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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
Makes Guilty Plea.

Wheeling. ~ Antonio Maduro, In
dieted for assaulting his wife with in
tent to MAIN, disfgure or kill, was
brought intopTcourt for trial, but the
case never came to trial as Maduro
entered plea Of guilty as charged
In the, Indictment. He was remanded
back to Jail and will be sentenced
later Maduro stabbed his wife, it is
said, after they had some family
trouble and he claims that she ag-
gravated him to such an extent that
In a fit of anger he stabbed her. Ma
duro was sentenced to the peniten-
tiary for term of 10 years for some
black hand trouble near Fairmont
and was paroled by the governor after
his wife had worked hard for his re-
lease and the family came to this
city. The wife claims that he de.
sired to return to the scene Of his
former trouble and she kept persuad-
ing him not to and he stabbed her.
Maduro's wife will return to her
friends in Italy and Maduro will re.
turn to the penitentiary and serve
out his unexpired term and then start
on his term for this offense.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
HUME DAY AT GRAFTON
RESIDENTS AWAY FOR YEARS
RETURN TO CITY.
Moreantown commencement Exer
cIses--Aileged Forser HeId-To
Exhume Body-Aviator Falls.

Grafton.-All roads led to Grafton
on home day. The city was filled
with visitors not only from the rural
districts, but from distant states. Hun
dreds Of former citizens have re-
turned and are guests for the home
coming week. Some Of those who
came from a distance haven't been
here for 80 years. 1t was arranged
to have the opening with Coionel
John T. McGraw to deliver the adj
dress OF welcome, but he suddenly
became Ill and could not be present.
Vincent's band appeared on the
streets and delivered a concert, and
then marched to the depot, but on
account of the first event not being
properly advertised adjournment was
taken for several hours, when the
opening exercises were held. In the
absence OF Mayor Stolzenfels who was
i'll. Attorney John L. Hechmer, mem.
der of the city council from the Third
ward, opened the exercises with a
brief address Of welcome. He then
introduced Judge Aston G. Dayton
of Phillip, who delivered the chief
address of the day.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
Fire shotquns to Scare Birds,


A fusillade of shots IN South
Frankfort was not caused by
any pitched battle or by a mob, as
feared By some. 1t wEs the result Of
an attempt of property owners to
drive blackbirds from their roosting
places In the big shade trees on
Third and Shelby streets. The black
bird nuisance has become so aggre-
waiting that the residents in that part
of the city have been kept awake
nearly half the night by these ncisy
intruders. Every effo to dislodge
them from their accustomed roosting-
places had failed, SO the aousekeep-
ers had to resort to shotsuns. Not
many Of the birds were killed but as
soon as the shooting began, they all
flew away. The firing of the gun will
be kept up for .1evral nights, as the
birds will keep coming back. but It
is expected that in a weaS's time they
will be induced to find gone roosting
place outside the city limits. The
birds have been coming to Frankfort
for years in great numbers, and while
they have been driven from their
favorite haunts from tine to time by
firing shotguns into the trees, they
persist in coming back to the follow
ing spring.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
AntebeIIum Spirit Gone.

Among the letters received by the
Commercial Association in acknowl-
edgment Of its note of thanks recently
sent out to the hosts of the association
in the different cities visited on the
trade excursion is one from J. s. Tay-
lor, saying in part: Il am pleased to
note, not only the courtesy OF this
address, but am pleased at the ex-
preston of good will contained in the
document toward the people Nom this
side of the Mason, and Dixon line. OF
course this line hi : become simply q
memory, as under the changed condi-
tions of today, differentiating 1t from
autebellum times, there being in sen
timent no North, no South, no East,
no West, it becomes a question OF
economics solely as to whether Gin
cinnati is to prevail in Southern mar
kets. There is no question as to the
bountiful existence on this side OF the
Ohio Of brotherly and friendly appre.
citation OF our neighbors north OF that
river. Frankfort has just put into ex
istence new organization known as
the Frankfort Commercial Club and
the writer hopes to be member al
no distant day of this body, when they
will pay their respects to the Queen
City of the West"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
Thirteen in Death House.

. u Y
Thirteen men now occupy the death
house at the Eddyville penitentiary,
awaiting death n the. electric chair.
This is said to be the largest num-
Der Of men ever under sentence OF
death at one time in Kentucky. Those
who make study of such things say
that the reason the death penalty has
been imposed SO often by juries OF
this state, during the last few months
is because the execution Of the death
sentence takes place at Eddyville and
not in the county seat of the county
where the crime occurred. Many
sl1eriffs objected to presiding at an ex-
ecution and used their influence either
to prevent the return of a death PEN
atty, or, if it was returned, were act
i've in efforts to secure Communication
of the death sentence. Since the cleo
trio chair has been installed the appli-
cations for communication of death SEN
fences have not ceased, but the ap-
plications are not backed by SO large
a number of citizens as formerly.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
Pass Bond Issue.

Benwood-The bond issue proyid-
ing for $4,000 bonds for the building
of new high school was ratified by
large majority at recent election
in Union district. The proposed new
building will likely be built on the
same lot on Marshall street, where
the old one stood, which was re
Gently destroyed BY fire. The pro
posed new building will provide for
high school, as well as graded
schools. The plans for the new
building have been drawn up, and
work viii probably start soon.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
STRANGE Faiths Heard On: si-eets

CNtNtsSe ~NtsN< 49, -
Various religious seets have re-
Gently held meetings in 4 the
streets of Charleston. Street preache
ers are always more or less effective
and picturesque. The Salvation
Army holds its street services regu.
iarly, no matter what the weather
may be. From among the itinerant
preachers. there was one who deliv-
cred his burning message from the
drivers seat, and sold tracts at the
conclusion OF his talk. Then, two
long-haired jlong-bearded men in som
breberos and woman with flowing
hair but no hat, appeared with meg
aphones. announcing their meetings
on Kanawha street. These began
their meetings with religious talks
and ended with the sale CT tracts on
how to heal oneself OF ailments, how
to live healthy and "how to live
healthy and how to be happy though
married" Next arrived three Israel
ties from Michigan" as they announce
themselves These wore long hair and
[ahe men fiourished in red whiskers.
They were. an earnest sort of folk and
preached new religion. And last
came two Mormon youths fresh from
Utah who preached the gospel accord.
ing to Salt Lake and Prophet Smith.
They were husky looking men, clean
shaver and good, strong takers, with
marked western account ~
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
Aviator Falls.

Grafton.--While Charles Morok Of
the Morok Aviation company was
making flight on the old fair
grounds his machine suddenly fell to
the ground and was demolished. Mo
rok had flown from the fair grounds
to the National cemetery and while
returning the accident occurred. The
aviator escaped with slight bruises.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
Three Hurt in Runaway.

BellairE Three men were pain
fully injured when team OF mules
attached to a wagon of the United
Dairy became frightened and ran
away. The driver was attempting to
turn the wagon when it overturned,
striking the animals. William
Schindewolf sustained number of
cuts aad was severely bruised about
the breast and shoulders, and Il. B.
Hill and a man named Cox were Sc
yerely shaken up. They were taken
10 the office Of DR.. Heath, where theiI
INJURIES ere dressed.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
Temperance Campaign.

The local temperance people are
getting busy in behalf of the proposed
prohibition amendment to the state
constitution, to be voted on at the gen.
eral election in November, and county
and city organizations have been Sc.
lected. Several political workers OF
prominence and ability are enrolled In
the two organizations, and it is ex-
pected that the local fight in the pro-
posed temperance measure will wax
warm before the wind-up Of the cam.
paign. Two organizations were eff.
fected at meetings held at the court
house. The county executive commit.
tee is composed Of w. M. o. Dawson,
George E. Breeze, Samuel E. Bowen,
M. NJ Robertson, Peter Silman, Sam.
uel Stephenson, Grant p Hall, w. O.
Barker, o. M. Jarrett, S. II. Robertson,
Owen Wilmington, Thomas Mohler
and R. H. Wiley. The city COMMITTEES
is composed of A. 8. Thomas, chair.
man; D. C. Bayless, secretary; J. M
Clark, treasurer, and IL others.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
Moreantown Commencement.

Morgantown. - The commencement
of the Morgantown high school was
held with an interesting program
Superintendent George Evans pre-
sented the diplomas, while prizes
were awarded by W. S. John. The
graduates to participate in the pro
gram were Heller Skunk, Virginia
Guseman, Miss La Marian Mason
Ruth Wells, Anna Dalinsky, Kate
Meredith. Donald Taylor and Gladys
Fisher, each delivering an grafton. Vo
cal solo by BERTHE Jacobson and pi
ano solo by Gotta Skunk.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
To Exhume Body.

Fairmont County Coroner Frank
A. Lloyd and Prosecuting Attorney
Tusca Morris ordered the body OF
Nick Grick, sixteen-year-old Italian
boy who was blown to pieces two
weeks ago near Warrington when a
can of nitro glycerine, which he
kicked, exploded, exhumed that am Of
fetal investigation of the case could
be made.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
CHARLESTON HAS
CHARITY TAG DAY
EARNEST AND VIGOROUSLY AT.
TENTIvE WOMEN TRoNGED
STREETS FOR BED FUND.
DONATIONS WERE GENEROUS
state House acknowledgements at
Grafton-Y. NJ. c. A.. Luncheon
Secretary Mcveigh to Speak
Strange Faiths in Streets. 81

Charleston.-An army of ladies,
stationed at all the points of vantage
in the city, greeted the population ~as
1t went to the business section on
charity Tag day, and proceeded to
tag" tat SO much per tag. And
throughout the day this devoted and
indefatigable band of women contin-
ued to affix tags on the people who
had no tags supposing the latter
were willing to give up a coin for the
privilege. Very few there were who
turned a deaf ear to the smiling re-
quests when his, or her, little coin
helps to swell the fund for the noble
cause. The Women,s Hospital Assoc
citation was organized on July /, 1896,
and since then have been able, mainly
through the funds gathered on Tag
day, to maintain from three to five
free beds in the Charleston General
Hospital for poor people who are af-
fiicted. Help for more worthy cause
was never asked than for this one.
Five beds have been maintained in
recent years, and they are far too
few The campaign was vigorous
and extended one. Almost every one
was solicited. At the railroad stations,
on the South Side, West Side and the
city proper, the matrons were in
charge Of the campaign, while the
younger women were stationed at all
corners. Every woman in the cam
paign was dressed in white and wore
red cross and carried a bunch OF
tags.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
THE PROGRESSIVE
WEST VIRCINIAN
A KENTUCKY AND WEST VIRGINIA NEWSPAPER

with published in the interest of the principles Of
Fearless and Independent it
be nothing stand firmly for the rights Of
The of the people.
1t will strive upt Southern West Virginia and East
ern Kentucky.
Subscription $Ioo.
Reasonable advertising rates. which will ap
pEcation.
endeavor make the West Vrginian
and extended its circulation
Those like to have such should their
encouragement and support
number you will catch the dfht Of what
attempting do
Watch us grow and work for better conditions.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
Fine Y. M. c. A. Luncheon.

Pastors and officers OF the Southern
Presbyterian churches in this city
met in social session and enjoyed a
lunch at the Y. M. C. A. after which
the matter Of local missions was dis
cussed and the relation OF the church
thereto. A profitable and enjoyable
evening fas the result There was
great praise for the fine luncheon
served by the Y. M. C. A. The price
was only a quarter a place for the
amount asked the food was magnif.
cent.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
Mother Of w. r. .Tooie Dead.

Word was received in the city by
cablegram announcing the deauth, at
Fleet, England, of Mrs. Toole, mother
of Mr.. w. r. Toole. Of this city. Mrs.
Toole was in the seventy-second year
of her age. 1t is presumed that her
death came suddenly, as the relatives
here had no knowledge of her icing
i'll
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
Moving Picture License.

Several county clerks of the state
have asked Auditor Bosworth what
license fee they must collect from
moving picture shows, and the auditor
hasasked the attorney general for an
opinion on the subject. O.e Of the
sub-sections Of Section 1924 Kentucky
statutes, undeh the head of "Exhibi-
tions," says Each show, exhibition,
concert or other performance where
q fee is charged and which is not
devoted exclusively to religious, be-
nevolent or educational purposes, and
not licensed hall, shall pay a fee Of
five dollars" This section is con-
strued by some to mean five dollars
for each performance, which, it is
said, would break up the majority Of
the moving picture shows now in
optration.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
one ALLEGED Foraer Gets out.

Fairmont.-R c. Boyd. one of the
three men charged with forging notes
here few weeks ago, has been re-
leased from Jail after furnishing bond
Of 5000 as witness in the case. s.
E. Malone and G. B. Wilson, the
other two arrested, are held on the
charges of felonies under bond Of
$500 each.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06

Y A message was received here an
nouncing that Lon Dugan the govern
ment lockkeeper at Lock tho. /, near
Carrolton, had committed suicide.
He was found dead in his Office, and
a note from him contained the few
words. Il can stand this no longer"
He had taken carbolic acid and then
shot himself. He sufferede sum
strike last summer and had been
troubled with severe pains in the head
from time to time since that time.
His friends think these pains worried
him, SO much that he decided to end
his life. Mr.. Dugan was well known
In Frankfort where he married Miss
Peeyeler few years ago. He was
forty-two years old and was regarded
as most faithful official for the gov.
eminent
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
Final Assessment of the Railroads.

Final Assessment of the Railroads.
Final assessment of public utility
corporations will be made by the
bodard of valuations and assessments
on or about June II, by which time
the railroads which desire to protest
against the values placed will have
been heard. The T.. & N. railroad has
not been heard in protest against the
assessment made by the board on its
franchise. but the representatives Of
the railroad will be heard about June
IL. The L. & N. has a lawsuit on
June 4, the original date on which the
railroad was to have been heard so
that a postponement was granted.
The state will derive much additional
revenue from the railroads this year
as a result of the increased assess
ments of their franchises.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
Tried to Shoot Landlord.

E. W. Gaujot was arrested on com
plant of Jas. A. Copley Of this city,
who accused him of trying to
shoot him when he ordered him
out of his apartments in the Cotton
building, Kanawha street. Gaujot was
held under $50 bond, respectively in
both the police court and justice
court 1t is alleged that Gaujot went
to Copley's rooms and insulted Mrs.
Copley. Her husband was telephoned
for and when he came, accompanied
by Jos. Kaufie, Gaujot refused to leave
and in scuffie which ensued, eau
jot, Copley says, drew his gun and
tried to shoot him. K An officer at
tracted by the disturbance, responded
and took Gaujot to the station, where
he was charged with trespassing, the
officer not then knowing OF the at
tempted shooting.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
TWO Paroles, One Pardon.

J. T. Buchanan, aged twenty-five,
born in Wise county, Virginia. now
serving a two-year term in the West
Virginia penitentiary for forging a
note for $50, has been refused par.
don by Governor Glasscock. O. e.
Grogan, aged nineteen, convicted of
stealing $36 and sentenced from Ka-
nawha county with an indeterminate
sentence of from two to ten years,
was paroled. Two pardons were is
sued to Logan county citizens now
serving sentences of one year each
in the penitentiary for malicious
wounding. The men are Sherwood
Baldwin, aged fifty-three. and Josh
Terry.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
Boy Run Down by Engine.

Huntington. Hugh Faulkner. aged
fifteen, was run down by Chesa-
peake and Ohio engine and instantly
killed. His eighteen-year-old brother
committed suicide short time ago
by hanging himself.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
Judge Sets Thomas Grimes Free.

Judge Sets Thomas Grimes Free.
County Judge R. G. Heat has dis
missed the charge Of shooting at with
out wounding, against Thomas
Grimes. The judge holds that as the
proof showed that w. S. Duvall was
advancing on Robert Grimes, q
brother of the defendant, Thomas
Grimes had the right to do whatever
Robert was entitled to do to protect
himself Further, the court held, 1t
was shown that Grimes did not shoot
directly at Duyall, but only shot to
deter him from doing his brother any
harm. The quarrel between the
Grimes brothers and Duvall arose
over the fact that the Grimes geese
got into Duvall's wheat field and
damaged it. The geese were not kept
out of the field after notice had been
given Of their harming the wheat, SO
Duvall shot and killed several OF
them. When he met the Duvalls a
few days later, the quarrel ensued
which resulted in Thomas Grimes fir
ing the pistol
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
Notaries Commissioners sy Governor.

Commissions were issued by Gov
ernor Glasscock to two notaries pub
lie. The appointees are F. v. Cannon,
of Harrisville, Richie county, and
John Walter Warden, of Thacker
Mines, Mingo county.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
Reports Are Now Ready.

Since announcement was made that
the report OF the commission dele
gated to investigate the question Of
workmen's compensation and EN-.
ployers' liability, many letters have
been received and answered, but
about all that can be said concerning
the subject is that public hearing
will be held in Wheeling and other
cities at time that will most likely
permit OF free speech to all. The
Wheeling meeting will likely be the
first one and Il will be followed b.
others, one in this city.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
Huntington Commencement.

Huntington. The commencement
OF the Huntington high school was
held recently, class Of 80 receiving
diplomas. DR.. H. C. Minich. of Miami
University, at Oxford. o., delivered
the address to the class.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
Sues For Auto injuries.

The case OF NJ. M. Ludington vs..
Albert Schwabe, in which the plaintiff
is suing for $5,000.00 damages, is now
on. This suit is for damages sus-
tanned by Mr.. Ludington from being
struck by the Schwabe automobile.
The accident occurred on the evening
of July II, 1911, on Elizabeth street,
near the corner Of Washington street.
Ludington was riding bicycle when
struck, being severely injured, and
according to the plaintiffs claims, the
accident was the fault Of the auto
driver; further that he never fully re-
covered from the effects of the
injuries.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
DEVEL OPMENT AND PROGRESS ALL
AROUND THE TOWN

TILE IDEAL SPOT FOR HOMESEEKERS AND THOSE
LOOKING FOR Al PERMANENT LOCATION; THE PLACE
FOR THE YOUNG MAN WITHOUT CAPITAL; A SURE
PROPOSITION FOR THOSE WITH MONEY TO INVEST;
UNLIMITED NATURAL WEALTH IN COAL, OIL AND GAS
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
WILLIAMSON HISTORY
PAST AND PRESENT
WATCH THE FUTURE

only few years ago knew this cultivated
corn6eld little city with pavsd Streets
granolhc sidewalks system OF water D cleo
lights all the other Improvements which to make
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
Advance Case in Court Of Appeals.

The case involving the constitutions
atty of the act creating a district out
OF Franklin county alone. and also In
volying the right of Judge Robert l..
Stout to move into this county and
continue as Judge in the new district.
was argued before the court Of APP
peals. A decision will be given by the
higher court in few days after the
arguments are heard. The case is
appealed from the decision of Judge
Charles Marshall, of Shelbyville, who
held that the act was conxtstu,
tional.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
motIon 10 Annui Verdict Denied.

Unless Squire c, B. Crawford ans
w. Slater of Cabin Greek apes.
from the judgment rendered agains.
them In intermediate court for as
sauIting RodInski and his wife, of
that place, they will have to go to
jail. Their plea to set aside the
verdict was denied in intermediate
court, and they were sentenced to
20 days in jail and a fine of s25
and costs each. They were allowed
short stay OF sentence In which
to take an appeal to the higher
courts.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
Jennings Pardoned.

Jennings Pardoned.
Governor McCreary granted a par
don to Samuel Jennings paroled con.
yict, who was sent to the penitentiary
for five years from Garrard- county
for killing man on the streets OF
Lancaster. Jennings claimed that II
was entirely by accident that the re
voIyer was discharged. Jennings was
paroled in 1908. His conduct since
his release has been good, it Is said
and Governor Mccreary says he
granted the pardon on the application
Of many reputable citizens OF Ian
caster.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-06-06
Industrial Kentucky.

Mrs. Ella Hutchinson Ellwanger, for
merly of Frankfort, is preparing for
the state. department Of agriculture q
brochure on Industrial Kentucky,
which is expected to inform outsiders
what Kentucky is doing in the indus
trial world. Mrs. Ellwanger has be-
gun work on the book and expects
to have it out in short time. She
was in Frankfort recently comforting
with Commissioners of Agriculture
Newman.