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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14
East Bound.
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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14
RAILROADS

The New York SUN speaks out
for more liberal consideration OF
railroads by the people. This jour
nal speaks wisely in many of it's
conclusions and finally concludes
with the followin:
\ Through the accounts prescrib-
ed and published by the Interstate
Commerce Commission the people
of the United States can ascertain
what becomes of every dollar of
capital acquired by any railway
company and wnat use is made of
every dollar received by. 1t from the
sale Of transportation. 1t is as
useless at this time to make recrim-
nations against the railroads be-
cause OF the sins of railway buc-
cancers of the past as it is to con-
jure up the evils that led to the
civil war. IT was no more necessar
ry after the civil war that the old
causes OF bitterness should be for
gotten and all of the people work
together for the good Of the whole
nation than it Is now necessary that
old errors of commission or omis-
sion, whether on the part of the
railways or on the part of the peo-
pie, shall be forgotten and the
whole people join for the good of
the whole nation in seeing that the
railways have fair treatment
The country needs more rail-
ways and better railways. II it does
not obtain them the cultivation OF
the fields will relax, the operation
of the mines and mills will halt,
our markets dwindle. 1t is con-
dition and not a theory that con-
fronts u.s."
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14
NOTICE OF RENTAL

Pursuant to a decree of the cir
cult court of Mingo County, Wet
Virginia, made and entered on the
18th day of March, 1912, in the
chancery cause of Levi Gibson VS..
S. u. &. Dhodes, ct ais, | will, on
Monday, the 9th day of December,
1912, at the front door of the court
house of said Mingo County, West
Virginia, at one O'Clock P. NJ, u
that day, offer for rent, to the high,
est bidder, for period of tive wear,
or for such part Of said time as
shall be necessary to secure a suf
ficient amount of money to pay off
and discharge all of the judgments
decreed as liens against it in said
cause, the following described real
estate, situate on Ben Greek, III
Stafford District, Mlngo County
West Virginia, to-wit:
A tract of 14S61 acres, in fee
situate at the forks Ben Creek
A tract of "a acres, in fee, situate
at the head of right hand fork Of
Ben Creek
A tract of 2 acres, in fee, situate
on the right fork of Ben Creek.
A tract of 3,u14 acres of SUR
face, situate near the forks of Ben
Creek.
A tract of Gao acres of surface,
situate at the head of Ben Creek.
A tract of 1874 acres of sur
face, situate on the left fork of Ben
Creek. ,@
Being the property of James Hat
field.
TERMS OF SALE: One-third of
the rental price, cash in hand, and
for the residue the renter or lessee
shall be given credit of six ayd
twelve months, evidenced by us
notes, with personal security, to be
approved by the undersigned Spe-
cial commissioner, and bearing in
terest from date, at the rate of six
per cent per annum.
G. R. G. W1ILES,
Special Commissioner.
I, Guy White, clerk of the circuit
court of Mingo County West Virgin
ia, hereby certify that bona, with
security approved by me as suffi-
cient and in the penalty provided by
said decree, has been given by said
special commissioner.
GUY WHITE, Clerk,
By A. w. DAMRON. Deputy.
Nov I4-4f
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14

Mr.. A. s. Ireson was "a years old
last Monday and was the recipient
OF happy birthday supper by his
numerous young friends and rela-
tives. 1t was a surprise to Mr.. Ire
son. but after being apprised of the
complimentary motives of his friends
he Joined merrily into the pleasures
of the evening and the entertain
memt went joyously on until late
hour. 1t was very pleasant remin-
der of his birthday and Mr.. Ireson
desires that we return his thanks to
those who 30, literally Toasted him
on this occasion and made it evident
that he still held warm place in
the hearts OF his friends.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14

Are you looking toward William
son? This city at this time is the
most fourishing community on the
map. Now that TIE political atmos-
phere Is clearing away, we can
again speculate on our great
development and unsurpassed prog
ress. BY leaps and bounds we are
forging ahead and 1t is amazing to
witness our onward march in thrift
and business advancement The
procession of prosperity in our
midst is simply increasing to great
er volums all the time and new en-
ergy Is coming from. every quarter
blossom into busy hives of industry.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14

Z Mr.. l.. s. Spaulding is making a
nice place of his jewelry and nov
city store and Is identifying his ice
cream and soda fountain parlors.
He Is making 1t artistic in every
manner and is converting it into a
place of favorite resort for all Wis
itors. He has genial and courteous
attendants and altogether has a
most pleasant resort where you are
entertained in grand shape We are
pleased to know that he is doing a
good and increasing business.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14
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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14

Mr. Thomas West, Socialist can
didate for Prosecuting Attorney in
this county, IS out in a card OF
thanks to those who supported him.
He is now discussing the matter OF
starting a Socialist newspaper in
this city at an early date. He wants
to purify the ballot in Mingo coun-
ty. He has all the latitude he is
looking for and all sorts of polite
al material to work upon. II he
can purify Mlngo politics he ought
to wear a medal.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14
A SAD DEATH.

The angel of death visited the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Miller,
and took away their only little
daughter, Letha. aged nineteen
months, after an illness OF nine
days.
I'VE foved her, yes. we loved her,
But angels loved her more.
And they have sweetly called her
To yonder shining shore"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14
RED JACKET.

Mrs. Martha Maynard left Satur-
day for Springdale, Arkansas. She
is the mother of Mrs. John Chain,
who died some time ago. She is
going to make her home with her
daughter there. The people of this
place were very kind in helping TO
make up the money for her rail-
road fare. She got UP about thirty
dollars. She is eighty-three years
old, and has had no home since her
daughter died. We hope she will
get to her journeys end safely.
Mr.. Spreigel moved to Mitchell
Branch last Friday.
Mrs. H. G. Boyd from Junior, was
calling on friends here Monday.
Mr.. r. r. Armstrong has been
visiting home folks at Reedy, W.
Va, for the last week.
Mr.. c. o. Messenger went on a
hunting trip to Roam county last
week.
Mr. Troy Brown lost his cow FRI
day night, from eating poison.
Read the West Virginian.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14
Colonel Rooseyelt's iWould-Be AS
sassin Pleads Guilty.

John Schrank pleaded guilty to
shooting Colonel Roosevelt when he
was brought to trial. Upon motion
OF District Attorney Seabol, court
arranged to appoint a commission
to examine Schrank's sanity. He is
apparently unconcerned over the
fact that his liberty is in jeopardy
indefinitely. After being brought
into court he said: ooh, it might as
we'll be over. I'm not concerned
over the outcome. My crime is a
political one rather than q crime
against humanity. However, If
they give 1t to me hard l guess
can take my medicine"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14

The addition to the school build
ing at East Williamson is rapidly
nearing completion. The present
teacher, Miss Daisy Robinson, is a
capable, efficient teacher, with an
enrolment of 81 and an average CT
so. Miss Robinson has had charge
OF this school four years, and with
the exception of one day, has rec
ord OF not being absent or tardy
during the entire. time.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14

The new brick Central Grcery
building on Third Avenue, is near
ing completion. Contractor R. L.
Williamson wlIl have it ready for
occupancy in few days 1t is an
excellent structure and just the
building for wholesale grocery
business. 1t has two floors and a
.eommodious basement which makes
1t very convenient. Still we grow
and spread out.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14

While our Democratic Chairman
in Mingo laIbored under many diff
culties, he worked hard and did
we'll. Mr.. w. NJ Cole, the Chair
man. never ceased for moment to
labor and do what he could and
had he received anything like an
honest ballot would have won VIC
tory in Mingo county. 1t is not now
necessary to talk of the past, let us
prepare for the future in the way
of better organization and a greater
unison of feeling politically. We
have gained much and have greatly
disfgured corrupt political methods
for the future,
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14
COUNTY COURT

In Session Here Since Monday Last.
The County Court has been In
session in this city since Monday
last comparing the election returns.
To this time they have declared no
official vote. The public has been
anticipating the official vote as de-
clared for several days, but as yet
it has not been forthcoming. We
have endeavored to procure it FOR
this issue of our paper but have been
unable up to the time of going to
press 10 do so. Suffice all to say
that the court IS still canvassing the
returns.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14
NOTICE.

To the Tax Payers, City of William
son.
| will be in my Office at the City
Hall, from November Goth to 18th,
tc collect taxes. All taxes paid be-
fore December 1st will get the dis
count of 2 1-2 per cent. After
January 1st, 10 per cent will be
added.
WILLIAM WILLIAM
City Tax Collector.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14
coNFEDERATE MONUMENT

The daughters Of the Confederacy
laid the cornerstone OF great Con-
lfederate monument Vat Arlington
National Cemetery Tuesday. Former
Secretary OF the Navy Herbert was
master Of ceremonies, and William
]. Bryan pronounced dedicatory
grafton. Corporal Tanner made an
appeal for the ultimate elimination
Of sectionalisni, and at night Presi-
lent Taft spoke to the Daughters
along the lines of a united country
under President Wilson.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14

The new brick building adjoining
the West Virginian Office. being
erected by The Parish Company, as
a fat and dairy adjunct to our city.
is nearing complefio1 That is the
very thing we Reed. more pure
milk. All those good things which
go to make a prosperous. thrifty
town are coming to Williamson.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14

Our new Opera House Is being
pushed in hurry by Contractor
Williamson In few weeks he
Will have it ready for the enter
tainment- and pleasure OF our peo-
pie. We congratulate the enter
nrise OF those who are instrumental
in having this elegant place OF
amusement erected on one OF our
principal thoroughfares. Mo- doubt
about Williamsorv>being the best
town in West Virginia.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14

President-eIect Wilson proposes
to keep the door to his private Of
fee at the White House always
open and accessible to the public,
he has announced. Her said he
would maintain as far as possible,
the "open door" policy inaugurated
as Governor of New Jersey.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14
Union LABOR

Labor is making big strides for
ward and sees prosperous future
Gompers thinks Unions should not
be blamed for crimes of dynami-
ters. Labor is active all over the
oountry and exults in It's good con-
dition.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14
Local Politics.

1T is extremely quiet here since
the election in political circles. No
one seems inclined to discuss the
situation and the tension before
the election seems to be relaxing.
This condition is probably for the
best as no good can come from a
contention over events that have
passed and cannot be altered by
discussion on the part OF those who
took an active part in the recent
campaign.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14
A BOUQUET
HUT Under Existing Conditions, 1t
Loses It's Frangrance.

hut Under Existing Conditions, Ii
Loses Its Frangrance.
A correspondent, in writing to
this newspaper, thus compliments
cur democracy:
"You are certainly to be congrat-
ulated for the great fight your psN
per and the militant Democrats of
Mingo waged for Democracy in this
campaign as is demonstrated in the
vote OF Mingo county"
We reduced the fraudulent ma
jority it is true. and have broken
the back of corruption in the coun-
ty, but yet we should have done
more But, as Roosevelt save, the
fight has just begun" and we shall
yet free Mingo county from Illegal
voting. On fair vote and honest
count Mingo Is Democratic.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14

There are numbers OF business
houses and residences going up in
our city and yet there is not place
to be rented anywhere in our midst.
This tells the story of our rapid
progress and advancement in be-
coming a great Industrial center.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14
Most Of Them Are.

A Cleveland councilman has in
troduced an ordinance to compel
street car conductors to be polite.
This Is adding insult to injury, cut
ting the fares to cents and insist
ing on the roads employing Ches-
terfields. -Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14

Mr.. Nose Persinger has purchas-
ed the old homestead residence
property from Mr. B. r. Bias for
the purpose Of making it his future
home. This is one of the most de-
sirable and well arranged residence
properties in the city. and will be
much improved by Mr.. Persinger
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14
BAPTIST Church.

Sunday School Sunday morning.
9;45. BE on time. The paste Is
anxious that every member of the
school be present.
Preaching Sunday morning Ii
o'clock and Sunday night at 7:30.
The pastor will preach at both ser
vices, Subject Sunday night will he
."our Country's Debt to the
Church.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14
Gubernatorial Result.

The official returns have not been
made public on the recent guberna-
torial contest in West Virginia, but
from the public prints we gather
that Hatfield's majority over
Thompson will be counted about
10000.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14

Criminal court, Judge Sampseile
presiding, is in session in this city
and is getting ready to clean UP the
docket as near as possible. Soon the
Criminal courts of this county will
be numbered among the things OF
the past.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14

DR.. W. j. Smith, of Glen Alum.
who has been attending course of
lectures at the Polytechnic hospital
New York, has decided to locate in
this city and will connect himself
with the Williamson Hospital We
welcome the doctor to our midst
and wish for him all manner of
success in the practice of his pro-
fession in our midst.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14
Card OF Thanks.

We desire to extend our heart
felt thanks to our Kind friends and
neigh|bors, who minfstered to us In
so many acts of kindness during the
illness and death OF our little daugh-
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. W,l. MILLER,
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14
COAL NOTICE.

Owing to the Inconvenience of col
lecting, accounts, we, the undersign-
ed agree not to deliver coal except
C. o. D. or cash at Office, after No
vember 18th, 1912.
SUPERIOR TFlACKER COAL co.
MARK RUSSELL & COMPANY.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14

Probably President Taft is quite
as thankful as his Thanksgiving
he would be feeling now if T. R.
had been elected.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14

Locally our Democratic friends
have much to encourage them. The
outlook for the future is brighter
than it has been for years. As 4
party, the old regime is democrat
lied and is fioundering in a sea Of
unknown quantities, Keep up the
fight and Mingo county will come
into her own and the people will
rule
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14

Jack Johnson, the negro pugilist,
yesterday failed to secure his release
from the Cook county jail by offer
ing $4,000 cash bail in the United
States District Court.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14
PERSONALS.

The Republican and Progressive
newspapers have commenced growl-
ing at each other in this state al
ready. Let them keep it up,
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14

The average American eats more
food of a higher quality and a
greater variety than the citizens of
any other country.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14

WILLIAMSON LODGE No. 173
w I. o. o. r. Meets Every Tues
day Evening.
KENIs vARNEy, N. G..
J. s. HALL, Secy.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14

Returns from the outside pre-
cincts OF Constantinople indicate
that the Bulgarians are still gain
ing.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14

Governor Calls for Thanks.
Governor Glasscock has issued a
designating Thursday,
%, as Thanksgiving.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14

, Anyway you take the recent cleo
ton results the Republicans are
dead ducks in future politics. d
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14

When President Taft fixed No
vember 20 as Thanksgiving day he
was governed by custom.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14
B. STR ALTON,

ATTORNEY AT-LAW,
Pikeville, Kentucky.
Practices in all the courts of Ken
lucky. Real E st at e Litigation
eel ltv.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14

1t IS reported that DR.. Hatfield Is
i'll at his home in Mcdowell county
suffering from Ia grippe, supposed to
have been contracted during his re-
- =,
cent canvass of the State.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-11-14
N|z&zM!!N6ito|k&Westerll

schudule Effective May 20, 1912.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-11-01

on the concrete course, while whole said
course is still damp; the spreading to be
done with trowel and straight edge; .
dust OF cement, same as before specified,
shall then be carefully and evenly sifted
on the wet surface, and Aosted down to
smooth and uniform surface, and shall
then be given rough or broom finish.
The thickness Of this wearing surface
shall not be less than three -fourihs OF
one inch when finished, and the total
depth OF work shall not be less than four
inches above the base. All work shall
be protected from injury, heat, cold and
weather until completed and approved by
the Town Engineer. All such work
shall be constructed so a. to leave an open
joint every five feet. the joint to extend en-
tirely through the concrete. No section
of walk five feet in width shall contain more
than twenty-five square feet and no section
of walk eight feet in width shall contain
more than forty square feet, with one
fourth inch joints to allow for expansion,
said joints to be filled with dry sand after
tamplet or spscer is removed.
That the Grade of said sidewalk shall be
as is designated by the profile or profies
on file with the Clerk and recorder Of the
Town of Holly.
That the property to be affected by the
ordinance, and in front Of which the said
sidewalk shall be constructed, and the
said Grade completed as aforesaid, and the
names of the owners thereof, and the
length of said sidewalks in front Of each
and every parcel or lot Of property are As
follows, to.wit:
The Holly chieftain., 1912-11-01
Will Review Y. M. G. A. Con-
ference Here.

Robert Ferguson, Arthur Cage,
John Pierce and Park Athey, who
were part of the delegation sent to
Lamar by the Holly high school,
will give review of the Y. NJ G.
A. Older Boys conference on Oct.
1927 last, Horace Newbanks,
another delegate, will discuss the
plans of future club which is to
be organized in Holly by the full
delegation.
This meeting will be held in the
Methodist church at a union meet.
ing next Sunday, evening, Novem.
ber 3, at 1870 o'clock.
Every one is cordially invited.
The Holly chieftain., 1912-11-01
"Honestjohn" Shafroth

"Honestjohn" Shafroth held
forth at the Opera house last Mon
day night, and in few random re-
marks asked the audience to ap-
prove his administration
the increased expenditures for the
past two years amount to $3S6,0OO.
Then he accused the Republicans
of not dealing fairly with him.
Speaking Of fairness, Governor,
reminds us of the time when r.
W. Bonynge contested your seat
in Congress. After you had held
down that cushion for over two
years, and were declared a usurper.
how much salary did you return?
Echo answers. Let's be fair, Gov
ernor!