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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20
Rules for Dealing With the Fly
Nuisance.

Rules for Dealing With the Fly
Nuisance.
! Keep the flies away from the sick,
especially those Ill with contagious
diseases. Kill every fly that strays
into the sickroom. His body is COW
cred with germs.
Do not allow decaying material of
any sort to accumulate on or near
your premises.
Screen all food and insist that your
grocer, butcher, baker and every one
from whom you buy foodstuffs does
the same,
Don't buy foodstuffs where flies
are tolerated.
Don't eat where flies have access
to food.
Keep all receptacles for garbage
carefully covered and the cans clean
ed or sprinkled with oil or lime
Keep all stable manure in vault
or pit, screene or sprinkled with
lime, oil or other cheap preparations,
as SO per cent of the flies come from
stable manure and 2 per cent from
garbage and other filth
Keep the streets and allays clean.
See that your sewage system is in
good order; that 1t does not leak.
lis up to date and not exposed to
flies.
Pour kerosene into the drains.
Burn pyrethrum powder in the
house to kiln the flies or use mix
ture OF formaldehyde and water, one
spoonful to a quarter pint of water,
This exposed in the room will kill
all the flies.
Burn or bury all table refuse.
Screen all windows and doors, es-
pecially in the kitchen and dining
room.
If you see flies you may be sure
that their breeding place is in nearby
filth. It may be behind the door, un-
der the table or in the cuspidore.
Remove all refuse and filth from
house, yard and outfouses and thus
prevent flies from breeding on your
premises.
If there is no dirt and filth there
will be no flies.
If there Is nuisance in the neigh
borhood write at once to the Board
of Health
Health is wealth." and IAN ounce
OF prevention is worth pound Of
cure"
There Is more health In house
we'll screened chan in many doc
tors visit.
The only safe way is to keep out
the flies.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20

Contractors are on the ground and
work of erecting buildings on the
Pond Creek development is now IN
progress. Buildings by the hundred
are to be erected right away for the
accommodation of the workers en-
gagged in this great development.
The work is moving with a rush ana
men are coming to our city every
day. While politics is having it's
sway all over the country. our re-
gion is leading in one Of the greatest
industrial movements ever known in
the wealth laden and coal producing
sections Of West Virginia and East
ern Kentucky. Our progress is sim
ply marvellous.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20
ROCKEFELLER AS A"HAs BEEN

He Says So Himself in Commenting
Upon Sermon He Had Heard.
A new minister occupied the pulpit
in the First Baptist Church, at Tar
rytown, the regular pastor being
away. He made a plea for superan-
nuated ministers and told a story
about an old horse named Jack, who
had served its master 80 years, but
ii was sold to make way, for new
blood. In parting with it the master
said: You have been good old
horse Jack, but now you are has
been"
After the service John D. Rookie
Teller remarked that he had keen
sympathy for the horse because Of
its name and also because he. too,
was a has BEEN"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20
We are glad to see SO many of our

We are glad to see SO many OF our
citizens erecting nice homes for them
selves. The work on the new resi-
dence OF Mr.. S. D. Stokes is progress
ing nicely and when completed will
add to the appearance of the resi-
dence portion of the city. Mr.. W. A..
Hurst's home is nearing completion
and it win be delightful home when
finished. Others are in the course
OF construction and altogether our
building interests are forging ahead
al rapid rate.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20
MEETING OF DEMOCRATIC EX-
ECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
To Call Nominating Convention For
Mingo County.

To Call Nominating Convention For
Mingo County.
Notice is hereby given that there
will be meeting of the Democratic
County Executive Committee for
Mingo County, West Virginia at one
o'clock, P M, on the 10Th day OF
June, 1912, at the Office of Wilcox
& Greene in the city of Williamson,
in said county for the purpose Of
calling a convention or primary for
the nomination of candidates for
county and district offices Of said
county and the election of Democrat
JIG County Executive Committee, and
for the purpose Or transacting such
other business as may come before
the committee.
e. y. WILCOX, Chairman.
=. H. GREENE, Secretary.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20
LAST CALL.

My term of serving as City Col
lector expires on July LIST, 1912, and
must cose up my accounts with
the city. There is considerable wa
ter rent unpaid, and j must ask my
friends and the public to come for
ward and pay this money at once
to aid me in my settlement | ur-
gently appeal to all to give this mat
ter their Immediate attention and
save them as well as myself future
trouble.
LAT CRUM,
June 90, 1912. City Collector
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20

There is party of our distinguish
ed citizenship making ready to attend
the Democratic Convention at Balti-
more. 1t will be a representative
party of our. best citizens and they
have already procured their sleeping
car reservations and sections We
wish them all a happy time. We want
Mingo county to contribute her mite
toward nominating good man for
President at Baltimore, for the man
named there will be our next Pres
ident.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20
Cbicaoo and baltimore.

On the eve Of the Baltimore DEM
ocratic convention and the closing OF
the Chicago Republican convention,
the whole country is in state OF
expectancy and waiting for the wind
up of both conventions. Great events
are transpiring and the people are
looking on and taking notes Of what
is being done.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20
Mr.. Jefferson Harris, of Nolan, has

Mr. Jefferson Harris, of Nolan, has
returned from Millersburg, Kentucky,
Military Institute, where he gradual
ed this year with creditable honors
He will recreate this summer and
then enter a College of Dentistry
and prepare himself for useful abor
in that profession He Is bright
young man and has promising fu-
ture before him We wish him great
success In ali of his Undertakings
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20

The amount of blasting to be heard
every day in the vicinity Of our city
indicates that the wheels of industry
are moving forward at a great rate
and the work of development goes
bravely on We surely are in the
sfront of the procession when 1t
comes to progress and downright de-
ve1opment.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20

Robert Bradberry this city, has
Joined the army Of Uncle Sam and
will be stationed at Fort Reno, Mon
tana He declares that he will make
a good soldier and fight when 1t be-
comes absolutely necessary, two re-
quisites necessary in the United
States army.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20

Wear Ever Aluminium Utensils
speak for themselves prove their
worth If given fair trial. They are
better and superior to utensils made
of other materials
The A. H. BEALL HARDWARE co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20

The 4th of July will be here in a
few days and certainly, Williamson
will celebrate in its usual way. We
shall endeavor to entertain all who
may come to our city in grand shape,
we care not in what number they
come. Our people are always ready
to welcome guests within the gates
of our city.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20
Modicum and Acumen.

The way things are turning out at
Chicago indicates that there must
have been at least a modicum OF
truth in what the Colonel said four
years ago about Mr.. Taft's acumen.
New York Evening Post.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20

s. Alabastine is a lasting, sanitary,
and economical wall coating easily
applied to plaster, wood or brick
800 will buy enough for an ordi-
nary room.
The A. H. BEALL HARDWARE CO.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20
Lost Pocketbook.

A small black pocket--book was
lost on the streets of Williamson to-
day, containing $27.O0 in bills, tax
ticket receipts and some other pa
pers. The finder will be literally
rewarded by returning same to this
office or to
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20

1t will be amusing to watch the
Machine Republicans Of this county
switch around for the next few days.
They are in dilemma as to where
to light in their political evolutions.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20
RELIGIOUS

There will be preaching at the
Methodist Church Friday evening at
s O'Clock June 21st. by Rev. e. E.
ST. John, pastor of the Christian
Church at Huntington. Every one
cordially invited.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20

Attorney John L. Stafford and
wife have been out Of the city Wis
iting friends and relatives and taking
a pleasant outing They returned to
their home Wednesday after a happy
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20

Farrar's and 10 cent store leads
the procession in novelties and sub
stantial articles that please and fas-
cinate purchasers. Call and see our
display on Second Avenue. Anything
you want at and 10 cents
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20

The Darcy Churn saves you money,
time and worry by making your own
butter in from five to eight minutes.
See our assortment OF these fine
churns.
The A. H. BEALL HARDWARE co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20

The calm before the nominations
for President is oppressively distress
ing hereabouts. Everybody seems
to be on the political sea of doubt as
to what is going to happen.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20

Get some Of our Porch and Law
Furniture Enamel. Made expressly
for furniture and other surfaces
which must stand severe outside ex-
posures.
The A. H. BEALL HARDWARE co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20

1t is up to you if you want the
worth Of your money. Farrar, the
S and 10 cent dealer, can help you
save money if you will come to his
store on Second Avenue.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20

r.. w. Grafton, district agent for
the John Hancock Life Insurance
Company, has opened branch Of
flee in the Depositors Trust Build
ing, Government Square.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20

Miss Lurlie Pinson left today on
No. Is for Norwood, Ohio, to visit
friends, and while away she will at
tend Gods Revivalist camp-meeting
in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20
BASE BALL.

The people Of Williamson and
surrounding towns now have an OPP
portunfty in the sporting line which
they should not overlook. William
son now has ball team comparing
favorably with the best in the Noun
tain States League. Even larger
towns, such as Bluefield, have not
been able to get into organized base
ball like we have, although they
greatly desire It.. The energy develop
led by our local baseball enthusiasts
in placing before the public the best
ball ever seen in the coalfields should
be appreciated by all, and no one
should do other than boost the home
team in every way. Liberal attend
ance at the, games should mark ev-
|ery exhibition in order that the finan-
ces of the club might not lag behind
The great American sport should
appeal to all. Our team Is composed
of most gentlemanly athletes and the
latest games with the strong Ash
nd-Catlettsburgs, ia which We took
their measure 3 to and to en-
phasizes their baseball proves.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS much tout
ed teams drops the series to William
son as follows:
Fridays game June IA
Played under protest by William
son, on account OF decision OF Um-
Ipire Anderson, contrary to rules, and
although won by Ashland must be
|played over again Anderson was dis
charged by the league Saturday.
lSaturday-June Is
/ 2 Is CT 50
VIII. 0 i 0 o o o o q x-3-6.3
Ash-Cat. o. o o 0 o o 2 0-2-6-2
Batteries Ash-Cat. Ferguson and
Rutherford Williamson. Beatty and
Demint.
lSunday,-June Is.
1 Q 3 a. 81 89
Ash-Cat. l 0 2 0 O o O-4-5-0
Will. % 0 90 l 3 0 1-5-9-2
Batteries: -Ash-Cat. Fulton, Fer
guson, and Rutherford. Williamson,
Wills and Demint.
Saturday and Sunday games we're
lumpired by Dutch Knoessel, who
formerly played with the Huntington
team and is we'll known here. He
lumpired without a protest
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20

Mr.. j. r. Strange has a strapping
big boy at his home, who arrived on
last Tuesday night. The mother and
babe are doing we'll.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20

The Insurance" IS the Safest
Simplest, Most Durable and Econom-
ical Gasoline Stovt that you can buy.
The A. II. BEALL HARDWARE co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20

.Farrar's up-to-date store on Sec
ond Avenue is the place where you
can get the greatest valueslfor 5 and
10 cents.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20

Many of our citizens are brighten
ing up the appearance of their build
ings with paint, which looks good
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20

Always ready and pleased to show
you around, the Farrar 5 and 10
cent Store. Come and see for your
self.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20
For RENT.

A nice Groom cottage, electric
lights and bath Apply at
BEST GROCERY STORE,
Second Avenue.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20
NEW THINGS

New Furniture Store in Juhling
Building.
New Picture Show in Govern
ment Square.
New Restaurant in Government
Square.
New Goodman Building.
New Juhling Building.
New Bakery Building.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-20

j.. H. GREENE, Secretary.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-22

Ghosts For Two
By JOHN PHILIP ORTIZ

There was Miss Kitty Vernon, visit.
Ing her married sister at Keith Hall.
far out In the country. and there was
Mr.. Jack st. Clair, stopping at his
brothers place, three miles from
Keith Hall, for the fall hunting and
shooting. Only three miles apart. and
Miss Kitty galloping owe the high.
ways on her pony, and Jack roaming
about on foot. and yet three long
weeks had passed and the two had
not caught sight OF each other.
There Is much talk about magnetic
attraction, but the weather Is some.
times against II. or there is a range OF
hills to carry the current off at Il
tangent.
Jack st. Clair was n poor shot and n
worse fisherman. 1t is just such fel.
lows that go sloshing around and
spoil the fun for others. When a
snlpe has been shot at 40 or 90 times
without being even grazed he flies
away to Canada for a rest. and the
fish who has been permitted to eat
all the bait off a hook time after time
without being caught finally seeks
other waters where there IL some.
thing doing.
When Jack came home from his all
day excursions without so much as a
birds tail.feather or the scale OF a
fish his sister.in-law would say to
him:
why not give II up?"
why should II"
Give 1t up and spend your time
looking for a wife. You are twenty.
five years old. fairly wealthy. and It's
time you settled down"
But | am looking. That's one good
thing about the country-you can look
for snipe, fish and a wife at the same
time. No lost hours. II you don't get
snipe you may get fish. II you don't
get fish you may meet a damsel In
distress and rescue her and marry
her"
Miss Kitty Vernon was not much OF
a horsewoman. When riding I'm the
city park her horse was used TO the
paths and sights and cantered along
half asleep and as steady as a clock.
Her sisters country pony would shy
at stumps, rabbits and geese, and
when meeting with a farmer carrying
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-22
But Mamma Didn't.

Little Mabel vas always tumbling
down and getting hurt, but as BOOT as
her mother kissed the bumped fore.
head Mabel would believe it cured
and cease crying. One day she accom
panied her mother to the Union depot,
and while they were seated in the
crowded waiting room an intoxicated
man entered the door, tripped over a
suitcase. and fell sprawling on the
floor. The attention of every one was
attracted to the incident, and in the
sudden silence following the fall Ma
bel called out:
Don't cry. man. Mamma III kiss
90, and EN- 90 II be all right."-Lip.
pincOtt's Magazine.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-22
Celtic Arithmetic,

Into the general store Of a town up
In New York state there recently came
a big. good natured Irish woman. who
wanted to be weighed, She stepped
on the scales almost as o o as she
had stepped on.
"Shure, these scales is no good"
was her digustcd comment. They
only weigh up to wan hundred. an |
weigh something loike wan hundred
and ~noinety pounds"
TITS easily discouraged ye are, Mrs.
Casey" said a friend. Just step onto
them twict, me dear. and let Mickey
here do the sum for ye."
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-22
WANTED TO MAKE iT SURE
Merchant. In hie Long Life, Must
Have Had Some Dealings Win
the Limbs OF the Law"

The aged merchant was undoubtedly
very Ill. In his WI mind, at all
events, he felt his days were mum.
bered. and sent for the family lawyer.
This light OF the law now sat ut his
bedside. notebook In hand, eager to
catch each word as 1t was uttered.
Il wish" began the sick man.
Yes" answered the lawyer, has.
lilly filling In the gap.
All my property and estate 10 60 to
my eldest daughter"
The legal gentleman duly made u
note OF the fact.
II wish to die firm In the knowledge
that the property is assured to her."
continued tho merchant, with eager
excitement.
"Of c%ourse.-of course" fused the
solicitor.
Would II be too much" hcsitatingly
asked the sick man, ito suggest that
you should marry her?"-Answers.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-22

eggs to the village he would stand up
on his hind legs and paw the air. Such
conduct had It's embarrassing side.
And then, when she had been to the
village three times and gallOped over
the highways 80 often the scenery lost
It's appeal, she would return from a
ride looking anything but enthusiastic
and her sister would say:
why not give It up?"
And do what"
sit on the porch"
And why that?"
"A young man may come along In
an auto any hour and bust a tire and
have to ask for tools to repair II
Just such an event has brought about
scores Of marriages."
Humps! 1t will be something
more romantic than a busted tire that
will interest me! In riding around
the country ] may come across a young
mar caught In a barbcd wire fence
one about to hang himself for unre.
quilted love-one who has been driven
to the top Of a %haystack by a savage
bull and needs my help TO get down.
! shall continue to go about until
something happens"
Halfway between the village and
Keith Hall. making It a mile and a
half each way. was the old abandoned
Parsons house. There were six acres
OF land around It grown up TO bush
and weed, and the house Itself had
gone TO wreck. One thought OF
spooks when viewing It. even by day.
light, and It was strange that II was
not down on the list OF haunted
houses. Miss Kitty Vernon had passed
II many a time, and Mr.. Jack Sinclair
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-22
THE DOCTOR HABIT
And How She Overcame II.

When we'll selected food has helped
the honest physician place his patient
In sturdy health and free from the
doctor habit" 1t Is a source Of salts.
faction to all parties. A Chicago WON
an says:
we have not had q doctor In the
house during all the 6 years that we
have been using Grape-Nuts food. BE-
fore we began, however. we had the
doctor habit and scarcely a week went
by without a call on our physician.
When our youngest boy arrived, 8
years ago, ! was very much run down
and nervous, suffering from indiges-
ltion and almost continuous headaches.
i was not able to attend to my ordinary
domestic duties and was 30 nervous
ahat | could scarcely control myself.
Under advice | took to Grape-Nuts.
Il am now, and nave been ever since
we began to use Grape.Nuts food, able
to do all my own work. The dyspep-
STA, headaches. nervousness and rheu.
matlsm which used 10 drive me fairly
wild, have entirely disappeared.
My husband finds that In the night
work In which he Is engaged. Grape
Nuts food supplies him the most whole
some. strengthening and satisfying
lunch he ever took with him." Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek,
Mich.
Read the little book, THE Road to
MELVILLE" In pkgs. There's a reason"
Ever read the above letterf A new
one appears from time 10 time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
Interest.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-22
FIFTY CENTS DID WHAT
A HUNDRED DOLLARS
COULDN'T
Brooklyn Man Discovers He Could
Have Saved $3.50 on In
Iured LEG.

Imagine spending One Hundred Dol.
lars for preparations to heal a wound
on the leg, and then finding that a
ffty-cent jar OF Resinol did the trick!
That Is Just what G. NJ. Waggoner. OF
Brooklyn, N. Y, did. He tells briefy
his experience IN the following letter;
"A few years ago | seriously Injured
my leg. and tried everything I saw ad-
vertised. Finally. l was advised to try
Resinol Ointment, and In a very short
time the wound was completely
healed. One small jar Of Resinol ONT
ment did what one hundred dollars
worth OF other remedies had failed 10
do. G. NJ. WAGGONER,
Brooklyn, N. Y"
Resinol Ointment instantly relieves
eczema, scalds and burns, letter. milk
crust. ringworm. BARRIERS itch. all
eruptions and iritations OF the skin;
pimples. itching. blackheads. boils.
chilblains. chaps. etc. Try a fif,y'
cent Jar Of Resinol Ointment. to be
gotten from your druggist. and you
will DO more than satisfied with the
expenditure. Free sample can be had
by writing to Department SO. Reslnol
Chemical Co. Baltimore, Md.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-22
No Sale,

"Hill work." replied the demon.
strator. after Stiggins had inspected
tho new q carefully. "Hill work?
Why that's our strong point. Mr.. Stig.
gins. This car can climb a tree"
"Ha! hum!" demurred Stiggins.
Then I guess I'll look elsewhere. !
never saw a car yet that climbed trees
that was any good afterward."-IIar.
per's Weekly.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-22
When Your Eyes Need Care

Try Murine Eye Remedy. No smarting-Veels
Iins-Acts Quickly. Try IL for Red. Weak,
Watery Eyes and Granulated Eyellds. Illus.
trated Book In each Package. Murine Ia
pooIounded By oYr ooulisA-pot . patent Med.
i9iat"-- but used In sISoessfui Phy.icians' Pme.
10 and sold b. Druggists 81 40 and 100 per Bottle.
Murine Bye 6alvs1n Aseptio Tubes, nc and Soc.
Murine Eyo Remedy Co., Chicago
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-22
All Freeco.

why does that old maid use o.
much paint on her face"
She's making up for lost time
Brooklyn Life.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-22

1t is said that contentment Is bet.
ter than great riches-but most peo-
pie are willing to take chances with
the great riches.