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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
son OF PROMINENT PARKERS
BURG MAN ARRESTED IN
HUNTINGTON.
Reece Blizzard, Jr., Charged With
CaShing Bad Checks.

eeeec DHZAitfu, Dr., .Cnafgcd with
Cashing Bad Checks.
Charged with cashing bad checks
on the Swan Printing Company, Her
ald-Dispatch Company and the Adj
vertiser, Reece Blizzard, Jr., of
WEIGH, son of Judge Reece Blizzard,
ST., prominent attorney and political
leader at ParkArsburg, was arrested
at Huntington Tuesday night. He
was slated with another misdemean-
or to hold him for investigation.
In police court young Blizzard
was arraigned and transferred to
the state The check deal is not a
no funds in the bank The checks
are written on the Citizen National
Bank of Parkersburg, and in each
case are for IS. The police are at
tempting to get in touch with the
boys father in hope that he will
stand good for the checks
However, this is not considered
likely as letter has been received
by the Herald-Dispatch Company
from Judge Blizzard, stating that he
regretted that his son mad presented
a check without funds and that he
would mention it to him." If he
should meet him.
The letter declared that Judge
Blizzard had not seen his son for
more than year and that he did not,
at the present time, know as to his
whereabouts.
Young Blizzard, according to his
own statement, Is reporter on the
WEIGH, w. Va. Recorder. He had
worked on that paper for some time
he said and just happened to come
to Huntington.
This young man was in Williamson
a few days ago, claiming to be con-
nected with the Wyoming Mountain
Ger, and had checks given on Pine
vile bank, which he was attempting
to have cashed, but to what extent
he progressed here in this line we
do not know.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
From Lindsey. ". Va.

Miss Minnie Rice Is visiting her
sister, Mrs. .Dink Blackburn. Miss
Minnie's friends are always glad to
see her. i
Sarvis Harden has been sanging
this month. Me says there are plen-
ty of huckIeaberries.
Dink Blackburn killed a rattle
snake five and a half feet long. Had
10 rattles and button.
Uncle John Hardin made a flying
trip to Pounding Mill to see his old
Darling Jane. She is pretty young
maid just so years old.
Mr.. Leck Blackburn and wife Of
Glen Alum, are visiting his parents
Mr.. and Mrs Dink Blackburn.
We had a fine season this year.
There was large quantity of old
home vegetables raised. First a
feast and then famine.
George Cantrel still rides his bill
lie-goat and leads his hound.
Sample Hatfield and wife have
been fishing this week. They caught
some very nice fish.
Oh, my old Kentucky home,
The State where / was born,
love the country life the best
| get pure air at morn.
And when my morning task is done,
My boy | battle and dress,
soothe him with lulabye,
And then God does the rest.
He is only fifteen months old
Wears a No. 5 shoe and half,
And when | tell him he's my big
Democrat
You ought to hear him laugh.
hope some day he may grow up.
To become twenty-one,
III teach him how TO make the x
Under the old leghorn.
may hurt some ones feelings,
But beg pardon as | GO along,
For the man that don't cross the x
Don't know right from wrong.
! long to see Noyembe- come,
Some one better begin to pray,
I nope the dear old Democrats
Will win on that day.
Let every man stan1 for his ~igat,
II there is one illegal vote, hide it.
For this old world sure is a horse
And everybody trying to ride it.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
Mr.. Ed Juhling Returned.

State Committeeman of the Bull
Moose party Mr.. Ed Juhling, has
Just returned from Charleston and
reports splendid meeting and all
kinds of enthusiasm. He will leave
this city on No. 8 Saturday night to
attend the Chicago convention and
says there will be large attendance
from West Virginia. Inc West Vir-
ginia Bull Moosers have engaged an
entire floor Of one of the leading
hotels of Chicago for the entertain
ment of delegates.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

The West Virginia Bull Mooseers
had big and harmonious conven-
ton at Charleston, did their work
quickly, and took the train for Chi
cago, where they will continue their
work of putting the defunct Repub-
lican party out of business Mingo
county will be we'll represented in
all the moves Of the new party as
the better element of the Republican
party in this section are with the
new movement heart and soul.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

Panama Canal workers recently
had practical illustration, of what
the completed waterway will mean
to commerce. Three steel barges at
Colon were needed at Panama Bay.
The two places are less than fifty
miles apart, but it was necessary to
tow the barges round South Ameri-
ca, distance of ten thousand miles.
The task occupied hundred and
twenty-six days.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

The young ladies of the Baptist
Church gave very pleasant music
al in the church on last Tuesday
night. Mrs. H. E. Johnson was tae
leading spirit in the pleasing affair
and we are glad to know that it
proved a great success in every way.
Such pleasant occasions prove that
We have much musical talent in orr
city and Mrs. Johnson deserves much
praise for the admirable manner in
which she is advancing its improve
ment.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
That Governor Wilson is thorough

That Governor Wilson is thorough
ly Democratic. as well as a thorough
Democrat, is amply proven by the
fight he waged-and lost-for sim
University. 1t is well known in col
.1ege circles, throughout the country,
but not so generally known else
where, that Gov Wilson was virtual
ly forced to give up his work at
Princeton because OF the bitterness
he stirred up by his <Iong, hard fight
against the money power that sought
to place wealth land snobbery above
character and manhood at the uni
versity.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
Red Jacket News

We are glad that we are havine
very pleasant weather now
Miss Mayme Williamson has gone
away to her home at Russell, KY.
| for week or two
1 Mr.. H. L. Eaton, and DR.. George
Stub were calling on Misses Ida and
Pet Chain Sunday
Mrs. Mary Taylor was visiting
Mrs. Milt Wilmington Saturday
Miss Virgie Martin, Miss Pet Cha
fin, and DR.. Stub were calling on Mrs
/ Momack Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Chas, Chain is very lonesome
since his girl went away.
Miss Ida Chain has been yery
Isick for a few days.
We are very sorry to hear that
Mr.. Ed Sprigel and family are going
to leave us.
Mrs. Stella Hatfield was shopping
in Williamson Monday.
We are CAD to say our Sunday
School is improving.
Red Jacket No. 2.
Mrs. M. Hyren and daughter, Miss
Icel, were shopping in Matewan
Monday.
Mrs J. W. Booth is getting ready
to go home Wednesday to bring her
daughter back for school. She has
been visiting her grandmother for
some time.
DIR. Goings was called to Pigeon
Tuesday Kenny Acora was stabbed
by a young boy by the name of
Baisden. They say it is very doubt
full whether he RECEIVERS or not.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams from Mate
wan were calling on Mrs. j. w Booth
Sunday.
Mrs. Heating is giving music les
sons here.
Davy Corns father came and took
him and his family to their home.
He is very low with consumption.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

The revival starts at the Christian
Church Sunday morning.
The gospel will be preached as
the power of God unto salvation, by
Evangelist j. B. Boon, of Texas.
The Gospel will be sweetly sung
by l.. B Conrad of Illinois.
We seek to lift up the Christ in
all of his purity, truth anr love.
A cool place. Bright and brief
services. Leave big hats lat home,
but bring your husbands, and would
be husbands.
Sunday School 10 A. M.
Preaching IL A. NJ. and F. M
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

The rain storm that swept over
this county last Wednesday seemed
to have been near a cloud burst
around Chattaroy. All the bridges
on the N & w, Railroad branch
We're washed out Families in the
upper camps fed to the hill sides
for safety Logs were floating
around the houses and it looked
like tidal wave had struck the
section.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

We were visiting in Matewan Sat
urday and had the pleasure of stop
ping at the commodious and elegant
ly fitted Hotel Urias, which is a
home-like place in which tc sojourn
The management is splendid, and the
table is sumptuous. The hotel is one
of the largest in the State and has
every comfort. L is real pleasure
to accept the hospitality of Mr.. Bus
kirk and his efficient manager, Mr..
A. A. Bremen.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

Mr.. Sol. Williamson, of Chattaroy,
one of our most worthy subscribers,
was in to see US Monday and paid
his subscription. He is one of our
older citizens and he says the Re
publican mix-up now just suits him
precisely and that it reminds him of
the time when Lincoln was elected,
only the stand patters are in a worse
fix than the old Wings in the days
of 1851
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

Mr.. b B. Goings and family have
returned from Atlantic City, and re-
port most delightful outing on the
Atlantic coast During taeir absence
they visited the national capital and
took in the sights of other A;t:-s on
their journey. We welcome them
home again
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

The Senate will consider today
the report Of a subcommittee which
investigates the rumors Of a purchase
OF 1000 900 acres of land on Mag
dalene Bay by Japan. 1t IS stated
that the Senate viii declare against
any country establishing naval base
on the American continent.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

And now that we shall soon have
natural gas in our city, our people
should begin to have the Gy.ures
Placed u their buildings. Thu old
Dreamland Theater will be used for
the offices Of the gas company. which
is now being made ready Onward
we go in the march of progress.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

Bro. Conrad has sung with the
best Evangelists and is very highly
recommended. | know Bro Boon,
q man that you will enjoy hearing.
You may attend the services without
any fear of being offended. He lifts
up the Christ
Everyone is extended most cor
dial invitation.
Jesus says Come"
e. E. ST. JOHN, Pastor.
Be at the Get Together meeting
Saturday night, at s o'clock Just
to meet Boon and Conrad and have
a choir practice.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

Daniel Ounce, of Wyoming county,
is prominently spoken Of for the
State Senate from this Senatorial
district and in all probability will
make the race. He is a man OF rep
utation and influence and would
make a most worthy representative
on the Democratic ticket
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

According to statement by Con-
gresham William Sulzer, of New
York, ]. P. Morgan, head of the In
ternational Banking indicate which
he charges with attempting to force
a loan of $500, 100000 ON China on
unwelcome terms. is responsible for
the failure of President Taft to re-
ccgnize officially the new Chinese
Republic.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
Your Children.

Did you ever give this great ques-
ton q thought? Your children's flu
ture lies in your palm. Give them
the education, SO essential to make
the man and woman of the future.
A Baldwin Piano and Player ena-
bles you to give them this aducation,
and brings JOY and pleasure to your
home. Terms in reach of all. Quail
ity the highest.
L. POLLAK, Representative,
Offices and ealesrooms, 18th Avenue,
Near Dickinson st,
T. 0. Box SIS. Williamson, w. Va.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

Col. Roosevelt says that he will
leave for Chicago over the New York
Central at 4 O'Clock Saturday in
stead of Sunday, as ne had planned.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

Mr.. J H. Deskins, Of Eugene, was
in to see us Tuesday and paid his
subscription. He is one OF the
staunch Democrats OF the county and
is pleased with the present outlook
in the political atmosphere
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

The old Dreamland Theater on
Second Avenue, is being dismantled
and its seats moved to the new
Christian Church The building is
to be used by the United Fuel Gas
Company for storing fixtures
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

Rev. Mr.. Ilerce and his family
have returned from their summer
vacation in Virginia and are now at
home to their hosts OF friends in
this city ! They will be welcomed
home again by all our citizens
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
County Examination.

There are number of our county
teachers in the city in attendance
upon the county examinations which
are now in progress in the public
school building We wish all the
visitors pleasant time.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

The political clouds continue to
accumulate locally for the stand-pat
Republicans and the outlook grows
more forIorn every day
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

Miss Mabel and Earl Robinson
returned Wednesday from an ex-
tended visit to Parkersburg, w Va,
Middleport, Cincinnati and other
points of interest.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

Mrs. Embleton, OF Charleston, this
State, is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
W. H. Bronson, of this city. We wish
her a pleasant stay in cur midst ]
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

Mr.. Don Runyon, of Pinson Fork
KY, one of our punctual paying pat
rons. made this Office glad today by
his presence.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

Now all you have to do is to take
reserved seat ana watch the Bull
Moosers annihiate what Is left of
the old Republican machine and its
steam roller.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

Our Democratic friends from all
over the county will be here on Sat.
urday to attend our county conven-
ton A large attendance Of the
people IS expected
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

Mrs. Parlee Williamson and
daughter, Miss Lutte, of CatlettsnGrg,
KY, are visiting the family OF Mr.
Il 7. Williamson, on Fourth Ave-.
nue., this city.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
THE CITY AND ITS VICINITY.

Mr.. McEvoy and Family have re-
turned from Oklahoma, where they
have been visiting relatives for sew
eral weeks.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

Mrs. Foley Hatfield is visiting rel
atives in the city and will remain
for quite while with her mother
and sister.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

Mrs. James Hackney, with her
father and mother, left this city Mon
day for points on the Big Sandy,
visiting relatives.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

Know then this truth (enough for
man to know)-
Virtue alone Is happiness below"
Pope.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

1t never will rain roses; when We
want
To have more roses we must plant
more trees. George Eliot
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

Mrs Thomas West, of this city,
has just returned from an extended
visit to Kentucky, where she has
been visiting friends and relatives.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

Read the West virginian for the
local news.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01
! Going Back.

Gov. Wilson gave up the college
for politics, but now to reach his
new goal he has to go back to the
electoral llege.-Omaha Bee.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-01

Brisg your work to tnis once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-10
PRACTICE BEGINS.
Early Talk of a Mems Basketball
league-Brisht-S Stars In Field.

Although, ordinarily. it is early in
the season to begin to talk about bas-
ketball, it is not too early for the
young men of the city to commence
to form teams for the winter and a
team has already been organized,
which will lie called the Bright
Stars. This team is composed partly
of men who played on the All-Star
team, last season, but it has been
strengthened by the addition of few
new players 1t is expected that other
teams will follow suit and consider
able talk is heard of forming league.
which will start its season as soon
as the football season is finished. The
games in this city will probably take
place at the Select Roller rink. as
Manager Murree has offered the boys
the use of his hall for at least two
nights week, during the winter
The following men will play ON the
Bright Star team: E. Cooper, RIB;
Daley, Id; A Brown, c; E. Brown,
IF. and Thyng, If. This team has al
ready started in practice, and the
PLAYERS intend to continue practice
until the season opens.
If a league is formed, as is likely,
teams will probably enter represent
ing the Pettingill's Corner A. c., Cony
High Alumni ana also teams from
Gardiner and perhaps Hallowell The
season has already opened in Gardi-
ner and games are being played at
the Coliseum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-10
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

By tie accidental discharge of his
own gun while bunting partridges aft
or school. Monday afternoon, Albert
the 10 year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
r. Clement of West Sebois, was so
seriously injured in the abdomen that
he died in the hospital in Bangor,
Tuesday morning.
The five rnasted schooner Cora F.
Cressey Of Bath was struck b. sid
oea Squat, Monday, and went on The
lodges off Cushings Island, Portland
harbor. Part of her shoe was taken
off and she was, otherwise damaged.
Alfred W. Frost was pulled OFT by the
local tugs Cumberland and Portland,
Tuesday. and was towed up.
United States Senator Obadiah
Gardner WAS elected president of the
Wilson and Marshall Club organized
Tuesday in Rockland. Other officers
chosen were Cornelius Doherty Isl
vice president: Herbert i. Churchill,
d2 vice president; Edward c. Payson
secretary: Ensign Otis. treasurer. A
J. Tolman, d. NJ. Murphy, H. c. Clark
committee on finance; Philip Howard
f. G. French, w. p. Hurley, commit
tee on headquarters.
The annual assembly OF Dunlap Goun-
Gil, Royal and Select Masters, was held
at Masonic hall, Lewiston. Tuesday eve
ming The following officers were chosen,
T. Lloyd Pratt, thrice iliustrious master
John L. Reade, illustrious deputy mas
ter; Charles l.. Turgeon. principal con-
ducter of work: Elvert E. Parker, treas
urer; George r. Page, recorder; Harry
n. Peterson, captain of the guard; Cyrus
| Franklin Packard, conductor of council
A.. NJ. Penley and Seth .. Wakefield, fl
| nance committee; Everett L. Phlloop
| chaplain: DR.. L. M. Goodrich. steward
| Charles A. Jumper, sentinel
The Bath Progressive Club held its
| first rally, Tuesday, there being about
| so in attendance. Pres. Sylvester II
Rowland introduced National Com
| mitteeman II. P. Gardner as the speak
er OF the evening. Mr.. Gardner advised
| that the members ask their wives AMI
daughters to attend the meetings, de-
claring they are a great factor in th'
campaign. He added that the peopi'
We're not getting all the news of tn
j Progressive movement, but said;
There is one newspaper outside tiDos'
| which have espoused the Progressive
i cause which is perfectly fair in 1t
4 news columns and that is the Boston
4 Globe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-10
AMUSEM ENTS.
Select Roller Rink.

The star billing of 5000 feet of high
class motion pictures, which Manager
MaTree offers every day this week, at
his rink, is meeting with the popular
approval of the Augusta moving pic
ture fans, and the crowds are increas-
ing as the week advances. The price
this week is as usual. hut an opportu-
nifty is offered to the patrons to see
exactly double the show which is gen
orally offered for 10 cents. The pro-
gram fer today has all appearances OF
being a top-liner, and it includes q
"1ol" picture in two reels, and also
one OF the well known Pathe Weekly
pictures.
Manager Murree is making plans fos
a Rube Bee Carnival. which will be
held in the near future. These carni-
walls were held frequently at the rink
last season. and pleased both the skat-
ers and the spectators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-10
Observance of Health Day.

Maine Health Day, which will be
observed throughout the State, will
occur on Sunday, Oct. q. In accor-
dance with its usual policy of assist
ing worthy philanthropic and charita-
bic projects, Mgf. -Cuddy has gener-
ousiy agreed to conduct an education
al entertainment in the Augusta OPP
era House on thei date mentioned, the
receipts to be donated to the fund
being raised by the Maine Health Day
Association for the PURPOSE of estab-
fishing a sanitarium to which will be
admitted persons afflicted with con-
sumption. no matter TO what stage the
disease may have advanced and ir-
respective of their financial condition.
The program will embrace motion pic
ture films treating of health, SANTA
ton, the study and prevention of tu-
berculosis, and kindred subjects, and
should be of unusual interest to every
body. Similar entertainments will be
conducted on the same day in every
city and town in Maine. and in almost
every other State in the Union, as Oc-
tober q has been designated National
Tuberculosis Sabbath. Representa-
tives of the Maine Health Day Asso-
citation are in the city making advance
sales of tickets, and tickets can be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-10
ANNUAL MEETING
Of Stockholders of Augusta, Gardiner
6 Boothbay Steamboat Co.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Augusta, Gardiner &
Boothbay Steamboat Co. was held,
Wednesday forenoon. at the law office
of Walter NJ Sanborn, Water street.
The annual reports of the various Of
ficers We're presented showing the
season just closed to have been very
successful one for the corporation.
The following officers We're chosen
for the ensuing year: President and
general manager, William B. Berry,
Gardiner; treasurer, Walter NJ Sam
born, Augusta clerk, Henry I. Gilmore.
Augusta. directors, William B. Berry,
Gardiner: George A. Lintner, Summit,
n. j.; Walter M Sanborn, Augusta;
Arthur Tetreanlt. Augusta; Fred H.
Kimball Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-10

An exceptionally fine program OF pic
lures was shown yesterday at the OPP
era House and viii be repeated today.
1.-THE Little Indian Martyr by the
Selig Players is stirring Indian pic
ture in which little boy takes the
leading part. Betty Fools Dad Is a
clevor comedy. we'll acted and fun of
ginger, THE Double Danger is dra-
ma from the Vitigraph studios. Pathe'