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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
Athlete sneezes to Death.

Camden. N. J.-Andrew Hard,
well-known athlete and for many years
a life guard on the beach at Atlantic
City, sneezed to death, at his home
here. Unable to control the sneezing,
he finally expired from ruptured
blood vessel.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
German Coal Miners to Strike

Berlin.-A national strike Of coal
miners in Germany is imminent. The
question Of a walk-out was discussed
at scores of meetings here. and the
matter will probably be definitely set
tied at more meetings to be held.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
seven Found Dead In a Mine.

Merritt, B. C.-Seven bodies have
been taken from the Diamond Vale
coliieries, in which gas explosion oc-
Cured. The rescuers brought news to
surface that there was reason to be-
lieve that eight other men were dead.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

The Massachusetts, minister who
advises owners of automobiles to give
their domestic employees the use OF
them. apparently never owned one
himself. Otherwise he would have
known that his recommendation was
unnecessary.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
Refined Petroleum. Up.

New York.--The Standard Oil COM
pany OF New York advanced refined
petroleum in cases twenty points to
1910 cents a gallon, and in barrels ten
points to 500 cents. No change was
made in the bulk price. AGO cents.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

A southern Illinois farmer claims to
double yolked egg every day. This
Is believed to be the worst case of ex-
aggerated eggo now before the public
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
Michioan Gets Primary.

Lansing.-The senate by vote Of
20 to IL passed the Ball resolution
providing for presidential preference
primary in April to instruct the ma
tional delegates elected by state con-
vention. The house already passed 1t.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

The appendix can now be removed
in two minutes and the cut need not
be two inches long. Surgeons de-
cline. however. to be paid by measure.
ment
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

Old Teller in New Jersey claims that
plenty of conversation is an aid to
longevity. If that were the. case the
average insurance agent would live to
be 1,ee9
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

Kings and princes are but mortal,
after all. and nobody can be blamed
II feeling of repressed qualification
pervaded the royal circles of Belgium
at the complaint of King Leopold s
widow that her present husband beats
her
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

Cutlery importers are charged with
having defrauded the government 1t
seems that they shaved Uncle Samuel
and didn't let him know anything
about it.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

The report that this country is first
IN coal production does not arouse
ones patriotism when one awakes in
the morning to find that the furnace
has grown cold.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

One of the best things about mo-
tor truck is that it doesn't spoil ones
peace of mind by shivering while try
ing to get its lunch out of a nose bag.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
AIabama coes Tor Tagt.

Birmingham, Ala.-Presideut Taft
was Endorsed and national convention
delegates were instructed to vote for
him by state convention OF tae Ala
hama Republican organization here
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

A newspaper In Germany is named
the urwissenschaftliche Wochen-
schrift. No wonder a man in Michi-
gan has been laboring strenuously to
produce a new alphabet.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
anosexeIt cets al : pax

Mineola. L. I.-For the first time in
his life Colonel Roosevelt served as a
Juror at the county courthouse and IL
earning three dollars a day.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

Many Of the British submarines in
class A have met disaster. They
should improve the model or get
new classification.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
Killed by Fall.

Fond du Lac.-Charles d. DEVON.
one OF the leading hotel men OF this
state, was killed by a fan from the
roof Of four-story fiat building here.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
Capital Notes.

This is pension day and a small
army is coming from all directions OF
this section to the headquarters of
tho notaries public. Messrs. ]. H.
Davis and J.. o. Jackson will be busy
- their service throughout the day.
The Coal and Coke railway is re-
ported to inaugurate the placing OF
an extra train on the road for the ac-
commodation of the Blue Creek peo-
pie. This innovation, If carried out,
will not only increase the passenger
traffic, but also viii give the passen-
gers more time in Blue Creek.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
Five Killed In Wreck,

Ottawa, Ont-Five were killed and
several injured in wreck on the Ca
madam Pacific railroads Pontiac line
west of Hull, Quebec. The victims
were on a train from Waltham.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

The correspondent made mistake
when he wrote that the Yaqui Indians
are in revolt again. He means that
they are in revolt yet.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

Denver Millionaire Dies Suddenly.
Denver, Colo.--Thomas 8. Hayden.
president of the Denver Union Water
company, millionaire, died here sud
dsnly Of acute indigestion
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
1,172 convlcts In Pen

The prison report for the month of
February, sent in by Warden Brown
of the penitentiary. shows decrease
Of five in the population of the big
penal institution. There were AZ re-
ceived from the state cours and one
returned from the asylum during the
month, while 3S wore discharged by
expiration of sentence. three were
pardoned. six were parolled and one
died during the month Inmates of
TIE state penitentiary on February
20. 1912, was given out recently and
showed that 1.173 were serving tine.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

II 1t costs 5000 week to remain
beautiful, as one of our actor ladies
says, We are surprised that all our
druggists are not millionaires.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

The Persian government wants to
pay the former shah 100000 a year
to stay out Of the country. Ample
pay for light work.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

We see by the pa-apers that a for
tune in diamonds was foupd in Phil
adelphia ash barrel How'd you like
10 be the ashman?
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

A phrenologist advises the liberal
use of the mirror for study of ones
own ailments. This should boom the
safety razor
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

"Automobiling leads to corpulence. :"
II this is an attempt to Brighten the
ladies away from automobiles, it will
fail Of its purpose.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

The physicians recommend cheer
fulness at meals. There is no tariff
on that article, and it should be freely
INDUCED in.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
Name Court House.

Governor Glasscock has issued a
proclamation designating a building
at the corner of Straton and Coal
streets in Logan as the temporary
quarters for holding courts in that
county until permanent structure
has been erected to take the place of
the one recently destroyed by fire.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

Eve was not beautiful woman, SO
the historians say, but we have rea-
son to believe that she was the most
beautiful woman of her day.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
One New Charter.

One New Charter.
A charter has been issued to the
Partridge-Neville company of Hunt
ington, W. Va, to deal in real estate
and insurance. Authorized capital,
$4,000. Incorporators: B. w. Par
fridge, jr. John D. Neville, N e.
Neville, e. v. Townshend and w. D.
Keister, all of Huntington
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

Twenty more Zapatistas we're killed
in a fight the other day. They may
become extinct before We find out
what they are
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

The honk of the automobile follows
the flag. Alaska, Porto Rico and Ha-
we'll invested $1,8oO.ooo in automobiles
last year
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
Governor eIasscock at Williamson.

Governor Glasscock left at noon for
Williamson to speak before the
Mingo Roosevelt Republican club at
Williamson tonight. Adjutant Gen
eral Elliott accompanied him from
here and the two were Joined at
Huntington by a number of Republi-
cans
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

Might have expected 1t. A Chicago
Ice magnate says that too much cold
is as bad for the Ice crop as too little.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
Notary Appointed.

Notary Appointed.
Carl d. Summerville has been APP
pointed by the Governor to serve as
a notary public at ClarksbLrg. His
commission will take effect at once.
The appointment is for one year.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

Either none of fortunes fools ride
in airships or else fortune leaves
them when the ship begins to fly.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

Martinsburg- Elmer Gleptner, age
"a. B & o. car carpenter, slipped
and fell under a train at Hedgeville
and was instantly killed.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

Being resuscitated by the pulmotor
Is more popular than appendicitis and
not nearly so fatal
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

dicted for shooting guide. What has
become of our much Wanted liberty?
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

Although 44,500 letters day are
sent to the dead letter ONCE, no one
has missed any bills mailed to him.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
Litigation Ties UP, Land.

Litigation Ties Up Land.
Arguments in what appears to
be, especially to the layman, a
series of very complicated pro-
ceedings, are being heard by Judge
Burdett of the circuit court. The bone
of contention in all the proceedings,
Of which there are three, is tract Of
laad, known as the school house tract,
situated in the center of the Blue
Creek oil territory. The tract con.
tains about three acres and there are
three good producing wells on the
property Immediately adjoining it.
The lease on the property is held
by the Moorezell Oil Company, hav-
ing been secured from the board OF
education, and the company had COM
menced operations when compiled
tions began to arise. 1t appears that
the property had been sold for
school purposes, but if any deed was
ever made it had failed to be re-
corded, and the hers, James A. Price
and others, laying claim to the prop
erty on the ground that no record OF
sale existed, leased to the United
Fuel Gas company. The next pro
ceeding was, in the absence of Judge
Burdett, that James A. Price and 9th
ers went before Judge w. A. Parsons
of PIT. Pleasant and secured tenn
porary injunction restraining the
Moorezell Oil company from further
operations, the arguments to be
heard by Judge Burdett on his return
On Judge Burdett occupying the
bench it appeared that the company
had failed to cease operations and
certain individuals were cited fol
contempt, and the arguments having
been heard in this proceeding the de
cision Of Judge Burdett is being
anxiously awaited.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

Did you ever see a driver arrested
for cruelty to his motor truck?
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

An Indiana girl has broken the rec
ord in the high-ring jump. But she
couldn't do it in a hobble skirt.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
THE PROGRESSIVE, WEST
VIRGINIAN

Published Every Thursday at Williamson
West Virginia.
BY THE WILLIAMSON PRINTING COMPANY
THoS. b. GARNER. Manager.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1912-01-12
Fatal Dose Of Poison Swallowed
By Mistake.


Cable advices received last Friday night
from Manila, P. l., announce the accidental
death by poisoning. in Manila last We'd
nesday, of Miss Francesca Butler, aged
twenty-three, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.
B. Butler, of Bradley lane, Chevy Chase,
this county. Miss Butler, it was stated,
mistook bottle containing bichloride of
mercury tablets for another bottle contain
ing harmless medicine, which she was
trying to find in the dark. The fatal error
occurred Tuesday, and Miss Butler fingered
until Wednesday, all efforts to save her
life proving futile.
Miss Butler left Washington few weeks
ago to visit her sister, who is the wife of
Major John w. Joyce, U. S. A.. in Manila,
She had been in the islands only few
days when her tragic death occurred.
Miss Butler made her dabut in Wash
ington society shortly after the removal of
her parents to Washington city from San
Francisco, about three years ago. She at
once took prominent place among the
devOtees of outdoor sports being a magni-
ficent horsewoman and fine golfer.
Miss Buffers parents and three sisters,
Mrs. Joyce. Mrs. Moore, the wife of Capt.
d. T. Moore. U. S. A; an unmarried sis
ter, Miss Gladys Butler. and brother A.
B. Butler Jr.. who is student at Yale,
survive her. The body will be brought to
this country on the next steamer from
Manila.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1912-01-12
Urges Lincoln Highway.

Representative Lewis has become little
weary with the pressure of architects who
would erect memorial of stone or bronze
horse to Abraham Lincoln.
"Of course, have the greatest respect
for the superior technical knowledge of
the artists and architects. said Mr.. Lewis
recently, but, | am afraid. their viewpoint
is little narrow. They are talking shop.
Such a great, plain man as Lincoln should
not be commemorated by pile of stone.
stack Of granite. or a broad. fiat effect,
as some enthusiasts propose Above all
other things Lincoln was man of the peo-
pie and stood for practical ideas and rugged
truths. The proposed Lincoln highway
would be a most fitting monument to him.
Let such highway be built from the CAPT
tai Of the nation, where he worked for the
salvation of the republic, to Gettysburg
where the Civil War virtually ended, and
where Lincoln delivered the greatest me-
mortal address ever made in any land or
language.
u think that many Congressman are for
the highway, and hope that many more
will favor it. Enough money has already
been wasted in rockpiles about Washing
ton. What we want in a memorial to
Lincoln is something which will be Of prac-
teal use and an effective expression Of the
love and generation Of the American peo-
pie for their greatest President"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1912-01-12
Leap Year Dance.

A Leap Year dance was held in the
Town Hall at Potomac on New Years
night. A large number of young persons
from different parts of the county and
Washington city attended and very en-
joyable evening was spent.
The committee was composed Of Bessie
Case, Mary 0ffutt and Philip Darby. The
chaperones were Charles Case, r. J. Offutt
and Samuel Case.
During the evening refreshments we're
served. Music was furnished by an orches-
ira from Washington city.
Among those present were Misses Flor
ence Conroy Emma 0ffutt, Efie Selby
Lulu Butler, Ethel Rabbit Loretta Ofutt,
Corrie Butler, Bella Kneoppe, Marian Dow
ling. Julia and Fannie Butler, Ruth Snouffer,
Lucille Fisher Gertrude 0ffutt, Mrs. r. J.
0ffutt, Mrs. Agnes Fisher, Mrs. Charles
Case, Mrs Vim. Case. Mrs. Max Wenner
Messrs Charles Snouffer, German Butler.
Leland Fisher, Eugene Reading, Rosser
and William Butler. Brice Selby, Raphael
0ffutt, Stanley Fisher. Hugh Rabbit, Max
Wenner, Forrest and Harry Walker.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1912-01-12

A special effort has been made to make
the various short courses at the Maryland
Agricultural College more interesting and
instructive this year than ever before.
The following is list of the courses, and
the dates when each is given;
Soils and manures. January 8 to 10. 1912.
Farm crops, IS to 20.
Poultry husbandry, % to 27.
Horticulture, 20 to February 3.
Horticulture continued, February to 10.
Farm machinery and engines. IL to II.
Carpentry, blacksmithine and Pipe fit
ting 10 to "a
Farm live stock and feeding, 26 to
March g
Farm dairying, March 4 to g.
Veterinary science, II to l6.
Domestic science. 10 to 23.
II is thus arranged that persons interested
in any particular course or courses can
take them. Many prominent outside lee
turers have been employed to aid the reg
ular instructors at the college for this special
work. The aim in selecting these special
lecturers is to give those attending the
advantage of hearing from those who are
actually engaged in conducting different
lines of agricultural work successfully, or
who have made it special study. For
instance, Hood River expert apple packer
has been engaged for week, during the
horticultural course, to instruct in apple
packing. through practical demonstration.
The aim Of these short courses is to give
the students as mnch practical informa-
ton as possible. The only expense in con-
nection with the course is board, which
can be secured at the rate Of SIS per week
Farmers and fruit growers cannot afford
to miss the opportunity Make arrangements
to leave home for a week or two and at
tend one or more of these courses. Write
at once for information and accommoda-
ton, to r. W. Sylvester, President, Mary
land Agricultural College. College Park, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1912-01-12

Rev. Thomas j. Packard, rector of Christ
Episcopal Church. Rockville, and Ascension
Church. Gaithersbure, died early last Tues
day morning, at the rectory in Rockville, of
affection of the heart, from which he had
been ill several months.
The funeral will take place from Christ
Church at l0:45 this morning, burial to be
made in Ivy Hill Cemetery, at Alexandria,
this afternoon.
DIR. Packard was one of the best-knOwn
Episcopal clergymen in Maryland. He was
born August %. 1854, at the Episcopal
Theological Seminary near Alexandria, Va,
where his father, Rev. Joseph Packard.
was for number of years professor and
dean.
He was a graduate of the University Of
Virginia and the Theological Seminary
near Alexandra and previously attended
the Episcopal High School in Alexandria.
Soon after his ordination to the ministry
DIR. Packard became rector Of the church
at Mount Laurel, Halifax county, Va. His
next charge was at CroOme, Prince George
county. Md, and later he was rector of the
church at West River. Anne Arundel coun-
ty, from which place he came to Rockville
is years ago
DIR. Packard was assistant secretary of
the House of Bishops of the United States,
and for number Of years was archdeacon
and member Of the standing committee
Of the Diocese Of Washington.
He was regarded as one of the leading
scholars Of the church in America, and
several years ago he was appointed by the
General Conference a member of the COM
mittee on Bible revision and marginal
readings.
DR.. Packard was twice married. His
first wife was Miss Matte Cunningham, Of
North Carolina, who died in 1898, and his
widow was Miss Harriet Gardner daughter
of the late Rev William F. Gardner. of
Howard county.
He leaves seven children John C.. JO-
seph. Helen S., Katherine L. and Matte C.
Packard by his first marriage and William
G. and Elizabeth G. Packard by the second
marriage.
He is also survived by a brother. Joseph
Packard. Of Baltimore. and two sisters,
Misses Cornelia Jones Packard, Of Amherst,
Va, and Mary Packard, a missionary in
Brazil.
DR.. Packard was much interested in the
work Of the Montgomery County Anti
Saloon League and the Social Service
League Of the county, for while being
president Of the latter organization. and
was tireless worker for the uplift Of hui
manity generally.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1912-01-12
Religious Notices.

Services January Ia and 20 at Ascen-
sion Church. Gaithersburg, at p. NJ.
Rev. W. D. Keene will preach in Rock
vile M. E. Church South next Sunday
morning and evening. All invited.
Rev. VIM. L. Smith will preach at PotO-
mac M. E. Church South next Sunday at
II A. M. and Travilah at 3P M.
Rev Frank B. Cowell will preach in the
GAINESVILLE Baptist Church next Sunday at
II A. M. and at Upper Seneca Baptist
Church at P. NJ.
Rev. Benjamin Lacey will preach in the
Rockville Presbyterian Church next Sun
day. January 18th, at II A. M. and 7:3O
P. M. Mr.. Lacey was one of the Cecil
Rhodes scholarship students
Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Beane, Md.
Rev. Melvin G. Leaman. pastor, preaching
every Sunday. First Sunday, at II A. NJ,
communion; every other Sunday at 3 p. M.
Sunday School, first Sunday, at 10 A. M.
every other Sunday at P. M.
Goshen Circuit, M. E. Church South, Rev.
W. T. Cover pastor, Goshen Church. second
and fourth Sundays. Sunday School at $50
A. M and preaching at 10 AM. first and
third Sundays. Sunday School at P. M.
and preaching at P. NJ; Sacrament of
the Lords Supper second Sunday of
December, March, June and September.
Emory Church, first and third Sundays.
Sunday School at $50 A. M. and preach
ing at 10 A. M; second and fourth Sun
days, Sunday School at P M and preach
ing at P. M: Sacrament of the Lords
Supper on the first Sunday of every month.
Fifth Sunday. Laymen's Day for the circuit