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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18

The Huntington State Democratic
Convention has come and gone and
the people have been satisfied in
every respect. A splendid ticket has
been nominated, headed by one of
the purest and one Of the most ac-
comphshed citizens of our common
wealth. The proceedings were har-
monious and the numbers present
the largest ever known in the his
tory of the State. 1t was glorious
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18

Quite number of our county citi-
zens who had been attending the
Huntington State Convention, called
we've enthusiastic as to the harmony
prevailing at the Convention and
pronounced it one Of the finest gath
erings of West Virginians ever neld
in the State. 1t is such expressions
as these fresh from the people that
show which way the tide is drifting.
We are really glad to see our good
citizens so enthnsed in the calse OF
good government and pure ballot.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18

Mr.. l. Pollak, Fourth Avenue, this
city, has accepted the agency of the
Baldwin Piano Company, Cincinnati,
Ohio, and will keep their pianos on
display here in the future. Mr.. Pol
lax is starting out with every pros
pect of doing good business as he
has a Splendid instrument to offer to
the public. He has shown us one OF
the Piano Players which is marvel
of beauty in make ana its elegance Of
tone is unsurpassed.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18
The SUNDAY School OF the Presby-

The Sunday School of the Presby-
terrain Church, this city, enjoyed a
very pleasant picnic at Riverview
Park Tuesday. There was a large
attendance and the day was magnif-
icent for just such an outing. The
children and all present had a most
pleasant time and the enjoyIae ut. MAS
huge. All kinds of amusements We're
the order Of the day, and the happy
gathering returned to their homes in
the evening feeling much better at
ter having participated in suen = de-
lightful outdoor recreation.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18

We wish to return our thanks to
Counsellor Wells Goodykoontz for
the gift of very handsome pipe To
show our appreciation of the gift we
shall take the best of care of the
pipe and prize it more for the good
feeling which prompted the donation
than for the intrinsic value. We
shall smoke it in peace and ever
cherish the doner and remember him
kindly as a personal friend.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18

While this very warm weather is
depressing from a business view,
still We have no reasoi to complain
if you will observe the development
going on around and about our city
Even this early some of our mer-
chants are preparing for the fall
rush of trade that Is coming, and
are making room for greater dis
play of goods than ever. New bust
sess people are coming to our city,
which is another indication that the
outlook continues to grow brighter as
our development increases.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18

Our readers will notice the clear
ing out sale advertised in this paper
by Messrs. j. Lewis & Co. this city
They are making room for other
goods and are offering some rare
bargains just at this time. 1t will
cost you nothing to visit this store
and see the real inducements they
are offering to the public in all
kinds of seasonable merchandise.
The sale is now on and will continue
until there is general clearing out
of goods at some price
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18

For many reasons the Mountain
States League has decided 10 retire
from base ball for the remainder Of
the scason. Williamson WIS Just
getting ready to play ball, as was
evidenced by our boys winning, ev-
erything in sight for the past few
ga'Ees. We nope the league may
come again SEINE time undo :ot.e
favorable conditions.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18

Gu the 3rd of August the Demo-
Gratis of Mingo county will convene
in the city of Williamson to counsel
together as to political affairs local
ly. We hope to see a representative
gathering of our people from all
over the county Let us reason to-
gether in the interest of better gov
eminent and an honest ballot. We
have the greatest and most prosper
GUS region on earth and we should
makesit the .freest under the sun po-
litically. There should be no faint
on our political escu+cheon as there
is none on our commercial suprema-
cy. Let US reason together for the
good OF our future greatness.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18

Sheriff w. A. Hurst Has A Magnifi-
CENT Residence

cent residence.
There Is nothing like comfort in
the living of this life. 1t is good
idea to live as contentedly and COM
fortalbly as you can while you are
living. for we knaw nohing of our
eternal habitation. Our esteemed
Sheriff being philosopher and a
congenial soul, has fixed most de-
lightful place in this city where he
can commune with nature and five
in contentment with his excellent
family. He has truly lovely home
which has cost him thousands of
dollars, but 1t will be pride to
know that he has shaped it after his
own liking and to please his taste.
We wish him and his family many
happy days in their new home, which
is now nearing completion.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18

Mr., Andy T. Terrell, Jr, of Ran
som, Ky, was pleasant visitor to
our office today He is one of the
prosperous young merchants of Ken
lucky who are growing up with the
development which is now going on
in that prosperous section of the
Blue Grass State
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18

1t certainly does seem that the
Democrats are to make no political
mistakes in this campaign For the
good of the people it. looks like a
great and glorious Democratic victo-
ry all over the country. There must
be change for the better, not only
in Mingo county, but everywhere
else.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18

Mr.. A. B. Smith Of Meta, Ky,
las recently returned fro Martins
Vile, Indiana, where he has been
receiving medical treatment and
taking the baths of that famous re-
sort. We are pleased to state that
Mr.. Smith has been greatly benefit
ted by his sojourn at these springs
and has almost entirely recovered
from rheumatism, from which he
has been great sufferer for long
time. His friends will be glad to
know of his improved condition.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18

Democracy is leading and the
country is safe. Even Mingo county
gives certain promise Nof better and
purer politics in the future. Now is
the time for all good citizens to join
the procession of good government
and pure ballot.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18
THE CITY AND ITS VICINITY

Mr. and Mrs Wheeler Priest; this
city, have robus. bran new baby
boy at their home which was born
on Sunday morning last The mother
is doing well and the father is hap
py. We congratulate them upon the
happy result
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18

The tide is running strong to Will
son and the people believe in his
honesty as leader of purer politics.
The masses of the American people
are ready and willing to give him
a trial in the Presidential chair.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18

The Broadway Theatre has placed
us under obligations for courtesies
extended When you wish to enjoy
an excellent picture show visit the
Broadway Theatre, Government
Square, and you will receive a royal
welcome, with the coolest and best
ventilated room and the finest pro-
auctions. Something new and at
tractive every night.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18
Education and What it Means t.
Your Children.

Did you ever give this great ques-
ton a thought? Your children's flu
tdre lies in your palm. Give them
the education. so essential to make
the man and woman Of the future
A Baldwin Piano and Player ena-
bles you to give them this aducation.
and brings joy and pleasure to your
home. Terms in reach of all. Quail
ity the highest.
L. POLLAK, Representative,
Offices and Salesrooms, 4th Avenue,
Near Dickinson St..
P. o. Box SIS. Williamson, w. Va.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18

DR.. Coleman, Of Matewan. who
has been on an extended business
trip to Cincinnati, stopped over in
this city on his return home. He is
looking well and spoke of pleasant
trip.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18

Mr.. Alex Stafford, of the far west.
is in the city greeting friends. He
brought with him souvenirs from the
top of the Rockies which he is dis
tributing among his friends here.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18

The Senate has rebuked Prenident
Taft for endeayoring to use his in
fiuence where It is not particularly
needed.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18
Baptist Church.

Sunday School 9:45. We want
you to come and join us.
Preaching by the pastor at IL A. M.
and p. M Come and worship
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18

They say that To Taggart has
resigned from the National Demo
cratic Committee. The people gen.
orally VIII have no regrets for that.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18

Me is wise man who does not
griNVe for the things which he has
not. NQt rejoices for those which he
has.l Fpictetus.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18

Don't go to Riverview Park unless
you want to see the most beautiful
spot between Columbus and Roam
oke.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18
The world is wide
In time and tide
And God is guide;
Then do not hurry.

That man is blest
Who does his best
And leaves the rest:
Then do not worry.
Charles F. Deems.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-07-18

Cool and shady Riveryiev Park.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-01-25
A Friend of the Farmer.

Sincesthe organization of the Butler
Commercial Club it has done much
good. Among the many matters it
has had under consideration is plan
to benefit the farmer and to show the
appreciation of the merchants and
business men of Butler for the kindly
feeling of the farmers manifested to-
ward their city.
Some time ago the Club appointed
Sales Committee to put on public
sale at Butler, all expenses of this
sale to be paid by the club.
The committee has selected Febru-
airy 18th as the day of the sale. If,
after this sale, it appears to the COM
mittee that sales at regular intervals
can be made success they will be.
come permanent feature of Butler.
Such market as the sales would
afford would be great benefit and
advantage to the farmer. 1t would
give him a place to dispose of his
surplus stock without cost.
If the farmers think it good thing
now is the time for them to show an
interest in it. This can be done by
listing stock for the sale, boosting it
to their friends and on the day of the
sale being in attendance. There will
be two cash prizes given away the
day of this sale to the one holding
the lucky number. $500 will be CIV
en- away in the forenoon and $1,000
in the afternoon.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-01-25
Public Sale.

| will sell at public auction at my
farm, known as the old Hart farm,
IL miles southeast of Butler, on
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 81, 1912
the following property:
12Head Horses and Mules. -6-year-
old-mare, weight 1900; 8-year-old
horse; S-year-old mare; 4-year-old
mare; driving mare; 2-year-old geld
ing; span yearlings; span 4-year-old
work mules, extra good; 3-year-old
mule; span of extra good mule colts.
2 m;lch COWS.
Is head of hogs.
48 head of sheep (Shropshire)
Farm Implements-2 extra good
wagons, low wheel and / farm
wagon, good as new; spring wagon
and buggy; disc drill; Deering now
ing machine and hay rake, run one
season; 4 riding pIows Zone John
Deere and one Goodenough); water
tank and pump, complete; 4 cultiva-
tors; harrow; A sets work harness;
extra good saddle and other things
too numerous to mention.
10 cords of stove wood.
TERMS:-Six months time will be
given on bankable note with 6 per
cent interest from date. Sale to COM
mence at 10 o'clock.
CHAS. Z. BAKER,
Clyde Robbins, Auctioneer.
Elmer Requa, Clerk. 1927.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-01-25
An Agreement Ends the Folk.
Clark Row.

St. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 18.-Forme1
Gov. Folk today sent a letter to the
Republic, enbodying the pledge to
abide by the Joplin convention, pro-
vidmg that the loser shall not permit
his name to 60 before the national
convention. In his letter he says:
I'm accord with the idea expressed
in your editorial ask that Mr.. Clark
join with me in agreeing that the one
who loses the instructions of the Mis-
souri, Democratic convention to be
held in Joplin, February 20, shall re-
fuse to allow the further use of his
name either in or out of Missouri in
connection with the presidential NOM
ination to be made in Baltimore, and
that he will in good faith support the
Democrats of Missouri.
Washington, Jan. 49, Speaker
Clark tonight penciled the following
pledge to abide by the verdict at Jop-
lin:
81 always support Democratic NOM
ineeS. Inever bolted or scratched
Democratic ticket or nominee in my
life. That is a matter of common
knowledge in Missouri. Everybody
knows it. | am too old to change
my habi, COW. So far as am con-
cerned the decision of the Missouri
Democrats settles the presidential
matter. If, by any accident, lose
Missouri will forbid further use of
my name in that connection and sup
port the nominee of the Joplin con-
Folk promisis not to bolt.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-01-25

mare, in foal to jack; four-year-old
combination saddle and harness horse,
one of the best horses in the county.
Cattle good milk cows, one fresh
now, the others will be fresh early.
Hogs-9 pure bred Duroc Jersey
brood sows, bred to farrow Goth OF
April to 10th of May. Also few
choice male shoats.
Grain-3OO bushels of corn in crib.
Several bushes choice white seed
corn.
Hay-15 to 20 tons of good tame
hay, baled.
Farm Implements-2 disc cultiva-
tors, good ones; disc harrow, good;
2 disc plows for working listed corn;
2 shovel cultivators; lister, with drill
attachment; Mccormack mower; sui
ky hay rake; two-section harrow; 2
farm wagons; spring wagon; a two
seat surrey; road cart. Feed grinder,
a force feed grinder, 30 bushel shelled
corn per hour capacity, or 20 bushels
ear corn husked, or Is bushels with
the husk on-will also grind all kinds
of small grain, including kaffir corn
in the head. 8 sets work harness.; 2
good steel fork saddles, only been
used short time; galvanized water
tank, 8 barrel capacity, good as new;
about 60 gallons two-year-old cider
vinegar, extra fine; 4 dozen hens, in
Guiding one dozen pure bred white
Plymouth Rock; Empire cream sepa-
'ator, new; some household goods
md kitchen furniture and other things
90 numerous to mention.
TERMS:-All sums of $40 and un-
Ter, cash. On sums over $40 cred
t of 9 months time will be given on
note to draw 6 per cent in
crest from date. 2 per cent discount
or cash. No property to be removed
Until terms are complied with.
Lunch on ground. 14-1t.
T. P. CRAWFORD.
c. E. Robbins, Auctioneer,
J. B. Rice, Clerk.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-01-25
Cummins Tangles Nomination
Race by Squeezing In.

~ S4~N~AAs6 AAAs
Washington, D. c., Jan. 20. Sen
ator Albert B. Cummins of Iowa to
day announced his candidacy for the
Republican presidential nomination
thereby further complicating the Re
publican outlook.
The Cummins entry recasts the Re-
publican lineup as follaws:
William H. Taft.
Robert M. LaFollette.
Albert B. Cummins.
Theodore Roosevelt.
The Democratic field of definite
candidates. remains:
Champ Clark.
Joseph W. Folk.
Woodrow Wilson.
Judson Harmon.
Thomas R. Marshall.
Eugene N. Foss.
Mr.. Cummins entered the Republic
can race by issuing brief statement
saying he felt it his duty to lay his
claims before the public His act,
which was expected for some time,
has for its first motive a purpose to
make sure of an anti-Taft delegation
from Iowa. 1t was improbable Iowa
would instruct for LaFollette and not
likely that, Cummins himself remain
ing in the background, the state
would have indorsed Taft.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-01-25
Public Sale.

Having decided to remove to Col
umbia, No., will offer at public auc-
ton at my place, 6 miles north of But
Ter and 4 miles south of Adrian, on
Monday, January 20, 1912,
the following described property:
2 Horses-A choice farm brood
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1912-01-25
300 Turks Killed When Forts Fall

Rome, Italy, Jan. 21.-A blockade
has been officially declared off the
Turkish Coast on the Red Sea from
Ras of lisa near Hodeida, to Ras of
Goulal.
The port of Zuara was bombarded
Friday by the Italian cruisers Carlo
Alberto, Cigno, Canope and Fulmine.
The forts were speedily reduced and
800 of the enemy killed.
Yesterday the Oasis of Gargaresco
was occupied by Italian troops, the
fertilization having been completed.
The town of Khan Yunus, on the
Syrian Coast has been bomparded by
an Italian warship, according to adj
vices reaching here.
There is considerable talk of COL
lective invention by the Powers to
end the war, but it meets with moth
ing but dersion in Constantinople.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-05-15
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT

The following cases were considered
in the circuit court up TO noon today:
Thomas OLSON IS. ". s. West, con-
Ilnued-
stuckey < Tiller V, L L Priest. con-
t!nued.
David ?. Fitzsimmons vs.. E. P. Rentz
continued.
Camp Phosphate CO, vs.. A. c L Rail
way. continued.
Geo T. Croweu vs.. Ocala & St Johns
Navigation Co, dismissed.
Anna N. Cheatam vs.. ". c. Town
send. continued.
Mccall Co. vs.. Feinberg, continued.
Walkup Bros vs. \. c. L, continued.
John Jennings vs.. Roland Frazier
disqualified
Hurst Lumber Co. VS. Ocala Telephone
Co. disqualified.
Sauie Thompson vs.. Welse Johnson
continued.
Case % John Allen for carrying con-
cealed weapons, transferred 10 county
Judges court
Trial OF r. \. NJ. Benton for grand
larceny set for May p.
Case Of Noah Powell. for murder. SCI
for May p.
John Z. Rast vs.. Cap Smith. eject.
menr. continued.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-05-15
DELIGHTFUL EVENINGS
AT THE AIR DOME

Last night there was 4 regular sum-
mer crowd at ne AIT Dome. The pic
lures Of the worlds largest dam were
especially good. and the other two sub
jects were also greatly enjoyed
As the long, hot nights come on the
people Of Ocala find that the most
pleasant part OF the day is the hour
they spend at the Air Dome in the eve
nings. They know they can sit in a
nice cool place and breathe pure, fresh
air. and see the best pictures that are
being run in the state
Nothing has ever been left undone
by the management 70 make the peo-
pie Of OcaIa comfortable and satisfied
and The pictures that are now being
run are 4 proof Of this fact.
The program for tonight viii be one
OF the best that has ever been shown
in the city. L viii be a. follows:
LAS Fate Would Have It" Comic
Rico. the Jester" Drama.
Through Twisting Lanes" Story
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-05-15
L. ID. c. MONTHLY MEETING

Mrs. D f. McIver entertained the
Daughters Of the Confederacy al their
regular monthly meeting Tuesday aft
ernoOn, The attendance was large and
good reports We're made.
Mrs. Howard presided. ana after
routine business was transacted Mrs
Frank Harris was called on TO make
a report Of the Tampa convention. She
gave an excellent verbal report OF the
meeting. after which Mrs. z. ". How
ard read a splendid report of the re-
union in Macon, which she attended a.
matrOn of honor from Florida.
The Daughters made arrangements
for their annual dinner 10 the Confed-
crate veterans. which they will give
as usual June 3rd. The dinner will be
given at the arm0ry and all an
nouncements concerning it Will be
made later
After other business matters were
disposed Of Mrs. McIver served re-
freshments, Miss Betty McIver and
Miss Annie Atkinson assisting in
serving. While the refreshments were
being enjoyed Miss Jean league play
| ed.
Next months meeting will be with
| Mrs. Ed Carmichael.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-05-15
&. OF &. REPORT

At the big state convention in Tampa
Of the Daughters of the Confederacy,
little Merris Carroll the eight-year- old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Carroll,
read the following report of her chap
ter of the Children of the Confederacy.
from the platform before that great
gathering in a clear voice, without hes
itation or mistake, and received many
compliments from the Daughters. Little
Merris was by far the Youngest of the
children at the convention who read
the reports of their chapters.
Madam President and Daughters of
the Confederacy: Fannie r. Gary
Chapter sends loving greetings with
this. its second report. We have not
received any new members, but We
have several who Will join this year.
| Our pledges made at the last conven-
| ton have all been paid except that of
the soldiers home, and we hope to
make up for that this year In May,
| 1911, We gave a GYPSY encampment at
the home of our director, from which
we made twenty dollars and twenty
| five cents. During the summer we had
| several candy sales.
Some of our members assisted in
serving at the annual dinner given to
the veterans by Dickson Chapter Mrs
| Badger presented to Fannie r. Gary
| chapter a beautiful gavel made from a
| part of an old live oak tree that stood
| on our public square, since before the
war between the states. 1t was under
this tree that Col Badger stood with
his company when he received the
| flag. Our chapter now has a beauti-
full flag of its own. gift from Mrs
Gary for whom the chapter is named,
| 1t is large battlehag three and a half
| by seven feet with a nine-foot staff.
We had a special program and met
| with Mrs. Gary. who presented the fla z
| herself. During the county fair in No
| vember, we took part in the automo-
| bile parade, representing the Children
| Of the Confederacy. Our car was dec
| Grated in bunting and red and white
| roses. and our director rode in it with
| thirteen small Children of the Confed-
eracy. each waving a flag We didn't
| get a prize but We got the greatest
applause of any car. During the year
We have sent many flowers to our sick
veterans and their wives We took
part in the historical meeting given by
| Dickson Chapter on Lees birthday.
One of our members recited The Con-
Iquered Banner" We have paid our per
| capita tax of $50 TO the loving cup:
for the battleship Florida 50: to Mrs
| Fleming for Florida room. ST. to Mrs
| Tench for Arlington monument. 81: to
/ Mrs McCreary for Shiloh monument.
81. We have sold seals for Arlington
monument amounting to 50. We have
paid TO Sister Esther Carlotta for the
scholarship fund. $50. and gave s. to
Fannie r. Gary Memorial Hall. Some
of our members had the pleasure OF
seeing our beloved state president, Sis
ter Esther Carlotta. when she was on
a visit to our city recently. Our chap
ter has not done the work we had
hoped TO do, hut we Will keep on try
ing to make each yearly report better
than the last.
Respectfully submitted.
| Annie Moorhead. President
| Louise Spencer. Secretary