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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29

DR.. George w. Taylor died Satur-
day afternoon at his home, near Nolan.
He leaves wife and four children, one
Of whom, Miss Gypsye, is now criti-
cal1y i'll at Portsmouth, having recent
ly undergone an operation for append
icitis, and was unable to come home at
the death Of her father. The other
children, Bonnie. and Misses Swannie
and Mabel were at home. The funeral
was held on Monday afternoon at ?
o'clock, and was attended by large
number Of people. Rev. T. r. Wolfe
and Mr.. B. r. Watkins, conducting
the services.
DIR, Taylor was one of the most able
and proficient practitioners nthis sec
ton Of West Virginia.
He had wide circle Of friends in
Williamson, who will feel keenly his
loss, both as a friend and physician.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29
SLOGAN NEWS.
Still Our Citizens Come Forward
With Suggestions.

Williamson people have been doing
considerable tall thinking on the slo-
gan subject. There are those who
want to wait till early fall before de-
Gliding They give As their reason the
fact that their inspiration will be so
much more large and noble when all
this paving Is finished, and the court
house has been multiplied by two,
There is, however, a large number
who are now imbued with spirit of
creation and who are turning out a
classy bunch Of slogans. Some of these
have drifted into our Office and have
given us great deal of pleasure.
They now adorn our files, and when
the time of final selection arrives will
be rendered to the judges with the
names of the respective originators.
For the enjoyment Of our readers we
mention the following:
Mr., Wells Goodykoontz, always or
iginal, suggests Williamson, the
Gitteron.' Now, don't go diving off
after an encyclopediaor an unabridged.
You won't find that word. II is not
Greek, NOR Dutch, nor even Japanese.
It's good old Anglo-Saxon. Look at it
ag ain. Fancy q hyphen before the 20"
now you see. There's Williamson
all neatly described in one glittering
word.
Mr.. John Strosnider submits the fol-
lowing snappy design:
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29
WILLIAMSON NEEDS LARGE HOTEL
Would Not Only be i Profitable In
vestmeRt, but Come as i Necessity

That the city Of Williamson
needs first-class commodious
hotel no one will dispute, It is i
necessity which can no longer be
overlooked, and which the travel
ing public is demanding. We
have number of persons il the
near vicinity who could do this
and not feel the burden from a f.
nancial point of view. DIR. III. ID.
Hatfield has several lots on Sec
ond Avenue which would be a
very desirable location for the
hotel and we should very much
like to see him become interested
in the matter of building fine
hotel for Williamson. He has the
money and it seems to US that he
lis the proper individual to put on
foot plans that would insure the
enterprise at once. We must
have a hotel and if the doctor has
any aspirations to become Cover
nor of West Virginia there is
nothing that would start his boom
for that distinction more effecr-
ually than his erection of "a colOs-
sal structure for the accommoda-
ton Of the travelling public in the
city Of Williamson. As William
son goes So goes the state, and if
Dir. Hatfield wants Williamson
eyerlastingly forhim as acoming
and distinguished citizen of our
region, let him erect on his own
beautiful lots ID this city a hotel
that will make the town one of
the favorite resorts Of the South.
Now the President Of the Senate
Of West Virginia has the floor
and the people Of the city of Will
hanson are pansing to hear him
speak on the hotel problem before
be reaches the gubernatorial
chair. Such an hotel would pay
as well as make history for this
region. Let us suggest name:
The Hatfield Monumental.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29

Mr.. Thos. B. Garner,
The Progressive West Virginian
Williamson, w. Va.
Dear Sir:
We have received, from our Mr..
Savory, specification and memo
randum of agreement in con-
nection with the purchase by you
of Model 8 Linotype machine.
The order is accepted, and du-
plicate of the preliminary agree
ment, executed by us, is inclosed
herewith for your files.
Mr.. Savory conveys your re-
quest for an early delivery. As
was undoubtedly explained to
you, the machine you have or
dered is one of the new models,
and shipments have only just be-
gun. We have a large number of
orders already in hand.
Thanking YOU for your order,
and assuring you that it shall
have every attention, we remain,
Yours very truly,
Mergenthaler Linotype Co.
Sales Department.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29
HOME INVESTMENT COMPANY.
New Energy Showing Up In Our
City.

Al new firm has been estab-
hshed in this city which will add
new life to our business inter-
ests. The copartnership will
consist of the following gentle
men: Messrs Fred p. Pfering,
}. e. Ryan and Walter King, all
hustling business men and good
results may be anticipated from
such strong com bination. In
corporation papers have been
taken out to buy and sell and
improve real estate. a deal has
just been made by which the new
concern takes over the Edna
Bell Flats owned by Mr.. G. E.
Stevenson, near the Virginian
Theatre, and which will be i'm
proved. Mr.. #. ID. Pfering is
the managing head Of the COM
pany and will act az secretary
and treasurer. tits understood
that the price paid for the Stew
|enson property was $1,000.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29

Hard Time Of 1t.

The Huntington Herald Dis
patch seems to be having a pretty
hard time of it convincing itself
that John A. Sheppard, reap
pointed member of the State
Board of Control, is mighty
good man. But doubtless il re-
quires considerable effort, al
most as much in fact as to con-
vince oneself that the election
last fall in Mingo county was pure
and sweet as a morning rosebud,
another task which few repub-
-lican newspapers SO valiantly UNI
dertook.
The above from the Hunting
ton Advertiser would indicate
that that newspapers somewhat
interested in the politics Of this
neck Of the woods. Ofcourse its
sarcasm in reference to one of
our distinguished citizens, Mr..
Sheppard, can be taken care of
by that gentleman himself, but
when they refer to our politics as
being as refreshing as morn
ing rosebud, we want to remind
the Advertiser that it is wander
ing out OF the latitude of its POI
litical horoscope and had better
watch out.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29
OUR WATER SUPPLY.
City Authorities Wrestling With
the Question.

Parties have been here for the
past several days negotiating,
for the putting in of pure water
plant. We are pleased to know
that the negotiations are pro-
crossing nicely and that soon we
shall have absolutely pure water,
which is guaranteed to be per-
fectly free from all kinds of
germs.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29
The United States senatorial

The United States senatorial
candidacy Of Chief Justice Wal
ter Clark Of North Carolina was
inaugurated last week with his
commencement address at one of
the colleges. He is the radical
Judge" Of the South, and iu his
address be developed the idea
that the special interests" Of
this country dominated the con-
stitutional convention in 1887 and
made the federal constitution an
of minority rule. He
believed, in spite of his criticism
lof the fathers as pillars of the
system" in the 18th century,tha
| free government will yet triumph
| in this country, but he is impa-
tient and wants to hurry it up BY
transferring his activities to the
United States Senate.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29


Never fail to keep in the
Booster Club procession during
these 4th of July times. Mr.. B. B.
Goings, the real estate man, will
talk it over with you and show
You all about the future prospects
EOf Williamson. He is one Of the
most enthusiastic boosters we
have in our city and Mr.. Goings
is doing real good in our com
munity. We want to shake hands
with him and congratulate him
as citizen and worthy booster
OF which we should all feel very
proud.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29
WHAT WE MEAN.
More Dignity and Less Personality
in Our Politics.

What we mean BY less politics and
more business H. that we make our 10
cal political methods more dignified
and respectable. The discussion Of
so much local politics and the neglect
of our business interests is exceedingly
bad policy. We have a most worthy
citizenshipsfrom every standpoint and
all we have to do Is cultivate more
intimate relation ourselves. We want
less politics at this time for the reason
we are building one of the best cities
in the country and that should occupy
our whole thought and energies. Pol
itics Is a de1usion and does not make
good business men or create good feel
ing. Therefore, let us reason together
on political questions at long intervals
and give more attention to our local
progress. The people in good time
will regulate the evils of political
graft, let us get busy in the uplift Of
Williamson.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29
Keep your money at home # you wish

Keep your money at home if you Wish
the community in which you live tc
prosper. Williamson now has an ex-
cellent bakery that makes all the
Good Things to Eat and it should
receive hearty and liberal trade
from our people. When you go to buy
bread you should think of this home
industry which has been put in such
nice shape for your accommodation. II
you wish to prosper as community
don't spend your money away from
home.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29

We con Time toadmire our sha-
dy resting places and bubble
over with enthusiasm when we
think Of our magnificent location
and picturesqe surroundings.
We have not only the most hospi-
table people, but we have one Of
the most delightfully."- situated
towns ever inhabited BY any peo-
pie. Mark our words and look
for double our present popula-
ton in year or two. The con-
ditions that exist are bound to
attract more people and they are
coming this way every day. The
more people we have the greater
will be our contentment and
prosperity.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29
Odd Fellows.

AT the regular meeting OF the
Odd Fellows of this city on last
Tuesday night the following of
ficers were elected for the ensu-
ing term:
N. G. r. A Lusk.
". @. E. S. Juhling.
Secretary John 5. Hall.
Treasurer G. M. Camper.
Following were elected Board
of Directors for the corporation !:
C. e, Wingo, s. 5. Hall, r. J..
Wilcox, DR.. c. Amburgy, wheel
Ier Preece. K. S.Juhling and ?.
u. G.. Rhodes.
The installation of these otn-
GERS will take place the second
meeting night in July.
Come to Williamson for the 4th
of July celebration.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29
MINCO COUNTY BANK.
Shows 1 Gratifying and Healthy
Condition.

We extract the following from
one OF the leading financial jour-
mails Of the county and it gives us
very great pleasure to do so. The
article is taken from Money, pub
E1ished al. Pittsburg, Pa, and
shows the excellent business
standing of one of our leading
institutions:
AT a recent meeting of the
stockholders Of the Mingo County
Bank Of Williamson, action was
taken for the. conversion of the
institution into a national bank
and accordingly an application
has been made at Washington for
the conversion, the new title of
the institution to be The Ma
tional Bank Of Commerce of Will
hanson with 500, 900 capital.
The application is signed BY w.
Goodykooutz, "A. G.. Rutherford,
j, IL. Anderson, Harry Scherr
and EFF. Randolph.
T .Mingo County Bank has
been Ia business since 1905
Wells Goodykoonk has been
elected president; E. r.. Ram
dolph, Vice-P President, X. B. Par
IRISH, cashier, and Y. A. Wright,
assistant cashier. Mr.. Parrish
was formerly cashier of the First
National Bank of Northfork,
where he made great record,
and since he became cashier of
the Mingo County Bank, this in
stitution felt the stimulation Of
his progressive methods. Mr..
Parrish is known as one of the
very best young bankers in the
State.
The Mingo County bank shows
a fine growth in the following fig
49,
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29
WILLIAMSON
| MdtChuSG Grow
WILLIAMSON

This is timely invitation. The
town is certainly making rapid strides.
In observing our growth, one cannot
fail to note what has already been ac-
complished, and 4See How We Have
Crown
Look for more original slogans next
week.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29

Progressive West Virginian.
EDITOR have had the pleas
ure Of reading your newspaper
this morning. Congratulations.
Will arrive home soon.
@. Amburgy.
c. victorio.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29
FOURTH OF JULY.
Biz Times in the City Of Williamson

AT the Park on the 4th of July
there will be fire works day and
night, great balloon ascension
at . o'clock. BY Prof. Hergruth,
the flying man. Dancing, music
and skating all day long. Get
ready and come to Williamson
on the 4th Of July if you wish to
see the greatest sights.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29

Mr.. Samuel Simpkins, of Mate
wan was a pleasant visitor to our
city and Office yesterday and was
circulating among his humorous
friends here. He is one of our
staunch supporters and has pla-
|ced us under obligations for
courtesies extended. We wish
him all kinds Of prosperity mag
Unable.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29

The automobile line between
the city Of Williamson and the
Riverside Park in South William
son, we hope will prove great
success as well as a convenience
to our people.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29
Notice.

We will have car of fine mel
ons in July 1st. Merchants out
of town mail US orders for your
supply for the 4th.
MARK RUSSELL & co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29

The new automobile line be-
tween the city proper and the
Riverview Park IN South William
son is doing a prosperous busi-
ness and adds to the convenience
Of our people wonderfully. Mr..
Wayman, proprietor of the park,
should be congratulated upon
this happy addition to our mode
of travel.
Come to Williamson the 4th.
EVERYTHING to be seen and heard.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29
Juhling Brothers Real Estate Office
williamson W.. Va.

Still the improve ments in vii.
hanson move on with gratifying
progress.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29

Mr.. Ed. Ryan left here on Mon.
day for Huntington on business
of Importance,
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29

DR.. H. NJ. Coleman, Of Mate
wan. paid his respects OF this of
fee yesterday. He informs us
that Matewan will celebrate the
4th in grand shape. We return
our thanks to the doctor for cour-
tesies extended.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29

For no particular reason ex-
cept that It is in New York and
must accordingly be- susceptible
to the size maria, project has
been formed to erect an Office
building $50 feet high, or higher
than any other structure inthe
world except the Eiffel tower. It
will be so feet higher than the
tower Of the Metropolitan Life
building, and 1873 feet higher than
the tower of the Singer building.
What fun future civilizations will
have pulling over the ruins of
these pyramids.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-06-29

Celebrate the Glorious 4th' at
Williamson.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-12-09

Last Monday night the Pythian
Sisters instituted a lodge with fifty
members, under a new charter, in
Silverton. From Salem we're Grand
Chief Mrs, L. r. Stinson, Grand
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-12-09
SOCIETY
Continued from Page 81


Those who attended Margaret Mayo,s
aramatization of Baby Mine" win
nave the opportunity this afternoon
anu evening of witnessing another
charming play by the same talented
glri-.Polly Of the Circus" Miss Lii
nan Slatten was a former resident of
oaleih' and writes under the nom de
plume Of Margaret Mayo.
A bazar and cooked food sale is
3eing held this week by the ladies of
Jason Lee Memorial church. at the
Josse-Moore furniture store. The
Ladies Aid of Central CONGREGATIONAL
church closed their sale of aprons
and cooked food last evening
eoS
AT high noon, December the seventh
IN her home beautifully decorated
With Oregon grape and ferns, Bertha
Elma, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Jennings, of Zena, Polk coun-
", was given in marriage to Mr.
Lorin Marion Walling, of Lincoln. the
reverend P. S, Knight officiating. The
pride was lovely in rove of ivory
Satln with garnitures of embroidery
ana braid. Her flowers we're white
carnations. She was unattended.
An elaborate dinner was served af-
ter the ceremony,which was witnessed
Dy relatives and a few close friends.
Mrs. Walling is a granddaughter Of
the late Mrs, Mary Ernest of Polk
county, whom every one knew and
loyed, and a graduate of Willamette
College of Music, class nineteen hun
dred and two; a year of post graduate
work followed in the same college.
Ihere were many handsome gifts,
among them fine pianola from the
groom's parents.
The young couple will reside in a
ranch home prepared for them near
Gates. In connection with this we'd
ding is an incident Of peculiar in
terest. Reverend knight married the
Drldes parents thirty-two years ago,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-12-09

when they settled In the same locality
where they are at present living.
A quiet and simple wedding took
place on the evening of December
the sixth, at the home of the
the brides mother, Mrs. Sophia Keene
when Reverend r. n. Avisun read the
marriage lines that joined Alice Sophia
in holy matrimony to Mr.. Ward Albert
Hughes. The bride was charming in
a dainty gown Of cream elaborated
with trimmings of silk and lace. She
carried an arm bouquet Of white
chrysanthemums.
Miss Gertrude Eakfn played the
wedding march. After CONCENTRATIONS
a luncheon was served. Only relatives
and near friends were asked for the
ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes vent imme-
diately to their own homo on Twen-
tieth and Ohemeketa streets. which
had been furnished and was in readl-
ness to receive them. Here the many
gifts We're placed for beauty and
utility.
49,
Miss Ellen Thielsen entertained
Informally last evening for her guest,
Miss, Helen Whitney, Of Portland
Mrs. Ernest w. Dent, Of Portland.
is spending the week end with her
daughter, Mrs r. NJ. Hofer.
Mrs. Ada Strong is entertaining for
few days, Mrs. Walter Eakin and
her daughter, Miss Barbara Eakin.
of Astoria, who are on their way
home after the Joys of family re-
union in Eugene.
Mrs. Clifford Brown was hostess
for the Kensington club yesterday af-
ternoon
Mrs. Browns sister, Miss Gladys
Bretherton, from Portland, is her
guest.
The Nachen Yerein met with Mrs
George Post in Yew Park yesterday
afternoon. For guest Mrs Post
asked Mrs. Ernest Tochler. After
the sewing session a Dutch lunch
was served around a prettily laid ta-
BILE centered with big yellow chrys-
anthemums.
The Adelante society held its
regular meeting Friday afternoon
WITH program. Roll call was an
swered by items of current events.
Miss Lura Wilson gave a vocal solo
Miss Gertrude Eakin, piano solo and
Mrs. Walsh continued her very inter-
esting talk on Germany.
soe
The music study department of the
Salem Woman's club will meet with
Mrs. A. ~ Bush on Wednesday after
noon of next week, at two-thirty
o'clock At this meeting there will
be paper by Mrs. Palmer on Italian
music from Handel's time to Verdi.
Italian opera of today, by Mrs. Hen
bricks, Early musical y, instruments,
by Mrs Steiger Arias, duets and
choruses from Italian opera by Vic
trola
Mrs. Henry B. Thielsen was host
ess Friday afternoon for the Woman's
Auxiliary OF ST. Paul's Episcopal
church. After the basiness session,
there was reading of An interesting
article on missionary FORK in small
towns of China
Mrs, G. G. Bingham went to Port
land last Wednesday to visit friends
expecting to return tomorrow night.
Miss Nan Wagner is so far recov-
cred from the effect Of an operation
that friends are allowed to visit her
at the hospital.
Last Monday night the Pythian
Sisters instituted lodge with fifty
members, under a new charter, in
Silverton. From Salem were Grand
Chief Mrs L. r. Stinson, Grand
CONTINUED on Page 10)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-12-09

Continued on Page 1O)
The Arizona sentinel., 1911-04-13
President, Will Wait

Washington, April 8.-Presi-
dent Taft will wait until Con-
greSs acts before he decides
whether he will approve or dis
approve the cOnstitu ton adopted
by the Arizona Constitutional
Convention.
The President today told a
delegation Of Arizonans com
posed of George w. P. Hunt,
president of the Constitutional
Convention; F. M. Avis and E.
B. O'Neill, embers of the Con
vention. and G. Fl. Akers. that
he preferred to waiJ until Con.
gress had taken up the matter.
The President believes the de.
bates in Congress will be of such
character as to shed much light
on the subject.
The Arizona sentinel., 1911-04-13
Saved His Mothers Lie

"Four doctors had given me up. p"
writes Mrs. Laura Gaines of Avoca,
La, "And my children and all my
friends were looking for me to die,
when my son insisted that 7 use Elec-
trid Bitters. i did so, and they have
done me a werld of good. will always
praise them" Electric I1itters is q
priceless blessing to women troubled
with fainting and dizzy spells, back
ache, headache, weakness, debility,
constipation or kidney disorders. Use
them and gain new health, strength
and Yigor. They're guaranteed to sat
isfy or money refunded. Only soc at
all druggists.
The Arizona sentinel., 1911-04-13
MagdaIsna Bay Sold

The announcement has been
made in Los Angeles by ex Gov
ernor Ezra P. Savage of Ne
braska, that arrangements have
been completed for the transfer
of the ownership of 4,500, 900
acres of land lying in Lower
California adjacent to Magda-
lena bay. The transferr is to
be made to an American syndi-
cate headed by John E. Black
man. Leslie M. Shaw, former
Secretary of the Treasury, is in
terested in this property. This
will forever settle the rumor
that the japanese government is
to secure control of Magdalena
bay for coalipg station.
In this purchase it is said that
there are 1900, 900 acres of very
rich land that can be placed un
der irrigation. and it is the in
tention of the company to colon.
ize this territory with American
and British subjects.
1t is not improbable that line
of railway will within the next
few years be constructed be
tween this city and Magdalena
haU
The Arizona sentinel., 1911-04-13
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Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
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strength by building up the eonstftu~
ton and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietofs have so mHcke
faith in it's curative powers that they
offer One Hundred Dollars rewar5
for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for testimonials Address q
j. Cheney & Co., Toledo o..
Sold by ali druggists, 75c~
Take Halls Family pills foF coasti
paScn.