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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
SYNOPSIS.

Lieut. Harry Mallory IS ordered to the
philippines He and Marjorie Newton
Tdecide to elope but wreck OF taxicab pre-
vents their seeing minister on the way to
the train Transcontinental train Is tax
ling on passengers. Porter has lively
time with an Englishman and Ira Lath-
have an exciting time getting to the
train. Little Jimmie" wellington bound
for Reno to get a divorce, boards train
lin maudlin condition Later Mrs. Jimmie
appears. She is also bound for Reno with
same object Likewise Mrs Sammy Whit
comb. Latter blames Mrs. Jimmie Tor
her marital troubles. Classmates Oh MAI
Tory decorate bridal berth. Rev. and Mrs
Temple start on vacation. They decide
ito cut loose and Temple removes evidence
lof his calling Marjorie decides to let
Mallory proceed alone, but train starts
while they are lost in farewell. Passen-
gers join Mallory's classmates IN giving
couple wedding hazing. Marjorie - dls-
ttracted. Ira Lathrop. woman-natlng
bachelor, discovers an old sweetheart
Anne Cattle. fellow passenger NAL
ilory vainly hunts for preacher among
the passengers. Mrs. Wellington heaTs
Little Jimmie's voice. Later she meets
Mrs Whitcomb. Mallory reports TO Mar
torie his failure to find preacher. Ihey
decide to pretend a quarrel and mallory
finds a vacant berth. Mrs. Jimmie discov-
ers Wellington on the train. Mallory
again makes an unsuccessful hunt Ior a
preacher Dr. Temple poses as physl-
clan. Mrs. Temple Is induced by Mrs'
Wellington to smoke cigar
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
CHAPTER XXI.

Matrimony to and Fro.
And the next morning they were In
Wyoming-well toward the center of
that State. They had left behind the
tame levels and the truly rural towns
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
WILLIAMSON HISTORY
PAST AND PRESENT
WATCH THE FUTURE

only few years ago knew this town as cultivated
epann but now ! i little city with paved streets
rc lights and all the other improvements go
MoDERNsAND FLoURIsH1NG CITY
Its growth has been remarkable and its Right
the midst Of country picturesque plans
with stratum after coal billions dollars vaue
young and vigorous business Of energy
Of its location its growth has maveo Gus rapid @ II
future are now Just beginning to dawn the thrifty
ah men who WISH g make their work II lie fruitful ana
Surrounded BY o the richest coal fields in eli
mate that mild hathfu and stimulating this particular location
great opportunities for The
and has hardly begun the work of development
THE FUTURE
Promises great wealth development ever
known in this country While prosperous now the billions
capital being invested The dawn Of new era is loom.
ing up before this in the Of development Our coal
has watched the growth and advance this region past
the city that has already out Of the former vii
This beautifully situated town. lovely basin Of magnificent
By leaps and bounds is right the midst Of great wealth
know and Of what we have seen We have wa
ed this great progress still making for years and
deveopmnt hidden will proceed
idly and our town, in its infancy will prominently
SOUTH WILLIAMSON
South Williamson the Kentucky portion Of city, where in
surroundings that will upass splendor in con4
and word as s then 81 h ss o.
Of the still great possibilities that past
producing mineral IS here It bound e bring
prosperity comfort and all who dwell happy
ire W. Psaasq aooss
given blessings that makes US feel like telling ali humanity about
the advantages Of this favored section
wealth is increasing Williamson expanding and spreading out
e aRy yop ts ape at we 5 M s %
West Vginian office and let about Williamson
vicinity the land prosperity and future promise and
we grow ubant in breathing its atmosphere Of wonderful develop
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESS ALL
AROUND THE TOWN

THE IDEAL SPOT FOR HOMESEEKERS AND THOSE
LOOKING FOR A PERMANENT LOCATION; THE PLACE
FOR THE YOUNG MAN WITHOUT CAPITAL; A SURE
PROPOSITION FOR THOSE WITH MONEY TO INVEST:
UNLIMITED NATURAL WEALTH IN COAL, oILAND GAS
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26
YOU ARE SEEKING A LOCATION,
COME TO WILLIAMSON, w. VA.

COME AND LOOK THE GROUND OVER AND TAKE IN
THE SITUATION. THERE ARE MANY ADVANTAGES IN
BUSINESS. CLIMATE AND SURROUNDINGS.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-09-26

The writer only lew ago this cultivated
cohed but is prosperous little city, with paved
ganothc sidewalks system of works. cleo
tic lights and all the other which go make
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-11-07

and babes In. arms wear about the
same thing, so far as lines go.
This coat is in the usual simple
sacque model, which lends itself to
home making without too much fret
and fume, shoulder bands and belt
giving 1t something Of a long Norfolk
look. The large fiat collar and Guns
are in a contrasting fabric, and the
big hip pockets lend the small gar
ment look Of serious usefulness. The
coat, which is made OF chincnlila
cloth and trimmed with velvet, Is not
lined, az the material is heavy enough
without a doubling, and Innings are
ueldom used now with the heavier
acatings, so many Of which are dou-
BILE faced, thus providing their own
trimmings. Coating in two colors. or
plaid one side and plain the otner.
corduroy, velveteen. wool cheviot and
blanket flannel or serge are all ADAPT
able materials to the style. II liked.
too. the effect could be much changed
IL q plaid fabric were used for the
collar cuffs and belt; and as to this
scheme for a really fine garment there
would be nothing handsomer than q
black velveteen of good sort for the
coat and trimmings Of silk In one OF
the gay Scotch plaids. But, after ALL
mamma must suit the coat to the rest
of the child's wardrobe; so II frocks
are few and simple get one OF the
double.faced woods and make up the
coat without the Norfolk plaits, which
would make too much Of bungle with
these thick materials.
MARY DEAN.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-11-07
NEW GAME FOR HALLOWEEN
PastIme 40 Described Warranted 70
Furnish All Mysterious Mlsglv'
Inns, Thrills and shIverS.

In connection with the usual Hal
loween charms and nominations the
following game-waranted to reek
with all the mysterious misBivings'
thrills and shivers appropriate 70 inc
occasion-is recommended az very
jolly and entirely suited to "witcnins
night" II is Of French extraction ID
called Sous Table," and ID played I'd
follows:
As the players sit close together
round the table with their hands Wen
under the overhanging folds OF inc
tablecloth the game would better %
played at or after the refresnmenl
stage OF the proceedings. 1t Consists
Of passing from hand to hand. ana
quite without looking at them. all sor.s
Of articles prepared to be particularly
grewsome to the touch. and he or sne
who shrleks, laughs or drops an ar1f'
Gle Is liable to forfeit.
The articles, concealed. by o nap
kin, are held on the lap Of the hostess
as she sits at the head Of the table
and she passes one by one OF them
always under the folds Of the table
cloth-from her right hand to neI
neighbours left; he does likewise and
SO on round the table. When the aru'
Gle comes back to the hostess sne
drops Il under the table and takes up
the next one from her lap and 30 on
till the supply Of articles is exhausted
With a choice lot of carefully pre-
pared horrors this game may be WORK
ed up into a real Halloween hit
A limp bean bag. lucky RABBIT
foot, q fun Of cotton wool. bapys
angora mitten loosely stuffed with cot
ton batting, the working end OF q
superannuated feather duster. bit OF
fur, an old bead purse. a scrap OF
channels skin are among the things
whlch-perfeCtly innocent In them
selves and entirely unawesome wnen
seen-cause us to shrink and shiver
when we touch them without knowing
what they are. The trump card at
this game-and one sure to bring IN
many fines in the forfeits-when late
ly played at our house was a womans
kid glove firmly stuffed, with all the
fingers spread, with damp sea SAND
and kept In the iceNox until neeueo
for the game.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-11-07
FACE ALMOST COVERED WITH
PIMPLES AND BLACKHEADS

Atchison, Kan.-"For a number OF
years suffered very greatly from skin
eruption. My face was very red ana
irritated, being almost covered with
pimples and blackheads. The pimples
were scattered over my face. They
were fine rash with the exception OF
q few large pimples on my forehead
and chin. My face burned and looked
red as II exposed to either heat or
cold. It was not only unsightly but
very uncomfortable. tried several
remedies but couldn't get any RELIEF.
/ was recommended to use Cuticura
Soap and Cuticura Ointment.
II applied the Cuticura ointwent In
the evening, leaving It for about I'VE
minutes, then washing 1t on with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. ! wash
ed with the Cuticura Soap and hot wa
ter also several times during the day.
After about four months Of this appi-
cation, my face was cleared Of the
pimples. still use the Cuticura
Soap" (signed) Miss Elsie Nelson,
Dec. 20, 1911. -.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
poIt-card "Cuticura, Dept L. Boston"
Adv.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-11-07
HUGE DEMAND FOR MESH BAGS
Fashion Appurtenanes Will BE More
Popular Than Ever Before Ae-
eordlng TO Outlook.

Fads and novelties are to play
large part in the jewelry trade. which
Is starting with rush in the facto-
ries and among the importers OF Nal
den lane.
Two fads Of recent years are TO Dc
more popular than ever before, the
Jewellers say, despite prophecies
made last year that each had nearly
run its course. These are the fads
for mesh bags and bracelet watches
The manufacturers cannot make
the mesh bags fast enough to meet
the demand. New and ingenious
machinery is being hurried into place
Al a number Of factories where It has
been found quite impossible to make
enough Of the bags BY hand. The
BAGS are now being made In countless
sizes. shapes and designs. and the
materials range from solid gold and
silver 10 plated and cheaper metals.
Diamonds, pearls and other gems
are used IN the ornamsntahon Of
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-11-07
COPY OF THEIR ELDERS
sTLYEs. FOR SMALL GIRLS REAL
LYTHosE OF THEIR MOTHERS
Dainty Dress Ideas for the Little Ones
Make Them 4 Miniature Of the
Grownup9-Goed Coat Model
for Maiden Of Tender Years.

II is really amusing the way chill
dren's styles copy those Of the grown
ups without losing any of the infantile
charm they should have.
b Little Cne-piece frocks for maids
from ten up take the popular peplum
tail; some Of the wee bodies Of the
same Gross surplice fashion; skirts
show the side plating worn by adults
suggested paniers and real ones.
The lace guimpes and undersleeves
of the "bebe" world, the various uses
of plaid fabrics seen on children's
coats I'd frocks, and some Of the
most sere Of their hat trimmings
these are things which the grownups
copy. Yet 1t is all one and the same
thing. The small girl can be her NAM
ma In miniature, and her mamma can
appropriate any number of her small
daughters dainty dress ideas II she
only stops short Of trying to make
herself too young. We are at very
artificial stage in dress. and all that
can be done is to make use Of the pref
test ideas wherever they can be
found.
Concerning the adult borrowing
from Juvenile wear, the tiny floral gar
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-11-07
Protective coIora.

Have you ever stopped to question
why some caterpillars, snakes. wasps
and butterflies are black and yellow
in color? Or black and white? These
colors are the danger signals Of ma
ture. In order to protect themselves
from birds which feed upon them. the
creatures named have taken this form
Of dress which frightens away their
enemies. Other creatures take on the
colors OF their surroundings 90 that
one scarcely can detect them from
the trees, the grass. or the ground,
wherever they happen to live.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-11-07
RIDDLES.

Why are musicians fortunate? Be
cause when they want a change Of
air they can change It.
When is a woman dressed like an
Indian war chief In all his feathers ?
When she Is dressed to kill.
What is the greatest surgical oper-
alton performed? Lansing Michigan.
What kind Of wild animals are al
lowed on the lawns Of the public
parks? Dandelions.
Why is the man who wears spec
tacles greatly to be pitied? Because
he can't real-eyes (realize) anything.
When is a vessel like a mug or
drink? When it's q schooner.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-11-07

some Of the costly bags made Of solid
gold and platinum by handcraft In
original and exclusive designs. The
purchaser may pay several. hundred
dollars for the more expensive OF
these bags; but II a cheap bag Is de-
sired there IL a wide range down to
the German silver article to be had
for few dimes.
Watch manufacturers have been
predicting the end Of the fad for
bracelet watches, but the season now
starting finds the demand at its live
Hest, and the manufacturers, whether
they like It or not, are obliged to
push the work on this speciality in
order to keep their share Of the
trade.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-11-07
Rau Rug Hint.

When making rag rugs good color
scheme for blue rugs Is to sew the
rags in the following order: Dark
blue, light blue. dark blue. white. The
rugs win not be too light colored to be
serviceable, yet win be satisfactory
for q blue room. Have all the rags
of uniform width (abOut one Inch)
and also Of nearly uniform length
Ladies' Home Journal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-11-07
Lnva ona Another.

= Lola, dear" said her mother, 80
you know the meaning Of your Bible
text, Love one Ppotherf
why, of course, do, mamma, she
replied. 1T means that must love
you and you must love me. I'm one
and you are another"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-11-07
M.kIno button HoIea.

Little Bess-How do you make but
ton holes, Nellie?
Little NeIl-Oh. just take q hole ana
sew eye-winkers ell round It
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-11-07
Elephants Becoming Smaller.

don. Jumbo was ten feet nine inches
high. The largest elephant Of today.
according to the New York World, 10
Dunda. in the Bronx zoo. which 10
eight feet nine inches high.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-11-07

lands used upon ball frocks and to
trim innumerable hats Of delicate eve
ming sort were once the privilege
alone of the infant in arms. Dear
babies, II only they could realize how
much they have done to beautify their
mammas and maiden aunts!
The illustration gives very good
coat model for a girl from ten to
twelve, or for lassies still younger or
older; for there is no age limit to the
cut Of the loose coat. Grandmammas
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-11-07
ELEPHANTS NOW SMALLER
Jumbo Was Ten Feet Nine Inches
High, While Dunda 10 only
Eight Feet Nine Inches.

Elephants are growing smaller In
size, as is shown by this diagram.
which compares the largest elephant
Of today with Jumbo and the masto-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-11-07

Soft gray silk and wool crepon make
up well in this style.
The right side Of skirt wraps over
to left, where 1t is ornameL:ed with
buttons.
The bodice opens nearly to waist to
show a vest of lace. The fichu, which
is Of the crepon, is edged with fringe;
with ninon frills.
Materials required: AZ yards ~
inches wide, 2 yards fringe, Y yard
lace Is inches wide.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-11-07

A man isn't far from right when
he's willing to admit that he Ii in the
wrong.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-11-07
Lauuinu Behind.

did you see that double play In the
last inning?"
mo; / had a girl with me and was
still busy explaining the first inning"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-11-07

And every man who owns . dog
thinks the animal has more sense
than his neighbor.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-11-07
nnnInena AaaocIatIona.

was there much fuss about the tsls
phone girls breaking Der engage
ment3"
sNo-simply . case Of ring Oh"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-11-07

wauted-ARents to sell Jubilee gasoline self
| heating irons Every woman wants one.
| Sells itself. Big proits. Write to-day
| Agents Supply Co.. Box $40. Houston. TexAA'
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-11-07

LEWIS Single Binder gives the gmOler
Q rich, mellow tasting 30 cigar. Adv.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-11-07

His Job.
what is Jaggs doing nowr
Everybody he can"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1912-11-07

PATENTS e e! : Si
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-24
Marvellous Discovery Which DefieS
Natural Elements.
BERLIN HARDWARE co
BERLIN. MARYLAND


aimed to
furnish the and
improving our fence wherever possible
IMPROVEMENTS made. with the
sames y W q intermediate lateral
OPEN
liable
fromh IN the
Besseme than Open Hearth
Wire
further improve fencing
Of
OPEN HEARTH Steel Mills reducing the rust elements
minimum.
deal Of experimenting as You know, IN the gal
manufacturing
OF STEEL by
continued
la MARVELLOUS DISCOVERY RUSTPRENENIlNG
itself It's ire ana
from PITTSBURGH PERFECT FENCING is now
being made contains this PREVENTING INGREDIENT
making the
RUST RESISTING through from skiing
PITTSBURGH PERFECT FENCE FAR SUPER
lIOR all other the market
We
wonderful that news
will thoroughly
l"P1TTSBURGH FENCE.
Thanking kindly for avor
Yoursve cry truly
tsIGNED) PITTSBURGH STEEL co.
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How Mrs. Cline Avoided
Operation.

Brownsville. Ind ~ can say that
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has done me more good than anything
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II had hemorrhages and at times
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Igot in such weak condition that would
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Several women who had taken your
Compound told me to try it and did
and found it to be the right medicine to
build up the system and overcome
female troubles.
81 am now in great deal better health
than ever expected to be. so think
ought to thank You for il. = Mrs. Q. NJ.
CLINE. 5. Main ST., Brownsville, Ind.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-24

NO mortal can with him compare.
Among the sons 81 men,
Falror is he than all the fair
who MI the heavenly train"
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10 ASK questions
about him and
that OF tho text
occurred In the
midst OF a great
scene. II was ask
ed amid the en-.
thusiasm. excite
ment. and intensi-
ties OF the first
Palm un d n y
when Jesus and a
number OF those
who believed on
him were coming
to Jerusalem for
the feast. The
multitudes spread
their garments in
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where DOCTORS
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Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
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Mrs. Green's Health
Her Own Statement.
Covington. Mo. Your medicine has
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Vegetable Com
pound and now | can
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-24

There was an old woman who lived in a Shoe
She had SO many children she didn't know what
to do
She had so much trouble to keep their clothes
clean,
Till she got Fels- Naptha with the wrapper
red ard green.
Now her washing's easy. clothes cleaner. too
Isn't it good thing. she found out what to do?
Here's an arithmetic problem that's
worth figuring out.
How many hours do you spend each
week in washing clothcs'
Multiply the number by 81.
Then divide the total into two parts
and one of those parts is how much time
you would save in year by using
Fels-Naptha Soap.
You would likely save more
Most women who use Fcls-Naptha
Soap do their washing in less than half the
time it would take in the old way
And with one-fourth the work.
And without any extra expense for fuel
because Fels-Naptha Soap clcanses clothes
in cool or ukewarm water.
No boiling; no scalding; no stcaming
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Don't spend more of your life than's
necessary in washing clothes.
Do them the quicker, better way--he
Fels-Naptha way.
Just follow directions on the red AM
green wrapper.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-24
Go Home and TeII"-

At the feet OF his Lord 10 sits-here
he VIII stay forever. Jesus steps into
his boat. mot going. Lord? Not
going away and leave me What will
I do without you; belong 10 You.
And suppose the demon should return"
Do you catch that. my brother? Re-
member how you felt the day you rose
from an altar OF prayer; Imagine how
the sinful woman felt when her Lord
left her and she had 10 20 ont aud meet
the same lost look from men mud the
same old sneers from her sister wom-
en-. How the restored blind man felt
when pushed out OF the synagogue and
Christ had 10 go away, DO you re-
member. friend. after your conversion
how you fingered In the still dawn Of
that daybreak with Christ dreading the
coming OF the hot day. with its glare
and noise and crowd? So this man
shrank from going out TO meet the
bawling world that had known him as
mailman. go home TO thy friends
and tell them how great things the
lord hath done for thee" Difficult
service for n new recruit A home mis-
sionary TO tell not theories. bur facts
see him as he goes home. His chi
dren catch glimpse OF him. moi
bounding over hedges screaming. but
walking soherly In the path They
rush In terror 10 bar the door "Wife.
open the door I'm not crazy. I've
found the Snvlourl" A few moments
parley and he's into tell the old story
ever new.
II love 20 tell the story.
For those who know n best
Seem hungering and thirsting
To hear II like the rest"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-24

A prayerful hearing OF the sermon
IL as important as It's prayerful prep
aration.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-08-24
WHO is
TF1IS?
ByRev. ParleyE. Zsrtmann. DID,.
Secretary q E.isnncn Department NEEDY Bible
institute. Chicago

TEXT-And when he was come into
Jerusalem. all the city was stirred, say
ing Who IL this7-Mntt 2i;io.
Jesus Christ had not been long at
his work on earth until people began