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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13
EIeuant Lanuuane.

"a poet speaks of himself as a
blind voyager across the bitter
seas"
Perhaps an overiESulgence in fancy
food has given him an acute sensa-
ton of NAL de mer."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13
out of Date.

Every time he opens his mouth he
puts his foot in ii"
That's a great pity. Contortionists
are no longer in demand as vaudeville
attractions"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13
Vivid Imaninatlon.

"Dufins says a pill looks ag large
to him as a golf ball."
"That being the case, I don't see
how he ever manages to eat green
peas"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13
Sion the Pain.

The hurt of a burn or a cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve is applied. 1t heals
quickly and prevents scars. 25c and SOC by
druggists For free sample write to
J. w. Cole & Co.. Black River Falls, Wis
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13

doctor could do. Kid
ney secretions were
in terrible condition.
If left standing they
thickened like glu-
cose and had to be
removed with a knife.
"My own doctor
gave me up. l then
called in a specialist
who said 1 was be-
yond recovery. | had
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13

He who reigns within himself and
rules passions, desires and fears Is
more than a king-Milton.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13

Cheerfulness keeps up kind of sun
shine in the soul, and fills it with a
teady and perpetual serenity.-Ad-
olson.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13

For liver and kidney troubles, nothing is
quite so mild, pleasant and effective as
Garfield Tea.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13

lost over 20 pounds and was but
a shadow of my former self. used
one box of Doan's Kidney Pills and
soon felt better. Continuing 1 was
cured and have not had the slightest
trouble since"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13
Rrans Considerably.

HAS Biffels any favorite fiction?"
Yes. And it's mostly about him.
self"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13

Some men don't know very much,
but they don't know it.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13

LONELINESS of character is nothing
but steady love of good and steady
scorn of evil.-E'roude.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13
MRS. EMILY HoWES.
Who Resides at 1900 BurIing ST.,
Chicago, I'LL.

Made Well After Being Almost Help
less from Wasting Kidney Troubles.
'I had awful pains through my
hips" says Mrs. Howes, ''and fire.
quently wished l had never been born.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13

DR.. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar-coated,
easy to take as candy, regulate and invigor-
ate stomach, liver and bowels. Do not grippe.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13

Every man has a future before him,
but too often his past behind him acts
as a handicap.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13

Garfield Tea will keep the whole system in
perfect condition.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13
A. DEARTH.
A Resident of Camden, o.

Cured After Being Confined to Bed
for Seven Weeks.
81 was in bed seven weeks with
kidney trouble" said Mr.. Dearth,
land grew worse in spite of all the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13
where DOCTORS
FAILED TO help
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound Restored
Mrs. Green's Health
Her Own Statement.

Covington, Mo. "Your medicine has
done me more good than all the doc
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13

1 seemed to have
lost all interest in
life. I doctored for
f e m a lie tr GU b l e
thinking my condi-
ton was due to
some arrangement
of that nature, but
got no better.
Finally l began
using Doan's Kid
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13

PILES CURED IN TO Ia DAYS
Vour q r1gQist will refund money if PAZO ONT
AMT fails to cure any case of Itching, Blind,
Bleeding or Protruding Piles in to Ia days. SOC.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13

FOR SALE-12O A., ASHLAND CO., WIS,
near Butternut; 10 a. cult; +. house, barn,
outbldgs ETC. KUEHL. Box 319. Chicago.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13

81 A. IN Villas CO., WIS. Mr.. EAGLE RIVER;
10 a. cult; r house barn. launch, ginseng gar
den, etc river frontage Smaze, Box 310, Chicago
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13

WILL SACRIFICE so a. IN CHIPPEWA CO.,
Wis, mr. Boyd; 20 a cult; +. house, new barn,
outbldgs, stock mach. etc; everything com
pete all conveniences. Schmltz, Box 319, Chicago
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13

Scribbler-What's the best way to
become great poet?
Ruyter-Write a bunch of junk that
no one can understand.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13
THE NEW FRENCH ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
MONTANA

DEFIANCE STARCH assi 50 ssas. y nio sa
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13

surprise I began to improve. They
not only corrected the kidney action,
but stopped the pain and sickness I
had thought was due to female trou-
ble."
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08
CHAIRMAN DEMOCRATIC EXEC.
UTIVE COMMITTEE.

Deputy Sheriff w. N Cole has
been chosen as the Chairman of the
Democratic Executive Committee of
Mingo county and has gone to work
with enthusiasm and with no other
thought in his mind but winning
victory in the county. He is proba-
bly, better known throughout the
county than any other individual
and will do valiant work in every
section from one end of to the other
of the county. He is an uncompro-
missing Bryan and Wilson Democrat
and will do excellent work wherever
the best interests of the party de-
mands. Popular and always found
ready, we shall expect to see him
do lot of yoeman work during the
campaign With Mr.. Cole in the
saddle we can see nothing but Dem
ocratic victory in Mingo county.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08
Even Bailey Sees IT.

Joe Bailey, Senator from Texas,
made a speech the other night at a
swell feed" in which he solemnly
and owlishly warned his thrilled plu-
tocratic hearers that if they didn't
look out and hustle to save the coun-
try. there would be a revolution
within 80 years.
Funny how far Behind the times
Standard Oil Joe is. The majority of
the people have known about the
revolution for some half dozen years.
Fact is, we are right in the midst Of
it,
But It's not the kind Of revolution
the discredited Texan sees. Joe
probably had visions of bloody bat
ties. decapitated statesmen" and all
that sort of thing.
The. only battles we are engaging
| in are battles to free this Govern
menty from men elected to serve the
people who serve the interests in
stead The only decapitations are
where the Wall Street patriots are
severed from their fat federal and
State jobs. among them Joe Bailey
himself. Cincinnati Post.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08
CHARLES ii. JONES
Nominated for Judge Of the 22nd
Judicial District.

The gentleman whose name heads
this article, and who has been nom
mated for Judge of this Judicial
district, Is most worthy and relia-
Bile candidate Years ago he came
to this county and commenced the
practice of law and by his steadfast
cndeayor and unwavering devotion
to principle, he has won the conf
dence and esteem of all men. He
was acting Prosecuting Attorney Of
this county for number Of years,
and executed his duties with signal
faithfulness to the best interest Of
the people and fairness in every
manner. He is admirably fitted to
wear the judicial ermine and would
bbring credit and honor to the
bench. He Is careful, discreet and
the personification of honesty in all
his transactions. Learned in the
law, large experience and his amia-
BILE and pleasing disposition, make
him peculiarly fitted to deal ont
justice to all the people without
bias or prejudice to any. He is
straightforward in all his convic-
tons and Is reasonable in all things.
He would make most fair and
honest Judge and the people would
learn to admire his excellent quail
tiles if they would honor him by
placing him on the bench to deal
out even handed justice to all alike
He would wear the distinction east
ly and would raise the standing of
our judicial district to the first
Of The State We commend him t.
ali voters who want to see the bench
elevated and wish for economy and
fairnt SIS in those things whitn have
~ dc with the administration Of
justice in our midst.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08
Isooseyelt rIans q Binder 10 states.


Colonel Roosevelt stated that he
would leave for New York right
away and from there would go di-
rect to Oyster Bay, where he will
remain several days.
His first engagement will be in
Rhode Island ON AuSust 16. The
next day he will invade New Eng
land, at Point Pine. On August %
he attends the golden jubilee of
Father Curran, Of Wilkesbarre, Pa,
who is noted for his work among the
coal miners. On August 26 he starts
for Vermont to deliver several adj
dresses, and after few days at home
will attend the state fair at st. Paul,
to be held September 6.
Upon his return from Connecticut
Roosevelt will begin long trip,
leaving early in October for months
tour of the Pacific coast states. He
will go into at least forty states, but
stated that he did not expect make
more han one speech in each state.
With only sixty working days at his
command he will be compelled to
confine his addresses to the larger
cities. His limited time also neces-
states the elimination of all rea
platform speeches, the Colonel him
self stating that he would deliver no
addresses from the rear platform of
his train.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08
" MICA NOTES.

Mr.. S. A. Grub, Secretary Of
Wilcoe Y. M G. A., was caller here
Tuesday, returning to Wilcoe on
Wednesday morning.
Mr.. j.. T. Johnson did not accept
the position offered him at Dacota,
W. Va, and has decided to remain
in the same capacity in the Y. M. G.
A. at this place.
Mr. Columbus Browning, and fam
lily have gone to visit relatives and
friends at Logan, w. Va. They will
return in about two weeks. We wish
for them a pleasant apd profitable
vacation.
We feel safe in saying business
was never better on the N. & w.
than it is now and has been, for the
past few weeks, showing conclusively
that politics need not retard bust
ness. 1t is predicted that this will
be the busiest year that the United
States has experienced for many
years.
Owing to the high priceS OF the
material, and the Inconvenience Of
getting 1t on the ground, the Trus-
tees of the Y. NJ c. A. Chapel, at a
regular meeting Monday night, de-
cided to make the building frame,
instead Of Concrete blocks as at first
anticipated The plan will not be
changed only the material.
The material will be furnished on
the ground All those who desire to
bid on the carpenter work complete,
will apply at the Office of the Y. M.
c. A. by Monday, August 18th. The
Trustees reserve the right to reject
any or all bids
We hope to have the building un-
der Roadway in the next few days.
Quite a stir was created Tuesday
night in the shop yard, by the rapid
whistling of several engines, which
brought quite crowd of people on
the scene, of what proved to be a
disastrous fire, almost completely de-
molishing the paint shed and car
Epenter shop. On account OF the heroic
work of the fire company OF the
shops, the surrounding buildings
were saved This was the largest
fire East Williamson has had since
the building burned directly opposite
the y M G. A. some time ago.
Funeral services OF little William
Arthur Jernell, were conducted Sun
day afternoon at six O'Clock at the
Jernell home in Culross Hollow. by
lJ. T. Johnson The scene was pa
thetic one; the mother was almost
Frustrated with grief when the grim
monster, Death, snatched her little
six months old babe from her bosom
| 1t seemed almost more than she
could bear. The funeral party left
Monday morning on No. for Vir-
ginia for interrment.
The bereaved parents wish tc
thank the kind friends for their as
sistance and sympathy in their time
of trouble.
/ Regular Y. M. c. A. services a;
usual Sunday School at the Schoo
House, Sunday afternoon at 1880
Preaching Sunday night. Prayer ser
vice Thursday night. Preaching In
the Assembly Hall of the Y. M G. A
Sunday afternoon at O'Clock. Moor
meetings in the shops wednesday
Thursday and Friday 1890. Al
1 invited.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

Esquire D. ~ Vance, of Broaden,
this county was pleasant visitor
Tuesday and paid his subscription
There is a lively race in his district
for Justice of the Peace He says
there is only one way for his com
petitors to beat him for the place
and that is to buy or steal the
election" Mr. Vance is one of our
older citizens and stable Democrat
There are four candidates in the
field for the two positions.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

OF One OF the Most Complete Laun-
dries in West Virginia.

dries in West Virginia.
1t was a real pleasure to go
through the Home Laundry. this
city, and witness the busy scenes and
operation of their modern machine
ry recently put into their commodi-
Gus building on Fifth Avenue. 1t is
in every way one of the most extern
sive and complete laundries in the
State and is doing good business.
From business standpoint this en-
terprise has a bright future, for it
has started right and is gaining the
best reputation for the most excel
lent and neatest work. Plenty OF
room, the best machinery and me
most economical management makes
1t the most desirable place to do bus
mess with. 1t is now in full opera
ton and is ready to serve all patrons
with the best to be had in all kinds
of laundry work.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08
Let Err Grow.

Senator Dixon. in opening the Bull
Moose convention in Chicago Mon
day. declared that the new party so
far had enjoyed growth unprece-
dented in the history of the coun-
try. Let 'er grow The more the
merrier. Every man added to the
new party makes that much more
certain the election :. of Woodrow
Wilson. the man who has shown that
he is the happy medium between the
extreme conservatives on the one
hand and the extreme radicals on
the other.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08
: Having a Huge Time.

Our townsman, Mr.. f. F. Ran
dolph. is right in the Bull Moose
territory and drops us line Just to
let us know that he is just having a
huge time
seacrest, Oyster Bay, N. Y.
August I, 1912.
Dear Garner:
Have been over to Sycamore Hill
twice today It is 10 miles from here,
takes us 80 minutes to make it We
rim in to New York City everv other
day. Climate is cool, roads and
beach fine
E. F. RANDOLPH.
We shall expect our friend to
coon return with his interesting fam
ilv, with marvellous tales to tell us
about Teddy and the Bull Moosers.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08
The Christian Church.

u The Christian Church, this city, in
their new church edifice has in prog
res quite an interesting religious
revival with prominent evangelists
and singers In attendance. We are
glad to know that the meetings are
being largely attended and that ex-
cellent work is being done in the adj
vancement of the good cause in our
community. Interest in these meet
irgs is increasing and we hope great
good will be the result.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

State Senator NJ 2. White and
wife are at Cape May taking pleas
ant recreation. They are sojourning
at this famous resort for the i'm
Proyement of their health and thei.
friends here will wish them much
benefit from their extended outing
They will remain away for several
weeks and take in all the sights te
he seen during their, extended jour
ney in the different parts of the
country. We wish them much pleas
ure and benefit and aAhappy return
home.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

Rev. r. w. Grant, of the Baptist
Church this city, has gone to vir-
ginia to join his wife for a two
weeks summer vacation. His wife
will return with him to this city at
the end of their vacation. Mr.. Grant
has been an untiring worker for his
church and deserves a rest. He is
quite favorite with. his congrega-
ton and our citizenship generally.
and he will be missed during his
absence. We wish the happy couple
all kinds of pleasure on their outing
and happy return to friends and
acquaintances In this city.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

OF course 1t would be difficult to
tell precisely how our local campaign
is going to end, but from the greatly
mixed conditions Of the political sit
uation. it would seem that the
masses of the people are going to
have more to say about the result
than they have in the past. Anyway
we shall expect an honest and fair
election
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

The funeral services of Mrs James
Damron took place at the Baptist
Church yesterday afternoon with a
large assemblage of our people pres
ent to pay their last respects to the
deceased After the funeral cere-
monies the remains were taken to
the city cemetery and inferred in the
family plat, her last earthly resting
place
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

Uncle Joe Simpkins of Devon,
who has been quite poorly for seye-
raj months, we are glad to say, is
able to be out again He Is one OF
Mingo's oldest and most respected
citizens and his friends will all be
happy to hear that he is on the road
to recovery.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

Mrs. F A. Moore, of East Rad
ford, Va, is visiting Mrs Everett
Leftwich, Of this city. The visitor
will remain here for few days,
and will then return to different
points in Virginia, and for trip to
Mountain Lake Summer resort, &C
companied by Mrs. Leftwich We
wish these ladies happy time dur
ing their, summer outing.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

When we tell our readers that
Williamson is the most prosperous
and fastest growing town in West
Virginia, it is literal truth that
cannot be controverted. An inves-
tigation OF our prosperity will con-
vince the visitor of this fact.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

Mr.. William Williamson and his
son.. Simeon. will go to West Baden,
Indiana, sext Saturday, for the i'm
provement of their health. We wish
them much benefit from their stay
at this famous health resort.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

Mrs Julia Preston, OF Pomeroy
Ohio. and her granddaughter, Miss
Carmen Castle, are visiting the fam
lily Of Mr.. William Williamson OF
this city. Mrs. Preston is the sister
of Mr.. williamson
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

Large quantities of all kinds of
country produce Is coming into our
market With bumper crops and the
great work of Improvement going on
all around our city we are right in
the midst of the greatest prosperity
even known in this country.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

Mr. John Runyon, one of our
prominent Kentucky lumber dealers
made us pleasant visit on last
Monday and left an order for print.
ing, for which we thank him. He Is
one of our old time friends of years
ago and we appreciated his kindly
faYOrS
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

The Pond Greek development
work is making rapid progress DR.
Rosenheim made trip of inspection
few days ago and says he was sur
prised at the wonderful progress
made At the present rate We shall
soon have another railroad coming
into Williamson.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

Senator H. S. White and his ex-
cellent wife were In to see us yester-
day and were in their usual good
health and spirits. 1t gives us pleas
ure to greet such good and well-in-
formed people and discuss the
events that are daily transpiring in
this great and glorious country of
ours.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

The Norfolk and Western Railway
is cleaning out the underground
crossing on Pike Street in fine shape
and We hope to see our city author
tiles keep it in good passable condi-
ton when the work now being done
is completed This passage should
be kept in good condition by all
means, otherwise it is dangerous
and menace to health.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

There are all kinds of opportuni-
ties to work in this region Labor
occupations at remunerative wages
There never was more prosperous
and progressive section of country
anywhere
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

Mr., Joseph A. Runyon, of Ken
lucky. was a pleasant visitor on Sat
urday and paid his subscription to
this paper. He is right in the midst
of the Pond Creek development and
will be greatly benefited by. this en-
terprise.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

Workmen on the railroad bridge
at this place, are rushing right
ahead and will soon have the Tug
River spanned and another railroad
link made to the Norfolk and West
ern which will add greatly, to the
business interests of our city.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

Now watch the Democratic nomi-
nees for county offices clean up and
wipe out the renegades and stand
patters of Mingo county. Let the
battle be for honest local government
and square deal at the ballot box.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

Misses Stella and Launah 1reson
of Tazewell, Va, are in the city Wis
iting their sister, Mrs. ], w. Weddle
We wish the young ladies pleasant
stay i'm our city.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

Ask to see the O-Cedar Polish and
Dustless Mop. The one and only
Mop that can be washed and used
indefinitely for Hardwood, varnish-
ed and Waxed Floors, and all sur
faces. A Dust Allayer. A Labor
Saver.
The A. H. BEAalL HARDWARE co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

Wilson appoints Rolla Wells as
treasurer. Our candidate picks the
Ex-Mayor of St, Louis to handle the
cash of the Democratic campaign.
Charles R. Crane is selected as Vice
Chairman of the Finance Committee.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

Teddy likes the colored man where
his vote amounts to something but
cares nothing for his political sup
port further South, where 1t does
not aid in making a majority.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-08

Miss Mamie Dixon of Rural Re
treat, Va, is visiting Mrs B. F.
Whitaker. of this city, and will re-
main several days. We wish her a
pleasant visit