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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-23
District Conference Coming to VIII
hanson.

Hanson.
The District Conference of the
Bluefield District, Holston Confer
ence, M. e. Church. South. will be
held in the Methodist church OF Viii
hanson, May 80 to June End. Most
of the delegates will arrive Wednes-
day the 10Th, ON the afternoon
trains, since most sof them come
from HAST OF Wdlliaanson and there
being no : nlorning train from the
East. AT s o,chsck "wednesday ey-
|ening Rev. Charles n. Kennedy will
preach athe apening sermon
The eomference will sbes organized
and take up its business session
Thursday morning ut 3 o'clock. Rev.
e. H. Cassidy. Presiding Elder. Will
preside. The Conferences will be
composed Of ministers and hay del
|egates. all travelling and local preach
ers. with the recording Steward from
each pastoral charge aare members
[ex-0flcio.
The lay delegates elected by their
respective quarterly conferences, are
one for every seventy church mem
bers in each station or circuit Of the
district.
The official roll numbers 1856, be-
sides It is probable there will be
quite delegation of visitors, school
men. editors and representatives OF
the different interests Of church
work.
This eonferenne will discuss all
departments Of church work, Sunday
School. Epworth League, Woman's
Work, the Laymen's Missionary
Movement, Temperance and Evan
gelism. 1T is hoped our home people
will avail themselves of the opportu-
nifty and profit by these discussions
Public worship will be given a
prominent place. There will be
preaching every day at II a. m and
8 p. m.
Friday evening Rev. Frank T..
Jackson of Bland st. church, Blue
field, will give his popular lecture,
Keep OF the Grass" This will be
a pay lecture and the proceeds viii
be divided between the Methodist
parsonage and the district parsonage
in Blueield.
Frank jackson is no novice on the
lecture Platform and those who tail
tC hear him will miss q treat
The Bluefeld District lie the
youngest district In Holston, having
been organized less than five years
and being made up Of territory which
formerly belonged to the TazeweII
and Radford- Districts OF Holston
Conference. and the Huntington Dis
trict of the Western Virginia Con
ference. This District has made won
derful progress In the few years of
its Life and now ranks among tile
leading districts OF the conference,
reporting last year "a pastoral
charges. II church organizations
40 church buildings valued at $175,-
100. 90. IL Parsonages, valued at
$4,000; other church property
$6,350.0O; "a pastors; 10 local
preachers, 5,059 members, showing
la gain in membership OF SIS; 16
Epworth Leagues, with 463 men,
beers; rs Sunday Schools with sos
officers and teachers and $3.50
scholars; II Woman's Missionary So
cieties with 416 members. OF the
ten districts In HoIston Conference,
the Bluefeld District was the only
one to report all its finances in full,
reporting for salaries $19,967, for
Missions. Benevolences and other
objects $58,428.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-23

All the opposing candidates in
ohio's recent primary claim that
the other fellow used lots of money.
II the truth were known we presume
they are all correct. but still they
could not purchase all the voters.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-23
HON. JAMES F. BEAVERS
Will Present His Name to the Demo
cratic Congressional Convention
Of this District

cratic Congressional Convention
of this District.
1t is announced that the name OF
Hon. James f. Beavers will be pre-
sented to the Fifth District Congress
sional Convention by his friends as
"a Democratic candidate for Congress.
Senator Beavers is well known all
through the District and has strong
following in Mcdowell as we'll as
other counties. We have heard no
other names mentioned for the place
as vet and we do not know whether
there will be other candidates or
not. Mr.. Beavers is life long Dem
Ocrat and has creditably served in
the Senate of this State. He has
many friends in strong republican
counties and would poll many votes
on personal grounds.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-23
Elihu Root to Preside.

Senator Elihu Root, of. New York
has been chosen by the Republicans
national committee to serve as tenn
porary chairman of the Republican
national convention.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-23

Roosevelt is now carrying his war
whoop into New Jersey and is try
ing to take the scalp on Mr.. Taft in
that State
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-05-23

New citizens and new business lis
still adding to our prosperity and
progress.
Belding banner., 1912-02-22
BRICKER BLOCK FIRE
Flames Nearly Destroy Mrs. Nielsen's
Block of Two Stores

The block of two stores adjoing the
Spencer Electric Light office on Bridge
street caught fire in some manner
about three o'clock Wednesday morn
ing and before the fire department
could get it under control it was very
badly damaged. There are several
suites of rooms above the stores some
of which were occupied by tenants and
the smoke and flames drove them out
in hurry most Of them succeeded how
ever in saving their goods.
Verne Divine occupies the store
adjoining, and expecting the entire
block would go, large portion of his
advertising matter and mailing sacks
were removed. Otto Kelley and wife
occupied rooms over the Light office
and they removed most of their goods,
but fortunately the fire didn't break
through the wall.
The block which is practically ruined
was owned by Mrs. X. r. Nielsen of
Greenville and was insured for $4,000.
The fire department did fine work in
confining it TO the Nielsen Stores and
are entitled to great deal of credit.
An oil stove being used for thawing
out water pipes is stated to be the cause.
Belding banner., 1912-02-22
HOW TO USE
GAS COKE

Kindle the fire in the usual way, and
when fairly burning fill up with plenty
of Coke. Keep large body of Coke
unde, a low fire rather than little
Coke under strong fire. To keep a
low fire close the draft openings in the
lower part of the front of the furnace,
keep the slide in the feed door open and
the damper in the chimney pipe almost
entirely closed. The damper should he
opened only when kindling new fire.
Keep layer of ashes on the CRATE, and
when shaking stop before Goals appear.
This helps TO keep the Coke burning
lower. Do not allow ashes TO pile up
under the CRATE SO as To touch it.
To bank fire for the night fill up
full with Coke, and, if necessary, throw
on coke-screenings or ashes To fill up
open spaces.
Thirty per cent cheaper than hard
coal.
Fifty per cent less ash TO carry out.
Quick heat in the morning. Lasts
longer than hard coal.
Price $3.50 per ton, delivered.
Belding Gas Works,
Phone 334.
Leave orders at Office, not at plant.
Belding banner., 1912-02-22
THE GREAT MAGICIAN
Durno The Man of Mystery-Under
Auspices of Athletic Association

Our people should not fail TO attend
the entertainment in the Opera House
next Monday evening for the benefit of
the High School Athletic association.
The boys are anxious to make little
money TO help them in putting up
clean athletics and sustain the high
reputation they already have made in
that direction.
The entertainment will be intensely
pleasing. Durno with his company
has reputation that is world wide
not only as the greatest comedy-magi-
clan; but also as the winner of the
National speed-boat regatta in the
Hudson river. The speed-boat "Durno"
won the trophy, an $500 cup, and was
the sensation of the motor-boat world.
The winning of the greatest race of the
season was a fitting tribute to the
mechinical genius of this connisseur in
the world Of magic. Durno manufact-
ures and invents all OF his own illusions,
his entertainment is for that reason a
novelty every season. Mystery, magic,
ventriloquism, music, limitations, and
abound throughout. Prices % cents
and 30 cents a.
Belding banner., 1912-02-22
GOOD WORK
Done Daily In Bedding. Many Citi-
zens Tell of 1t

Nearly every reader has heard of
Doan's Kidney Pills. Their good work
in Bedding still continues, and out citi-
zens are constantly adding endorsement
by public testimony. No better proof
OF merit can be had than the expert
ence of friends and neighbors. Read
this case:
Mrs. Charles Coon, 42l +. Division
st., Beidlng, Mich, says: "You are
at liberty TO continue the publication
of the testimonial gave in November
1906 in praise of Doan's Kidney Pills.
Members Of my family have procured
this remedy from Connell's Drug Store
and have used il with the best Of re-
suits wnen suffering from kidney
trouble and backache. ] have been
helped wonderfully. / shall always
recommend this preparation when !
have the opportunity.
For sale by all dealers. Price soc
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New
York, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Belding banner., 1912-02-22
STARTED RIGHT
THE AMERICAN TEMPERANCE
LIFE INSURANCE ASSOCIA-
TION OF NEW YORK

1t did not mortgage the future TO give
a low rate at organization in 1889, but
throughout its % years of healthy
growth has maintained its scientific
low cost premium 70. both men and
women.
Writes; Straight Life, and 1O-15-2O
Payment plans.
Advantages; 1st; Absolute security.
I'd; Low Cost because of "Preferred
Risks 3D. Weekly indemnity in
event Of Accident. 4th; One-half of
Insurance in case of Total Disability
from any cause.
Send me your name and address for
particulars, or call Hotel Belding for
appointment after p IN. on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Managers wanted for Ionia and other
Counties.
+. ID. Eddy, District Manager, West
ern Michigan, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Belding banner., 1912-02-22
The Model Washington Club

The Model Washington Club held
their 18th annual visit Thursday, at
Clint Green's and the original seven
couples which compose the organiza-
ton were in attendance. AT their first
meeting Is years ago the men wonder
ed what sort OF a name could be given
il TO distinguish it from other Washing
ton Clubs, and their ladies helped them
out by suggesting that inasmuch as not
one of their hubbys chewed tobacco,
smoked pipes, drank beer or whiskey,
swore, told lies or went fishing on
Sundays it would be the properlthing
to name it the Model Washington Club.
The number is limited to seven couples
and as none have dropped out the old
bunch continue to meet annually MAX
ing the rounds at the different homes
every seven years. The two couples
from this city, w. ID. Hall, Elmer
Cook and their wives, left with q rig
for the place of meeting that would
take the prize at any country fair.
They matched up Donovan's pony
with Halls big horse hitched to Joe
Morse's double cutter, which is sixty
years old, and with big display card
hanging from the back OF the convey
ance reading "On our way TO the club"
drove out of town in great style attract
ing much attention along the way.
Belding banner., 1912-02-22
BELDING BAPTISTS
GREENVILLE BAPTISTS

The Baptist Sunday Sceool entertain
ed about fifty or sixty members of the
Greenville Baptist Sunday School last
Friday night, and when the whole
bunch finally got together there were
more than one hundred of them. The
visitors had strenuous time in getting
here by sleigh route, the roads not
being as good as they might have been,
and it is said one load partly tipped
over and the hour was late when they
arrived.
Everything turned out well however
and the young people had an enjoyable
time.
Besides the songs INDUCED in by
both schools the other part of the pro-
Belding banner., 1912-02-22
Surprised Mr.. and Mrs. Trail

A few of the friends OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. Trail gave them a little surprise
Monday evening, February II, the
above date being Mrs. Trails birthday.
The ladies arrived at $50 with well
filled baskets and at Z o'clock the men
arrived. 1t was INTENDED as double
surprise as February Is Mr.. Trail cele-
brated his seventieth birthday and Mrs.
Trail had been arranging to give him
surprise. The occasion was success
fully carried out and every person ex-
pressed themselves as having spent q
very pleasant evening.
Belding banner., 1912-02-22
DRY WAVE
STRIKES PORTLAND

AS result of the recent conviction
of DR.. Bell of Portland, one of the local
physicians of that place, for the illegal
selling of liquor the "lid is clamped
tight" says the Portland Reyeiw, enot
even alcohol can be had from Portland
Doctors. Whiskey is entirely out of
question: The Portland physicians
have set themselves about adjusting
their practice To the new order OF things
since Doctor Bell was convicted at
Ionia for the illegal dispensing of liquor
and now refuse TO even give prescrip-
tions for liquor since rs they say.
"None OF the druggists carry the stuff. .
Naturally the dry are jubilant
over the victory and most heartily well
come the reform wave in their village
and vicinity, while the "wets' decry
the situation and say it is carrying the
matter altogether too far when not
even drop of the precious ointment
can be gotten for love nor money not
even for medical purposes. 1t is argue
by some there that DIR. Bell was no
worse than some other physicians there
and that the doctors throughout the
county will lend a hand in assisting
the Doctor to carry the case TO supreme
court with a view Of getting Judge
Davis ruling reversed. We do not
take any stock however, in that kind
of dope and especially so as regards
the better practitioners. 1t may be
that some of the third or fourth class
fellows may resort to such subterfuge,
but the better physicians surely have
too much at stake to even hint at
championing such a cause. DIR. Bell is
"Guilty," and any other doctor would
be knave who would lend any en-
couragement whatever To such dirty
work.
Later-Dr. Bell has concluded not 10
appeal the case but will accept what
sentence Judge Davis gives him.
Belding banner., 1912-02-22

gram was prayer by Rev Petit, greet
ing by superintendent Hanks of Beld-
ing, response by superintendent Tower
of Greenvllle. Mrs. w. A. Wilder read
"Uncle Jedediah on Motoring" and
Mrs. Carrie Wilson gave reading from
Ben King, class No. followed with
"Last is the best
A feast tit for kings and queens was
served in the dining room at The close
and hearty welcome and good cheer
prevailed throughout the pleasant
function.
Belding banner., 1912-02-22
w. C. T. u. Notes

Regular meeting of w. e. Il. U. will
be held Friday. February %, at 2:30 p.
IN. Hostess, Mrs. +. j. Knapp; Lead
er, Mrs. A. B. Batchelor; Topic, Our
great temperance leaders.
The Willard memorial meeting held
las Saturday at Mrs. +. Cooks was a
delightful one. Mrs. Arnold of Ovid
added to interest by telling of the
memorial service she attended one year
ago in Miss Willard's home in Evan
ston, Illinois. Mrs. Cook read fine
paper on Life of Francis Willard. Col
lection $2.37.
Belding banner., 1912-02-22

Saturday special cream chocolates
1Oc per pound at Pattersons.
Belding banner., 1912-02-22
-, ) .;een Comment.

The Ia tllai Treasure Island" made
is one Of he most pleasant episodes
In literary history. The story that
Gladstone got a glimpse of the book
at Lord Rosebery's house, and spent
the next day hunting over London for
secondhand copy, is good enough
to be true. Stevenson's own comment
on his success is levelheaded, If point.
ed: This gives one strange thoughts
OF how very bad the common run of
books that the wise-acres think too
bad to print are the very ones that
bring me praise and pudding"
Belding banner., 1912-02-22

Constipation is the cause Of many all
ments and disorders that make life
miserable. Take Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets, keep your
bowels regular and you will avoid these
diseases For sale by All Dealers.
Belding banner., 1912-02-22
Prevent Colds and rheumatism.

II you do not have one natural, oasv movement o,
ing your system TO colds and rheumatism. IAxs
tive Iron-ox Tablets tone and strengthen the
anwsl9. % that the- do tne worL nature intend~d
Belding banner., 1912-02-22
Dressmaklng

/ desire TO do dressmaking and plain
sewing. Work guaranteed. Call at
622 Alderman Street. 38-w2
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THOSE FAVORING BONDS
met LAST night
Continued from page i

Guiding Mr.. Allen stated that, as far
as he could see, the more he studied
it, there was but one side to the ques-
ton. Everything favored munich
pally-owned plant.
Mr. Allen denied that any one could
profit by municipally-owned plant
except the taxpayers, as they would
control the plant through the COM
missioners and would get all the bene-
fits of it's operation
Mayor Mathis made a cool, deliber
ate speech dealing with conditions as
he saw them. Mayor Mathis insisted
that the Americas private corporation
was a speculative and not an operat-
ing proposition, that the city Of
Americas could place its bonds cheap
er than private corporation, that it
could hire experienced men just as
cheap as a private corporation to con-
duct it's plant, and that there would
be no large salaries to be paid Off
Gals, no interest on watered stock,
and the resulting profits would go
back to the taxpayers and not be sent
from the city to investment holders
elsewhere. Mayor Mathis insisted
that the Americas corporation had
capitalized its errors, it's mistakes
and it's eXtravagances" in its ap,
praisement value to the railroad COM
mission. He insisted that the city
could build and successfully operate
it's plant and that a resulting profit
would inure to the advantage of the
taxpayers who would own the plant
Both he and Mr.. Allen expressed the
thought that there was no personal
feeling against the individuals COM
prising the lighting company, but that
they felt they We're fighting for the
interests of the public as a whole.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-13
UNION CENTRAL LIFE
MAKES PROMPT SETTLEMENT

Americas, Ga, Nov. u, 1912.
Mr. Lee M. Hansford, Agent, Union
Central Life Insurance Co., Amer
icus, Ga.
Dear Sir l wish to express to you
my thanks for the personal attention
you gave my claim for the insurance
carried by my late husband, W. D.
Heys, in your company. l also wish
to thank our company for the prompt
ness and fairness of their settlement
In making application for this policy,
my husband enormously gave his age
as one year greater than it was. In
making claim for the insurance this
error was discovered, and your compa-
ny adjusted the matter by increasing
the amount of the insurance to the
amount the premium paid would pro-
vide at the correct age, namely $1,016
They also credit the policy with pro-
rated post norton dividend covering
a period from the last anniversary to
the death of the insured namely S4.51
This makes payment of $20.54 more
than / expected to get
/ thank you for the check in settle
ment of the above claim, which comes
to me- just one week after the claim
was sent to the company.
| most cheerfully commend you and
the Union Central Life Insurance Co.
to all those who wish unquestioned
protection for their loved ones.
Very truly,
(Signed) Mrs. MARY KATE HEYS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-13
TO BREAK UP COLD
Some Advice That Will Save Time and
Money

Strong drink and quinine may re-.
lieve cold, but usually does more
harm than good.
To break up hard cold in either
head or chest thousands are using this
sensible treatment.
First of all look after your bow
els; if they need attention use any re-
liable cathartic Then pour a scant
teaspoonful of HYOMEI into a bowl of
boiling water, cover head and bowl
with towel and breathe for or 10
minutes the pleasant, soothing, healing
vapor.
Do this just before going to bed,
your head will feel fine and clear and
you'll awake from a refreshing sleep
minus cold in the morning.
For colds, coughs, catarrh, asthma
and Group HYOMEI is guaranteed. A
fifty cent bottle is all you need to
break up cold and this can be OBJ
tanned at Murray & Hooks Pharmacy
and druggists everywhere
3 10 % G. 4-3
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-13
COTTON MARKET

A weather market was yesterdays
as evidenced by the fluctuations in flu
lures. May went as high as 1855, on
ly to decline as rapidly, closing at
1850, with July at 1864. In the spot
market, 10 1-2 cents remained the top
figure. There was q sharp demand
Yesterday for the lower grades, with
which the market is heavily stocked,
and some sales around and cents
were effected, several out-of-town buy
ers being in the market for cotton of
this quality. Local receipts were As
bales, with total receipts to date 49,
243 bales.
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With The PLAYERS
At The OPERA HOUSE
COburn'S Greater Ministries.

The latest music, songs, ragtimo
numbers, dances and laughing hits in
the big show next Thursday, matinee
and night.
Entirely new people, costumes,
scenery, novelties and features and
entire new program throughout. Co.
burns Greater Minstrels with the
cleanest comedy, newest jokes, bright
est funmakers and sweetest singers
to be found in minstrelsy The COM
pany is too well known to require
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REGISTRATION NOTICE.

Under the ruling of the attorney gen.
eral. tits necessary for every person
to register, in order to vote in the
elections to be held this year. If you
have not already registered, you must
do so by April 1st. 1912. as the regis
tration books lwl iclose on that day.
/. B. SMALL. Tax Collector.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-13

TURPIN'S WHITE ORPINGTONS-
At Thomasville. Savannah Atlanta
and Columbus my birds won eight
firsts, five seconds and four thirds in
the warmest competition. In ordering
eggs or stock from me you can rest
assured you are getting them from
the very best. Eggs SO, S., $40 per Is.
Send for 1912 mating list W. G. Tur-
pin, Box II, Americas, Ga. 23-1m
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YOUNG MAN, YOUNG WOMAN
Learn telegraphy. 500 operators
wanted now; easy, pleasant work,
$65 to $3.50 month. Only takes from
three to six months to learn. Call or
write today for particulars. Savan-
nah School of Telegraphy, No. 80
West Broughton ST, Savannah, Ga.
2-1m
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Notice.

Subscribe for the Atlanta Journal
and get into the big prize contest
which begins Thursday. Also get
most authentic national and state po-
litical news. c. J. CLARK, JR.,
13-3t Phone 3O3.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-03-13

OH! YOU KIDS-"I've got your
goat. For sale; one drove of goats,
consisting of IS, will sell reasonable.
Telephone No 4, or lis. Frank Sta
pleton. wed-su
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endorsement. Mr. Charley Gano, prin-
cipal comedian with the big show this
year, is undoubtedly the best come
dian ever seen with this attraction
and in spite of old favorites is estab-
fishing a reputation throughout the
Southern states as one of the best
blackface men in minstrelsy. This is
Gano's first rip south with any com
pany. He is excruciatingly funny,
clever and refined in his witticism,
and is easily the favorite with the big
show in spite of the fact that all the
comedians work hard and are excep
tionally good this year. This is the
best show Manager Coburn has had.
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Those Who Come and Go


New line Pendants at Bells, the
Jeweler.
Mrs. w. B. Young comes today for
:. visit to Mrs. J. f. Hightower.
MIR. ]. E. Hightower is spending a
few days in Atlanta, going there yes
terday afternoon.
Mr.. j. T. Carson, of Atlanta, was
among the visitors from the state cap
ital here yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A D. Suhler, of Cor
dele, were visitors in Americas yes
terday morning.
Mr. David Mayer, we'll known AL
banlal, spent yesterday in America.
upon buriness.
Mr. Hugh NJ. Bagley came dowI
yesterday from Oglethorpe, spending
the day in Americas, his former home
Mr.. |. ] Kalmon and Miss Mario
RE Kalmon were guests of relative.
in Albany yesterday.