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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
PURCHASE. COAL LAND.

Pineville.-C. P. Perry and asso.
ciates, of New York, have purchased
from H. H. Smith and others of Har.
Ian and vicinity 5000 acres of coal
lands. The purchase price was $50
per acre. This land is situated on the
line of the new Wasioto & Black Noun.
tain railroad in Harlan county and
the coal is said to be Of very fine
quality and thickness. At present the
property is undeveloped, but 1t will
be put in operation as soon as pos.
sible.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
GETS ANOTHER RAILROAD.

Observation-Disclosures have been
made by the Buckhannon & Northern
railroad for its entrance into this city,
which will be over the tracks OF the
Baltimore & Ohio. Officials met at
Riyesyille, where the lines will inter-
sect, and the matter was adjusted.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
PENiTENTIARY POPULATION.

MoundsyilIe Within Moundsville's
penitentiary walls are 1,155 convicts.
probably the largest number since the
federal convicts were removed to
Leavenworth, year or more ago. The
population of the prison fell to below
the eleven hundred mark, but during
the past two years crime in this state
increased
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
Reads the Scriptures,

Castleton- What. old man, you are
not reading the Bible, are you?
Sandstone Yes, am.
Castleton-Whatf for?
Sandstone-On of my relatives sent
1t to. me for a wedding present, and
I've got to tell them how like it,
Truth
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
A Fraudulent policy.

II have always" no said with a
show OF pride. voted the straight
ticket Of my party. as my father did
before me-"
Yet heard you say moment ago
that you carried life insurance"
Il do, but what mas that got to do
with politics?"
when man gets life Insurance
he has to show that he doesn't inherit
insanity. doesn't he?
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
RISKS HIS LIFE TO SAVE FRIEND.

White Mills.-Philip Al. Husser, %.
a drug clerk Of Louisville, was drown.
ed while bathing in Nolin river. Frank
Thompson. companion, who was in
a skiff, made an effort to save Husser
by diving into the river and was pull.
ed down twice by the drowning man
before he could free himself
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
Christians To Meet.

The state superiendent OF Sunday
schools Of the Christian church, Wal
ter Frazee, OF Louisville, is IN Frank
fort comforting with the local commit
tees with reference to the big state
convention of the Christian church
Sunday-schools which will be held
here September Is to %. 1t is ex-
pected that at least 1000 people will
attend this convention, and the hotels
and boarding houses will be taxed to
thsir limit to- take care Of the Wis.
itofs. Many Of the most noted men
in the Christian church will be on the
program Of this meeting for addresses,
and a number OF auxiliary meetings
will be held.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
.SCAB|Es IN SHEEP
ABOUT ERAD|CATED
GOVERNMENT EXPERT EXPECTS
QUARANTINE TO BE LIFTED
AT EARLY DATE.
The WORK HAS BEEN GENERAL
0n,y Three Counties Have Not Acted
The Government Tobacco Dip
ls the Standard and Given
Striking Tests.

Frankfort federal quarantine
Of sheep in the % counties in Ken
lucky west OF Green river will be lit
ed IN 80 days If the recommendation
Of The live stock sanitary board is ta-
ken by the department of animal hus-
handry at Washington The scabies
In the sheep in those counties have
been wiped out.
DR.. A. ]. Payne, who has charge of
the work N this state, reported that
90 counties are working to eradicate
scabies. In SIS Of these counties infec-
ton has been found. In q counties
practically no work is being done. In
three counties. Breathitt, Knott and
Letcher, the county Judge has failed
to appoint county live stock inspec-
tor. Three-fourths of the counties that
are not pushing this work are located
In the eastern section of the state.
DR.. Payne reported that 534,267
sheep had been inspected during the
past three months and found to be free
from scs.bies, 845 had been found Tex
posed" and 39,762 were found infect.
ed. This makes total Of 574,874
sheep that have been inspected In the
last three months. The assessors re.
ports show $4,000 sheep in the state
He also reported that there had
been 50,925 sheep dipped under official
supervision. This report is complete
up to july /.
Some foot rot is being found in the
atate,. and the live stock inspectors
are instructing how to treat it. This
disease can he cured but requires q
longer treatment than scabies. The
national government is willing to fur
nish sufficient men to enable some rs
or rs courties in Western Kentucky
to complete their work OF inspecting
and dipping by the close Of the pres
eht season.
DR.. A. J. P:yne, Of the national gov
eminent, who Is conducting the fight
against scabies, said the situation is
much better and the scabies is being
stamped out even faster than he had
hoped. He recommended that quar-
aAtine be established against al
states which use any but the tobacco
dipI which is used officially in Ken
lucky.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
QUITS BANKING.

Louisville.-Allen r. White, presf
dent OF the Southern National banb
for the last three years. resigned. Mr.
White issued statement in which he
gave as his reason for resigning the
condition of his health, impaired by &c
years uninterrupted banking labors in
Louisville. The name G, his successor
has not been announces.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
in SIGHT OF HUNDREDS.
Man Ground to Death Under ths
Wheels of Train.

Paris.-In the presence OF hundreds
of women and children waiting to
greet friends and relatives arriving on
the passenger train from Knoxville.
Charles Lemons, waiting for relatives.
was ground to pieces by an outgoing
train.
Z Lemons stepped out Of the way OF
one train and did not see the other
approaching. He leaves wife and
two small children.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
Even Than

Prehistoric Man Tin the background
WHAT'S the joke down there7 Can
you make out?
His Pal-Oh. the boys are kidding
Stonehenge again. guess. Probably
he has cut himself shaving with his
safety ax.-Puck.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
settlnn II straInht.

First Councilor--Have you received
your invitation to the pageant OF en-
pire?
Second Counciior-Yes: and what's
more. amt going What, with Hem
ptre this and Hempire that. nowadays
it's Hempire with big haitch!-
Everybodys.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
Young o,Rear Injured.

IOuII9 y FSa1 r'JU'Su'
James O'Rear son Of Judge e, C.
O'Rear, came near bleeding to death
from severe cut on the arm. He
was sharpening scythe on a grind
stone when the blade slipped and
struck his arm. He lost considerable
blood before the flow could be
stopped and for time it was thought
that he might bleed to DEATH Several
stitches had to be taken in the wound
to close it.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
Good Business.

Il once got a man to take out a
b.00O-pound life policy. and he met
with fatal accident within week"
You must have wished your persuar
sion had been less successful
"Oh, don't know You see, mar
ried the widowi "--London Opinion.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
A Traitor.

Watch that man on third base.
Clara. believe he's going to steal
home"
He ought to be ashamed to think Of
deserving his team before the game il
over"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
SIMPSON TEACHERS.
Educational Awakening Marks Frank.
fort Institute Meeting.

Franklin.-The Simpson county,
teachers institute in session here for
the first time since it's organization,
has enrolled every teacher who holds
certificate to teach in the public
schools.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
Very Particular.

Wagg-That thunder and lightning
scene in your act won't go in refined
show.
Tagg-Why not?
Wagg Because the thunder is too
loud and the lightning is apt TO be too
striking.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
HIs stYle.

Mrs Gump. you should introduce
correct dietetics into your family life.
For instance. does your husband eat
pie with avidity?"
Nom: he eats Il VIZ. his knife
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
The Result.

Jack and jill went up the hill
At clip DER things to hurtle:
They tried to take a six-foot wall.
And then their car turned turtle
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27

Beckley.- Senator M. II.
Matheney has purchased the Fisher
hotel, formerly Hotel Hull, the con-
sideration being $4,000. The pur-
chase is speculative.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
A Bachelor.

Son-Father, what's bachelor?
Father-A bachelor is a man who
could never influence the right girl
to encourage him to marry her..
Judges Library.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
Certainly.

PA, is 1t true that a rich man can.
not enter the kingdom OF heayen?"
Il think 1t Is"
rs that why they always leave 1t
behind them?"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
Experienced opinion.

What do you think of this uniyer-
sal peace proposition. Do, you be-
lieve human beings will ever give up
fighting with each other?~
"Of course. don't believe IT, Amt
| married?"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27

Wife, don't see how you can say
that Mr.. Whitechoker has an effemin-
ate way of talking He has very
loud voice.
Husband mean by an effeminata
way OF talking. my dear. that he talks
all the time
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
KILLS HIS MOTHER.
Metcaifc County Boy Also Injured BY
Premature Explosion of Gun.

Lone Star-While loading gun.
Steve Smith, Is, accidentally shot and
Instantly killed his mother, Mrs. Sarah
Smith, so. The boy was seriously
wounded by the premature explosion.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
A Wise Wife.

Hubby-Why, knew that girl
when she wore short dresses!
Wifey-If you go in bathing at the
seashore this summer, you will 60
with me.-Judge's Library.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
242 Men viii Go To Work.

After suspension of operations ex-
tending over a period of about three
months, arrangements are being made
for a resumption of the plant Of the
Charleston Window Glass Co., and by
August IL, about 245 men will be
given employment, large number Of
whom are experts and receive high
wages. The fires in the plant are
now being started and everything got
in readiness for a normal output.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
Dates For Examination.

The state board Of education has set
September Is and 16 as the dates on
which examinations will be held for
professional certificates, and also
named the following places where the
examinations will be held: Wheel
ing, Parkersburg, Belington, Chester,
Hinton and Keyser. Prof. U. S. Flem-
ing, who was a member Of the board
for many years, recently retired and
DR.. Fl. B. Work, of Wheeling, sue
ceeded him.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
Not Happy.

Bill-And you say Jack and Tom
threw dice to see which should marry
the girl?
Jill-Yes, and Jack won.
Bill-And was he happy?
Jill-No. After the marriage he ac-
cused Tom Of working loaded dice
Yonkers Statesman.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
soier Boys Enjoying Il.

Reports from all three of the ma
ticnal guard camps now In operation
indicate that conditions are satisfac-
tory and that all the troors are get
ting along nicely. At Cadell. near
Kingwood. Gen. Elliott has been spend
ing several days and it is likely that
he will not return to his Office here
until after visit to Camp Baker, near
Ravenswood.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
Not Fewer Than Thirty.

Adjt. Gen. P. P. Johnston has issued
an order that in the future no com
pany shall come to camp with less
than 80 men. This barred one com,
pany Of the Third. 1t would have
affected none of the Second, but near
~ all of the First.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
illumination.

Dentist tafter examination)-And
Will you have gas. madam?
Nervous Patient-You don't suppose
I'm going to let you tinker with my
teeth in the dark. do you?-Tattler.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
Before the Trusts.

When the prodigal son returned
they killed the fatted calf"
Yes. But meat was much less ex-
pensiye then"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
Fairly cauaht.

What's the matter with you two
girls? You were good friends in
town"
"Oh. yes"
Then why this GOODNESS since you
met ON the farm?"
well, we beth said we were going
to London for the summer"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27

Beckley.--Wayne Smith. Is years
old, prominent young farmer, Of Ma
pie Meadow, died two hours after hav-
ing shot himself accidentally.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
OFFICIAL Guide For Capitol Wanted.

So many excursions on the railroads
and on the river have been coming
into Frankfort during the past year
that it has really become one Of the
most popular points in Kentucky for
sight-seers to visit. There is hardly a
day passes that party numbering any
where from rs to 200, does not come
to Frankfort to see the new state
house, the penitentiary, the historic
cemetery and other interesting places
in the capital. 1t has been suggested
that the citizens of Frankfort should
take some step looking to the furnish
ing Of some sort OF guide to the peo-
pie who come on these excursions and
show the visitors some attention.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27

Prof. Marsh, assistant to Superin-
tendent Shawkey, left for Nicholas
county to attend an institute. He
will also spend some time in other
counties assisting in the holding OF
Institutes.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
The Tired Business Man.

Whenever he fain would rest his rnind
He goes to see a show
Where forty pretty chorus girls
Are tripping In a row
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
Tarlton Is Appointed.

y dTfIUH TO FtPPOtIFtCus vi 80 -19F71 n
Gov. Wilson appointed l.. P. Tarl-
ton, state railroad commissioner, a
member of the board Of trustees of
the Kentucky normal and industrial
institute, of this city, to succeed the
late DR.. E. E. Hume. The commits
sion was accepted.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27

The president nominated Capt, Lyle
Lrown, United States engineer at Lou
isville, to be major. Maj. Brown
thus attains the rank of his popular
predecessor. Maj. Harry Burgess.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27

M'Swatters (handing M'Swithers his
case)-There. old man, you'll find that
something like cigar.
MSwithers (pufiing)-Hem! most
remarkable resemblance What Is i'll
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27

Gladwin. Charles Berger. Of New
Martinsville, engineer, was run over
and killed by his own train. Berger,
in some way, fell as he was alighting
from his engine and was knocked un-
derneath his train
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27

State School Superintendent Regen-
stein appointed Charles Ferguson, of
Livingston county, as first clerk in his
office to succeed L. N. Taylor, who re-
signed to become superintendent of
the Dayton public schools.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27

Gov. Wilson went to Richmond to
attend the commencement exercises
OF the Eastern Kentucky Normal
school and deliver an address to the
students.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
Relieved Of His Command.

Maj. J. p. Verlander, of Huntington,
commander of the first battalion Of the
Second infantry, now encamped at Ka-
nawha City, and for ten years one Of
the leading officers in the national
guard, was relieved of his command
by Adjt. Cen. Elliott, and Capt. James
/. Pratt, ASSISTANT to the adjutant gen
eral, placed in command.
Differences over the conduct Of the
camp are said to be the reason for the
change.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
FIRST on Record.

First on Record.
For the first time in the history o.
she state notary public has resigned
his position. The governor received
!. letter from Will "A. Jonas, now living
In Kansas City, resigning as notary.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
Flames 600 Feet Heb.

IdfHES EUU FCStl LYLE 80 - E-TN-91
The big gas well on the Walker farm
near here was ignited by bolt Of
nghtning. The well has an output Of
nearly 10000 cubic feet Of gas and this,
when on fire, produced wonderful
spectacle. The flames leaped at least
two hundred feet into the air and nlu-
mined the country for smiles.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27

One OF the Leading Speakers at the
Miami Chautauqua. Franklin, o.. this
week.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27

A steeple jack is /at work on the
capitol and the manner in which he
gets about over the roof and on the
various steeples is marvel to the
many interested spectators who spend
a great deal of time watching his OPP
erations.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27

A telephone message from White
sulphur Springs indicates Gov. Glass
cock l. rapidly regaining his health.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27

AT meeting which will be held in
the Kanawha hotel the first of next
month the members of the state board
of health will hold an election of Of
ficers and take action on the exam
nation of the last class which took
the examination. The total number of
applicants Is rs, and it Is believed
that a decided majority of them have
succeeded in making the grades neces-
sary in getting certificates to practice
in this state and consequently in IL
other states which recognize the basis
Of reciprocity that this state extends
and enjoys.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27

Bursting Of water tanks at Parkers-
burg, causing the loss of two lives,
and considerable damage to property
which resulted in a number of dam
age suits against the, city of Parkers-
burg, is to come up in the supreme
court of appeals.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27

Dora-Does he keep his word?
Cissie-No; it's not worth keeping
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
Farmers Institute TO BE Held.

The advance bulletin OF the
farmers institutes to be held under
the auspices OF the West Virginia state
board of agriculture will be sent out
within few days by the department.
These Institutes are Of far greater
Importance to the farmer than many
are inclined to think and should in
every case be well attended. A spe-
cial institute for the agriculturists Of
Tyler county is to be held but the date
and place have not been arranged, as
yet.
Among the instructors secured are
the following: John Begg, Of Column
bus Grove, o.; Miss Lena M. Charter,
RavenswooG, w. Va; p. Diffenbach,
Huntington; Miss Pearl Dorsey,
Moundsville; H. d. Groves, Summers
vile; G. G. Hartman. Spencer; c. E..
Lewis, Maxwelton; Glenn ]. Moomau,
Franklin; Cary w. Montgomery. New
ark, o.; S. w. Moore, ElWell. w. Va;
Verd Petersen, Chenille; e. W
Sheets, Lost Creek; Mrs S. D. Smith,
Kenova; r L. Smith, Martinsburg;
Josiah iStutler, Reedy; M. G. Thomas,
Mingo, o.; H. S. Nandervort, Morgan
town, WA; J. r. Wells, Bens Fun;
G. r. Wagner, Arlington, and others,
and in addition to residents where the
Institutes are held. Special institutes
will be held in Ohio, Richie, Gilmer,
Tyler and probably other counties, for
which the dates have not been fixed.
Three institutes will be held in
Marshall county. At Pleasant Valley,
November and 9; at Taylor's Ridge,
November 10 and IL, and at Sherrard,
November 13 and IA.
Wetzel county Antioch church. Au-
gust Is and 10.
Tyler county Deep Valley, August
81 and %; Meadyille, August % and
"a; Little Buffalo, August Is and 26.
Ohio county Roney's Point. Janu-
ary and S. 1912.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27

Notary commissions have been is
sued to: w. H. Payne, Holden; J. F..
sebert, Enon: B. T. Clayton, Charles
ton
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27

School ApportIonment.
Not including the supplemental
school fund and the salaries of the
county superintendents, there is to be
distributed among the counties of the
state Of West Virginia 574.S58.41. ac-
cording to the appor tionment made by
the department OF schools. This
amount shows that the per capita is
s1.53. The report shows that with
Charleston Independent district. in.
cluded in the report for Kanawha
county. the county receives the larg
est amount OF any in the state $780,
575.57.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27

Police Judge Resigns. $.x
Gov. Wilson has another appoint
ment to make The police Judge at
Hardin. G, M. Street. has sent in his
resignation. and It Is understood thct
there will be several applicants for
the place. There is nothing on file to
Ssow Why Street quit.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27

Pay Big Fee
The Louisville & Interurban Trac-
ton Co. filed amended articles of in
corporation increasing the capital
stock from $1,50O.oO0 to $3.50, 900.
The fee required one-tenth Of per
cent. on the increase in capital, was
$2,25O, which the Louisville company
paid by check.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27
JUDGE Hannah III.

Judge Hannah III.
On account Of illness Judge J. B.
Hannah is unable to hold court In Es-
till county, and the governor has
designated Judge J. M. Benton, OF
Winchester, to preside.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27

Police Judge Named.
The governor appointed J. b. jeffrey
police Judge Of Hardin, to fill va
scancy caused by the resignation of
G. NJ. Street.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27

Lieut.. Harold Cornwell, who has
recently developed exceptional ability
ON the range, has been detailed to go
to Camp Baker, near Rayenswood, as
inspector of rife. practice.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-07-27

Asone Of several prominent educa-
tors, State superintendent of Schools
Al. P. Shawkey accepted an invita-
tion to be present and make an adj
dress at Model Institute day exercises
In Miami university, Oxford, o, July
21. The subject on which Mr.. Shaw
key spoke is Unified System of State
Inspections"