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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05
An Attractive Church Service.

Not often does church program
OF such unusual interest occur in
our town as that prepared for the
First Presbyterian Church for next
Sunday. It viii embrace the en-
tire day. DR.. Hunter is old enough
to know Presbyterian doctrine and
economy by heart, and he will tell
those who attend at morning hour
what the Presbyterian Church stands
for, and some other things which
all who are interested in present-day
Christianity ought to know. A con-
siderable number of new members
will be admitted and welcomed. and
adults and children, if any are pre-
sented, will be baptized. The Sac
rament of the Lords Supper, always
an interesting and Impressive SER
vice in presbyterian Church will
be administered. DR.. Hunter an
nounces very attractive subject
for the evening hour, a live wire''
question just now, namely Religion
and the Under Mani with an Aside
Upon Existing Social and Industries
Conditions. With such program
OF exercises the church should be
fllsd both morning and evening.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
FRANCHISE.

To Whom it May Concern:
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that
the undersigned, acting in pursu-
ance of an in accordance with sec
ton of Chapter 29 of the Acts
of the Legislature passed on the 18th
#of February, 1901, has filed with
the Recorder and as such the clerk,
Of the town of Matewan, municipal
corporation in Minso County, an APP
olication in writing, asking and APP
lying to the council of said town
for permission to use the public roads
streets, avenues, and alleys of said
town for a period of fifty years for
the purpose of erecting, building,
aquipping, operating and maintain
ng an electric lighting and heating
plant, including the right to erect
poles, to string wires, and to do all
things necessary or needful for the
purpose of generating, conveying,
distributing, and making disposition
II the electric current, for illuminat-
ing an electric lighting and heating
poses in said town, to the inhabitants
thereof, including firms, individuals
and corporations, whether in said
town or elsewhere, and on such
terms and under such conditions as
such persons, firms or corporations
nay contract with the undersigned
or his assigns therefor 1t being the
object, purpose and intent of the I'M
dersigned to secure franchise from
said town for the installation OF said
electrical plant, and for the privi-
iege of using, operating and main
aiming the same for period Of fifty
ears; the said frachise to include
III necessary and requisite powers
ma privileges as may be deemed in
idental thereto
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED
hat will move the, said Council, at
is meeting to be held on Monday the
3th day Of November, 1911, or as
DON thereafter as said Council may
3e in session, to grant said franchise,
'redicated upon the said application
at which time any citizen or corpo-
ration interested in the granting of
or refusal to grant the said fran
chise, will be given an opportunity to
| be heard.
Given under my hand this the 4th
day of October, 1911.
G. T. BLANK ENSHIP.
Applicant.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05
A GREAT HARVEST HOME
PIG MIC
AND BARBECUE At THE PARK.

Manager j. p. Wayman Of River
view Park is making preparations
for the first Harvest-home Picnic
and Barbecue to be held at the
Park, on Saturday and Sunday, Oct.
14th and 10Th. There will be great
attractions, plenty to eat and drink
and large gathering of Mingo and
Pike County people is expected. Ar
engagements are being also made for
a vegetable, fruit and flower exhibi-
ton and handsome prizes will be
awarded to the best products.
Farmers who have good ,specf-
mems of corn. potatoes, fruit or
flowers should bring them to this
show as the prizes offered Will amply
repay them for their trouble,
A special feature will be an ad
dress on the political situation Of
Pike County by Hon. j. E. Childress,
candidate for County Judge. A num-
Der of other prominent SPEAKERS will
also be present to make speeches.
A big fox chase is being arranged
for Saturday at $3.50 while bal
loon ascension and two parachute
leaps will take place at 2:30 in the
afternoon of Oct 18th and 18TH
Altogether this Will be an interest
ing event and we predict a large at
tendance on this occasion
Farmers of Pike and Mingo coun-
ties Should take an interest in this
event as it stimulates Others 10
greater efforts along the line of
fruit raising, etc. and gives them
an opportunity to exchange views
to methods used to bring about
the best results
Parties wishing to enter dogs in
the Fox chase must make applica-
tons early to the management and
accompany each application for each
dog with ten cents PRODUCTS to
be exhibited must also be brought in
time to insure proper display in the
grounds.
The annual flower sale will also
take place on these two days Those
interested in the growing of rare
and beautiful flowers will have an
opportunity to purchase at a nom
inal cost
Music will be furnished by the
Williamson Band ana the automo-
bic will bring you from and to the
city.
This event will be in the nature OF
Fall Festival and Homecoming
and here will be a place to meet
your friends land acquaintances
Two days for general recreation and
amusement 1t viii pay you to for
get your troubles for at least two
Gays
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05
FIRST PREsBYrFkiAy CHURCH

An occasion Of Special interest.
Sabbath October the Sth Dl
Hunter will conduct both services.
PROGRAMME or EXERCISES
At 9:45 Bible School, to which
all parents as well as young people
are invited
At II O'Clock brief sermon fol-
lowed by the reception Of a number
OF new members. Baptism of Adults
and Children and the Sacrament OF
the Lords supper. All who would
know what the Presbyterian Church
stands for. what its conditions Of.
membership are. and how beautifully
Scriptural and simple its worship is
are specially requested to attend
this service.
At 1880 evening DR.. Hunters ser
mon subject will be :"Religion and
the Under Man, with an aside on
existing social and industrial CON
ditions"
All services Of this church are
bright, breezy. brotherly and help
full; and everybody is invited to
come and share them. Please note
hours and be on hand punctually.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05
A NICE PLACE.

Mr. L. S. Spaulding is. arranging
his place of business so it will be a
model OF perfection and very attrac-
tive in every respect When com
pleted it will be beautiful and
quiet retreat for ladies and gentle
men, and no doubt will be most
popular resort for our people. He
is going to considerable expense in
fitting up such nice place for his
patrons and the improvement ought
to attract more business.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05
KENTUCKY PUBLIC SPEAKING.

At Riverside Park, South Williamson
There will be a great Democratic
speaking Tuesday, the 18th of Octo-
Der, by Hon. ]. Thomas Hefllin, of
Alabama, and others. Congressman
Hefin is one of the most brilliant
orators in the nation and a great
treat is in store for all our people
who attend BY all means come out
and hear this great speaker on the
issues Of the day. Williamson Band
will furnish the music AMI a great
time generally will be had. L ct
everybody attend and especially all
Kentuckians.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05
Fast Freight Train From the West

On October LIST a new fast freight
train was put on by the Norfolk &
Western in connection with the Big
Four system. The new time freight
runs from Cincinnati to Roanoke
and makes connections for Chicago
and St. Louis. At Roanoke it con-
meets with No. SO for Norfolk and
Richmond. The new train is o.92.
1t was put on on account of So
leaving Cincinnati at an hour that 1t
could not connect with Sc for the
east.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

Do you need fruit of any kind the
market affords? Peaches, plums,
pears, etc2 We nave them ordered
for you at The Best ;,
You will want some ounce jelly
and marmalade. THE Best is the
place to get to your ounces r..--.
The Best" has irish potatoes
that can't be beat. Don't take our
word for it; try them and be con-
WINGED
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

Mr.. Claude. Ireson and his young
bride have just returned from an ex-
tendel wedding tour. They had a
most delightful and happy time in
visiting relatives ana friends while
taking in some of1the cities Of the
south.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

Our Republican near neighbor is
getting in an old secondhand news
paper press. We cant imagine what
he wants with it. If the sentiments
of the people continue to change as
they have recently he won't need any
press at all in very short while.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

The West jefferson Creamery but
ter kept at 1.-The Best" stands with
out rival Once you buy it, nothing
else will fill the bill
THE Best keeps Morning Glory
lard Try it, and you will be CON
WINGED they keep the best at THE
Best. :"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

We have large assortment of
stamped wood for burning at the 5
and 10 cent store.
You will make no mistake by buy
ing your writing paper at 5 and 10
cent store.
Special sale Saturday at 5, 10 and
25 cent store.
Novelties of all kinds at the g.,
10 and Csc store.
All kinds of toilet soap at the B.,
10 ana 25c store.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

The recital at the Baptist Church
has been poisoned to the goth of Oc-
tober on account of the inability Of
the lecturer to come on the 9th as
published heretofore Remember, the
lecture will be on the 20th and you
should attend on. that date.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

Miss Alice Morgan, of Roanoke,
has accepted a position with the
National Bank of Commerce of this
city She has had large experience
IN stenography and is a most accom-
plished young lady. It is with pleas
ure that we welcome her in our city
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

The water system having been put
out of commission somewhat demer-
llized things in general during the
past few days This office has had
no power which has retarded our
business to a very great extent and
mas delayed the issue of our paper.
Of course, such difficulties cannot be
1elDed, and we have to do the best
We can under existing conditions.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05
OPPORTUNITY
Seldom Comes But Once in a
Life Time.

A good business right here in the
city of Williamson is. offered to the
right man upon reasonable terms. If
you are interested call at this office
and further particulars will be given.
A partner, with small capital, would
be preferable, or the whole business
will be sold ON reasonable TERMS
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05
Criminal Court.

Criminal court convened here on
Monday, Judge L. A. Sampselle pre-
siding There is the usual large at
tendance, and the docket is being
gone into as rapidly as the process
of law will permit.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

The recent rain STORM which flood
ed our river has done some damage
to our new city water works i'm
Jroyement The water supply was
cut off for several hours and many of
the open pipes We're flooded with
sand. Most of the trouble was
caused by the new Improvement
which was in progress at the time of
the rain storm. The trouble with
he water supply has prevented this
Journal from appearing on time, as
We are entirely dependent for power
On the supply of water.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

On account of other business mat
tiers Mr.. L. Pollak has withdrawn
his connection with the Opera House.
We make, this statement at the re,
quest Of MIR. Pollak
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

Baronet crackers at The Best;
none finer, bet you will need some of
their good cheese to go with them.
Stones celebrated cakes at The,
Best; try them. You will be sur
prised at the price and the cakes will
both surprise and please you.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

The Crystal Block Coal and Coke
Company, at Rawl is installing an
electric power plant for mining, haul
ing and washing their COAL
Don't fail to attend the big open
ing at the Levine Department store.
1t will be something unique.
New goods arriving daily at Lee
vines Department store. Don't for
get the opening day.
See the ]. and N shoes just ar
rived at the Levine Department
store The best in the world.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

The Criminal Court still remains
in session, but the grand jury has
adjourned. after making quite
number of indictments. While there
is no very important case being tried
still there is a considerable number
OF minor cases being disposed Of.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

We notice Mr.. T. G. Berger, of the
Buffalo Galleries Company, G. e.
Tabor, A. M. Tabor, and Ernest
Freeman, of the Chattaroy Colliery
Company, and Mr.. Nanny Stromier,
of the Howard Colliery Company on
our streets today.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

Don't miss the special sale Satur-
day if you want bargains at the s.,
10 and Csc store
Large tablets for school children
only sc at the 5; 10 and 25c store.
If you are looking for doll you
can find it at the 5, 10 and Csc store.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

We are headquarters for souve-
Mrs; 5, 10 and 25e store
We carry full line of china
ware, enamelled ware. granite ware,
and tin ware at the 5, 10 and 25c
store.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

WANTED-Five Thousand people to
attend the Harvest Home, Picnic,
and Barbecue at Riverview Park,
October IA and 1.-two days.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

Hubig,s Pies. Where is the man
who does not dote upon pie? Well,
they are great, and you will find
them at The Best,
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

II It is a toy you want, we have
it at 5, 10 and 25c store.
Strauss Bros. high art clothing
The kind that holds the shape, now
on display at the Levine Department
store.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

Ounces. The Best was unfortun-
ate, the last lot was very imperfect.
Any one having purchased same,
please let them know, and they will
gladly refund the price. THE
Best il on the square.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

Canned goods, fresh and of the
finest quality at THE Best.
If you do. not care to bake why
not get your bread in sanitary wrap
pers at The Best. "
Farmers! We solicit your trade.
Drop in and see us at The Best.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

Mr.. Sternberger, of the Sternber-
ger Coal Company, spent several
days in town this week.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

In day or two the finest mackerels
the market affords will be found at
THE Best Try them and be con-
vinced
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05
no the Farmers, NOW whila I'M

To the Farmers! Now, while the
weather Is good is the time to buy
your -four Try the Jefferson. The
hest winter wheat flour on the mar
ket. And the. best is found at 1.-THE
Best" you know where to find It.
Second avenue opposite The Nation
al Bank Of Commerce.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

Sweet Potatoes, they go with fried
chicken; you will have to fry the
IatteF yourself.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05
Mr willi. statnn and hia wife nf

Mr.. Willis Station and his wife OF
Pikeville, Ky, have been taking
general summer outing here and at
Cincinnati, and other towns where
they have riends. Mrs. Station is
former resident Of this city and has
many friends here who are always
glad to meet her
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

If you are looking for glassware,
call and see US as we have it. 5, 10
and Csc store.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

Read this journal for the local
news 8
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

kENER DOTSON, of Coleman.
wants job as store manager ami
clerk. Would prefer coai COM
Pany store where thare is lots ia
do. Will give reference if desired
.--.---ll- S-23-11
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

There is some activity in the way
of coal development in the county
now.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

F. S. Feltz, of the Baldwin eltz
Detective agency is in town tbday.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05
Protect Yourself.

Buy your bread in sanitary
wrapper. We are sole agents
for Golden Glory Bread, the only
wrapped bread sold in your city.
The Best Grocery.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

Have you made your pear pre-
serves? Go to 'The Best" for pears.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-10-05

to buy. You will find them at 'The
Best"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19

eral hundred insurrectos are now at
Bauche, twelve miles south OF Juarez.
appears one concrete fact. This is
that there is no prospect of a battle
around Juarez for day or two at
least
Colonel NJ. Tamborel, commanding
the federal forces in Juarez, denies the
reports of firing in the vicinity OF
Juarez. Half dozen shots were fired
by American sentries near the FL Paso
smelter for unexplained cause and
these shots gave rise to the reports
that the insurrectos We're close to
JuareZ and that a battle was immi.
nent.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19
FOUR DEAD IN THE YUKUN
Bodies of Mounted Police Found in the
Peel River.

Dawson, Y. T., April 19.-The bod
les of the mounted police who set out
Dec. % from Fort Macpherson for
Dawson were found not far south of
MACPHERSON by the relief expedition
which left Dawson Feb. 21.
The men in the i'll fated Fort Mac
command of Captain f. J. Fitzgerald
and consisted of Constables Carter,
Kinney and Taylor, perished on the
banks of Peel river after their sup
plies had given out and they had eaten
their dogs.
The relief expedition took the bod.
les to Macpherson and later returned
to Dawson.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19
CALLSFOR GENERAL ELECTION
Bill Ready for Introduction in Mexi
can Congress.

Mexico City, April ia bill call
ing for a general election, which is
demanded by the insurgents. will be
introduced in the Mexican congress
shortly and at the same time Presi-
dent Diaz will submit to congress all
pending peace negotiations.
That Diaz realizes the only possi-
BILE compromise with the insurgents
lies in a new election from the presi-
dent down is indicated by his au-
thorization of such a bill
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19
WEALTHY DAkOTAN IS DEAD
Sioux Falls Man Suffers From Strain
of Wife's Trial for Murder,

Sioux Falls, s. D., April 19-Mose
Kaufman, wealthy resident of Sioux
Falls, whose wife few years ago
was the defendant in sensational
case in which she was charged with
having murdered Agnes Polreis, six,
teen-yearold domestic, dropped dead
on the street near his home 1t is
generally believed that his death re-
suited from worry over the case
against his wife, whom he loyalty and
constantly supported throughout her
trouble.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19
Homestake Miner Killed.

Lead. s. d.. April 19.--Gust Beck
rath, a timberman in the Homestake
gold mine, was instantly killed and his
helper. Ben Mattson, sustained bro
ken leg In cavein in the mine at the
500 foot level The stope In which the
accident occurred had been declared
unsafe by the inspector and the men
we're setting timbers to sustain the
walls when the roof caved
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19
Referendum Bills Killed

Lansing. Mich, April 19-The SEN
ate killed the bills for a popular vote
on a constitutional amendment pro-
viding for the initiative and referen-
dunn. There We're II votes in favor
of the initiative and Ia against and
on the referendum the vote was Is to
Is. Both bills required a two-thirds
vote
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1911-04-19
TENSION LESS
At WASHINGTON
Mexico Will Create Neutral
Zone on Border.
CONFERENCE ON SUBJECT

President Discusses Situation With
Chairmen of Foreign Affairs Com.
r1ittees of the Senate ard House.
Representative SuIzer, House Chair
man, Declarea There is No Cause
for Intervention as Vet.
Washington. April 19-PTesident
Taft not only has 10 present intention
of asking congress to send American
troops into Mexico. but has high hopes
that such action viii not be necessary.
This was the gist of the pre- sident's
conversation with several members of
congress who called TO ask about the
Mexican situation.
1t was stated at the White House
that the government Cf Mexico is al
ready taking steps to define a restric.
tive policy on the border with respect
TO just such a situation as developed
at Aqua Prieta.
This policy has already been re-
duced to writing, according to private
information at the White House, and
is momentarily- expected to be trans.
mitted officially 10 the president The
federal government of Mexico, Ii is
understood, Is extremely anxious to
formulate satisfactory policy govern.
ing border warfare in order that, so
far as ii is concerned, all possible ex-
cuse for Intervention by the army OF
the United States will be removed.
The officials here believe that even
tually the insurrectos can be brought
to similar understanding which will
remove the constant jeopardy in
which Americans are placed in such
engagements as those near Douglas,
AriZ.
Rebels Desire Intervention.
1t is the general belief among mem
bers of congress that the insurrectos
deliberately planned the engagement
of Aqua Prieta for no other reason
than to embroil the United States and
bring about Intervention at an early
date
That the situation is not now re-
garded as acute is evidenced by the
fact that leaders of both the senate
and the house. with whom the presi.
dent conferred prior to the assem-.
bling of the cabinet, declared that no
action is contemplated by congress at
this time. The president had extend
ed conferences with Senator Cullom OF
Illinois and Representative Sulzer OF
New York, chairmen respectively of
the foreign affairs committees of the
senate and house.
Senator Cullom insisted that he
could see no reason for intervention
while Mr.. SulZer announced that con.
gress would not act hastily. Mr. Sui.
ger is of the opinion that thus far
there has been no overt act in Mexico
sufficient to warrant Intervention.
He intimated, however, that a plan
is being considered to relieve the dan.
ger to Americans near the border
This contemplates an agreement for
a neutral zone from five to ten miles
wide along the boundary line.