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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
BIG WINNIPEG BLAZE.
Explosion Wrecks Wall and Fatally
Injuries Seven Persons.


Winnipeg.-Seven persons are dead,
one possibly. is injured MORALLY and a
number suffered serious injuries as the
result of an explosion at fire in the
rear Of the Radford Wright Co.
wholesale sash and door factory Capt.
Dewitt and six iiremen were training
hose on the back Of the building,
where the fire, Supposed to be the
work of an incendiary, had started in
lean-to annex, when the back wall
was blown out, the little party going
down in wreckage, which also caught
and overwhelmed several bystanders
and passers-by.
The dead:
e. Molyneaux, fireman.
Chas. Mcpherson. fireman.
Walter Rowley, teamster
Leo j. Bluett bartender.
Chas. Chapman, IL years old.
Clarence Winker, Canadian Pacific
railroad employe.
John Connolly, Canadian Pacific rail
road employs.
The man probably fatally injured is
A. Naranuo, who was watching the
fire.
The International Harvester Co.'S
big warehouse and the Stuart Machin-
cry Co. were saved by heavy fire walls
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
Mother With TWO Cubs Stopped Q
Rural Delivery Man and Gave
Him a Lively Fight.


A mother bear with a Bat Nelson
battle CLEAN in her eye and an AID
Wolgast fighting crouch and her two
little cubs held up Uncle Sans mail
In the road between Sandy and Mar
mot and gave C. M. Bailey. rural mail
carrier on the route, the time of his
life when be accepted her challenge
Saturday afternoon.
Bailey was driving leisurely along
toward Sandy in his mail wagon be.
hind his two sturdy horses when the
bear popped into sight as he rounded
a curve. She was standing on her
launches in the middle of the road In
distinctly beiligerent attitude. her
cubs frisking about her. Bailey was
SO surprised that he pulled up his
horses and waited for developments
| He didn't have to wait very long
With growl and flourish OF her
| forepaws the bear made for the mail
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
u. S. Mail Held Up by Bear

carrier. the cubs waddling along after
her On all tours. Bailey's horses
snorted In terror at this unexpected
move by Mother Bruin and whirled
about in the road so sharply that the
wagon was upset and mail and mail
carrier spilled out in the dust
AS Bailey picked himself up he
pulled his automatic revolver out OF
his pocket and fired at the bear
which was almost on him The bullet
went true. and she rolled over in the
road. snarling and cjawing She seem
ed to have enough OF battle. for the
next minute she picked herself up and
scampered on into the woods with the
cubs. leaving trail OF blood behind
her.
AS, soon as the shaken Bailey could
collect himself he caught his horses
which had stopped after running i
short distance down the road. anC
with the aid of party of autoistl
that came along soon after he rightet
his wagon and hitched up.-Mornius
Oregonian.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
SYNOPSIS.


Dan Blair, the 22-year-old son of the
fifty-million-dollar copper king of Blair
town. Mont, Is guest at the English
home of Lady Galorey. Dams father had
been cour teous to Lord Galorey during
his visit to the United States and the
courtesy is now being returned to the
young man. The youth has an ideal girl
in his mind. He meets Lily. Duchess OF
Breakwater. beautiful widow. who is
attracted by his immense fortune and
takes a liking to her. When Dan was q
boy, a girl sang a solo at a church. and
he had never forgotten her. The Ga
loreys Lily and Dan attend London
theater where one Lefty Lane Is the star.
Dan recognizes her as the girl from his
town, and going behind the scenes intro
duces himself and she remembers him.
He learns that Prince Poniotowsky Is
sutton and escort to Lefty Lord Ga
lorey and a friend named Ruggles deter
mine to protect the westerner from Lily
and other fortune hunters. Young Blair
goes to see Lily. he can talk of nothing
but Lefty and this angers the Duchess:
The westerner finds Lefty Ill from hard
work but she recOyers
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
WILLIAMSON HISTORY
PAST AND PRESENT
WATCH THE FUTURE

The writer only years ago knew this town as cultivated
gnoe oa sd eUw : s city wh streets
trio lights and all the other improvements which make
MODERN AND FLoURIsHING CITY.
It's growth has remarkable Right
the midst of mountain country with rich and picturesque plains
with stratum after COAL Of billions Of dollars value
to-day the promising location this country for the
young and vigorous business man Of energy
Of its location It's growth marveous rapid its
future possibilities are now Just beginning to dawn the thrifty
worth ahe men VINO s g maze ns'f work IN NE ru'u' and
mild heaItu stimulating this particular location
opportunities for country new
and has hardly begun the work of development
THE FUTURE
Promises great wealth and the extensive development
known this While prosperous now billions
and capital being dawn of new era is loom
ing up before this region in the way Of development Our coal
has watched the growth and advance this region and past
mas the city that has already out Of the former vii
This beautifully situated town. lovely magnificent
BY leaps and bounds is right the great wealth pro-
write Of what know Of We have watch
Cd this great progress still making for and
deveopmnt will more rap.
IDLY and our town. now in its infancy will prominently
SOUTH WILLIAMSON
j. South Wamson the Kentucky portion Of where
surroundings that will Williamson in splendor
and every word true We talk
now the still possibilities that
here The wealth producing mineral is here bring
prosperity comfort and all dwell happy
cline These passing thoughts penned you
here That is entirely with the some-
times have spasmodc outbu Of enthusiasm about
given blessings that makes feel like telling all humanity
the advantages of this favored section
This city and vicinity growing all time and our
wealth is increasing Williamson expanding and spreading
and happy IN the thought that nhab the greatest
try earth you should happen this way
West Vrgnian Office and let tell you about Williamson
country great immediate
vicinity It the land prosperity and future promise
ubilan in breathing its atmosphere Of wonderful develop
ment
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
Akron Boy Falls Into Canal.

Akron, o. Frank McCourt, ~ years
OF age, was revived here after he had
been given up for dead. With several
small companions the boy was playing
near the Ohio canal. when he slipped
and fell in. Sinking almost immedi-
ately, he was la the water for fully is
minutes when he was pulled to the sur
face. Assistant Superintendent Sava
col, who dragged him from the water.
rendered first aid while a physician
was being summoned. After so min
ptes the boy showed signs OF lie.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
CHAPTER XII.
Ruaales Gives q Dinner.

The bright tide of worldly London
flows after and around midnight into
the various restaurants and supper
rooms. and as well through the corri-
doris and halls Of the Carlton. At one
of the small tables bearing great ex-
pensive bunch of orchids and soft
ferns. Josh Ruggles. in new evening
dress, sat waiting for his party. Dan
had dined with Lord GaIorey, and the
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
Third Try at Suicide.

Columbus, O.-Mrs. Gertrude Math
eny, 10, drank acid. She died before
medical aid could reach her. 1t was
her third attempt at self-destruction
The woman lived with her mother
Mrs. Sadie Stonebrunner, and little
son. on North High street Her hus
band, Edward Matheny, is separated
from her. A few days ago the woman
tried to commit suicide by shutting
herself in her room and turning on the
gas. She later drank water in which
she had soaked matches and again
was unsuccessful.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
THE PROGRESSIVE
WEST VIRGINIAN
AKENTUcKY AND WEST VIRGINIA NEWSPAPER

Identified with and published the interest Of the principles Of
Democracy and Good Government Fearless Independent
will be neutral nothing and stand firmly for the rights Of
the of the people
It will for the upif Of Southern Virginia
Kentucky.
Subscription, $I.oo.
Reasonable advertising rates. which will APP
pHcation.
We shall endeavor make the West Vginian
resentatve in its character and extended circulation
Those who would like to have such should give their
encouragement and support
Read this number and you will catch the dh of what
attempting to do
Watch grow and work for better conditions.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14
INTERNATIONAL,
SUNlGSCHOOL
LESSON

fBy r. O. SELLERS, Director of Even
Ing Department. The Moody Bible In
stitute OF Chicago)
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

The writer only few years ago knew this cultivated
cornheld but prosperous little city, with paved streets,
granohc sidewalks system of works. cleo
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-03-14

LESSON TExT--Mark 21-i2
GOLDEN TExT-"Biess the Lord. O
my soul. and forget not all his benefits;
who forgiveth al. thine iniquities; who
hea.eth all thy diseases"-rs 1o3:2-3
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-02-09

BE 1t further ordained that this Ordl-
nance take effect from and after it's
adoption. Adopted this Jan. 10, 1912.
H. H. ROGILLIO, Pres.
R. R. REDDITT, Clerk.
ORDINANCE NO. 3.
An ordinance levying an advalorem tax
of ten mills on all taxable property in
the Parish of Caldwell for the year
1912.
Be it ordained by the Police Jury of
the Parish of Caldwell in regular session
convened, that an advalorem tax of ten
mills on the dollar be and the same is
hereby levied on the assessed valuation
of all taxable property situated in the
parish Of Caldwell, La, to pay the cur
rent expenses of the parish of Caldwell
for the year 1912.
Be it further ordained, that the said
ten mills is hereby apportioned as fol-
lows:
4-mills General Fund.
3-nlls Ouachita Steel Blidge Fund.
3-mills School Fund.
Be it further ordained, that this ordi-
nance take effect from and after it's
adoption. Adopted this Jan. 10, 1912.
H. H. ROGILLIO, Pres.
r. r. REDDITT, Clerk.
ORDINANCE NO. 4.
Fixing the License Tax in the Parish of
Caldwell for the year 1912.
BE it ordained by the Police Jury of
the Parish Of Caldwell, in regular SEES
sion convened. that the license now
fixed by the State of Louisiana on each
and every kind Of business shall be the
license tax Of the Parish Of Caldwell,
for the year 1912.
Be it further ordained, that this ordi-
nance take effect from and after it's
adoption. Adopted this Jan. IL, 1872.
H.~H. ROGILLIO, Pres.
r. r, REDDITT, Clerk.
ORDINANCE NO. 5.
An ordinance adopted by the Police
Jury of the Parish of Caldwell, levy
ing a per capita tax of one dallar per
annum on all male persons residing
in wards or road districts Nos. /, 2,
8, A and 3 of the Parish of Caldwell,
between the ages of Is and so years,
for the purpose of constructing,
maintaining and repairing the public
roads and bridges in said wards or
road districts; providing for the as
sessnlent and collection of the same,
and providing penalties for the failure
to pay such.
BE it ordained by the Police Jury Of
the Parish of Caldwell, that there shall
be and is hereby levied, per capita
tax of one dollar per annum on all male
persons between.the ages of Is and sc
years residing in wards or road districts
Nos. J.. 2, 8, 4, and 5 Of the parish OF
Caldwell, beginning with the year Of
1912, for the purpose of constructing,
maintaining and repairing the public
roads and bridges of the said wards Oh
| road districts in the parish of Caldwell
which tax shall be collected for the
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-02-09
A Card.
To the Citizens of Caldwell:


The primary election has pass
ed and the smoke of battle has
cleared away, and the splendid
Endorsement you gave me at the
polls on January q, makes it a
duty as we'll as a profound pleas
ure for me to extend to you my
heartfelt thanks and undying
gratitude for your confidence so
unanimously expressed.
Again | assure you that every
election promise Imade shall be
kept as inviolate as my memory
of the heavens, and while | may
return to you with my efforts de-
feated. | shall be able to return
to my people the commission they
have given me with it's sacret
pages unsoiled, conscious OF hay
ing kept the faith.
invite your strict attention to
my course in the State Legisla-
ture, and with your verdict |
shall be satisfied.
Respectfully.
J. E. McCLANAHAN.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-02-09
SlOO Reward, $500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able cure in all it's stages, and
that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is
the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system, thereby destroying
the foundation Of the disease, and CIV
ing the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature in
doing it's work. The proprietors have
50 much faith in it's curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that it fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY & Co. Toledo, .
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constl-
patton.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-02-09

Caldwell Tor the year I9I2, to-Wlt:
Sheriff's salary S 500
Sheriff's expenses and janitor 500
Court witnesses and jury exps 1 500
Parish treasurer's salary 200
Clerk police jury salary $50
Police jury expenses 500
Incidental expenses 500
Paupers 500
Justice of the peace and cons 200
Assessors salary 600
Public improvements 2 500
Public printing $50
Steel bridges 5 600
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-02-09
ORDINANCE NO. 1.

An ordisance appointing road overseers
in Road Districts Nos. 5, 6, 7, 9, 10
parish of Caldwell, for the year 1912.
Be it ordained by the Police Jury Of
the Parish of Caldwell, in regular ses-
sion convened, that the following nam
ed overseers are appointed for the re-
spective road districts for the year
1912:
District No. 5, Columbia and Ouachita
road, 1st div, T E Teekell. End div,
Lee Kelly. Srd div, W z Thomas.
Vixen and Monroe road, Frank Har-
grove. Vixen and Pine Bluff road, W
L Steele. Marshes Landing road, G A
Fisher. Bailey road, John Gregory.
Columbia and Vernon road Bird div, Fred
Banks. 4th div. H T Lay. 9th div.
Henry Banister. Montgomery Point
road, Tom Ship.
District No. 6, Buckskin road I'd div,
Jesse Mayes. Kelly and Newport road
w F Hargrove.
District No. Z, Columbia and Harri-
sonburg road east bank, I'd div, Russell
Stuart. Sd div C C Meyers, Jr. 4th div,
w r Rushing.
District No.. 9, Sherley road, LIST viz,
JsE Sternes. I'd div, Geo W Busby. Sd
div, Jas Kelly. Venison road, H M
Walker. I'd div, Newport and Cotton
Plant road, jeff Johnson. May road,
Ellie Rentz. Jackson road, A d Simp-
son. Wall road LIST div. Tom Hunnicutt.
End div. Luke .Tullos, Bird div. W J
May.
District No. 10, Columbia and Harri-
sonburg road I'd div, E E Valentine.
3rd div Tom Mckee. 4th div Geo Baker.
Bedside road, D ] BEDSIDE. Holum
road, Willie T Crawford. Copenhagen
and Summerville road, 1st div, Fred
Price. End div Lee Grant. Holum and
Grayson road Chas Elliott. Three
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-02-09
Almost Lost His Life.

S. A. Std, of Mason, Mich, will
never forget his terrible exposure to a
merciless storm. ut gave a dreadful
cold," he writes, that caused severe
pains in my chest, so it was hard for
me to breathe. A neighbor gave me
several doses of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery which brought great relief. The
doctor said was on the verge of pneu-
monia, but tc continue with the Dis
covery: / did so and two bottles COM
pletely cured me-" Use only this quick,
safe, reliable medicine for conghs,
cold, or any throat or lung trouble.
Price SOC and 81. Trial bottles free.
Guaranteed by all druggists.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-02-09
year Of 1912, and every year thereafter
until this ordinance may be repealed.

year of 1912, and every year thereafter
until this ordinance may be repealed.
Be it further ordained, that it shall
be the duty of the assessor of state
and parish taxes for the parish Of
Caldwell, to assess all such persons
with said tax at the same time that he
assesses poll and other taxes and to
extend the same on the assessment u
the parish in the same manner.
Be it further resolved, that said tax
shall become due and payable on the
first day of October 1912, and on the
same day of each and every year there
after, and that the assessor shall be
entitled to the same compensation for
the assessing of said tax as he is allow
ed by law for the assessing of other
taxes.
Be it further ordained, that the tax
collector of the parish of Caldwell shall
collect the said tax in the same manner
that he collects other taxes, and that
he shall receive the same compensation
therefor as is allowed by law for the
collection of other taxes.
Be it further ordained, that if any
person against whom such tax may be
legally assessed, shall neglect, fail
or refuse to pay the snme when due
and npon demand, shall be proceeded
sgainst by information filed by the dis
trict attorney or by indictment by the
grand jury, and upon trial and convic-
ton thereof, he shall be fined in a sum
not exceeding ten dollars nor less than
five dollars, together with the amount
of such per capita road as may be due
by him, as we'll as all Of the costs of
the prosecution; and in default Of pay
ing said fine and costs he shall be i'm.
prisoned in the parish Jail not less than
ten day nor more than thirty days, SUBJ
ject to work the period of his Jail SEN
tence out on the public roads Of the
parish.
Be it further ordained, that all fines
and forfeitures collected under this
ordinance shall 60 when collected into
the road and bridge fund of the parish
of Caldwell.
Be it fusther ordained, that this ordi-
nance shall take effect from and after
it's adoption. Adopted this ian. 10, 1912.
H. H. ROGILLIO, Pres.
R. R. REDDIRR, Clerk.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-02-09
Shocking Sounds

in the earth are sometimes,heard before
a terrible earthquake, that warn of the
coming peril. Natures warnings are
kind. That dull pain or ache in the back
warns you that the kidneys need atten-
ti6n if you would escape those dangerous
maladies, dropsy, diabetes or Bright's
disease. Take Electric Bitters at once
and see backache fly and all your best
feelings return. my son resolved
great benefit from their use for kidney
and bladder trouble,' writes Peter
Bondy, South lockwood, Mich, 1T is
certainly a great kidney medicine. !"
Try it, SOC at all druggists.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-02-09
Lumbago, Rheumatism and Chillblains

There is nothing that gives so quick
benefit as Hunts Lightning Oil. The
very minute it is rubbed on the inn
provement is noticed. For over thirty
years this Liniment has been acknowl-
edged to be the best for these troubles.
Every druggist will recommend it.
Price Csc and SOC per bottle.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-02-09

How to cure a cold is a question in
which many are interested just now.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy has won
its great reputation and immence sale
by it's remarkable cure of colds, 1t
can always be depended upon. For sale
by all druggists.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-02-09
How Foolish

to suffer from skin diseases Ditch, Ec-
zema, Ringworm, etc. when one Soc
box Of Hunts Cure" is positively
guaranteed to cure or your money
promptly refunded. Every retail drug
gist in the state stands behind this
guarantee. Ask your druggist and see
the guarantee with each box. You don't
risk anything in giving it trial.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-02-09
Pneumonia and Pleurisy

For over thirtyyear Hunts Light
ming Oil has been acknowledged to be a
very quick relief when rubbed well on
the chest. Many hundred letters testify
to the benefit it has given others. Why
not try it? All druggist, 25c and SOC
bottles.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-02-09

When her child is in danger woman
will risk her life to protect it. No
great act Of heroism or risk of life is
necessary to protect child from Group.
Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
all danger is avoided. For sale by all
druggists.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-02-09

Sedentary habits, lack of outdoor ex-
ercise, insufficient justification of food,
constipation, torpid liver, worry and
anxiety, are the most common causes
of stomach troubles. Correct your
habits and take Chamberlain S Stomach
and Liver Tablets and you will soon be
well again. For sale by all druggists.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-02-09

A piece Of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Liniment and bound on
to the affected parts is superior to any
plaster. When troubled with lame
back or pains in the side or chest give
~ a trial and you are certain to be
more than pleased with the prompt
relief which it ::afords. Sold by all
DRUGGISTS
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-02-09
Calonlei is Bad

but Simmons Liver Purifier is delight
fully pleasant and its action is thorough.
Constipation yields, biliousness goes.
A trial conyinces. Qn Yellow Tin Boxes
Only.) Tried once, used always.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-02-09
Notice.

| ereby give notice that | will
apply for a pardon for Dave
Reynolds. j. T. Reynolds.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1912-02-09
Notch road Eugene Braddock.
H. H. ROGILLIO, Pres.
r. R. REDDITT, Clerk,
ODnINAkIrE ATO q
ORDINANCE NO. 2.

An ordinance fixing the budget Of prob
able expenses to be borne by the
Parish of Caldwell for the year 1912.
Re it ordained by the Police Jury of
the Parish of Caldwell, in regular ses-
sion convened, that the following is
hereby fixed as budget Of probable
expenses to be borne by the Parish of
Belding banner., 1912-06-06

Mrs. c. l.. Brown visited her sister
at Smyrna few days the past week.
Miss Gertrude Morse enjoyed q short
vacation with her parents last week.
Mr.. and George Crane OF Greenville
spent Decoration day with John Morse
and family.
Bert Storey and family spent Thurs
day at McBrides.
Mrs. &. M. Hubbard and daughter
visited at Ed. Reeves Sunday.
Mrs. Maurice Nash of Greenvilie
spent last week with her parents Mr..
Mrs. VIM. Chapman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Moon visited at
Archie Swears near lonia last Sunday.
School closed May 81 with a picnic
In grove.
Miss Hazel Wooden was the guest of
her sister Miss Ethel Wooden Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Donner entertain
ed their son and family from Keene
Decoration day.
Belding banner., 1912-06-06
Brink

Mr.. and Mrs. Lenard Stokes of
Greenville visited with Mr.. and Mrs.
William Wilson over Sunday.
Misses Mabel Iaux, Bessie Peterson
and Edna Kidd were the guests Friday
and Saturday, OF Miss Matte b. Strain
Miss Sarah Ravell spent Friday with
Miss Ada Mendonsa.
Mrs. Nj. l.. Howe visited with Mrs.
Alfred Curtis, Tuesday.
Miss Lydia Moon and Miss Winni-
fred Thompson were the supper guests
of Miss Matte b. Strain, Friday even
ing.
Miss Fern Belding was the guest of
Miss Neva King last Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Wilson and Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Gown were i'm Orange
township last Thursday decorating the
graves of Mr.. Wilson's and Mrs.
GOWNS relatives and were the dinner
guests OF Mrs. Mcleod.
Miss Matte b. Strain gave a lawn
party last Friday evening in honor of
Miss Edna hummer, who is home