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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-08-31
COUNTY COURT ORDER.
NEW PRECINCTS To BE MADE
IN MERCER COUNTY.
WEST VIRGINIA.


At County Court continued and
held for the county OF Mercer at the
Court house thereof. on Monday. the
23rd day OF July. 1906
La the matter OF increasing the
voting precincts In Beaver Pond dis
trlct
This day II. l. Shott. A. j. Hearn
and p. j. Kelley, who were hereto
fore appointed committee to lay on
and describe additional voting pre-
cincts In the city OF Bluefield. and
r. c. Dangerheld. j. G. Davidson and
Alex Cooper. who were heretofore
appointed 10 lay of and describe a
voting precinct for Brush Fork. sub
mitted their respective reports In
writing. which are in words and
figures to wit. ITO the Worshipful,
the County Court of Mercer County"
&c. which reports being inspected by
the Court are in all matters con-
firmed and adopted. Ii Is further
considered by the Court that In CON
Torrance with the report OF the said
II. 7 Shott. A. j. Hearn and p. j.
Kelley that there be and Is hereby es-
tablished within the city OF Bluefield
s voting places. numbered from to
s, inclusive. the precinct lines OF
which are and shall be bounded as
follows:
Precinct No. L:
On the north by Norfolk and West
ern Railway Company's right OF way;
on the east by Thomas Street; on the
south by the summit OF Grayely ridge,
running with a line OF the Bluefield
Water Works and improvement
company's land, and on the west by
the line dividing the states OF Virgin
la and West Virginia. Voting place
at the store of w. a. Reedy
Precinct No. 2
on the north by the Norfolk and
Western Railway Company's right
OF way: on the east by Mercer street;
on the south by the summit OF
GraveIy ridge on the line mentioned
above; on the west by Thomas street
Voting place at store building OF r
f. Carter.
Precinct No. 3:
On the north by the Norfolk and
Western Railway Company's right
OF way. on the east by Higginbothan
avenue; ON the south by summit oil
Gravely ridge on the line mentioned
above, and on the west by Mercer
street. Voting piece at city Hall.
Precinct No 4:
ON the north by the Norfolk anC
Western Railway Company's right
OF way; on the east by Monroe stree
to the intersection OF Raleigh street
thence a straight line To summit o
Gravely ridge; on the south by tn,
summit OF Gravely ridge on the lines
of the Blueneld Water Works anC
Improvement company. and on th'
west by Higginbotham avenue. Vo
ting place at store building OF OF r
j Kelley.
Precinct No. 5:
On the north by the south line o.
Precincts Nos. l, 2, 3, and 8; OIL
the south and west by the Virgins
state line; and on the east by the
(Ada) Precinct No. g. Voting place
at store building OF Hall & Noel.
Precinct No. g.:
On the south by the summit o.
Grayely ridge. or precinct no. 8. t
poiut opposite the In
tersection OF Monroe and Raleigh
streets; said line being also q part o.
the northern boundary OF Precinc
No. 3; on the west by straight lin,
to the intersection of Raleigh anC
Monroe sereets; thence along Monrot
crossing the railroad TO Henry street
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-12-14
LOUISIANA

christian, but by our failure to recog-
nize their faith and goodness, We dis
courage them and drive them into des-
pair. Rev. Carruth said that if a
christian shines in his home, you
can't keep him from shining outside
his home and filling his place in the
church.
The reports OF the churches show a
good spiritual condition generally,
and some liberal additions, while
vigorous activity in most places indi.
Gates vital church life. Dr. jenkins
spoke OF the fire progressive work in
the southland.
A resolution was adopted that this
association should elect a committee
to meet with the Texas association,
with authority to arrange a compact
between the two state associations.
The Wednesday night service was
largely attended. Rev. c. G.. Mccoy
led the meeting in an opening service
OF some and prayer, after which DR..
F. &. Jenkins of Atlanta Georgia was
introduced. DR.. Jenkins is man of
fine education, broad mind, and a
warm earnest christian spirit, a true
representative of COngregatiOnalism.
Speaking of the condition of our work
in the South, he told of fine line of
churches along the Atlantic coast,
clear to the Florida orange groves.
Alabama, with it's more then a hun
dred churches. Texas, with it's large
city churches, full of the spirit of
Bible-Study, devotion and mission,
and it's smaller churches alive in the
work. In all these churches there is
splendid spiritual condition.
In closing DR.. Jenkins spoke of the
hope that we all held, thai the day
would soon come when the churches of
God would rise above sectarian. self.
ish aims for self-aggrandizement and
work in unison for the promotion of
Christ's Kingdom.
These kindly, cheering words were
most comfortable to the little church
here which hopes tie find and fill it's
place in the Masters work in this
community.
The Thursdays program was car
ried out in its entirety, every member
on the list being present. The AsSoci-
alton adjourned at the close nt the
Thursday night session. Taken all
together the Association was one of
the most pleasant and profitable ever
held in this district.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-12-14
CONVENTION OF THE RICE BELT RETAIL
lMPL EMENT DEALERS ASSOCIATION

Net al Welsh Friday, December eth
Took Measures for Securing a Chat
Eel Mortgage Law-Elected Officers
for Ensuing Year-NeXt Meeting to
be Jan. Sth at Crowley.
The Rice Belt Retail Implement
Dealers Association met in cOnven-
ton in Welsh Friday, December It'll,
with fairly good representation
present. Among the prominent deal
ers in attendance were Joe. Black, of
Jennings, Ben Black, OF Crowley,
Samuel Kaufman, of Lake Charles,
H. w. LAM, of jennings, Joe. Par
sons, of jennings and w. L. Coffin
of Jennings.
The meeting was called to order by
Pres. Ben Black; various subjects
of interest to the retail dealer was dis
cussed and better understanding be-
tween dealers was reached. Perhaps
the most Important SUBJECT considered
was the effort which is being made to
secure chattel mortgage law in this
state.
For various reasons the final ses-
sion of the meeting was held in Lake
Charles, whittier the delegates went on
the evening train. The officers elected
for the new year were Ben Black of
Crowley, President; H. W. LAM of
Jennings, Secretary; E. H. Boiling OF
Welsh. Treasurer. The following
new members were taken into the as
sociation: H. A. Davidson and Jno.
Armstrong, both of Welsh.
The convention then adjourned to
meet at Crowley Jan. Sth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-17

The twenty-fifth anniversary of the beginning of the pastorate of the Rev John c. Davenport, D. D., of the Second Congregational church, was observed yesterday. The morning service consisted of an organ pre- Jude and an address by Dr Daven- port in which he reviewed his work In Waterbury for the past quarter century. Of the 55S persons who were connected with the church at that time, only .22S are now on the roll. The present membership is LIPS. During his pastorate here he baptized 930 persons and united in marriage 7S6 couples. the church costing $160.000 has been paid for; $200,00 raised for current expenses, and S130,000 given for charity. One paragraph from Dr Davenport's in- terestipg address snows that he in- variably looks on the bright side of things and no doubt this explains why he Is held in high esteem by all the people of Waterbury.
 The test of a quarter of a cent ury." said he. "has brought into clearest relief their devotion to all worthy causes and especially to the church and 1t pastor. Trouble and sorrow have never cast a shadow over the parsonage, but that their loving sympathy has pierced the gloom with its heavenly light, and gladness has never entered there but that their kindness has added to the joy. How much their patient loyalty has meant and how deeply 1t has been appreci- ated can never be told. If there were time I would love to speak of those larger relations into which this pas torate has brought me; of the graci- ous treatment which we have re- ceived from all the people of Water bury, manifest always. most conspic- uous and touching in the hour of our great sorrow; of the courtesy of all the churches and pastors, both Protestant and Catholic; of the com plimentary consideration of the press; of the kindness accorded by our oh1cials of either party; of the more than cordial regard that has been shown at Oakville, Mill Plain, Bucks hill and South Waterbury, and wherever in this region 1t has been my privilege to ofhciate; of the great obligations under which tho neeting years have placed me to the brethren of the association and the churches of the conference"
 Speaking of church growth the doctor said:
 "In 1881 the church life of Water- bury was somewhat restricted as compared with its condition to-day. Three years before the First Method ist church had taken possession of It's new edifce and was then rejoicing in its facilities for work and in its prosperity under the ministry of the Rev Calvin B. Ford. The First Bap-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-17
TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY
Dr. Davenport Reviews the Work of . the Past Quarter of Century as Pastor
 in Waterbury.
in Waterbury.

The streets were first lighted by electricity in 1885. At my first ac- quaintance with Waterbury, and long afterward, the present library park was a cemetery upon whose marbles, facing the highway, we used to read the names of the worthies who years before had built their life into this ancient town. The library building was not completed until 1894. We sought our books in the modest structure on the corner of Leaven- worth street that is now used for city offlces."
 When Dr Davenport and his wife came to this city President Garfield was lowering between life and death as the result of Giteau's bullet. Re- ferring to this he says:
 When we arrived in Waterbury on Saturday, September 1T, 1881. the president of the United States, James A. Garfield, lay at Elberon looking out upon the sea whose pillows broke on the unseen shore. The nation prayed and waited, hoping that the death angel whose wing darkened the land might take its flight and lift from our hearts the burden Of anxiety and grief. remember that on the morning of Tuesday, the nine teenth, the Hon s. w. Kellogg came up to the house of Deacon Charles Benedict, where we were entertained, to tell us that the president had died the night before. That same after noon MT Kellogg took me to the old court. house. in the rear of the city hall, where I offered prayer at the opening of the superior court and met many of the lawyers of the city, with whom, as I may say, my rela- tions have always been fraternal.
 "At that time the shadow of the presidents death rested upon all. On the following Monday memorial ser vices were held in the city hall at which time the mayor, the Hon G. s. Parsons, presided, and MT Kellogg delivered an eloquent address. I cannot forget that during these years 1t has been my sad duty to partici- pate in another similar service in the same place at which the mayor pre- sided and Father Slocum and Dr Parry were the principal speakers and the assassination of President William Mckinley was mourned by the thousands within and without the great building"
 In the evening the assistant pastor, the Rev H. Dewitt Williams made the announcements and the Rev Sherrod Soule, of Naugatuck. delivered the sermon, after which short addresses were made by the Rev Charles A. Dinsmore. D. D., First church; Dr Franklin Carter. ex-president of Will Hams college; the Rev Addison o. Foster, D. D., New Platz, N. Y.: the Rev w. H. Phipps. ex-pastor Prospect Congregational church. Others pre- sent were the Rev Ira T. Hawk, pas- tor of the Bunker Hill church, and the Rev de Hart Gulick, pastor of the Third Congregational church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-17
POLI'S
WHEN KNIGHTHOoD WAS IN
 FLOWER"

FLOWER"
 The patron of the theater, who sits In his orchestra chair and witnesses a performance that is most pleasing and instructive, has little idea of the labor, thought and expense attend ing the production before him. In fact little credit is given the theatri- cal manager for exercising any bus mess acumen, the general belief being that the plans of plays that are pro duced are arranged few weeks be- fore hand, and for the time being the future Is not thought of. Little does the observer know that all plans for a presentation were fully consum- mated over year before, and the manager can tell where the piece will be presented for the two coming years. The proprietorship or right to play for a stipulated royalty also forms a prominent part of the bus mess department. The sole right to produce successful play on the road, IS considered valuable piece of prv- perty, and does not belong to the star who Is appearing in the leading role, and is the genial impression. An incident served to demonstrate this recently. relative to When Knight wood Was in Flower" in which Grace Merritt appears at Polls to- night. Miss Merritt, an actress of ability and considerable prominence approached Julia Mariowe, the origi- nal Marry Tudor" in the, New York production, with view of securing the rights of the piece, offering her $5,O00 for that concession. To her surprise she was informed that the sole rights belonged to Ernest Ship man. This astute manager, recogniz- ing Miss Merritt's especial fitness for the role of Mary Tudor, being thoroughly familiar with the work she had done, an arrangement was soon made whereby Miss Merritt stars this season under his direction in the former Marlowe success support ed by careful selected company, with special scenery from the origin. al models. Prices are 25, 50, 75c, fi1 and $16O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-17
-coaING EYEN7y-

Sept 1s. 20, 2l, 22-Grand an- nual fair given by Court Welch, No S4, T. of A., in Goodwill hall, Wa terville.
 Sept. 20.-Dance and reception by the Pioneer Base Ball team at Odd Fellows hall.
 Sept 20-Concert and ball given by Waterbury Turn verein at Turn hall, Scovill street.
 September 21-Reopening recep- ton of Miss Nellye S. Reeds Dancing academy at 43 East Main street.
 Sept 22.-Wrestling at Winsted armory. H. Drinkwater vs Thomas Wootten.
 Sept 25-Concert for benefit of the A. Nj. E. Zion church on Pearl street.
 Sept 26.-Promenade given by the St Joseph's Lithuanian band al Concordia hall.
 Sept 27-Reception by Companions of the Forest at Odd Fellows hall.
 Sept 27.-whist and forty-flve un- der the auspices or the young Indies of St Michael's parish, at Goodwill hall, waterville.
 Sept 2S-Fifth annual masquerade ball by the Hamilton Park A. c. at Hamilton hall. Mill Plain.
 Oct 3-Third annual concert and dance of St Thomas Cadet, Jr, foot ball team at Eagles Hall.
 Oct 4.-Private reception given by the Purple and White club at Music Hall.
 Oct Entertainment given by St Francis Xavier's Parish at Polls theater.
 Oct 25-Ball and package party given by the workmen's circle at Eagles hall.
 Oct 30.-IIaIlowe'en whist party and dance. given by Court M ]. Mo Givney. D. of l.. at Eagles hall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-17

tist church worshipped in building upon the east side of Bank street near Grand. in which I had the privilege upon one occasion of preaching. The Rev c. w. Folwell was pastor. Trim ity church, under the care of the Rev Mr Micou. held its services on Grand street in the building now oc- cupied by the Barlows, the corner stone of It's beautiful edifice on Pros pect street not having been laid un- til 1883. St Johns was presided over by the Rev Mir Converse and Dr An derson was in the seventeenth year of his forty-year pastorate in the First church. With the exception of the Church of the Immaculate Concep- tion, presided over by the genial Father Lawrence Walsh. who cordi- ally welcomed me to Waterbury. these were practically all the churches of the city besides our own. However. our church had built chapel at Oakville and was then con- ducting regular services also in the school house at Mill Plain"
 The address also conveys some idea as to the development of the city since Dr Davenport came to Water bury Ia the following:
 "The northwestern part of the city from this point upward was largely unoccupied territory. pr An- derson and used to take Monday morning walks occasionally out into the country. finding rock and woods and solitude where North Willow street and the Columbian Heights nov exhibit their more or les stately mansious. watervilIe. as compared with the thriving village of to-day. vas . desolation- At that time. and fe- four or i've years afterwards. Waterbury had no street railway. for H vas not until November !. 1sss. shat the Waterbury horss railroad vns thrown open to the public Near ly elght ysan later. in 1884. the strsss ears vsss e1eetricnIly e1uippe1-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-17

It is hard
  people packed like describe the conditions beyond the imagination that Old old people dotage endeavoing to deprive these people throat and to be tightening its hold
 Is utterly impossible for these people within They relief under the night sky They overflow to the sidewalks earth in alleys Children curl themselves like kittens stores and the fiat roofs of frame without Geading on eepng persons after midnight
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-17
POSTAL CLERKS FORM UNION.

Representatives of post ofhce clerks in six of the principal cities of the west met in con. vention here the other day are formed national union under the auspices of the American Fed eration of Labor. The organization which will be known as the National Federation of Post once Clerks, Is the first national labor union in America to be composed exclusively of govern. ment employees.
 Delegates attended the convention from Chi cago. Milwaukee. Louisville Nashville, Salt Lake City and San Francisco. The post ofIice clerks in St Louis. Cincinnati. Indianapolis and several other cities are ready to join the movement as soon as the organization fs fairly started. All of the branches that sent delegates to the con. vention are now chartered by the American Fed. eration of Labor as local unions and the move. ment to start the national has the approval of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-17

dark firmly convinced that the city hall should vacated CaGy relates that after penetrating the thick darkness of
  smells 
  he had told the encountered endeavoing the officials who have offices
  city Where
 
  like a clock that things and the finally arrived bowels of the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-17
To Sing at Norfolk.

Miss Clara Clemens, the talented daughter of Mark Twain" is to make her American debut as con- cert singer at recital to be given September, 22 at Norfolk, Conn. She is to be assisted by Marie Nichols, the Boston violiniste. Miss Clemens, who is said to possess remarkable pure and sweet contralto voice, has de- voted herself to music since child, her residence abroad with her dis tinguished father having afforded ex- ceptional opportunities. Her profess sional debut was made in Florence, where her work was warmly praised. Under Loudon Charlton's direction, the young singer will be heard in this country for limited period this sea- son.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
MISS NELLYE [. REEDS

Dancing Academy. q East Main st, reOpens Sept 10. 1906. Begfnners' class starts Monday. Sept 15. Juven- He classes Tuesday and Saturday af- ternoons- Stage dancing a speciality. Opening reception Friday evening. September zl. at the academy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-17
THE JEFFERsONs.

Joseph and William W. Jefferson, who have been seen here in a re- vival of Sheridans immortal comedy "The Rivals" undoubtedly inherited a great deal of their respected fath- CTS talent. Everything they at- tempt is characterized by fidelity, careful preparation, attention to de- tail, and the performances they give are always artistic and enjoyable to the highest degree. This season the younger Jeffersons have entirely de- parted from the Jefferson method of playing nothing but comedies written by the old masters. and have made a big scenic production of a modern, up-to-date comedy written for them by Cleveland Moffett and Hartley Da- wis, entled Playing the Game" which made Q marked success wher- ever produced. The same standard of excellence has been maintained in the selection of the supporting cast that has characterized the Jefferson company heretofore. Ernest Albert, 1t is said. has painted two beautiful scenes for this play, one showing the reading and writing-room of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel, and the other the interior of a famous artists stu dio. both of which are exact repro auctions of the originals. Joseph Jefferson is cast for part somewhat new to the stage. especially in the treatment given to 1t by the artist, that of real southern gentleman, the kind that the sunny south is so justly proud of. while William W. Jefferson. with his light. breezy com edy. has made the part of Percy Charlton. young butterfly of so- ciety and fashion. one of the big hits. 1t is said. of the present season. Much has been said in favor of this pro- duction. and local playgoers will have an opportunity to judge for It. self on Tuesday evening at Polls. trices are 25. 50. 75. S1 and Sl.50. Tel 116. Seats sale now open.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-17
Gossip About Chicago
Idle Chatter by Our Windy City Conesponden-Cams of Laz mess Among City Oiciah-Khaki Summer Uniforms for Po Ece-Postal Clerks Join Labor Union

CHICAGO.-The lazy germ has been discov. cred. The insidious microbe that has filled the city hall with languor and lasiness for 10! these many years Is now known and the credit for It's discovery belongs to Thomas Claffy. chief deputy sanitary inspector of the city.
 Alone and single handed, one day recently. the intrepid inspector invaded the dark recesses of the dungeon under the black ruin that houses Mayor Dunne and the numerous other city ofi- cials, and amid curtains of cobwebs, poisonous gases and nauseating smells he made his dis covery.
 After an hour spent in this region he stag gered into his office on the fourth floor, where smelling salts and other restoratives were ap- piled and the inspector was finally able to gasp out the horrors he had experienced. He had facnd dAath in many fnrra dOvn in fho din 1v
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-17
Jacques
VAUDEVILLE.


 What looks to be the biggest show sent to Waterbury by Manager Poli this afternoon and from the satisfac- tion evident on every side after the matinee the capacity of the theater should be taxed twice day for the balance of the week From the parting of the curtains on the head line attraction "A Night of English Vaudeville" until they fall together at the close of the turn the Auditor ium resembles the vortex of laugh ter cyclone. The people in the chairs do not laugh merely but the chaotic combination of shrieks, giggles, audible smiles, roars of delight from the orchestra and guffaws from the gallery is simply indescribable. Nothing that has ever played the house had half the power to create amusement that this quaint satire on continental variety possesses and the individual who can sit through the time of the act without holding sides and straining jaws has no right to be called normal. If you want to laugh until you are sick and sore see "A Night of English Vaudeville" If you don't. stay away from the Jacques. All the merit of the pro gram is not centered in the head line act however for the other en- tertainers on the list are each one worthy of special attention. Eva Westcott has in her remarkable sketch "An Episode of Modern Life" an offering that will make the most ennuyeed playgoer sit up and listen, and the amusement furnished by Crawford and Ford, Flood Brothers, Howard and Howard, Whistling Tom Browne, Brown and De Lores, and the pictures is of supreme order of excellence. Prices are 10, 20 and 30 cents; afternoons 10 and 20 cents, ladies 10. Reserved seats. Tel. 1090.