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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24
MARJORIE ASKS THE CONDUCTOR TO

CAN SHOP

pitiable combination OF Saint Anthony
and Tantalus. It'd love to oblige
you," he mumbled, but it would be as
much as my jobs worth"
How much is THAR" Marjorie
asked. and added reassuringly. If
you lost your job I'm sure my father
would get you better one.
Maybe" said the conductor, but
II got this one"
Then his rolling eyes caught sight
of the supposed husband gesticulating
wildly and evidently clearing for &C
ton. He warned Marjorie: Say, your
husband is motioning at you"
Don't mind him." Marjorie urged
..just listen to me. | implore you
-" Seeing that he was still resist
ing, she played her last card, and
crying. "Oh, you can't resist my pray
ers SO cruelty" she threw her arms
around his neck. sobbing. DO you
want to break my hearth"
Mallory rushed into the scene and
the conductor, tearing MarJorie's arms
loose, retreated, gasping, mol and
don't want your husband to break my
head"
Mallory dragged Marjorie away, but
she shook her little fist at the con
ductor. crying: do you refused DC
you dare refuse?"
1--WE got to-" the conductor aDJect
ly insisted.
Marjorie blazed with fury and thu
siren became Scylla. Then I'll SCI
that my father gets you discharged
II you dare to speak to me again. III
order my husband to throw you OF
this train. To think OF being refused
a simple little favor by mere con
| ductori OF stupid old emigran
traini! OF all things.!l" s
Then she hurled herself into chail
and pounded her heels on the hoo
| in a tantrum that paraiVzed Mallory
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24

people to your presence Of mind and
courage"
Well. OF course, can't say as to
that" Even Mallory could see that
the mans reserve was melting fast al
Marjorie went on with relentless
treacle:
Talk about soldiers and flremen
and life-saversl 1 think It takes q
Drawer man than any OF those 70 be
conductor-reaily."
well, it is kind OF q responsible
job" The conductor sweiled his chest
little at that, and Marjorie felt that
he was already hers. She hammered
the weak spot in his armor:
Responsible! l should say it Is.
Mr.. Mallory is soldier. but soldiers
are such ferocious. destructive peo-
pie, while conductors save lives. and
If were only man | think It
would be my greatest ambition to be
conductor especially on an over
land express"
The conductor told the truth when
he confessed We'll, never heard
1t put just that way" Then he spoke
with little more pride, hoping to In
crease the impression he felt he was
making: The main thing, OF course,
is to get my train through On Time!"
This was q facer. He was going to
get his train through On Time Just
to oblige Marjorie. She stammered:
Il don't suppose the train. by any
accident, would be delayed in leaving
Ogden?,'.
mot II can help it." the hero
averred, to reassure her.
Il wish it would" Marjorie muir
INJURED.
The conductor looked at her In sur
prise: why, what's it to your" She
turned her eyes on him at full candle
power, and smiled:
''Oh, just wanted to do little
shopping there"
Shopping! While the train waits!
Excuse mel"
You see," Marjorie fiuttered, by a
sad mistake, my baggage isn't on the
train. And haven't any-any-l
really need to buy some-some things
very badly. It's awfuliy embarrassing
to be without them"
Il can imagine" the conductor
mumbled. why don't you and your
husband drop off and take the next
train?"
my husb-Mr. Mallory has to be
in San Francisco by tomorrow night.
He Just has tot"
$50 have l."
but to oblige me? To save me
from distress--don,t you think you
could?" Like sweet little child she
twisted one OF the brass buttons on
his coat sleeve, and wheedled: Don't
you think you might hold the train
just little tiny half hour?"
He was sorry, but he didn't see how
he could. Then she took his breath
away again. by asking. out OF clear
sky: Are you married?"
He was as awkward as II she had
proposed to him, she answered for
him: "Oh, but OF course you are. The
women wouldn't let big. handsome.
noble brave giant like you escape
long" He mopped his brow in agony
as she went on: I'm sure you're a
very chivalrous man. I'm sure you
would give your life to reUcue a
maiden in distress. Well, here's your
chance. Won't you please hold the
train?'
She actually had her cheek almost
against his shoulder, though she had
to poise atiptoe to reach him. Nal.
lory's dismay was changing to boil
ing rage, and the conductor was a
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24
THE PROGRESSIVE
WEST VIRG INIAN
AKENTUCKY AND WEST VIRGINIA NEWSPAPER

Identified with and published in the of principles Of
Democracy and Good Government Independent
will be neutral in nothing and stand firmly for the rights Of
tke masses of the people.
1t will upt Virginia
Kentucky.
Subscription, $Ioo sas s.t
Reasonable advertising rates which be ap
picaton.
We shall endeavor make the West Vrgnan
its character and extended circulation
Those who would like to have such should their
encouragement and support.
Read this number and you will catch the drift Of what
attempting to do.
Watch US grow and work for better conditions
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24
POINT PLEASANT NEXT
Y. Q. OF A. m. WILL MEET IN THAT
CITY IN 1913.
Elect and Appoint Officers and Bring
SUCCESSFUL Session re
Close.

Charleston.-The 23d annual meet
ing of the state council of the United
Order of American Mechanics was
brought to a close after most enjoy
able and profitable session. Point
Pleasant was selected as the meeting
place for next year. The election Of
officers resulted as follows: State
councillor, H. Q. Young, Decota; vice
councillor, H. W. Casto Evans; Secre-
tary, T. j. Edwards, Montgomery;
treasurer, M. p. Malcolm, Lewiston;
inductor, c. G. Withrow, Charleston;
examiner, w. H. Clark, Henshaw; in
side protector, e. A. Kidd, Beckley;
outside protector. s. w. Young, Put
ney; representative to national coun-
Gil, s. T. Odell, Mt Lookout The APP
pointiye officers named by the new
state councillor, s.. T. Odell, of Mt.
Lookout, include the following com
mittees:
Appeal Comniittee-W T. Mitchell,
of Wheeling, chairman; =. T. Win
grove, Roseville; s. L. Selbe, Hern-
shaw.
Law Committee-G. T. Tyler,
Bream; G. A. Hannigan, Shrewsbury;
]. G. Malcolm, Kesslers Cross Lanes.
Finance Committee r. H. Elswick,
Deepwater; E. H. Myers, Montgom-
cry; 7. O. Odell, Ansted.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24
WILLIAMSON HISTORY
PAST AND PRESENT
WATCH THE FUTURE

writer only few years AGO knew this town Is cultivated
snasbi but asis j little with pave. streets sss
trio lights. and all the which 60
MODERN AND FLoURIsHING cry
Its growth has been remarkable Right
i; the midst Of country, picturesque plans
with stratum after stratum Of coal Of billions dollars value
young and vigorous business man Of energy
Of its location growth marvelOus rapid
future possibilities Just Beginning thrifty
worth while ~ - : mass ns'' ~0' Z ~ ''o ano
mate that mild healtu and stimulating this particular location
presents great opportunities tor The country Is
and mas hardly begun the work OF development
THE FUTURE
Promises great wealth and the development
known il this country While The billion.
and capital is being invested The dawn Of loom
most prosperous people On earth The writer
has watched the growth and advance Of this and in the
mas predicted the city that has already Of the former vii
This beautifully situated town. in lovely basin Of magnificent
mountains with running and pleasing scenery growing
y leaps and bounds right the midst Of wealth
write Of what know seen We have atc
& this great progress We are s. making or and "
deveopmnt hidden will more rap
to the front
SOUTH WILLIAMSON
H. a saa lain q tie portion Of city +
surroundings that will supass Williamson plendor il
ago every we wrote then has come true We tail
now q the still great possibilities that has
here The wealth producing mineral here It bound bring
Cline These passing thoughts are not penned & you q
come here That matter entirely with the reader We
blessings feel like telling ali humanity about
This city and vicinity growing all time and our
wealth Is increasing Williamson expending and spreading
you should happen to come this way come to the
West vga gin 4 office and st us tell yGa about and this
vicinity Il the land prosperity and future
a'an' r breathing 's atmosphere Ct wonderful develop
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24
Court Quotes Shakespeare.

Court Quotes Shakespeare.
Good friend, for Jesus sake forbear
To dig the dust enclosed here:
Blest be the man that spares these
stones
And cursed be he that moves my
bones"
The foregoing is quoted from an
epitaph. written for his own tomb
stone by Shakespeare, and is used in
the body of a supreme court opinion
rendered by Judge Brannon, of the
supreme court of appeals. The opin-
ion was that in the case from Ran;
dolph county of State against High.
land. The circuit court, which had re.
fused to have the body Of a murdered
man disinterred for the purpose OF
examination in the second trial Of the
man who killed him., was affirmed,
and the opinion is one that is unusual
in nearly all it's contents.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24
Gifts Of the Heart.

Gifts from the hand are silver and
gold. but the heart gives that which
neither silver nor gold can buy. To
be full of goodness, full of cheerful
ness. full Of sympathy. full Of help
full hope, causes one to carry with
him blessings of which he Is himself
az unconscious as lamp is of its
own shining. Such q one moves on
human life as stars move on dark seas
to bewiIdered mariners; as the sun
wheels. bringing all the seasons with
him from the south Beechar.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24
A Very Valuable Book.

There has been issued from the de-
partment of agriculture the quarterly
report of the state board Of agricul-
ture. It is a volume containing "a
pages and finishes 286 pages for the
three issues Of the year. The book
contains report Of the proceedings
of the third and fourth annual meet
ings of the West Virginia branch of
the American Poultry association. It
has great deal Of valuable informa.
ton for farmers and stock and poultry
growers, and is in all a valuable book.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24

complex and versatile and fearfully
wonderful thing woman really Is,
and he was saying to himself. What
have married?" forgetting. for the
moment, that he had not married her
yet, and that therein lay the whole
trouble.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24
HIs Change In Belief.

'Do you believe that all men are
created equal?" Il used to before
was married. "And now?" Now l
find that can't begin to compare with
other women's husbands. - Detroit
Free Press. r.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24
A Good Number.

The October number of the West
Virginia Educator is an unusually
good one. 1t is interesting from cover
to cover and contains many interest
ing articles, including an article by
Superintendent G. r. Murray on the
West Virginia Education association;
editorials by State Superintendent M.
p. ShaWkey, school news and notes,
and the Hymn Of the West Vir.
ginians," by William Seymour Ed.
wards.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24
DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESS ALL
AROUND THE TOWN

THE IDEAL SPOT FOR HoMESEEKERS AND THOSE
LOOKING FOR PERMANENT LOCATION; THE PLACE
FOR THE YOUNG MAN WITHOUT CAPITAL; IA SURE
UNLIMITED NATURAL WEALTH IN COAL OIL AND GAS
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24
coIored institute Crowded.

coIored Institute Crowded.
The West Virginia Jolored In
stitute is crowded to its utmost
capacity. This is only the third week
Of the fall term and there have been
registered 253 students as against 233
this time last year Last winter,
President Prillerman made a special
canvass Of the state for boys above
sixteen years Of age This has re-
suited in filing the boys dormitory
to overlooking. As several other boys
are expected still, arrangements are
being made to provide for them in an
other building. The scholarship of the
new students shows that great inn
provement is being made in the public
schools of the state.
The curriculum has been strength
Iened by adding one year to the Aca-
demic course. It is highly compliment
tary to the old students that none of
them have dropped out because of this
lengthening Of the course.
II one would like to see put into
are being advanced about vocational
education, he should visit The West
Virginian Colored Institute, on any
school day in the week. If he visits
the literary department, he will find
the students studying such subjects
as arithmetic, grammar, history, geog-
raphy. algebra, geometry, Latin. Lit
erature. rhetoric, etc. If he visits the
industrial department, he will find the
girls cooking, making dresses and
hats. He will find the boys engaged
in painting, brickmasonry, and plas-
tering, wheel-wrighting printing, car
pentry, and mechanical drawing. In
the Commercial Department, he will
find them engaged in shorthand, type
writing and bookkeeping. If he Wis
its the Agricultural Department. he
will find some Of the boys milking
COWS, others working on the farm,
and some engaged in the greenhouse.
Institute farm presents an unusual
good appearance this fall.
a Successful Institute.
The fifth annual meeting Of the
Wetzel County Farmers Institute
and live stock convention was held
at Antioch church under the auspices
of the State Board of Agriculture.
The instructors were HI. L. Smith,
who spoke on orcharding and its diff.
ferent phases; G. j. Mooman, who
spoke on stock raising; III. E. Gaden,
who spoke on the farm and last but
of not the least Importance, Mrs. S. d.
Smith, who was domestic science in
structor for the ladies.
An interesting feature OF the aeon
vention was the exhibits of fruits,
grains, vegetables and canned goods
A. e. Coff1eld led in the number Of
varieties Of apples he having thirteen
varieties. T. j. Cooper came second.
he having eight. varieties; he also
had some fine wheat of the Red Wave
variety. Albert Garner came third
in the number of varieties of apples,
he having six. F. w. Parsons had six
varieties. A. E. Coffield had the only
"spuds' on exhibition, they being Of
the Burbank variety. John Newman
had the only millet on exhibition.
Mrs. Hayes Hall had the greatest va.
riety of canned goods.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24
If YOU ARE SEEKING Al 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, 1912-10-24
New West Virginia Charters.

Roane County Development.
The wells in the new development
on Stafford run, Spencer district
Roane county, are making good rec
ord. The gauges are: J. AFTER Fish
er's Nos. /, 2 and John Wilson, 12s
barrels; Carter Oil Co.'S Nos. l and
J. o. Boggs, 1870 barrels; Fisher Oh
Co.'s No. / L. L. Atkinson, 100 bar
rels, and South Penn Oil Co.'S No.
E. E. Bennett and No. 2 w. ]. David
son, so and 80 barrels, respectively.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-18
BREED THEATER.
Col, Theodore Roosevelt, the Up to
 Date Feature Picture.

Tn view of the fact of the prom nence of Col Theodore Roosevelt at inc present moment and the serious condition following his attempted as sassiuation, Manager McNulty is lucky Indeed in being able to present to hls oatrons the remarkable film depicting one of the many busy days in hls lie. with Sagamor9 Hill as the background inc colonel is closely followed through his many duties and shown in various activities peculiar to himself. This bound to be a film that will cause more than ordinary enthusiasm and can be relied upon as the finest picture of its kind ever presented at the Breed.
 With this superb picture mentioned above is featured the great western story entitled The Cattle Rustlers, by the SeliE Co. Included in the story is a complete fall roundr- and shows the coralllng of the vast herds. One of the cowboys given a job at the roundup pioyes to be spy for the neighboring hand of daring cattle rustlers. The rustlers descend upon the herd at night and overpowering the watchmen, etampede the herd to the fastnesses of the nearby mountains. They deceive the daughter of the cattle owner into believing that her father is i'll In the fields and he has sent for her. Thus they capture her, and the balance of the picture shows in thrilling detail her subsequent capture by her fathers cowboys.
 Arthur Johnson appears in fasci- nating- story entitled A Little Family Affair.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-18
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Abel-Pa, what gave you the dys- pepsia? Adam-The woman tempted me and did eat.-Judge.
 T backed an opera company once. Cost me S4O.000. too" "Pikeri D8d you ever have your own presidential candidate ?"-Pittsburg Post.
 He called you a liar. Why don't you resent it?" T refuse to get mixed up in any political argument."-De- troit Free Press.
 Willle-Paw, what Is a canard7 Paw A canard is when a newspaper prints statement that politician who is friend of the pee-pui has had his pants pressed.-Cincinnati Enquirer
 Doctor-That man who just went by was my first patient. Friends thst SO? Of what did you relieve him. Doctor-Twenty-five dolIars.-ChicagO Tribune.
 Why should I advertisey "Well. here Is an esample: America wasn't named after Columbus, who discover- ed it, but after Amerigo Vespucci. who | first advertised it."-Louisvilie Cour- | lor-Journal
 Man (enterlng stores)--A card in your window says; Boy wanted ove- | Is years" Proprietor-Yes, sir: havs you one? Man-No, just dropped 10 to ask you if you weren't discouraged, that's all.-Boston Transcript
 How can you believe for a moment | that your charming niece loves yo1 merely for your money" T have positive proof of the fact 'Impossl ble" Well, she has suggested that [ take up aviation. ."-Houston Post
 Are you going fishing tomorrov porning?" asked the rural citizen "No," replied the man from town So long as I can't go fishing today won't bother. I never yet fisheo with- out learning that they were biting hn3 ay."-Washingto Star.
 The Lawyer-You understand the nature of an oath, don't you? The Lady Ca little flurried)--T beg yobr pardon? The Lawyer (testilyl-Whst is the nature of an oath? The Lady (triumphantly)-Pr Isn't IT, Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 Colonel Brown seems 10 be very literary" remarked visitor to the Brown household to the negro maid. glancing at a pile of magazines lying on the floor. Yes, ma'am." replied the ebony faced girl. vas, ma'am, hs sholey am literary. He jes' natally littahs things ali over dis year house. Womans' Home Companion.
 CT notice. Senator" said the beau- tiful girl, that you are advocating q good many things which you said four years ago would ruin the country. Yes" What has caused you to be- lieve in them?" '1 don't believe in them; but the public seems to- Cleveland Record-Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-18
FIFTH PRISON TERM For Frank A. WhippIe of Voluntown- Crime Which Led to His 30 Years' Sentence.

AS told briefly in The Bulletins des- patches at New Haven, Tuesday, one of the heaviest sentences ever meted out for horse theft was imposed in the criminal side of the superior court. when Frank A. Whipple of Voluntown, was given thirty years for the theft of an animal from Mir. Tuthill of Orange. Whipple was convicted by jury and the maximum sentence for the of- fense was imposed in the case
 The theft for which Whipple was convicted occurred last August, when he is alleged to have taken from the barn of Tuthill in Orange black stall lion. The West Haven police notified the cities of the east to look out for the man and a description of Whipple was sent out. Within a short time word was received that a man answer ing to the description of Whipple had been detained in Worcester, Mass. on the charge of idleness and would be held until the arrival of some member of the New Haven police department.
 Chief Loomis of the West Haven department went at once to Worcester where he recognized Whipple and brought him back to New Haven.
 An attempt made by Whipple. wher he arrived in Worcester. to dispose o the beautiful animal. resulted in hi. arrest It was while he was dickerinl with a prospective purchaser of thu animal that the man became suspi cious when Whipple appeared willn: to dispose of the horse for SIP, and h, sent for a policeman. who arrested Whipple..
 This is the fifth time that Whippl has been sent to the state prison. Or three occasions he was sent up for tn theft of a horse and on the other tW, instances he was sent to the state pen itentiary for barn burning,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-18
NCT.uE

The Selectmen and Town Clerk of .he Town oI NorWIch will be at the Town Hall n said Norwich on Friday, Oct. lSIH, 1912, Saturday, Oct. 18th, ASI-., ana ETI~ay, Uct. Both. 1912, from q. m. to ?. n. on eacn day, except between the hours of l and D. m., to examine the Qua4lhcationS of electors and aumlt to the electors oath all those personS who shaIl be found quaiihed wnose- names appear on the iisL prepared by the t.eglstrars of Noters oI sa4o Town in October, 1912, under the tue ITO Be Made"
 And If it shall appear that the rights Of any person on said list under the tit4e 10 be Made" will mature after sad Frsday. Oct. Both, and on or be- lore Tuesady, Nov. 5th. 1912, they will meet at the Town Clerks office in sad Norwich on MOnday, Nov. 4th, 1912 rom o'clock in lhe forenoon until ; o'clock in the afternoon, to admit those ONLY whose qualifications mature af- ter Oct 25th and down to Nov. 5th 1912.
 Norwich, Oct. 14th, 1912.
 ALBEIT W. LILLlBRIDGE,
 WILLIAM B. WILCOX
 CHA4.LES P. BUSHNELL.
 cHAs. S. HoLBRooK,
 oct15d Town Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-18

Supervisor Emerson Addresses Teaeh- srS Msetins--school Day Lensthen- cd to Five and one-half Houps-- Personal Mention.
 George W. Emerson, supervisor of the Franklin schools. addressed the teachers in the Sodom school Tuesday at s.45. His subject was Accomplish ment and Efficiency. He made the an- notmcement that the town board of education had adopted a 5 1-2 hour schedule in the schools for the remain der of tho fall and the winter term. School hours. 9 to 12 q. m. with 15 minute recess in the morning. and from to 3.30 D. m. with 16 minute recess. Rev. Edward Ayers. mem- Der of the committee. introduced tho subject, and it was agreed to by the other members. The next school meet ing will be Nov. 4 at 3 D. m. in the school of Miss Nellie Crabbe.
 w. Hatch of Lebanon was a visitor here this week.
 The Village Lyceum held a meeting in the Guild roooms Tuesday evening. The members of the Woman's Guild of Grace church met Wednesday after noon in the Guild rooms.
 Trouble from Potato Rot.
 Farmers who dug potatoes early are complaining of potato rot. Several of the local bins have been sorted out a few times, and a noticeable thinning out from the amount put in is shown. Tomatoes are still ripening in gar- dens. c record for October. F. H. Tracy picked sweet corn and tomatoes from his garden October 15.
 Need of Rain to Improve Water.
 The boarding house well. which has supplied the mill with drinking water has become unfit for use, and most of the water is now taken from the brick house well.
 Repairs t6 Bridge.
 The bridge north of the Central Yer mont station is being repaired by workmen of the company. The ends afe being reinforced by concrete work.
 L H. Stoddard of Lords Point spent Wednesday here with relatives. He left Thursday for Gill, Mass, to spend a few days with his son. s. A. Stod- dard
 Mrs. John Adams of Montville spent Wednesday with her mother. Mrs. M ]. Bogue