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The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
Democrats Complete Their Ticket.

On last Saturday evening the
Democrats of the city met in
mass convention at the Court
House and completed the nomi-
nations for city officers.
The convention was called to
order by Sheriff w. A. Hurst,
chairman of the City Committee,
who called to the chair as tenn
porary chairman, Mr.. Charles HI.
Jones, who accepted the honor in
an able speech.
Mr.. Fred Hutchinson was called
to the. chair as temporary seere-
tary.
On motion the temporary or
ganizatlon was made permanent
and the convention proceeded to
business.
Nominations for mayor and
recorder being in order, Attor-
ney Wade Bronson placed the
name of Hon. Alonzo G. Pinson,
the present mayor of the city,
before the convention for an
other term. This nomination
was seconded by A. B. Stratton
and Hi Williamson. This being
the only nomination, Mr.. Pinson
was, upon motion, declared the
nominee of the convention by ac-
clamation.
DIR. G. r. White then present
ed to the convention the name of
Squire ]. f. keyser for the
Office of recorder. No other
names were presented, and upon
motion duly made and seconded,
Squire Keyser was duly de-
clared the nominee of the con-
vention for recorder by acclama-
ton.
"A motion was then made and
carried that the executive COM
mitteee of the city be authorized
and empowered to fill any vacan-
cies that might occur on the
ticket. Whereupon the conven-
ton adjourned.
The convention was largely
attended and enthusiastic in the
transaction of it's business.
With these nominations the
Democrats have completed their
city ticket, and it goes without
saying, that they will be tri-
umphantly elected, and the city
will continue to grow and pros
per under the efficient admins
tration of the Democrats.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
Sunday freishts are Cut Out by the
Norfolk & Western.

In pursuance Of the retrench-
ment policy of the Norfolk &
Western, an order went into eff
feet Sunday by which no freight
trains, excepting time freights''
are to be moved between the
hours of Ia. m. and Z p. m. on
Sundays. The order affects the
entire Norfolk & Western sys-
tenn and is in effect until further
notice. The time freights"
handle perishable goods and
what is known in railroad circles
as red tag freight only.
Yard engines snd yard crews
are also affected by the order,
it is understood.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
Republicans Held Convention.

Monday night the Republicans
of the city met in mass conven-
ton in the Court House and nomI-
mated their ticket for the April
election of city officials.
The convention was called to
order by f. w. O'Brien chairman
of the City Committee, who called
to the chair as temporary chair
man Harry Scherr. Mr.. w. B.
Mcnamara was called to the
chair as temporary secretary.
On motion the temporary organi-
zatien was made permanent and
the convention proceeded to BUSH
ness. On motion the chair APP
pointed A. A. Gaujot, J. Levine
and James Damron as COM
mittee to draft resolutions, while
the committee was thus engaged
on motion offered by Judge L. A.
Sampselle. the voters from their
several wards assembled together
and selected candidates for coun-
cilmen from their respective
wards.
Nominations for Mayor and
recorder being in order, Judge L.
A. Sampselle placed the name of
f. w. O'Brien before the conven-
ton, which was duly seconded.
This being the only nomination
Mr.. O'Brien was, upon motion
declared the nominee of the con-
vention by acclimation.
James Damron then presented
to the convention the name of
Henry Priode for the Office of
recorder. No other names we're
presented, and upon motion, duly
seconded Henry Priode was duly
declared the nominee Of the con-
Iventlon for recorder.
The Committee on resolutions
Ithen offered their resolutions
which were duly adopted, which
in few words meant that, if the
ticket was elected they would do
wonders.
The following we're duly nomi-
mated for the Office of councilmen,
from their respective wards:
First ward, ]. Levine and x. q.
| Gilmore; Second ward, A. w.
Thompson and Howard Jenkins;
Third ward, S. H. Goodloe and
w. b. Mcnamara.
The convention was largely at
tended, but principally by citi-
zens from out in the county, who
were in town attending the pres
ent term of the circuit court.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
A Niger Will Steal.

John James, colored, an en-.
ployee of D. f. Walkers saloon,
is no exception to the old saying.
james has been busy for some
time stealing whiskey and con-
cealing it in different places
about town, which put him in
position to sell to his colored
friends at much lower rate than
his employer could. James had
been suspected for some time,
and the local police have been
keeping an eye on him.
Saturday morning case of the
best whiskey which had been
stored in the basement under
the saloon on the corner of Lo-
gan street and Third avenue,
was missed. Chief Porter. of
the local force, assisted by Con-
stable John B. Maynard, went to
the room on Third avenue where
James has been staying, to try
and locate some of the whisky.
They found case with only one
or two quart bottles removed in
the room occupied by James, fur
Their search revealed three pint
bottles of the well known bev-
erage.
James was soon located, and
placed under arrest. At the
preliminary hearing before May
or A. G. Pinson, James confessed
to the theft, and was turned over
ITO the county authorities who
placed him in the Jail, where he
will remain until the April term
of the Criminal Court, to appear
before the grand jury to answer
any indictment that may be
brought against him.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
WEST VIRGINIA LOSES.
Interest Charges on the Sum Will
Make 4 Staggering Total.

= -
The supreme court Monday
announced its decision in the
Virginia debt case.
The court holds that 81, 1872, 5O7
is the proportion Of the old Vir-
ginia state debt of thirty-three
odd million dollars which the
state of West Virginia is under
obligation to pay.
The court left the final details,
including the question Of interest
tothe state to decide by confer
ence.s
Tie Virginia debt runs back
to the formation of the state of
West Virginia in 1863, and the
interest therefore runs for forty
eight years.
At six per cent interest, not
compound, the interest charged
on West Virginia's portion Of the
debt will be $40, 686,52O. Should
such interest be collected, the
amount which West Virginia
must pay will be $27,869, O27.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
To Go Camping in July.

The Covenantcrs' Society of
the Presbyterian Church has
been reorganized since II. B.
Watkins, the new preacher has
had charge of the Presbyterian
Church.
The membership is almost as
large as it has ever been in the
history OF the society, and if they
continue to progress in the future
as they have in the past they will
go out camping sometime in july.
Mr.. Watkins is interested in
the society, and will devote all
the time he possibly can toward
its mental and moral develop
ment.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
The Contest.

The Subscription Contest,
which was started two weeks ago
by this paper, has created con-
siderable interest among a few
of our readers in this section.
We want more people to be-
come interested, and we want
more candidates to enter the
contest, there is plenty of time,
if You will start now and a few
hours work each day will cause
yon to secure large number of
votes.
Miss Grace Leete, who was
one of the candidates last week,
has withdrawn from the contest.
The Candidates this week and
how they stand.
J. Y. Hatfield $500 votes.
Mrs. Mont Riley, 1000 votes.
Get interested in the contest
and see what you can accomplish
In few days,
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

The Lloyd" Collapsible Co
Cart, the worlds standard, is
just the go-cart you should have
for your baby. 1t will save you
time, work and worry. 1t can
quickly be folded into small
space and can be carried any
where, on trains, street cars, or
any place you want to 60. See
our display of these carts in
front window. Prices to suit
all. The A. H. Beall Hardware
Company.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
Passenger Train Delayed

Passenger train No Is due to
arrive here at 1925 p. m. Mon
day did not reach here until 9:15
p. M, the delay having been
caused by washing away Of the
Temporal y trussell over Ben
Greek about thirty miles east Of
here. "a
The railroad has been improv-
ing and reconstructing its road
bed in the vicinity of Ben Greek
for some months, and had erect
ed temporary trusse1l over the
creek, while the permanent
abnttments were being erected.
The washout was caused by
the heavy rains which fell in this
section Sunday afternoon and
night.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
Mrs. HODGES Entertains.

Mrs. C. r.. Hodges entertained
a fewof her young friends last
Thursday evening at her home
on the reservation hill.
The guests were entertained
in novel manner, by what was
called peanut party.
Miss Mamie Goodloe was
awarded the ladies prize, while
her brother S. III. Goodloe won
the prize offered to the gentle
men.
Late in the evening a delight
full lunch was served in courses.
Among those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. 3. G. Tucker,
Misses Mamie Goodloe, Willie
Goodykoontz, of Roanoke, Va,
Virginia Peck, Inis Thomas,
Lillian Sampselle, Alice Morgan,
Messrs. S. III. and Jack Goodloe,
George Brown, Ed Lawrence,
Lane Schofe1d, Rice Thomas,
Ernest Bartels, DR.. Howard
jenkins and Rey. r. B. Watkins.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
Won the Diamond.

w. B. Blottman, the popular
plumber, was the winner in the
drawing in Diamond Club. No. /,
held last Saturday night at Ran
dolph & Mittendorf's.
In about two months more the
drawings will have been com
pleted in this club. Mr.. Ran
dolph is preparing to start an
other club in the near future,
which viii prove more popular
than the ones that are now in
progress.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

"
from which he both point and numbers of citizen
Kentucky Mr. Pnson farmers boy He resided with his
father his farm on Big Greek in that County until he reached
In the year Pnson came to Williamson to carve out
his fortune and pitched his tent in the Of the Mngo Tribe
He worked clerk the the old firm Of Varney
Williamson until about the 1902 when he
the partner Mr. Varney and formed partnership
with III tor the r & "a
This closed out its business about the year 1904.
Since the 1908 Mr. Pnson has been official
Town W1amson In 1904 he elected member of
ness q rn ss i
councilman marked him of the Of the At
ed IN zoos as Mayor if Williamson defeating for that Office Mr.
Henry Justice the republican candidate.
Mayor and again successful being at that time
BY his party the people
their approval Of this choice by elecng him BY large majority
Pnson again elected large majority
city defeating for thatofc Mr. A. E. Lower republican
Yielding the demands party people
city proof official Of this
c the fact that he for the fifth time has received the nominal
Of his Mayor by unanimous voice Of his
without a shadow ofopposition
be truhfuly stated that Mr. Pinson largely
responsible for the tremendous growth within
eight and for The varied that
Council and Of the finance the
pavement laid in Williamson Second and Third Avenues
paved and the extended Second and Third Avenues
Is well as the connecting His has
water system that the city has When he took charge the
city affairs only small portion of the city
and Of the city and extend the Williamson
Branch and to the East End An eight inch main has been laid
from house the reservoirs brick house
been erected and installed with capacity of mil
building the station the
connection herewth the abolition the grade
the construction the underground Harvey Logan
and Vinson Streets
Notwithstanding improvements
have made cys system sewers
financial condition Of the such worth
Except its bonded extending paving
streets and Of the city and charging
water and building constructing its and
drains.
Mr. Pinson has been and is prominently working Mayor
He has devoted whole time energy official duties
and neglect his private affairs His administration
has capable honest efficient and carg
by his political that his administration
of the public has been Incorporated extray
lgantly expended
The people of Williamson indeed
of their Especially
we about begin the work Of spending large
the projected improvements that be made during
the coming
politics Pinson and always has been ratio
He has been and efficient loyal
He has, however, allowed his political prejudice him
to the slightest degree from his official duties under his
oce No complain that he has received
handed justice the hands of the Mayor the City Williamson
regardless of party affiliations
Mr. Pnsonis only loyal party
of his people He good
cen but and loyal friend who forgets service
who makes unless he it,
whose promises when made, broken.
He has government of the city
his official capacity other tending
the moral welfare of He
OFFICIAL fellow citizen neghbor friend
N n 20 n 4
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
Buster Brown.

The management of the Will
hanson Theatre are pleased to
announce that they have secured
for next week the ever popular
Buster Brown. 1t ism t necessary
to say anything further for the
inimita bic Buster, together with
Tige and Mary Jane, his chums,
being so we'll known that they
require no introducing to the
.theater-going public of this city.
1t is said that the show this year
is all new, being greatly elab-
GRATED. New features, cos
tunes, music, songs and seen
cry being added since its last
production and from critics in
the cities where the play has
been seen, the assertion has been
proven. Master Harold. as
Buster. Alfred Grady, as Tige,
Madaline Clark, as Mary Jane,
and large supporting company
including the famous Buster
Brown Pony Ballet in the newest
of all 1911 musical features.
fThe Rilliken Man" promises
you an evening of real enjoy
merit.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

Our prices on screen wire,
poultry netting, screen doors,
screen windows, refrigerators,
freezers, garden pl0W, hoes,
rakes, etc. are lower than, you
will find elsewhere. The A. III.
Reall Hardware Company.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

Miss Willie Goodykoontz, of
Roanoke, Va, who has been
spending several weeks here as
the guest of Mrs. E. E. Hooper
will return to her home Friday.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

See our line of pocket cutlery
fishing tackle and sporting goods.
We handle the A. J. Reach Com
ranies' line of baseball goods.
The Hurst Hardware Co.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

Keen-Kutter tools are recon-
mended by all good mechanics,
because they are made of the
best tool steel and the best work.
men that can be had. Each and
every tool strictly guaranteed.
The A. II. Beall Hardware Com
pany
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

Mrs. e. "A. Morgan and Miss
Alice Morgan entertained a few
of their friends last Saturday
afternoon from 2 to at cards.
Progressive military euchre
was the game played during the
afternoon, which was greatly en-
joyed by the guests.
Lunch was served late in the
afternoon in courses.
Among those present were
Mesdames Wells Goodykoontz,
B. B. Goings, William Pence, T.
Goings, E. G. Tucker, w. J..
Vaughan, E. E. Hooper, Misses
.Steptoe, Smith, Grace Leete,
Inis Thomas, Lillian Sampselle
and Miss Willie Goodykoontz, of
Roanoke, Va.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

When you paint there is but
one paint to use to insure best
results and greatest economy.
1t is observation-disclosures paint.
Always right and always full
measure. Look at our display
window. Color cards free. The
A. fl. Beall Hardware Company.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

If you want to get the best in.
Side finish fof% your ceilings.
walls and woodwork, where a
high gloss finish is desired, buy
S-W Enameloid. 1t is easily
cleaned with soap and water.
Made in eighteen beautiful
shades, tlso white. Color cards
free. The A. H. Beall Hard
ware Company.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

We carry a complete line of
iron beds, springs, mattress,
lineolum, window shades, Crex
and mating druggets. Prices
reasonable. The Hurst Hard
ware Co.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

Our Aluminium Paint gives a
beautiful silver finish and our
Gold Enamel give brilliant gold
finish on furniture, picture
frames, fixtures etc. The A. FL.
Beall Hardware Company.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
Services at the Presbyterian Church

We have services every Sun
day morning at 11:00 o'clock.
Evening services at 500 O'Clock.
You are welcome.
r. B. WATKINS, Pastor.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

See our display of Stearns &
Foster cotton felt mattresses in
window. These are the best
mattresses you can buy. Prices
will suit you. The A. III. Beall
Hardware Company.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

Mont Riley, who has beer con-
fined to his home for the past two
weeks, suffering from. tubercu-
losis, was removed to Louisa,
KY. today and placed in the hos
pital, where he will be under the
care of DR.. T.. d. Burgess.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Something That Everyone Likes To
Read Each Week.


Peruse These Columns and You May Find
Much information Of Interest
to You.
Buy at Wilson Brothers and
save money.
DIR. French, of Kermit, spent
tn esday here on business.
DIR. r. E. Lawson, of Jaeger.
spent Monday here on business.
Fl. Lee Ellis, of Horsepen,
spent the week here on business.
A. III. Toler, of Beech Creek,
spent the week here on business.
Seed, oats, corn and other field
seed, all kinds. Mark Russell
& Co.
w. D. Stokes Of WEIGH, was an
out of town visitor here Wednes-
day.
Schloss Bros. Tailor Made
Suits at Sohn's Clothing Com
pany.
John Marinack, of keystone.
was business visitor here
Tuesday.
Schloss Bros. Tailor Made
Suits at Sohn's Clothing Com
pan y.
p. A. Grady of Huntington,
spent Tuesday here with
frie nds.
Come ia and take look at our
10a nd Is dollar mems suits at
$4. 9S at ]. Lewis & Co.
Epp. Justice, of Justice, spent
the week here looking after BUSH
ness matters.
M j. D. Mcnamara, Of
Por is mouth, @. spent the week
here with trends.
T ry one ofour Royal Blue bed
springs, none better The Hurst
Hardware Co.
w m. Deskins, of Borderland,-
was among the out of town Wis
itors here Wednesday.
Safe money By buying grocer
les at Wilson Bros, they are
closing out their stock.
=. B. Crum, IT., of Crum, spent
severed days here this week look
ing after business matters.
Garden seeds in bulk, all kind,
three times as much for your
mon ey. Mark Russell & Co.
Miss Lillian Sampselle, viii
leave Friday for Bluefield, where
she will spend several days with
friends.
Judge Miller, of Logan, is
spen ding theweek here looking,
after legal matters before the
Giro nit Court.
w e carry the largest stock of
seed s of any dealer in West Vir-
ginia. Call and see. Mark RUS
sell & Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Coins we're
called to Charleston Monday BY
the sereious illness of Mrs.
Coin gs mother.
w Banks, of keystone, spent
Wed nesday here looking after
the opening of his new place of
anu ment.
J. Walker Burns, assessor of
Mcdowell county, whose home is
in w e1ch, spent Tuesday here
look ng after business.
Attorney, c. M. Whit, left
yesterday for Pikevi1le, KY,
wher he will spend several days
look ng after legal matters.
Fox RENT:-A three-room cot
tage, with bath and electric
lights. For particulars apply to
John e. Williams, at The Best.
For RENT: One furnished
room, with privilege of bath,
locate ed on Fifth avenue, for par
ticulars inquire at this office.
Wilson Bros. are closing out
their large line of groceries.
Step in and see where you can
save several dollars on few
pure bases.
If you want good sewing ma
chine for less money buy the
New Royal. Guaranteed to last
ten years. The A. HI. Beall
Hardware Company.
Leopold X. Nabe, of the
Sohn IS Clothing Company. left
Sunday for Roanoke. Va. where
he will spend the week visiting
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

New spring and summer ging-
hams, percales, waistings and
white goods are now on display
at the Levine Department Store.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-03-09

New clothing for men in the
latest spring styles, just opened
at the Levine Department Store.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-28
CHAMP CLARK-HIs BOOM.

Washington Herald: Let us hope that
that presidential bee which his admirers
insist upon putting in Champ Clark's bon
net may not unsettle his mind for salts
factory career as q speaker.
Baltimore American: The next president
of the United States will not be Champ
Clark or Governor Harmon or Woodrow
Wilson or any other democrat. He will be
William Howard Taft without a doubt.
Washington Star: Champ Clark is some
thing Of wag. His latest Joke is thanking
that democratic caucus for this honor
which you have bestowed upon me-" when
every one knows that he and his friends
had it all cut and dried for months.
washington Post; SO it will be seen that
IT is not an act of presumption for a
speaker 70 the house TO offer himself a
candidate for chief magistrate Of the re-
public The lion in Mr.. CIark's path, OF
rather the gauntlet he must run, is the
legislation Of the Sixty-second congress. II
the house shall fail 10 meet public expecta-
ton and thus forfeit public confidence, the
Clark boom will fade and vanish, for the
speaker. whether he appoints the commit
tee or not, will be held responsible for all
the sins Of the house, both those of commits
sion and those OF omission.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-28
Railroads and Securities.

Railroad men disagree as to the re-
latlon Of capitalization TO charges for
transportation and other elements
considered in the proposal for federal
regulation Of securities. So long as
the magnates themselves are at vari-
ance on these cardinal points it will
do for them to have patience with the
public II II entertsins independent
views on the subject.
j. j. Mitchell, a Chicago banker who
is director Of four railroads. testifying
before the governments railroad se-
curities commission. said It did not
occur to him that capitalization bore
directly on charges for transportation,
and he openly defended watering OF
stock. with both Of these views Pres
ident Delano of the Wabash railroad
took direct exception by condemning
alike overcapitalization and the prac-
the property in improvements as
vicious. BY overcapitalization he
explained that he meant a road capt.
talized beyond its earning power, not
beyond its cost.
II is difficult to give tenabllity to
the theory of increasing rates for the
purpose of creating funds for extern
sions and improvements, and so long
as railroad experts, themselves, con-
denim the theory the public cannot be
expected to endorse 1t with enthusi-
asm. Those railroad managers or
stockholders who have been before
this commission have generally agreed
on the desirability of federal regula-
ton of securities as opposed to state
regulation, and undoubtedly this is
preferable. One central regulation
would tend to lessen the hardship
made possible with forty-six different
systems of control.