusiasm ran from start to finish, and inspire of the inclement weather the church was filled most every night with both saints and sinners. Powerful gospel sermons were preached by Rev. Starling Grayson, of New York City, who conducted our last revival. In a plain and practical way, he led sinners to see their lost condition to the extent that brought them up for prayer, who, with a few exceptions, accepted the Lord Jesus and were made to feel glad. Rev. Grayson is an able revivalist. Rev. J. Y. King, our pastor, was present quite a number of the nights. Baptizing on the fifth Sunday. $126.80 and many nice presents were given him. He left Monday night for New York. Mrs. Cora Davis and her brother, Mr Purdue, of Illinois, spent two weeks with their brother, R. H. Purdue. Mrs. R. H. Purdue and daughters have returned home after the summer vacation. Mrs. Louis Royal, of Columbus, has gone to Martinsville to visit her hus- band's people. The Crozier school is doing well with 25 tats enrolled. Miss Beatrice Calloway is the teacher. The body of Mrs. Calloway was car- ried home for burial. She was a hono- red aged lady. Quite a number of 18 to 45 registered on the 12th and showed their willingness to do their part in this war. Liberty Bonds or German bondage. How's This? We offer One Hundreddollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. We offer the Catarrh cure has been taken by catarrh sufferers past thirty-five years, and has become known as the most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure acts thru the Blood on the Mucous surfaces, exerting a disruption from the Blood and healing the disruption. After you have taken Hall's Catarrh Cure for a short time you will see a great improvement in your general health with Hall's Catarrh Cure at once and get rid of catarrh. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio. Sold by all Druggists, 75c. "Come across" or the Kaiser will. TO THE PEOPLE OF VICINITY Before bu the Cradd date wo black ser all kinds N Remember ANTEE A TRADE MARK REGISTERED Mortgage Burned Mortgage Burned (Continued From Page One.) Hen. T. Edward Hill 2 50 Isaac Noel 2 50 Hon. Harry Hurley 1 00 Hon. Howard Hurley 1 00 Mrs. H. J. Capsbart 1 00 Mrs. Lizzie Marshall 3 00 Mrs. Trulia Bridgeford 2 00 Mrs. Panzy Lord 1 00 Mrs. Robt. Maloy 1 00 Robt. Maloy 1 00 Mrs. Eesie Galloway 1 00 Mrs. W. B. Lavicount 1 50 Walter Black 4 00 Miss Evelyn Simpson 1 50 Mrs. Phyllis Bridgeford 1 00 Ru. J. W. Oyrus 1 00 Prof. J. W. Holley 1 00 Mrs. W. A. Simpson 5 0 M. R. Koger 1 00 Dr. W. L. Colson 50 David Windor 2 00 F. H. Lewis 50 Rev. M. S. Malone 1 00 Alex Morgan 25 C. H. Smith 26 Atty. W. H. Harris 1 00 Mrs. Rosa Mickey 25 Mrs. Law 25 H. O. Womack 1 00 Willie Simmons 2 5 Miss Allie Wade 1 00 Mrs. Harriette Johnson 1 00 Miss Mary Charlotte 5 0 L. J. Beale 25 Wm. C. Berry 50 Mr. and Mrs. Jee. Baker 2 00 Mrs. Palina Hickman 2 00 Robert Price 1 50 Miss Mee Harris 50 Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Oalhoun 2 00 J. H. Jones 1 00 Wm. McGinnis 25 Oscar Stubblefield 25 Floyd Hubbard 50 Mrs. Nancy Fanlkner 50 Mrs. Clanton 25 Mrs. Mary Marshall 50 Mrs. Wm. Downs 1 00 Mrs. Ada Lupcomb 25 Mrs. Carrie White 3 00 George Brown 1 00 Hon. A. L. Oalhoun 1 00 Harry Pack 50 Miss Emma Edwards 50 N T. Thornton 75 Miss Mee Marshall 25 Mr. Austin 1 50 Mrs. R. L. Hyde 1 00 Rev. R. L. Hyde 1 00 John Valley Whitteco 1 25 C. H. Dodson 25 Mrs. E. L. Rann 50 Mrs. Blanche Wilkerson 50 There were a few others who contributed in the general collections whose names we regret we were unable to secure, although we thank them just the same and hope they will not think hard for the omission of their names. West Va. Boys (Continued from Page One.) show that they are made of the right kind of stuff. So let us all work and pull together and strive to win the rights and privileges for which we have so long been fighting. Last Saturday, the West Virginia boys and the North Carolina boys played base ball, the score resulting in a tie, 2:2; also Saturday 21, we tied by the score 5 to 5. So far, we have played four games, winning two and tieing two. The last game of the season will be played next Saturday. Saturday 21, we had a football game, West Virginia winning by the score of 12 to 0. So by that you see we are better in every department, for we mean to uphold the Mountain State in everything we undertake. For a good time we are having everything we wish, but the weather is some what cool and that goes a little hard with some of us. The people are very good to us, we can't say anything concerning them except that they are kind. Every one seems to welcome us to their homes. The Red Cross workers come over every Sunday and give us cigarettes, post cards and such estables as one would wish. At the longest, our time here is rather short here, less than three weeks. All the boys have made rapid progress in every department and are now first class privates. All have been highly praised by our captain for our internet in the work. All send love to the good people of the State, and wishing you much success in your work, I am, Yours for good, Corporal SPURGEON SMITH. A man who won't lend is the Kaiser's friend. 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