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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-21
PROGRAM
FOR HARDEE DISTRICT TEACH
ERS' INSTITUTE,
To be Held at Eugene, ". Va, Sep
TENDER q, 1911.

To be Held at Eugene, w. Va, Sep
TENDER 81, 1911.
Opening Song.
Address, by County Superinten-
dent, Hi Maynard
English and the Child Grammar
in the Elementary School and How
ut Should Affect the Everyday Speech
Of Children. instructor Miss Matte
Clark.
Better School Attendance-Its
Meaning to the Pupil, the school ana
the State. Instructor, Miss Bailey.
The School Property Beautiful
and its Relation to the Welfare OF
the School and the Child. Instruc-
tor, Mrs, Carroll
Discipline-It Importance Some
Proper and Improper Punishments
Instructor, r.. G. Patterson.
Cooperation in School Work
Among Cd Officials. (2) Citizens,
e3) Teachers, and (4) Pupils. In
structor, 5. lB. Harrell.
The Real Purpose Of the School,
Education What it is How to Get
1t, and What it is Worth. Instruc-
tor, G. N. Young.
An important topic will be dis
cussed by Mr.. w. w. Carroll.
In addition to the above, repre-
sentative of the State School Depart
ment will be present, and will dis
cuss some of the most important
school topics. We hope to have
many of the citizens of the district
present to hear the discussion of
these and other important school
/ issues.
The schools of Hardee District
to the front is, our slogan. This can
most easily be accomplished by the
cooperation of all who should be
interested.
Let every teacher be preseft-this
is your pay institute attendance
is compulsory.
Yours for the betterment Of Min
go county schools in general and
Hardee district in particular.
j. w. GREENE,
District Supt. Hardee District.
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ROCK HOUSE NEWS.

We are having plenty of rain at
present
Some OF our good people are about
done foddering.
Good old lasses making is all the
|go mere now.
Oh, who does not like to attend
tstir-off. !.
Bill O'Hara killed a big mess of
sqirrels Saturday evening
John W. Maynard made flying
rip to Jno. Lomes Saturday.
JEFF Farley was over from Elk
Saturday.
John Chaffin went to Chattaroy
SATURDAY..
Sid Varney called on Miss Tilden
Hatfield Sunday
Henry varney is driving oxen for
his father.
Joseph Tiller attended /. o. o. F..
here Saturday.
Schools are progressing fine in our
vicinity.
Lee District Teachers Institute
will convene on 28th at Chattaroy
No doubt all will attend and partici-
pate in the discussions of tle day.
AS yet our chairman has not drafted
program, but all come.
Mrs. S. E. Steele visited her father
and mother last week.
Rev. Harve Chain attended
church here Sunday.
Messrs. Toler Sipple and Major
Murphy were down from Devon Sat
urday looking after business matters.
Squire Willard and wife were over
from your city to attend church Sum
day.
Sam Sisco and wife visited rela-
tives here this week.
Morgan Chain has returned from
Red Jacket.
Lewis Varney bought yoke of
oxen from G.. w. Hobbs.
Miss Maud Cary, who is teaching
in Merrinac Graded School, is visit
| ing her father for few days.
Miss Pearl Murphy was the guest
Of Miss Pearl Cary Saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Mary 3. Hatfield, one of Mag
nolia's progressive teachers at
tended church here Sunday.
Mrs. Floyd Hatfield is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. Anna Hatfield, at this
place.
There was quite "a large attend
ance at9church here Sunday.
Work is picking up GA our creek.
Sam Curry has moved his saw mill
up on Rock House.
Dave Chain, Of Williamson, was
over to church and reports "a good
time.
Tom Chain called on Resa Curry
Sunday.
Mrs. G. w. Hobbs was over on our
creek this week.
Uncle Nath went to Williamson
Friday
"A number Of our people have beer
fnjoying bean stringings ana apple
Ipealings
Mr.. McIntire was around from ELI
Fork Saturday.
Uncle Anse Chain visited his SON
in-law, B. s. Chain, Saturday.
Mr., Copley said, Honestly. w
| had an awful nice time at Uncle
Johns bean stringing." Glad t
| know it.
Wake up boys, and subscribe fol
| the good old West virginian.
EX-CORN- CRACKER
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NOTICE.

The Williamson Presby-
terial Academy property
is for sale on reasonable
terms. The building IS a
two-story and basement
brick, and is located on a
plot of ground embracing
nearly an acre. Persons
desiring to purchase may
submit private offers to
the Undersigned,
c. w. CAMPBELL,
Huntington, w. Va.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-21

Of course you have kitchen. Your
Kitchen is not complete without a
first-class Kitchen Cabinet. We have
some fine ones. Come and see our
assortment.
Select the best steel range, the
Peninsular, because you have con-
slant use for it. The best is the
cheapest. Inspect our assortment.
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BONE OF CONTENTION IN MAINE.

BONE OF CONTENTION IN MAINE.
Chicago Record Herald: 1t can
not be said that the result of the
prohibition referendum in Maine is
satisfactory to either side The
rough, general result is that Maine
will be battle-ground, doubtful
State on the liquor question
chicago Tribune: But the meager
majorityif there be a majority
shows how much public sentiment
has changed since 1884, when it was
adopted. When &c, 900 votes were
cast for it, and only $4,000 against
it. This year the vote for it was
only 10000.
The manifest failure of prohibition
to prohibit in the large cities, in
spite of rigorous laws, must have
changed the views of many. 1t must
have converted them to high license
and local option. The vote against
PiOHlUftiOH must HAfe USER SWell0u
by the influx OF French Canadians
and Immigrants from Europe.
One curious feature Of the election
Is that the total vote fell short by
10000 of that cast at last years
gubernatorial election. One would
have Imagined that no voter would
be Indifferent when question that
had been distracting the State for
years was to be passed on.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-21
aluabie Residence Property For
Sale.

A valuable and desirable residence
property for sale in the city of Will
Hanson, conveniently located, For
information. apply at the Office OF this
newspaper.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-21

The 245 girls who want to mar
~ 1etty Green's boy all say that
money is no object, but you never
heard Of SO many girls running after
a poor boy, did you? Wheeling
Register
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Woodrow Wilson.

Senator Chamberlain OF Oregon
has announced himself in favor of
the candidacy of Woodrow Wilson
for the democratic nomination for
the presidency. He says that the
people have seen Wilson. that they
have heard him talk, and that they
believe in him.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-21

Colonel George Bailey if the Hous-
ton Post says he is vacating at Ashe-
vile. Look out for the ford sunsets
in North Caolina.
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Desirable Williamson
Property For Sale.

Lots 10, IA, Is, 10, II,
Is and 10, with improve
ments, on Fourth Avenue,
Block %, for sale upon
very reasonable terms.
For particulars apply to
J. WALKER BURNS,
WEIGH, w. Va.
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The aveage man will have to go
right on trying to make living In
spite Of who's elected Wilmington
IN CO. Star.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-21

President Taft's desire for peace
does not prevent his making war
upon the insurgents.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-21

II may surprise Senator Bailey to
note the universal regret that will
not be manifested over his last an
nouncement. Chicago Tribune.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1911-09-21

The world Is growing better, not
even the Great White Way Of New
York would stand for Beulah Bin
ford.
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POOLE COAL COMPANY,
Williamson, w. va,

The Upton Piano Contest will close
September 18th at 8 O'Clock b. m.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DRUG CO.
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Glassware as clear as Crystal Our
new patterns are particularly attract
i've.
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WILLIAMS
w The Williamson TAILOR
Randolph's Old Stand

Visit tailoring establishment Don't chances by send
the right kind Of ft And EXPERTS. We
goods,
satisfied. show what
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-19

At $1 offer the highest grade of 20 Linens n full
 bleached satin Daniask
 We have Napkins to match all linen at prices that will
 interest you
 36x36 all linen Lunch Cloth, 75a value. 59c 36x36 all linen Lunch Cloth, henlstitched 98c 45x45 all linen Lunch Cloth henstitched ...... $148 54x54 all linen Lunch Cloth, hcnstitched ... $198 Luncheon Sets in hemstitched hand embroidered and
 scalloped, pure linen ............ $498 to $125O Luncheon Sets in beautiful Venetian comprising 13
 pieces .......................... $7.50 to $15 Buffet Scarfs 54 nch in Battenberg, $25O value $130 Buffet Scarfs, 54 inch, in Battenberg $500 and $35O
 values ..................... .$198
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

IN SPITE of all the jibes flung at
womankind for her f1ckleness as to
fashions in headwear, there are
some sorts of hats that are always
worn and always in style, or able to
defy the passing fads of the moment.
Among them are the small toques de-
signed for elderly matrons and others
who affect inconspicuous and good
styles, the walking hat, dear to all
women, and the big picture hat, with
broad brim of graceful flowing lines
which Is the rose in the rosebud gar
den Of hats every season. All the
styles vary little from time to time,
but hardly enough to identify them
selves as belonging to certain year.
Three pretty and becoming hats for
matrons are pictured here suitable to
almost any season. The variation of
the English walking hat, with brim
faced with velvet, and turning up at
the left, is finished with a very ample
drapery of silk. The arrangement of
this drapery gives the impression of a
shape turned up at both sides, as in
VIZ AO6OAoIAOA " CAlhAu6 oudD0. OUCH q
hat needs no additional trimming, but
may be adapted to young wearers by
the addition of smart feather, or it
may be elaborated for anyone by
tuft Of ostrich half plumes. One must
look far for more elegant hat or
a model so universally becoming.
Hats of this character require the
work Of an experienced milliner;
nothing short of perfection in draping
and in finish is permissible In them.
Facings must fit; trimmings must be
placed by practiced eye, otherwise
the hat is a dismal failure and i'm
possible.
The toQue Of silk or hair braid
shown in the second figure Is easier
to accomplish. It is made on a light
wire frame which has an ample head
size. The frame is covered with chif-
fon and faced with maline shirred on
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10
PRETTY PRESENT FOR FRIEND
the Most Acceptable Gifts That
Can Be Made.

If you can do even the simplest sort
of crocheting, you must make your
self and your friends one of the little
crocheted silk embroidery scissors
holders. These consist simply of a
cork, crocheted around in silk every
where except the top surface, and
with a crocheted string or handle to
which the scissors are attached. Then
when they are not in use the points
are stuck into the cork and they are
out of harms way.
An accompaniment of this, not quite
so new, but very useful is a tiny glass
medicine vial without lid, crocheted
all over very finely. Into it are
dropped broken needles and bent pins,
and they are far safer there than
thrown carelessly on the floor or in
the wastebasket. When the vial is
full slip off the silk-a little drawing
string at the bottom permits this
and empty it, burying the needles In
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10
PAINFUL FINGER NAILS CURED

"Ihave suffered from the same trou-
Bile (painful finger nails) at different
periods Of my life. The first time of
its occurrence, perhaps twenty-five
years ago, after trying home remedies
without getting helped, I asked my
doctor to prescribe for me, but it was
not for year or more that my nails
and fingers were well. The in1lamma-
tien and suppuration began at tho
base Of the finger nail. Sometimes It
was SO painful that had to use q
poultice to induce suppuration. After
the pus was discharged the swelling
would go down until the next period
of Inflammation, possibly not mora
than week or two afterwards. These
frequent inflammations resulted in the
loss of the nail. I had sometimes as
many as three fingers in this state at
one time.
perhaps ten years later I began
again to suffer from the same trouble.
Again tried various remedies, among
them prescription from doctor of
friend of mine, who had suffered
from like trouble. This seemed to
help somewhat for time, but it was
not permanent cure: next tried a
prescription from my own doctor, but
this was so irritating to the sensitive,
diseased skin that I could not use it.
I began to use Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. I had used the Cuticura
Ointment previously on my children's
scalps with good effect. I did not use
the Soap exclusively, but rubbed tho
Cuticura Ointment into the base of
the nail every night thoroughly, and
as often beside as could. I had not
used 1t but few weeks before my
nails were better, and in a short time
they were apparently we'll. There
was no more suppuration, nor inflam-
nation, the nails grew out clean
again. One box of Cuticura Ointment
was all that I used in effecting
cure" (signed) Mrs. I. J. Horton,
Katonah, N. Y, Apr. 10, 1910. On
Sept. Fl, Mrs. Horton wrote: II have
had no further return Of the trouble
with my finger nails"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10
RESULTS OF FOOD.
Health and Natural Conditions Come
From Right Feeding.

Man, physically, should be like a
perfectly regulated machine, each
part working easily in its appropri-
ate place. A slight arrangement
causes undue friction and wear, and
frequently ruins the entire system.
A well-known educator Of Boston
foNnd way to keep the brain and
the body in that harmonious co-opera-
ton which makes joy of living.
1.-TWO years ago." she writes, being
In condition of nervous exhaustion,
resigned my position as teacher,
which 1 had held for over 40 years.
Since then the entire rest has, Of
course, been benefit, but the use Of
Grape-Nuts has removed one great
cause OF illness in the past, namely.
constipation, and its attendant evils.
Il generally make my entire break
fast on a raw egg beaten into four
spoonfuls Of Grape-Nuts, with little
hot milk or hot water added. : like
II extremely, my food assimilates. and
my bowels take care of themselves.
I find my brain power and physical
endurance much greater and l know
that the use of the Grape-Nuts has
contributed largely to this result
1T is with feelings Of gratitude that
write this testimonial, and trust it
may be the means of aiding Others in
their search for health" Name given
by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Read the little book, The Road to
Wellville," in pkgs. "There's a Rea-
son."
Ever read the above letter: A new
one appears from time to time. They
arc genuine TRUE, and full OF hseaR9
t2tereAt.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10
It Wasn't a Fire,

The principal of one of the New
York East Side night schools was en-
rolling new pupil, who was logged
out in a suit Of clothes so new that
It hurt him. Just before the boy came
in the principal had heard the sound
If fire engines in the street.
What is your name?" the principal
asked the lad.
"Tom Dugan," was tho reply.
where was the fire, Tommy"
asked tho principal as he wrote down
the name. There was no reply: only
scowl.
Il say, where was the fire? repeat
ed the principal.
Don't git gay wit NO." was tho
somewhat astonishing answer. "Dero
wasn't no fire, see? l bought dis here
suit and paid seven-ffty for it."
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10
BANDITS IN AUTOS
LOOT KANSAS BANKS
MASKED ROBBERS IN TOURING
CARS HAVE RA'DED so IN
80 DAYS.
EPIDEMIC THROUGHOUT WEST
Well-Organized Gang Of Motor Pirates
Terrorizins Country Bankers, and
Farmers With Fat Pocketbooks
Fear the Marauders.

Topeka, Kan.-Always up to date
and sometimes spectacular, Kansas
has new claim to fame. The banks
of the Sunf1ower state are being rob-
bed by well organized band of motor
pirates. Country bankers are frankly
terrorStricken and the city bankers
are growing uneasy. Farmers with
fat rolls are tossing uneasily in their
beds.
So far the record shows that within
the last three months over 30 banks
have been robbed within the confines
of the state Of Kansas. Over 100000
has been taken and never bandit has
as yet decorated the interior of a Jail
cell. Not man has been arrested,
and the clues are very vague am. hard
to follow. Kansas sheriffs. town mar
shals, detectives and chiefs of police
are at their wits end and the robbers
continue to dart In and out of the
state, raiding the richest and most
available banks apparently at their
own pleasure. The authorities have
banded together with the AntiHorse-
Thief associations that are still found
over the state, and are vowing ven
geance, but so far nothing has come
Of all their efforts.
A meeting of sheriffs and policemen
was held in Wichita in an effort to
devise ways and means for capturing
the bold marauders. But the black mo-
tor cars filled with masked banditti
still race along the prairie highways.
State Bank Commissioner Dolley of
Kansas has taken matters into his
own hands to certain extent, and has
called upon the governors of Oklahoma
and Nebraska to keep their bandits at
home 1t is the contention of the Kan
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10
GIVE COMFORT IN BOUDOIR
Dainty Bedroom Slippers Should Be
a Standard Article for Every
day Use.

A dainty pair of bedroom slippers
may be made from two Tapped Sec
tons of shirred three-inch ribbon (the
length, of course, depending on the
size of the FOOT attached across the
front Of a lamb's-wool sole. This forms
the toe and instep portion.
The sides and back of the slipper
are formed of a straight band of rib
bon, lined with satin and sewed to
the sole. If desired, it can be stifen-
ed with bristol board. Powered taf-
feta ribbon is best for this purpose,
but it should not be too f1imsy.
A drawstring passed through the
upper, edge of the sides may be tied
in a bow in front, or the upper edge
may be finished at the sides and back
by a two-inch wide portion lined with
the satin In contrasting cover por'
ton, turned down like a collar and
caught by few stitches or a baby
ribbon rosette.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

The coronet is covered with ruf-
fles of the braid and the crown is made
by putting drapery of braid over it.
Black satin ribbon three inches wide
is putfed to the toque brim from the
back to a point at the middle Of the
left brim. Here a ribbon plume Is
set made by sewing short loops to a
wire support. Two jet ornaments or
pins fasten the plume to the hat. and
add pretty touch of brilliance to the
lustrous surface Of tie ribbon. The
hat is good in any dark or rich color,
but is at its best in black. The ma
terials of which it is made must be ex-
cellent in quality.
A hat with dropping brim and large
crown, of black hair braid, is made
strictly a mode of the season, but, as
it is patterned after the Coriay hat. it
is rot likely to ever be out of style
It is an elegant bl. Of millinery, trim
med with ropes of Tuscan straw and
an applique of leaves made Of black
satin forming close set wreath. One
or two plumes mounted at the side,
complete hat to be proud of.
JULIA RoTToMLEY.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-10

sas authorities that these midnight
marauders dart across the state line
into Nebraska from both Oklahoma
and Nebraska, rob a bank or two be.
tween dark and daylight, and dash
back across the boundary, where the
maddened Kansans dare not follow
them. Oklahoma and Nebraska resent
the 1mputation and the citizens of
these commonwealth are calling unon
Kansas to remove the beam from her
own eye before trying to locate the
notes In those of her neighbors.
The bandits have undoubtedly come
back into their old haunts. Thew are
riding the same prairies in motor cars
that they once galloped over unon
their cayuses. They seem to find the
change altogether profitable and com.
Portable as well. It is safer to make a
getaway in a big powerful racing car
than 1t is to trust to horsehesh and
animal stamina. It is easier to carry
away the "swag" In car than it ia tn
put it in gunny sack and tie It to
saddle horn.
Kansas has known tank robbers IN
the old days. The Kansas town =.
poor and indeed uninterestinp that
has no story to tell of the "dav Tho
stage was held up couple Of mile.
out of town." or Of that other d.v
when the Dalton gang rode into town
and held up the bank in broad dav-
light" They are able many times to
show you the exact spot where tho
cashier was killed or where some ho1d
bandit was left wallowing on tho
prairie when his companions were
forced to gallop out of town.
The bandits who have come hack
are possibly not so spectacular 90
those OF decade ago, but thew 1o+
what they go after. Motor cars "a =
means OF marauding are new even tn
Kansas. But three-score raided bank.
and a few thousand depositors can
testify that they are effective beyond
the dreams of those more dramatic
holdup men who dashed into town m
lean and rangy COW ponies.
The states Of iowa, Oklahoma Ma.
braska and Texas. as we'll as Kansas
have suffered from regular endemic
OF bank robberies during the past few
months, and as many as a dozen diff
ferent towns in Oklahoma have had
their banks burglarized.